Updated Obit: Gordon F. Severson

, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 85.

He was born on Feb. 15, 1926 in Milwaukee, the son of Gordon Berg and Esther (nee Hinze) Severson.  He was a graduate of South Division High School and Milwaukee School of Engineering. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the Tenth Mountain Division in Italy, during World War II.

He was the recipient of the Purple Heart.  On May 22, 1948, he married the former Arlene Meister in Milwaukee.  He had worked for Sears in sales and the service department.  He then worked for Singer Controls and later the Department of Defense, before retiring in 1988.  He was a proud lifelong member and past commander of the American Legion, member of the Civil Air Patrol and Milwaukee Concertina Club.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Arlene of Waukesha, along with their children Dale (Barbara) Severson of Waukesha, Wayne Severson of West Allis and Eric (Michele) Severson of the town of Waukesha.  He is further survived by four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his sister Florence.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 30 from 3 p.m. until the 7 p.m. funeral service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha.  Chaplain Steve Kielley presiding.  A private family burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park.

Memorials are appreciated to Alzheimer Association 620 S 76th St. #160 Milwaukee, WI 53214.  For further information, please call at (262) 547-4035, or go to http://www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an online tribute.