DONALD “DIGGER” R. SCHUPPEL

NAME OF DECEASED: DONALD “DIGGER” R. SCHUPPEL AGE: 81

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford; A former Washington Co. & Township of Chelsea resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:05 PM Saturday, December 1 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where he had been a patient for the past 2 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:00 PM Saturday, December 8 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford where there will be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Pastor Pete Warmanen

INTERMENT: Chelsea Community Cemetery, Township of Chelsea

VISITATION: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, December 7 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford and also from noon until the time of funeral services at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 8

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 19, 1931 at the Township of Barton, Washington County, WI

EDUCATION: Elm Grove elementary school, Township of Barton

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 28, 1953 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Township of Barton to Alyce Crass and they were later divorced but remain close friends

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army veteran having served from 1948-1949. After the service he worked on the family farm in Kewaskum, WI. He then did pipe line work, owned and operated an excavating company and body shop in the town of Barton for periods of time. He moved from the Town of Barton to Slinger, WI in 1966. He moved to the Town of Chelsea in 1972. He worked in construction & did mechanic work for 26 years retiring in 1990. He started racing cars at the age of 20, raced vintage modified cars for 26 years retiring from that in 1980. He was inducted into the Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame in 2009 where he was known as “Donald the Duck” & “Sneaky Pete” in the racing circles. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage, hunting, Monday card games, visiting with friends & family, & collecting TREASURES.

MEMBER OF: Local 139 Operating Engineers for 26 years; Milwaukee Vintage Modified Stock Car

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters – Deborah Stephan of Neosho, WI & Patti Jo Lamberty of Whittlesey, WI
Daughter-in-law: Cathy Schuppel - Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Glenn Schuppel in 1986; Daughter – Nona Thums in 2003

GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 13

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Sisters – Helen Ahlers of Jump River, WI, Alice Ferlong of Kewaskum, WI & Rita (Harry) Justman of Mountain, WI; Sister-in-law: Shirley Schuppel of Kewaskum

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – John & Myron Schuppel

DECEASED FATHER: John Peter Schuppel DECEASED MOTHER: Marie Kirchner

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Pete Quednow & Leroy “Butch” Olson; Active – Jeff Hoogland, Jerry & Tim Ahlers, Bob Wittala, Ken Melius, Dan Schlosser

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation; -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

GILBERT “GIL” P. HEMMER

NAME OF DECEASED:
GILBERT “GIL” P. HEMMER

AGE: 88

ADDRESS: 517 W. Blackhawk Ave., Stetsonville, Village of Stetsonville Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:20 A.M. Thursday, November 29 at the Memorial Health Center, Medford where he has been a patient for the past 4 days, with his wife by his side.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 4 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Father Sangmoon Kim

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 4 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 22, 1924 at Black Hawk County, Iowa

EDUCATION: Attended Gilbertville, Iowa Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 1, 1946 in Chicago to Frances E. Klecka and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage they farmed in Iowa until 1964 where they then moved to the Stetsonville Area. They dairy farmed for 66 years until his retirement in 1990. After his retirement he worked at Ed Brecke’s Mink Ranch and Hildebrandt Lawn Service for a period of time. Gil enjoyed horses, woodworking and crafting.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville and was a Forester in the Knights of Columbus

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Frances E. Hemmer of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 5 Sons: Ken (Tomi) of Medford, Ed (Jeannie) of Medford, Paul (Nancy) of Medford, Ron (Rondi) of Owen and John (Connie) Hemmer of Stetsonville

GRANDCHILD DECEASED: Jason Hemmer

GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 16

SURVIVING SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Theresa Conrad of Raymond, Iowa and Edith Youngblut of Cedar Falls, Iowa

DECEASED BROTHER/SISTERS: Cletus Hemmer, Evelyn Schuster and Marie Kane

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph P. Hemmer

DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Hemmer (Maiden Name: Federspiel)

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Dave, Greg, Travis and Adam Hemmer, Kevin Will and Mike Rau

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gil’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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RODNEY “ROD” D. ERICKSON

NAME OF DECEASED:
RODNEY “ROD” D. ERICKSON

AGE: 60

ADDRESS: W3758 County Road A, Stetsonville; Town of Deer Creek Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:31 A.M. Wednesday, November 28 at the Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 8 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 8 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 19, 1952 in Chippewa Falls, WI

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School, Received his Business Degree from UW-Eau Claire, and also attended college in Texas for Computer Programming

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Rod worked as a Computer Programmer in Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin for around 18 years. He then worked for Weathershield and Hurd for a period of time. He then worked at Colby Metals in Colby for a period of time. He was currently working at Figi’s in Marshfield at the time of his death. He loved sports, especially football and fishing.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Gregory (Laurie) Erickson of Byron, IL and Diane (Tom) McCann of Brooklyn Park, MN

SURVIVING MOTHER: Juanita Erickson of Stetsonville

DECEASED FATHER: Duane A. Erickson

URN BEARER: Greg Erickson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Rod’s name to Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 203 East County Road A, Stetsonville, WI 54480
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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RICHARD G. MUELLER

NAME OF DECEASED: RICHARD G. MUELLER AGE: 84

ADDRESS: W7735 Hobbles Creek Rd., Catawba, WI 54515; A township of Catawba, Price County resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:10 AM Wednesday, November 28 at his residence in the town of Catawba under the loving care of his wife and Flambeau Home Health & Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 PM Sunday, December 2 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Elleman

INTERMENT: Hillside Cemetery, Ogema, WI with military rites performed by the Rib Lake American Legion military honors team

VISITATION: Noon until the time of funeral services at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 2 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 31, 1928 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Milwaukee area elementary schools and attended Milwaukee High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 10, 1967 at the Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema to Arlene Andree

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he entered the US Navy, serving during WWII and on the USS Pennsylvania, USS Geneva & USS Boxer ships. After the military he worked various jobs in Milwaukee. For 30 years he served as Vice-President for Hall Steel until retirement in 1993. They then moved to their present address in the town of Catawba where he had a hobby farm. He enjoyed hunting & woodworking.

MEMBER OF: Lifetime member of the NRA

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Arlene Mueller of Catawba

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-in-law: Beverly Mueller of New Berlin, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Donald Mueller

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Mueller DECEASED MOTHER: June Pobwynski

PALLBEARERS: Ken Gumowski, Mark Smugala, William Mueller, Mark Snyder, Ronald Ellenbecker, Randy & Rick Schatz

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by his beloved dog - Andy
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PATRICIA "PAT" A. GOJMERAC

Patricia “Pat” A. Gojmerac, Age 88 died on November 27 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and Hope Hospice. She was born to loving parents Joseph P. and Petronella Bautch Kulig on May 31, 1924 in Lincoln Township, Independence, WI the 6th of 9 children.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 1 at 11:00 A.M. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake with Father Otto Bucher and Deacon Mark Priniski officiating. Burial will take place at St. Ann’s Cemetery in the Town of Greenwood. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 30 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Prayer Service being held at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will also be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 1 at the church.

She attended Maule Coulee School, SS Peter and Paul Catholic School and graduated from Independence High School Class of 1942. She also attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Oshkosh.

She was married to Joseph G. Gojmerac of Rib Lake at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence on October 18, 1949, where he preceded her in death on July 14, 1983. Following their marriage they owned and operated the Cities Service garage near Independence and had a concession trailer at various fairs for many years. In September 1955 they moved to a farm on Highway C in Rib Lake and lived there for 25 years and were custodians at the Rib River Grade School for 13 years. They then moved to the Village of Rib Lake in March 1981. Pat loved collecting sheep and hearts, dinner cruises on the Mississippi, visiting the sick, comforting families in their time of loss, writing journals and letters, sending cards and spending time with family, grandchildren and friends.

Pat is a member of Good Shepherd Parish, Historic St. Ann’s Blue Cross Mission Circle, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Concerned Heart Club, Marshfield, Ministry Health Care Prayer Team of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield and the Rib Lake Public Library. She is a charter member and volunteer of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, involved since its inception on July 1, 1985. Pat was also a participant of the Miraculous Medal Association, the Rib Lake Birthday Club and Rib Lake Friendship Club. She is a past member of the Christian Mothers for 45 years, the parish council and family concerns committee. Pat also served on the election board for the Town of Rib Lake and was involved in the Accelerated Reading Program at the Rib Lake Elementary School. Pat also volunteered as a Friendly Visitor for many years at Rib Lake Nursing Home.

She is survived by three sons: Joseph Jr. (Mary) of St. Paul, MN, Michael (Deborah) of Rib Lake and Thomas (Debra) of Rib Lake. One Daughter: Rosanne (Rick) Carstensen of Medford. Four Grandchildren: Eric Carstensen of Milton and Cory Carstensen of Medford, Katie Gojmerac of Rhinelander and Emily Gojmerac of Rib Lake. Four Step-Grandchildren: Andria and William Mauricio of St. Paul, MN.Erin Moore of Rib Lake and Jennifer Moore of Port Edwards. Eight God Children, 36 Nephews and Nieces. Also survived by one Sister: Caroline Prokop of Independence, one Brother: Jacob Kulig of Whitehall, 3 Sisters-In-Law: Eleanor Kulig, Victoria Kulig and Irene Kulig, one Brother-In-Law: Albin Woychik. Pat is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four Brothers: Harry, Ralph, Joseph and Arthur Kulig, 2 Sisters: Helen Sylla and Margaret Woychik, one Sister-In-Law: Bernice Woychik and 2 Brothers-In-Law: Alozy Sylla and Frank Prokop. Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: John, Scott, and Eugene Kulig, Charles Woychik, Inez Brost, Betty Blasel, Diane Stephenson and Anne Helgeson

Active Pallbearers: Eric and Cory Carstensen, William and Andria Mauricio, Katie and Emily Gojmerac, Erin and Jennifer Moore

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements. For online condolences please visit: hemerfuneralservice.com

FRANK A. GOODRICH JR.

NAME OF DECEASED:
FRANK A. GOODRICH JR.

AGE: 77

ADDRESS: 937 Highland Lane, City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:28 P.M. Sunday, November 11 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he had been a patient for the past 5 days.

TIME & PLACE OF MEMORIAL SERVICE: 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 6 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where full military honors will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team. Also after the service a Social Gathering will be held at Florena Supper Club.

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Cathy Hinman

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo, Michigan

VISITATION: 6:00 till the time of services at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 6, at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 30, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

EDUCATION: High school graduate of Kalamazoo State High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he was a member of the tennis team. Attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Marketing.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After college Frank entered the U.S. Army where he served from July 1957- April 1959. During this time he was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. After his time in the service, he worked and lived in South Haven, Michigan, and then Grinnell, Iowa. He served as CEO of Upjohn Home Health Care in Milwaukee, WI, for a number of years. He then worked in Commercial/Marketing Southern District for Telephone Data Systems until 1980 where he worked in Commercial/Marketing Northern District until his retirement. He enjoyed collecting model trains, going to antique car shows, and watching the Packers. He was an avid reader of WWII history. He was very supportive of the Veterans and Disabled Veterans, the Frank and Hildegarde Goodrich Family Scholarship Fund, the Memorial Health Center and the White Lake Area Historical Society.

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Walter W. Goodrich of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Elizabeth A. Goodrich of Chelsea, Michigan

NEPHEW: Peter (Andrea) Goodrich of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand niece: Megan Goodrich of Grand Rapids, Michigan
First cousin: Alfred (Virginia) Hoffman of Antigo, Wisconsin

Also survived by a Nephew, Niece, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Frank A. Goodrich Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Hildegarde A. Goodrich (Maiden Name: Hoffman)

OTHER INFORMATION: The family would like to extend their appreciation to Stan Carbaugh and Linda Kloth of Medford for their special care and friendship.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Frank’s name to the Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, C/O LeRoy Jensen, W4657 Center Avenue, Medford, WI 54451 (these donations will be used for our local disabled veterans); Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Goodrich Family Scholarship Fund, 151 S. Rose St., Suite 332, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4775; or a charity of your choice.
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ELEANOR W. HOLTZ

NAME OF DECEASED: ELEANOR W. HOLTZ AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford; A formed Town of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:05 AM Sunday, November 25 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 8 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Thursday, November 29 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: 9:00 AM until the time of funeral services at 111:00 AM on Thursday, November 29 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 8, 1919 at the Town of Goodrich

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 15, 1940 at Medford to Norman W. Holtz and he preceded her in death April 1, 1994

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she resided and worked in Milwaukee for a period of time. After her marriage, they farmed in the Town of Browning for 50 years until 1992 when they moved to Dorchester. She resided there until entering Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center. She enjoyed flower gardening, puzzles, polka music and reading.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 sons – Gerald (Marlene) Holtz of Rib Lake, Larry (Judy) Holtz of Stetsonville, James (Diane) Holtz of Trumbauersville, PA; 3 daughters – Shirley Miller, Carol Zahnen, and Beverly (Michael) Peterson all of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter-in-law: Madeline Holtz; Son-in-law: William “Bill” Miller; Great Grandson – Brent Zondlo

GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 21 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 6

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-in-law: Margaret Schlais of Wausau

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers - Charles & Virgil Schlais; Sisters – Viola Slais, Evelyn Strebe, Hazel Willett

DECEASED FATHER: Adolph Schlais DECEASED MOTHER: Fern LaFee

PALLBEARERS: Clint Peterson, Kevin Purdy, Josh Fuchs, Brian, Doug and Steve Holtz

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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