Dustin Reichwald

Whitewater Lions Club installs 2018/19 officers and three new members

On June 12, Lions Clubs International District Governor Jerry Gibbons presided over the installation of the 2018/2019 Whitewater Lions Club officers and three new members.

The incoming officers are – President, Lion Don McComb; 1st. VP, Lion Pat Braun; Treasurer, Lion Dan Schutt; Secretary, Lion Bob Strand; Tail Twister, Lion Tim Ryan; Lion Tamer, LionRick Pfeiffer; Membership Chairman, Lion Larry Runnoe and Den Keeper, Lion Rodney Busche.

The Whitewater Lions Club was charted in 1939, making the year 2019 the 80th Anniversary Year. The Clubhouse is located at 7468 Kettle Moraine Drive on the shore of Whitewater Lake.

Jeanette Osborn Kruchoski age 92, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Fairhaven in Whitewater.

Jeanette was born March 24, 1926, to Charles and Josephine (Ludwig) Osborn in Fond du Lac WI.

She graduated from UW-La Crosse in 1948 and taught for one year before marrying husband Eugene Kruchoski on June 18, 1949. Seven children in the next ten years to follow kept Jeanette forever busy.

Jeanette was a huge fan of working with her hands. She had a gift for baking, was an avid gardener, and was accomplished at both knitting and crocheting. Children and dogs always brought a smile to her face, they were both obvious soft spots in her heart as evident by her generous donations. Jeanette and Eugene enjoyed many international travels throughout the years always bringing home gifts from faraway places for family and friends.

Survived by children, Michael (Jill) Kruchoski of Albuquerque,New Mexico, Susan (Erv) Schachel of Wyndotte, Michigan, David (Juliet) Kruchoski of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Stephan (Dawn) Kruchoski of Central Point, Oregon, John Kruchoski of Whitewater, Wisconsin, Beth Krahn of Lodi, Wisconsin; sister, Lila Brown of Milwaukee; sisters-in-law Kathy Osborn of Fond du Lac and Alice Osborn; of Fond du Lac, brother and sister in law Robert & Edna Mae Kruchoski of Hibbing, Minnesota; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, son Dennis, and six brothers & sisters.

Special thanks to The Glen at Mulberry and Fairhaven for the care she received during her last years, and Nitardy Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jefferson County Humane Society.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1225 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Whitewater, WI.

Friends may call after 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the church until the time of the Mass.

The Nitardy Funeral Home Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

St Patrick Mission Trip car wash fundraiser – Sunday June 24 from 8 am to 2 pm

Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club celebrates 40th birthday

The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club celebrated its 40th birthday last week, with a special visit by charter members Russell Saunders, Roderick Dalee, Jerome Laurent, Russell Devitt, and Ed Thele. The picnic took place at the Kiwanis Shelter at Starin Park and featured a delicious and beautiful cake by the SweetSpot.

Attendees also included Kiwanis members as well as Circle K members from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Bruce Wayne Hogue, 67, of Whitewater passed away on June 15, 2018.

Bruce was born on August 9, 1950, in Sheboygan to Virgil Karl and Shirley (Kline) Hogue.  He graduated from Concordia High School.  On March 27, 1976, he married Katherine Margaret Moraski.  They spent eight years in Caledonia before moving to Whitewater.  Bruce was a self-employed mechanic for a couple years and then worked at Converse Equipment for 10 years, and Briggs and Stratton and Generac for 15 years.

In his free time, Bruce enjoyed working on cars, antique cars, ATVing, snowmobiling, watching NASCAR and playing Santa Claus for children’s events.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Kathy of Whitewater; children, Corey Wayne (Toni) Hogue, Erin Renee (Chris) Such; grandchildren, Brianna Hogue, Jaxon Hogue, Paige Such; and very special grand puppy, Lola.

He is predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Shirley; sister, Vicki; and in-laws, Larry and Lois Moraski.

No Formal Services are planned at this time.

The Nitardy Funeral Home Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Whippet City Running Club – FREE class for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade!

This class helps kids learn how running can be a fun, positive, and healthy activity for lifelong fitness. Current high school/middle school cross country coaching staff and student-athletes in grades 7-12 will be present during each session to help maintain a positive, inviting, and welcoming environment for all individuals. No experience is necessary for children to participate, and families are encouraged to come and walk/run while their children attend the class. We will run on campus trails that vary in terrain, and ice water will be provided at each session. You just need to bring a water bottle and come dressed ready to run! The final session will include a short cross-country style race with appropriate flagging and a start/finish area. All registered K-6 participants that attend two out of the three course sessions before July 4, will receive a free entry into the July 4th Whippet City Mile event.

The class will meet in Lot 22 off of Schwager Drive on the UW-Whitewater campus, near the Baseball Field and Track Complex.

Meeting dates: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 – 7 pm. June 26, 28, July 3, 5, 10, 12.

Register on the Whitewater Park and Rec webpage (https://whitewater.recdesk.com). Click on “programs” and search for Whippet City Running Club. Class number 1901.21

Camp CrossPointe Vacation Bible School signup open

At Deep Sea Discovery, kids dive into God’s presence with hands-on service projects and sea science that will help kids experience a VBS adventure like no other!

Camp CrossPointe will be held at CrossPointe Community Church, 445 N. Warner Rd. in Whitewater, on Monday, June 25 – Thursday, June 28 from 6 – 8 pm!

Please click the link to register your child(ren)! http://crosscc.org/campcrosspointe

Can’t wait to see you there!!

Walton Oaks Park tree damaged in strong storm

Article and photos by Sherry Stanek

Walton Oaks Park, a 2.6 acre park located at the west end of Bloomingfield Drive, is a rare Oak savanna remnant with beautiful Burr Oak trees that are older than the state of Wisconsin. As you approach the park,  a giant Burr Oak, which was used as a model for the Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission logo,  greets you.  A large branch near the middle of the tree came down during the Friday, June 16 storm, taking with it two more large branches of the tree. Fortunately, the tree will survive under the care of city staff arborists. However, today is a reminder that everyone that loves this beautiful park, and those that don’t know they do yet, should go soon and enjoy all of its beautiful trees, the huge variety of birds and native plants because we can’t take for granted that they will always be here.