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Plainfield, WI-April 23, 1975
Albert C. "Mike" Smith

Albert C. "Mike" Smith, 70, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Portage County Home where he had been a patient since August 1972. His death followed a long illness.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Goult-Gasperic Funeral Home, Plainfield. The Rev. Ralph Deal, Plainfield Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Plainfield Cemetary.

Mr. Smith was born June 29, 1904 in the Town of Pine Grove. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. He married Irene Erickson on Sept. 19, 1928.

Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Harold (June) Smith, Bancroft; one sister, Mrs. Edna Knudson, Plainfield; and two grandsons.

Contributed by Sandi Walker



Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Daily Journal
Monday, January 28, 1935
Mrs. Emma Smith


Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Smith, who died Thursday, January 3, at her home in the town of Saratoga, Wood County, were held Monday, January 7, at the town hall west of Plainfield. Rev. Clark Randall, pastor of the Plainfield Baptist church, officiated and burial took place in the Campbell Corners cemetery. Three hymns were sung by a male quartet during the service.

The pallbearers were Earl Martin, Thomas Leavitt, Phillip Klata, Vernie Cook, Carl Knuteson and A. M. Harris.

Relatives and friends from away who attended the funeral, included Mrs. Fred Sinclair of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Steele and family, Miss Ida Swanson, Herman Peterson, Mrs. Clarence Miller, Harry Miller and George Peterson, all of Wisconsin Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Will Ellis of Bancroft.

Mrs. Smith, whose maiden name was Emma Louisa Peterson, was a daughter of Hans and Katrina Peterson and was born on February 3, 1879, in the town of Saratoga. Her marriage to Thomas Smith of Plainfield took place in 1900. She was a member of the Baptist church for several years.

Surviving her are her husband and three daughters, Mrs. Fred Sinclaire (Ida) of Milwaukee, Mrs. R. H. Steele (Nora) of Wisconsin Rapids and Mrs. Arthur Glaman (Gladys) of Plainfield; a step-son, John C. Smith, of Minneapolis; a step-daughter, Mrs. A. Howard, of Minneapolis; two brothers, Herman Peterson and P. H. Peterson, both of Wisconsin Rapids; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Miller, Mrs. James Knuteson and Mrs. Chris Erickson, all of Wisconsin Rapids; and 15 grandchildren. A daughter Ethel, died in 1928.

Contributed by Sandi Walker



Plainfield Sun - Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin
February 18, 1916
ANOTHER PIONEER CALLED

Fred Smith, aged 69 years, who has been ill for only a short time, passed away Friday night at 10:45, at his home north of Plainfield, influenza being the cause of his death. He passed peacefully away, surrounded by his wife and children.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the town hall and the remains laid to rest in the Plainfield Cemetery.

Mr. Smith was one of the old settlers here and a man held high in the esteem of all. A wife and three sons, besides a host of friends, mourn his death.

Those from away who attended the funeral were John C. Smith of Minneapolis, Mrs. Clara Winneman and Mrs. Dollie Seidels of Merrill, Mrs. L. B. Leavitt of Guerney, Fred Smith, Jr., and wife of Beaver Dam.

Contributed by Sandi Walker



Bismark Tribune - Bismark, North Dakota - Thurs. Sept. 11, 1930
PIONEER RAMSEY COUNTY MAN DIES
E. E. Sparks, 81, Was Veteran of Civil War; Came to North Dakota in 1885
Devils Lake, N. D., Sept. 11


E. E. Sparks, 81, pioneer resident of Ramsey county, died at his home last night of heart disease. Sparks was in poor health all summer, and became seriously ill two weeks ago.

Born August 6, 1849, in Susquehanna county, Pennsylvania, he later moved with his parents to Plainfield, Wis., to make his home.

At the age of 15, during the Civil war, he enlisted in the army with the First Wisconsin regiment, heavy artillery, company I. Sparks' father, Rev. R. D. Sparks, Plainfield, was also a Civil war veteran, serving all during the war.

Fifty-nine years ago E. E. Sparks married Miss Lillian Perry at Plainfield. She died February 8 of this year. In 1885 he moved from Wisconsin to this state to take up his residence at Grafton. Sparks retired from active farming in 1915, and since that time has made his home in this city.

He is survived by three sons, seven daughters, 23 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the Church of the Advent.

Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski



Paper of 1984 (Date not noted)
Contributed by Jo Orvik


Earl Sparks, 69, Snoqualmie, Wa., formerly of Plainfield, died Thursday at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point. He was born April 19, 1915, in the Town of Pine Grove, Portage County, the son of William and Cora Sparks.

(Note from Jo: William was the son of Thomas and Bloomy (Ellis) Sparks. Cora was Cora Murray.) He married Colleen Tubbs July 27, 1940, in Dubuque, Ia. (Note from Jo: Colleen was the daughter of Leonard and Blanche (Miltimore) Tubbs.)

Sparks served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. He was a mechanic for the King County Highway Department. He and his wife lived in the Plainfield area prior to living in Washington for 39 years. He was a member of Washington Renton-Pickering American Legion Post 79.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Sharon) Rice, Fall City, Wa.; one son, Richard, Sumner, Wa.; two brothers, Orris, Bancroft, and Melvin, Wisconsin Rapids; and four grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Gasperic Funeral Home, Plainfield, with the Rev. Phil Halverson officiating. Burial was in Plainfield Village Cemetery. Friends called from 7-9 p.n. Sunday at the funeral home.



Stevens Point Daily Journal- Sat. Sept. 13, 1930
FORMER PLAINFIELD MAN DIES IN WEST


Plainfield, Sept.11- A telegram was recieved by Freeman J. Sparks Thursday announcing the death of his brother, Eugene E. Sparks of Devils Lake, N. D., aged 81 years. Deceased was an old time, pioneer resident of Plainfield and was the oldest son of Rev. Robert D. Sparks, now deceased, who was a Baptist minister here in the early days. Before moving to Devils Lake some 44 years ago, Eugene Sparks was married to Miss Luella Perry, a sister of Will Perry of Plainfield. Mr. Sparks' wife preceeded him in death by several months. Another brother, Sumner J. Sparks, who resides here, also survives, as do several relatives in Stevens Point. The remains were laid to rest at Devils Lake beside his wife.

Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski



Plainfield Sun- Feb. 28, 1930
Dies in North Dakota


Freeman Sparks and Will Perry recieved a message on Saturday of last week announcing the death of Mr. Perry's sister, Mrs. Eugene Sparks at Devils Lake, N. D. Mrs. Sparks' husband was a brother of Freeman and Sumner Sparks of this place. The deceased's maiden name was Lillian Perry and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orin Perry, early day residents of the Plainfield neighborhood, who resided on the Hancock road. Her husband is also a pioneer of Plainfield and is a son of Rev. R. D. Sparks, a pioneer Baptist minister of this community. Mrs. Sparks was 75 years of age and is survived by her husband and eleven adult children. She also leaves two brothers, Frank Perry of North Dakota, and Will Perry of Plainfield, and two sisters, Mrs. John Hanawalt of North Dakota and Miss Inez Perry of Nekoosa. Mr and Mrs. Eugene Sparks resided on the farm now occupied by Jerry Shipley, in early days, moving to Dakota about 47 or 48 years ago. The remains were buried at Devils Lake.

Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski



Carl STANDKE

Submitted by: Vicki Sanow


While sitting in a chair in his home Carl STANDKE, better known as Charlie Standke, aged Waushara County pioneer, was suddenly stricken Monday afternoon of last week with apoplexy and without warning collapsed. He died last Thursday at 6:30 in the evening. Up to the time of the stroke everybody thought him in normal health.

Mr Standke was a man of remarkable ability and of a strong character. Through laborious years of farm work he devoted himself to the interests of his son, Gust Standke. He also strongly devoted himself to historical subjects and the various phases of politics.

He doubly interested himself in religion, being a member of the Zion church and having been an officer of that church for many years. He was born in Breitenstein, Brandenburg, Germany, in May 24, 1854, and sailed from Hamburg in 1868, coming directly to Waushara county where he settled permanently, having lived here for sixty years.

He was united in marriage to Ernestine Wilhelmine FLOETER in March 1877, who bore up bravely under the strain of his death. Nine children greately feel the loss of their father. They are: Gust Standke, who inherits the old homestead; Fred of Neshkoro, Herman of Markesan, Edwin of Wisconsin Rapids, Mrs Herman GRIMM of Wautoma, Mrs R.A. BARTEL of Millarton, N.D., Mrs Will GRAICHEN of New London, and Hulda and Ann of Neshkoro, besides three sons and three daughters by law, nineteen grandchildren, two brothers, one sister and many friends and relatives.

He was a good kind and loving father and all that human hands could do was done to save him, but this was of no avail as the Lord saw fit to take him home.

Funeral services were held at the home and church Monday afternoon. Words of comfort were spoken by his pastor, Rev. Huebner. The pall bearers were: Mr Hoehn, Mr Ed. Dahlke, Mr Dretske, Mr W. Smith, Mr Jul Schultz and Mr W. Pretz.



Obituary of Julia Starks
Contributed by Jo Orvik


Julia Starks, 94, Wisconsin Rapids, deid June 11 at Riverview Hospital. She was born Aug. 16, 1888, in Green County, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry McCoog. She married Clyde Starks June 30, 1909, in Plainfield. He preceded her in death in 1964.

Mrs. Starks was a teacher in rural schools near Plainfield prior to her marriage. Afterward she and her husband farmed in the Hancock and Plainfield areas until 1943, when they moved to Wisconsin Rapids. She had been a resident at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home, Port Edwards, since February 1981.

Mrs. Starks was a member of the Catholic Women's Club of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Andrew Karoblis officiated. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends called from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at Higgins Funeral Home and Wednesday until the time of services. There was a parish rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, joined by the Catholic Women's Club of S.S. Peter and Paul Church and Women's Catholic Order of Foresters.

(Would be from a 1982 paper based on her birth and age at death dates.)



PLAINFIELD- Note that she died 15 Nov, 1984.
Probably was in the Waushara Argus.
Contributed by Jo Orvik


A former Plainfield resident, Nola K. Stilwell, 78, died Monday in River Pines Community Health Center, Stevens Point. Mill Stilwell was born June 2, 1906, in Plainfield, the daughter of Walter and Edith Stilwell. She lived in Stevens Point for the past nine years and prior to that in Plainfield. She was a former member of Royal Neighbors of Hancock.

Surviving is one brother, Weybourne Stilwell, Halbrook, Ariz. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Gasperic Funeral Home, Plainfield, with the Rev. Devon Allen officiating. Burial will be in the Plainfield Village Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Plainfield Sun- Sept. 3, 1926
Clark L. Stilwell


With the death of Clark L. Stilwell at Plainfield on Friday last, another comrade of the 37th Wisconsin Infantry has gone to his eternal rest. Death came suddenly after many months of prolonged illness, and a complicated illness resulting in heart failure.

Mr. Stilwell was the oldest one of a family of ten children born to William Weybourne Stilwell and Susan Rozell. He was born in Tioga county, Penn., on June 17, 1843, and came to Wisconsin with his parents in the fall of 1854 settling at West Plainfield.

When President Lincoln issued his call for volunteers, Mr. Stilwell, his father, and brother, Delos, responded to the call, Mr. Stilwell enlisting in Co. D., 37th. Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He soon became engaged in active combat, and at the battle of Petersburg, on June 17, 1864, this being his twenty-first birthday, received a severe bullet wound in the right hand. He was taken to the army hospital for surgical attention, and after his discharge came home on a short furlough, later returning to service with another regiment.

In this battle he fought beside two old Wautoma comrades, Mr. John Eagan and Mr. John Jameson. Another old comrade in this company whom he had not seen since the day he was wounded; C. W. Ames of Chicago-attended the G. A. R. encampment at Racine last spring, where he met Mr. Eagan. He came to Wautoma, and in company with Mr. Eagan, Mr. James Jameson and J. T. Sherman, went to Plainfield to visit Mr. Stilwell, the occasion being his eighty-third birthday.

A few years after his return from the war, Mr. Stilwell was united in marriage to Miss Alice Wood, of Plainfield, who preceded him in death fifty-seven years ago. He was later married to Miss Caroline Lane, of Springwater, and to this union were born three children: Mrs. Lelah Noyes, of Pittsville; Mrs. Addie Trickey, of Plainfield, and Walter Stilwell of Plainfield. Besides his widow and three children, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ellen Kent, of Wautoma, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mr. Stilwell was a successful farmer for more than fifty years. He retired from active farming seven years ago to reside in the village of Plainfield, where he leaves a host of friends to mourn his death.

Funeral services were held from his late home on Sunday afternoon, the Revs. Polley and Rev. Rhapstock officiating. Burial was made in the Plainfield cemetery.

Relatives and friends at Wautoma who attended the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. John Kent and sons, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Owens, Mrs. Cora Stilwell, Mr. Lester Daniels and Will Stevens.

Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski



Plainfield Sun- Friday August 18, 1911
THE PASSING OF ANOTHER PIONEER
L. D. Stilwell Answers Last Call Friday Morning, August 11.


It is with pain we chronicle the death of our respected townsman, L. D. Stilwell, who answered the last great call Friday morning, Aug. 11, 1911, at about seven o'clock, after a sickness extending over a period of about two years, his death being caused by tuberculosis.

L. D. Stilwell was born in Tioga county, Pennsylvania, November 17, 1845, and in 1854 came with his parents to Wisconsin, settling down near what is now known as the Jerome Starks farm, northwest of Plainfield, where they lived for about a year, after which they moved to Plainfield, and since then the family had almost continuously resided in this immediate vicinity.

At the age of eighteen years he enlisted during the last call for volunteers and served his country from April till August, 1865, in the 52d regiment, Co. C., Wis. Vol., at which time he was honorably discharged.

On November 14, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Runcorn of Plainfield and to this union was born four children, three daughters and one son, two daughters dying in infancy. His wife preceded him Jan. 20, 1905, his children, Ward B., of Wautoma, and Mrs. G. S. Hall, of this city surviving him, together with two brothers, Clark L., of Plainfield, and W. H., of Hancock, and six sisters, Mrs. Harry Walker, Mrs. H. C. Wood, Mrs.N. Perry, Mrs. A. L. Devoe, all of Plainfield, and Mrs John Kent and Mrs. Lester Daniels of Wautoma. The deceased was the second son of a family of ten children, one sister passing away at the age of twelve years. For a number of years Mr. Stilwell and son conducted a hardware store in Plainfield and were well known throughout the county. He was a man who had many friends, a sterling character, upright in every particular, a good father and neighbor and one who will be deeply mourned by his many acquaintances.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. L. B. Colman conducting the same, a large concourse of friends gathering to pay their last respects. Interment took place in the Plainfield cemetery, at which place the services were taken in charge by Walter Waterman Post G. A. R., of this city, of which organization the deceased was an honored charter member, and the body was laid to its last rest under the beautiful service of the G. A. R. The pall bearers were R. H. Weymouth, M. S. Harris, S. C. Waterman, Geo. B. Fox, W. Kelley and Frank Spees.

Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski



Plainfield Sun-1896
Gone Home


The funeral of Mrs. Susan A. Stilwell took place at the Campbell Corners school house, on Friday afternoon, Feb. 21st, Rev. E. C. Booth, officiating.

Mrs. Susan A. Stilwell, whose maiden name was Susan A. Rozell, was married to Mr. Wm. W. Stilwell in Jackson, Tioga County, Penn., Nov. 15, 1841, and came with him to Wisconsin and located in West Plainfield, where they lived together in happy union since 1854. Mr. Stilwell died Jan. 18, 1895. Mrs. Stilwell's age at the time of her death was 72 years, 4 months and 16 days. She was the mother of 10 children, nine of whom are still living-C. L. Stilwell, L. D. Stilwell, W. H. Stilwell, Mrs. H. C. Wood, Mrs. Harry Walker, Mrs. N. Perry, Mrs. Delbert Devoe, Mrs. John Kent and Miss Nora Stilwell. She was also a sister of W. A. Rozell. She was a kind and obliging neighbor and an affectionate mother and in turn loved and respected by all who knew her. Her last illness was brief. Her death, an open door, to peacefulness, rest and reunion beyond the parting, and this vale of tears. Of the family those now left to continue life's struggles, have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
E. C. B.

Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski



Plainfield Sun-1895 CROSSED THE SILENT RIVER Again the ruthless hand of the grim destroyer, death, has entered the peaceful home of one of our old and esteemed fellow citizens, William W. Stilwell, and wafted his frail craft over the dark and silent river. Mr. Stilwell has been a patient sufferer for years, but was not confined to the house until the past few weeks, but bore his sufferings with patience until the final end came on Friday, Jan. 18, 1895, when he peacefully passed away. Mr. Stilwell was born at Hector, Tompkins County, N. Y., July 10, 1820. A few years later he moved to Jackson, Tioga County, Penn., where he married Miss Susan A. Rozell, Nov. 15, 1841. In the fall of 1854, he came to Plainfield, where he has since resided. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stilwell, nine of whom are still living- three sons and six daughters- C. L., L. D. and W. H. Stilwell; Mrs. Adeline Walker, Mrs. Delphine Wood, Mrs. Mary Perry, Mrs. Saloma DeVoe, Mrs. Nellie Kent and Miss Nora Stilwell. He was a man universally respected and loved by a large circle of friends and aquaintances. His wife and family have lost a loving and indulgent husband and father, and the community a true and good friend. Mr. Stilwell was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, having enlisted in the first Reg. Wis. Heavy Art:, in the fall of 1864, to serve one year or during the war. On acount of disability he was discharged in the spring of 1865. At the time of his death he was a member of Walter Waterman Post G. A. R. by which organization he was buried in the Plainfield Cemetery on the Sunday following his death. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. C. Booth, of the M. E. Church of this village. Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski



Plainfield Sun-1895
CROSSED THE SILENT RIVER


Again the ruthless hand of the grim destroyer, death, has entered the peaceful home of one of our old and esteemed fellow citizens, William W. Stilwell, and wafted his frail craft over the dark and silent river. Mr. Stilwell has been a patient sufferer for years, but was not confined to the house until the past few weeks, but bore his sufferings with patience until the final end came on Friday, Jan. 18, 1895, when he peacefully passed away. Mr. Stilwell was born at Hector, Tompkins County, N. Y., July 10, 1820. A few years later he moved to Jackson, Tioga County, Penn., where he married Miss Susan A. Rozell, Nov. 15, 1841. In the fall of 1854, he came to Plainfield, where he has since resided. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stilwell, nine of whom are still living- three sons and six daughters- C. L., L. D. and W. H. Stilwell; Mrs. Adeline Walker, Mrs. Delphine Wood, Mrs. Mary Perry, Mrs. Saloma DeVoe, Mrs. Nellie Kent and Miss Nora Stilwell. He was a man universally respected and loved by a large circle of friends and aquaintances. His wife and family have lost a loving and indulgent husband and father, and the community a true and good friend. Mr. Stilwell was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, having enlisted in the first Reg. Wis. Heavy Art:, in the fall of 1864, to serve one year or during the war. On acount of disability he was discharged in the spring of 1865. At the time of his death he was a member of Walter Waterman Post G. A. R. by which organization he was buried in the Plainfield Cemetery on the Sunday following his death. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. C. Booth, of the M. E. Church of this village.

Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski



Plainfield Sun-April 30, 1926

CALLED TO FINAL REST

A BRIEF LIFE SKETCH OF WILLIAM STILWELL

Wm. H. Stilwell, who died at his home in the village of Plainfield on April 19, 1926, was born at West Plainfield on November 23, 1857, being 68 years 4 months and 26 days old at the time of his death. He had been in rather poor health for some three years past, but had been able to be about and was a familiar figure on the village streets up to the day of his passing away.

His life was spent in farming in the vicinity of Hancock and Plainfield. His marriage to Mary Salter, also of West Plainfield, took place August 10, 1878. To this union was born five children, namely: Ira, who died in infancy, Ida, now Mrs. C. H. Petrick, Plainfield; Linda, deceased in 1908, Isabel, Mrs. E. J. Shippee, Plainfield; and Susan, now Mrs. H. E. Cotton, Wisconsin Rapids.

Besides Mrs. Stilwell and the three daughters, he is survived by one brother, C. L. Stilwell, Plainfield; and a sister, Mrs. J. Kent, of Wautoma, ten grand-children and a host of more distant relatives, most of whom are residents of Waushara county.

Both the Stilwell and Salter families were pioneers in this section of Wisconsin. William was one of nine children in the family.

Funeral services were held at the home here last Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Polley. Services at the grave in the Plainfield cemetery were conducted by the Modern Woodmen, of which order he had been a member for 28 years.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to all who so kindly assisted in any way during the time of our bereavement, especially the donors of the flowers, pallbearers, singers and Rev. Polley for his words of comfort.

-Mrs. W. H. Stilwell and Children

Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski



Foster Stratton Dies Suddenly


Foster E. Stratton, 44, died suddenly Sunday evening about 10:30 while working on his job at the Nekoosa Edwards Paper Mill. Dath was attributed to a heart attack.

Mr. Stratton was discovered laying on the floor of a warehouse in which he and a fellow worker were storing stock. The fellow workman was hauling the material from the mill proper and Stratton was stacking it with a power lift. When the one workman returned to the warehouse with a load he noticed the deceased through a window, apparently all right and waiting for him to come with his load. He passed the window and went part way around the building to the door, and as he entered he discovered his companion on the floor. And ambulance and pulmotor were summoned him, but were unable to revive him.

Mr. Stratton was a life long resident of the Hancock area. The son of Dan and Eva Stratton, ws born October 2, 1912 near Hancock and was married in 1933 to Thelma Brown in Michigan.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the Hamilton Funerral Home and the Community Congregational church. Reverend H.H. Ferris officiated.

Surviving are hi wife Thelma, sons Eugene and Raymond; daughters Joyce and Joann; three brothers, Russell, Darrell and Clarence; two sisters Luella Heidger of Almond and Adeline Warren of Oxford.

From the Waushara Argus August 1957
Foster Stratton Rites Last Tuesday


Foster Eugene Stratton was born in the Town of Hancock on October 2, 1912 to Dan and Eva Stratton and passed away Sunday night, July 28, 1957 at the Nekoosa Edwards paper mill. Death was caused by a heart ailment at the age of 44 years, 9 months and 26 days. Foster had always been a resident of Hancock Township.

On November 2, 1933 he was united in marriage to Thelma Brown of Hancock. To this union 4 children were born.

In March 1944 he began work at the Badger Ordinance plant in Merrimac and did government work there for 6 months.

He had been employed at the Nekoosa Edwards paper mill since March 31, 1948.

Foster was a loving, devoted husband, father, brother and son, a loyal friend and neighbor. His pleasing personality won him numerous friends at work and throughout the community.

Surviving are his wife Thelma, four children, Eugene, Joanne, Joyce and Raymond all at home. Also his father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stratton of Hancock. Three brothers, Russell of Plainfield, Darrell of Coloma and Clarence of Hancock. Two sisters, Mrs. August Hieger of Almond and Mrs. Wilbur Warren of Oxford. Also his father in law Edwin Brown who resided with them and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and internment was in the Hancock cemetery. Pallbearers were Harvey Bartram, James Bartram, Charles Lamb, Norris Foster, Floyd Squires and Royce Humphrey.

Contributed by: Tammy Droste Kohnke

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