Ervin L. Limberg

May 12, 1938 - January 24, 2018

Ervin L. Limberg, 79, went to his eternal rest at his home on Maiden Lake on January 24, 2018, after a short, difficult battle with cancer. Born May 12, 1938, in Marinette, to Ervin and Margaret (Yunke) Limberg. He married the love of his life, Donna (Retrum), on April 20, 1957. They celebrated 60 years together last year. Erv and Donna initially lived in Marinette, then Green Bay for 30 years, before retiring to Maiden Lake in 1995. He graduated from Peshtigo High School in 1956, and subsequently studied at Ripon College and NWTC. Erv was first employed at Automotive Products in Menominee. He was employed at WPS for 34 years, wearing many different hats there from accountant, to uranium mining, to gas distribution/sales before retiring in 1998. Erv had many interests, but music was an important part of his life beginning with 4-H and the Little German Band, then playing tuba in high school band, and accordion in dance bands for many years. He also sang in the WPS Chorus, Our Saviour's, and St. John's church choirs. Erv had a strong faith and was involved in many church activities, including church leadership, Evangelism and Fellowship Committees, and Christian Volunteers. He was also an active member of the Maiden Lake Association serving as Secretary/Treasurer for many years. Woodworking was also a talent of Erv's, having built much of his current home on Maiden Lake, as well items for the church & Christian thrift store, cabinets for all Donna's quilting treasures, and cherished Christmas gifts for the kids and grandkids over the years. Donna will surely miss her “Mr. Fix-it” as he could make, fix, or repair anything. Erv and Donna loved to travel and took many trips with family and friends. Together, they tallied 15 different countries and all 50 States. Erv had a quick wit and wonderful sense of humor and was known for his “Erv-isms”: wise sayings and anecdotes that could always bring a smile to your face and put life in perspective. Erv is survived by his loving wife, Donna. Together they had 3 children: Terri (Paul)Lewis, Julie (James) Arts, and Kevin Limberg (Jim McNamee). Family was very important to Erv and he greatly enjoyed time spent with his kids, his 5 grandchildren Richard Arts, Rachel (Bill) Crooker, Robert (Anna) Arts, Kristin Lewis (Danson Drummer), and Joshua Lewis (fiancee Molly Christenson), and 4 great-grandchildren Cameron and Colin Arts, Cora and Leo Crooker, his brother Randall (Helen) Limberg and sister Karen (Arnold) Plonke. He is further survived by sisters and brothers in law, Carmen (Bill) Ehlers, Nancy (Leon) Mocco, Judith (Greg) Staponkus, Darryl (Rose) Retrum, Scott (Vickie) Retrum, nieces, nephews, his Aunt Dorothy & many cousins. Erv was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Margaret Limberg; sister and brother-in-law, Karalyn and Jim Fritz; and his in-laws, Kenneth and Erna Retrum. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to all the many friends & neighbors who helped Erv and Donna in the last 4 long months. Your time and kindness made this journey bearable. Memorials may be given in Erv's honor to St. John's Lutheran Church in Townsend, Unity Hospice, or Lakes Country Library. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Townsend. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Stephen Mueller officiating. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com