Frederick Stener

Frederick E. Stener, age 85, a resident of Siren died January 10, 2013 at Frederic Nursing &Rehab. Frederick was born in Siren on January 24, 1927, the son of Phillip and Lydia Stener. He attended Siren School, graduating in 1944. In 1945, he joined the United States Navy serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1952 at a Hospital Corpsman First Class. When he got out of the service he went to work for the Creamery Factory in Siren. In 1948, he started working for Martin Neilsen in Milltown helping build the fire hall, post office and the Luck Pioneer Home. He then took a job in 1956 for Morse Builders in Siren. Frederick and Mary Ann were married on September 28, 1957 in Luck. After all that he became a self employed carpenter until he retired in 1989. In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. He also liked gardening, crafts and spending time in his shop woodworking. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Frederick; and his parents Phillip and Lydia Stener; his siblings Stanley, Bennie, Louis, Phyllis, Caroline and David. Frederick is survived by his wife Mary Ann and daughter Louise Cole (Mike Johnson); grandchildren Richard and Phillip Cole, Heather Cole, Melinda Fair; great grandchildren Carson and Waylon Cole; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. Pallbearers will be Richard Cole, Mike Johnson, Philip Stener, Davy Stener, Joe Brunclik, Corey Brunclik, Jeff Simpkins, and Phillip Cole. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Pias, Wally Nelson, John Donlin, Dair Stewart, George Doriott, and Jeff Moser. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com