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Robert G. Vogel, 81, published March 18, 2006
Robert G. Vogel, 81 of Reedsburg, died on Monday, March 15, 2006, at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He battled a lengthy illness with grace, courage and strength. Bob was born on June 20, 1924, in the Township of Excelsior, the son of Albert and Faye (nee O'Connor) Vogel. He grew up in the Reedsburg area and graduated from Reedsburg High School. He proudly served his country in the Army, in the Pacific Theater, during World War II. On June 20, 1947, he was united in marriage to Shirley Shore, his wife of 58 years. Bob retired in 1988 from Hankscraft-Gerber as a purchasing agent for 29 years. He was a member of the Reedsburg United Methodist Church and a lifelong member of the Reedsburg VFW Post 1916. Bob loved golfing, gardening, woodworking, traveling and barbecuing on the deck. He enjoyed spending winters in Arizona, following Cactus League baseball and the Brewers. He was a Packer and Badger Fan. Bob loved his family and enjoyed the time he spent with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Vogel of Reedsburg; children, Rick (Debbie) Vogel of LaCrosse, Mark Vogel of Waukesha and Scott (Reen) Vogel of Lexington, Ky.; grandchildren, Rick (Peggy) Vogel of Onalaska and their children, Ben and Alex, Bill (Sara) Vogel of Holmen and their children, Isabel and Sam, Bob (Kris) Vogel of Andover, Minn. and their children, Donovan and Cole, Tom Vogel of Stoddard and his children, Collin and Savanah and Katie and Molly Vogel of Lexington, Ky.; brothers, Fred (Lorraine) Vogel of Reedsburg, James (Betty) Vogel of Chetek and Henry (Carol) Vogel of Chetek; sister, Eola (Bob) Crawford of Rock Springs; sister-in-law, Eileen Devore of Viola; aunts, nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Donald Devore.
Funeral services for Robert Vogel will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Reedsburg with Pastor David Farina officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Reedsburg VFW Post 1916.
Friends may call on Sunday from 4 until 8 p., m. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials of remembrance may be made to the United Methodist Church of Reedsburg or Reedsburg VFW Post 1916.
The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
David "Doc" H. Koehler, 64, published March 22, 2006
David "Doc" H. Koehler, 64 of Reedsburg, died on Sunday, March 19, 2006, in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 17, 1942, in Barron, the son of Louis and Aileen (nee Goff) Koehler. Doc was a 1960 graduate of Bruce High School. He received his B.S. degree in Physical Education and his M.A. degree in Education, both at UW LaCrosse. On May 29, 1964, he was married
to the former Judith K. Osweiler. Doc then taught for two years at Mellen, Wisc. where he coached varsity baseball and basketball. He then taught in the Reedsburg School District from 1967 until his retirement in 2001. Doc coached varsity baseball from 1968 to 1994. He also coached basketball for 30 years from 1968 through 1998. Doc was proud to have been selected to coach the All Star Basketball - South Team. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1994. Doc was a member of the Reedsburg Lions Club and a member of the Wisconsin Baseball and Basketball Coaches Associations. He enjoyed golfing, high school and Badger basketball as well as Packers and Badger football.
Survivors include his wife, Judy; his mother: Aileen Koehler of Reedsburg; three daughters, Kelly (Bill) Tourdot of Sparta, Deborah (David) Roeglin of Marshfield and Katherine (Ryan) Raleigh, of Minneapolis, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Matthew and Thomas Tourdot; Brett, Nathan and Erika Roeglin and Jasper and Olyn Raleigh; his brother, Daniel (Kate) Koehler of Eugene, Ore.; his sister, Deanna (Wayne) Herr of Belen, N.M.; his mother-in-law, Madelon Osweiler of Arlington Heights, Ill.; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis; an infant brother, Donald; and his father-in-law, Vincent Osweiler.
A Memorial Mass will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg with Thomas Monaghan officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Doc Koehler Athletic Scholarship Fund would be appreciated.
The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
Harry A. Sedik, 81, published March 22, 2006
Harry A. Sedik, 81 of Naples, Fla., formerly of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully at his home in High Point Retirement Community in Naples, Fla. on Wednesday March 1, 2006. He was born in Chicago Heights, Ill. on July 20, 1924, to Andrew and Mary Sedik. He was a 1942 graduate of Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, Ill. He served in the Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He returned home after World War II and worked for his father who owned S & H Motors in Chicago Heights, holding titles of Sales Manager and Vice President. He married
Helen Peterson on May 21, 1949, in Chicago Heights. His career in the automobile business spanned over 50 years and Harry worked for various automobile dealerships in Lakewood, Colo., Madison, Columbus, Wis. and Reedsburg. He retired from Carlson's Pontiac-Olds in Reedsburg in 1999. After retirement, he moved to Naples where he enjoyed his retirement to the fullest in the warm Florida climate, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children, Becky C. Hansen-Stammen (Ralph) of Madison and Daniel A Sedik of Verona; brothers, William (Shirley) Sedik of Lake Alfred, Fla. and Donald (Laurel) Sedik of Maitland, Fla.; sister, Jean (Miles) Cunat of Naples, Fla.; and his aunt, Marge Petrovich of Chicago Heights, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; his parents; and his sister Georgiana.
A memorial service will be held at St. John's Lutheran cemetery in Reedsburg on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at 11 a.m. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
Berlie B. Worthington
Berlie B. Worthington, 78 of Mauston, died on Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at the Tomah Veterans Hospital in Tomah. He was born on July 9, 1926, in Cazenovia, the son of Archie and Vernie (nee Fry) Worthington. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He was married
to Velda Elliott who preceded him in death. He worked for the Vernon Co. Highway Dept. for many years prior to his retirement. Berlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, life and having a good time.
He is survived by a son, Buford (Lynn) Worthington of Texas; a granddaughter, Shelby Worthington of Texas; two great-granddaughters; four step-sons: Lloyd, Bill, Marvin and Danny; his brothers: Bill (Becky) Worthington of Platteville, Bernard (Loretta) Worthington of Elroy and Marvin Worthington of Rock Springs; his sisters: Dorothy Durkee of Wonewoc and Marlene (LeRoy) Laack of Cuba City; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters, Bessie Cole and Eva Bliss; three brothers in infancy; and a stepson, Bernard Taylor.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at 1 p.m. in the Thompson Funeral Home in Wonewoc with Pastor Paul Willis officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Wonewoc American Legion Clark-Gurgel Post #206. Friends may call on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the Thompson Funeral Home.
The Thompson Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mikel Lee Wells, Jr.
Mikel Lee Wells Jr., 23 of Mauston, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005. He was born May 1, 1981, in Hillsboro, the son of Mikel L. Sr. and ReDanna (nee Baker) Wells. He had a heart of gold, and loved his daughter more than anything. You couldn't ask for a better son.
He is survived by his daughter, Natasha Wells of Mauston; his father, Mikel L. Wells Sr. of Wonewoc; his mother, ReDanna Wells of Riverside, Calif.; two sisters: Betty (Jerry) Phillips of Riverside, Calif. and Shayanne Wells of Wisconsin Dells; two brothers: Vernon (Angie) Phillips of Sacramento, Calif. and Phillip Knute of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandparents Babe and Delores Wells of Mauston, Nancy and Fred Simpson of Springfield, Ill. and Vernon Baker of Billings, Mont.; nieces and nephews, along with other friends and relatives.
Funeral services for Mikel Lee Wells Jr. will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wonewoc with Pastor Kevin Cortez officiating. Burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery in Lindina Township. Friends may call on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home in Wonewoc and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials of remembrance may be made for an education fund for his daughter in lieu of flowers.
The Thompson Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Carolyn M. Jolitz
Carolyn M. Jolitz, 82 of Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at her home. She was born on Oct. 29, 1922, in Ableman, the daughter of Frederick and Martha (nee Stoeckmann) Jolitz. Her family and all her friends made her a happy person.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Elvira (Victor) Moldenhauer and Jane (Lewis) Sturdevant; and a great-niece, Sonja.
She is survived by her niece, Audrey Doyle of La Crosse and her daughter, Danna; nephew Gale "Skip" (Pat) Sturdevant and their children: Carolyn (John), Irene, Rebecca and Victor.
There will be no services according in Carolyn's wishes. Memorials of remembrance may be made to the Rock Springs Community Center restoration project.
The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
