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Troy L. Huppert, 27
Troy L. Huppert, 27, of River Falls, died Sunday, June 21, 1998.
He was born in River Falls on Aug. 25, 1970, the son of Tom and Yvonne (Goulette) Huppert. He graduated from River Falls High School and then attended a technical college.
He was employed by Tapemark Corp. as a machine specialist.
He is survived by his parents, Tom and Yvonne Huppert; a brother, Randy Huppert; a sister, Rhonda Huppert; his grandmothers, Avon Kohl and Lorraine Huppert; his nephews, Brad Walker and Brandon Walker; his niece, Kirsten Joseph; his cousins; his girlfriend, Kristy Strutz; and his best friend, Craig Gienau.
Funeral was Wednesday, June 24, at 10 a.m., at Ezekiel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Montgomery officiating.
Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Cashman Mortuary handled arrangements.
Woodrow H. Wilson, 86
Woodrow "Woody" H. Wilson, 86, of Hudson died Friday, June 19, 1998 at the Hudson Medical Center Hospital in Hudson.
He was born Nov. 27, 1911, in Glen Flora, the son of George H. Wilson and Blanche Biller Wilson. He attended Ladysmith High School.
He was foreman of the Peavey Paper Products printing department for 5 years.
On April 20, 1935, he married Luella "Lue" D. Gregerson at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville. Soon after, he bought and published the Hawkins Chronicle, which he and Lue operated for 3 years.
The couple's first two children, Genie and Lynn, were born in Ladysmith. During World War II the family moved to Seattle, where Woody worked for Boeing Aircraft on B-17 bombers.
The family returned to Wisconsin and lived in Superior, where Woody worked for both the Walter Butler and Globe ship yards. During this time he also worked as a welding inspector for the Maritime Commission in Gary, Ind.
In 1945, Woody and Lue's youngest child, Nancy, was born in Superior. Later that year, the family moved to Amery, where Woody worked for 25 years as foreman of the printing department at the Amery Free Press.
In 1967, he and his son, Lynn Wilson, opened Associated Printers, a commercial printing business, in North Hudson. He retired in 1975.
Woody and Lue spent several winters in Port Charlotte, Fla., and also traveled to Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico and several other states. Woody's hobbies included: fishing and hunting and he greatly enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Amery and the Amery Masonic Lodge. He also served as a civil defense volunteer for many years.
In December of 1997, Woody and Lue moved from Amery to Hudson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Blanche; his step-father, Edward Richardson; his daughter, Nancy; and his son, Lynn.
He is survived by his wife, Luella; a daughter, Georgene and Byron Gorres of Afton, Minn.; a brother, Glen and Vera Wilson of Balsam Lake; a daughter-in-law, Marion Wilson of River Falls; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, June 26, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Amery with the Rev. Paul Baardseth officiating. Helen Osborne will be the organist and the Rev. Steve Kramer will provide special music.
Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery in Ladysmith.
Memorials are preferred.
Jonathan 'Jon' R. Clay, 16
Jonathan "Jon" R. Clay, 16, of River Falls died Monday, June 29, 1998 at United Children's Hospital in St. Paul.
He was born in Hudson on Sept. 1, 1981, the son of Leslie (Clay) Robey and Richard Clay.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Petra Clay of River Falls; and his grandfather, Richard Gelo of River Falls.
He is survived by his mother, Leslie Robey of River Falls; his father, Richard Clay of White Bear Lake, Minn.; his step-father, Derwin "Dirk" Robey of River Falls; his step-mother, Delora Clay of White Bear Lake, Minn.; two brothers: Clinton Clay and Eric Clay, both of River Falls; his grandfather, Gene Clay of River Falls; many cousins and friends.
A wake will be held at Cashman Mortuary on Wednesday, July 1, from 6:30-9 p.m., and from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, before the funeral at St. Bridget Catholic Church.
The funeral is at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 2, at St. Bridget Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerald Harris officiating.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Mike Ferguson, D.J. DuBois, Keith Morris, Nate Huppert, Andrew Reese and Jeremiah Pinski.
Cashman Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Doris M. Lee
Doris Marie (Radunzel) Lee, 84, died Thursday, June 18, 1998.
She was born Sept. 19, 1913, to Charles and Sena (Anderson) Radunzel of Woodville. She was the firstborn and very close to her father, who used to call her "Jack." She loved going fishing and working with her father on the farm.
She married Oscar C. Lee, Sr. on April 26, 1934, and together they raised 10 children.
They were always scrubbed clean and neatly dressed. She was a very wonderful lady who had more love in her heart to give than anyone her children had ever known.
She loved to garden and flowers were her passion. She had African violets everywhere and the most enormous Christmas cactus anyone had ever seen.
Outside she grew peonies that rivaled the florsists and all kinds of annuals.
Whether it was the church circle, the sewing club or her nursing trade (she was a certified nurses aid), she thrived on helping others.
Many of the visitors reflected "She may not have known us, but we knew her because of the extra care and kindness she gave us or our loved ones while caring for them at St. Joseph's Home and Hospital."
She was a pen pal to several people, from all over the world, throughout her life. The last one preceded her in death 2 years ago.
She said of many of her grandchildren "I'm not going to be their babysitter," but she was always there when she was needed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Sena; a son, Gordon; two sisters: Alice Shefland and Violet Radunzel; her grandchildren: Victor Lee, Jr., Diane Lee, Daniel Lee, Robert Lee and Kristopher Lee.
She is survived by her husband, Oscar, Sr.; her children: Victor and Elizabeth Lee of Woodville, Gerald and Betty Lou Lee of River Falls, James Lee of San Jose, Calif., Myron and Julie Lee of Venice, Fla., Dorine and Dennis Tarbet of Lakeland, Minn., Elwyn and Cathy Lee of Hudson, Charlene and David Coster of Sherwood, Ore., Dwayne Lee of River Falls, Oscar, Jr. and Loretta Lee of River Falls; her grandchildren: Gary and May Lee, Debra and Herb Kuehl, Mark Lee, David and Teresa Lee, Victoria Lee, Terrence and Amy Lee, Timothy and Lisa Lee, Thomas and Susan Lee, Tracine and Tomas Ward, Torrence Lee, Lisa and Pete Haugen, James and Lori Snow, Laura and Brad Kemmerer, Leah and Dennis Kunkel, Paula and Martin Redmond, Angelic and John West, Tabatha and Paul Wirth, Todd Lee, Cary Lee, Dana and Leighton Johnson, Steven Coster, Michael and Kristy Coster, Melissa Lee and Greta Lee; her great-grandchildren: Nathaniel Lee, Jennifer Lee, Joseph Lee, Elizabeth Lee, Heather Lee, Aaron Lee, Richard Lee, Michelle Lee, Amanda Lee, Jerilyn Lee, Joshua Lee, Alicia Lee, Ericka Lee, Spencer Lee, Jean' Lewis Lee, Spencer Niebur, Heather Haugen, Nels Haugen, Hannah Haugen, Jordon Kemmerer, Brittany Kemmerer, Brooklyn Kemmerer, Madison Kunkel, Delanie Redmond, Lauren West, Logan West, Lexus West, Marissa Wirth and Lindsay Coster; her brothers and sisters: Glen and Elaine Radunzel of Baldwin, Stanley and Lorraine Radunzel of Chippewa Falls, and Charles Radunzel of McCloud, Okla.; numerous nephews and nieces, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 24, at Ezekiel Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Montgomery and the Rev. Tinka Bloedow officiating.
Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Gary Lee, Mark Lee, Tom Lee, Greta Lee, Nathaniel Lee, Victoria Lee, Cary Lee and Tori Lee.
Cashman Mortuary handled arrangements.
James K. Harris, 40
James K. Harris, 40, of River Falls died Friday, June 26, 1998, in the town of Gilman.
He was born April 6, 1958, in Minneapolis, the son of John F. and Beverly Johnson Harris.
He graduated from Mora High School in Mora, Minn., and earned his bachelor's degree at UW-River Falls. He earned his master's degree at the University of Minnesota. He graduated with honors.
He married Jeanne M. Statz on Aug. 27, 1983 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Eau Claire.
He was employed as a hydrologist enforcement coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Health.
He was a member of Ezekiel Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, John F. Harris; and his maternal and fraternal grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Statz Harris of Eau Claire; a son, Benjamin at home; his mother, Beverly Johnson Harris; a brother, Ted Harris of Lakeland, Minn.; a sister, Jody Harris Wittner; five nephews, and five nieces.
Funeral was Monday, June 29, at Ezekiel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Bill Montgomery officiating, assisted by the Rev. David Kebschull.
Cashman Mortuary provided arrangements.
Wilmer S. Moe, 77
Wilmer S. Moe, 77, of River Falls died Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn., following surgery.
Wilmer "Bill" was the first son born to William A. Moe and Marie (Harry) Moe, on July 30, 1920, near Knapp.
He was baptized into the Lutheran faith at Menomonie and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyceville.
He married Marion Boles on Dec. 5, 1942. They had four children: Ronnie, Judy, Beverly and Susan.
Wilmer and Marion started out on a dairy farm by Baldwin. Most of their 35 years of farming was spent near Hudson. Wilmer also had a milk hauling route, where he delivered milk to a dairy in Menomonie.
He owned and operated a bar in River Falls for 2 years. He worked for Andersen Corp. in Bayport, Minn., for 14 years. He also worked for the town of Troy, maintaining roads for 7 years.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing at their cabin on Deer Lake. He also spent winters at Bullhead City, Ariz., after retirement.
His hobbies included fishing, motorcycles, cars, music, snowmobiling, ice fishing, gardening, going to tractor pulls and putzing in his shop. He loved his family and watching his grandchildren grow.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Marion; four children and their spouses: Ronald and Bonnie Moe of Baldwin, Judith and Larry Johnson of Hudson, Beverly and Dick Worman of Cassville, Mo., and Susan Kelly of Hudson; his sisters: Evelyn Peterson of Baldwin, Gladys Randall of Richfield, Minn., Dorothy Chillstrom of Long Lake, Minn.; his brother, William D. Moe of Stillwater, Minn.; his brother-in-law Stanley Boles of Prescott; seven grandchildren: Larry, Bob, Wade, Stacy, Tom, Ryan and Jill; two step-grandchildren: Kate and Ginger; and two great-grandchildren, Jared and Justin; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral was Friday, June 26, at Ezekiel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Tinka Bloedow officiating. Music was provided by organist Betty Lou Oppegard and vocalists Lee Swenson and Rich Kuss.
Pallbearers were his grandchildren: Larry Johnson, Bob Moe, Stacy Nadeau, Wade Johnson, Tom Teppen, Ryan Kelly and Jill Kelly.
Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Cashman Mortuary handled arrangements.
Walter J. Smith, 91
Walter John Smith, 91, a resident of Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Stillwater, Minn., and former resident of Baldwin, died in his sleep on Friday, June 26, 1998.
He was born on May 14, 1907, in Spencer, Neb., to Henry Claude Smith and Anna Amelia (Wendt) Smith at the family farm. He attended the country school in Nebraska and spent the majority of his time working on the family farm.
Walter left Nebraska at the age of 17, and worked in Iowa as a farmhand. He courted and later wed an employee's granddaughter and friend of his sister Alma, Wanda Myrtle Stewart. They were married at her parent's home in St. Paul on Feb. 12, 1930.
During the Depression he worked as a farmhand and worked for the WPA. Four children were born between 1930-36: Alice Lavar, Gailen Roy, Stanley Walter and Myrle Ann.
In 1940 Walter left the WPA and started working at the Ford plant. During World War II he drove U.S. Army tanks off the assembly line. He also farmed part-time to supplement his family's income.
He worked for a short time at Farwell Osman Kirk in St. Paul. Later he farmed full-time south of Stillwater, Minn., at Willow River, Minn., and at River Falls.
In April of 1975 he retired to a small farm north of Baldwin where he did custom field work. He and Wanda vacationed in Hawaii, England and Ireland. Then they bought an RV and spent winters in south Texas for 12 years.
In 1986, they sold the farm and moved to the village of Baldwin. Walter was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and moved into the Baldwin Care Center in 1994. Wanda joined him and in 1996, they became residents of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Stillwater.
Walter enjoyed hunting as he had an excellent aim with a gun. He was well-known as a fast and efficient corn husker. His children could never keep up.
He was very handy and did carpentry work throughout the years. On occasion he would rebuild farms that were down.
He was an excellent harmonica player, unfortunately only those close to Walter were able to hear him play. One of his greatest pastimes was spending time with his grandchildren _ usually playing tricks on them as he was a prankster.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna; a brother, Roy; a sister, Alma Speed; a son-in-law, Maynard Nestrud; and a sister-in-law, Wilna Stewart Hammerot.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wanda; his children: Alice Nestrud of Mesa, Ariz., Gailen and Anita Smith of Stillwater, Stanley and Linda Smith of Charlotte, N.C., Myrtle and John LaCosse of Bella Vista, Ark.; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 7 step-great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; 3 step-great-great-grandchildren; brothers: Lou Smith of Los Angeles, and Emery Smith of Longview, Texas; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral was Wednesday, July 1, at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin. Officiating was the Rev. Fred Tuma. Organist was Laurie Merrill, and Rose Herricks was soloist.
Burial was in the Baldwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Larry Nestrud, Dennis Nestrud, Jody Smith, Randy Smith, Don LaCosse and Stewart Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were: Sherri Vodinelich, Wendy Nestrud, Kathy LaCosse, Shelly Smith, Beth McLean, Julie Bauermeister, Merilee Bune, Cindy Mills and Lisa Smith.
Memorials are preferred.
