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Adeline Marie Pagnotto

F, b. 5 June 1923, d. 27 November 2003

Father*

Luigi Pagnotto b. 22 Mar 1882, d. 20 Aug 1968

Mother*

Angelina Scariato b. c 1887, d. 1936

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1946	As of before 1946,her married name was Kuhl.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1946

As of before 1946,her married name was Kuhl.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 June 1923	Adeline Marie Pagnotto was born on 5 June 1923 at Pennsylvania.
		She was the daughter of Luigi Pagnotto and Angelina Scariato.
Marriage	before 1946	Adeline Marie Pagnotto married Aelred Francis Kuhl, son of Joseph John Kuhl and Dora M. Kieler, before 1946.
Death	27 November 2003	Adeline Marie Pagnotto died on 27 November 2003 at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 June 1923

Adeline Marie Pagnotto was born on 5 June 1923 at Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of Luigi Pagnotto and Angelina Scariato.

Marriage

before 1946

Death

27 November 2003

Adeline Marie Pagnotto died on 27 November 2003 at age 80.

Luigi Pagnotto

M, b. 22 March 1882, d. 20 August 1968

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Luigi Pagnotto married Angelina Scariato.
Birth	22 March 1882	Luigi Pagnotto was born on 22 March 1882 at Italy.
Death	20 August 1968	He died on 20 August 1968 at New Jersey at age 86 Luigi Pagnotto, 86, a retired farmer, died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Rose Giordano, 59 Railroad with whom he lived. His death followed a long illness. Mr. Pagnotto whose son, Thomas, died on Aug. 9, left farming in 1950. He had lived in this area about 40 years. His wife, Mrs. Angelina Pagnotto died in 1936. In addition to Mrs. Giordano, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Adeline Kuhl of Penns Grove; three sons, Nick of Penns Grove; Louis of Westville, and Frank of Philadelphia, 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Requiem be offered tomorrow morning at 10 in St. James Catholic Church, Beach Avenue, Penns Grove, with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa, Friends may call tonight at the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 47 State Penns Grove. Publication: The Morning News Location: Wilmington, Delaware Issue Date: Thursday, 22 August 1968 Page: 39.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Luigi Pagnotto married Angelina Scariato.

Birth

22 March 1882

Luigi Pagnotto was born on 22 March 1882 at Italy.

Death

20 August 1968

He died on 20 August 1968 at New Jersey at age 86 Luigi Pagnotto, 86, a retired farmer, died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Rose Giordano, 59 Railroad with whom he lived. His death followed a long illness. Mr. Pagnotto whose son, Thomas, died on Aug. 9, left farming in 1950.

He had lived in this area about 40 years. His wife, Mrs. Angelina Pagnotto died in 1936. In addition to Mrs. Giordano, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Adeline Kuhl of Penns Grove; three sons, Nick of Penns Grove; Louis of Westville, and Frank of Philadelphia, 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Requiem be offered tomorrow morning at 10 in St. James Catholic Church, Beach Avenue, Penns Grove, with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa, Friends may call tonight at the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 47 State Penns Grove.

Publication: The Morning News
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Issue Date: Thursday, 22 August 1968
Page: 39.

Child of Luigi Pagnotto and Angelina Scariato

Adeline Marie Pagnotto+ b. 5 Jun 1923, d. 27 Nov 2003

Angelina Scariato

F, b. circa 1887, d. 1936

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Pagnotto.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Pagnotto.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Angelina Scariato married Luigi Pagnotto.
Birth	circa 1887	Angelina Scariato was born circa 1887 at Italy.
Death	1936	She died in 1936.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Angelina Scariato married Luigi Pagnotto.

Birth

circa 1887

Angelina Scariato was born circa 1887 at Italy.

Death

1936

She died in 1936.

Child of Angelina Scariato and Luigi Pagnotto

Adeline Marie Pagnotto+ b. 5 Jun 1923, d. 27 Nov 2003

Steven Hilary Tranel

M, b. 27 July 1962, d. 24 November 2008

Father*

Oswin Herman Tranel b. 22 Apr 1925, d. 5 May 2013

Mother*

Mary Agnes Lange b. 16 Dec 1926, d. 3 Nov 2002

Steven H Tranel

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 July 1962	Steven Hilary Tranel was born on 27 July 1962.
		He was the son of Oswin Herman Tranel and Mary Agnes Lange.
Death	24 November 2008	Steven Hilary Tranel died on 24 November 2008 at age 46 Steven H. Tranel, 46, of 2275 Louisburg Road, Cuba City, died Monday evening, Nov. 24, 2008, after a miraculous seven-year dance with cancer. Though he lost the battle, he certainly won the war. He died in prayer, surrounded by God and his family, just as he wished. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at St. Joseph's Sinsinawa, 780 County Highway Z, Hazel Green, with his nephew, the Rev. Bart Timmerman, officiating. The Rev. Cy Weisensel, other concelebrating priests, and his brother, Deacon Dr. Larry Tranel also will be assisting. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at Miller Funeral Home, 1185 Route 35 North, East Dubuque, Ill., where a family rosary will be prayed at 2 p.m. He was born on July 27, 1962, in Dubuque, son of Oswin and Mary Agnes (Lange) Tranel. Before his illness, he had a passion for youth sports and religion. He challenged himself to combine the two. He was very active in his church at St. Joseph's in Sinsinawa, because he felt very strongly that this held the keys to a promising future for himself, his family, and for many parishioners to follow. He was a loving and adored husband, father, brother and friend. Steve was particularly moved by Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." He drew on this verse for much strength throughout his battle. He had a passion for the 4 F's of life -- Faith, Family, Friends, and Farming -- and in that order. He was a man that was filled with more faith than most can imagine. Throughout his seven years of earthly suffering, he never complained, never said that he wasn't feeling well, and never, not even for a single moment, doubted the faith or love of his Creator. Friends on a Journey was one of his favorite phrases. Friends who helped him on his journey include his wife of 24 years, Joan; his children, Travis (Stephanie), of Cuba City, Andrew, Kate and Molly, all at home; his father, Oswin Tranel, of Cuba City; his brothers and sisters, Roseann (David) Wiederholt, Karen (Dan) Timmerman, Mary Lou Dalsing and Larry (Tina) Tranel, all of Kieler, Rita (Don) Fluhr, of East Dubuque, Judy (Owen) Adrian, of Cassville, and John (Connie) Tranel, Tom (Lin) Tranel, Dan (Jennifer) Tranel and Joann (Tony) Jansen, all of Cuba City; his in-laws include his mother-in-law, Delores Kauffmann, Rosie (Jim) Bechen and Susan (Marty) Fleege, all of Cuba City, Judy (John) Piddington, of Hazel Green, Diane (Denny) Birkel, of Sherrill, Iowa, and Betty (Gary) Noel, of Jefferson City, Tenn; he was expecting his first grandchild in March. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Agnes Tranel; and his father-in-law, Philip Kauffmann.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 July 1962

Steven Hilary Tranel was born on 27 July 1962.

He was the son of Oswin Herman Tranel and Mary Agnes Lange.

Death

24 November 2008

Steven Hilary Tranel died on 24 November 2008 at age 46 Steven H. Tranel, 46, of 2275 Louisburg Road, Cuba City, died Monday evening, Nov. 24, 2008, after a miraculous seven-year dance with cancer. Though he lost the battle, he certainly won the war. He died in prayer, surrounded by God and his family, just as he wished.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at St. Joseph's Sinsinawa, 780 County Highway Z, Hazel Green, with his nephew, the Rev. Bart Timmerman, officiating. The Rev. Cy Weisensel, other concelebrating priests, and his brother, Deacon Dr. Larry Tranel also will be assisting. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at Miller Funeral Home, 1185 Route 35 North, East Dubuque, Ill., where a family rosary will be prayed at 2 p.m.

He was born on July 27, 1962, in Dubuque, son of Oswin and Mary Agnes (Lange) Tranel.

Before his illness, he had a passion for youth sports and religion. He challenged himself to combine the two. He was very active in his church at St. Joseph's in Sinsinawa, because he felt very strongly that this held the keys to a promising future for himself, his family, and for many parishioners to follow. He was a loving and adored husband, father, brother and friend.

Steve was particularly moved by Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." He drew on this verse for much strength throughout his battle. He had a passion for the 4 F's of life -- Faith, Family, Friends, and Farming -- and in that order.

He was a man that was filled with more faith than most can imagine. Throughout his seven years of earthly suffering, he never complained, never said that he wasn't feeling well, and never, not even for a single moment, doubted the faith or love of his Creator.

Friends on a Journey was one of his favorite phrases.

Friends who helped him on his journey include his wife of 24 years, Joan; his children, Travis (Stephanie), of Cuba City, Andrew, Kate and Molly, all at home; his father, Oswin Tranel, of Cuba City; his brothers and sisters, Roseann (David) Wiederholt, Karen (Dan) Timmerman, Mary Lou Dalsing and Larry (Tina) Tranel, all of Kieler, Rita (Don) Fluhr, of East Dubuque, Judy (Owen) Adrian, of Cassville, and John (Connie) Tranel, Tom (Lin) Tranel, Dan (Jennifer) Tranel and Joann (Tony) Jansen, all of Cuba City; his in-laws include his mother-in-law, Delores Kauffmann, Rosie (Jim) Bechen and Susan (Marty) Fleege, all of Cuba City, Judy (John) Piddington, of Hazel Green, Diane (Denny) Birkel, of Sherrill, Iowa, and Betty (Gary) Noel, of Jefferson City, Tenn; he was expecting his first grandchild in March.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Agnes Tranel; and his father-in-law, Philip Kauffmann.

Elizabeth Ann Lange

F, b. 17 October 1930, d. 15 March 2022

Father*

Walter Joseph Lange b. 16 Apr 1908, d. 1972

Mother*

Bernice E. Schwab b. 14 May 1909, d. 14 Jan 1988

Elizabeth Ann (Lange) Weber

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Elizabeth Ann Lange was also known as Betty.
Married Name	31 August 1949	As of 31 August 1949,her married name was Weber.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Elizabeth Ann Lange was also known as Betty.

Married Name

31 August 1949

As of 31 August 1949,her married name was Weber.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 October 1930	Elizabeth Ann Lange was born on 17 October 1930 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Walter Joseph Lange and Bernice E. Schwab.
Marriage	31 August 1949	Elizabeth Ann Lange married Raphael John Weber on 31 August 1949.
Death	15 March 2022	Elizabeth Ann Lange died on 15 March 2022 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 91 Elizabeth A. "Betty" Weber, 91, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Epione Pavilion, Cuba City, Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at St. Francis de Sales Church, Hazel Green, Wisconsin, with Rev. Peter Auer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4-8:00 p.m. Monday, March 21 at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin, where there will be a Parish Rosary Service at 3:40 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Betty was born on October 17, 1930, on the family farm in Paris Township, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Berniece (Shwab) Lange. She attended Holy Ghost School in Dickeyville, Wisconsin. Betty married Raphael "Ray" Weber on August 31, 1949, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death in April of 1992. Betty and Ray farmed in Hazel Green for many years. Later, Betty worked as a cook at several restaurants. She loved quilting, embroidery and making rag rugs. Betty was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning. She also enjoyed bingo and playing cards with her friends, who continued to visit her when she moved to Epione. Survivors include one daughter, Bertha "Bert" Ament, Dubuque, IA; four sons, Gerald "Jerry" Weber, Lancaster, WI, Merlin "Merle" (Joann) Weber, Sierra Vista, AZ, Lester "Les" (Deb) Weber, New Richmond, WI, and William "Bill" (Bev) Weber, Monroe, WI; one sister, Sue (Gary) Fry, Oregon, WI; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Nicholas; a brother, Robert Lange; a sister-in-law, Darlene Lange; a brother-in-law, Vern Dalsing; and a daughter-in-law, Julie Weber.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 October 1930

Elizabeth Ann Lange was born on 17 October 1930 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Walter Joseph Lange and Bernice E. Schwab.

Marriage

31 August 1949

Elizabeth Ann Lange married Raphael John Weber on 31 August 1949.

Death

15 March 2022

Elizabeth Ann Lange died on 15 March 2022 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 91 Elizabeth A. "Betty" Weber, 91, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Epione Pavilion, Cuba City, Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at St. Francis de Sales Church, Hazel Green, Wisconsin, with Rev. Peter Auer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4-8:00 p.m. Monday, March 21 at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin, where there will be a Parish Rosary Service at 3:40 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Betty was born on October 17, 1930, on the family farm in Paris Township, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Berniece (Shwab) Lange. She attended Holy Ghost School in Dickeyville, Wisconsin. Betty married Raphael "Ray" Weber on August 31, 1949, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death in April of 1992.

Betty and Ray farmed in Hazel Green for many years. Later, Betty worked as a cook at several restaurants. She loved quilting, embroidery and making rag rugs. Betty was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning. She also enjoyed bingo and playing cards with her friends, who continued to visit her when she moved to Epione.

Survivors include one daughter, Bertha "Bert" Ament, Dubuque, IA; four sons, Gerald "Jerry" Weber, Lancaster, WI, Merlin "Merle" (Joann) Weber, Sierra Vista, AZ, Lester "Les" (Deb) Weber, New Richmond, WI, and William "Bill" (Bev) Weber, Monroe, WI; one sister, Sue (Gary) Fry, Oregon, WI; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Nicholas; a brother, Robert Lange; a sister-in-law, Darlene Lange; a brother-in-law, Vern Dalsing; and a daughter-in-law, Julie Weber.

Raphael John Weber

M, b. 29 February 1916, d. 22 April 1992

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Raphael John Weber was also known as Ray.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Raphael John Weber was also known as Ray.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 February 1916	Raphael John Weber was born on 29 February 1916 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage	31 August 1949	He married Elizabeth Ann Lange, daughter of Walter Joseph Lange and Bernice E. Schwab, on 31 August 1949.
Death	22 April 1992	Raphael John Weber died on 22 April 1992 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 76.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 February 1916

Raphael John Weber was born on 29 February 1916 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.

Marriage

31 August 1949

He married Elizabeth Ann Lange, daughter of Walter Joseph Lange and Bernice E. Schwab, on 31 August 1949.

Death

22 April 1992

Raphael John Weber died on 22 April 1992 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 76.

Lawrence A. Lange

M, b. 20 September 1948, d. 3 September 1970

Father*

Arnold Lawrence Lange b. 9 May 1916, d. 6 Mar 1979

Mother*

Catherine E. Salzmann b. 27 Nov 1924, d. 20 Aug 2015

Name Type	Date	Description
Nickname		Lawrence A. Lange also went by the name of Larry.

Name Type

Date

Description

Nickname

Lawrence A. Lange also went by the name of Larry.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 September 1948	Lawrence A. Lange was born on 20 September 1948 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Arnold Lawrence Lange and Catherine E. Salzmann.
Death	3 September 1970	Lawrence A. Lange died on 3 September 1970 at age 21.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 September 1948

Lawrence A. Lange was born on 20 September 1948 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Arnold Lawrence Lange and Catherine E. Salzmann.

Death

3 September 1970

Lawrence A. Lange died on 3 September 1970 at age 21.

LaVern R. Dalsing

M, b. 13 March 1940, d. 22 February 1997

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 March 1940	LaVern R. Dalsing was born on 13 March 1940 at Wisconsin.
Death	22 February 1997	He died on 22 February 1997 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 56.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 March 1940

LaVern R. Dalsing was born on 13 March 1940 at Wisconsin.

Death

22 February 1997

He died on 22 February 1997 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 56.

John Christ Soards

M, b. 7 January 1931, d. 11 March 2007

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 January 1931	John Christ Soards was born on 7 January 1931 at Pennsylvania.
Death	11 March 2007	He died on 11 March 2007 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 76.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 January 1931

John Christ Soards was born on 7 January 1931 at Pennsylvania.

Death

11 March 2007

He died on 11 March 2007 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 76.

(?) Hensley

Kevin John Schell

M, b. 28 August 1964, d. 16 May 2025

Father*

Thomas John Schell b. 1 Mar 1934, d. 9 Aug 1996

Kevin John Schell

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 August 1964	Kevin John Schell was born on 28 August 1964.
		He was the son of Thomas John Schell.
Death	16 May 2025	Kevin John Schell died on 16 May 2025 at age 60 Kevin John Schell, age 60, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital with family by his side. Kevin, son of Thomas and Shari (Sprecher) Schell was born August 28, 1964 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of ’82 where he was involved in many sports. He was proud to have gone to state for wrestling his senior year, unfortunately he lost after the first round. After high school, he briefly attended UW-LaCrosse. On August 6, 1988 he was united in marriage to Debra Dregne at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. In 1992 they proudly welcomed son, Casey. Kevin worked for Carpenter Glass. He then started working for Deppe Enterprise in 1991 where he later became general manager and wore many hats. He dedicated 33 years of service to the company. One of his favorite duties at Deppe was coordinating the circus wagons being transported throughout the United States. Kevin won many awards and championships in garden tractor pulling; he was proud to be able to build a tractor for his son which he won many awards with. He was on the board for Wisconsin Garden Tractor Pullers, Inc. He enjoyed volunteering in various capacities with many tractor pulling organizations and working with the Deppe Pulling Team which eventually made national success. Kevin was a volunteer firefighter for the Baraboo Fire Department, he worked through the ranks and retired as Captain after 28 years. He mentored dozens of firefighters as they became part of the department. He also enjoyed being Santa for the fire department kids Christmas parties. In 2010 he co-founded SJS (Spencer-Johnson-Schell) Cancer Support Team that raises funds to support local community members affected by cancer. He was a very kind and giving man and that was made evident by the generosity of this organization in great part due to him. Kevin was involved in various committees; he served on his church council, Sauk County Board, Highway and Law Enforcement committees, and a member of the Badger Steam and Gas, several trap shooting clubs, and he recently became a member of Baraboo Elk’s Lodge #688. Kevin was a huge light in everyone’s life. He was the first one to give the shirt off his back; always worrying about others before himself. Though he fought many health struggles, Kevin’s one liners and humor stayed with him until the very end. He loved trains and airplanes and had a sweet spot for elephants; he enjoyed sharing his love of them with others. His greatest joy was his granddaughter, Layla. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Debbie; son, Casey (Alyssa) Schell; grandchildren, Layla Grace and Lincoln John Schell; his mother, Shari; sisters, Shannon Schell, Stacey (Jason) Garbacz, Kerry Schell; half-sister, Yvonne Wright. He is further survived by his sisters-in-law, Davonna (Steve) Runde and Lisa Schell; as well as, Diane (Mike) Mountford along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas; in-laws David and Donna Dregne; his brother, Shawn Schell and his sister, Kelly Schell. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo with Pastor Karen Hofstad officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. as well as on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 August 1964

Kevin John Schell was born on 28 August 1964.

He was the son of Thomas John Schell.

Death

16 May 2025

Kevin John Schell died on 16 May 2025 at age 60 Kevin John Schell, age 60, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital with family by his side.

Kevin, son of Thomas and Shari (Sprecher) Schell was born August 28, 1964 in Baraboo. He was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of ’82 where he was involved in many sports. He was proud to have gone to state for wrestling his senior year, unfortunately he lost after the first round. After high school, he briefly attended UW-LaCrosse. On August 6, 1988 he was united in marriage to Debra Dregne at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. In 1992 they proudly welcomed son, Casey.

Kevin worked for Carpenter Glass. He then started working for Deppe Enterprise in 1991 where he later became general manager and wore many hats. He dedicated 33 years of service to the company. One of his favorite duties at Deppe was coordinating the circus wagons being transported throughout the United States.

Kevin won many awards and championships in garden tractor pulling; he was proud to be able to build a tractor for his son which he won many awards with. He was on the board for Wisconsin Garden Tractor Pullers, Inc. He enjoyed volunteering in various capacities with many tractor pulling organizations and working with the Deppe Pulling Team which eventually made national success.

Kevin was a volunteer firefighter for the Baraboo Fire Department, he worked through the ranks and retired as Captain after 28 years. He mentored dozens of firefighters as they became part of the department. He also enjoyed being Santa for the fire department kids Christmas parties.

In 2010 he co-founded SJS (Spencer-Johnson-Schell) Cancer Support Team that raises funds to support local community members affected by cancer. He was a very kind and giving man and that was made evident by the generosity of this organization in great part due to him.

Kevin was involved in various committees; he served on his church council, Sauk County Board, Highway and Law Enforcement committees, and a member of the Badger Steam and Gas, several trap shooting clubs, and he recently became a member of Baraboo Elk’s Lodge #688.

Kevin was a huge light in everyone’s life. He was the first one to give the shirt off his back; always worrying about others before himself. Though he fought many health struggles, Kevin’s one liners and humor stayed with him until the very end. He loved trains and airplanes and had a sweet spot for elephants; he enjoyed sharing his love of them with others. His greatest joy was his granddaughter, Layla.

He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Debbie; son, Casey (Alyssa) Schell; grandchildren, Layla Grace and Lincoln John Schell; his mother, Shari; sisters, Shannon Schell, Stacey (Jason) Garbacz, Kerry Schell; half-sister, Yvonne Wright. He is further survived by his sisters-in-law, Davonna (Steve) Runde and Lisa Schell; as well as, Diane (Mike) Mountford along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas; in-laws David and Donna Dregne; his brother, Shawn Schell and his sister, Kelly Schell.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo with Pastor Karen Hofstad officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. as well as on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery.