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Peter Paul Pfeifer, “Paul,” 84, of Elroy passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, in Baraboo after a brief illness.

Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 17, 1939, to George T. and Anna C. (Wojtowicz) Pfeifer.  The family relocated to Elroy when Paul was three years old.  He attended a one-room country schoolhouse until third grade, when he transferred to the grade school in Elroy.  He graduated from Elroy High School in 1956.  During his school years, Paul participated in band and sports.

Paul attended La Crosse State College from 1956-1961, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography and Social Sciences.  While in college Paul played percussion in the band and made many life-long friends.  Prior to graduation, Paul completed his student teaching at Onalaska High School.

Paul began his teaching career at the School District of Mauston in the spring of 1961.  For 36 years he imparted knowledge to eager 8th grade minds in his World History classes.  Paul made history come alive for his students in many ways, especially when guiding them in live presentations of a medieval castle and a Roman village.  He loved engaging his students with humor, starting each class with a joke or a pun.  Paul was very honored to host many Veterans Day programs at Mauston Middle School, and he held great respect for all men and women who are serving or have served our country.  Paul was also coordinator of the middle school chess tournament, as well as coach and referee for boys basketball.  Paul retired from teaching in 1996 and moved back to the family farm in Elroy.

While attending college in La Crosse, Paul met his future wife, June Speer.  Paul and June were married at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mauston on June 15, 1963, and recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.  Their union was blessed with three daughters:
Amy (Mark) Behling, Becky (Bill) Rose and Emily (Tom) Morris and five grandchildren: Josh Behling, Will and Olivia Rose and Colin and Abbie Morris.

Paul’s interests and activities were many, including:
Foreman at the Hillsboro Canning Factory, member of Mauston Drum and Bugle Corps,
field measurer for the ASCS farmland office, student at Michigan State University, councilman for the City of Mauston, member of Mauston Jaycees, member of the Studebaker Auto Club, member of Elroy Rotary, bailiff at the Juneau County Courthouse and owner of “The Bike Hut.”

Besides family and teaching, Paul’s greatest loves were acquiring antiques and spending winters in Yuma, Arizona, with June.  He was also an avid reader and enjoyed repairing bikes, hunting, fishing and driving his Allis Chalmers tractor on his beloved farm.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Tom Pfeifer, sister-in-law, Irene Pfeifer, nephew, Tim Pfeifer, in-laws, Fred and Beatrice Speer, sisters-in-law, Sylvia Seidel and Donna Speer, brother-in-law, Tom Seidel and numerous cousins and other family members.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, June, daughters Amy, Becky and Emily and their families, brother-in-law, David Hupke and many dear friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 22nd from 11am-4pm at the Mauston High School Commons. 

Thank you to those who touched Paul’s life with love and laughter.  He cherished you all.

Dean Kirsenlohr, age 68, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Interment will be at the Hancock Cemetery,
Hancock, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Dean was born May 30, 1956, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to William and Joyce (Jones) Kirsenlohr. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1974 and later from MSTC with a degree in Woodworking & Carpentry. Dean married Donna Heaney on July 27, 1985, in Adams. After working side by side with his uncle Melvin in the construction business for many years, he started his own business “Deans Cabinets” and was well known in the area for making quality cabinets and woodworking products. In his younger years, Dean was involved in the local 4H as a leader and softball coach to Alan, Nancy & his siblings.

Dean was very passionate about fishing & deer, turkey, geese & duck hunting. He enjoyed spending time with family & friends who shared his passions. Dean especially enjoyed the annual family fishing trips up north. His family always teased him that, “he could catch a fish in a mud puddle with a stick” to which he would just smile and say, “Probably”! He was an avid golfer & got two hole-in-ones over the years.

Dean was met at the gates of Heaven by his son Kyle, and his parents Bill & Joyce.

Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years Donna, son Alan (Gena) of Maple Park, IL; daughter Nancy of West Bend, WI; granddaughters Kassandra (Tom) Baggs of Neenah, WI; Marissa Erickson of North Hills, CA; Nicole (Tim) Janko of Sun Prairie, WI, and Caitlyn Hauser (Josh) of Port Washington, WI; 9 great-grandchildren, and one more expected in December. Sisters Sue Welsh of Wautoma, Lynn (Robb) Dehmlow of Westfield, Cindy (Todd) Piper of Whitewater, WI; brothers Bruce (Jane) of Friendship & Curt of Arkdale. He is further survived by numerous nieces & nephews and his beloved hunting dog Shyla.

Deans’ family would like to thank everyone who has reached out with condolences & offers to help in any way these last few weeks & months.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or your local animal shelter.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.