February 1, 2021 at 8:33 a.m.
Wesley Marks Stafford
Wesley Marks Stafford
Wes graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1958 and went on to complete a Bachelor's Degree at Sevens Point in 1962 and a Master's Degree at Superior majoring in Education. Wes had a deep love from an early age on for history and geography and used this love to inspire others in a career of teaching high school English, History, and Social Studies. He made his mark on the students of Crystal Falls and Iron River, Mich. area by teaching for 20 years. Then he broadened his horizons and went in a different direction driving for Waste Management for the remainder of his working life
His father taught him to love the outdoors and throughout his life he loved to hunt, fish, swim, and just walk in the woods and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature. Wes loved his dogs and cats and they were his constant companions. He loved to garden and cook and late in life he met Eva Langner, his only love.
In his spare time it was not unusual to see him reading an encyclopedia or studying a map. He was also known for his voice impressions of famous people making everyone around him laugh.
Wes is survived by his sister, Joan (Ernie) Schulter, nephew Steven (Renate) Haag and grand-nephew Brandon, grandniece Sarah (Daniel) Carmichael and daughter Campbell, and James (Becky) Haag and grandnieces Katarina and Kristina, and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Beryl (Marks) Stafford, his niece Denise Mason, and Eva Langner. He will be deeply missed.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, memorial services for Wes will be held this coming summer. You may leave your private condolences for Wes' family at www.carlsonfh.com. The Carlson Funeral Home (715-369-1414) is serving Wes' family.
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