Eda "June" Widner

Eda “June” Widner a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on March 2nd, 2024. She was born on October 4th, 1938, in Soldiers Grove to Elmer and Velma (Salmon) Barlow. June met and fell in love with Robert Widner and built their family in Avalanche, Wisconsin.

June had a passion for life that shone through every aspect of her being. She adored spending time at the apple orchard with loved ones and having picnics afterwards. Her favorite apples were Macintosh and Cortland from the apple orchard in Gays Mills. She tended her garden with care and dedication. Her love for playing cards brought joy to many gatherings over the years. She enjoyed going to the casino with Robert and family. Morel mushroom hunting was always a fun family tradition. She loved sitting on the porch drinking her morning coffee while watching the hummingbirds amongst her flowers. She enjoyed making memories on the family vacations including the one to Oregon with her daughters. She was a great cook and was always making sure everyone had plenty of food when family visited. She especially loved making apple pies, heart shaped waffles, puddings with little surprises in them, nightly popcorn, along with holiday meals.

June dedicated herself to various roles throughout her life. She was the bookkeeper for RL Widner Trucking and Excavating Company, involved in the Ladies Aide in the Avalanche Chapel, and served as the Vernon County Fair Superintendent (Vegetables, Canning, and Baking). She was also the Town Clerk for the Town of Webster, Secretary of the West Forks Sportsman Club, and an educator at Sparta Area Schools. She enjoyed caring for loved ones over the years. Her impact extended far beyond these roles into countless lives touched by her kindness and wisdom.

June’s passing has left an incredible void in the hearts of her family and friends. June is survived by her four daughters: Marcia (Patrick) Parker of Avalanche, Monica Klaas of Baraboo, Melissa (Guy) Guglielmi of Cedarburg, and Michelle Widner of Viola; her thirteen grandchildren: Jared (Chrissy) Parker, Jessica (Kyle) Peterson, Jennifer (Joseph) Jandt, Janessa Sue, Victoria (Andrés Chagala Obil) Klaas, Nathaniel (Sarah) Klaas, Damon (Christine) Widner, Austin (Chandra) Goodwater, Spencer Goodwater, Evan (Jeanne) Goodwater, Andrew, Anthony, and Adrian Guglielmi. Additionally, she leaves behind ten great-grandchildren: Gabe, Gibson and Ellison Jandt, Brayden, Parker, and Piper Peterson, Heath, Abby, Huxslee, and Warren. Her sister Lena (Art) Zabel, and brother Ralph (Jan) Barlow.

June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Widner; her beloved son, Michael Robert Widner; her parents, Elmer and Velma Barlow; her in-laws, William Perry and Rena Florence (Clark); her brothers and sisters: Elmer Barlow, Mae (John) Motsinger, Betty (Lowell) Smith, George (Rosalie) Barlow, Gloria (Clyde) Gander, Ethel (Neil) Zajcek, Frederick (Lois) Barlow, Robert Barlow, and Albert Barlow; her in-laws, Roger (Mary) Widner, Lester (Viva) Widner, William Widner, Mary (Lorenzo) Skundberg, Gladys (Chris) Tway, Dorman (Lillian) Widner, Dorwin (Edith) Widner.

A funeral service for June will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby. Pastor Alyssa Weaver will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Coon Prairie Cemetery. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com.

The loss of Eda “June” Widner is deeply felt by all who knew her warmth and compassion. Her legacy lives on through cherished memories that bring comfort during this difficult time.

Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory in Westby is serving the family of June Widner.

708 S. Main St.

Westby, WI 54667

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