----Sources: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.)

BERNARD H JEPSEN

Bernard H Jepsen, was called home to the Lord on Jan. 2, 2004, at the age of 83.

Bernard graduated from Neillsville High School in 1937. He served in WWII from Oct. 1941 until March 1946 serving in France and Germany with the 70th Infantry Division. He achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.

Bernard was the beloved husband for 57 years to Lillian Kozlowski, loving father of Janice (Richard) White and the late Cheryl (Bob) Gagliano and loving grandfather of Sarah, Scott and Stephen.

He is further survived by a twin sister, Bernice O'Reilly; sister, Peggy (Ken) Dux; and brother, Eugene (Evie) Jepsen.

Preceding him in death were four brothers and two sisters. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. We will all remember Bernie for his great humor and wit.

Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Oshkosh.