Saturday, December 31, 2011

REINHOLD “REINY” W. JANKE

NAME OF DECEASED:
REINHOLD “REINY” W. JANKE
AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 702 Shattuck Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:45 A.M. Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where he had been a resident for the past week, while under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey, where full Military Honors will be performed by the Boxrucker-Berry American Legion.

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randall Jeppesen

PLACE OF BURIAL: St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Little Black

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church and also from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 5, 1916 in Chicago, Ill.

EDUCATION: Attended Chicago Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 26, 1949 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to A. Lucille Frenzel and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Reiny served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945 where he was stationed in Europe. He then worked for General Flooring in Chicago for a couple of years. In 1950 they moved to the Medford area where they dairy farmed for 10 years, where he also did carpenter work for Medford Lumber Co. and was the maintenance man at Memorial Hospital. He worked at Our House as the maintenance man until his retirement. Reiny enjoyed fishing, playing cards, traveling, camping, and most of all attending school functions for his grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey
Life Member: Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Lucille Janke of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Robert (Diana) Janke of Marion, Ohio
1 Daughter: Ruth (Melvin) Thompson of Withee

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 5 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3 Great- Grandchildren and 5 Step-Great-Grandchildren
GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 4 Step

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Gertrude Splett and Olga Keller

DECEASED FATHER: Herman Janke

DECEASED MOTHER: Bertha Fischer

PALLBEARERS: Kyle and Jacob Vircks, Michael Janke, Neal Mueller, Lanny Zimmerlee and Harold Bizer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Reiny’s family to be designated at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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Friday, December 30, 2011

NEIL K. SPREEN

NAME OF DECEASED:
NEIL K. SPREEN SR.
AGE: 80

ADDRESS: N2881 Castle Road Medford Town of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:30 A.M. Friday, December 30 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: A Celebration of Neil’s Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 3 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where full Military Honors will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Pastor Kenneth A. Dix and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Medford Evergreen Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 2 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Masonic Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 3 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 19, 1931 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Public School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 9, 1951 in North Dakota to Eleanor W. Bohn and they later divorced.
2nd May 1987 to Marguerite Donnelly and they later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Neil moved out to Montana where he worked on a ranch and was a truck driver. In 1951 he was then drafted in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany and discharged in 1953. He held a variety of jobs until he started Spreen Construction where he owned and operated the company from 1969 until his retirement in 2010. Neil enjoyed fishing, hunting, trips to the casino, his ponds and wildlife. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and his cats.

MEMBER OF: Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, Medford, Landua-Jensen American Legion Post #147, Medford and Masonic Lodge #217, Medford and Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Candice (Bill) Zirngible of Medford, Debra (Gary) Kapfhamer of Medford, Lori (Mark) Albers of Medford, Neil (Nancy Gegg) Spreen Jr. of Perryville, Missouri and Andrew Spreen of Australia

4 Grandsons: Justin (Carrie) Zirngible of Medford, Nathan (Mary Ann) Zirngible of Antigo, Jake and Adam Kapfhamer of Medford

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 2 and 2 Step
1 Step Great-Great Granddaughter

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister: Lucile Carstensen of Mesquite, Nevada
Brother: Dale (Erika) Spreen of Spring Branch, Texas

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Brothers: Charles, Dennis and Raymond Spreen
1 Sister: Darlene Bigelow

DECEASED FATHER: Charles G. Spreen

DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth M. Spreen (Maiden Name: Krausse)

URN BEARERS: Grandsons: Justin and Nathan Zirngible, Jake and Adam Kapfhamer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Neil’s family to be designated at a later date
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

DOROTHY M. HRDINA



NAME OF DECEASED: DOROTHY M. HRDINA AGE: 99

ADDRESS: 2373 Willow Ave., Medford, WI; A township of Bern, Marathon Co., resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:30 PM Tuesday, December 20 at her residence in the town of Bern under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Saturday, December 24 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Fr. Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home on Friday, December 23 from 4:00 PM until the time of the 7:00 PM prayer service held that evening

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 7, 1912 at the township of Easton, Marathon Co.

EDUCATION: Wausau area public schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 10, 1929 at Wausau to Raymond L. Hrdina and he preceded her in death November 4, 1983

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage she was a homemaker and they farmed in the town of Bern until retirement in 1974. She also did bookkeeping for the Gad Cheese Factory for over 50 years. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed quilting. She was a 4H leader and drove school bus for a period of time.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Sunny Hill Homemakers group from the Gad area. She was an associate of the Holy Cross Sisters for 16 years.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters - Marcella (Emmanuel) Cutrone of Suwanee, GA, Marlene Schneider of Oak Creek, WI, Dolores, a Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, Merrill
Sons – Mark (Donna) Hrdina of Goodrich and Tom Hrdina of the township of Bern
13 grandchildren, 26 gr. grandchildren, 12 gr.gr. grandchildren, 1 gr.gr.gr. granddaughter

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Ronald Hrdina in 1963; Grandchildren – David Showalter & Carole Webster; Gr. Grandson – Jereme Sawyer

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Beatrice Pittsley of Marshfield & Virginia Hommerding of Schofield

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Omar, Milton, David & Harold Delonay; Sisters – Violet Seefeldt & Clara Dallman

DECEASED FATHER: Thomas Delonay DECEASED MOTHER: Hilda Schlei

PALLBEARERS: Troy & James Hrdina, Rex Hill, Wayne Pittsley, John Gallistel, Joseph Tomandl III

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the family for a future designation
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

BERNARD L. SELBY

NAME OF DECEASED:
BERNARD L. SELBY

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Town of Hammel Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:39 A.M. Tuesday, December 20 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau where he had been a patient for the past 1 day.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 23 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Holway

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Our Saviours Lutheran Church Cemetery, Holway, where full military honors will be pefrmed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team.

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 23 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Holway

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 7, 1922 in the Town of Hammel

EDUCATION: Attended Sawyer Dam School in the Town of Grover

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: On October 8, 1942 in Hanover, Ill. He married Lillian A. Rickaby, his childhood neighbor in the Town of Grover and she preceded him in death on April 8, 2008.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In his teen years Bernard worked as a logger and then entered the U.S. Army where he served from 1942-1945 in the European Theater. After he returned from his time in the service Bernard continued logging. He and Lillian also owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Grover. During this time he also drove pulp truck for Armin Buehler for a couple of years and worked for the Taylor County Highway Dept. for a time. In 1978, on their retirement from farming after 33 years, the Selbys built a home in the Town of Hammel where he currently resided. He also continued to be a logger until 1996 after which he enjoyed working for a number of years for the Forest Service Senior Employment Program. He was an avid horseshoe pitcher and dartball player. Bernard enjoyed cutting firewood, hunting, traveling, and reminiscing. He enjoyed all sports, especially playing and watching softball, where he was a past player for the Sawyer Dam Softball Team.

MEMBER OF: Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Holway and Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Michael Selby of Medford
Daughter: Yvonne (Lyle) Schwarz of the Town of Grover
Son-In-Law: Richard Campbell of King George, Va.

CHILDREN DECEASED: Laurel “Laurie” M. Campbell in September 2011

6 GRANDCHILDREN: Gena (Bob Haglund) Selby of Green Bay, Leslie (Joe) Karls of Blue Mound, Polly (Matthew) Bray of Huntersville, Ala., Douglas (Erin) Campbell of Charlotte, N.C., Paul (Nancy) Campbell of St. Leonard, Md. and Andrea (Darren) Krzanowski of Mosinee

11 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN:

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: Lester (Martha) Selby of Greenfield

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Sister: Ethel Baur
3 Brothers: Harlan, Eldon and Ray Selby

DECEASED FATHER: Charles E. Selby

DECEASED MOTHER: Esther Ottosen

PALLBEARERS: Douglas and Paul Campbell, Joe Karls, Matthew Bray, Darren and Ethan Krzanowski and Bob Haglund

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made in Bernard’s name to Our Saviours Lutheran Church W7809 Apple Avenue Medford, Wisconsin 54451
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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Monday, December 19, 2011

ABRAHAM “ABE” J. GILLES



NAME OF DECEASED: ABRAHAM “ABE” J. GILLES AGE: 24

ADDRESS: W2415 Center Ave., Medford; a township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 1:40 AM on Sunday, December 18 in the town of Bern, Marathon Co., following an automobile accident

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 21 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, December 20 and also from 9AM until 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 21

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 5, 1987 at Marshfield, WI

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

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked with his father at Ken Gilles & Son saw mill in the township of Browning. He enjoyed motorcycling, snowmobile racing, his truck, operating heavy equipment, hunting, fishing and fixing old things up.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING FIANCE’: Miranda Mertens of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Ryder Gilles of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 half – sisters: Kari Ried of Colby & Angel (Peter) LaBrec of Medford; half – brother: Daniel (Angie) Ried of New Richmond, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: half – brother: Arthur F. “Buck” Ried III in 2010

FATHER: Kenneth J. (Rose) Gilles of Medford MOTHER: Kayleen Kestler of Fifield

PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS: Kenneth C. (Bonnie) Gilles of Medford

PALLBEARERS: Lee & Aaron Gilles, Matthew Kraegenbrink, Cody Schult, Brandon Mertens, Rollan Johnson, Caleb Ried, Jeff Graumann

OTHER INFORMATION: Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Frank & Mildred Kestler
-In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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Monday, December 12, 2011

DEAN A. KLEMM

NAME OF DECEASED:
DEAN A. KLEMM

AGE: 48

ADDRESS: 891 Eagle Ridge Circle Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:35 A.M. Sunday, December 11, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 15 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION AT: 3:00 P.M. to 6:45 P.M. Thursday, December 15 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 19, 1963 in Medford

EDUCATION: 1981 Graduate of Rib Lake High School, 1985 Graduate of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelors of Science degree in accountancy.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 11, 1986 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey to Kimberly K. Justice and she survives.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In his teen years, Dean worked at the Packenham Farm. He joined Hawkins, Ash, Baptie and Company in January 1986 and became partner April 2004, where he worked until ill health forced his retirement in January 2010. He enjoyed all sports, especially the Packers, the Brewers and Dairyland Baseball. Dean enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, dartball, playing baseball and softball. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, co-workers and clients. Dean received the Lions Melvin Jones Award and the Medford Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award.

MEMBER OF: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Whittlesey, where he served as treasurer on the finance committee, Medford Lions, where he served as treasurer, WICPA, Medford memorial Hospital Foundation, Foxy’s Fantasy Football League, Dairyland Baseball, 35 and Older Baseball and Softball, Hairbrains Underhand Dart Team and Michler Hunting Club.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Kimberly K. Klemm of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Megan (Brian) Niggemann of Oak Creek
2 Sons: Kyle and Isaac Klemm both of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Kevin (Julee), Brad (Paula) and Doug (Patti) Klemm all of Medford, Jay (Karen) Klemm of Ripon, Lynn (Steve) Cihasky and Joleen (John) Ziembo both of Rib Lake, Brenda (Lee) Jones of Woodruff and Lisa (Mike) Frombach of Stratford

MOTHER: Nelda J. Klemm (Maiden Name: Brunner) of Medford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many, Many Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Bernard “Bunny” H. Klemm

PALLBEARERS: Marcus, Cole, Trent and Robert Klemm, Jacob Frombach, Jamie and Jeffrey Ziembo

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made in Dean’s name to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or to the Medford Lions Club
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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Saturday, December 10, 2011

L. NORENE KELLNHOFER


NAME OF DECEASED
L. NORENE KELLNHOFER
AGE: 98

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:25 A.M. Saturday, December 10 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 9 years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 13 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, December 12 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Rosary Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Tuesday, December 13 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 30, 1912 in Redfield, Iowa

EDUCATION: 1930 Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: January 15, 1931 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Charles L. Kellnhofer and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2002.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage they operated a small dairy farm in the Town of Browning for a period of time where, Norene also raised her children. They then moved to the Town of Medford where she continued to raise her family and during the summer months she worked at the Pea Cannery Factory in Medford. They then moved to the City of Medford where Norene worked at Weather Shield as the office manager and also for the purchasing department under Dale Steinke for 25 years until her retirement in 1981. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, cooking, canning and traveling. Norene enjoyed bass fishing at her cabin on Richter’s Lake where the locals knew her as the “Bass Lady”.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 Daughters: Patricia Sward of West Lebanon, Ind., LuAnn Grube of Merrill and Bonita Lipprandt of Carpentersville, Ill.
2 Sons: William (Mary) Kellnhofer of Denver, Colo. And Ted (Shirley) Kellnhofer of Medford
39 and 9 Step GRANDCHILDREN
68 and 6 Step GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN
39 and 3 Step GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
Son-In-Law: Earl Emmerich of Tripoli
Daughter-In-Law: Charlene Kellnhofer of Stevens Point
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Lea Emmerich in 1993
2 Sons: Vernon in 2006 and Donovan in 2010
Grandson: Bob Sward
2 Sons-In-Law: Elden Grube and Al Sward

DECEASED FATHER: Fredrick G. Harper
DECEASED MOTHER: Vesta E. Harper (Maiden Name: Kracaw)

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Bill Jr., Jody and Jeff Kellnhofer, Mary Kay Johnson, Dan Emmerich and Genny Hahn

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Norene’s family to be designated at a later date
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Friday, December 9, 2011

NAOMI R. STELLICK

NAME OF DECEASED:
NAOMI R. STELLICK
AGE: 83

ADDRESS: 601 Tee Hi Place, Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:45 PM Thursday, December 8 at Memorial Health Center, emergency room, Medford where she had been taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Monday, December 12 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 2, 1928 at Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Waupaca Elementary schools, `946 graduate of Waupaca High School, 1950 graduate of UW-Stout with a degree in home economics

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 11, 1953 at Waupaca to Elmer E. Stellick and he preceded her in death January 12, 2003

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she taught home economics at high schools in Neillsville from 1950-51, Janesville 1951-53, Medford 1953, and Rib Lake 1968-1990 when she retired. She was a volunteer reader at Medford Area Middle School. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing, their cabin in Phillips, reading and traveling.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Ladies of Immanuel; Friends of the Medford Library; past treasurer for the United Givers of Medford and past president of the Medford American Legion Auxiliary

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 sons – Charles (Patricia) Stellick of Medford & Michael Stellick of Eau Claire
Grandchildren – Miranda, Matthew, Emily and Thomas Stellick

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 4

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Frank Wendt DECEASED MOTHER: Naomi Marie Larson

PALLBEARERS: Family members: Charles, Michael, Miranda, Matthew, Emily & Thomas Stellick

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to go to the Medford Public Library in her name
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

JOHN “FRITZ” H. BRUSHABER

NAME OF DECEASED:
JOHN “FRITZ” H. BRUSHABER

AGE: 48

ADDRESS: 523 W. Cedar Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:20 P.M. Tuesday, December 6 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 9 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 8 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Friday, December 9 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 17, 1963 in Marshfield

EDUCATION: 1983 Graduate of Medford High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: John was Mom and Dad’s helper at home and always offered a helping hand to the rest of his family. He also worked at Central Mink Foods in Medford. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, 4-Wheeling and his Ford Ranger Trucks. He also enjoyed going to Car and Snowmobile Shows and trips to the Casino. Most of all John enjoyed spending time with his family. John’s dream was to ultimately own a Ford Mustang.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Barb (Mark) Klinner of Wausau, Carol (Don) Kerper of Stratford, Jim (Cheri) Brushaber of Medford, Dennis (Pam) Brushaber of Medford, Kathy (Randy) Smith of Unity, Nancy (Conrad) Kluck of Hudson, Mark (Kimberly) Brushaber of Wausau, Mary (Cory) Hierlmeier of Medford and Karin (Jeremy) Steinman of Dorchester
John is also survived by numerous Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

PARENTS: Henry E. (Marcella A.) Brushaber Maiden Name: Massoth of Medford

PALLBEARERS: Scott and Dylan Brushaber, Matt Brundidge, Benjamin Hierlmeier, Brant Smith and Zach Klinner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made to John’s family to be designated at a later date
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