Joel Twerberg
Joel “Butch” H. Twerberg, 78, Edgar, passed away while surrounded by his family on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born Sept. 2, 1943, in Eau Claire, son of the late Joel and Rebecca (Enger) Twerberg. Joel grew up on farms near Strum. He moved to the Chicago area after graduating from Eleva-Strum High School in 1961 where he met his love, Susie. On July 2, 1966, he was united in marriage to Susan “Susie” Bjerke at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church in Strum. She survives.
For 30 years, Joel was a volunteer fireman for the Edgar Fire Department and the Edgar Fire Inspector for many years. He worked for GTE/Verizon as an installer until his retirement. Joel was a member of the Edgar Lions Club and a member of the North Central Wisconsin Antique Steam and Gas Engine Club. He was also very proud of his Norwegian heritage.
Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed restoring antique tractors in his garage and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survivors include, his loving wife, Susie; three children: Carol Twerberg of Madison, Dave (Andrea) Twerberg of Wausau and Eric Twerberg of Wausau; three grandchildren: Nick Gunderson, Paulina Twerberg and Kristoffer Twerberg; great-grandchild, Dezmin Gunderson; three siblings: Robert Twerberg of Arcadia, Orrin Twerberg of Idaho and Barbara (Larry) McGee of Strum; two sisters-in-law: Debra Twerberg and Linda Twerberg; brotherin- law, Scott (Kathy) Bjerke; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Clair and Gordon Twerberg; and one sister, Joan Smedberg.
A funeral service will be at 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. Rev. Gail Sowell will preside. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be on Sunday at the Chimney Rock Lutheran Cemetery in Strum.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
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