Art Cardinal died on Sunday morning April 17, 2011 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 20, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Ann's Catholic Church in Turtle Lake, WI. Burial will be at the St. Ann's Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and for the hour prior to the service at the church.
Arthur John Cardinal was born on September 30, 1926 in Beaver Township of Polk County, Wisconsin. He was the son of John and Maye (Belisle) Cardinal. He grew up, went to school and farmed in Range. He was drafted into in the United States Army in December of 1945 serving in France and Germany in World War II. Art served until being discharged in July of 1947. He returned to Polk County where he farmed. On May 21, 1949 he was united in marriage to Lois Johnson and together they raised five children. During his time farming he drove a milk route and also spent time working at the feed mill to help care for his family. In 1977 he sold his milk herd, but still had some animals on his farm. In retirement from farming he spent time working for Byron Byrd Plumbing and also for the Apple River Township in road maintenance. When time allowed Art did enjoy going fishing and hunting. Also, time spent camping with family was something he enjoyed. As his health needs declined and he lost his eyesight he moved to Golden Age Manor where he has lived the past nine months. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Lois, sisters: Ruby Roberts, Albertha Roberts and Gladys Alt and one brother Charles Cardinal. Surviving family members are his children: Guy (Jackie) Cardinal, Allan (Yvonne) Cardinal, Cindi Cardinal, Debbie (Ralph) Olson and Mona (Todd) Schock; Brother Eli Cardinal; Sister Donnamae Fortmeyer; sisters-in-law Carole Cardinal and Irene Finholdt. He also leaves nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren as well as other relatives and friends.