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Joe Ann Will
Joe Ann Will, 72, of Columbus, died on Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at UW-Hospital, Madison.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m., at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Columbus. The Rev. Daniel Sims will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Columbus.
Joe Ann was born on April 22, 1930, in Columbus, the daughter of Leo and Ida (Kehl) Hatzinger. She was married
to Edward M. Will on Aug. 30, 1957.
Joe Ann attended Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Columbus High School in 1948. She was a graduate of Milwaukee Business College and was employed as a medical records librarian at the UW-Hospital and the Columbus Hospital. She especially enjoyed her great-grandchildren, Katie Marie, Natasha Marie, Jericho, Tyler, Caleb, and TV game shows. She was a past president of Lange Ostrander Hurd Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church and served on the finance committee for many years. She was a member of Zion Ladies Aid where she had served as secretary.
Survivors include one sister, Mary Jane Premo, and one brother, Eugene (Mary Anna) Hatzinger, both of Columbus; two stepdaughters, Diane (Harvey) Berndt, Waterloo, and Donna Rubalcada, Houston, Texas; one stepson, Roger (Mary) Will, Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edward on Feb. 21, 1999, and her parents.
Friends may call on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Jones-Jensen Funeral Home, Columbus, and on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Columbus.
The Jones-Jensen Funeral Home, Columbus, is serving the family.
Loren L. Pahl
RANDOLPH - Loren L. Pahl, 76, of rural Randolph, died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at his home.
Private family services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home, Cambria. The Rev. Paul Fisher will officiate. Burial will follow in the Cambria cemetery.
Loren was born in Green Lake County, the son of Louis and Cecil (Downey) Pahl. He was married
to Catherine J. Evers on Feb. 11, 1949, in Randolph.
Loren was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church, Courtland township.
Loren will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Catherine, rural Randolph; a special niece, Virginia McKee, Randolph; one sister, Marion Thompson, Billings, Mont.; many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Laura Farrington; a special nephew, Stan Pahl, and several other relatives.
The Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home, Cambria, is serving the family.
William L. Fischer Jr.
WAUPUN - William L. "Charlie" Fischer Jr., 69, of Waupun, died on Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at his home after a year long battle with cancer.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupun. The Revs. Richard Lawrence and Kathryn Ulrich will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at Highland Memory Gardens in the town of Trenton, Dodge County.
William was born on Feb. 3, 1934, in the town of Otsego, Columbia County, the son of William Sr. and Bertha (Bormmann) Fischer. He was married
to LaVerne Kintopp on Nov. 4, 1961, at Zion Lutheran Church, Burnett.
William served in the National Guard for nine years in the 32nd Division Medical Corp. out of Waupun. He was a mason, cement finisher and bricklayer for many years. He also worked at John Deere as a stockman from 1961 to 1990. He raised and showed Arabian horses since 1980. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was a past member of the Dodge County Boots and Saddle Club, the Horsemans' Association and the Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association. He loved his family and his grandchildren. His second love was his horses.
Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Fischer, Waupun; one daughter, Joyce (John) Lee, Waupun; one son, Charles (Deborah) Fischer, Beaver Dam; four grandchildren, Breana Ohlemiller, Waupun, Austin Lee, Waupun, Emily Fischer, Beaver Dam, and Matthew Fischer, Beaver Dam; two brothers, Lester (Ellie) Fischer, Waupun, and Earl (Lorraine) Fischer, Ripon; two sisters, Delores (Russell) Landsinger, Beaver Dam, and Gertrude VanLoo, Waupun; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Pauline Fischer, and one brother-in-law, James VanLoo.
Friends may call on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Murray Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, and on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupun.
Memorials to the family are appreciated.
The Murray Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
James E. Fletcher
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 18, 2003, a warm, early-spring breeze blowing through his beloved pines, James E. Fletcher journeyed from our mortal world to join family and friends who have gone before him and spend his days in eternal peace. He died at home with his family at his side. No longer bound by pain or physical restraint, he is free again to fish and hike in the woods, drive his treasured vintage sports cars, play with his grandsons and fly, fly, fly.
James was born on April 6, 1924, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Agnes Jane (nee Johnson) and Jules Carson Fletcher. He spent his childhood in Green Bay, graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1942 and immediately joined the Army Air Corps. He was based in England serving in the 313th Air Corps Troop Carrier Group as a combat crew engineer for C-47 transport planes carrying paratroopers and fuel. He had more than 1,000 hours of flight time in Europe. He was honorably discharged and was given the Awards of the Air medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flights within the period January 1945 to 31 March 1945, flying vital missions supplying Allied forces advancing into Germany, and evacuating casualties by air during the infamous Battle of the Bulge.
He returned from the military to work as a brakeman and conductor on the Milwaukee Road where he stayed until the early 1950s.
On Oct. 15, 1949 he married
Eugenia Ellen Smith at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in DePere. They leased a new Shell Oil Company service station at the corner of 14th and W. Mason in Green Bay until January of 1954 when they purchased Runnfeldt Oil Company and moved to Beaver Dam, Wis. Runnfeldt Oil became Fletcher Oil Company, Inc., a distributor of Shell, Union 76, Phillips 66 and Texaco products. In 1991, the business was sold and James retired to enjoy his hobbies of fishing, hunting, flying, sports cars and loving his friends and family.
He was a member of the Green Bay Kiwanis and joined Beaver Dam Rotary in 1955. He was given the first Beaver Dam Rotary Keeper of the Ring award and was a two-time recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award, Rotary's highest honor.
He was a former board member of Old Hickory Country Club, Beaver Dam YMCA, and Bank One Beaver Dam; the former president of the Wisconsin Sports Car Club; a board member of the Milwaukee Region Sports Car Club of America; a member of The Sports Car Collectors Society of America; the Dodge County Flying Club and a founding shareholder of Elkhart Lake's Road America.
As a Boy Scout leader and Sunday school teacher he touched the lives and hearts of hundreds of area youth over nearly two decades.
James was a 50-year member of the Beaver Dam Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons; a member of the Valley of Madison Scottish Rite; a member of the Zor Shrine Temple; and a member of the American Legion John E. Miller Post 146.
He is survived by his wife Eugenia and their three children: Tim of Burnett, Wade (Mary) of Beaver Dam and Sarah (Peter) Botham of Barneveld; four grandsons, Robbie and Chase Fletcher of Juneau, James B. Fletcher of Beaver Dam and Mills Botham of Barneveld. He is further survived by three brothers, Donald (Jerilyn), of Greenleaf, Wis; Max (Marilyn) of Eureka, Calif.; and Richard (Marsha) of Salt Lake City, Utah; and a sister, Colleen (William) of Green Bay; nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother Agnes Aschaker in 1982, his father, Jules Fletcher in 1984 and a brother, Dennis. James' enthusiasm for life, quick wit and easy smile were instantly contagious. Every vehicle he ever owned smelled of old leather and cigars and he favored a pipe full of tobacco and the company of friends over most any other of life's many pleasures.
He was a licensed race car driver and shared his enthusiasm for driving and spectating with his children, grandchildren and many special people over more than 50 years. He was also an instrument-rated, licensed private pilot flying for fun and business and donated several hours of flight time to former Governor Tommy Thompson in his first gubernatorial campaign.
A celebration of James' life will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Church United Methodist, 308 Oneida St. in Beaver Dam. Family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. A reception at Old Hickory Country Club will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to any of the following organizations: Trinity Church United Methodist, Beaver Dam; The Parkinson's Foundation; Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago; and Beaver Dam Community Hospital Hospice.
A special expression of gratitude is extended to the many wonderful caregivers who shared their warmth and their hearts with James and his family throughout the long days of his illness. In particular the family would like to thank Tracy Gerth, Sherry Drake and Penny Buchda for their selfless care and kindness.
The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home, Juneau, is serving the family.
Verona A. Trotz
RANDOLPH - Verona Amalia Trotz, 98, of 137 Ellis Avenue, Randolph, died on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, at Golden Years Living.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m., at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam. The Rev. Kurtis Mau will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood cemetery, Beaver Dam.
Verona was born on Oct. 11, 1904, in Randolph, the daughter of Otto and Emma (Lueck) Affeldt. She was brought to her Lord in Holy Baptism in Frieden's Ev. Lutheran Church, Randolph, on Nov. 13, 1904. She was confirmed in Frieden's Ev. Lutheran Church on March 24, 1918. She grew up and attended public school in Randolph. On March 6, 1926, she married
Alfred Trotz. After their marriage, they resided in Friesland, where they operated a general store. In 1945, Verona and her family moved to Pewaukee, where she worked in a bakery and also as a school custodian. From Pewaukee, she moved to Beaver Dam, where she spent several years with her husband until his death. She then moved to the Tower Apartments and later to the Senior Addition of Hotel Rogers. From Hotel Rogers, she spent a few years at the Barrett House in Fox Lake and later she moved to the Golden Years in Randolph. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, crocheting and tatting. She was a long-time member of the Brookfield Garden Club. She was a faithful member of Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam.
She will be sadly missed by her loving family, one son, William (Maxine) Trotz, Friesland; one daughter, Carla Borde, Fall River; eight grandchildren, Daniel (Teresa) Trotz, Dalton, Julie and Barbara Trotz, Onalaska, Mary (Steve) Kennedy, Delavan, Thomas (Laure) Larson, Fox Lake, Timothy (Marie) Larson, Fall River, Patricia (Ronald) Lesteberg, Kerkhoven, Minn., and Cheryl (Kendall) Bollerud, Fall River; 12 great-grandchildren, Andrea (Caleb) Opalewski, Andrew and Adam Trotz, Matthew and Michael Kennedy, Amanda, Stephanie, Heidi and Dawn Ladwig, Lindsay, Morgan and Rachell Lesteberg. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1976; four sisters; one brother; two sons-in-law, Robert Larson and Russell Borde; one grandson, Thomas, along with other relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam.
The Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
Virgil Grueneberg
SOUTH MILWAUKEE - Virgil Grueneberg, 68, found peace on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, at home.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m., at the Heritage - Gillette Johnson Funeral Home, 920 S. Center St., Oak Creek.
He was a member of the operating engineers of Local 1139.
Virgil was the beloved husband of Shirley (Crawley), loving father of Rodger (Cindy), Rodney "Joe" (Mary), Randy (Dawn), Rusty (Debra), and Renee (Jay Swenson); proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, and other friends.
He was preceded in death by Buella and Herbert and one brother, David.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Heritage - Gillette Johnson Funeral Home, 920 S. Center St., Oak Creek.
The family may be contacted at 928-2282.
Cecil P. Brooks
Cecil P. Brooks, 86, of N7699 N. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam, died on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, at Clearview Nursing Home, Juneau.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m., at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Beaver Dam.
Cecil was born on Aug. 18, 1916, in the town of Courtland, Columbia County, the son of Albert and Irene (O'Brion) Brooks. He was married
to Effie "Dolly" M. Matthews on July 8, 1939.
Cecil was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Beaver Dam.
Survivors include his children, Carol Nampel, Juneau, Richard (Patti) Brooks, Lester (Phyllis) Brooks, Dennis (Teresa Olson) Brooks, and Joan Winkie, all of Beaver Dam, Stephen (Donna) Brooks, Prairie du Sac, Jane (Joseph) Callie, and Paul Brooks, Beaver Dam; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandparents; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Effie "Dolly" in 1984; two brothers, Milton in 1983 and Gilbert in 2001, and one great-grandson.
Friends may call on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Beaver Dam.
The Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
Frank J. Haas
Frank J. Haas, 89, of Beaver Dam, died on Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at the Beaver Dam Care Center.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Beaver Dam, with closing services from the Murray Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Donald Braun will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter's cemetery.
Mr. Haas was born on Feb. 8, 1914, in the town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, the son of Frank and Anna (Kaiser) Haas. He was married
to Grace Hammer on Nov. 21, 1945, at St. Peter's Catholic Church.
Mr. Haas was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church for many years. He farmed in the Beaver Dam area for over 40 years, and worked at Monarch Range Co. for over 10 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Pope John XXIII Council 1837 in Beaver Dam. After his retirement, he worked at Heling Implement Co. of Beaver Dam for over 10 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Janet Haas, Beaver Dam/Madison, one son, Jerome (Toni) Haas, Beaver Dam; three grandsons, Scott Hatton, Waterloo, Patrick and Daniel Haas, Beaver Dam; one sister, Gertrude Haas, Beaver Dam; one son-in-law, David Hatton, Beaver Dam; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1974; one daughter, Joanne Hatton in 1987; three brothers, Leo, Raymond and Francis Haas; and three sisters, Adela Budde, Emma Haas and Eleanor Thelen.
Friends may call on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Murray Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, and on Monday, Feb. 24, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be no visitation at the church.
The Murray Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
Emma E. Weber
JUNEAU - Emma Evelyn Weber, 100, of Clearview Nursing Home, Juneau, formerly of 142 Burchard St., Beaver Dam, died on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at Clearview Nursing Home, Juneau.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m., at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. The Rev. Rae Ann Bloomquist will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery, Beaver Dam.
Emma was born on Feb. 1, 1903, in Montello, the daughter of William and Louise (Henning) Freitag. She was married
to Oscar Weber on June 19, 1924.
Emma graduated from Montello High School and later from Whitewater Normal School. She was a payroll clerk at Starkweather and Sons Lumber Co. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam, where she was active in the Women's Group. She was a Red Cross nurse during World War II. Emma enjoyed horseback riding, gardening, shopping and watching her grandson play hockey. Her life depicted the word meticulous. You knew if she was going to do something it would be done right. She wouldn't have it any other way, from her neatly pressed dresses to her makeup to her plush green lawn. Never missing a blade, if she did, she went back until it was just so. She always wore a dress, never owning a pair of slacks until her late 90s. She spent hours searching for that special one. She will always be remembered as a strong, sturdy woman.
Survivors include one daughter, Florence Curran, Juneau; four grandchildren, Michael (Robbin) Curran, Williamson, N.Y., Linda (James Strysick), Beaver Dam, Elizabeth (Eric) Strong, Walworth, N.Y., and Timothy Curran, Juneau; eight great-grandchildren; one cousin, Hazel Whitney, Ripon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Mabel Feher.
Friends may call on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from noon until the time of service at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam.
