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Gertrude R. "Trudy" Weibel
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Gertrude R. "Trudy" Weibel, age 90, of Argyle, WI, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011, at Monroe Manor Nursing Home in Monroe, WI. She was born December 3, 1920, in AU-St. Gallen, Switzerland, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Steinhauser) Koppel. After moving to the United States Trudy grew up in Villa Park, IL. She was united in marriage to Anton "Tony" Weibel on April 19, 1941 in Villa Park. They lived in Darlington before moving to Fairfield, MT for six years. In 1950, they returned to Wisconsin and lived in Grant, Lafayette, and Green Counties. In 1961, they moved to Argyle where they owned and operated Argyle Dairy.

Trudy is survived by six children: Leo (Sharon) Weibel of Madison, WI, Albert (Victoria) Weibel of St. Louis, MO, Victor Weibel of Argyle, Francis (Sue) Weibel of Des Plaines, IL, Stephen (Lynn) Weibel of Madison, and Carl Pius (Susan) Weibel of Champaign, IL; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother: Peter (May) Koppel of Pittsburgh, PA; and one sister: Ann Prosek of Winfield, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Anton "Tony" in September 5, 1970; one daughter in infancy: Mary Ann; and one son: Peter Thomas at age 22 on May 25, 1980.

Trudy was member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and its Council of Catholic Women. She was also a member of Argyle Women's Club and Senior Citizens. She enjoyed visiting with her friends, working on her doll house, flowers, sewing, collecting stuffed bears and then giving them away for gifts, and enjoyed playing cards and Scrabble with her neighbors.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Argyle, WI (213 North Lafayette Street, Argyle 53504) with Rev. David Wanish officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Argyle. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.