Obit: Abegglen, Gregory D. (1960 - 2016)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Abegglen, Babler, Dums, Habeck, Kalepp, Krueger, Orth, Rausch

----Source: The Hemer Funeral Home (Medford and Rib Lake, WI) 12/04/2016

Abegglen, Gregory D. (11 SEP 1960 - 3 DEC 2016)

Gregory D. Abegglen, 58, of Medford, passed away at his home, Saturday December 3, 2016, under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

Greg was born September 11, 1960 in Medford to Donald and Mildred (Habeck) Abegglen. He graduated from Medford Sr. High School in 1978. Greg married Marilyn Krueger on April 2, 1983 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Stetsonville.

He is survived by his Wife Marilyn of Medford, Children; Eric Abegglen of UW-La Crosse, Amy Abegglen of Medford, Siblings; Jeff (Beth) Abegglen and Lisa Dums, both of Stetsonville, Brothers and Sisters in law; Karen (Jim) Kalepp of Owen, Ronald Krueger of Abbotsford, Sandy (Denny) Orth of Abbotsford, Rich (June) Krueger of Roselleville, Connie (Rick) Rausch of Athens, and many nieces and nephews.

During his high school years, Greg started working for The John Deere Farmacy as a salesman, and furthered his career with John Deere in the Heavy Equipment Division. Following his career at John Deere, he began working for Niemuth Implement in Stetsonville, and worked in their Sales Department.

Greg had a passion for Fire/EMS. He served on the Medford EMT for 24 years, and Stetsonville Volunteer Fire Dept. and EMS for 27 years. He served as an instructor for CPR, EMS and Fire, and was also the Stetsonville Fire Inspector for 15 years. He enjoyed traveling, and woodworking.

Greg was a member of the Medford Jaycees, Stetsonville Lions and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served as the Church Treasurer, on the Board of Education, Finance Committee, and an usher.

Greg will always be remembered for his love for people. He loved his friends and family dearly.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday December 10, 2016 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stetsonville. Rev. James Babler will officiate.

Visitation will be held Saturday December 10 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church from 9 AM until the time of service at 11 AM. Cremation rites have been accorded, burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Greg can be made to the Stetsonville Volunteer Fire Department.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.