This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16616/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) - June 4, 2009 Deceased Name: Dorn, Eldon M. TIGERTON - Eldon M. Dorn, age 53 years, of Tigerton, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2009, unexpectedly at his home. Eldon Michael Dorn was born March 15, 1956, at St. Mary' s Hospital in Madison to Alphonse and Donna (Smith) Dorn. He was raised in Waunakee and graduated from high school in 1974. Eldon was employed for roughly 25 years by Evans Furniture & Mattress Co. in West Allis. He learned the trade and advanced quickly to store manager. In the late 1990s he went into business on his own, starting Contract Furnishings in Franklin. Eldon sold commercial furnishings to skilled care and assisted living homes. Eldon and his partner Juli purchased land in 2002 and settled in rural Tigerton. They built their dream home with lots of love and the help of family and friends. Eldon also enjoyed sprint car racing, deer hunting and traveling. Survivors include his best friend, Juli Hudziak; a daughter, Julie (Craig) Steinle of Waunakee; and his parents, Al and Donna Dorn of Waunakee. There is a brother, Jim (Gloria) Dorn of Brooklyn; and two sisters, Mary (Randy) Nonn of Mazomanie, and Brenda (friend, Tim Fischer) Dorn of DeForest. He is further survived by Juli' s son, Jeremiah Rolfs of Saukville; and her granddaughter, Presley. Eldon also leaves behind aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the ELDON DORN RESIDENCE, N3764 Tower Road., Tigerton, WI 54486. The family will visit with relatives and friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at Eldon' s home. The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.} 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.