Richard Lee Kautz Sr., 77, of Wisconsin Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. The Rev. Dr. Carlton Andersen and the Rev. Timothy Wenger will officiate. Military honors will be conducted. Inurnment will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Marion at a later date. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at St. Luke’s. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to be serving the Kautz Family.

Richard was born on Feb. 23, 1941, in Marion to Leo and Blanche (Nelson) Kautz. He was a graduate of Clintonville High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. Richard married the love of his life, Sharon Fredrick, on Aug. 31, 1963. They were blessed with nearly 55 years together.

He enjoyed bowhunting, fishing, tree farming and attending old tractor and machinery shows. He was employed by ITT Financial and retired with 39 years of service. Richard received numerous awards while employed in the financial field. He was a faithful member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, where he served as an elder and usher for many years. He is loved and will be deeply missed.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; children, Tammy (Linda Henderson) Kautz, Lori (Dan) Jacobson and Richard (Denise Thompson) Kautz Jr.; grandchildren: Elliot Britz, Zackary Kautz, Kayla Kautz and Camren Kautz; great-grandson, Drayton Britz; siblings: Gary (Kristen) Kautz and Karmen Kautz. He is further survived by many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald Kautz and Michael Kautz.

Online condolence may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net.

Robert Francis Rebman, 91, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in DePere. Bob was born in Bear Creek on April 10, 1927, son of the late Lawrence J. and Helen M. (Stanton) Rebman. Bob served our county during World War II in the United States Navy from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1948. While serving his country, he met Jeanne Elizabeth Nuske and the couple was married on May 29, 1948 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville. They resided in Appleton until 1967 when they moved to Green Bay. In 1989, the couple then moved to Shawano. Throughout the years, Bob worked for Wisconsin Michigan Power Company, Murphy Supply Company and finally Crescent Electrician until his retirement. Besides his full-time job, Bob also worked as a part-time insurance salesman for Equitable Reserve Association and held the District 7 position on the Shawano County Board of Supervisors. In his free time, Bob liked fishing, gardening and traveling. He enjoyed helping and caring for others, visiting with his friends daily at Farm Inn on Main and spending time with his grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jeanne; six children, Joan M. Mostek, Kristine A. (Robert) Krueger, Peter G. Rebman, Paul R. (Julie) Rebman, Bart A. (Susan) Rebman and Rachel S. (Michael) Rifleman; 14 grandchildren, Aaron Naber, Jason Naber, Michael Renkens, Wendi Renkens, Eric Rebman, Nicholas Rebman, Laura Albers, Sallie Berndt, Jeanne Rebman, Wade Rebman, Nikki Otero, Jennifer Ronsman, Anne Rifleman and Jacob Rifleman. He is further survived by 12 great-grandchildren and his siblings, Helen (Loy) Garrity, Lawrence (Claire) Rebman and Hubert (LuAnn) Rebman.

He was preceded in death by his two sons, Joseph Rebman in 1948 and David Rebman in 2016; his parents; and his siblings, Roger Rebman, William Rebman, Gerald Rebman, Kathleen Kroner, Mary Lou Backes and Thomas Rebman.

A memorial mass for Bob will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Thomas Farrell officiating. Military honors will be conduct at the church by the Shawano American Legion Post 117. Inurnment will be in Allouez Mausoleum in Green Bay. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Glenda Jean Waubanascum, 66, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at her home. Glenda was born on Sept. 26, 1951, in Shawano, daughter of the late Percy R. “Sonny Man” and Bertina M. (Archiquette) Dodge Waubanascum. Glenda grew up in Neopit. She moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1985, where she worked until returning to Shawano in 2000. She was kind-hearted and funny and had a contagious laugh. Glenda enjoyed visiting with family and friends and traveled so often for visits that she was always away from home and hard to pin down. If she wasn’t gone, Glenda enjoyed following her friends and family on Facebook. She loved her family and more than anything, loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Glenda is survived by her three children, Tara Delarosa, of Green Bay, Aulesia Martinez, of Shawano, and Robert Doge, of Shawano; six grandchildren, Tara, Aaron, Tianna, Alejandro, Anaise and Analiah; five great-grandchildren, Analesia, Amiliana, Dallas, Talinah and Mariana. She is further survived by her sisters and brothers, Sharon Bond, Bernadine Vigue, Sandra Fulwilder, Cheryl Dodge, LuAnne Waubanascum, Paula Howard, Gary Dodge, Preston Dodge and Duane Dodge.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Patricia Tucker, Sylvia Dodge and Bobbi Lynn Dodge.

Funeral services for Glenda will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Visitation will be held at the Neopit Community Center on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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The glow of the sunrise upon her, loving family in prayer around her, Barbara Jean Lund, 83, drew her last sweet breath and was embraced by God’s peaceful arms on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.

She was born Barbara Jean Rogers on Feb. 13, 1935, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to John Mitchell Rogers and Ethel Cora (Whaley) Rogers.

She grew up in a primitive log cabin in the Smoky Mountains. Her childhood was spent in the hills picking black walnuts and berries, canning and laundry with her mamaw, tending to the animals with her papaw and singing hymns with her grandmother. Later, her life brought her to Illinois where she worked at Oleson Transportation and she met the love of her life, her soulmate Victor Lund. They married in 1964 and moved to make their homestead in Shawano. She was a devoted housewife and Victor’s right hand “lady” as owners of Lund’s Bar, where she treated customers to her wonderful cooking and Southern hospitality. She was a member of the Homemakers “Flour Queens” for 45 years, as well as Jerusalem Cemetery Association and Faith Circle. Her forever full-time job was her family. Always there for her children and grandchildren with a wise word or sweet subtle “invisible switch” across the tush.

We are incredibly blessed with all the writings we continue to stumble upon of direction, encouragement and life stories; always wanting and knowing what’s best for us through all our lives, even after she’s gone to her eternal home.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, James “Jimmy” Lemons, of Tennessee, Linda (Mike) Pasterski, of Shawano, Vicky (Don) Ebelt, of Neenah, Debbie (Greg Seymour) McCann, of Shawano, Dawn (Carl) Meulemans, of Appleton, and Kelly (Dave Druckrey) Lund of Shawano. She was a proud and honored grandmother to 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, plus one on the way. She is further survived by her sister, Johnnie (John) Gallman, of Fort Gaines, Georgia, and her brother Richard (Judy) Ownby, of LaGrange, Illinois. She is also survived by her dear friend, Eileen Elertson, who was always there for her.

Waiting to wrap her in their arms in heaven are her loving husband, Victor; two daughters, Nancy Mathison and Sally Lund; her son-in-law, Jeff McCann; and her grandson, Corey Marcus Victor Selle.

Funeral services for Barbara will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano with Vicar Lois Graper officiating. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery in Lunds. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

We are forever grateful for the loving care given by the staff at Care Partners in Clintonville (Special thank you to Stacie, Trish and Emma); Miranda, Nicole and Anna at Shawano Health Services; Dr. Ben Schlais and Ann Papendorf at ThedaCare of Shawano; and Dr. Mindy Frimodig for your devoted care the last 13 years. A very special thank you to Greg Seymour, for his unending concern and support through this difficult time. Mostly, we would like to thank the staff of ThedaCare Hospice and Homecare for all you have done not only for Mom but for what you have done for us as a family. A special thank you to Kristy Crum for being there for us and being such a gifted nurse. Also a special thank you to Kathy Micoley for your very special visit and support. Your kindness and support will never be forgotten.

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Elda M. Dickie, 96, formerly of Keshena, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Aug. 11, 2018, at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay.

Elda was born June 21, 1922, in Neopit, a daughter of the late Gertrude (Bowman) Hill and the late John Nunway Sr. She attended St. Joseph School, and attended Flandreau Indian School. On March 10, 1945, Elda was united in marriage to Gordon D. Dickie Sr. in Milwaukee. They were both employed at the Caterpillar Company when they met. The couple lived most of their married life on the Menominee Reservation. Gordon preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1995.

Elda was employed at various jobs throughout her life. She was a radio broadcaster and was the first administrative assistant at the Menominee Indian School District. She also worked with the public relations department for the Menominee Indian Tribe and later worked for the Tribal Food Distribution Center.

Elda is a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. She was a very active lady who enjoyed bingo, bowling, playing cards and watching most sports, especially the Green Bay Packers. Elda was recently honored for being the oldest living member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans.

Survivors include her daughters, Karen Gardner, of Bowler; Rebecca (Francisco Sr.) Alegria, of Keshena, and her daughter-in-law, Shirley Dickie, of Shawano; her grandchildren, Melonie (Brian) Reopelle, Chad (Veronica) Dickie, Brian Neconish, Mary (Keri) Perez, Dave Gardner, Shannon Hernandez, Marci (Phil Braaten) Hawpetoss, Francisco and Gordon Alegria; several great-grandchildren; her special grandson, Brian Neconish; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Gordon Dickie Jr.; her daughter, Frances “Candy” Smith; three sisters, Alma Steffes, Evangeline Garza, Veronica (Samuel) Spruce Sr.; one brother, Moses Nunway; and two sisters in infancy.

A funeral Mass for Elda Dickie will be celebrated on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. Nonita Barra will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Neopit. Visitation will begin at the church at 9 a.m. on Wednesday and continue until the hour of Mass.

Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

Gloria P. Hovie, 83, of Pulaski, passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the services.

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Ursula Posselt, 78, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in Shawano. Ursula was born in Nuremberg, Germany, on Jan. 25, 1940, daughter of the late Ludwig and Rosa (Nagel) Schlick. She was baptized at St. Sebald Church in Nuremberg, Germany, on March 1, 1940. On June 26, 1958, Ursula was united in marriage to Dennis C. Posselt at Gustav Adolf Church in Nuremberg. She started an apprenticeship in Germany and after the completion of Dennis’ deployment in May 1959, the couple moved to the United States. She then attended the Northeast Wisconsin Technical Institute, majoring in nursing, graduating with high honors. Ursula started her career as a nurse at Shawano Community Hospital, working there from 1965-1972. She then went on to work at Maple Lane Health Care from 1972 until her retirement in 1992. She is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill. Ursula lived every minute of her life to the fullest. She had a caring spirit, putting everyone else’s needs before her own. She loved the Lord Jesus. She loved life, her friends and neighbors, watching the birds and the flowers grow, and everything in nature. She loved spending time with her dogs, Smokey, Duke, Heidi 1 and 2, Tippy, Beaner, Rocky and Bella.

Our hearts are heavy with sadness. We have lost our angel on earth and now she has her wings in heaven, fly with the angels, fly free. We love you forever, Mom, and will always have you close in our hearts.

Ursula leaves behind her husband and love of her life for 60 years, Dennis; daughter, Cindy Mueller, of Shawano; son, Scott Posselt, of Bowler; three grandchildren, Jesse (Sacia) Mueller, of Shawano, Rainer Posselt, of Bowler, and Kayli Posselt, of Bowler; one great-grandson, Jesse Mueller Jr.; her brother, Manfred (Gisela) Schlick of Ontario, Canada; and her sister, Betti Kaestner, of Nuremberg, Germany; the Kaestner family, Bernhard, Barbara, Nicolai, Michael, Marcus and Simone, all of Germany; sister-in-law, Jewel Posselt; brother-in-law, James VandenBrook; her nieces and nephews, Susie Hein, Amy Younk, Kerry Harding, Daniel Posselt, Andrew Posselt and Kersten Schlick; and her special friend Mike Fischer, of Germany.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ludwig and Rosa Schlick; grandparents, George and Sophie Nagel; her in-laws, Carl and Eunice Posselt; brother-in-law, Wolfgang Kaestner; one niece, Michelle Forcy; and one nephew, Adrian Kaestner.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the services.

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Joseph Roy DeBaker, 71, of Leopolis, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. He was born Oct. 16, 1946, in Shawano to the late Albert and Cora (nee Brunner) DeBaker. Joe grew up on a rocky farm on the edge of Leopolis overlooking the North Branch of the Embarrass River. Anyone who ever met Joe didn’t forget him, he was a special person. Joe attended the Leopolis Grade School, Marion Grade School and graduated from Marion High School in 1964. He attended Oshkosh State College for two years and graduated with honors in January 1969 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He was elected to Tau Beta Pi Mechanical Engineering honor society, Pi Tau Sigma engineering honor society and the Phi Kappa Phi science honor society. Growing up, his great love was squirrel, rabbit and deer hunting with his dad and trout and northern pike fishing on the Embarrass River with his uncle, Joe Brunner.

On Jan. 21, 1967, he married Diane Neuman, the love of his life and forever sweetheart. Together, they raised three children, Marsha, Brian and Laura. Immediately after graduating college, Joe went to work for Eastman Kodak in their chemical division in Kingsport, Tennessee. He spent 30 years in research and development in Eastman’s Fibers businesses of polyethylene and cellulose acetate. When he retired, he and Diane moved back to the sleepy village of Leopolis, living again on the river he so loved growing up.

Joe was a big supporter of the Leopolis Bulldogs and was crowned the first Leopolis Bulldogs Drag Queen for their fundraiser. He also served 17 years as their secretary/treasurer. Shortly before his death, Joe was proud to receive the Don Martzke Memorial Award for his dedication and contribution to the BABA. He was a member of the Leopolis Booster Club, Leopolis School Reunion Committee and served as the Town of Herman board chairman. Joe joined the Knights of Columbus as a charter member of Council 6992 in Kingsport, Tennessee. He served as grand knight, district deputy and faithful navigator of the fourth degree. He held several position with the state council and eventually was elected state deputy for the state of Tennessee. Through the Knights, he and Diane made countless friends and a lifetime of memories.

While in Tennessee, he was an active member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, and he was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leopolis. He was an avid bowler and golfer, enjoyed playing cribbage and sitting around the fire pit talking about current events and politics. More than anything, Joe loved watching his grandchildren grow and succeed.

Joe is survived by his son, Brian (Melissa) DeBaker, of Wittenberg; his daughter, Laura (Robert) Geske, of Shawano; a son-in-law, Rick Milhorn, of Bristol, Tennessee; grandchildren, Rebecca and Bonnie Milhorn, Roxanne Barber and Hunter, Alana and Mariah Krolow; one great-granddaughter, Miya Pawlowski; and his sisters, Pat Hoffman and Karen Knitt. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diane, in 2016; his daughter, Marsha Milhorn, in 2016; his parents; and one brother, Eugene DeBaker, in 2018.

A funeral Mass for Joe will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leopolis with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham from 4-7 p.m. and again on Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Janet Elaine Westphal (neé Davis) peacefully passed from this world in the arms of Jesus and took her first breaths of new life in heaven on Aug. 11, 2018, encircled by her family and dear friends.

Janet will be lovingly remembered by her husband of nearly 52 years, Gary, her children, Todd (Julie) and Crista (Rick Faw) and her grandchildren, Jared and Zoë. She is also survived by her youngest brother, Richard P. Davis (Kathy) and many other extended family including brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Grace Davis; sister, Linda Flint; and brother, Donald Davis.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

A celebration of life will be at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 815 Renfrew Ave., Kamloops, British Columbia, on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at 2 p.m.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Society or Kamloops Hospice Society.

Ned Carl Fritz, 68, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 at home. He was born Jan. 24, 1950, in Shawano to the late Lloyd “Bud” and Erma (Mueller) Fritz. Ned attended Bowler High School. On Aug. 16, 1969, he married Patricia “Pat” Schafberger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. Together they had two sons, Rodney and Jeffery.

Ned worked for 25 years at the Phenix Manufacturing Building until they closed their doors. He then worked in plant operations at Shawano Medical Center until his retirement in December 2013. Ned had many interests and hobbies, and there was not one special season of the year he did not enjoy. During the winter months, he enjoyed ice fishing. In November and December, he loved playing Santa and watching the children’s faces light up. In the spring, summer and fall, once again he could be found fishing, tending to his gardens, hunting or attending car shows with his 1930 and 1936 Street Rod. Fall was especially busy for Ned, one of his favorite hobbies was making sausage and jerky, smoking fish, venison hams and turkey. He was very proud to share his recipes and give instruction or advice to other enthusiasts.

Ned’s family and friends were very special to him and were always welcome. He usually had a new recipe or food to share when they stopped. You probably had to listen to him “brag” about the hunting skills of his grandchildren, Sam and Hatty. He was so proud that his two sons, two of his grandchildren and himself all shot their first buck on the Fritz land near Weasel Dam. He had each of their first buck heads mounted, no matter the size or number of points it had.

Ned is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pat; two sons, Rodney (special friend Lisa Krueger) and Jeffery (Wendy); three grandchildren, Austin, Samuel and Hatty Fritz; one sister, Fern (Wayne) Fritz, of Stratford; and two sisters-in-law, Rose Paiser and Carol (Dan) Perra.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral Mass for Ned will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the friends who stopped to visit over the past several months.

Goodnight Dad

By Richard John Scarr

Goodnight Dad. God keep you safe, until we meet again.

You have left a space no one can fill.

And loving hearts so full of pain.

Though you didn’t often say it.

We just took your love as read.

For we knew we were your very all.

You always showed what wasn’t said.

We never knew a day of want.

And you kept us safe in every way.

You nurtured and protected us,

and made us what we are today.

And now we have to come to terms

with the fact that you are gone.

Tomorrow will start without you.

And all tomorrows from now on.

Dad, we’ll really miss you.

Elaine Marie Bergsbaken, 84, of Bonduel, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at her home. Born on Oct. 28, 1933, in the town of Hartland, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Laura (Schroeder) Wussow. On May 7, 1955, she was united in marriage to Roger Bergsbaken at Zion United Methodist Church Bonduel. Roger preceded her in death July 13, 2001. Elaine worked for the Times Press in Bonduel for 4½ years. Roger and Elaine owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Harland for 46½ years until their retirement in 1991. She was a faithful member of Zion United Methodist Church in Bonduel, where she was part of the Ladies Aid. Elaine enjoyed reading, traveling, going out to eat and playing cards.

Elaine is survived by her daughter, Christine (Rick) Bahr, of Appleton; son, Dennis (Donna) Bergsbaken, of Bonduel; grandchildren, Shane (Amber) Bahr, Stacy (Chad) Olson, Brianna (Jordan) Rynish, Ashley (fiancé Ben Pearce) Bergsbaken, Eric Bergsbaken and Kaden Bergsbaken; three great-grandchildren, Caleb and Aubree Bahr and Chase Olson. She is further survived by her brother, Robert “Bob” (Sharon) Wussow, of Bonduel; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; her parents; and two brothers, Dale and LeRoy.

Funeral services for Elaine will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at Zion United Methodist Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Dan Nault officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Swedberg Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel and again at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Special thanks to Dennis, Donna and children for taking such good care of mom at the ranch house on their farm. She showed her appreciation and love in her final weeks by giving tender hand kisses to those who visited.

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Jeffrey Harold Gehrt, 63, of Embarrass, passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory in Clintonville is assisting his family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com

Priscilla M. Watters, 86, of Tilleda, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, in Clintonville.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with Vicar Lois Graper officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

A complete obituary will be in Thursday’s paper.

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Kay S. Mallory went home to Jesus on Aug. 19, 2018, at The Lodge at Whispering Pines in Plover. Kay was born on Nov. 13, 1938, in Tilleda to George and Verna (Lotto) Reinert.

She graduated from Gresham High School in 1955 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She was married to John Mallory, of Columbus, Ohio, on June 25, 1960. She was employed by the Stevens Point School Food Service for over 25 years. Kay and her husband enjoyed camping and were members of the Drifters and Valley Bummers camping clubs.

Kay is survived by her three daughters, Kristine Mallory (Brian) Johnson, Karen (Chuck) Scott and Jennifer (Andrew) Koplin; one sister, Georgiann (Gary) Vander Velden; two brothers, Dennis (Bernice) Reinert and Vernon (Donna) Reinert, nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, John; her parents; one brother, Lewellyn; her stepdaughter, Myra (Artie) Rogel; and two great-grandchildren Austin and August.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at St. Bronislava Catholic Church at 3200 Plover Road, Plover. The Rev. Charlie Richmond will officiate. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Pisarski Community Funeral Home at 2911 Plover Road, Plover, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the church.

Pisarski Community Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. For online condolences, please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

Clarence John “Jack” Fish, 70, of West Allis, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Waukesha. Jack was born on Dec. 15, 1947, in Keshena, son of the late Clarence and Mary “Julienne” (Boivin) Fish. He is a graduate of Shawano High School. On Oct. 27, 1967, Jack was united in marriage to Faye Cox, who preceded him in death on April 8, 1997. Jack enlisted in the United States Army on Jan. 18, 1968, serving our country until his honorable discharge on Dec. 21, 1969. Jack worked at Caterpiller and then Cooper Power Systems. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping and shooting pool. Jack was a very charismatic guy with a great smile and a flare for life. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Clarence is survived by three children, Melissa (Stephan) Robinson, of Texas, Christopher (Cheryl) Fish, of Keshena, and Heather (Cary) Fish, of Milwaukee; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Kenneth “Bum-Bum” Fish, Geraldine “Girl” (Jerry) Nunway, Alecia “Bubbles” (Gary) Smith, Aleta “Billy” Fish and Shelby Doxtator. He is also survived by his in-laws, Diana Waukau, Sharon Quinney, William “Bill” Cox, Walter Cox, Deb Cox, Jan Cox and Doug (Jean) Cox Sr. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye; his parents; his brothers-in-law, Roger Waukau, Wayne “Beechie” Waukau and Dave Doxtator; and sisters-in-law, Karen Waukau, Suzie Cox and Roberta Cox.

Funeral services for Jack will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Neopit Community Center from 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, until the time of the service on Thursday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Michel C. “Mike” Schuler of the Town of Wescott passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife on Aug. 18, 2018, at the age of 75 after fighting a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born June 27, 1943, in Manitowoc, the fourth of five sons to the late Fredrick “Fritz” and Evelyn (Kraft) Schuler. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School.

Since moving to the Town of Wescott, he has touched the lives of many people from opening a restaurant, Schuler’s Rustic Inn, where friends and family gathered to serving his community. He was the chairman of the Town of Wescott for 30 years, the longest serving chairman in the town’s history. He was president of the Shawano Lake Sanitary District and Wolf Treatment Plant for 26 years as well as chairman of the Shawano County Solid Waste Management Board since its inception. Mike was president and CEO of the corporation that owns the Elizabeth Street Business Complex. He served on the Shawano County Board for 12 years and was instrumental in starting the Drug Take Back program in Shawano County in 2008 as well as setting up the drug dropboxes. Mike was also a member of the newly created Drug Task Force Committee. He and Melissa volunteered at Navarino Nature Center and were on the Toys for Tots Committee.

Those left to share his memory are his beloved and devoted wife of 33 years, Melissa, who was by his side as he fought to overcome his illness. His positive attitude never wavered. He is further survived by his daughter, Rhonda Schuler, of Green Bay; his son Craig (fiancée Nicole Leanna) Schuler, of Green Bay; granddaughter, Mychaylla (Andy) Loret, of Green Bay, who also helped with his caregiving at home; grandson, Montana Diehm, of Luxemberg; four brothers, Douglas “Doug” (Marjorie Hicks) Schuler, of Colorado, Robert “Bob” (Elaine) Schuler, of Clintonville, Richard “Dick” (Gloria McPherson) Schuler, of California, and Fredrick “Fred” (Jan) Schuler, of Milwaukee. Also surviving are his father-in-law, Carl Bowen, of Shawano; sister-in-law, Colleen (Don) Black, of Lexington, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Jay (Lisa) Bowen, of Green Bay; and many special nieces and nephews.

Family and friends can gather at the Town of Wescott Office, N5794 Old Keshena Road, on Aug. 27, 2018, from 2-6 p.m. for Mike’s last town board meeting. Final agenda items will include sharing stories and memories supporting each other and celebrating the life of a great husband, father, friend and mentor.

Donations in Mike’s name can be made to the Shawano County Humane Society or the Navarino Nature Center.

“If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” — Winnie the Pooh

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” — Dr. Seuss

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Patrick James Crawford, 92, of Shawano, gently passed away on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, surrounded by his adoring children and cherished wife, Ruth, of 67 years. While bathed in the radiant light of God’s love from a magnificent sunset on the Wolf River, Ruth comforted him with kisses and affirmations of their love for one another. Shortly after Pat summoned the strength to kiss Ruth one last time and with the tender encouragement of his children and loving permission from Ruth, Pat transitioned peacefully from this life to his birthday in heaven.

Patrick was born on March 23, 1926, at a logging camp in Winter, Wisconsin, to the late Alfred and Violet (McKendry) Crawford. His father and grandfather ran a logging camp in the Clam Lake area and his mother was the camp cook. World War II was raging when Pat graduated from high school at 17 in 1943. He spent a year at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire until he could enlist in the U.S. Army Air Forces. With the war over a year and a half later and a painstaking deliberation not to pursue a career as a bomber pilot, Pat returned to Wisconsin as a student, again at UW-Eau Claire and then UW-Madison. It wasn’t long before he was back in northern Wisconsin working with this father when the crosscut saw and horse logging era was coming to an end. It was at this stage of his life that he met his loving wife, Ruth Paulick. They were married on June 30, 1951. After a honeymoon in Oregon, Pat worked logging jobs falling the huge timber in the Northwest but homesickness got the better of them and they returned to Hayward, Wisconsin, where they began their family.

In 1963, the family moved to Shawano, and Pat began working for Menominee Tribal Enterprises. He always felt gratitude to the Menominee Tribe for offering him a job in this wonderful community. It was Pat’s passion for logging and the forestry industry that led him to develop selective cutting equipment. His innovative mind was always at work as he looked for better ways to log and haul on the challenging conditions. These early endeavors with machine design and innovation became Timbco Hydraulics, and at age 55, Pat became known as the father of this state-of-the-art mechanized leveling track feller buncher. While Timbco Hydraulics grew to international levels, Pat became an icon in the forestry industry running his company based on simple virtues; honesty, integrity, compassion and generosity. He took great pride in his company and employees and all became the “Timbco family.” Due to its position in the market, Timbco was pursued, and ultimately purchased, by Partek Forest, of Finland. In 2002, at the age of 77, Pat started TimberPro Inc., which focused on wheeled (as opposed to track) forwarders and harvesters. For the second time in his career, Pat found himself at the helm of a major forestry equipment manufacturer with a global reputation. Pat never desired to retire and was still making regular office visits until last week. You would often hear Pat say, “I am the luckiest person on earth.”

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth; their children, Kenneth (Janet) Crawford, of Shawano, Cynthia (David) Jesse, of Shawano, Mary (Peter Rebman) Tree, of Green Bay, Mike (Tracy) Crawford, of Shawano, Patrick Lee (Merrie) Crawford, of Shawano, Katie (Mark) Schuh, of Appleton, Sam (Wendy) Crawford, of Shawano, and Liz (Wes) Fleming, of Whitefish Bay; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Patrick is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard; and two sisters, Margaret and Joanne.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano, as well as at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery with military honors conducted by Shawano American Legion Post 117.

Following the philanthropic nature of Pat and Ruth, the family is requesting memorials to be directed to the Ruth and Pat Crawford Family Foundation, which supports a variety of local charities.

We would like to extend many thanks to Heartland Hospice, especially Tina for her kind compassionate care. Also, a special thank you to the Crawford Care-giving Team led by Jenny Maltbey, for their devotion, which allowed our father, Pat, to remain in his home.

Many blessings!

— The Crawford Family

Glenn Tuszkowski, of Birnamwood, died Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Cloverleaf Assisted Living under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 53 years old. He was born on Oct. 16, 1964, a son of the late Myron and Irene Tuszkowski.

Glenn graduated from Rosholt High School.

He married Debra Meverden on Nov. 1, 1991; the couple later divorced.

Glenn was employed at Kersten Lumber Mill in Birnamwood for 26 years.

He enjoyed working on cars, spending time with his kids and grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Ashley Tuszkowski, of Birnamwood; two sons, Aaron Tuszkowski and Austin Tuszkowski, both of Birnamwood; a sister, Nancy (Leo) Kenowski; a brother, Jerome Tuszkowski; and four grandchildren, Kayleigh, Kaden, Kayson and Aubree.

A celebration of life will be held in October. For more information, please contact his daughter Ashley at ashleytuszkowski2792@gmail.com

Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com

Priscilla M. Watters, 86, of Tilleda, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 in Clintonville. Born on May 21, 1932, in Birnamwood, she is the daughter of the late William and Esther (Brei) Tober. Priscilla is a graduate of Shawano High School. Priscilla was united in marriage to Levi D. Watters on May 10, 1952, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pella. The couple moved to Milwaukee, where she was employed by Master Lock. Upon returning to this area, she was employed by Schultz Brothers, along with Caroline Ballroom. She was very active as a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda, including the Ladies’ Aid and the Altar Guild. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and her time as a Shawano County 4-H leader.

She is survived by daughter, Dorine (Dennis) Watters, of Tilleda; her sons, Michael Watters and Terry (Deb) Watters, both of Tilleda; Kathy Duffy; grandchildren, Kim (Larry), Kalyssa and Zachary; her brother, Arlyn (Janet) Tober, of Pella, and her special friends, Justin Jolitz and Shawn Hoeft.

Priscilla is preceded in death by her husband, Levi; her son, William; her parents; and her brother, Gary.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with Vicar Lois Graper officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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Sheila Koons, 72, of Wausaukee, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Shawano. Sheila is the daughter of George and the late Joyce (Bird) Koons. Sheila graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and taught second grade in Wausaukee for many years. In her free time, she loved to read and follow politics.

Sheila is survived by her father, George Koons, of Shawano, and a cousin, Doris Fetterholf, of Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Koons, and her sister, Linda Porter.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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