Door County Advocate from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin • A7

EDNESDAY PRIL 12,2017 OOR OUNTY A DVOCATE PAGE7A Doris Josephine Kinnar 87, Casco, passed aw ay at Autumn Fields Senior Living Community on Friday, April 7, 2017, wit her family at her side. She was born in Namur on June 24, 1929 to the lat George and Josephine (Draize) Jeanquart. After gr aduation from Brussels High School in 1947, she wo rked as a telephone op- erat or in Forestville. On Oct ober 18, 1949 she mar- ri ed Norbert J. Kinnard at St.

of the Snow Cat holic Church, Namur. Wi th Norbert, she oper- at ed a dairy farm in the To wnship of Red River for ov er 40 years. She enjoyed ga rdening, sewing, and cr eating beautiful quilts fo family and friends. The man family gatherings she hosted fostered lasting memor ies for her children and grandchildren. An ac- tiv member of St.

Peter Cat holic Church, Lincoln, Dor is served on the parish council and as president of the St. Anne Altar Socie ty, coordinating funeral lunc hes for many years. Surviving Doris is her husband Norbert of 67 ye ars; daughter Lois (Ron) Mauer mann, Green Bay; th eir sons, Fred (Jessie), Phil (Ali), Jacob; son Roger (Ther esa), Sturgeon Bay and their children Josh (Kim), Carmen, Hugh (Laura), Franni (Jeremy) Malcor Ben; daughter Rit a (Paul) Keber, Waukesha; son Sam (Shari), Casco, and their children Eric (Dixie), Jason and Adam; son Pat, Kewaunee, and his children, Brent (Kari), Collin Brittany), and Chantel. She is fur- th er survived by 13 great gr andchildren, Josie, Pa ige, Camden, Kendall, Jude, Walker, Mason, Le xie, Will, Ana, Brock, Lane and Karter. She is also survived by one sister Emily Dhuey and sisters- in-la Madeline Jeanqu art and Sharon Kin- nard; sisters-in law and brothers-in-law, incent (Darlene) Kinnard, Monica (Kilton) VandenHout en, Marvin (Donna) Kinnar Allen (Dottie) Kinnard, and many nieces and nephews Doris was preceded in death by her parents and father and mother-in-law, Bill and Lucy (LeRoy) Kinnard; sisters and brothers-in-law Celine (John) Cumber, Marie (James) Jadin; brothers and sisters-in-law Roy Jeanquar George (Blanche) Jeanquart; brothers-in-la Harris Dhuey and Mar Kinnard and Godc hild Linda Opicka.

Visitation with the family was held on Monday, April 10, 2017 from 4-8 pm at Wiesner Massar Funeral Home, 107 Wiesner Casco. Rosar was held at 7:30 pm. Visitation continued on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at St Peter Catholic Church Lincoln, from am. Mass of Chris tian Burial took place at 11:00 am with Fr. Tony Bir dsall and Deacon Paul Zenef ski iciating.

Burial followe in the church cemetery Online condolences ma be shared at www esnermassart.com. Special thanks to he sta at Autumn ields and Hartland Hospice for th eir care and compassion. In lieu of owers, memorials may be made in Doris memory to St. Peter Catholic Church, E3085 County Rd. Casco, WI 54205.

Kinnard, Doris J. Gerald Uecker, 90, of Fo restville, passed away at home on April 7, 2017. He wa born July 24, 1926 in Fo restville to Walter and Es ther (Draves) Uecker. He served his country in the U.S. Army during th Korean Con ict.

On Au g. 27, 1955, he married Jo yce Kramer at St. Lut heran Church in Fores tville. She preceded him in deat on May 7, 2000. Gerald was proud to ha ve lived on the Uecker fa mily farm all of his life.

Ear ly on, he farmed the land while also working in the shipyards. He later wo rked as an electrician in the construction indus- tr y. He was also the proud ow ner and operator of Uec Acres Cherry Orch ard, enjoying the relationships he had with his cus tomers for 30 years. During his life, Gerald ser ved as the Forestville To wn Supervisor and a longtime member of the Fo restville Town Cemetery Committ ee. Gerald was also an active member of St.

Lutheran Chur ch and was never mor than a phone call aw ay whenever something needed to be done or xed. Gerald was an avid bo wler reaching his career high game of 233 at the ag of 89. He also enjoyed shing in his spare time. Gerald especially enjoyed a special relationship with his grandchildren, who look ed forward to their time with him when they came to visit him on the fa rm. Gerald will always be re membered as a kind, lo vable man with an in- fe ctious laugh, who was easily able to connect wit people from all walks of life.

He was loved and respected by friends and family, touching the liv es of many during his 90 years. He will be gr eatly missed. Survivors include 3 daughters, Sue (Pet er) Ernst, Brook eld, WI; Jane (James) Howard Mukwanago, WI; ally (Thomas) Rich, Naper ville, IL; and Scott Uecker, Milwaukee, WI; 7 grandchildren: Alec, Cameron, and Jared Ernst; Dylan and Kayla Howard; and Taro and Lexis Rich; sister Velora Uecker; in-laws ila and Robert Schley and Margaret Kramer. He was preceded in death by his parents, wif and 2 sisters, Violet and Dorothy. Friends may call at th Forbes Funeral Home on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 4:00 6:30 p.m.

wit devotions to be conduct ed at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Lutheran Church on Friday, April 14 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A funeral service with militar honors will be conduct ed at 11:00 a.m.

Friday wit burial at St. Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of owers, a memor ial fund has been esta blished in his name. Uecker, Gerald Robert (Bob) O. Yttri died peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2017, accompanied by family, after a short illness.

He was the son of Carl and Vera Yttri and was born on July 7, 1937 in Viroqua, WI. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962, and was stationed in Germany during part of his active duty. Following that, he worked in Beloit, WI, as a machinist, while living in Roscoe, IL. He moved to Door County, WI, and married Beverly M.

Howell on April 25, 1972. For the rst 20 years in the county, he worked for various local employers including, the Maxwelton Braes Lodge, the Friedman family, the Frontier Tavern, the Peninsula Pub, and Hidden Harbor Condominiums, as well selling real estate and running a small business. He was also an active member in the Lions Club, Ducks Unlimited, and a local investment club. Bob is fondly and widely known as owner and friendly host of the Red Putter Mini Golf in Ephraim, which he purchased in 1992. During the 24 years he ran the Putter, Bob shared his sense of humor, generosity, kindness, and love of fun with customers of all ages who stopped by for a game and a friendly visit.

He always said that he have customers, he had friends, and he took great joy from those relationships. He loved road trips, time with family, and was a dedicated fan of the Sister Bay Bays baseball team. Survived by daughters Tracy (Chris) Opper of Fish Creek, Pamela (Ralph) Prescott and Jean (Steve) VanBuren, both of Roscoe, IL, Paula (Miguel Valladares) Sprague of Charlottesville, VA, and Julie (John) Grove of Big Piney, WY; much-adored grandchildren Bobby Opper, Carolyn and Natalie Prescott; and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; his stepfather William McCormick; brother, Carl Yttri; and loving wife, Bev. A private memorial is being held for family.

A celebration of life will be held May 20 at the Red Putter. Details to follow. Family requests that in lieu of owers, memorial gifts be made to the family to help support one of most cherished projects Playground. Online registration and condolences may be offered at www.caspersonfu- neralhome.com Yttri, Robert O. Dennis R.

Sly eld, 75, of Clark Lake Drive in the Town of Jacksonport, was called home on April 7, 2017 at Door County Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1941 in Milwaukee, the son of Robert and Bernice (Ga rey) Sly eld. Dennis graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 1959. Following graduation, he worked for Grocery Stores. On June 17, 1960, Dennis married Eileen E.

Holz at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He retired in 2007 from ACS Marketing in Glendale where he was manager of their Point of Purchase production division. Dennis and Eileen had a cottage in Door County for 40 years, and they retired here full-time in 2007. He worked at Peninsula Golf Course where he was able to enjoy his love of being around golf and playing the game.

Dennis was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Eileen meant everything to Dennis, and his rst concern was her welfare. They enjoyed shing together at Clark Lake. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; two daughters, Denise (Harvey) Toy of Green eld, Deborah (Sonny) Miller of Brooksville, FL; four grandchildren, Ashley and Alexander Toy, Erik (Danielle) Miller, Lindsey (Cody) Walton; three great-grandchildren and twins on the way; his father, Robert Sly eld; and sister, Nancy (Gary) Catalano of Shorewood. Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice; and sister, Susan Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 State Hwy. 57, in Baileys Harbor with Rev. Sue Gunderson of- ciating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Jacksonport.

Friends may call at the church on Wednesday after 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be given in honor for Immanuel Lutheran Church. Huehns Funeral Home Cremation Services in Sturgeon Bay is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Dennis may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.huehnsfuneral- home.com.

Slyfield, Dennis R. Gerald P. Riemer, 70 passed away March 29, 2017 at his home on Moss Lake, Lac Du Flambeau. Gerald was born January 14, 1947 to Albert Lorraine Riemer in Port Washington. He is survived by his two sons, Tim (Alana) Riemer, their children Jordan and Dylan, Muskego, Pat(Linda) Riemer, Sturgeon Bay, daughter Jamie Riemer, and her son Chase, Bakers eld CA.

Mother, Lorriane Riemer, West Bend, Sister Nancy (Je Rex, Newburg, brother Michael (Karen) Riemer, North Carolina, brother in law, Rick Lendosky, Peshitgo, nieces and nephews. Gerald was preceded in death by his father Albert, twin brother Tom and his wife Judy and sister Mary Lendosky. Gerald will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors being an avid hunter and sherman. He loved being on the water and shared his passion enthusiastically. His family will honor him with a celebration of life gathering at the American Legion Hall in Saukville, WI on April 22nd from 12-4.

Riemer, Gerald P. Frederick Paul Krume- nac her 90 of Sister Bay, passed away peacefully on Sunda April 9th, 2017. Bor on July 4th, 1926 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Fred Krumenacher and Appalonia Krumenacher (Sc haefer) and raised by his wonderful step mother, Clair Krumenacher (Ferguson). Fred is survived by his wif Carol (Bloss eld) of 58 years, sons Paul, Carl, Jac (Michelle), James, his daughter Anne and his gr andsons, Alexander, Mich ael and Eric. Fred served in the Kore an war, as a doctor, stationed in Japan.

He practiced internal medicine in Milw aukee for 40 years, wher he was respected for his diagnostic skills and bedside manner After retirement he mo ved to Sister Bay, serving on the Health Board in St urgeon Bay, volunteered at The Ridges Sanctuary and was a member of Stella Maris Parish. He enjoyed riding his AT tending to his trees, wa tching sci- and cock- tail hour with his dear friend Darcie Weborg. Our beloved Freddie had a love for life and family he lived from the hear strong and true. Services will be held at Stella Maris Parish Sister Bay Site on Saturda April 15, 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be held at the Church fro 11:00 A.M.

until the time of Service. Interment will follow th service at ay Cemetery. Online registration and condolences may be offered at www neralhome.com Krumenacher, Frederick Paul Dean McNeil, Sr was bor in Chicago, IL and raised in Glen Ellyn, IL along with his sister, Gail, by his parents William and Lillian (nee Jacobsen) McNeil Gradu- at ed from Glenbard High Sc hool (class of and att ended Utah State Unive rsity in Logan, UT. Atte nded Loyola University in Chicago for his dental deg ree and served in that capacity as a Captain with th US Army at the end of WW2 in A ustria. Dr McNeil met Evadne To lsma while both worked at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL.

They mar- ri ed in 1950 and moved to Glen Ellyn a few years later where he bought a den- ta practice they would ev entually raise 4 children th ere and in Ephraim, WI rst vacationing and then ow the Hillside in Ephraim for many ye ars. In 1988, Dr McNeil semi-r etired and moved to Baile ys Harbor, WI with Ev adne, who died in 1998. In 2000, Dr McNeil mar- ri ed Mary Ambrose they me thru a dear friend. The had more than 16 ye ars of joyous times with bo th families. Mary died in 2016.

Dr McNeil then moved in with his son, Daniel and daughter in law, Leslie Ro bbins in Baileys Harbor who, with son David and daught er Diane cared for him until his deat h. Dr McNeil was preceded in death by his parents, sis ter Gail and brother in la Chet Kreidler, Evadne and Mary and his young- es son, Dean, Jr, Robert Ambrose, Jr, as well as Mar garet Czajkowski, nee Ambr ose. He was also preceded in death by his birth mo ther, Mildred Burdick, and his half-brother Ro ss Burdick. He is survived by is daughter Diane (John Dietrich), sons David (Chr is- tine) and Daniel (Leslie Robbins), 10 grandc hil- dren, 1 step gr anddaugh- ter, and 7 great-grandchildren, his niece Linda (Ar Chavez), Jane Ambr ose (late Robert Ambr ose, Jr), Mary (late Rober t) Tourounjian, Kath leen (Scott) Smith, John (Dianna) Ambrose, and Wi l- liam Ambrose along wit 12 grand and great-grandchildren. Also survived his sister in law Rita and his brother in law Dudle and their families.

Dr McNeil was the 1937 marble champion in Glen Ellyn and helped pa his college expenses as a crack ping pong playe (either He enjoye farming, ying, skiing, sailing, birdwatching and time with his exte nded family. A celebration of the lif of Dr Dean McNeil, Sr will be held later this year Donations can be made to Stella Maris Parish, PO Box 49, Egg Harbor, WI 54209, or the Kidney Cancer Foundation. Online registration and condolences may be offered at www neral home.com McNeil, Sr DDS, Dr Dean Spencer Kirby Cornell, also kno wn as Kirby Clyde, passed away in his home on Wednesday April 5th 2017 with his daughter by his side. He was born on Wa shington Island in 1935 to Milton and Helen Cornell. He graduated from Wa shington Island High Sc hool in 1953.

Kirby had man di erent interests. He attended a baseball sc hool in Florida as well as Arthur Murray Dance Sc hool. He also attended colleg in Green Bay for 2 years in business. He th en enlisted in the Army wit Lonnie Jorgenson and was in the same unit as Elvis Presley at one time. He married 1958 Cher ry Blossom Queen Ka ren Goodman in 1959 on the island.

Together, th ey owned and operated th family business Clove Farm Store. They were blessed with two beautiful children, Kristin Lynn Cor nell Vande Hei and Andr ew Thomas Cornell (Louise). Kirby is survived by his two children, Kristin and Andy, grandchildren Jayme Lynn Gunnlaugson, Steven Gunnlaugson, Ansley Kate Cornell, gr eat grandchildren Alexis Lee and Jaxin Scott, four ve ry close nephews as well as other family members and many many wonder ful friends. Kirby is proceeded in death by his parents, 2 sisters Jacqueline Fo ss and Bernice Cornell. Honorary Pallbearers (4 nephews) Kirby Foss, Daid Foss, Arni Foss, Eric Fo ss, (close friends) Lonnie Jorgenson, Ted Jorge nson, Ivan Johnson, Lonnie Johnson and Bill Shepar (in spirit) Memorial services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Washingt on Island on Thursday Apr il 13, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.

Following the ser vice, the family would like to invite you to join them fo lunch and a celebration of his life at the Middle Bar II, one of his few favori te watering holes. Online registration and condolences may be offered at www neralhome.com Cornell, Kirby OBITUARIES.