George E. Kaldenberg, age 74, of Baraboo, Wisconsin died November 27, 2007 at St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield after a short battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the Roseberrys Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. on Sunday at Roseberrys Funeral Home. Mr. Peter Kingslow will officiate. Military rites will be offered by the Adams VFW Post #6279; the Adams American Legion Red Cloud Post #250; and the Grand Marsh American Legion Snyder-Richardson Post #273. Interment will take place at a later date on the family plot at the Oak Hill Cemetery, North Freedom, Sauk County, Wisconsin.
George was born on January 16, 1933 in Dexter, MN. He married Marveline (Richard) Kaldenberg on December 26, 1950 in Iowa. Soon after his marriage, his Army Reserve Unit was activated and sent to Colorado and from there they were deployed to Japan for two years, in support of the Korean War. After returning home from overseas, George started in the construction business where after a few years he joined Anthony Grignano Construction Company as a job superintendent for 27 years. In 1986 He and Marveline moved to Adams where he started his own construction Business that he owned and operated for 16 years. While in Adams he served on the County Board representing district 11 including two terms as board President. After his retirement in the fall of 2003, he and Marv sold their home to travel full time in their RV. They enjoyed spending the winters in Texas and the Summers in Lac Du Flambeau in Northern Wisconsin. After being diagnosed with cancer in June of 2007, George and Marv moved to Baraboo to be closer to family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents, sister, and a brother.
Survivors:
Wife: Marveline of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Son: Tony (Rosie) Kaldenberg of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Tom (April) Kaldenberg of Madison, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Tori (Tom) Spinoso of Madison, Wisconsin
Great Grandchild: Emily Kaldenberg of Madison, Wisconsin
Great Grandchild: Grace Spinoso of Madison, Wisconsin
Sister: Ellen Hosig of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
Roseberrys Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys .com for online condolences and further information.
Dear Marv – So sorry and shocked to hear about George. I will always remember the years he was on County Board and the good times we had. I will keep you in my prayers. Bev
Marve and Family, Sorry to hear that George has passed away. He was a good man. Always very good to me over the years at Mound view and ice fishing on Friendship pond. My Condolences.
We are deaply sorry for your loss. We know it was sudden and we just wanted to let you know that he was a great man. We are lucky to have known him and lived by him for many years. Wish we could have been there today but mother nature kept us from going.
So sorry for your loss. George was a wonderful man and we always enjoyed chatting with him during his treatments in Wisconsin Rapids. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Marveline We are sorry to hear of Georges passing. Our Sympathy is extended to you and your family.
I was saddened to hear of Georgeâs death. I appreciate his dedication serving Adams County government. My sympathy to you Marve and your family.
Marv and family George will be missed by many. He was truly a very special person.