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LeaderTelegram.com Sunday, June 21, 2020 5ARegion Obituaries Bob Schneider September 15, 1928 June 10, 2020 Robert Ernest Schneider, age 91, passed away from age-related causes. He was lovingly cared for by his wife of 69 years, Gail Ann Schneider. Bob was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Ernest and Esther Schneider. His strong values of education and service to others were the guiding force in his life, and he worked to make this world a better place through living those values. He graduated from UW Eau Claire with a teaching degree and taught English for several years before finding his work mentoring youth in physical develop- ment as a General Secretary of the YMCA in Red Wing, Minnesota.

He moved on to teach physical education and coach in the Wauwatosa School System for 25 years. Outside of his job, Bob gave of himself tirelessly in commu- nity work through Kiwanis, Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, and a youth ski club he organized. As a member of the Wiscon- sin Association of Physical Education, Health and Dance, he put his English degree to work editing the WAPHRD newsletter. Retirement would lead Bob and Gail back to their roots in Eau Claire where he guided youth in Kiwanis Key Club, Circle Eau Claire Country Junior Golf, and the Flying Eagles Ski Club. Bob also volunteered in his com- munity with the Paul Bunyan Camp, Kiwanis, the Randal Park Neighborhood Associ- ation, the Chippewa River State Bike Trail, Lake Street United Methodist Church, and UW Eau Claire Alumni Senior America Day (always a loyal Bob had a zest for life.

Some of his signature de- lights: dancing the jitterbug to any kind of music; playing camp songs or twelve-bar blues on the harmonica; walk- ing the links of a golf course (he even sank a skiing a mountain slope; eating late-night bowls of cereal with bananas; sneaking sweets, especially cinnamon rolls and ice cream; training his dogs to do tricks like sneeze and play dead; wearing hand-knit sweaters and Stormy Kromer hats; playing Bridge with Gail and Spades with the grandkids; seeking a deeper spirituality through study and discussion; hearing and telling jokes, especially if they were slightly blue; sailing on Lake Altoona; and fishing for the elusive muskie. He and Gail loved road trips in their van, eventually traveling to the capitals of every state including Alaska. They flew all over the world, Europe, the Canary Islands, and China, as chaperones for the UW Eau Claire Jazz Band. Bob is survived by his wife Gail, children Greg Schneider (Jane), Anni Schneider (Dave McCormick), Paul Schnei- der (Beth Ann), and Gina Kiechle (John); 8 grandchil- dren: Jack Schneider, Betsy Malten, Connor and Christine McCormick, Barbi West, Sepp Schneider, Laura and Amy Kiechle, and 7 great-grand- children. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and younger sister Marge who loved to deliver Meals on Wheels with him.

Our family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to The Classic at Hillcrest Greens for their loving care of Bob and Gail these past five years. We are also grateful to the hospice care workers that served him in his final days. There will be a private family memorial service. If like to celebrate memory, think of him while out in nature. To express online con- dolences, please visit www.

lenmarkfh.com To make an honorarium to Bob please donate to The Feed My People Food 2610 Alpine Road Eau Claire, WI 54703 715-835-9415 Robert Schneider Ronald W. Keezer, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI. Ron was born on June 4, 1940, in Eau Claire, to Lorraine Brist and Norman Hall, and raised in Chippewa Falls, WI by his mother and stepfather Wil- lard Keezer. After studies at Winona State University, MN; the Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA; and the Boston Conservatory, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. After extensive study in composition at the University of Wisconsin Madison, Ron completed his Master of Science in Teaching degree on a graduate assis- tantship at UWEC.

In 1965 Ron married Mary A. Graham, a graduate of UWEC with a de- gree in music and a profes- sional French horn player. Sadly, Mary passed away on March 31, 2020. Ron Keezer held the title of Associate Professor Emeritus of Music from UWEC. He taught percussion, and direct- ed the percussion ensemble, marimba ensemble and Jazz Ensemble II at UWEC from 1969 until his retirement in 2001.

In 1997 Ron formed Really Good Music, LLC, a publishing house that features composers of renown as well as younger compos- ers who have shown great talent. Ron was also a skilled composer himself, with publications through Kendor and Really Good Music, and released an instructional video on Drum through the University of Wisconsin Press. He was a highly-sought-after conduc- tor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the Midwest, and an author of a wide variety of articles for various music periodicals. Ron made it his mission to pass on his musical knowledge and hu- manity to his students, many who have gone on to teach or perform professionally in jazz, classical and Broadway. Ron was a faculty member of the Shell Lake Arts Center from 1973-2007.

This was one of the most enjoyable and rewarding parts of his career. Shell Lake, WI became his summer home for the 35 years of his tenure at the Arts Center. The people of Shell Lake and his Arts Center colleagues are a part of his extended family. Besides his musical focus, Ron was an avid reader and historian specializing in WW2, a topic of great interest to him as his stepdad Willard Keezer was a veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He also loved watching comedies and drama miniseries.

Ron had a wonderful and offbeat sense of humor which could break the ice in any social situation. In his later years, Ron had an extensive email list to whom he sent his daily which always began with a weather update, a history lesson (sometimes serious, sometimes absurd), then his unique brand of stream-of-consciousness jokes and shared cartoons. Ron is survived by his son Geoffrey Keezer; his daugh- ter-in-law Gillian Margot; grandchildren Julianne, James, Cameron and Malcolm; siblings Philip Keezer, Deanna Hall and Keith Reaves. Memorials in Ronald name can be made to the Shell Lake Arts Center, P.O. Box 315, Shell Lake, WI 54871; and the Jack and Mar- garet Jazz Advance- ment Fund at the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, Box 4004, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004.

A joint visitation and me- morial for Ron and Mary will be held at a future date, when it is safe to gather at the level that will likely be required to honor the couple in an appro- priate manner. Ronald Keezer William Charles Mc- Sorley 90, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on Wednes- day, June 17, 2020, at his resi- dence in Eau Claire, WI. Bill was born on March 30, 1930, to the late Raymond and Olive (Pettis) McSorley in Eau Claire, WI. He was known for being a jack-of-all- trades. He married the love of his life Lila Smith.

Bill and Lila were married for 70 years and enjoyed life surrounded with family. Bill is survived by his wife, Lila; nine children, Bill McSorley Bob (Mary) Mc- Sorley, Pat (Robin) McSorley, Tom McSorley, Kris (Dave) Giese, Sue LeTourneau, Al (Lori) McSorley, Helen (Joe) Mosner, and Steve McSor- ley; 25 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; sib- lings, Kathleen (Art) Lamane, Larry (Jeanette) McSorley, Denny (Nancy) McSorley, Deanna McDonald, Ginny Rudd, Jan (Walt) Legge. Bill was preceded in death by his following siblings: Patrcia Barnum, Raymond McSorley, Jerry McSorley, Art McSorley, and Jeanne Bartle. The family of Bill would like to especially thank Mayo Clinic Health System-Home Health Hospice for their wonderful care and support of Bill over the past months. A visitation will be held between 10 a.m.

and Noon on Monday, June 22, 2020, at the WEST CHAPEL location of Lenmark-Goms- rud-Linn Funeral Home, 1405 N. Clairemont Eau Claire. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, Eau Claire, with Fr. Tom Krieg officiating.

Burial will take place at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire. Due to COVID-19 the funeral home capacity will be reduced, the family is re- questing the use of face masks and to adhere to the social distancing guidelines. Condo- lences or cards may be mailed to Lila McSorley in the care of Lenmark Funeral Home at 814 First Eau Claire, WI 54703. Online condolences may be expressed at www. lenmarkfh.com.

William McSorley Hugo Donald Oja, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Carol, to whom he was married for over 64 years. Hugo was born in Hum- boldt, Michigan on December 15, 1931, to Gerald and Emilia (Koski) Oja where he grew up and graduated from Champi- on High School. After serving in the Army and receiving his electrical training, he worked as an electrician in the Cham- pion Mine and Tracy Mine in Northern Michigan. He married Carol Fostveit on August 27, 1955, and they raised their 5 daughters in Ishpeming, Michigan and later in Ladysmith, Wiscon- sin.

He was employed by Lakehead Pipe Line Inc. for 22 years as an Electrical Supervisor and later as an Electrical Foreman. Hugo loved spending time with family and friends and playing music. He enjoyed playing the drums, the banjo, and the organ. He was very active in the Lutheran Church, enjoyed singing in the church choir and made friends wherever he went.

Hugo is survived by his wife, Carol; 5 daughters, Vicki (Wayne) Ewer of Ladysmith, WI; Ellen (Gerard) Schuel- ler of Ladysmith, WI; Julie (Keith) Swadburg of Dillon, CO; Diane (Scott) Warren of Hudson, WI; and Laurie (Jay) Dorenkamp of Woodbury, MN; 10 grandchildren, Jessica, Jamie, Jedadiah, Julie, Kayla, Ethan, Bridget, Ben, Austin, and Alec; 14 great grandchil- dren; 2 great great-grand- children; sister Maria Estella Jarvi, and many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends! Hugo is remembered by everyone who knew him because of his outgoing per- sonality, his sense of humor, his ability to make friends wherever he went, his love and loyalty to his family and friends, and his strong faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Memorials can be made to St. Lutheran Church in Eau Claire or The Association. A private family service will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

There will be no public visitation or service. Burial with military honors will take place in St. Lutheran Cemetery in Eau Claire. Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com. Hulke Family Funeral Home Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrange- ments.

Hugo Oja Gladys E. Ethee Magaw, age 97, of Eau Claire, died peace- fully on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire. Born Gladys Ethel Moedinger December 5, 1922, in Lancaster, PA, Ethee was the daughter of the late Edwin P. and Vera Gladys (Flick) Moedinger. She was married 58 years to the late George G.

Magaw, Sr. She proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Following their marriage in 1945, they lived in Milwaukee, WI, Minnetonka, MN, Hay- ward, WI, and then residing in Eau Claire since 1994. Ethee was always active in church evangelism and loved spread- ing the word to children.

Ethee is survived by her sons, George G. (Kathy) Magaw, Jr. of Eau Claire and Scott (Vicki) Magaw of Iron River, WI; daughter, Betty Ann of Dolan Springs, AZ; grandchildren, Brian (Emily) Magaw, Ann (Brandon) Gage and Sara (Josh) Moore, Mi- chael Magaw, Edward (Tara) Magaw and Trisha (Gary) Stickler; 13 great-grandchil- dren; sister, Mary Ann Miller of Mount Joy, PA; other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; son, Michael H. Magaw; brother, Edwin Moedinger, and sisters, Betty Krentz, and Dotty Heilig.

Interment sometime this summer at Northern Wis- consin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Evergreen Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. To send your condo- lence to the family, please visit our obituaries at www. evergreenfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the fami- ly would prefer memorials be given to either the Gideons https://www.gideons.org/, Hope Gospel Mission www.hopegospelmission.org/ or the Alzheimers Association https://www.alz.org/ Gladys Magaw Marilyn Clark, 78, of Eau Claire, passed away at her home on Wednesday June 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 25, 1942, in Chicago, IL to Victor and Mellie (Truitt) Stephens. She attended Eau Claire Sr. High. She married Charlie Clark in 1958 and had four children together. They later divorced.

She later married Ken Stelzig, and he preceded her in death in 2019. Marilyn is survived by her Children, Tracy (Calvin) Craker of Altoona, Kenny (Kathy) Clark of Strum and Gary (Mary) Clark of Urban- dale, IA; Step Children, Keith (Vickie) Stelzig of Eau Claire and Kristin (Mike) Bonn of Durand; 12 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren; Siblings, Bob(Bernadette) Stephens, Patricia (John) Skomars both of Arizona, Bill Stephens of Missouri, John Stephens of Minnesota, Vicki (Ron) Ezley of California and Joe (Diana) Stephens of Colorado, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Daughter, Tami Erickson and a Stepson, Kevin Stelzig. Marilyn was a homemaker and raised her children. She then went on to bartend at The Brackett Bar and later became the of Marilyns Bar in Fall Creek for several years.

Marilyns family came first above all, and she loved them dearly. All of her Grandchil- dren were all her babies. She will be remembered as a true people person and enjoyed being around people and engaging in filterless conver- sation. She loved teaching her kids and grandkids how to bake and cook. Marilyn loved to go shop- ping, especially thrift sales and would repurpose all sorts of furniture she would find.

There was not anything she could not fix from washing machines to lawn mowers. She will be missed by a tre- mendous amount of people, especially her best friends of more than 40 years Sue and Woody Rene of Fall Creek. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Chippewa Valley Crema- tion Services Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at chippewavalleycrema- tion.com Marilyn Clark More Get a Grip on your retirement! Earn up to 4.00% 1Policy Form Series: SPDA 2011, SPDA 2011 MN.

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