Edwin A. Casper Obituary (1915 - 2011)

Edwin A. Casper, age 95 of rural Menomonie, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie. He was born December 10, 1915 on the Casper farm, in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn Co., Wisconsin, to Herman and Minnie (Schultz) Casper. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and after attending Hudson Road School he graduated from 8th grade at St. Paul’s Lutheran Parochial School. Edwin served in the U.S. Army as Specialty Rifleman from Oct. 26, 1942 until his honorable discharge on July 26, 1943. After his military service Edwin returned to the family farm until purchasing the John and Agnes McKanna farm. Edwin married Ruth Wellstein on June 3, 1946 at the United Methodist Church in Menomonie where he has been a member since. Edwin farmed all of his life and was still packing eggs in March of 2011. He and his wife enjoyed a couple Farm Bureau trips and a European trip to visit relatives. He loved his family and will be sadly missed. Edwin is survived by: Two children both of Menomonie Allan (Sally) Casper and Mary (Stan) Hensley Six grandchildren, Valerie (Scott) Gaffney, Sam (Stephanie) Casper, Arthur Casper, John (Alyssa) Casper, Katie (Mat) Sanders, Gale (Dana) Hensley Seven great-grandchildren, Paige, Bree, Kelly, Ty, Sophia, Kylie and Aubrie Also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruth and four brothers, John, Louie, William and Martin. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Menomonie with Pastor Don Gribble officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 24, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Knapp, WI following the service.