Terrance L. Waller

M, b. 14 June 1955, d. 11 September 2007
Father*Marlowe Earl Waller b. 1911, d. 1977
Mother*Anna Amelia Richter b. 9 Feb 1915, d. 26 Dec 2003
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Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameTerrance L. Waller also went by the name of Terry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 June 1955Terrance L. Waller was born on 14 June 1955 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Marlowe Earl Waller and Anna Amelia Richter.
Death11 September 2007Terrance L. Waller died on 11 September 2007 at Wisconsin at age 52 Terrance "Terry" L. Waller, 52, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at his home.

He was born June 14, 1955, in Prairie du Chien, son of Marlowe and Ann (Richter) Waller. He was a graduate of Viterbo University in LaCrosse, and taught at Wyalusing Academy for the past 15 years. Terry was very active at the Academy in school events and activities. Terry was a very proud "Packer fan" and a great collector of Packer memorabilia.

He is survived by a son, Michael (Tammy) Waller of Missoula, Mont; a brother, Thomas of Colorado; two sisters, Pat Kramer of Prairie du Chien and Mary Jo (Mel) Carl of LaCrosse; along with three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.

Mary JoAnne Waller

F, b. 2 February 1941, d. 29 May 2018
Father*Marlowe Earl Waller b. 1911, d. 1977
Mother*Anna Amelia Richter b. 9 Feb 1915, d. 26 Dec 2003
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 November 1959As of 7 November 1959,her married name was Carl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1941Mary JoAnne Waller was born on 2 February 1941 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Marlowe Earl Waller and Anna Amelia Richter.
Death29 May 2018Mary JoAnne Waller died on 29 May 2018 at Wisconsin at age 77.

Child of Mary JoAnne Waller

Tim Carl

M, b. 1966, d. 1983
Mother*Mary JoAnne Waller b. 2 Feb 1941, d. 29 May 2018
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1966Tim Carl was born in 1966.
He was the son of Mary JoAnne Waller.
Death1983Tim Carl died in 1983.

John William Faherty

M, b. 29 May 1930, d. 2 July 2007
Father*Dr Willis Raymond Faherty D.D.S. b. 12 Jul 1884, d. 20 Feb 1967
Mother*Mary Margaret Kelly b. 23 Dec 1896, d. 12 Jul 1989
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John Faherty 1949 senior portrait Monroe High School, Monroe, Wisconsin
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 May 1930John William Faherty was born on 29 May 1930 at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Dr Willis Raymond Faherty D.D.S. and Mary Margaret Kelly.
Death2 July 2007John William Faherty died on 2 July 2007 at Ozaukee, Wisconsin, at age 77.
DateLocationDescription
February 1951Green, WisconsinIn February 1951 at Green, Wisconsin, Draft group from Green county - including John W Faherty.
Monroe Evening Times (Monroe, Wisconsin) 22 Feb 1951 - Draft group from Green county - including John W Faherty

Calista Mary Reynolds

F, b. 24 October 1925, d. 25 April 2009
Father*Joseph Charles Reynolds b. 30 Mar 1885, d. 25 Jun 1962
Mother*Lillian D. Kelly b. 20 Mar 1892, d. 2 Oct 1981
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Calista M (Reynolds) Schaefer
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCalista Mary Reynolds was also known as Mary Calista.
Name VariationCalista Mary Reynolds was also known as Colista.
Married Name23 October 1945As of 23 October 1945,her married name was Schaefer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 October 1925Calista Mary Reynolds was born on 24 October 1925 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Charles Reynolds and Lillian D. Kelly.
Marriage23 October 1945Calista Mary Reynolds married Francis William Schaefer, son of John H. Schaefer and Barbara Pluemer, on 23 October 1945 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, Calista Reynolds and Francis Schaefer marriage announcement.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 25 Oct 1945 - Calista Reynolds and Francis Schaefer marriage announcement
Death25 April 2009Calista Mary Reynolds died on 25 April 2009 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 83 Calista "Kick" M. Schaefer, age 83, of Lancaster, formerly of Potosi, died on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born on Oct. 24, 1925, in Potosi Township, the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Kelly) Reynolds.

Calista was united in marriage to Francis "Mickey" Schaefer on Oct. 23, 1945, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1987. Calista worked as a waitress for many years, mostly at the Dugout in Dickeyville.

She was a long time member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and an active member of the Potosi Township Historical Society. Calista especially enjoyed collecting history of Potosi and the brewery. She also was a member of the Quilters Club and made many quilts for her family.

Calista is survived by nine children, Gary (Barbara Fingold) Schaefer of S. Deerfield, Mass., Mark (Dar) Schaefer of Reedsburg, Alan (Sandy) Schaefer of Independence, Luann (Joe) Droessler of Potosi, Karl (Nancy Krasno) Schaefer of Efland, N.C., Patrice Udelhofen (Eric Streicher) of Madison, Amy (Patrick Muller) Schaefer of Wadsworth, Ohio, Michael (Valerie) Schaefer of Verona, and Ron (Marcelita) Schaefer of Moore, Okla; 15 grandchildren, Adrianne, Josh, Kylie, Sam, Abby, Erin, Hillary, Bryan, Jeremy, Alyssa, Jaedyn, Sydney, Jordan, Tyler and Trevor; three great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Jean Schaefer of Platteville, Anita Schaefer of Potosi, Dot Schaefer of Potosi, and Lois Schaefer of Dubuque; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and an infant child at birth.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH in Potosi with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be held in St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 26 Apr 2009 - Calista M (Reynolds) Schaefer obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Potosi, Grant, WisconsinCalista Mary Reynolds was listed as a granddaughter in John Kelly's household on the 1940 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Child of Calista Mary Reynolds and Francis William Schaefer

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-47.

(?) Larsen

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Marriagebefore 1931(?) Larsen married Genevieve M. Kelly, daughter of John Kelly and Mary Richter, before 1931.

George Sidney Sizer

M, b. December 1897, d. 1977
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1897George Sidney Sizer was born in December 1897.
Marriagecirca 1956He married Anna A. Christensen, daughter of James C. Christensen and Bertha A. Nelsen, circa 1956.
Death1977George Sidney Sizer died in 1977.

Theodore Raymond Thompson

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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationTheodore Raymond Thompson was also known as Theadore R.
NicknameTheodore Raymond Thompson also went by the name of Ted.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage7 August 1954Theodore Raymond Thompson married Elizabeth Ann Ragen, daughter of Frank Wilbur Ragen and Hilda Elizabeth Richard, on 7 August 1954 at Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, Miss Betty Ann Ragen daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Ragen of Marshalltown la who will be married to Mr Theodore Thompson of Excelsior Springs son of Mr and Mrs Earl J Thompson of Gower Mo on August 7. The ceremony will take place in St Mary’s Catholic church in Marshalltown.
The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri) 18 Jul 1954 - Betty Ann Ragen and Theodore Thompson engagement announcement

David Fryman

M, d. before 2020
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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage14 July 1954David Fryman married Mary Elizabeth Bohl, daughter of Joseph Bohl and Neomi Rose Richard, on 14 July 1954 Mary Elizabeth Bohl and David Fryman marriage announcement.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 26 Jul 1954 - Mary Elizabeth Bohl and David Fryman marriage announcement
Deathbefore 2020David Fryman died before 2020.

Terrill August Novinskie

M, b. 10 August 1931, d. 26 September 2023
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 August 1931Terrill August Novinskie was born on 10 August 1931 at Wisconsin.
Marriage6 July 1991He married Joe Ann Catherine Bohl, daughter of Joseph Bohl and Neomi Rose Richard, on 6 July 1991 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death26 September 2023Terrill August Novinskie died on 26 September 2023 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 92 Terrill August Novinskie, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Grant Regional Hospital in Lancaster. He was born in Stitzer, Wisconsin on August 10, 1931; the son of Mike L. & Ardys (Edge) Novinskie.

Terrill graduated from Fennimore High School and then went to UW-Madison for an agriculture short course. He enlisted in the Army and was deployed to Korea as a mechanic. Terrill came home and married Shirley Bennett. They worked the dairy farm with his parents and later took over the farm in Liberty Township until the early 1980's when their son Kirk took over. He later married JoeAnn (Bahl) Larson of Waukesha, Wisconsin. After JoeAnn's death, he moved back to Lancaster and enjoyed spending time with his special friend LaVon Kelly. He especially enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers football, and the Milwaukee Brewers. He also liked basketball, bowling, playing softball, Euchre, puzzles, and traveling. He travelled all 50 states and 26 different countries. Terrill was a member of the Grant County Farm Bureau and the Registered Holstein Association.

Terrill is survived by his children: Kirk Novinskie, Kathy (Brian) Juvrud, Keith (Phyllis) Novinskie and Kayla (Nick) Kilmer; 14 grandchildren: Emily Novinskie, Jessica Novinskie, Jenna (Jason) Morris, Sarah (Casey) Craig, Heather Novinskie, Jackie (Tyson) Theilorn, John (Sara) Novinskie, Tyler ( Brittany) Juvrud, Katelyn Juvrud, Zachariah Juvrud, Miranda (Erik) Koch, Spencer Novinskie, Klaus & Hans Kilmer; 11 great grandchildren: Mason and Evan Walker, Trystan and Pierson Theilorn, Cameron, Maverick, and Barrett Novinskie, Nolan and Kennedy Juvrud, Otto Anderson, and Maren Koch; 2 step great grandchildren, Nick and Justin Morris; sister, Shyla (Dennis) Braudt; many nieces and nephews; and his ex-wife, Shirley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Ardys; wife, JoeAnn; infant son; son, Kent; daughter in law, Cindy Novinskie; sisters and brothers in law, Lola (Frank) Stavonet and Tulsa (Dick) Prince; and special friend LaVon Kelly.

Jack L. Larson

M, b. 7 June 1937, d. 6 January 1985
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 June 1937Jack L. Larson was born on 7 June 1937.
Marriage4 July 1959He married Joe Ann Catherine Bohl, daughter of Joseph Bohl and Neomi Rose Richard, on 4 July 1959 at Fennimore, Grant, Wisconsin, JoAnn Bohl and Jack L Larson marriage announcement.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 02 Jul 1959 - JoAnn Bohl and Jack L Larson marriage announcement
Death6 January 1985Jack L. Larson died on 6 January 1985 at age 47.

Charles D. Anderson

M, b. 31 January 1933, d. 13 October 1991
Charles D Anderson 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles D. Anderson was also known as Chuck.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 January 1933Charles D. Anderson was born on 31 January 1933 at Granton, Clark, Wisconsin.
Death13 October 1991He died on 13 October 1991 at Cocoa Beach, Brevard, Florida, at age 58.

Daniel Joseph Schiefert

M, b. 26 October 1940, d. 19 April 2019
Daniel Schiefert
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 October 1940Daniel Joseph Schiefert was born on 26 October 1940 at Wisconsin.
Death19 April 2019He died on 19 April 2019 at age 78 Daniel Schiefert, 78, passed away peacefully and quietly at Seasons Hospice House surrounded by the love of his family on April 19, 2019 after a living courageously and graciously with prostate cancer for 15 years.

He was born October 26, 1940 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to Joseph George and Helen Maxine (Doepke) Schiefert. He was raised on a farm outside Rewey, Wisconsin and graduated from Platteville, Wisconsin High School in 1959.

In 1960, Dan met Mary Habel at a Teen Hop (dance) and they were married on March 2, 1963 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort, Wisconsin. They were blessed with three children, Nicholas, Kelcey and Chad. After his graduation from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville in 1964 with a degree in Civil Engineering, he accepted a job with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and spent 35 years in working in District 6 and serving on multiple local and statewide committees, retiring as the District Design Engineer in 1999. After his retirement from MNDOT, Dan worked for Yaggy Colby Associates designing city, county and state highways. He was excited to be part of one of the state’s first design build projects for ROC 52 and enjoyed mentoring the young Engineers of the company. Dan was a part time realtor working at Frontier, All Pro and Westwood Realty’s for 25 years and was director for two years on the board of Realtors.

Dan volunteered with many clubs and associations, including the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers, Math Counts Scholarship Awards Program and with his involvement in Zumbro Watershed Partnership and the Bluebird Recovery program Dan enjoyed the outdoors and working to protect the environment. In 1972 Dan and Mary took square dance lessons and have held many offices in the Carousel Squares, Rolling Squares (camping group), and Century Squares, where they have made many long-lasting friendships.

His hobbies also included playing bridge, poker and cribbage. He loved camping with the family, traveling to many states pulling a pop-up camper. Over the last few years, he and Mary have traveled extensively overseas, including Europe, the British Isles, New Zealand and two trips to Australia. They also went on several cruises and he has visited all but one state (Hawaii). Dan and Mary were big fans of the Twins, Vikings and University of St Thomas Fast pitch softball teams. The last three years they have attended Minnesota Twins Spring Training together in Fort Myers, Florida.

Dan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nicholas (Amanda) Schiefert; Kelcey (Kelly) Lund; Chad (Debra) Christian Schiefert and Camille Schiefert]. He is also survived by his sister, Kay (Patrick) Lindsay; and brother, John (Renate) Schiefert; and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Maxine Schiefert; and two nephews.

A time of visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. April 26, 2019 with a memorial service at 12:00 p.m. in the River Park Chapel at Macken funeral Home. Interment will be in Oakwood East Cemetery.

Barbara Katherine Burlo

F, b. 1949, d. 1959
Father*Edward Clarence Burlo b. 7 Feb 1927, d. 22 Jul 1988
Mother*Lois M. Habel b. 1 Nov 1926, d. 16 Oct 2014
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBarbara Katherine Burlo was also known as Kathy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1949Barbara Katherine Burlo was born in 1949.
She was the daughter of Edward Clarence Burlo and Lois M. Habel.
Death1959Barbara Katherine Burlo died in 1959.

Rebecca Joyce Burlo

F, b. 2 October 1955, d. 21 January 2009
Father*Edward Clarence Burlo b. 7 Feb 1927, d. 22 Jul 1988
Mother*Lois M. Habel b. 1 Nov 1926, d. 16 Oct 2014
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Glassburn.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRebecca Joyce Burlo married (?) Glassburn.
Birth2 October 1955Rebecca Joyce Burlo was born on 2 October 1955 at Michigan.
She was the daughter of Edward Clarence Burlo and Lois M. Habel.
Death21 January 2009Rebecca Joyce Burlo died on 21 January 2009 at Ventura, California, at age 53.

(?) Glassburn

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Marriage(?) Glassburn married Rebecca Joyce Burlo, daughter of Edward Clarence Burlo and Lois M. Habel.

Mildred Deiter

F, b. 6 February 1910, d. 28 December 2006
Father*Louis Deiter b. 1874, d. 14 May 1953
Mother*Nellie E. Hunt b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 13 May 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rohlmeier.
Married NameHer married name was Carl.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMildred Deiter married John A. Carl.
MarriageMildred Deiter married William M. Rohlmeier.
Birth6 February 1910Mildred Deiter was born on 6 February 1910.
She was the daughter of Louis Deiter and Nellie E. Hunt.
Death28 December 2006Mildred Deiter died on 28 December 2006 at age 96.

John A. Carl

M, b. 20 June 1902, d. 19 October 1979
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn A. Carl married Mildred Deiter, daughter of Louis Deiter and Nellie E. Hunt.
Birth20 June 1902John A. Carl was born on 20 June 1902 at Wisconsin.
Death19 October 1979He died on 19 October 1979 at Illinois at age 77.

William M. Rohlmeier

M, b. 25 September 1909, d. 7 September 1987
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam M. Rohlmeier married Mildred Deiter, daughter of Louis Deiter and Nellie E. Hunt.
Birth25 September 1909William M. Rohlmeier was born on 25 September 1909.
Death7 September 1987He died on 7 September 1987 at age 77.

Timothy D. Gabel

M, b. 10 April 1960, d. 23 March 2011
Father*Donald Le Roy Gabel b. 16 Jun 1921, d. 21 Dec 1982
Mother*Dorothy Jean Deiter b. 17 May 1924, d. 5 May 2009
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 April 1960Timothy D. Gabel was born on 10 April 1960.
He was the son of Donald Le Roy Gabel and Dorothy Jean Deiter.
Death23 March 2011Timothy D. Gabel died on 23 March 2011 at age 50.

Robert Ronald Gabel

M, b. 26 July 1947, d. 22 June 2005
Father*Donald Le Roy Gabel b. 16 Jun 1921, d. 21 Dec 1982
Mother*Dorothy Jean Deiter b. 17 May 1924, d. 5 May 2009
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Robert R Gabel 1965 senior portrait Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert Ronald Gabel was also known as Bob.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 July 1947Robert Ronald Gabel was born on 26 July 1947 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Donald Le Roy Gabel and Dorothy Jean Deiter.
Marriage15 August 1970Robert Ronald Gabel married Sara Ann Enoch on 15 August 1970.
Death22 June 2005Robert Ronald Gabel died on 22 June 2005 at Alaska at age 57 Wasilla resident Robert Ronald "Bob" Gabel, 57, died June 22, 2005, at home after an 11-year battle with cancer. His family and closest friends were by his side.

A service will be at 11 a.m. July 2 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wasilla. Burial with full military honors will begin at 12:30 p.m. July 5 at Fort Richardson National Cemetery.

Mr. Gabel was born July 26, 1947, in Platteville, Wis. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and served his country for 23 years. He was awarded many medals, including the Silver Star and Purple Heart.

He had been a resident of Alaska since 1977.

His family wrote: "Bob was truly an inspiration to many people ... Of all the battles he fought, the most courageous was against the disease. He was never lost in self pity; rather, he accepted what he had and taught others by example, the true meaning of faith and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. He never missed an opportunity to bear testimony that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is true and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches the truth today.

"Bob's genuine love of people and gift for conversation allowed him to engage anyone he came into contact with.

"If you recognize his face but can't identify a time or place where you met Bob, he is the guy who saw you broken down on the road and stopped to give you a ride ... or perhaps you were a friend of a friend and he found out you needed your sink fixed and he came over unannounced ... and fixed your sink.

"Bob will be truly missed by all in the community."

Mr. Gabel was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gabel.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sara Enoch-Gabel; son and spouse, Michael and Stacy Gabel; grandchildren, Joshua and Zachary Gabel and Leanne Harris; mother, Dorothy Gabel; and siblings, Deanna Udelhofen, Judy Moon, Pat Gestner, Sandy Reed, Mick Gabel, Jim Gabel, Rita Buchholz, Dolly Halvorson, Tami Gabel, Leane Gabel and Tim Gabel.

Patricia Mae Gabel

F, b. 15 August 1944, d. 2 April 2023
Father*Donald Le Roy Gabel b. 16 Jun 1921, d. 21 Dec 1982
Mother*Dorothy Jean Deiter b. 17 May 1924, d. 5 May 2009
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Patricia Mae (Gabel) Gestner
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPatricia Mae Gabel was also known as Patsy.
Married Namebefore 1977As of before 1977,her married name was Kane.
Married Name27 August 1977As of 27 August 1977,her married name was Gestner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 August 1944Patricia Mae Gabel was born on 15 August 1944 at Wisconsin also reported as 14 Aug 1944.
She was the daughter of Donald Le Roy Gabel and Dorothy Jean Deiter.
Marriagebefore 1977Patricia Mae Gabel married (?) Kane before 1977.
Marriage27 August 1977Patricia Mae Gabel married Robert William Gestner on 27 August 1977.
Death2 April 2023Patricia Mae Gabel died on 2 April 2023 at age 78 Patricia Mae (Gabel) Gestner of Soldiers Grove Wi, formerly of Milton, Wisconsin, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to countless people, passed away Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. Patsy was born into the loving arms of Dorothy and Donald Gabel, in Lancaster, WI on August 15th, 1944, the third daughter in the loving Gabel family of 12 siblings.

Patsy was surrounded by her family, and friends, as she transitioned into her next life; many who shared loving memories, stories, songs, prayers, music, laughter, and a river of tears. It is no coincidence the Kickapoo is overflowing its banks as I write this.

Patsy is survived by three loving children Debra (Howard) Arndt, Daniel (Lauralee) Kane, and Jennifer (Jack) Jarrett; her grandchildren Nathan, Nicholas, Carter, Jesse, Marissa, Anna, Cody, Lauren, Devon, Gabrielle, and Cassy, grandsons and daughter-in-laws, and her great-grandchildren Brody and Merlin. In addition, she is survived by eight adoring siblings, Deanna, Judy, Sandy, Rita, Dolly, James, Leane, and Mick, and many adoring nieces and nephews. Patsy was preceded in death by her brothers Bobby, and Tim, and sister Tami and her parents Don and Dorothy Gabel. Husbands Robert Kane and Robert Gestner.

One of Patsy’s true passions was her flower gardens, tending to her flowers like they were her children, giving them each the attention of a loving mother. They loved her back, displaying prolific, beautiful blooms throughout the spring, summer and fall. Like the seeds in a flower, Patsy spread her love of gardening to many, who in turn keep her passion alive and still growing.

Patsy loved traveling and visited many states throughout the US in the camper van she and Bob purchased. After she retired, she took a trip to the Netherlands to see, of course, the Dutch tulips blossoming. She was so moved by the fields upon fields of brilliantly colored tulips. Patsy was an avid reader and loved history. In her travels, she followed the Lewis and Clark trail and was happy to share the details of her trip with anyone who would listen. Patsy was a great storyteller and would have everyone in stitches with her antics in recounting her travel tales.

Mom was an active member of her local furniture workers union IUE-CWA Local 84811 at Hufcor Manufacturing in Janesville, Wisconsin, eventually becoming the union steward and then retiring after many years of employment. We have fond memories of her volunteering her time, raising money for families affected by layoffs, picketing for better working conditions and wages, making tons of potato salad for Labor Day celebrations, and proudly participating in the local Labor Day parades.

Politics is a taboo subject for most people, but Patsy dove headfirst into local, state, and national politics as a proud Democrat. She understood that change happens at the grassroots level, and was determined to make a difference. She phone banked, canvassed door-to-door, and could hold an informed, intelligent, and non-contentious conversation with anyone in the opposite isle. We attended rallies together and have many special memories of going to Bob Fest in Baraboo.

The Great Outdoors was an integral part of Patsy’s life. She loved being active, taking long walks, swimming (she was an amazing diver), cross-country skiing, sailing, wind surfing, gardening, fishing, camping, and foraging wild mushrooms (more great stories)!

As kids, our lives were full of music, singing, and dancing. Mom LOVED music-all kinds of music. We used to fall into fits of hysterical laughter when mom would break into the Dance of the Cossacks! I am still amazed at that! She taught us to dance the Swing and never hesitated to get on the dance floor and bust a move! Yep, we had a cool mom!

Patsy hails from a family of fantastic cooks. She lived and loved to cook! We didn’t know we were eating gourmet-quality food and pastries growing up, just that we had delicious food on the table and heavenly sweets on hand. Summers bounty always resulted in a full larder of every size and shape of canned goods. She was always making treats to take to work and everyone loved her generous nature. That love of great, homestyle cooking was passed on to all her children and grandchildren. Many guests at the Old Oak Inn are benefiting from Patsy’s cooking, as I pass on the culinary skills I learned standing on a chair at the counter with mom, “helping” her cook and bake. She always added that secret ingredient that makes everything taste SO good. Love!

In 2010 Patsy had a massive stroke. The doctors told us we should let her die because she would never walk, talk, or have any kind of quality of life. She proved them wrong. We are so incredibly proud of our Miracle Mama because she did survive through HARD work, perseverance, and sheer determination. Patsy lived her life out loud despite her impairments, and we had 13 bonus years with her. Mom had a smile that would light up a room. The laughter she shared was infectious-you always knew when she was around because she turned heads with the first crack of her laughter. Her generosity saw no end. She was always giving food, flowers, her time, even the earrings off her ears, to family, friends, and strangers alike. Patsy loved life and brought so much joy everywhere she went. She loved her family deeply, profoundly, and never-ending. Her beautiful heart and soul will live on for an eternity, through generations of her family and friends. All that we are, and hope to be, we owe to our mother.

We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Soldiers Grove Health Service for the compassion they showed in caring for mom the last three years, and in particular the last three days of her life. She loved you all right back. In addition, we want to thank the nurses at St Croix Hospice for their professionalism and kindness during mom’s hospice care.

A Celebration Of Life will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at the Old Oak Inn (in the banquet hall) at 1 pm. The address is 500 Church Street, Soldiers Grove, WI 54655.

Robert William Gestner

M, b. 11 October 1916, d. 27 April 2005
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Birth11 October 1916Robert William Gestner was born on 11 October 1916.
Marriage27 August 1977He married Patricia Mae Gabel, daughter of Donald Le Roy Gabel and Dorothy Jean Deiter, on 27 August 1977.
Death27 April 2005Robert William Gestner died on 27 April 2005 at age 88.