Gordon Severson

Gordon F. Severson, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 85. He was born on February 15, 1926 in Milwaukee, the son of Gordon Berg and Esther (nee Hinze) Severson. He was a graduate of South Division High School and Milwaukee School of Engineering. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the Tenth Mountain Division in Italy, during World War II. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart. On May 22, 1948 he married the former Arlene Meister in Milwaukee. He had worked for Sears in sales and the service department. He then worked for Singer Controls and later the Department of Defense, before retiring in 1988. He was a proud lifelong member and past commander of the American Legion, member of the Civil Air Patrol and Milwaukee Concertina Club. He will be sadly missed by his wife Arlene of Waukesha, along with their children Dale (Barbara) Severson of Waukesha, Wayne Severson of West Allis and Eric (Michele) Severson of the town of Waukesha. He is further survived by 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Florence. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 30 from 3:00 p.m. until the 7:00 p.m. funeral service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha. The Rev. Steve Kielley presiding. A private family burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Memorials are appreciated to Alzheimer Association 620 S 76th St. #160 Milwaukee, WI 53214. For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.