Fourth Generation

6. Evan Dale SUMMERFIELD was born on 31 July 1930 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.^7,9 He died on 12 August 2019 at the age of 89 in Sparta, Sparta Township, Monroe County, WI.⁹

Obituary Notes: "Evan D. Summerfield, 89, a devoted husband of 67 years, wonderful father, fun-loving grandfather and very proud great-grandfather, was called to a heavenly farm for eternal life on August 12, 2019 surrounded by family at the Morrow Home in Sparta, WI.
Evan was born July 31, 1930 to Earl and Blondena (Pasch). Evan attended Slabtown Country School and graduated from Wilton High School in 1948. He recently celebrated his 89th birthday at the Morrow Home with family, relatives, cake and gifts.
Evan married Helen Geier on June 11, 1952 and they proudly celebrated 67 years of marriage on June 11, 2019. They resided in Wilton, WI on a third-generation farm where they raised their eight children.
Evan was a proud recipient of the Century Farms Award in 2000. He loved farming and enjoyed working alongside his dad, Earl and his son, Jim. He took great pride in the fact that Jim continued to work on the family farm following in his footsteps. He looked forward to Jim's regular visits at the Morrow Home and took great interest in updates from Jim on the beef and crops even in his final days.
His eight children learned the importance of a strong work ethic by helping on the family farm with their father.
His grandchildren and great grandchildren lovingly called him Grandpa Moo and Grandpa Farmer and looked forward to visiting the farm. They enjoyed tractor and four-wheeler rides, going to the barn to see the cows and kittens, and hearing his farm stories but didn’t always like the smell in the barn.
Most of all, he loved his family and the time they spent together. Whether it was a Sunday ride in the country followed by a treat at Welch’s gas station, a quick softball game on the lawn before milking, or Wilton Wood Turtle picnics on the farm these and other memories the family will always cherish.
Evan was a member of the Hillsboro Wilton Co-op and served on the board for the Township of Wellington for many years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Wilton.
Evan is survived by his loving wife, Helen and their 8 children, Sandra Summerfield of Oconomowoc, WI; David (Laurie) Summerfield of Arvada CO; Marjorie Klinzing of Monroe, WI; James (Connie) Summerfield of Wilton, WI, Nancy (Steve) Laabs of Waukesha, WI; Donna Rueckheim of Sparta, WI, Kevin Summerfield of Jefferson, WI; and Brian (Melissa) Summerfield of McMinnville, OR.
He is also survived by his sister, Julaine (Jerry) Ristow of Waukesha, WI; his twelve grandchildren (Katie, Beth, Jenna (Josh), Kyle (Taylor), Brody, Brandon, Brianna, Nathan (Ellyn), Miranda, Devan, Lukas, and Lily) and his three great grandchildren (Kayden, Karley, and Adaly) and his extended family and friends especially Gary (Cathy) Von Ruden family and Lori Burnham.
He was preceded in death by his parents, niece Susan Ristow Zewiske, son-in-law Paul Klinzing, cousins, Geier brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and niece.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the Morrow Home in Sparta and Tomah Hospice Touch for the love and compassion they have shown Evan and their support for the family.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John the Baptist Church Catholic Church, 504 Enderby St, Wilton, Wisconsin with Father John Ofori-Domah. Visitation for Evan will be on Saturday at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be held at St. John’s Wilton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. John’s Baptist Church in Wilton, and/or Morrow Home in Sparta in Evan’s Name."

Evan Dale SUMMERFIELD and Helen GEIER were married on 11 June 1952.^9,10 Helen GEIER, daughter of Basilus Isadore GEIER and Frances A. RONDORF, was born (date unknown).

Evan Dale SUMMERFIELD and Helen GEIER had the following children:

8	i.	Sandra A. SUMMERFIELD was born on 19 October 1952 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.¹¹ She died on 8 April 2023 at the age of 70.¹¹ Obituary Notes: "Sandra A Summerfield, 70, was called to eternal life on Saturday April 8, 2023. Sandy was born on October 19, 1952 to Evan & Helen Summerfield and raised on the family’s dairy farm in Wilton, Wisconsin. Sandy attended Slabtown Country School until 3rd grade and then went to Wilton Grade School. She graduated from Royall High School in 1970. She then received her Bachelor's Degree from University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse in Recreation Therapy and later her Masters Degree from Cardinal Stritch University. Always a kindhearted person, she made a career of social work helping the needy and disadvantaged at the Bethesda Home in Watertown, WI and later at Goodwill Industries around Waukesha County. She loved traveling, camping, playing softball and all outdoor adventures to various State and National Parks. She also loved working in her yard and tending to her many flower beds. She would have family flower contests to encourage others to grow flowers too. She had family workdays at her home in the backyard that included many trees and a marsh. To bring back family memories of growing up on a farm, barn scarves were required to be worn by all for the workdays. She loved picking blueberries and loved blueberry desserts of all kinds. She loved going back to the family farm to see her parents and visit all the hills, valleys, and fields she remembered from her youth. One of her last and favorite adventures was with her sisters, going to see her nephew get married in McMinnville Oregon. When a downpour created havoc at the outdoor wedding, brother Brian called out to his sisters “It's time for the "Legion Ladies" to get to work, we have a wedding to set up, Sandy was an active member at St. Bernards Catholic Church in Watertown, Wi. She was an RCIA sponsor, a Eucharistic minister, and Parish Council Member. The Monday before Easter, Sandy sent an Easter greeting to the family, for she knew she wouldn’t be home for Easter to see everyone. Little did we all know she would be “HOME” for Easter. She is survived by her mother Helen Summerfield, Wilton WI, 4 brothers and 3 sisters, David (Laurie) Summerfield of Arvada, CO; Marjorie Klinzing of Monroe, WI; James (Connie) Summerfield of Wilton, WI, Nancy (Steve) Laabs of Waukesha, WI; Donna Rueckheim of Sparta, WI, Kevin Summerfield of Jefferson, WI; and Brian (Melissa) Summerfield of McMinnville, OR. and many nieces and nephews. She is further survived by many others she loved. Her special friend, Lori Burnham. “City cousins” Linda Ristow- Hall and Pat Ristow, Jerry and Julaine (Auntie) Ristow and many other cousins and aunts. As well as many other friends including Ethel Clough, Claudia Busse, Karen Foelker, and Andrea Fisher. She was preceded in death by her father, Evan Summerfield, “city cousin" Susan Ristow Zewiske, brother-in-law Paul Klinzing, and her grandparents Earl & Blondena Summerfield and Basilius & Frances Geier. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 17, 1:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 504 Enderby St, Wilton, Wisconsin with Father Matthew Bowe officiating. Inurnment will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Wilton, Wi. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Monday at the church from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. A luncheon will follow at the Wilton American Legion. Smith-Nelson/Sonnenburg Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com."
+9	ii.	Marjorie SUMMERFIELD.
+10	iii.	James "Jim" SUMMERFIELD.
+11	iv.	Nancy SUMMERFIELD.
+12	v.	David SUMMERFIELD.
+13	vi.	Donna SUMMERFIELD.
14	vii.	Kevin SUMMERFIELD was born (date unknown).
+15	viii.	Brian SUMMERFIELD.