at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville with Rabbi Jennifer Flatte officiating. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister, Rosa Ziffrin.įuneral services were held on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. Lynn (Scott Baumann) Verger, Platteville and a grandson, Andrew Verger, Platteville. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Verger, Platteville a daughter, Dr. A veteran of World War II, Don served over seas with the 97 th Calvary . He was a member of the Wisconsin Psychological Association and a past member of the American Psychological Association. In 1971, he completed his postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina Medical School, Chapel Hill . A 1952 graduate of the University of Illinois , he received his doctorate at the University of Oregon in 1965. Don was a member of the UW-Platteville Psychology Department for twenty-nine years and served as chairman for ten years. He was married to Wilma Spacek on June 11, 1959. He was born on October 17, 1926, in Rock Island, IL, the son of John and Blanche (Sousna) Verger. Verger, age 84, professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin Platteville, died on Friday, February 11, 2011, at his home in Platteville. Caley memorial fund has been established.Don M. In lieu of plants and flowers, an Alfred V. until time of services at the funeral home. Family and friends may call on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Dodge Cemetery, Beetown Township. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster, with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. In addition to his parents and his loving wife Shirley, Alfred was preceded in death by his sons, Bob and Steve his brothers: Donald (Charlotte), Melvin (Rose), Jack (Vi), Glen, Clifford and Lavern a sister, Helen (Leonard) Ackerman a daughter-in-law, Sue Caley granddaughters: Cammi Sue and Cara Mae Caley sister-in-law, Dorothy (Lavern) Koppen. Alfred loved his family, and will be dearly missed Surviving are his sons: Lynn, Richard (Carol), Dennis, Tracy (Karla), daughter-in-law, Juanita eight grandchildren: Amy (Dan) Turner, Michelle (Jeremy) Kittoe, Matt Caley, Brandon Caley (Thomas Dodge), Amanda Caley, Becky (Ricky Richardson) Caley, Ben (Jill) Caley, Brittany (Adam) Guthrie 13 great-grandchildren and one on the way sisters-in-law: MaryLu Vondrum and Eula Mae Caley and many nieces and nephews. He purchased Downtown Liquors in 1983 and sold it in 2015. Alfred was the proud owner of a 1986 Cadillac and he won many trophies in the antique car shows. He took great pride in his jersey cattle, going to softball games and fishing. Alfred owned several tractors over the years, but his favorite was a Minneapolis Moline 670, which he also restored. His first tractor was a Farmall C, which has been restored. He always had a great sense of humor and had it up until the day he passed. Alfred hardly ever missed a day of work until he fell off the tractor at the age of 88. He was the perfect example of a great farmer, and he instilled his great work ethic into his sons. Alfred bought the Caley farm in Beetown Township in 1954, where he built two buildings and remodeled most of the house. He was united in marriage to Shirley Holpin on April 10, 1946, and they were blessed with six boys. Alfred worked at fertilizer plant in Prairie du Chien and Beetown Creamery hauling can milk. He coined the phrase, "that he would give the shirt off his back," to help someone. Alfred and one of his brothers used to pick corn by hand for a dollar a day when he was 16 years old. He learned at a young age, you had to work hard to get anywhere in this world. Alfred worked on the railroad and picked apples in Gays Mills in his younger days, just to earn a living. He graduated eighth grade from Elmdale country school. at birth and was so small that his mother would put him in a shoe box to sleep. He was born December 17, 1924, the son of Ora and Nellie (Albee) Caley. Caley, age 96, of Beetown, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.
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