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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Norbert Paul
Ready
May 7, 1926 — Aug 22, 2014
Obituary
Norbert Paul Ready, 88, Fort Atkinson, died on Friday, August 22, 2014, at the Fort Memorial Hospital.
Norbert (known by his family and friends as Norbie or Norb) was born on May 7, 1926 in Watertown, the son of the late Thomas and Julia (McGrath) Ready.
He married Helen Marie Schmitt on October 28, 1950. She died on July 21, 2007.
Norbert attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse in Richwood and attended Watertown High School.
He ran his own trucking business from 1959-1962 (Norbert Ready and Allen Gifford Lessee) in Portage. Norb also went to work for Alan Rudolph as a dump truck driver and drag line operator in Watertown. Finally in 1963 Norbert worked for BR Amon and Sons (Lake Mills Blacktop) as the Blacktop Plant Operator and retired after 36 years.
But there was no retirement for Norb. He started a hobby farm with his son, Michael, a few years earlier to raise steers. Brown Swiss were his favorite to raise. He was fascinated by their demeanor. Norb and Michael shared the duties of running the hobby farm along with raising cash crops of soy beans and corn. Farming was a way to justify his antique tractors (OLIVERS to be exact) that still work the fields today.
He was an avid collector of antique tractors and stationary gas engines. He was a long standing member of the Grellton Flywheelers from Grellton, Dodge County Antique Power Club from Burnett, Rock River Thresheree from Edgerton and Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club from Baraboo. This was a beloved hobby he shared with his son Michael. Many cherished memories are had by all his family members spending time with Dad/Grandpa at the shows.
He also collected numerous model cars and trucks. He had a love for old cars and trucks from the early 1900s and kept a scrap book.
Survivors include one son, Michael Ray of Fort Atkinson; two daughters, Rose Marie Sabourin of Fort Atkinson, Regina (Dale) Ferris of Lake Mills; five grandsons; four great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Norbert was also preceded in death by two brothers, T. Joseph "Joe" and Franklin; two sisters, Carol Kreuziger-Burkett, Julia Kuerschner; and one son, Leroy Joseph.
A Memorial Prayer Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home until the time of service.
Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Watertown.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
Norbert (known by his family and friends as Norbie or Norb) was born on May 7, 1926 in Watertown, the son of the late Thomas and Julia (McGrath) Ready.
He married Helen Marie Schmitt on October 28, 1950. She died on July 21, 2007.
Norbert attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse in Richwood and attended Watertown High School.
He ran his own trucking business from 1959-1962 (Norbert Ready and Allen Gifford Lessee) in Portage. Norb also went to work for Alan Rudolph as a dump truck driver and drag line operator in Watertown. Finally in 1963 Norbert worked for BR Amon and Sons (Lake Mills Blacktop) as the Blacktop Plant Operator and retired after 36 years.
But there was no retirement for Norb. He started a hobby farm with his son, Michael, a few years earlier to raise steers. Brown Swiss were his favorite to raise. He was fascinated by their demeanor. Norb and Michael shared the duties of running the hobby farm along with raising cash crops of soy beans and corn. Farming was a way to justify his antique tractors (OLIVERS to be exact) that still work the fields today.
He was an avid collector of antique tractors and stationary gas engines. He was a long standing member of the Grellton Flywheelers from Grellton, Dodge County Antique Power Club from Burnett, Rock River Thresheree from Edgerton and Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club from Baraboo. This was a beloved hobby he shared with his son Michael. Many cherished memories are had by all his family members spending time with Dad/Grandpa at the shows.
He also collected numerous model cars and trucks. He had a love for old cars and trucks from the early 1900s and kept a scrap book.
Survivors include one son, Michael Ray of Fort Atkinson; two daughters, Rose Marie Sabourin of Fort Atkinson, Regina (Dale) Ferris of Lake Mills; five grandsons; four great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Norbert was also preceded in death by two brothers, T. Joseph "Joe" and Franklin; two sisters, Carol Kreuziger-Burkett, Julia Kuerschner; and one son, Leroy Joseph.
A Memorial Prayer Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home until the time of service.
Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Watertown.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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