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Freshman found dead in Calvary Cemetery
Funeral scheduled
Sarah Kloepping
Issue date: 9/17/08 Section: News
The body of a UW-Whitewater freshman was found Monday in Calvary Cemetery.
Joseph R. Hummer, 18, was discovered by maintenance crewmembers at approximately 2:59 p.m., said City of Whitewater Police Department Lt. Lisa Otterbacher.
The cause of death has initially been ruled as death by asphyxiation, according to an autopsy conducted Tuesday morning.
"It's under investigation," Otterbacher said. "It's going to to take some days to figure everything out and review … Right now, nothing gives any signs of foul play."
The University Police Department also responded to the report of 'an unresponsive individual lying in the cemetery.'
"This is a tragedy for our campus, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends that are affected by this," University Police Chief Matt Kiederlen said.
Hummer, from Beloit, Wis., graduated in 2008 from Turner High School.
"As a campus community we are in mourning for Joseph." Chancellor Richard Telfer said in a campus-wide e-mail. "We are concerned about the well being of all of our students. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Joseph."
The visitation for Hummer is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Daley, Murphy, Wisch & Assoc. Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, Wis.
Hummer's funeral is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 747 Hackett St. in Beloit.
Counseling services are available for students, faculty and staff at University Health and Counseling Services.
To schedule an appointment call (262) 472-1305 for an appointment . Walk-ins also are accepted. A grief group meets at 4 p.m. Tuesdays on the second floor of the Ambrose Health Center.
The Royal Purple will continue to have more information as it comes available.
Joseph R. Hummer, 18, was discovered by maintenance crewmembers at approximately 2:59 p.m., said City of Whitewater Police Department Lt. Lisa Otterbacher.
The cause of death has initially been ruled as death by asphyxiation, according to an autopsy conducted Tuesday morning.
"It's under investigation," Otterbacher said. "It's going to to take some days to figure everything out and review … Right now, nothing gives any signs of foul play."
The University Police Department also responded to the report of 'an unresponsive individual lying in the cemetery.'
"This is a tragedy for our campus, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends that are affected by this," University Police Chief Matt Kiederlen said.
Hummer, from Beloit, Wis., graduated in 2008 from Turner High School.
"As a campus community we are in mourning for Joseph." Chancellor Richard Telfer said in a campus-wide e-mail. "We are concerned about the well being of all of our students. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Joseph."
The visitation for Hummer is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Daley, Murphy, Wisch & Assoc. Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, Wis.
Hummer's funeral is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 747 Hackett St. in Beloit.
Counseling services are available for students, faculty and staff at University Health and Counseling Services.
To schedule an appointment call (262) 472-1305 for an appointment . Walk-ins also are accepted. A grief group meets at 4 p.m. Tuesdays on the second floor of the Ambrose Health Center.
The Royal Purple will continue to have more information as it comes available.
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Beth
posted 9/17/08 @ 10:24 AM CST
Joey was the most wonderful person I have ever met. We all miss him so much, and can't believe this. He is dearly loved and will be missed forever.
Karen Clark
posted 9/17/08 @ 10:55 AM CST
I feel that the Royal Purple did not handle this unfortunate event very well. They took a long time to announce to the campus community that no foul play was involved in the death of one of their own. (Continued…)
Karen Bach
posted 9/17/08 @ 5:14 PM CST
Joey was a good person and sang as a cantor at our church, helped out with pancake breakfasts to benefit the school, or wherever his help was needed. I know he would have been successful. (Continued…)
Robert Markin
posted 9/19/08 @ 7:28 PM CST
Joey was such a sweetheart. He used to work for me at a restaurant. He was always willing to work harder and harder than everyone else and went above and beyond. (Continued…)
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