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Alfred Clarence Guldan, 88, of Marshfield, lost his battle with cancer and passed on to reunite with his beloved wife Grace on September 4, 2012. He was surrounded by his children at home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, September 14, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Sebastian Vennie will officiate and music will be provided by Dorothy Gehrke as organist for Sacred Heart Church Funeral Choir. Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1866 of Marshfield. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ethan Ably, Todd Shaw II, Ben Guldan, Eric Bruger, Kent Cook and Todd Shaw III. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Rembs Funeral Home. A rosary service will be held on Thursday at 6:30 pm at the funeral home.
Alfred was born on March 12, 1924 in the Town of Day, Marathon County, to George and Pauline (Schalk) Guldan. He attended St. Andrews parochial school through the eighth grade and then furthered his education attaining his G.E.D. while he was a member of the United States Navy. His early years were spent working on the family farm alongside his parents and brothers and sisters where he honed his mechanical aptitude and skills. He was driving the farms milk to the cheese factory at an early age and even held the capacity of babysitter for his older sisters children when the needs arose. He also became a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps when he was 16 years of age. For more than a year through CCC he was able to supplement the familys income with his earnings. He worked in various areas throughout central Wisconsin where his squad worked on creation of fire lanes, hiking trails, lodges, and headquarters buildings for county parks, some of which are still in service today. During that time he gained experience using heavy equipment and driving large trucks which would benefit him later in life.
He began his engagement of active service to his country in the United States Navy on May 1, 1943 and proudly served through January 22, 1946. He joined the United States Naval Reserves on March 29, 1947 and served until February 17, 1955. He achieved the rank of Gunners mate 3rd class and earned ribbons of Asiatic-Pacific, European-African with 1 bronze star, American Theater and a victory medal. While serving in the Navy he encountered many lands and adventures to which he would regale us with for many years to come.
Alfred and Grace Ella Hartnett were united in marriage on June 3, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They were blessed with four children and cherished each others company for more than 60 years.
Alfred was a hardworking man who held jobs as a truck driver for Armour Meats, a mechanic for the City of Marshfield street department, a mechanic for Viegut Chevrolet in Athens, WI, hauling mobile homes to Alaska and helping establish a mobile community, a driver for HarMac, Inc. in Stratford, WI, and finally a long career at St. Josephs Hospital. For 27 years he worked in the capacity of maintenance and then as a stationary engineer in the boiler room, retiring in 1987. In his personal life Al was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He was a compassionate, yet strong and gregarious individual and he was always more than willing to help family and friends whenever it was needed. His talents as an electrician, mechanic and plumber were given freely to parents, children and friends. He has touched the lives of many.
Al always had a love of camping and traveling and many family vacations were a station wagon loaded with tent and equipment and kids. This later evolved into a pull behind camper which was replaced with a mini-motor home and was eventually replaced with a large Winnebago Motor Home which was his pride and joy. Al was also very proud of the fact that he had attained his pilots license after his discharge from the Navy. Al and Grace traveled many winters to Texas to visit their daughter and to visit with other friends and relatives along the annual journey. After their children had grown, their traveling companions were their two miniature dachshunds, first Mitzie and then Pixie. Sadly, illness and the passing of his beloved Grace caused his rambling days to end, but he still had Pixie at his side till the end.
To many he was known as Blackie, Brownie or Big Al and his bullsh*tting ability was legendary. He endeared himself to many who knew or encountered him. In retirement he could be found acting in his role as the neighborhood foreman when there would be construction or utility work being done in the vicinity. His life experiences took him many places and in later years he would proclaim that I have been just about everywhere and done just about everything and Ive had a great life.
Alfred is lovingly survived by his four children, Christine Shaw, Audrey (Jack) Ably, Patricia (Greg) Adkins, and Timothy (Marilyn) Guldan, all of Marshfield; four grandsons, Todd (Nancy) Shaw and their children Olivia, Abigail and Toddy, all of Colorado; Ethan (Sara) Ably and their children, Grace and Jackson, all of Minnesota; Adam (Emily) Ably and their child, Claire of Wisconsin; and Benjamin Guldan (Ashley Berg) of Minnesota; four granddaughters, Samantha Shaw and her daughter, Stephanie and grandchildren, Aiden and Spencer, all of Wisconsin; Erin (Kent) Cook and their children, Lydia June, Susana and Rosie, all of Wisconsin; Jessica (Eric) Bruger and their child, Silas, all of Michigan; and Ashley Guldan (Tim Drinka) of Wisconsin; eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, William Guldan of Stratford and one sister, Catherine and her husband, Donald Brown of Wisconsin Rapids, and four sisters-in-law, Lorraine (Roy) Guldan, Ila (Alois) Haehnel, Marion (Glen) Hartnett, and Ruby (Robert) Stargardt, all of Marshfield.
Alfred was preceded in death by his beloved sweetheart of more than 60 years, Grace Ella (Hartnett) Guldan, his parents, George and Pauline Guldan, his in-laws, Lee and Lucy Hartnett, son-in-law, Todd Shaw, granddaughters in infancy, Grace Margaret, and Paula Ann Ably, brothers, Leroy, Anthony, George Fuzzy, and Alois in infancy, sisters, Fern (Guldan) Weber, and Helen (Guldan) Kieffer, brothers-in-law, Ted Weber, Charles Kieffer, Dale Eggebrecht, Robert Stargardt, Glen Hartnett, Robert Haley, and Alois Haehnel, and sisters-in-law, Annette (Solinsky) Guldan, Carol (Thums) Guldan, Ina (Hartnett) Haley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be given in Alfreds name to Marshfield Ministry Home Care Hospice, American Cancer Society, or Alzheimers Research.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
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Alfred Clarence Guldan, 88, of Marshfield, lost his battle with cancer and passed on to reunite with his beloved wife Grace on September 4, 2012. He was surrounded by his children at home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, September 14, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Sebastian Vennie will officiate and music will be provided by Dorothy Gehrke as organist for Sacred Heart Church Funeral Choir. Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1866 of Marshfield. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ethan Ably, Todd Shaw II, Ben Guldan, Eric Bruger, Kent Cook and Todd Shaw III. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Rembs Funeral Home. A rosary service will be held on Thursday at 6:30 pm at the funeral home.
Alfred was born on March 12, 1924 in the Town of Day, Marathon County, to George and Pauline (Schalk) Guldan. He attended St. Andrews parochial school through the eighth grade and then furthered his education attaining his G.E.D. while he was a member of the United States Navy. His early years were spent working on the family farm alongside his parents and brothers and sisters where he honed his mechanical aptitude and skills. He was driving the farms milk to the cheese factory at an early age and even held the capacity of babysitter for his older sisters children when the needs arose. He also became a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps when he was 16 years of age. For more than a year through CCC he was able to supplement the familys income with his earnings. He worked in various areas throughout central Wisconsin where his squad worked on creation of fire lanes, hiking trails, lodges, and headquarters buildings for county parks, some of which are still in service today. During that time he gained experience using heavy equipment and driving large trucks which would benefit him later in life.
He began his engagement of active service to his country in the United States Navy on May 1, 1943 and proudly served through January 22, 1946. He joined the United States Naval Reserves on March 29, 1947 and served until February 17, 1955. He achieved the rank of Gunners mate 3rd class and earned ribbons of Asiatic-Pacific, European-African with 1 bronze star, American Theater and a victory medal. While serving in the Navy he encountered many lands and adventures to which he would regale us with for many years to come.
Alfred and Grace Ella Hartnett were united in marriage on June 3, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They were blessed with four children and cherished each others company for more than 60 years.
Alfred was a hardworking man who held jobs as a truck driver for Armour Meats, a mechanic for the City of Marshfield street department, a mechanic for Viegut Chevrolet in Athens, WI, hauling mobile homes to Alaska and helping establish a mobile community, a driver for HarMac, Inc. in Stratford, WI, and finally a long career at St. Josephs Hospital. For 27 years he worked in the capacity of maintenance and then as a stationary engineer in the boiler room, retiring in 1987. In his personal life Al was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He was a compassionate, yet strong and gregarious individual and he was always more than willing to help family and friends whenever it was needed. His talents as an electrician, mechanic and plumber were given freely to parents, children and friends. He has touched the lives of many.
Al always had a love of camping and traveling and many family vacations were a station wagon loaded with tent and equipment and kids. This later evolved into a pull behind camper which was replaced with a mini-motor home and was eventually replaced with a large Winnebago Motor Home which was his pride and joy. Al was also very proud of the fact that he had attained his pilots license after his discharge from the Navy. Al and Grace traveled many winters to Texas to visit their daughter and to visit with other friends and relatives along the annual journey. After their children had grown, their traveling companions were their two miniature dachshunds, first Mitzie and then Pixie. Sadly, illness and the passing of his beloved Grace caused his rambling days to end, but he still had Pixie at his side till the end.
To many he was known as Blackie, Brownie or Big Al and his bullsh*tting ability was legendary. He endeared himself to many who knew or encountered him. In retirement he could be found acting in his role as the neighborhood foreman when there would be construction or utility work being done in the vicinity. His life experiences took him many places and in later years he would proclaim that I have been just about everywhere and done just about everything and Ive had a great life.
Alfred is lovingly survived by his four children, Christine Shaw, Audrey (Jack) Ably, Patricia (Greg) Adkins, and Timothy (Marilyn) Guldan, all of Marshfield; four grandsons, Todd (Nancy) Shaw and their children Olivia, Abigail and Toddy, all of Colorado; Ethan (Sara) Ably and their children, Grace and Jackson, all of Minnesota; Adam (Emily) Ably and their child, Claire of Wisconsin; and Benjamin Guldan (Ashley Berg) of Minnesota; four granddaughters, Samantha Shaw and her daughter, Stephanie and grandchildren, Aiden and Spencer, all of Wisconsin; Erin (Kent) Cook and their children, Lydia June, Susana and Rosie, all of Wisconsin; Jessica (Eric) Bruger and their child, Silas, all of Michigan; and Ashley Guldan (Tim Drinka) of Wisconsin; eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, William Guldan of Stratford and one sister, Catherine and her husband, Donald Brown of Wisconsin Rapids, and four sisters-in-law, Lorraine (Roy) Guldan, Ila (Alois) Haehnel, Marion (Glen) Hartnett, and Ruby (Robert) Stargardt, all of Marshfield.
Alfred was preceded in death by his beloved sweetheart of more than 60 years, Grace Ella (Hartnett) Guldan, his parents, George and Pauline Guldan, his in-laws, Lee and Lucy Hartnett, son-in-law, Todd Shaw, granddaughters in infancy, Grace Margaret, and Paula Ann Ably, brothers, Leroy, Anthony, George Fuzzy, and Alois in infancy, sisters, Fern (Guldan) Weber, and Helen (Guldan) Kieffer, brothers-in-law, Ted Weber, Charles Kieffer, Dale Eggebrecht, Robert Stargardt, Glen Hartnett, Robert Haley, and Alois Haehnel, and sisters-in-law, Annette (Solinsky) Guldan, Carol (Thums) Guldan, Ina (Hartnett) Haley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be given in Alfreds name to Marshfield Ministry Home Care Hospice, American Cancer Society, or Alzheimers Research.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Frank S. Wilatoski, 91 of Marshfield died at his home on Thursday, September 6, 2012 .
Funeral services will be 11am Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Rembs Funeral Home with Fr. Thomas Rudolph officiating. Entombment will be in Hillside Mausoleum, Marshfield. Military rites will be conducted at the funeral home by the American Legion Post # 54 of Marshfield.
Visitations will be from 9am until time of the services on Monday at the Rembs Funeral Home.
Frank was born on April 5, 1921 in Reading, PA to Francis and Sophia Kowalskowska where he attended school. Prior to his military service, Frank was united in marriage to Anna B. Linzmeier in Milwwaukee. He served in the United States Navy from September 4, 1942 until his honorable discharge on December 9, 1945 at Great Lakes Naval Base, Il. After his military service, he worked as a butcher at Kroger Foods in Reading, PA.
He moved to Marshfield and began working for Roddis Plywood Co. and retired after 38 years as an inspector for Weyerhaeuser Company of Marshfield.
Frank is survived by his wife Anna of 72 years of marriage, children Richard Wilatoski of Mosinee, Annetta (Jack) Palach of Stevens Point, Lori (Paul) Coaty of Marshfield, Steve Wilatoski of Marshfield and Thomas (Janet) Wilatoski of Marshfield; 11 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Roberta.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Robert L. Roth, 83 of Junction City, died on Friday afternoon, September 7, 2012 at his home with his family at his side.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 am Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milladore with Fr. John Ofori-Domah officiating. Catherine Warnecke will be the organist along with St. Wenceslaus Senior choir. Burial will be in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Milladore.
Visitations will be from 4-8pm Tuesday at the Martens/Rembs Funeral Home in Junction City and again on Wednesday at the church from 9:30am until time of services. There will be a parish rosary service at 3:30pm Tuesday at the Martens/Rembs Funeral Home.
Bob was born on September 6, 1929 at the home farm in the town of Carson, Portage County to Herman and Elizabeth (Taylor) Roth. He attended Lone Elm School and then went on to graduate from Rudolph High School in 1947. He married his wife Patricia Haydock June 2, 1954. He began working at the Biron Division of Consolidated Papers in 1956 and later retired in May of 1991. In 1970 he took over the family farm in Junction City, with his wife and 8 children.
He was united in marriage to Patricia A. Haydock on June 2, 1954 in Wisconsin Rapids. She died on June 28, 2004. Family was Bobs life, he greatly enjoyed watching his children growing up wrestling, playing softball, and playing football. His grandchildren always held a special place in his heart, and he also loved to follow in their sports. Bob also enjoyed hunting camp, golfing, polka music, and working in the pumpkin patch.
He is survived by his children, Marcia Lubecke of Stevens Point, Ronald (Cindy) Roth of Junction City, Sandy (Richard) Brockman of Junction City, Randy (Tammy) Roth of Plover, Roger (Lisa) Roth of Plover, Richard (Beth) Roth of Stevens Point, Rodney (Danielle) Roth of Junction City and Russell Roth of Junction City; grandchildren include Amy Roth, Robert, Christie, Trisha, Ryan Lubecke, Melissa (Marvin) Austin; Rhonda (Ryan) Griffin, Brad (Heather) Roth, Brenda Roth, Becky Brockman, Cassie, Brianna, Ashley, Grant, Allison, Megan and Joseph, Olivia, Eva and Jake Roth; 19 great grandchildren. He is further survived by his siblings, Jerry (Dolores) Roth of Junction City, Yvonne Burchett of AZ, Mae (Mel) Hepokoski of NM, and Joyce Mulgrew of CA.
Besides his parent and wife, Patricia, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter Christine.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the Hospice staff to include: Dawn, Jamie, Brenda, Peggy, and Stormy.
Condolences may be expressed online to www.rembsfh.com
Anna M. Hoefner, 98 of Marshfield died on Friday, September 07, 2012 at the Wells Nature View on Adams Avenue in Marshfield under the care of Ministry Home Hospice.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:30 am Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with Fr. Eric Berns officiating. Suzanne Golden along with Michael Gonering will provide the music for the services. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield.
Visitations will be from 10am Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Church until time of services.
Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Anna was born in Marshfield on October 18, 1913 to Frank and Mary (Herbst) Feirer. She attended school in Marshfield and later was married to Lester E. Hoefner on January 5, 1937 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Marshfield. Lester passed away on October 25, 1993.
Anna was a cook at Columbus High School for many years and drove for the Head Start Program in Wood County. She enjoyed her greenhouse and spent many hours there in the spring and summer time.
She is survived by her children Jean Strebe of Marshfield, Elaine (Larry) Johnson of Ashwaubenon, Nancy Strebe of North Prairie, Daniel (Eddie) Hoefner of Hermiston, OR and Sandy Suckow of Lake Bluff, IL; 16 grandchildren 44 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband Lester, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, three sons-in-law, DuWayne Strebe, Allen Strebe and James Suckow, four brothers and two sisters.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.rembsfh.com
Maisie E. McCullough, 18 of Marshfield died at her residence on Saturday, September 8, 2012.
Visitations will be on Friday, September 14, 2012 from 3-9pm at the Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield. Private committal services will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield.
Maisie was born in Hayward on July 17, 1994 to George and Leah (Jordan) McCullough. She was a 2012 graduate of Marshfield High School and was employed at Culvers in Marshfield. She was looking forward to attend Globe University in Wausau pursuing a career as a radiology technician. She wanted to get into the medical field.
She is survived by her son, Gabriel, father George McCullough of Marshfield, five brothers and three sisters, paternal grandmother Hulda McCullough of Ashland and paternal grandfather, Fred Boswell of Nett Lake, MN.
Maisies face was rarely without a smile. She was incredibly optimistic. Maisie had many family and friends who will dearly miss her. Maisie may be gone from our lives, but she will be forever in our hearts.
Maisie was preceded in death by her mother Leah M. McCullough.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
John F. Lueck, DDS, 89 of Marshfield died on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Ministry St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield.
Funeral services will be 11am Friday, September 14, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church in Marshfield with Rev. Dr. Kevin Buchanan officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30am until time of services at the First Presbyterian Church.
Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Dr. Lueck was born on April 12, 1923 in Marshfield to William and Elizabeth (Boettcher) Lueck. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Steven Point and Marquette University Dental School in Milwaukee.
He served in the United States Army during World War II as a student dentist from July 1, 1943 until his honorable discharge on October 31, 1944. Then because of the lack of dentists, he enlisted in the United States Navy serving from July 18, 1945 until his honorable discharge on July 22, 1947. After his military service, he returned to Marshfield and married Joanne Miller on August 8, 1951 in Ripon. Joanne died on September 1, 2008.
He started his private dental practice on South Central Avenue. Then in 1960, built a new facility on East 4th Street next to the old fire department. In July 1969, he, Dr. Roy Jennejohn and Dr. Robert Koller started the present Marshfield Dental Clinic on McMillan Avenue.
Dr. Lueck was a member of the State Board of Dental Examiners, was a clinical instructor at the Marquette University Dental School and belonged to various other professional organizations.
He is survived by his children, Peggy (Terry) Jensen of Nekoosa, Anne (Jim) Bilgo of Howards Grove and Jane (Eugene) Cebulski of Cedarburg and eight grandchildren.
Dr. Lueck was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joanne, two granddaughters Sarah and Allyssa Cebulski and a sister Verna Lueck.
Condolences may be expressed on line at www.rembsfh.com
Norbert M. Felhofer, 85 of Marshfield passed away on Sunday evening, September 9, 2012 surrounded by his family at the House of The Dove under the care of Ministry Home Hospice.
In keeping with Norberts wishes a private memorial Mass of Christian burial will be at St. Johns Catholic Church in Marshfield with Fr. Sam Martin as officiant. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Norbert was born in town of McMillan, Marathon County on December 16, 1926 to John and Elizabeth (Merkel) Felhofer.
He was united in marriage to Phyllis D. Essex May 14, 1951 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Marshfield.
Norbert was employed as an accountant at Central Cheese and then as the comptroller at V & H until his retirement in 1990.
He was a lifelong member at St. Johns Catholic Church. His enjoyments in life were his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His family was his focus.
Norbert is survived by his wife of 61 years, Phyllis, children, John (Natalie) Felhofer of Little Chute, Jane (David) Cooper of Marshfield, Julie Felhofer of Marshfield and James (Diane) Felhofer of Stevens Point; five grandchildren, Adrienne (Scott) Banaszynski, Erin (Justin) Rendmeister, Megan (fiancée, Adam McKenna) Cooper, Jordan Felhofer and Ethan Felhofer. He is further survived by two sisters, Violet Wenzel of Marshfield and Doris Ripple of Menomonee Falls.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Eugene and two sisters Betty Jane Felhofer and Irene Luther.
Memorials may be given in Norberts name to the House of The Dove, Marshfield.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Thelma A. Weissenbeck, 80 of Wisconsin Rapids and formerly of Marshfield died on Monday, September 10, 2012 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00am Thursday, September 13, 2012 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milladore with Fr. John Ofori-Domah officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield.
Visitations will be on Thursday at the church from 10am until time of services.
Martens/Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Thelma was born on September 27, 1931 in Wisconsin Rapids to Oscar and Jane Feenstra. Thelma attended Pershing School in Sherry and then graduated from Auburndale High School. After her education, she worked as a secretary at Northern Auto offices.
She was united in marriage to John S. Weissenbeck on June 4, 1963 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Marshfield. John died on January 6, 1998.
They farmed together in the town of McMillan, Marathon County until Johns death. She moved to Milladore after his death and later to Wellington Place in Wisconsin Rapids.
Thelma is survived by her brother Ted (Karen) Feenstra of Wisconsin Rapids and her sister Betty Jane Lang of Milladore.
Besides her parents and husband John she was preceded in death by infant brother and her brother-in-law, James Lang.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Esther K. Horn, 100, formerly of Pittsville, died at her home in Denver, CO where she had been living for the past 10 years.
Esther was born September 11, 1912 to Albert and Tina (Rutz) Krueger on the family farm just outside Pittsville.
She attended Otter Creek School in the Town of Wood. She married Kurt C. Horn on March 4, 1939. Esther and her husband farmed for many years in the Town of Wood and moved to Pittsville when they retired. He died in 2001.
Besides working on the farms, Esther also worked in the meat locker and a bakery.
She is survived by a daughter, Ann Carlson of Denver, CO. She is also survived by grandchildren; Keith Horn of VA, Sandy Wood of MN, Debbie Tschida of CO and Mark Carlson of TX; great grandchildren Meranda of MN, Christopher of WI, Matthew of CO and Caleb and Avery of TX; and great-great grandchild Alex of MN, and many nieces and nephews.
When she was young, she loved to dance, fish and read. She tatted beautiful hankies and crocheted tablecloths. She was well known for her baking and stock of home canned food. She spent her later years reading and watching westerns.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kurt, son Kurt Jr., grandson Craig and brothers Emil, Otto and Leonard Krueger along with her sisters Frances, Martha, Elizabeth, Anna, Leona and Linda.
Funeral services will be 11am Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Buchanan / Rembs Funeral Home in Pittsville with Pastor Doug Schalow officiating. Burial will be in St. Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery in Pittsville.
Visitations will be on Saturday September 22, 2012 at the Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home from 10am until time of services.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Father Thomas J. Rudolph, at the age of 76 and a priest for 51 years, died on Friday, September 14, 2012, in Bakerville, Wisconsin.
Father Rudolph was born on September 19, 1935, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Ralph and Marie (née Wester) Rudolph. He attended Holy Trinity Elementary School and Aquinas High School, both in La Crosse; the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa; and St. John Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts. Father Rudolph was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of La Crosse on February 4, 1961, in Christ the King Chapel of Holy Cross Seminary in La Crosse by the Most Reverend John P. Treacy, Bishop of La Crosse.
On February 16, 1961, Father Rudolph reported to his first assignment as assistant to Father Chester Zielinski, Pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Wisconsin Rapids, and also as part-time instructor at Assumption High School there. In August 1962 he was appointed full-time instructor at Assumption with continued residence at St. Lawrence. In June 1963 he was appointed full-time instructor at Newman High School in Wausau with residence at St. James Parish. Effective June 22, 1965, he was appointed assistant to Father Edwin Thome, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Stratford. On March 5, 1969, he was appointed assistant to Father Peter Butz, Pastor of Saint Pius X Parish in La Crosse. June 19, 1969, Father Rudolph was appointed assistant to Father James Ennis, Pastor of St. Therese Parish at Schofield.
On January 3, 1973, Father Rudolph began his first pastorate at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Keyesville, with the mission parish of St. Kilian, Bear Valley. On April 3, 1974, Father Rudolph was appointed pastor of St. Matthew Parish at Wausau. He was then appointed pastor of St. Joachim Parish at Pittsville and Administrator of North American Martyrs Mission Parish at City Point-Spaulding in November 1975. During his tenure the new church was built at Pittsville. Father Rudolphs next assignment was as pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish at Edgar, 1983-1995; during this period he also served as pastor of Holy Family Parish at Poniatowski from 1988-1993. On August 3, 1995, he was appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish at Stratford and St. Andrew Parish at Rozellville, where he served until he was granted the status of senior priest on May 31, 2010. Father Rudolph also served two terms on the Presbyteral Council from 1997 to 2003. In retirement Father Rudolph lived at St. Joachim Rectory at Pittsville and later at Corpus Christi Rectory in Bakerville.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stratford on Wednesday, September 19 at 11:00 AM with Father Joseph Diermeier, Vicar General, presiding.
There will be visitation at the church on Tuesday, September 18, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with Knights of Columbus rosary service at 6:30 pm followed by an Evening Prayer at 7:00; and on Wednesday morning from 10:00 until the Mass. Burial will be next to his parents in the Catholic Cemetery in La Crosse.
The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly will form an honor guard at the church during the visitation and services.
He is survived by one sister, Donna (Finian) Murphy of Albuquerque,NM and two brothers, Gregory (Barbara) Rudolph of Libertyville, IL and James (Veronica) Rudolph of Portland, OR.
Father Rudolph was preceded in death by his parents.
Members of the Purgatorial Society are reminded to offer three Masses for the repose of the soul of Father Rudolph. Requiescat in pace.
The Diocese of La Crosse and the family are being assisted by the Sauter-Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh
Delbert E. Ballerstein, 84 of Marshfield died on Friday morning, September 14, 2012 at the Colonial Center in Colby.
Memorial services will be 11am Friday, September 21, 2012 at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church (High Steeple on Huckleberry Road) town of Wien, Marathon County with Rev. Jeffrey A. Lambrecht officiating.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30am until time of service at the church on Friday morning.
Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Delbert was born on September 11, 1928 in the town of Frankfort, Marathon County to Herman and Laura (Hoefs) Ballerstein. He was united in marriage to Maxine R. Krampien on September 22, 1951 at St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church. She died on December 25, 2008.
Delbert was a cheese maker in his younger years then farmed in the town of Frankfort until 1978. He then went to work for Marathon Cheese, retiring in 1991. Delbert enjoyed hunting, farming and making wood.
He is survived by his ten children, Delaine (Philip) Carlson of Marshfield, Sharon Kaiser of Marshfield, Del (Susan) Ballerstein of Edgar, Debra (Gordy) Schmitt of Abbotsford, Dale (Jean) Ballerstein of Westfield, NY, Sandy (Randy) Reynolds of Milan, Lori (Alan) Schmitt of Colby, Lynn Ballerstein of Marshfield, James Ballerstein of Marshfield and Mary (Shelley) Ballerstein of Appleton; 25 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He is further survived by three sisters Audrey (Delmar) Telschow of Edgar, Erna Evans of Weston and Arla (Roger) Leutchswager of Rib Mountain; two sisters-in-law, Caroline Ballerstein of Mapleton, ME and Alice Ballerstein of Colby.
Besides his parents and wife Maxine, he was preceded in death by two brothers Herman and Robert Ballerstein.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Gertrude M. Bruening, 95 of Milladore died on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 am Thursday, September 20, 2012 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milladore with Fr. John Ofori-Domah officiating.
Visitations will be on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 5-8 pm at the Martens/Rembs Funeral Home in Junction City and again on Thursday at the church from 9:30 am until service time. There will be a 5pm prayer service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Gertrude was born in town of Greenville, Outagamie County to Michael L. and Cecelia (Thompson) Woods. She attended St. Marys Parochial School and graduated from Appleton High School in 1937.
She was united in marriage to Bernard H. Bruening on October 5, 1957 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Appleton. He died on August 8, 2011.
The treasures of her life were love of her family as well as her rosary, Irish heritage and extensive correspondence with family and friends.
Gertrude is survived by her children William (Jennifer) Bruening of Mosinee, Mary (Darnell) Tyjeski of Wisconsin Rapids and Anne (Joseph) Levendoski of New Berlin; eight grandchildren, Justin (Rebecca), Abby, Ben and Megan Tyjeski, Robert and Meghan Bruening, Catherine and Claire Levendoski.
She is further survived by one brother James (Patricia) Woods of New London, four sisters, Helen Calmes of Appleton, Joan (Larry) Gitter of Wisconsin Rapids, Alice (Richard) Van Handel of Appleton, Catherine (Richard) Seidler of Greenville, three sisters-in-law Marie Woods of Appleton, Rita Woods of Appleton and Bernardine Kelhofer of Wisconsin Rapids; one brother-in-law James Jenkel of Greenville.
Besides her parents and husband Bernard, she was preceded in death by four brothers, two in infancy, Earl and John Woods, three sisters, Agnes in infancy, Mary Reichle, Margaret Jenkel; one brother-in-law Frank Calmes.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Leon R. Grimm, 90, Arpin, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at House of the Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at St. John United Church of Christ, Arpin with Rev. Donald Adams officiating. Burial will take place in Arpin Cemetery, Town of Arpin and serving as pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Dawn Brey, Kelly Heiman, Kathy Nerison, Shawna Murphy, Sarah Grimm, and great granddaughter, Shana Brey. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of service at St. John United Church of Christ, Arpin. Buchanan / Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Leon was born on January 21, 1922 in the Town of Arpin to Charles and Verena Fannie (Altman) Grimm and attended Powers Bluff School. He married Ella V. Herzberg on October 23, 1940 at St. John United Church of Christ in Arpin. They were married 64 years. Ella died on December 4, 2004.
After their marriage the Grimms purchased the Gay Vanden Bergan farm where he lived until his retirement in 1984. While farming he also hauled cans of milk to the Pittsville Creamery and Arpin Dairy. He sold his milk truck and route and went into the school bus business for 18 years, transporting children to Arpin and Auburndale schools. He also worked for the Town of Arpin as grader operator and drove dump truck. After his retirement from farming he bought a house in the Village of Arpin where he lived until April of 2011 when he went to assisted care.
Leon served on the Arpin Town Board and was a charter member of the Arpin Lions Club and was a member of the National Farmers Union Association. He was a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ in Arpin where he was baptized, confirmed, and married. He served as president of the church and on the church council for 16 years. He enjoyed going fishing and had a cottage at the Oxbow and then in Phillips. He also enjoyed attending New Glarus Swiss Festivals and Monroe Cheese Days and in his early years he liked to go out to North Dakota duck hunting. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Canada to visit his cousins, the Hublers. His biggest joy was going deer hunting every year.
Leon is survived by 4 children, Douglas Grimm of Marshfield, Carol (James) Freedlund of Vesper, Arlene (Larry) Springer of Eagle River, and Dennis (Joslyn) Grimm of Arpin. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Dan Grimm, Kelly (Kurt) Heiman, Dawn Brey, Ken (Dawn) Freedlund, Mark (Loralee) Springer, Brett (Amy) Springer, Kathy (Kyle) Nerison, Shawna (Kevin) Murphy, and Sarah Grimm (Jason Andres) and 20 great grandchildren. He is further survived by a sister-in-law, Clara Potts of Arpin and a brother-in-law, Leonard Herzberg of Black River Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ella, an infant daughter, Loretta, 4 brothers, Louis, Alfred, Charles, Jr., and Arthur Grimm, and 3 sisters, Freida Hinrichsen, Lillian Fox, Clara Stoflet and a great grandson, Derek Brey.
The family wishes to thank the Marshfield Care Center and the House of the Dove for the great care that was given to their father.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Clarence Hamus, 92, Junction City, died on Friday, September 21, 2012 at House of the Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield, where he was admitted on July 31.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Rudolph, with Rev. Rolando Onden officiating. Burial will take place in All Souls Cemetery, Rudolph and serving as pallbearers will be nephews, David Bushman, Steve Mews, Donn Huebner, Sonny Ress, Timm Mews, and Dennis Schneider, and friends, Russ Kath and Roger Kowalchyk. The visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Martens / Rembs Funeral Home, Junction City and on Tuesday from 9:30 am until service time at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.
Clarence was born on April 29, 1920 in Auburndale, the son of Peter and Augusta (Panzloff) Hamus. He married Dorothy C. Weis on June 5, 1948 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Rozellville.
After their marriage, the Hamus farmed on the family homestead in the Town of Carson. Clarence was also employed at Consolidated Papers, Wisconsin Rapids. After retiring from farming in 1979 he worked for area farmers and his brother Ervin.
Clarence enjoyed working in the woods cutting pulpwood. His life revolved around his family and he was always concerned about their well being.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and a son, Richard (Kathy) Hamus of Junction City. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, Krista (Derek) Pavelec of Friendship and their children, Alyssa, Matthew and Raylee; and Sarah (Joseph) Bulcher of Wisconsin Rapids and their baby which is due in December. He is further survived by 2 brothers, Ervin (Delores) Mews and Sylvester Mews, and a sister, Jean Bushman and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son at birth, his stepfather, John Mews, 2 brothers Edward Hamus and Harvey Mews and 4 sisters, Frances Oertel, Minnie Ress, Viola Ress and Elaine Huebner.
The family would like to thank the many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends who visited Clarence at the hospital and the House of the Dove and especially Jean Bushman who brought Dorothy to visit Clarence every day. A special thanks to Palliative Care doctors, nurses and aids at Ministry St. Josephs Hospital and the staff at the House of the Dove for their wonderful care.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Wallace C. Grubofski, 83 of Pittsville, died on Sunday evening, September 23, 2012 at Ministry St. Josephs Hospital Emergency Room.
Funeral services will be 11am Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home in Pittsville with Rev. Tom Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the Mound Cemetery, Pittsville.
Visitations will be from 4-7pm Tuesday at the Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home and again on Wednesday from 10am until time of service.
Wallace was born on May 15, 1929 on the home farm in Pittsville to Otto and Mary (Kreitlow) Grubofski. He was married to Loraine Parks on August 7, 1954 and later divorced.
He bought the family farm and while farming, he worked as a cheese maker for Arpin Dairy until it closed its doors. He had been a resident at Bethel Center since April of 2012.
Wallace is survived by his three children, Sue Meyer of Marshfield, Mark (Rae Ann) Grubofski of Camp Douglas and Brenda (Mark) Kilheffer of Green Bay; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is further survived by his siblings, Carl Grubofski of Elgin, IL, Fred Grubofski of Pittsville, Richard Grubofski of Marshfield, Otto (Mary) Grubofski of Wisconsin Rapids, Larry Grubofski of Wisconsin Rapids, Johnny Grubofski of Pittsville, Susie (Donald) Sladek of Granton, Ida Flewellen of Marshfield, Laura (Dexter) Brue of Loyal and Bertha (Richard) Drackley of Marshfield.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, one in infancy and Clarence and his son-in-law Hank Meyer.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Ruth A. Rasmussen, 92, Marshfield, died on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Marshfield Care Center with her family by her side and under the tender care of the staff at Marshfield Care Center and Ministry Home Care Hospice. She had been a resident there for the past 4 ½ years.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 27, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Robert Lesher officiating. Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery and serving as pallbearers will be grandchildren, Allan Nikolai, Brent Rasmussen, Kevin Strebe, Tom Baumer, Krista Rasmussen, and Shawn Schultz. The visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30 am until service time at Faith Lutheran Church. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Ruth was born on January 29, 1920 in Curtis, the daughter of Otto and Mabel (Johnson) Kind and attended Greenwood High School. She was united in marriage to Raymond E. Rasmussen on July 6, 1938 in Greenwood. He died on January 26, 2005.
After their marriage the Rasmussens farmed in Greenwood for 10 years until moving to Marshfield. Ruth was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed her family and cooking. She always had cookies or a special treat for anyone who came to visit. She also enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
She is survived by 4 daughters and 2 sons, Penny (Don) Nikolai, Dennis (Bonnie) Rasmussen, all of Marshfield, Bonnie Rasmussen of Minneapolis, Glen (Sue) Rasmussen of Castle Rock, Colorado, Linda (Rick Hegland) Schultz and Jean Rasmussen, all of Marshfield. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She is further survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Orlando Kind of Greenwood, Donna Mae Hium of Eau Claire, Darlene Speich of Rosco, IL, and Otto (Pat) Kind, Jr. of Greenwood.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Karen Nekola, 2 grandsons, Eddie Rasmussen, and Brian Baumer and a brother, Vernon Kind.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be designated in Ruths name to the Marshfield Care Center or Faith Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Peter H. Pete Martin, 67, Marshfield, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at his home in the Town of McMillan.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with Rev. Samuel Martin officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 9:00 am until service time at Rembs Funeral Home.
Pete was born on March 29, 1945 in Marshfield, the son of Herbert and Marcella (Weigel) Martin and attended Marshfield schools. He served in the National Guard. He married Patricia Peters on October 11, 1969 and they later divorced.
Pete owned and operated his own trucking business. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by 2 daughters, Paula Martin of Verona and Lisa Martin of Edgerton. He is also survived by 2 brothers and 5 sisters, Richard (Helen) Martin of Marshfield, John (Rachel) Martin of Merrill, Carol (Jim) Bauer of Arpin, Bea Martin of Marshfield, Sharon (Jim) Nagel of Auburndale, Bev (John) Kirschbaum of Stratford and Mary Cutts of Marshfield. He is further survived by 5 sisters-in-law, Delores Martin, Joyce Martin, Alisa Martin, Margaret Martin, and Joyce Martin and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Lois at birth, and brothers, Gerald, Roger, Robert and Paul Martin.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
James C. Hertel, 92 of Milladore, died on Wednesday morning, September 26, 2012 at Ministry St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30am Monday, October 1, 2012 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Fr. John Ofori-Domah officiating. Catherine Warnecke along with St. Wenceslaus Senior Choir will provide the music for the service. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the American Legion Post 468 of Milladore.
Visitations will be from 9:30am until time of services at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church on Monday.
Martens/Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Jim was born on July 23, 1920 to Jacob and Elizabeth (Steffes) Hertel in Stockbridge, WI.
He was united in marriage to Lillian C. Hardina on September 24, 1941 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milladore. She passed away on October 9, 1987.
Jim served in the United States Army during World War II from February 17, 1945 until his honorable discharge on January 20, 1946.
He was a cheese maker and grader for various cheese plants in central Wisconsin. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council # 4646 of Junction City.
He is survived by his children, David (Ellen) Hertel of Parker, CO, Donald (Jackie) Hertel of Stevens Point, Richard Hertel of Savoy, IL, James B. (Laura) Hertel of Columbia, MO; 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren He is further survived by one sister, Sister Romona Hertel, OFS of Milwaukee.
Besides his parents and wife Lillian he was preceded in death by a daughter Joanne, six brothers, Anthony, Francis, Leo, William, Gordon and Brother Norbert Hertel,SVD; two sisters Sister Muriel Hertel, OFS and Marie Cherney.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Fred J. Oehler, 70 of Marshfield and formerly of Arpin died on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Ministry St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield.
Funeral services will be 11am Monday, October 1, 2012 at the United Church of Christ in Pittsville with Olaf Andersen officiating. Burial will be in the Arpin Cemetery with Jim Schulz, Jerry Meyers, Dale Bouma, Jon Follen, Ron and Dave Kohls serving as pallbearers.
Visitations will be from 10am until time of services at the church on Monday.
Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home of Pittsville is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Fred was born in Marshfield on June 19, 1942 to Fred and Jesse (Bouma) Oehler. He attended Crescent Grade School in Arpin and graduated from Auburndale High School.
Fred was employed at Sherry Dairy, Green Giant and lastly at ODC in Marshfield. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching baseball and football.
Fred is survived by his sister Anne Christensen of Arpin, two nephews and one niece, Bruce (Renee) Christensen, Jeffrey (Misty) Christensen and Lisa (Jim) Schulz and five great nieces and nephews.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Norman Edward Smokey Busche, 92, Stratford, died on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Marshfield Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, March Rapids. Rev. Robert Romberg will officiate and Ellen Syring will be organist for congregational singing. Burial will take place in the church cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6352 of Stratford and serving as pallbearers will be Justin Meyers, Jessica Kuhn, Kris Kuhn, Elizabeth Garton, Will Garton, and Melissa Busche. The visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sauter / Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford and on Tuesday from 10:00 am until service time at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, March Rapids.
Norman was born on February 7, 1920 at home in March Rapids, the son of Henry and Mary (Fermanich) Busche and attended school in March Rapids. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II from September 1943 until his honorable discharge in March of 1946.
He was united in marriage to Fay M. Conaway on August 31, 1946 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Marshfield. He had worked as a cheese factory laborer and Milk truck driver at Hillside Co-op in March Rapids and later at Marathon Cheese. He was a member of Emmanual Lutheran Church, March Rapids and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6352 of Stratford. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, canning, playing cards, and his children and grandchildren.
Norman is survived by his wife, Fay and their children, Duane Busche and Danny (Peggy) Busche, all of Stratford and Bonnie (Mike) Meyers of Marshfield. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, Myron Busche of Wausau and a special niece and nephew, Barbara and John Bandow.
He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Lyle Treankler, Laverne Treankler, Lloyd Treankler, Floyd Treankler, Hazel Treankler, and Edna Busche.
The family will designate a memorial in Normans name at a later date.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com