When probation agents and Waupaca County deputies went to arrest an escaped convict, they found guns and a meth lab.

Jeremy C. Verhagen, 40, Dodge Correctional Institution, is charged with the manufacture of methamphetamine, second-degree reckless endangerment, possession of meth waste, possession of a short-barreled shotgun, and three counts of felon in possession of a firearm.

On Sept. 19, 2016, Verhagen was convicted in Calumet County of possession of methamphetamine and placed on two years of probation.

Conditions of his probation included 60 days in jail to commence in 60 days with work-release privileges.

On Dec. 1. 2016, Verhagen was charged in Calumet County with felony failure to report to jail.

On Jan. 5, 2017, Verhagen was convicted of failure to report to jail and sentenced to 15 days consecutive to the 60-day sentence. He continued to have work-release privileges.

On Jan. 13, Verhagen was charged in Calumet County with criminal escape.

On March 29, 2017, DOC agents, accompanied by Waupaca County deputies, went to Verhagen’s house on Draeger Road in rural Waupaca. They were there to serve a bench warrant and conduct a search.

The DOC agents knocked on the front door, but were unable to make contact.

Deputies noticed two exterior security cameras.

The agents moved to the side of the home and knocked on another door. There they saw an open window.

As Deputy Jon Loken began climbing through the window, Verhagen reportedly walked into the room and yelled, “You can’t do that, it’s illegal.”

According to the criminal complaint, Verhagen attempted to close the window, but Loken and Deputy Pat McClone held it open.

Verhagen began to retreat, but McClone ordered him to stay in the room and then to stand with his back against the far wall.

Loken entered the room. The agents and deputies went back to the front of the house, but the front door had been barricaded. Loken opened the side door to allow them entry into the home.

Officers found a 12-gauge shotgun, a 20-gauge shotgun with a sawed-off barrel, a pump-action 12-gauge shotgun and a .22-caliber revolver.

During the search, DOC Field Supervisor Amanda Ayala opened a small, brown, dorm-style refrigerator. She was immediately overwhelmed by the smell of ammonia.

Ayala backed away from the refrigerator with burning eyes and a burning throat. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Officers then kicked the refrigerator door closed.

Outside the house, McClone found an empty box of allergy pills containing psuedoephedrine hydrochloride, a precursor ingredient for making meth.

Officers also seized four other plastic jars containing suspected ingredients and waste products for meth production.

Verhagen was arrested and later transported to Calumet County where his probation was revoked. He was sentenced on May 31 to one year in prison and two years of extended supervision.

If convicted of felony manufacture of methamphetamine, Verhagen could serve up to 12 1/2 years in prison.

The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office released the name of the 15-year-old boy who died in a shooting shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday in the town of Farmington.

Jacob A. Peglow, of the town of Dayton, was accidentally killed by a 17-year-old friend while they were playing with a .22-caliber handgun they did not know was loaded, according to Sheriff Brad Hardel.

“They found the guns and were looking at them when one of them went off,” Hardel told the Waupaca County Post.

Hardel said the teens were alone at the Rieben Road home of the 17-year-old, who called 911 and reported the shooting.

The dispatcher told the boy what measures he could take to save Peglow’s life, which he attempted to do.

When deputies arrived, Peglow was “not breathing and he had no pulse,” Hardel said. “They tried the best they could.”

Ambulance personnel also attempted unsuccessfully to revive the boy.

ThedaStar arrived to fly Peglow to a Neenah hospital, but he died from his injuries before being transported.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hardel knows the families of both teens involved in the accidental shooting and notified their parents.

“That’s part of my job,” Hardel said. “It’s absolutely the worst.”

Hardel described the shooting as “a tragic accident.”

“It hits harder when you know both families involved,” Hardel said. “Our hearts go out to these families.”

Hardel said the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office does not plan to release the name of the 17-year-old boy.

Jacob A. Peglow, age 15, of Waupaca, WI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

Jake was born in Waupaca on September 20, 2001, the son of James and Jennifer (Petersen) Peglow. Jake just finished his Freshman year at Waupaca High School. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Jake had a contagious smile that could light up a room. He brought joy and happiness to all that knew him. His zest for life and having fun was second to none and always was accompanied by his signature grin. Whether it was hours of tubing, 4-wheeling or just hanging out with his friends there was fun involved. He was a leader in the many organizations including FFA, Destination Imagination, 4H and Trinity Lutheran Youth Group. Jake had already developed a huge sense of community involvement at such a young age. He was an avid outdoors man and animal lover. He was known to reel in the big one while everyone looked on in envy. A heart of gold that will live on in our thoughts and minds forever. Memories that make us grin….Just like Jake. Jake will be missed dearly by his family and all that knew him. Their family bond is ever strong and built on unwavering commitment to loving and living life together.

Jake is survived by his parents: Jim and Jenny Peglow, Waupaca; his brother, Josh Peglow, Waupaca: his grandparents: Sharon and Tom Petersen, Minocqua and Chuck and Carol Peglow, Woodruff; his aunts and uncles: Katie (Arjen) Blanker, Stevens Point; Jessica (Michael) Massucci, Schereville, IN; Emily (Robert) Cunningham, Mokena, IL and Chip (Anne) Peglow, Victoria, MN and his cousins: Sam and Andrew Blanker, Jack and Emilia Massucci, Kate Cunningham, Zack and Kathleen Peglow. Jake is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be on Monday, July 31 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca with Reverend Bryan Robertson and Reverend Dione Miller officiating. Private family burial will be in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Town of Dayton. Visitation will be on Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church and continuing on Monday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jake’s name at Premier Community Bank in Waupaca. Holly Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

“Sometimes God calms the storm, but sometimes God lets the storm rage and calms his child.” Mark 4:35-41

Special thanks to Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department, First Responders and Gold Cross Ambulance for their help in our time of need.

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Clintonville second baseman Jordan Koeppen throws to first baseman Matthew Morse during the Diamond Cats' loss to West Salem. Erik Buchinger photo

Diamond Cats to play Iola next

By Erik Buchinger

The Clintonville Diamond Cats suffered their first loss of the Legion State Baseball Tournament in a 6-1 defeat to West Salem on Thursday, July 27 in Clintonville.

West Salem took an early lead in the second inning on Braxton Ghelfi’s bases-loaded double with two outs to plate three runs.

Alex Jeranek shut Clintonville batters down, as he threw a complete game and allowed one unearned run on four hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts for the win.

Jeranek also hit 4-for-4 with a double and one run scored.

West Salem added two more runs in the fourth inning and scored another in the seventh to make it a 6-0 deficit for Clintonville.

On the mound for Clintonville, Nathan Krueger threw all seven innings and gave up six runs (five earned) on 10 hits and two walks with three strikeouts.

The Diamond Cats’ lone run came on a passed ball in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Clintonville dropped to 1-1 in the double-elimination tournament and will play Iola in an elimination game on Friday, July 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Don Jirschele Field at W.A. Olen Park.

State Tournament Scores & Schedule

Program helps students learn skills, prepare for careers

By Ben Rodgers

One committee got a first-hand look and later an in-depth explanation about a new program the Manawa School District hopes to launch.

At its Wednesday, July 26 meeting, the Buildings and Grounds Committee spent part of its time at 407 S. Bridge St.

“If I could have dreamt up the type of space that would work, this would be it,” said Danni Brauer, director of special education and curriculum for Manawa schools.

The district would like to start a Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES). The downtown location would serve as the PAES lab, or hub for the program.

Brauer’s department has the goal to ensure that 100 percent of students leave with either a full-time, competitive paying job or a post-secondary education path.

The PAES lab would be for those students with individualized learning plans, meaning those with a variety of disabilities that affect learning.

“The kids I’m talking about are some of the hardest to employ,” Brauer said.

The downtown location would provide an atmosphere free of distractions like bells, so students who participate can focus on life after school.

“We have a very needy population of kids who need this training and we have some that just aren’t motivated,” Brauer said.

It would also provide a location where those same students could get hands-on experience at various downtown businesses.

“These are the kind of programs they need to get them to buy into the reason,” she said.

The PAES program focuses in the following job areas: constructional/industrial, consumer/service. business/marketing, computer technology and processing/production.

There are different jobs in each area that get progressively harder as the student would advance through them.

The goal of PAES career and life-skills training is to give these students a path after high school.

“The movement is that all members of the community are included with each other,” said Dr. Melanie Oppor, district administrator. “You don’t separate people with special needs from the rest of the population.”

The PAES lab would be only the third in Wisconsin, with an established program in New Galrus and a new one starting in Eau Claire.

“There isn’t anything in middle Wisconsin like this,” Oppor said. “We’re doing it first and we’re going to do it extremely well.”

The building at 407 S. Bridge St. is owned by Manawa Lodge 82, the local chapter of Free and Accepted Masons.

According to Tom Squires, treasurer of the lodge, the rent could be between $600 and $800 a month.

The district would lease the space year round for at least three years, as expensive equipment would be moved in, which would be difficult to relocate.

The property still requires a building inspection and may need an additional bathroom and central air, which could add to the rental cost.

More specific details about how the district finances programs, like the PAES lab, will be discussed at a community stakeholder meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, in the Manawa Elementary School library. The public is welcome to attend.

In other news:
• The committee learned about two new purchases: $3383 for a new paint striper that can used on athletic fields and the parking lot, and $5,108 for two 15-by-150 foot sideline mats for the football field.

• The committee was informed that it was $28,044 over last year’s set budget, mostly due to snow removal costs.

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Preparing for their upcoming performances of "Shrek the Musical Jr." are (left to right): Bottom row: Emily Munoz-Gonzalez, Anastasya Mlsna, Samia Gonzalez-Quizhpe, Ella Beisner and Abbie Hansen: Row 2: Ava Loehrke, Hannah Timm, Cora Lederer and George Brunk; Row 3: Emma Lantvit, Lauren Feltz, Renee Buhrow, Alyssa Linders and Holden Bevers: Top row: Paulina Banda-Chavez, Natasha Palma, Zacx Brunk and Fidel Patino. Missing in the photo are Alyssa Lider and Zander Rohloff. Angie Landsverk Photo

Weyauwega-Fremont students are preparing to present three performances of “Shrek the Musical Jr.”

The summer musical opens at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, with subsequent performances at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, on the stage in the W-F Middle School Cafetorium.

This year’s musical is moving from the high school auditorium to the middle school due to the HVAC work underway in the high school.

General admission tickets, which are available at the door, are $3 for adults and $1 for students.

Concessions will be available.

Based on the DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical, the book and lyrics are by David Lindsay-Abaire, with the music by Jeanine Tesori.

The school district’s presentation of the musical is under the direction of Sara Karpinski.

The student director is Alex Lederer, and the student choreographer is Josh Barnett.

Karpinski said there will also be a number of other high school students assisting behind the scenes and mentoring the students who are in the musical.

The school district’s summer musical involves students entering fourth through ninth grade.
Approximately 20 students are in the cast.

In addition, students who are on the stage in the high school productions are getting technical experience this summer, while also serving as mentors to younger students, she said.

“Shrek the Musical Jr.” is about an ogre named Shrek, who one day finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits.

They were banished by Lord Farquaad, and Shrek soon sets off with a donkey to confront him.

After doing so, he is told his swamp will return to what it was, if he rescues the princess Fiona.

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Sixteen-year-old Hunter Soderberg of Marinette, front, speeds down the airport runway at Poppy's Flying Acres Saturday, July 22. Scott Bellile photo

Drag races revived at Poppy’s Flying Acres

By Scott Bellile

Snowmobiles zipped across the airfield at Poppy’s Flying Acres airport last weekend at grass drag racing made its triumphant return after a seven-year hiatus.

The Weyauwega-based Wolf River Rangers Snowmobile Club chose to revive the races, according to Dave Sarna, a club member who also serves as the race director for the Manawa Snodeo held the third week of February each year.

Grass drag racing took place at the airport for about five years from 2005 to 2009 or so and was previously organized by the Northport Snowriders Snowmobile Club, Sarna said. The Northport Snowriders’ event was well attended before it was discontinued, he said.

“They’re just trying to re-grow the event here,” Sarna said of the Wolf River Rangers.

The Northport Snowriders Snowmobile Club remains active today but did not organize the return of the grass drag races.

The Saturday, July 22 event was part of a five-race circuit within the Tri-County Grass Drag Series. Wisconsin’s Tri-County Grass Drag Association has four more snowmobile grass drag races planned between now and October in Marinette, Little Sturgeon and Kewaunee.

Whereas Sarna said in the past the Northport Snowriders Snowmobile Club basically managed everything on race day, this time the Wolf River Rangers hired Tri-County Grass Drag Association to handle business. Tri-County ran the event including the setup, scoring, starting line and finish line.

All the Wolf River Rangers had to supply was the venue, which Sarna said airfield owner Wayne Poppy donated for the day.

“I welcome different things here,” said Poppy, who likes to see different groups use the airport. He added that the grass drag racers have fun and they doesn’t tear up the lawn much.

Sarna said the event could have been publicized more, but the Wolf River Rangers still attracted about 110 race entries among 30 to 40 racers. He anticipates that number should grow next year if the Rangers continue the event.

Roger Besaw of Waupaca and his brother Glen Besaw of New London came to take part in the races. They have raced for about 20 years, Roger said.

Roger participated in seven races that day. A fan of good competition, Roger said he enjoyed going head to head with others while spending time around people with a similar interest.

All the racing gets the snowmobile engines hot quickly, so he, Glen and Sarna demonstrated how they cool the engines down: An external cooler with an ice block floating inside. Good for more than just chilling bottles of brew, the cooler hooks up to the snowmobile engine via coolant lines and, with a flip of a switch, pumps coolant to the engine.

Racers also rely on gas-powered leaf blowers to force the heat out of the clutch.

For those who have not snowmobiled, Sarna offered insight on racing.

Strategic racers literally steer by the seat of their pants, Sarna said. The snowmobile’s built-in steering system is not as resourceful as the person’s ability to shift their body weight side to side on the seat. Shifting hooks their vehicle left or right.

Women, who are typically lighter and smaller drivers, lug less weight down track and in turn save on horsepower, which sets them up for success, Sarna said.

All racers must wear a safety vest and a tether switch on their wrist, Sarna said. Like a waistband safety clip built on a treadmill, the tether switch immediately cuts the power if the driver is ejected from their seat.

“Safety is a big part” of racing, Sarna said.

Kids, adults, men and women all competed in the races, Sarna said. Racers primarily represented Wisconsin but came from all around the state.

Josh Hanson traveled more than 150 miles from his hometown of Viroqua to compete in nine races. He is taking part in the Tri-County Grass Drag Series circuit, so he racks up more points at the end of the season if he gets to all five events.

As far as what keeps him competing, Hanson said, “We’ve always liked snowmobiles, going fast and the competition part of it.”

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Geronimo and Augustine Guantes

A 50-year-old mother and her three adult children were arrested after police found heroin in a Waupaca home.

Denise M. Guantes, 50, was charged with possession of heroin with intent to deliver, maintaining a drug trafficking place, illegal possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. She remains in custody on a $10,000 cash bond.

April S. Guantes, 24, was charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place, illegal possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released from custody on a $5,000 signature bond with the conditions that she live with her father in Milwaukee and comply with the juvenile proceedings regarding her three young children.

Augustine F. Guantes, 22, was charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is in custody on a $2,000 cash bond.

Geronimo C. Guantes, 19, was charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place, illegal possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. He remains in custody on a $2,000 cash bond.

On July 13, a 911 caller in Waupaca reported that a woman living with her three adult children on the 500 block of Demarest Street picks up heroin in bulk two times a month from Milwaukee and sells it. The caller said they have guns in the house.

On July 20, Waupaca County sheriff’s deputies and Waupaca police executed a search warrant at the Demarest Street home.

As they entered Denise Guantes’ bedroom on the main floor, police said they saw her throw a dish between her bed and the wall.

Officers reported finding 2.5 grams of heroin, two digital scales, a roll of aluminum foil, foil bindles and a dish with white powdery residue in straight, parallel lines. They also found empty prescription pill bottles, morphine sulfate and oxycodone (opioids) in her room.

According to the criminal complaint, April Guantes was living in the basement with her three children, ages 5 months to 7 years old.

Officers reported finding a burnt piece of aluminum foil, which is commonly used for smoking controlled substances, as well as the prescription-only medications acetaminophen (pain reliever), propoxyphene (narcotic) and trazadone (sedative).

In Augustine Guantes’ bedroom, officers seized a .38 special handgun, a pot pipe and pot grinder.

In Geronimo Guantes’ bedroom, they reported finding two semi-automatic handguns, morphine sulfate and oxycodone.

Diamond Cats advance at state

By Erik Buchinger

The Clintonville Diamond Cats came back from an early four-run deficit to beat Iola 8-5 to advance in the Legion Class A State Tournament at Don Jirschele Stadium on Friday, July 28.

Iola rallied for four runs in the top of the first inning and held the lead until Clintonville grabbed the lead with six runs in the bottom of the fourth.

After giving up four runs in the first, Clintonville pitcher Logan Liesenfelder settled in and allowed just one run the rest of the game.

Iola cut the lead to 6-5 with a run in the top of the sixth, but Clintonville added two insurance runs in the sixth to make it an 8-5 advantage.

Iola threatened in the top of the seventh but failed to score, as Clintonville advanced to play on Saturday.

Liesenfelder threw 6 1/3 innings and allowed five runs on eight hits and walked seven batters with eight strikeouts.

After Liesenfelder went past the pitch count limit of 120, Chad Bork came on in relief and got the final two outs.

Bork also had two hits at the plate and scored a run.

Clintonville outhit Iola 11-9, and eight of the nine batters in the Diamond Cats’ lineup recorded at least one hit.

Colton Kluth hit 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and scored a run. Liesenfelder finished 2-for-2 with a double, walk, RBI and run scored.

Clintonville will play Prairie Du Chien on Saturday, July 29 at 1 p.m. at Don Jirschele Stadium.

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Clintonville pitcher Logan Liesenfelder is fired up after throwing a scoreless inning. Erik Buchinger photo

State Tournament Scores & Schedule

Clintonville takes down Prairie Du Chien

By Erik Buchinger

Clintonville advanced to the state championship series with a 4-2 win over Prairie Du Chien on Saturday, July 29 at Don Jirschele Stadium.

Clintonville pitcher Colton Kluth was nearly flawless in the first four innings and got out of a few jams late in the game to earn the victory.

The Diamond Cats scored a run in the bottom of the first inning to take an early 1-0 lead on a sacrifice fly hit by Chad Bork.

Kluth shut down Prairie Du Chien for the first six batters and allowed his first base runner with a hit-by-pitch to begin the third inning.

Clintonville extended its lead to 3-0 with a sacrifice fly hit by Kluth, which was followed up by a run-scoring double for Logan Liesenfelder.

Prairie Du Chien remained hitless until a double in the fourth, but Kluth threw an inning-ending strikeout.

In the top of the fifth, Prairie Du Chien rallied for two runs and threatened for more. With one out and the bases loaded, a groundball to the shortstop turned into a 6-2-3 double play to end the inning.

Clintonville responded in the bottom of the fifth with a run on a wild pitch to make it a two-run lead.

Prairie Du Chien loaded the bases again in the sixth inning, but Kluth got a strikeout to end the inning.

Kluth shut down Prairie Du Chien to secure the victory. He threw a complete game and allowed two runs on seven hits and zero walks with three strikeouts.

Clintonville was outhit 7-5, and Hunter Vollmer led the Diamond Cats at the plate, hitting 2-for-4 with two runs scored.

The Diamond Cats will play West Salem in the championship series on Sunday, July 30 at 1 p.m. If Clintonville wins, there will be a second game 45 minutes following the conclusion of Game 1.

The two teams matched up against each other in their second games of the tournament, and West Salem won 6-1.

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Clintonville third baseman Logan Liesenfelder throws out a runner during the Diamond Cats' win over Prairie Du Chien. Erik Buchinger photo

State Tournament Scores & Schedule

Council also discusses shelter permit, grants beer license

By Angie Landsverk

Waupaca’s Lake Street project is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 21.

Initially, the project was to be completed prior to Aug. 19, the date of this year’s Waupaca Area Triathlon.

However, the decision was made to start the project after that event.

Doing so allows the city to learn whether it will receive Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lead Services Line program funds.

Justin Berrens, the city’s director of public works, told the common council he expects the DNR to announce in early August which municipalities qualified.

The Lake Street project includes milling and paving from South Main to Berlin streets and reconstruction and water main replacement on the portion of Lake Street from Fifth to Eighth streets.

The street’s water line, between Fifth and Eighth streets, dates back to the 1930s.

The water line may contain some lead components.

DNR and Environmental Protection Agency guidelines are that when any part of a public service line is replaced, the private water lines up to the houses should also be replaced.

That is because the partial replacement of a lead service may lead to elevated levels of lead.

As a result, the city is recommending the private property owners in the section of Lake Street, between Fifth and Eighth streets, replace their water lines.

The city sought DNR funds that would reimburse property owners the cost of replacing their private lines.

The city was already planning the Lake Street project when it learned the DNR funds were becoming available.

Warming shelter
When the common council met on July 18, it also renewed Foundations For Living’s (FFL) request for a special use permit to operate the warming shelter in its facility at 1421 Church St.

While FFL again asked for permanent approval, the city’s Plan Commission told the nonprofit the request should continue to be presented on an annual basis, said Brennan Kane, the city’s community and economic development director.

Going forward, the request may just go before the common council, unless there are any changes, he said.

This year, there are some changes.

The center will be open Nov. 1 through April 30, with hours of 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

During its 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons, FFL operated the shelter Oct. 1 through April 30, with hours of 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.

FFL’s request for the permit included statistics about each of the shelter’s first two seasons.

Twenty-nine people stayed at the center during the 2016-17 season. Five of the 29 were women.

Fifty-nine percent were from Waupaca, 14 percent from Waupaca County and 28 percent from other outside the county.

The eight people from outside the county were from Madison, Texas; Tomah, Arizona; Manitowoc and Appleton. No origin was listed for two of the eight people.

The number of days guests stayed there ranged from one (eight people) to 81 days (one person).

The man who stayed there 81 days had mental health issues, was evicted and was also a veteran.

He was one of seven veterans who stayed at the shelter this past season.

Thirteen people who stayed there were listed as unemployed, eight of them had mental health issues, eight were inmates who had been released and seven were addicts.

During the shelter’s first season in 2015-16, a total of 24 people stayed at the shelter. Nine of them were women.

That season, 75 percent were from Waupaca, 16.66 perent from Waupaca County and 8.33 percent from outside the county.

Of the two from outside the county, one of them was transient and the other’s origin was unknown.

The number of days guests stayed there that season ranged from one (six people) to 79 (two people).

Eight people were listed as unemployed, eight as being addicts and eight as being evicted.

Kane said there is a discussion about how to help people get back on their feet and where people could go when the shelter is not open.

Currently, the city sees the guests wandering the streets and hanging out at the library and recreation center during the day.

Working with churches and businesses are ideas being considered.

‘Hungry’ belly
Sulten Belly is expected to open in downtown Waupaca by mid August.

Jacqueline Rickel, the co-owner, received a beer and wine license for it during the July 18 common council meeting.

Sulten Belly will be located at 220 S. Main St., in the space that was formerly Cronies.

Rickel said it will be a deli/market concept with food to go.

Sulten Belly will offer lunch and dinner and also do catering and private parties, she said.

They are looking to be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, as they will keep the coffee in the morning, and then 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, she said.

The word “Sulten” is Danish for hungry, Rickel said.

William John Millard Sr., age 73, of New London, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at ThedaCare in Appleton.

Bill was born on July 8, 1944 in Beloit to the late Robert and Hazel (Pues) Millard. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Barbara Ritchie on October 30, 1965 in New London. Bill served his country in the US Army. Bill owned and operated Tri-County Overhead Door for the past 27 years, working side by side with his sons. He enjoyed spending time at his cottage on Pelican Lake. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and traveling. Bill’s favorite times by far were those spent with his grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Bill Jr. (fiancée Dorothy Hartjes), Manawa; Paul (Dawn), Manawa and Wayne (Chanda), Wilmington Island, Georgia; grandchildren: Jared (Deanna), Keeli, McKenzie, Aubrie, Bryce and Blake; great-grandchildren, Maya and Phoebe and siblings: Robert (Jodi) Millard, Mountain; Joe (Janet) Millard, Hatley; Dave (Joan) Millard, Clintonville; Janet Dreier, New London and Nancy Millard, New London. Bill is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends. Bill had the “gift of gab” and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Julie; brothers, Ron and Jim; his mother and father-in-law, Leon and Gladys Ritchie; a sister-in-law, Sharon Surprise (his sweetie) and brothers-in-law, Stan and Robert Ritchie.

A memorial service for Bill will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London. Rev. William Heiges will be officiating. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be at Floral Hill Cemetery in New London. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

Steven “Butch” L. Nachtrab, age 49, Town of Deer Creek, passed away July 27, 2017 in Neenah.

Jack D. Kasson, age 85, passed away on July 29, 2017 after a long illness.

Jack was born and raised on Modoc Street in Clintonville, and lived in Clintonville for his entire life with the exception of college and a tour in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1950s. If one had to describe Jack with a single word, I think Jack would agree with the term “sportsman.” Jack loved the outdoors; hunting and fishing, as well as being a good steward of the land, forest and wildlife. He thoroughly enjoyed frequent visits to his cabin in the woods whether it be for hunting season, planting trees, tending the bird feeders or just soaking in the peace of the forest. Perhaps Jack’s biggest claim to fame was his success as an athlete and enjoyment of sports of many varieties. Jack was a four-year varsity letter winner and a multi-sport standout athlete for Clintonville High School; earning all conference recognition in basketball and all state recognition in football. The September 20, 2016 edition of the Clintonville Chronicle included a sports flashback article heralding Jack’s stellar performance as offensive and defensive end in the 1951 North – South High School All Star game, helping the North to a lop-sided 26-7 victory over the South. Future Heisman Trophy winner, running back for the South team, Alan Ameche, was held to only nine rushing yards in the first half and 13 yards for the entire game. Jack went on to accept a football scholarship to play for the University of Kentucky in addition to competing for UK on the track team (shot put and discuss). Jack completed his football career with a US Marine Corps west coast service team in 1957; playing against the likes of Jack Kemp. In 2003, Jack traveled back to Lexington, KY to attend the Kentucky Football Alumni “Bears Boys” Reunion. The “Bears Boys” are the Wildcats who played for Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant from 1946-1953. Outland Trophy winner Bob Gain, All American quarterback Babe Parilli and NFL Legend George Blanda were among the Bears Boys group gathered for the reunion. Jack kept in contact with his old UK teammates throughout his adult life. And this summary of Jack’s sports career would not be complete without mention of his beloved, over 30 softball team, “The Untouchables.” Many good times and shared camaraderie with close friends; almost all of whom have already passed. Jack was employed by Fore Way Express for most of his very successful career; consistently recognized as the number one salesman in both dollars and tons of freight moved for the regional carrier.

Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patsy Kasson, Clintonville, WI; four children: Lt. Col. (ret) Robert (Jon Ann) Kasson, Iola, WI; Kathy (Kevin) Davis, Azle, TX; Kay Nussbaum, Clintonville, WI; and Timothy (Melissa) Kasson, Shiocton, WI; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. Peter (Joyce) Kasson; sister, Susan Gruthoff; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Sweetsie) Kasson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Millie Kasson, brother Col. (ret) Darrell Kasson, and great-grandson Isaac Nussbaum.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville with Deacon Brett Hoffman officiating. Military honors will be conducted outside of the funeral home following the service by members of the American Legion Post #63, VFW Post #664, and American Legion Auxiliary Unit #63 of Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Jack’s family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to Kristy and the staff at Thedacare at Home Hospice for their compassion and excellent care. An online guestbook for Jack can be found at www.eberhardtstevenson.com

Waupaca County sheriff’s report July 31

• July 31 – Caller in the 200 block of Ash Street, Manawa, reported a younger male having a hard time walking, in the center of the street with a cigarette in one hand and a beer in the other.

• July 31 – Caller in the 400 block of Grove Street, Manawa, reported a male followed her home from work. She works at The Store gas station and previously kicked this male out for being intoxicated. He is 5-foot tall, wearing a gray T-shirt and jeans.

• July 30 – Caller in the E8700 block of Seefeld Road, New London, would like an officer to view damage to his lawn. Someone did burnouts on it.

• July 30 – Caller in the E8800 block of Maske Road, New London, requested an officer as he had been living with his girlfriend for five months and was thrown out after she found some stuff on his phone. All of his items were in the yard.

• July 30 – Caller in the 100 block of Depot Street, Embarrass, reported a fight between two males. No weapons were involved.

• July 30 – Caller in the 300 block of West Blaine Street, Iola, reported a cat in the downstairs apartment who just had kittens. The owner has been home once in the past two weeks. Caller would like the cat checked on as it sits in the window crying and trying to get out.

• July 29 – Caller on Depot Street in Embarrass, reported about six juveniles jumping off the bridge and being very loud.

• July 29 – Caller in the N1500 block of County Trunk E, Waupaca, reported a vehicle drove through the lawn and did a donut in the ditch.

• July 29 – Caller at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, in the N2600 block of County Trunk QQ, King, reported a theft of $20 and a pack of cigarettes.

• July 29 – Caller in the 300 block of East Badger Street, Waupaca, reported a male in a Spiderman mask taking his clothes off. The officer reported he was dancing to a boom box and wearing Daisy Dukes. Situation was fine.

• July 28 – Caller found a sandwich bag with clear crystals in it and a lighter nearby in the 800 block of Shaw Road, Mukwa.

• July 28 – Caller in the 100 block of South Mary Street, Weyauwega, reported an older boy hanging around her 12-year-old son and she believes it to be harassment. The older boy is her biological son she gave up for adoption.

• July 28 – Caller in the N11000 block of Kratzke Road, Clintonville, reported a man, thin with gray hair, wearing a black leather jacket and jeans, smelling of alcohol who asked “is your mom and dad home?”

• July 27 – Caller in the 900 block of Mead Drive, Waupaca, reported someone entered her garage and stole a step stool and a sign.

• July 27 – Caller in the 700 block of Cardinal Street, New London, reported she was scammed into buying a car at the fairgrounds this past weekend.

• July 27 – Caller in the 700 block of Ware Street, Waupaca, reported damage to her house. She believes someone broke in.

• July 26 – Caller at Culver’s, in the 100 block of West Fulton Street, Waupaca, reported someone stole a painting from the entryway.

• July 26 – Caller in the N2600 block of Landing Road, Weyauwega, reported that a for sale sign was ran over and there are tire tracks in the yard.

• July 25 – Caller in the E1800 block of North Westgate Acres Road, reported someone used his credit card to get DirecTV and acquired more than $700 in charges.

• July 25 – Caller in the E1300 block of Holmnlane Road, Waupaca, reported someone broke into her house five days earlier while she was in Appleton.

• July 25 – Caller in the 200 block of East Alfred Street, Weyauwega, reported he has an employee whole stole more than $1,000 in the past four days.

• July 25 – Caller at the Chain One Stop, in the N2400 block of County Trunk QQ, reported a motorcycle gas drive off of $3.

• July 24 – Caller at Sunset Oil Co. in the E6000 block of U.S. Highway 10-110, Weyauwega, reported a dark maroon Chrysler PT Cruiser gas drive off of $22.

• July 24 – Caller in the N200 block of East Road, Waupaca, reported the theft of a 12-gauge shotgun.

The following people were convicted in Waupaca County Circuit Court of drinking and driving offenses or driving under the influence of controlled substances.

• Aaron J. Plautz, 37, Waupaca, was sentenced to 140 days in jail, assessed $3,306 in fines and court costs, and his license revoked for 33 months for a third offense.

• George W. Vetter, 24, Waupaca, 80 days in jail, assessed $2,038, revoked for 27 months for a third offense.

• Henry J. Nye, 50, Neenah, 40 days in jail, assessed $1,723, revoked 14 months for a second offense.

• Holdyn J. Mast, 20, New London, assessed $1,034 and revoked for eight months.

• Casey D. Steiger, 23, Weyauwega, assessed $835, revoked six months.

• Geraldine A. Schmidt, 60, New London, assessed $885, revoked seven months.

• Alexander J. Weyenberg, 24, New London, assessed $967, revoked eight months.

• Jeffrey W. Jansen, 56, Fremont, assessed $854, revoked seven months.

• Nicholas S. Moran, 19, Neenah, assessed $854, revoked six months.

• Benjamin D. Viaene, 25, Waupaca, assessed $885, revoked seven months.

• Justin A. Brown, 37, Manawa, assessed $1,000, revoked nine months.

• Brittani A. Burgess, 18, Milwaukee, assessed $980, revoked nine months.

• Robert D. Graydon, 59, Wild Rose, assessed $885, revoked seven months.

• Nicholas J. Feist, 19, Plover, assessed $854, revoked six months.

• Joseph M. Thyssen, 23, New London, assessed $967, revoked eight months.

• Tyler R. Lionberg, 26, Manawa, assessed $854, revoked six months.

Joanne H. Robinson, 86, of Quartzsite, Arizona, died on July 8, 2017, at her home in Quartzsite, with her grandniece, Shannon Nelson, at her side.

Joanne Joyce Hagen was born March 29, 1931, to Oscar and Dora Hagen (Germanson) of Clintonville, Wisconsin. She was named Katherine Marie Hagen after her two grandmothers. Her sister, Jeanne, who was eight years old at the time, did not like the name. So, unbeknownst to their mother, Jeanne called the attending physician, Dr. Murphy, and had the name changed to Joanne Joyce. What a surprise when the Hagens received the birth certificate in the mail! It was said that Joanne could sing before she could talk, and sing she did. When Joanne was 12 years old, she became the organist at the Methodist Church in Clintonville. Prior to that time, she sang at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, for the Morris B. Sachs Amateur Hour. Following that performance, she was invited back to sing at the Chicago Civic Opera House for a Soldiers’ Benefit Show. After high school graduation in 1948, Joanne headed for the “big city” of Milwaukee and sang every Sunday for a year on TV Varieties, WTMJ-TV. Then on to Washington D.C., where she was employed by the government at the Pentagon. Her adventures then took her to New York City, where she continued her voice studies while working at CalTex Oil Company on Fifth Avenue. Her dad told her that a rolling stone gathers no moss, but that didn’t stop Joanne. She moved to beautiful Connecticut, where she sang with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. While in Connecticut, she also worked for Pratt & Whitney and United Aircraft. After a brief return to Clintonville, Joanne moved to sunny California, where she met and married Bruce Robinson, on January 2, 1976, at the Little Glass Church in Westchester, California. After living at the beach when it was still “young”, and before the influx of people flowed in faster than the waves from the ocean, Joanne and Bruce retired from Howard Hughes’ Aircraft Company in 1986, and moved to a beautiful ranch in Hart Flat, Keene, California. What a wonderful experience with people who also appreciated the beauty and the kind of simple living it offered, and, of course, horses, goats, mules, cats, doggies, etc. It was a life and a place that was exceptional and incomparable. After eleven years at the ranch, they realized they would soon have to give in to the fact that a smaller place was in order. So, in their RV travels, they found Quartzsite, Arizona. They sold the ranch and made Quartzsite their home. Prior to leaving the ranch, Joanne was able, after much advertising and searching, to find and meet her German relatives in Schleswig, New Holstein, Germany and in Canada. This was truly an event.

Bruce preceded her in death on May 16, 2005. Joanne was also preceded in death by her parents, sister Jeanne, and brother-in-law, Warren Snider. Joanne is survived by a niece, Mary Bratton, of Los Angeles, California; nephews, John Snider of Waupaca, Wisconsin, and Tom Snider of Winneconne, Wisconsin, as well as grandnieces, grandnephews and many cousins in the United States, Canada and Germany. In addition to her physical travels, Joanne traveled spiritually throughout her life. She was raised as a United Methodist, re-baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1997, and spent her last few years happily building a personal relationship with her Lord. She lived as He would have her live – always caring – always sharing – always loving, and deeply loved by many.

In her own words, “oh, the memories, the happy ones and even the sad ones; how I look forward to the day when things will be even more wonderful because, as we learned and sang when we were children, the Bible tells us so.”

Joanne has requested that after she leaves this world, when you remember her, don’t put any flowers on her grave. Just give some food and water to a stray animal and treat it with tenderness and love. Also, in lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to an animal charity/shelter of your own choosing.

Sandra “Sandy” Hales- Gretzinger of Amherst, age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Thedacare Appleton.

She was born in East Gary, Indiana on September 8, 1938 to the late Warden and Eva (Hazeltine) Owens. Sandy enjoyed playing bingo, reading and especially spending time with family and friends. She worked for the Wisconsin Gas Company for over 20 years. Sandy donated often to charities, including Boys Town and the Fire Department.

She will be sadly missed by her children: Jim (Sandi) Grant, Dan Hales, Cindy (Dave) Laux-Braun and Brenda Hales; special friend, Allen Howen; brother, Harry (Verna) Owens; sisters, Claudia (Skip) Brazil and Sharon Owens; many grandchildren, one great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald “Red” Gretzinger; brother, Allen Owens; sister, Imogene (Jerome) Sherwood and niece, Debbie Sherwood.

The Memorial Service will be on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Maple Crest Funeral Home, N2620 Hwy 22, Waupaca. Friends and family may gather on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mark E. Schultz, age 67, of Milwaukee, formerly of Weyauwega, the son of Edward E. and Wilhemina (Berner) Schultz, died on June 28, 2017.

Cuddie Funeral Home, of Loyal, WI, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Alick Albert Chambers Jr., age 79, of Waupaca, formerly of Manawa, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Theda Care Hospital, Waupaca.

He was born on May 19, 1938 in Monroe County, Wisconsin, son of the late Alick Albert Chambers Sr. and Helen (Jerdee) Chambers. In July 2, 1955, he was united in marriage to Catherine Gabrielson. They later divorced and he then married Pat Jepson of Manawa. Al farmed with his dad for three years and then bought a farm in Soldier’s Grove and farmed there for four years. Al and his dad started a carpentry business and worked at that for four years. He then started working in the telephone industry with Kilorn Construction; then universal in Sparta before moving to Manawa and working for Manawa Telephone Company from 1966 to 1993. He also ran his own business called Alcom. Al was in the National Guard from 1954 to 1959. After moving to Manawa, he was involved in the Jaycees, Amway, archery, Snowmobile Club, EMT, and the fire department. Al took three trips to Canada hunting bear with Dean Samualson, Don Fahser, Gus Mundt and Mel Meyerhafer. He also took many trips with a beloved brother-in-law Gene Peterson of Viroqua, and his sons, Chuck, Rick and Jim.

He is survived by his children: Charles (Deb) Alick Chambers, Rick (Cindy) V. Chambers, Gayle (Tim) Drath, James E. Chambers; a step-daughter Courtney Jepson (Jeremy); six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is further survived by special aunts, Bonnie and Joyce Anderson; hunting partners, Denny Johnson, Red Gilbert and Keith Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Pat, and hunting friends, Roger Klinger, Craig Shambeau and Don Fahser.

There will not be a formal service for Al but a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home, 176 N. Bridge St. in Manawa. www.clinehansondahlkefuneralhomes.com