Neil D. Pulver Obituary (1926

Neil Duane Pulver, age 90 of Wyocena, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his home. He was born January 9, 1926 to Melvin and Marion (Curtis) Pulver. He was united in marriage to Cecelia Haynes November 10, 1951. Neil proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Wyocena Coop for 38 years. He had a passion for deer and pheasant hunting with his son and grandson, and especially enjoyed fishing at "Walter's Hole". Neil also enjoyed drawing, square dancing, coin collecting, and gardening. He also golfed and belonged to the "Hole in One Club". One of his favorite pastimes as a child was "taking" one of his best friend's (Lavern Griffin) marbles. He played horseshoes until he was 86 and was a charter member of the Portage Bowling Hall of Fame. Spending time with his family took precedence over everything. Survivors include his wife Cecelia of 65 years. Children: Rhonda (Del Berndt) Deane, Rhoda (George) Satina, Brian (Roz) Pulver, and Patty Roehl. Grandchildren: Jennifer (Jason) Mortensen, Jillian (Kyle) Barber, April (Shaun) Deane-Smith, Sara (Zach Fera) Deane, Nicholas Satina, Nathan Satina, Jennifer (Chad) Goytowski, Jessica Pulver, Josh (Maria) Pulver, Elizabeth (Scott) Marquart, Travis (Aimee May) Roehl, and Taylor (Randi) Roehl; great-grandchildren Alex, Brendan, Raegan, Halayna, Scott, Hank, and one on the way. Further survived by his sister Rhoda (Howard) Barden, sisters-in-law Margaret Pulver, Elizabeth Haynes, and Joan Pulver, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Terry Deane, grandchild Brianna Satina, and great-grandchild Hunter Marquart. Siblings: Frances (Lyle) Mack, Ralph Pulver, Garth (Katherine) Pulver, and Glen Pulver. Sisters-in-law: Mary (Danny) Gray and Charlotte (Kenny) Scheel. Brothers-in-law: Marvin "Bud" Haynes, Jr. and John "Freck" Haynes and Mother and Father-in-law Marvin Sr. and Mary Haynes. Funeral services with full military honors will be held Friday, December 16 at 11 AM at Grasse Funeral Home is Pardeeville. Interment will follow at Wyocena Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 15 from 4 to 8 PM at Grasse Funeral Home and again from 10 AM until the time of services Friday. 2d:{"dateTime":"2016-12-