Dustin Reichwald

Cora M. Forbush, age 91, of Whitewater, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

She was born on October 8, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Earl Franklin Forbush and Mildred Ella Ogle.

Cora spent her entire professional life in education. She received her BS degree from UW La Crosse in 1948, her MS degree from UW Madison in 1952 and her Ph.D. from UW Madison in 1971.  In 1967 Cora attended the University of Colorado for 1 year of coursework. She began her career in Oconomowoc public schools, teaching Physical Education to students in grades 1-12 during 1948 and 1949.  Cora moved to Milwaukee in 1950 and taught PE and Health at Bayview High School for two years.  Cora became Dean at Carthage College, Carthage, IL during 1952-1956.  Cora was hired as Associate Dean – Women at UW Whitewater in 1956 and retired 32 years later in 1988. Cora was an avid outdoors person and thoroughly enjoyed her YMCA Camp Manitowish (Boulder Junction, WI) experiences.  She served in counseling and administration roles and participated in camping and chapel activities including navigation of the over 1300 lakes in Villas County, Canadian fishing, and canoe tripping.   Cora is remembered fondly by the Camp staff and is recognized as a memorable role model for the younger campers. She participated in social/honorary fraternity and sorority activities in her spare time.  Cora was also an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Elkhorn, WI.

Above all, she cherished time spent with her family.

She is survived by her seven nieces, five nephews, and several close friends. In addition to her parents, Cora was preceded in death by her four sisters and one brother.   Her closest friend Clayton Droullard recently passed away as well.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI with Pastor Joyce Rich officiating. Friends may call after 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the funeral home until the time of the services.

A service of celebration of life, love, family, camp, church and friendship ties will occur shortly after Labor Day on the Camp Manitowish grounds where her ashes will be spread behind the Pinewoods Chapel as Cora requested.  Also, at Cora’s request, in lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Cora’s name and may be given to Camp Manitowish in Boulder Junction, WI or Bethel United Methodist Church in Elkhorn, WI.

Cora’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Fairhaven Senior Services, Whitewater, WI and a special thanks to close friends Mike Ciardo, Char Anderson and Rob Droullard and their families who went above and beyond in all they did for Cora.

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8th grade Recognition celebrates transition to high school

8th grade Recognition is a night where students and loved ones gather together to celebrate an important right of passage, students transitioning from the middle school to the high school. The ceremony begins in the Ken Nehring gym, with students being recognized for their middle school accomplishments and involvement, and ends with an activity night, where students have the opportunity to engage in safe activities with their friends. This year’s class was recognized for several accomplishments in academics, athletics, and the arts.

The theme for the evening was A Night to Remember. WMS would like to give one more congratulations and well wishes to the class of 2022.

8th grade Recognition Gallery 

Photos by Tom Ganser

 

Savory Sounds Summer Concert: Chanceux Saxophone Quartet, June 14 at 11:30 am

 

Pictured left to right- Soprano Saxophone: Cameron Vinson, Alto Saxophone: Taylor Boegel, Baritone Saxophone: Artrell LeFlore, Tenor Saxophone: Samuel Matucheski*
* Austin Kappel will be subbing in for Sam on Tenor Saxophone at the performance on June 14th.

 Chanceux Saxophone Quartet

June 14 at 11:30 am

 Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St.

The Chanceux Saxophone Quartet was founded in 2016 at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. They serve as a premiere, in-demand student performance ensemble for the university, having performed as a part of the UW-Whitewater saxophone studio recitals, their own recital, and recently performed the concerto “Capriccio” by Warren Barker with the University Community Band. They frequently perform for UW-Whitewater Music Department events such as audition days, open houses, and tours.

The WAA is grateful to our partners-Fairhaven Senior Services, First Citizens State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union, Olm and Associates, and PremierBank–for helping to make these events possible.

Savory Sounds Schedule
(11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on the following Thursdays, inside the CAC if raining)

June 21 Steve Meisner
June 28 UW-W Jazz Camp Ensemble
July 12 Rose Among Thorns
July 19 Brass Knuckles

WUSD News: Retirees’ Dinner & WMS Associate Principal Hired

WUSD Retirees’ Dinner

Pictured (L-R): Dan McCrea, Chris Wilke, Barb Sheffield, Lisa Meyers, and Don “Doc” Kelley. Not pictured: Jay Dermo and Sue Morse.

Every spring, staff, and retirees of the Whitewater Unified School District gather to recognize and celebrate staff who have decided to retire. This year’s honorees represented 165 years of service and commitment to WUSD.

Retirees – Teachers

Jay Dermo: 30 years WUSD, including first 5 at Lakeview Elem 5th & 6th grades and next 25 at WMS 6th grade social studies, math, and language arts. Additional 5 years Stoughton Almond-Bancroft, Dodgeland before coming to WUSD.

Lisa Meyers: 31 years in WUSD teaching kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. First 22 at Lakeview followed by 9 years at Washington Elementary School. An additional 2 years of teaching before coming to Whitewater.

Sue Morse: All 26 years in Whitewater. Started at Lakeview as a 1st-grade teacher. Moved in 1994 to Whitewater Middle School for 6th-grade social studies and language arts.

Barb Sheffield: 44 years at Whitewater Middle School teaching physical education (including 4 years at WHS) and health. Her first and only teaching job at Whitewater Middle School.

Chris Wilke: 15 years at Whitewater Middle School, first-year 6th-grade math and social studies, then 14 years 7th-grade math and social studies.

Retiree – Maintenance

Don “Doc” Kelley: 18 years at Washington Elementary School.

Retiree – WUSD School Board Member

Dan McCrea – 15 years as a member of the WUSD School District, including serving as president, vice-president, treasurer, and clerk.

Whitewater Middle School Associate Principal Hired 

The Whitewater Unified School District is pleased to welcome Mr. Ben Holzem as the Whitewater Middle School Associate Principal. Ben has seven years of administrative experience and seven years as a special education teacher. Most recently, he was the principal of St. Bruno Parish School. Ben’s other impressive qualities include being bilingual, having served in the Air Force and his ability to build relationships with the students and families he works with at school. Ben is excited to be a contributing member of the Whitewater Middle School.

Eugene Wagie, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2018, surrounded by his family, after a long bout with cancer.

He was born on Nov 11, 1922, in Milwaukee to John and Bertha (Messerschmidt) Wagie. His parents passed away when he was a young boy; he then spent the majority of his youth living in the Milwaukee Lutheran Home and various foster homes.

Eugene moved to Whitewater at age 15 where he lived with his foster parents, George and Elsie Luedtke, working on their farm with three of his brothers. He attended Whitewater High School, graduating in 1941. There he met his future wife, Kay Ebert, at the Armory roller skating rink.

Eugene joined the US Army, where he served from March 1946 to September 1947. While serving at White Sands Proving Grounds, NM, he married Kay Ebert on June 19, 1946.

After the Army, Eugene and Kay returned to Coloma, WI to work in her parents’ restaurant. They then returned to Whitewater, where Eugene worked a variety of jobs, including 32 years with Hawthorn Melody Dairy. After retiring from the dairy, he worked 18 years part-time at the Whitewater Country Club. Eugene was an avid golfer and a member of the country club for over 40 years. He was especially proud of the hole-in-one he scored at age 79! He also enjoyed bowling and cards.

Eugene was very active in the Whitewater community, serving as an usher and treasurer at St John’s Lutheran Church; President of the Lion’s Club; Honor Guard at the American Legion; voting poll volunteer; and tremendous blood donor – giving over 13 gallons in his lifetime!

Eugene was preceded in death by Kay, his wife of 56 years, and his 7 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his 5 children (and spouses): Carol, Dave (Sue), Dennis (Ann), Terry (Maryellen), and Sandy (Ron); 8 grandchildren and their partners/spouses; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St, Whitewater, on Thursday, June 14, 2018, from 3 pm to 6 pm, followed by a memorial service. Eugene will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Kay the next day in a private family burial.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Sunset Ridge Jefferson and Rainbow Hospice for their loving care, professional expertise, and gentle compassion during Eugene’s last months. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in Eugene’s honor to Rainbow Hospice, 147 W. Rockwell, Jefferson WI 53549.

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