FRANK C.H. BURGHAUS

NAME OF DECEASED:
FRANK C.H. BURGHAUS

AGE: 78

ADDRESS: W7005 County Road O, Medford, Town of Little Black Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:15 A.M. Friday, December 28 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford, where full military honors will be performed by the Medford Military Honors Team.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 4 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 2, 1934 in West Allis, WI

EDUCATION: Attended schools in West Allis and Watertown

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 29, 1961 at St. Marks Lutheran Church, Watertown to Judith D. Wolff and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Frank served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1957-1963. He was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He then owned and operated a service station in Lake Mills and in Fort Atkinson, during this time he also worked in the auto industry at various locations in Watertown, Lake Mills, and Fort Atkinson until moving to Medford in 1976. While residing in Medford he was the fleet manager of Tombstone Pizza until 1991 and Bauer Trucking, where he was the parts manager until his retirement in 1996. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, snowmobiling, horseshoes, watching the Packers and NASCAR.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

PAST MEMBER: Pine Creek Riders Snowmobile Club and the Men’s and Mixed Couple Bowling Leagues

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Judith “Judy” D. Burghaus of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kenn (Sandy) Burghaus of Dorchester, Ronda (William) Bublitz of Columbus, Richard (Anne) Burghaus of Medford, Andrew (Fiancé Beth Johnston) Burghaus of Avon, Co. and Jennifer (Roger) Brandner of Pardeeville

GRANDCHILDREN: Anthony (Patience McDonald) Burghaus of Campbellsport, Michael Burghaus of Owen, Drew Bublitz of Waukesha, Rachael and Brent Bublitz both of Columbus, Emily (Josh Laughlin) Burghaus of Westminster, CO, Ben (Sara) Burghaus of Medford, Blake, Bailey and Brianna Brandner of Pardeeville

STEP-GRANDSON: Justin Groth of Augusta

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Noah Burghaus of Campbellsport and Mayson Laughlin of Westminster, CO

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Gerald (Margaret) Burghaus of Oshkosh and David (Chris) Burghaus of Lake Mills

DECEASED SISTERS: Marilyn Borchardt and Marjorie Rupnow

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Burghaus

DECEASED MOTHER: Edna C.F.H. Burghaus (Maiden Name: Schnell)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Frank’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church 420 Lincoln Street Medford, WI 54451 or to Hope Hospice 537 W. Broadway Avenue Medford, WI 54451
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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ANITA M. PAUTZ

NAME OF DECEASED: ANITA M. PAUTZ AGE: 83

ADDRESS: W6757 Apple Ave., Medford; A township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:30 AM Tuesday, December 25 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau where she had resided for the past 2 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF MEMORIAL SERVICES: 10:30 AM Friday, December 28 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Cathy Burbury

INTERMENT: Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 5-7 PM Thursday, December 27 and also from 9:30 AM until the time of memorial services at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 28

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 15, 1929 at Sister Bay, WI

EDUCATION: Gibraltar elementary schools, Fish Creek, WI and was a 1946 graduate of Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: October 2, 1946 at Sturgeon Bay, WI to Lawrence Dahlstrom and he preceded her in death August 14, 1963; 2nd: August 15, 1973 at Medford to Arlyn Pautz and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she waitressed, did housekeeping work, was a foster mother, and worked at the Sister Bay canning factory all in the Door County, WI area. She moved to the Medford area in 1973 and worked in the laundry dept. of Memorial Hospital, Medford for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Arlyn Pautz of Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Jim Dahlstrom of Green Bay, Russ (Jerilyn) Dahlstrom of Rives Junction, MI, Paul (Terri) Dahlstrom of Berlin, WI; Daughter – Karen (David) Strobach of Wausau; Step-Daughters: Cheryl (John) Bluthardt of Battle Creek, MI, Laurie (Ted) Dahl of Medford & 5 other step-children

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Larry Dahlstrom; Grandsons – Matt & Jesse Dahlstrom

GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – William Knudson of Sturgeon Bay, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Carroll “Sonny” & Edward Knudson; Half-Brother: Leslie Knudson, Jr.

DECEASED FATHER: Leslie Knudson DECEASED MOTHER: Viola Root

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Malachi & Noah Dahl

OTHER INFORMATION: -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to either: Hope Hospice of Medford or Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice, Wausau

WILLIAM “BILL” R. BAKER JR.

NAME OF DECEASED:
WILLIAM “BILL” R. BAKER JR.

AGE: 79

ADDRESS: N1953 Eagle Lane, Medford, Town of Little Black Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:47 A.M. Tuesday, December 25 at his residence, in the Town of Little Black

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 28 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where military honors will be performed by the Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger, Father Jerry Harries and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Little Black

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until 12:45 P.M. Friday, December 28 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 16, 1933 in Milwaukee to his birth mother, Mina Kahn

EDUCATION: Attended Stetsonville Grade School, Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Bill married his high school sweetheart, Joyce M. Klingbeil on July 19, 1958 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: As a young child, Bill moved to Ladysmith. He was raised by William and Christine Baker and they moved to Stetsonville. He entered the U.S. Air Force and served as a Flight Engineer during the Korean War. He also served 4 years in the Air Force Reserve. Bill did veal and poultry farming in the Town of Little Black for 40 years, during this time he also was a feed consultant for Supreme Foods and was one of the first salesmen for Tombstone Pizza for a period of time. Bill enjoyed all things outdoors, which included, gardening, fishing, hunting, camping, especially with his children and grandchildren. Bill was always quick with a smile and loved to make others laugh. He was a great artist. He also enjoyed attending all the grandchildren’s sporting events.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and the Knights of Columbus
Lifetime Member: Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville
Served as past President of the American Poultry Association and American Veal Association
Past Member: American Poultry Association, American Veal Association and the Medford Lions Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Joyce M. Baker of the Town of Little Black

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Beth (Don) Tlusty of Arbor Vitae, Todd (Char) Baker and Mike (Beth) Baker both of the Town of Little Black

GRANDCHILDREN: Ben (Breia) Tlusty of Arbor Vitae, Judd Tlusty of Arbor Vitae, Missy, Carlye, Maggie, Mandi and Ty Baker all of Medford
Step- Granddaughter: Rachel (Eric) Vach of Medford

STEP-GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER: Ellie Vach of Medford

SURVIVING SISTER: Mary Lou (Dr. Frank) Talens of Fresno, CA

DECEASED SISTER: Abby Forney

DECEASED FATHER: William H. Baker Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Christine A. Baker (Maiden Name: Vogt)

PALLBEARERS: Ben and Judd Tlusty, Ty Baker, Eric Vach, Roy Toegel, Kurt Walbeck and David Vogt

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

GENE F. DORIOT

NAME OF DECEASED: GENE F. DORIOT AGE: 59

ADDRESS: 306 E. South Street, Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:25 PM Saturday, December 22 at All About Life Rehab Center, Fond Du Lac, WI where he had resided for the past 11 days

TIME & PLACE OF MEMORIAL SERVICES: 2:00 PM Saturday, December 29 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joe Stefancin

MEMORIAL VISITATION: Saturday, December 29 from 12 noon until time of services at 2:00 PM at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 14, 1953 at Merrill, WI

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools and was a 1971 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Previously married to Trudy Tischendorf and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Worked for Tombstone Pizza Corp. in Medford for a period of years. In 1989 he started working for Marshfield Door Company in Marshfield as an Engineer Manager and worked there until recent ill health. He enjoyed being with and taking care of his dogs.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – David (Tammy) Doriot of Jefferson, Texas
Sisters – Danielle (Gary) Eigenmann of Reno, Nevada; Diann (Marty) Kowalkowski of Muskego, WI; Linda (Rainer) Fleschner of North Fond du Lac, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Norman “Nick” Doriot DECEASED MOTHER: Eileen Francis Voigt

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RALPH A. NEUMUELLER

NAME OF DECEASED: RALPH “YOGI” A. NEUMUELLER AGE: 78

ADDRESS: 1508 Merrill Ave., Wausau, WI 54401; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:53 PM Friday, Dec. 21 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau where he had resided for the past 11 days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Thursday, December 27 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: From 9 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Thursday, December 27 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 30, 1934 at the Township of Chelsea

EDUCATION: Town of Chelsea elementary schools, and was a 1952 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 9, 1957 at Stetsonville to Virginia “Ginny” Rohrick

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked in Milwaukee for a period of time. Then he returned to Medford and worked at Hurd Millwork, Foremost Foods and retired from Weather Shield Mfg. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, traveling, hunting, watching sports, outdoor activities & attending the Pack Attack show.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Past secretary of Aid Association for Lutherans; Past president of the Whittlesey Lions Club from 1984-1985; Past director of the District Lions Foundation from 1990-1996; Charter member of the Medford Jaycees; He received the Melvin Jones Lions Club Award in 1992 and the Whittlesey Lions Club-Lion of the Year in 1987.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Virginia “Ginny” Neumueller of Wausau

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Cary (Don) Wisnosky of Tomahawk & Lori (Eric) Dalrymple of Middleton;
Son – Brian (Sharon) Neumueller of Naperville, IL

GRANDCHILDREN: Tony Matyka, Jordan & Tucker Dalrymple, Sydney Widauf

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Arnold Neumueller of Menomonee Falls, WI, Harold and Melvin Neumueller both of Medford, Vernon (Mary Ellen) Neumueller of Garden Prairie, IL
Sisters – Dorothy (Jim) Broeren of Minocqua & Esther (Clarence) Schafman of Rockford, IL

SURVIVING MOTHER-IN-LAW: Olinda Rohrick of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Viola Anderson, Arlene Anderson, Harvey Neumueller and 1 sister in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Rudolph Neumueller DECEASED MOTHER: Helen Schwabenhausen

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Jordan & Tucker Dalrymple, Sydney Widauf
Active – Duane Anderson, Tony Matyka, Mert Vaughn, Henry Brandner, Paul Michler, Gene Krug

OTHER INFORMATION: -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com
-In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School, Medford, Aspirus Hospice House of Wausau or the Lions Foundation of Rosholt, WI
-Further survived by many nieces & nephews

RAYMOND J. BOXRUCKER

NAME OF DECEASED: RAYMOND J. BOXRUCKER AGE: 91

ADDRESS: 635 Cedar St. Medford WI, A former Stetsonville resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:50 am Friday December 21 at Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford where he had resided for the past 4 ½ years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Monday, December 24 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville where full military rites will be performed by Boxrucker – Berry American Legion Post # 519

OFFICIATING: Rev. James H. Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery Stetsonville

VISITATION: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville from 9AM until the time of funeral services at 11AM on Monday, December 24

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 10, 1921 in Dorchester, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Dorchester Elementary School, Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 2, 1946 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville to Arlene A. Brunner and she preceded him in death January 6, 2006

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, Raymond entered the U.S. Army, where he served from 1942-1945 during WWII. He was a decorated veteran having received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. After the military, Raymond worked as a Postmaster in Stetsonville for 25 years until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending the winter months in Southwest USA.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville; Life Member of the Boxrucker–Berry American Legion Post # 519, Stetsonville; D.A.V., Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post # 5729, Medford and the National Association for Retired Federal Employees

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Kathleen (Duane) Storch of Des Moines, Iowa and Kris Boxrucker of Stetsonville

GRANDCHILDREN: 2 Granddaughters: Karla (Matt) Buller of Urbandale, Iowa and Rachel (Aaron) Parks of Stetsonville
1 Grandson: Ryan (Amber) Czarnezki of Medford

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 6

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTER: Sister - Leona Blasel of Stetsonville; Brothers - Clarence “Windy” (Marge) Boxrucker of Stetsonville and Ed Boxrucker of Medford

DECEASED BROTHER/SISTER: Al Boxrucker and Delores Dums

DECEASED FATHER: Jake Boxrucker DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth Schumacher

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Max Duellman & Frank McLellan
Nieces and Nephews: Jake Brunner, Amy Gronski, Cory Hamrick, Peg Hollmann, Jeff Mueller, Robbie & Ryan Strebig

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the family for a future designation
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com
-Further survived by many Nieces & Nephews

JOSEPH “JOE” IMBACH JR.

NAME OF DECEASED:
JOSEPH “JOE” IMBACH JR.

AGE: 87

ADDRESS: N5064 Ben’s Lane, Medford; Town of Chelsea Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:43 P.M. Sunday, December 9 at the Memorial Health Center, Medford where he had been a patient for 1 day.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:30 A.M. Thursday, December 13 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

INTERMENT: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Whittlesey with full military honors performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team.

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 12 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford, where there will be a 7:00 P.M. Rosary Service and also from 9:30 A.M. until 11:15 A.M. Thursday, December 13 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 4, 1925 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Chelsea Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 25, 1950 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Whittlesey to Betty F. Judnic and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Joe served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War. He drove truck and logged for George and Walter Haenel for a number of years. He also worked as a heavy machine operator for James Peterson & Sons Construction Company for 32 ½ years until his retirement in 1989. After his retirement, he built a sawmill, the Columbia. He was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting, fishing, logging, horse pulls, 4-wheeling and snowmobiling. Joe also enjoyed going to the Short Prong Lodge.

MEMBER OF: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey; Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, Medford; Operating Engineers Local #139
He also served as Past Chairman for the Town of Chelsea

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Betty F. Imbach of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters: Betty Jane Roberts of New London, Joan (John) Pfaff of Stetsonville and Nancy Imbach of Phillips
Sons: Jerry (Peggy), Jack (Mary) James (Sarah) and Mike (Sharon) Imbach all of Medford

GRANDCHILDREN DECEASED: Billy and Nikki Pfaff

10 GRANDCHILDREN

9 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING SISTERS: 4 Sisters: Mary Ann Leffel of Colby, Lena Gumz of Westboro, Margaret Fleegel of Medford and Marcella (Clarence) Judnic of Medford

DECEASED BROTHER in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph Imbach Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Magdalene Imbach (Maiden Name: Kraemer)

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Ryan and Alex Imbach, Mike and Maggie Pfaff, Jeremy and Chris Roberts, Danny and Bobby Malchow and Dillon “Monk” Brandner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Joe’s name to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 215 South Washington Avenue Medford, Wisconsin 54451 -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

HAROLD R. GOWEY

NAME OF DECEASED: HAROLD R. GOWEY AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Clark Co. Health Care Center, Owen; A former Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:21 PM Friday, December 7 at Clark Co. Health Care Center, Owen where he had resided for the past 14 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, December 13 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. Joshua Krieger

INTERMENT: Cremainal inurnment will take place at Our Saviours Lutheran Cemetery, Township of Holway

VISITATION: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford from 9:00 AM until the time of memorial services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 31, 1919 at the Township of Holway

EDUCATION: Hillside school, Town of Holway and was a 1936 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 5, 1949 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Dolores “Dee” Schmidt and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked on various farms for a period of time. He also worked in the CCC camp in Minocqua. Then he entered the US Coast Guard and served 1942-1947 during WW II. After the service he returned to Medford and did various jobs including working with his father in the Taylor Co. Register of Deeds office. He was later elected ROD in 1956, a position he worked for 26 years. After retirement from that, he owned and operated Gowey Abstract and Title Co. in Medford for a period of years. He had served on the boards of Tee-Hi Golf, Taylor Co. Historical Society and Memorial Hosp of Taylor Co. for periods of time. He enjoyed his church, golf, playing cards, traveling, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford, Medford American Legion where he was a past commander and also district commander, and a Life member of the Medford VFW
Past member of the Medford Kiwanis Club, Medford Lions Club, Red Cross, Chelsea Conservation Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Dolores “Dee” Gowey of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Dr. Kim (Lori) Gowey of Medford
Daughter – Sheree (Leon) Dandurand of Madison
Grandchildren – Alex Gowey of Medford, Mallory Gowey of Minneapolis & Marissa Gowey of Gainesville, FL

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Mary Guenther of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Irmal Gruny, Doris Tomczyk, Velma Baum
Brothers – Leland, Hartland, John, Ted and Kenneth Gowey

DECEASED FATHER: Glen A. Gowey DECEASED MOTHER: Orla Chacey

PALLBEARER: Grandson – Alex Gowey

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the Medford American Legion flag field memorial; -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

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