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Stevens Point Journal - Stevens Point, Wisconsin - July 15, 2010
Irven C. Eskritt

Irven C. Eskritt, 91, King, a former Amherst resident, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. James Catholic Church in Amherst, with the Rev. Bob Pedretti officiating Burial will be on Monday at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the Mass.

The Jungers-Holly Funeral Home in Amherst is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.hollyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Eskritt was born Oct. 14, 1918, a son of the late Elmer and Mabel (Newby) Eskritt.

He was married to Hattie (Bisek) Eskritt on March 10, 1942, in Rosholt, S.D. She died Dec. 26, 2006.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include one son, Douglas (Linda), Waupaca; two granddaughters Brooke (Alex Theodorou) Eskritt, Cedarburg, and Rhonda Eskritt, Waupaca; one sister, Veda (Curtis) Van Allen, Racine; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arlene and Harry; and two sisters, Lucille Mortenson and Sylvia Miller.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - December 26, 2006 pg6
Hattie M. Eskritt

Hattie M. Eskritt, 92, Amherst, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church in Amherst, with the Rev. Robert Pedretti officiating. Interment will be in the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. Friday until the Mass.

A memorial has been established in the name of Hattie M. Eskritt in lieu of flowers.

The Jungers-Holly Funeral Home of Amherst assisted the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Eskritt was born April 4, 1914, in New Effington, S.D., a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Bisek.

She was married to Irven C. Eskritt on March 10, 1942, in Rosholt, S.D.

She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Amherst.

Survivors include her husband; one son, Douglas (Linda), Waupaca; and two grandchildren, Brooke and Rhonda Eskritt, both of Waupaca.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Bisek; and two sisters, Christine and Elanor.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - June 4, 2010 pg6
Edward Karcheski

Edward Karcheski, 90, a former Junction City resident and father of a Stevens Point woman, died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 4, in the Main Chapel of the Veterans Home in King, with the Rev. Paul Vandenhogen officiating. Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be held in the Main Chapel from 10:30 a.m. Friday until the Mass.

The Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.

Mr. Karcheski was born Feb. 7, 1920, in Gary, Ind., a son of the late Anthony and Michaeline (Derdowski) Karcheski. He moved with his grandparents to a farm in Conrath, Wis., at the age of 7 and attended Dodgeville State Grade school and Ladysmith High School.

He then moved to the Chicago area.

He was married to Edith Politylo on June 28, 1941, at Assumption Church in Chicago, Ill.

He entered the U.S. Army Air Corps on Dec. 14, 1943, in Chicago. He was later transferred to the United States Army infantry, where he served with the 63rd Infantry Division, Blood and Fire 254 Regiment Company B during World War II. He served in Germany, England and Switzerland. He was honorably discharged on May 8, 1946, at Camp McCoy.

Upon his discharge, he returned to Chicago where he resided with his wife and children. He worked for Blaw Knox and Chicago Bridge and Ironworks as a welder until moving to Stevens Point in 1966.

He moved to the town of Carson and farmed until he and his wife moved to the Veterans Home in King in 1995.

At the Veterans Home, he worked as a tugger driver, groundskeeper for the chapel and was an escort for fellow veterans to their doctor appointments.

He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the AMVETS at King.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Margaret Leggero, Crown Point, Ind., Cindy Friauf, Milwaukee, and Catherine Karcheski, Stevens Point; two sons, Phillip (Kathy), London, Ky., and Christopher (Hattie), Santa Fe, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and his extended family, Stephanie Stokes, Patrick Bacher, Richard Louze, Paul Kirsh and Sam Rhoda.

He was preceded in death by four sisters Mary, Stella, Evelyn and Hedwig.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - December 31, 2010 pg6
Frank S. Kempka

Frank S. Kempka, 54, Big Falls, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Voie Funeral Home in Iola, with the Rev. Jim Frank officiating. Interment of cremains will be in the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the service.

Condolences may be offered online at www.voiefuneralhome.com.

Mr. Kempka was born Sept. 6, 1956, in Wauwatosa, a son of the late Edward and Esther (Wojciechowski) Kempka.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army immediately out of high school, attaining the rank E4.

After his honorable discharge in 1976 from the Army, he worked for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He was an over-the-road truck driver until 1992, and then was dispatched at H.O. Wolding Trucking until 2004. He was also a rural route carrier for the Waupaca Post Office until February 2005.

Survivors include one daughter, Melanie (Josh Wollenberg) Kempka, Big Falls; two sons, Michael (Amanda Gray), Iola, and Jonathan, Ogdensburg; one brother, Edward (special friend Marsha Parse), Fremont; and one granddaughter.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - December 24, 2010 pg36
Leone M. Koss

Leone M. Koss, 84, 726 Owl Lane, Stevens Point, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at the Portage County Health Care Center in Stevens Point, following a battle with cancer.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Stevens Point, with the Rev. Dennis Stanchik officiating. A private burial will take place at a later date in the King Veterans Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home in Stevens Point from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the Mass. St. Peter's Rosary Society and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will combine with the general rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

A memorial in her name will be established at a later date.

Condolences may be offered online at www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Koss was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Stevens Point, a daughter of the late Casimir and Mary (Przybylski) Helminiak.

She was married to Jerome A. Koss on Aug. 23, 1947, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Stevens Point. He died on Sept. 15, 1987.

Prior to starting her family, she worked at Worth Fly Co. and then with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point food services and Portesi Frozen Foods for 37 years until her retirement.

She was a member of St. Peter Rosary Society Rose 7, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, American Legion Auxiliary and the Moose Family Center.

She was an usher at St. Peter Catholic Church and did volunteer work for Bannach Elementary School for the last several years.

Survivors include four daughters, Karen (Jim) Olsen, Waupaca, Kathleen (Sonny) Macknick, Stillwater, Minn., Mary (Dean) Adamczak, Plover, and Kim (Jim) Ford, Stevens Point; two sons, Thomas (Sharon), Stevens Point, and Bryan (Kim), Sun Prairie; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Louis Helminiak.

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Stevens Point Journal - Stevens Point, Wisconsin - October 22, 2010
Chester A. Zinda

Chester A. Zinda, 83, of Stevens Point, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.

Chester was born Feb. 27, 1927, the son of Frank and Josephine (Kulinski) Zinda. Chester served in the U.S. Army in Hawaii during World War II. Chester married Theresa on Nov. 23, 1950.

Chester is survived by his wife, Theresa Zinda; one son, Chad (Nancy) Zinda of Plantation, Fla.; three daughters Christine Hubert of Stevens Point, Kathy (Dan) Elliott O'Neil of Fitchburg and Karen (Bob) Yip of Bell, Calif.; four grandchildren, Amy (Josh) Zinda Ooyman, Cheston (Lyne) Zinda, Tyson Elliott and Jonathan Zinda; and five great-grandchildren.

Chester was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Josephine Zinda; four brothers and three sisters.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in the Main Chapel at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Sister Cathy Wottreng will officiate. Burial will follow in the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service Monday in the Main Chapel.

The Holly Funeral Home, Amherst, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences available at www.hollyfuneralhome.com.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - December 10, 2010 pg6
Leo W. Garski

Leo W. Garski, 82, Stevens Point, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at the Portage County Health Care Center in Stevens Point.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover, with the Rev. James Trempe officiating. Burial will be in Veteran's Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be held at the Shuda Plover Family Funeral Home in Plover from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and at the church from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the service.

Mr. Garski was born Oct. 9, 1928, in the town of Alban, a son of the late Anthony and Rose (Narloch) Garski.

He entered the U.S. Army on Feb. 21, 1951, in Milwaukee. He served as a military police officer. He was discharged as a corporal on Feb. 20, 1954, at Fort Knox, Ky.

He was married to Geraldine Wanserski on June 25, 1966.

He retired from the maintenance department at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he worked for 30 years.

Survivors include his wife; one son, Dean (Michele), Rudolph; two brothers, Donald, Stevens Point, and Anthony (Janet), Wisconsin Rapids; and two grandchildren.

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Stevens Point Journal - Stevens Point, Wisconsin - September 9, 2010
Rustie G. Travers

Rustie G. Travers, 62, formerly of Plover, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.

Rustie had farmed with his family in the Bancroft area. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include a sister, Sharon Podloski; and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the Wisconsin Veterans Home -- Ainsworth Hall Chapel, King. Graveside service and military honors will follow in the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King.

The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - May 28, 2010 pg6
Vernon G. Pietz

Vernon G. Pietz, 81, formerly of Stevens Point, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at the Wisconsin Veteran Home in King.

Visitation will be at Boston Funeral Home in Stevens Point from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 24. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Wisconsin Memorial Cemetery in King.

Condolences may be offered online at bostonfuneralhome.net.

Mr. Pietz was born Oct. 2, 1928, in Oshkosh, a son of the late Louis and Bertha (Becker) Pietz.

He was a career military man. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on Oct. 29, 1946. He served during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was honorably discharged on June 30, 1967.

Survivors include one daughter, Debi Waymire, Clintonville; two sons, Donald, California, and David, Lake Mills; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

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Norbert N. Kitowski

88, Wausau, died Friday December 18, 2009 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born November 26, 1921, in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Mary (Kutella) Kitowski. On April 3, 1943, he married Doris Jojade in San Antonio, Texas. She survives.

Norbert had been employed at the former Curtis Company, Keebler Cookie Company and retired from the US Postal Service in 1983. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the US Army and participating in the Battle of the Bulge.

Among his various involvements, Norbert was a member of the American Legion, Montgomery Plant Post No. 10, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Burns Post No. 388 and was an active member of the Wausau Elks Lodge No. 248. He enjoyed ice fishing, golfing and was an avid fan of both the Packers and Badgers.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Kitowski, Wausau one son, David Kitowski, Wausau, several nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeff, one sister, Martha Graykowski and one brother, Raymond Kitowski.

An Elk's Lodge of Sorrow will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday January 4, 2010 followed by a Memorial Service at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau. Rev. Gerald Pehler OFM Cap. will officiate. Burial will be in the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, Wisconsin. Friends may call on Monday January 4, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services at the Stewart Avenue funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Elks Good Fellowship Fund.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - March 5, 2010
Leonard Swift

Leonard "Len" Swift, 82, Stevens Point, a former director of the Portage County Library, died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Al Burkhardt officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King in the spring.

Visitation will be at the Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and at the church from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Monday. A general rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.

A memorial in lieu of flowers will be established in his name for the Portage County Public Library and St. Joseph Church.

Condolences may be offered online at www.shudafuneral.com.

Mr. Swift was born Aug. 29, 1927, in Waukesha, a son of the late James and Ruth (Anthes) Swift.

He entered the United States Navy on July 23, 1945, in Milwaukee. He earned the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on Aug. 27, 1948.

He was married to Imogene R. Sanders on Oct. 7, 1950.

He graduated from St. Norbert College in De Pere in 1952.

He was active in the Army R.O.T.C. while in college and after until 1974.

He was a teacher for a number of years until he became the library director of the Portage County Public Library for 17 years until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Jean Marie (Kevin Boynton) Swift, Rothschild, Mary Kaye (Donald) Ernest, Mequon, Patricia Ann (John) Schmitz, Necedah, and Carol Lynn (James) Schelke, Virginia; two sons, Michael (Leslie), West Bend, and James (Ann Marie), Milwaukee; three brothers, Thomas and John, both of Milwaukee, and William (Karin), Sussex; three sisters, Joanne Boyle, Kenosha, Kate Swift, Milwaukee, and Sandra (Charles) McLester, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Phillip and Ernest; and two sisters, Rosalie and Donna.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - December 18, 2009 pg6
LeRoy H. Fritschler

LeRoy H. Fritschler, 85, Wisconsin Rapids, a former Stevens Point resident and brother of a Stevens Point man, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Strawberry Lane Medical Center in Wisconsin Rapids.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 12, at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, with the Rev. Al Wierzba officiating. Burial will be in Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation was at the funeral home Friday, Dec. 12, before the services.

Mr. Fritschler was born Oct. 6, 1924, in Tomahawk, a son of the late Calvin and Bess (Stewart) Fritschler. He attended P.J. Jacobs High School in Stevens Point.

He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941 for World War II, serving in Hawaii, California and Iwo Jima.

He was married to Loretta M. Jaworski on Sept. 4, 1948, in Stevens Point. She died Jan. 8, 2004.

He was an architect for Don Hougen Architectural Firm in Wisconsin Rapids from 1946 until 1976; then for Altman, Larson, Fritschler Associates Engineers in Wisconsin Rapids from 1977 until 1980; then as director of terminals for C.W. Transportation in Wisconsin Rapids from 1980 until 1988.

He was a pilot and flew from Alexander Field Airport in Wisconsin Rapids.

Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Gail (Goska) Fritschler, Eau Claire; one brother, Calvin (Mary Ann), Stevens Point; one sister-in-law, Leona Gerke, Madison; and two grandsons.

He was also preceded in death by two sons, Larry and Lance; one brother, Lawrence; and one sister, Rose.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - November 13, 2009 pg6
Mario F. Camalieri

Mario F. Camalieri, 85, Amherst, a former minister at Greater Point Baptist Church in Stevens Point, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wisconsin Veterans Home main chapel, with Pastor Woody Baumgartner officiating. Burial will be in the Central Wisconsin Memorial Veteran's Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be in the chapel from 10 a.m. Thursday until the service.

Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.hollyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Camalieri was born Feb. 23, 1924, a son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Lojancio) Camalieri.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was married to Lola Glick on Oct. 19, 1946, in Chicago, Ill.

He moved to Wisconsin in 1975 and purchased an A&W restaurant, then moved to Stevens Point in 1986 to serve in the ministries of the Greater Point Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; four sons, Cory, David, Mark (Karen) and Mario (Stacy); two daughters, Cynthia (Roy) Snowbank and Marlo (Brad) Jenson; one sister, Mary Aho; and 12 grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Frank Kamely, Nello Camalieri, Michael Camalieri, Christopher Camalieri and Catino Kamely.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - November 13, 2009 pg34
Wilbert F. Hassler

Wilbert F. Hassler, 86, Stevens Point, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at St. Michael's Hospital.

There will be no services. Interment will take place at a later date at the Central Wisconsin Memorial Veteran's Cemetery in King.

The Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at shudafuneral.com.

Mr. Hassler was born April 25, 1923, in Milwaukee, a son of the late George and Agnes (Luther) Hassler. He grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Boys Tech High School.

He was married to Dorothy Hebert on Nov. 20, 1943, in Milwaukee. She died in 2007.

He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps on Feb. 18, 1944. He was stationed at San Angelo, Texas, as a bomb sight mechanic. He was discharged May 4, 1946, receiving the World War II Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal.

He worked as a carpenter and was a 50-plus-year member of the Wisconsin Carpenter's Union.

He lived the majority of his adult life in the Milwaukee and New Berlin areas, moving to Princeton in 1964.

Upon retirement he and his wife moved to Harlingen, Texas, living there for more than 20 years.

After his wife died, he was a resident of Oakridge Senior Living Community in Stevens Point.

Survivors include two sons, Donald (Karen), Stevens Point, and Bruce, Slinger; six grandchildren, including Jason, Stevens Point, and Kelly (David) Burkemper, Pewaukee; and five great-grandchildren.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - January 23, 2009 pg33
Norman Lee Myhra

Norman Lee Myhra, 83, 2317 Welsby Ave., Stevens Point, a former state representative and Stevens Point postmaster and an advocate for veterans, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at his home while under the care of Aspirus Hospice Care.

A celebration of his life will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stevens Point, with the Rev. Steven Olson and Sandra Wendland, A.I.M., officiating. Burial will follow at the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King.

Visitation will be at Boston Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with a combined veteran's ritual at 6:30 p.m. led by American Legion Post 6.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt.

Condolences may be offered online at bostonfuneralhome.net.

Mr. Myhra was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Amherst, a son of the late Otto and Amanda (Lamphear) Myhra. He attended school in Rosholt and later moved to Milwaukee where he was employed until April 1943.

He was drafted into the United States Army at the age of 18 and sent to Camp Croft, S.C. There he received infantry training and was sent overseas to Anzio Beachhead to join Company B, 7th Infantry, 3rd Division. In 1944 he moved to north of Naples to train for the next action and volunteered for the 7th Infantry Battle Patrol. On Aug. 15, 1944, his infantry's boat landed on the Beach of the Bay of Cavalier in France. Once landed, the troops traveled about one mile down the road where he hit a booby trap with the primer cord strung so he hit it waist high with his rifle in his arms, tearing both hands to shreds. He walked back to the beach area for help and was picked up by landing craft and returned to Naples, France. He was then taken to the United States to Army General Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, Mich. After many operations, he was discharged on May 8, 1945.

During his military service, he received the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with two bronze stars and Good Conduct Ribbon.

He returned to Wisconsin and used part of his GI Bill to attend school for business education.

He was married to Margaret A. Pedersen on May 17, 1946.

After the marriage they moved back to central Wisconsin. For several years, he worked in direct sales with Watkins Products, sold insurance for Modern Woodmen of America, and in 1960 was elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature where he served three terms in the Assembly. In 1966, he was appointed postmaster of Stevens Point by President Lyndon B. Johnson and served in that capacity until 1986 when he retired.

He served for many years on the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs and the Portage County Veterans Service Commission. He also was a member of the 3rd Division Society, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion and the Stevens Point Noon Lions Club.

He and his wife spent time at his year-round cottage in St. Germain.

He and his wife also hosted several foster children over the years. In 1975, they hosted Evett (Schramm) Hartvig, and she has been a part of their family for 34 years.

Survivors include his wife; four brothers, Palmer, Iola, Clarence, Menominee Falls, Archie (Delores), Wheatland, Calif., and Kenneth (Kyoko), Oakland, Calif.; Evett (Don) Hartvig and their son Andrew (Kelly) Hartvig, Rosholt; dear friends, Don and Jeanette Omernik, Stevens Point; and many nieces and nephews.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - December 13, 2002 pg26
Helen L. Parnham

Helen L. Parnham, 83, 3200 Water St., Stevens Point, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at St. Michael's Hospital.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Boston Funeral Home, with Janet Jacoby, chaplain at St. Michael's Hospital, officiating. Cremation will follow and burial of her ashes will take place at Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home until the services.

Mrs. Parnham was born Jan. 1, 1919 in the town of Amherst, a daughter of the late Enoch and Myrtle (Howen) Wold. She grew up and attended schools in Amherst. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.

She was married to Robert E. Parnham on Dec. 27, 1945, in Amherst.

Following her marriage, she lived in many areas across the United States because of her husband's military career before settling back in Amherst.

She worked for a while as a practical nurse at a number of nursing homes in the surrounding area.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Linda (Dan) Konkol, Amherst, and Laurie (Tom) Mumbrue, Waupaca; three sons, Wayne (Patricia) of Smyrna, Tenn., Howard (Linda), Arizona City, Ariz., and Darrell (Betty), Stevens Point; one sister, Edna (Bill) Henke, Nelsonville; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - October 16, 2009 pg43
Robert E. Parnham

Robert E. Parnham, 89, 3200 Water St., Stevens Point, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point, while under the care of Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Boston Funeral Home in Stevens Point, with Ministry Home Care Hospice Chaplain JoAnn Chase officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9 a.m. Monday until the celebration.

Condolences may be offered online at bostonfuneralhome.net.

Mr. Parnham was born March 17, 1920, in Kansas City, Kan., a son of the late George and Viola (Hottman) Parnham. He grew up and attended schools in La Junta, Colo., and Albuquerque, N.M.

He enlisted in the Kansas National Guard in 1937 and then in the U.S. Navy in August 1939, becoming chief radioman before being honorably discharged in August 1947. Two years later, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1949 and received an honorable discharge on Oct. 1, 1961.

He taught ROTC at the Berkeley Campus in Berkeley, Calif., in the mid- to late 1950s.

Mr. Parnham was married to Helen L. Wold on Dec. 27, 1945, in Amherst. She died on Dec. 6, 2002.

After retiring from the military, he worked for the Tomorrow Valley Co-op in Amherst for the next 20 years, retiring in 1983.

He was a past member of the Plover Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Amherst American Legion and was a former scoutmaster in Amherst.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda (Dan) Konkol, Amherst, and Laurie (Tom) Mumbrue of Waupaca; three sons, Wayne (Patricia), Smyrna, Tenn., Howard (Linda), Kokomo, Ind., and Darrell (Betty), Stevens Point; one sister, Mary Stahle, Melrose Park, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Betty.