David Andrew Eisen

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• Resided: Jan 2008, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA

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Milaca man named safety training instructor of year
As a school bus driver, Roger Eisen encouraged his young passengers to take firearms safety training.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognized Eisen on Saturday, March 6, for his efforts in teaching nearly 5,000 students about hunting safety and outdoor ethics by naming him the 2003 Volunteer Firearms Safety Training Instructor of the Year.
Eisen, 79, Milaca, who has taught hunter education in Minnesota for the past 44 years was honored for his achievement during the Northwest Sport Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
"Roger did a great job of getting the program rolling in Mille Lacs County by steering kids riding his bus to take firearm safety training," said DNR Commissioner Gene Merriam. "His accomplishment is indicative of his drive to preserve Minnesota's hunting heritage as well as his high level of commitment, dedication and unselfish desire to serve as a volunteer instructor. "
A dedicated sportsman, Eisen believes strongly in the role of hunter education to teach people about the safe handling of firearms. He began teaching hunter safety in 1960 when no one was teaching firearms safety to the youth in the Mille Lacs County area and hunting fatality numbers were high across the state. Eisen wanted to make hunting safer and more enjoyable for his son, daughter and other hunters. When he inquired as to how to become an instructor, the local game warden told him on the spot that he was now a firearms safety instructor.
For Eisen, firearms safety training became a family affair with his wife and two children instrumental in helping him advertise, organize, prepare and teach classes as well as set up and hold the shooting range portion of the class. He certified his two children and later two grandchildren. His son David also became an instructor.
Visual aids are incorporated into each lesson since Eisen's "show me" approach helps students get a better understanding of firearms safety. He encourages parental participation in classes, especially for those students who come from non-traditional families or single parent families where there is limited knowledge of firearms and firearms safety. He encourages students to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the outdoors with firearms safety being priority number one. Hunting is now one of the safest sports in the nation and getting safer.
"I'm awed at receiving this recognition," Eisen said. "I couldn't have achieved this without the support of my family and other volunteer instructors."

Roger married Mary Louise Marsolek on 26 Oct 1948 in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA. Mary (daughter of Thomas Joseph Marsolek and Melinda Estelle Wilson) was born on 28 Feb 1928 in Owatonna, Steele County, Minnesota, USA; died on 21 Jan 2008 in Milaca, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA; was buried in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Lou Eisen, age 79, of Milaca, died January 21, 2008 at the Foley Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Bauer officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca and 1 hour prior to the service at church on Thursday.
Mary Lou Eisen was born February 28, 1928 to Thomas and Melinda (Marsolek) Wilson in Owatonna, MN. She grew there and graduated from Owatonna High School. She married Roger Eisen on October 26, 1948 in Winona, MN. The couple made there home in Owatonna for a few years before moving to Milaca. Mary Lou worked at Neuman's Jewelry and Stewart Jewelers and at Frank's Pharmacy in Milaca. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Milaca Legion Auxiliary. Mary Lou enjoyed reading, going fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. For the last year and a half Mary Lou had resided at the Foley Nursing Center where she received excellent care for the staff.
She is survived by her husband, Roger; son, David Eisen of Princeton; grandchildren, Brianne Eisen, Tamara Eisen and Daniel Eisen; sisters, Maureen and husband Don Drabant of Wahkon and Shirley and husband Pete Patterson of Cody, WY; son-in-law, Dale Madsen of Milaca; sister-in-law, Geraldine Marsolek of Owatonna; also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Cynthia and brother, Richard.

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Thomas married Melinda Estelle Wilson on 8 Aug 1927 in Claremont, Dodge County, Minnesota, USA. Melinda (daughter of William Wallace Wilson and Clara Melinda Kowitz) was born on 25 Nov 1906 in , , Wisconsin, USA; died on 6 Mar 1980 in , Kern County, California, USA; was buried in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Alt. Birth: Abt 1908

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• Census: 15 Jun 1880, New Hartford Township, Winona County, Minnesota, USA; 1880 Federal
• Occupation: 1913, Homer Township, Winona County, Minnesota, USA, Pickwick; manager, Pickwick Co-Operation Creamery

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Obituary from the Winona Republican-Herald, 14 Apr 1922, p. 13:

Pickwick

Funeral services for William Wallace Wilson were held at the Methodist church at Dakota, Wednesday, April 12, at two o'clock under the direction of the Masonic Order. Rev. A.T. Wallace of Winona officiated and interment was made in the Dakota cemetery.

William Wallace Wilson was born at Dakota Aug. 27, 1864, in a family of thirteen children. He died at the hospital at La Crosse, April 9, 1922, after an illness of six months. Aug. 20, 1904, he was married to Miss Clara Kourtz at Meloma, Wis. To them were born three children, Mildred, Melinda, and Helen, who survive him. Mr. Wilson moved here about twelve years ago to operate the Pickwick Co-operative creamery, a position which he held for six years. His wife died here on Feb. 11, 1913. About a year after her death the family spent two years in St. Charles when they returned to the village and Mr. Wilson purchased the store of F.J. Willard at Winona. April 7, 1915, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Helen Albrecht of Nodine who survives him. During their residence of twelve years here the family made many friends who extend their sympathy to the widow and daughters in their sad bereavement.

Mr. Wilson is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George Gleason of Nortonville, North Dakota, and Mrs. Newton Grant of Tomah, Wis. and seven brothers, Dr. Clarence Wilson of Dakota, John of Minneiska, Judson of Cumberland, Wis., Delbert of Parker, S.D., and Willis of Edgerly, N. D., who has spent the winter with his brother.

In addition to the relatives who attended the funeral there were Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson and son, Stanley, Mrs. Newton Grant and Willis Wilson, also Erdman Kowitz of Sparta, Wis., Mrs. Ed Dangle and Gus Kowitz of Adams, Wis.

The following brother Masons of the Pickwick Lodge, A.F. and A.M., of which Mr. Wilson was a member, attended the funeral: J.M. Rutherford, Floyd Dykeman, Clyde Harvey, Dan Stedman, Howard Stedman, Stuart Harrington, James Sperbeck, and Ray Le May.

Helen Wilson returned to Adams, Wis., with her aunt, Mrs. Ed Dangle. Melinda Wilson accompanied her uncle, Erdman Kowitz, to Sparta, Wis. for an extended visit, and Mildred Wilson returned to Winona where she is engaged in work.

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Household Members:
J. G. Wilson 47
Sarah Wilson 47
Wm. Wilson 18
Geo. A. Wilson 14
Judson Wilson 12
Sarah Wilson 10
Frances Wilson 7
John Wilson 6
Delbert Wilson 3
E. L. Wilson 71

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Buried Next To His Brother, Clarence, Dakota, Minnesota, Cemetery.

William married Clara Melinda Kowitz on 31 Aug 1904. Clara (daughter of Gustave Kowitz and Melinda Sheridan) was born on 1 Mar 1882 in Wells, Monroe County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 11 Feb 1913 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 13 Feb 1913 in Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin, USA, Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Alt. Birth: 1 Mar 1881, , , Wisconsin, USA

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Obituary from the Winona Republican-Herald, 17 Feb 1913, p. 6:

Clara Melenda Hovitz was born March, 1882, in the town of Wells, Monroe county, Wisconsin, and there received her education and grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage August 31, 1904 to Wallace W. Wilson of Dakota, Minnesota, and for the next three years resided at Newry, Wisconsin. Following that they lived for two years at Marathon, Wisconsin and for the past three years they resided in Pickwick, Winona county. Mr. Wilson having charge of the Pickwick Co-operation creamery there. For the past seven weeks Mrs. Wilson had been seriously ill from an attack of gall stones and was finally removed to the La Crosse Hospital where she passed away on the morning of February 11. She leaves to mourn her unexpected passage her husband, Mr. Wallace W. Wilson, her paraents, Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Howitz of Sparta, three little girls, Mildred, aged seven, Melinda, aged six and Helen aged three, two brothers, E. G. Howitz of Sparta, Frank of Ekalaka, Montana, two sisters, Mrs. J. I. Menor of Sacramento, California and Miss Lottie Howitz also of Sparta. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the local chapter O.E.S. was also its treasurer and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was ever willing to do her part; was a kind and loving mother and a faithful wife and will be sadly missed in the community. The remains were taken to Sparta, Wis., where appropriate services were held Thursday, February the 13 at the home of the parents, with internment in Mount Hope cemetery, Rev. Harding R. Hogan of the congregational church officiating. Among those from Pickwick and vicinity attending the funeral were: Mrs. Clarence Wilson of Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. D. Griffin, Misses Jessie Dykeman and Rosie Pieger, Mrs. J.A. Johnston, J. M. Rutherford, and John Griffin and Mrs. S. L. Jamison of La Moille, Giles Brown and Loyd Wilson of Dakota.