Bio: Blair, Christine Gale (Birth - 1947)
Contact: Stan
Surnames: Blair, Herrmann
----Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 08/07/1947
Blair, Christine Gale (Birth - 2 Aug. 1947)
A daughter, Christine Gale, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Blair of Spencer, Saturday, Aug. 2. Mrs. Blair is the former Verna Herrmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elsie Herrmann.
Obit: Bentzler,
Lorraine R. (1933 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bentzler, Jagodzinski, Knetter, Griesbach, Cox, Koeune, Sowls,
Trunkel, Strasser, Streveler, Draeger
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 5/20/2024
Bentzler, Lorraine R. (2 March 1933 – 20 May 2024)
Lorraine R. Griesbach-Bentzler, 91, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, May 20,
2024, at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen.
Lorraine was born on March 2, 1933, in Town of Cassel, Marathon County to Joseph
and Anna (Jagodzinski) Knetter. She married Robert Griesbach in 1952. He passed
away in 1965. She later married Harold “Gar” Bentzler in 1983. He passed away in
2003.
Lorraine was employed at Weyerhauser in Marshfield for 27 years before retiring
in 1995. She also volunteered at Eagles, American Legion, and in the kitchen at
the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. Lorraine enjoyed picking strawberries
and giving them away to family and friends, wintering in Arizona with Gar,
playing sheepshead and bingo, listening to polka music, driving her friends
around, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved baking lemon
poppy seed and banana bread and sharing it with her family.
She is survived by her children, Michael (Sally) Griesbach of Chili, Richard
(Shelly) Griesbach of Marshfield, Linda Cox of Marshfield, Donna Griesbach of
Loyal, Debra (Dan) Koeune of Arkdale, James (Dawn) Griesbach of Marshfield,
stepchildren, Patti (Jerry) Sowls of Oshkosh and Harry (Lori) Bentzler of
Sheldon, step son-in-law, John Trunkel of Willard, and many grandchildren, great
grandchildren, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren. She is further
survived by her sisters, Gladys Strasser and Violet (Earl) Streveler, and sister
in law, Marie Knetter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Robert and Harold,
stepdaughter, Carol Trunkel, step grandson, Jestin Koeune, and siblings, Joseph
Jr., Stanley, Melvin, Marvin, Paul, and Arlene Knetter.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Rembs
Funeral Home, Marshfield, with visitation from 9:00 until the time of service.
Deacon Ray Draeger will officiate. A celebration of life will follow at Rembs
Celebration Center and burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery,
Marshfield.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Marshfield Area Respite
Care, Clark County Rehab and Living Center, and Heartland Hospice.
Memorials can be designated to the Marshfield Area Respite Care Center
scholarship fund.
Condolences can be sent online at
www.rembsfh.com.
Obit: Brown, Karen
Kay (1951 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Brown, Pudlas, Thompson, Ploeckelman, Schoelzel, Erfert, Staab,
Ritzinger, Hanson
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 5/21/
2024)
Brown, Karen Kay (11 October 1951 – 18 May 2024)
Karen Kay Brown, age 72, Unity, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday,
May 18, 2024, at the Colby Senior Care with support of St. Croix Hospice
Services surrounded by her family.
Karen was born October 11, 1951, in Curtiss, the daughter of Alfred and Esther
(Pudlas) Thompson. She graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1969, and went
on to the UW-Stevens Point where she graduated with a degree in art. On May 29,
1976, she married Steve Brown at St. Paul Church in Curtiss, and in 1980, they
moved to the house they built in rural Unity, where they raised their family.
Karen enjoyed sharing in the lives of her children, grandchildren and friends.
Some pastimes she enjoyed were baking, gardening, reading, cross-stitch and of
course, eating chocolate! She was very creative, spending many years painting
crafts and perfecting the Scandinavian art of rosemaling. In 2019, she got to
take the trip of a lifetime to Norway.
Karen loved children and worked at Zion Preschool in Colby for 5 years, Unity
Elementary for 7 years, and Colby High School for 16 years, where she formed
many lifelong friendships and kept the staff well fed with her homemade treats.
She retired in 2017. She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church ELCA
in Unity, where she also served as an organist. She will be remembered for her
endless kindness, generosity and patience.
Survivors include her husband, Steve of 48 years; children: Jeremy (Melissa
Ploeckelman) Brown of Colby, Erik (Gina) Brown of Hixton and Kati (Eric)
Schoelzel of Colby; grandchildren: Ryder, Kinsley, Hayden, Tylan, Eastyn and
Colby Brown, Braylon, Myla and Evy Schoelzel; brother, Dale (Arla) Thompson of
Monroe, brothers and sisters-in-law: Tom (Sue) Brown of Hartford, Jeff (Cheryl)
Brown of St. Cloud, MN, Mary Beth (David) Erfert of Houston, TX, Larry Brown of
Wausau, Donna Brown of St. Paul, MN, Pat (Jodi) Brown of West Bend, Carol (John)
Staab of Dorchester, Barb (Tom) Ritzinger of Rice Lake, Rob (Maggie) Brown of
Marshfield and many nieces and nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, mother and
father-in-law and infant grandson, Zayne.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Unity. The Rev. Teri Hanson will officiate. Interment
is to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Curtiss. Family and friends are welcome
from 9:00 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be designated to a worthy cause in Karen’s
memory.
A special thank you goes to Lori, Shynia and Ashley of St. Croix Hospice and the
staff at Colby Senior Care.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Karen, please visit
our floral store.
Obit: Halpin,
Leila M. (1936 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Halpin, Ehrenreich, Banks, Vavrosky, Vechinski, Ritchie, Harm, Voss,
Harycki, McMahon, Groninger, Parker, Schwark, Hoffman, Stoiber, Scheller, Hahn,
Hoeser, Famiyeh
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 5/20/2024
Halpin, Leila M. (17 April 1936 – 16 May 2024)
Leila M. Halpin, age 88, of Loyal, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her
home.
Leila Mae Banks was born on April 17, 1936, in Rib Lake, the daughter of
Clarence H. and Mary E. (Ehrenreich) Banks. She grew up and received her
education in Rib Lake, graduating from Rib Lake High School in 1954. Leila
received a full three-year scholarship to St. Joseph's School of Nursing in
Marshfield, and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1957. During her junior year
she met the love of her life Dennis R. Halpin. They married on May 24, 1958, at
St. John Catholic Church in Rib Lake. They established their home on a farm
Northeast of Loyal and raised eight children. Leila worked at St. Joseph's
Hospital in Marshfield as a registered nurse until her fourth child was born in
1964. She then focused her efforts on family and farm life.
In 1991, she began working at Norwood Health Center in Marshfield and enjoyed
her time there as a psychiatric nurse. Dennis was diagnosed with multiple
myeloma in 1988 and fought valiantly until he was welcomed into eternal rest in
1999. Leila retired from Norwood in November of 2008. She continued to live on
the farm where she loved gardening, flowers, bird watching and working side by
side with Dennis. Her continued perseverance and help from her family allowed
her to stay at home.
She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and its P.C.C.W. She had many
interests and especially loved spending time with her family and friends. Leila
was an avid reader and loved to share books with June, her very dear friend. She
also enjoyed cooking and baking, both her favorite recipes and new ones. In
addition, she loved to embroider, sew, and even taught herself to knit. She
spent many summer days on Lake Namakagon. Leila loved her Green Bay Packers,
listening to music, watching car and horse racing, and basketball games, and was
an immense supporter of Mission Myeloma, Inc., and many other nonprofit
interests.
Leila will be dearly missed by her 8 children: Steve (Julie Vavrosky) of
Bloomington, MN, Terry (Mike) Vechinski of Wausau, Pat (Jenny) of Greenwood,
Mike (Kim) of Loyal, Danny (Lisa) of Loyal, Sue (Tom) Ritchie of Menomonie,
Becky (Ken) Harm of Spencer, and Mary (Craig) Voss of Kimberly; 21
grandchildren: Tara (Paul) Harycki, Chelsie (Jackson) McMahon, Krystal (Jay)
Groninger, Zach (Annie) Halpin, Eric Halpin, Evan Halpin, Ben (Noor) Vechinski,
Tanya (Cliff) Parker, Terra Schwark, Lee Hoffman, Cody (Sara) Halpin, Jake
Halpin, Justin Halpin, Nick (Mallory) Halpin, Ryan (Peyton) Ritchie, Luke
Ritchie, Mark (Morgan) Harm, Nathan Harm (fiancé Alyssa Stoiber), Alaina Voss,
Ellie Voss, and Sidney Voss; 16 great-grandchildren: Jada, Sam, Abe, Eli, Aleah,
Quinn, Nora, Ivy, Leila, Kassidy, Damien, Damian, Ashley, Brittany, Finley,
Camden and great-grandbaby #17 due in September.
She will also be dearly missed by her sister Nancy (Norm) Hahn of Eau Claire,
her life-long friend June Hoeser, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives,
and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dennis, on October 9,
1999, one sister, Barbara Scheller, and brother, Ronnie Banks.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at St. Anthony
Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate, and burial will
follow in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Halpin, Ben Vechinski,
Cody Halpin, Jake Halpin, Nick Halpin, Ryan Ritchie, Mark Harm & Nate Harm.
Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 4pm to
8pm and again on Thursday from 9:30 am until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, Leila's family asks that donations be given to Mission
Myeloma, Inc. in support for Denny’s battle with multiple myeloma and all others
who struggle with this cancer;
www.missionmyeloma.org . Mission Myeloma, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization) was co-founded by Dennis and Leila’s daughter, Mary, to support
patients and their families affected by multiple myeloma and to fund research
for a cure.
The family would like to thank Compassus Home Health for their support.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home of Loyal, WI is assisting the
family with arrangements.
Obit: Lucht,
Eugene E. “Gene” (1928 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Lucht, Sorenson, Lindekugel, Voigt, Haffenbredl, Frey, Belt
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 5/20/2024
Lucht, Eugene E. “Gene” (3 May 1928 – 18 May 2024)
Eugene “Gene” E. Lucht, 96, Spencer, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at
Marshfield Medical Center.
Gene was born on May 3, 1928, in Town of Sherman, Clark County to Arthur and
Lena (Sorenson) Lucht. He attended grade school at Spokeville in the Town of
Sherman and Loyal High School. Gene met Dona Lindekugel on a blind date arranged
by his cousin Alan Voigt. They would later be united in marriage on August 11,
1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal and celebrated 72 years together.
Gene and Dona farmed in Spokeville for 15 years before moving to Spencer in 1966
where Gene worked as a mechanic at the Farmers Co-op. He also was a volunteer
fireman for 40+ years and was a member of the Edgar Steam Club. Gene enjoyed
going to car shows with his Model T and playing accordion and keyboard by ear,
since he couldn’t read music. He also took great pride in mowing his lawn and
keeping his yard pristine.
He is survived by his wife, Dona, sons, Michael (Luane) Lucht and Mark (Susanne)
Lucht, all of Spencer, grandchildren, Kami (Brian) Haffenbredl of Bessemer, MI,
Mathew (Kristi) Lucht of Spencer, and Jake Lucht (Joelle Frey) of Unity, great
grandchildren, Logan, Steve, Jameson, and Averilyn. He is further survived by
his sister in law, Darlene Lucht.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Steve Lucht (who died unexpectedly
in 2010), granddaughter, Stacie Lucht, and brother, Gerald Lucht.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Christ
Lutheran Church, Marshfield with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of
service. Rev. Andrew Belt will officiate. Burial will take place in Loyal
Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials can be designated to Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield.
The family would like to extend a special thanks for the wonderful care, Gene
received at Marshfield Medical Center.
Condolences can be sent online at www.rembsfh.com.
Obit: Reinwand,
Gilbert D. (1932 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Reinwand, Winker, Britton, Kedrowski, Nathan
----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 5/18/2024
Reinwand, Gilbert D. (30 April 1932 – 15 May 2024)
Gilbert D. Reinwand, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at his home
with his daughter’s by his side.
Gilbert graced the world with his presence on April 30, 1932, in Loyal, born to
Earl and Florence Reinwand. In 1952, he graduated from Loyal High School. His
life intertwined with that of Bernadine Winker, whom he lovingly wed at Sacred
Heart in 1956; she peacefully departed in 2012.
Throughout his journey, Gilbert engaged in various occupations, many of which
found him laboring with Garber’s. A devout Catholic, he dedicated himself to his
faith and held a cherished membership with the Knights of Columbus. His hands
possessed the skill to mend anything from small engines to automobiles. Gilbert
found joy in attending Polka masses during his travels and delighted in the art
of song.
He is survived by his children, Andrew Reinwand of Granton, Timothy Reinwand of
Stevens Point, Richard (Michelle) Reinwand of Wisconsin Rapids, Terry Reinwand
of Wisconsin Rapids, Dominic Reinwand of Wisconsin Rapids, Jalaine (Mathew)
Britton of Wisconsin Rapids, Christopher (Diane) Reinwand of Custer and Valerie
(Victor) Kedrowski of Stevens Point. He is further survived by many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents
and all his siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will honor his life at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21,
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield, led by Father Nathan. He will then
be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Prior to the service, a
visitation for friends and family will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
starting from 9:00 a.m.
Obit Arch, James
Dean “Jim” (1959 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Arch, Podobnik, Zavala-Escobar, Karlin, Johnson, Famiyeh
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 5/27/2024
Arch, James Dean “Jim” (3 June 1959 – 24 May 2024)
James D. “Jim” Arch, age 64, of Greenwood, passed away at Marshfield Medical
Center in Marshfield, on Friday, May 24, 2024.
James Dean Arch was born on June 3, 1959, in Marshfield, to Ernest J. and
Mildred L. (Podobnik) Arch. He was raised and received his education in
Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1977. After high school, Jim
worked at Nelson Muffler in Neillsville, while farming the family farm. He then
attended UW-Marshfield for one year, and then UW-Madison for one year, studying
Agriculture & Agronomy. In 1991, he entered the Peace Corps, where he served for
2 years and met his future wife-to-be. Jim was united in marriage to Yolanda M.
Zavala-Escobar on June 4, 1994, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Willard. They
farmed crops in Greenwood, and he started his own business, Arch Crop
Consulting. In 2013, Jim went to work for the Clark County Land & Conservation
Department in Neillsville, where he worked until the present time as the
Director.
He had many interests, but especially enjoyed gardening/farming, cars, fixing
things, classic rock music, and helping others. He was a member of Holy Family
Catholic Church, where he served on the church board, and was a member of
various committees over the years.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Yolanda, of Greenwood; one son: Steven of
Madison; one brother: William "Bill" of Greenwood; two sisters: Nancy Arch
Karlin (Jim) of Westlake, CA; Karyn Johnson of Evergreen, CO; nieces, nephews,
other relatives and many friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Holy Family
Catholic Church in Willard. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate, and burial
will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the
church, on Friday, from 9 a.m. until time of service. Lunch/celebration of life
will follow the service located in the church hall.
Obit: Kaczor,
Bonnie Mae #2 (1947 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kaczor, Wood
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/28/2024
Kaczor, Bonnie Mae #2 (26 January 1947 - !9 December 2023)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Mae Kaczor on December
19th, 2023, at the age of 76. Born in Neillsville, to Joe and Loretta Kaczor,
Bonnie was a unique and cherished presence to those who knew her.
Known for her love of cats and devout Lutheran faith, Bonnie was the "cool" aunt
who gave the best gifts and never missed sending cards for all occasions to
those she cared about. She lived life according to her terms, marching to the
beat of her own drum, and leaves an indelible mark on those who knew her.
Bonnie is lovingly remembered by her sister, Alice Wood, and brother, Leon
Kaczor, as well as her five nephews-T.J., Josh, Paul, Nicholas, and Joey-and two
nieces, Lisa and Laura.
A memorial service to honor and remember Bonnie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
June 5, 2024, at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville, WI. Visitation will be
from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 5th also at the Gesche Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bonnie's memory can be made to St John's
Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Full details for the service will be posted when
available.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bonnie
Kaczor, please visit our flower store.
Obit: Langjahr,
Arvin L. (1933 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Langjahr, Henke, Murphy, Spangler, Drexler, Edblom, Hanson
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI)
5/28/2024)
Langjahr, Arvin L. (22 November 1933 – 27 May 2024) With Flag
Arvin L. Langjahr, age 90, of Unity, passed away surrounded by his loving family
on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Abbotsford Health Care Center under the tender care
of St. Croix Hospice.
Arvin was born on November 22, 1933, the son of Arvin T. and Velma (Henke)
Langjahr in Riplinger. He joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and was discharged in
1959 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. On April 8, 1961, Arvin was united in
marriage to Eleanor Murphy at Trinity Lutheran Church in Unity. He worked for
the Harmony Feed Mill in Colby, Johnson’s Garage in Colby, Wilderness Campers in
Unity and Wisconsin Homes in Marshfield, retiring after 20 years.
Arvin was a member of the Edgar Steam Show, Eau Claire Pioneer Show and the
Plainfield Old Thrashers Steam Show. He enjoyed collecting John Deere tractors
and antique machines. Arvin liked to work out in the garage and yard. He will be
missed by all who knew him.
Arvin is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor; five sons: Arvin J. of
Antigo, Allen (Julie) of Owen, Dale (Cindy) of Marshfield, Larry of New Richmond
and Paul (Kay) of Marshfield; 13 grandchildren and over 20 great-grandchildren.
He is further survived by his brother Ellis (Ruth) of Marinette and his sister,
Lois Spangler of Wausau; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Doris Drexler and Irene
Edblom and three brothers: Neil, Harold and Donald.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the
Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford with the Rev. Teri Hanson
officiating. Family and friends are welcome from 12:00 p.m. until time of
service on Monday. Interment will follow with Military Honors provided by the
Colby VFW Post #2227 at Colby Memorial Cemetery.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Arvin, please visit
our floral store.
Obit: Lesniewski, Richard Adam “Rich” (1949 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Lesniewski, Bieniarz, Mamayek, Copeland, Alton, Theisen, Smasal,
Antony
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 5/28/2024
Lesniewski, Richard Adam “Rich” (18 October 1949 – 26 May 2024)
Richard A. "Rich” Lesniewski, age 74, of Thorp, passed away at Mayo Clinic
Health System in Eau Claire, on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Richard Adam Lesniewski was born on October 18, 1949, in Stanley, to Frank E.
and Lorraine A. (Bieniarz) Lesniewski. He was raised and received his education
in Thorp, graduating from Thorp High School in 1967. After completing high
school, Rich moved to Milwaukee and went to work for Harley-Davidson. He was
united in marriage to Diane M. Mamayek on December 10, 1977, at St. Bernard-St.
Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. They moved back to Thorp in July of 1978 and
Rich went to work for the family business, Thorp Floor Covering. In the early
1980's, he went to work for the Thorp Post Office as a rural mail carrier, which
he did for more than 30 years, retiring in October of 2015.
Rich had many interests, but especially loved riding his Harley, wood carving,
family traditions and their Polish heritage; like making sausage and hundreds of
pounds of sauerkraut, bowling with his Thorp Dairy Bar bowling team, coffee with
the guys at Bob's Corner Garage, reading and watching anything and everything
that pertained to WWII history, showcasing his artistic talent for drawing by
face painting Erin, Desiree, and friends for school events, like football games.
He was a big Packer fan, except when they were playing the Bears. He was a
member of St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Diane, of Thorp; two daughters: Erin
Lesniewski-Copeland (partner Steve Alton) of Menomonie, and Desiree
Lesniewski-Theisen (Michael) of Eau Claire; five grandchildren: Ella Copeland,
Dylan and Drew Alton, Olivia and Damian Theisen; two siblings: MaryAnn (Tom)
Smasal of Thorp, and Robert (Janet) Lesniewski of Eau Claire; nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. Rich was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at St.
Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church with Rev. Stanislaus Michael Antony
officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, from 9 a.m.
until time of service.
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Obit: Wolf, James Michael “Jim” (1946 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Wolf, Anderson, Luebke, Gallichio, Steiner
----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 5/27/2024
Wolf, James Michael “Jim” (19 March 1946 – 22 May 2024) With Flag
James “Jim” Michael Wolf, 78, of Chili, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024,
at his home. A celebration of Jim’s service to our country is planned at the
High Ground later this summer.
Jim was born on March 19, 1946, to George and Gladys Wolf in Marshfield. He
graduated from Granton High School in 1964 and went on to join the Army,
honorably serving our country during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he held
numerous jobs but spent many years as a project coordinator for Kmart
Corporation, traveling throughout the United States to remodel and build new
stores.
Jim enjoyed fishing trips and hunting whitetail with the guys in Wisconsin and
Iowa. You could often find Jim watching the wildlife from the front porch of his
home farm, where he resided for nearly the past 20 years until his passing. He
will always be remembered for his insatiable sweet tooth. His children loved
visiting Jim for his bottomless jellybean jar and every type of candy bar
imaginable.
Jim is survived by his children, Paul and Janet Wolf of Chili, and Peter and
Shani Wolf of Merrifield, MN; his grandchildren, Markielly Wolf, Cooper Wolf,
and Zachary Wolf; and his great-grandson, Arlo Anderson. He is also survived by
his siblings, Ron (Sandy) Wolf of Chili, Susan (Michael) Luebke of Pound, David
(Jane) Wolf of Chili, Mary (Dan) Gallichio of New Port Richey, FL, Joan Wolf of
Princeton, Tom (Joan) Wolf of Wisconsin Rapids, Tony (Diane) Wolf of Chili, John
(Rhonda) Wolf of Chili, and his sister-in-law, Deb Steiner of Stratford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gladys Wolf, and his
brother, Michael Wolf.
Jim will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but his memory will live on
in their hearts forever.