| September 2009 - Watertown Daily Times Posted: 02 Oct 2009 06:19 AM PDT September 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009 8:20 AM CDT
September 30, 2009
Oscar Schwenkner
Oscar A. Schwenkner, 85, of Watertown, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Anthony Schultz and the Rev. Mark Gartner officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown.
Visitation is at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. The Pederson Funeral Home is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Luke's Lutheran Church.
Oscar was born Aug. 20, 1924, in Watertown, son of Walter and Amanda (Horn) Schwenkner. He married the former Gladys Werth on June 26, 1948, at St. Luke's Church.
Oscar was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown and had worked for Brandt Inc. and the city of Watertown for many years, retiring Aug. 20, 1986. Oscar enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling.
He is survived by a son, Gerald Schwenkner of Watertown.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a brother, Alvin, and a sister, Betty Meckleburg.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown Mary Haberman
WATERLOO - Mary Ann Haberman, 81, of Waterloo, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Highland House in Waterloo.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church in Waterloo with the Rev. Thomas Wilsmann officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Waterloo.
Friends may call to pay their respects at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
The former Mary Ann Lemke was born May 19, 1928, in the town of York, Dane County, daughter of Elmer and Elenora (Kulke) Lemke. She married Stewart Haberman on Aug. 16, 1947, at St. John Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
Mary Ann was a 1946 graduate of Waterloo High School and a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
Surviving are a son, Scott (Carol) Haberman of Cave Creek, Ariz.; a daughter, Tam (Steven) Demrow of Algonguin, Ill.; four grandchildren, Garret and Matthew Haberman, Eric (Molly) and Shannon Demrow; a brother, Harold "Shorty" (Joyce) Lemke of Waterloo; and a nephew, Jerry (Cindy) Lemke of Waterloo.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband on Oct. 28, 1999.
Online condolences may be made at www.pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
Carol J. Peck
A memorial service for Carol Jeanette (Rowlands) Peck, 69, of Columbia, Mo., formerly of Johnson Creek, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of the Incarnation - United Methodist, 330 West Golf Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60008.
Born Feb. 9, 1940, in Johnson Creek, she died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at the South Hampton Place Nursing Home in Columbia, Mo. She lived in Mount Prospect, Ill., from 1972 to 2005 and Rolling Meadows, Ill., from 2005 to 2007.
Her survivors include her sons, Kurt Peck of Rolling Meadows, Chadd (Christy) Peck of Palatine, Ill., and Scott (Antje) Peck of Columbia; and her grandson, Liam Peck, also of Columbia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Charles Peck; mother, Alyce Rowlands; father, John Rowlands; and brother, David Rowlands.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church of the Incarnation or the National Kidney Foundation. For information call (847) 956-1510.
Friedrichs Funeral Home 320 W. Central Road Mount Prospect Ill.
September 29, 2009
Shirley Bork
Shirley Faye Maxted Bork, 80, of Watertown, died on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 22, 1928, in Antigo, the daughter of the late Wendell and Pearl (Diercks) Maxted. Shirley was married to Harlan Bork, who preceded her in death.
Shirley graduated from New London High School, later received her bachelor of education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and most recently her master's degree in education from the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Miss.
Shirley moved to Lake Mills in 1957 from Little Rock, Ark., and to Watertown in December 2001.
She had taught elementary education in Bryant, St. Louis, Mo., Milford and Lake Mills, and for 25 years in Oconomowoc. While teaching at Milford she had also served as principal.
Shirley was a member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church, its Women's Fellow-ship, served on the Christian education committee, board of trustees and elders, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was a member of the 1988 Rectora-Curcillo movement.
Shirley's number one love was for her family. She also enjoyed reading, bridge, camping, "Jeopardy" and traveling.
Survivors include her children, Bonnie (Steven) Bockmann of Dearborn, Mich., Gretchen (Tom) Iverson of Amherst, Scott (Christine) Bork of Midland, Mich., Wenda (Donald) Walter of Burlington, Vt., and Patrick (Carolyn) Bork of Brentwood, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren, Steven (Staci) Bockmann, Heather (Brian) Wagner, Christian Bockmann, Jeremiah, Aaron and Elizabeth Hoffman, Sarah Green, Michael and Jonathan Bork, Ashley and D.J. Walter, and Kelly, Thomas and Bradley Bork; four great-grandchildren, Blake Bockmann, Matthew Hoffman, Peighton and Parker Wagner; three sisters, Jean (Robert) Heyse of Waunakee, Maxine Leen-houts of Waukesha and Wendy (Dean) Lenz of Waupun; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with the Rev. Bruce Nelson officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills and also after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of services. Family burial services will be held at a later date.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Lake Mills Moravian Church Choir or the Marquardt Foundation.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
Everett Mallow
Everett "Ev" E. Mallow, 78, of Water-town, left this world for a better life, after a lingering illness, on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
A funeral service will be held at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Water-town on Friday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Karl Walther officiating.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the church on Friday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated.
Everett Edward was born in Watertown on Sept. 6, 1931, son of Hugo and Edna (Krueger) Mallow. He was a 1950 graduate of Watertown High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
Everett married the former Shirley Beerbohm.
He had been employed for 50 years in construction, was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown and a member of several hunting clubs. He enjoyed fishing and hunting at Lake Puckaway and playing cards with his friends.
What he'll be remembered for, in his later years, is cooking on special occasions and his chicken soup, which was enjoyed by family and friends.
Everett is survived by his wife, Shirley Mallow of Watertown; his children, Glenn (Ann) Mallow of Watertown, Debbra (Peter) Steinle of Watertown, RaNae (Robin) Smith of Fredericksburg, Va., and Steven Mallow of Watertown; his grandchildren, Sommer Jo Mallow-Harford, Kelly (Chad) Mallow-Zwieg, Ryan, Amber and Jessica Mallow, Rachel Steinle, Kristopher, Ethan and Kelsy Smith; two sisters, Rita Schwanke of Baraboo and Dorothy Mitchell of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Beverly Mallow; a sister, Rachael; and a nephew, Brian Mallow.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Donald Mulvaney
LOWELL - Donald C. Mulvaney, 86, died on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at his home in Lowell.
The visitation will be on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville. There will also be a visitation on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ in Lowell. The funeral service will follow on Friday at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Carol Lange officiating. Burial will be in Lowell Cemetery, following the service. The Lowell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9392 will present military honors.
Donald Charles Mulvaney was born on May 1, 1923, in the town of Lowell, Dodge County, son of Charles and Viola (Ladwig) Mulvaney. On Oct. 10, 1942, he was united in marriage with Edna Schultz in Lowell. Donald worked for the Dodge County Highway Department for 42 years. He was a past member of the Lowell village board and Reeseville American Legion. He was also a member of the Lowell Fire Department.
Donald is survived by his son, Dennis (Sharon) Mulvaney of Lowell; daughters, Terri (Carl) Wolff of Lowell and Holly Mulvaney (special friend, Don Kennedy) of Beaver Dam; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; brothers, Wilbert (Marie) Mulvaney of Richmond, Va., and Duane (Delaine) Mulvaney of Reeseville; a sister, Joann (Lester) Peck of Friendship; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna; and his sisters, Marion and Darlene Mulvaney.
The family suggests that memorials be made in Donald C. Mulvaney's name to United Church of Christ, 710 Watertown Road, Lowell, 53557, or UW Carbone Cancer Clinic, 600 Highland Ave., K4-658, Madison, 53792.
The Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, for directions and other information, visit our Web site at www.MurrayFH.com.
Murray Funeral Home 214 S. Main St. Reeseville
Kenneth Rhodee
OCONOMOWOC - Ken-neth "Kenny" A. Rhodee, 73, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.
Ken is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy (Johns); his children, Ryan Rhodee, Mindy (Jason) Voelker, Adam (Becka) Rhodee and Emily (Josh) Russart; grandchildren, Chase and Lucas Voelker and Griffin Rhodee. Ken is also survived by a sister, Connie (Jim) Howden.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Gladys Rhodee, and sister, Carol Rhodee.
Ken served in the U.S. Army at Camp Leonard Wood in Missouri. He came home in 1958 from the service to help run the family florist/greenhouse business. He managed Rhodee Florist for the past 51 years of the 87 years that they have been in business. He was an active member of the Oconomowoc American Legion Band. His first parade was in 1949 and he took over as the Legion band manager in 1978 until present.
He marched in three inaugural parades and a Rose Bowl parade. He met his wife in the Mounted Band in the first circus parade and he had his own band, the Ken Rhodee Orchestra. He also orchestrated the big band concerts every summer at the city beach in Oconomowoc.
Ken was also a member of Dr. Martin Luther Church, American Legion Post No. 91, an honorary member of the Waukesha Musicians Association Local 193 and the 40 et 8 Voiture Local 777 where he served as the Sous Chef de Train. One thing that Ken was very proud of was that he was the citizen of the year in Oconomowoc in 2004.
Visitation for Ken will be at Pagenkopf Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday at Dr. Martin Luther Church from 9 to 10 a.m., with a service to follow at 10 a.m.
Memorials are suggested to Dr. Martin Luther Church or to the Oconomowoc Memorial Regional Cancer Center.
Pagenkopf Funeral Home 1165 Summit Ave. Highway 67 Oconomowoc
September 26, 2009
Dionne Kagerbauer
OCONOMOWOC - Dionne L. Kagerbauer, 76, of Oconomowoc, went to her heavenly home Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, following a brief struggle with cancer.
Born April 14, 1933, in Milwaukee, to Louise (Ottmann) and Gordon Gensch, Dionne is already missed very much by family and friends.
Dionne graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1968 and began a 25 year career teaching first grade at Indian Hill School in River Hills. The friendships she developed with colleagues, parents, and students were a constant source of joy and happiness for her, as were the friendships she developed through the countless activities in which she participated throughout her life.
But most of all, Dionne was devoted to her family. She is lovingly remembered by Don, her husband of 57 years, Dirk and Debbie Kagerbauer (son and daughter-in-law), Dionne and Peter Kelm (daughter and son-in-law), Justin and Jennifer Kagerbauer, Josh and Missy Kagerbauer, Chase and Sandy Kelm, Adam Kelm, Ivy Kelm (grandchildren and their spouses), Kaden Kagerbauer (great-grandson), Beverly Wenzel (dear friend and cousin), Philip and Karen Simon (brother and sister-in-law), Harley and Joanne Kagerbauer (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Kenney and Trish Ottmann (cousin), Carol Zaeske (cousin) and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Family and friends may call at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1611 E. Main St., Watertown, on Monday, from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Interment will take place Tuesday at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, Watertown. Condolences may be left at the Web site www.harderfuneralhome.com.
Harder Funeral Home 18700 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield
September 25, 2009
Raymond Dobbratz
Raymond C. Dobbratz 80, of Watertown passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at home.
Ray was born on Dec. 24, 1928, the son of Gerhard and Lily (Loeffler) Dobbratz. Ray married Marie Schwefel on Sept. 6, 1952, in Watertown. Ray attended one year at Northwestern College in Watertown before beginning his apprenticeship with Hafemeister Funeral Home in 1947. Ray later attended the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science in Milwaukee from 1949-50 and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in July of 1950. Ray and his wife Marie owned and operated Hafemeister Funeral Home from 1974 to 1999.
Ray served in the Wisconsin National Guard for eight years and was a member of Watertown American Legion Post 189 and an honorary member of Watertown AMVETS Post 35. He and his wife Marie annually sponsored a unit in the Fourth of July parade to promote patriotism and was honored in 1985 by having the Main Street Bridge named after him for a year. He was a past ambassador of Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, and was a former member and president of Watertown Toastmasters Club, Wethonkitha Club and Watertown Humane Society.
Ray was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. He was a former member of the Central Business Association, South Central Funeral Directors Association, Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.
Survivors include his wife Marie Dobbratz of Watertown; brother, Fred (Ruth Schwefel) Dobbratz of Mad-ison; sister, Marie Kleisteiber of Chelsea, Mich; two sister-in-laws, Ginny Dobbratz and Janet Dobbratz both of Watertown; three brother-in-laws, Ruben (Marji) Schwefel of Dous-man, Wilmar (Daisy) Schwefel of Deforest and John Schwefel of Watertown; sister-in-law, Ora (Lou) Kuckkan of Watertown; also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Herman and Edward, brother-in-law, Roy Schwefel and sister-in-law, Myrtle Hrobsky.
Memorials to St. Mark's Lutheran Church or School or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
Funeral service will be held on 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church Watertown with the Rev. James Werner, the Rev. Karl Walther and the Rev. Michael Jensen officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery with military rites provided by the Watertown American Legion Post 189.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Pederson Funeral Home Watertown and on Monday 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Pederson Funeral Home Watertown is caring for the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Hailey Schilling
Hailey M. Schilling, 1 year and 7 months, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center following a diagnosis of leukemia.
A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Juneau with the Rev. Paul W. Schupmann officiating.
A visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
Hailey Mae was born in Watertown on Feb. 23, 2008, daughter of Eric and Miriam (Pardee) Schilling.
Survivors include her parents, Eric and Miriam Schilling of Watertown; paternal grandparents, Michael and Robin Schilling of Watertown; maternal grandparents, James and Tamar Pardee of Madison; and a number of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Dale Krueger
JANESVILLE - Dale "Opa" V. Krueger, age 64, of Janesville, died on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
He was born in Watertown on March 1, 1945, the son of Harold and Mabel (Schimelpfenig) Krueger. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1963, and received his bachelor and master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Dale married Donna Schroeder on Aug. 7, 1971, in Watertown. He dedicated his professional career to the Janesville Public School System serving in numerous teaching and administrative positions beginning in 1968. He retired as principal of Harrison Elementary School in 2002. Combining his passion for education and carpentry he taught woodworking classes at Blackhawk Technical College for almost 30 years.
Dale was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and served on their grief care committee. Dale was on the board of directors of the former J.E.A. Credit Union and then served as chairman of the credit committee for the Education Employees Credit Union. He was involved in numerous professional associations including Janesville Education Association, Southern Wisconsin Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association, National Education Association, Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies, and Phi Delta Kap-pa. In 1988 he received the award for National Council for Geographic Edu-cation Distinguished Teaching Achievement.
He is survived by his wife, Donna of Janesville; one daughter, Tonya (John) Krueger-Morel of Sugar Grove, Ill.; two grandchildren, Cameron and Preston; two sisters, Shirley (Wayne) Kuckkahn and Shelby (Jack) Erdmann both of Watertown; one brother, Ralph (Margaret) Krueger of Lake Mills; one brother-in-law Roger (Susan) Schroeder of West Bend; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jason Schockman and the Rev. Cory Burma officiating. Interment will be in Milton Lawns.
A visitation will be held on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schneider Apfel and Schneider Funeral Home. For online condolences and registry, visit www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com.
Thanks dad for all you did and continue to do. Your dedication, hard work, patience, genuine passion for life and pure unselfishness have touched the lives of many. I am proud to have had you as a father, and will make sure that "Opa" lives on.
Schneider Apfel Schneider and Schneider Funeral Home 1800 E. Racine St. Janesville
September 23, 2009
Heron Ambrose
JEFFERSON - Heron M. Ambrose, age 93, of Jefferson passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, with his wife at his side, at Wellington Meadows in Fort Atkinson.
He was born on Sept. 3, 1916, in the town of Aztalan, son of the late Edward and Rose (Schemmel) Ambrose. He attended St. Lawrence grade school and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1933.
He was employed at Schweiger Industries for 46 years, retiring in 1981. He was a charter member of the Upholsters International Union #301.
He married Eleanor Pitterle on May 29, 1948.
Heron was a member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary Council 1964 of which he was a grand knight and financial secretary for 26 years. He was district deputy for four years, member of the 4th Degree Ave Maria Assembly Honor Guard and also became faithful navigator.
He served in the United States Army from 1942-1945 during World War II in Ruhr Pocket in Germany and was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He was a life time member of the Endl-Gruennert Veterans of Foreign War Post 3589 and a life time member of the American Legion-Post 164, the disabled veterans, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson, served as an usher for 60 years and was also a lector.
He volunteered at St. Coletta's, doing upholstering for 20 years. He also volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Society from 1982 to 1996. He served on the Jefferson Library Board for seven years.
His great enjoyment was his six children and nine grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially sheepshead, and doing daily crossword puzzles.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Eleanor; his six children, Kathy (Jerry) Andersen of Madison, Jim Ambrose of Menomonee Falls, John (Jodi) Ambrose of Oshkosh, Jeanne Ambrose of Whitewater, Bob (Patti) Ambrose of Oconomowoc, Cindy (Chris) Nash of Jefferson; nine grandchildren, Jana and Joey Ambrose, Nathan (Jen) Ambrose, Sara and Kelly Ambrose, Pearson, Shannon, Courtney, and Lauren Nash.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Gerald, and his sister Lorraine (Norbert) Reidl.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon on Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Thomas Coyle officiating. Burial with military honors will be held in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call to pay their respects from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson and on Friday at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
Marie A. Neu
REESEVILLE - Marie A. Neu, 81, died on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at her home in Reeseville.
In keeping with Marie's wishes, there will be no formal services.
The former Marie Ann Burg was born on Aug. 15, 1928, to Edward and Frances (Berres) Burg in Menomonee Falls. She was united in marriage with Sylvester Neu on Oct. 11, 1927.
Marie is survived by her children, Ivan Neu of Reeseville, Linda (Tom Yagle) Neu of Seattle, Wash.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita Vantreeck of Texas, Frances Gries of West Bend, Donna (Donald) Schroeder of Belgium, and Judy Burg of Franklin; brothers, Edward (Billie) Burg of Arkansas, and Marvin Burg of Cascade; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Sylvester, on July 4, 1994.
The Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our Web site at www.MurrayFH.com.
Murray Funeral Home 214 S. Main St. Reeseville
September 22, 2009
Lloyd A. Reckner
DOUSMAN - Lloyd A. Reckner, 85, of Dousman, passed away on Saturday morning, Sept. 19, 2009, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, due to complications of emphysema.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Steven Kielley of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sugar Island officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Lloyd was born on July 31, 1924, in Watertown, the son of Oscar and Lillian (Sauer) Reckner. He attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and was a 1942 graduate of the Watertown Senior High School. Lloyd was a member of the U.S. Army, serving in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands during World War II.
On Sept. 7, 1944, he married the former Eleanor M. Lewis at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown. He had been employed at Durant Manufacturing (Eaton) in Watertown for many years. Lloyd was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sugar Island and a former member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown, and was very active in both churches. He was a member of the Watertown American Legion Post No. 189 where he had served as past commander and chaplain. He was a member of the Forty et 8 and had served as chaplain. Lloyd was an avid reader and enjoyed discussing current affairs, traveling, meeting new people and spending time with family and friends. Lloyd also enjoyed puttering around the yard and took pride in its appearance. He was an avid Oconomowoc Five O's baseball fan and regularly attended games at home and away.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Eleanor, of Dousman; a son, Steven (Susan) Reckner, of North Prairie; a daughter, Janyne Reckner, of Dixon, Calif.; a grandson, Mark (Jennifer) Reckner, of Minneapolis, Minn.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Lloyd was the last member of his immediate family, being preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lorraine Vick.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Heron Ambrose
JEFFERSON - Heron M. Ambrose, 93, of Jefferson passed away Monday Sept. 21, 2009, with his wife at his side, at Wellington Meadows in Fort Atkinson.
He was born on Sept. 2, 1916, in the town of Aztalan, son of the late Edward and Rose (Schemmel) Ambrose. He attended St. Lawrence grade school and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1933.
He was employed at Schweiger Industries for 46 years, retiring in 1981. He was a charter member of the Upholsters International Union No. 301.
He married Eleanor Pitterle on May 29, 1948.
Heron was a member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary Council 1964 of which he was a Grand Knight and financial secretary for 26 years. He was district deputy for four years, member of the 4th Degree Ave Maria Assembly Honor Guard and also became a faithful navigator.
He served in the United States Army from 1942-1945 during World War II in Ruhr Pocket in Germany and was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He was a lifetime member of the Endl-Gruennert Veterans of Foreign War Post 3589 and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 164, the disabled veterans, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson, and served as an usher for 60 years and was also a lector.
He volunteered at St. Coletta's doing upholstering for 20 years. He also volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Society from 1982 to 1996.
He also served on the Jefferson Library Board for seven years.
His great enjoyment is his six children and nine grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially sheepshead and doing daily crossword puzzles.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Eleanor; his six children; Kathy (Jerry) Andersen of Madison; Jim Ambrose of Menomonee Falls, John (Jodi) Ambrose of Oshkosh, Jeanne Ambrose of Whitewater, Bob (Patti) Ambrose of Oconomowoc, Cindy (Chris) Nash of Jefferson; nine grandchildren, Jana and Joey Ambrose, Nathan (Jen) Ambrose, Sara, and Kelly Ambrose, Pearson, Shan-non, Courtney, and Lauren Nash.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant son Gerald, and his sister Lorraine (Norbert) Reidl.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Friday with the Rev. Thomas Coyle officiating. Burial with military honors will be held in the Parish Cemetery.
Friends may call to pay their respects from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson and then again on Friday at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of mass.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
Henry Teuteberg
OCONOMOWOC - Henry R. Teuteberg of the village of Oconomowoc Lake entered eternal life Sept. 20, 2009, at the age of 69.
Henry was the loving and devoted husband of Kathleen (Cox). Proud father of Doug-las (Jennifer) of Watertown, Matthew (Christie) of Oconomowoc and Marcie Teuteberg-Mei of Merton. Fond brother of Mary Brehmer of New Berlin, Margaret (James) Roberts of Waukesha and John (Gail) Teuteberg of California. Delighted grandfather of Mitchell, Rylee and Patrick Teuteberg, Jon-athan Joseph Mei and Little Henry Teuteberg. Stepgrand-father of Justin, Joshua and Jamie. Son-in-law of Eleanor Cox of Brookfield. Brother-in-law of Andrew (Kate) Cox of Arizona, Francis Cox of Brookfield and Diane Clark of Milwaukee. Also survived by other relatives and many friends.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Theresa Teuteberg and his brother Thomas. Henry was the founder and CEO of Teuteberg Inc. Marketing Services Company in Wauwatosa. He was a Naval veteran, member of the Oconomowoc Golf Club and North Hills Country Club.
Friends may visit Wednesday from 3 p.m. until time of funeral mass at 7 p.m. all at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 995 S. Silver Lake St. in Oconomowoc. Final rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to AngelsGrace Hospice or the Lake Area Free Clinic. "Till We Meet Again."
Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm - Kreutzmann Funeral and Cremation Services Oconomowoc
Elmer J. Schulz
RUBICON - Elmer J. Schulz, 80 years, of Rubicon, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, surrounded by his family.
Elmer was born May 7, 1929, in the town of Herman to Walter and Thekla (Quandt) Schulz. He was united in marriage to Elaine Meyer on May 17, 1951 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hill Point.
Elmer was a dairy farmer all of his life until his retirement in 1996. Elmer served on the Herman School Board for 12 years. He was on the Sire Selection Committee for ABS and was a member of the national, state and county Holstein associations. He was a board member for Dodge County DHIA and sold Super Crost Seeds.
Elmer was involved as a dairy leader for the Dodge County 4-H. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as treasurer, singing in the choir and playing dartball. Elmer was also a member of the Hartford Senior Friends and served on their board. He was a member of the Hartford FFA Alumni and participated in the Partners of America Program.
Elmer is survived by his wife Elaine; his children, Richard (Jolene) of Neosho, Gerald (Linda) of Neosho, Jeffrey (Bonnie) of Rubicon, Glenn (Susan) Wagner of Watertown, Terry (Robin) of Hartford and Rodney (Amy) of Slinger; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one step-greatgranddaughter; his sisters-in-law, Viola Lueck, Margaret Jensen, and Valera (the Rev. Willard) Koch; and brother-in-law, Elmer (Irmgard) Meyer.
He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Armin (Gladys) Schulz, his sister Norma (Hillary) Strehlow, two brothers-in-law, the Rev. Gilmore Lueck and Robert Jensen.
Funeral services for Elmer will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, W691 County Trunk S, Hartford (Huilsburg), with Pastor Daniel Falck officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union St., Hartford and on Thursday from noon until the time of service at the church.
Internment will follow the service at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the wishes of the family are appreciated.
Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Shimon Funeral Home 824 Union St. Hartford
Wanda VanDuser
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Wanda Jean (Pas) VanDuser, 65, of Beaverton, Ore. passed away at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center on Sept. 3, 2009, from uterine cancer.
She was born in Deming, N.M., grew up in Watertown, Wis., and has lived in the Portland area since 1978.
Wanda attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated from Portland State University in computer science. She was most recently the co-founder and business manager of Epsilon Engineering.
Family was Wanda's first priority. She was a scouting leader and very active in her children's and grandchildren's lives.
She is survived by her husband, Mark; her children, Patrick (Tova), Penny (Loren) Jahraus, and Polly (Erik) White; four grandchildren; a sister, Carol (Tom) Clifford, and a brother, Ed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Dorothy Pas.
Her funeral mass was held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Sept. 9 and burial was at Skyline Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Oregon Food Bank, the Holy Trinity Food Closet, or a charity of one's choice.
September 21, 2009
Cecilia Johnson
Cecilia A. Johnson, age 88, of Watertown, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Marquardt Manor.
She was born Jan. 9, 1921, in the town of Aztalan, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Trescher) Koehler.
She married George Johnson on May 6, 1950. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1955.
Cecilia grew plants and sold them at the cattle fair. She also worked cleaning homes and business in the area. She was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown and a member of the Disabled Veterans Association. She was an active member at the Watertown Senior Center.
She is survived by two daughters; Viola (Sheldon) LaVake of Milwaukee and Angeline Johnson of Jeffer-son; four grandchildren, Cheryl, Sheldon J., Jason and Jenny LaVake; a brother, Raymond Koehler of Water-town; a sister, Cornelia Koehler of Fort Atkinson; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Koehler of Watertown, and Jean Koehler of Downers Grove, Ill.
She is also preceded in death by one son, Joseph Johnson; six brothers, George, Jerome, Joseph Jr., Anthony, Lawrence and Clarence; and two sisters, Evelyn Reason and Genevieve Sindermann.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church with the Rev. Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
September 19, 2009
Darlene D. Wegner
Darlene D. Wegner, age 62, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday morning, Sept. 18, 2009, at her home.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at 5 p.m. at Cross Lutheran Church in Ixonia with Rev. Laurie Stumme-Diers officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be directed toward the charity of one's choice. The Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown is in charge of arrangements.
Darlene Delores Wegner was born on Oct. 3, 1946, in the town of Oconomowoc, the daughter of Franklin and Malinda (Wittnebel) Wegner. Darlene enjoyed music and magazines.
Darlene is survived by her brothers and sisters, Erline Wegner of Watertown, Mildred (Roger) Kopfer of Ixonia, Milton (Marilyn) Wegner of Oconomowoc, Dianne (John) Wagner of Jefferson, Franklin (Doris) Wegner of Watertown, Caroline (Raymond) Weimer of Happy Jack, Ariz. and Hubert (Evelyn) Bergman of Watertown; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Pfeifer of Johnson Creek; nieces; nephews; other relatives and her many friends at Bethesda Lutheran Homes.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ardell Pfeifer and two brothers and two sisters in infancy.
Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St., Watertown
September 18, 2009
Ewald W. Stark
Ewald W. Stark, 95, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Brett Brauer officiating. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown.
A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to the church or to Marquardt Memorial Manor.
Ewald William Stark was born in the town of Clyman on Sept. 1, 1914, son of Louis and Dorothea (Horn) Stark.
He farmed most of his life in the town of Clyman and had been employed at the Durant Co. in Watertown.
Ewald was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he volunteered with the Meals on Wheels Program for a number of years.
He is survived by his sisters, Eva Riebe of Lake Mills, Doris Gillis of Watertown and Helen Faultersack of Waukesha; his nephews, Steven (Jeanne) Gillis; Donald (Karen) Riebe; and Roger (Anne) Riebe; his nieces, Diane (Larry) Sauer, Darlene (Doug) Armstrong, Susan (James) Ringer, Mary (Bob) Benedict and Marcia (Bob) Belair; and a number of grandnieces, grandnephews and several cousins.
Ewald was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers-in-law, Elden, Tom and Dale; a grandniece and two grandnephews in infancy.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
September 17, 2009
LaVerne Sellnow
CLYMAN - LaVerne E. Sellnow, 67, of Clyman, formally of Mayville, passed on to eternal life on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at the Water-town Regional Medical Center in Watertown.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Mayville, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Matt Kuske officiating. The visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Knowles.
LaVerne was born on July 11, 1942 in Addison, to Leon and Della (Pribnow) Zimmel. She was united in marriage with Elmer Sellnow on Nov. 24, 1973. She had spent her life caring for the one's she loved, her family.
She was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Richwood. She enjoyed singing and music, crossword puzzles, playing cards and old television shows.
Laverne is survived by her husband, Elmer Sellnow of Clyman; a son, Nathan Sellnow of Clyman; a brother Lester (Arlene) Zimmel of Mayville; sisters, Mildred Voss, Fond du Lac, Evelyn Kamrath, Mayville, and Helen (David) Eggers, Wild Rose. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Laverne is preceded in death by her parents; two twin boys at childbirth; one sister, Arelen Neuman; a brother, Leander Zimmel; and nephew Dennis Neumann.
Koepsell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 301 N. Walnut St., Mayville, is serving the family.
On-line condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.
Koepsell Funeral Home and Cremation Services 301 N. Walnut St. Mayville
September 16, 2009
Mildred Braun
Mildred "Millie" (Bloedorn) Braun, 86, of Watertown, was born to life on May 24, 1923, and born to eternal life and joined her loving husband, Eugene, and dear daughter, Christine, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009.
Mildred and Eugene Braun were united in marriage on Feb. 9, 1946.
Millie will be dearly missed by her children, Gary (Katherine Kelley) Braun and Sharon (Ted) James; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn (the late Pat) Meyer; and former son-in-law, Ron (Joyce Illich) Ziegler.
Millie was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Lester Bloedorn; and cousins, Phyllis and Elmer Williams.
Millie was a Custer High School graduate. Mildred worked at the M&I Bank and Sears. She was a faithful 58-year member of Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Zinzendorf Hall and Marquardt Manor in Watertown for all their loving care and concern.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be donated in Mildred's name.
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. , the time of service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1611 E. Main St., Watertown. Mildred will be laid to rest at Pinelawn Cemetery, Milwaukee.
Church and Chapel 1875 N. Calhoun Road Brookfield
Robert A. Rafel
CALICO ROCK, Ark. - Robert A. Rafel, 73, of Calico Rock, Ark., formerly of Ixonia, Wis., died on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at the UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock.
Robert was born Nov. 6, 1934, in Milwaukee. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn Ann (Dominiczak) Rafel; his children, Robin (Robert) Zoellick of Watertown, Wis., Robert (Kathy) Rafel of New Berlin, Jami (Vicky) Rafel of Virginia, Jon of Hustisford, Wis., and Jody (Jori) of Hillsboro, Wis.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliott and Rose Rafel.
A time of remembrance will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Concord House, Concord, Wis.
September 15, 2009
Ruth Christensen
Ruth A. Christensen, 70, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 12, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor John Kennedy officiating.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Sunday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Euterpe Music Club Scholarship Fund or the charity of one's choice.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The former Ruth Ann Stewart was born on May 14, 1939, in Madison, daughter of Roy and Mabel (Parman) Stewart. Ruth's mother passed away when Ruth was a small child, and she was raised by her father and stepmother, Dora. On June 15, 1963, she married Donald Christensen at the Community Church UCC in Mazomanie.
Ruth attended school in Mazomanie and was a 1957 graduate of Mazomanie High School. She then attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where she met Don, graduating in 1962 with a degree in music education. Ruth also did extensive graduate work at Indiana University. As a music educator, she directed choirs, taught band and later, piano. Her limitless patience and skill developed many young musicians, as well as instilling in her daughters a lifetime love of music.
In 1978 Ruth took her passion for cooking and entertaining and turned it into a successful career as the Cottage Caterer in Watertown. She owned and operated the business until 2000. Ruth was a longtime dedicated member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown and was in charge of the church kitchen for special events. She was very active with the Women's Fellow-ship, as well as director of the children's choir. In addition, Ruth and Vi Tully founded the yearly intergenerational musical productions at First Congregational United Church of Christ, which continue to this day.
Ruth was a member of the Euterpe Music Club, Pangelics Steel Drum Band, Friday Review Book Club (Watertown) and Thirty over Thirty social club. She was a volunteer for Jefferson County Literary Council, teaching English as a second language. She was also a volunteer at Marquardt Memorial Manor, playing the piano for the residents' enjoyment. Ruth was an avid outdoors person enjoying hiking, camping, biking, gardening and travel, especially to Alaska where her youngest daughter and her family reside. She was also a voracious reader, and was active in the arts community with season tickets to the Milwaukee Repertory Thea-ter and Milwaukee Sym-phony for over 40 years.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Don of Watertown, two daughters, Dana Christensen of Boston, Mass., and Carin Christen-sen and her husband, Emil Tucker of Petersburg, Alaska; one granddaughter, Freya Tucker of Petersburg; a brother, Terrill (Carol) Stewart of Madison; a sister, Royalin Carlson of Moberly, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Kay Stewart of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Kendall Stewart; and a sister, Leah Bachman.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Irene L. Hoefler
Irene L. Hoefler 86, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at Marquardt Memorial Manor.
Irene was born on March 23, 1923, in Plymouth, daughter of Gregor and Dora (Foertsch) Fleisner. She married Andrew Hoefler on May 2, 1942, in Armstrong.
Irene was a domestic engineer. She and her husband owned and operated Hoefler Excavating for many years, until their son, Carl, took over the business. She also worked for the town of Emmet with recycling. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and rarely missed a Sunday service. She loved to knit, watch professional wrestling and play sheepshead. She will always be remembered for her quick wit, sense of humor and her cooking.
Survivors include her six children, Carl Hoefler, James (Jeanne) Hoefler, Richard (June) Hoefler, Roger (Phyllis) Hoefler, Patsy (Jack) Stark and Michael (Deb) Hoefler, all of Watertown; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret (Robert) Kalies of Plymouth; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Marquardt Foundation or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Bethany Chapel at Marquardt Memorial Manor with the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the chapel on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Pederson Funeral Home Watertown is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Brandon K. Leach
Brandon K. Leach, 34, of Watertown, formerly of Sterling, Ill., died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.
Brandon was born Feb. 16, 1975, in Sterling, son of Catherine (George) Grudzin-ski.
Survivors include a daughter, Shaylee of Mesa, Ariz.; a son, Noah of Mount Horeb; his mother, Catherine (George) Grudzinski of Watertown; his father, Win-burn Leach of Milledgville, Ill.; sisters, Missy Leach and Dene Halgren; twin brothers, Erik and Derek Halgren; grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Watertown Senior and Community Center, 514 S. First St., conducted by Pastor Larry Salas of The Chapel.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 p.m. until the time of the service.
A luncheon will follow the service.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
Helen Luepke
WEST ALLIS - Helen A. Luepke of West Allis passed from this life into the arms of the savior on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at the age of 88.
She was the beloved mother of Ron (Gloria) Luepke of Watertown.
A memorial to celebrate her life will be held in The Palmer Chapel at Manor Park, 3023 S. 84th St. (between Oklahoma and Beloit), West Allis, on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
September 14, 2009
Daniel D. Canales
Daniel D. Canales, 69, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 26, 1939, in Milwaukee, son of the late John and Mary (Martinez) Canales.
Daniel was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. He worked as a self-employed carpenter in the Watertown area.
He is survived by two sons, Peter Canales of Watertown and Joseph (Christine) Canales of Clyman; grandchildren, Jimmy, Jennie, Jake Canales, and Ray and Eric Canales; brothers, Sal Canales of Milwaukee, Jonny (Gloria) Canales of Milwaukee, Ray Canales of Arizona, and Gracie of Hartland.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and brothers, Lucy, David, Jessie, Albert; and a sister-in-law, Rose.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church with the Rev. Brian Wilk officiating.
Family and friends may call on Saturday at the church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
The Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Dorothy Schmidt
Dorothy D. Schmidt, 85, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from noon until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. John's Building Fund, Richwood Cemetery or the charity of one's choice.
Dorothy Doris Niere was born on Jan. 9, 1924, in Richwood, daughter of Ernst and Ines (Eggert) Niere. She married Arthur H. Schmidt on Sept. 2, 1944, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Richwood.
Dorothy attended St. Mark's Lutheran School in Richwood. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown, a former member of the ladies aid society, and enjoyed gardening, canning, making crafts and playing cards.
She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn (Dale) Blanke of Watertown; three grandchildren, Bryan (Katie) Blanke, Brent (Jill) Blanke and Brad Blanke, all of Watertown; five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Cody, Benjamin, Brandon and Thomas Blanke, all of Watertown; a brother, Melvin (Carol) Niere of Ocono-mowoc; a brother-in-law, Gerhard "Joe" Schmidt of Watertown; sisters-in-law, Meta Wollitz and Doris (Ralph) Schmoldt, both of Watertown; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Arthur, on July 22, 2004.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Robert W. Nielsen
LAKE MILLS - Robert W. Nielsen, 79, of Lake Mills, passed away Sept. 13, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
He was born on July 25, 1930, in Delafield, son of the late Neils and Lucy (Prager) Nielsen.
Robert married Mary Ann Bayer on April 12, 1958, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Alma, Iowa. Robert served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 in the Korean War, earning two Bronze Service Stars.
Robert had farmed the Lake Mills area, in the towns of Milford and Aztalan since 1958.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Nielsen of Lake Mills, seven children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson. They include his children, Tom (Diane) Nielsen of Whitewater; Tim (Kris) Nielsen of Winnebago, Ill., and their children, Joe, and Claire; Theresa Ann Nielsen-Hasel and her children, Matt (Mandi) Hasel and Melissa (Jeff) Norton, and their son Levi; Linda Nielsen of West Salem, Ohio; Lisa Nielsen Brahmer and her son, Josh of Omro; Nancy Nielsen of Lake Mills; and Chris (Jessica) Nielsen and their children, Kayda, Madalyn, and Kenzie. Other survivors include two sisters, Doris (Terry) Crawford of New Berlin and Sally (Ed) Mohr of Oconomowoc; a brother, George (Virginia) Nielsen of Oconomowoc; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one son, David; sisters, Jean Nielsen and Marion (Lawrence) Fry; and a brother, Bill (Clara) Nielsen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Johnson Creek with the Rev. Larry Pinnow officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Aztalan-Milford Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson, and then again on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
John A. Hebl
WATERLOO - John A Hebl, 85, of Waterloo, died on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo with Father Michael Radowicz officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Marshall.
Visitation is at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marshall.
John was born Oct. 22, 1923, in Marshall, son of Charles and Eda (Schuster) Hebl. He married the former Delores Gruchow on Feb. 7, 1948, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marshall. He had been employed at Gisholt in Madison for many years. He also owned and operated Hebl Paint and Appliance, retiring in 1997.
John was a graduate of Marshall High School and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo. He loved the accordion, dancing, gardening, traveling, playing cards and was an avid sports fan.
Surviving are his wife, Delores Hebl of Waterloo; a daughter, Jode (Lynn) Rett-schlag of Waterloo; a son, Keith (Mary Kay Olsen) Hebl of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Kristy Hebl and Brian (Shawn) Hebl; four great-grandchildren, Damien, Paige, Kristen and Ashley; and a sister, Berdine (Paul) Christensen of Fort Atkinson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Loren; and two sisters, Lucille and Frances.
Pederson Funeral Home of Waterloo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
September 11, 2009
Thomas R. Lund
Thomas Russell Lund, 61, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, with his loving family.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Cummings) Lund; a daughter, Sheri (Bret) Pierce of Lodi; a son, Brian (Lynn) Lund of Lodi; two precious grandchildren, Tommy and Briahna Lund; his mother, Connie Lund of Green Bay; a sister, Darlene (Jim) DeGroot of Green Bay; two brothers, Daryl (Patty) of Winnie, Texas, and Duane Lund and Lori of Peshtigo; two sisters-in-law, Linda (Chris) Quellhorst of Tripoli and Peg O'Neil of Beloit; three brothers-in-law, Dennis Cummings of Mazomanie, Ray Cummings of Beloit and Greg O'Neil of Beloit; several nieces, nephews and extended family.
He will also be missed by numerous friends and colleagues.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Lund; his father-in-law, Cyril Cum-mings; and his mother-in-law, Jane O'Neil.
Tom was born on Feb. 25, 1948, in Marinette. He was raised on the family farm in Peshtigo and graduated from Peshtigo High School in 1966. After serving three years in the Army, Tom and Kathy married on Aug. 21, 1971.
He had been a maintenance superintendent for the past 25 years. Most recently employed with Spuncast in Watertown for the past 10 years.
He loved to travel and he loved his cars. He had a courageous and free spirit and never gave up on anyone or anything. For him, it was never about the destination but the journey.
We'll see you again; another time, another place.
Visitation services will be held at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home, 500 Welsh Road, Watertown, on Monday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with a short prayer service following. Funeral services will be held at Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home, 780 N. Winsted St., Spring Green, on Tuesday with visitation from 11 a.m. until noon with a funeral service to follow.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Services 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Thelma Kaiser
OWATONNA, Minn. - Thelma M. Kaiser, 81, of Owatonna, Minn., died Wed-nesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at Cedarview Care Center.
Thelma was born April 4, 1928, in Green Bay, Wis., the daughter of Walter and Eva (Metoxen) Skenandore. Thelma graduated from East Green Bay High School and then attended Saint Barna-bas nursing school in New Jersey, graduating as a registered nurse.
She married Harold A. Kaiser on Oct. 18, 1952, in Milwaukee, Wis. The couple moved to New Ulm, Minn., in 1954, and Thelma worked at the Union Hospital there. She later started the student health services at Dr. Martin Luther College and Martin Luther Academy while in New Ulm. Thelma and Harold moved to Prairie du Chien, Wis., and worked for 16 years with the faculty of Martin Luther Preparatory School. They later moved and lived in Watertown, Wis., for six years. And then retired to Owatonna in 2001.
Thelma is survived by her children, David (and Sandy) Kaiser of Owatonna, Leanne (and Keith) Howard of Brooklyn Center, Daniel (and Mona) Kaiser of Medford, Karen (and Ken) Kraemer of Eden Prairie, and Richard (and Ruth) Kaiser of Sachse, Texas. Twelve beloved grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive Thelma.
Her husband, Harold, preceded her in death in 2006.
Visitation will be at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Owatonna on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Thomas Smith officiating. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Luther Preparatory School Scholarship Fund in Watertown.
Michaelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Michaelson Funeral Homes Inc. 1930 Austin Road Owatonna Minn.
September 10, 2009
Theresa Dehut
Theresa "Terry" M. Dehut, 50, of Watertown, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Barbara Berg of Watertown Moravian Church officiating.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home on Sunday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to ALS would be appreciated.
Theresa Marie Michalski was born in Waukesha on July 12, 1959, daughter of Gerald and Patricia (McAloon) Michalski.
Terry was a 1977 graduate of Waukesha North High School and attended four years at Marion College in Milwaukee, nearly completing her degree in business until being diagnosed with ALS. She had been employed at Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown.
Terry was a member of Watertown Moravian Church and loved playing volleyball and softball, and had been an avid golfer.
She will be missed for her vivacious and gregarious personality and impish sense of humor.
Survivors include her children, Erica (Dannen) Betschler of Juneau and Keith Dehut of East Troy; two grandchildren, Kolton Dehut and Kendra Betschler; her mother, Patricia McAloon of Watertown; sisters and brothers, Daniel (Rose Marie) McAloon of Cambridge, Trish (John) Butler of Cedarburg, Linda (Tom) Myers of Burlington, Beth Piccalo of Bristol, Matt (Rhonda) McAloon of Waukesha and Tim McAloon of Pewaukee; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Terry was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Margie Kells.
The family would like to express their appreciation for all the years of dedicated care provided by Kathi Papa, Henry Strauss, Jackie Chojnacki and all other caregivers.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
September 9, 2009
Henry C. Bock
HUSTISFORD - Henry C. Bock, 87, of Hustisford, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at the Mayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Visitation for Henry will be at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 269 N. Lake St., Hustisford, on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at the church on Friday, beginning at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Timothy W. Bauer officiating. Burial will be in Hustisford Cemetery.
Henry C. Bock was born on Feb. 14, 1922, in the town of Hampton, Columbia County, Wis., to the late George J. and Ella (Eggert) Bock. He was confirmed on April 5, 1936, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus. On Aug. 19, 1944, he was united in marriage with Delores J. Mintzlaff at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hustisford.
Henry worked on his parents' farm in Arlington when he was first married and then joined his father-in-law, Herbert Mintzlaff, in a milk route, which was called Mintzlaff and Bock. Henry later bought out that route and ran it for five more years. He then moved to Hustisford, where he ran the projector at the town theater (former Starr building) and also at the Beaver Dam outdoor theater. He also drove a school bus in the Hustisford district.
Henry managed the Skelly station for many years, which was the hangout for many of the locals. He sold ice cream bars, soda and candy bars there, as well as being a full-service gas station complete with windshield wash, oil check and your gas pumped at each stop. He also ran a wrecker service out of the Skelly station for many years and was always on call 24/7. He was always ready to go and help someone but was greatly saddened to get there and find tragedy had struck one of the local people in his community. After retiring from the Skelly station, he found part-time work at ITW Bee Leitzke doing janitorial jobs, which he greatly enjoyed until he reached the age of 81 years. He was also on-call there any time of the day or night and actually enjoyed having to open the building at 5 a.m. for the workers. He did cleaning, recycling duties, drove the forklift if needed, and anything else he was asked to do. He loved talking and joking with the people there every day. Henry was always a familiar sight at ITW with his cleaning bucket, mop and plaid flannel shirt. Henry was a "people person" and he was always willing to help people if needed.
Henry had a fondness for old cars and he loved to tease his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Hustisford village board for many years, serving on various committees. He was also a longtime active member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hustisford where he served as an usher for many years. He was a man of many talents.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Bock; his three children, David (Kathie) Bock of Hustisford, Sheryl Salmon of Grapevine, Texas, and Duane (Annette) Bock of West Bend; seven grandchildren, Jeremy (Melissa) Bock of DePere, Trisha (Peder) Monis of Ashippun, Kevin (Amanda) Salmon of Hous-ton, Texas, Tracie Bock, Chelsey Bock, Megan Bock and Cole Bock; five great-grandchildren, Elise Bock, Abigail Monis, Jack Monis, Amelia Bock and Meredith Bock; other relatives and friends.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; a great-grandson, Grant W. Monis; and two brothers, Wally Bock and Harold Bock.
The family suggests memorials be made in Henry C. Bock's name to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 269 N. Lake St., Hustisford, WI 53034.
The Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, for directions and other information, visit the Web site at www.MurrayFH.com.
Murray Funeral Home 716 Clinton St. Horicon
Julie Ann Haeger
JANESVILLE - Julie Ann (Smithback) Haeger, 52, of Janesville, had her earthly journey of faith end on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Stoughton on Dec. 8, 1956, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Scheldrup) Smithback. She graduated from Stough-ton High School in June 1975, and graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a nursing degree in May of 1979.
Her nursing career included work at UW Hospital and Clinics, DeKalb Nursing Home, Janesville Visiting Nurse Association, Parish Nursing at Faith Lutheran Church, and most recently work at Evansville Manor.
Julie married Mat Haeger on June 28, 1980, at Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Together they had two wonderful children, Jessica, who was born in 1984 and is now living in Chicago, and Andrew who was born in 1987 and is now attending the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie.
Julie was a very active member at Faith Lutheran Church, serving on the church council, foundation board, women's board, teaching Sunday school and being involved with the Rachel Circle. She also was very involved with the Janesville Parent Teacher Association during the years her two children were attending school in the School District of Janesville. In 2003, Julie was selected as Janesville PTA member of the year.
She is survived by her husband, Mat; daughter, Jessica Haeger of Chicago, Ill.; son, Andy Haeger of Menomonie; her mother, Mary Smithback of Stough-ton; brother, Gary (Ellen) Smithback and their three children, Solveig, Karl and Siri of Fitchburg; sister, Amy (Michael) Johnson and their three children, Thomas, Signe and Keifer of Rogers, Ariz.; father- and mother-in-law, Robert and Margaret Haeger of Watertown; four brothers-in-law, Robert (Cindy) Haeger and their four children, Katie (Quint), Emmalee, Robert and Alex of Hales Corners, Daniel Haeger and his three children, Ben, Jennifer and Erin of Watertown, Michael Haeger of New Berlin and Christopher (Leila) Haeger and their three children, Edward, William and Michael of Oak Creek; four sisters-in-law, Louise (Frank) Sharpless and their four children, Nicholas, Matthew, Annalise and Nathan of Neenah, Kristine (Mark) Peters and their two children, Cory and Kaylee of Watertown, Jennine (Clint) Schildbach and their three children, Megan, Hannah and Lilly of Watertown, and Mary (Ron) Baumgarten of Loganville; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father; uncle, Owen Scheldrup; and sister-in-law, Kristi Haeger.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday at St. William Catholic Church with the Rev. Davis Darrington officiating. Interment was in West Koshkonong Cemetery. Lasting memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church building fund. Schneider, Apfel, Schneider & Schneider Funeral Home assisted the family. For online condolences and registry:
www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com.
Schneider, Apfel Schneider & Schneider Funeral Home 1800 E. Racine St. Janesville
Erwin Drews
JEFFERSON - Erwin Drews, 93, of Jefferson, died on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson.
He was born on Oct. 11, 1915, in Waupun, son of August and Bertha (Giesel) Drews. He married Ruth E. Klawitter on June 15, 1947, in Burnett. She preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 2008.
Erwin was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson. He and his wife served as church custodians for over 12 years. He owned and operated Drews Petroleum Company in Jefferson for over 34 years. He was a member of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.
Erwin served in World War II in the U.S. Air Force with the 704th Airborne as a machine gunner. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 164 in Jefferson, the Endl-Gruennert Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3589 in Jefferson and was past commander for the C-B-I Association.
He is survived by his two daughters, Karen (Frank) Gamble of Palmyra and Kay (Marc) Whiten of New York; one son, David of Jefferson; two granddaughters, Kelly and Kimberly Whiten; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ronald Drews; a brother, August Drews; and a sister, Selma Berkholtz.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Wayne Mueller officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be in Rock River Cemetery in Jefferson.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the services.
Olsen Funeral Home in Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Olsen Funeral Home 221 S. Center Ave. Jefferson
Benjamin Schmidt
WATERLOO - Dr. Benjamin T. Schmidt, 48, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, following an accident at his home.
Dr. Schmidt was born on Dec. 5, 1960, in Boone County, Ill., the son of Benjamin "Teddy" and Jane (Hopkins) Schmidt. He moved with his family to the Sandy Knoll farm, rural Waterloo, in 1968 and was always an immense help to his family and their dairy operation. He graduated from St. John's Lutheran Elementary School in Waterloo and was a 1979 graduate of Waterloo High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1983. Ben was a graduate from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1988 and completed his general surgery internship in 1989 in Milwaukee and family practice residency in 1992 in Madison. He started his Waterloo practice in 1992.
Dr. Schmidt was a member of the AOA Honor Society, AMA and American Association of Family Practitioners. He was the Waterloo Fireman of the Year in 1997 and received the fire department's Dedicated Service Award in 2001. He has received AMA Physicians Recognition awards every year since 1996. He served as the medical director of the Waterloo Fire and EMS and was medical director for the fire service program at MATC since 1996. He was on the medical staff of Watertown Regional Medical Center and Columbus Community Hospital. He attended the Waterloo United Methodist Church.
Ben loved medicine, the Waterloo Fire Department, golf, avid Packer fan and farming.
Dr. Schmidt was an iconoclast and had a tremendous philosophy about life.
He married Marlys Knowles on July 7, 1984, at Waterloo United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marlys Schmidt of Waterloo; three children, Ted (fiancee Brianna) Schmidt, Mindy (Andy) Crave and Missy Schmidt, all of Waterloo; his mother, Jane (Robert) Mrochinski of Pahrump, Nev.; a sister, Rebecca (Rick) Abendroth of Waterloo; his father- and mother-in-law, William and Marilyn Knowles of Watertown; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Sarah.
Memorials to Waterloo Fire and EMS Supporters, Inc. would be appreciated.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Waterloo Fire House.
A private family service will be held on Friday at the Waterloo United Methodist Church with the Rev. Markus Wegenast officiating.
Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
September 8, 2009
Helen M. Noon
Helen M. Noon, 90, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Marquardt Memorial Manor.
The former Helen M. McFarland was born on Dec. 25, 1918, in Watertown, the daughter of Paul and Mae (Coughlin) McFarland. Helen was a 1936 graduate of Watertown Senior High School. On Nov. 22, 1947, she married John Noon at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Prior to marriage, Helen was an office worker in Milwaukee and Watertown, then she farmed with her husband in the Watertown area. She was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, she was a former member of the Catholic Women's Club and the Rosary and Altar Society.
Survivors include her husband, John, other relatives and friends. She is the last member of her immediate family and is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, David McFarland.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Bethany Chapel at Marquardt Manor with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in St Bernard's Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the chapel. Memorials to St. Bernard's Catholic Church would be appreciated. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Services 500 Welsh Raod Watertown
James W. Ramage
James "Indian" W. Ramage, 54, of Watertown, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at 4 p.m. at the Hafe-meister Funeral Home in Watertown.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home on Friday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
James William Ramage was born in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sept. 8, 1954, son of Carl and Marilyn (Nurse) Ramage. He married Denise Radtke on Nov. 16, 1992, in Reno, Nev.
"Indian" enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing, cooking and Harleys.
Survivors include his wife, Denise Ramage, of Watertown; his mother, Marilyn, of Henderson, Nev.; his children, Ryan and Rachel, of Watertown; brothers, Robert (Lori) Ramage, of Henderson, Philip (Susan) Ramage, of Salt Lake City, Utah; his mother-in-law, Terry (Dale) Olson, of Watertown; father-in-law, Richard (Vickie) Radtke, of Owatonna, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Sue (David Fair) Schmoll, of Watertown; a brother-in-law, Rick (Bev) Radtke, of Owatonna, Minn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Ramage.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Frederick Schmidt
CLYMAN - Frederick "Rick" J. Schmidt Jr., of Clyman was called home to the Lord suddenly on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at the age of 47 years. He was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 22, 1961, the son of Frederick and Marjorie (Hamilton) Schmidt.
He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Sr.; his brother, Gary; and his sister, Lu Ann Schmidt. Rick is survived by his wife, Sherry (Anderson); his children, Mark, Michael, Steven and James Schmidt; his mother, Marjorie Schmidt; his sisters, Judith Montalbano, Pamela (Michael) Mohrhardt, Diane (Wayne) Atkeson; his brothers, William (Rose) Schmidt, John Schmidt and Robert (Kathryn) Schmidt; and many other relatives and friends.
Early in his life, Rick developed a strong passion for cars, music and photography. On June 20, 1981, he married the love of his life, Sherry. During their 28 years of marriage they were blessed with four wonderful sons. His strong Christian faith and love of music led him to join a Christian band, and he loved to share his musical knowledge with others.
Rick was actively involved in photography for over 30 years. He ran his own business, taught at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), and was a fashion photographer for Kohl's for the past 19 years. Rick also served the community of Clyman for over 15 years as a volunteer fireman and first responder. He loved to collect classic cars and motorcycles, and a variety of other antiques. You could always find him working on the house, cars, collectibles or whatever needed fixing.
Rick kept busy with his interests but was always there to help friends and family with anything. His sense of humor and personality helped him make friends with just about everyone and left lasting impressions with so many people. Rick was an active, compassionate and devoted father who loved to spend time with his family. His strong love of family was constant, and he always put the needs of others before his own. He was full of life and extremely blessed. Rick will be dearly missed, never forgotten and always loved.
Visitation is today from 2 to 7 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Juneau. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. at the church. The Rev. Paul Schupmann will officiate. Memorials to Rick's sons' college fund, in care of Sherry Schmidt, would be appreciated.
The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home of Juneau is serving the family.
Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home 150 W. Oak Grove St. Juneau
Henry Bock
HUSTISFORD - Henry C. Bock, 87, of Hustisford, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at the Mayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A visitation will be held Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hustisford. Another visitation will also be held at the church on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral service will follow at the church on Friday at 11 a.m.
The Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is caring for the family.
To leave online condolences or for directions and other information, visit the funeral home's Web site at www.MurrayFH.com.
Murray Funeral Home 716 Clinton St. Horicon
Genevieve Millis
JEFFERSON - Genevieve E. Millis, 83, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Fort Memorial Hospital.
She was born on July 2, 1926, in Jefferson, daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanore (Hagen) Reuhl. She married Dean Millis on Nov. 1, 1953.
Genevieve was a homemaker and a laboratory technician for the Ladish Malt Co. She was a former member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jeffer-son.
She is survived by her husband, Dean Millis of Jefferson. She was preceded in death by one brother.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson with the Rev. Mark O. Bartsch officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
Thomas L. O'Neil
JOHNSON CREEK - Thomas L. O'Neil, 62, of Johnson Creek, passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 6, 2009, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Thomas was born on Jan. 13, 1947, in Oshkosh, the son of Russell and Loretta (Noe) O'Neil. On Aug. 18, 1972, he married the former Carol Alpert in Madison. He was a 1965 graduate of Lourdes High School in Oshkosh. In 1969 he graduated from the Wisconsin State University in Oshkosh and in 1973 he graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison. Tom began serving the Jefferson County area as an attorney in 1973 with an office in Johnson Creek.
Tom is survived by his wife, Carol "CJ" of Johnson Creek; two children, Aaron (Kate Lloyd) O'Neil, of Madison, and Sara O'Neil, of Raleigh, N.C.; two sisters, Faye (Lee) Siebold, of Wautoma, and Mary (David) Sales, of Wild Rose; a brother, Steve (Shirley) O'Neil, of Oshkosh; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents.
Tom was a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association. He was a charter member of the Johnson Creek Lions Club. Tom had served as president of the Johnson Creek Village Board. He had been a member of the Johnson Creek School Board, the Johnson Creek Police and Fire Commission and the Board of Review. Tom was a secretary/treasurer of the Johnson Creek Library Friends. He loved golfing and enjoyed reading.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Congregation Emanu-El, 830 W. Moreland Blvd., in Waukesha, with Rabbi Steve Adams officiating. Relatives and friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials if desired, may be directed toward the Rainbow Hospice Building Fund (www.rainbowhospicecare.org), the Johnson Creek Education Foundation, the Congregation Emanu-El or the charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank the UW Cancer Center in Johnson Creek and Rainbow Hospice for the care Tom received.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Sterling Mainz
OCONOMOWOC - Ster-ling R. Mainz, 79, of Oconomowoc, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at AngelsGrace Hospice.
Sterling was born Jan. 28, 1930, in Oconomowoc, son of Frank and Ruth (Rhoda) Mainz. He married Carol Krohn on April 30, 1960, in Sullivan.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol; his two sons, Peter and Tim, both of Oconomowoc; and his sister, Beatrice Berkness, of Califor-nia.
Sterling was the owner/ operator of Sterling Mainz and Sons Plumbing in Oconomowoc. He was an artillery instructor at Fort Sill in Oklahoma while in the Army. He was also a member of the Oconomowoc American Legion Post 91.
He loved to golf and was a member of the Senior Golf League.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Dr. Martin Luther Church, 325 S. Main St., Oconomowoc, with the Rev. Erik Gronberg officiating. Final rest will be at LaBelle Cemetery in Oconomowoc.
Friends may visit the Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm Kreutzmann Funeral Home in Oconomowoc on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the services.
Memorials to the church or AngelsGrace Hospice would be appreciated.
Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home and Cremation Services 121 S. Cross St. Oconomowoc
George J. Hlava
SUN CITY, Ariz. - George J. Hlava, 87, Sun City, formerly of Watertown, Wis., passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009.
George was born March 6, 1922, to George and Emily (Mix) Hlava in Oshkosh, Wis.
He graduated from Osh-kosh High School in 1941 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He served in the Eighth Air Force, 492nd Bomb Group. He was later with a special operations unit assigned to the OSS, participating in six major operations, including D-Day. He separated from the military with the rank of major.
George married Mildred Zacharias of Oshkosh, Wis., on Sept. 4, 1948, and moved to Watertown in 1950. They briefly operated Pfaff Sewing Center in Watertown. He was later employed with the State Unemployment Compensa-tion Department in Milwau-kee, Wis., and Watertown where he retired in 1983 as district supervisor.
He was a past commander and life member of the American Legion Post 189, Watertown; past chef de gare and over 60-year member of the 40 et 8; member of the Veterans of the OSS; VFW Post 3709, Watertown; Eighth Air Force Historical Society and 492nd Bomb Group Association.
He was a former member of the Watertown Elks Lodge, Watertown Country Club and St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown where he served on the Pastoral Council and was a member of the Resurrection Choir. He served four terms as commissioner with the Watertown Housing Authority.
George enjoyed hunting, woodworking, football and meeting with friends for coffee each morning at Beck's Restaurant in Watertown. Because of his health, he and his wife, Mildred, moved to Arizona in August 1995.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mildred, on March 28.
George is survived by sons, Lorens of Clinton, Mo., and John (Irma) of Moreno Valley, Calif.; two grandsons, Nicholas of Chico, Calif., and Paul of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one great-granddaughter, Samara Miller of Chico; one sister, Evelyn DeBruin of Menomonee Falls, Wis.; and numerous nieces.
A memorial service will be held at Sun Valley Lodge Chapel in Sun City on Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in the St. Bernard's Cemetery in Watertown.
September 4, 2009
Alice S. Adsit
SULLIVAN - Alice S. Adsit, 81, of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after a short stay at Countryside Nursing Home.
She was born Alice June Sell on March 22, 1928, in Jefferson, at home, daughter of Frank and Ella (Gerbitz) Sell.
She grew up in Jefferson until her teenage years when her family moved to Sullivan, where she lived the rest of her life. While growing up in Jefferson, she attended St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Jefferson High School.
She married Richard Ira Adsit on Jan. 13, 1953, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1972.
Alice was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Sullivan. Her family and church were a priority and source of joy throughout her life.
She worked in the Sullivan and Waukesha post offices for a total of 35 years. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family, including camping, and helping out with the family helicopter ride business at local events. She also enjoyed the last 13 years as the full-time secretary for her son Jim's company, Fort Tool & Machining in Fort Atkinson, where she enjoyed the workers and customers alike.
Grandma Alice, "Mor Mor," also loved very much being the on-call baby-sitter for her five grandchildren, Erik (Mary) Kastman of Madison, (daughter Diane and Ken's son) and Amelia, Natasha, Nick and Nolan Adsit (son John and Ann's children).
She is survived by one daughter, Diane (Ken) Kastman of Evanston, Ill.; three sons, Jerry Adsit of Sullivan, John (Ann) Adsit of Cambridge and Jim (Linda Schopen) Adsit of Jefferson; and her five grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Erwin (Celia) Sell of New Braunfels, Texas.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Wallace (Daisy), Willard (Ruth), Reinhold (Vi) and Maynard (Polly).
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sullivan with the Rev. Dean Zemple officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Palmyra.
Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral home in Jefferson and at the church on Wednesday from noon until 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of one's choice.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
September 3, 2009
Alverda Long
Alverda L. Long, 92, of Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Lake Mills, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at Marquardt Manor.
The former Alverda Louise Olson was born on Sept. 7, 1916, in Ovid, Mich., daughter of Charles and Ruth (Hazel) Olson. On Sept. 2, 1940, she married Edmund Long. He preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 2004.
Alverda is survived by one son, Robert (Donna) Long of Watertown; one daughter, Ann Fischer of Lake Mills; four grandchildren, Julie (Dan) Marks of Watertown, Heather (Brady) Green of Seattle, Wash., Megan (Jeff) Benson and Katie (Heath) Frakes, both of Hawaii; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jean Leonard of Leesburg, Fla.
Alverda was further preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles Olson Jr.; and a brother in childhood, Robert Olson.
A private family memorial service will be held at the Marquardt Chapel in Watertown.
Memorials are suggested to the Marquardt Foundation.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Marquardt Manor for the compassionate care given to Allie. Thank you also to Marquardt Hospice for their help and support during her last few days of life.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home 500 Welsh Road Watertown
September 2, 2009
John Steinbach
John Steinbach, 66, of Watertown, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, after a seven-week battle with cancer.
John is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kim (Skore); sons, Dr. Matt (fianc Dr. Stacey Dietrich) Steinbach and Tim Steinbach; a brother, Leon Steinbach; a cousin, Karl (Karen) Lange; brothers-in-law, Bryan (Janice) Skore and Jeff (Judy) Skore; a stepbrother, Manfred (Doris) Kruel; his mother-in-law, Shirley Skore; as well as many other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by parents, Edgar Steinbach and Paula Kruel; his stepfather, Fred Kruel; three aunts, Elsie (Robert) Lange, Irene (Clarence) Priest and Gertrude (George) Callies; an uncle, Hugo (Loretta) Hilgendorf; and his father-in-law, Melvin Skore.
John taught school at Nashotah Elementary and Swallow Elementary schools for a total of 15 years. He worked at the International Foundation of Employee Benefits in Brookfield for 32 years, the last 20 of which, he was the senior director of administration. He also co-owned and co-operated Steinbach Farms LLC of Watertown.
John's community service included Swallow School Board, Arrowhead High School Board and the Watertown Regional Medical Center Board. He enjoyed farm tractors, agriculture, carpentry, auto racing and football.
A visitation will be held on Friday at Pagenkopf Funeral Home in Oconomowoc from 4 to 8 p.m. Private burial will take place on Saturday in Ebenezer Moravian Ceme-tery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked memorials be made in John's name to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit, 411 S. Center Ave., Jefferson, 53549, or Dodge County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom, W5660 County Highway S, Juneau, 53039.
Pagenkopf Funeral Home 1165 Summit Ave. Highway 67 Oconomowoc
Wanda Frohmader
JEFFERSON - Wanda M. Frohmader, 95, of Jeffer-son, died on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Countryside Home in Jefferson.
She was born on Dec. 23, 1913, in Reeseville, daughter of Henry and Minnie (Zieman) Schultz. She married Ernest Frohmader on June 26, 1932, in Lowell. He preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1990.
She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson, loved gardening, housekeeping and her family.
She is survived by her three daughters, Judith (Michael) Bolger of Jefferson, Kathleen (Michael) Marsch of Jefferson and Dianne (Michael) Bakken of Cottage Grove; three sons, Donald Frohmader, Le Roy (Barbara) Frohmader and Robert (Marilyn) Frohmader, all of Jefferson; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and six brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Mark O. Bartsch officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Jefferson.
Friends may call after 9 a.m. on Thursday at the church until the time of the services.
The family requests donations be given to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. John's Lutheran School or Tomorrow's Hope.
Olsen Funeral Home in Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Olsen Funeral Home 221 S. Center Ave. Jefferson
September 1, 2009
Joyce M. Derge
Joyce M. Derge, 79, of Watertown, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Countryside Home in Jefferson.
Funeral services for Joyce will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Father Brian Wilk of St. Henry Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from noon until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
The former Joyce Mona Biefeld was born on Sept. 14, 1929, in Watertown, daughter to Ernest and Lillian (Dittmann) Biefeld. On Sept. 23, 1950, she married Marvin "Kip" Derge at St. Henry Catholic Church in Water-town. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2005.
Joyce graduated from Watertown High School in 1947 and from WCTC with a degree in licensed practical nursing. She was employed at the Otto Biefeld Company, St. Mary's Hospital and Bethesda Lutheran Home, all in Watertown, retiring in 1986. Joyce was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary and was a past member of the Watertown Country Club. She had been a Girl Scout leader. Joyce loved gardening, especially her roses.
Joyce is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Nelson, Gayle (Mark) Hunter and Lori (Randy) Krause, all of Watertown; four grandchildren, Melanie Hunter of Watertown, Brian (Bridget Shimon) Hunter of Menasha, and Melissa (Sean) Evans and Hope Krause, both of Watertown; a sister, Gloria Miller of Lake Mills; nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Joyce was further preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jack Biefeld; and a brother in infancy, Robert Biefeld.
Your Faith In Me
When skies of purple turn to blue and red and green and white,
and there is sunlight on the hills to take the place of night,
I long for you with all my heart and wish that you were here
to share each feeling and each thought that say, I love you, dear.
I wish that I could see your face as clearly as the sky,
and tell myself for sure that you would never say goodbye.
Because you mean so much to me in everything I do,
that every goal I ever gained, belongs at last to you.
Whatever plan I follow and wherever I may be,
I cannot hope to win without your loving faith in me.
And now, my love, I see your face, so very dear to me,
to take you in my arms and tell you how I feel,
the tears I had are washed away, the memories are all here.
So take me by the hand, my love, for peace and joy
I found this day and guide me to that light, side by side for all eternity.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Glenn Oestreich
Glenn A. Oestreich, 56, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. David Groth officiating. Burial will be in Ixonia Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church or the charity of one's choice.
Glenn was born on Sept. 9, 1952, in Watertown, son of Adelbert "Del" and Shirley (Krueger) Oestreich. He was a 1970 graduate of Watertown High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Glenn worked at Seneca Foods in Clyman.
Glenn was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown. He was a very active member of the Dodge County Antique Power Club, serving on the board and as publicity chairman, and was also a member of the Grellton Flywheelers. Glenn was an avid photographer and enjoyed taking pictures of trains. His other interests included steam powered model engines and restoring antique tractors and engines.
Glenn is survived by his parents, Del and Shirley of Sun City, Ariz.; two brothers, Dale (Carla) of Watertown and Paul of Watertown; three aunts, Lucille (Rev. Donald) Lau of Minneapolis, Minn., Irmgard (Donald) Krueger of Watertown and Rosalee Torkelson of Watertown; one uncle, Robert (Bea) Krueger of Watertown; a niece Jen (Jeremy) Schrab; a grandnephew, Baden Schrab; and other relatives and friends.
Glenn was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Palmer T. Schmidt
Palmer T. Schmidt, 86, of Watertown, a former resident at Zinzendorf Hall, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Marquardt Memorial Manor.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Michael Jensen of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown officiating.
Relatives and friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
Interment will be in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, on Friday at 10 a.m. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Watertown Veterans Council.
Memorials to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, St. Mark's Lutheran School or Mar-quardt Hospice would be appreciated.
Palmer Theodore Schmidt was born on May 28, 1923, on the family farm in Rich-wood, son of Otto and Bertha (Buedler) Schmidt. He attended St. Mark's Lutheran School in Richwood. Palmer served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Japan as a medic. On March 11, 1961, he married Margaret Hazel Gutzdorf at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Rich-wood.
He started his working life as a farmer and then worked as a truck driver for Roy Jones Trucking, the Biefeld Company and at Menasha LEWISystems in Watertown.
Palmer was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown, a city alderman in the 5th Ward for many years, and was a member of the Richwood Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 3709.
Palmer loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, riding his moped, and going to the auction barn in Johnson Creek.
Palmer is survived by a daughter, Lou Ann (Paul) Esselman of Watertown; a son, Dale Allen Schmidt of Watertown; a brother, Robert (Carol) Schmidt of Water-town; a sister, Leola Haberkorn of Watertown; three grandchildren, Emily, Kailee and Joe Esselman; along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Palmer was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret, on April 23, 1985; two brothers, Marvin and Adelbert Schmidt; and two sisters, Malinda and Bertha, in infancy.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Louise E. Tank
Louise E. Tank, 93, of Watertown, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Riverwood Assisted Living.
Funeral services for Louise will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. David Groth officiating. Burial will take place in Arlington Cemetery, Milwaukee.
Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to the Huntington Disease Society of America.
Louise Elsabeth Manske was born in Fremont on Aug. 7, 1916, daughter of Ernst and Wanda (Wegner) Manske. In 1939, she married F. Delmar O'Brien at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death. Louise married Vernon Tank at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa in 1975. Vernon also preceded her in death.
Louise was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown and a former member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lebanon. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed traveling, camping and gardening.
Louise is survived by her six children, Dorene (Joe) Burg of Lake Benton, Minn., Penney (David) Repensek of La Crosse, Lee (Annie) Tank of Waukesha, Elaine McHenry of Hawaii, Michael (Sandra) O'Brien of Shore-wood and James Olson of Watertown; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Janet Dengel; two great-grandchildren, Patrick and Jesse Cleary; a brother, Elton Manske; and a sister, Ethel Neitzel.
Louise was the last member of her immediate family.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Merlin F. Zillmer
CATARACT - Merlin F. Zillmer, 82, of rural Cataract, town of New Lyme, Monroe County, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in his home under the care of Black River Memorial Hospice.
Merlin Franklin Zillmer was born on Oct. 7, 1926, in the town of Little Falls, Monroe County, son of Frank and Edna (Larson) Zillmer. He was raised in the town of Little Falls.
Merlin married Beverly M. Simonson on Dec. 14, 1946, in Sparta. The couple first lived in the town of Little Falls, Monroe County. They later lived in the town of Manchester (Shamrock), Jackson County, for five years. For the past 55 years, they have lived in the town of New Lyme.
As a young man, Merlin was employed as a farmer and by the Wisconsin Depart-ment of Natural Resources at a fire control tower. Later he was self-employed as a milk hauler and then as a mechanic by Silvernail Chev-rolet and by Waughtal Motors, both of Black River Falls. He also operated his own mechanical garage on his farm. From 1966 to 1991, he owned and operated Zillmer Transfer.
He was a member and past president of Faith Lutheran Church of Cataract. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling and mechanic work.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly; three sons, Stephen (Judith) Zillmer of Watertown, and Bruce (Deborah) Zillmer and Jeffrey (Tricia) Zillmer, both of Sparta; eight grandchildren, Casey Zillmer, Amber (Evan) Hoge, Wayne (Jenni) Zillmer, Melissa (Tim) Oliver, Kendra (Jeremy) Eppler, Sarah (Douglas) Soldat, Johnathon Zillmer and Ashley Zillmer; eight great-grandchildren, Shelby Zillmer, Wyatt Zillmer, Matthew Eppler, Nathan Eppler, Oliver Soldat, Samuel Soldat, Preston Verken and Dillon Oliver; a brother, Stanley (Lorene) Zillmer of Sparta; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Edna Zillmer; two brothers, Robert Zillmer and Kenneth Zillmer; and three sisters, Geraldine Jandt, Virginia Jandt and Evangeline Gaede.
Funeral services for Merlin F. Zillmer will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, town of Little Falls (Printz Creek), Monroe County, and burial will be in Printz Creek Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends and relatives are invited for visitation today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Buswell Funeral Home in Black River Falls and at Faith Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are preferred to Faith Lutheran Church, Black River Memorial Hospice and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Online condolences are available at www.buswellfuneralhome.com (715-284-2231).
Buswell Funeral Home 106 S. 2nd St. Black River Falls
Annie Pankow
MAYVILLE - Annie Mae Pankow, 86, of Mayville, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at Mayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Visitation for Annie will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Christian Life Fellow-ship in Mayville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 4 p.m. at the church, Christian Life Fellow-ship in Mayville, with the Rev. David Koch officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Mayville.
Annie was born on Sept. 4, 1922, in Neuville, Texas, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bailey) McPherson. On July 7, 1948, she was united in marriage to Clarence H. Pankow in Neuville.
Annie retired from Clear-view Nursing Home in Juneau. She was a member at Christian Life Fellowship. Annie was also a member of the Mayville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Eastern Star. With her husband Clarence they drove for Meals on Wheels and were members of the Mayville Senior Center.
Annie is survived by her daughter, Betty (Walter) Malchek of Beaver Dam; a brother, Windy (Daphine) Whitlock of Center, Texas; an aunt, Johnny Bailey of Center; grandchildren, Tanya (Bill) Polly, Jennifer, Keri (Keith), Rebecca, Bob and Shawn (Julie); 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Annie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence in 1998; a son, Ken, and daughter-in-law, Carol; a grandson, Jason Malchek; a granddaughter, Jennifer and husband, Roger; a great-grandchild, Jason Jr.; and a brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Clara Pankow.
Koepsell Funeral Home and Cremation Services are serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.koepsellfh.com.
Koepsell Funeral Home and Cremation Services 301 N. Walnut St. Mayville
John G. Knispel
John G. Knispel, 80, of Sister Bay and Orange Beach, Ala., formerly of Menominee, Mich., passed away at home on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009.
John, son of Henry and Norma Knispel of Watertown, was born Aug. 24, 1929, and raised by Gladys and Allen Biefeld. He attended St. John's school through eighth grade, graduating from Watertown High School in 1947, where he was active in sports. John was a standout on the football and baseball teams, still holding records from Wisconsin State Teacher's College (UW-La Crosse). He received a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1951. He went on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a graduate assistant, acquiring a history degree. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns, later being traded to the Green Bay Packers. He played one preseason game for each team, but then was drafted into the Army where he served two years, 1952-1954, in the Korean Conflict.
Following his service, John began his teaching and coaching career in physical education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where he stayed for three years.
On June 8, 1956, he married Barbara Joan Koons in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Menominee, Mich., where he taught physical education and history for 33 years. John also officiated football in the MMO conference and the Upper Peninsula for over 38 years.
In retirement, John enjoyed golfing, traveling, gambling and visiting family. He looked forward to attending class reunions and homecoming each year in Water-town and at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He and Barbara wintered in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Ala., while living the remainder of the year in Sister Bay.
John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara, of Sister Bay; his children, Karen MacArthur of Watertown, Holly (Jeff) Bayerl and Lisa Knispel, both of Menominee, Mich., and Tori (Mike) Lemire of Fountain City; nine granddaughters, Alyssa and Brianne Bayerl of Menomi-nee and Lael, Lasha, Shiloh, Azrielle, Moriah, Tirzah and Karis Lemire, all of Fountain City.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his aunt and uncle Gladys and Allen Biefeld; and in-laws, Frank and Ella Koons.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the following, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse athletics, the local First Responders - Sister Bay Unit, and Bethany Lutheran Church in Ephraim.
A memorial service will be held at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay. Visitation and the service will be on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectively.
Casperson Funeral Home of Sister Bay is assisting the family. For e-mail condolences, visit www.caspersonfuneralhome.com.
Casperson Funeral Home 10708 North Bay Shore Drive Sister Bay
Kevin Kerr
SULLIVAN - Kevin Kerr, 54, of Sullivan, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009.
Kevin is survived by his children, Casey Kerr, Kelly (Mike Prath) Kerr, Kari (Brandon) Adams and Kathy (Yuki) Kanazawa; his mother, Sharron Kerr; a brother, Michael (Linda) Kerr; his grandchildren, Andrew and Dominic Kerr, Bradly and Colten Prath and Owen and Hailey Adams; along with many relatives and friends.
Kevin was preceded in death by his father Clayton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Kevin's nickname from grandson Bradly was "Grandpa Harley." He will be deeply missed by everyone.
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