errodin 1939-2022 Larry J. Perrodin, 82, Athens, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. The Rev. George Graham will preside. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Athens. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. Larry was born on Oct. 7, 1939 in the Town of Goodrich, son of the late Joseph and Lucille (Boxrucker) Perrodin. On Mar. 25, 2000, he married Mary (Gotz) Eckes. She preceded him in death on July 10, 2011. Larry was a dairy farmer in the Town of Goodrich for many years. Some of his hobbies included spending time with his brother David in the woods, deer hunting and playing cards. Survivors include his brother, David Perrodin, Athens, and several cousins. Paid Obituary 123374

iamond 1936-2 022 Arnold Dean Diamond, 85, of Hannibal passed away on Thursday, June 23, surrounded by his loved ones. Arnold was born on Oct. 12, 1936 in Cornell to Jack and Ruth Diamond. He grew up on the family farm in Donald, Wis. He received his diploma from Gilman High School in 1975. He served on the Gilman school board, Presbyterian church board and the Donald town board. On June 15, 1957 he married Rosalee E Clark. They recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Together they raised five daughters, Nancy (Galan) Lechleitner of Sheldon, Joyce Endle of Tomah, Carol (Ed) Moon of Chetek, Helen (fiancé Larry Blasel) Nemitz of Medford, and Rosalee (Duane) Taylor of Stetsonville. They also raised three bonus daughters Kristen (Peter) Kauer of Stetsonville, Kaylee Powell of Wausau, and Kassandra Diamond of Hannibal. Arnold is further survived by his brother, Jack (Carol) Diamond of N.M., sister, Mary (Dean) Krizan of Hannibal; and sister-in-law, Susan Andrew of Centuria. He had 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his son Scott; parents, Jack and Ruth Diamond, two infant brothers, brother and sister-in-law Ben and Martha Diamond, brother-in-law Ken Clark, grandson Daniel Lechleitner; granddaughter Sara Budtke, great-granddaughter Chloe Albers, and son-in-laws, Terry Nemitz and Steven Endle. There are no services planned at this time. The family would like to thank Hope Hospice for their kindness. Please know the Diamond family is very appreciative of your sympathy. If you wish to honor Arnold we ask that you make a donation to Hope Hospice of Medford in his name. HE WAS A GOOD GUY! Paid Obituary 123372

allenbach 1959-2 022 Debra Rose Kallenbach, age 62, of Medford, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 9 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 420 Lincoln St., Medford, WI 54451 with Rev. Daniel Iwinski officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen II Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m., Friday, July 8 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., Saturday, also at the church. Debbie was born July 20, 1959 in Milwaukee to Mary and Virgil Richardson. She moved to Taylor County at the age of 14, and later moved to Ladysmith in 1976 where she graduated from Flambeau High School in Tony in 1978. She married David Kallenbach on Feb. 23, 1980 and resided in Medford until the time of her death. Debbie worked numerous places after returning to Medford following high school. She worked at Marathon Cheese for 38 years. She enjoyed cooking and worked at various restaurants over the years and most recently she was employed as a cook at Immanuel Lutheran Day School. In her free time she enjoyed sewing and crocheting and providing food for neighbors and friends. Survivors include her husband, David of Medford; their children, Jay (Becky) Kallenbach, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Craig (Kelly) Kallenbach of Stevens Point; grandson, Renly Kallenbach of Stevens Point; her mother, Mary Rutz of Apache Junction, Ariz. She is further survived by sisters, Erin Richardson of Colo., Kim Richardson of Milwaukee, Donna (Brian) Berry of Plover, Debra (Tom) Allen of Wautoma, Denise (Bob) Upton of Bancroft; brother, David Rutz of Plainfield; brothers and sisters-in-law, William Kallenbach of Algoma, Carol (Don) Krumm of Schofield, Martin (Janice) Kallenbach of Medford, Terry (Barbara) Kallenbach of Medford, Wendy Thompson of Oak Creek, Delvin Smith of Medford, Debbie Loewenhagen of Holmen, Phyllis Cicha of Weyerhauser; and nieces; nephews; other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Richardson; mother and father-in-law, Gerald and Evelyn Kallenbach; step-father, Dale Rutz; sister, Cathy Smith; brothers, Larry Richardson and Dennis Richardson; and brother-in-law, Robert Thompson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran School hot lunch program or memorials to be designated at a later date. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 123381

1943-2 022 John Paul Strzok of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Stanley died on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the 3R Ranch where he had been living for the past ten years. A Service of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 8, led by Deacon Willkom at Plombon Funeral Home in Stanley. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. John was born on April 20, 1943 in Gilman the son of the late Ignatz and Genevieve (Polnaszek) Strzok. He grew up in Gilman and farmed with the family until they moved to Stanley in 1972. He then helped local farmers once he moved to town. In 1981 John began working at CRI in Chippewa Falls until his retirement. John was a curious, kind, and gentle soul who embraced all of his responsibilities, but most of all enjoyed drawing, riding his bike, and collecting John Deere tractors. He is survived by his sisters, Dolores (the late Mike) Michalek of Chicago, Ill. and Marcella (George) Zednek of Jupiter, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Eleanore (the late Jerry) Strzok of Lincolnshire, Ill.; and many nieces; nephews; and cousins. John is also survived by special friends, Spencer and Kathy Jerome, Laura Anderson, and Pat. John was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edmund and Jerry; a sister in infancy; and nephew, Michael Michalek. Paid Obituary 123383

eamer 1947-2 022 Richard Lloyd Reamer, 75, Dorchester, passed away June 29, 2022, at home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. A Celebration of Life will be held at his home, 101079 Country Road A, Dorchester, WI 54425 on July 23, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. Come join us and bring a memory. Richard was born March 14, 1947, to Lloyd and Lois (Henning) Reamer in Columbus, Wis. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1965. After school, he worked for Columbus Milk Producers in Astico, Wis. In 1968, he went to work for FS Services in Fall River, Wis. Richard married Donna Purves on April 20, 1968, in Columbus. In 1976, the family moved to Spencer, Iowa, where Richard managed the feed mill for C-D Farm Services, a branch of FS Services. In 1980, the family moved to Dorchester, where they bought a dairy farm. In the mid 90’s he started a trucking business hauling sawdust for bedding for local farms. He continued trucking after selling the farm until his health issues. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna, Dorchester; children Jason (Stacey) Reamer, Stetsonville, Brian (Roberta) Reamer, Stratford, and Rebecca (Jeremy) Schmelzer, Colby. He is further survivbed by grandchildren, Carla Schmelzer, Harley Schmelzer, Tripp Reamer; and step-grandchildren, Ryan Gehrke, Cassandra Ellner, Tessa Brandner and Dillon Brandner; and sister-in-law, Sidnee Reamer. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dennis. The family would like to thank Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and the John J Buettgen Funeral Home, Schofield, for assisting the family. Paid Obituary 123371

1937-2022 Betty Catherine Zakowski, age 85, of Wautoma, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2022, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center- Neenah. She was born Feb. 25, 1937, in Medford, the daughter of Albert and Martha Neuhaus Noland. Betty was a 1955 graduate of Medford High School. On June 28, 1958, she was united in marriage to Ronald Zakowski. Betty owned Zak’s Fashions in downtown Berlin for many years. She loved to work outside in her garden, knit, crochet and sew all sorts of things for many people. Betty was a member of All Saints Catholic Parish. She is survived by her three children, Anita (Jeff) Lind, Paul (Linda) Zakowski and Sharon Zakowski; seven grandchildren, Grace (Ryan) Dobbs, “Zac” Zakowski, Ryleigh (Matt) Nelson, Lindsey Zakowski (fiancé, Aaron Figgins), Mycenzie Zakowski, Alicia Oswald and Josef (Peyten) Oswald; two great-grandchildren, Zeke and Ike Dobbs; sister, Judy Baumgartner; brother, Eugene Noland; and many nieces; nephews and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, on January 24, 2011; her parents; two brothers, James Noland and Jerry Noland; and two sisters, Irene Scolley and Polly Noland. Paid Obituary 123376

1932-2022 Paul “Boompa” Richard Noble Jr., 90, of Medford, passed away on June 22, 2022, at Wausau Aspirus Palliative Care Unit. Visitation will take place on July 9 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford beginning at 9:30 a.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. The burial will take place at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, Wis. Paul was born April 1, 1932, to Paul Sr. and Violetta (Young) Noble in Youngtown, Ohio. Paul grew up on a farm and attended grade school in North Jackson, Ohio. He moved to Denver, Colo. where he attended high school at Denver West and went on to graduate from radiology school in Denver. He began his X-ray career driving the first mobile radiology van through the Colorado mountains. He entered the Navy in 1952 and served as a corpsman during the Korean War. During his time in the Navy, he married Charlotte Ann Kaneiss on Oct. 14, 1954, in Waukegan, Ill. After being honorably discharged he continued working in the healthcare field. He served as a Milwaukee County ambulance driver, orderly, and x-ray technician at St. Camillus nursing home. He worked as an EMT at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee. He was a dispatcher for the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department. He retired after 25 years of service to Milwaukee County. After retirement, Paul and Charlotte moved to Medford. Paul held several trucking positions for the Athens Co-op. His greatest enjoyment, however, was driving for Krug’s bus service. He made every day an adventure and cared for the kids as if they were his own. He retired a second time at the age of 84. Paul enjoyed summer vacations at Crooked Lake in Wis. and fishing trips to Canada with his family. He was a fan of NASCAR, Brewers baseball, Green Bay Packer football, and much to his family’s dismay, was a lifelong fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. He loved reading and watching westerns, landscaping and gardening, and throwing horseshoes with his friend Howie. Paul enjoyed growing vegetables to share with his friends and family. Attending grand and great-grandchildren’s school and sporting events were cherished activities. He loved family gatherings, especially family barbeques. Paul was also a member of VFW Post 0519 in Stetsonville. Paul is survived by his sister, Darlene White; children, Ronald Gotzler (Cathy), Michele Armbrust, and Patricia Noble; son-in-law, Clark Peterson; grandchildren, Carolyn Jo O’Connell, Joseph Gotzler (Ashley), and Steven Gotzler (Maggie), Rachel Dixon (Luke), Luke Armbrust (Cathie), and Anna Strnad (Andrew), Joshua Peterson (Mariah), Elizabeth Riege (Bryce), Micah Peterson, and Isaac Peterson; great-grandchildren, Madeline O’ Connell, Natalyn, William, and Beatrice Dixon, Oscar and Francis Armbrust, Elaine and Quinn Strnad. Paul is further survived by many nieces; nephews; and friends. The family also likes to thank Howie Schilling for being Paul’s right-hand man and support person. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte; his parents; siblings, Jack Noble and Bonnie Ross; daughter, Susan Peterson; son-in-law, Jeff Armbrust; and close family friend, Bernadette Pier. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for future designation. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 123391

1955-2022 William “Bill” A. Bleck, age 66, of Rib Lake, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at his home under the care of his family and Hope Hospice & Palliative Care. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m., at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Rev. Jayanna Kanna will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Bill was born in Medford, on Aug. 24, 1955, to the late Robert and Gladys (Rinehart) Bleck. He was married to Chong Ha on May 16, 1977. She survives. Bill was a 1973 graduate of Rib Lake High School. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving for five years. Bill was stationed in Korea where he met his future wife, Chong, and where their first daughter was born. He was a distinguished graduate of his class and earned the rank of sergeant in just two years. Bill returned to Rib Lake and entered the workforce beginning employment as a welder at Omark Industries in Prentice. He retired as a quality control manager from Caterpillar, Inc. after 36 years. Bill was a former mechanic in the military and enjoyed tinkering on anything, building and remodeling projects, and had a passion for motorcycling. Above all, he was a devoted family man who cherished time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Chong Bleck, of Rib Lake; two daughters, Christy Bleck (Travis Gross), of Rib Lake, and Amanda Bleck (Wes Fisk), of Grafton; his brother, Jay (Jeanne) Bleck, of Marathon; and two sisters, Carol Bleck, of Rib Lake, and Renee Komarek, also of Rib Lake. He is further survived by four nieces and one nephew. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gladys. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory of Tomahawk is assisting the family. You may view William’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral. com. Paid Obituary 123392