Leonard W. Pulsfus, 89, of Sauk Prairie - Published October 8, 2008
Leonard W. Pulsfus, 89, of Sauk Prairie, died on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Maplewood Nursing Home.
Mr. Pulsfus was born in Poynette on April 23, 1919, the son of William and Sophie (Falk) Pulsfus. He married his beloved Hildegard Auchtung on Feb. 6, 1943, in Louisville, Ky., while preparing to fight in World War II. He "rejoiced in the wife of his youth" throughout his lifetime, and they enjoyed 65 years of happiness and devotion together.
Mr. Pulsfus took great pride in his children, Sharon (James) Buzzell, of Breckinridge, Colo., Dwight (Joy), of Sauk City, Sandra (James) Guthrie, of Glencoe, Ill., and Daryl (Susan), of rural Prairie du Sac; and his grandchildren, Jamie (deceased), Stephanie, David, Madeline, Jacque, Jasmine, Darrin, Luke and Sam.
Mr. Pulsfus was respected for his hard work as a farmer, bulk distributor for Standard Oil, postal worker, and school bus driver. He proudly served his country as a tank driver in the seventh Armored Division, including exemplary service at the Battle of the Bulge and beyond.
Mr. Pulsfus truly enjoyed the simple pleasures of each day. His pastimes were traveling, lawn and garden care, fishing, hunting, and the activities of his children and grandchildren. Gathering together with his family for a meal or a holiday was his greatest pleasure. He was a member of Sauk Prairie Evangelical Free Church, a charter member of the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club since 1961, Lachmund-Cramer V.F.W. Post 7694, and a former Prairie du Sac board member.
Mr. Pulsfus trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, and showed his beliefs quietly through actions more than words. His life was characterized by faith, humility, strength, friendliness and generosity. He was respected and appreciated by all who knew him, and his smile and hugs are fondly remembered. His wife and family will continue to love and honor him always.
Mr. Pulsfus was preceded in death by his parents William and Sophie; brothers, Rodney, Clarence and Willis; sister, Adeline; and grandson, Jamie. He is survived by brothers, Herbert (Dorothy) and Henry; and sisters Alice, Esther (Bernard), and Madeline; sisters-in-law, Marion Pulsfus and Genevieve Pulsfus; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Oct. 4 at the Sauk Prairie Evangelical Free Church with Pastors Timothy Pietrogallo and Dwight Pulsfus officiating. Burial was in the Prairie du Sac Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Lachmund-Cramer V.F.W. Post 7694.