LARRY D. HERSHBERGER

LARRY D. HERSHBERGER
Age 76 of Rib Lake, former resident of Berlin, WI passed away on March 28, 2016 in Eau Claire after years long battle with heart disease. Larry was born on March 25,1940 in Albia, Iowa to Donald and Freda (Stocker) Hershberger. He moved from Iowa at the age of 11 to Wisconsin. Larry graduated from Wautoma High School in 1959. In 1991, Larry moved to Rib Lake and worked for Frank Bieniek for a period of time. He then worked for the Great Northern Cabinetry in Rib Lake before working for Weathershield Mfg. in Medford until his retirement. In his retirement he worked part time for County Market in Medford until ill health forced him to retire completely.
Services for Larry will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake with Father Otto Bucher officiating. Visitation will be held at 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Cremainal inurnment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery at a later date.
Per Larry’s request his body has been donated to U.W. Madison for research.
On October 26, 1968, Larry married Kathleen Trochinski at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Redgranite, WI and she survives. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake where he was an usher and a counter. Larry was also a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus.
Before becoming ill, Larry enjoyed wood working, hunting, walking in the woods, watching the wildlife in the yard and mostly enjoying his grandsons.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen Hershberger of Rib Lake, daughter Shelley (William) Burrier of Bloomer, son Andrew Hershberger of Appleton, grandsons Jakob and Landon Burrier of Bloomer, brothers Milton (Diane) Hershberger, Lonnie Hershberger both of Oshkosh, Thomas Hershberger of Berlin, sisters Maxine (Thomas) Mertens of Berlin, Jane (Dale) Schaumberg of Chippewa Falls and sister-in-law Linda Hershberger of Stevens Point. Larry is further survived by many brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many many friends.
He was preceded in death by a daughter Sheila Hershberger, his parents Donald and Freda, in-laws Marcella and Carl Trochinski, brother Donald Hershberger and two sister-in-laws Carol Hershberger and Gail Trochinski.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Larry’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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JAMES “SPETZ” J. GELHAUS

NAME OF DECEASED: JAMES “SPETZ” J. GELHAUS

AGE: 74

ADDRESS: Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:00 PM Monday, March 28 at Cedar Lane Apts., Medford where he had resided for the past 2 weeks, most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per his request, there will be no services held.

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

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 18, 1942 in Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Jim attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and was a 1960 graduate of Medford High School & attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

MARRIAGE: Never married

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After High school, Jim joined the U.S. Navy and served for 4 years before moving to Milwaukee and attending the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He then worked at Square-D in Milwaukee for 6years. Jim returned to Medford for a short period of time before re-enlisting in the U.S. Navy having served 23 years total upon his retirement. During his active duty, his primary specialties included serving as a submarine repairman and electronics technician. After his retirement from the military he returned to Medford. Jim loved to fish and enjoyed his daily routine in Medford.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: William “Bill” (Judy) Gelhaus of Arizona, Dorothy (Alan) Rhyner of Prentice, Paul (Mary Sonaglia) Gelhaus of Cable, WI, and Jean Gelhaus of Ladysmith

Jim is further survived by many Nieces and Nephews

SISTERS DECEASED: Mary Gelhaus & Virginia Gelhaus

DECEASED FATHER: Aaron August Gelhaus DECEASED MOTHER: Josephine Elizabeth Schumacher

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KRISTINA I. KNOPP

Kristina Irene Knopp, 20, of Medford, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday March 23, 2016.
Kristina was born June 12, 1995, in Novocheboksarsk, Russia.
When Kristina was 13, she was adopted by the Knopp Family, who brought her to the United States on May 6, 2009. She was a 2013 graduate of Abbotsford Christian Academy, where she will be remembered as a fierce competitor who played basketball and volleyball.
Kristina was currently an employee of Phillips Medisize, having previously worked at Northland Outlet and Arbys in Medford. Kristina was a free spirit and a true “people person.” She loved to be surrounded with friends, family and especially little children. Her personality lit up a room, and she never knew a stranger. Kristina could see the good in everyone, and was extremely generous through her gift giving. Through her heart for children and generosity, Kristina helped start two schools for underprivileged children overseas. Kristina attended Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church where she helped in Sunday School, Nursery and the One Way Club, and was a member of L.I.F.T Youth Group.
Kristina is survived by her Parents: Richard and Susan Knopp of Medford, Siblings; Samantha (Joel Stark) Knopp of Madison, Jennifer(Chad Tutton) Knopp of Pensacola, FL, Benjamin Knopp of Marquette University, Milwaukee. Grandparents: Ruth Armbrust of Medford, Richard and Barbara Knopp of Sheboygan, Sharon Knopp of Lake Geneva, and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Kristina is further survived by her family in Russia, Father; Alexander Vasilievitch Tarenko, Brothers; Vasiliy and Alexander Tarenko.
She is preceded in death by her Grandfather Robert Armbrust, and Russian Mother Irina Kurbatovna Tarenko.
Funeral services for Kristina will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday March 30, 2016 at the Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church, Abbotsford, WI. Pastors Mike and Bruce Jahnke Will officiate. Private graveside services will be held at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II, Medford, WI. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday March 29, 2016, at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, and also from 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM, Wednesday March 30, 2016 at Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Kristina Knopp may be given to Christian Aid Mission, through which Kristina helped at-risk children internationally. Donations can be made directly at their website (Home>Donate>Help Needy Children) or can be made to Abbotsford Christian Academy with “Christian Aid Mission” in memo line.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements, online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com
Kristina will be greatly missed by her Parents, Brother, Sisters, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and numerous friends, not only in the United States but all over the world.

HELEN A. DYRCZ

NAME OF DECEASED: HELEN ALVIRA DYRCZ AGE: 88

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Woodland Court, Merrill, on Sunday March 20, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, where she had been a resident for 6 years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: A private funeral service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake, Wi.

OFFICIATING: Pastor Joseph Dietrich

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake, WI

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 1, 1927 in Rib Lake, WI.

EDUCATION: Graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: Helen married Joseph J. Dyrcz on June 7, 1947 in Rib Lake, WI. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2007.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Following high school, Helen briefly worked in Milwaukee, then returned to Rib Lake and worked at the Medford Hospital as a nurses aide. Helen ran the family dairy farm, while her husband Joseph was driving truck over the road. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed traveling. She will always be remembered for her fantastic cooking, visitors would never leave her home hungry. Helen was a lady of style and grace and that was expressed in herself, her family and her home. She loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren; Helen put her heart and soul into everything she did.

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

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Lynn (Maureen) Dyrcz of West Bend, Judith (Carl) Blennert of Merrill, Joseph Dyrcz of Los Angeles, CA, Faith (James) Seidel of West Bend, Jeffrey Dyrcz of Modesto, CA, and Brian (Michelle) Dyrcz of Medford.

GRANDCHILDREN: Breck (Bryanna) Blennert, Craig (Robin) Seidel, Scott (Kelly) Dyrcz, Kari Jo (Harley) Davidson, Lori Dyrcz, Amber (Mike) Gariety, Derek (Mandi) Seidel, Marc (Shaunna) Dyrcz, Crystal Dyrcz, Jay Dyrcz, Amanda Dyrcz

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 13

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Iline “Toots” Budimlija, Marlin (Carol) Zuther, Donald (Loretta) Zuther

Further survived by 6 Nieces and Nephews.

BROTHER DECEASED: Infant Brother, Marvin Zuther.

BROTHER-IN-LAW DECEASED: Duscan "Duke" Budimlija

DECEASED FATHER: Max Julius Zuther DECEASED MOTHER: Hermine L. Hengst

PALLBEARERS: Helen’s Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial donations in honor of Helen Dyrcz may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
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CHAD K. MAYES

NAME OF DECEASED: CHAD K. MAYES AGE: 27

ADDRESS: 870 E. Allman Park #840, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead on Friday, March 25 in the City of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 29 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 29

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 22, 1988 at Great Falls, Montana

EDUCATION: Sacajawea Elementary School, Great Falls, MT; 2006 graduate of CM Russell High School, Great Falls, MT; attended University of Great Falls, Great Falls, MT and Northcentral Technical College, Medford

MARRIAGE: June 12, 2009 at Medford to Amanda R. Smith and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: In 2008, he entered the US Marine Corps where he was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. He also did an extended tour in Iraq. After he was discharged from the military, he resided in Great Falls, MT for a period of time, then moved to Medford. At the time of his death he was employed by Phillips Plastics Corp. in Medford. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, fishing, hanging out with his Marine Corps buddies & spending time with his children.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Amanda R. Mayes of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kailyn Rae Mayes & Gunner Joseph Mayes both of Medford

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father - Warren (Tammie) Mayes of Great Falls, MT; Mother – Linda Greer of Conneaut, OH
Paternal Grandparents – Jo (Don) Berry of Bullhead City, AZ & Don (Angel) Mayes of Roswell, NM
Maternal Grandparents – Janet &William Greer of Conneaut, OH
Mother/Father-in-law: Jackie (Brad) Jentzsch of Medford & Dave (Toni) Smith of Dorchester

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Travis Carr, Richard Cole, Paul Holmes

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be given to the family for a fund to be set up for his children
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RUTH M. JUDNIC

NAME OF DECEASED: RUTH M. JUDNIC AGE: 94

ADDRESS: 850 Vega Lane, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 19 at her home in the City of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Chelsea Community Cemetery, Township of Chelsea

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church, W5334 Dassow Avenue, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 27, 1921 at Kewaunee County, WI

EDUCATION: Highland School, Township of Greenwood, Taylor County

MARRIAGE: April 10, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelsea to Carl E. Judnic and he preceded her in death September 27, 2000

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, she did housework in the Medford area and worked in Milwaukee for a period of time. After marriage, they farmed in the Township of Little Black from 1950 to 1977. She then moved to Medford and worked in the kitchen at Memorial Hospital as a baker and cooks helper until her retirement in 1996. She enjoyed yardwork, cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, snowmobiling, the Packers & Brewers.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Arlene Mashack of Montello, WI
Many Sisters/Brothers-in-law, Nieces/Nephews, great Nieces/Nephews

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Alvin, George & Ervin Fleegel, Marion Dassow and Verna Dassow

DECEASED FATHER: George Fleegel DECEASED MOTHER: Mathilda (Prahl) Fleegel

PALLBEARERS: Terry Nau, Mike, Dave & James Judnic, Mark Hull, Gary Fleegel

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by one God Daughter – JoAnn Zeinemann of Plymouth, WI
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JACK A. PATTERSON

NAME OF DECEASED: JACK A. PATTERSON AGE: 62

ADDRESS: 415 E. Pine Street, City of Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:28 AM Monday, March 14 at Aspirus Medford Hospital, emergency room where he was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 18 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion Post #519

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dan Esterline

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

VISITATION: 4-7 PM on Thursday, March 17 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, March 18

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 1, 1953 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford elementary schools and was a 1972 graduate of Medford Sr. High School; he attended the Medford Branch Campus for a period of time

MARRIAGE: June 28, 1975 at the United Methodist Church, Medford to Linda L. Fryklund and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked at Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford for a period of time. In 1976, he joined the US Navy serving until 1996 while residing in FL, Iceland, IL, SC & Mississippi which he was very proud of. After retirement from the military they returned to Medford where he worked at K-Mart for a short period of time, then K & B Refrigeration until his retirement in January of 2016. He enjoyed golfing, bowling & socializing with family and friends.

MEMBER OF: American Legion Post #519, Stesonville where he was presently Adjutant; Medford Area Community Theatre where he was currently serving on the board of directors

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Linda L. Patterson of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Stacey (Matthew) Sias of Eau Claire, Dana (Andrew) Hopkins of Weston, Jessie (Travis Schilling) Patterson of Medford, Magga (Jeff) Netzer of Medford, Laura (Douglas) Johnson of Rice Lake, Kyle (Amalia) Patterson of Gilching, Germany, Jacqui Patterson of Eau Claire

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 13

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Donna Cochran of Medford,, Chad Patterson of Omaha, NB, Lanna Fanning of Wisconsin Rapids, Twin sister-Jill Hernandez of Menasha

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister - Mavis Donaldson in 1995

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother-in-law: Effie Fryklund of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Donald Wicker Patterson DECEASED MOTHER: Vivian (Lohnis) Patterson

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RICHARD J. EDENS

NAME OF DECEASED: RICHARD “PIPES” J. EDENS

AGE: 74

ADDRESS: Westboro, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his residence in Westboro

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the First Lutheran Church in Ogema

OFFICIATING: Pastor Linda Strader

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Leavitt Creek Cemetery in the Town of Hill where military honors will be performed by the Westboro VFW

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the First Lutheran Church in Ogema

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 6, 1942 in Glendale, California

EDUCATION: Richard attended Westboro Area Schools and was a 1960 graduate of the Westboro High School

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1960 until 1963. He completed training in New Jersey before being stationed in Germany for the remainder of his service. Richard then worked in road construction for Mangel in Custer, WI for a period of time. He then worked for Weathershield in Medford until his retirement in 2004. Pipes enjoyed eating, hunting, fishing, shooting guns with his nieces and nephews and going for ATV rides.

MEMBER OF: Westboro VFW and the NRA

SURVIVING NIECES/NEPHEW: Julie Matthias and Angela Hoffmann both of Medford and Jeremy Edens of Westboro

SURVIVING GREAT-NIECES: Desiree Matthias and Ashley Rouiller

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Dan Edens of Ogema and Dave Edens of Dexterville

DECEASED FATHER: Everett Andrew Ellworth Edens

DECEASED MOTHER: Helmi Marie Hill

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Richard’s name to the Westboro VFW or American Legion.
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KENNETH F. "BUD" GEBERT

NAME OF DECEASED: KENNETH FRED “BUD” GEBERT AGE: 91

ADDRESS: Country Gardens, 635 Cedar Street, Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Aspirus Care and Rehab, Unit 2, Saturday March 12, 2016.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Wednesday March 16, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville, WI.

OFFICIATING: Father Michael Hayden

INTERMENT: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Little Black, WI

VISITATION: Wednesday March 16, 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 29, 1924 in the Town of Little Black, WI.

EDUCATION: Graduate of Dorchester High School.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Bud owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Little Black. Following his retirement from the farm he held various small jobs throughout the area. He loved to go fishing, travel to casinos, and was an avid bowler for over 60 years.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville.

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Melvin & Patricia Gebert of Medford, Donald & Marge Gebert of Franklin, WI, Eugene & Leona Gebert of Medford, Fred & Rosanne Gebert of Meridian, Idaho, Dale & Marcy Gebert of Hazelhurst, WI.

BROTHERS / SISTERS IN LAW: Chuck MacGuire of Wisconsin Rapids, Caroline Gebert of Arbor Vitae, Clarence & Dolly Schriener of Athens.

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother: James Gebert, Sisters: Anita MacGuire, Nancy Schriener.


DECEASED FATHER: Fred Gebert DECEASED MOTHER: Josephine (Peissig) Gebert

PALLBEARERS: Roger Gebert, Ryan Gebert, Rodney Gebert, Bob Gebert, Jack Hoffman, Pat Schreiner


OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial donations in honor of Kenneth Fred “Bud” Gebert, may given to a charity of the donors choice.
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BLONDINA H. BUCKI

NAME OF DECEASED: BLONDINA HANA BUCKI AGE: 98

ADDRESS: 135 South Gibson Street, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Aspirus Care and Rehab, 10:25 PM, Tuesday March 8, 2016 where she had been a resident for the past 7 years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM, Friday March 11, 2016 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Friday March 11, 2016 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 12:00 Noon until the time of services at 2:00 PM.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 22, 1917 at Mount Prospect, Illinois.

EDUCATION: Medford Area Elementary Schools

MARRIAGE: September 15, 1937 in Medford to Walter Bucki. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2003.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Blondina farmed in the town of Browning for many years with her husband. They moved to Medford where they owned and operated Bucki Manufacturing before retiring in 1979. She enjoyed baking, cooking, camping, fishing, cards, polka music and gardening.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Medford.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons: Walter (Myrna)Bucki, Jr. of Dresser, WI and Lyman (Pat) Bucki of Medford.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 1

BROTHERS / SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Eugene Kloth, Sisters – Ester Umlauft, Jean Steen, Verna Schmidt, and 1 in infancy.

DECEASED FATHER: Herman Kloth DECEASED MOTHER: Elsie Frischman

PALLBEARERS: Bruce, Brian, Blake, Brad, Jonathon, Adam & Gretchen Bucki

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AARON M. HARTWIG

NAME OF DECEASED: AARON MICHAEL HARTWIG AGE: 19

ADDRESS: N 2090 Robin Drive, Medford, WI 54451

DATE OF DEATH: March 7, 2016

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Friday March 11, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Stetsonville.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville.

VISITATION: Thursday March 10, 2016, 4-7:00 PM, Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, and also on Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 28, 1996, Marshfield, WI.

EDUCATION: Graduated from Medford Area Sr. High in 2014.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Aaron was currently working in Assembling at Meyer Manufacturing in Dorchester. While in high school, Aaron wrestled all 4 years and truly excelled, at one point in his career he was ranked #7 in the state of Wisconsin. He enjoyed playing sports especially wrestling, softball and bowling, and was a member of several softball and bowling leagues in the area. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved to hunt, fish, and snowmobile. Aaron loved his Black Labrador, Nala.

MEMBER OF: Zion Lutheran Church

SURVIVING PARENTS: Joseph and Tina Hartwig of Medford.

SURVIVING BROTHER: Kole Hartwig of Medford.

SURVIVING GRANDPARENTS: Lee and Sarah Giugler of Braceville, IL, Richard and Elizabeth “Betty” Hartwig of Medford.

Also surviving are numerous Aunts and Uncles, and many cousins.

Pallbearers: Chris Hana, Jared Purdy, Jake Weir, Alex Strassburg, Nic Berger, Jeff Stahnke


OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Aaron may be made to The Wrestling Club at Medford Area Sr. High.
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JOHN H. KLIMECK, SR.

NAME OF DECEASED: JOHN H. KLIMECK, SR. AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Aspirus Cedar Lane Apts., 135 Gibson, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:40 AM Thursday, March 3 at his residence in the City of Medford under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 9 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, N5868 County Rd. C, Rib Lake, Township of Greenwood

OFFICIATING: Rev. Joseph Dietrich

INTERMENT: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Township of Greenwood where there will be military rites performed by the Rib Lake American Legion Post #274

VISITATION: 4-7 PM Tuesday, March 8 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Town of Greenwood and from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 9

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 4, 1922 in the Township of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Victory Elementary School, Town of Deer Creek

MARRIAGE: May 1, 1944 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville to Ethel Bartelt and she preceded him in death December 5, 2005

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked as a cheesemaker. He entered the US Navy and served from 1944 to 1946 in the South Pacific. Following the military, he returned to the area and worked at the Medford Creamery, owned & operated a tavern in the Town of Browning for 5 years, and in 1961 purchased a farm in the Town of Rib Lake. While farming he also hauled cattle until selling the farm in 1976 when he went to work for Weather Shield until retirement in 1985. He served on the Lakewood Credit Union board for over 40 years. He enjoyed visiting with people, bowling, dancing, playing sheepshead, his grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Town of Greenwood where he had served as treasurer for 18 years; Rib Lake American Legion Post #274

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – James Klimeck of Westboro & Daugher – Penny (Kyle) Mannel of Fremont, WI
Daughters-in-law: Sandy Klimeck of Wausau & Laura Deschler of Racine

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son - John Klimeck, Jr. in 2001; Daughter - Marjean Denny in 2012
Son-in-law: James Denny, Sr. in 2010

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 13 & 3 step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 17 & 4 step
GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – George Klimeck of Florida

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers - Edwin, Albert, Herman & Rueben Klimeck
Sisters - Ida Lavin, Ruth Fischer & 2 in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Jacob Klimeck DECEASED MOTHER: Clara Olsen

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Sara Polzin; Active: Grandsons – Kyle Mannel II, Erik & Matthew Mannel, Jace, Jordan & Jarrell Klimeck, Mike Moore & James Denny, Jr.

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ELMER J. GERSTBERGER

NAME OF DECEASED: ELMER JOHN GERSTBERGER AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 1205 Kennedy Street, Rib Lake, WI 54470

PLACE & DATE OF DEATH: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake, Thursday March 3, 2016.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Monday March 7, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rib Lake.

OFFICIATING: Pastor Joseph Dietrich

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake, WI

VISITATION: 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 2, 1921, Rib Lake, WI.

EDUCATION: Completed the 8th Grade at Fawn Valley Elementary School.

MARRIAGE: Married Elsie C. (Kretschmer) Gerstberger in Rib Lake on June 27, 1942.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Elmer worked for the Town of Rib Lake and drove the road grater, he retired after 30 years. He also owned his own farm. He loved working in his garden, and in the woods cutting firewood. He was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan, and enjoyed spending time with his family.

MEMBER OF: St. John’s Lutheran Church

SURVIVING CHILDREN: John (Patricia) Gerstberger of Rib Lake, and Janice Olson of Waukeshau.


GRANDCHILDREN: Mary and Julie Gerstberger of Rib Lake, Connie (Warren) Wisniewski

GR-GRANDDAUGHTER: 1

SURVIVING SISTER: Betty Quednow of Rib Lake

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Glendon “Sonny”, Otto, Arthur Gerstberger, Esther Kluckman, Alice Ziembo, Emma Ziembo, Edna Rezutek, Marcella Daubert, and two in infancy.

DECEASED FATHER: Ernst Gerstberger DECEASED MOTHER: Gertrude Thone

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

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LANCE G. DAHL

NAME OF DECEASED: LANCE G. DAHL AGE: 59

ADDRESS: 619 Williams Court, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced on Wednesday, March 2 at Charleston, SC while long haul trucking for his work

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, March 7 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: 4-8 PM Sunday, March 6 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, March 7

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 10, 1956 at Medford

EDUCATION: Immanuel Lutheran Day School, Medford and was a 1974 graduate of Medford Sr. High School

MARRIAGE: August 31, 1974 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Debora K. Peterson

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked at Weather Shield Mfg. for a short period of time. For the past 41 years he has worked at Hurd Millwork (presently known as Sierra Pacific), both in the factory and most of the years over the road long haul trucking. Years ago, he also drove part time for Bauer Trucking, Medford. He enjoyed Nascar Racing, traveling, history & boating.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Lifetime member of the NRA

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Debora “Deb” K. Dahl of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Linda (Mike) Louther of Apache Junction, AZ
Several Brothers & Sisters-in-law, along with several Nieces & Nephews

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father – Eudell G. Dahl of Apache Junction, Arizona
Father-in-law: Charles Peterson of Dorchester

DECEASED MOTHER: Harriet J. (Hamm) Dahl in 2010
DECEASED MOTHER-IN-LAW: Ruth Peterson in 2014

PALLBEARERS: Brothers-in-law: Mike, Mark, Larry, David, Dale, Kevin, Kenny, Jamie and Chuckie Peterson

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GLEN K. SCHWARZ

NAME OF DECEASED: GLEN K. SCHWARZ AGE: 67

ADDRESS: Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced on Tuesday, March 1 at his residence in the City of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per family request, there will be no services

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 16, 1948 at Medford

EDUCATION: Thielke Elementary School, Town of Medford & was a 1966 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: Never Married

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked in the woods doing logging work for many years until retirement. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman.

CHILDREN: Son – Jason (Elaine) Tripp of Sturgeon Bay, WI

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Shirley (Ralph) Millikin of Neosho, WI
Brother – Lyle (Yvonne) Schwarz of Withee

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Evelyn Schwarz in 2001
Brother – Leon Schwarz in 2002

DECEASED FATHER: Gilbert K. Schwarz DECEASED MOTHER: Ann (Kurth) Schwarz

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