This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16439/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Duluth News-Tribune (MN) - August 1, 2003 Deceased Name: GENE CLOVER MENARD Gene Clover Menard, of Duluth, formerly of St. Paul, Minn., died at the home of her daughter on July 28, 2003. Gene was born in Aniwa, Wis., to Cora and Earl Brunk. She married John Francis Menard on Sept. 15, 1949, in Elizabeth City, N.C. She graduated from Langlade County Normal School in Antigo, Wis., and the University of Wisconsin River Falls, River Falls, Wis. Gene was an educator for 46 years. She taught in several different states but the last 23 years of her career were spent in Minnesota School District #833 at Pullman and Crestview Elementary schools were she taught first grade. She was very proud of starting District #833's Project GO (Grandparents Organization) which brings senior citizens into the classroom to mentor young students. Gene's encouragement and kindness touched hundreds of students. Gene was an active member of the Washington County Historical Society where she helped organize many events that allowed her to share her passion of history. She and her husband John opened their home to many AFS (American Field Service) students from around the world. She worsh! iped and was an active member of Newport United Methodist Church for many years. Gene was passionate about many things but she loved being part of family activities, reading, crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble, history, map reading and travel. She and her family spent many wonderful seasons at ''Camp Croix'' in Osceola, Wis., where she and her husband John shared their love of fishing and exploring the St. Croix River in their canoe. Her quick wit and caring will be greatly missed by all that she loved and touched. Gene was preceded in death by her parents, Cora and Earl Brunk; the love of her life husband John in 1977; and granddaughter Christy. She is survived by her sons, John (Diane) of Forest Lake, Minn., Mark (Jean) Menard of Woodbury, Minn.; daughter Kora (John) of Cloquet, Minn.; grandchildren Andrea (Forest Lake), Lane (Minneapolis) and Jacob (Cloquet); brother Andy (Marie) Brunk (Eau Claire, Wis.); nephews Matt and David Brunk; niece Melinda Sachsenmaier; several cousins, great niece and nephews and many friends. SERVICE:A memorial service will be held in Newport United Methodist Church on Tuesday August 12, 2003, at 11:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 218-628-5200. Memorials are preferred to the Washington County Historical Society, Stillwater, Minn., or Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp. Her family would like to thank the staff at the Pines III where Gene lived for the past 3 years; Benedictine Center and Day Services Staff and Erica Stevens who provided both spiritual and loving care for Gene. Duluth News-Tribune (MN) Date: August 1, 2003 Edition: FINAL Page: 04B Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.