Relive Wisconsin’s Rise to “America’s Dairyland”
At Stonefield you’ll explore history by the acre, including a 1900s Farming Village and Farmstead, the State Agricultural Museum, and the former home of Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey. On your adventure through the site, you will learn the amazing story of the Badger State’s agricultural advance from a struggling group of wheat farmers to a worldwide agricultural powerhouse.
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our facilities manager, Alex Gofus. Alex joined our team in December of 2022 and instantly made a positive impact as we dealt with a flood in the spring of 2023. Alex will be greatly missed by all. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. ❤️
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Alex M. Gofus Obituary September 25, 2025 - Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.
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He loved his job at Stonefield! I thought he was a perfect fit for your site!
I know I enjoyed working with him and our chats. Always SO nice and helpful. It’s not going to be easy to tackle preparing for the upcoming event with out his help and smile
Sympathies to you all 💔🙏
I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences. I just visited your site last Sunday and had noticed visible improvements and repairs from the last tine I was there. He clearly enjoyed his job.
A great man gone too soon. So sorry for your loss.🙏
He worked with us as the PdC PO prior to Stonefield. Much love sent to all of you as well!!
Hugs to all.
Thinking of you all 🤗
Great guy. Met him a few years back.
💔🌹🌹Sorry for your family’s loss..prayers and hugs funeral-news.ngiktv.com/obituary.php
🥀More information and stories are on my page
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We will be closed on Friday, September 26. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Our season is coming to close soon. Beautiful weekend = perfect time for history at Stonefield! Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m., this Saturday and Sunday.
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