Stewart D. (Doug – Stew) Wimble Jr., age 84, of Friendship, Wisconsin and formerly Madison, died peacefully on January 22, 2014 surrounded by loved ones at Hannah’s House East in Madison, Wisconsin.
Stewart was born January 9, 1930 in Franklin, Nebraska to Stewart and Irene (Versaw) Wimble. Stewart was very blessed with a life enriched with education, several jobs he so enjoyed, a loving family, and many friends. From 1953-1967, Stewart worked as a Special Agreement Officer for the Nebraska Railways. From, 1967 to 1993, he worked various jobs for the State of Wisconsin from the University System to the Department of Transportation where he retired as a Relocation Specialist. Stewart was an honorable Army Veteran (1951-1953), a Husband to Bitha Spencer (1952-1976) with whom he fathered five children and Leeandra Lutz (1992-present). He was Grandfather of 14, and Great-Grandfather of 7.
Stewart was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, and cutting wood as well as collecting all sorts of “stuff”. He was an expert Trap Shooter and Sporting Clays Enthusiast. He was a member to numerous sporting clubs and a lifetime member of the American Legion and the NRA. Stewart also loved his dogs – each one had a special place in his heart and served as a great buddy for romping around with.
Stewart is survived by his wife, Leeandra; by his children, Douglas (Sandra) of Madison, WI, Nickolas of Cedarburg, WI, Alan (Patricia) of Hot Springs, AR, Jodi (Robert Schmidt) of Oregon, WI; his sister, Dorothy (Richard Kerner) of Chicago, IL; fourteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Stewart was preceded in death by his parents, Stewart & Irene Wimble; Son, Michael John; Grandson, Stewart Alan; and Sister and Brother-in-Law, Jacquelyn and John Murrie.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the United in Christ Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Rev. T. Christian Nelson will officiate. Interment will be at the Quincy Cemetery in the Township of Quincy, Wisconsin – Adams County. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Stewart’s name to Hannah’s House East, or Southern Care Hospice.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Jennifer and James Eklof, Tina, Scott, Wendy, Tamrah, Tiffany, and Leigh – the caretakers of Hannah’s House East for the exceptional care and love they provided ‘Doug’ throughout his last year of life. They gave him a home away from home at the time when he needed it most. The family would also like to acknowledge Southern Care Hospice for their loving and nurturing care in the end –thank you Cathy, Fred, Brandi, Chaplain Tom and Francie.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
I had the pleasure of meeting Doug a few times through Lee. I stayed at their home two weekends when Lee and I worked at Corrections together. Though I have not seen either for some years I wish to extend my condolences to the family. Doug was a very interesting person and I appreciated the hospitality in their home at that time.
Ellen McDermott
I had the distinct honor of working with Doug at WisDOT in Madison. He was a dedicated, hard working person and a lot of fun to be with too. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Jerry Miesbauer