OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Frederick C. Muermann

Frederick C. Muermann

Jul 9, 2013

Frederick C. Muermann, 90 of Chetek, passed away July 9, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin. .

Frederick was born July 17, 1922 in Chetek, Wisconsin.  The son of Carl and Pearl Muermann, he is survived by Delores Peterson Muermann his wife of 66 years and four children: Son  Frederick (Freddy) and his wife...

Dorothy Marie (Kriens)  Quint

Dorothy Marie (Kriens) Quint

Jul 3, 2013

Dorothy Quint, age 83, passed away on July 3, 2013 after a long battle against the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Belmond, IA on July 2, 1930 and just made it to her 83 rd birthday. In 1949, she married John Quint...

Brad Dean Carlson

Brad Dean Carlson

Jun 10, 2013

Brad Dean Carlson, 59, peacefully passed away Monday June 10, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek.  He was born November 5, 1953 in Harvey, Illinois, the son of Robert E. and Janet L. (Dunham) Carlson.

He graduated from Willowbrook High School in 1971, Villa Park, Illinois.  Attended U.W. Stout 1982-1983.  After moving to Chetek, Brad...

Jack  William Pieper

Jack William Pieper

Jun 3, 2013

Jack William Pieper, 89, passed away on June 3, 2013 at the Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.  Jack was born on December 14, 1923 in Cameron, WI the son of Wilhelm and Eda (Mattel) Pieper.

Jack resided in Minnetonka, MN for many years.  He was married to Yvonne Huebner in April of 1971 and they...

Emma Marcella (Libersky)  Berning

Emma Marcella (Libersky) Berning

May 30, 2013

Emma Marcella Berning, 93, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek.

Emma Marcella Libersky was born on October 1, 1919 in Bloomer, Wisconsin the daughter of Louis and Emma (Gick) Libersky.   She attended school in the Bloomer area and graduated 8 th grade from St. Paul’s...

Dale William Clemmens

Dale William Clemmens

May 27, 2013

Dale William Clemmens, 29 of Cameron passed away suddenly on Monday, May 27, 2013 in the Town of Prairie Lake.

Dale was born October 9, 1983 in Cumberland, Wisconsin, the son of Jana Lee (Richardson) Prince and Daniel Richard Clemmens.  He married Brandi Lynn Hensel September 4, 2004.  Together they born three children.  Dale worked at Hansen...

Donald Erick Rockow

Donald Erick Rockow

May 25, 2013

Donald Erick Rockow, 87 passed away peacefully May 25, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.  He was born May 30, 1925 in Dows, Iowa the son of Emma (Schroeder) & Erick Donald Rockow.

Donald Served in the United States Navy during WWII.  He was a member of the Howard-Campbell-Ganske American Legion Post #179, Veterans...

Eileen Bernice (Anderson)  Fraley

Eileen Bernice (Anderson) Fraley

May 19, 2013

Eileen Bernice Fraley, 70 of Chetek and Rockport, Texas passed away at her Chetek home Sunday, May 19, 2013.   She was born on May 25, 1942 in Chippewa County and lived much of her life in Chetek, Iola, Wisconsin and Rockport, Texas.  She was the youngest daughter of Bernice and Ernest Anderson.  Eileen worked in the administration for both...

Elmer  N. Nelson

Elmer N. Nelson

May 2, 2013

Elmer Norwood Nelson, 88, of Chetek passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek with his loving family at his side.  Elmer was born on May 14, 1924 in Dallas, Wisconsin the son of Norman and Nora (Bartlett) Nelson.

Elmer graduated from Chetek High School in 1945.  He served in...

Frank George Krukowski

Frank George Krukowski

Apr 23, 2013

Frank George Krukowski, 88, of Chetek, WI, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

Frank was born on July 4, 1924 and lived much of his life in or around the Chetek area.  He proudly served his country during WWII earning a Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster and a Purple Heart with oak...

Mark "Coach" Gunnufson

Mark "Coach" Gunnufson

Apr 22, 2013

Mark S. Gunnufson “Coach”, 47, of Chetek, passed away April 22, 2013 in Clear Lake, Wisconsin.  Born in Coflax, WI December 1, 1965, son of Wanita H. (Steies) Kargol and the late Earl M. Gunnufson.

Mark graduated from Chetek High School in 1984 and joined the National Guard for the next 6 years.  He attended the University...

Kenneth Dean Pfaff

Kenneth Dean Pfaff

Apr 19, 2013

Ken Pfaff, 84, of Chetek, Wisconsin (formerly of Rockton, IL) went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2013.  He left peacefully, with family and friends at his bedside.

“Kenny” and his wife Bea were builders of Kens Kampsites in Chetek (now Northern Exposure Campground) and ran the campground for 30...

James Raymond (Fish)  Haynes, Iii

James Raymond (Fish) Haynes, Iii

Apr 12, 2013

James "Fish" Raymond Haynes, III, age 28, passed away April 12, 2013 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Born December 20, 1984 in Medford, Wisconsin, son of James & Rebecca Haynes II, and Linda & David Sadowski.

Jim graduated from Chetek High School in 2003.  After graduation he became employed by Paul’s Sheet Metal as a Roofer for nearly...

Trudy Jean (Dodge)  Larson

Trudy Jean (Dodge) Larson

Apr 11, 2013

Trudy Jean (Dodge) Larson, 64, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.  She was born July 12, 1948 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Broten) Dodge.

Trudy loved to sing acapella harmony and was a member of the “Sweet Adaline” group in Wyoming. ...

Orabella Marjorie (Johnson)  Swanson

Orabella Marjorie (Johnson) Swanson

Apr 9, 2013

Orabelle Marjorie Swanson, 99, of Chetek, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home, in Chetek, Wisconsin.  Orabelle was born on February 1, 1914 in Lake Forest, Illinois the daughter of Adolf and Frieda (Semph) Johnson.

Orabelle and Bert married in 1935 in Lodi, Wisconsin.  She worked in food...

Estelle Genevieve (Anderson)  Nielsen

Estelle Genevieve (Anderson) Nielsen

Apr 6, 2013

Estelle Genevieve Nielsen, 100, of Chetek, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Dallas Care Center.  Estelle was born and raised in Shafer, Minnesota on February 7, 1913 the daughter of Jennie (Chinander) and Frithhoef Anderson.  She graduated from Taylor Falls High School.  She married William Nielsen in 1938 and raised three children on the east side...

Donald Charles Wellsandt

Donald Charles Wellsandt

Mar 27, 2013

Donald Charles Wellsandt, 77 of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home with his loving wife Jean and his dog Snickers by his side.  Donald was born on July 5, 1935 in Boyd, Wisconsin at home.  He was the son of Ervin L. and Loretta (Pilgram) Wellsandt.

Donald served in...

Leonard Thomas Miller

Leonard Thomas Miller

Mar 3, 2013

Leonard T. Miller, 65, of Chetek.  Passed away March 3, 2013 at Benedictine Living Center, Spooner, WI.  He was born August 27, 1947 in Harvey, Illinois the son of Leo and Virginia M. (Wulfekuhle) Miller.

On October 11, 1969 Leonard married April May Burress in Chicago, Illinois and together they had 2 children Clint and Jason Miller.  ...

Frank "Butch" R. Hoffmann

Frank "Butch" R. Hoffmann

Feb 17, 2013

Frank R. “Butch” Hoffmann, 73, of Chetek, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 17, 2013 under the loving care and devotion of his loving daughter Shannon.  He was born on April 15, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Emma and Walter Hoffmann.

Frank was an expert auto body repairman and mechanic for...

Muriel  Juliet (Swanson)  Linquist

Muriel Juliet (Swanson) Linquist

Feb 15, 2013

Muriel Juliet Linquist, 79 of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Muriel was born on September 12, 1933 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Norma (Erickson) and Norman Swanson.

Muriel was a member of the Red Hats Society, Sons of Norway, and...

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