Duane “Butch” R. Pribbernow
1947-2024
Duane “Butch” R. Pribbernow, age 76, of Owen, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements. Butch was born on Nov. 20, 1947, the son of Charles and Ruth “Ilene” Pribbernow, in Stanley. He graduated from Owen-Withee High School in 1965. Butch enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Kansas, Texas and Alaska from 1965-1970. On April 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Dawn Anthony in Downsville. Butch graduated from CVTC in Eau Claire with an Associate’s Degree in Agriculture. Together, Butch and Dawn farmed in the town of Green Grove for 30 years. They sold the farm and moved to the town of Holway in 2001. He then worked at Weather Shield in Medford for 20 years, retiring in 2021.
Butch enjoyed farming, deer hunting, working in the woods and cutting wood. He especially loved going to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota to watch the elk and bison. Most importantly, Butch loved and cherished his family.
Butch is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dawn; three children, Randy (Karen) Pribbernow of Sparta, Kristi (Aaron) Duis of Delano, Minn., and Sharon (Jason Krahn) Pribbernow of Aniwa; five grandchildren, Marie and Claire Pribbernow, Meredith, Isaac and Ella Duis. He is further survived by his sister, Jan (Jeff) Petersen of Bemidji, Minn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judy Haack.
In accordance with his wishes, no funeral service will be held. A private Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Memorials in Butch’s memory can be given to the Stetsonville Fire Department.
The family would like thank the awesome Aspirus Kidney Care staff in Medford and also the staff at Aspirus Wausau Hospital CTU for the fantastic care Butch received. A special thank you to his neighbors: the Bowser, Petrie and Zimmerman families for their help and support.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
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