Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, 400 N 1st Street, Cameron, WI (2026)

02/19/2026

Raymond W. Harmon, Jr., age 74, of Ridgeland, WI died Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse. He was born July 18th, 1951 to Raymond Sr. & Betty (Jacobson) Harmon at Rice Lake, WI. He attended Plainview School through the 8th grade & graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1969. On August 19th, 1972, he was married to Ann Luer at the Pine Creek Church in the Town of Wilson, rural Ridgeland, WI. Ray enjoyed hunting & fishing, playing cards, dart ball, darts & pool. He especially enjoyed time with family, having family game nights & attending his kids & grandkids sporting events & activities.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his father & mother-in-law, granddaughter: Vanessa Mittelstadt, nephew: Mike Luer & sister-in-law: Cheryl Luer. He is survived by his wife: Ann, children: Stephanie (Kenny) Mittelstadt, Brandon (Sam), Justin (Lisa) & Joshua (Katie Richards) Harmon, grandchildren: Alyssa (James) Studtman, Rebecca (Josh) Johnston, Ivy (Michael) Austinson, Rheyann (Will Wanish), Carsen (Kallei Stovern), Austin (Alicia), Gavin, Jayda (Kevin Reitz), Ethan, Sophie & Harper Harmon & Mitchell Horne, great grandchildren: Kooper & Jase Studtman, Brinleigh, Herman & LeAnn Johnston, Kristianna, Briggs & baby Austinson & Saylor Reitz, his foreign grandchildren: Annika, Alumdena, Kirstine, Christy & Juraj, sisters: Elly (Richard) Micheels & Roxanne Gowin, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28th at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in the Town of Prairie Farm with Rev. Roger Quandt officiating & interment following in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held for the hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Dallas & Cameron. Ray’s final question would be, “What kind of bees give milk?”.

02/09/2026

Sandra K. Metheny, age 63, of Barron, WI passed away Friday, February 6th, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake. She was born March 21st, 1962 to Melvin Sr. & Beverly (Davis) Hintzman at Rice Lake, WI. She grew up in Sand Creek & graduated from Chetek High School in 1982. On February 18th, 1983, she was married to the love of her life, Lee Metheny, at Barron. She earned her degree in nursing and later in the early 2000’s, she went on to earn a degree in teaching for early childhood development. She took care of many foster kids throughout the years.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, brother: Melvin Hintzman, Jr., her father & mother-in-law: Gerald Sr. & Ruby Metheny, sister-in-law: Joann Anderson & brother-in-law: Gerald Metheny, Jr. She is survived by her husband: Lee, children: Matthew, Andrew, Crystal, Nicholas & Samuel, grandchildren: Dakota & Jordan, sisters: Betty Wood & Loreen Burke, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16th at Barron Foursquare Church with Pastors David Smith, Aaron & Sarah Brant officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday & also for the hour prior to services on Monday, both at the church. Interment will be at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery in the Town of Sioux Creek, WI. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

02/03/2026

John P. Rolbiecki, age 61, of Chetek, WI passed away suddenly January 28, 2026 at his home. He was a proud graduate of Chippewa Falls McDonell High School and attended UW-Stout graduating with a degree in Industrial Technology. John used his manufacturing engineering skills throughout his working career at Trek Bicycles in Waterloo, Parker Hannifin in Mauston and then retiring from Generac Power Systems in Whitewater a few years ago. He recently moved to Chetek. His love of recreating outdoors began at an early age while camping with his family and hunting and fishing with his father and brother. He loved playing hockey and developed a true passion for bicycle riding. He walked many miles on the Ice Age Trail, kayaking, fishing and bicycling with his wife. He also enjoyed trap shooting and bow hunting. He became skilled at designing and building a variety of woodworking projects. He was an active volunteer whether it was at his church, donating blood, coaching youth hockey and soccer, teaching hunter’s safety, or giving rides through the Cycling Without Age program. Family gatherings and being a father to Brandon brought him much joy.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years: Joan (Nelson) and a son and daughter-in-law: Brandon and Cheyanne, mother: Jane, sister: Christine Okonmah, brother: Patrick (Kay), sister-in-law: Ann Bechard (Scott Pechacek), brother-in-law: Mark Nelson (Cindy Harley) and six beloved nieces and nephews: James Rolbiecki, Francis Okonmah, Monica Rolbiecki-Severson, Amanda Larson, Adam Bechard and Laura Bechard. He was preceded in death by his father James Rolbiecki and in-laws: Harlan and Ethel Nelson. Memorials may be made to Rails to Trails Conservancy, Ice Age Trail Alliance, your local food pantry, or youth sports organization.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Cameron with Father Mariadas Vallabhaneni officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, February 12 at the Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home in Cameron and again from 9-11 a.m. at the church on Friday. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

02/03/2026

Alvin Junior Hegna, age 94, of Barron, WI went to see Jesus peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at Monroe Manor in Barron. He was born on October 12th, 1931 to Alvin Casper & Mabel (Bryngelson) Hegna at Barron where he was raised and attended school. He graduated from Barron High School in 1949. On February 14th, 1951, he was married to Leona Dennis of Prairie Farm. The couple lived in Barron for a few years before moving to Cameron & Alvin worked in the family business, Barron Plumbing & Heating. To them four children were born; Carolyn, Debra Sue. Desiree & Michael. After some years working for his father, Alvin became a Master Plumber in November of 1960 & soon joined the Local 434 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union. He worked on many union jobs around the state until moving to Arizona. He did operate an independent plumbing business there for a few years, AJ’s Plumbing. On April 7th, 1971, the family was delivered a harsh blow when daughter, Debra Sue & her fiancé, Marlin Brower, were killed in a motorcycle accident. Alvin & Leona later parted. Alvin later married Alice Myskewitz on November 23rd, 1990 in Arizona. He became a step-father to her children; Greg, Ron, Kathy, Vickie, Rick & Mark. The couple lived in Bloomer & Hammond, WI before moving with son Mark, back to Arizona in 1987. Alice preceded him in death in 2002. Alvin stayed in Arizona where he lived in a couple of different cities throughout the years & was a member of the Elk’s Club and had a couple special friends later on, Dee & Pricilla. In April of 2025, Alvin returned to Wisconsin. Over the years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing & traveling. A few of his favorite trips were to Alaska, Hawaii & Mexico.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, first wife: Leona Peavey, second wife: Alice, daughter: Debra Sue, great grandson: Devon Switlick, sisters: Gladys (Harry) Mohn & Edna (George) Feidt, nephew: Gerald Mohn, nephew-in-law: Rick Miller, step-sons: Greg & Ron Myskewitz & step-grandsons: Robert Myskewitz & Daniel Cook. He is survived by his children: Carolyn (Mike) Bartlett of Barron, Desiree (Carl) Avery of Newell, SD & Michael (Marie) Hegna of Marathon City, WI, grandchildren: Ryan (Bridget) Bartlett, Heather (Dan) Ripplinger, Trevor (Joy), Jeremy (Jamie) & Jason (Richelle) Bartlett, Stephanie (Jens) Knutzen, Kory (Rob) Albert, Starr (Chad) Kuhn, Grant Avery (Elida), Kayla (Marcus) Metz, Cassandra (Kyle) Switlick, Tyler, Kendra & Ambria Hegna (Dakota Malinowski), great grandchildren: Justin, Matthew, Megan, Claire & Aidan Bartlett, Sabian. Byron, Raeleigh & Lawson Ripplinger, James Bartlett, Spencer & Shawn Staves, Sailor, Paislee, Ashton, Mattea, Wyatt, Nickolas & Annalee Bartlett, Elsie, Nora, twins Atlee & Merrick & Leisel Knutzen, Savannah (Greg) Conitz, Sylagwyn (Preston) Williams, Ellis, Emmerick, Eliza & Esme Kuhn, Holden Garski, Carson, Devon & Mya Switlick & Cooper Malinowski, great great grandchildren: Adalida Conitz & twins Gwynevere & Graham Williams, nephews: Fred (Judy) Mohn & Tom (Lynn) Feidt, niece: Pattye Miller, step-children: Kathy Cook, Vickie (Dave) Jacobson, Rick (Kim) & Mark (Becky) Myskewitz, step-grandchildren: Michelle Myskewitz, Jennifer (Tony) Balfany, Lance Cook, Emily, Andrew, Raye & Olivia Myskewitz, step great grandson: Evan Myskewitz, as well as many other relatives & friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14th at First Baptist Church in Barron with Pastor Matt Sheppard officiating. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church with a luncheon following the service. Interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on June 7th at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Cameron. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

01/30/2026

C. Lowell “Bud” Olson, age 78 of Dallas, died January 26, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire following two major strokes. Bud was born on June 24, 1947, in Amery, WI to Curtiss and Florence (Siebrecht) Olson. Bud and his five younger siblings grew up on a dairy farm near Little Falls where the daily routine of chores and living close to the land set the tone for Bud’s life. Bud graduated from Amery High School in 1965 and was drafted into the Army the following year, eventually being deployed to Vietnam. Upon returning stateside in 1968, he worked for Caterpillar in Peoria, Ill., then Friday Canning Company and trucking and dispatching at Doboy Feeds in New Richmond, all while helping out his dad and brothers at home when he could. In 1978, he came back to the home farm for good - or so he thought. In 1988, a neighbor introduced Bud to a friend of his that just happened to live on a dairy farm in the next county over. Her name was Pat Berg, and her extroverted nature complemented Bud’s shy and unassuming manner well. After striking up a friendship over things in common and their shared Lutheran faith, he married her on her family’s farm a couple of miles east of Dallas on August 12, 1989. Bud and Pat took over her family farm and welcomed their son, Samuel John, on July 31, 1991. Together they built a life milking cows, growing crops, going to church, and raising Sam with the Christian values that they held dear. Sam grew up and married his college sweetheart, Brittany Statz, in 2016, which allowed Bud and Pat to mostly retire from farming. Living on the farm following retirement from milking cows allowed Bud to help out when and where he could on the farm. When Sam and Brittany finally gave Bud and Pat a grandchild in 2022, Bud wholeheartedly embraced being a grandpa to Titus, who he affectionately called P***y. Bud enjoyed farming and living a simple life close to the land, but his real pride and joy was his family. He was a gentle soul, and we will miss his quiet yet steadfast presence in our lives dearly.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Curtiss and Florence Olson; in-laws, Harold and Doris Berg; and brothers-in-law Mike Conlow, Mike Mikla, and Reynold Petersen. He is survived by his wife, Pat Olson; his son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Brittany Olson; grandson, Titus Olson; sisters, Kay Conlow of Surprise, AR,, Barb (Lonnie) Bendixen of Barnes, and Becky Mikla of Hammond; brothers, Craig and Chuck Olson of Amery; sister-in-law, Barbara Petersen of Dallas; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 1:30 P.M. at Dallas Lutheran Church with Pastor Adam Klefstad presiding, followed by burial at the Dallas Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements. The family would like to thank the emergency department at Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron and the critical care and neurology units at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire for their care following Bud’s strokes.

01/19/2026

William “Bill/Butch” Poulson, age 81, of rural Chetek/New Auburn passed away Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at Cumberland Care & Rehab., after a battle with leukemia that ended with kidney failure. He was born July 27th, 1944 to William Sr. & Lavina (Waugh) Poulson at Des Moines, IA. He spent his childhood in rural Spooner, WI where he and his sister, Pat, played in the woods & lakes catching wild animals & trying to make them pets. The family moved to Shell Lake when Bill was in 7th grade & he graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1962. On September 30th, 1972, he was married to Paula Davis at Rice Lake. Throughout the years he worked at several places including; American Motors in Kenosha, Johnson Truck Bodies, Wright Products, Furitel & the Chetek Development Foundation. What he loved most was being outside; fishing, hunting, trapping, riding snowmobile & weekend trips to Canada. Later in life he enjoyed talking on the CB, ATV rides, feeding the wildlife in his backyard, taking pictures & mowing grass.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, father & mother-in-law: Floyd & Hilda Davis, brothers-in-law: Bob Jacobs, Wyman Solie, Keith Davis & Scott Samuels, sister-in-law: Myrla Samuels, nephew: Wesley Solie, niece: Danette Picknel & infant great grandchild: Chloe Poulson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Paula, 4 daughters: Robyn Poulson of Adams, WI, Rhonda (Stan) Houston of Chetek, Dawn Poulson of Inver Grove Heights, MN & Heidi Morneau of Cumberland, 11 grandchildren: Tim (Andrea) Kluge, Krystle (Jake) Poulson, Michelle Malische Arebalo, Christine (Jared) Thom, Ashley (Jerry) Lewis, Rhianna Houston, Addie (Jordon) Houston, Ian Houston, Nathan (Alexis) Poulson, Victoria Poulson & Isabel Gonyer, 9 great grandchildren, sister: Pat (Bob) Jascobs of Eureka, MT, brothers & sisters-in-law: Bruce (Janet) Davis of Turtle Lake, Laureen Davis of Chetek, Steven (Betty) Davis of Chetek, Nathan Davis of Chetek, Greg (Joan) Davis of Chetek, Kim (Layne) Grover of Chetek, Wendy (Gene) Sorum of Chetek & Roxann (Jay) Slattery of Chetek, as well as many nieces, nephews & friends of far & wide.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 7th at Lehman's Supper Club in Rice Lake. Bill’s family would like to extend a huge “thank you” to Cumberland Care & Rehab for their top notch care, their over the top kindness & great patience. They created the absolute best experience possible from 16 days of rehab through the decision of 5 days of hospice. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

01/12/2026

David O. Romsos, age 79, of Cameron, WI died Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. He was born June 15, 1946 to Edwin & Caroline (Lundby) Romsos at Rice Lake & was raised and attended school at Cameron. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1960 & then went on to attend college at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, graduating in 1964. In 1971, he began his life-long career in farming with his brother, Lee, on their farm south of Cameron. On September 11, 1976, he was married to Sandra Good at Barron. Dave loved the outdoors. He loved his hunting & fishing trips to Medora, ND & Duluth, MN, ATV rides, yard work & helping on the farm. He also enjoyed playing games, attending his grandchildren’s activities & traveling. His greatest joy was any time spent with his family.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents & brothers: Arden & Lee Romsos. He is survived by his wife: Sandy, his children: Matt Romsos (Ann Bentley), Sara (Ben) Knoepke & Josh Romsos (Stephanie Swanson), grandchildren: Cole, Cali, Cora & Kash Romsos, Lily, Alison & Sam Knoepke, Zowie, Mya & Lainey Romsos, brother: Dale (Darlene) Romsos, sisters-in-law: Janet & Sue Romsos, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24th at Living Water Lutheran Church in Cameron with Rev. Ned Lenhart & Kellie Heath officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, January 23rd at the Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home in Cameron & also for the hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Interment will take place in the spring at Pleasant Plain Cemetery in the Town of Prairie Lake. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

01/09/2026

Meghann Ann Demers (Meg Ann), age 38 of Barron, WI, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2026. Meg was born on February 18, 1987, in Osceola, WI. She was known for her warm heart, adventurous spirit, and her genuine care for those around her-especially animals. Meg found great joy in watching her kids participate in school activities, everything from choir to football, and cherished spending time with those closest to her. She loved being outdoors, ice racing and dirt track racing, passions that reflected her energetic and enthusiastic approach to life. Those who knew Meg will remember her for her loyalty, kindness, and the special way she connected with others.
Meg is survived by her daughter, Isabelle Duxbury of Eau Claire, WI; her son, Lukas Stanton of Rice Lake, WI; her mother, Sandy Robinson McCormick of Cameron, WI; her siblings, Mark (Sabrynna) Dresser Jr. of Chetek, WI, Benjamin Dresser of Wauchula, FL, Tessa (Robert) Blood of Cameron, WI, and Jake (Emily) Dresser of Cumberland, WI; her grandmother, Lorraine Fiene of St. Croix Falls, WI; step-mother, Janet Dresser; step-siblings, Sharon (Marc) Brandt and Leesa Taylor; half sister, Christina Dresser-Henley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father, Mark Dresser Sr. of Mora, MN, and her grandfathers, John Robinson Jr. of St. Croix Falls, WI and Sam Dresser of Mora, MN.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home in Cameron from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a short service beginning at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas

11/24/2025

Terry L. Smith, age 78, of Cameron, WI passed away Friday, November 21st, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 13th, 1947 to George & Esther (Bryngelson) Smith at Rice Lake, WI. He worked for many years trimming trees & also worked as a custodian for the Rice Lake School District. He made many friends through his work. Terry was a great outdoorsman. He loved to fish, hunt & ride his ATV in the Blue Hills. When he wasn’t hunting or fishing, he spent hours sorting & organizing his fishing equipment. He was also an avid reader, often finishing several books a week. Most of all, Terry loved his family & loved to make them laugh, whether it was cracking a joke, or sneaking up & scaring them.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws: Ozzie & Ruth Johnson, siblings: Joyce, Bev, Larry, Lana & Steve, infant brother: Jerry, sister-in-law: Joyce Smith & brothers-in-law: Melvin Becker, Ernie Frazier, John Ewald, Russ Kuhrt & Don Burling. He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Charlene, daughter: Kerry (Chad) Glaubitz, granddaughters: Emma (Jordan Haley) & Maci, “chosen granddaughter”: Camryn Poppenhagen, brothers: Sam, Lonnie & Dale (Joyce), sister: Wendy (Bruce) Rundhaug, sisters-in-law: Kitty (Bill) Hargrave, Nancy Frazier (Mick Rhode) & Jodi (Nate) Dodge, brother-in-law: Paul (Doris) Johnson, lifelong best friend: Ric Russeau, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends.
Terry’s family would like to extend their gratitude on behalf of Terry to Mayo Clinic Cancer Center & St. Croix Hospice. Also a heartfelt thank you to Terry’s family & friends for the support & kindness throughout his illness. In accordance with Terry’s wishes, no funeral services are being planned. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

11/18/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorree Ellen Langman, 42, of Chetek, WI who passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 16, 2025 due to complications from childbirth. Lorree was born on March 26, 1983 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Fred and Kathy (Zwiefelhofer) Langman.
Lorree’s compassionate heart touched the lives of many. She had a special love for children and animals, always offering kindness and care. Her greatest joy in life came from becoming a mother to her beloved daughters, Ella, age 2 and Violet, welcomed just two weeks ago. Her “fur babies”—Luna, Frosty, Angel and Brookie—were cherished members of her family, filling her days with unconditional love and endless snuggles. Lorree worked many years at Bob’s Grill along with cleaning cabins at Shorewood. After graduating high school, she pursued her passion for caring for others by earning her Certified Nursing Assistant license, a milestone she achieved with the support of dear family friend, Judy. Lorree treasured the time she spent with Judy and her beloved fishing companion, Merrill. Lorree and Merrill are now reunited, no doubt casting lines together. Lorree dedicated herself to serving others in the Chetek area at Knapphaven, Iris Home Health Services and Atrium Health and Senior Living. Her nurturing nature extended into her own home; through her babysitting. She welcomed Tyler, Kylie, Remi and Gabe into her life, embracing them as an extension of her family. Lorree dedicated 12 years to the Girl Scouts, living their motto of kindness and respect to self, others and our world. She concluded her Girl Scout journey with a fond lifelong memory of a European trip and visit to the Girl Scout Chalet in Switzerland.
Lorree is survived by her partner, Gunner Asplund; children, Ella and Violet; parents, Fred and Kathy Langman; Gunner’s parents Ken and Tami Asplund; sister, Aimee (Brian) Barta and two nieces Chloe and Zoey; aunts and uncles, Jane Langman, Steve and Dawn Langman, Tom Langman, Joanne Austin, James and Marion Zwiefelhofer, Diane Satter, Linda Derks, and Barb and Rudy Edwards. She will be deeply missed by her numerous cousins, close family friends, Rosie Bear and the Moons, and many, many friends and neighbors. Lorree was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and Anna Langman; Frank and Ellen Zwiefelhofer; and uncle, Ted Derks.

Lorree will forever be remembered as a devoted mother and cherished auntie. Her soft heart, unwavering resilience, and protective love touched not only her family but all creatures great and small. Her pure heart, infectious laugh and love for the holidays will be missed at family gatherings.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd from 11 am - 12 pm at the Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home in Cameron, WI. There will be a Celebration of Life at Gilligan’s in Chetek immediately following the service at noon. Lorree’s love of the color purple ran deep so the family requests that you wear purple, if you can, to the services or celebration.

11/10/2025

Douglas E. Briggs, age 77, of rural Chetek, WI died Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 29th, 1948 at Rice Lake, WI & was raised in the Dallas area. He was Baptized & Confirmed at Dallas Lutheran Church & graduated from Barron High School in 1967. On December 13th, 1969, he was married to Jean Wiltgen at New Scandinavia Lutheran Church in the Town of Maple Grove, rural Dallas. Doug dairy farmed his entire life but also enjoyed hunting, fishing & trap shooting in his spare time. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, son: Darren & 1 niece. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his immediate family, Becky, Kord, Jonny, Kristen & Raelynn, brother: David Briggs & his family, as well as other relatives & friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13th at Dallas Lutheran Church with Rev. Bruce Rimmereid officiating & interment following in the Dallas Cemetery. Visitation will be held for the hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Dallas & Cameron.

11/05/2025

James A. “Jim” Ebner, age 95, of Cameron, WI passed away November 4, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family members. James was born November 2, 1930 in Rice Lake, WI to Henry and Susan (Thimmiesh) Ebner and grew up in Cameron. Jim’s parents relocated Ebner Box Inc. to Cameron in the late 20’s. Jim began working in the plant when he was a teenager, working with his dad on maintaining and designing machines to produce various products manufactured at the plant. In 1952, Jim was called to active duty and served in the Korean War. In 1954, he met Beverly Hammer at an Ebner reunion, where he was giving rides in his airplane. It must have been some flight, as they married on Aug. 25, 1956 and together they had eight children. Jim was very active within St. Peter’s Catholic Church, the American Legion Post 194 and was a member on the Village Board. As his children grew up, he became Pack 52 Cub Master and ran Cub Days at Camp Phillips. He was awarded the District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, St. George Award, was inducted into the Order of the Arrow and went to Philmont and Wood Badge for advanced training. In addition to Scouting, Jim has been an active member for the Knights of Columbus Council 2137 for 75 years. He joined at a very young age with his father and enjoyed the charitable work, unity, fraternity and patriotism the organization provided. Jim also became a member of the Fourth Degree. As if Jim wasn’t busy enough, he was very active at the Barron County Museum selling tickets, helping restore displays, giving school tours at the Ebner Box Factory building, running the divider machine and showing patrons how the machine worked. The family business was sold in 1992. Jim enjoyed traveling with Bev, spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and winters in Texas. Jim also enjoyed spending time with his friends, church and playing cards at the Senior Center.
Surviving are his brothers and sister: Robert Ebner, Bud Ebner and Joan Rosenberger, his children: Sue (Jay) Schmoker of Oshkosh, Kurt (Daren Latham) of Minneapolis, MN, Karen Ebner of Rush City, MN, Lori (David) Williamson of Rockwall, TX, John (Heather Gavin) of Barron and Sandy (Mark) Magistad of Stillwater, MN., grandchildren: Jason (Kelly) Schmoker, Jeff (Jenn) Schmoker, Luke (Karey) Schmoker, Sarah (Ben) Isaac, Jeremy Ebner, Chris Zinky, Michelle (Joseph) Maxey, Dylan Magistad, Carter Magistad, Jennifer Jungk , Matthew Latham, Lane Nagle, Paul Senske and all the great-grandchildren, as well as lots of nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly, daughter: Diane, son: Joel and sister: Marylou (Ebner) Lieberherr.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on November 7, 2025 at the Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home, 400 North 1st St. Cameron, Wisconsin 54822 with a Rosary Service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held for the hour prior to Mass at the church on Saturday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 8, 2025 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1618 20th St. Cameron, Wisconsin, with Father Mariadas Vallabhaneni officiating. Interment will be held on a later date at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Rice Lake WI. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

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