KATHERINE DASSOW

Katherine Dassow, 93, of Medford, passed away on June 27, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Katherine was born on October 27, 1925 to Carl and Susan (Kokotech) Hildebrand in Westboro. She married Lawrence Dassow on May 31, 1947 in Whittlesey; he proceeded her in death on February 8, 1998.

Katherine was a homemaker and mother on the family farm, in the Town of Medford. She and Lawrence both retired in 1987. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, flowers, playing cards, fishing, traveling with her family, and baking.

Katherine is survived by her children, Sally (Monty) Strassberger, Tommy (Kathy) Dassow, Patty Gengler, Cindy (Allen) Crass, all of Medford, and Fay (Damon) Harder of Mosinee; daughter-in-law Gail Dassow; sons-in-law, Gene Noland and Bruce Krug; sister-in-law Marjorie Jensen. She is further survived numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and many other family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Katherine is preceded in death by her children, Nancy Noland, Suzy Krug, Jerome Dassow, and Dale Dassow; son-in-law Tom Gengler; sister, Alma Rehbein, and brother, Alfred Hildebrand.

Funeral Services for Katherine will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittlesey, with Pastor Gary Lodholtz officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

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

LUCILLE K. JARI

NAME OF DECEASED: LUCILLE K. JARI AGE: 91

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford; A former Town of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Wednesday, June 26 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 ½ years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, July 1 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford and also there will be a VFW Auxiliary service held at 9 AM that morning

OFFICIATING: Pastor Mary Jo Laabs

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery

VISITATION: Community United Church of Christ, Medford from 9 AM until 11 AM on Monday, July 1

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 6, 1927 at the family home in the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Stetsonville elementary schools and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: October 17, 1947 at Dubuque, Iowa to Victor Jari and he preceded her in death on June 26, 1994

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She was one of the original workers at Tombstone Pizza Corp. when they made pizzas in the kitchen on tables. She continued to work there for a period of years until retirement. She was the kitchen chairman for the Medford VFW Club. Was active with the Sunny Hills Homemakers and made soup for the kids during the early years of the Medford Area Youth Hockey Association. She enjoyed basket weaving, rosemaling, camping, fishing, crafting and cooking.

MEMBER OF: Community United Church of Christ, Medford; Lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary #5729, Medford where she was a past president; Sunny Hills Homemakers

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Gloria (Mark) Christianson of Medford, Katherine (Peter) Pernsteiner of Medford, Bruce Jari of Medford, Marlene (Melvin) Doberstein of Medford, Russell (Virginia) Jari of Medford, Patricia (Darryl) Lenhard of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Infant son – Paul in 1948; Granddaughter – Daisy Pernsteiner King in 2010

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 16 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 27 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Lorraine Schmitt of Medford, Joyce Langteau of Seymour, Wayne (Butch) Faude of Boise, Idaho

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Clarence Milliken and Frances Paff

DECEASED FATHER: Edward James Milliken DECEASED MOTHER: Lois (Taylor) Milliken

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons – Jason & Jordan Christianson, Craig & Josh Pernsteiner, Rory Doberstein, Zak Lenhard

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

Marie A. Krolnik, beloved mother, 85, of Rib Lake, passed away on Wednesday June, 19, 2019 at Rib Lake Health Care Services.

Marie was born on July 28, 1933 to Meinard and Emma (Heisler) Kathrein in Rib Lake. She married Max Krolnik on July 3, 1955 at St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee.

Marie is survived by 3 children, Paul (Kathryn) Krolnik of Kewaskum, Gary (Denise) Krolnik of Oregon, WI, and Sarah Dykstra of San Jose, CA; 9 grandchildren, Jay, Carl (Sheena) , Joyce and Christopher, Ursa , Max and Melody. She is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, Trinity, Onica, and Matthew Marie and Albert. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph (Linda) Kathrein of Rib Lake. Marie is further survived by many other family and friends.

Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Max on November 27, 2008, parents, and one brother in infancy.

Cremation Rites have been accorded and services will be held at later date.

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

DOLORES A. BAUMANN

NAME OF DECEASED: DOLORES A. BAUMANN AGE: 89

ADDRESS: N16325 State Hwy 13, Dorchester, WI 54425

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:10 AM, Monday, June 24 at The Waterford at Colby where she had resided for the past 3 ½ months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 27 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. Richard Russow

INTERMENT: Private family interment of her cremated remains will take place at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville at a later date

VISITATION: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, June 27

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 3, 1929 at Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Stetsonville Elementary Schools

MARRIAGE: July 12, 1947 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville to William A. Baumann and he preceded her in death on July 23, 1990

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked as a press operator at Weyerhauser Manufacturing in Marshfield for a period of time until 1991. She enjoyed canning, crocheting, gardening, reading and trips to Alaska and Maine.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Gerald Baumann of Dorchester, Marie Ramm of Medford; JoAnn (Myron) Konkle of Pleasant Prairie; Wayne Baumann of Medford; Gloria (Gaylon) Van Hecker of Rib Lake; Linda Baumann of Dorchester; Doris (James) Lange of Janesville; Rhonda (Jay) Gorske of Wausau; Robert (Lori) Baumann of Athens; Vickie (David) Orth of Abbotsford; Dale (Anne) Baumann of Medford
Son-in-law: Bernard Simpson of DeKalb, IL

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter – Sharon Simpson in 2017; Grandchildren – William Baumann and Mary Beth Simpson; Son-in-law: Alvin Ramm

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 26 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 30 & 2 step

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 7 Sisters & 5 Brothers

DECEASED FATHER: Herman Karl Drager DECEASED MOTHER: Lillie Augusta Wilhelmine (Messmann) Drager

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Jen Morris, Steve Ramm, Brandon Orth, Keith Konkle, Daniella Schauer, Brock Baumann, Sherri Leonhardt, David Simpson, Brett Lange

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

Roy George Jaslowski, 93, of Medford passed away on June 21 at Our House of Medford where he had been a resident since May of 2017. 
His funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 25 at 11:00 am at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Holway with Pastor Amy Heinz officiating.  Burial will follow at the Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Naomi Jaslowski, Christopher Brost, Kurt Staab, Brett Weber, Mel Schmucker and Bob Lange.  Visitation will be at Our Saviour’s from 10:00 am until time of the service. Military Honors will be rendered by the Medford Area Military Rites Team.

Roy was fondly known as the “Candy Man.”  When most people were thinking about retirement, Roy went to work pumping gas in Medford where he gave thousands of Werther’s Original candies to patrons and their children.   

Roy was born September 4, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Bernice Jaslowski.  When he was 3 years old the family moved to Medford where his father ran a one-pump gas station and farmed west of Medford on Highway 64.   Roy attended grade school and his first two years of high school in Medford before the family moved back to Chicago. Roy’s mother was in ill health and wanted to be closer to her family in Chicago.  Roy graduated from Crane Technical Highschool, Chicago, before being drafted in the Navy.   After serving in the Navy during WWII, he returned to Chicago and worked at Western Electric as a draftsman for six years before returning to Medford where he met and married Mabel Christophersen.

Roy bought the farm his wife grew up on in the town of Hammel. Together they farmed until her death in 1971 of cancer.  They had four children:  Frank, Carol (Lekies), Peter and Mary (Dall).  In his spare time, he enjoyed fly fishing.

In addition to farming, Roy served on the board of directors for the Medford Cooperative, Taylor Electric Cooperative, The Dairyland Power Board, ASCS, and Our Saviour’s Church Council. In 2009    Roy received the employee excellence award from the Medford Area Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his wife Mabel, his sister Annette, and daughter Mary. He is survived by his children, Frank, Carol (Gordon) Lekies, and Peter.  Surviving grandchildren include Joshua Jaslowski, Dr. Angela Brost D.D.S., Christopher Brost, Amy Brost and 8 great grandchildren.

In leu of flowers at Roy’s request, memorials should designated to either Our Saviour’s Lutheran Chruch of Holway or Hope Hospice in his name. 

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

THOMAS J. SEIDL

NAME OF DECEASED:    Thomas J. Seidl   AGE:  81

ADDRESS:  138 S Washington Ave. Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Friday, June 21, 2019 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church

OFFICIATING:  Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT:     Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery

 

VISITATION:  Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 23, 1937 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford and a 1955 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: Never Married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Tom spent the majority of his career working at the Medford Cooperative grocery store. He served in the Army during the Berlin Crisis, when the Berlin Wall was erected. He was stationed in Alabama as a member of the Army Chemical Corp starting on January 6, 1961 and was discharged December 20, 1962. He left two months after the Cuban Missile Crisis and served in the 84^th Reserve in Wausau. He was also on member of the Medford National Guard for 4 years. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the Minute Man statue, and a plaque for Outstanding Support of the Wisconsin National Guard. Tom volunteered in numerous capacities at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and School for many years. He enjoyed reading and doing word puzzles.

MEMBER OF:  Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING RELATIVES: Sister: Betty Seidl of Medford; brother, Richard (Dorothy) Seidl of Milwaukee; sister-in-law, Connie Seidl of Wausau. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 2 sisters, Lucille Meyer and Dorothy Rodehaver; 5 brothers, Joseph, Jerome, Arthur, James, and Ralph Seidl

DECEASED FATHER:   Joseph F. Seidl    DECEASED MOTHER:  Louise A. (Frenzel) Seidl

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Tom’s name to Holy Rosary Catholic School in Medford

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Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake serving the family. 

PAUL ROY GRISWOLD

His greatest gifts were showing love and encouragement to everyone he came in contact with. He loved being together with his family and friends. Second only to his lifelong commitment to the Lord Jesus was his total devotion to loving his family well. His life was most fulfilled through his holy calling as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He never met a stranger and has helped countless people find their way to Christ. His light here on earth will be so missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelvie, his parents: Oren and Addie Elizabeth Griswold, brothers, Warren and Lyman, sisters, Margie and Celia, and daughter-in-law Donna (Steven) Griswold.
Survivors include: two sons, Steven (Samantha) Griswold of Mooresburg, TN, and Daniel (Debbie) Griswold of Kingsport, TN; five grandchildren, Amy (Jacob) Brecheisen of Wisconsin, Steven Jr. (Kassadee) Griswold of Chandler, AZ, Jenna and Jacob Griswold of Kingsport, TN, and Violet of Mooresburg, TN. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren, his sister, Mary (Peter) Milosevich of Watertown, WI, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gene (Sandy) Rizzi of Rib Lake, WI, and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Woodland Community Church, Westboro, WI on June 29, 2019 at 11am with Rev. Paul Woods officiating. A memorial service will also be held at Celebration Church, Blountville, TN and is set for July 6th at 2pm.
Paul’s wishes were to be cremated and interment of his cremated remains will take place at 9 AM on Saturday, June 29 at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

ERVIN R. ULRICH, Sr.

Ervin "Erv" R. Ulrich, Sr., 41, of Medford, died Thursday June 13, 2019 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday June 18, 2019 at First Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Wipf officiating. Burial will follow at The Chelsea Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 PM, Monday Night June 17, 2019 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel and will continue at First Baptist Church on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service Pallbearers are Ervin Ulrich, Jr, Tim Ulrich, Matt Ulrich, Lon Ulrich, Lee Schlais, Tracy Shook, Charles Radtke.
Erv was born May 18, 1978 in Madison, WI to Rodger and Eileen (Niggemann) Ulrich. He is a 1996 Graduate of Medford Sr. High, and earned several Associates Degrees. He married Laura Schlais on December 4, 2004 in Medford. Laura survives.
He is further survived by his Children: Desirae Schlais of Medford, EmmaRae Schlais of Wausau, Ervin Jr., Lily and Isaac all of Medford, Parents: Rodger and Eileen Ulrich of Medford, Siblings: Lon (Cindy) Ulrich of Medford, Tim (Cathy) Ulrich of Racine, Lisa (Charles) Radtke, Karen (Tracy) Shook and Matt (Cassy) Ulrich all of Medford, In Laws: Leonard (Pat) Schlais of Medford and Karen Schlais of Athens, Brother in Law: Lee (Jessica) Schlais of Eau Claire, Sister in Law: Linda Whittenberger of Athens, many nieces and nephews, and will be missed by many friends.
Erv is preceded in death by his Grandparents, and beloved Beagle "Boomer."
Erv worked as a machinist, using his talents for many businesses throughout North Central Wisconsin. He was most currently working for Jarp Industries in Wausau.
He enjoyed all things outdoors, especially camping, hunting, fishing, and 4 wheeling. He could fix anything, and always had a project going on. He attended First Baptist Church in Medford.
Erv will be remembered as a hardworking man that loved his family and cherished his time spent with them.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Erv 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

LEO J. BEILFUSS

NAME OF DECEASED: LEO J. BEILFUSS AGE: 82

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Monday, June 10 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where he had resided since 2016

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM on Friday, June 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery at a later date

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, June 14

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 8, 1936 at Medford

EDUCATION: Little Black Elementary School, Town of Little Black and was a 1954 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: July 28, 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Sharon Ann Fahrenbach and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Leo’s career began at Wojcik & Way Plumbing in Medford. He later became director of building services at Memorial Hospital of Taylor County, Medford where he worked for 15 years until his early retirement due to multiple sclerosis. He was a city council member for 7 years and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where he served on the finance council. Leo was a kind and gentle man, respected and loved by everyone who knew him. His positive attitude was an inspiration to all.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Wife of 62 years, Sharon A. Beilfuss of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Scott Beilfuss of Grand Junction, CO, Patrick (Tracy) Beilfuss of Menomonie, WI, Douglas (Patty) Beilfuss of Madison, WI, Justin Beilfuss of Redwood Valley, CA, and Ann (Tim) Schiefelbein of Minneapolis, MN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Vernon (Diana) Beilfuss of Glenn, MI and Rita (Jim) Strosina of Wind Lake, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Cyril Beilfuss & Claire Myers

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur August Beilfuss DECEASED MOTHER: Catherine Cecilia (Hirsch) Beilfuss

PALLBEARERS: Leo’s family members will be serving as pallbearers

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to Hope Hospice of Medford
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DAVID L. GUTOWSKI

David L. Gutowski, 71, of Westboro, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at home.

David was born on February 22, 1948 to John Sr. and Luvena (Gullet) Gutowski. He married Susan Blish on August 19, 1978.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and sitting by the lake with a beer in his hand.

David is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan; children, Kimberly Gutowski of Medford, Stephanie (Dan Fehling) Gutowski of Albany, and Chad Gutowski of Racine; grandchildren Karen (Adam Erbs) Colson (Little Miss America) and Johnathan “JD” Hoverson; sisters, Maryanne (Steve) Thompson and Joy Berber; sisters-in-law, Dianne (Harold) Fliehs and Sharon Gutowski; niece, Laurie (Doug Rabitoy) Miller. David is further survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many other family and friends.

David is preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Gutowski; niece, Maryanne Hilbert.

Cremation rights have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

40 years of shots and beers.

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

SHIRLEY J. MILLER

Shirley Miller, 77, of Medford, passed away on Wednesday June, 5, 2019 at home, under the care of Hope Hospice.

Shirley was born on April 30, 1942 to Norman and Eleanor Holtz in Medford. She attended Mathey grade school and graduated from Medford High in 1960.

She married William Miller in 1962, then moved to Merrill for a short time, where she was employed at Pine Crest Nursing Home. They then moved to Beloit, where she was employed at Caravilla Nursing Home and at Admiral  Corp in Harvard, IL. She also did child care for friends. In the early 70’s they moved to Pocatello, ID. They moved back due to family illness after almost four years and settled in the Washburn, Ashland area for 27 years. She did child care for friends and also worked at Americ Inn for 8 and a half years. They retired and moved back to Medford in June 2004.

She enjoyed golf, bowling, camping, fishing, riding bike, and rode snowmobiles for years and also enjoyed the outdoors.

 

Shirley is survived by 3 brothers, Gerald (Marlene) Holtz of Rib Lake, Larry Holtz of Medford, and Jim (Diane) Holtz of Trumbauersville; 2 sisters, Carol Zahnen and Bev (Mike) Peterson of Medford.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill on July 25, 2008, her parents, sisters-in-law, Madeline Holtz and Judy Holtz

Cremation rites have been accorded and per Shirley’s request no services will be held.

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

RALPH "DAVID" SCHWARTZ

Ralph “David” Schwartz, 69, of Medford, passed away on June 4, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his loving wife Mary and children by his side.

He was born September 7, 1949 to Ralph and Mary (Delaney) Schwartz in Placerville, CA. Married Mary Hrobsky on June 29, 1979. He drove truck for McKay Nursery and Duckert Pallet in Waterloo. He moved north to Medford in 1992 and drove truck for Weather Shield until health forced his retirement in 2007.

David brought joy to everybody who knew him, especially his family. He had a love of hunting, fishing, and helping with hunter safety. He enjoyed trapshooting, earning many trophies, fishing in Canada, and salmon fishing in Lake Michigan. Above all else he had a great love for his family.

David is survived by Mary, his wife of 40 years; daughters, Tammy (Steve) Belanger, Theresa (Doug) Ulam, and Dawn Joles; son, James (Patty) Grueneberg; grandchildren, Nick, Chris, Brittany, Justin, Matt, Samantha, Ann-Mari, Trinity, and great grand-grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother, Fred (Peggy) Schwartz and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Jerry Joles.

A memorial visitation for David will take place on June 8, 2019 at Hemer Funeral Home – Medford Chapel from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

In Lieu of flowers memorial donations in David’s name may be given to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital.

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

JOHN H. ROSENFELDT

John H. Rosenfeldt, 72, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Rib Lake, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Northwest Pathways where he had resided for the past 10 years.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake with Father Otto Bucher officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers will be: Brian Kathrein, Jody Neubauer, Tara Rose, Brenda Fallos, Diane Seng, Jim Seng, and Jason Wanek.

John was born November 21, 1946 in Marshfield to Southwell and Lucile (Lehman) Rosenfeldt. John attended Ward Elementary School in Rib Lake. He worked at the Medford Achievement Center and then later at Black River Industries in Medford. He enjoyed listening to music, especially polka, collecting shoe-shoes (shoelaces), eating hot dogs, beans, and onions. John was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

John is survived by his siblings: Malinda (Joseph) Kathrein of Rib Lake, Joan Wanek of Charleston, IL, and James (Cheryl) Rosenfeldt of Rib Lake. John is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

John is proceeded in death by his Father, Southwell, Mother, Lucile, Brother-In-Law, Don Wanek, and Nephew, David Kathrein.

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