June R. Herrell, age 87, a former resident of New Holstein, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Atrim Nursing Home, Plymouth.
She was born on June 12, 1929, daughter of 12 children of the late John & Edna (Miller) Boll.
On September 29, 1950 she married Harlan "Ike" Herrell in Milwaukee. Harlan preceded her in death on December 26, 1982.
The couple thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing and the love of Beagle hounds, Fishing and moose hunting in Canada was high on their list. Some trips to the bush in Canada stretched to a month at a time.
June was employed in her earlier years with the Town Theater, where she met Ike. She also was employed at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein for many years. The couple shared millions of miles driving their semi-tractor rigs throughout the USA for Herrell Trucking. After Ike passed away, June then sold Herrell Trucking and shortly thereafter began working for the New Holstein Public Library. She stated that this was the most enjoyable job she ever had, and thoroughly enjoyed the day to day interaction with patrons.
She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein.
Survivors include one step daughter, Harlene Marie "Skip" Flora. Ladysmith, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She is further survived by her siblings, Leon (Marie) Boll, Ruth Kennon, John Boll, David (Norma) Boll, Thomas (Nancy) Boll, sisters-in-law, Lennie Boll and Kay Boll, other relatives and friends who helped June in so many ways.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ike, her siblings, Alice (Dr. Al) Theiler, Leona (Wilfred) Turba, Jeanette (Harold) Jaschob, Donald Boll, Robert (Kay) Boll, one brother, Norman Boll, who died in infancy, one brother-in-law, Frank Kennon and one sister-in-law, Ruth Boll.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Funeral services for June will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 22, 2016 at St. John United Church of Christ (2111 Church St.) New Holstein, WI with Pastor James Werner officiating.
Family and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:00 am until the time of service.