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Bio: Zwaschka, Lucas Michael (Birth - 1983)

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

Surnames: Zwaschka

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/12/1983

Zwaschka, Lucas Michael (Birth – 26 April 1983)

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Zwaschka, Willard, became parents of a son, Lucas Michael, on April 26, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.

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Bio: Oehmichen, Craig Aaron (Baptism – Oct 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Oehmichen, Fink

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Oehmichen had their son Craig Aaron baptized Saturday night, October 29, 1977 at Zion Lutheran Church, Colby, with the Rev. Robin Fink officiating. Baptism sponsor was Darlene Oehmichen. A reception was held at the home after the services.

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BioA: Gutenberger, Mr./Mrs. Elroy (53rd – 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Gutenberger, Bender, Heil, Vesley, Schuster, Walsch, Treutal

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Gutenberger, Mr./Mrs. Elroy (53rd – 30 Oct 1977)

Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Gutenberger celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary Sunday, October 30, 1977 at their home with a dinner.

Guests included Ray Gutenberger, Merrill; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bender and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heil and family, Schofield; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vesley and family, Mosinee; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Schuster and family and Mr. and Mrs. Armin Walsch, all of Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gutenberger and family and Mr. and Mrs. David Treutal and family, Colby.

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BioA: Young, Mr./Mrs. William F. (Gold – 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Long, Vandehey, Monarski, Carpenter, Frane, Baumgartner, Kops, Luzinski

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Young, Mr./Mrs. William F. (Gold – 18 Oct 1977)

An open house for Mr. and Mrs. William F. Young Sr., in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary was held Saturday, October 15, 1977 at the VFW clubhouse in Colby. On Tuesday, October 18 a mass was said at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby, for the couple who were married on that date in 1927 in the rectory of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Abbotsford.

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Vandehey were attendants for the wedding, which was officiated by the Rev. Paul Monarski.

William Young, who was born December 23, 1901 at Colby and educated in schools there, is a hunting and fishing enthusiast. He is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

His partner of 50 years, the former Evelyn Carpenter, was born November 4, 1909 at Fond du Lac and attended school there and at Longwood and Abbotsford. Prior to her marriage she was a long distance telephone operator at Abbotsford.

Mrs. Young Sr. is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers Society, and a homemaker club at Colby. She enjoys growing plants and flowers.

After their marriage the couple lived in Minocqua, where Young was a lineman for the telephone company. After moving to this area, Young was employed at the Colby Cheese Box Company for 15 years and was a mechanic for Kriplean Brothers for another 15 years. He also worked as mechanic at Schjoneman’s for five years.

The couple has seven children. They are: Mrs. John (Marjorie) Frane, Mrs. Vernon (Dorothy) Baumgartner, Mrs. LeRoy (Shirley) Kops, all of Colby, Mrs. Roger (Carol) Luzinski, Springfield, Illinois, and William, Richard and Louis, all of Colby. They are grandparents to 29 children and have two great-grandchildren.

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Bio: Young, Dean – Wins Sting-Ray Bicycle (1 Nov 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Young, Fox

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 Nov 1977

Six-year-old Dean Young, a first grader at St. Mary’s in Colby, has won a new sting-ray bicycle in the Kellogg Company’s “Stick Up for Breakfast” contest.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Young, 705 Seventh Street, Colby, were notified last month of Dean’s good fortune. A letter from R.C. Fox, Vice-President of Kellogg’s, told the Youngs, “Your entry in the ‘Stick Up for Breakfast’ contest shows your interest in a good breakfast, as well as your talent and creativity, and we are pleased that your drawing was judged to be a winner.”

Then November 1 a new Sears bike was delivered to the Youngs. Dean had chosen the sting-ray from among other bikes, including a ten speed. Dean, who admitted he never thought he’d win, said, “It’s neat.”

His mother said, “I’ve notices he is good in art. In his pre-school screening they said he had well developed eye to hand coordination. “Dean’s artistic touch probably comes from his mother, who paints in her spare time, and painted the carriage scene that adorns their garage.

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Bio: Radcliffe, Gene B. – New District Attorney for Clark Co. (Nov 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Radcliffe, Schreiber, Gorsegner

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 Nov 1977

The appointment of Gene B. Radcliffe, Neillsville, as District Attorney for Clark Couny has been announce by acting governor, Martin b. Schreiber.

Radcliffe, 26, replaces Clarence E. Gorsegner, who resigned effective November 1, 1977 because of health reasons. Radcliffe has been Assistant District Attorney for Clark County since June 1976, investigating and prosecuting criminal and civil law violations.

The native of Black River Falls and graduate of the UW-Madison, received his law degree from the UW-Madison Law School.

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Obit: Scherer, Timothy John (1966 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Scherer, Langreck, Zicker, Wortman

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 8/1/2024)

Scherer, Timothy John (30 August 1966- 30 July 2024)

Timothy J. Scherer, age 57, of Greenwood, passed away July 30th of 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Tim was born August 30th, 1966, the son of Richard Scherer and Pat Scherer (Langreck) in Marshfield. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1985. He attended UW River Falls following high school.

In his spare time, Tim enjoyed fishing, camp fires, and gardening. He especially enjoyed grilling out and spending time with friends and family. Those that knew Tim best will miss his mediocre dancing, his humor, and his love of the outdoors.
Tim is lovingly survived by his son, Jared Scherer of Marshfield, his girlfriend Cindy Zickert of Greenwood, Cindy's children Nathan and Brandon Wortman, his mother Patricia Scherer of Marshfield, and his brothers: Dean and Michele Scherer (Teeter) Terry and Cindy Scherer (Duval), Tom and Andrea Scherer (Briski), Dave and Becky Scherer (Rueth). He will be truly missed.

Tim is preceded in death by his father, Richard Scherer and his paternal grandparents, George Scherer and Carol Scherer, and maternal grandparents Ferd and Celia Langreck; as well as several cousins and a nephew.

Those wishing to express their sympathy are encouraged to do so to Jared Scherer at 1100 Heritage Dr #4, Marshfield 54449.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at Funtes Bar & Grill (215 S Main St.) in Greenwood. Burial will take place at St. Mary's cemetery in Greenwood.

Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com. 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Timothy John Scherer, please visit our floral store.

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Bio: Elbright, Roger – Graduates from Officer Academy (Nov 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Elbright

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 Nov 1977

Specialist Four Roger L. Elbright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Elbright, Curtiss recently graduated from the U.S. Army Non-commissioned Officer Academy at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.

Students received training in leadership responsibilities, map reading and military teaching methods. Spec. Elbright entered the Army in December 1974 and is a 1973 graduate of Owen-Withee High School.

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Obit: Leonhard, Ralph A. (1914 - 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Leonhard, Moore, Jewett, Kohl, Kerry, Steinmetz, Untiedt, Steffes, Dean

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 Nov 1977

(Note: Birth Year and Death Date taken from Town of Brighton Cemetery Record)

Leonhard, Ralph A. (8 Dec 1914 – 1 Nov 1977)

Funeral services for Ralph A. Leonhard, Colby, were held Thursday, November 3, 1977 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Unity. The Rev. Elton Moore conducted the service and burial was in the Town of Brighton Cemetery. The Rux Lulloff Funeral Home in Colby was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Leonhard was born December 8 1914 in the Town of Colby. In 1941 he married the former Dorothy Jewett.

Mr. Leonhard was a veteran of the Army, having served during World War II. For 20 years he was a mechanic at the Johnson Garage in United, and worked as a carpenter for Wick Home, Spencer Division, for 11 years. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Janet) Kohl, Unity, Mrs. Kerry (Cathy) Steinmetz, Marshfield; three sons, Ronald Leonhard, Unity, Gary Leonhard, Stratford, and Greg Leonhard, Colby, and six grandchildren.

Surviving brothers and sisters are Mars Leonhard, Edgar, Lex Leonhard, Rib Lake, Arvin Leonhard, Wauwatosa, Sal Leonhard, Spokane, Mrs. Harry (Vi) Untiedt, Tripoli, Mrs. Nick (Irene) Steffes, Curtiss, and Mrs. Gordon (Clara) Dean, San Dimas, California.

One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.

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School: Clark Co. - Students to Attend National FFA Convention (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Zoellick, York, Borgemoen

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 Nov 1977

Kansas City here they come. Larry Zoellick son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Zoellick, Abbotsford, Darlene York, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James York Dorchester, Steve Borgemoen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Borgemoen, Curtiss, who are members of the Abbotsford FFA Chapter, will attend the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

The officers of the Abbotsford FFA decided who was to attend the convention with officers themselves having first choice of going. The students will be attending the convention with a group of 47 other students from this area.

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BioM: Bauer, Michelle C. (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Bauer, Strathman, Hodnik, Viegut, Polzin, Wickersham, Kaiser, Gorkey, Bartnik

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 Nov 1977

Bauer, Michelle C. (27 Oct 1977)

Making their home in the Green Acres Mobile Home court in Colby are newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. David A. Strathman who were married Saturday, October 27, 1977 at a ceremony performed by the Rev. Emil Hodnik at 3:30 p.m. in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbotsford.

The former Michelle C. Bauer and David Strathman were escorted to the altar by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bauer, Abbotsford and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Strathman, Colby.

The bride wore an ivory gown featuring a square neckline trimmed with Venice lace. A band of Venice lace accented the natural waistline of the full skirt which led to a full chapel train. A lace covered Juliet cap secured the fingertip length veil. She carried a cascade bouquet of orange spider mums and yellow roses.

Miss Jackie Bauer, Marshfield, attended her sister as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Patsy Viegut, Wausau and Bernice Polzin, Colby, both friends of the bride. Flower girl was Christine Bauer, Stanley, the bride’s niece, and ring bearer was Jeff Wickersham, Abbotsford.

The bridesmaid dresses were fashioned of knit with bodices which featured lace insets giving a cape effect. Each carried a nosegay of yellow and bronze mums and orange spider mums with orange straw flowers.

Best man was Mark Kaiser, Colby, and groomsmen were Greg Gorkey, Dorchester and Richard Bartnik, Colby. Daniel Strathman, Colby and Joseph Bauer, Stanley, performed ushering duties.

A dinner in the church basemen followed the ceremony and a reception and dance were held at the VFW Club in Colby.

The bride is a 1977 graduate of Abbotsford High School and her husband is a 1972 graduate of Colby High School. He attended NCTI and is a painter and decorator with Strathman Brothers of Colby.

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Bio: Olah, Janette (Engagement – Nov 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Olah, Schorer

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 Nov 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Olah, Colby announce the engagement of their daughter, Janette Lynn, to Walter Verland Schorer, Colby, son of the late Verland Schorer and Ruth Schorer.

Miss Olah will graduate from Colby High School in May. Her fiancé, a 1974 graduate of Abbotsford High School, served two years in the military, stationed in East Germany, and is presently employed at Weather Shield, Medford.

The couple will be married December 9, 1977 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby.