Sixth Generation

107. Gary BEVER was born on 28 March 1940 in Sparta, Sparta Township, Monroe County, WI.⁹⁰ He died on 22 February 2021 at the age of 80 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, WI.⁹⁰

Obituary Notes: "Gary L. Bever, 80, of Wilton, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems in LaCrosse.  He was born to Carl and Freda (Brandau) Bever on March 28, 1940 at the Sparta Hospital. 

He was a member of the Wilton High School Graduating Class of 1958.  After high school he joined the U.S. Army Reserves.  He returned home and farmed on the family farm in the Town of Wellington. He worked for DHI for over 40 years as a milk tester and retired in 2009. 

Gary was united in marriage to Barbara Braund on May 29, 1976 at Grace Lutheran Church.  He was an active member of the Hanson-Stark-Leith-Paeth American Legion Post#508, Wilton and served as Commander from 1992-1998. He was a member of the Military Honors Team and the Veterans Memorial Community.  He volunteered as a bartender and was known for making his Brandy Old-Fashioneds, telling stories and singing the Jelly Roll song.  He was a member of the 40 & 8 La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux in Tomah. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a past member of the Wilton Fire Department.

Gary was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the PPHA. He also had a passion for painting and working with model trains.  He was outgoing and friendly and loved to visit with friends and family.  He was a proud grandpa. His grandchildren will always remember the times grandpa pulled them on his 4-Wheeler, took them fishing and hunting and told them his great stories.  He was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his wife Barb of 44 years, of Wilton, He is also survived by his daughter, Tanya (Scott) Niedfeldt of Sparta and her children, Carlee, Collin, Camden, Tamara, and Brianna; a son Matthew (Tiffany) Bever of Tomah and their children, Lee, Tyler, and Jayden; son Brad (Janie) Bever and their children Taylor, Callie, a daughter Kelly (John) Ulrich and their children Jared and Trevor.  Great-grandchildren Cash, Jaxton, Jett, Leia, and Link. A sister Karen (John) Artz of Kendall, 2 brothers Larry (Lorrie) Bever of Wilton and Greg (Nalani) Bever of Elroy, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marion (Sherry) Dickson, of IL, Betty Drews of Milwaukee, Dwayne Braund of IL, Steve (Jan) Braund of IL, Pat (Wayne) Connors of Reedsburg, Phyllis Braund of Wisconsin Dells, Deb (Morry) Paeth of Wilton, and Jerry Braund of Mauston, many other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Mary Louise Baker, 4 brothers-in-law, Lipscomb Baker, Dennis Drews, Jim Braund, and George Bothom, 2 sisters-in-law Shirley Bothom and Nancy Braund, many aunts and uncles, and a special uncle Wayne Brandau.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 401 Mill St. Wilton.  Pastor Cathleen Morris will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by the Hanson-Stark-Leith-Paeth American Legion Post #508.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear a mask and respect social distancing according to CDC guidelines. "

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Gary BEVER and Barbara BRAUND were married on 29 May 1976 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.⁹⁰ Barbara BRAUND was born (date unknown).