Kewaunee County Star-News

Marie K. Fornarotto, 93, passed away peacefully with her family around her on January 1, 2021 in Pocatello, Idaho. Sadly, because of Covid issues, the memorial service will be for immediate family only. Colonial Funeral Home is caring for Marie's family 208-233-1500 Full obituary and condolences at www.colonial-funeralhome.com

Herb was born in the township of Carlton in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin on May 7, 1938. His parents were Hedwig (Wetterling) and Emil Thomas Pelnar. He had seven brothers and sisters, worked the family farm and hired out to neighboring farms at the tender age of 14. He also worked at the cheese factory, where he gained his love for hours-old squeeky cheese. He entered the Air Force in May 1955 and was trained on Airborne radar electronics. He was honorably discharged in Feb 1959. He wasted no time in marrying Joyce (Kuehl) Pelnar on May 16, 1959. It was on June 19, 1959 when he started work for IBM. Thirty-two years later he retired from IBM in June 1991. Somewhere along the line he...