Gary A. Krultz, 63, Greenwood, passed away at home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, located a half mile south of Willard, west on Chickadee Road, with Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh officiating. Pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews: Deb Krultz, Doug Krultz, Adam Krultz, Jim Galiger, Robert Reineke, Rodney Reineke, Justin Koschak, Michael Brierton and Brian Greenwald. A celebration of Gary’s life will immediately follow the graveside service at the Willard Athletic Club in Willard. Gary Alan Krultz was born on Oct. 19, 1959, in Marshfield, to Selvian A. and Victoria A. (Bukovec) Krultz. He was raised and received his education in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1977. Following high school, Gary attended UW-Oshkosh where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in business administration. He worked as an accountant for the NBC Channel 26 in Green Bay, before moving back to Greenwood. Gary worked several years for Northside Elevator in Loyal and was currently employed with Joe’s Refrigeration in Withee. He was a member of the Granton Antique Tractor Club, and had many interests including going on tractor rides, collecting toy tractors, hunting, shooting pool and watching all sports, especially basketball. Gary is survived by seven siblings: Dorothy Galiger of Sun Lakes, Ariz., Donna Reineke of New Berlin, Edward Krultz of Greenwood, Ralph Krultz of Greenwood, Barb (Steve) Koschak of Madison, Bonnie (Tom) Brierton of Junction City and Jana (Gary) Greenwald of Marshfield; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: David Krultz; two brothersin- law: Jim Reineke and John Miller; and three sisters-in-law: Judy Krultz, Barbara Krultz and Deb Krultz. In lieu of flowers, Gary’s family asks that donations be made in his name to Greenwood Fire and EMS. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 134533

William “Bill” J. Herr, 81, Greenwood, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood, with Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh officiating. A private family burial will take place prior to the Mass. Visitation will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, April 10, from 4-7 p.m., and on Tuesday, at the church, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. William Joseph Herr was born on May 20, 1941, in Marshfield, the first of two children born to Joseph A. and Josephine B. (Schmitz) Herr. Bill attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, in Greenwood, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1959. Following high school, Bill worked on his family farm with his parents and hauled milk. He was united in marriage to Jane M. Weyer, on Oct. 4, 1969, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Loyal. Bill and Jane purchased the family farm north of Greenwood from Bill’s parents where they raised their five children. Bill was proud of their farm, family and community, which was evident by the support they provided to the 4-H club, St. Mary’s Church and School, and Marshfield Clinic. He enjoyed serving on the board of Dairy Farmers of America, becoming friends with many other fellow farmers across the country and collaborating on issues impacting the farming industry. Bill and Jane hosted several dairy breakfasts at their Hyland Dairy Farm. He enjoyed learning and valued education, completing college classes in adulthood and serving on the Greenwood School Board for many years. Bill was passionate about his family, supporting his children and grandchildren’s academics and sports teams. He loved watching any sporting event for his children and grandchildren, and was such a proud father and grandfather. He served in the Army National Guard for over 25 years before retiring from the military. Faith was important to Bill; he devoted time to teaching CCD and was a minister of communion at St. Mary’s in Greenwood. He had a passion for racing Ford vehicles from a very early age. He raced motorcycles in his twenties until gravitating to racing cars. Throughout the course of his life, he raced stock cars on many different dirt tracks with his crew and fans in attendance, and enjoyed attending or watching any type of race. Bill was known as the “Flying Farmer” on the racetrack, a designation he proudly displayed on his #21 dirt race car. He was extremely talented at building race car engines and enjoyed seeing his car raced at Marshfield Speedway. Many family vacations centered around a NASCAR or dirt track race. Bill is survived by his children: Karrie (Guy) Willis of West Palm Beach, Fla., Teri (Ron) Wilczek of Marshfield, Kristy (Adam) Yaeger of Hudson, Tom (Michelle) Herr of Mound, Minn., and Brandon (Miranda) Herr of Marshfield; eight grandchildren: Sam, Gracie and Sophia Wilczek, Ross and Ally Yaeger, Grayson and Thompson Herr and Sophia (Willis) Reynolds; one sister: Kathleen (James) Martin of Green Bay; his nephew: William (Diane) Martin of Franklin; his niece: Sara (Drew) Schiller of New Franken; brothers- and sisters-in-law; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane; his parents; and his father- and mother- in-law, Robert and Dorothy Weyer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given in Bill’s name to St. Mary’s Memorial Fund, 123 N. Main St., Greenwood, WI 54437. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 134545

Charles B. Marquardt, 95, formerly of Loyal, passed away on July 2, 2021, at his home on Guam. Born in 1925 in Athens, to Benjamin and Agnes (Hall) Marquardt, Charles grew up and attended school in Loyal. Upon graduation, he joined the Army. Four years later, he left the Army to enlist in the newly formed U.S. Air Force. For 30 years, he enjoyed life as a flight engineer having been to nearly every country in the world. After retiring from the Air Force, he began work at Dole Pineapple, in Hawaii. Ten years later he would again retire and move to Guam where after 40 years of marriage, he lost his beloved wife, Ameria. After Charles remarried, he once again found himself alone when his wife, Lily, passed away. Charles continued to get together with friends and pursue his interests in all things aviation, country music, swimming in the ocean, beer and teaching himself to play the harmonica. He is survived by his beloved brother, Patrick (Muriel) Marquardt of Pine River; and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, as well as his great-great nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Agnes; his brother, Edward; and his three sisters, Ruth De Simons, Caroline Colt and Elaine Kemp. PAID OBITUARY 133955

Leon Edward Pankratz, 84, Spencer, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church, in Spencer, with Rev. Barry Saylor officiating. Burial will follow in West Spencer Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather, on Friday, at the church, in Spencer, from 9-30-11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren: Spencer Cook, Grace Pankratz, Hannah Pankratz, Garrett Cook, Alison Pankratz, Aaron Pankratz and Megan Pankratz. Leon was born on March 4, 1939, in Marshfield to Edward and Lola Pankratz. He attended Milladore Grade School and PJ Jacobs High School, in Stevens Point, graduating in 1957. Following graduation, he attended technical school. Leon married Carole (Buelow), on June 11, 1960, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Junction City. They were proud parents of Mike, Pam and Kevin. Leon worked for Oscar Boldt Company, Appleton, and Evinrude Motors, Manawa, before moving to Spencer in 1972, where he worked for Wick Building Systems, Mazomanie. He later owned F. Maurer Roofing and L& M Metals in Spencer. While he never truly retired, he always found something to keep him busy. During his semi-retirement years, Leon enjoyed gardening, woodworking, tinkering with engines – big and small, anything that required a chainsaw, and meeting for morning coffee daily with his pals. His greatest joy was fishing and relaxing with his family at his house on Lake Solberg, Phillips. Leon is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carole Pankratz of Spencer, and their three children: Mike (Ann) Pankratz, Spencer, Pam (Brad Cook), Alpharetta, Ga., and Kevin (friend Dawn) Pankratz, Spencer. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; two sisters: Donna Haasl, Milladore, and Joyce Kupsch, Stone Lake. If desired, the family is accepting memorials in Leon’s name for a charity yet to be determined. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home – Spencer. Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences. PAID OBITUARY 134104

Patricia Jean Netterlund, 70, Minneapolis, Minn., passed away peacefully at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, Minn., on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at 8:40 a.m., with her husband and daughter by her side. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April. 1, 2023, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Greenwood, with the Rev. Asafa Rajaofera officiating. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery. Patricia (Rasmussen) was born July 23, 1952, in Marshfield, to Walter and Julia (Krze) Rasmussen. She received her education in Greenwood, and at North Central Bible College (now North Central University) in Minneapolis, Minn. She married Myron Netterlund Sept. 24, 1988, in Roseville, Minn., at Northwestern University’s Nazareth Hall, with the reception following in the Blue Room. Upon graduation from college, she went to work for the law firm of Arthur, Chapman & McDonough, as a legal secretary for several years. She later chose to be a housewife, with some excursions as an administrative secretary or contract receptionist. Parenting was a major priority to Patti. She was a faithful wife and loving mother. Throughout the years, she was active in their events, accomplishments and nurturing. As a grandmother, she was equally enthused about her grandchildren: Hadassah, Shepard and Zipporah, of parents Ryan (Hayli) Netterlund; and Raelyn and Bjorn, of Kristina (Cole) Thearin. She is survived by her husband, Myron Netterlund; their two children, Ryan (Hayli) Netterlund and Kristina (Cole) Thearin; five grandchildren; one sister, Shirley (Rasmussen) Denk of Waukesha; and two brothers, Roy (Mary) Rasmussen of Greenwood, and Gary (Tina) Rasmussen of Eau Claire. She was predeceased by her parents, and sister, Ethel Solmonson. PAID OBITUARY 134102

Rueben Garbisch, 91, Granton, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Rueben Arthur Garbisch was born on Sept. 20, 1931, in Granton, the son of the late Bernard and Bertha (Helm) Garbisch. He attended the Romadka School in the town of York, and in 1949, graduated from Loyal High School. He was the last survivor of the barbershop quartet, the Minor Chords. He joined the United States Army on Dec. 3, 1953, and served in Korea, during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 22, 1955. On March 29, 1958, he was united in marriage to Judith Plummer. In 1960, Rueben and his wife purchased the family farm, which he owned until 2013. Rueben enjoyed farming, auctions, EAA, airplanes, videotaping and many stories of the family cabin in the woods with the mile-long homemade railroad tracks. He is survived by his children: Luann Solberg, James (Jody Holbrook) Garbisch, Robert (Deborah) Garbisch, and twins Tammy (Gary) Anderson and Tommy (Christine) Garbisch; grandchildren: Billy Joe (Lisa) DeLong, Jada (Dave) Barr, Jason, Stephanie and Jamie Garbisch, Shana Hamm, Jennifer (James) Harwood, Kayla (Dylan) Frisch, Bjorn, Benjamin and Christopher Anderson, and Isabelle Garbisch; 14 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Rueben was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; his parents; two brothers, Harold and Bernard (Wanda) Garbisch; and two sisters, Elenora (Leland) Reich and Ruth (George) Severson. Funeral services for Rueben were held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Granton. Pastor Daniel Schoessow officiated. Interment was at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Granton. Visitation was from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service. Honorary pallbearers were Lenny Reich, Billy Joe Delong, Chuck Tompkins and Sam Miller. Pallbearers were Jason Garbisch, Ben Anderson, Chris Anderson, Ben Garbisch, Joel Garbisch and Shane Sprecher. Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service assisted Rueben’s family with funeral arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 134106

Donna M. Hium, 96, Eau Claire, formerly of Greenwood, took God’s hand and was reunited in Ken’s arms on Monday, March 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Rev. Elizabeth Bier will officiate, and burial will follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and their partners: Holly (Pat) Hassemer, Becca (Dan) Coleman and Ben (Sarah Franzen) Turnquist. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandchildren: Teddy and Sydney Hassemer; Marcus, Makayla and Clare Coleman; and Walker Turnquist. Visitation will be held at the church, on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Donna Mae Kind was born Jan. 16, 1927, in the town of Deer Creek, rural Stetsonville, the daughter of Otto and Mabel (Johnson) Kind. She was raised on the family farm and received her education in Greenwood area schools, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1944. Donna was united in marriage to Kenneth Hium on Dec. 31, 1945, at United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenwood. In addition to helping Ken on the farm, she worked as a surgical technician at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield and Memorial Hospital in Neillsville. She finished her working career as a home health aide for Clark County. Donna was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Greenwood, American Legion Auxiliary and the Westside Homemakers. In her spare time, she painted, crocheted, sewed and quilted. However, Donna delighted in her family, holding “Granny Camps” for her grandchildren and dressing up for Halloween to celebrate with her great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters: JoAnn Hium of Eau Claire, Peggy (Wayne) Turnquist of Eau Claire and Darla Hium of Wauwatosa; foreign exchange daughter: Patricia Arfinengo of Arequipa, Peru; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two siblings: Darlene Speich of Rockford, Ill., and Otto (Pat) Kind of Greenwood; one sister-in-law: Marie Nirva of Withee; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; sons-in-law: Jerry Gouge and Tom Ament; and siblings and in-laws: Ruth (Raymond) Rasmussen, Elroy Kind, Vernon (Neva) Kind, Orlando (Alvina) Kind, Elmer Speich and Chet Nirva. The family thanks the staff at Heritage Court in Eau Claire and St. Croix Hospice for their loving care. The Friday night pinochle game is on! Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 134179

Janet Marie Krause, 75, Curtiss, joined her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 17, 2023, with her loving husband and children at her side, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 415 West Third Street, Owen, with Father Michael Hayden officiating. Interment is to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwood. Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen. Family and friends are welcome from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 24, and again on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. The visitation on Friday will begin with a Rosary Service at 4 p.m. Funeral service pallbearers will be Janet’s 13 grandchildren: Maegan, Isaac, Grace, and Emma Krause; Maxwell and Joseph Krause; Cecelia, Ethan, and Erik Harms; and Zachary, Carter, Connor and Mitchell Tieman. Janet, the daughter of Ferdinand and Cecelia (Wilson) Langreck, was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield on March 9, 1948. She grew up in Greenwood, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1966. Following graduation, Janet spent a summer in Chicago as a nanny, and then moved to Milwaukee and worked in the restaurant industry for the Howard Johnson hotel chain. She subsequently moved back to Greenwood and worked at Weyerhaeuser Company in Marshfield, while also working with her parents, Ferd and Cecelia, at the Parkway Bar and Supper Club in Greenwood, which her parents originally opened in 1964. On Sept. 14, 1968, Janet was united in marriage with Neil Krause at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood. They then moved to Owen to begin raising their family. In 1978, Janet and her family moved to the Krause homestead, Ferndell Farm, in Curtiss. Janet began dedicating her life to dairy farming and tilling, planting and harvesting crops, while also working several part-time jobs in Owen. Janet had a genuine love for life, and enjoyed laughing and spending time with family and friends. She loved her husband and four beautiful children deeply and taught them everything she knew about the Catholic faith: generosity, hard work, and compassion. Janet was generous with her time and found endless ways to care for others, especially children and those in need. She was an active member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church’s Peace and Justice Committee, creating angel ornaments for the Angel Tree so children in need within the community could receive Christmas presents. She also served as circle chairman in the Parish Council of Christian Women (PCCW), volunteering for Christmas Tree Lane with silver tea events and homemade craft fundraisers. Janet’s love of music began early in life. As an accomplished musician, she loved singing and played the accordion in a family band, and later for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing and quilting blankets for at-risk infants in the hospital, Christmas tree skirts for family, and baby and Christmas blankets for her children and grandchildren. She cherished watching birds and crafting floral arrangements, wreaths and decorations for special events and loved ones. Janet spent hours fishing and planting beautiful flowers on her front porch and in her yard. She frequently gathered her family, extended family and friends to enjoy her gourmet meals, lively conversations and competitive card games. Janet was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who attentively listened, provided support, and offered her wisdom with a tender and caring heart. She could comfort any infant or child with her soothing embrace, nurturing demeanor and vast experience. Janet always had a beautiful bright smile, sense of humor with a touch of mischief, and always put others’ needs before her own. Above all, she was devoted to her Catholic faith. She was a beautiful person who truly embodied the Bible verse of “Love is patient; love is kind,” and brought these words to life each day with those she encountered. Janet is survived by her husband of 54 years, Neil; four children: John (Kathleen) Krause of Green Bay, Wayne (Tanya) Krause of Fremont, Renee (Nathaniel) Harms of Waupaca, and Shari (Timothy) Tieman of Thorp; 13 grandchildren: Maegan, Isaac, Grace, and Emma Krause; Maxwell and Joseph Krause; Cecelia, Ethan, and Erik Harms; and Zachary, Connor, Carter and Mitchell Tieman. She is further survived by her five siblings: Josephine Lindner, Joseph (Mary) Langreck, Mary (Frank) Trunkel, Patricia (Richard) Scherer and Robert (Elaine) Langreck; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Marie Langreck, Denice Langreck, Gregory (Patricia) Krause and Carol (Robert) Lindau; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ferdinand and Cecelia Langreck; three brothers: Francis, Donald and Gregory Langreck; her sister: Cecelia, who passed in infancy; brother-in-law: Lawrence Lindner; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Soloman and Emma Krause; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and medical team at Marshfield Medical Center for their dedicated and compassionate care. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling. com. PAID OBITUARY 133802