Wisconsin Holstein Briefs L Congratulations to Mark & Nicky Rueth, Oxford, on the birth of their daughter Paradise Rose on May 23, weighing 5 lbs. 4.3 oz. and 17 inches long! J The WI Holstein office is in search of a copy of the June 1968 Wisconsin Holstein News to complete our archived collection. If you have a copy you’d like to donate, please mail to WHA at 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913 or bring to any WHA event. K Our condolences to the families of Palmer Nehls and Carl Norrbom, who passed away recently. Full obituaries are printed below. The Wisconsin Holstein News encourages readers and members to submit information for the Wisconsin Holstein Briefs column. We are looking for news of a wedding, birth announcement, award winner or death that Wisconsin Holstein breeders should know about. High quality, submitted photos will be printed if space is available. Please submit your information to the Wisconsin Holstein News by mail at PO Box 49, Lancaster, WI 53813; or email to lauraw@wisholsteins.com.
Obituaries Palmer Nehls
Palmer F. Nehls, 87, town of Hustisford, Wis., was delivered into the arms of his Savior on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Watertown Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Palmer was born July 15, 1928 in the town of Hustisford to Frank & Selma Nehls. He attended grade school at Bethany Lutheran in Hustisford, and graduated from Hustisford High School in 1946. He has been a lifetime member of Bethany Lutheran Church. He was drafted into the Army and was a M.P. during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 420 in Hustisford, serving as commander, treasurer and adjutant. He married Evona M. Schultz on September 11, 1954. They farmed in the town of Hustisford and started their herd of NehlsValley Registered Holsteins. He was a member of the Holstein Association and the Red & White Holstein Association, being honored by the Dodge County Holstein Association Breeders in 1995. He was an AMPI delegate, and a Foremost delegate. He served as dairy leader for the Sinissippi 4-H Club, and as a charter member of the Hustisford FFA Alumni, and was awarded the FFA Honorary Degree, and the Outstanding Farmer Award at the Wisconsin State Fair in 1976. Palmer was a town of Hustisford supervisor for 23 years, serving as town chairman for eight years. He was also the recipient of the Hustisford Lions Club’s 2011 Community Service Award. He was a former member of the Hustisford Volunteer Fire Department and Hustisford Rod and Gun Club. When Evona died on their 35th anniversary on Sept. 11, 1989, Palmer was again blessed, and found love and companionship when he married Colleen Uecker (Peterman) on October 9th, 1999. He bowled on the Friday Night Fun Mixed Couples League in Hustisford. He loved gardening, fishing, pheasant hunting with his German shorthair pointer dogs, and deer hunting. He thoroughly loved to play sheepshead, nine, farkle or just about any game where he could share a story or tell a joke or two. When the Brewer’s game came on tv, he was watching. You could find him at the County Fair and local dairy shows watching his children and later grandsons with proud eyes, as they acquired his love of farming and showing dairy cattle. Survivors include his wife Colleen, one son, Gene (Janet) Nehls of Hustisford; two daughters, Sheryl Nehls and Christine Gabsch, both of Cleveland WI; six grandsons, Bradley (Melissa) Nehls of New Ulm, MN; Brandon “B.J.”, Shawn & Seth Nehls all of Hustisford; Kyle Gabsch of Random Lake, WI, and Derek Gabsch (special friend Steph Winkel)of Cleveland, WI; one great-grandson, Micah Nehls of New Ulm, MN; one brother, Kenneth (Merrilyn) Nehls of Watertown, WI; brothers and sisters-in laws, Jane Schultz & Jermaine (Lloyd) Breslow all of Mayville, WI, Janette Nehls of Watertown, WI; 6–wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/July/August 2016
also Betty Schmidt, Florence Weisgerber, Arlene (Robert) Kuehl, Dean (Marylee) Peterman, Richard (Barbara) Peterman, and Linda (Robert) Fehrman. He is further survived by his step-sons and their families: Gerald (Sandy) Uecker and their children Angela Uecker (special friend Don Schaefer) and daughter Bryanna, Tammy Uecker, Melissa (Tony) Pieper and children Brianne & Allissa, Shawn (Amy) Uecker; Steven (Diane) Uecker and their children Ryan Uecker & his children Trenton, Faith & Trey, Kyle (Jenny) Uecker & their children Ethan & Abigail, Kristi (Brian) Fiedler & their daughter Allyson. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Palmer was preceded in death by his first wife Evona; his parents, Frank & Selma Nehls; his parents-in-laws, Reinhard & Hilda Schultz, & Louis & Mary Peterman; one sister Bernice (Elmer) Fredrick, one brother Merrill “Butch” Nehls, and twin siblings in infancy, along with other in-laws. Memorials for the upkeep of American Legion Post 420, Hustisford would be appreciated, or to the charity of your choice. A special thank you to his wonderful daughters-in-law’s, Janet & Diane who with their loving care allowed him to continue living in his house.
Carl Norrbom
Carl A. Norrbom, 82, formerly of Elderon, Wis, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services from complications due to Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Carl spent most of his life on the farm where he was born on March 29, 1934, deciding to become a farmer while in high school under the mentorship of Floyd Doering. After attending the farm shortcourse program at UW Madison, Carl partnered in the farming operation for a time with his brother, David. In 1960, he married the love of his life, June Benz. That same year, Carl & David received a national award from Agricultural Soil Conservation Services. In time, Carl and June built a herd of Registered Holstein cattle and saw the farm expand its operations several times. He was very active in the Marathon County Holstein Breeders Association for many years, serving as President and Board Member. He also served as chairman for the State Holstein Convention. Carl enjoyed singing in the church choir and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Carl and June travelled throughout the United States and to Europe, including a trip to Norway where they visited with Carl’s cousins. He is survived by his wife, June Norrbom, Weston; five children: Mary (John) Schwartz, Mount Horeb; Paul (Kim) Norrbom, Wittenberg; Barbara (John Clarke) Norrbom, Louisville, CO; Peter (Michele) Norrbom, Wausau and Neil (Rhonda) Norrbom, Wittenberg; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by one son, Loren. The funeral was held on May 23, 2016, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wittenberg, including interment in the church cemetery. The full obituary can be found at www.schmidtschulta.com.
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