12 BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL
MILESTONES
JULY 27, 2016
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OBITUARIES
Harold ‘Bud’ Boettger
John Segelstrom
Steven L. Anderson
Harold John “Bud” Boettger, 87, o Webster passed away unexpectof e edly Saturday, July 16, 2016. The funeral service for Bud B Boettger was held Friday, July 2 at Our Redeemer Lutheran 22 C Church of Webster, with Pastor J Jody R. Walter officiating. Interm ment was at Lutheran Cemetery o Old Route 35, west of Webster. on Pallbearers were Roger, Greg, T Todd and David Boettger, Jordan Mitchell and John Spafford. Born in Springfield, MN, on December 14, 1928, Bud was a son of Rose Mae (Krueger) and Rudolph John Boettger. He was received into the Christian faith through Holy Baptism on December 30, 1928, at Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Springfield. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1947. Bud served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, enlisting on December 2, 1950. He was honorably discharged on November 19, 1953. While in the service, he attended Ordnance Automotive School in Atlanta, GA, receiving his training certificate on March 23, 1951. On August 22, 1952, Bud was united in marriage with Bernice Anna Fenger in Oklahoma City, OK while in the military. During their marriage, Bud and Bernice lived in Cocoa Beach, FL, later moving to Minnesota to reside in Mankato, Springfield and New London. In 1978, they moved to the Webster area. Bud was employed at auto body repair shops in Frederic and then in Siren at Woodland Auto Body. He also worked at the Champion Aircraft plant in Osceola. He owned and operated his own auto body shop on Lee Road near Yellow Lake, while Bernice served as the bookkeeper. Bud’s last employment was with Burnett County Housing Authority in Webster. Bud was formerly a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster. He and Bernice had also been members of Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren. In the 1980s, Bud was a reserve officer with the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department. A hard-working, caring and amiable person, Bud made friends easily, enjoyed conversation and loved his family very much. He was an avid reader, especially western novels, and had a great interest in vintage automobiles and historic planes. He loved to “putz” around the house doing various repair or improvement projects and drive around the local area admiring the nature scenes and looking at older automobiles. Bud also enjoyed bird watching at home and at Crex Meadows, tending his vegetable gardens, creating lawn ornaments and other woodworking, attending air shows and helping care for the family’s Black Labrador Retrievers. Bud is survived by his daughter, Debra L. Mitchell; his son and daughter-in-law, Derek J. and Nancy Boettger; grandchildren: Theo and Sarah Mitchell, Amanda, Haley and David Boettger; great-grandchildren: Kendel, Jordan, and Bailey Mitchell; his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Alice Boettger; as well as nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, on July 13, 1998; his sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Jack Hawthorne; a son-in-law, Russell Mitchell. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.
John Phillip Segelstrom, 53, d died unexpectedly of natural c causes on July 18, 2016 at his h home. A memorial service was h held on Saturday, July 23 at Faith L Lutheran Church in Grantsburg, w with Pastor Jay Ticknor officiati ing. Music was provided by Erin S Spohn and Linda Dahl. John was born on December 4 1962 to Gary and Doris Segel4, s strom in San Jose, CA. He was baptized as an infant at First Immanuel Church and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in 1978. John graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1981 and moved to Pembroke Pines, FL shortly afterward with his soon-to-be brother-in-law, Duane Melin. There he pursued a short career in bartending. Once John returned to Grantsburg, he never left. His world revolved around his family, work, Crex Meadows and fishing the surrounding lakes and rivers. John spent the bulk of his years working at McNally Industries. Upon his death, he had almost 35 years of experience in the machining industry. There are few people who enjoyed fishing more than John. It didn’t matter what lake they were on. John was happiest with a pole in his hand and a beer in the cooler! Over the years John fished in many places, but the Clam Flowage and Big Wood Lake were always his favorites. In John’s words, “there is nothing better than a Big Wood sunnie!” John took pleasure in the simple things. Reading the paper. A good crossword puzzle. Mary Jane’s biscuits. A Badger or Packer victory. He enjoyed golf, bowling, cribbage and reading the occasional book. It didn’t take much to make him happy. As the baby in the family, John had a special relationship with his mom. They shared many meals together and he always looked forward to their weekly Saturday lunch, especially when it was fried fish! He loved spending time with his siblings, and each one has a “John story” that can make you laugh. John was the uncle every kid loved. When his oldest nephew turned 10, John took him river fishing. This started a tradition that each niece and nephew looked forward to. The trip was 100 percent about them. They didn’t even have to bait the hook. They just fished... and ate snacks! Many treasured memories were made from those trips. While that booming voice is gone and those precious hugs a memory, John will live forever in our hearts. There will not be a time when we won’t “see” that twinkle in his eye or remember that laugh. John’s life was far too short, but it was filled with love, and quite a few fish! He will be deeply missed by his family: mother, Doris Segelstrom; brothers Jeff (Debby) Segelstrom, Jim (Lonnie) Segelstrom and sister Kris (Duane) Melin; nieces and nephews: Alex and Samantha Melin, Erik and Amy Segelstrom, Shari Klasse, Crystal Segelstrom and eight great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Segelstrom, maternal grandparents, Willie and Lillie Freeman; and Irene “Granny” Benson and Myron Segelstrom. “Give a man a fish and you’ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and he’ll be gone all weekend!” Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.
Steven L. Anderson, 52, of N Northfi eld MN, formerly of Frede eric, passed away peacefully at h home with family on July 20, 2016. A funeral was held Saturday, J July 23, at Christ Church in App ple Valley MN, with interment at G Greenvale Cemetery near Castle R Rock, MN. Steven was born December 223, 1963 in Frederic to Glen and M Margel Anderson. He was a Master Plumber and member of the Plumbers Union Local #15 in Minneapolis. He was a proud Christian and enjoyed being active and helping out with projects at his church. He also enjoyed lending a hand to help out family and friends whenever he could. Most of all, Steve loved spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, son and brother who will be dearly missed by his wife, Debby; children: Megan (Benjamin) Horn, Katelyn (Daniel) Dugan and David (Ashley) Anderson; grandchildren: Jase, Caden, Asaiah, Seraphina, Joseph, Saoirse and one more on the way; mother, Margel; siblings, Robin Anderson and Keven Anderson, and numerous other family and friends. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Glen Victor and brother, Roland. Henry W. Anderson Mortuary of Apple Valley was in charge of the arrangements.
Patricia Bittner
V. Patricia Bittner, 85, of Siren died July 22, 2016. Arrangements are pending. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements will be handled by Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren.
MARRIAGES
Chaz Heinz, Webster, to Ashley J. Robinson-Madsen, Webster. Russell Scutowski, Scott Township, to Antoinette Petrowski, Wonder Lake, IL.
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Larsen F L Family il P Public bli Library Children’s Book Fair During the Village of Webster’s 100 Years Celebration, the library is having a Children’s Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 13. Children from infancy to 10 may choose a free book (must be present to receive a book). Also, learn about and sign up for our “Grow A Reader Program,” a free family reading project for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Gandy Dancer Friday and Second Saturday Used Book Sale Join us in celebrating the 100th year of our village and 25th year of our library 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Saturday, August 12-13. Friends Of The Library Wild rice cookbooks are on sale at the library and the coffee shop. Save the date of October 15 for the
F d FundF d annuall Chili Feed raiser, this year featuring Twin Cities mystery authors Ellen Hart and Carl Brookins. More information will be available soon. New Saturday Library Hours & volunteer needeed The library is now open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. With the expanded Saturday hours to 3 p.m., the library needs a volunteer for our circulation desk to assist patrons with checking books out and shelving items. If you are interested, please contact Patti at 715-866-7697. Saturday Story Time! Continuing on Saturday mornings through August is Story Time on Saturday. Bring any age children to the library at 11 a.m. to share wonderful stories, snacks and a chance to socialize with other children. Sponsored by Burnett County Family Literacy.
P h l Storytime St ti Preschool Held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. with stories, snacks, activities and socialization (for the children and the adults!) Everyone is welcome – we love to see new faces! And, don’t forget our “Grow a Reader” program. Babies love to hear you read to them! Summer Reading Program Thanks to all the volunteers who made our eightweek-long summer reading program for children age 3 to 10 possible. It was a huge success, with attendance varying from 15- 30 children per week. Burnett County Family Literacy Just a reminder that we have tutoring available for all ages – from children to adults in whatever area is needed. Call Patti at 715866-7697 to get more information.
Tesora Wine Tasting A huge thank you to Jake, owner of Tesora restaurant in Siren, for hosting the library’s annual Wine Tasting Event and Silent Auction.
Newly acquired materials Adult Zoo 2: A Book Shot, by James Patterson; Cross Kill: A Book Shot by James Patterson; Ghosts of War by Brad Thor; The Assassination of Hole in the Day by Anton Treuer; The Hiawatha by David Treuer; A Few Right Thinking Men by Sulari Gentill; Night and Day by Iris Johansen; Daughters of the Bride by Susan Mallery; The Second Half by Lauraine Snelling; A Beauty Refined by Tracie Peterson; Lost Along the Way by Erin Duffy. Adult non-fiction Upgrading and Repairing PCs – 22nd Edition by
S tt M ll Edit Scott Mueller, Editor; Thi Thirty Million Words: Building A Child’s Brain by Dana Suskind; Chippewa Treaty Rights by Ronald N. Satz; American Indian Sovereignty and the U.S. Supreme Court by David E. Wilkins; American Indian Law in a Nutshell by William Canby Jr.; Indian Gaming Law and Policy by Kathryn Rand; Bead on an Anthill: A Lakota Childhood by Delphine Red Shirt; Wisconsin Chippewa Myths and Tales and their Relation to Chippewa Life by Victor Barnouw; Exploding Chippewas by Mark Turcotte; Native American Communities in Wisconsin 1600-1960 by Robert E. Bieder; Fish in the Lakes, Wild Rice, and Game in Abundance by James M. McClurken; Your Baby’s First Year by Steven P. Shelov; Words Their Way by Donald R. Bear. Juvenile Zach and Lucy and the
Y Yoga Z Zoo b by Th The Piff Pifferson Sisters; Zach and Lucy and the Museum of Natural Wonders by the Pifferson Sisters; A Halloween Scare at My House by Eric James; Ready for Pumpkins by Kate Duke; Jingle Paws by Margaret Wise Brown; Goodnight Owl by Greg Pizzoli; More-igami by Dori Kleber; Steamboat School by Deborah Hopkinson. DVD The BFG. Large print First Comes Love by Emily Giffin. Audiobook CD The Trial: A Book Shot by James Patterson Library Information Telephone: (715) 866-7697; Website: http://webster. wislib.org; online Catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib. wi.us/search; hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.