George A. Preuss, 85, of Clifton passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Close To Home in Tomah.
He was born Jan. 26, 1925, to August and May (Kopenhafer) Preuss in the town of Plymouth, rural Elroy. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church at Elroy. He was united in marriage to Carol Woolever on Oct. 16, 1948, at Peace Lutheran Church in Elroy.
In 1950 they moved to the farm on Dorset Ridge near Wilton, where they continued to farm for 40 years. In 1989 they purchased their retirement home near Clifton.
George was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, traveling and camping. He enjoyed reading about guns, hunting and wild animals and listening to country music and polkas.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the North American Hunting Club. He and his sons received Outstanding Cooperator for Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation Ward in 1977. George was also a member of the Clifton Sportsman’s Club.
He became ill in 1996, and, as a result, his activities became limited. Until he entered Close To Home in Tomah in July 2008, his wife Carol cared for him for many years.
His is survived by his dedicated wife of 62 years, Carol of Clifton; his children, Joy (Jim) Bever of Wilton, Betty “Jean” Anderson of Scottsville, Va., William “Bill” (Lisa) Preuss of Wilton and Nancy “Jo” (Bob) Taylor of Omro, Wis.; a daughter-in-law, Beth Zweifel of New Lisbon; a sister, Gladys Gloede of Wilton; a brother, Herman (Nadine) of Elroy; a sister-in-law, Margaret Preuss of La Crosse; a brother-in-law, Lester (Rita) Woolever of La Valle; his grandchildren, Marie and Becky Preuss, Dan and Jaime Bever, Genevieve, Jasmine and Jonathan Brown, Emily Anderson, Jessi (Joe) Moss, Ryan Preuss, Matthew (Elizabeth) Hanson, Sara (Ryan) Hellerud and Cole Allen; his great-grandchildren, Aiden Gratz, Mason and Hudson Moss, Camryn and Nolan Hanson, and Breanna and Isaac Hellerud; nine step-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Preuss; a son-in-law, Dale Anderson; a brother, Eldon Preuss; a sister, Aldine Boeder; and two brothers-in-law, Ray Gloede and Norbert Boeder.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at Fountain Lutheran Church in the town of Fountain. Pastor Russell T. Trachte will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, town of Clifton.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4–8 p.m. Thursday at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, Tomah, and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.
