Arthur Raymond Treder

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Arthur Raymond Treder (age 79) gained his wings. He was surrounded by family. Art enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved playing cards, camping, bowling and was an avid deer hunter (dead eye). He had a very green thumb and was proud of the great veggies and beautiful flowers he grew. Some also knew him as a grill-master and backyard lumberjack. He also enjoyed numerous tropical vacations, and on his first family cruise, took second place in a knobby knees contest, with his Godson, David taking first. Art loved the holidays – he especially liked coloring Easter eggs and making his delicious Christmas chocolates. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1963, participating in cross-country and wrestling. Shortly after graduation, Art joined the US Army, and while in service, he was stationed at Fort Richardson in Alaska (and on Amchitka in the Aleutian Chain for a decent portion of this assignment) as a teletype specialist. While there, he experienced the 9.2 Huge Earthquake of 1964, sharing stories of having the ground open in front of him. After an honorable discharge, he began working at Speed Queen in Ripon where he retired after 43 years, in 2009. Art is survived by the love of his life, Pamela (Trampf) - they were married 54 years - along with his daughters; Cassandra (Casey Mathe), Theresa Larsen and Kcrista Treder, his grandchildren; Jalen Larsen, Morgin Larsen and Kayla Mathe as well as his great- granddaughter, Lilly Larsen and soon-to-be great-granddaugher and namesake Arayah Mathe. Also the son he never had, Kevin Kiplin. He is further survived by his brother Steve (Carolyn) Treder, Joyce (LeRoy) Petit and Jim (the late Sue) Treder, Lisa (Steve) Gross, Neil K. (Joan) Parsons, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the neighborhood pups. He is preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Veronica (Wicks) Treder, brothers Bobby and Vernon Treder and sisters Roaslie Treder (Smoody) and Colette Hanke (Smith). We would like to thank Dr. Vande Walle and the amazingly caring and compassionate staff in the ICU of Theda Care Regional Medical Center Neenah. Many people ask if there is anything we need or if they can do anything for the family, and we’d love if you could write a memory or short story (or two) about Art that we can all look back on when remembering the most wonderful man ever. You were always so loving and patient letting us have “one more drink of water” after we were tucked into bed, holding your hand until we fell asleep, and we’ll never forget “Mister Goofy”. We love you, Honey and Daddy, and miss you terribly. Visitation will be at Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home in Berlin on Monday September 9, 2024 from 3-6:45 p.m. A rosary will follow the visitation at 6:45, Full Military Honors will be presented after the Rosary by the Berlin Wells-Krause VFW Post # 2925. A funeral service will follow the Honors at at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. officiated by Father Eric Nielson.

Arthur Raymond Treder

May 14, 1945 - August 27, 2024