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Obit: Amundsen, Charles Olaf (1906 - 1953)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Amundsen, Poppe, Powers, Buchanan, Kanes

----Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 06/04/1953

Amundsen, Charles O. (1 JUL 1906 - 30 MAY 1953)

Charles O. Amundsen, 46, a former resident of this community (Owen, Clark Co., Wis.) passed away May 30^th, 1953 at his home in Chicago,IL., after being ill but a short while.  His remains were returned to Greenwood where funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at two o’clock with Rev. Egge officiating.  Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were former neighbors and close friends, Frank Reinhardt, Dave Jackson, Jack Hanes, John Buchanan, Emil Niemi and Rhinehart Wilkins.

Charles O. Amundsen was born on July 1, 1906 at Hampton, Ill.  When a youngster 10 years of age he moved to Wisconsin with his parents, settling on a farm six miles south of Owen.  Here he resided until 1935 when he moved to Chicago.

On March 30, 1935 he and Myrtle Poppe (Antoinette Myrtle Poppe, b. 9 Jan 1912, Longwood, WI) were united in marriage in a ceremony performed in Owen.  The couple then moved to Chicago where he was employed as a freight router with the American Railway Express Agency.

Surviving him are his wife, one son, Patrick, serving in the United States Navy, and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Powers, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Amanda Buchanan and Mrs. Jean Kanes of Oak Park, Ill.

*Parents: Karen Nygaard, Emil Amundsen

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Obit: Amundsen, Patrick L. 1928-1985

Transcriber: Stan

----Source: Family Records

Surnames: Amundsen

Patrick L. Amundsen 6 Dc 1928-13 Oct 1985

             EM2, Patrick Lavern Amundsen

Patrick L. Amundsen was born 6 Dec 1928, the son of  twenty two year old Charles Olaf Amundsen who worked as a platform man (freight router) for the American Railway Express Agency.  He and his father settled on a farm six miles south of Owen, WI and resided there until 1935.  March 30th of that year his father married Myrtle Poppe  and the family moved to Chicago, IL..  When Patrick was eleven years old, he and his father (32 yr. old, b. 1 Jul 1906, d. 30 May 1953) were captured on the 1940 Census (recorded during April) in Chicago, IL, living at 212  Dakin St. between Gerald Hurt and Russel & Friede Poppe and their one year old daughter, Charlene.  Gerald was also employed by the railroad as a platform man and he too declared his home town as Owen, WI.   Patrick served with the Unitized States Navy in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.

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Bio: Graun, Bryon Dennis (Birth – 9 Nov 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Graun, Scotch

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 16 Nov 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Graun are the parents of a son born Wednesday, November 9, 1077 at the Marshfield Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was named Bryan Dennis.

His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Graun, Abbotsford, and George Scotch, Monmouth, Oregon, and Margaret Scotch, Schofield.

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Bio: Frane, Kelly Ann (Birth – Nov 1977)

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Surnames: Frane, Schmidt, Walkama, Kalepp

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 16 Nov 1977

A daughter weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces and named Kelly Ann was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Frane, Ringle. She was welcomed home by a brother, Kevin.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Rubin Schmidt, Abbotsford and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Frane, Curtiss. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eino Walkama, Curtiss and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kalepp, Abbotsford.

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News: Colby – 3 Graduates Finish A.F. Basic Training (Nov 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Brost, Kaiser, Gottschalk

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 16 Nov 1977

Three Colby High School graduates have completed Air Force basic training and will move on to technical training.

Airman Rodger A. Brost, son of Mrs. Orlinda E. Brost of Marshfield, has been selected for technical training at Sheppard AFB, Texas, in the Air Force aircraft maintenance field.

Brose is a 1977 graduate of Colby High School. His father, Vernon T. Brost, resides in Unity, Wisconsin.

Airman Kim L. Kaiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil P. Kaiser of Route 2, Colby, has been assigned to Chanute AFB, Illinois, after completing Air Force basic training.

Airman David C. Gottschalk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Gottschalk of R.R. 1, Unity, has been selected for technical training at Sheppard AFB, Texas, in the Air Force aircraft maintenance field.

The airman recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas, and studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs, and received special instruction in human relations. Completion of this training earned the individual credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Airman Gottschalk is a 1977 graduate of Colby High School.

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Obit: Groeneveldt, Doris (1945 – 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Groeneveldt, Schroerlucke, Jones, Anderson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 16 Nov 1977

Groeneveldt?, Doris (1926? – 7 Nov 1977)

A former Unity woman, Doris Groeneveldt, Woodstock, Illinois, died November 7, 1977 as a result of a car accident at the age of 51.

Services were held Thursday, November 10 at the Rux-Lulloff Funeral Home. Burial was in the Town of Brighton Cemetery, and the Rev. Keith Schroerlucke officiated.

The former Doris Jones married Julius Groeneveldt at Chicago February 17, 1945. He survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William (Doris) Anderson, Woodstock, and 13 brothers and sisters. The Schneider, Leucht, Merwin and Cooney Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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BioM: Poehnelt, Sandy (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Poehnelt, Jakel, Hodnik, Schreiber, Ludwig, Borgemoen

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 16 Nov 1977

Poehnelt, Sandy (5 Nov 1977)

Sandy Poehnelt and Michael Jakel were united in marriage during a 2 p.m. ceremony November 5, 1977 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Abbotsford. The Rev. Emil Hodnik officiated.

Parents of the bridal couple are Mrs. Dorothy Poehnelt, Abbotsford, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jakel, Curtiss.

The bride was given in marriage by Tom Poehnelt, West Bend. She appeared wearing a white floor length nylon gown styled with sequins of lace and a floor styled veil and train. The bridal bouquet consisted of red and pink roses dispersed with mums.

Chosen as maid of honor was Sharon Poehnelt, Abbotsford, with Mrs. Frank Schreiber, Milan and Mrs. Lanny Ludwig, West Bend, bridesmaids.

They wore wine colored floor length gowns with matching cape and hats with pink roses.

Paul Jakel, Curtiss, attended the bridegroom as best man, and groomsmen were John Borgemoen, Curtiss and Lanny Ludwig, West Bend.

A wedding dance was held at Memorial Hall in Dorchester in the evening.

The bride is a 1973 graduate of Colby High School, and her husband, who is employed at the Freeport Solo Company, is a 1971 graduate of Abbotsford High School.

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School: Greenwood High School (Graduation - 1980)

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Surnames: Fravert, Richmond, Krultz, Wallin, York, Seefeldt, Peterson, Slomker

—-Source: The Tribune Record-Gleaner (Loyal, WI) May 14, 1980

Members of the class of 1980 of Greenwood High School will be graduating at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 18 in the West Gym.
Speakers for the event will be Valedictorian Kathryn Fravert talking on “The Light Shines On Our Memories As Our Dreams Create the Dawn Of Our Future”, Salutatorian Susan Richmond talking on “Times of Your Life” and Bonnie Krultz will talk about “Memories”.
Master of Ceremonies will be Knute Wallin, and the Invocation and Benediction will be given by Reverend Alwyn York, pastor of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood.

Presenting special awards will be Principal Charles Seefeldt, Superintendent Michael Peterson will give a presentation of the Class of 1980 and Verlyn Slomker, Treasurer of the Board of Education, will present the diplomas to the graduating seniors.
 

The high school senior band will play “You Light Up My Life.” They will also play the processional and recessional.

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School: Spencer High School (Graduation - 1980)

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Surnames: Nall, Stetzl, Schwantes, Wingert, Diers, Stephens, Ulio, Wingers, Pecinski, Colletti

—-Source: The Tribune Record-Gleaner (Loyal, WI) May 14, 1980

“Pomp and Circumstance” will once again be heard in the R.J. Track Auditorium as 57 Spencer High School students will participate in commencement ceremonies Friday, May 16 at 8 p.m.

Four students have indicated that they will address their fellow graduates and parents at the graduation ceremony. The four to speak are Pam Nall, Janell Stetzl, Linda Schwantes and Mary Wingert.

Six students representing the top ten percent of the class will also be honored on stage. The students included in the top ten percent of the class are Linda Schwantes, Sue Diers, Deanna Stephens, Linda Di Ulio, Mary Wingers, and Dorothy Pecinski.
Baccalaureate ceremonies will be held at community churches earlier in the week.

In his comments concerning graduation, Spencer High School Principal Joseph Colletti urged parents to keep youngsters in school in light of the tightening economic situation. “Parents and students must assume a more honest responsibility regarding education. The economy will demand more and more students to be responsible in academics, mental discipline and citizenship,” said Colletti.

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News: Neillsville – Highground Hosts Vietnam Veterans Reunion (4 Aug 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Hamilton, Bogar, Anibas, Bradley

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 21 Aug 2024

Honoring, remembering and respecting those who served in the Vietnam War was the founding mission of The Highground nearly 40 years ago. On Aug. 4, The Highground hosted a special event for these veterans, the annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion.

Several hundred Vietnam veterans and their spouses gathered for the event, which was sponsored by many community partners.

Exhibits for viewing included the “Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name” banner exhibit honoring the men from Wisconsin who were killed or remained missing in action during the Vietnam War; “Vietnam Experience” exhibit by Carl Bogar Jr, owner of Historic Military Impressions in Kenosha; and The Highground’s Big Map of the Vietnam War for veterans to sign for themselves and lost battle buddies.

Two UH-1H Huey helicopters were on display at The Highground. VVA 331 brought their static display Huey to serve as a hands-on display, inviting the public to climb inside their trailered Huey. Combat Helicopters landed their UH-1H Huey as well.

“This landing and lengthy visit by the Huey and crew has always been one of the most powerful experiences of the year at The Highground,” Liz Hamilton of The Highground wrote in a press release. “For many Vietnam veterans, the sound of the Huey is an unforgettable memory of their service. Most veterans tell staff at The Highground that it is a welcome sound, a sound of protection and aid.

“Some veterans, particularly those who served in Vietnam as nurses, have told staff that the sound was an uncomfortable memory as it meant that wounded were being brought to them, and that they now appreciated an opportunity to associate a Huey coming in with a ‘good’ experience.”

Don Anibas of Durand added to the day’s exhibits with the display of his two military Jeeps.
Rounding out the reunion was a presentation by Vietnam veteran author Doug Bradley, with a discussion centered on his book, “We Gotta Get Out of This Place: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War.” Bradley, a Badger Talks speaker, was also featured in an interview broadcast on Central Wisconsin Broadcasting’s radio station 107.5 WCCN.

The Highground held the reunion on the same day that participants of the 40th annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour finished their multi-day bicycle event with a celebration at the park. It was an emotional moment for all present when the riders entered the park to be “welcomed home” and thanked by hundreds of Vietnam veterans.

The Highground extended its appreciation to all the volunteers who made this day possible. Planning is already underway for the 2025 Vietnam Veterans Reunion, which will be held at The Highground next summer.

The Highground is at W7031 Ridge Rd, Neillsville WI 54456.