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Hermann Gnuechtel
Hermann Gnuechtel, age 85, of Oxford, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 19, 2003 at 5:00 P.M. at the Oxford Funeral Home in Oxford, with Reverend Donald Wedel officiating. Following the traditional services Hermann will be cremated.
Born in Germany, July 13, 1918, the son of Guido and Wally Gnuchtel, he grew up in what later became East Germany. He served in the German Army for nine years during WW II, and later was held as a prisoner of war in England, where he met and married his wife, Sylvia. Their oldest son, Fred, was born in England, and then they ventured to Canada via ship and settled in Ontario, where he became a flour miller and went on to parent four more children, Herman, Christianna, Michael, and Ruth.
He was then led to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan, where he purchased a small gas station and convenience store on the shores of Lake Huron. He not only owned and operated this business, but also drove school bus for the local DeTour Village area school district, built homes in his spare time, as well as managed a roadside park along Highway 134, just outside of DeTour Village.
He and his wife, Sylvia, retired and moved to Oxford, Wisconsin in l996, where he enjoyed many hours working on his favorite pastime cutting firewood. He also had a deep love for reading and studied conservative politics and economics, which was evidenced by his vast library of books including some of his own publications.
His long life and many life experiences molded a devoted father that was loved very dearly by all his children. He worked hard for his family and always put the needs of his family before his own. Through his example of hard work, he instilled in his children a strong work ethic and many valuable life lessons. He was an energetic and passionate man. He had a cantankerous and exuberant personality which provided many lively discussions with his children and grandchildren!
During his final years he cared for his ailing wife with heartfelt tenderness and patience, that even his children weren’t always aware of.
Hermann is survived by his wife, Sylvia; sons, Fred (Helen) of Austin, Texas, Herman (Donna) of Hampshire, Illinois and Mike (Phyllis) of Kerrville, Texas; daughters, Chris (Steve) Hanson of Appleton, Wisconsin and Ruth (Steve Forrester) Gnuechtel of Batavia, Illinois; sisters, Ruth and Christianna both of Germany; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held at Oxford Funeral Home on Friday from 4 P.M. until the time of service at 5 P.M.
David Ripley
David Ripley, age 57, of Oxford, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 19, 2003 at Divine Savior Hospital of Portage, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Oxford Funeral Home in Oxford, with Reverend Carol Hermann officiating. According to his wishes David will be cremated and will be interred at Oxford Village Cemetery.
David was born February 3, 1946 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the son of Albert and Bernice (Winkler) Ripley. In 1966 he married Linda Procknow and they had three children. David was a self employed carpenter and he operated R and R Construction from 1975 to 2000. Lately he was a building services instructor at the Columbia County Correctional Institute. He was a past Oxford Village Board Member; served on the board of the Westfield School District; member of the Oxford Lions Club and member of the Carpenters Union Local 314. David will fondly be remembered as a loving father; a friendly, jovial person with a smile for everyone and he was taken to soon.
David is survived by a son, David Mitchell (Sasha) Ripley of Oxford; daughters, Paula (Curt) Kodl of Madison, Wisconsin and Stacy (Paul) Kemnitzer of McFarland, Wisconsin; long time companion, Evelyn Jungenberg of Oxford, her 5 children and 9 grandchildren; sisters, Zona (Dennis) Head and Linda (Butch) Meyer both of Oxford and Joan (Pete) McAllister of Richland, Missouri; 3 grandchildren, Allison and Lexy Kemnitzer and Alexandra Economy and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held at the Oxford Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and on Wednesday at the funeral home from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M.
Neal Houslet
Neal Houslet, age 77, of Oxford, Wisconsin, died Friday, September 12, 2003 at the Divine Savior Hospital of Portage, Wisconsin.
Memorial funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Oxford Presbyterian Church in Oxford, with Pastor Julie Waterdu officiating. Neal’s cremains will be interred at the Oxford Village Cemetery.
Neal was born February 14, 1926 in Oxford, Wisconsin, the son of Cornelius and Mildred (Cummings) Houslet and of the only known Houslet family in the United States. In August of 1944 he married Kathryn Gay. Together their life was an adventure in business and pleasure. At an early age Neal raised Standard bred race horses and later developed a premier, registered Hereford herd of cattle that earned many state fair championships. With an eye for real estate they went on to develop the Horseshoe Springs subdivision, Wolf Lake subdivision, Glacier Lake condominiums, Glacier Glen, and Gilligan's Island subdivision all in the Oxford area. He also marketed authentic log homes of which there are many in this area. Neal cherished time spent deer hunting with family and friends and he was also an accomplished wood carver. After retirement Neal, with his wife, wintered in Tucson, Arizona since 1992 and traveled extensively around the country.
Neal is survived by his wife, Kathryn; sons, Leonard (Susan), Mark (Sigrid) and Tim (Sue) all of Oxford; a daughter, Gay (Tom) Bauwens of Boise, Idaho; a sister, Helen Ross of Palestine, Ohio, ten grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Maxine Rich and Beth Roney and a half sister, Marie Johnson.
Visitation will be held at the Oxford Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 from 5 to 8 P.M. and on Wednesday at the Oxford Presbyterian Church from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Margaret Jean Hart
Margaret Jean Hart, age 82, of Portage, Wisconsin, died Monday, December 9, 2002 at Divine Savior Nursing Home in Portage.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 1:30 P.M. at the Oxford Funeral Home in Oxford, Wisconsin, with Chaplain Linda Riggs officiating. Burial will be at Hill Crest Cemetery in Endeavor, Wisconsin.
Jean was born November 6, 1920 in Endeavor, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Mary (Smith) Rodger. In 1944 she married Oscar Hart in Portage and he preceded her in death in 1974.
Jean is survived by sons, Marvin (Judith) Hart of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Bryan Hart of Indianapolis, Indiana; a brother, David Rodger of Titusville, Florida; sisters, Agnes Bakken of Rockford, Illinois and Elizabeth Wainwright of Henderson, Nevada; 1 grandchild and 3 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers, Jack and Willard.
Visitation will be held at the Oxford Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12:30 P.M. until the time of service at 1:30 P.M.
Donald Thome
Donald Thome, age 72, of rural Endeavor, Wisconsin, died Sunday, September 7, 2003 at his residence.
Memorial funeral services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Oxford Funeral Home in Oxford, Wisconsin with Reverend Steven A. Miller officiating. Donald’s cremains will be interred at the Douglas Cemetery.
Donald was born December 1, 1930 in rural Adams County, Wisconsin, the son of George “Ted” and Lillian (Groskreutz) Thome. He attended rural schools between Oxford and Endeavor and has farmed in this area all of his life. He had been a dairy farmer and raised beef and produce. He had been married to Barbara Eastman and Joan Wiecki. Don was a loving father and grandfather and enjoyed being around family and friends. His favorite pastimes were hunting and fishing.
Don is survived by his mother, Lillian Thome; sons, Ronald of Portage, Wisconsin and James (Pamela) and Jon (Patricia) both of Oxford; daughters, Roxanne Kindred (Friend, Larry Bartelt) of Endeavor and Teri (Steven) Whaley of Packwaukee, Wisconsin; brother, Carrol Thome of Endeavor; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Wilma Jahn and a grandson, Michael Thome.
Visitation will be held at the Oxford Funeral Home on Saturday from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M.
Donald Kozlowski
Donald Kozlowski, age 57, of Drummond, Montana, died Saturday, May 18, 2002 at St. Paul, Minnesota, following an auto accident.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. at the Picha Funeral Home in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, with Father Felix Oehrlein officiating. Don will be cremated following the services.
Don was born November 9, 1944 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Alta (Rhinehart) Kozlowski. Following high school he worked for Scott Construction and in 1978 he moved to Montana, where he was a heavy equipment operator.
Don is survived by a son, Kurt (Holly) Kozlowski of Madison, Wisconsin; a daughter, Jackie (Jody) Lowe of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; parents, Raymond and Alta Kozlowski of Lake Delton; a brother, Tim (Monica) Kozlowski of Princeton, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Jessie, Jaycie and Josie Lowe and Kory and Ashlyn Kozlowski; a niece, Jade Kozlowski and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at the Picha Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 P.M. until the time of service at 7 P.M.
Marilyn Julia Foster Severson
Marilyn Julia Foster Severson, age 84, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2007 at the Beverly Living Center in Wisconsin Dells.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Wisconsin Dells, with Reverend Joan Smoke officiating.
Burial will be at Spring Grove Cemetery in Wisconsin Dells. Visitation will be held at Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at 10:30 A.M.
Marilyn was born October 12, 1923 to Blanche (Skirven) and Kenneth Foster, Sr. at St. Mary’s Ringling Hospital in Baraboo. Her mother used to say that Marilyn and Christopher Columbus discovered America on the same day.
She grew up in Wisconsin Dells, to become a member of the infamous “Terrible Ten”.
Well-known by both friends and teachers to have the gift of gab, as well as her talent on the flute, earned her the nickname “Windy”. She graduated from high school and married her high school sweetheart, Larry on August 18, 1944. They moved to Elroy, where they raised their two daughters, Kristin and Holly. Marilyn was active in her girl’s lives and never missed their school events, especially the marching band. She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, retiring after the sudden death of her husband Larry. In 1985 Marilyn returned to Wisconsin Dells, working at the Wisconsin Dells Visitors and Convention Bureau and Holiday Wholesale. Her indomitable optimistic spirit earned her the friendship and admiration of all who had the opportunity to know her. She was an animal lover especially cats and enjoyed knitting, sewing, other needlework, shopping with friends and was a devoted member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry; sister, Suzanne Willard and many friends. Surviving are daughters, Kristin (Gary) Shepard and Holly (Les) Pennington of Wisconsin Dells; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Catherine (Arnie) Borcher of Wisconsin Dells and brother, Kenneth (Lucille) Foster, Jr. of Wisconsin Dells.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Holy Cross Episcopal Church.
