VICTOR R. "SLICK" ZIRNGIBLE

Victor R. “Slick” Zirngible, 92, of Medford, passed away Friday September 28, 2018 at his home, under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday October 3, 2018 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Medford. Rev. Steve Rutter will officiate. Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II, with military honors being rendered. Visitation will be held Tuesday October 2, from 4-7:00 PM at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel and also at Church Wednesday morning from 10 AM until the time of the service.

Victor was born November 18, 1925 in the Town of Little Black to Alex and Theresa (Rudolph) Zirngible. He attended Holy Rosary Catholic School. He married Elsie Krueger on August 2, 1947 in Abbotsford, WI. Elsie precedes him in death.

He is survived by two sons: Craig (Jeanne) and Dale (Ruth) Zirngible all of Medford, Grandchildren: Scott, Lynn (Mike), Steve, Eric, Chip, Katy (Scott) Alex, Emily, Ray, Great Grandchildren: Ashalyn and Kason, Siblings: Alvin “Speed” Zirngibl of Phillips, Marcella “Sally” Ziemer of Shell Lake, Sister in Law Carol (Edward “Hink”) Spencer of Laona, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Victor is preceded in death by a daughter, Jill, granddaughter, Jesse, and brothers Albert, Clarence, and Eugene.

Victor served in the US Navy, and was the head cook on a transport ship. He is a Pacific War Veteran. After returning from the war, he worked for O and N Lumber in Medford. In 1959, he and Elsie started Stetsonville Lumber, which was owned and operated by him until 1987.

He enjoyed going to his cabin on Pier Lake in the Township of Lynn, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling, bowling and playing cards. He was an avid Wisconsin sports fan and an outdoorsman. He always looked forward to and enjoyed taking trips out west to hunt, and traveling to Canada to fish.

Victor loved his family, especially all of his grandchildren.

He was a member of the Medford VFW, where he served as Post Commander from 1958-1959, Stetsonville American Legion, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where he was President and councilman, Taylor County Sportsman’s Club, and the Chequamegon Spur Time Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Victor can be designated to the  American Legion Post # 147 - Veterans Memorial Flag Field. Memorial donations can be mailed to Roger Emmerich, 1054 W. Broadway Avenue, Medford, WI 54451.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements, online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com 

GORDON J. RUESCH

Gordon (Gordy) J. Ruesch died on September 26, 2018 at Clark County Care and Rehab Center, under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday October 13, 2018, from 12:30 to 3:00 PM, at the Chelsea Conservation Club, where food and memories will be shared.

 

Gordy was born November 9, 1936, to George G. and Dorothy L. (Miller) Ruesch. He was a graduate of Medford High School and the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Gordy’s degree in Biological Aspects of Conservation reflected his lifelong love of the outdoors and the natural world. From the time he was very young, he spent many hours with his father and mother at the family cabin, exploring the woods and learning about the plants and wildlife. He was not just a visitor to the woods, he was a part of the woods.

 

His love of the outdoors extended far beyond the hunting he did as a teenager and young man. He enjoyed canoeing, hiking, cross-country skiing, winter camping, and wildlife photography, and he was happy to share his knowledge and joy with others, including his grandchildren. Not only did he treasure the northwoods of Wisconsin, he traveled to other areas of the country, especially the west, and to Costa Rica. He made almost yearly trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, where his favorite trip started with a 2 1/4 mile portage into the first lake. Glacier National Park in Montana and Denali National Park in Alaska were two of his most loved places, with Denali offering wonderful opportunities and challenges for taking wildlife photos. He also enjoyed the challenge of getting good bird photos and made multiple winter trips to Florida and Texas in pursuit of the perfect bird photo.

 

Making firewood was a perfect reason to be out in the woods, especially in fall and winter. He treasured his daily strolls through the woods that he and Cathy shared for over twenty years, but he was equally happy just sitting in the woods enjoying the natural world around him. He was rarely without the company of his beloved dog, Sadie.

 

When he was not outside, Gordy was usually listening to Wisconsin Public Radio and reading, especially tales about Alaska and the Arctic. He often expressed his thoughts and feelings about nature as poems, written in his beautiful handwriting.

 

Gordy was a member of the National Guard. After teaching for several years, he drove truck and worked in the office of Bauer Trucking before retiring. He was a long-time member of the Chequamegon Bird Club and many other environmental organizations.

 

He is survived by his companion of many years, Cathy Mauer, his son, Parke (Krista) Ruesch, grandchildren, Maya Ruesch and George Ruesch, and his sister Ethel (Jack) Treu. He is further survived by his second wife, Janet Palmer, and stepchildren, Linda Palmer and Max Gries, and his first wife, Judy Johnson, as well as many other relatives and friends.

 

Protecting our natural world for future generations was especially important to Gordy. Donations in his memory may be made to the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, (www.wisconservation.org/ways-to-give/); the Friends of Boundary Waters Canoe Area (https://friends-bwca.org/); or the Denali Education Center (www.denali.org/donate).

 

Hope Hospice provided support for him and his family and friends, as did the caring staff of Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center. Hemer Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservices.com.

RICHARD “RICHIE” A. RIEMER

NAME OF DECEASED:     RICHARD “RICHIE” A. RIEMER   AGE:  75

 

ADDRESS:  Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation, Fond du Lac, WI; A former Medford and Stetsonville area resident

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, September 18 at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation, Fond du Lac where he had resided for the past 15 years

 

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES:   Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

 

OFFICIATING:  Father Michael Hayden

 

INTERMENT:   Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville 

 

VISITATION:  9:30 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, October 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

 

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 29, 1943 at Medford

 

EDUCATION: Liberty School, Stetsonville

 

MARRIAGE: Never married, but he had a longtime companion, Betty Graves and she preceded him in death in 1998

 

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Richie did lawn mowing work in the Medford and Stetsonville areas.  He also worked at Black River Industries in Medford.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, music, fishing, gardening and puzzles.

 

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

 

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Joyce (Eugene) Erickson of Jackson, Karen Olson and Rhonda (Mike) Handel both of Medford, Marjean Zemaitis of Phoenix, AZ, Kristyn (David) Tickler of Park Falls, Jon (Julie) Riemer of Osceola, Phyllis (Bill) Schafer of Brodhead & Larry (Pam) Riemer of River Falls

Sister-in-law:  Pauline Riemer of Stetsonville

Further survived by many nieces and nephews

 

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Marvin Riemer in 2011; Brothers-in-law:  Otto “Jr.” Olson in 2016 & Steven Zemaitis in 2017

 

DECEASED FATHER:  Norman Edgar Riemer     DECEASED MOTHER:  Ruth Mary (Ludwig) Riemer

 

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation

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ANGELA R. COVERT

Angela R. Covert, 37, of Medford, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Angela was the loving mother of Isaiah, Jordan, Nathan, and Lily Covert, precious daughter of Lou and Edie Gorenc, and treasured sister of Nathan (Amy) Gorenc and Ashley (Erich) Klett. She is further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, niece, nephews, and other friends.

Funeral services for Angela will be held on at 12:00 NOON Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at River of Hope Church, 1129 W Broadway Ave. Medford, WI 54451, with Pastor Joshua Kohl officiating, burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at River of Hope Church from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 NOON.

A memorial service will also take place in Milwaukee at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial donation in Angela’s name may be given to The Women’s Shelter in Waukesha.

 Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

DAYMON “BUD” R. BLASEL

NAME OF DECEASED:      DAYMON “BUD” R. BLASEL     AGE:  27

ADDRESS:  State Highway 13, Stetsonville, WI; A Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  pronounced on Friday, September 14, in the Town of Brighton, Marathon County, the results of a motorcycle accident

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 19 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING:  Pastor Richard Russow

INTERMENT:     Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville

 

VISITATION:  Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, September 18 and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 19

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 19, 1990 at Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Immanuel Lutheran School, Medford, Medford Area Public School and was a 2010 graduate of Medford High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked and resided in Madison for a few years.  He then returned to the area and worked as an apprentice carpenter for area contractors.  He also did work on the family dairy farm in the Town of Little Black.  He enjoyed all motorcycles, especially dirt bikes, animals, especially his dog-Clyde, his pickup truck, music, attending concerts, Badger football, Badger basketball, doing field work & spending time with his nieces and nephews.

MEMBER OF:  Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville; Carpenters Union;

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Jayson Blasel of Stevens Point, Heather (Patrick) Kehoe of Wausau, Peter (Heather) Blasel of Medford, Heidi (Jon) Erl of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Unborn baby sister

SURVIVING NIECES/NEPHEWS:  Goddaughter – Shelby Blasel, Alexis Blasel, Hanna Blasel, Virginia Erl, Jack Kehoe, Charlie Kehoe, Thomas Kehoe

SURVIVING PARENTS:  David & Betty (Gojmerac) Blasel of Stetsonville

Paternal Grandmother – Ilaine Blasel of Medford

PRECEDEASED GRANDPARENTS:  Elmer Blasel, George & Darlene Gojmerac

PALLBEARERS:  Jon Stahl, Kyle & Michael Tlusty, Nick, Ben & Jeremy Blasel

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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DOROTHY B. OLSON

Dorothy B. Olson, 91, of Rib Lake, passed away Saturday September 15, 2018 at Rib Lake Health Services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM, Tuesday September 18, 2018 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Father Otto Bucher will officiate. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. A Rosary service will held at 7:00. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass at 11:00.

Dorothy was born April 10, 1927 in Rib Lake to Charles and Emily (Kiska) Polacek. She attended Fawn Valley Grade School and was a 1945 graduate of Rib Lake High School. She married Harry B. Olson on November 9, 1946. Harry precedes her in death.

She is survived by her children: Cheryl (Ted) Eisner of Rib Lake, Ann Leiskau of Wisconsin Rapids, Jim (Sue) Olson of Medford, John (Julie) Olson of West Bend, Debra (Paul) Strelka of Green Bay, Susan Gilbertson of Schofield, Jane Olson and Mary Olson both of Wausau, 16 Grandchildren, 22, Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild, Siblings: Frances (Emil) Foytik, Mary (Steve) Warga both of Phillips, George Polacek of Sun Prairie and Sister in Law Alice Polacek of Centennial, CO.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 2 infant sons, 2 infant grandchildren, Granddaughter Barbara Deuster, Siblings Tom Polacek Sr., James Polacek, Charles “Bud” (Justine) Polacek and Sister in Law Mary Polacek and Son in Law Gil Gilbertson. 

Dorothy  worked for Golden Living in Rib Lake for 11 years in the laundry department. She then went on to work for Gem Products for 3 years. She took most pride and joy in serving as the crossing guard for the schools in Rib Lake. In her retirement, she worked at Little Bohemia.

She enjoyed knitting, and always looked forward to making lap robes to give away at the Lions Club dinner every Christmas. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic church, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and greeter, and the Rib Lake American Legion Auxilliary.

Memorial donations in honor of Dorothy can be given to her family, for designation at a later date.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

EVELYN M. ROSS

Evelyn M. Ross, 91, of Medford, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Aspirus Care and Rehab.

Evelyn was born on February 8, 1927 to Joseph and Selma (Borman) Hartman in Medford, WI. She attended Medford area grade schools. She married Willis T. Ross on July 3, 1946; he preceded her in death on October 31, 2012. Together Evelyn and Willis worked on the homestead, where she was also a homemaker. They also owned and drove bus for 27 years.

In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, sewing, baking and cooking, and picking berries.

Evelyn was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Gary (Marsha) Ross of Owen, Ronald (Shelly) Ross of Eau Claire, Bruce (Sandra) Ross of Medford, and Joanne (Neil) Wegerer of Westboro; 11 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sisters, Dottie Clark of Medford, Marcie Poirier of Medford, Betty Huebner of Colorado Springs, CO, and Sister Marie Hartman of Milwaukee and sister in law Connie Schmidt of Stetsonville.

In addition to her husband and parents Evelyn is preceded in death by her brothers, Ray, Clint, Bud, and Lester, and sister Mable Zenner.

A Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Phil Juza officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 9:30 AM until the time of Mass at 11:00 AM

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Evelyn's name may be given to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

MARVIN H. LISKE

Marvin Herbert Liske, 93, of Medford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, with Father Phil Juza officiating. Burial and graveside military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team, to be followed at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford. Visitation to be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the church that same day.
Pallbearers are Sam, Lucas, Christopher and Chad Liske, Casey and Kyle Daneen and Tyler Raab. Hemer Funeral Service in Medford assisted the family.
Marvin was born on December 30, 1924 in the Township of Browning to Emanuel and Mary (Frey) Liske. He was a graduate of Medford Middle School. He was a US Army veteran of WWII having served as an airplane mechanic in Germany. He worked for Strebig Auto in Medford after his return. On June 13, 1953 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in the Township of Greenwood, he married Lucy Matyka and she preceded him in death on June 9, 2017 . In 1964, he started Liske Marine and was a successful businessman selling snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATV's and outboards until he retired. Even though, he was known to still come into work almost every day.
He enjoyed piloting planes and racing snowmobiles (when he was younger), waterskiing (into his 80’s), bowling, hunting, spending time at the lake and being with family and friends. He was a Medford Lions member for many years and was excited to participate in the Never Forgotten Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in April. Marvin was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford Knights of Columbus, Medford American Legion and VFW Clubs & the NRA.
Marvin is survived by his sons, George, John and Peter (Corinne), all of Medford; daughter, Lisa (Todd Campfield) Raab of Wausau; son-in-law, Dan Deneen of Pewaukee; his brothers Alvin Liske of Medford and Roland (Ila) Liske of New Berlin; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Along with his wife, Marvin is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Mary Deneen in 2003; brothers: Edmund and Raymond Liske; sisters: Lillian Wanker, Helen Miller, and Ester Billows.
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MARY JO PONCEK

Mary Jo Poncek, 42, of Westboro, passed away Wednesday September 12, 2018 at the Aspirus Medford Hospital.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday September 19, 2018 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Father Otto Bucher and Deacon Mark Priniski will officiate. Visitation will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church from 10:00 until the time of Mass at 11:00.
Mary Jo was born December 15, 1975 in Tomahawk, WI to Donald Jr. and Eileen (Foley) Biermann. She is a 1994 graduate of Rib Lake High School. She married Thomas Poncek Sr., on September 11, 1999 at St. Theresa Church in Westboro. Thomas survives.
She is further survived by her Son: Tommy Poncek Jr. of Westboro, Mother Eileen Biermann Rib Lake, Sisters: Shannon (Marty) Annala of Athens, Sarah (Ray) Komerack of Ogema, Nieces and Nephews: Alyssa and Brianna Schellin, Zachary, Kellie and Jakob Annala, and many other extended family members including Brothers and Sisters in law, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and nieces and nephews in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Mary Jo is preceded in death by her Father Donald, Jr., Grandparents Wayne and Sally Biermann, Francis and Louise Foley, Parents in Law Joseph and Eleanor Poncek, and several other brothers and sisters in law.
Mary Jo attended UW Marathon, where she played basketball. She then transferred to NTC Wausau where she graduated from for Registered Nurse. She worked at St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield for twelve years and then went on to work at the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls in their ER and ICU departments.
She was a 3rd Generation Nurse, following in the footsteps of her Grandmother Louise Foley, Mother Eileen Biermann, and passed on her passion of nursing to her Son Tommy, which makes them a 4th Generation family of Registered Nurses.
Mary Jo loved her five dogs and she treated each and every one of them like her they were her children. She was very close with her family and cherished every moment spent with them, especially summer days swimming in her pool with everyone.
She was of the Catholic Faith, and a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to her family for designation at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

JOHN L. “JACK” KAUDY

John L. “Jack” Kaudy, age 96 of Stetsonville, died peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Winter Haven Assisted Living in Marshfield where he resided for the past year.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 215 South Washington Avenue, Medford, WI at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018, with Father Phil Juza officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Neillsville City Cemetery.

A rosary service will start at 8:30 a.m. and visitation for family and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday.

Jack was born on July 31, 1922, in Neillsville, WI to Lewis and Elsie (Metcalf) Kaudy. He graduated from Neillsville High School and worked odd jobs before enlisting in the United States Army in March of 1943. Jack proudly served his country during World War II as a paratrooper in the 517th Regiment Combat Team. During the Southern France invasion of 1944, Jack subsequently received his honorable discharge and was awarded the Purple Heart.

Upon returning to Wisconsin, he worked in Wausau where he met and married his wife Delores Orlikowski in 1948. The young couple moved to Baraboo where Jack worked for the Wisconsin Highway State Patrol. He eventually moved his family to Stetsonville where they lived for the next 65 years. After leaving the state patrol, Jack worked throughout the state of Wisconsin on road construction. In 1960 his career path led him to a job with Neuendorf Transportation Company where he worked for several years. Weather Shield Manufacturing was also part of his working career, finally retiring in 1990.

Survivors include his children, Mary Wojtowicz of Roseville, MN, Diane Dittrich of Medford, Jeanette Kaudy of Marshfield, Jim (Sue) Kaudy of Hewitt, WI, and Susie Hubbard of Medford; his grandchildren, Lisa, Wendy, Angela, Kelly, Jessica, Lindsey, Shelby, Amy, JD (Bud), Carly, and Maxwell; his great-grandchildren, Jack, Spencer, Keegan, Ava, Lillian, Grace and Tommy.

He was preceded in death by his wife Delores, a daughter, Jane Kaudy Marx, and a sister Marie Conway.

The family would like to send out a special “Thank You” to Pamela Johns, Dee, and Myles at Winter Haven, and Ministry Home Hospice for their care and compassion shown towards Jack.

Memorial donations may be given to the family for a future designation.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

GEORGE A. KRUG

NAME OF DECEASED: GEORGE A. KRUG AGE: 85

ADDRESS: 316 N. Butternut St., Stetsonville, WI 54480

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, September 11 at Aspirus Medford Hospital where he had been a patient for the past 5 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 3:00 PM Saturday, September 15 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Town of Holway

OFFICIATING: Pastor Amy Heinz

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Holway where there will be graveside military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM on Friday, September 14 and also at church from 2 PM until the time of services at 3 PM at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Town of Holway on Saturday, September 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 30, 1932 in the Township of Holway, Taylor County

EDUCATION: Town of Holway elementary schools

MARRIAGE: August 9, 1958 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Town of Holway to Lorraine L. Neitzel and she preceded him in death on August 1, 2016

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked on the family farm in the Town of Holway, until he entered the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. After the service, he worked at Medford Fur Foods, Payne & Dolan road construction, McQuad Masonary, Brunner Well Drilling, did logging work & retired from McGivern Masonary. He played baseball for Holway and softball for John & Alice’s Bar in the Town of Maplehurst. He recently went on the Honor Flight with his twin brother, Bill. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, pontooning, and in his younger days, motorcycling.

MEMBER OF: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Town of Holway; Stetsonville American Legion; Charter member of the Pine Creek Riders

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dianne (Lynn) Jochimsen of Medford, Dawn (Jerry) Brink of Medford, Gary (Sara) Krug of Rice Lake

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 – Justin (Shannon) Brink of Madison, Jenna Brink of Madison, Ashley Kuprin of Menomonie, Andrew (Courtney) Krug of Auburndale, Logan Jochimsen of Big Falls, MN, Courtney Krug of Oshkosh, Garret (Paige) Krug of Cameron GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 6 – Corey, Amelia, Theodore, Hailey, Brycen & Stella

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Beatrice (Virgil) Decker of Unity, Twin Brother William “Bill” (Gayle) Krug of Owen, Annabelle Neitzel of Holway, Dale Krug of Marshfield, Darlene Wisniewski of Owen, Jane (Gordon) Mathews of Medford, Jerry (Susie) Krug of Perkinstown

BROTHER DECEASED: Dean Krug and also preceded by George’s pet Chihuahua - Lila

DECEASED FATHER: Andrew Krug DECEASED MOTHER: Ethel Jane (Stephens) Krug

PALLBEARERS: Honorary-his 7 Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in George’s name to either Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Holway or the Never Forgotten Honor Flight, Wausau
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JOSHUA J. MCNAMAR

 Joshua James McNamar, 38, of Medford, passed to his heavenly place on September 7, 2018.

 

Many will remember Josh for being a loving father. The best day of his life is when he was blessed with his son, David. David and Josh could often be found at their favorite fishing hole, camping, or participating in the Ice Drags. Josh enjoyed sharing his favorite activities with David and was a great outdoors-man. Over the past few years, Josh and David were blessed with Maggie and Collin, who they shared their many adventures with as a family.

Josh not only loved an adventure, but loved many people in his life. He was a caring father, son, brother, cousin and friend to many. Josh was someone they could depend on to lend a helping hand or a caring ear. He loved to hear or tell a great story. His laughter, quick wit, and funny “tell how it is” personality will be missed by so many.

After graduation he worked side by side with his dad and brother, Shane at his dad’s business, Al’s Auto Dock. Josh was an extremely skilled, hardworking Auto Technician and loved a challenge in his daily work. As he grew up, Josh had many men that influenced his life with a love of cars. His father Al, his stepfather Mark, and his Grandpas, Bill and Jerry. Those that knew Josh, knew well his love of “burning rubber” in his Mustang.

Survivors include his son, David McNamar, his love of his life, Maggie Martelli and her son Collin of Medford, mother, Diane Hansen and stepfather Mark Hansen of Merrill, father Allen McNamar and stepmother Ann McNamar of Medford, brother, Shane (Liz Herschell) McNamar of Medford; siblings, Eric (Jessica) Hansen of Sobieski, Heather (Nicholas) Phelps of Merrill, Brent (Lisa) Ziehlke of Stetsonville, and Tara (Phil) Peterson of Menasha; grandparents, William and Carol (Teeters) Voda of Rib Lake and Jerry McNamar of Medford; aunts and uncles, Lori (Chicken Olson) Voda of Stetsonville, Robert (Renee) McNamar of Tomahawk, Barbara (McNamar) Denzine and significant other John of Fon du Lac , and Dale McNamar of Medford; cousins, Travis Warner, Nathaniel Gustafson, Derek Denzine, Dustin Denzine, and Travis McNamar.

Josh was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sharon McNamar.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be announced on Josh’s Facebook page.

Memorials may be sent to the family for a fund for David.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

BEVERLY J. HAGEN

NAME OF DECEASED: BEVERLY J. HAGEN AGE: 81

ADDRESS: Del Rea Court, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:30 AM Sunday, September 9 at Aspirus Medford Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 2 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, September 13 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Clements

INTERMENT: Chelsea Community Cemetery, Town of Chelsea

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, September 12 and also from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, September 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 3, 1937 in the Township of Medford

EDUCATION: Town of Chelsea elementary schools and attended Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: To Ewald Graumann in Medford and he preceded her in death in 1996; 2nd: To Bill Hagen in Chelsea and he preceded her in death in 2008

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked in Janesville as a housekeeper, worked at Gem Products in Rib Lake & Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford until retirement. In retirement, she worked at Hereford & Hops in Wausau, Holy Rosary School, Medford & Wal Mart in Medford. She enjoyed polka dancing, trips to the casino, camping, crafts, playing cards, puzzles & traveling.

MEMBER OF: Past member of the Chelsea Conservation Club

SURVIVING SPECIAL Friend: Merlin Gebert of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Randy (Yong) Graumann of Olympia, WA & Danny (Cheryl) Graumann of Rib Lake

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Gene Allen Graumann in 2017 & Daughter-in-law: Tammy Graumann in 2007

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 5 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 9

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Shirley (Frank) Hamm of Medford; Judy (Norman) Vlach of Rib Lake; Jim (Gloria) Strebig of Rib Lake, Sandy (Fred) Linzner of Rib Lake; Debby Dirk of Medford; Julane (Neal) Zuleger of Medford; Rocky (Lora) Strebig of New Berlin; Brenda (Ken) Schilling of Rib Lake

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers - Richard & Russell Strebig

DECEASED FATHER: Elmer Eric Strebig DECEASED MOTHER: Eleanor Mae (Leischer) Strebig

PALLBEARERS: Roger Hamm, Dan Vlach, Kyle Kutzke, Jamie, Tim & Matt Strebig

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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RONALD D. DAKE

Ronald D. Dake, 75, of Stetsonville, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Cremation Rites have been accorded, and a memorial service will held at 11:00 AM, Thursday September 13, 2018 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stetsonville. Pastor Richard Russow will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church Thursday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of services. Burial will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.
Ron was born June 5, 1943 in Milan, WI to Archie and Florence (Lueck) Dake. He attended Medford High School. He married Carol L. Riemer on October 18, 1965 in Chicago, IL. Carol survives.
He is further survived by his children: Tammy(Robert) Olwell Ogema, Robin (Kevin) Robida, Steven Dake, Jason (Rebecca) Dake all of Medford, 11 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren; brothers, David “Pink” (Patricia) Dake of Medford, Allen “Rusty” (Linda) Dake of Stetsonville, and several nieces and nephews.
Ron drove truck and worked in the factory at Hurd Window Company. He retired from there after 43 years in 2008. He enjoyed camping, mowing and keeping his lawn immaculate, wood working, feeding birds, gardening, hunting, smelt fishing and watching the Packers and Brewers. He was a member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Stetsonville.
He loved his family, especially all of his grandchildren, and enjoyed attending all of their sporting events.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Ron can be given to his family, with designation at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

ROBERT "BOB" JOHN GOESSL

Robert “Bob” John Goessl, 80, of Medford, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his family, under the care of Hope Hospice.

Bob was born on March 23, 1938 to Orlando Frank and Helen Josephine (Kapfhamer) Goessl in Dorchester. He attended Medford schools and was a graduate of Medford High School class of 1956. He married Mary Joann Stelzel on September 1, 1958, she survives.

Bob farmed from 1968 – 1997 on the Goessl Farms in the town of Little Black. He then worked for Comfort Carrier until his retirement. He was also a parts salesman for Northern Auto prior to farming. Bob was a member of the National Guard, the Taylor County Board, Mink Capital Flying Club, and Knights of Columbus.

In his spare time Bob enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, hunting, and playing cards with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his children, Mary Beth (Wayne) Bixby, Mark Robert (Kathy) Goessl, Michael John (Mary) Goessl, and Bradley Joseph (Holly) Goessl, all of Wisconsin; siblings, Judy (William) Strebig, of Weston, John “Jack” (Linda) Goessl of Tomahawk, David (Anna) Goessl of Perkinstown, Glenn (Suzanne) Goessl of Medford, Steven Goessl of Medford, Dale (Sue) Goessl of Vesper, and Jeff (Katie) Goessl of Mosinee; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his daughter Mary Michelle “Shelly” Goessl and brothers, Tom, Bruce, and Donald Goessl.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bob will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Mike Hayden officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass at 11:00 AM.

Bob’s family would like to thank the Oncology Department and Medford Aspirus, Hope Hospice, Father Mike Hayden, and their family and friends for their love and support.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Bob’s name may be given to either The Special Olympics or Hope Hospice.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

LEE E. STROBACH

NAME OF DECEASED: LEE E. STROBACH AGE: 78

ADDRESS: N1498 County Road M, Ogema, WI 54459; A Township of Catawba, Price County resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:25 AM Thursday, September 6 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past ½ day

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 22 at First Lutheran Church, Ogema

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, September 22 at First Lutheran Church, Ogema

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 1, 1939 in Medford

EDUCATION: Fawn Valley Grade school, Town of Rib Lake & attended Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: April 30, 1960 in Rib Lake to Beverly Jean Komarek and she preceded him in death April 24, 2007

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked at the Rib Lake Cheese Factory, Gem Products, Laabs Cheese Factory, Westboro, Consolidated Molding in Ogema, Tomahawk Boat Factory, Ogema Locker Plant, Prentice Hydraulics, and 31 years for the Price County Highway Department retiring in 1998. He enjoyed trips to the casino, hunting, fishing, watching birds, feeding birds, deer & bear.

MEMBER OF: First Lutheran Church, Ogema

SURVIVING Significant Other: Rosie Ryskoski of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Jari Lynn (Sig. other-Jerry Kurth) Sackman of Ogema
Sons – Rodney (Kristin) Strobach of Rib Lake, Bryan (Sig. other-Mary Henrichs) Strobach of Westboro, and Gary (Sig. other-Kim Schroeder) Strobach of Oconomowoc, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter-in-law: Jini Strobach in 2010

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 9 & 2 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Judy (Bill) Gelhaus of Salome, AZ, Dale (Bernadette) Strobach of Clear Lake, WI, Ray (Carol) Strobach of Rib Lake & Dean (Gayle) Strobach of Ogema

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Theodore Strobach and Bernadette Marschke

DECEASED FATHER: Bernard Lester Strobach DECEASED MOTHER: Jeanette Agnes (Poirier) Strobach

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ROGER "ROD" L. FRAHM

Roger “Rod” L. Frahm, 71, of Athens, beloved husband of Kristin (Strengberg) Frahm for 52 years and loving father of Jason passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by wife, Kris, son, Jason, and daughter-in-law, Liz after an 18 month courageous battle with lung cancer.

Roger was born on January 2, 1947, in the town of Bern, to Leonard Sr. and Delores (Dietsche) Frahm. He was the fourth of eleven children. Roger attended Athens Public and Catholic Schools. In March 13, 1965 he met Kristin and they eloped on May 28, 1966. They were still teenagers, but were young and in love. On April 18, 1971 their only child Jason was born.

After their marriage they moved to the suburbs of Milwaukee, West Allis, and Greendale before settling in Muskego. Roger joined the James Luterbach Construction Company and spent his entire working life there. He joined the Operating Engineers Local Union in 1968. He loved his job and it taught him to operate numerous pieces of equipment and he was great at all of them.

In 2002 at the age of 55 he was able to retire due to his wonderful union pension. Together Roger and Kristin spent 3 years in Elk Mound before building their home on Bergmann Road in Athens. He loved his years since retirement and loved being back in the country and in Athens.

He started every day with coffee, bacon and eggs, and stir fry, watching the birds on the deck, and Morning Express with Robin Meade on HLN. He then went outside until suppertime, where he worked in his shed on who knows what. He was great with tools, engineering, and building things.
He loved working in his vegetable garden, watching old westerns on TV, and listening to country music. He enjoyed Monday night sheepshead at the Landmark Bar in Athens with family and friends. He loved birdwatching, especially chickadees. But his main passion was collecting guns and hunting, especially deer. He enjoyed cutting the wood they heated their house with in the fireplace. He enjoyed collecting and making maple syrup. He spent much time taking care of land on Dawson Road for Colleen Dawson of West Allis. He loved cooking and baking. He was the cook at the hunting shack and everyone was ready for seconds, especially venison.

Roger and Kris did much traveling to the south, southwest, and northwest, but were happiest in their little home on Bergmann Road. They were soulmates from the day the met and she will love him forever.

Roger was a kind and generous man who was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Roger is survived by his wife, Kristin “Kris” (Strengberg) Frahm; son, Jason (Liz) Frahm of Madison; brothers, Leonard Jr. (Gloria), Calvin Sr. (Nancy), Dennis (Shirley), Schanon Sr. (Angie), David Sr. (Connie), Rick (Sue), Jeff (Carmen), Kim (Kim), and Perry (Linda). He is further survived by many cousins, a couple of remaining uncle, many nieces and nephews, and a special sister in law Marsha Strengberg (Max) Duellman of Stetsonville, they had a special connection, and of course his cats Oscar and Linnea.

He was preceded in by his parents, sister, Karen (Dan) Duellmann, and his nephew Paul Frahm and his mother and father in law Mike (Audrey) Strengberg.
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Per Roger’s request cremation rites have been accorded and memorial gathering for family and friends will take place at a later date.

The family of Roger would like to thank the wonderful people at Aspirus Wausau Cancer Center, Dr. Niaz Haque, his nurse Kelly, and his special chemo nurses Allison and Britta. The people of Aspirus Home Hospice have been wonderful and caring for the past few weeks.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Roger’s name may be given to the New Life Pet Adoption Center of Marathon.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com