John H. Solberg

1938 - 2011

Solberg, John H.

John H. Solberg, Clintonville, quietly left us on Friday, June 17, 2011. He was born on Nov. 11, 1938, in St. Paul, Minn., and was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Helen Solberg.

John was most proud of serving his country as an Army Ranger, a member of the 101st Airborne Division and eventually as a Special Forces Green Beret. Following his service in the Army, he completed his education at the University of Minnesota. His civilian career began as a teaching golf pro at Somerset Country Club in St. Paul, after which he spent his life as an independent manufacturer's representative in the golf industry.

John is survived and deeply missed by his wife, Rosemary. There is a son and a daughter of a previous marriage, John and Susan Solberg (Colorado and Texas); two sisters, Norma (Carroll) Klanderman and Mary Dwyer (Woodville and New Richmond); brothers-in-law, Dr. Thomas (Judy) Malueg, Neenah; and Attorney Douglas Malueg, Clintonville. John is also survived by his step-children, Robert Ritzenthaler, Nairobi, Kenya; Mary (Ken) Pantoga, New York; Thomas Ritzenthaler, New York; and a former daughter-in-law, Willow Gerber, Washington D.C. He loved and was proud of his three step-grandchildren, Olivia and Margot Pantoga and Jack Ritzenthaler.

Respecting John's wishes, he will be remembered privately. He was a brave soldier to the end. Love and Godspeed!

The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, assisted the family. Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.

The family is grateful to Theda Care at Home Hospice whose support made it possible to care for John at home throughout his illness. Thank you also to Dr. Kevin Mortara and Dr. John Swanson of Fox Valley Hematology & Oncology for their care.