Obituary: Norman E. Hovey

MADISON - Norman E. Norm Hovey, age 67, died on Friday, January 26, 2001. He was born in Columbus on March 5, 1933, the son of Joseph and Janet (Derrickson) Hovey. Norm graduated from St. Josephs Catholic School and Madison Central High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Norm served from 1953-1955 as an MP in the army. He retired from the Department of Transportation as a Technical Engineer after 30 years of service. Norm was an outdoorsman, muskie fishing and camping were his passions. He enjoyed genealogy, collecting, and travel. Norm was meticulous in every aspect of his life. He is survived by his loving companion, Marianne Tripp of Verona; his brother and best friend, Herb Hovey of. Mazomanie; four children, Ken Hovey of Madison, Robert (Mary) Magel-Hovey of DeForest, Debbie (Mike) Tuck of Henderson, Nevada, and Daniel (Cathy) Hovey of San Diego, California; his former wife, Ruth Ann Tyson of Las Vegas, Nevada; four grandchildren, Quentin Hovey of Deerfield, Maggie, Trisha and Brad Magel-Hovey of DeForest; four sisters, Christina Hovey of Madison, Marguerita (John) Schwantes of Madison, Rosalie Hovey-Anderson of Madison, and Sharon Craven of Phoenix, Arizona; three nieces, Jessica, Megan, and Brooke; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Thomasina Intravaia; a niece, Karen Hovey; and a former wife, Jeannette Kerns. A four hour visitation will he held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2001, at FITCH LAWRENCE SANFILLIPPO CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 6021 University Avenue. An additional one hour visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 a.m. at ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Highway, with Fr. John Dows officiating, and Reverend Steve Wenk concelebrating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 28, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Sverre Quisling - Class of 1916

Quisling Clinic Founder Dies
By Naomi R. Patton

Sverre Quisling, a member of a prominent Madison medical family and founder of the Quisling Clinic, died Saturday in Woodbury, Minn. He was 102.

Quisling was born in Lake Mills, Iowa, on May 30, 1898, and moved to Madison with his family at a young age.Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Andreas Quisling, he received his undergraduate degree from UW-Madison and attended Rush Medical School in Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School for graduate work.

Quisling married Virginia Moe in 1940, and they had two children: Stewart, also a doctor, and Andrea. He moved to Minnesota in 1999 to be near his daughter.

He founded the Quisling Clinic on Wisconsin Avenue with his brothers, Abraham, Gunnar and Rolf in 1933. He also had 52 patents to his name, including the first depilatory to remove unwanted hair.

But according to friends, Quisling and his family were unfairly targeted during World War II as a result of their relationship to Vidkum Quisling, a Norwegian Nazi leader who was executed in 1945 after being convicted of treason in Norway.

Quisling is survived by his brother Rolf, of Madison, his children, several grandchildren and extended family members.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 17, 2001 as a news story.

Note: Sverre Quisling's class year is based on information in the 1914 Tychoberahn, which lists him as a sophomore and member of the Class of 1916.

Obituary: Robert W. O'Neil

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Robert W. O'Neil, age 75, died on Thursday, January 4, 2001. He was born on February 8, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Henry and Kate O'Neil. He graduated from Madison Central High School. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942, and served in World War II on the Okinawa and Marshall Islands. Robert joined the Madison Police Department in 1948. From there he became a sergeant with the Dane County Sheriff's Department, then served as an agent for the Alcohol Tax And Fire Arms Task Force. Robert continued his career as a special investigator for the Dane County Sheriff's Department, retiring on January 20, 1983, after 30 years of service. After retiring, Bob moved to his vacation home in Weyauwega, Wisconsin. Robert was a member of the Madison Elks Club and a lifetime member of VFW Post No. 7591, where he received a Commander's Award for his untiring, loyal and dedicated service to his post as a senior vice commander from 1986 until 1988. He is also an honored special lifetime member of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, and a lifetime member of the American Legion post in Weyauwega. Robert was the first elected president of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers Association, where he co-founded the WLEOA Campground in Waupaca County. He also co-founded the White Lake Preservation Association in Weyauwega. He is survived by his wife, Anna; children, James (Lois) O'Neil, Mary Kay (David) Riggs, Christine (Stephen) Roisum, and Robert (Charlaine) O'Neil; daughter-in-law, Margaret O'Neil; 17 grandchildren, Jim, Jeff, Sean, Kris, Tanya, Steve, Bill, Julie, Bob, Kim, Bryan, Karyn, Dillon, Trevor, Chad, Brooke and Brent; and 12 great-grandchildren, Lexy, Taryn, Nicholas, Riley, Leah, Billy, Kassidy, Gavin, Garrett, Justin, Jake and Kyler. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John William O'Neil; and brothers, Hank, Jack and Bill O'Neil. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 8, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, with military rites conducted by the Madison Area Firing Squad. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2001, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive. Dad, Grandpa, you will be greatly missed. We love you! Gunderson East Funeral Home 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 6, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Richard A. Friede

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Richard A. Friede, age 66, died at his home on Wednesday, January 3, 2001. He was born in Madison on February 5, 1934, the son of Rienhold and Frieda Friede. He attended Madison Central High School. Richard joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Korean War. He was a golden glove boxer and boxed semi-professionally. Richard worked for the city of Madison for several years and also owned a residential painting business. Richard loved to play baseball and euchre, playing pool and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Friede of Madison; sister, Beverly (Stan) Ninedorf of Madison; brother, Gerald (Arlyn) Friede of Madison; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Robert. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Gunderson East Funeral Home 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 5, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)