Glenn F. Meyer
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — Glenn F. Meyer, 83, of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, June 6, 2008, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 22, 1924, in New Albin, Iowa, son of Paul and Alma Meyer. He married Betty Burseth on Sept. 27, 1946, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon, Iowa.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in the 5th Air Force stationed in the South Pacific.
Glenn worked as a chief operator for Interstate Power, which is now Alliant Energy, for more than 38 years. After his retirement he assisted in the management of the Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport.
He was the past commander of the VFW Post 5603 in New Albin for 13 years. He was an active member of the Prairie du Chien chapter of the VFW and the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. He also belonged to the Experimental Aircraft Association.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Meyer of Prairie du Chien; three sons, Robert (Lois) and Terry (Ann) Meyer, all of Prairie du Chien, and Dennis (Jane) Meyer of New Orleans; a daughter, Gwendlynn Treau-Meyer of West Salem; two sisters, Ruth (Lester) Olson of Decorah, Iowa, and Belva Kruse of Eitzen, Minn.; five grandchildren, Brittany (Dale) Kettleson, Lee Zeuner, Erin (Mark Kluesner) Meyer and Brent and Aubree Meyer; four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Spencer, Elliott and London; a stepgrandchild, Reed (Lora) Bosley; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Holly, Caroline and Katie. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Ora.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien with the Rev. Joe Irvin officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Interment will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, June 14, from 1 p.m. until time of services.
Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.
Mark Arthur ‘Booner’ Morris
LA CROSSE -- Mark Morris, 55, of La Crosse died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center in La Crosse.
He was born on Sept. 9, 1952, to David Frank and Lena Marie (Wittmershaus) Morris of Bangor, Wis. Mark graduated from Bangor High School in 1970 and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He held a variety of positions in mental health throughout his career and found working with children and adolescents especially rewarding. Mark was a generous mentor of his colleagues, supporting and encouraging success in others by freely sharing his skill and insight.
An avid runner, reader and golfer, Mark took great pleasure in exercising his body and mind. The outdoors were a particular source of joy and peace for him.
Many people consider Mark their special friend. He is sorely missed by friends made throughout his life, and their memories of time with Booner will be treasured for years to come.
Mark often expressed his greatest joy in fatherhood and his unwavering devotion to his daughter, Lindsay Marie, 25, and son, Dylan Frank, 23. He is also survived by his loving wife and best friend, Rosalind Laraway, whom he married on Aug 29, 1981. His mother; brother, David; sister-in-law, Janet; and niece, Megan, also survive him. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, James.
His family wishes to express thanks to Dr. Paula Gill and all those who cared for and about Mark during the course of his illness.
He was gifted with unwavering support and skillful care at all levels during the most difficult of circumstances and we appreciate you.
A memorial celebration of Mark will be held on Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at Valhalla Hall in UW-La Crosse’s Cartwright Center. Friends and family are invited to call from 5 to 7 p.m. at Valhalla Hall before the service.
Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home of La Crosse is assisting with arrangements.
Shelba Jean Paulus
GALESVILLE, Wis. — Shelba Jean Paulus, 69, of Galesville, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008, at her home with her family by her side, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Sept. 28, 1938, in Sparta, Wis., to Leonard and Dorothy (Schroeder) Gerke. Shelba was raised on a farm near Rockland, Wis., and graduated from Bangor, Wis., High School, in 1956. On Oct. 6, 1956, she married Eugene Paulus at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bangor. Shelba retired from Lake Center Industries (formerly Gale Products) in 1999 after 28 years of service. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Galesville, where she was a member of PCCW. Shelba was also a member of Galesville Garden Club and Tuesday night card club in Centerville, Wis. She had a passion for baking and cooking, along with creating beautiful and articulate crossstitch work for her family and friends. Shelba loved to travel with her husband, especially to their second home in Texas, where they made many friendships. She enjoyed playing cards, flower gardening, shopping, doing picture puzzles, crypto quizzes and watching the birds when she gave them food and water. Shelba’s favorite time of year was during the Christmas season. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Shelba will be sadly missed by her family.
Survivors include her loving husband of over 51 years, Eugene; her mother, Dorothy Gerke of Bangor; six children, Jeff (Tammy) Paulus of Galesville, Renee (Randy) Hoff of Arcadia, Wis., Brian (Pam) Paulus of Hager City, Wis., Sandy Paulus of Sumter, S.C., Pam (Duane) Lee of Ettrick, Wis., and Mark (Mary) Paulus of Eagan, Minn.; 12 grandchildren, Josh (Lindsey) Paulus of Neenah, Wis., Jesse (fiancé, Jennie) Paulus of Minneapolis, Jerrod (Sheila) Hoff of Sparta, Wis., Amanda Hoff (fiancé, Erik Hoff) of Winona, Minn., Kayla and Mitchell Paulus, both of Hager City, Grant Lee of Arcadia, Jason Lee of Galesville, and Danny, Sarah, Erin and Riley Paulus, all of Eagan; one great-granddaughter, Corinne Paulus of Neenah; two sisters, Patty (Robin) Gjertsen of Bangor and Bonnie (Edward) Laxton of Onalaska, Wis.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard; her brother, Robert Gerke; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vincent and Marian Paulus.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at Jandt Funeral Home, Hwy. 162 and Hattan Street, Bangor. Visitation will continue Tuesday, June 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 20344 W. Ridge Ave., Galesville, concluding with a rosary at 7:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam will officiate. In accordance with Shelba’s wishes, her body will be cremated, and there will be no burial.
