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| EVA V. BIRTHMAN
Eva V. Birthman, age 82, of Menomonie, WI died Sunday, March 23, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, WI. The former Eva Vernice Dyer was born on October 29, 1920 in Twin Falls, Idaho to George S. and Esther (Noland) Dyer. As an infant she moved with her family to the Dunn County area. She married John W. Birthman on October 29, 1940 in Knapp, Wisconsin. Together they farmed in the Town of Lucas until 1960. Eva enjoyed being a housewife and loving mother to her children. She also worked for Lang’s Canning Factory, Schultz’s Bros. and in several restaurants before she bought her own restaurant. She owned and operated Eva’s Café for almost 20 years, then retired because of ill health. In 1992 they sold their house in Menomonie and moved back to God’s Country in Iron Creek. Eva belonged to the Lucas Ladies Aid, and also cooked at the Lucas Elementary School. Besides cooking Eva enjoyed gardening, doing crafts, sewing and traveling. She has been a member of Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church for many years. Eva was a very loving person and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Eva is survived by: 2 sons and 2 daughters James Birthman of Menomonie Thomas (Nancy) Birthman of Menomonie Marguerite (Daniel) Skillings of Menomonie Esther (Bennett) Ponzio of Los Angeles, CA 10 grandchildren, Rhonda (Richard) Hintz of Menomonie, Tim (Tracy) Skillings of Menomonie, Lexeen (Mike) Bilse of Onalaska, Cynthia (Mike) Moraitis of Manhatten Beach, CA, Kimberly (Jody) Sekas of Eau Claire, Marci (Christian) Worthington of Big Bear Lake, CA, Jay Birthman, Jerid (Laura) Klatt of Wilson, Ron Gerhardt of Menomonie and Mike Gerhardt of Prairie Farm. 14 great-grandchildren Shelby and Kelsey Skillings, Hailey and Devyn Hintz, Carli and Allison Bilse, Sarah and Willie Moraitis, Torianna Birthman, Ethan Worthington, Chase, Blake and Shye Ann Klatt and Katie Pickerign 4 sisters and 3 brothers Irene Schultze of Menomonie Joan (Gerald) Scheel of Menomonie Ned (Peggy) Dyer of Bonners Ferry, ID Betty (Dick) Cotts of Menomonie Helen Sachsenmaier of Menomonie Jerry (Kathy) Dyer of Bonners Ferry, ID Paul (Michelle) Dyer of Downing Nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; and 2 brothers, Dale and Wesley Dyer. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church in the Twp. Red Cedar, Dunn Co., WI with Rev. Steve Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Lucas Cemetery in Twp. Lucas, Dunn Co., WI. Family and friends are welcome at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, and at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. The family suggests memorials to Little Elk Creek New Addition Fund. | ||