Bernard E. Streveler
Bernard E. Streveler age 93 of Altoona, formerly of Elk Mound, passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2014 at the Oakwood Villa Nursing Home in Altoona with Hospice Care, surrounded by his family.
Bernard was born August 7, 1921 in Marathon County, rural Halder. He was the son of Joseph and Anna (Boehm) Streveler. He grew up near Halder and later moved with his family to Eau Claire. Bernard attended Vocational School where he took a course in airplane mechanics. He worked in auto body repair and later as a diesel mechanic at International Harvester in Eau Claire. Bernard married Pauline L. Brantner August 29, 1950 in Mondovi. After marriage they made their home in Eau Claire. In 1960 they moved to Elk Mound to be in the country where they had a small farm which was the joy in his life. Bernard later worked as a diesel mechanic at Richartz Implement in Menomonie. Pauline died in 1988 and Bernard later married Margaret Henderson in 1989 and she preceded him in death in 2012.
Bernard was a man capable of doing just about anything a “jack of all trades”. He finished building his own home after the structure was in place. He loved to do woodworking, fix anything that needed fixing. He loved his cars, his pride and joy as he grew older was his Buick. Before becoming ill, he had a dear buddy, a kitten called “Bubbles” who meant a lot to him.
Bernard is survived by his children, Sr. Karen Streveler, OSB, of St. Joseph, MN; Theresa (Ron) Czubakowski of Eau Claire; Ron Streveler of Elk Mound; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Ben) Lashley; Elizabeth (Justin) Northcutt; Stephanie (Danny) Currington; Douglas Streveler Jr.; Nicole (Michael) Newsome and several great grandchildren; one sister, Rosalie (Francis) Schilling of Eau Claire; two brothers, Harold (Eileen) of Eau Claire and Joseph (Karen) of Colfax; a sister-in-law, Dorene Streveler of Eau Claire; a brother-in-law, Richard Schmit of Osseo, MN; also surviving are several step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren;
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wives, a son, Douglas; a grandson, Thomas Czubakowski; two brothers, Clarence (Virginia) and Francis; two sisters, Delores (Roger) Paszek and MaryAnn Schmit.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday October 15, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elk Mound with Rev. Thomas Krieg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.