Obit: White, Earl Edward, Jr. (1941 - 2011)

Contact: Dolores
Email: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: White, Benrud, Bollom, Hainz, Jacobson, Renee, Cowles        

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) April 6, 2011

White, Earl Edward, Jr. (27 March 1941 - 30 March 2011)

Earl Edward White, Jr., age 70, of Black River Falls, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in Family Heritage Care Center, Black River Falls, WI.

Earl was born in Eau Claire on March 27, 1941 to Earl Sr. and Delores (Benrud) White. He attended Eau Claire schools and graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School.

He married Patricia Bollom in January of 1983 in Eau Claire. In addition to having lived in Eau Claire, he had also lived in Neillsville until moving to Black River Falls in 2003.

Earl was first employed as a police officer. He also was employed by Nelson Muffler Plant of Neillsville for 17 years and also by Phoenix Steel of Eau Claire.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all outdoor activities. He loved his dogs, all animals and wildlife.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia "Pat" of Black River Falls; 2 daughters, Dawn Hainz of Neillsville and Kathy (Shawn) Jacobson of Wilton; a son, Ladd (Jennifer) White of Watertown, WI; 11 grandchildren (one granddaughter, Candie was at his side when he died); a great granddaughter; a sister, Barbara Renee of Fall Creek, WI; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private prayer service will be held at the Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls.  Rev. John Cowles of Family Worship Assembly officiated.

The Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls, is assisted the family with arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.buswellfuneralhome.com