Joseph Russell Sloniker


Joseph Russell Sloniker, 73, of Reedsburg, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born Dec. 12, 1932 in Westford Township in Richland County, the son of John P. and Doris M. (Mortimer) Sloniker. On Sept. 20, 1952 he was united in marriage to Laura B. Rabuck at the Valton Wesleyan Church. He sang with the Valley Tones for many years. He was also known for his sense of humor and quick wit.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Laura B. Sloniker on Oct. 22, 1997. He is survived by his sons Merlyn Sloniker of Madison and John (Pat) Sloniker of Reedsburg; granddaughter Leslie Sloniker of Reedsburg; sisters Fern (Herb) Rabuck of La Valle and Annabelle (Jesse) Cox of Janesville; brothers Leonard (Marlene) Sloniker of La Valle and Arnold (Evelyn) Sloniker of Beloit; sisters-in-law Grace Rott and Ruby McQueen, both of Reedsburg; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Joseph Russell Sloniker will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Valton Wesleyan Church in Valton with Pastor Terry Woirol officiating. Burial will follow in the Valton Cemetery, Woodland Township. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.


  • Father : John Sloniker
  • Mother : Doris Mortimer
  • Birth date : December 12, 1932
  • Born at : Westford Township in Richland County, Wisconsin
  • Married : Laura B. Sloniker
  • Marriage date : September 20, 1952
  • Married at : Valton Wesleyan Church, Valton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin
  • Death date : March 14, 2006
  • Died at : Reedsburg Area Medical Center
  • Children :
    Merlyn Sloniker
    John Sloniker

    Sources

    Birth-Social Security Death Index.
    Marriage-
    Death-Social Security Death Index.
    Buried-Valton Cemetery, Woodland Township, Sauk Co., Wisconsin.
    Obituary-Baraboo News Republic, March 17, 2006.
    Other-Social Security Death Index.

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