Fern C.

Delvis

Fern C. Delvis, 93, Beaver Dam, formerly of Lake Mills, died on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Bay Harbor in Beaver Dam.

She was born on December 5, 1923 in Westport, Dane Co., WI, the daughter of the late Simon and Rosa (Zurfluch) Gerber.

She was a graduate of Madison East High School and later earned her Certified Nursing degree from MATC - Watertown.

She married Victor Delvis on March 21, 1942 in Sun Prairie. He died November 13, 2000.

Fern had been employed for many years at Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills and had been an active member of its Ladies Aid.

She enjoyed music. Following high school she sang and played multiple instruments in a local Madison band.

Survivors include one son, Victor "Butch" (Sharon) of Sullivan; two daughters, Judi Carlson of Indian Ford, WI, Pat (Claus) Miksch of Germantown; one daughter-in-law, Linda Delvis of Watertown; numerous grandchildren; many great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; one brother, Clyde (Elizabeth) of Watertown; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Jacob, Walter, Paul, Fred, Ernest, Ben, Max, William, Rudy, Lillian Stuedle, Rose Tietz, Lena Malcow; two sons, Richard and Ronald; one son-in-law, John Carlson; and her grandson, Robert Anderson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Mark Dressel officiating.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of services.

Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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