System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Laverne William "Bud" Scheel
Laverne William "Bud" Scheel passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, in Menomonie at the Dunn County Health Care Center after a very long illness.
He was born June 14, 1914, in Menomonie, the second child of Herman and Bertha (Sager) Scheel. He grew up in Menomonie and married three times, having two daughters with Mary E. (Kottke) Scheel. He did a short time in the Army and traveled to Spain and England.
He returned to Menomonie and did a milk route for the Teegarden Cheese Factory. Then he helped build the dam at Menomonie and his construction career began. He helped build several dams in South Dakota, Arizona, Oregon and Washington. He retired in 1974 and returned to Wisconsin in 1977 where he enjoyed his gardening. He loved to grow tomatoes.
He is survived by his daughters, Sue Scheel and Lorna (Verne "Woody") Redwood; grandsons, Travis and Daniel Redwood of Everett, Wash.; a stepson, Eliot Johnson; granddaughter, Toni Johnson; great-grandson, "Little" Eliot Johnson; and nieces, nephews and cousins in Washington, Oregon and Wisconsin.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Bertha (Sager) Scheel, and two sisters, Viola Lemon and Hazel Godferson.
The family of Laverne "Bud" Scheel would like to say the following:
"We want to thank every one of you for your friendship to our father. As we all know, Bud could be a very trying person at times. We all loved Bud and did everything we could for him. Bud had been sick for several years. After his tracheotomy, the doctors said he could no longer live alone. He always told us how he did not want to stay at the health care center.
"We brought him out to Washington to be with his family, so we could take care of him. He was doing wonderfully out here. But unfortunately, he got very upset with us because he could not eat what he wanted. The doctors had him on a very strict diet and we made sure he followed it. The alternative of a colostomy was not acceptable. We all know how Bud loved to eat. It was truly amazing the amount of food he could consume. That was his greatest pleasure in life. To add to his displeasure, Woody was so sick with cancer. Bud was no longer the sole center of attention.
"He chose to go back to Wisconsin, thinking he would be able to live on his own and eat what he wanted when he wanted. But this dream did not come true. It was heartbreaking when he left, but we honored his right to. Friends and distant family members only see parts of what goes on in a family. Only people close know the whole truth. We have lost our father and grandfather. For this we grieve deeply. But it helps us to know that the people he cared most about were with him the last 16 months of his life.
"We want to take this time to thank Jerry Cinker and his family for all that they have done for Bud and us. You are a good man and a true friend to Bud until the end. We will never forget everything you did. Thank you so very much."
Memorial services were 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at the Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with the Rev. Dave Whelan officiating. There was no visitation. Burial was in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Menomonie.
Carol Tremble Barresi
Carol L. Barresi, age 50, of Chandler, Ariz., died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at her home after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer.
Carol Louise Tremble was born Dec. 20, 1951, in Menomonie to John and Jean (Score) Tremble. She was raised in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie HIgh School in 1970 and attended Lawrence University. She worked for EDS for many years and during her career was based in Madison, Dallas, Texas, Alexandria, Va., Fort Lunderdale, Fla., and Phoenix, Ariz. Carol left EDS and joined Viasoft Software as a contract manager for several years, and was an independent contractor working with them for the last two years.
Carol married Louis Barresi on June 19, 1993, in Fort Lauderdale. Carol enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gourment cooking, swimming and traveling. She never went anywhere without a project in her hands. She especially loved trips to the Caribbean where she was able to swim with the dolphins for the last time in November.
She will be in our hearts forever.
Carol is survived by her husband, Louis Barresi of Chandler; her mother, Jean Tremble of Menomonie; two sisters, Linda (Bill) Schwartz of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Julie Norton of Republic, Wash.; a brother, John (Holly) Tremble of Hudson; two stepdaughters, Charny (Randy) Beck of McKinney, Texas, and Kristy Barresi of Dallas; four nephews, John Prechel of Menomonie, Jacob and Carol Tremble of Hudson, and Ted (Tracy) Schwartz of Round Rock, Texas; a niece, Liz Schwartz of Chicago; two aunts, Beverly Waller and Dorothy Score, both of Menomonie; and other cousins, relatives and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her father, John Tremble; grandparents, Sig and Esther Score and Carmen Laws Tremble Brown and John E. Tremble; two uncles, Lee Score and Norman Waller; and an infant sister.
A memorial service to celebrate Carol's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at the Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ (480) 963-3997, with the Rev. Randy Beck presiding. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Menomonie in the spring.
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.
William "Bill" R. Jorgenson
William "Bill" R. Jorgenson, age 60, of Knapp, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at Gospel Mission Baptist Church in Knapp with the Rev. LeRoy Nelson officiating. Burial was in Teegarden Cemetery in the Town of Lucas, Dunn County, with military honors by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard.
Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie was in charge of arrangements.
Francis M. "Fritz" Grimme
Francis M. "Fritz" Grimme, age 85, of Menomonie, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie where he resided the last eight years.
Fritz was born Dec. 8, 1915, in Menomonie, the son of Louis and Daisy (Stratton) Grimme. Fritz grew up in the Irvington area. He graduated from the Dunn County School of Agriculture where he played football and was a Golden Gloves boxer.
Fritz married Lucille Eunice Webster on May 15, 1937, in Stillwater, Minn. After marriage, they farmed in the Irvington area. In 1946, they purchased the home farm and farmed until 1964.
In 1964, they moved to Kenosha where he worked for Jacobson Textron, Inc. in Racine until retiring in 1980. After he retired, they moved to Downing in 1980. Lucille passed away in 1980, and shortly after, Fritz moved to Menomonie.
Fritz is survived by three sons, David (Kathy) of Eau Claire, Dennis (Sandra) of New Auburn, and Corey of Chippewa Falls; a daughter, Suzanne (Virgil) Robinson of Boyceville; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Nellie Norrish of Mondovi and Rose Ziehl of Marshfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucille; two sisters, Becky Goodrich and Edna Hein; a brother, Pat Grimme; and two great-grandchildren, Kandas Grimm Anderson and Andrew Grimm.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonie with the Rev. Steve Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Stanton-Goodrich-Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Doris Jean Decker
Doris Jean Decker, age 79, of Racine, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at The Heritage in Appleton.
She was born July 26, 1921, in Menomonie to Nels and Clara Scapple. She married Lawrence E. Decker on Sept. 6, 1944. She resided in Racine more than 40 years - from 1958 through 1998 - and was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her children, John (Kathryn) Decker of Grand Rapids, Mich., Pamela (Wayne) Connors of Klamath Falls, Ore., Joe (Julie) Decker of Wautoma, Dana Decker of Omaha, Neb., and Mariann (David) Belknap of Appleton; 11 grandchildren, Matt, Brad, Katie, Dustin, Joe, Drew, Ross, Jake, Samuel, Hannah and Micah; a sister, Harriet Iverson of Minneapolis, Minn.; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Decker.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at the Emmaus Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mary Janz officiating. Burial was in West Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please sent memorials to the American Cancer Society or Emmaus Lutheran Church.
Hanson Funeral Home in Racine was in charge of arrangements.
Avanell M. Frieburg
Avanell M. Frieburg, age 92, of Knapp, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at the Glenhaven Nursing Home in Glenwood City.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at the United Methodist Church in Knapp with the Rev. Goldie Bundy officiating. Burial will be in Teegarden Cemetery, Town of Lucas, Dunn County.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Everts Funeral Home in Glenwood City and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
James E. Amundson
James E. Amundson, age 68, of Boyceville, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2002, at Myrtle Werth Hospital-Mayo Health System in Menomonie.
James was born March 20, 1934, in Prairie Farm to Ray and Myrtle Agnes (Helgeson) Amundson. He was baptized and confirmed at West Akers Lutheran Church.
James served in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956. He later married Genevieve Loretta Rosholt on April 30, 1960, in Milwaukee. James worked for Allis-Chalmers in West Allis for many years until retiring.
In his retirement, James enjoyed repairing and collecting tractors, lawn mowers, watches, typewriters, sewing machines, etc.
James is survived by one daughter, Kim Amundson (John Castillo) of Kenosha; two stepdaughters, Ginger (David) Klug and Robin Langenbach (George Sweet), both of Milwaukee; three sisters and one brother, Ardath Clickner of Wabasha, Minn., William Duane Amundson of Big Flats, N.Y., Muriel (Joseph) Evan of Prairie Farm, and JoAnn (William) Dehn of St. Francis, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Martha Amundson of Menomonie; special friends, Mike (LaVera) Larson of Menomonie; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Genevieve, and one brother, Raymond.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at West Akers Lutheran Church, Town of New Haven, Dunn County, with the Rev. David Almlie officiating. Burial will be in Vanceburg Cemetery, Town of Sheridan, Dunn County, with military honors provided by the American Legion.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.
