DeWayne C. Everson was born to Orva (Coates) and James Everson on June 4, 1928, in the town of Cedar Lake, Barron County, and educated there.

He served in the Army from 1950 until 1952 - serving one year in Germany. He married Clarice Funk Sept. 19, 1953. He worked for Johnstons Woodworkers and Johnsons Retinning before going to Manitowoc, where he worked for 37 years for Northern WI Produce. After retirement, he was a volunteer truck driver at Peters Pantry for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trapping. He was a life member of the V.F.W, Fishing Hall of Fame, and Senior Citizens. He also belonged to the National Trappers Association, WI Trappers Association, and the National Rifle Association.

DeWayne is preceded in death by his loving wife, Clarice; parents, James and Orva; brother, Chester Everson; half-brother, John Busick Jr.; six stepbrothers, Ronald, Eugene, Garold, Charles, Richard and Dean Busick; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Ewen Buergi and Bernice (Ernest) Roubal; brother-in-law, LeRoy Sandridge, and nephew, Ed Ewen.

Survivors include sister-in-law, Lois Everson of St. Paul; two half-sisters, Virginia Sandridge of Sarona and Judie Hanson of Hugo; half-brother, William Busick of St. Paul; step-sister, Donna; one niece and six nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cedar Lake with Pastor Erickson officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lake Cemetery in Rice Lake. Visitation will be from 12 Noon – 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to your favorite charity.

Skinner Funeral Homes of Rice Lake is serving the family.

Last Update: Dec 09, 2022 7:33 am CST