Larry Bune, age 87, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home in Gilman Township with his family around him.

Larry was born April 29, 1936, to George and Hazel (Foss) Bune in Gilman Township.  He was baptized and confirmed and a lifelong member of Gilman Lutheran Church, Spring Valley, Wisconsin.

Larry attended Spring Valley Schools and graduated with the Class of 1954.  He participated in sports and pitched for the baseball team. After high school he attended the University of River Falls. He was inducted into the Army in October 1958, served for two years as an MP, and completed his time in the Reserves in 1964.

On May 6, 1961, Larry married Sandra Miley. They were married at the Wilson Lutheran Church, Wilson, Wisconsin and went on to have four children, Jay, Brian, Trent and Brent.

Larry was a loyal and hard worker. Over the years, he worked for Sweeney Construction, Whirlpool, and retired as a correctional officer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota.

He loved his family and followed his boys and grandchildren through all of their school and sporting events. Larry was a big sports fan and enjoyed supporting the Badgers, Brewers and especially the Packers. He and his boys were together often for Packer games. Go Pack Go! Most important to him was his family and enjoying life.  His huge smile, humor and teasing will be remembered by his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Hazel; wife Sandy; infant son Trent; brothers: Forrest; Wilhelm ‘Bill” and wife Beverly; Howard and wife Helen; Allen and wife Odell; sister Doris and husband Garland Alton.

He is survived by his sons: Jay (Cyndie); Brian (Merilee); and Brent (Becky); 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are Larry’s grandsons: Jacob, Shane, Dustin, Andrew, Dylan, Brock, and Boomer.

Funeral service for Larry will be on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Gilman Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. at church prior to the service.

Burial will be in Gilman Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley, Wisconsin with military honors by Rickerd-Danielson American Legion Post 227 of Spring Valley.

Keehr Funeral Home, (keehrfuneralhome.com) Spring Valley is handling arrangements.

Roxanne Grinnell, age 63 of Woodville, Wisconsin passed away on March 25, 2024.

Roxanne Kay Grinnell was born May 5, 1960 to Rexford and Evelyn (Olson) Grinnell.

Her resilience in the face of adversity was truly inspiring; despite the many challenges she faced after her stroke, her determination remained unwavering, serving as a testament to her remarkable strength.

Roxie’s affinity for nature, particularly birds and flowers, was profound. Her giving heart left an indelible mark on those around her. Whether it was her renowned peanut brittle during the holidays or her thoughtful gestures like tending to the cemetery plants and always having dog treats on hand, Roxie epitomized the essence of generosity.

Above all, Roxie held her role as a grandmother in the highest regard. Her granddaughters brought her immense pride and joy. She eagerly participated in their events, cherishing every opportunity to be a part of their lives. The tradition of sending cards for all Holidays to them will be a cherished memory for years to come. Her bond with her cat, Whitey, added warmth and companionship to her days. Active in a stroke survivor’s group, Roxie relished the camaraderie and shared experiences. She found joy in simple pleasures like shopping and dining out with friends whenever possible.

Though Roxie’s absence leaves a void impossible to fill, her legacy of love, strength, and generosity will endure in the hearts of all who were privileged to know her. She was one of a kind, and her memory will be treasured eternally.

Roxie is survived by her children Paige (Dustin) Hawkins, Chad (Rachel Hansen) Gustafson; grandchildren Brienna and Madison Hawkins; sister Brenda Grinnell Lee; brother Randy (Cheryl) Grinnell; half-brother Greg (Vicki) Grinnell; godson Spencer Hielkema; goddaughter Tara Davis; nieces; nephews; extended family; and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Rexford and Evelyn Grinnell; brother Richard Grinnell; and half-siblings Ricky, Roland and Terry.

A Memorial Gathering was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday April 2, 2024, at O’Connell Funeral Home, 1010 Newton St. Baldwin, Wisconsin. Inurnment was in the Hammond Cemetery. Memorials are preferred.

Ellen Marie Zimmer was born on September 18, 1955, and passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024, at 68 years old. She was raised in and graduated from high school in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, neighbor, and community advocate. We will miss her quiet warmth, thoughtfulness, strength, and selfless kindness.

Ellen was tenacious in her pursuit of her educational goals and a full, vibrant, meaningful life. She approached setbacks as challenges to be overcome and experiences that informed her compassion for others. An open and curious person, she sought connection and community with people from diverse walks of life. She completed her MS in Safety Management and her PsyD in Health and Wellness Psychology – the culmination of a lifetime spent pursuing positive health, integrating mind, body, spirit, and emotional well-being.

Her intellectual interests were always in service to others, with a heart that saw and wanted to help underserved populations.  She volunteered in a local hospital, worked with adults with disabilities, tutored math, and led community qigong classes. More recently, she served as a community steward through the TLC Center and, separately, the Aging & Disability Resource Center, coordinating volunteers, food pantry, and nutrition programs, amongst other things. She cared deeply for the people she served and gained valuable friendships along the way.

She will be remembered as a creative and talented home chef, something she passed on to her children and grandchildren. Her recipes often combined international flavors, with locally sourced ingredients; they were as nutritious as they were delicious. Many friends and family members have tried to duplicate their favorites, but Ellen had a special touch. Quilting was another of her creative outlets. She took great care in every step of the process, carefully selecting fabrics and patterns. She continued to sew clothing for herself and her family. In her free time, she often enjoyed being in nature and exploring.

Her children are so grateful for her fierce advocacy, her pragmatic and principled approach to life, and her resilience. They are also grateful for her hopefulness, for encouraging their interdependence, and for all the ways she made their worlds bigger.

She is survived by her children (from her marriage to Delmer Blegen) – Sara, Brent, and Alicia Blegen – and her three grandchildren: Marit and Silje Blegen (Shana Weiss) and Simon Kindvall (Matthew Kindvall), as well as her siblings: David, Paul, Dean (Sandra), John (Lauren), Barry (Deb), Roger (Diane), Tony (Kim), Nancy (William), Rhonda (Bruce), and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Mary Zimmer and her sister, Jean Vance.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 515 Main Street, Holmen, Wisconsin. Fr Jim Weighner will officiate. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Patricia Falde, age 92, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home in Eau Galle Township.

Patricia Mae Falde was born September 30, 1931, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Helmer and Mavus (Rasmusson) Severson. She was baptized on November 8, 1931, at Little Elk Creek Church in rural Menomonie. She went to Sunday School and Luther League at Christ Lutheran in North Menomonie.  She was also confirmed at Christ Lutheran. She was a Girl Scout in Menomonie and also in Spring Valley.

Pat attended kindergarten through seventh grade at North School in Menomonie and eighth through tenth grade at Menomonie High School. Her parents moved to Spring Valley, Wisconsin after buying Spring Valley Iron Works in 1947. She attended eleventh and twelfth grades at Spring Valley and graduated with the Class of 1949.

A while after graduating from high school, she went to work at the Farm Government Office in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. On June 17, 1950, Pat was united in marriage to Verlyn Falde at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie. They bought a farm in Eau Galle Township, Baldwin, Wisconsin. She and Verlyn raised pigs, chickens and cows. The two were kept very busy farming.

On October 5, 1952, their first daughter, Cindy, was born. Their only son, Dennis, was born on October 8, 1955. Daughter Laurie arrived on May 25, 1960, followed by Vicki who was born on September 10, 1966. The children all learned to help with the farming.

After marriage, Pat joined the Gilman Lutheran Church of rural Spring Valley where Verlyn had always been a member. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She belonged to the women’s groups of the church and served as an officer. She was a member of several church committees.  When Gilman had their own church choir, she sang alto in it.

She and Verlyn bought a cottage on Lake Magnor of Clayton, Wisconsin in 1973 where she enjoyed fishing. Gardening was a hobby which provided many berries and veggies for the freezer and on the canned goods shelves in the basement. Pat liked to cook and bake. Cinnamon bread was usually requested for family parties. She had to take over cooking meals for their family of four at the age of six so her mom could go to work.

Pat was a blood donor 36 times. She served as Room Mother when her children were in grade school and was a project leader for childcare in 4-H. She and Verlyn had many travels including AZ, FL, ID, MT, NY, TN, TX and Canada.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Dennis; grandchildren Amy Joy Falde and Christian David Nagel; brother Darrel Severson; in-laws: Nancy Severson; Violet (Earl) Lansing; Gordon (Jean) Falde; Harlan (Hollyce) Falde; and Gerald ‘Bud’ Falde.

Survivors include her husband Verlyn ‘Sonny’ Falde; children: Cindy (Jake) McGee, Laurie (Don) Bornmann, and Vicki (Tom) Nagel; daughter-in-law Jill Falde; seven grandchildren; Lisa (Don) Traun, Becky (James) Adams, Katie (Joe) DesLauriers, Holly (Paul) Larson, Sean, Sydney, and Sara Nagel; nine great grandchildren: Nathan Traun, Addison Adams, Jaquiline Stoner; Colten, Logan and Isaiah DesLauriers; Nathen, Ruby and Carter Larson; in-laws: Lois Severson and Laurel Falde; many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service is on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Gilman Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. Visitation will be Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley and one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. The burial will be in Gilman Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley, Wisconsin.

Keehr Funeral Home, (keehrfuneralhome.com) Spring Valley is handling arrangements.

Wayne A. Sagstetter 74, of Red Wing, MN passed away at VA Veterans Hospital, Minneapolis, MN on March 23, 2024, from complications of pneumonia and COPD.

Wayne was born December 21, 1949 in Plum City, WI and was the son of Ambrose & Fannet (Gleason) Sagstetter.  He grew up in the Rock Elm Township, attended grade school at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Plum City and graduate from Elmwood High School in 1968.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years during the Vietnam War. Wayne graduated from UW- Stout in Menomonie, WI with a BS and Masters Degree in Industrial Arts Education Magna Cum Laude.  Wayne taught in Michigan, post secondary University of Illinois and Black Hawk University, IL.  He was president of IACC, in IL.  Later he worked for the City of St. Paul, MN for 25 years before retiring.

Wayne was married to Gail Grider in 1981 and later they divorced.

He is a lifetime member of DAV, VFW, American Legion post 1350 & 1782 and the USS Shangri-La.  Wayne also volunteered at the VA in Minneapolis, working with Veterans.

Wayne’s hobbies include making his own stain glass products, fixing up his great uncle George’s Century homestead, which he purchased in 2009.  He enjoyed playing bingo and socializing with his friends.  He was an avid Packer fan and shareholder.

Wayne is survived by his brother Jerome (Jean) of Chippewa Falls and sister Ramona (Dennis) Schneider of Elmwood, nine nieces and nephews, sixteen great nieces and nephews, two great-great nieces, one uncle, Leonard (Lorraine) Asher, and a special friend Anna Christopherson.  Also many more relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers David, Stephen and his wife, Marjory, Sagstetter.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Veterans Memorial in Elmwood in care of Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 of Elmwood.

Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Friday April 5, 2024, at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Plum City.  Burial will follow the services at Sacred Heart Cemetery-Farm Hill, rural Elmwood.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Condolences may be made online at rhielfuneralhome.com.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elmwood is serving