Gordon D. Severson

Gordon D. Severson, age 80, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born in La Crosse, WI, August 18, 1936, son of the late Edwin and Alta (Nee: Gooden) Severson. In the late 50’s Gordon moved to Racine.

On January 14, 1961, he was united in marriage to Patricia J. Eitel who preceded him in death August 1, 2009. Gordon had a passion for flying. He had his pilot’s license and was a member of the EAA. Above all he treasured time with his family. He will be dearly missed.

Surviving are three 3 children, Kim (Mark) Wittig, Kerri (Dan) Friedel, Mark (Jessica) Severson; granddaughters, Samantha (P.J.) Reasons, Sarah Geller (Fiancé Erik Lyngdal), Sydney Severson; 2 great grandchildren, Kenzie Rae and Cole Reasons; sister, Elsie Smikrud; in-laws, June Severson, Ron (Judy) Eitel, Mary (Tom) O’Hare; his loving partner, Cheryl Mooney; nieces, nephews, other relatives, dear friends, and his faithful companion, Rusty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary, his stepmother, Lillie Severson; mother and father-in-law; Marguerite and George Eitel; Aunt Delores Selmo; sister Marjorie (Everette) Berg; brother, Eugene Severson & brother-in-law, Gary Smikrud.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday, January 13, 2017, 1-2 P.M. with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Nephew John Berg officiating.