Surviving is his loving wife of 57 years, Linda a son, Greg (Stacy) Martin a daughter, Kristi (Tom) Gildersleeve three grandsons: Ian Martin, Garrett, and Brennen Gildersleeve three sister-in-laws: Mary Wilkins, Ann (John) Van De Wiel, and Kay Wilkins nieces, nephews, and the Kirschbaum cousins. Roger was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be dearly missed. He had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. Roger enjoyed many years of snowmobiling, canoeing, collecting John Deere toy machinery, travelling, and attending his grandson's sports activities. Ian, Garrett and Brennen, are great company, hard workers, and brought him much joy. Roger was proud of his family, farms, and the fact that their three grandsons helped with the farm chores and fieldwork. In 1999, they were co-hosts of Wisconsin Farm Progress Days and awarded the WGLR 2019 Farm Family of the Year. Roger and Linda received many years of recognition for high quality milk production from Mississippi Valley, Swiss Valley, and Prairie Farms Cooperatives. In 1975, they were honored as the Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year. Together they fulfilled their dream in operating Martin Farms at Five Points, rural Lancaster. Wilkins at the Platteville United Methodist Church. On June 13, 1964, Roger was united in marriage to Linda M. He attended the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and farmed with his parents. Roger graduated eighth grade from Five Points rural school, and from Lancaster High School in 1959. He was born July 13, 1941, in Beetown Township, the son of Bernard and Mary (Kirschbaum) Martin. Martin, age 80, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory of Lancaster will be assisting the family.Roger B. A time for food and fellowship will take place immediately following the services. at Community Evangelical Free Church in Platteville, WI with Pastor Doug Weaver officiating. Grandparents: Anna (Meyer) and John Fuerstenberg, and John and Rose (Wunderlin) Reuter.Ī Celebration of Therese’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Therese is preceded in death by parents: Joe and Wilma (Reuter) Fuerstenberg, sisters, Veronica (Connie) Rose and Patricia Mary, an infant brother, brother-in-law Ron Jeardeau, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Aelred and Katie (Washa) Klaas. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Siblings: Mary Jeardeau, Dave (Patty) Fuerstenberg, Linda (William) Armbruster, Shirley (Mark) Manning, John (Shari) Fuerstenberg, Joe (Debbie) Fuerstenberg, Randy Fuerstenberg, Paul (LuAnn) Fuerstenberg, and Keith (Terri) Fuerstenberg. Jace, Kade, and Briar, children of Amanda and Micah. Eight grandchildren: Ian, Emma, Audra and Alayna, children of Sarah and Uriah. She is survived by her husband Mark, and three daughters: Sarah (Uriah) Johnson, Amanda (Micah) Johnson, and Tiffany (Tyrone) Thompson. Therese went home to meet her Savior on September 4, 2023, surrounded by her faithful husband, and three beautiful daughters. Watching her family grow and playing with her grandchildren was always a blessing and a priority. Children are a gift from God! Therese loved and supported her family. Mark and Therese were blessed with three daughters, whom she homeschooled all the way through High School, with lots of prayers, and the Grace of God. She was a member of the Potosi Community Bible Church, and a Sunday School teacher for many years. Therese was not a perfect person, but she desired to live for God all her days. At the age of twenty-three, she trusted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and accepted His free gift of salvation.

She also did photography for 30 years, which she enjoyed immensely.

Therese was employed at Orchard Manor for eight years in the housekeeping department before getting married. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1974.

She cherished the outdoors, learned to work hard, and understood at a young age to never say you are bored. Therese was the eighth of twelve children and raised on a farm in Fennimore, WI. She grew up with her loving parents, six brothers and four sisters. She was united in marriage to Mark Klaas on May 2, 1981, in Lancaster, WI. Therese was born on January 13, 1956, in Lancaster, the daughter of Joseph and Wilma (Reuter) Fuerstenberg. LANCASTER - Therese Elizabeth Klaas, age 67, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023.

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