Lloyd E. Woodmansee

Lloyd E. Woodmansee, age 94, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living in Altoona.

Lloyd was born on May 26, 1930, in Madison, WI to Roswell and Loretta (Buck) Woodmansee. He honorably served his country in the US Navy, retiring as a commander from the Navy Reserves in 1974.

On March 28, 1953, Lloyd married Joanne Marquardt at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer. Lloyd attended UW-Stout, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Education. Lloyd worked for the State of Wisconsin as a building construction supervisor and Owen-Ayres Associates as an Engineer.

Lloyd had a strong faith, was active in the Gideons International and volunteered in several Christian mission trips. He was a member and past commander for The New Auburn American Legion Post #267 and participated in the New Auburn Area Community Choir. He enjoyed woodworking, dancing, bow hunting, puzzles and scuba diving, a skill he learned in the Navy as a salvage diver.

Lloyd is survived by his children: James (Janice) Woodmansee, Cari (Richard “Jake”) Jacobson and Laurie Evenson; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Joanne Woodmansee in 2017; parents: Roswell and Loretta Woodmansee; siblings: Merna Johnson, Herbert Woodmansee and Irma Vetter; son in-law: Larry Evenson.

A memorial service will be held on May 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the New Auburn United Methodist Church. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in the town of Bloomer with military honors conducted by the New Auburn American Legion Post #267. Please direct memorials to The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251

Olson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bloomer is assisting the family with arrangements. For online condolences please visit: www.olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com