Ivan Webster

1937-2020

Ivan Webster, 83, of Hannibal, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at Marshfield Clinic Hospital- Eau Claire. A visitation was held from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, at the Gilman Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in the Donald Cemetery at a later date. After the Covid crisis there will be a public memorial service.

He was born on April 7, 1937 at home to the late Ernest and Sylvia (Oats) Webster. He grew up in the Donald area and he married Effie Morris on April 28, 1954. They resided in the Donald area and raised their family there. Ivan spent many years as a farmer in the Donald/Arnold area, working at Weathershield with his late wife Effie, managed mink ranches for the McArther’s in Janesville and Minocqua.

Ivan’s love of baseball began in the town of Donald when he played for the Donald Devils for many years. He went on to coach numerous baseball and softball teams. One of his favorite hobbies was deer hunting. Being a big sports fan of baseball and football, he sometimes had two games playing at one time. He enjoyed tending to his chickens, watching Jeopardy, going to the casino, card games, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Shelli (Jason) Heath of Pembine, Diane (Larry Ringer) of Sheldon, Gary (Sue Glebke) Webster of Hannibal, David (Bonnie) Webster of Hawkins; grandchildren, Tony, Erica, Adam (Amanda) and Casey Webster, Crystal (Kevin) Andres, Jade Zink, Nicole (Luke) Stewart, Samantha, Trent, Elisha, Micah, Evert and Josiah Heath; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his sisters, Rosella Mravik of South Milwaukee and Mary (Joe) Thorgerson of Jump River; his brothers, Leland (Sylvia) and Marvin (Theresa) both of Gilman; and his companion, Little Dog.

Ivan was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Effie (2012); his sister, Joan Morris; and his brothers, Stanley, Gordon, Donald and Rodger.

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