Lavern Cartwright Obituary (1926 - 2010)

LAVERN R. CARTWRIGHT Lavern Russell Cartwright, age 84, of Elk Mound, WI died Monday, October 11, 2010 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. Lavern was born September 22, 1926 in Eau Claire, WI to Russell and Olive (Curtis) Cartwright. He graduated from Elk Mound High School and served in the U.S. Navy at the end of W.W. II. After that he was sent to the Phillipine Islands. He later returned to Elk Mound and spent a major part of his life working at Imperial Clevite in Eau Claire as a precision inspector and retired when the plant closed. Lavern enjoyed going to car shows and races, watching old war movies and wrestling shows. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Lavern is survived by three sons, Ronald (Sherry), Thomas, Rick (Dee); two grandchildren, Melissa (Jake) Morris and Nick (Stephanie) Cartwright; one great-grandchild Chase Morris; also survived by two sisters, Crystal Conklin and Anita Kitchersid. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Olive; three brothers, Roger, Dean and Joe Cartwright and one grandchild Jessy Lynn Cartwright. There will be a Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 at Waneka Cemetery in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI with military honors by Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com