CHESTER “CHET” BRAHMER

NAME OF DECEASED: CHESTER “CHET” BRAHMER

AGE: 92

ADDRESS: Rib Lake, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford where he had resided since June of 2015

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: St. Ann’s Cemetery in the Township of Greenwood where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2016 with a 6:45 P.M. prayer service at OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey. Also from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 27, 1924 in Medford

EDUCATION: Chester attended Holy Rosary Graded School, Medford

MARRIAGE: On June 25, 1947 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, Chester married the love of his life Bernadine Scheithauer and she preceded him in death on October 16, 2012

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Chester worked for his father at Brahmer & Earl Concrete Co. for 5 years. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1943 until 1946, where he achieved the rank of Corporal and received a good conduct medal and marksman. After his service, Chester returned to the Rib Lake area and worked at Hurd Windows Mfg. in Medford from 1946 to 1954. He then opened Chet & Bernie’s Tavern in the Town of Greenwood, and operated it for 55 years until his retirement in 2008. Chet played baseball for various leagues and played softball for Hurds. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, staying at the cabin at the lake, playing cribbage and cards, ice fishing, tending bar and serving his customers and community. Chet also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

MEMBER OF: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey; Past member of Taylor County Tavern League, Interwald Wanderers Snowmobile Club, Taylor County Sportsman’s and was a lifetime member of the Medford V.F.W.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Duane “Butch” (Beverly) Brahmer of Medford, Gerald (La Nah) Brahmer of Medford, Gregory (Lorraine) Brahmer of Rib Lake and Brenda (Robert “Butch”) Schreiner of Athens

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9: Renea (Monty) Henke, Todd (Katie) Brahmer, Mindy (Corey Penney) Brahmer, Melanie (Anthony) Annala, Michael (Amanda) Brahmer, Kurt & Derek Brahmer, Nicole Schreiner and Ashley (Jim) Wilson

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 12

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 3 Brothers: Aubrey (June) Brahmer, Aaron (Loretta) Brahmer
& Victor (Virginia) Brahmer,
3 Sisters: Faye, Fern & Mary Ann Brahmer

DECEASED FATHER: Anton “Tony” Brahmer

DECEASED MOTHER: Gertrude Meyer

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Renea Henke, Mindy Brahmer, Melanie Annala & Nicole Schreiner
Active: Ashley Wilson, Todd, Michael, Kurt & Derek Brahmer & Tyler Henke

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Chet’s family to be designated at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.
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SHIRLEY A. EWOLDT

NAME OF DECEASED: SHIRLEY A. EWOLDT

AGE: 86

ADDRESS: Rib Lake, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Rib Lake surrounded by her loving family

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 29, 2016 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the township of Greenwood

OFFICIATING: Pastor Joseph Dietrich

INTERMENT: Cremainal inurnment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 29, 2016 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the township of Greenwood

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 19, 1929 in Davenport, Iowa

EDUCATION: Shirley attended Davenport Area Schools in Iowa

MARRIAGE: On July 17, 1948 Shirley married the love of her life Lester E. Ewoldt and he preceded her in death on May 9, 1989

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Shirley grew up in Davenport Iowa. After her marriage, they moved to Rib Lake Wisconsin where they farmed for 40 years. Shirley loved to do crafts of all kinds, reading and taking care of her family.

MEMBER OF: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Rib Lake, Tuesday Night Ladies Bowling and Saturday Night Couples dart ball leagues of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dan (Cynthia) Ewoldt and Randy (Mary) Ewoldt all of Rib Lake

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughters: Cheryl Dake and Janine Blennert

DECEASED GRANDSONS: Scott Dake in infancy and Shane Dake

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 13

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS—IN-LAW: Frances Ewoldt of Greenwood, Delores Ewoldt of Iowa, Janice Smith of Medford, and Kenneth (Mary Jo) Ewoldt of Iowa

BROTHER DECEASED: Thomas Smith in 1979

DECEASED FATHER: Lynn Almirin Smith

DECEASED MOTHER: Frieda Carstensen

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

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake are assisting the family with arrangements.
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EUGENE “GENE” C.W. ROUSH

NAME OF DECEASED: EUGENE “GENE” C.W. ROUSH AGE: 71

ADDRESS: Stetsonville, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 6:54 PM on Monday, April 18 at Aspirus Medford Hospital emergency room, where he had been taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, April 22 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James H. Babler

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

VISITATION: No prior visitation

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 30, 1944 at Allens Grove, WI

EDUCATION: Graduate of Marengo, IL Community High School

MARRIAGE: April 11, 1964 at Marengo, IL to the love of his life Carol Adamson & she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved to the Town of Molitor in 1968. Enjoyed hobby farmingv& raising veal calves while working as a machinist, mold maker for Phillips Plastics in Medford and later Fiskar’s in Wausau. In 1992 they moved to the Village of Stetsonville. After retiring, he spent many years serving as a volunteer driver for the Taylor Co. Commission on Aging. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting with his sons and grandsons, ice fishing with his daughter and floating on his pontoon while enjoying the wildlife on shore.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Carol Roush of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Richard “Rick” Roush of Medford, Teri (Tom) Kline of St. Michael, MN, & Brian (Sheila) Roush of Phillips
Grandchildren – Christopher & Michael Clarkson, Emily Skolte, Brandon Kline, Bradley, Brent & Sarah Roush, Allison & Jessica Roush
Great Grandchildren – John & Leeloo Kline

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Arlyn C. Roush of Woodstock, IL

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: James Roush, Jr. & Susan C. Roush

DECEASED FATHER: James Roush, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Gloria C. (Loescher) Roush

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be given to Black River Industries, Medford
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LORRAINE TILLMAN

NAME OF DECEASED: LORRAINE LUNDSTROM-TILLMAN

AGE: 93

ADDRESS: 595 Peterson Drive Phillips, WI 54555

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Monday, April 18, 2016 at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home where she been a resident for the past 1 ½ years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 4:00 P.M. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Ogema

OFFICIATING: Pastor Bob Giese and Pastor Linda Strader

INTERMENT: Hillside Cemetery in Ogema

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, April 22, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake and 3:00 P.M. until time of services at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Ogema

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 22, 1922 in Ogema on the family homestead

EDUCATION: Lorraine attended Forest View Graded School and was a 1940 graduate of Phillips High School.

MARRIAGE: On December 20, 1942 at a Methodist Church in Chicago, IL, Lorraine married the love of her life Harold Tillman and he preceded her in death in 1994

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school, Lorraine moved to Chicago, and worked at the Mars Candy Company and at Douglas Air Craft during WWII working on B29’s. In 1977 she retired and moved back to her family homestead in Ogema. She enjoyed playing the Hand & Foot card game, eating chocolates, baking, being with her family, sewing, especially the raffle quilt for the Christmas Tree Festival and hosting the family reunion during the Christmas Tree Festival.

MEMBER OF: First Lutheran Church in Ogema, American Legion Aux., V.F.W. Aux., Sewing Circle & W/ELCA

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dale (Barbara) Tillman of Elgin, IL, Ruth (Larry) Endicott of LaSalle, IL and William (Marcia) Tillman of Crystal Lake, IL

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 9

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Mabel (Mick) McCauley, Evelyn (George) Madelung, Irene (Charlie) Battist and Raymond Lundstrom

DECEASED FATHER: Oscar William Lundstrom

DECEASED MOTHER: Ellen Sophia(Lundgren) Lundstrom

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Terry McCauley & Jim Ficke
Active: Dan, Doug & Ryan Battist, Mark McCauley, Art Milton and Donald Madelung

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Lorraine’s name to First Lutheran Church in Ogema
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THEODORE “TED” C. REINHART

NAME OF DECEASED: THEODORE “TED” C. REINHART AGE: 80

ADDRESS: 505 E. Taylor Street, Medford, WI 54451; A former Township of Goodrich resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 5:45 AM Tuesday, April 12 at his residence in the City of Medford

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

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 27, 1935 at the Township of Goodrich

EDUCATION: Town of Goodrich elementary schools, attended Medford High School & later received his GED

MARRIAGE: July 14, 1967 at Crystal Falls, MI to Diane Mae Klemp and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: While residing in the Town of Goodrich for most of his life, he did woods work for most of his life, auto and small engine repairs. He was a jack of all trades and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed fishing & hunting in his younger years, and watching the GB Packers. They recently moved to their present address in the City of Medford.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Diane M. Reinhart of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Shane (Andrea) Reinhart of Medford, Todd Reinhart of Stetsonville, and Carol (Andrew) Voeltner of Milwaukee

CHILDREN DECEASED: Granddaughter – Kristin Petersen

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Ray (Shirley) Rinehart of Eagle River, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Chester “Junior” & Sister - Arlene

DECEASED FATHER: Chester Rinehart, Sr.
DECEASED MOTHER: Dorothea (Hurbert) Rinehart

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ALFRED D. "AL" PALMER

Alfred Donald Palmer, son of John and Gertrude Palmer was born December 15, 1927.
Al attended Grade School in Polley, Wisconsin, and High School in Gilman Wisconsin.
Al served in WWII 24th Division in the Army as a Military Policeman from 1946-1947.
He returned to his home in Gilman Wisconsin where he had a mail route. He owned a
trailer court for several years. Al became the Sheriff for Taylor County from 1973-1987.
He proudly put his badge on for 14 years. While he was Sherriff, he oversaw the addition of the new jail to the courthouse. He loved to talk about his career as Sheriff
Palmer right up to the end. AI was just an ordinary person facing extraordinary
circumstances and acting with courage, pride, honor and self sacrifice.

Al and Kathy Palmer were married July 24, 1954 they resided in Wisconsin for 59 years.
They both enjoyed traveling to Hot Springs, Arkansas for 20 years during the winter
months. Al enjoyed golfing, watching the Green Bay Packers, coming to Minnesota to
visit his family, the MN State Fair, and going to Gilman to see friends. He liked to go to
the Memorial Hospital cafeteria for mashed potatoes and gravy. He liked to ride his
scooter around town. Go for coffee or lunch with friends in Medford. Al was a member
of the Medford American Legion.

Al Palmer passed away April 8, 2016at Deerview Meadows Assistant Living in Medford
Wisconsin. Al was preceded in death by his parents John and Gertrude (Shookman)
Palmer, two brothers John Palmer and Franklin Palmer, a sister Lois (Tallman) Palmer,
wife Kathleen Palmer, brother-in-law Glen Tallman, niece Patti (Tallman) Nelson.

Al will be deeply missed by his niece Peggy (Tallman) Peterson, husband Phil Peterson,
Ernie Nelson of Isanti, Minnesota. Great Nieces and nephews
Jeremy (Jennifer) Nelson, Bryan (Jacqueline) Nelson, Amy Nelson, Lyndsie Peterson,
Caitlyn (Andy) Jorgenson. Great Great niece and nephews Cody Nelson, Owen Nelson,
Kayla Nelson, close friends Jim (Betsy) Gorichs of Medford, and many friends and neighbors.

A memorial service and military honors for Al Palmer will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford. Pastor David Clements will officiate. Cremainal Inurnment will take place in The Town of Ford Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held Wednesday at Hemer Funeral Home, beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of service.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Aspirus Medford Hospital, Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, Missy Zuleger, and Hope Hospice and Palliative Care for the wonderful care they provided to Al.

Memorial donations in honor of Al Palmer may be given to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. -- Matthew 5:9

CAROLINE ANN FRANCK

NAME OF DECEASED: CAROLINE ANN FRANCK AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford; A former Township of Molitor resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:02 AM Friday, April 8 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 11 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 30 at North Ridge Church, Abbotsford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Will Krebs

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Molitor Catholic Cemetery, Town of Molitor

VISITATION: 2:00 PM until the time of services at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 30 at North Ridge Church, Abbotsford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 9, 1926 at Medford

EDUCATION: Roosevelt Elementary School in Perkinstown, graduate of Hannibal High School and Taylor County Teachers College, Medford

MARRIAGE: July 27, 1957 in Medford to Norman H. Franck and he preceded her in death October 29, 2011

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: From 1944-1945 she lived and worked in Milwaukee. From 1952-1957, she taught in several Taylor County schools including the Red Brick School in Bellinger & Fawn Valley School in Rib Lake. Moved to Minocqua in 1957 and worked as a CNA at Howard Young Medical Center until her retirement in 1988. She then joined her husband in traveling with volunteer groups of the Assembly of God Church called MAPS. They helped build schools, churches & campgrounds. She enjoyed writing letters to prison inmates and doing other ministry work.

MEMBER OF: Past member of the Assembly of God Church, Augusta, WI; Present member of the North Ridge Church, Abbotsford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Joseph (Rebecca) Franck of Strum, David (Catherine) Franck of Osseo, Roddi (Pamela) Franck of Mc Lean, Texas, Paula Broshar of Exeter, MO

CHILDREN DECEASED: Granddaughter – Becky Batiste

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 & 5+ step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 13 & 12+ step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Marion Griesbach of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Genevieve Griesbach

DECEASED FATHER: August Griesbach DECEASED MOTHER: Dora (Mathias) Griesbach

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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DONNA M. PATTERSON-COCHRAN

NAME OF DECEASED: DONNA M. PATTERSON-COCHRAN

AGE: 67

ADDRESS: 452-A Billings Ave., Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:23 AM Tuesday, April 5 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 2 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 9 at the United Methodist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kyochul Shin

INTERMENT: Perkinstown Community Cemetery at a later date

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, April 9 at the United Methodist Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 27, 1948 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford Elementary school and was a 1967 graduate of Medford High School; she also had CNA education

MARRIAGE: October 17, 1998 at Arizona to Charles Cochran and he preceded her in death in 2000

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked at Medford High School for 7 years as a library assistant. She then resided in Duluth, MN, Arizona, Boise, Idaho, and several towns in the state of Wisconsin working as a care giver. She returned to Medford and did volunteer work and helped elderly people, She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, taking pictures, crossword puzzles, reading & camping.

MEMBER OF: United Methodist Church, Medford and it’s Afternoon and Twilight Circles along with several other church activities including a lay speaker; United Methodist Women Chippewa District Team

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Chad Patterson of Omaha, NE, Lana Fanning of Wisconsin Rapids, Jill Hernandez of Menasha; Sister-in-law: Linda Patterson of Medford; Brother-in-law: Dudley Donaldson of Swaziland, Africa

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Mavis Donaldson and Jack Patterson

DECEASED FATHER: Donald Wicker Patterson

DECEASED MOTHER: Vivian (Lohnis) Patterson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the United Methodist Church, Medford
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STANLEY H. KONIECZNY

NAME OF DECEASED: STANLEY H. KONIECZNY AGE: 90

ADDRESS: 132 S. 7th St. Apt. D-3, Medford; Former Town of Hixton & Redville area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:04 AM Saturday, April 2 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where he had resided for the past 1 week most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per his request, there will be no services.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering from 3-7 PM on Saturday, April 16 at the Holway Town Hall, Township of Holway

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at the Maplehurst Cemetery, Township of Maplehurst at a later date

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 6, 1926 at Thorp, WI

EDUCATION: Thorp area schools

MARRIAGE: September 30, 1950 at Hortonville, WI to Adala A. Collar and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Marine Corps veteran of WW II having served from December 1943 to February 1946. They farmed in the Town of Hixton, Clark County for a period of years. While farming, he also worked at Master Package in Owen and Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford until retirement. He enjoyed camping with family, chatting and reminiscing about being in the service, spending time with his grandchildren/great grandchildren, his Thursday night Social Club, and in his earlier years, he liked to hunt and fish.

MEMBER OF: Former VFW member

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Adala A. Konieczny of Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kathleen (Bill) Semanko of Junction City, Kansas, Karen (Lee) Paul of Medford, Linda (Don) Horgen of Almena, WI, Judith Bogdonovich of Stanley, Ronald (Sally) Konieczny of Owen

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 14 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 33 & 3 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Agnes Rohland of Colby;
Brother – George (Jo Anne) Konieczny of Marshfield

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Margaret Rohland; Brothers – Frank, Leon & Tom Konieczny

DECEASED FATHER: Frank George Konieczny DECEASED MOTHER: Sophie Haider

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KAY MARIE BROWN

NAME OF DECEASED: KAY MARIE BROWN AGE: 50

ADDRESS: Colorado Springs, CO; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, March 15 at Colorado Springs, CO

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: a private family only graveside service will take place at 2:45 PM on Saturday, April 16 at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery - Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

PUBLIC VISITATION: 4-7 PM on Friday, April 15 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 7:00 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 13, 1965 at Marshfield

EDUCATION: Medford Area Elementary & Middle Schools, 1983 graduate of Medford Sr. High School, attended UW-Eau Claire and received a degree in health and physical education from UW-La Crosse

MARRIAGE: November 11, 1989 at Gurnee, IL to Brian Brown and they were divorced in Dec. 2013

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she taught at youth camps for a period of time. After her marriage, they resided at Duncan, AZ, Prescott, AZ and Darlington, WI where she taught physical education while in AZ. They moved to Medford and took over the family oil business for a short period of time. Then they moved to Colorado Springs, CO where she was a health & physical education teacher until ill health. She enjoyed teaching swimming to adults, hiking and traveling.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Zachery (Julie) Brown, Dylan D. Brown and Courtney Marie Brown all of Colorado Springs, CO

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Jon Gruny of Chippewa Falls, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Mark “Spanky” Gruny in 2001 & Michael Gruny in 2014

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother – Irene (Smith) Gruny of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Robert J. Gruny in 2008

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to Holy Rosary School of Medford
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RICHARD “RICKY, RICK” L. STEWART

NAME OF DECEASED: RICHARD “RICKY, RICK” Leroy STEWART

AGE: 61

ADDRESS: current resident of Eau Claire, WI former resident of Rib Lake

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Friday, April 1, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Pastor Donald Rhody

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 21, 1955 in Medford

EDUCATION: Rick attended Medford and Rib Lake Area Schools

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Rick lived in Stetsonville as a young child before moving with his family to Rib Lake. While living in Rib Lake, Rick worked for Black River Industries. In later years he moved to Eau Claire where he worked for REACH. He enjoyed bowling, going for walks, especially around the lake in Rib Lake, jigsaw puzzles, listening to music on his phonograph, playing games with his brother James and going shopping. Rick had a close relationship with his brothers Tom, James and Bob. He was a happy, loving guy who was always willing to help and loved to tease everyone.

MEMBER OF: Special Olympics in Eau Claire

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Penny (Dennis) Bryn of Wausau, James Stewart of Eau Claire, Thomas Stewart of Rib Lake and Robert Stewart of Westboro
STEP-BROTHERS/SISTERS: Dale (Renee) Rude of Montana, Dawn (Larry) Zentner of Westboro, Diane (Bill) Vaughn of Chili, Debbie (J.C.) Nelson of Oconto Falls and Dennis (Lisa) Kline of Hamptonville, North Carolina

Rick is further survived by many nieces and nephews

The family would like to recognize the Holm family, Pete, Darla and Jamie, with great appreciation for the loving home and care they provided for Rick.

STEP-BROTHER DECEASED: David Kline
STEP-MOTHER DECEASED: Monica “Jan” Stewart

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father: Leroy Stewart of Rib Lake, Mother: Geraldine Kline of Rib Lake
and Step-Father: Charles Kline of Chili

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Rick’s name to the Special Olympics and REACH in Eau Claire
or Black River Industries in Medford

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements
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