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Obituary for David B. Jewell
David Benjamin Jewell, age 84, of Webster, Wisconsin passed away at home on December 20, 2016.
Funeral services will take place Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Siren High School Auditorium. Services will begin at 2:00 p.m., visitation will be held one hour prior.
David was born on November 7th, 1932 to Lucian and Ethel (Olson) Jewell of Webster, WI who resided in the Karlsborg area of Lincoln Township. David married Kathleen Martin in 1957. The couple lived briefly in the Twin Cities area before returning to Daniels Township in 1962 where they raised 3 children together until Kathleen's passing. David remained in Burnett County for the remainder of his life. In 1989, he married Linda (McElwaine) Wolf, who was by his side when he passed.
As a young man David worked for the State of Wisconsin in Madison and New Richmond. Later David worked several years for the Township of Daniels and for 27 years at Siren Telephone Co. David always had a funny story to tell or a good joke to tell you. He also enjoyed playing cards, vacationing in Florida, farming, and driving around the countryside.
David had a strong faith in his God, Jehovah. As an active member of the Jehovah's Witnesses, since his youth, David's belief is that one day he will be reunited with his loved ones in the resurrection.
David is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Scott (Ruth) Jewell and Clark (Jeanne Cook) Jewell; daughter, Lynn (Tim) O'Connell; step-children, Terri (Chris) Olson, Ronald (Cassandra) Wolf, Michael Wolf, Hazel (Larry) Mars and Heather (Terry Krall) Wolf; grandchildren, Luke (Jennifer) Whited, Carly Bunnell, Amanda Jewell, Shawna Jewell and Olivia (William) Wells and 11 step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Jewel, Morgan, Jack, Benjamin, and Lee; and 3 step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Dora (Robert) Saylor and Marriette "Punky" Jewell; sister-in-law, Karen Jewell; former brother-in-law, John Martin; as well as many nieces and nephews and friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Lucian and Ethel Jewell; brother, James Jewell; and sister-in-law, Beatrice Jewell; brother, Tom Jewell; brother, Bill Jewell; and sister-in-law, Arlyce Jewell; first wife, Kathleen Jewell and her parents, Lowell and Doris Martin.
Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.rowefh.com .
Rowe Funeral Home, 206 Second Ave. E., Luck, WI is assisting the family with the arrangements. Questions regarding the services may be directed to the funeral home at 715-472-2444.
