Louis Dixon

QUINNESEC - Louis Emerson Dixon, 83, of 694 College Ave., Quinnesec, formerly of Pembine, was born in Pembine, Wis. to William and Molly (Hendricks) Dixon on Aug. 6, 1924. Louis Dixon's earthly life came to an end the morning of Aug. 8, 2007, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, William and Mary Dixon. Mr. Dixon was known for his integrity and a lifetime of hard work. He began plowing in the fields with a horse at the age of six, because his father was sickly and his father taught how to work the horse. He worked as a logger for about 10 years and was a member of the International Operating Engineers for 51 years, retiring as a truck driver in 1986 from the Marinette County Highway Commission. Mr. Dixon was an avid gardner and thoroughly enjoyed his raspberry patch too. He married Ruth Vankirk on July 17, 1944. She survives him at Luther Nursing Home in Marinette, Wis. In addition to his wife, Louis is survived by three sons, William (Mary) Dixon of Quinnesec, Phillip Dixon of Peshtigo, Wis., and Daniel Dixon of Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter, Kathleen Dixon of Pembine; one granddaughter, Angela (Jason) Gustafson of Quinnesec, the daughter of William and Mary Dixon, and a great-grandson, Brandon Lake, Angela's son; eight step-grandchildren, Louis (Corrine) Linsmeyer, Patricia (David) Gardiner, Doug (Sandy) Linsmeyer, John (Lori) Linsmeyer, Paul (Charlene) Linsmeyer, Greg Linsmeyer, Mary Beth (Carl) Hammer, and Laura (Terry) Strutz; 27 step great-grandchildren and 20 step great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Grant Dixon; two sisters, Eleanor Newlin and Isabelle Papesh; and one step-grandson, Tom Linsmeyer. Louis' last days were spent enjoying his granddaughter and great-grandson, who spent many hours with him. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Evangelical Covenant Church in Norway. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the church. Rev. James Danielson will officiate. A funeral dinner will be served at the church and it will be followed by burial in the Pembine Cemetery. Condolences can be expressed online to the family of Louis E. Dixon at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with arrangements.

Louis Dixon

August 8, 1924 - August 8, 2007