Martin GIERE

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In the 1930 census, he was a farmer on a rented farm in Otter Creek Twp, Dunn County, Wisconsin. The household consisted of Martin S, 43, Mabel, 33, Margaret, 15, Ida, 13, Stella, 11, Vernon, 8, Jeanette, 5, Arlene, 3 and 4 months, and Raymond, 11 months.

Martin married Mabel Annette HOLTAN on 28 Aug 1913 in Dodge County, Minnesota. Mabel was born on 3 Jun 1895 in Dodge County, Minnesota; died on 24 Feb 1968 in Wheeler, Dunn County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A Funeral Service for Arlene Lorraine Jenson of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be 11:00 am, Monday, December 17, 2018, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, with Pastor Lynne O'Shea officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel.

Arlene passed away December 14, 2018, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 92. She was born during a blizzard on December 11, 1926, in Wheeler, Wisconsin, the daughter of Martin and Mable Holton Giere. She married Donald Jenson on May 8, 1948, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Arlene lived in Mountain Home since moving from Naperville, Illinois, in 1982. She was a Charter Member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church and enjoyed being involved in the various church groups. She was a former member of the Northeast Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, singing in the choir, and spending time with her family and her dog.

Arlene is survived by her three daughters, Diane (Donald) Riedel of Cadott, WI, Sandra (Randy) DeMatoff of Arvada, CO, and Bonita Ague of Centennial, CO; five grandchildren, Jim Liaromatis, Amy Crawford, Tom Ague, Kristin Zimmerman, and Don Fury, II; ten great-grandchildren, Brianna Liaromatis, Ashley Liaromatis, Colton Crawford, Chase Crawford, Travis Ague, Ryan Ague, Jacob Zimmerman, Lucas Zimmerman, Kyrsten Fury, and Kazen Fury; two sisters, Geraldine Mense of Rice Lake, WI and Marilyn Johnson of Eagle Grove, IA; brother-in-law, Russell Petersen of Fond-du-Lac, WI.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two grandsons, Billy Liaromatis, and David Ague; and eight siblings, Margaret Riedel, Ida Lausted, Stella Hansen, Vernon Giere, Jeanette Johnson, Raymond Giere, Roger Giere, and Audrey Petersen.

Burial will be in the Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Family/Spouse: Donald JENSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Raymond M. Giere, 87, of Wheeler passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017, at The Neighbors of Dunn County, Menomonie.

Raymond was born April 19, 1929, in Wheeler, to Martin and Mabel (Holtan) Giere. He attended North Elementary School and graduated from Menomonie High School.

After high school, he worked on the family farm. In Aug. 1954, Raymond married Catherine Schoenoff. They were blessed with four children.

Ray delivered bottled milk for Maple Hill Dairy, worked at Berg’s Automotive and retired from U.W. Stout where he worked as custodian, but he was always a farmer at heart.

Ray loved his garden, especially his strawberries, raspberries and tomatoes. He enjoyed hunting, and fishing and was a good neighbor, always willing to help however he could. He was also a member of Forest Center Church of the Nazarene.

Raymond is survived by one son, Larry (Jayette) Giere of Menomonie; two daughters, Laura Ellingboe of Eau Claire and Becky (David) Clark of Boyceville; eleven grandchildren, Justin Scherer, Michelle (Jeremy) Lee, Travis Giere, Jesse (Teresa) Giere, Russell Giere, Elizabeth Ellingboe, Elanna Ellingboe, Catelynn Clark, Kevin Clark, Kenny Clark and Christa Clark; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Arlene Jenson of Mountain Home, Ark., Geraldine Mense of Rice Lake, and Marilynne Johnson of Eagle Grove, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Russell Peterson of Fond du Lac, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Debra Leslie; a grandson, Jay Scherer; five sisters, Margaret Riedel, Ida Lausted, Stella Hanse, Jeanette Johnson and Audrey Peterson; two brothers, Vernon Giere and Roger Giere; four brothers-in-law, William Riedel, Walter Lausted, Lennart Johnson and Richard Hansen.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, at Forest Center Church of the Nazarene in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., with Pastor Clifford Larrabee officiating. There will be visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Olson Funeral Home, Menomonie, and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Burial will be in Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Hay River, Dunn Co.

Raymond married Catherine SCHOENOFF on 7 Aug 1954, and was divorced. Catherine was born in 1939; died on 15 Oct 1990 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; was buried in St. Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jeanette M. Johnson, 81, of Belvidere died Thursday January 5, 2006 at Park Strathmore Nursing Home. She was born on June 3, 1924 in Wheeler, WI. to Martin and Mabel (Holtan) Giere. She married Lennart Johnson on May 29, 1948 in Menomonie, WI. She worked at Ace Hardware for 15 years until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where she was involved with the Church Pioneer Club, attended Victory Lutheran Church in Arizona. She was also a member of W.E.L.C.A., Women of the Moose, Red Hat Society both here and in Arizona, Sunny Brook Travelers Club, and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and Highland Hospital Auxiliary. She especially loved to bake and travel.She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lennart, son: James (Cindy) Johnson of Mackinaw, IL., daughter Kirstin (David) Hammerslag of Gilbert, AZ., grandchildren: Benjamin, Emily, Sarah Hammerslag, and Jessica Johnson, sisters: Margaret Riedel, Ida Lausted, Arlene (Donald) Jensen, Geraldine (Donald) Mense, Audrey (Russell) Peterson, Marilyne (Charles) Johnson, brothers: Raymond Giere, Roger Giere, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by parents, a brother Vernon Giere, and a sister Stella Hansen.

Family/Spouse: Lennart Eugene JOHNSON. Lennart was born on 15 Oct 1925 in Cook County, Illinois; died on 13 Feb 2010 in Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Debra Jean Marie Leslie, 51, of Eau Claire, went home to be with the Lord after losing her 10- month battle with cancer on Friday, June 23, 2006. She was at home surrounded by her family. Debi was born Jan. 16, 1955, to Raymond and Catherine (Schoenoff) Giere in Menomonie, Wis. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1973 and afterwards continued on to beauty school. Debi then worked at Alma's Beauty Salon and was part owner of Two's Company Beauty Salon in Colfax. Debi moved to Eau Claire, where she held several jobs, including working at Mestads and later at Bridal and Bow Ties. She and her husband, Steve, were married Feb. 23, 2002, in Maui, Hawaii. Debi then worked in their family business. Debi and Steve enjoyed vacationing in Hawaii during the winter months. Debi had a joyful outlook on life and will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by her husband, Steve; son, Justin (Amy) Scherer, Eau Claire; granddaughters, Isabel and McKenna; brother, Larry (Jayette) Giere, Menomonie; sisters, Laura Ellingboe, Eau Claire, Becky (David) Clark, Boyceville; and father, Raymond Giere, Boyceville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Giere, and one son, Jay Scherer. Stokes and Mundt Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in Altoona. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Street Methodist Church, with an additional visitation one hour prior to the services at the church.

Debra married C.W. SCHERER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Debra married Steve LESLIE on 23 Feb 2002 in Hawaii. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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“… of Elk Mound, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 5, 2002, while attending school in Minneapolis.. Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery, Phillips.”

His paternal grandfather, Barney Scherer, is buried in Lakeside II Cemetery in Phillips, Price County, Wisconsin.