Guy Lee McFarren, 67, of Springbrook, died peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

He was born March 28, 1953 in Beloit, WI to Gerald and Barbara (Ayer) McFarren. He started his career with Wisconsin Bell and retired 26 years later as a special circuits technician from AT&T.

Guy had a passion and love for his grandchildren and the outdoors. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. Some of his favorite activities included camping, fishing, boating, hunting, sturgeon spearing, and mountain biking. Guy assisted with youth hunts and hunter safety, and was a benefactor member of the NRA, a Life Member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a longtime member of Ducks Unlimited, the National Wildlife Turkey Foundation, and was a Life Member of the Conservation Congress Waterfowl Commission. Guy loved to help others and taught that to his family.

He is survived by his children, Shea (B.J.) Reiland of Greenville, and Lucas (Aleda) McFarren of Springbrook; six grandchildren: Isaac, Liliana, Elijah, Willam, Rowen, and Egan; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Scott and Kelly McFarren.

There will be a public visitation from 9:30 until 10:30 Friday, December 11, at the Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake before the private funeral service which will be live-streamed on Facebook at 11:00 with Pastor Sue Odegard officiating. Burial will be in Earl Cemetery.

“He will always be remembered when I feel the sunshine on my face, the wind blowing in the woods, and the sound of leaves rustling.”

Last Update: Dec 10, 2020 11:43 am CST