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 Kenneth
A. (Kenny) Koepsel
Muskego, Wisconsin
born November 24th 1928
died November 25th 2012
84 years of age
Ken and his
wife Bev had three daughters, Vicky, Kim and Michele. Ken was a
Korean War veteran, mason, cabinet maker, and life long
bartender at Ray & Dots Tap in Greendale, Wi.
Kenny was a man of honor and integrity. His word and a handshake
was what he lived by. He was a true classic in the archery
world. Often seen at many archery events around the country Ken
would have a very impressive display of archery equipment
spread out for sale on
several tables. If you eaves dropped in on the conversation
between Kenny and a potential customer you might have heard,
(“you’re killing me here, I’m not going to make a dime, I’ll be
lucky if I have gas money to get home.”) Then a few moments
later you might have seen Kenny Koepsel give a bow free of
charge to some boy or girl who didn’t have money enough to
purchase one for themselves. He truly had a soft side and a big
heart. His impressive knowledge of archery equipment as well as
the ability to teach proper archery skills to anyone in need of
help will be missed. He loved the outdoors and hunting.
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 Alan
(Al) G. Andersen
born April 5th 1948
died February 1st 1998
49 years of age
Friendship, Wisconsin
Al served his
country during the Vietnam War as member of the United States
Marine Corps. He was married to Nora Hallick and lived in Adams
Friendship, Wisconsin at the time of his passing. Alan was Vice
President of INX International Ink Co.
Al was a Rock and
Roll singer and guitarist playing in his own local band.
Camouflage toilet paper for sale was a patent that Al held and
laughed about. He was also a master self bowyer, producing many
excellent looking and shooting bows. Al sold his beautiful bows
for a very reasonable fee so even the poorest man or woman could
afford one. A impressive shop full of hundreds of arrows and
many collectable bows from around the country and the world were
some of Al’s archery holdings.His shop contained many machines
used in the manufacturing of his self bows. He was a crack shot
with the bow and arrow. Al was observed many times laughing and
smiling while hitting the mark of whatever target he chose at
distances that most archers would not attempt. Daily target
practice for form was routine for Al. Several times Al put on a
traditional three D shoot on his property in Adams Friendship,
Wisconsin. He attended the WTA Annual Fall Hunt where he enjoyed
camping and making friends.
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 Lamont A. Granger
Born Dec. 5,
1947
Died September
2011
Resided in Rochester, MN
Lamont was the proprietor of The Footed
Shaft, a traditional archery shop until January 2011, where he
continued his lifelong passion of traditional bow hunting.
Lamont was well known for his knowledge, passion, and dedication
to traditional archery.
A memorial service was be held for Lamont
A. Granger of Rochester on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at 4 p.m. at
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes' Chapel in Rochester. A
visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
Survivors include his beloved wife,
Denise (Young) Granger, of 43 years; his mother, Phyllis Granger
of Viroqua, Wis.; brother, Wilbert Granger of Necedah, Wis.; his
two daughters, Danika (Andy) Bridwell of Illinois and Danielle
(William) Fenton of California; and son, Dane Granger of
Rochester. He is also survived by his two grandchildren,
Alexandra and Anderson Bridwell.
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 Robert
(Bob) MaKosky
Born March 25, 1930
Died October 15, 2008
(age 78)
Resided in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, formerly
of Escanaba, MI
Bob was a longbow shooter, prefering to
shoot a bow made by his brother-in-law, John McDonald of Big
River bows. Bob made his own cedar arrows. He was known for his
fine arrow craftsmanship.
Bob attended most of the WTA shoots as
well as few out of state. He shot on the Traditional League at
Antlers Archers of Kellner, WI. Bob enjoyed a cup of coffee in
the company of others at the clubhouse on traditional night. He
was also active in setting up and removing the 3-D targets
for the club’s Annual Summer Traditional Shoot.
Bob collected Marble knives made in his
hometown of Escanaba, MI.
He enjoyed camping with his
brother-in-law, John McDonald, the late Lamont Granger and Ernie
Appel and a few other friends on their annual Central Wisconin
Fall Hunt.
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 Clemance
B. Finstad Jr. of Red Wing passed away at 8:35 a.m. Thursday,
July 28, 2011.
Clem
was born in Ellsworth on Oct. 20, 1933, to Clemance B. and
Bernardine S. (Schneider) Finstad. He married Frances E. Gordon
on Nov. 20, 1959. Clem served in the Army and then the Air Force
Reserve for a total of 8 years. He worked as an electrician
until he retired in 1997.
Clem
enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the shooting sports. He was a life
member of the NRA and built traditional hunting arrows and
hunting knives as a hobby.
Clem is survived by his wife, Fran
ces
E. Finstad, Red Wing; a daughter, Kathryn A. (Ron) Strusz; two
sons, Clemance B. Finstad III (Bud), Goodhue, and Michael J.
Finstad, Zumbrota; nine grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary R. (Arthur) Drury, West
Virginia.
A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at the
Zumbrota Rifle Range, 45440 200th Ave., Zumbrota, MN 55992,
where Clem was a member
Clem died battling
small cell cancer. He has donated himself to the Anatomy Bequest
program at the University of Minnesota. Donations in his name
can be sent to 3-005 Nils Hasselmo Hall, 312 Church St. SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455.
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 Dr. Fredrick W. Kasch
Born April 16, 1913
Died April
8, 2008 (age 94)
Resided at San Diego, CA and Lake Geneva,
WI
Fred manufactured his own archery
equipment. He helped anyone who had an interest in traditional
archery to also manufacture their own bows, arrows, strings,
etc.
Fred was not a stand hunter, rather
prefering to roam the woods often practicing his skill with a
bow on stumps as he wandered.
Fred exercised continually throughout his
life, he was in excellent shape. He could do eleven pull-ups at
the age of 89. 20 push-ups was just a warm up for Fred before
hitting the field to target shoot or hunt.
Fred attended the WTA annual Fall Hunt on
several occasions often teaching archery crafting in camp. Fred
was famous for his bow strings and bow string making classes.
He taught bow making at the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point on one occasion.
Fred was also a featured speaker at one
of our WTA banquets.
Fred was knows for his quick wit,
followed by a wink of his eye.
A memorial was
held for Fred at the WTA Fall Hunt following his death. A
handcrafted all natural arrow was made by George Henrich, Sr.,
signed by all in attendance, and shot into the Great Northern
Highlands State Forest out of a selfbow crafted by Phil Czjaka
as his fellow WTA members looked on.
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