Arthur Sveum

STOUGHTON - Arthur Sveum, 94, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014 at his home.

Art was born in Stoughton on November 15, 1919, the son of Oscar and Mabel Sveum. He graduated from Stoughton High School and Madison Business College before serving in the Army during both World War II and the Korean War.

When he returned to Stoughton, he married Irene Seamonson on November 25, 1945. They made their home in Stoughton where they raised their children and were active in Covenant Lutheran Church.

Art was a Stoughton businessman for more than 60 years, first with his own clothing store and later as the founder of Arthur B. Sveum Real Estate (now Coldwell Banker Success). He was very active in the community where he was past president of the Lions Club, the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce and the Stoughton Fair Association. He was also a member of the American Legion, Stoughton Jaycees, Stoughton Industrial Board, Stoughton Hospital Foundation and Stoughton Hospital Board of Directors, as well as several realty associations.

Art received a Distinguished Service to Small Business Award from the University of Wisconsin and he and Irene were honored for their service to the community when they were selected to be the 1985 Stoughton Syttende Mai King and Queen.

Art and Irene were longtime members of Stoughton Country Club where they were both avid golfers and Art was proud to be a member of the National Hole in One Association.

Art worked well into his "golden" years, but once retired he loved spending time working in the yard or tending his flower gardens. He also volunteered at Stoughton Hospital until he was 90.

He is survived by his wife Irene, children Peter Sveum of Stoughton; John Sveum and Phil (Sue) Sveum of Madison; and Joann (Harland) Lee of Hazelhurst, WI; grandchildren Erik Sveum of Livingston, MT; Paul Sveum of Cornucopia, WI; Matt (Kristi) Sveum of Columbia, MO; Kelsey Sveum of Madison; Kristin (Randy) Ott of Edgerton, Kathryn (Phil) Ong of Orlando, FL and Karen (Jerry) Sheets of Tomah. Art is also survived by his sister Doris (Don) Helmke and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ogden and Lynn and sisters Avis and Doreen.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00a.m on Friday, April 11, 2014 at Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton with Rev Jerry Tews officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to a luncheon in the church fellowship hall immediately following the services. Friends may greet the family from 9:30a.m. prior to the services Friday. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare Inc. or to Covenant Lutheran Church.

The family wishes to thank Agrace HospiceCare and personal caregivers Kelly Buss and her team for their kindness and caring.

Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244