Adeline E. Gordon Obituary (1912 - 2012)

Adeline E. Gordon, age 99, of Menomonie, WI passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. The former Adeline E. Schaefer was born November 25, 1912 in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co. WI to Arthur and Susan (Huber) Schaefer. She married George W. Gordon November 18, 1933 in Elk Mound. Together they farmed in the Town of Spring Brook for many years. Adeline was baptized and confirmed at Iron Creek United Methodist Church where she was a lifelong member. She enjoyed crocheting, making crafts and spending time with her family. Adeline is survived by a daughter Phyllis (Darrel) Nelson of Knapp and a son, LaVerne (Alice Ann) Gordon of Menomonie; three grandchildren, Kathy (Jeff) Stanton of Menomonie, Julie (Bob) Lee of Menomonie and Dan (Debra) Nelson of Knapp; ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law Eleanor Schaefer of Eau Claire and a very close friend Ethel Frank. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George; two brothers, Lawrence Schaefer and Ralph Schaefer; two sisters, Lurlin Sipple and Erma Sipple and an infant brother Stanley. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Salem Iron Creek United Methodist Church in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co. WI with Pastor Margaret DeMaris officiating. There will be visitation from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be in Iron Creek Cemetery also in the Town of Spring Brook.