NAME OF DECEASED: EUGENE “GENE” R. KNIESS AGE: 78
ADDRESS: Dycora Transitional Health, Abbotsford, WI; A former Medford area resident
PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Sunday, November 26 at Dycora Transitional Health, Abbotsford where he had resided for the past 5 years
TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, November 30 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford
OFFICIATING: Rev. James H. Babler
VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, November 30
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 31, 1939 at Hamburg, WI, Marathon County
EDUCATION: Taylor Elementary School, Hamburg
MARRIAGE: June 21, 1969 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford to Elaine E. Weiland and she survives
PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to his marriage, he worked at the Gad Cheese Factory for some time. After their marriage, they farmed in the Gad area for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed polka music.
SURVIVING SPOUSE: Elaine E. Kniess of Medford
SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister - Adeline Kloth of Medford
Brothers-in-law: Duane (Dottie) Weiland of Janesville, Allen Weiland & Francis Weiland both of Avalon, WI
Sister-in-law: Carol Pastorius of Avalon, WI
Further survived by many nieces and nephews
BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Janet Kloth in October of 2017
DECEASED FATHER: Edwin Kniess DECEASED MOTHER: Caroline Christine Klockziem
OTHER INFORMATION: -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com