News: Neillsville – Civilians, Cops Take Coffee Break
(2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Mankowski, Guyer, Wampole, Miller, Arndt
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/2023
Neillsville – Civilians, Cops Take Coffee Break (2023)
Above, Jim Mankowski (middle left), chief of the Neillsville Police Department,
Isaac Guyer, (front, left), patrolman, and Jason Wampole (back, right) sat down
with members of the public, such as Jack Miller (middle, right) and Bill Arndt
(front, right) during National Coffee with a Cop event Oct. 4, held at Hardee’s.
Topics ranged from things like round-abouts to the senior center. This was the
second year Mankowski had done the event and, at around 9 a.m., about 30 people
had either greeted the officers or sat down to talk. Photo below, Mankowski and
Guyer moved around the establishment to greet civilians themselves, too.
Mankowski said that anything the police and public officials could do to engage
with the public, they should do more of. “We get our authority from the people,”
Mankowski said. “We enforce the people’s laws, “And as long as there’s common
ground between people and government, there’ll be a successful relationship.”
Edward DuBois/Clark County Press
News: North Clark Co. - Honor Flight October 16
(2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Hollister, Lato, Wilde
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/2023
Honor Flight To Take Off October 16 (2023)
The Never Forgotten Honor Flight organization based in Wausau will fly 108
Vietnam and two Korea Era veterans from central and northern Wisconsin, three
coming from Clark County, to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials that honor
their service on Monday, Oct. 16. It is the organization’s 46th flight since the
first Never Forgotten Honor Flight took place April 27, 2010.
Clifton Hollister, from Thorp, is a Vietnam era Marine Corps radio operator
veteran who served in North and South of DaNang, Marble Mountain and Quang Tri
Province.
Dennis Lato, from Withee, is a Vietnam era Navy veteran who served as a hull
technician, metal fabrication, welder and firefighter on the east coast/Atlantic
Ocean.
Korea James Wilde, also from Thorp, is an Army Infantry who served in Korea.
Sixty-two guardians will accompany the veterans on the one-day round trip that
departs Central Wisconsin Airport at 6:30 a.m. and is scheduled to return at
approximately 10 p.m.
The public is invited to the Central Wisconsin Airport to welcome the veterans
home Monday night, and Honor Flight officials recommend arriving no later than
8:30 p.m. Free parking for those welcoming these veterans home will be provided.
Never Forgotten Honor Flight (NFHF) veteran alumni are encouraged to wear their
NFHF-issued clothing (hat, shirt or windbreaker) for the welcome home ceremony.
After Monday’s trip, the Never Forgotten Honor Flight will have flown 4,406
veterans to Washington, D.C.
All veterans that served prior to May 7, 1975, are encouraged to submit an
application (via the Never NFHF website, or calling 715-573-8519). The only
criteria for veterans to qualify for an Honor Flight is to have served (active
duty, reserves or national guard) prior to May 7, 1975, regardless of where they
served.
Veterans receive a free round-trip flight, and guardians pay $500 for the
opportunity to accompany one, two or three veterans on the trip. Veterans and
guardians interested in taking a future Honor Flight must complete an
application at
www.neverforgottenhonorflight.com or contact the organization at
715-573-8519.
The veterans are selected based upon the order in which their applications are
received and the conflict they served in. Preference is given to World War II
era veterans, then Korea era Veterans and then Vietnam era veterans. Veterans
who are terminally ill, regardless of when they served in those three eras, are
given top preference.
Guardians should be 18–69 years old and able to lend physical assistance to the
veterans (cannot be a spouse or “significant other.” Veteran and guardian
applications can be completed online or mailed to Never Forgotten Honor Flight,
225780 Rib Mountain Dr., #234, Wausau, WI, 54401.
North Central Wisconsin’s Never Forgotten Honor Flight is the nation’s 77th
regional hub and one of five Wisconsin Honor Flight hubs. The Wausau-based
organization was certified by the National Honor Flight Network office in
Springfield, OH on Dec. 11, 2009.
News: Clark Co. - New Deputy Starts With Sheriff’s
Office (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Haines, Roden
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/2023
New Deputy Starts With Sheriff’s Office (2023)
In Late September Scott Haines (l) Clark County Sheriff, welcomed Mathew Roden
to the force as a new deputy. Roden, originally from Florida, comes to the
sheriff’s office with prior experience in law enforcement. Submitted photo
By Edward DuBois
A new patrol deputy, Matthew Roden, began with the Clark County Sheriff’s
Department Sept. 11.
The hiring was announced on the sheriff office’s Facebook page in late
September.
Roden will be responsible for investigating and responding to calls for service,
including criminal matters, traffic enforcement, a variety of community
interactions/ and involvement, courthouse security and other duties.
Roden came to the sheriff’s office with several years of prior law enforcement
experience in another state, is trained in drug enforcement techniques and has
experience in a large variety of law enforcement matters.
“I was interested in applying to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office because it
afforded me the opportunity to continue my career in law enforcement,” Roden
said. “I was impressed by the sheriff’s office on my initial visit and could see
myself working here.
“My family and I relocated from Florida due to my wife being hired as a
detective with Clark County in 2022.”
Roden is originally from New Orleans, LA. After his enlistment in the Army,
Roden relocated a couple of times before settling in Florida and marrying his
wife.
“I enjoy spending time with my family, outdoor activities, cooking, road trips,
and video games,” Roden said.
Roden discussed some of the skills and talents that brought him to the Clark
County Sheriff’s Office.
“I have worked in law enforcement since 2015 and have a true passion for the
career,” Roden said.
“My varying experiences in law enforcement will benefit the citizens and
visitors of Clark County well.
“My five-year plan would be to become a fulltime deputy with Clark County and
begin working/learning how to become an effective leader as well as training
younger officers.”
News: Unity American Legion Hosts Pancake Breakfast
(2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Strathmann, Cliver. Ammons, Krueger, Weis, Neuman, Runge
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/2023
Unity American Legion Hosts Pancake Breakfast (2023)
Richard Strathmann is the commander of the Unity American legion, Post #358, He
organized the pancake breakfast on Oct. 1 and will continue to volunteer for the
upcoming breakfasts. He encourages any interested veterans to join the legion by
contacting him. L.B./Clark County Press
By L. B., reporter
The Unity American Legion Post #358 hosted a pancake breakfast for members of
the community and supporters of the Legion Oct. 1.
Eggs, sausage and, of course, pancakes were served by volunteers. Every
volunteer was a member of the Legion and Auxiliary unit, including Denise
Cliver, Jan Ammons, Judy Krueger, Lilli Weis, Karen Neuman, and JoAnn Runge.
“This is to raise funds for veteran organizations,” Richard Strathmann said. “We
donate to the Highground and the V.A.”
Strathmann is a veteran who organized the breakfast. Strathmann commands the
Legion and is always looking for more members to join his post.
“We host six breakfasts from October to March,” Strathmann said. “We purchase
the ingredients from local businesses, like the county market. We usually make
about $1,200 from each breakfast.”
Over 150 people attended the pancake breakfast.
“Before COVID, we had about 350,” Strathmann said. “Now, our average is about
225–250. We serve the whole area, not just Unity.”
Strathmann encouraged anyone who is interested in joining the Unity American
Legion to call him at 715-721-0433.
Obit: Barth, James W. (1934 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Barth, Quicker, Galbreath, Schmitz, Kamien, Folk, Norling, Revak,
Vandenbergen
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/12/2023
Barth, James W. (24 April 1934 – 11 October 2023) With Flag
James W Barth was called home by his loving Savior on Wednesday, October 11,
2023, holding the hand of his wife of 67 years. Jim had been living at
Neillsville Retirement Community since March, after multiple strokes.
Jim was born April 24, 1934, in the Town of Fremont to Johnny & Hilda (Quicker)
Barth. He attended country schools in Town of Lynn and in the Marshfield School
District, while helping on his family's farm. James served in the US Navy for
two years, on various destroyers as a fireman in the boiler room. On April 7,
1956, Jim married the love of his life, Marjorie E Galbreath. Except for their
time in the Navy, Jim & Margie lived in the Town of Lynn, doing what they loved
most: raising their family and farming. In 1992, they "retired" from farming,
but kept the original 100 acres of his family farm, building their home 100 feet
from his birth place. A farmer is never really retired so Jim was outside every
day doing something in his yard or machine shed, or taking his ATV to check the
fences and fields. Jim always wore many hats over the years, working at various
other jobs too. He seemed to be the one his family went to if we needed
something done.
Jim is survived by his wife, Marjorie and two children, Michael (Dee) Barth,
Onalaska, and Sandra (Terry) Schmitz, Granton. He was "Grandpa" to five
grandchildren: Nathan (Tanya) Barth, Tara (Michael) Kamien, Kortney (Alex) Folk,
Logan (Hali) Schmitz & Nicholas Schmitz, and one step grandson Travis Norling.
He was so very proud to be "Great Grandpa" to nine great grandchildren: Kaitlin
& Lukas Barth, Colton, Lawson & Garrett Kamien, Kora & Adeline Folk, and Tobin &
Tessa Schmitz. He is also lovingly survived as "Uncle Jim" to many nieces and
nephews. You ALL held a special place in his heart. He is also survived by two
sisters-in-law: Shirley Barth and Mae Revak.
Jim was predeceased by his parents, brothers Robert Barth, Raymond Barth, sister
Norma Vandenbergen, brother-in-law Harold Vandenbergen, and one step grandson
Troy Norling. Jim & Margie are members of Zion American Lutheran Church of
Granton. Funeral & celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Our family cannot express enough thanks to the amazing staff at Neillsville
Retirement Community. We want to thank Tammy, Peggy, Robyn, Morgan, MacKenzie,
Cassie, Emily, Paige, Lily & Wendell, and also the very special ladies of
Compassus Hospice: Maranna, Dawn, Mariah & Jackie, as well as the spiritual
staff. Without you all, Dad's last months on earth would have been so much
harder. You all are angels among us.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting James's family
with funeral arrangements.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Barth,
please visit our flower store.
Obit: Bell, Bob W. (1937 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bell, Adams, Hoffman, Allen, Rogus, Luchterhand, Grade, Burkett,
Fugate, Siler, Jones, Kaderlik Vande Slunt, Minson, Lenox, McGargle, Smith
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/12/2023
Bell, Bob W. (2 June 1937 – 12 October 2023) With Flag
Bob W. Bell, age 86 of Neillsville, went home to be with the Lord on October 12,
2023, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield.
Bob was born on June 2, 1937, to Kermit and Asenath (Adams) Bell in Waukegan,
IL. He attended school through 6th grade in Waukegan and then moved to Antigo
for 7th through 9th grade. He graduated from Neillsville High School in 1956. He
enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1955 at the age of 18.
Bob married the love of his life Eileen D. Hoffman on April 26,1958. In the fall
of 1958, they purchased a farm in Christie where they worked very hard together
to provide for their family, in addition to farming, Bob worked at the
Neillsville Co-op Milk Plant. He left the milk plant after increasing his herd
to 32 head. In the fall of 1961 Bob was called up to active duty at which time
he auctioned off the cows and was deployed to Fort Lewis near Seattle, WA for
training. After proudly serving our country for seven years he was honorably
discharged in 1962.
In the fall of 1989, after 30 years of farming, they sold the farm and moved to
Neillsville.
Bob drove school bus for 10 years. In addition, he worked as a
carpenter/handyman for various friends and widows in the community. Bob loved
woodworking and created many pieces of beautiful furniture for his family.
Bob was very involved in his church. He also enjoyed watching movies, reading
books, and political debates. Bob was a man of great faith and abundant love. He
will be sorely missed by all who knew him and loved him. His great legacy and
grandest work in his life is his investment into his children, grandchildren,
and great grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eileen (Hoffman) Bell of Neillsville.
Four children Barb (Ron) Allen of Altoona, IA, Linda (Ron) Rogus of Neillsville,
Sue (Colyn) Luchterhand of Janesville, and Cheryl (Steve) Grade of Fond du Lac.
Eight grandchildren, Carrie Burkett, Amanda (David) Fugate, Amber (David) Siler,
Megan (Brock) Jones, Nicole Grade and Cy Kaderlik, Ashley (Brandon) Vande Slunt,
Cory Allen and Alexis Minson, Breanna Allen and Mike Lenox. 11 great
grandchildren, Marissa, Kamdyn, David Floyd, Ahnna, Aubrey, Penny, Evelyn,
Oliver, Madison, Kinzley and Emily. And two precious little ones on the way. And
some nieces and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kermit Bell and stepmother Mabel, Mother
Asenath McGargle and stepfather Mac. His sister Lou and brother-in-law Jerry,
and his two nephews Earl and Larry Smith.
A viewing/visitation will be held Sunday, October 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville, WI. Funeral Services will be held October
16th, visitation at 11:30 with funeral at 12:30 at St. John's Lutheran Church.
Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery with Military Honors
performed by the Neillsville Veteran's Council. A meal will follow at St.
John's.
We would like to thank The House of the Dove for the great care they gave to
both our dad and mom during this difficult time.
Please send condolences to Cheryl Grade W4713 Golf Course Dr., Fond du Lac, WI.
In lieu of flowers, due to family allergies, please donate to St. John's
Lutheran Church,
711 W 5th St. Neillsville, WI 54456.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Bob's family
with funeral arrangements.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bob Bell,
please visit our flower store.
Obit: Wiese, Dean R. (1957 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Wiese, Kittl, Gosse, Calmes, Krug
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI)
10/12/2023
Wiese, Dean R. (12 January 1957 – 11 October 2023)
Dean R. Wiese, age 66, of Abbotsford, passed away on Wednesday, October 11,
2023.
Dean was born on January 12, 1957, the son of Francis and Mary (Kittl) Wiese in
Marshfield. He graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1975. Dean was united in
marriage to Brenda Gosse on October 22, 1977.
Dean is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda of Abbotsford; three sons:
Dallas (Lynsie) of Dorchester, Sean (Wendy) of Abbotsford and David (Ashley) of
Thorp; one granddaughter, Kylee; two sisters: Audrey (Ted) Calmes of Plover and
Juanita Krug of Owen; one brother, Mike (Shirley) of Colby; nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his
brother, Norman and sister, Loretta.
A private family service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a
later date.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Dean, please visit our Tree
Store or plant a tree.
Obit: Seitz, Marion Lucille (1936 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Seitz, Weister, Kobs, Thalacker, Unertl, Egles, Landwehr, Karau,
Brawn, Hastings, Schwarze, Hinrichsen, Kortbein, Dallman, Baird, Groleau,
Hoelscher
----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 10/13/2023
Seitz, Marion Lucille (24 August 1936 - 12 October 2023)
Marion Lucille Seitz, 87, of Spencer, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023,
at Mount View Care Center in Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and
Hospice.
Marion was born on August 24, 1936, in Spencer to Daniel and Edna (Weister)
Kobs. She graduated from Spencer High School and went on to receive an associate
degree and was a teacher at the Spencer Public School. On June 8, 1957, she was
united in marriage to Allan Seitz at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer. Sadly,
Allan passed away in 2011.
She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer and served on
many committees and filled many roles throughout the years. She was a member of
several community organizations including Spencer Garden Club, Spencer Woman’s
Club, and the Village Board.
Her many hobbies included bowling, crocheting, quilting, and tending to her
birds. But her favorite hobby was gardening. She had beautiful flower gardens
and plentiful vegetable gardens that she meticulously maintained year after
year. She was an excellent cook and hosted many family gatherings. She and Allan
spent many weekends fishing and relaxing at their cabin and enjoyed hosting
friends who came to visit. She loved garage sale-ing with her close friends and
recycled many treasures that way. And she loved spending time with her
grandchildren!
Those who will cherish her memory are her children, Mike (LeeAnn) Seitz of
Mosinee, Candy (Ron) Thalacker of Montgomery, TX and Kris (Bart) Unertl of
Mosinee; her grandchildren, Taylor (David) Egles of St. Petersburg, FL, Bryce
(Rachael) Thalacker of The Colony, TX, Aaron Seitz of Rice Lake, Adam Seitz of
Wausau, and Tanner Unertl of Mosinee; her brother, Merlin (Jean) Kobs of Spencer
and her sister-in-law, Sharon Kobs along with many nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
Marion was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Edna Kobs; her husband,
Allan Seitz; her sister, Margie (Roger) Landwehr, her brother, Jerry Kobs and
her nephew, Randy Landwehr.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer with Rev. James Groleau and Rev. Lance
Hoelscher officiating. Following the services, she will be laid to rest in West
Spencer Cemetery in the Town of Sherman, Clark County. Family and friends are
invited to gather for a time of visitation on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Life
Tributes Funeral Home from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and again at the church on Wednesday
from 10 A.M. until time of service. The honor of pallbearers belongs to: Aaron
Seitz, Adam Seitz, Tanner Unertl, Bryce Thalacker, Bart Unertl, and Ron
Thalacker. Honorary pallbearers are Nancy Karau, Ron and Dianne Braun, Margaret
Hastings, Orville Schwarze, Bob and Dorla Hinrichsen, Duane and Marilyn Kortbein
and Eileen Dallmann and Larry Baird.
The family would like to thank the staff of both Mount View Care Center and
Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice for the excellent care and support they provided.
Marion’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer.
To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit
www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marion Seitz, please
visit Tribute Store.
Obit: Tennis, Lyle (1923 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Tennis, Edwards, Coffey, Oudenhoven
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 10/13/2023
Tennis, Lyle (18 September 1923 – 10 October 2023) With Flag
Lyle Tennis, 100, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, October 10,
2023.
Lyle was born in Unity, Wisconsin to Sylvester and Jessie Tennis on September
18, 1923. He graduated from Whitewater State College and earned a Master of
Business degree from the University of Iowa. Lyle taught school in Racine for 32
years.
He had a distinguished military career, having been awarded the Navy's highest
medal - the Navy Cross. In addition Lyle had earned the Purple Heart, Unit
Commendation, and three other medals.
He is survived by his daughters: Anne, Holly, Lynn Edwards, and Melody Coffey.
Lyle was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. His wife, Mea and
his sister, Arlene Oudenhoven preceded him in passing.
Funeral services will be held at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 2000 W. 6th
Street, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 11 a.m. There will be a visitation at
Sturino Funeral Home on Monday, October 23 from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. and at
the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Lyle will be laid to
rest with his wife, Mea, at South Bristol Cemetery in Kenosha County in a
private ceremony.
Memorials may be given to Racine Habitat for Humanity, 1501 Villa Street, or to
Holy Communion Lutheran Church.
Sturino Funeral Home, 3014 Northwestern Ave., Racine, WI 53404.
Obit: Fox, Laikyn Jeramiah (2023 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Fox, Taylor, Pittman, Heiden, Sawyer, Splitter, Booth, Liccardi,
Elmhorst
----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 10/15/2023
Fox, Laikyn Jeramiah (15 May 2023 – 13 October 2023)
October 13th, 2023, at 2:48 P.M., Laikyn Jeramiah Fox peacefully went to be with
Jesus at
Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He was in his mama's arms, surrounded by his
loving family.
Laikyn was born on May 15th, 2023, to Donovan and Elizabeth Fox in Milwaukee. He
was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. He bravely fought his way through
open chest surgeries, and cath lab procedures. He finally made it home for five
weeks before returning to the hospital for an open heart bypass surgery. He
always had a determined look on his face going into surgery as if he was saying
"Don't worry, I got this!" Throughout his whole journey, he never stopped
amazing people with his fight and determination.
Although he spent most of his life in the Cardiac ICU, he was surrounded by
people who loved
him. The nurses would even joke that they fought over him.
We were so blessed to have him home for five weeks. In that time he was able to
go to church
with his family, enjoy splashing around in the bathtub, and get a lot of
snuggles.
Laikyn is lovingly survived by his parents Donovan and Elizabeth Fox of Spencer.
Paternal
Grandma Catherine Fox (Chippewa Falls). Maternal Grandparents Steve and Danise
Taylor
(Chili). Maternal Great Grandma Nanc Pittman (Chippewa Falls). Aunts and Uncles
Katie (Eric)
Heiden (Granton), Rebekah (Josiah) Sawyer (Neillsville), Hannah Taylor (Chili)
and honorary
Uncle Benjamin Splitter (Spencer). Cousins are Mason, Emmitt & Maylee Heiden,
Elsie and Laura
Sawyer, along with numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his Paternal Great Grandpa William Jeremiah Fox and
Great
Grandma Dorene Fox. Maternal Great Grandpa Darryl Booth, Great Grandparents
David and Rose Taylor, Step Great Grandpa Richard Pittman, Great Aunt Kristy
Liccardi, Great Uncle DWayne Booth.
A visitation for friends and family will be held at Rembs Funeral Home in
Marshfield on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A
visitation will also be held at the church from 10:00 A.M. until service time on
Thursday. A celebration of life for Laikyn will be held on Thursday, October 19,
2023, at 11:00 A. M. at Our Father’s House Christian Community Church in Chili,
with the Rev. Vince Elmhorst officiating. Burial will follow at Yolo Cemetery in
Chili.
The service will be streamed online at
www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes.
Obit: Halvorson, Marc Edward (1952 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Holvorson, Springer, Rumpel, Bergstrom, Chandler, Gravits, Marg
----Source: Anderson Funeral Home (Augusta, Eau Claire Co., WI) 10/15/2023
Holvorson, Marc Edward (12 August 1952 – 12 October 2023) With Flag
Marc Edward Halvorson, 71, of rural Humbird, passed away in hospice care at his
home on Thursday evening, Oct. 12, 2023.
Marc was born in Whitehall, on August 12, 1952, son of Clarence and Gladys
(Rumpel) Halvorson. Early in his life he was raised with his siblings in the
Whitehall-Blair area. During his grade school years the family farmed in the
Alma Center, Humbird, Fairchild and Taylor area. The family eventually moved to
Merrillan, and he attended Alma Center High School.
Following his education Marc served in the United States Army. After his
discharge he lived for a short time in Oklahoma and Texas where he experienced
life working on the oil rigs. Wanting to be closer to family he moved back to
Wisconsin. During his life he had driven dump truck for Clyde Elvord Trucking
out of Madison, he farmed for a time in Fairchild, worked for Ashley as a
spotter truck driver in the yard, and before ill health forced his trucking
retirement, he was transporting logs for Solberg Trucking out of Blair and
Whitehall. Not wanting to be completely idle, for over the past year he was
employed at the Palmer House in Fall Creek.
In his spare time he enjoyed fishing with family and friends, tending to his
cats, drinking coffee and friendly conversations.
Marc will be dearly missed by 5 siblings, Richard Halvorson (Carol Bergstrom) of
Humbird, Rita Halvorson of Pleasantville, Raye (Richard) Chandler of Neenah,
Gwyn (Nickie) Halvorson of Humbird and John (Lois) Halvorson of Merrillan; step
son Shane Halvorson of Augusta; 4 step granddaughters, 1 step grandson and
several step great grandchildren.
Marc was preceded in death by his father Clarence in 1972; his mother Gladys
Halvorson-Springer in 2023; wife Linda in 2019; siblings, Elroy and Steve
Halvorson; nephew Josh Halvorson; and Linda’s sons, Steve Jr. and David Lee
Halvorson and Jerry Gravits.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Humbird Rod and Gun Club with Pastor Terry Marg officiating. Burial will be at a
later date in Oakwood Cemetery in Merrillan.
Online condolences can be left at
www.andersonfhaugusta.com.
