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- Anthony W. Juckem, age 73, of Crivitz (formerly Chilton), died on Monday, September 26, 2011. He was born June 8, 1938 in the Town of Chilton, son of the late Joseph & Catherine (Diedrich) Juckem. He married Karen Kufahl on October 24, 1959 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stockbridge. Following his, graduation from Chilton High School, he completed a heavy equipment certification program and worked for Hedrick Construction building bridges. Later he was co-owner of Juckem and Bancroft Inc, general contractors, and TDS Services tool and die business with his son. He also enjoyed fanning his Tender Acres. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Chilton, and sang in the choir for over 20 years. After retiring to Crivitz he belonged to Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Crivitz. He and his wife built their retirement home on the river of his dreams. He loved to bird watch, create in his woodworking shop, run his back hoe, read and help family and friends. Survivors include his beloved wife of 51 years: Karen; two children: David (Michele) of Chilton, Marceit Luedtke (Julia Rajtar) of Roseville, MN; cherished grandson, Ben Luedtke of Sandy, UT; brothers and sisters: Tillie (Art) Kozminski of Greenfield, Mary Agnes (Tony) Leonhard of Chilton, Sr. Mary Carol of Milwaukee, Leonard (Carol) Juckem of Stockbridge, Ginny (Ray) Ries of Fond du Lac, Betty (George) Jost of Hilbert, Rita (Stan) Timmer of Duluth, MN; and his sisters-in-law: Ellen (Harry) Sturtz, Julie (Herman) Juckem, and Liz (Charles) Juckem. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: George, John (Erma), Herman and Charles Juckem; a sister-in-law: Elsie Juckem-, and his father and mother-in-law: Emil & Marcell Kufahl. His family wishes to thank the Bay Area Cancer Care Center and Unity Hospice. Memorials accepted toward establishing a scholarship in his memory for a Chilton High School graduate to pursue industrial arts. Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Crivitz on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation at Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home in Crivitz from 8:30-a.m. until 10:45 Wed., Rev. Donald Burkart officiating.
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Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on September 27, 2011
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