17 November 2021

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Herbert E. Westphal

Herbert E. Westphal


Herbert E. Westphal, 90, of Iron Ridge, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Herbert was born January 23, 1931, in the Town of Herman, to Hertha (nee Lentz) and Reinhold Westphal. He attended Woodland school in the Town of Herman until eighth grade. He proudly served our country in the United States Army in the Korean War 1952 to 1954 and served six years in the Army Reserve. He was a communication specialist in the 61st Artillery Battalion. He received the National Service Medal, U.S. Service Medal, Korean Service ribbon with Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Service Star Republic of Korea. He was a member of the Hustisford Legion Post 420, Hartford Post 8834, and the Disabled Veterans.Herbert was united in marriage to Delores Ann Young on June 18, 1955, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rubicon.Herbert worked at Pal-o-Pak in Iron Ridge, the Lumber Yard in Woodland, the Chrysler Corporation in Hartford, and farmed his entire life on the family farm. He loved to farm, fish, play cards, gamble, pull practical jokes, reupholster furniture, and build: bird houses, toys and jewelry out of wood.Herbert is survived by his four children, Diane (Bob Justmann) Firari, Debra (Bob) Roeseler, Dale (Sandra) and Duane (Sarah); 11 grandchildren, Shawn Westphal, Steve (Megan) Firari, Scott (Cory) Firari and Michael (Amber) Firari; Robyn (Bob Schilter) Roeseler; Matthew Westphal, Brooke (Kyle) Moran and Madelyn Westphal; Andrew (Kate) Christensen, Katelyn (Jake) Soltis and Kelsey (Carson) Faulkner; 19 great-grandchildren, Trent (Sydney) and Tyler (Shannon) Westphal, Tiana (Christopher) Clucas, Wyatt Westphal, Kylee, Hailey and Eva Firari, Miles and Monroe Firari, Mia and Isabelle Firari, Jailyn and Jocelyn Schilter, Owen Moran, Landon and Reid Christensen, Devon, Jayden and Jaxon Soltis; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Brynley and Maverick Westphal; and sisters-in-law, Roseanne Westphal and Donna Kling. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in- law, Arthur and Mabel (nee Smith) Young; his beloved wife of 64 years, Delores; and brothers-in-law, Arthur (Caroline) Young, Delmar (Dolores) and Alphonse Westphal.Funeral services with military honors for Herbert was held at the Shimon Funeral Home (824 Union Street Hartford, WI 53027) on Monday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. Family greeted relatives and friends at the funeral home on Monday from 3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Herbert are appreciated to the Hustisford Legion Post 420, the Hartford VFW Post 8834, or to the Disabled Veterans.The Westphal Family would like to share their sincere gratitude to their family and friends who helped take care of Herbert and their gracious time and support, along to those with Heartland Hospice for the great care they provided.The Shimon Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences and tributes may be shared at: www.shimonfuneralhome.com

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Healing Continues after Attack by Cow

Healing Continues after Attack by Cow


Healing Continues after Attack by Cow BY GARY FEIDER EDITOR, THE SOUNDER – RANDOM LAKE Farm accidents can happen in an instant, as Jessica A. Ramel experienced with a new mother cow more than a year ago. She sustained serious injuries that caused her wedding day to be postponed twice — and her restorative dental work is not expected to be complete until this month. She was working

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Selfless Giving, 13th Annual Vet  Hunt Thrives on Community  and Volunteer Support

Selfless Giving, 13th Annual Vet Hunt Thrives on Community and Volunteer Support


Former U.S. Marine Jimmy Cross, left, applauds the volunteers and organizers of the 13th annual Horicon Marsh Veterans Hunt, which was held last month in the City of Horicon. These bird dogs take the lunch hour to explore the Chestnut Street boat landing in the City of Horicon during the annual Horicon Marsh Veterans Hunt. Mitchell B. Keller photo U.S. service veterans pose for a group photo after

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10 November 2021

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Redemption! Mayville Knocks  Off Campbellsport

Redemption! Mayville Knocks Off Campbellsport


Redemption! Mayville Knocks Off Campbellsport Cardinals are one-win from a state championship berth CLARICE CASE JOURNALIST Through the first half of last Friday night’s Division 5 WIAA Level 3 Football Playoff game held in Campbellsport, it looked like the hosting Cougars could rise above Mayville once again. Back on October 15, on the last regular season game of the year, the Cougars

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Active Citizenship Is What We Need

Active Citizenship Is What We Need


Active Citizenship Is What We Need To strengthen civics education, we need a Wisconsin Civics Advisory Council DR. JILL UNDERLY SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OF WISCONSIN An understanding of civics – of the rights and duties of citizens – is essential to a well-functioning democracy. That means the effective teaching of civics is also essential. We want our children to grow

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