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School: Granton H.S. – Top Honors in State Convention (Jun 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Jennings, Winter

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jun 1979

Granton High School Junior Dairymen walked off with top honors in the state at their annual state convention held at Silver Lake College in Manitowoc last week. They received a check and a huge trophy for having accomplished the most outstanding program of activities of any school in the state for dairy activities. They competed against 1,024 other members in the state.

Noteworthy among their many activities was their use and analysis of records, an awards program, selecting a Progressive Dairyman, participation in calf shows and the fair, publishing newsletters for their members, attending meetings and taking part in the speaking and demonstration contests. Delegates from Granton attending the convention were Larry Jennings and Kevin Winter.

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BioM: Thompson, Karen Marie (1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Thompson, Ortwig, Wertz, Kelly, Wheeler

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jun 1979

Thompson, Karen Marie (16 Jun 1979)

Karen Marie Thompson, Cannon Beach, Oregon, and Samuel Bruce Ortwig, Cannon Beach, Oregon, were united in marriage at 2 p.m., June 16, 1979 at Evangelical Free Church, Napa, California.

Officiating was Reverend Ron Wertz.

The bride is the daughter of John and Jean Thompson of Napa, California, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ortwig, Greenwood.

The bride was seen in a white Princess Style gown of chiffon appliqued with lace over taffeta, with a scooped neckline. The gown was sleeveless and she wore a ace trimmed net veil with a lace and pearl headpiece. Her veil was made by her grandmother. She carried a nosegay bouquet of Bettina roses, white daisies and baby’s breath.

Serving as maid of honor was Lisa Kaye Thompson, sister of the bride. She wore a tangerine floral print and skirt and beige blouse. She carried a nosegay bouquet of miniature tangerine carnations and baby’s breath.

Attending the groom as best man was Jim Kelly. David Thompson and Kyle Wheeler performed ushering duties.

A reception was held at the church.

The bride is a 1976 graduate of Napa High School, Napa, California, and she is also a graduate of NARA College, Ecola Hall, Cannon Beach, Oregon. She is employed at the Cannon Beach Conference Center, Cannon Beach, Oregon.

The groom is a graduate of Greenwood High School and of the Eau Claire Technical Institute. He attended Ecola Hall, Cannon Beach, Oregon. He is presently employed at Cannon Beach Conference Center, Cannon Beach, Oregon.

The couple will be at home at Cannon Beach, Oregon.

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Obit: Rohloff, Hazel (1913 –1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Rohloff, Curtis, Snyder, Zimmerlee, Horn, Boe, Falk, Stevens, Gilbert, Schlinsog, Bezlyk, Balciar, Wegner, Toltzman

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jun 1979

Rohloff, Hazel (30 Nov 1913 – 23 Jun 1979)

Mrs. Hazel F. Rohloff, 65, Route 2, Spencer, died at her home at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 1979. Services took place on Tuesday, June 26, 1979 at 2:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church, Marshfield, with the Rev. Lyle Curtis officiating. Burial was in the West Spencer Cemetery. Rux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hazel F. Rohloff (Snyder) was born November 30, 1913 in Granton, Wisconsin to the late Grant and Orabelle (Nee Zimmerlee) Snyder. She graduated from Loyal High School in 1931, Neillsville Teacher Training in 1932, and she received a BA from Stevens Point in 1959.

On November 20, 1941 she was married to William Rohloff at Dubuque, Iowa. He survives her.

Hazel spent a year in California and another in Minneapolis. Then she began teaching in rural school in Clark County and surrounding areas. Since 1960 until she retired she taught kindergarten at the Grant School in Marshfield. She taught school for 42 ½ years.

She has resided at Route 2, Spencer for 38 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Marshfield.

Surviving are her husband, William; a stepson, Carl Rohloff, Chili; two daughters, Mrs. LeRoy (Sharon) Horn, Pittsville, and Mrs. Teddy (Christa) Boe, Route 2, Spencer; three grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Art (Beatrice) Falk, Lebanon, Oregon; Mrs. Ross (Innis) Stevens, Spencer; Mrs. James (Hulda) Gilbert, Watsonville, California; and Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Schlinsog, Granton; two brothers, Mr. J. Vere Snyder, Eugene, Oregon; and Mr. Paul Snyder, Marcola, Oregon; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and one sister and one brother preceded her in death.

Pall bearers were Steve Schlinsog, Tony Bezlyk, Andy Balciar, Gary Wegner, and Raymond and Delmar Toltzman.

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School: Loyal H.S. Class of 1954 (25th Reunion – 26 May 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Dahlby, Thomas, Hopkins, Degenhardt, Gregorich, Loos, Hinker, Fensome, Pigott, Braun, Sten, Oestreich, Lavendowska, Lawrenz

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jun 1979

On May 26, 1979 the graduating class of 1954, Loyal, held their 25 year reunion at the Loyal Legion Hall. Decorations were in the class colors of blue and white, and the table centerpieces were yellow roses. Thirty one of the original classmates were present. Class advisors, Mr. Vern Dahlby, Mr. J.R. Thomas, and Miss Eileen Hopkins also attended.

Those on the reunion committee were Rose Marie (Degenhardt) Gregorich, Marlene (Loos) Hinker, and Gwen (Fensome) Pigott.

The evening began by pinning the name and graduating picture of each class member on themselves as they arrived. Everyone enjoyed comparing present face with that of 1954. For some it was the only way to recognize each other. The cocktail hour was at 7:00 p.m. Each class member enclosed family pictures with the questionnaire they returned prior to the reunion. These pictures were mounted and displayed in the hall throughout the evening.

The dinner began at 8:00 with an invocation by Mr. J.R. Thomas, and Ronald Braun, master of ceremonies, presented the welcome. A moment of silence, and a poem entitled “On the Other Side of Death” was read by Gwen Piggott in respect of the deceased members, Dick Sten, Carolyn Oestreich, Richard Miles and Leroy Lavendowska.

Correspondence was read from Mr. Carl Lawrenz and by Gwen Pigott.

During a short business meeting it was decided to hold another class reunion in five years. Mr. Vern Dahlby, Mr. J. R. Thomas and Miss Eileen Hopkins each shared a few words with the group.

A reunion booklet was given to each class member, which was written and organized by Gwen (Fensome) Pigott, and assembled by Marlene (Loos) Hinker.

(A number of prizes were awarded which is not covered in this article)

A tour was given of Loyal High School by Gwen (Fensome) Pigott for those interested, and the remainder of the evening was spent renewing old friendships.

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Bio: Ringquist, Sue Diane – UW-Madison Dean’s List (Spring 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Ringquist

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jun 1979

An area student enrolled in the University of Wisconsin, Madison, School of Education, who has been named to the Dean’s List of top scholars is Sue Diane Ringquist, 308, E. 2nd Street, Box 113, Loyal.

The honor is earned for maintaining a 3.5 grade point average of a 4.0 scale.

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Bio: Elmer, Barbara – St. Joseph’s Hospital Graduate (Jun 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Elmer

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jun 1979

Graduate of three education programs of St. Joseph’s Hospital received their diplomas at separate ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, June 24, 1979.

Barbara Elmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Elmer, Greenwood, graduated from the School of Radiologic Technology.

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Bio: Hasz, Tom – Attends National FFA Conference (Jun 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Hasz, Proxmire, Steiner

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jun 1979

Tom Hasz of the Granton FFA Chapter at Granton High School is attending a National FFA Leadership Conference in Washington, D.D. this week. The week-long Washington Conference is being held at the Olde Colony Motor Lodge and the National FFA Center near the Nation’s Capital.

The FFA Conference program is designed to improved leadership skills, develop an understanding of the national heritage and prepare FFA members for more effective leadership roles in their chapter and community. The conference is also a forum for the exchange of FFA Chapter activity ideas among members from across the nation.

A highlight of the conference was today’s morning visit to the office of Congressman William Proxmire of Madison.

Tom Hasz, 18, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hasz of Granton. His vocational agriculture instructor is Mr. Francis Steiner.

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School: Granton H.S. FFA Ranked 8th in State (Jun 1979)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Hasz, Daleiden

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jun 1979

A year of hard work and study paid off last week for members of the Granton Future Farmers as they returned home from their annual state convention with a host of awards,

Most prized was their ranking of eight out of 276 chapters in the state for the program of work they accomplished this year. “This prestigious award, since it is an evaluation of the overall program conducted by the FFA during the year,” said Tom Hasz, FFA president. Granton will now enter competition in November at the Kansas City National Convention.

The group also received an award for being a “Three Star” chapter, which denotes a superior rating in safety, leadership and community activities. Nanette Daleiden, chapter vice president, received the award at an honors breakfast.

The chapter also received a state plaque for its work in (BOAC) Building Our American Communities, which included building two new picnic tables and donating them to the community park and revising and reprinting a community brochure.

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Obit: Hinrichsen, Dennis Robert (1960 - 2023)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Hinrichsen, Luchterhand, Niemann, Sandquist, Zarnke, Scheunemann, Biese, Bretrick, VenRooy, Bonsack, Cournoyer, Lang, Groleau

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 6/19/2023

Hinrichsen, Dennis Robert (26 July 1960 – 16 June 2023)

On Friday, June 16, 2023, a great man departed our lives to be home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dennis Robert Hinrichsen, 62, of Abbotsford passed away unexpectedly in his home where he and his wife of 39 years, Renee Hinrichsen raised their four precious children, hosted family gatherings, and cheered on the Packers.

Dennis was born July 26th, 1960, in Marshfield, to Robert and Dorla Hinrichsen. He grew up in Spencer, where he was very proud to be a Rocket. He attended the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science and a Minor in Business. In 1982, he met the love of his life, Renee, and was happily married in 1984. He then started his own business (Quad County Dairy Nutrition) in 1989 as a Dairy Nutritionist and retired in 2021.

He was a longtime and dedicated member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Dennis was an incredibly generous man, an avid hunter, and a die-hard sports fanatic. He loved grilling big meats for his family, talking and joking to anyone that crossed his path and attending morning coffee with his buddies. In his younger years, he loved playing hours of Sheepshead, coaching girls basketball, raising and running Beagles, camping and fishing with his family, and taking an annual family vacation. His wife, Renee, was his best friend and he loved her beyond words. The two spent their time together taking road trips, drinking coffee, and attending every sporting event, recital, and program of their nine grandchildren.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Renee (Luchterhand) Hinrichsen, their children, Jill (Mark) Niemann of Greenwood, Jodi (Tim) Sandquist of Coon Rapids, MN, Jessica (Zach) Zarnke of Marshfield, and James Hinrichsen of Eau Claire, and his precious grandchildren, Cruz Niemann (9), Jace Niemann (7), Emerald Niemann (4), Sterling Niemann (2), Paisleigh Sandquist (5), Gianna Sandquist (2), Alainna Zarnke (7), Jackson Zarnke (7), and Grace Zarnke (5). He joins his beautiful granddaughter, Amelia Sandquist, in the courts of heaven.

Dennis is furthered survived by his parents Robert and Dorla Hinrichsen of Spencer, Laurie (Dale) Scheunemann, Sister and Brother-in-law of Wisconsin Rapids, Patrick (Julieanne) Hinrichsen, Brother and Sister-in-Law of Sacramento, CA, Perry (Melissa) Hinrichsen, Brother and Brother’s Fiancé of Spencer, and Kurt (Albina) Hinrichsen, Brother and Sister-in-Law of Marina Del Rey, CA. He also joins his sister, Arla Hinrichsen, Father-in-Law Gerald Luchterhand and his Brother-in-Law Gary Luchterhand in heaven.

For all those that knew Dennis, his laugh was contagious and his jokes out witted anyone. His favorite people called him “Santa,” “Grandpa Buck,” “Coach,” and “Papa Dennis.” He will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby on Saturday, June 24, 2023, with Pastor James Groleau officiating. Burial will take place at West Spencer Cemetery in the Town of Sherman. Visitations will be on Friday at the church in Colby from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and again on Saturday at the church from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. For those attending the visitation, please feel free to wear your Packer apparel. The honor of pallbearer belongs to: Mike Biese, Mike Bretrick, Darin VenRooy, David Bonsack, Randy Cournoyer, and Larry Lang. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis’ grandsons: Cruz, Jace, Sterling Niemann and Jackson Zarnke.

Any monetary donations given in Dennis’ memory will be going towards a Green Bay Packers Memorial brick at Lambeau Field, Zion Lutheran Church, and/or secondary educational memorial scholarships.

Dennis’ arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home, Spencer.

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Obit: Schultze, Duane H. “Dewey” (1952- 2023)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Schultze, Bobb, Schultz, Ludwig, Johnson, Stefanich, Van Dusen, Brown, Bier

----Source: Cuddies Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 6/20/2023

Schultze Duane H. (20 April 1952 – 17 June 2023) With Flag

Duane H. "Dewey" Schultze, 71, of Greenwood, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Duane Henry Schultze was born on April 20, 1952, in Stanley, to Henry and Eleanor A. (Bobb) Schultze. He was raised on the family farm in the Town of Eaton, rural Greenwood, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1970. Duane was united in marriage to Diane R. Schultz on April 25, 1970, at Grace United Methodist Church in Greenwood. He hauled milk for Rasmussen Cheese Factory until he was drafted into the U. S. Army on September 12, 1972. After his honorable discharge from the service, Duane farmed his home farm after the unexpected death of his father. He also was a heavy equipment operator, specifically, a grader operator for the Eaton Township, and later for B.R. Amon and Sons. Duane then was employed at Grassland Dairy Products until he retired. He came out of retirement to continue his employment for the Eaton Township. He loved operating the grader and was dedicated to his work to be the best.

When Duane was not at work, you would always see him outside tackling new projects, hunting, or snowmobiling. During the wintertime you would see him out on the roads plowing the snow for others to get around. Duane loved spending time socializing with his friends and family, and always kept himself busy. He was a jack of all trades.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 52 years, Diane, of Greenwood; his three children: Jason (Patty) Schultze of Greenwood, Sherri (Brad) Ludwig of Mosinee, and Justin (Jamie) Schultze of Greenwood; his mother: Eleanor Schultze of Thorp; his sister: Diane (Jim) Johnson of Germantown, 10 grandchildren: Josh (Abby) Ludwig, Kelsey (Austin) Stefanich, Kaley Ludwig, Kaeden Ludwig, Ethan Schultze, Marshall Schultze, Colton Schultze, Aspen Schultze, Ben (Katie) Van Dusen, and Josh (Ashley) Van Dusen; eight great-grandchildren: Cora Ludwig, Kollins Ludwig, Wyatt Van Dusen, Emma Van Dusen, Taylor Van Dusen, Logan Van Dusen, Landon Van Dusen and Diesel Van Dusen; one nephew: Rick (Monica) Brown of Denver, CO; other relatives and many friends. Duane was preceded in death by his father, Henry Schultze.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Rev. Elizabeth Bier will officiate, and burial will follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Schultze, Justin Schultze, Ethan Schultze, Colton Schultze, Marshall Schultze, and Kaeden Ludwig. Military rites will be conducted by the Greenwood American Legion Post #238. Visitation will be held at the church, on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

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Obit: Singstock, Darlene Ann Hazel (1941- 2023)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Singstock, Laabs, Krueger, Schreiber, Braun, Ola, Poland, Wisnewski, Barfknecht, Raymond, Wesenick, Morrow, Bruce

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 6/19/2023

Singstock, Darlene Ann Hazel (7 January 1941 – 13 June 2023)

Darlene Ann Hazel Singstock, age 82, of Abbotsford passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice with her daughter, Deanna, by her side.

Darlene was born on January 7, 1941, in Abbotsford to Henry and Edna (Laabs) Krueger. She went to school and graduated from Abbotsford. She worked at Employers Insurance Co. for a while and became a daycare provider. She met her husband DeLyle Singstock and got married in 1960, where they then resided in Abbotsford together.

She enjoyed doing daycare, vacationing, camping and creating memories. Her hobbies included gardening, crafts, crocheting, sewing, dominoes and puzzles. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Darlene is survived by her two daughters, Deb (Kurt Braun) Schreiber of Abbotsford and Deanna (William) Ola of Minneapolis, MN; three grandchildren, Tara Poland of Sun Prairie, Brandon (Jill) Schreiber of Athens and Ashlee Ola of Minneapolis, MN; five great-grandchildren, Ardayne Poland, Greysen Poland, Anara Poland, Nella Schreiber and Noah Schreiber; and one brother, Darell Krueger. She will be missed and loved by her family and all the kids she helped take care of.

She was preceded in death by her husband, DeLyle; her parents; and her two sisters, Lucille Wisnewski and Adeline Barfknecht; and her son-in-law, Allen Schreiber.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford with Reverend Donald Bruce officiating. Family and friends are welcome from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford for visiting and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Friday. Burial will take place at the Abbotsford Public Cemetery following the church service. Pallbearers include Brandon Schreiber, William Ola, Clyde Raymond, Jason Wesenick, Ken Morrow and Kurt Braun. Honorary Pallbearers include Darell Krueger and Ardayne Poland.

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