Arthur H. Ferge

Arthur H. Ferge 85, 5609 Ferge St., Schofield, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 2, 1922 in Schofield, son of the late August and Nettie (Hartson) Ferge. On January 19, 1946 he married Clara Lawrence at Peace United Church of Christ, Schofield. She survives. Arthur retired in 1984 after working 34 years at the former American Can Company now known as Lignotech USA Inc., Rothschild. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the 8th Infantry Division 28th Infantry Regiment and saw combat in the European Theatre of Operations. Arthur was the recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, ETO ribbon with 4 Bronze Battle Stars, Normandy Campaign Award and was entitled to wear the French Croix Degwerre Award. Besides being a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Burns Post No. 388, Wausau, he was also a member of the American Legion Montgomery Plant No. 10, the Battle of the Bulge Northern Wisconsin Chapter No. 1, the 28th Infantry Regiment Reunion Organization, charter member of Last Mans Club and the 28th Infantry Association Black Lions. Some of his hobbies included fishing, hunting and going to his cottage. He also enjoyed gardening, carpentry and above all spending time with his family who he loved dearly. Survivors include his wife, Clara, Schofield; daughter, Marilyn (Thomas) Benishek; granddaughter, Nicole Benishek, both of Schofield and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Evelyn, Jenny, Jessie, Eleanor and Margaret and one brother, William. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2007 at Peace United Church of Christ, Schofield. The Rev. Larry Treece will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau where full military honors will be conducted. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 6th Street, Wausau, and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Aspirus Cardiac Telemetry, Saint Clare's Hospital and Dr. Grim for their wonderful care of Arthur. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the VFW Honor Guard Post No. 388, Wausau or to Peace United Church of Christ, Schofield. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com