Condolences

Kress Condolences

Jun 7, 2023

Gerald Kress, Menomonee Falls… age 86, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Jerry and Nancy built their dream retirement home on a 40-acre parcel of land purchased in 1969.  He pursued his love of the outdoors through his membership with the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association. He also enjoyed raising show and racing pigeons with the Montello Racing Pigeon Club along with gardening, fishing and hunting.

Alexander Condolences

Jun 7, 2023

Helen Alexander, Naples, FL and Glidden, WI…age 79, passed away on September 4, 2022. She loved and cherished her family.

Burbach Condolences

Apr 24, 2023

Patricia Burbach, La Crosse…age 81, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, surrounded by her family, following a brave battle with cancer.  Patricia was wife of Dave Burbach, WWOA North Central Chapter chair and WWOA life member. Originally from La Crosse, Patricia and Dave spent many years in Merrill while raising their children.  She was very proud of her role as administrative assistant for the UWEC School of Nursing at St.

Eichstadt Condolences

Apr 17, 2023

Harold Eichstadt, Oshkosh… age 106, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He attend school through the 8th grade and was a self-taught, lifelong learner. Harold was very active in the community serving on numerous boards and committees. He loved spending time and having parties at the Winneconne cottage on Lake Poygan where he would entertain family and friends with his storytelling and jokes.

Waldbuesser Condolences

Mar 1, 2023

Otto Waldbuesser, Menomonie…age 89, went home to his Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023. After living with congestive heart failure for over five years, Otto died at home surrounded by his loving family. Otto’s focus his entire life was always on putting family first. His entire family –both immediate and extended– meant the world to him, and he was most satisfied with a day spent in their company whatever that may include.

Fisher Condolences

Mar 1, 2023

Robert “Bob” Fisher, La Crosse… passed away February 27, 2023, at his home.

Adleman Condolences

Mar 1, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Adleman, Luck… age 83, died February 12, 2023 at home in Luck, WI with family and friends by his side.  After teaching for 33 years in the Mound View School District, he retired to the land where his Swedish grandparents settled on Bone Lake near Luck, where he loved life in the woods.

Krumenauer Condolences

Mar 1, 2023

Gary L. Krumenauer, Chippewa Falls…  age 72, died peacefully at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice on Friday, January 20, 2023. Gary’s pastime passions were showing cattle, restoring tractors, and building hot rods. He and his daughter Emily traveled each year to Denver, Colorado, to show their award-winning Highland beef cattle. Over the years, they proudly won more blue ribbons than anyone else ever achieved!

Potts Condolences

Feb 20, 2023

Gregory Potts, Hubertus…age 67, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, while surrounded by his wife and two sons. Greg lived a life of generosity and had a deep love for nature. Greg loved nothing more than spending time with his family.

Witte Condolences

Nov 10, 2022

Natalie Witte, Madison … passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022.  Natalie was wife of Ken Witte (deceased) an active, long-time WWOA member.   She was born in Menomonie and her parents took her home to the house she has lived in, visited or owned her entire life.  She was a registered nurse and was active in the Wisconsin Nurses Association and UW School of Nursing Alumni Association.  She enjoyed participating in a couple of Women of…