TERRY LOUIS NEMITZ

Terry Louis Nemitz

Terry went to be with his heavenly father on December 29, 2013.

Terry was born to Robert and Judith (Buresh)Nemitz on Feburary 16th 1964 in Bloomer WI. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bloomer WI. Currently a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church of Stetonsville WI.

Terry graduated from Bloomer High School in 1982. He met the love of his life, constant companion, and best friend, Helen R. Diamond in 1982 (her sister Carol's fault). Terry and Helen were married on August 20,1983. They shared 30 years of marriage.

Terry enjoyed traveling anywhere and every where. He was well liked and very loved by everyone he met. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and playing cards. There wasn't a card game that he didn't know or enjoy. He always had the ability, no matter what the card game, to know exactly what cards you had in your hand.

Terry is survived by his wife Helen, daughters, Sara ( Steve) Budtke, Kimberly Nemitz, son Matthew Nemitz, granddaughter Anna Budtke, mother Judith, sister Tracy ( Matt) Bischel, brother Tom (Penny) Nemitz. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and special friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Robert, brother Tim, maternal and paternal grandparents, Louis and Helen Nemitz, step grandmother Dorothy Nemitz, William Buresh, Edna Stelter, and step grandfather Clarence Wilda.
Terry will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 2 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville with Rev. James Babler officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 1 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 2 at the church. Honorary pallbearers are Steven, Scott and Mike Nemitz
Active pallbearers are Tim, Alan, BJ and Jimmy Nemitz, Andrew Bichel, James Moon and Jon Lechleitner. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Terry’s family to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.

If someone was in need, Terry was the first one to be there, if you needed a fourth for pinochle, Terry was your guy, and if someone needed a laugh, Terry would provide that too. His short time on this earth was full of so much life, his great love for the Lord and willingness to touch so many. Leaving a legacy that will not soon be forgotten.

LILLIAN T. PERNSTEINER

NAME OF DECEASED:
LILLIAN T. PERNSTEINER

AGE: 93

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

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:10 P.M. Friday, December 27 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 years, surrounded by her loving family.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 1 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 1 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a worship sing along and prayer time that will be led by the family from 1:00 - 1:40 P.M.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 22, 1920 in the Town of Hammel

EDUCATION: Attended grade school at Meadow Brook School in the Town of Hammel, Graduate of Medford High School, UW-Stevens Point receiving her degree in Teaching

MARRIAGE: June 1, 1944 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Alvin A. Pernsteiner and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2001.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Lillian had a passion for teaching and her students. She taught at many country schools in the area for more than 25 years. She then worked at Weathershield as a laborer for about 5 years and at Ben Franklin until her retirement. She enjoyed singing, dancing, playing the piano, gardening and socializing. Lillian performed accordion, guitar and piano in the late 30”s. Lillian and her twin, Lydia performed in the area and on the radio many times.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where she was also in the church choir for 30 years. She was also a teacher and tutor.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Terry (Melissa) Pernsteiner of Champlain, Minnesota
Daughters: Dr. Carol Pernsteiner of McKinney, Texas, Sharon (Marcus Raffeet) Pernsteiner of Milwaukee, Cindy (Jerry) Klein of Issaquah, Washington, Sue (John) Zenner of Medford and Mary (Randy) Robida of Hudson

12 LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Zachary and Jeremy (Chelsea) Zenner, Lindsey (Justin) Mayer, Amber and Aaron Raffeet, Elyse (Isaiah Dixon), Elliot, McKenzie and Emily Robida, Nicholas, Jacob and Samantha Pernsteiner

4 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Jackson and Paige Mayer, Iley Dixon and Stella Klein

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Twin: Lydia Meyer of Medford, Sylvia Spreen of New Rockford, North Dakota, William (Ellen) Spreen of Medford, Elroy (Lorna) Spreen of Medford and Bernice (Mark) Hirsch of Sparta

DECEASED FATHER: William F. Spreen

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary M. Spreen (Maiden Name: Skabroud)

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother-In-Law: Clifford Meyer

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons: Zachary and Jeremy Zenner, Elliot and McKenzie Robida, Nick and Jacob Pernsteiner and Aaron Raffeet

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Lillian’s name to Holy Rosary Scholarship Fund
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MYRON “MIKE” E. BECK

NAME OF DECEASED: MYRON “MIKE” E. BECK AGE: 91

ADDRESS: Stone Crest Residence, Wausau, WI; A former Dorchester & Stetsonville area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:50 PM Sunday, December 22 at Stone Crest Residence in Wausau where he had resided for the past 2 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Graveside interment services will be held in the spring of 2014 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Wausau

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 26, 1922 in the Town of Mayville, Clark County

EDUCATION: Dorchester area elementary schools, graduate of Dorchester High School & an automotive trade school in Rock Island, IL

MARRIAGE: January 14, 1948 to Alice Mae Alexander and she preceded him in death in 1995

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army veteran of WW II. He worked for periods of time at Marathon Electric, Crestline Windows & Doors, he worked as a mechanic at Wausau Goodyear and as a service manager at King Campers all in Wausau.

MEMBER OF: Past member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville & Stetsonville American Legion

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jerry (Nelwyn) Beck of Louisiana, Bob (Melody) Beck of Athens, Mary (Tom) Cappola of Mesa, AZ, Carol (Steve) Niehaus of Rothschild

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: James (Bernice) Beck of Stevens Point & Betty Marolt of Aspen, CO

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters – Caroline Hazen, Buelah Poski; Brothers – Albert & Anthony “Tony” Beck

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Francis Beck DECEASED MOTHER: Caroline Hutter

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by numerous nieces & nephews
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BRIAN “WEASEL” L. METZ

NAME OF DECEASED:
BRIAN “WEASEL” L. METZ

AGE: 47

ADDRESS: N4669 Mall Lane Medford, Township of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:45 P.M. Wednesday, December 18, 2013

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:30 P.M. Monday, December 23 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger, Father Dennis Meulemans, and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal inurnment will take place at a later date in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 10:30 A.M. until 2:20 P.M. Monday, December 23 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

PLACE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 9, 1966 in Marshfield

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: October 4, 2003 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Andrea M. Hartman

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: During High School Brian worked at Van’s Equipment in Medford for a number of years. He then worked at Geiger Repair as a diesel mechanic in Dorchester for a couple of years. Brian then worked at the Farmacy in Medford as a diesel technician for 12 years. He was currently working as a patrolman/ grader operator for the Taylor County Highway Department at the time of his death. He enjoyed racing and riding snowmobiles, hunting with his dogs, fixing stuff in the shop and playing Bass in Ain’t Got Jack, 10 Steps Down and the Vegtable Spit bands.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, President of the Westside Trailwinders Snowmobile Club, and the Lost Riders. Brian helped out with the youth hunt as a mentor and a guide.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Andrea M. Metz of Medford

SURVIVING DOGS: Windsor, Coco, Harper, and the former Saber and Rusty

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father: Loren “Jim” (Bev) Metz of Medford
Mother: Barb Metz (Maiden Name: Johnson) (Significant Other: Ken Nehls) of Medford
Brother and Sister: Todd (Significant Other: Carmen Merrell) Metz of Medford and Suzy (Scott) Jensen of Medford
Paternal Grandmother: Beulah Metz of Medford
Father and Mother-In-Law: William (Deanna) Hartman of Medford
Brothers-In-Law: Jess (Misty) Hartman of Medford and Brad Klabunde of Medford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

URNBEARERS: Honorary: Jess Hartman, Brad Klabunde, Ty “Duker” Du Bois, Kevin Meyer and Keith Purdy
Active Nieces and Nephews: Chas Metz, Blaine, Brianne and Bailey Klabunde

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Brian’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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DAWNE L. LILTEICH

NAME OF DECEASED: DAWNE L. LILTEICH AGE: 49

ADDRESS: 30997 152nd Street, New Auburn, WI; A former Perkinstown area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced 12:35 PM Monday, December 16 in Chippewa County

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 27 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 11 AM until the time of services at 1 PM on Friday, December 27

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 10, 1964 in Cudahy, WI

EDUCATION: Various elementary schools, attended Bay View High School, Milwaukee and New Auburn High School; She received a LPN degree from NTC in Wausau

MARRIAGE: February 14, 1989 at Merrill, WI to Michael G. Lilteich and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She resided in the Perkinstown area for 20 + years until recently moving to New Auburn.
She worked in Gilman and at Colonial Center Nursing Home in Colby for periods of time. She was presently working as a bartender at the Ponderosa Bar in Chetek. She enjoyed riding motorcycle, taking care of people, and spending time with her family and friends.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Dylan Lilteich of New Auburn

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Michael Werner of Milwaukee, Scott Werner of Gilman, Mary (Dave) Daniels of Sheboygan Falls, WI, LeeAnn (Dave) Wroblewski of Waukesha, WI

SURVIVING PARENTS: Step-Mother: Patricia Werner of Milwaukee; Step-Father: John Walz of Columbus, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Gerald John Werner DECEASED MOTHER: Binnie Jean Summers

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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RANDALL “RANDY” J. FREY

NAME OF DECEASED:
RANDALL “RANDY” J. FREY

AGE: 58

ADDRESS: Formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Moved to Medford in July of 2013

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:40 A.M. Tuesday, December 17 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where he had resided for the past month and recently under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Private services were held for the family with full military honors performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 13, 1955 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools. Received his Bachelor of Science Degree in International Affairs at George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Randall served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

SURVIVING SISTERS/BROTHERS: Sisters: Donna Flaherty of Oconomowoc, Pam Frey of Medford and Shelley (Tim) Lidstone of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Brothers: Vernon (Carol) Jr. of Woodridge, Illinois, Patrick of Medford and John (Claire) of DePere

SURVIVING MOTHER: Lucille M. Frey (Maiden Name: Schubert) of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Vernon J. Frey

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Randy’s name to Our House Assisted Living or to the Disabled American Veterans Association
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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ELSIE C. GERSTBERGER

NAME OF DECEASED: ELSIE C. GERSTBERGER AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake; A former Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:38 PM Monday, December 16 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 1 year

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, December 19 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Heffner

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, December 19 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 8, 1923 at the Township of Goodrich

EDUCATION: Town of Goodrich elementary schools

MARRIAGE: June 27, 1942 at Rib Lake to Elmer J. Gerstberger and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the Town of Rib Lake for many years. While farming she worked at Gem Products Shoe Factory in Rib Lake for many years until retirement. She enjoyed baking, gardening and her family.

MEMBER OF: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Elmer J. Gerstberger of Golden Living Center, Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: John (Patricia) Gerstberger of Rib Lake & Janice Olson of Waukesha, WI
Grandchildren: Mary & Julie Gerstberger of Rib Lake & Connie (Warren) Wisniewski of Waukesha
Great Granddaughter: Caitlin Wisniewski of Waukesha

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister - Rose

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Carl Kretschmer & Adeline Fehrman

DECEASED FATHER: William Kretschmer DECEASED MOTHER: Bertha (Unknown maiden name)

PALLBEARERS: Bob Anderson, Rick Cardey, Larry Ziembo, Rick, Taran & Michael Dohrwardt

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DOROTHY S. MAY

DOROTHY S. MAY

AGE: 92

ADDRESS: City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:30 P.M. Wednesday, December 11 at the Memorial Health Center, Medford where she had been a patient for the past week.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 17 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until 10:50 A.M. Tuesday, December 17 in the Fireplace Lounge at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 18, 1921 in Stratford

EDUCATION: Graduate of Stratford High School

MARRIAGE: May 1, 1947 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Robert ‘Doc” J. May and he preceded her in death on June 6, 1999.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Dorothy was a homemaker. She was well-known in the region for her artwork and for giving many art demonstrations within the community. Dorothy was a charter member of the Black River Art Society and the Taylor County Arts Council. Mrs. May was recognized by the Wisconsin Rural Artists Association and was awarded the John Stewart Curry Medal for her outstanding job of promoting the arts in her community. Dorothy loved music, especially jazz. She also played many musical instruments.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where she volunteered in many capacities in the church and school.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Maureen May of Sarasota, Florida
Son: Mark “Farley” (Rosemarie) May of Edgewater, Florida

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Dr. Nathan (Dr. Lianne Pino-Etten) Etten of Miami, Florida, Erin (Rick Gutierrez) Etten of Atlanta, Georgia and Robert May of Delafield.

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Georgia and Ryan Etten

SURVIVING SISTERS: Ruth Perkins of Van Nuys, California, Elizabeth Specht of Marshfield and Joann (Paul) Kleinheinz of Naples, Florida

BROTHER DECEASED: John Aldrich

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Aldrich

DECEASED MOTHER: Marie Aldrich (Maiden Name: Martin)

URNBEARER: Grandson: Dr. Nathan Etten

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Dorothy’s family requests memorials to be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School 215 S. Washington Avenue Medford, Wisconsin 54451
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.
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PETER “PETE” J. BERG

NAME OF DECEASED: PETER “PETE” J. BERG AGE: 79

ADDRESS: 2711 S. Apple Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449; A former Town of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Wednesday morning, December 11 at the House of the Dove in Marshfield where he had resided for the past 5 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services are pending with Hemer Funeral Service of Rib Lake & Medford for the spring of 2014

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kyochul Shin

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Ogema

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 5, 1934 at Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Ward grade school, Rib Lake area and was a 1952 graduate of Marshfield Sr. High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: In 1958 to Joan Schuh and they were later divorced; 2nd: In Marshfield to Jacqueline Welch and she preceded him in death in 2003

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After graduating from high school, he worked briefly for Steve Miller Cheese Company and Soo Line Railroad before entering the service. US Army veteran having served from 1954-1956. After the military, in 1958 he began his career with the Marshfield Fire Dept. where he worked for 24 years until his retirement in 1982 as an engineer. He then moved to the Town of Rib Lake where he resided until moving to Wells Nature View Assisted Living in Marshfield 1 year ago. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing.

MEMBER OF: Rib Lake United Methodist Church

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Steve (Lonna) Berg of Sheboygan, Daniel Berg of Westby, Alan Berg of Sheboygan
Daughter – Susan (Glen) Ridnour of Flower Mound, TX
Step-Children: Michelle (Brian) Gleeson of Strum & Joel Latham of Madison

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9 & 1 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-in-law: Betty Berg of Riverside, CA

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – David Berg

DECEASED FATHER: Richard Berg DECEASED MOTHER: Carol Sue Johnson

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by nieces, nephews & other relatives/friends
-Any memorial contributions should be made in memory of Pete to the Rib Lake United Methodist Church
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FRANCES “LENA” A. BARTELT

NAME OF DECEASED:
FRANCES “LENA” A. BARTELT

AGE: 86

ADDRESS: W2737 County Road M, Medford; Township of Greenwood Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:45 P.M. Tuesday, December 10 at the Golden living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 2 ½ years surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aseracare Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 21 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. Joseph Dietrich

INTERMENT: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 21 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 23, 1927 in Perkinstown

EDUCATION: 1945 Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: May 22, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford to Harold Bartelt, where they celebrated 65 years.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Frances worked at the Creamery in Medford, met Harold and was married. She then was a homemaker and helped on the farm. In 1959, they then moved to the Milwaukee area where she worked at the Amron Corp. In June of 1973 they moved back to the Medford area where she was a housewife, worked at the Rib Lake shoe factory and Weathershield in the Millwork Dept. until her retirement in 1987. Frances was also the bookkeeper for her husband’s business. She loved to fish from morning to evening, baking cookies, especially for Christmas and reading the Bible.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Harold Bartelt of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Terry (Barbara) Bartelt of Oak Creek, Harold (Jayne) Bartelt of Longview, Washington, Edward (Laura) Bartelt of Cape Coral, Florida, Ronald (Sue) Bartelt of Muskego, Karen (Andy) Prado of West Allis and Jeffrey Bartelt of Medford

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 5; GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 9

SURVIVING SISTER: Marcella Saltis of Longview, Washington

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 7 Brothers: William, Ernest, Edwin, Leo, Harold, Herbert and John
4 Sisters: Marie, Elsie, Hulda and Louise

DECEASED FATHER: Amandus Kauss

DECEASED MOTHER: Olga Kauss (Maiden name: Srietlow)

URNBEARERS: Honorary: Grandchildren: Tami, Shawn, Greg and Leslie
Active: Kevin

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Frances’s name to St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church N5868 County Road C Rib Lake, WI 54470 Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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BURL A. DYER

NAME OF DECEASED: BURL A. DYER AGE: 75

ADDRESS: 1000 Kennedy St., Lot 107, Rib Lake, WI 54470

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:24 AM Tuesday, December 10 at his residence in the Village of Rib Lake under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:30 AM Friday, December 13 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake from 4-7 PM on Thursday, December 12 and also from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 5, 1938 at Morgan County, Tennessee

EDUCATION: Sumbrite, TN elementary schools

MARRIAGE: 1st – Feb. 6, 1954 at Morgan County, TN to Katherine Ann Chapman and she preceded him in death May 20, 2004; 2nd – August 18, 2010 at Medford to Shirley Sawyer and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked as a welder for all of his working life in Skokie, IL until his retirement. He moved to Rib Lake in 2001. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, mowing lawns, dancing and country music.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Shirley Dyer of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Lorenda Szyka of Elk Grove, IL, Burl (Pat) Dyer, Jr. of Green Bay, Cindy (Leonard) Castro of Chicago, Mary (Russ) Ogorzalek of Medford, Roxanne (John) Ervin of Rib Lake, George (Diane) Dyer of Chicago, Dan (Diane) Dyer of Kentucky; Step-Children: Frankie (Bobbie) Kovach of Neelyville, MO, Vickie (Paul) Green of Naylor, MO, Victor Kovach, Jr. of Neelyville, MO

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – William Joseph Dyer in 1970; Step-Son: Billy Ray Kovach

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 15 & 12 step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 14 & 4 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Albert Dyer of TN, Theodore (Josie) Dyer of FL, Madeline Daniels of MI, Troy Dyer of TN, Joe (Betty) Dyer of TN, Virginia “Tiny” (Jack) Shannon of OH

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Foy Dyer & Gwendelyn Moffitt

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Dyer DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Holder

PALLBEARERS: John Ervin, Russ Ogorzalek, Leonard Castro, John Potrzuski, Jacob Jerome, Terrance “Butchy” Zaszczurynski

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ESTHER A. RESECH

NAME OF DECEASED:
ESTHER A. RESECH

AGE: 93

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

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 10 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 6 ½ years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 13 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kelly Taylor-Schaus

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 1:00 P.M. until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 13 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 15, 1920 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Esther was a very devoted daughter, who took care of her father and also helped care for family members in need. She was an avid reader, enjoyed floral and vegetable gardening and crocheting.

MEMBER OF: Esther was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford. She was very active in the St. Paul’s Ladies Circle where she served as past Secretary.

SURVIVED BY: Cousins and Friends

BROTHER DECEASED: Alvin Resech

DECEASED FATHER: Herman L. Resech

DECEASED MOTHER: Ella L. Resech (Maiden Name: Schmidt)

PALLBEARERS:

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Esther’s name to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; 321 N. Park Avenue Medford, Wisconsin 54451
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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ROBERT “BOB” R. DRAEGER

NAME OF DECEASED: ROBERT “BOB” R. DRAEGER AGE: 86

ADDRESS: W7140 Wester Ave., Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:50 AM Sunday, December 8 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 5 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 11 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4 to 7:30 PM on Tuesday, December 10 and also from 9 to 11 AM on Wednesday, December 11

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 8, 1927 at the Township of Bern, Marathon County

EDUCATION: Township of Bern elementary school & attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 14, 1949 at Medford to Delores Ann Brushaber and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He farmed for most of his life in the Township of Medford. While farming, he worked at the Medford Creamery, Harvey Company & Weather Shield Mfg. until his retirement. He enjoyed puzzles, hunting, fishing, playing cards, darts, dancing and watching baseball games.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Delores A. Draeger of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Janet (Ned) Fischer of Chippewa Falls, Allen Draeger of Medford, Duane (Sue) Draeger of Medford, Donald (Carol) Draeger of Eau Claire, Leroy (Marge) Draeger of Medford, Carol (Gary) Kurth of Ogema, Marlene Gajda of Medford, Sharon Ruback of Merrimac, NH, Eugene Draeger of Kronenwetter, WI, Laura (Kerry) Holm of Mantorville, MN, Cynthia “Cindy” (Jim) Annala of Westboro, Brian Draeger of Fairfield, Maine

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Ervin Draeger; Grandchildren - Anthony Fischer & Jason Draeger;
Great Granddaughter – Tori Czarnezki

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 26 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 21

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Arlene (George) Collander of Camden, NJ

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 2 Brothers – Harvey & Dennis Draeger; Sister - Edith Weiler

DECEASED FATHER: Robert Draeger, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret Schlais

PALLBEARERS: Sons – Allen, Duane, Donald, Leroy, Eugene & Brian Draeger

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HAROLD “SONNY” J. DASSOW, JR.

NAME OF DECEASED: HAROLD “SONNY” J. DASSOW, JR. AGE: 64

ADDRESS: W5256 Dassow Ave., Medford; A township of Chelsea resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced 12:20 PM on Friday, December 6 at his residence in the Town of Chelsea

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 10 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4 to 8 PM on Monday, December 9 and also from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, December 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 11, 1949 at Medford

EDUCATION: Frey elementary school, Town of Browning and was a graduate of Medford High school; he also received a degree in Advanced Production Agriculture from NTC in Wausau

MARRIAGE: May 5, 1972 at OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey to Elizabeth “Betty” Overman and she preceded him in death November 15, 2006

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he was a US Army veteran. After the military, he returned to the area and did woods work. Then he purchased a farm in the Town of Chelsea where he farmed until his retirement. In retirement, he continued to do woods work and did custom farm work. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards, gambling, and his grandchildren.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters - Tammie (Lance) Helmert of Medford, Mindy (Ryan) Thomas of Medford, Karrie (Nick Klinger) Dassow of Medford & Marsha (Kris) Schiszik of Fall Creek; Son – Monte (Lori) Dassow of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Grandsons – Jacob Schiszik in 2007

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Joe (Lynn) Dassow of Phillips, Mary Lou (Duane) Anderson of Medford, Judy (Gary) Weir of Medford, Leroy (Jeanette) Dassow of Medford, Ronald (Sharon) Dassow of Medford, Mark Dassow of Medford, Jane (Hoss) Ostrowski of Wausau, Carol (Tom) Judnic of Medford, Lanny (Debra) Dassow of Medford, Sara Dassow of Medford, Laura (Steve) Larson of Stratford

SURVIVING PARENTS: Harold & Mary Ann (Kraemer) Dassow of Medford

PALLBEARERS: Victor Schiszik, Gary Weir, Romie Kraemer, Roger Brandner, Rob Lamberty, Leroy Dassow

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