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WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL Obituary Information: Marci Rosen, (608) 252-6320 4C Wisconsin State Journal, Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Sesquicentennial planners look ahead until 8:00 p.m. on Fridav, February 5, 1999 at JOYCE FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. The family would like to thank the staff and friends of Cedar Crossing for caring for Gert during her time there, also, Middleton Lodge in Middleton, where she resided for the two previous years, and Hospice Care, Inc. God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be; So He put his arms around him and whispered "come with me;" with tearful eves we watched him suffer and saw him fade away; although we loved him dearly we could not make him stay; a golden heart stopped beating; hardworking hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us He onlv takes the best.

JOYCE FUNERAL HOME 5701 Odana Road Clementson, Mary Jane, 78 Corning, Myrwyn 63 Derflinger, Mary Ellen 81 DeVoe, Boyd Dale, 76 Fitzsimons, Delbert 89 Fossen, Kermit, 61 Harrington, Gertrude, 94 Hertzler, Simon (Si) 73 Kelley, William 82 Knaplund, Dorothy King, 95 Kraemer, Reynold P. "Ren," 83 Mueller, Orville J. 81 Newton, Hazel 81 Newton, Marilyn 62 Satter, Bernice (Bimi), 98 Tybring, Gilbert "Ben," 78 Weakley, James Edward, 65 Rio-Columbus Reedsburg Baraboo-King Platteville Cambridge-Stoughton DeForest-Madison Fitchburg Madison Madison Plain Cuba City Plain Madison Waunakee-Prairie du Chien Madison Las Vegas-Madison cer. The family wishes to thank their neighbors" and many friends for their love, support and generous deeds of kindness, Pastor Bonnie Van Overbeke and Pastor Richard Pritchard for their prayers, support and visits, the wonderful fire fighters from the Fitchburg Fire Department who remain so faithful. Dr.

Frontiera and his staff. Dr. Soderqu-ist and the team of physicians at Wingra Family Practice, and the staff of Hospice Care and Home Health United for their compassionate and loving care and support. There will be a visitation at CRESS FUNERAL HOME on Speedway, Wednesday, February 3, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m..

A Memorial Service to celebrate Si's life will be held at MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST at 5705 Lacy Road in Fitchburg, on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at 11:00 a.m., luncheon to follow. A graveside service will be held at GREENRIDGE CEMETERY in Kenosha on Friday, February 5, 1999 at 1:00 p.m.. Although there is a deep sorrow and emptiness in our hearts, we know Si is in a better place and find Gov. Tommy Thompson used to sign the sesquicentennial legislation and a letter of introduction from Thompson to the governor of Wisconsin in 2048. "They're in a lockbox now," Dreyfus said.

Dean Amhaus, who steered the commission as executive director, said the gift package is a strong message to Claire's generation. "It sends a signal that the bicentennial is important and significant and that they should celebrate it," he said. Amhaus noted that some critics didn't want to bother with the 150th birthday celebration. But in the end, he said, an estimated 3.76 million people attended the 260 events funded directly by the commission and some of them no doubt bought more than 400,000 special license plates commemorating the By Jeff Mayers State government reporter The Wisconsin Sesquicenten-nial Commission, which oversaw the state's 150th birthday celebration last year, looked forward another 50 years at its final meeting Tuesday. The commission, led by former Govs.

Lee Sherman Dreyfus and Patrick Lucey, decided to provide a gift package for those who will inherit the task of planning for the state's bicentennial celebration in 2048. The approximately $50,000 left from the commission's $7.8 million budget will be put in an endowment so that a future commission will have something in the neighborhood of $6.5 million to start planning Wisconsin's 200th birthday. In addition, Dreyfus' 12-year-old granddaughter, Claire Bluett Dreyfus, plans to present the pen Kraemer, Kim Bishop, Daniel Kraemer and Stanley Kraemer; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters Helene (Walter) Hoffman of Rockford, Illinois, Edwin (Marie) Kraemer of Spring Green, Jerry (Phyllis) Kraemer of Plain, Cletus (Jane) Kraemer of Rockford, Illinois, John (Mary) Kraemer of Spring Green, Bernice (Jedd) Greene of Chesterton, Indiana, and Rosemary (Gerry) Kraemer-Clinton of Wauwatosa; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Isabel Kraemer; three sisters, Dorothy Moore, Marie Ahern, and Alice Kraemer; a brother, Reuben Kraemer; and a daughter, Dolores "Dee" Kraemer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, in Plain. Father Larry Bowens will officiate, with burial in the St. Luke's Catholic Cemetery in the Spring.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.. The RICHARDSON-STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME of Spring Green is assisting the family with arrangements. Mueller, Orville J.

W. CUBA CITY Orville J. W. Mueller, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died on Monday, February 1, 1999 at Or chard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. Orville was oorn on April 21, 1917 in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Cora (Schambow) Mueller.

He married Marie Herbst in 1940. She preceded him in death in September of 1969. He then married Mary Tranel Leifker in 1970. Orville farmed on his own farm until 1990. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 765 and served on the Elk Grove Town Board, and the Cuba City School Board.

Orville also was a dealer for Jacques Seed Corn for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Cuba City; three daughters, Sharon (Roger) Dodds of Waukesha, Barbara (Richard) Jackson of Dunedin, Florida, and Sandra (Michael) Meyer of New Berlin; two sons, Ronald (Marsha) Mueller, and Roger Mueller, both of Cuba City; three step-daughters, Jeanne Weber of Dubuque, Iowa, Mary Kay Leifker of Bartlett, Illinois, and Marlene (Scott) Derby of Cuba City; three step-sons, James (Carol) Leifker of Westminster, Col-. orado, Merlin (Pat) Leifker of Spring Green, and Robert (Rita) Leifker of Cuba City; a brother, Edward (Mabel) of Cuba City; a sister, Norma (Don) Mueller Gates of Janesville; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, an Orville Mueller Memorial Fund has been established. CASEY FUNERAL HOME Cuba City, Wisconsin Newton, Hazel A.

PLAIN Hazel A. Newton, age 81, of Plain, passed away on Monday, February 1, 1999 at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home. She was born on April 13, 1917 in Wyoming Valley, the daughter of Mike and Ida (Tyrie) Johnson. She was married on February 2, 1934, to Merle Newton. Hazel was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green.

Survivors include, her husband, Merle Newton of Plain; a son, Ardell (Gloria) Newton of Plain; two grandsons, Todd (Barb) Newton of Spring Green, and Shane Newton of Richland Center; two granddaughters, Tanya Neumaier of Lone Rock, and Shannon Newton of Richland Center, a great granddaughter, Tiffany Newton; sisters, Dolores Kelley of Menominee Falls, and Darlene Sabastin of Milwaukee; a step sister, Bonnie Slominsky of Milwaukee; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Vaugh Newton on December 30, 1993; and a sister, Edna Ellert. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 5, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH in Spring Green. Reverend leanette Strandjord will officiate with burial in the Spring Green Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the church from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. The RICHARDSON-STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with the Newton, Marilyn M. MADISON Marilyn M.

Newton, age 62, died on Monday, February 1, 1999. She was born on June 27, 1936 in Madison, the daughter of John and Geraldine (Leonhardt) King. She worked for Ramada Inn in the Housekeeping department for over 20 years. She married Merton Newton on October 13, 1956 at Monona Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Merton Newton; two sons, Robert (Bonnie) Newton, and Greg (Mary) Newton; three grandchildren, Melissa Newton, Sandra Newton, and Jon Newton; two brothers, Richard (Sharron) King, and Don (Marie) King; a sister, Joanne (Don) Brill; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Michael; and her father, John. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 5, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the MONONA LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4111 Monona Drive, with Reverend William J. Pekari presiding. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.

Friends may call on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive. She will be greatly missed by all. Satter, Bernice (Bimi) WAUNAKEEPRAIRIE DU CHIEN -Bernice (Bimi) Satter, age 98, died on Monday, February 1, 1999 at the Waunakee Manor.

Bimi was born on December 25, 1900 in Finley, North Dakota to Clarence and Rose-lea Long. She graduated from Fin-ley High School in 1919. She then attended Stout Institute, and graduated in 1922 in Dietetics. Her first assignment was Cook County Hospital, Chicago, where she met and married Dr. O.E.

Satter on May 1, 1924. They moved to Prairie du Chien and stayed until Dr. Satter died in 1976. She moved to Madison and later to the Waunakee Manor in 1989. She was active in many charities, an avid bridge player, and teacher, and will be remembered for her lovely gardens at home and church.

Surviving are two sons, Attorney R.J. Satter of Praire du Chien, and Erby Satter M-D. of Sacramento, California; her two daughters, Bernice (Orrin) Rongstad of Middleton, and Sonya Dailey of Elkhorn. She is preceded in death by her husband; two brothers; a sister; a daughter-in-law; and a grandson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at the TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Prairie du Chien, with Father Raymond Simms officiating. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Prairie du Chien. Friends are invited to call at the THORNBERG-HANSON FUNERAL HOME in Prairie du Chien from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 1999.

In lieu of flowers, offerings may be made to the charity of your choice. We wish to thank the Waunakee Manor staff for enhancing her last ten years. Bimi was a strong, courageous lady with an extraordinary, positive attitude towards life, and lived each day with unfailing devotion to family and friends. Their tombstone reads, "Each duty done, they rest in Tybring, Gilbert "Ben" MADISON Gilbert "Ben" Tybring, age 78 died on Monday, February 1, 1999. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m.

on Saturday, Feb Larry (Lori) DeVoe of Blue Earth, Minnesota, and Pam (Tyler) Titus of Baraboo; four grandchildren, Debbie Lighthart, Patti (Chris) Jur-weictz, Becky DeVoe, and Sonny DeVoe; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Monson (Paul Layman) of Wautoma; his special friend, Evelyn DuBois of Baraboo; and other relatives and friends. Boyd was preceded in death by his Earents. Funeral services wi II be eld at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 1999 at the REDLIN FUNERAL HOME in Baraboo. Family and friends may call on Thursday, February 4, 1999 from 4:00 E.m.

until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral ome. Interment will be in the Veterans Section of the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Baraboo. Military rites will be accorded at the grave. REDLIN FUNERAL HOME Baraboo, Wisconsin Fitzsimons, Delbert B.

PLATTEVILLE Delbert B. Fitzsimons, age 89, of Platteville, died on Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at Heartland Health Care Center in. Platteville. Delbert was born on January 15, 1910 in Montfort. On May 25, 1935, he was married to Elizabeth I.

Stark in Galena, Illinois. She preceded him in death on March 14, 1992. He farmed near Union from 1939 until 1945 and then owned and operated a hardware store in Platteville for four years. He then farmed in Lima Township until retiring in 1978. He served on the Union School Board for two years, the Lima Town Board for 12 years, the Grant County Board for 14 years, the Wisconsin Towns Association for 12 years, and also served on its Board of Directors for four years.

He also served on the Grant County Zoning Board for five years and was a Charter Member of the Platteville Eagles Club, serving as President for five years. He was a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Platteville and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending winters in Florida, and enjoyed antique tractors. He is survived by two children, Beverly (Stan) Loy Hol-lmann, and Dale (Jan) Fitzsimons, both of Fennimore; five grandchildren, Sean Fitzsimons, Joy Fitzsimons, Mark (Diane) Loy, Ann (Jeff) Jenkins, and Susan (Bob) Marx; eleven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Leonard (Helen) Wentz of Minocqua; and a sister, Rio VanNatta of Dubuque. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother; and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

on Friday, February 5, 1999 at the LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PEACE in Platteville with Reverend JoAnn Post officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Platteville. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Febru-.

arv 4, 1999 at the BENDORF FUNERAL HOME in Platteville, and after 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. Fossen, Kermit CAMBRIDGESTOUGHTON -Kermit O. Fossen, age 61, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, February 2, 1999. Services are being planned for Fridav, and a visitation will be held on Thursday evening.

A full obituary will appear in tomorrow's newspapers. Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Stoughton 873-9244 1 Harrington, Mrs. Gertrude DEFORESTMADISON Mrs. Gertrude Harrington, age 94, died on Monday, February 1, 1999 due to complications of Alzheimers at Cedar Crossing in DeForest where she had resided for about two years. Gertrude was born in Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Phillip and Jessie Flesch.

She married Michael Harrington, of Madison, living in Madison all of her life. Gert was a seamstress at McGilligan's Upholstery until her retirement. After that, she spent many years of baby sitting for various families. She also enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gert always had flowers in her backyard which she enjoyed very much.

She is survived by her daughters, Dolores Harrington, Mary Garrison, and Patricia (Gerald) Miller, all of Madison; grandchildren, Mike and Dan Harrington, Ramona Gasser, Ed Garrison, Cathy Mattie, Jenifer Miller, Jeff Miller, and Linda Miller-Slavens; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Puhl of Madison; and three brothers, Raymond Flesch of Lancaster, and William Flesch" and Kenneth Flesch, both of Cumberland. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Michael on July 26, 1961; a sister, Gen Bechtold; and three brothers, Ted, Oscar, and James Flesch. Funeral services will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 313 Demp-sey Road at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 1999.

The Reverend Kent Schmitt will officiate, with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. Clementson, Mary Jane LANCASTER Mary Jane Clementson, age 78, of Lancaster, died on Monday, January 25, 1999 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in South Lancaster Township. She "was born on August 25,. 1920 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Everett and Mary Morley.

She married Larry Clementson in 1942 at Cleveland, Ohio. She came to Lancaster in 1960 where she has since resided. Mary Jane loved the theater, read her Bible faithfully, and also enjoyed watching TV. Surviving are a daughter, Laurie Olson of Palatine, Illinois; three grandchildren, Jeff and Eric Olson, and Pam (Rafael) Richard; a great-granddaughter, Clarissa Richard; a sister, Ellen Connor of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Anne El-ston of Lancaster, Helen Mary Knapp of Oakland, California, and Aileen Morley of Willowby, In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death also by her husband, Larry, in 1987; and by a brother, E.E. Morley.

Graveside services will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster at a later date. The METCALFE-KUENSTER-PAGE FUNERAL HOME of Lancaster is serving the family. Corning, Myrwyn H. RIOCOLUMBUS Myrwyn H. Corning, age 63, died on Sunday, January 31, 1999 at Columbus Community Hospital.

He was born on February 26, 1935 in Portage, Wisconsin, the son of Orville and Hazel (Linderwell) Corning. He married the former Janet Rostad on August 13, 1955 in Iowa. He was a welder for over forty years. Myrwyn had many interests through the years including snowmobiling, playing horseshoes, fishing and hunting, particularly his fishing trips to Canada, bowling, and playing cards. Most recently he had been a resident at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janet of Columbus; a son, Michael (special friend Erin Meixner) of Columbus; two daughters, Brenda (Paul) Harvey of Columbus, and Pamela (special friend Don Ebert) Pribbenow of Columbus; seven grandchildren, Stanley Corning, Corey, Justin, and Amber Pribbenow, Adam and Jessica Moll and Jacob Harvey; two sisters, Helen Crawford of Arizona, and Marylou (LaVern) Janish of Westfield; three brothers, Donald (Eleanor) of Rio, Charles of Fall River, and Roger (Pat) of Fall River; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by both parents; a sister, Arvella Dailey in 1996; and a father-in-law, Sylvester Rostad in 1989. Memorial services for Mvrwyn H. Corning will be held on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at 11:00 a.m" at the VANGEN FUNERAL HOME in Rio. Visitation for Myrwyn H.

Corning will be held on Wednesday, February 3. 1999 at the VANGEN FUNERAL HOME in Rio, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. VANGEN rUNtKAL HUMfc Rio, Wisconsin (920) 992-3434 Derflinger, Mary Ellen I. REEDSBURG Mary Ellen I.

Derflinger, age 81, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 1, 1999, in' her home. She was born on December 25, 1917 in Madison to Robert and Mary (Snaddon) Isom. She married Melvin Derflinger on November 20, 1942 in Bakerstield, California. She was a 1939 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison and was a life member of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church and its Womens Association; the Reedsburg Senior Citizens and the Sauk County Health Care Retirees.

Survivors include four daughters, Roberta Derflinger of Madison, Mary Foss of Charleston, South Carolina, Cynthia (George) Stopper of Holmen and Cheryl Derflinger of Del Ray Beach, Florida; a grandson, Ryan (Barb) Derflinger; a great granddaughter, Aralee Derflinger; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin in 1981 and her son Joseph on December 15, 1998. Private family services will be held in Greenwood Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Corbin officiating. The HOOF FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. DeVoe.

Bovd Dale BARABOOKING Boyd Dale DeVoe entered into eternal life at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin on February 1, 1999 at the age of 76. Boyd was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on October 4, 1922 to Harley DeVoe and Edith (McGregor) DeVoe, and raised in Hancock. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Bovd was a life member of Baraboo VFW Post 2336.

He is survived by seven children, Roger (Irene) Devoe of Sauk City, Barbara (Steve Lighthart of Richfield, Karen (Dick) Parchem of Baraboo, Gary DeVoe of Milwaukee, Elaine (Dale) Steinke of Baraboo, comfort in the fact that we will be together again. CRESS FUNERAL HOME 3610 Speedway Road Kelley, William W. MADISON William W. Kelley, age 82, of Madison, died at his home on Tuesday, February 2, 1999. He was born on August 7, 1916 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and has been a lifelong Madison resident.

He graduated from Madison East High School. He worked for Ray Vac for over 45 years. He was a member of the UAW where he was a steward. He also was a member of the Ray Vac Retiree's Union and the 25 year club. He was a lifelong member of the St.

Bernard Catholic Church. He married the former Margaret Wedl on November 15, 1947 in Madison. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Janet (Leland) Hack of Stoughton, and Ronald (Mary Jane) Kelley of Madison; a brother, Henry Kelley of Madison; a sister, Evelyn (Chester) Miller of Madison; eight loving grandchildren, Myrna, Tina, and Bill Hack, Bryan and Brittany Kelley, John, Richard and James Haight; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winzil and Elizabeth (Haefner) Suchomel; a daughter-, Susan Haight; his first wife, Myrna Everson; a stepfather, Edward Kelley; and an infant granddaughter, Angela Marie. Funeral Services will be held at the ST.

BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Avenue, on Saturday, February 6, 1999 at 11:00 a.m.. Father Michael Hippee will officiate. Burial will be held at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, February 6, 1999 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Hansen and staff for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of vour choice. RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Avenue, is serving the family.

Knaplund, Dorothy King MADISON Dorothy King Knaplund, age 95, of 606 N. Segoe Road died on Tuesday, February 1, 1999 at the Attic Angel Health Care Center. She was born on November 20, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William and Elmira (Rudd) King. A 1925 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, she taught for short periods at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois and at West High School in Madison. From 1943 to 1948 she was a lecturer in the University of Wisconsin Mathematics Department.

In 1926, she married the late Paul Knaplund, Erofessor of British History and the. istory department chairman at the University of Wisconsin. She lived most of her life in Madison. She served on the boards of the Madison League of Women Voters, the British War Relief Society, the Attic Angel Association, the Madison General Hospital Auxiliary, the University Hospitals Auxiliary, and in 1949 she headed the Women's Division of the Community Chest. She was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa, U.VV.

Alumni Association, the Attic Angel Association, the Bascom Hill Society, Gudrid Read-, ing Circle, Civics Club, Madison Literary Club, American Association of University Women, and Bethel Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, Paul, and daughter-in-law, Virginia Samp Knaplund of Falmouth, Massachusetts; six grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Her daughter; Katnerine Knaplund Eavenson predeceased her. A Service of Remembrance will take place at the ATTIC ANGEL TOWER, 601 N. Segoe Road on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at 1:30 p.m..

A private committal service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery in the late Spring. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the U.W. Foundation in memory of Paul Knaplund, P.O. Box 8860, Madison, Wisconsin, 53708. Cress Funeral Home Madison, Wisconsin Kraemer, Reynold P.

"Ren" PLAIN Reynold P. "Ren" Kraemer, age 83 of Plain, passed away on Monday, February 1, 1999 at the Meriter Park Hospital. He was born on March 25, 1915 in Wyoming Township to John L. and Isabel (Hutter) Ren worked for Ed Kraemer and sons for 47 years. He was a member of St.

Luke's Catholic Church and a member of The Operating Engineers Local 139. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Kraemer of Plain; a daughter, Roxann Kraemer of New York, New York; a son, Daniel (Mi-chaeleen) Kraemer of Duluth, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Bruce Hertzler, Simon (Si) L. FITCHBURG Si Hertzler, age t3 73, went to be with his Lord at 1:24 a.m. on February 1, 1999 after losing his battle with cancer. Si died at home with his family and the support of Hospice.

Si always accepted the challenges life brought him and worked hard to make the best of them, he remained true to that to the end, trying to shield his family as long as he could from the impact of his cancer. The accom plishments and challenges in Si's life were many, beginning with service in the Navy aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Sigsbee DD 502. The Sigsbee was hit by a kamikaze on April 14, 1945, with most of her deck awash, she was towed into Pearl Harbor. Si then spent 3 years in the Marine Reserves, seeing action in the Korean War.

He returned to his home in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where he began what eventually became his life's work and career love in the fire service. Following in his father's footsteps, Si became a volunteer in the Washington Co. of the Mechanicsburg Fire Department. Si's son, grandson and granddaughter made the third and fourth generation Hertzler's on the department. Through the early years, Si had various jobs, it was truck driving that brought him to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he met Shirley.

It had to be fate, as they shared with each other that first night that they both had been married before, and they each had two children, a girl and a boy a piece, both the same ages, both the same names. Needless to say, they fell in love and were married on Thanksgiving Day, 1953. Together they created a family of "yours, mine and though everyone was always treated like In 1954, Si returned to his love of the fire service, taking a fire fighter position at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. While working his way to Captain, Si became a Field Instructor for Gate Way Technical College in Kenosha. It was this position that eventually brought him to Madison, in February 1976, when he accepted the position of Fire Consultant of the State of Wisconsin, for the Board of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education.

Si was forced into an early retirement following a stroke in 1991. Another challenge that did not keep him down. After making nearly a complete recovery, Si was offered and accepted the position of Fitchburg Fire Chief. Si was proud to serve Fitchburg in this position and was honored to work with such a dedicated group of fire fighters. The two years and nine months that he served as chief was rewarding and completed the circle of his fire career.

During his years in Kenosha, Si was an active member of the V.F.W. Post 1865, as well as the Badger Pup Tent 6 of the Cooties, the hospital organization of the V.F.W., of which Si was a lifetime member. He became a member of V.F.W. Post 1318 when he came to Madison. Si was a 32nd degree Mason, belonging to the Free Ma-' son's Lodge 47 in Kenosha, a member of the Valley of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Milwaukee, and the Zor Shrine of Madison.

In recent years, Si was reunited with crew members of the Sigsbee through annual reunions. In the last 12 years many friendships were renewed, many stories were told and many wounds were healed. Si's life was spent in service of others as he gave to his family, church and career in the vain of improving the lives of others. Si will always be remember, loved and deeply missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Fitchburg; his children, Ronald (Joanne) of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Ronald (Laura) Hayes of Calabasas, California, Susan "(Ken) Yinger of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, Susan (Daniel) Atkins of "Kenosha, Wisconsin, and June and Traci of Fitch burg; grandchildren, Scott, Ryan (Terri), Andy and Jon Atkins, Simon (Diana), and Helen Hertzler, Lisa and Elizabeth Yinger, Collin and Becky, Marv and Marcy Hayes; great-granddaughters Victoria and Julia Atkins; his mother, Maria of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; a brother, Joseph (Shirley) of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; his sisters Alice (Dick) Lehman of Newville, Pennsylvania, and Arlene Wrightstone of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; and nieces and nephews.

Si was preceded in death by his father Simon, who also lost his life to kidney can- ruary 20, 1999 at WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 4100 Nakoma Road. A complete obituary will be in the Sunday, February 7, 1999 Wisconsin State" Journal. Cress Funeral Home 238-3434 Weakley, James Edward LAS VEGASMADISON James Edward Weakley, age 65, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Madison, died on Monday, February 1, 1999, at home. He was born on December 24, 1933. He was employed by the Big Dog Corp.

Previously employed by the Madison Club and Rhodes Steak House. A memorial service will be held in Las Vegas on Friday, February 5, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Pam of Las Vegas; two children, Steve (Julie) of Madison and Sherri (Stuart) Becker of Madison; his Mother, Marylou of Geneva, Illinois; and his Brother, John of South Plainfield, New Jersey. A local memorial sen-ice to be held in Madison will be planned for a later date. AFFORDABLE CREMATION AND FUNERAL SERVICES, Las Vegas is assisting the family..