Vera A. Guptill Obituary (1926 - 2009)

VERA A. GUPTILL Vera A. Guptill, age 83, of Menomonie, WI died Friday, August 21, 2009 at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire, WI. The former Vera A. Smith was born Jan. 26, 1926 in Menomonie, WI to George and Matilda (Madsen) Smith. She has been a life-long resident of Menomonie. Vera married Robert Guptill on Sept. 27, 1950 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Vera is survived by: Her husband, Robert Guptill of Menomonie Daughter, Geraldine (Edward) Wojtysiak of Chippewa Falls Son, Gary (Cheryl) Guptill of Prescott, AZ Two granddaughters both of Prescott Valley, AZ Keri (Casey) Wohlwend Kristin (Bryan) Ross Seven great-grandchildren Her brother, Henry Smith of Florida Two sisters, Lois Hardy of Chetek Edna Schaefer of Menomonie A brother-in-law, Gerald Singerhouse of St. Paul, MN A sister-in-law, Mary Feldt of Menomonie And also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Donald Smith and a sister Leona Singerhouse. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor David Whelan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com