George Kasper

George H. Kasper, age 84, of Danbury died February 16, 2013. George was born on June 6, 1928 in Stubbs Township in Rusk County, Wisconsin to Antone and Helen Kasper. He was united in marriage to Marcella on August 25, 1951 in Weyerhauser. George worked for BF Nelson Manufacturing in Minneapolis for 25 years. He later worked at Horton, and bartended at Oak Grove Supper Club. He also spent 20 years working as a security guard for St. Croix Casino. In his free time, George enjoyed his hobby farm, hunting, fishing, and had a passion for rock collecting. He was a past member of the Webster Lions and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. George was preceded in death by his parents; brother Anthony; sister Loretta; grandson Matthew and son-in-law Steve Sjolund. He is survived by his wife Marcella; children Cynthia Kasper, Sharon Sjolund (Lee Lieser), Deb (Steven) Erickson, Julie (Mark) Lang, and Marcy (Brian) Pardun; grandchildren Georgina, Charles, Sarah, Ken, Janelle, Even, Jordan, Seth and Shainia; 9 great grandchildren; sisters Rose Baker and Marcella Szymanski; along with many relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday, February 25, 2013 from 5-8 PM at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Webster. Interment will follow at Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. Pallbearers will be Seth Pardun, Charles Sjolund, Ken Erickson, Mark Lang, Brian Pardun and David Ferguson.