Everett H Dux

Everett H. Dux, age 89, of Neillsville, WI, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the Neillsville Care and Rehabilitation Center. Everett Herbert Dux was born on September 10, 1925 in Neillsville, WI the son of Albert and Alma (Nemitz) Dux. He was united marriage to Angelyn Marg on June 14, 1947 in Neillsville. Together they farmed and raised their family. Everett was an excellent farmer like his father and grandfather before him who worked very hard over the years to grow his dairy herd and farm operation. Everett farmed until 1995 and then worked part-time at Figi's and Russell's of Neillsville. He was also very active in his community serving on the Fairview School Board in the town of Weston, the Neillsville Farmer's Union Cooperative Board and St. John's Lutheran Church Council. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was also a member of AMPI, Foremost and Pure Milk. Everett was an honest and friendly man and was liked by all. He was a great father and husband who served as a role model to his children in many ways. His favorite times were spent with his family attending grandchildren's and great grandchildren's activities. He also enjoyed doing Sudoku and watching sports on t.v.He is survived by his wife, Angelyn, five children; Kathy (Wayne) Wegner of Neillsville, WI, Lawrence (Karen) Dux of Pewaukee, WI, Eugene (Mary) Dux of Neillsville, WI, Leroy (Robin) Dux of Lakeland, FL and William (Angela) Dux of Combined Locks, WI, 16 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 4 step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Marie (Clarence) Meier, a brother, Norman (Carol) Dux, a sister-in-law, Ina Mae Dux and special friends, Dan and Wendy Bautch and their girls.Everett was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Bradley Wegner, a brother, Melvin and a sister, Irene Meier.Funeral Services for Everett will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville, WI. Pastor Timothy Biebert will officiate. Providing music will be Sharon Nemitz, organist. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville and again from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning at the church. Interment will be in Neillsville City Cemetery.Serving as Honorary casket bearers will be Carrie Ann Manos, Erika Dux, Matthew Dux, Molly Dux, Megan Gates, Ryan Dux, Miles Dux, Hunter Dux and Prescott Dux.Casket bearers will be Bryan Wegner, Justin Dux, Michael Dux, Seth Dux, Bryce Dux and Evan Dux.Everett's family would like to thank the Neillsville Care and Rehabilitation Center for their wonderful care of Everett along with Ministry Home Care Hospice.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family for designation at a later date.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Everett's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456