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Joyce E. Lien passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 peacefully at the Waunakee Manor. Joyce was born on June 29, 1938, the daughter of Theodore and Evelyn (Olson) Nelson in Token Creek, WI. Joyce graduated from Sun Prairie High School. Joyce is survived by her two sons, Dean (Debra) Carpenter, and Dennis (Meegan) Carpenter, a grandson Andrew Zeasman and her sister Jean Kreger, brother in laws Richard Seltzner and Michael Dauk, sister in laws Carol Nelson, Sandy Nelson, Gloria (Tom) Rortved, and Bonnie Lynch. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Darrell Lien, grandson Scott Zeasman, brothers; Jerome Nelson and James Nelson, and sisters; Joann Seltzner and Janice Nelxon,...

Waunakee- Alfred G. Barman, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 25th, 2022. He was born in the Town of Springfield on April 15th, 1928 to Joseph H. Barman and Theresa "Ripp" Barman. He was a lifetime farmer and was very instrumental in fixing the old Barman Homestead up. During his years of farming, he was an active member of the National Farmers Organization for 30 years trying to establish fair prices for farm products. Alfred also served on the Waunakee School Board from 1973 to 1983. After he retired from farming, he worked part time at Crescent Electric Supply for 14 years, then went on to work at two different car washes. Some of Alfred's hobbies were gardening (including...

WAUNAKEE-Thomas Lee Knishka died at home after a brief illness on October 7, 2022 at the age of 84. Tom was born on February 5, 1938 to Joseph and Susan Knishka in Park Falls, WI. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and immediately joined the Army with an honorable discharge in 1962. Tom went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Job opportunity took him to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he met his love and partner for life, Elsie Michaels. Together they raised their son, Scott, in LaCrosse, WI followed by Freeport, IL. Before settling in Waunakee, WI to be near their grandchildren, Tom and Elsie lived in Boerne, TX and Appleton, WI. Tom is survived...

Russell C. Wipperfurth passed away September 21, 2022 at Brightstar Senior Living in Waunakee. He was born on September 17, 1931 in Waunakee, Wisconsin, to Anton and Christine Wipperfurth. While skating at Tenney Park, he met the love of his life. He wed Elizabeth Stewart on September 1, 1956. Their marriage was an adventure especially for a woman who moved here from Scotland at a young age. Raising five children, farming, showing horses, and driving a motor home yearly to Florida. A second home in Wisconsin Dells was their sanctuary. Entertaining around a campfire or singing, making friends came easy to Russ. In January of 1972 he opened his own plumbing business Russ' Plumbing in Waunakee...

Braun, Einer C. Einer Carl Braun passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 in the early afternoon after a tough battle with sepsis. He was born February 10, 1932 to Albert and Hilda Braun in Merrimac, WI. From 1951 to 1953, Einer served in the Army during the Korean War. Seven years later, he and Audrey (Smith) were married in Gulfport, MS. He went on to run a farm supply distribution company before retiring in 2015. Einer lived most of his life in Waunakee although most recently lived in Portage. In his spare time, Einer enjoyed home improvement projects and taking in a baseball game or boxing match. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife of 52 years, and two sons...

Waunakee-James Arthur Snyder, Age 85, passed away suddenly on May 22,2022 at his home in Waunakee WI. He was born on July 25, 1936 to Arthur Henry Snyder and Elizabeth Ann Glosser in Massillon, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Richard, half-brother Jody, and grandson Riley Weaver. James was married to Beverly Penny from 1953 to 1980. He then remarried Nancy Haugen in 1983 until 1992. James served 29 years in the United States Air Force in Active Service rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged on October 11th, 1968. In 1975 he reenlisted in the Air National Guard as a Technical Sergeant (Avionics Instrument Systems Technician) until he was...

John A. Van Dinter, 82, passed away peacefully of Parkinson's Disease complicated by Lewy Body Dementia on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at a local nursing home. He was born on March 9, 1940, in Appleton WI, the son of Edward J. and Georgiana M. (Theyssen) Van Dinter. He grew up in Kimberly, WI and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1958. He attended St. Norbert College, DePere, WI, graduating with degrees in Chemistry and Physics in 1962. John was united in marriage to Maureen (Clay, Mellender) in 1982, sharing nearly 40 years. Together they raised their blended family, surviving the struggles of raising five teenagers all in high school at the same time. John had a rich and...

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Kenneth J. Meier, born June 12, 1931, peacefully departed this life on Friday, December 10, 2021. Kenneth (Kenny) the son of the late Hugo and Helen (Hellenbrand) Meier was born in Waunakee. In his early childhood the Meier family moved from Waunakee to what was the family farm in Dane. It is here where Kenny shared his love of farming with his brothers James and Roman. He never missed time farming except an occasional vacation and when he was serving our country in the US Army. Kenny stayed on the family farm until he was united in marriage to the late Marian J. Meier on March 9, 1985. They resided in the village of Dane. When Marian and Kenny married, she gave him an instant family that...

Thomas (Tom) P Braunger, age 79, of Waunakee, WI, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1942, in Sioux City, Iowa, son of Max and Mary Catherine (Dyer) Braunger, the eldest of 9 children. Growing up, he had many adventures with friends, siblings, and cousins - adventures later regaled to his students. He married the love of his life, Lujean Pohlmeier, on July 6, 1968, in Hutchinson, MN. Tom graduated from Heelan High School in Sioux City, Iowa in 1960, then earned his Bachelor's degree from University of South Dakota, and his Master's degree from Northeast Missouri State College. He moved to Waunakee, WI in 1974 where he taught English at Waunakee...

Herbert Frank Miller, age 91, passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Hamilton Park Place Assisted Living in Portage. Herb was born in East Bristol Dec. 11, 1929 to Herbert and Dora (Getzinger) Miller. Herb started school at St. Joseph's Catholic School in a 4 room schoolhouse in East Bristol. In 1938 the family moved to Waunakee where he attended St. John's Catholic School. Nights after school, Saturdays, and summer vacation (weather permitting) Herb worked for Statz Implement. At the age of 13 and 14, Herb would drive new tractors from the International Harvester Co. in Madison to Statz Implement in Waunakee. He recieved his driver's license when he was...

Portage / Waunakee: Herbert Frank Miller, age 91, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Portage. A visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, October 25, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI 53597. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am. A full obituary will follow. Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com Winn-Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee (608) 849-4513

Jenni Valk, age 47, of Waunakee passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born on December 10, 1973 in Beloit, the daughter of Thomas and Sharon Jordan. She married Jim Valk on September 18, 1999 in Beloit. Jenni lived life to its fullest. She was a creative and skilled graphic designer often using her talents to help her church and other non-profit organizations. She profusely volunteered her time, energy and talents to schools and kid's activities. She was so outgoing and personable - she had a wide circle of friends and thrived on the many special relationships she had. She loved entertaining and hosting, always providing a welcoming home, delicious food and a fun-filled...

Waunakee - Donna G. Dorn passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on July 17, 2021. Donna was born on December 25, 1935, in Richland Center, WI to Gordon and Edna Smith. She married Al Dorn on Sept. 6, 1952. They purchased the family farm and continued to operate it for their lifetime together. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Catholic Church in Waunakee. Donna is missed dearly and will always be remembered by her family and friends for her kind heart, smile, and generous hospitality for all who visited her throughout the years. She was a great cook, fantastic baker, cake decorator, and gardener. She also loved to sew, do craft projects and put puzzles together. She passed on...

Waunakee / Appleton: Bonnie Kay (Bernards) Meyer, 78, passed away on February 4, 2021, at Care Partners Assisted Living, Appleton, after a brief battle with brain cancer. Bonnie was born on July 2, 1942 to Werner Bernards and Christine (Ubersetzig) Bernards. She attended St. John the Baptist Elementary School and graduated from Waunakee High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Joe, on October 14, 1961 in Waunakee, where they raised three children. Bonnie and Joe had each other's support while working side by side in the restaurant business. Their biggest success and most notable accomplishment was owner and manager of CJ's restaurants in Madison. In their later years they...

Marian J. Meier peacefully departed this life on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home in Dane, Wisconsin. Marian, daughter of the late Charles Campbell Funk and Lena (Keller), was born October 12, 1937. She grew up in Lone Rock, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Meier on March 9, 1985. When Marian and Kenneth married, she gave him an instant family that included Marian's children, Teresa (Frank) Schoenbeck, James (Joan) Lord, and Terri (Leroy) Wipperfurth. They were also blessed with nine grandchildren, Ian (Nichole), Lucas (Jennifer), Christina (Joseph), Cassandra (Nick), Katie (Tyler), Jessica, Richard (Rachel), Pamella (Jeremy), Nicolas and ten great grandchildren with...

TONY BENISH Waunakee: Tony Benish, 68, went home to be with his Lord on December 27, 2020, with his family at his side. Tony worked for Kraft Foods for 35 years before his retirement in 2008. Out of the various positions he held at Kraft Foods, his favorite was investigating possible fraudulent workmens compensation claims and guarding the president of Oscar Mayer during functions. Tony was a Master Official for high school football for 30 years. He also refereed softball, basketball, volleyball and track. When his son became old enough to play sports, Tony gave up refereeing and enjoyed coaching his teams. During retirement, Tony enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his son or just...

Lodi/Waunakee- Robert G. Smith, age 71, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020 with family by his side. Our worlds are a little more dim without his bright light. Bob was born on December 26, 1948 to the late Gordon and Edna (Bender) Smith. He attended Waunakee schools where he met and later married his grade school sweetheart, Nancy Smith. Together they raised two children and shared in the extensive joys of grandchildren. In 1966, he joined the Army where he proudly served in Vietnam and later as a commander at The American Legion Post 360. He was always ready with a joke and a friendly smile that warmed your heart. Retirement provided Bob the opportunity to spend more time on...

Pollock, Joyce Elaine (Wilcox) Waunakee / Florida: Joyce Elaine (Wilcox) Pollock, passed away October 31st, due to complications from Covid-19. She was born on August 3rd, 1931 to Harold and Margret Wilcox, at the Ringling Brothers Hospital in Baraboo, Wisconsin. She is survived by her husband of sixty nine years, Ronald Pollock and her six children. Scott Pollock, Lynn Herren, Ronna Dunigan, Jeff Pollock, Luke Pollock and Elizabeth Kirschbaum. Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com Winn-Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee (608) 849-4513