Keith J. Evrard

Keith Joseph Evrard, 87, of Lena, passed away on Jan. 14, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Orville and Clara (DeJardin) Evrard on Jan. 18, 1932. He proudly served in the Army in the Korean War. Keith married Marjorie Aubut on July 7, 1956, at St. Peters in Oconto. The couple farmed together for 37 years. They enjoyed camping in Arizona for 19 years. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards, fishing and he enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers. He was a member of Lena American Legion Post 342 and a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Stiles.

He is survived by five daughters, Kathy (Russell) Block, Lena; Susie (Thomas) Younger, Howard; Dawn (David) Zimmerman, Pulaski; Lori (James) Sullivan, Pulaski; Lisa (David Farrington), Oneida; eight grandchildren, Margaret (Jesse) Blahnik, Stephanie Block, Alex (Anne) Younger, Amy (Lauren) Miller, Julie (Dean) Dyzbalys, Michael, Samantha (David) and McKenna Sullivan; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; two brothers, Roger (Bonnie) and Wayne (Lynn); and two sisters, Marie Weyenberg and Sharon Dohnalik. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Marjorie, two sisters Marilyn and Betty, and four brothers-in-law.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the Rhodes Charapata Funeral home in Oconto on Friday, Jan. 17, from 4-7 p.m. with Deacon Walt officiating. The visitation will continue on Saturday at St. Patrick’s Church in Stiles on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. The service will be at 11 a.m. with Father Jim Hablewitz officiating. Military Rites following the service. Keith will be laid to rest at the Church Cemetery.

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