EUGENE M. CEDZO

Eugene M. Cedzo, 84, of Rib Lake, passed away on October 2, 2019 at his residence, under the care of Hope Hospice and surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service for Eugene will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake, with Father Michael Hayden & Father Hrudaya Raju Sunkara officiating. Burial will follow at a Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake with military rites performed by the Spirit American Legion. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake.

Eugene was born on April 6, 1935 in Rhinelander to Frank Cedzo and Alice (Gauther) Heiser. He attended Rhinelander schools. Eugene was united in marriage to Florence J. Burnett on July 9, 1955 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rhinelander.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1954 – 1957 & 1958 – 1961. He was a member of the Spirit American Legion. Eugene worked for Allied Van Lines, Magnuson Mink Ranch and Medford Fur Foods. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, word search puzzles, tinkering in his garage and spending time with his family.

Eugene is survived by his wife of 64 years, Florence of Rib Lake; children: Cathy (Dennis) Scheithauer and Nancy (Ray) Duerr both of Rib Lake; 3 grandchildren: Justin (Laura) Peterson, Morgan Duerr and Hailey Duerr; 4 great-grandchildren: Vaeta Mae Peterson, Easton Peterson, Braxten Grajkowski, Jaisyn Peterson; 5 sisters: Peggy Priser of Hunington, IL, Betty Quednow of Rib Lake, Shirley Andrea, of Spirit, Pearl (Sam) Tackett and Edie (Bill) Sunderlin both of Fond du Lac and 2 brothers: John (Pat) Heiser of Rib Lake and Jim (Delores) Heiser of Merrill.

Eugene is preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Louis Heiser, step-mother, Alice Cedzo, brother, Bobby Heiser, sister, Catherine Tasch, son-in-law, Tom Peterson, granddaughter, April Peterson, and brothers-in-law, Kelvin Priser, Franz Quendow, and Art Andrea.

Hemer Funeral Services of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

KAREN M. RIEMER

NAME OF DECEASED: KAREN M. RIEMER AGE: 82

ADDRESS: Dycora Transitional Health, Abbotsford; A Former Town of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Wednesday, October 2 at Dycora Transitional Health in Abbotsford where she had resided for the past 4 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Private family only graveside services will take place at a later date

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 25, 1937 at Milwaukee

EDUCATION: Waupaca area schools

MARRIAGE: December 11, 1953 in Medford to Gerald “Jerry” “Sonny” E. Riemer and he preceded her in death in 2016

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Farmed in the Town of Browning for a period of time. They also owned and operated Riemer’s Plaster Craft & Concrete for a period of years. They enjoyed wintering months in FL, AZ & Texas over the years. She was an excellent homemaker and famous for her homemade kolache’s. She enjoyed flea markets, cooking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren & great grandchildren.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kathy (Mark) Brandner of Medford & Michael (Susan) Riemer of Owen

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Walt Hoffman

DECEASED STEP-FATHER: Burnett Redmann DECEASED MOTHER: Mary (Johnson) Redmann

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in her name to either Dycora Transitional Health of Abbotsford or St. Croix Hospice of Eau Claire
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JOYCE A. HART

Joyce A. Hart, 70, of Medford, formerly of Rubicon, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Joyce was born on July 21, 1949 to Raymond and Gladys (Stapleton) Mosciskis. She went to school in Hartland. She married Robert Hart on July 1, 1972.

In her spare time she enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and gardening.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Robert, children, Brian and Joanne Hart, both of Medford, grandchildren Tyler, Taylor, Kaley, Ryan, Corey, Anna, Eric, Megan, and Emilie, and one great-grandchild on the way. She is also survived by her sibling, Jim Mosciskis, Jan (Leon) Weber, Cheryl (Jim) Rodhe, Mary Mosciskis and Carol Mosciskis. Joyce is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Lisa Hart.

Cremation rites have been accorded and services will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Shimon Funeral Home at 824 Union Street, Hartford, WI 53027 at 6:30 PM. Visitation will be held at Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford from 4:30 until the time of service at 6:30PM.

Hemer Funeral Services of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

ROBERT "SWEDE" H. JENSEN

Robert “Swede” H. Jensen, 82, of Medford, passed away on September 28, 2019 at Rib Lake Health Services, under the care of Hope Hospice.

Robert was born on April 15, 1937 at home in Medford to Roy and Anna (Pautz) Jensen. He went to Lincoln school in Medford until 7^th grade, when he and his brother contracted polio. He married Betty Jean Hartwig on May 4, 1963.

He served in the Army in Korea from September 1960 – August 1962. He left the military as a Sargent. He was a truck driver for over 50 years for Hartwig Trucking Inc. After retiring he drove truck and worked for his son, Kevin, at Jensen Transport.

In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching Westerns on TV.

Robert is survived by his wife, Jean Jensen, son, Kevin (Rhonda) and daughter, Kim Bunkleman; 2 grandchildren, Cody and Kelsey Bunkleman; 3 great-grandchildren, Trenton, Landon, and Lamea Bunkleman, sister-in-law, Patricia (Harley) Waldhart, sisters-in-law, Sharon Jensen and Sandra and Judy Hartwig, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dick (Betty) Hartwig, and brother-in-law, Jack Hartwig.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lloyd and Harold Jensen, parents-in-law Tom and Bernice Hartwig, brother-in-law Jim and William Hartwig, sister-in-law Jane Hartwig, and nephew Aaron Hartwig.

Funeral services for Robert will take place at 11:00 on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, with Rev. Richard Russow officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Hemer Funeral Home – Medford Chapel from 4:00 PM until the time of a prayer service at 7:00 PM, visitation will continue at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM

Hemer Funeral Services of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

DAVID KLEIBER

David Kleiber entered into eternal peace on Saturday, September 28th, while fulfilling his dream of seeing his grandson harvest a bear. He was surrounded by lifelong friends in the woods in Kennan on a beautiful, sunny, fall morning.

Born to the late Jerome and Lucille (née Heinz) Kleiber, he was a beloved big brother to Gary (Stella) of Kronenwetter, Ronnie of Colby, formerly of Medford, and the late Warren of Medford.

Loving husband to Susie (née Hartman) of Medford, father of Kristie Bergman (Eric Norum) of Phillips, and Lisa Lukes (Brandi) of Catawba.

Proud grandfather to Ryan Bergman of Phillips and Finn Lukes of Catawba.

 Brother-in-law to the late Mike Hartman, Bill (Billy Boy) Hartman (Deanna) and Peggy Brecke (Ron).

He is also survived by his faithful canine companion, Fiddle, with whom he watched many Brewers and Packers games.

In his younger years, Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping along the banks of The Black River at the homestead farm with his brother Gary, instilling a great love for nature.

Upon graduation from Medford Senior High, and being an incredible, gifted athlete with a love for baseball, he tried out for the Milwaukee Braves and was told he could improve on a few things.

Afterwards, he then decided to join the Navy and serve his country and was stationed in Spain. While overseas, his mother got a call from the Reds expressing interest in his baseball abilities. However, she didn't fully realize the importance of that call and didn't tell him until years later.

When his commitment to the Navy was complete, he relocated to Milwaukee and sought employment in a leadership role at a machine job shop that made brake presses. Dave was also employed in a butcher shop, and it was then that he chose to further his education and enrolled at The National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, Ohio.

Deft with the knife, he came back to Medford and was employed behind the meat counter at The Holiday Village and later became the Meat Manager at The Medford Cooperative for a number of years.

Changing his career path later in life, Dave gained employment at Weather Shield Custom Products, making many friends, as well as specialty windows, and later retired from there.

Dave, an avid sportsman, loved the great outdoors and was happiest while in the woods or on the water. From dropping a few lines in Chelsea Lake and ruffed grouse hunting throughout the Chequamegan with his daughters while they were young, to taking his son-in-law on a Canadian moose hunt and deer hunting with his family in Catawba, or ice fishing on Crane Chase Lake with his grandsons, he most enjoyed his time spent with his family.

Strong in his Catholic faith, he was also a long time member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

A private family service is being planned for a later date.

Hemer Funeral Services of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

SHIRLEY H. BRINK

Shirley H. Brink, age 81, of Medford, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at DeerView Meadows Assisted Living under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care and surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services for Shirley will take place on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor James Krueger officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church and will continue Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM.

Shirley was born on January 28, 1938 in Medford to Harold and Evelyn (Frey) McGuire. She was a 1956 Medford High School Graduate. After high school, Shirley was employed as a beautician and store clerk for various retail stores in the Medford area. Shirley married Ronald Brink on January 31, 1959 at Immanuel Lutheran Churc
h in Medford, Wisconsin. He proceeded her in death in 2004. Prior to her retirement in 2003, Shirley was Office Manager for Charter Communications in Medford.

In her free time, Shirley enjoyed camping, reading, playing cards, traveling, and spending time with her family. Shirley also loved reading the Bible, attending Bible Study Classes, and often hosted Bible Study at her home. Shirley was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and Ladies of Immanuel.

Left to cherish in Shirley’s memory are her children; Susan (Bruce) Nuernberger of Medford and Brian (Darla) Brink of Weston, four grandchildren; Joel (Jodi) Nuernberger, Kelsey (Jesse) Koerner, Maxwell (Rachel) Brink, and Samuel Brink, three Great-Grandchildren; Westley and Clayden Nuernberger, and Coleson Koerner. Sister; Sandra Doyle, and Special Friend; Donald Meyer.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was also proceeded in death by her husband, Ronald, in 2004, one daughter, Roxanne Rae, in 1970, one sister Darlene McGuire, and Brother-in-Law, Jerry Doyle.

Memorial donations in honor of Shirley can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Hope Hospice.

Hemer Funeral Services of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

LEON A. BROST

NAME OF DECEASED: LEON A. BROST AGE: 85

ADDRESS: W6903 Center Ave., Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 4 PM on Tuesday, September 24 at his residence in the Town of Medford under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, September 30 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM on Sunday, September 29 and also from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, September 30

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 29, 1934 at Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Grade School, Medford and was a 1952 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: October 23, 1957 at New Hampton, Iowa to Yvonne M. Peterson and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: United States Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Following active duty, he served for 4 years in the Air Force Reserve. After the military, he resided various places while working road construction. They moved to Stetsonville in 1961 and resided there until moving to the Town of Medford in 1967 where they farmed until retirement. In retirement, he worked part time for the Medford Taxi and Hemer Funeral Service until 2015. He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, visiting time with family and friends and just about anything outdoors.

MEMBER OF: Medford American Legion; N.R.A.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Yvonne M. Brost of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dan (Carol) Brost of Medford, Kathy (Jeff) Hemer of Medford & Doug (Debbie) Brost of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 – Shanon Ployhart, Anna & Casey Brost, Megan (Nate) Bilodeau, Ethan (Mary) & Ben (Laney Handel) Hemer
GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 2 – Lauren Wildes & Maisie Bilodeau

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Dale at birth

SURVIVING SISTERS: Mary Ann Gawin of Menomonee Falls, WI and Dolores Shaw of Medford
Sisters-in-law: Ruth Brost of Medford, Rosalie Brost of Medford, Beulah Brost of Brookfield, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters – Betty Dohm & Agnes Stephan; Brothers – Edward, Francis, & Norbert Brost

DECEASED FATHER: Anton J. Brost, Jr. DECEASED MOTHER: Mary (Stauner) Brost

OTHER INFORMATION: Leon is further survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews
-In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to Hope Hospice of Medford
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