Edsel Evjen
Edsel A. Evjen 98 of Cadott, WI. passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29th, 2025 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI.
Edsel was born on June 22nd, 1926 to Lewis and Alma (Gilbertson) Evjen in the Town of Sigel, Chippewa County.
Ed was born and raised Town of Sigel where he attended the Toutant One Room Country School in the Town of Sigel. He served in the US Army for 2 years. Edsel married Geraldine Peterson on July 12th, 1947. Following marriage Edsel worked at Hamm’s Cheese Factory, Fin and Feather Shoe Factory and worked for Kell Container for 26 years until his retirement.
Ed enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and board games with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time at the cabin and being with family and friends.
Edsel is survived by his sons Steven Evjen and Tim (Joleen) Evjen; grandchildren Crystal (Jason) Thom, Gwen (Louis) Hoople, Craig (Amy) Evjen, Carissa (Tim) Hoyt and Rachel (Jon) Booth; great grandchildren Kersten Anderson, Kaeden Thom, Louis Ray Hoople III, Elizabeth Mickelson, Tryston Evjen, Kyah and Zak Hoyt, Peyton and Hadley Booth; step grandchildren Erin Leibelt and Jenna Starck; great great grandchildren Kiylyn Thom and Andruw and Oaklynn Mickelson and Kinsley Thom; a brother Clifford (Betty) Evjen of Silver Bay, MN and also by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Parents Lewis and Alma Evjen, wife Geraldine Evjen, sisters Ruth Smith, Ione Crandall, Avis Felce, Darlene Woodford, Edna Wenzel, Clarice Smith and Shirley Kremer, brother Ellis Evjen and Clyde Evjen , granddaughter Billi-Jo Mickelson, great grandson Andruw Paul Mickelson, step grandson Shawn Starck and also by several in laws.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 6th, 2025 at the Leiser Funeral Home 511 N. Main St. Cadott, WI. with Rev. George Olinske officiating.
Interment will follow the services at the Brooklawn Cemetery Cadott, WI.
A Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service 11:00 AM Friday at the Funeral Home.
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