Dustin Reichwald Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – Monday, July 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM;
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Community Room
Alcohol Licensing Committee Meeting – Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 6 PM; City of Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room
Common Council Meeting – Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM; City of Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room
Police and Fire Commission Special Session – Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 5:30 PM; City of Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room
He went peacefully with his wife and son by his side.
Bob was born on March 25, 1932.
He graduated Crane Tech High School in Chicago, Ill., in 1950.
Bob joined the U.S. Air Force as a basic airman in February 1952 and married his high school sweetheart, Thora “Billie” Rowley, on May 17, 1952. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Bob worked with Harlo Electric Supply and then General Electric.
After retiring, Bob and Billie moved to Whitewater in 1996. In retirement Bob enjoyed golfing whenever the weather permitted.
He was a member at the local golf club, Prairie Woods, and golfed regularly with his son, grandson and great-grandson. He left us less than 24 hours after playing a round with his son and grandson.
If he wasn’t golfing, Bob was swimming at the Whitewater Aquatic Center with Billie. His youthful spirit and abundant love made him a favorite of all his 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife, Thora; his son, Thomas (Doreen); his grandchildren, Melissa (Jason) Grooms, Michele (Shannon) Fagiano, Aaron (Amanda) Rowley, Corin (Bob) Sullivan, Brandon (Rowena) Rowley, Kristin (Mark) Porter, Colin (Brittany) Rowley, Erica Clemmons, Kristina (Kevin) Bannon, Veronica (Steven) De La Cruz, Greg Barnwell Jr. and Robert Callen; and great-grandchildren, Will, Riley, Grace, Quinn, Emmett, Michael, Abigail, Emeline, Oliver, Calvin, Sadie, Londyn, Kenzie, Traver Jr., Madelyn, Ashlyn, Steven, Nathaniel and Elijah.
He was preceded in death and welcomed in heaven by his two children, his eldest son Jim and daughter Lynn.
A celebration of life will be held at Prairie Woods Golf Course on Saturday, July 13, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Curt was born on August 27, 1960 in Waukesha, WI to George and Carla (Witthoft) Anderson. He attended Whitewater High School. Curt served his country in the National Guard. He was employed as a foreman with Balestrieri Environmental Development. Curt’s personality was larger than life. He could fix anything. Curt loved fishing, hunting, camping, was a horseman and a woodsman. He enjoyed nature and animals. Curt took great pride in maintaining his yard in showcase condition. He loved his shop where he would repair small engines and do wood work. Friends and strangers would appear looking for mechanical help from Curt. The former barn, now his shop was his man-cave where friends, family and neighbors would gather. He loved to cook and grill. Sadie, his black lab was always at his side. Gina was his soulmate, sharing his life for the last 15 years.
He is survived by fiancé Gina Crown, Whitewater; step-children Emily, Ashley (Ken Kucharski) Justin and Kyle Crown; children Kelsey Anderson, Elkhorn, Brittney (Jared) Steilkie, Elkhorn, Parker Anderson, Minnesota; Grandchildren Zoey and Kylee Berris, Cadence and Paige Steilkie, Klaire Kucharski and soon to be born Amelia Kucharski; sister Charlotte (David) Anderson Maitlen, Satellite Beach, FL; brother Edward (Sandy) Anderson, Darien, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, William Anderson. For those wanting to express their sympathy you may wish to consider memorials to the National Pancreatic Cancer Association. The family will have a celebration of Curt’s life at a later date. The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Whitewater is truly a spectacular community in which to live. One need look no further than the 4th of July Festival as it wraps up to see that. On behalf of the Whitewater 4th of July Committee, thank you for making this community what it is.
Hundreds of volunteers each year spend months of their time, often take time off work, and put countless hours into each part of this event. To those who consistently show that dedication, thank you will never be enough. To the dozens of city employees who are often shoulder to shoulder with volunteers, please know this would not be possible without your support either. We also are grateful for the generosity of all those who donate financially to the support of this festival; your commitment to the community which often extends far past this festival is humbling.
As a committee at this time of year we always find ourselves inundated with suggestions. We welcome every single one. Suggestions only make this festival better for all of us. We also welcome you to join us as a committee member or volunteer as you are able to assist with next year’s festival. Please contact us for additional information; we would love to start that conversation with you.
If you have great photos of this year’s event, please don’t hesitate to send those our way; we’ll update our website in the next week or two to feature as many of those images as we can, and you can always email us at whitewater4th@gmail.com.
Once again we thank you for celebrating our nation’s independence with us, supporting the organizations that make up our food and beverage vendors, and for continuing Whitewater’s rich 4th of July traditions this year.
Kindly submitted by,
Lisa Dawsey Smith
Co-Chair Whitewater 4th of July Festival
Plan and Architectural Review Commission Meeting – Monday, July 8, 2019 at 6 PM; Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room
WUSD Policy Review Committee – Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 8 AM; Whitewater Unified School District Central Office
She was born on August 12, 1924, daughter of Fred W. and Ethel M. (Lerwill) Teetshorn. She attended the Whitewater schools and was a graduate of the City High School, class of 1942. Jean was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Robert E. Chaffee, on April 16, 1949, at the Bassett House in Whitewater. Robert predeceased Jean on July 1, 2007. Jean is survived by her daughter, Jane (Marvin) Ripp of Middleton; her granddaughter, Sarah Jane Ripp (Callan) Donovan of Madison; her cousins Mary L. Palmer and Brooke M. Temby, and their families, all of Eagle Mountain, UT; and her beloved cat, Dexter. A private service was held for the family to honor Jean’s life and reunion with Bob, the love of her life. To honor Jean’s love for cats, please consider making a donation to the Humane Society of Jefferson County, W6127 Kiesling Rd, Jefferson, WI 53549 or at hsjc-wis.com/donate.
Winn-Cress Funeral Home
5785 Hwy Q
Waunakee, WI
The members of the UW-W Community Optimist Club want to thank you for the years that you have supported our Gyro Stand at the Whitewater 4th of July Celebration! From the beginning of our club in 1981 (at that time the Whitewater Optimist Club) the gyro stand has been a good source of funding for the programs we support along with a wonderful interaction with members of the community.
Unfortunately, the stand will not be at the Cravath Lakefront this year. The club can no longer meet the demands of this effort, and we are sorry to miss the Festival.
As a service club, we welcome new members and volunteers so that we can continue offering community events such as Youth Appreciation Week, Breakfast with Santa, the Toys for Kids program, the Easter Egg Hunt and the Free Fishing Day. We also provide support for the Whitewater School District Emergency Fund, the Whitewater Food Pantry and other programs for the kids of Whitewater.
Please consider joining our club! You can find more information on-line at: https://blogs.uww.edu/uwwcommunityoptimist/ or contact any of our members. We welcome your questions and support.
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is hosting a monthly Memory Café for individuals who are living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and their care partners. This free social event is held on the second Monday of every month in the Library Community Room at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater, at 10:30 am.
The next meeting
The Memory Café offers participants a safe and fun way to share their stories and socialize with others who have similar experiences. Learn how staying physically, socially and mentally active is good for the brain.
If you are attending for the first time please call 800-272-3900.
