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Blanche Daniels
Blanche Daniels, age 93 of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at the Wisconsin Dells Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 13, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Saint Adalbert's cemetery in Milwaukee . Burial will be at St. Adalbert’s cemetery.
Blanche was born January 10, 1909 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Adam and Maryan (Ner) Denz. She married
Stanley Daniels and he preceded her in death in 1975.
Blanche is the beloved aunt of Blanche (Chuck) Evans of Wisconsin Dells; great aunt of Christine Anne (James) Verre, Victoria (Bob) Kaczymarek, Michael Robert Evans, David Charles (Karen) Evans and Christopher Sarnecki. She is further survived by 4 great great nieces and nephews; Rita Sarnecki, wife of deceased nephew William Sarnecki and many friends.
Visitation will be held at the cemetery chapel from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M.
Ellen Sorenson
Ellen Sorenson, age 92 of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin died Wednesday, July 17, 2003 in Vermont near her daughters residence.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Dells with Reverend Dennis Schueler officiating. Burial will be at the Briggsville Protestant cemetery in Briggsville, Wisconsin.
Ellen was born October 5, 1910 in Briggsville the daughter of Peter and Matilda (Heinze) Olson. In January of 1930 she married
Virgil Sorenson in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1980. For many years Ellen worked as a registered nurse in hospitals in New York and Chicago. She moved to the Dells in 1987. Ellen had fond memories of putting corsages on Civil War Veterans as a young girl and she had a car when she was 15 years old. She loved history and reading and often used public libraries throughout her life. She was a great encourager and supporter of her family and friends to do their best. She was also a generous person, giving financially to the needs of others.
Ellen is survived by her daughters, Ann (Hobart) Smith of Proctor, Vermont, Sandra (Richard) Brehl of Huntington, New York and Andrea Presnell of Summerville, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and a nephew, John Langland of Summerville, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Arnold; a grandson, Chris and a granddaughter, Sarah.
Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M.
Memorial of remembrance may be given to the Laina Bailey Mission Fund, care of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Joshua Richardt
Joshua Richardt, age 20 of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin died Friday, July 4, 2003 at University Hospital-Madison, Wisconsin following an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 11:30 A.M. at the Picha Funeral Home in Lake Delton, Wisconsin with Reverend Jeffrey Nicholas officiating. Burial will follow at White Creek cemetery in Quincy Township of Adams County, Wisconsin.
Joshua was born May 11, 1983 in Portage, Wisconsin the son of James and Karen (Julson) Richardt. He attended Wisconsin Dells High School. He loved being outdoors and deer hunting, was a life member of the North American Hunting Club, was an enthusiast at playing “dungeon and dragons” and enjoyed collecting dragons.
Joshua will be missed dearly by his parents; sisters, Rachel Julson, Keri and Ali Richardt all at home; maternal grandparents, Donald and Imogene Julson and a nephew, Alexander Wigman. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lester and Pauline Richardt; an Uncle, Paul Nielsen and a cousin, Melissa Adee.
Visitation will be held at Picha Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at 11:30 A.M.
Lloyd Tucker
Lloyd Tucker, age 79 of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin died Thursday, July 3, 2003 at the Wisconsin Dells Health and Rehabilitation Center .
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 7, 2003 at 10:30 A.M. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Dells with Reverend Craig Wolfgram officiating. Burial will be at Spring Grove cemetery Wisconsin Dells. Military rites will be provided by the Harold B. Larkin American Legion Post 187 of Wisconsin Dells.
Lloyd was born September 28, 1923 in Elk Point, South Dakota the son of Emery and Doris (Nelson) Tucker. At a young age he moved with his family to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and then at the age of 14 moved again to Wisconsin Dells where he worked on a farm. In February of 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and attained the rank of Machinist Mate 3rd Class. He was honorably discharged in January of 1946. In December of 1949 he married
Alice Wrezenski. For many years Lloyd worked as a flooring installer. He was a member of the Harold B. Larkin American Legion Post 187 of Wisconsin Dells and a member of the Barber Shop Singers of America. Lloyd loved to fish year round; watch birds; was a practical joker with a healthy sense of humor and especially loved his grandchildren.
Lloyd is survived by his beloved and loving wife, Alice; a son, Terry (Diane) of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey; daughters, Vicki (Bill) Worden and Lori (John) O’Dea both of Wisconsin Dells; sisters, Wilma Alwin of Baraboo, Wisconsin and LaVonne Lee of Beaver Dam; and grandchildren, Justen and Gabriel Worden, Tim and Jenny Herritz and Danny O’Dea. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church on Sunday from 5 to 8 P.M. and on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church .
Jack B. Olson
Jack B. Olson, age 82 of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin passed away on July 3, 2003 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Kilbourn, Wisconsin (now Wisconsin Dells) on August 29, 1920, to Jane (Zimmerman) Olson and Grover Olson. He graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School and Western Michigan University .
He married
Eleanor Lang of Kalamazoo, Michigan, on March 7, 1942 . Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served as a PT Boat Commander in the North Atlantic . He was an owner and operator of Dells Boat Tours and Amphibious Duck rides at Wisconsin Dells and active in the local tourism industry. Jack was a director of the Bank of Wisconsin Dells for 32 years, and was a past director of many State Associations. He was active in Wisconsin and National politics. In 1960, he served as State Chairman for Richard Nixon's presidential campaign. He was also a director of the Economic Development project for the University of Hawaii . Jack served three terms as Lieutenant Governor, State of Wisconsin . He was Director and Official Representative on the first Trade Mission to Europe, as well as Vice Chairman of the ORAP 200 program. In 1970, Jack was the Republican candidate for Governor of Wisconsin. He later was appointed by President Nixon to the Air Quality Advisory Board and by President Ford to the Citizens' Committee on Environmental Quality and the Committee for Economic Co-operation and Development meeting held in Paris . He was appointed U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Bahamas by President Ford in 1976. Jack received awards of merit from the Wisconsin Restaurant Assn., the Wisconsin Motel Assn. and the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. Jack was also named "Man of the Year" 1959 by the Wisconsin Recreation Industry. He was instrumental in the development of the Wisconsin Dells Chamber of Commerce and was an active member for many years. He was presented with the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Western Michigan University in 1964, and received the Sports Illustrated Silver Anniversary All American Football Award in 1966. Jack was an avid golfer, and was a member of a team that won the State PGA Pro-Senior Championship four times.
He is survived by Eleanor, his wife of 61 years, his daughters Jill (William) Gaffney of Atlanta, Georgia and Sally (Alexander) Bracken of Boulder, Colorado; his sister, Mary Jane Van Hout of Appleton, Wisconsin and his brother, Ben (Shirley)Olson of Wisconsin Dells and his grandchildren, Josh, Andrew and Ryan Gaffney and Sarah and Betsy Bracken. He was preceded in death by his oldest grandson, Will Gaffney.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 10:00 AM . at the United Presbyterian Church, 730 Cedar Street, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin .
Memorials may be directed to the United Presbyterian Church, 730 Cedar Street, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 or to the M.J. Gary Fund for Athletic Scholarships at the Western Michigan University Foundation, 1201 Oliver Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-9985.
Donald Counsell
Donald Counsell, age 67 of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin was called home Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 6, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at the Picha Funeral Home in Lake Delton, Wisconsin with Reverend Steven Keller officiating. Cremation will follow the traditional services.
Donald was born December 13, 1935 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin the son of Kenneth and Pricillia (Owens) Counsell. He attended colleges in Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in Elementary Education. Donald was wed to Mary Ann Sissel in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 7, 1978 . He was also a member of the Wisconsin Dells Lions club.
Don is survived by his wife Mary Ann, his sons; Scott (Sherry) Counsell of Wisconsin Dells, Douglas Wentz of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, and Matthew Counsell of Texas, his daughters; Paula Gossett of Alabama, and Shayna Counsell of Madison, Wisconsin, his brother Duaine (Donna) Counsell of Baraboo, Wisconsin, and his sister Beverly (Glenn) Bauman also of Texas. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; Jeremy Wentz, Rachel Galeos, Jesse Gossett, Katie Wentz, Joey Wentz, McKenzie “Twinkle Toes” Counsell, Riely Counsell, and by one great grandchild; Sasha Galeos. Donald was preceded in death by Parents, and by his son, David Wentz.
Public visitation will be held at Picha Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 to 7 P.M.
Janet Thiel
Janet L. (Sandy) Thiel, age 69 of Portage, Wisconsin died Monday, June 30, 2003 at Remington House, Pardeeville, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at United Methodist Church in Portage with Reverend Jeffrey Nicholas officiating.
Sandy was born January 11, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Howard and Norma (Bear) Sanderson. Sandy married
James Thiel on January 30, 1954 in Milwaukee. Together Jim and Sandy owned and operated the Peshtigo River Resort, outside of Crivitz, from 1969 until 1980. They then moved to the Park Falls-Minocqua area where they managed a private hunting and fishing club, owned by 21 Chicago-area families. After nine years, they relocated to Towanda Lake, outside of Minocqua where they were caretakers for a private residence.
In September of 1996 they retired to Saddle Ridge on Portage, when she became a member of Portage United Methodist Church. Here Sandy enjoyed her favorite things; golf, quilting, bridge, and crafts.
She is survived by her beloved husband Jim, and by her loving children; Kerry (Roger) Billings, Kim (Mark) Schenn, and her son Scott (Dawn) Thiel, and by her friend David Robitschek. Sandy is also survived by her sisters; Dorothy Raymond, and Grace Weisel; her brother Howard (Barb) Sanderson, seven grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mildred Williams.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Home Health United Hospice and to the United Methodist Church of Portage.
James DeMerit
James A. “Jim” DeMerit, age 78 of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin died peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 in the early morning at his residence after a long bout with cancer.
Memorial funeral services to celebrate Jim’s life will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Dells with Reverend Craig Wolfgram officiating. According to his wishes Jim was cremated.
Jim was born December 29, 1924 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin the son of Samuel and Winifred (Olson) DeMerit. The family moved to Port Washington, Wisconsin in 1926, his father becoming the industrial arts teacher and coach of football, basketball and track at the high school. Athletics have filled a large part of Jim’s life. He earned eight letters in three sports at Port High and concluded his high school career by placing in both hurdle races and the shot put at state competition. He attended Michigan State on a football/track scholarship before enlisting in the Navy on December 28, 1942 . His travels in the service began at Farragut, Idaho for boot camp; San Francisco Naval Base for further training; the University of Chicago for Naval Signal School and finally in August of 1943 he was assigned to the U.S.S. Honolulu (Blue Goose) in San Francisco as a signalman recruit. Jim saw action in the South Pacific at Guadal Canal and all the way up the “slot” into the Philippines where his ship was hit by an enemy Japanese torpedo. The Honolulu returned to the East coast for repairs. Following his honorable discharge in January of 1946 he enrolled at LaCrosse State Teachers College . Again Jim’s athletic skills were recognized in football and track where he was the number 1 hurdler and shot putter, helping LaCrosse to win the state college meet. He began dating his future wife, Betsy Thomas, while they were attending a summer school camp at Eagle River in 1947. They were married
and graduated with physical education degrees in 1949. Jims first job was boy’s activity director at the Y.M.C.A. in Ottumwa, Iowa . After two years they returned to Wisconsin and Jim worked as a house foreman at Badger Ordnance. In 1955 Jim began his 30 years of teaching and coaching for the Wisconsin Dells School District . During that time he assisted with football, coached baseball, volleyball, cross country and for 17 years was the track and field coach. Many of his athletes had state meet experience and teamwise, 4 came close to winning it all. The 1965 team finished in 3rd place and the 1968, 70 and 75 teams were runner up in 2nd place. How he enjoyed reminiscing with his former athletes about their accomplishments and remembering special times! Jim had many interests; he was an avid reader (especially WW II novels); delighted helping his three sons with projects around their homes and always had a love for the outdoors beginning as a young boy exploring the woods and streams near his family home. Those childhood adventures (his pet crow Andy, taking top honors) became favorite family stories. Very possibly his happiest times were the 20+ years living on his 40 acre “farm”. After retirement he filled his days planting trees and shrubs, building ponds, and always finding time for lengthy walks checking on the resident wildlife. He enjoyed simple pleasures; loved and was loved by his family; and always enjoyed time spent with friends.
Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betsy; sons, John (Karen) of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Jim (Theresa) of Appleton, Wisconsin and David (Kay) of Waukesha, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Todd (Michelle) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jay of Chicago, Illinois, Mary Christine and Rita of Appleton, and Dan and Sam of Waukesha; brothers, Samuel of Boston, Massachusetts and John (Gladys) of Port Washington and a sister, Nancy Klever of Port Washington and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 from 5 P.M. until the time of service at 7:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Columbia County Humane Society, N7768 Industrial Road, Portage, Wisconsin 53901 or Home Health United Hospice, P.O. Box 527, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913 .
Dallas Reifenstuhl
Dallas Reifenstuhl, age 65 of Adams, Wisconsin died Thursday, June 12, 2003 at the Wisconsin Dells Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A memorial service to celebrate Dallas ’s life will be held at a later date.
Dallas was born August 20, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Melvin and Ann (Pegines) Reifenstuhl. Following high school he served in the U.S. Marines. He was married
to Shirley Abshire and she preceded him in death in 2001. For many years Dallas was an electrician and he lived in the Adams area for the last 14 years.
Dallas is survived by his sons, Scott (Ryan McGee) of Arkdale, Wisconsin and Kevin of Portland, Oregon; a brother, Ron (Barbara) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin ; a sister, Diane Phillipi of Adams ; a granddaughter, Crimson Paige Reifenstuhl and nephews, Ron and Karl. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Emmet Hoppenjan
Emmet Hoppenjan, Sr., age 55 of Mauston, Wisconsin died Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at the St. Clare Hospital of Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 16, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Benton, Wisconsin with Father Cy Weisensel presiding. Burial will be at the St. Patrick Catholic cemetery in Benton.
Emmet was born May 5, 1948 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin the son of Francis and Jane (Coulthard) Hoppenjan. He graduated from Cuba City High School in 1966 and farmed with his father until 1979. He then started driving milk truck followed by driving semi trucks for Dart of St. Paul, Minnesota, All State, and Skinner of Reedsburg. In 1976 he married
Karen Tindell.
Emmet is survived by his son, Emmet, Jr. of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; daughters, Amy (Collin) McAllister of Lake Delton, Wisconsin and Cindy Clayton of Janesville, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Tommy and Katie Clayton; sister, Marie (Ronald) Budden of Platteville, Wisconsin; and a sister in law, Joan Hoppenjan of Belleville, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Melvin.
Visitation will be held at the Picha Funeral Home of Lake Delton, Wisconsin on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from 5 to 8 P.M. and on Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church from 10:30 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions in honor of Emmet.
