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Sisson, Albert William "Al".

Albert William "Al" Sisson was married September 11, 1965, in Arlington, VA, to: Mary Madelyn Icenhower.

Albert William "Al" Sisson attended Plymouth High School, Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI, in 1956 -1957. Albert had a sister, Gloria Sisson, who was a 1956 Junior at Plymouth High School.

Lived at: 165 Orchard Manor Drive Southeast, Plainview, Olmsted Co., MN 55964.

The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Tuesday, June 9, 1959

Personal Notes

Albert Jero of Spring Valley, Minn., and Mrs. Hank Sisson and daughters Gloria and Jenny Lynn of Rochester, Minn., visited last weekend with Mrs. Tom Hamilton, who had accompanied them to Watertown to attend the high school graduation of Albert Sisson.

The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Monday, July 22, 1963

Enjoy Picnic At Tomah Home

About 25 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rebenolt, Tomah, on Sunday for a picnic and social time. The gathering honored Pfc. Albert W. Sisson, who is stationed at Arlington Hall Station, Arlington, Va. He is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sisson, Rochester, Minn. Present were Albert Jero, Spring Valley, Minn.; Mrs. Henry Sisson and daughter Gloria, Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie jero, Janesville; Donald Phelps and Miss Judy Carlson, Flagstaff, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Art Cote and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carlson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Dove and Mrs. Ethel Hamilton, Wisconsin Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Seymer Jero, New Rome.

The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, October 13, 1965

Personals

About 25 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rebenolt, Tomah, on Sunday for a picnic and social time. The gathering honored Pfc. Albert W. Sisson, who is stationed at Arlington Hall Station, Arlington, Va. He is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sisson, Rochester, Minn. Present were Albert Jero, Spring Valley, Minn.; Mrs. Henry Sisson and daughter Gloria, Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jero, Janesville; Donald Phelps and Miss Judy Carlson, Flagstaff, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Art Cote and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carlson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Dove and Mrs. Ethel Hamilton, Wisconsin Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Seymer Jero, New Rome.

Splinter, John Theodore, Reverend. Born October 10, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died October 25, 2019, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI (age 78). Interred in Trinity Episcopal Columbarium, Janesville, Rock Co., WI.

John Theodore Splinter was married June 25, 1966, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Barbara Ann "Barb" Schaefer. Born July 19, 1941, in Port Washington, Ozaukee Co., WI.

Lived at: Janesville, Rock Co., WI.

POSTED 10/28/2019

R.I.P. JOHN SPLINTER

The Rev. Canon John T. Splinter, 1972

Prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of the Rev. Canon John T. Splinter who died October 25, 2019. He was 78. He is survived by his wife Barbara. John was a Wisconsin native who lived, worked and volunteered here his entire life. He graduated from UW-Madison and Nashotah House Seminary. He was ordained a priest on September 13, 1966, He served congregations in Racine, Greendale, Tomahawk, Antigo, Marshfield, Wausau and Oneida. After retirement in 1998 he served congregations in the Dioceses of Fond du Lac, Eau Claire and Milwaukee. In addition to being a parish priest, Fr. John was active at the diocesan level in a variety of capacities such as the Ecumenical Commission and Commission on Ministry. He was involved with Cursillo and served on its national board. He was installed as an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral June 7, 2003. He is noted as a life-long lover of nature, the arts and education. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 409 E. Court St., Janesville with the Rt. Rev. Matthew A. Gunter and the Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. Memorials would be greatly appreciated if made to Friends of Aztalan State Park near John’s childhood home and where he volunteered in later years. Friends of Aztalan State Park Visitor Center Fund P.O. Box 855 Lake Mills, WI 53551 or www.AztalanFriends.org.

Rev. John Splinter

Janesville, Wisconsin

October 10, 1941 - October 25, 2019

The Rev. John T. Splinter, age 78, of Janesville died peacefully on Friday October 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Watertown, WI on October 10, 1941, the son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth Irene (Zick) Splinter. On June 25, 1966 in Milwaukee, John married Barbara Ann Schaefer, and together they had two children. John was a Wisconsin native and lived, worked and volunteered here his entire life. After graduating from UW Madison and Nashotah House Seminary, he was ordained in the Episcopal Church and served parishes in Racine, Greendale, Tomahawk, Antigo, Marshfield and Oneida. In later years, he substituted and served as interim in other churches in the dioceses of Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. John was a life-long lover of nature and the arts. He was a hunter, fisherman, wildlife photographer, gardener, bird watcher/counter, park volunteer and loved his cabin in the north woods. He sang actively in choral groups wherever he lived and encouraged music in all his parishes. At home, he was a life-long woodworker, making a great many treasures for family and friends. John loved education. He was always learning, reading, or teaching himself a new skill. His homes and offices were always full of books and magazines and he took full advantage of the power of the internet to expand his world even more. John was devoted to family. His sons have followed him in his many loves and carry them forward. He and Barb actively followed the pursuits of their children and John took special joy in his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Barb of Janesville; his two sons: Timothy (Marcia) Splinter of Garrettsville, OH and their children: Eric and Kevin; Daniel (Sarah) Splinter of Edgerton and their daughter: Athena; sisters: Gloria (David) Wilberg of Ocala, FL and Nancy (Russ) Zguta of Columbia, MO; aunt Betty Ives of Monona Grove, WI; and numerous nieces, nephews cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 409 E. Court St., Janesville with Rt. Rev. Matthew A. Gunter and Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. Memorials would be greatly appreciated if made to Friends of Aztalan State Park near John’s childhood home and where he volunteered in later years. Friends of Aztalan State Park Visitor Center Fund P.O. Box 855 Lake Mills, WI 53551 or www.AztalanFriends.org.

Spoehr, Sandra Ruth "Sandy". Born June 29, 1940, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI. Died March 20, 1997, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI (age 56). Buried in Glenview Memorial Park, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Sandra Ruth "Sandy" Spoehr was married June 9, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hubbleton, Dodge Co., WI, to: Asa Tarbel "Ace" Tufts. Born September 23, 1937, in Hanover, NH. Died June 24, 2003, in a motorcycle accident on Highway QQ near Middle Road, 8 miles west of Watertown (age 65). Buried in Glenview Memorial Park, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

The Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI, Wednesday, June 25, 2003

Watertown man killed in crash

TOWN OF SHIELDS - A 65-year-old rural Watertown man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday morning. The investigation shows the 2001 Harley Davidson that Asa T. Tufts was riding was traveling south on Highway QQ and struck a deer. After striking the deer, Tufts was ejected and the cycle then struck a bridge abutment and guard. A motorist called police at 10:43 a.m., to report a cyclist lying in the road on Highway QQ near Middle Road, 8 miles west of Watertown. Tufts, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. This is the county's 14th traffic fatality, compared to eight at this time last year.

Spoehr, Robert Eugene "Bob". Born June 27, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died January 1, 2011, at his home, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI (age 69). Buried in Glenview Memorial Park, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Robert Eugene "Bob" Spoehr was married May 25, 1963, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Watertown, WI, to: Beverly Jean Kube. Born August 14, 1942, in the Town of Shields, Dodge Co., WI. Died June 15, 2022, at Sylvan Crossings at Hunter Ridge, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI (age 79). Buried in Glenview Memorial Park, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Beverly J. Spoehr

August 14, 1942 - June 15, 2022

Beverly J. Spoehr, 79, of Watertown, passed away at Sylvan Crossings at Hunter Ridge, in Beaver Dam, on June 15, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday June 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown, with Rev. Lance Hoff officiating. Relatives and friends may gather at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Beverly Jean Spoehr was born on August 14, 1942, the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Lenius) Kube. She married Robert “Bob” Spoehr on May 25, 1963, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. They were married for 47 years. Together they had six children. She enjoyed square dancing in her younger years as well as being active in the area homemakers and church, sewing, crocheting, baking, gardening, canning, and camping. Beverly is survived by her children: Carol Spoehr of Madison, Allen (Tammy Stendel) Spoehr of Jefferson, Kay (Tom) Hallberg of Kellogg, MN, Lynn (Chris) Gross of Lake Mills, Darlene (Brandon) Schultz of Watertown, Deanna Spoehr of Watertown; grandchildren: Christopher (Colleen) Spoehr, Tony (Jolyne) Spoehr, James (Cameron) Maxwell, Jeff Spoehr, Brittany (John) Schmidt, Colin (Natalie Kleven) Dahlke, Nicole Schmidt, Payge Dahlke, Kevin Schmidt, Justin Hallberg, Gretchen Gross, Elizabeth Gross and Cheyenne Spoehr; great grandchildren: James Maxwell Jr., Reagan Maxwell, and Madison Spoehr; brother: Robert (Mary) Kube of Kirksville, Missouri, Nancy (Floyd) Block of Waukesha, and sister-in-law: Barb Kube of Prairie Du Sac, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob; brother Rodney Kube.