John Wanek Salzgeber
Died: Mon., Jun. 1, 2015
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thu., Jun. 04, 2015
Location: Kendall Funeral Home
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Fri., Jun. 05, 2015
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church
Funeral Service
11:00 AM Fri., Jun. 05, 2015
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church
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John Wanek Salzgeber of Boscobel, age 86, passed away on June 1, 2015, at the Boscobel Care and Rehab after a brief illness from a brain trumor.
John was born to Lulu (Wanek) and Adolph Salzgeber on March 5, 1929 in Boscobel.
As a young boy, John worked in the Salzgeber Bros. Dairy, delivering milk house-to-house; he graduated from Boscobel High School in 1947. After serving his country in Korea, John returned to the Boscobel area to farm with his parents. On October 28, 1958, John married Frances (Bender), and together,they farmed until their retirement in 1993. During his retirement years, he enjoyed assisting his sons with their farms, mowing lawns, and cutting firewood.
John was instrumental in the founding of the First National Bank of Boscobel, which later became the Clare Bank, where he served on the Board of Directors. He was also on the Board of Directors for the Boscobel Farmers' Exchange.
John is survived by his five children: Jackie Salzgeber, of Marshalltown , Iowa; Sue Peer; Ed Salzgeber (Kathy); Gus Salzgevber (Aimee); Jean Salzgeber (Mark Winters) all of Boscobel. John was the proud grandfather of ten grandchildren: Joshua Peer, Belinda (Steven Layton), Miranda (Jason Sparrgrove), Dakota Peer, Tara Jerrett, Travis Jerrett, Talina (Jared Smyth), Tianna Salzgeber, Abby Salzgeber, and Erin Salzgeber. Grandpa John also enjoyed his four great-grandchildren: Korbyn, Karsyn, and Syndi Layton, and Layla Sparrgrove. John is also leaves behind a long-time special friend, Mary Nowak. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Salzgeber who passed away on May 4, 1995, two sisters, Dorothy Langley and Elaine Warner.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday June 5, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel, Pastor Charles Koester officiating. Burial in the Boscobel Cemetery. Friends my call on Thursday June 4, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel and also at the church on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. John's Lutheran Church, Boscobel Fire Department, or the Boscobel Rescue Squad.
Military honors will be accorded by the Blake-Semrad American Legion and the Gilbertson-Pitzer VFW both of Boscobel. Online condolence can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com
Charitable donations may be made in John's memory to the following organizations:
Boscobel Fire Department
Wisconsin Ave. Boscobel Wisconsin 53805
Boscobel Rescue Squad
Wisconsin Ave. Boscobel Wisconsin 53805
St. John's Lutheran Church Boscobel
208 Mary Street Boscobel Wisconsin
Tel: 608-375-5855
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Kathy Katzman-Loveless
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Posted Tue June 02, 2015
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Jean, Mark and the Salzgeber Family -
My sincerest condolences to you on the passing of your dad. My heart goes out to you at this most difficult time. Fathers play such an important role and are always there for us and as they get older we in turn are there for them, please know that I would be there with you if I were in WI but today my father is having open-heart surgery. I have traveled to FL to be with him for a week. I am so sorry that I will not be there on Friday, please know that my thoughts and PRAYERS are with you. All my love,
prayers, and hugs -
Your Roomie - Kathy
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Jason and Lori Wallin
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Posted Wed June 03, 2015
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Sympathy to the entire Salzgeber family!
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Rhonda Laufenberg
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Posted Wed June 03, 2015
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Gus, Aimee, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Johns passing, may God bless you!
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Robert (Bob) Olson
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Posted Wed June 03, 2015
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my deepest sympathy to the family of John - my relationship with John resulted from his service as a Directorof Clare Bank - I always respected and valued his advice and counsel
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kipp tyborski
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Posted Wed June 03, 2015
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sorry for your loss.
from kipp and all the store management staff
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Kipp
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Posted Wed June 03, 2015
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Please know that we are thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow
From Kipp and Your store management staff
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Robin Collins
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Posted Thu June 04, 2015
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To John's Family.
John was a special man. I will never forget the times at the Fin and Feather. He had such a dry sense of humor and was just a lot of fun to visit with, and to be picked on by. He is back with your Mom and Whitehorse (Len) in heaven having a toast with all the gang.
Thinking of you all,
Robin Collins
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Rob and Janet Lathrop
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Posted Thu June 04, 2015
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To all of the Salzgeber's you have our deepest sympathy. Also from my kids to "salzy" they love you.
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Chris, Sherri, Brandon and Madison Sommers
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Posted Sat June 06, 2015
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Sympathies to the whole family! John was one of a kind and a great human being! Chris
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Bob Schoonover
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Posted Sat June 27, 2015
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Walked up to farm many times from our home on Wisconsin Ave and helped John and his dad do the milking fond memories of the Salsgeber family and John Rest in Peace
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Jim Whitish
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Posted Mon July 06, 2015
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Spent and enjoyed many summer day bailing hay for a penny a bale with buddies for John. Great memories. He was a good man!
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