ERLAND GREELER
Erland Ronald Greeler, 93, of Neillsville passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Jan. 2, 2026, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield.
Erland was born to Erwin and Lorena Greeler April 23, 1932, in the town of York in Neillsville. He attended Happy Hollow School and St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1950. He then attended the Farm Short Course in Madison. He was drafted into the Army in 1952 and served in Korea until 1954 when he was honorably discharged. He then farmed his entire life on the family farm. In 2002, the farm was recognized as a Century Farm, and in 2009, the farm hosted the Neillsville Dairy Breakfast. In 2014, he and his granddaughter, Elizabeth, had the privilege of flying to Washington, D.C., on the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.
He enjoyed dancing at the Silver Dome Dance Hall where he met his future wife, Velda Levanduske. They were married Oct. 26, 1963, and recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed square-dancing, traveling, bowling, playing cards, putting puzzles together and watching the Badgers, Packers, Bucks and Brewers.
He belonged to the Wisconsin Farmers Union, the American Legion and the Neillsville FFA. In 2007, he was on the committee for developing the Korean War Veterans Tribute at the HighGround in Neillsville. He was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Neillsville and sang in the choir.
Erland is survived by his wife, Velda; four children, Wayne (Marie) Greeler of Neillsville, Karen (Scott) Lindner of Stratford, Beverly (Steve) Wickman of Mondovi and Brian (Nikki) Greeler of Chippewa Falls; 10 grandchildren, Steven (Samantha) Greeler, Elizabeth (Lucas) Nuessmeier, Megan Greeler, Blaire, Ashley and Allison Lindner, Sara (Garett) Rivera, Ryan Wickman and Xavier and Ari Greeler; and four great-grandchildren, Oliver and Olivia Greeler and Mateo and Evan Rivera. He is further survived by his three sisters, Delores Zipfel, Lucille Tyler and Janice Mayer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Raymond Zipfel, Roger Tyler and Harold Mayer.
Pallbearers are nephews David Tyler, Dennis Zipfel, Bradley Zipfel and Mark Mayer and grandsons Steven Greeler, Ryan Wickman and Xavier Greeler.
Visitation took place at Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The funeral service was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Neillsville Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment took place at the Neillsville City Cemetery with full military honors. A livestream of Erland’s funeral services could be viewed at www.geschefh.com beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.
Online condolences could be made at www.geschefh.com.
Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service assisted Erland’s family with funeral arrangements.