to Matilda and Alfred Strassman in Madison Her schooling started out at the Andrew Henry one room schoolhouse She graduated from Verona High School in 1950 Donna met her future husband when he came to the family farm to help a friend do his chores Wipperfurth took her hand in marriage on January 6 Donna shared 67 years of marriage to Robert They started a family and created seven children: Debra (Steve) Annen Denise (Glen) Nelson and Donna Lee (Gary) Burkeland 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren After all the children were attending school she joined the workforce outside the home with the Verona International Dealership as a bookkeeper she and Robert belonged to the Winnebago RV Club enjoying campouts with new friendships they developed She also enjoyed dancing the polka with Robert over the years having the whitest whites of any laundry in the neighborhood and she also took pride in having all her children look put together Along with her children and many grandchildren Her loved ones that preceded her in death were A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m until the time of Mass on Friday at the church The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Inglehaven Assisted Living and her Agrace Hospice team To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com About | Privacy Policy | Advertising| Editorial | Contact Us Subscribe | Login “Adaptable and joyful community member that loves exploring Fun Fact About Yourself: I love ceramics and make as much of my own furniture as I can Undergraduate School and Major: University of Wisconsin-Madison Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Georgia Tech Research Assistant and Houston Engineering What has been your favorite part of Atlanta so far What has made it such a great place to earn an MBA I love how close it is to the mountains and the food is incredible what was the key part of the 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of Menomonie by challenging traditional norms The Gilded Faun introduces a lovely fusion of peculiarities and delightful offerings Included throughout its space are floral arrangements and locally crafted art – among other distinctive gifts and oddities captivating the community with unconventional offerings Visionary entrepreneurs Miranda Wipperfurth and Jennifer Rentmeester aspire to redefine the traditional gifts and floral experience “Our aim was to craft a space full of magic; that’s why we selected the name Gilded Faun,” Rentmeeseter said Enhancing the shop’s ambiance are a plethora of pieces from local artists This collaboration not only provides distinctive products but also bolsters the vibrant artistic community in the Chippewa Valley The Gilded Faun’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its use of ethically sourced materials ensuring that the oddities featured in the store are acquired responsibly and in accordance with ethical standards the shop implements sustainable methods to prolong the longevity of floral arrangements Wipperfurth and Rentemeester intend to enhance their role as a creative hub in downtown Menomonie by organizing workshops This commitment further establishes the store as a center for unconventional beauty and creativity Anticipate courses at The Gilded Faun covering jewelry crafting The first collaborative event is set for this February, celebrating “Gal-entine’s Day.” Local photographer, MLW Photography offering a spicy Valentine’s Day experience for interested participants Residents and visitors are welcome to The Gilded Faun from Tuesday to Friday encouraging individuals to discover a fresh shopping expression from the area Whether in pursuit of an enchanting bouquet or a unique gift the store beckons those with a taste for the unconventional Visit The Gilded Faun at 110 Main St W, Suite 1A, Menomonie, and keep up with them on Facebook and their website Volume One produces annual printed guides for all kinds of seasonal activities Softball has played a large part of Wendi (Siedschlag) Wipperfurth’s life only to eventually fall in love with coaching I knew sports would be a part of my life forever in one way or another,” she said Wendi was a three-year varsity player at Monroe High School earning second-team all-conference honors as a junior in 2000 and first-team all-conference as a senior in 2001 She was also a second-team all-state selection her senior year She fondly remembers her time on the diamond in Monroe she proudly remembers when the team took a big step forward as a program “We never beat them and they knocked us out of post season two out of my three years playing for Monroe,” she said “Playing in the summer on Sunday nights then going to the Sky-Vu with some of the team after … (I) cherish the friendships I still have with my teammates,” she said Wendi and her four siblings grew up on a farm outside of Monroe and she said she got the encouragement she needed as a young player from her parents “People that surrounded me always believed in my capabilities beginning with my parents and family who was always there encouraging and guiding me,” Wendi said “Then my high school softball coach Dale Buvid — he helped me grow so much as a person and athlete by holding me accountable and pushing me to be the best I could.” Wendi was a three-time all-conference pick and was a member of the 2003 WIAC conference championship team She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in K-12 Physical Education and Health in 2005 she completed her Master of Arts degree in Pedagogy of Physical Education from the University of Northern Iowa She said she had a “light bulb” moment as a senior in high school that helped take her down her life’s course “I was helping Dale Buvid with a summer camp … I was working with a younger camper on how to catch a fly ball She was struggling but when I began working with her she starting catching most of the balls thrown to her,” she said “I also love helping people and working with others to become better.” She was the assistant softball coach in Solon while she also taught high school PE and health He had begun working at the University of Dubuque after graduating college and Wendi decided to apply for jobs within an hour’s radius of Dubuque “It was always a dream of mine to coach college softball as I love the sport and felt I had a lot to give to others,” she said In 2011 she took over as the head coach at the University of Dubuque “I always thought I would be a high school coach and didn’t expect my dream opportunity to become available at such a young age I felt I could teach people skills about softball and loved the sport that taught me so much about myself.” She said if she had known she would have become a college coach so young she would have tried to be a softball graduate assistant before graduating but she doesn’t regret her choices and the path she took to get there She also learned that a lifelong dream may not be the final dream “Being adaptable and have the ability to adjust to change is important in all aspects of life,” she said After seven seasons she realized that coaching at the college level was too much of a grind she second guessed her career move and wondered what could have been if she had continued teaching and coaching at the high school level she was first in line when a new door opened up in the athletic department’s administration “It was a rewarding but a challenging experience and I found myself wanting to return to a profession where I could make an impact on more than just athletics Opportunities in my career path presented themselves and I took advantage of the opportunity,” Wendi said “I will also be honest and say I was burnt out of coaching college and felt I needed a career change she became the school’s all-time winningest softball coach Her teams went a combined 98-168 (.416 winning percentage) The best year came in 2014 when the Spartans were 22-15 overall and 8-6 in conference play she moved into the athletic administration department at the school She first became the assistant to the athletic director but not long after the associate athletic director position became available Wendi is also the athletic department’s senior women’s administrator She said she feels right at home as an administrator “I can be honest and say I never thought I would be in the position I am currently in my life I envisioned myself coaching my entire life but feel being an administrator is where I am meant to be I can work with and make an impact in all sports and athletes “UD has is a great place to be employed and cares so much for their employees and students It is a blessing to be a part of this institution and am very thankful my employer believed enough in my capabilities to hire me in a different position,” she said Wendi says being an hour from her hometown has its benefits “My hometown has a special place in my heart “Growing up on a dairy farm I have a lot of great memories but Monroe area is the most beautiful landscape in the Midwest.” She said Cheese Days is always a source of fun memories as is the annual Green County Fall Nationals Tractor Pull “My fondest memories are when I am spending time with my family and friends,” she said Her advice for young people is to surround themselves with others who will encourage and help her grow “Negativity will only bring you down and discourage you from reaching your goals Remember what your true aspirations are and know those aspirations may change,” she said “Any goal takes hard work and dedication — don’t just assume it will be easy and come naturally because one day you will be faced with difficult choices only hard work and experience will be able to get you through.” young people need to enjoy the moment and not spend so much time thinking about the past — or the future “You will miss out on the present experience,” she said Heaven gained the brightest angel on Tuesday Sandy made her first appearance in this world on July 23 born to Clark and Barbara (Pilgren) Varner in St What followed was a prosperous life that defied the odds and the news was delivered to Clark and Barb with the grim message that her condition would take her life at an early age Sandy persevered and went on to live an active and fulfilling life for 64 more years Sandy graduated from Waunakee High School in 1981 and enjoyed supported employment in the community thereafter Sandy was also the family expert at folding napkins for their holiday celebrations Most memories of Sandy will include her silliness and the way she lit up the room when someone she loved walked in Sandy is survived by her mother; sister Victoria (David) Wipperfurth of DeForest; “big brother” Richard (Michele) Varner of DeForest; and “little brother” Thomas (Chris) Varner of Poynette; nieces Emma Bussie and Madelyn Bussie; great nephew Cason Retzlaff; and many other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her father and her niece The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to Thrive Dane (residential care givers) for the years of loving care they provided to Sandy and Agrace Hospice A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Thrive Dane LLC, 2800 Royal Ave., Suite 210, Madison, WI 53713. Thrive Dane LLC To view and sign this guestbook please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Thrive Dane LLC, 2800 Royal Ave., Suite 210, Madison, WI 53713. Thrive Dane LLC Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInThis year in the United States there’s been a total of seven officers killed in the line of duty because they were struck by a motor vehicle with the Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety team says this is already more than the entire year last year of officers killed in this way “I think sometimes people need a reminder and unfortunately we’ve had a lot of tragic reminders,” Wipperfurth said Trooper Brooke Jones-Story from Illinois State Police who was killed while conducting a traffic stop Detective Ben Campbell from Maine State Police who was struck on the side of the highway while assisting a citizen with a disabled vehicle “This is kind of near and dear to us and it’s come to light with the recent events nationally,” he said Wipperfurth calls law enforcement officers the ‘blue family.’ “I just want to make sure that I’m able to go home to my immediate family,” Wipperfurth said The Wisconsin Move Over Law was first passed in 2001 The Madison Police Department Traffic Enforcement Safety Team performed an enforcement and education project on Friday 33 vehicles were pulled over: 25 for failing to change lanes 8 for failing to reduce speed or slow down “We’re not trying to be super sneaky,” Wipperfurth said “We’re trying to not only keep ourselves safe but the members of the community as well Madison police officers want drivers to be more aware of not only emergency vehicles but of all cars pulled off to the shoulder “We’re doing it to protect all members of the community that happen to be in that poor risky situation of being stopped on the side of the highway,” he said There can be violations for those who do not obey the Move Over Law the office includes a fine of over $185 and three demerit points with a possible license suspension once again four classes were jumped yesterday and it was once again the Italian rider Emanuele Gaudiano who showed what speed it all about He won the KI.M* class with Nikolaj de Music They cleared the course and finished in 44,32 seconds Armin Himmelreich and Cordetto 3 ended on second place This 7-year old didn't touch the wood and finished in 48,06 seconds Isabelle Gerfer and her Kannan mare Kannan Belle ended on third place after a clear round in 49,96 seconds Queno) to ride the the finish line in 57,32 seconds Alexander Hufenstuhl and Pina Colada 215 (f it were the German riders who ruled the show Clinton II) speeded through the course and finished in 24,59 seconds Casall) completed the podium on third place after a clear round in 25,39 seconds Vigaro) cleared the course in 30,76 seconds a semi-retired building inspector from Sauk City has been eating turtle during Lent at the Dorf Haus Supper Club in the tiny Dane County burg of Roxbury since the late Vern Maier began serving it 35 years ago.  drawing diners (Catholic and non-Catholic alike) from around the region to the Bavarian-themed restaurant.  “Dad was always coming up with different ideas He was a visionary and wanted to give Catholics the option of something besides fish fry who runs the German-themed restaurant with her brother Monte. Their father died six years ago.  Catholics consider it acceptable to eat on Fridays during Lent as a substitute for meat turtle is an unusual dish at any restaurant these days making the Dorf Haus’ roast snapper a rare offering It's featured only on Wednesdays and Fridays at the supper club during Lent.  Because of its popularity she and her brother began serving it on Wednesdays just last year.  “Sometimes it’s hard to get in on Friday nights when we only take reservations for groups of eight or more,” Frey said noting that can mean a wait of 90 minutes or more for couples or smaller groups.  The supper club seats 450 and is also well known for its smorgasbord meals served year-round.  The 66-year-old Wipperfurth said he remembers a time when restaurants in Plain Sauk City and Cross Plains — all within 20 miles of Roxbury — served turtle during Lent.  “They were all a little different,” he said another had it as a dressing and the one in Plain would deep fry it so you’d go to a different spot every Friday “We also used to go to turtle feeds all over the place but now the Dorf Haus is about the only restaurant left serving it so we make a special effort to go there,” he said find turtle at game feeds where people get together and eat wild game like elk Wipperfurth said turtle is reputed to have seven different flavors “The white meat tastes different than dark and loin is different than off the leg,” he said during a break from ice fishing for bluegills.  “But I like it all you’ll get one piece that’s a little fishy but I don’t think getting one chunk like that is big deal.” He’ll eat turtle five of the six Fridays of Lent this year noting that he also had it a game feed recently.  has also been going to the Dorf Haus for years but tried turtle for the first time last year He and his wife ate it twice because they enjoyed it so much.  “It’s outstanding,” Theel said “Some pieces taste like beef and others like chicken They serve you good-sized portions at the Dorf Haus with mashed potatoes and carrots We’ll be going again this year.” Frey said she was 13 when her father put it on the supper club menu.  “I thought it was different,” she said They say there are a ton of different flavors but I think roast beef is the dominant one But some people say it tastes like duck.” She said her brother gets the snapper meat from a broker near Prairie du Chien who catches wild turtles in the Mississippi A 20-pound turtle can produce seven pounds of meat “We get it trimmed and cut down and we cut it down some more,” she said “We dust the chunks with a little flour and brown it carrots and celery and roast it for about four hours.” She said she and her brother have not considered serving turtle outside of Lent.  “This is how our parents did it and it’s something people put on their calendars for this time of year,” she said adding that the restaurant gets customers from Milwaukee other regions of Wisconsin as well as Chicago “We get lots of people coming back year after year but it’s fun to get to know the new customers More information: Turtle dinners cost $17.95 per person and will be served on Wednesdays and Fridays through April 19. For reservations The Dorf Haus Supper Club is at 8931 County Road Y