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Wisconsin State Journal 4B Wisconsin State Journal, Monday, July 29. 1996 How to get involved Obituary information: Mara Larson. (608) 252-6320 K.ii;i:iri.. When the office is not staffed, an answering machine will record your message. The fax number is 266-4361 Madison schools To comment on issues facing the Madison School District, you can call Superintendent Cheryl Wilhoyte at 266-6235.

To leave a message on the district's 24-hour tele-access line, call 266-6233. To write to School Board members, address letters to: Board of Education, 545 W. Dayton Madison, Wl 53703-1995. Comments can also be filed electronically. Send faxes to 266-6253.

Address e-mail to: commentsmadison.k1 2.wi.us National government Contact the president, your senator or congressman by writing or calling: The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington. C. 20500.

To leave an opinion or suggestion by telephone. Can (202) 456-1 1 1 1 U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl Milwaukee' Democrat Suite 330 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington.

D.C. 20510; (202) 224-5653. In Madison: 14 W. Mifflin St. Suite 312, Madison.

Wis. 53703; (608) 264-5338. U.S. Sen. Rus Felngold Middleton Democrat 502 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington.

C. 20510-4904; (202) 224- 5323. hi Madison area: 8383 Green-way Middleton, Wis. 53562; (608) 828-1200. U.S.

Rep. Mark Neumann Janesville Republican; 1st District Suite 1725 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC, 20515; (202) 225-3031. District: 1 Parker Place, Room 710. Janesville, 53545. (608) 752-4050.

E-mail: MNEUMANNHR.HOUSE.GOV U.S. Rep. Scott Klug Madison Republican; 2nd District. Suite 1113 Long-worth House Office Building, Washington, DC. 20515; (202)' 225- 2906.

District: 16 N. Carroll Madison, 53703, (608) 257-9200. E-mail: BADGER02HR.HOUSE.GOV U.S. Rep. Steve Gunderson Osseo Republican; 3rd District.

Suite 2185 Ray-bum House Office Building, Washington, D. C. 20515; (202) 225-5506. District: 622 E. Highway 54, P.O.

Box 247, Black River Falls, Wis. 5461 (71 5) 284-7431 U.S. Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr.

Shorewood Republican; 9th District. Suite 2332 Raybum House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5101. District: 120 Bishops Way, Brookfield. Wis.

53005; (414) 784-1111. E-mail: SENSEN09HR.HOUSE.GOV 101 Here is information you can use to make your voice heard in local, state and national issues. City government To comment on city issues: Write Madison Mayor Paul Soglin, P.O. Box 551. Madison.

Wis. 53701. You can can the mayor at 266-4611. The TDD number is 266-4443. Write your alderman in care of: Madison City Council, Room 417, City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr.

Madison. Wis. 53710. You can leave a message for your alderman or find out who your alderman is by calling 266-4071. The fax number is 267-8669 and the TDD number is 267-8670.

E-mail: councilci.madi-son.wi.us Dane County government To comment on county issues: Write County Executive Rick Phelps in care of: Dane County Executive, Room 421, City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Madison, Wis. 53710. You can leave a message for the county executive by calling 266-4114. When the office is not staffed, an answering machine will record your message.

The fax number is 266-2643 and the TDD number is 266-9138. You can write your county supervisor in care of: County Board Office, Room 118, City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Madison, Wis. 5371 0. You can leave a message for your supervisor or find out who your supervisor is by calling 266-5758.

County Board Chairman Jonathan Becker can be reached at 266-4360. Richard Kneeland SAN DIEGO, Calif. Richard Kneeland, a long-time actor with the Trinity Repertory Company of Providence, R.I., has died. He was 68. Kneeland was found dead July 19 in his San Diego home.

He was believed to have fallen and hit his head, but an autopsy is pending, said his sister, Faith Bitterolf. Kneeland appeared in Broadway and in Off-Broadway productions, but was best known for his work with the Trinity Repertory. John Fenton Murray LOS ANGELES John Fenton Murray, who wrote laugh lines for Red Skelton and for the castaways of "Gilligan's Island," has died at age 79. Murray died Wednesday at a hospital. A longtime friend, Will Fowler, said he suffered from leukemia.

Born in Lincoln, Murray moved to Los Angeles in 1930. Still a teen-ager, he worked at the Ambassador Hotel, where entertainment figures gathered. He studied writing at Los Angeles City College. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Murray became head writer for the Red Skelton radio show, which later moved to TV.

The family requests that memorials be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church or to the Richland Hospital. The PRATT FUNERAL SERVICE is assisting the family with their ar-rangements. Schwoerer, Russell E. BEAVER DAM Russell E.

Schwoerer, age 59, of rural Beaver Dam, formerly of Deerfield, passed away on Friday, July 26, 1996 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1937 in Cross Plains, the son of Walter and Edith (Hefty) Schwoerer. On September 7, 1957 he married Sandra Evans, who preceded him in death in 1993. Mr. Schwoerer was a graduate of Vocational Technical School in Rice Lake in 1955.

He was employed as a carpenter from 1958 to 1992.. Mr. Schwoerer was employed with the Madison Public School District as a foreman for the carpenters for many years. He also ran a small farm in the Deerfield area where he was known loved by many. Mr.

Schwoerer served his country in the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1961 to 1962. Survivors include two daughters, Lynda (Brad) Ward of Michigan, Janet (Don) Manson of Indiana; five sons R. Todd (Jacquie) Schwoerer of Deerfield, Paul (Laurie) Schwoerer of Stoughton, Rick (Lisa) Schwoerer of McFarland, Ron (Kathy) Schwoerer of McFarland, and Dale (Angel) Schwoerer of Deerfield; 10 grandchildren; his father, Walter Schwoerer of Beaver Dam; and a brother, Ken Schwoerer of Mississippi; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and his wife. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 12:00 Noon at ST.

MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Beaver Dam. Father John J. Radetski will officiate. Friends may call at the MURRAY FUNERAL HOME in Beaver Dam on Tuesday, July 30, 1996 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Seitz, Shirley M. PONTIAC, MICHIGAN SAUK PRAIRIE Shirley M. Seitz, age 68, of Pontiac, Michigan, died on Saturday, July 27, 1996. Funeral arrangements are pending at GNEWIKOW-HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Sauk City. Stein, Judith R.

MADISON Judith R. Stein, age 81, died on Saturday, July 27, 1996. Judith was the widow of Samuel J. Stein, mother of Roberta J. Stein of Milwaukee.

Mrs. Stein was a 40 year resident of Madison. She was a cific and was discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. In 1945, he joined his brother, Richard, in the Richard E. Ela Company, an industrial supply firm, an association that continued until 1972 when he sold his interest to other members of the family.

On April 27, 1946, he married Mary Jane Groth who died in 1984. He married Mary Ellen (Mel) Beach on November 29, 1985. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Ela; and brothers, Walter and Richard Ela. He is survived by his wife; a son. Thomas G.

Ela (Susan) of Milwaukee, their children, Julia, John and Anne Ela; and by a daughter, Katharine (Thomas) McMahan of Madison, and their children, Erin and Scott McMahan. Bob was active in business and community affairs, serving on the boards of directors of J.H. Findorff and Son. the University Bookstore, Village of Maple Bluff. Madison Club, Madison Downtown Rotary, and Wisconsin Central States Industrial Distributors Associations.

He was also a member of the Maple Bluff Country Club and the Chi Phi fraternity. Bob's family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Rotary Foundation, 14 South Carroll Street, Madison, 53703, or the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 300 Femrite Drive, Madison, 53716. The family would also greatly appreciate donations of blood to the American Red Cross in Bob's memory. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on his birthday, Thursday, August 1, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. at Olbrich Gardens.

Cress Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Road 238-3434 Larson, Lucille E. MONONAKNOXVTLLE, TENNESSEE Lucille E. Larson, age 84, died on Sunday, July 28, 1996 in Knox-ville, Tennessee. Funeral arrangements are pending at GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME 5203 Monona Drive in Monona. 221-5420.

Marsh, Robert John, Sr. GALENA, OHIO Robert John Marsh, age 73, of Galena, Ohio, formerly of Waunakee, passed away on Friday, July 26, 1996 at Manor Care in Westerville, Ohio. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and Kauffman-Lattimer Pharmaceutical Co. He is survived by his wife, Margery (Stone) Marsh; four children, Robert J.

(Debby) of Virginia, Sues L. (Karen) of Virginia, Eliza-th (Tony) Passero of Gaihanna, Ohio; Fredrik (Ardine) of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Patty Shoemaker of Virginia; seven grandchildren, Bobby, Crystal, Kimby, Eric, Lawrence, Jackie and Valerie; a brother, James (Leona) of North Carolina; a sister Kathleen M. Welch of Waupaca; an aunt, Sally Rortvedt of Madison; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Arline (Ed) Kerr; brother-in-law, John Welch; and a sister-in-law, Bette Marsh. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road in Westerville, Ohio on Tuesday, July 30, 1996 from 7:00 p.m.

until 9:00 p.m. where service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Africa Cemetery in Lewis Center, Ohio. A Prayer service will De neia on luesday at 8:00 p.m. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to Mt.

Carmel Hospice or Central Ohio Diabetes Association, both of Columbus, Ohio. WEST BARABOO Neal' E. Meyer, age 73, of West Baraboo, passed away on Sunday morning, July 28, 1996 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Meyer of West Baraboo; a son, Todd (Terry) Meyer of DeForest; a daughter-in-law, Joan Meyer of Baraboo; four grandchildren, Jamie, Bryan, Matthew, and Torie; three sisters Yuma Tuttle of Baraboo, Norma (Robert) Englebret-son of Redlands, California, and Barbara Meyer of Baraboo; five brothers, Roger (Ruth) Meyer of Prairie du Chien, Alvin Meyer of Baraboo, Richard (Barbara) Meyer of Baraboo, James Meyer of Baraboo, and Gary (Kathy) Meyer of Elmhurst, Illinois; 2 Brothers-in-law, Keith (Mary Lou) Gomon of Bluffview and Sidney (Marlene) Gomon of Lodi; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John; and his son, Timm Meyer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 1996 at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Baraboo with Pastor Myron Talcott officiating. Interment will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.

until the time of services, at the church. The REDLIN FUNERAL HOME in Baraboo is assisting the family with arrangements. Mutch, Naomi RICHLAND CENTER Naomi Mutch, age 89, of Richland Center died on Thursday, July 25, 1996 at Richland Hospital in Richland Center. She was bora on November 25, 1906 in Westby, the daughter of Even Erickson and Sena Nestingen. She married Edward J.

Mutch, who preceded her in death on September 30, 1980. Naomi was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Enid (Earl) Mellen of Richland Center, and Rosemarie (Robert) Carthew of Palmira, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 1:00 p.m.

at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH in Richland Center. Revs. Lin Reich-stadter and Gerald Augustine will officiate. Burial will be at the Richland Center Cemetery in Richland Center.

Friends may call at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL on Monday, July 29, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. or at the church on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the time qf the service. Madison DeerfieW-Oregon Fall River Black Earth New Lisbon Madison Madison Monona-KnoxvHIe, Tenn. Galena, Ohio West Baraboo Richland Center Beaver Dam Pontiac, Prairie Madison Monroe Brockman, Hazel BLACK EARTH Hazel Brockman.

age 92, of Black Earth, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 1996 at Heartland Country Village Nursing Home. She was born in the Township of Berry on January 5, 1904, the daughter of the late Louie and Emma (Beifelt) Miller. She was united in marriage on January 20, 1926 to Carl Brockman, who preceded her in death in 1986. They farmed in the town of Berry for many years and retired to Sauk City in 1982. Mrs.

Brockman was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Berry. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; a daughter, who died in infancy; and 2 sisters, Linda Kahl and Dora Benish. Funeral services will be held at ST.

JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH in Berry at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 1996. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30 until the time of services. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Black Earth.

Memorials will be donated to St. John's Lutheran Church. Ellestad Funeral Home Mt Horeb Carter, William "Kenneth" NEW LISBON William "Kenneth" Carter, age 75, of New Lisbon, died suddenly on Sunday, July 28, 1996, at the Hess Memorial Hospital in Maus-ton. He was the son of Sadie (Oconnor) and Wilferd Carter and was born August 22, 1920, in New Lisbon. He was united in marriage to Gladys Saxby on June 10, 1950, in Kendall, Wisconsin.

Kenneth was a teacher and later a school administrator working in the following towns: Necedah, Spring Green, Ripon, Desota and Water-ford, for 20 years and retiring in 1983 in New Lisbon. He served for 5 years in the Army during World War n. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; two sons, Richard of Kenosha and Craig (Carolyn) of Monroe, Wisconsin; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at a.m. at the HAKE rUNEKAL HOME in New Lisbon.

Burial will be in the New Lisbon City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, July 29, 1996, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Davidson, Floyd J.

MADISON Floyd J. David-son, age 82, of Madison, died on Saturday, July 27, 1996, at a local hospital. He was born April 2, 1914, at Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Roy and Eugenia (Ledoux) Davidson. He graduated from the Storm Lake High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

Floyd married the former Dorothy Anderson on August 2, 1939. He worked 32 years as a USDA Meat Inspector at Oscar Mayer Plant, retiring in 1976. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 57 and of the 40ET 8 No. 333 of Wisconsin.

For many years he was involved in American Legion Baseball. He loved his home, nature, and his animals. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a sister, Beatrice Davidson of Madison; two brothers, Claire (Eleanor) Davidson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Roy Davidson of Waunakee; a sister-in-law, Loretta Davidson and her daughter, Patricia of Storm Lake, Iowa; and many other nieces; nephews; and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Carroll; and a niece, Ellen. Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 10:30 a.m.

on Wednesday, July 31, 1996. Burial will be in Koselawn Memorial Park with Military graveside rites conducted by the Madison Veterans Council Firing Squad. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 1996.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Hos-piceCare, Inc. or to the American Cancer Society. Ela, Robert W. MADISON Robert W. Ela, age 77, died Wednesday, July 24, 1996.

He was born Madison on August 1, 1918, a son of Emerson and Florence (White) Ela. He attended Randall School, West High School, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin after which he worked for Montgomery Ward Co. in Chicago for two years. He enlisted in the Navy in 1941 and received a commission as ensign at Chicago in January of 1942. During the war, he commanded various anti-submarine vessels in the Caribbean, Atlantic, and western Pa it -r 7 LKi Blankenship, Philip 60 Boettcher.

Ronald 51 Braun, Ono 79 Brockman, Hazel, 92 Carter, William "Kenneth," 75 Davidson, Floyd 82 Ela, Robert 77 Larson, Lucille 84 Marsh. Robert John 73 Meyer, Neal 73 Mutch, Naomi, 89 Schwoerer, Russell 59 Seta, Shirley 68 Stein, Judith 81 Witt, Lester Albert. 86 Blankenship, Philip E. MADISON Philip E. Blankenship, age 60, of Madison died on Saturday, July 27, 1996 in a local hospital after a long illness.

He was born on May 3, 1936 in Madison to Clarence and Cecilia (demons) Blankenship. Prior to his illness forcing him into retirement in 1982, Phil owned and operated Business Instruments in Madison. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, the Elks Club and the Sierra Club, all in Madison, Phil loved to be salmon fishing on Lake Michigan, traveling in Door County, or sailing on the Carribean. Survivors include his fiancee, Joyce Ihm of Madison, two daughters, Lynn Blankenship of St.

Paul, Minnesota, and Laura Blankenship of Atlanta, Georgia; his former wife, Betty Blankenship of Lake Wylie, South Carolina; a sister Patricia (Joseph) Hinrichs of Hendersonville, Tennessee; and a sister-in-law, Joan Blankenship of Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bud. Services will be held at ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Avenue at 11:30 a.m.

on Tuesday, July 30, 1996. Father Roger Nilles will officiate. Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Avenue on Monday, July 29, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

rn lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the American Heart ssociation, 401 N. Segoe Madison, Wisconsin, 53705 or the American Diabetes Association, 2949 N. Mayfair Rd. 306, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222. Boettcher, Ronald F.

DEERFIELDOREGON Ronald F. Boettcher, age 51, of Deerfield, passed away quietly at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 27, 1996. Ron was born on December 28, 1944, to Franklin and Cecilia Boettcher in Madison. He drove semi-trucks for most of his adult life until a back injury forced him to give up his dearly loved profession. He worked as a self-employed mechanic since that time.

He married Carol Ryan McHenry on February 22, 1964. He is survived by his wife and eight children, Tammy (Roland) Arndt and Steven of Brooklyn, Donald of Stoughton, Traci Clifcora of Cottage Grove, Bonnie (Dennis) Pete of Deerfield, Lonnie, Lori and Brandi at home; and eight beloved grandchildren. He is further survived by his father and step-mother, Frank and Gladys Boettcher of Oregon; three brothers, Robert of Oregon, Tom (Shannon) and Dennis (Colleen) of Madison; two sisters, Patricia (Joe) Thompson of Orange, California, and Deborah (Richard) Hartman of Brooklyn; three step-brothers, David (Linda) Drews of Cambridge, Daniel (Debra) Drews and Dale Drews of Madison; two step-sisters, Gloria (Robert) Salov of Cambridge, and Beverly (Michael) MichaeTis of LeClair, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cecilia; a brother, William; and a step-sister, Carol Kar-raker. Funeral services will be held at the BOOTH-GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 431 Soden Drive, Oregon at 11:00 a.m.

on Wednesday, July 31, 1996, with Father Tony Schumacher officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at the funeral home. Braun, Otto G.

FALL RIVER Otto G. Braun. age 79, Fall River, died Saturday, July 27, 1996, at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. at ST.

STEPHEN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Fall River, with Reverend Michael Bartsch officiating. Friends may call on Monday, July 29, 1996, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at St.

Stephen Lutheran Church. Fall River. Funeral Htne, Columbus ft OO I. I. Mk State government To comment on state issues, call or write your legislator or Gov.

Tommy Thompson. Write to your state senator at P.O. Box 7882, Madison, Wis. 53707. For representatives with last names beginning A through write to P.O.

Box 8952, Madison, Wis. 53708; for representatives with last names beginning through mail to P.O. Box 8953, Madison, Wis. 53708. If you don't know your legislator, or want to register an opinion by phone, call the legislative hotline, which is staffed from 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m. weekdays; call (800) 362-9472 or (608) 266-9960. The TDD number is (800) 228-21 1 5. Write to Gov. Tommy Thompson at Room 115 East, Capitol, Madison, Wis.

53702; or call, (608) 266-1212. Murray worked with Skelton for 12 years before signing on to write for "The Jimmy Durante Show." In the 1960s, he became head writer for "McHale's Navy" and ultimately the lead writer for "Gilligan's Island." In the 1970s, Murray penned scripts for the sitcoms "Good Times" and "Chico and the Man." Murray also wrote for movies, and his film credits included several Jerry Lewis films, "Robin and the Seven Hoods," with Frank Sinatra, and "Man's Favorite Sport," starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day. Rachmael Weinstock NEW YORK Rachmael Weinstock, a violinist who toured with several chamber ensembles and became a renowned teacher, has died at 86. Weinstock, who died July 19 in a nursing home, toured widely during the 1930s as first violinist of the original Manhattan String Quartet, and later played in groups including the Roth Quartet and the New York Trio. He played briefly in the Radio City Music Hall orchestra and with Arturo Toscanini's NBC Symphony orchestra for eight years.

Weinstock began teaching member in good standing of Beth Isreal Temple, B'nai B'rith Women and Hadaasah. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at FOREST HILL CEMETERY. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Beth Isreal Temple. FITCH-LA WRENCE-SANFILLIPPO FUNERAL HOME is serving the family.

Witt, Lester Albert MONROE Lester Albert Witt, age 86, of Monroe, died on Friday, July 16, 1996 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1909 in the home of his grandparents, Fred and Mary Schultz of Schultz, Wisconsin. Lester attended Dutch Hollow School in Sylvester Township and graduated from Monroe High School in 1928. He married Marie Chambers in 1935 and she preceded him in death in 1938. He then married Eunice Loeffel on June 1, 1939 in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Monroe by the late Rev.

Alvin C. Rabehl. Lester and Eunice farmed all their life in Dutch Hollow in Mt. Pleasant Township. Lester enjoyed fishing and woodworking and was also an avid sportsman.

He was appointed captain and won all conference honors for the state champion Monroe Football Team of 1926. He was named all-state fullback in 1927, running for 210 yards in a single game. He received the first honorary Chapter Adult Farmer Degree award by the Monroe High School 4 GoLFTLyB Mnct nrocant fhic aH' Ana rw rwenn- Unnrfaii K.w,i iw viitiuci pciJVM, wimiuoy-t Another i Ufairways I Proper i ilr music in the late 1940s, joining the faculty of the Manhattan School. He also taught at Manhat-tanville College, City College, Brigham Young University and the University of Tel Aviv. Max Winter MINNEAPOLIS Max Winter, who ran the Minneapolis Lakers, founded the Minnesota Vikings and led both to league dominance, died Friday night after a long illness.

He was 93. Under Winter's guidance, the Lakers became the NBA's first dominant franchise and the Vikings became the first NFL team to reach four Super Bowls. Winter was hired as general manager of the Lakers of the old National Basketball League in 1947. He also had a financial interest in the franchise. The Lakers won titles in 1948 and 1949 before the NBA was created, when the team won six more titles in seven years.

Winter resigned after the 1954-55 season. In 1960, just after the Lakers moved to Los Angeles, Winter and two partners founded the Vikings. He built the club that went to Super Bowls after the 1969, 1973, 1974 and 1976 seasons, losing all four times. State Journal voire services F.F.A. Chapter.

Lester was a member of the champion Monroe Rifle Club, Schultz Cycle Shop Softball team, Green County Farm Bureau, served many years on the Dutch Hollow School Board, was a director of the Dutch Hollow Cemetery Association, and a member of United Methodist Church in Monroe. Survivors include 3 sons, Paul A. and Donald both of Mon-ticello, and Richard of White Sulphur Springs, Montana; two daughters, Beverly L. (Donald) French of Blue Mounds, and Karen L. (Tom) Richey of Plymouth, Indiana; 14 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

He was also father of three foreign exchange students, 4H daughter Kikue Kato of Japan, A.F.S. daughter Marie Baedon of Ecquador, and F.F.A. son Colin Wapat of England. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Marie in 1938; his father, Albert in 1963; his mother, Bessie Schultz Witt in 1976; and a grandson, Alan Witt in 1979. Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 29, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.

at the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Monroe, with Rev. James Preisig officiating. Interment will be in Dutch Hollow Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established for the Dutch Hollow Cemetery Association.

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