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

Gerald J. “Jerry” Olson, 80, Burnsville, Minn., passed away on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at the VA Health Care System in Minneapolis, Minn., surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Pastor Elizabeth Bier will officiate and burial of cremains will follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Greenwood American Legion Post #238. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Gerald John Olson was born on Jan. 1, 1943, in Greenwood, to Daniel F. and Alice R. (Wendt) Olson. He was raised on the family farm, and received his education in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1961. After high school, Jerry enlisted into the U.S. Air Force on March 27, 1962, and served until his honorable discharge on Sept. 3, 1965. He resided in Minnesota, where he worked for Minnesota Bakers Corporation, in Edina; Bandag Tire Company; and was a custodian for the Veterans Administration for 30 years, retiring in 2010. Jerry was a very active member of the United Church of Christ in Minneapolis, was a motivational speaker, and loved playing drums for his church, at area nursing homes and at the VA. He was known by all as Drummer Jerry. He is survived by four siblings: Duane (Donna) Olson, Dick (Margie) Olson, Diane (Wayne) Nielsen, all of Greenwood, and Sandy (Kenneth) Shields of Rockwall, Texas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and his stepfather: Arnold Dehne. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 133497

Lucille Markee-Kramas Lucille N. “Lucy” Markee-Kramas, 98, Greenwood, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center, in Marshfield, on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Loyal United Methodist Church, in Loyal. Rev. Kathy Jury will officiate and burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, in Withee. Visitation will be held at the church, on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Lucille Norrene Englebretson was born on Sept. 7, 1924, in the town of Beaver, rural Clark County, the daughter of Melvin E. and Bessie N. (Dutcher) Englebretson. She was raised on the family farm, and graduated from Loyal High School in 1943. Lucy was united in marriage to Clarence F. Markee on June 5, 1943, at his parents’ home in Greenwood, where they both lived all their lives. They farmed there, in the town of Warner, and she worked at Stewart’s Redville Dairy for a few years. Lucy then went to work for Clark County Social Services in 1968, where she was a County Homemaker. Her husband died on March 12, 1976. She continued working for Clark County. She later was united in marriage to Paul A. Kramas Sr., in 1983. Lucy retired in 1989. Her husband, Paul, was an accomplished musician, playing concertina and performing as the lead member of numerous local polka bands. She loved to dance and traveled with him to his music engagements helping as his drummer and singer. Lucy volunteered transportation for Clark County for many years, also transporting members of the Amish and Mennonite communities. She was a member of the Loyal United Methodist Church, and the Central Wisconsin Concertina Club. Lucy had many interests; but, she especially loved spending time with her family and friends, square dancing, polka dancing and playing drums. She will be dearly missed by her three children: Lillian Hebert, Becky Ann Markee, and David Koplin, all of Greenwood; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Clarence and Paul; and one sister: Doris Stafford-Dittner. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 133504

Lowell A. Roehl, 83, Loyal, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal. Rev. Daniel Zimmerman will officiate, and burial will follow in Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Tayt Brostowitz, Tjaden Brostowitz, Bryce Harder, Devon Roehl, Jackson Roehl and Colten Roehl. Honorary pallbearer is Cashton Smith. Military rites will be conducted by the Loyal American Legion Post #175. Visitation will be held at the church, on Wednesday, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Lowell Arvin Roehl was born in Granton, on June 29, 1939, to Russell R. and Frieda L. (Nebel) Roehl. He was raised on a farm near Chili, until 1943, then moved to farm near Loyal. He worked on a chicken farm for Albert Grimm during high school, graduating from Loyal High School in 1957. The day after high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Army on May 29, 1957, and was marching five days later. Lowell served two years in La Boussac, France, until his honorable discharge on May 27, 1959. He returned home and attended UW-River Falls, pursuing a degree in agriculture education and mathematics. During the summers, he worked for Stichert Roofing, in Chili, and for Max Langfeldt Construction, in Loyal. After graduation from college, he was united in marriage to Velora A. Behnke, on June 13, 1964, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal. After their marriage, Lowell worked for Bertz Wood Products, and later started B& R Roofing with Ronnie Braun. He then bought out the other half and it became Roehl Roofing. Lowell and Velora bought a 43-acre farm north of Loyal in 1966, sold it, and bought the Hugo Stutte farm south of Loyal, in 1967. Lowell farmed alongside his wife, Velora, and son, Dennis, until selling Dennis and Suzie the farm in 2007. Lowell continued to help Dennis farm until ill health kept him from climbing on the tractor. One of the highlights of his farming career was hosting Farm Technology Days in 2022. From day one of setting up tent city, you could find him on his scooter “inspecting” the work or riding along with his brother, Erlin, on his UTV. The workers called him the “Inspector” and he was out there every day during the setup and the taking down of tent city. Lowell was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as the head usher for 23 years. He served on the zoning committee for the town of Loyal and on the Clark County Holstein Association board. He had many interests, but especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren; whether it was discussing farming, watching them show cattle, watching his grandkids’ sporting events, telling stories, playing cards or Chinese checkers. Each day he would call and talk with each of his children. Lowell and Velora loved to travel, and spent many evenings taking car rides across the countryside. He is survived by his wife, Velora, of Loyal; his children: Susan (Ron) Cuddie and Dennis (Suzie) Roehl, both of Loyal, Sandy (Chris) Harder of Chippewa Falls, Kristin (Luke) Smith of Neillsville; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother: Erlin (Bonnie) Roehl of Loyal; one sister: Kathleen (Terry) Hammer of New Berlin; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lowell was preceded in death by parents; one brother, Elgin; one granddaughter, Jordyn Roehl; one grandson, Derek Roehl; and his mother- and father-in-law, Arthur and Velda Behnke. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 133228

Frederick “Fritz” Anthony Meyer, 80, Hudson, died on March 4, 2023. Frederick was born in Auburndale, on July 28, 1942, to Alfred and Odelia (Burr) Meyer. He graduated from Loyal High School in 1960, and UW-River Falls in 1969. On Aug. 5, 1967, he married Judy Fauske. Fritz was a long-time member at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hudson. Fritz never knew a stranger. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and make them quickly feel like a long-time friend. He was often found spending time with his wide circle of friends either playing cards or golfing. These weekly times were always filled with laughs and maybe a little beer. Fritz loved watching sports. Whether it was Hudson athletics, Badgers, Brewers, or Packers, Fritz was usually wearing one of his beloved teams’ logos. He was active in the Hudson Booster Club, where he served as president. He also coached his sons in basketball and baseball. Fritz will be remembered as a handy person who could figure out how to fix anything. His ability to build or mend something earned him the nickname “The Specialist.” Throughout his lifetime, Fritz saw the world and experienced different places. It began when he served in the Army in Germany. He also traveled to Maui, Germany, Disney World, Branson, Scotland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden on family vacations. Trips to Packer games at Lambeau and across the country, as well as the annual “Catfish Crew” trips to Madison for the Boys State High School Basketball Tournament were favorite traditions. Fritz is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy, and their children: Stacy (Kirk) Klund, Mark (Jonay) Meyer, Jay (Shelli) Meyer, Chip (Melissa) Meyer; eight grandchildren; siblings: Sister Virdean Meyer, Rich (Judy), Larry (Virginia), Allen (Diane), Danny, Randy (Pam), and Bob (Coni); sister-in-law: Judy Meyer; many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Odelia Meyer; brother, Ronnie Meyer; and sister-in-law, Diane Meyer. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon with the Mass of Christian Burial at noon, on Saturday, March 11, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hudson. The service will be livestreamed. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to a charity of your choice. O’Connell Family Funeral Homes, Hudson, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 133280