Richard W. Krohn

Richard Dick W. Krohn, 76, of Beetown, WI, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Richard was born on August 24, 1934, in Beetown Township, a son of Herbert & Bernice (Peake) Krohn.

Dick graduated from Lancaster High School in 1952. He was united in marriage to Ellen Blackbourn on June 23, 1954. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959.

Richard was a licensed cheese and butter maker employed by Hallingstad Creamery, Schurmans Butter and Cheese, Wisconsin Dairies, and was a supervisor at Foremost Farms until his retirement.

Dick is survived by his wife, Ellen; two daughters, Lori (Lewy) Budworth & Paula (Don) Pulvermacher; two grandchildren, Tara & Adam Richard Pulvermacher; and his special black lab, Codi.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 17, 2011, at Martin Funeral Home, 111 S. Tyler St., Lancaster, with James Frazier officiating. Burial was in Dodge Cemetery, Beetown Township. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 16, at Martin Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service Friday.

Memorials preferred to Grant County Hospice and Rescue Squad.