Seluga
Rose Seluga, 89, died Aug. 2, 1999, in Kenosha.
Burial was in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL.
She is survived a son, Richard (Alvera) Seluga of Park Falls; six grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Felix, in 1975;
a son, Thomas, in 1991; and by sisters and brothers.
Wardensky
Rosemarie Wardensky, 76, of Butternut, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 5, at First
Congregational Church of Christ, Park Falls; Rev. Henry Boynton officiating.
There is visitation at the church today from 9:30 a.m. until the hour
of service.
Burial will in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
She was born March 29, 1923, in Butternut. Her parents were Charles
and Ella (McCalvey) Newell.
She grew up and attended school in Butternut.
She married Warren T. Wardensky Aug. 30, 1941, in Butternut. He preceded
her in death in 1993.
She traveled with her husband, who was in the U.S. Air Force for many
years, and returned to Butternut in 1993.
She is survived by three daughters, Kaye Knudson of Marengo, IL, Kim
Marie Wardensky of Burke, VA, and Kerry Wardensky of Butternut; two grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and by five
brothers and sisters.
Eder
William J. Eder, 89, of Glidden, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at Park
Manor Nursing Home, Park Falls.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 9, at Most Precious Blood Catholic
Church, Glidden; Father John Scheer officiating.
Burial was in Most Precious Blood Cemetery, Glidden.
He was born Nov. 20, 1909, in Glidden and was a life-long resident
of Glidden. His parents were John and Rose (Segel) Eder.
He married Dorothy Rein Nov. 5, 1935, in Glidden.
He was a woodsman and logger and worked at the Chippewa Mill in Glidden.
He was an avid woodsman, hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife; three children, Gerald (Donna) of Cottage
Grove, MN, Cleta (Myron) O'Keefe of Grafton and Bernadette Bruun of Elk
Mound; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Carlson
of Park Falls; a brother, George Eder of Grants Pass, OR; and by many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Albert
Eder; and a sister, Rose Arnt.
Johnston
"Gene" Harold Eugene Johnston, 73, of Park Falls, died Wednesday, Aug.
4, 1999, at Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 9, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church,
Park Falls; Father Clement Sobr officiating.
A parish prayer vigil was held Sunday, Aug. 8, at the church.
Burial was in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
He was born Sept. 1, 1925, in Park Falls. His parents were Hoddie and
Barbara (Kundinger) Johnston.
He grew up and attended school in Park Falls.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He married Philomene "Phyllis" Radlinger Aug. 5, 1944, in Park Falls.
He owned and operated a logging and trucking business; then was employed
for more than 20 years by Flambeau Paper Mill.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Howard (Marcella) Johnston of Rudolph;
two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a half-brother, William C.
(Loretta) Dohm of Fifield; and by many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law;
and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Daniel E. Johnston
Sr.
Petroski
Breanna Elaine Petroski, 7, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at St. Joseph's
Hospital, Marshfield, as the result of an accident.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 19, at St. Paul's
Lutheran Church, Butternut; Rev. Michael Paholke officiating.
Visitation is at the church today from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Glidden.
She was born Feb. 24, 1992, in Ashland. Her parents are Faith Wagner
of Butternut and Robert Petroski of Glidden.
She attended Butternut School and would have been in second grade this
year.
She is survived by her parents; three brothers, Bobby, Steven and Jordan;
her maternal grandmother, Marlene (Chuck) Reeder of Glidden; her paternal
grandparents, Paul and Elsie Petroski of Glidden; her maternal great-grandparents,
Elaine Wagner of Glidden and Ted and Shirley Lawver of Glidden; her paternal
great-grandmother, Caroline Jamieson of Butternut; and by many aunts, uncles,
other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Clifford Glen
Wagner.
Weborg
Roy Farrell Weborg, 85, of Marshfield, and formerly of Park Falls,
died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospice, Marshfield.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 16, at Christ the Servant Lutheran
Church, Park Falls; Rev. Peter Ruggles officiating.
Burial was in Port Wing Cemetery.
He was born June 27, 1914, in Fosston, MN. His parents were John and
Petra (Bagstad) Weborg.
He graduated from McIntosh, MN, High School and from Minnesota State
Teachers College.
He married Elsa Pearson Sept. 1, 1941, in Port Wing.
He operated businesses in Park Falls for many years and was also employed
by the USDA Forest Service in Park Falls.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a corporal in the 172nd
Field Artillery Battalion. He was awarded five battle stars for combat,
received the good conduct medal and was honorably discharged Nov. 25, 1945.
He was a member of Dirrigl-Sawales American Legion Post No. 182 of
Park Falls and of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Park Falls.
He and his wife were foster parents to 18 children.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Rand (Cindy) Weborg of Lake Tomahawk;
three daughters, Annette (Steven) McCabe of Marshfield, Kristen (Ken) Kulzick
of Waukesha and Victoria (Charles) Smith of St. Paul, MN; 12 grandchildren;
two brothers, David Weborg of Florida and Glen (Virginia) Weborg of Minneapolis;
two sisters, Florence Rude of Fosston, MN, and Grayce Mathias of Arvada,
CO; and several nieces and nephews.
Scherwinsky
Iola Mae Scherwinsky, 91, of Vero Beach, FL, and formerly of Park Falls,
died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at Indian River Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 21, at Redeemer Lutheran
Church, Vero Beach; Rev. Robert R. Cofer Sr. officiating.
She was born Nov. 6, 1907, in Johnstown Center, WI. She lived in Park
Falls for 32 years, and moved to Vero Beach 19 years ago from West Point,
IA.
She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Women's
Missionary League, the American Association of Retired Persons; and the
council on aging, all in Vero Beach.
She is survived by a daughter, Joy (Jim) DeGrote of Vero Beach; a sister,
Viola Halbrader of Willard, WI, and by nieces and nephews.
Oesterreich
William "Bill" R. Oesterreich Sr., 104, of Merrill, and formerly of
Park Falls, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at Pine Crest Nursing Home,
Merrill.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 4, at First Congregational United
Church of Christ, Park Falls; Rev. Henry Boynton officiating.
A masonic service was held Friday, Sept. 3, at the Novitzke Funeral
Home, Park Falls.
Burial was in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
He was born Feb. 4, 1895, in Milwaukee. His parents were Phillip and
Selma (Loebel) Oesterreich.
He lived in Milwaukee until age nine, when the family moved to Park
Falls.
He married Ella Schfalke Aug. 1, 1917, in Park Falls. She preceded
him in death in 1975.
He was a master mechanic with Vincent and Vincent Ford in Park Falls
for 36 years.
He built the Park Falls golf course on land owned by his family and
later built the clubhouse. He also sold land to the city of Park Falls
for the Park Falls Municipal Airport, and managed the airport until moving
to Merrill.
He was also a butcher and played in a polka band. He was a drummer
for silent movies.
He was an avid golfer, and was a member of the Park Falls Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by three children, Vernon (Helen) Oesterreich of Fargo,
ND, Ruth (Roman) Radlinger of Merrill and Billy Jr. of Park Falls; four
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and
by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a great-granddaughter,
Sandy Oesterreich; and by 14 brothers and sisters.
Peters
Agnes Grace Peters, 69, of Bristol, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at
Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha.
Services were held Sunday, Sept. 5, at Strang Funeral Home, Antioch,
IL.
She was born June 9, 1930, in Raddison Township. Her parents were Ignatius
and Grace (Halverson) Balczewski.
She married William Peters April 19, 1949, in Park Falls. He preceded
her in death in 1990.
She lived at Rainbow Lake Manor in Bristol the past nine years and
was a member of the Serendipity Club.
She is survived by two sons, James (Deena) of Shorewood and Michael
(Patricia) of Brown Deer; a daughter, Debra (James) Sheckler of Lowell,
MN; a sister, Theresa (Clark) Amundson of Madison; and five grandchildren.
Dodge
Pearl Dodge, 68, of Milwaukee, and formerly of Butternut, died Sunday,
Sept. 19, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 23, at Grace
Lutheran Church, Milwaukee; Rev. George Richter officiating.
Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the church.
She was born Pearl Sanborn Sept. 26, 1930, in Norwalk, WI.
She and her husband, Marlin (Slim) Dodge, were owners of Butternut
Resort for several years.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Robin (Larry) Linsmeyer
of Butternut; two grandchildren; and by other relatives and friends.
Holloway
Edward R. Holloway, 90, of Park Falls, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the
Masonic Temple in Park Falls.
He was born May 26, 1909, in Waukesha. His parents were Edward and
Clara (Renner) Holloway.
He married Katherine Nelson June 10, 1934, in Park Falls. They celebrated
65 years of marriage together.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Dan (Diane) of Madison; a daughter,
Kathy Walker of Park Falls; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Lodge No. 300 of the Free and Accepted Masons,
the Boy Scouts of America or the American Heart Association.
Sister Mary Joyce
Sister Mary Joyce Schladweiler, 86, died Friday, Aug. 13, 1999, in
Milwaukee.
She was born Marcella Schadweiler Aug. 6, 1913, and raised in Farmer,
SD.
She entered the Order of St. Francis of Assisi on Aug. 25, 1934. She
became a novice the following August, receiving the name of Mary Joyce.
She moved to Park Falls in September 1947, and taught 8th grade at
St. Anthony School for seven years.
A widely-acclaimed poet, Sister Joyce was inducted into the International
Poetry Hall of Fame in 1995. Three years later, her first volume of poetry,
"Glimpses in Verse," was published.
In July of 1997, she observed her 60th jubilee as a Fanciscan. A number
of fomer students and frineds from Park Falls celebrated with her at St.
John's Cathedral in Milwuakee.
She was the last survivor of a family of nine and is buried at Holy
Sepulcher Cemetery, Milwaukee.
Phelps
Barbara Ann (Schultz) Phelps, 58, of Villa Park, IL, died Thursday,
Sept. 16, 1999, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 18, at Steuerle Funeral Home, Villa
Park, IL.
Burial will be in Butternut Union Cemetery.
She was born April 4, 1941. Her parents were Elmer and Alyce (Campbell)
Schultz.
She is survived by her mother, who lives in Butternut; four children,
Colleen (Sam) Szudarski of Villa Park, IL; Maureen (Eric) Maly of Darien,
IL; Mary Bridget (Bruce) Graham of Joliet, IL; and Patrick McNicholas of
Villa Park, IL; seven grandchildren; and by many nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Simmet
Joseph Simmet Jr., 71, of Stevens Point, and formerly of Park Falls,
died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
Services were held Thursday, Sept. 23, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church,
Park Falls; Father James Jackson officiating.
A Knights of Columbus service was held Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the
Novitzke Funeral Home, Park Falls.
Burial was in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls, with military rites under
the auspices of Dirrigl-Sawales American Legion Post No. 182 of Park Falls.
He was born Nov. 20, 1927, in Park Falls. His parents were Joseph and
Mary (Svetil) Simmet.
He grew up and attended school in Park Falls.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1948.
He married Betty L. Hett Oct. 14, 1950, in Park Falls.
The couple moved to Stevens Point in 1965. He worked for the Soo Line
Railroad for 37-1/2 years, retiring in 1987.
He was a member of Dirrigl-Sawales American Legion Post No. 182 and
Father Otto Weber Council No. 2639 of the Knights of Columbus, both of
Park Falls.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Debra (Mark) Mader of Stevens
Point and Marla Simmet of Dallas, TX; two granddaughters; and by other
relatives and friends.
Tanner
Eileen R. Tanner, 80, of Park Falls, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999,
at Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 25, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church,
Park Falls; Father James Jackson officiating.
Burial was in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
She was born May 12, 1919, in the town of Eisenstein. Her parents were
Louis and Mary (Weiss) Hilgart.
She grew up and attended school in the Park Falls area.
She married Elvin Tanner Sr. June 21, 1947. He preceded her in death
in 1994.
A homemaker, she was known as "grandma" to many area children.
She is survived by four children, Elvin (Mary) Tanner Jr., Mary (Gary)
Zoesch, Jan Ebben and Kris (Eric) Scharp, all of Park Falls; nine grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son, Tom,
in 1980; a brother; and eight sisters.
Wendland
Viola B. Wendland, 99, of Park Falls, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999,
at Park Manor Nursing Home, Park Falls.
Services were held Monday, Sept. 27, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
Butternut; Rev. Michael Paholke officiating.
Burial was in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
She was born May 13, 1900, in Butternut. Her parents were Paul and
Alvina (Yankee) Zoesch.
She grew up and attended school in Butternut.
She married Fred W. Wendland March 30, 1920, in Ashland. He preceded
her in death in 1978.
The couple owned and operated Wendland's Lakeview Resort on Pike Lake.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Irene Kent of Kansas City, MO, and
Norma Wartgow of Butternut; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;
nine great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Arvella Losby of Park Falls;
and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a daughter,
Dolores Benz in 1995; and by five sisters and a brother.
Bourgard
Elizabeth R. Bourgard, 76, of Park Falls, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999,
at Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at Peace
Lutheran Church, Park Falls; Paster Stanley Bahn officiating.
Burial will be in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
She was born Jan. 16, 1923, in Park Falls, and grew up and attended
school in Park Falls. Her parents were Edward and Emma Bourgard.
She was employed at Flambeau Paper Co.
She is survived by Clara and Helen Bourgard; and by nieces, nephews
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Carr
Hazel J. Carr, 81, of Miller Beach, IN, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999.
Services were held Monday, Oct. 4, at Burns Funeral Home, Hobart, IN.
The body was cremated.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Fred (Bill) Carr; two daughters,
Lilas (Robert) Satman of Mesz, AZ, and Jean (Joe) Benjamin of Valparaiso,
IN; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Anita Hodge.
Esterl
Lucy Esterl, 82, of Park Falls, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at Park
Manor Nursing Home, Park Falls.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic
Church, Park Falls; Father James Jackson officiating.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Novitzke
Funeral Home, Park Falls.
Burial will be in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
She was born Jan. 28, 1917, in New London and grew up and attended
school in New London. Her parents were Edward and Lillian (Ziemer) Bleck.
She graduated from Central Stevens Point Teachers College in 1939 and
began her teaching career in Park Falls, where she met her husband, George
Esterl. They were married June 7, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1990.
She continued to teach throughout her life at schools in Park Falls,
Fifield and Butternut.
She was a life-long member of St. Anthony's Parish.
She is survived by two children, Jane (Gary) Hauboldt of Mosinee and
Peter (Marge) Esterl of Butternut; two sisters, Vera Mae Kjer and Hazel
Gotham, both of Stevens Point; four sisters-in-law, Evelyn Esterl of Park
Falls, Jean Bleck of New London, Pauline Peters of Sun City, AZ, and Margaret
MacDonald of Bedford, NY; five grandchildren; and by nieces, nephews, other
relativews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother,
Kenneth Esterl.
Kurosker
William J. Kurosker, 84, of Park Falls, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999,
at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at the
Park Falls Masonic Temple.
Burial of cremains will be in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
He was born March 23, 1915, in Medford. His parents were Julius and
Elizabeth (Krueger) Kurosker.
He married Mabel Boettcher March 17, 1938, in Park Falls. She was a
cosmotologist in Park Falls for many years and preceded him in death.
He was a resident of Park Falls early in his career and after retirement
in 1978.
He studied at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He worked as a welder
and welder foreman in heavy construction of powerhouses throughout the
United States.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Murlin Boettcher of Park Falls,
three nepehws, including David (Carol) Boettcher of Park Falls; and by
other relatives and friends.
Urquhart
Leonard "Buck" Urquhart, 85, of Park Falls, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999,
at Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Novitzke Funeral
Home, Park Falls.
He was born June 8, 1914, in Medford and grew up and attended school
in Medford. His parents were Norman Anthony and Blanche (Seek) Urquhart.
He married Eleanor Dolan June 12, 1943, in Iowa. She preceded him in
death in 1981.
The couple moved to Park Falls in 1950.
He was a game warden until his retirement in 1960 and later became
a sales manager at St. Croix Rod Company in Park Falls.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by five children, Jim (Nina) Urquhart of Stone Lake,
Mary (Charles) Mickel of Golden, CO, Elizabeth Urquhart of Madison, Kenneth
(Kay) Urquhart of Forest Lake, MN, and Stephen Urquhart of Chisago City,
MN; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Jean
Perrin of Wolf Island, Ontario, and Nona Thomas of Dallas, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a daughter, Cathleen;
and a brother, Donald.
Becker
Gladys Becker, 83, of Pike Lake, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at Flambeau
Hospital, Park Falls.
A memorial service was held Monday, Oct. 11, at the Novtizke Funeral
Home, Park Falls; Rev. Loren Barker officiating.
She was born Sept. 11, 1916, in Ashland. Her parents were Jacob and
Ida (Anderson) Maetke.
She grew up and attended school in Ashland and Ironwood, MI, and graduated
from high school in Ashland.
She moved to Milwaukee, where she worked as a secretary at various
businesses in the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas.
She married Robert Becker in Milwaukee upon his return from World War
II. He preceded her in death in 1969.
The couple moved to Pewaukee, where they raised their family. She worked
as a secretary at Pewaukee High School. She retired in 1976, at which time
she moved to the Pike Lake area.
She is survived by a son, Robert (Dianne) Becker of Machesney Park,
IL, a daughter, Mary Ann (Edward) Schwalbach of Racine; four grandchildren;
two sisters, Evelyn (Raymond) Kwaitkowski of Oconomowoc and Doris Kurensky
of Ashland; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Grace;
and a brother, Gordon.
Bourgard
Elizabeth R. Bourgard, 76, of Park Falls, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999,
at Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls.
A memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 8, at Peace Lutheran Church,
Park Falls; Paster Stanley Bahn officiating.
Burial was in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
She was born Jan. 16, 1923, in Park Falls, and grew up and attended
school in Park Falls. Her parents were Edward and Emma Bourgard.
She was employed at Flambeau Paper Co.
She is survived by sisters-in-law Clara and Helen Bourgard; and by
nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and by three brothers, Dennis,
Lester and Laverne Bourgard.
Esterl
Lucy Esterl, 82, of Park Falls, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at Park
Manor Nursing Home, Park Falls.
Services were held Friday, Oct. 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church,
Park Falls; Father James Jackson officiating.
Burial was in Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.
She was born Jan. 28, 1917, in New London and grew up and attended
school in New London. Her parents were Edward and Lillian (Ziemer) Bleck.
She graduated from Central Stevens Point Teachers College in 1939 and
began her teaching career in Park Falls, where she met her husband, George
Esterl. They were married June 7, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1990.
She continued to teach throughout her life at schools in Park Falls,
Fifield and Butternut.
She was a life-long member of St. Anthony's Parish. She especially
loved her grandchildren, a special neighbor and her birthday group.
She is survived by two children, Jane (Gary) Hauboldt of Mosinee and
Peter (Marge) Esterl of Butternut; two sisters, Vera Mae Kjer and Hazel
Gotham, both of Stevens Point; four sisters-in-law, Evelyn Esterl of Park
Falls, Jean Bleck of New London, Pauline Peters of Sun City, AZ, and Margaret
MacDonald of Bedford, NY; five grandchildren; and by nieces, nephews, other
relativews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother,
Kenneth Bleck.
Memorials may be made to the Park Falls Elementary School library.
Wojciuk
Stanley A. Wojciuk, 82, of Park Falls, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999.
A memorial service will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church at
a later date.
He was born Aug. 17, 1917, in Milwaukee, and grew up in Milwaukee.
He married Florence Biscobing in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death
in 1993.
He was self-employed in both Milwaukee and Park Falls.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by two sons, Michael of Park Falls and Stanley Jr. of
Sullivan; and by other relatives and friends.
Yankee
Earl Yankee, 98, of Sussex, and formerly of Park Falls, died Saturday,
Oct. 2, 1999.
Services were held Monday, Oct. 4, at the Schmidt Funeral Home, Sussex.
He was born Sept. 26, 1901, in Butternut. His parents were Emil and
Frieda (Zoesch) Yankee.
He grew up and attended school in Butternut.
He married Venice Mason Sept. 10, 1922, in Bessemer, MI. She preceded
him in death in 1965.
He was employed by Flambeau Paper Co. in Park Falls for 31 years. He
retired in 1966.
He is survived by two daughters, Delores (John) Wallner and Muriel
"Boots" (Wayne) Tyree, both of Sussex; and by other relatives and friends.
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