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Howard Lee Bork, age 81, of Adams, Wisconsin died peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

A memorial gathering will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Roseberry's Funeral Home Friendship, WI.

Howard was born April 20, 1926 in the Township of Springville, Wisconsin to Lee and Ethel (Fuller) Bork. Following his high-school graduation he served in the United States Navy during WWII. He married Phyllis Heitman on July 28, 1951 in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin. This marriage was blessed with five children. Howard worked for the C & NW Railroad for 39 years retiring in 1989.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, The Green Bay Packers, AF Green Devils athletics and most of all spending time with his family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family which will be donated to organizations that were beneficial to Howard during his illnesses.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant daughter, Debra Lee Bork; sister, Rita Robertson; and nephew, Roger Oakes.

Survivors:

Wife

Phyllis Bork of Adams, Wisconsin

Children

Peggy (Dan) West of Friendship, Wisconsin

Susan (Joe) Smith of Friendship, Wisconsin

Patricia (Delbert) Renner of Friendship, Wisconsin

Raymond Bork of Green Bay, Wisconsin

Grandchildren

Jason Kirsenlohr of Madison, Wisconsin

Joshua (Faith) Kirsenlohr of Friendship, Wisconsin

Daric (Tina) Smith of Adams, Wisconsin

Jessica (Chris) Moore of Vandenberg AFB, California

Dustin (Tracy) Smith of Kewaunee, Wisconsin

Megan Bork of Green Bay, Wisconsin

Great-Grandchildren

Teagan Kirsenlohr of Madison, Wisconsin

Mara Kirsenlohr of Friendship, Wisconsin

Luke Moore of Vandenberg AFB, California

Lincoln Smith of Adams, Wisconsin

Sister

Lila (Edward) Oakes of Friendship, Wisconsin

Brother-in-Law

Tom Robertson of Adams, Wisconsin

Further survived by many: nieces, nephews, relatives and Friends.

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

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