Eugene I. Bettack, age 69, of Marathon, formerly of Antigo ( Nekoosa) died Friday, September 14, 2007, at Select Specialty Hospital, Madison following a long illness. He was born March 1, 1938 in Antigo to the late Albert and Mildred (Stasek) Bettack. He and the former Mary Jane Wierschke were married on December 15, 1956 in Antigo at Peace Lutheran Church.
He was a potato grower in Antigo. He moved to Nekoosa and owned and operated Sandview Farms. He was dispatcher for Midway Transport operated by Darryl Bassuener, a long time friend. After moving to Marathon, he was employed by Veolia as operation manager where he was currently employed.
He enjoyed feeding his birds, grilling out, his family and his beloved pet Prissy.
In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by
Four Daughters
Cindy ( Ward ) Heinrich, (No City)
Tina (Bill) Jaminski, Wisconsin Rapids
Tammy (Chad) Hamin, Mather
Carrie Bettack, Marathon
A son Eugene (Debbie) Bettack, Jr, Nekoosa
Nine Grandchildren
Craig, Brad, Maurica, Christine, Billy, Kade, Tara Lyn, Trevor, and Cody.
One great granddaughter Alicia
Sister Shirley Zelazoski, Appleton
Two Brothers
Albert (Gloria) Bettack, Adams-Friendship
Jim Bettack, Fond du Lac
His Mother-in-Law Evelyn Drexler, Wausau
2 brothers-in-law Robert (Connie) Wierschke, Antigo
Gilbert Servi, Antigo
Preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law William Wierschke and sister-in-law Rose Mary Servi

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Bradley Funeral Home, Hwy 45, Antigo. Rev. Kate Kraft will officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3:30 to 8:00 pm and Wednesday 9:30 to 10:30am at the funeral home. On line condolence may be made at www.bradleyfh.com.

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