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Bio: Wehrman, Terry A. (Military 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Wehrman

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (30 December 1983)

Pvt. Terry A. Wehrman, son of Gene L. Wehrman, Colby, has completed an Army motor transport operator course at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

During the course, he was trained in the operation and maintenance of military vehicles. He is a 2983 graduate of Colby High School.

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News: Clark County (Supervisor Candidates - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Neisius, Auberg, Klapatauskas

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (30 December 1983)

NEILLSVILLE - Three more candidates have filed nomination papers for Clark County Board Supervisor positions.

A new candidate filing in District 7 is Laverne Neisius, Route 3, Thorp. The district has two supervisors and he is the first to file.

Others filing are Bernard Auberg, Withee, incumbent, District 4; and Julius Klapatauskas, Route 3, Thorp, incumbent, District 6. The election is April 3.

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Obit: Davis, Arleigh (1913-1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Davis, Rotar, Goldben, Schmidtke, Schwanebeck, Miller, Schmelzer

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (28 December 1983)

Davis, Arleigh B. (14 May 1913 - 22 December 1983)

VERONA - Arleigh B. Davis, 70, Verona, a former Chili resident, died 22 at his home after a one year illness.

He was born May 14, 1913 in Clark County, and was a retired employee of the Verona Lumber Yard. Mr. Davis was a veteran of World War II.

A member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Verona Senior Citizens and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, the former Helen Rotar; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Linda) Goldben of Hanover Park, Illinois and Mrs. Peter (Viola) Davis of Oregon; three sisters, Mrs. Flossie Schmidtke of Granton, Mrs. Doris Schwanebeck of Pittsville and Mrs. Richard Miller of Lakeland, Florida; and two grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon (Viola) Davis, one daughter, one brother, and two sisters.

Services were Tuesday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Verona with the Rev. Delbert Schmelzer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

The Joyce-Verona Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Bio: Fetting, Ted (1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Fetting

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (29 December 1983)

CHILI - Ted F. Fetting, rural Chili, has been appointed to the state Veterans affairs Board by Gov. Anthony Earl.

Fetting will succeed Apesanahkwat of Keshena, who resigned. The appointment, which fills a term expiring May 1, 1989, requires Senate confirmation.

A Vietnam infantry veteran, Fetting has received three purple hearts, the Star of Gallantry and the Bronze Star. He grew up on a dairy farm near Greenwood, and has a bachelor's degree. He has been active in veterans affairs since leaving the military. Fetting was Wisconsin's first Vietnam veteran to serve as a member of the Wisconsin Board of Veteran's Affairs, and also served as executive assistant to state veterans secretary John Moses, as well as state Agent Orange coordinator, and coordinator of the Vietnam Veteran Services.

He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the state's 57 Assembly District in 1982. He is a realtor and dairy farmer.

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News: Riplinger (Barlow Farm Fire - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Barlow, Nall

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (29 December 1983)

RIPLINGER - Forty Milk cows and 20 younger cattle were lost when an early morning fire destroyed a barn on the Brett Barlow farm two miles south of Riplinger Saturday.

The Spencer Fire department was notified at 1:20 a.m. and battled the blaze in temperatures that, combined with harsh winds, dipped to 60 degrees below zero. Firefighters were at the scene until 3:30 a.m.

Fire Chief Lorrin Nall said a space heater in the barn may have started the fire, but said it was still under investigation.

Also destroyed in the fire were several pieces of machinery including a tractor, two balers and a corn picker.

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News: Withee (Sauder donations - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Sauder, Bruchert

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (28 December 1983)

WITHEE - More than $100,000 has been donated to the Ammon and Ellen Sauder family, rural Withee, and a new batch of mail that came this morning has yet to be opened.

Leon Bruchert, president of the State Bank of Withee, which is coordinating the donations, said today that the contributions have exceeded $100,000. He added the family may start building a new house this week "if we can get everything coordinated."

The average amount donated, Bruchert said, has been $20-$25, most of it in forms of checks. One family has donated $1,000, which is the largest amount received at the Withee Bank.

And, he said, even children are getting into the act.

"We had one young girl, age 9, who drew a picture of a Care Bears, and she wrote on the bottom, "Care Bear Cares," and enclosed $2," Bruchert said. "Other letters have come in saying that the children have given up their allowances for a couple of weeks or a month, and that (allowance) money was sent in addition to their parent's donation.

"one family wrote in and said its 6-year -old son felt he should do something for the children too, and they sent an additional donation," he added.

The Money received has been set up for the Sauders in an account. Bruchert said. The cards and letters will be delivered to the family "once this thing slows down a little," he said. "I don't think they're quite ready for it yet."

Bruchert added, however, that the Sauder family has received quite a bit of cards and letters in their own mail.

Meanwhile, a benefit dance in Neillsville Tuesday evening netted an additional $525, according to dance arrangers.

Some 200 persons attended the dance, and personnel from the First National Bank in Neillsville assisted in collecting the funds.

Donations have continued to pour in since the Sauders lost five of their nine children and their home and possessions in a house fire on December 20. Truckloads of clothing, furniture and household items are being stores for the family. A mobile home has been donated for the Sauders use until a new house can be completed.

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Obit: Sarafin, Edward (1929-1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Sarafin, Malinowski, Nagle, Kurdas

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (28 December 1983)

TOMAH - Edward Sarafin, 54, Tomah, died suddenly Monday afternoon at his home.

Services will be Thursday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Lublin. The Rev. Casimir Paul will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery, where military rites will be held by the Thorp American Legion Post No. 118.

Visitation will be at the Thorp Funeral Home, Thorp.

He was born July 22, 1929 in rural Thorp, to Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Eleanor Malinowski) Sarafin. He was a graduate of Gilman High School and in 1952 entered the U.S. Air Force. He was a 20-year veteran, serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was discharged in 1972. He was currently employed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of State Patrol, at Fort McCoy.

Survivors include a son, David of Davenport, Iowa; a daughter, Theresa Nagle of Wisconsin Dells; four brothers, Frank and John, both of Thorp, Harold of Wisconsin Dells and Joseph of Illinois; one sister, Sophie Kurdas of Chicago; and one grandchild.

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News: Colby (Colby Clovers - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Holtzheimer, Rothgeb, Mader, Todd, Strack, Luchterhand

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (28 December 1983)

Sixteen members of the Colby Clover 4-H met recently at the Colby Town Hall.

New members welcomed included Julie Holtzheimer, Alisha Rothgeb, Tony and Angela Mader and Shayne Todd. Roll call was answered by singing a favorite Christmas carol.

The club received a $10 check from the Lynn Mutual Insurance Co. for putting a fire prevention poster of Jerry's TV in Colby. The posters were made by Robert Strack and Eliza Luchterhand.

The club will participate in the drama fest March 3-4 at Loyal High School. A committee was formed to choose the play.

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News: Neillsville (City Christmas Goodwill - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Woods, Buddenhagen, Lulloff

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (28 December 1983)

NEILLSVILLE - For the second consecutive year the Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce, with the cooperation of the Neillsville Police Department, has presented gift packages to out-of-state motorists as they passed thru Neillsville the day before Christmas.

Police Chief Tom Woods said the program was "Extremely successful," and that there were a lot of happy people because of it.

Woods said 25 cars were stopped by himself and Officer Beryl Buddenhagen as they passed through the city. They quickly informed the motorists they have done nothing wrong and that they were presenting a gift on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.

The package contained a number of items including Wisconsin cheese. Also attached was a signed letter from Mayor Bob Lulloff.

Woods said there was usually a look of anxiety on the faces of the motorists when stopped, but that quickly changed when the gift package was presented.

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Bio: Fitzl, Kessa – Loyal American Legion Poppy Princess (Jun 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Fitzl, Poehnelt

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 21 Jun 2023

Kessa Fitzl was named the Loyal American Legion Auxiliary’s first-ever Poppy Princess at the Legion Auxiliary’s June 13 meeting. She is shown at left with Legion Auxiliary Second Vice President Jackie Rowley.

Fitzl’s grandma, Julie Poehnelt, is a Legion member and for the past three years Fitzl has volunteered at the Legion fish fries and sold poppies after the Loyal Memorial Day ceremony. The proceeds of the sale of the poppies by the Legion go towards helping disabled and hospitalized veterans.