April 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:30 PM CDT
April 10, 2008Steven JacobsonSteven Harold Jacobson, 53, of Watertown, formerly of Blair, traveled onward to his place of peace on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at his mother's home in Holmen.
Steve was born to Donald and Twila (Duxbury) Jacobson on Nov. 21, 1954, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. He graduated from Blair High School in 1972 and from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1977 with a degree in business administration.
Steve entered a career in real estate and soon co-founded Northwest Title and Escrow Company in White Bear Lake, Minn. In 1988, Steve left that lucrative business to pursue a more compelling vision. In 1990, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in social studies education and began a teaching and coaching career at Watertown High School that spanned 18 years.
Steve was well-known for teaching excellence. Whether in the classroom, on the playing field or the basketball court, he had a legendary ability to inspire curiosity and passion.
Steve believed that knowledge about others creates caring and he accomplished this by leading students on innumerable trips abroad. He demonstrated consistently how learning about the world can create a hospitable, enjoyable and peaceful place. Steve easily engaged people of many ages, cultures and dispositions. Children in New Guinea, referees on the basketball floor, exchange students at Friday morning breakfasts - all Steve met were drawn into a world of action, generosity and possibility. And, his varied students learned how to earn friendships at home and abroad.
Though he ventured to the far reaches of this earth, to Steve growing at home was as important as it was overseas. In 1994, with seed money he received from the Joe Darcey Excellence in Teaching award, Steve and his students undertook a monumental task in the creation of the International Peace Garden that graces the grounds of Watertown High School campus.
Steve's life created joy, peace and passion that will live on in many others.
Steve is survived by his mother; four sisters, Judith (Michael) Wellert of Missoula, Mont., Sherry (Patrick) McConnell of Neillsville, Joan (Mark) Olsen of Tulsa, Okla., and Karen (Gary) Rooney of Onalaska; five brothers, Kerry (Mona Vold) Jacobson of Osseo, Kevin Jacobson of Chicago, Ill., John (Michael Mertens) Jacobson of Edgewood, Calif., Jeffrey (Kathy) Jacobson of Platteville and Kent (Debbie) Jacobson of Watertown. He is further survived by 24 nieces and nephews, Charles and Matthew Wellert, Jenny (Nelson) Penserga, Amy (Ted) Johnson, Jesse, Kate, Laura and Emily Jacobson, Julia (Scott) Diggins, Kelly (Craig) Dunek, Claire McConnell, Kirsten, Spencer and Jens Jacobson, Erik, Sophia, Caroline, Anders and Jakob Olsen, Elise, Kimberly and Gregory Rooney, Brett and Kaley Jacobson.
He was preceded in death by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents, and a brother-in-law, John Tabbert.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery, both in Pigeon Falls. Pastors Kevin Jacobson and Kathy Jacobson will officiate.
Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jack Funeral Home in Blair and also one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be designated to the Watertown International Peace Garden.
Jack Funeral Home 115 W. Fourth St. Blair
Sandra J. Duerr
FOND DU LAC - Sandra J. Duerr, 70, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Campbellsport, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at her home with her children and grandchildren at her side.
She was born in Milwaukee on Sept. 16, 1937, the daughter of the late Henry and Esther (Kosinski) Dressler. Sandy graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee as valedictorian.
On June 9, 1956, she married Rodger H. Duerr in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1992. Sandy worked at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport for 32 years until retiring. She enjoyed gardening and shopping but most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Rick (Tammy) Duerr of Watertown, Shelly (Brad) Segerstrom of Campbellsport and Christine Duerr of Watertown; her grandchildren, Ricky, Justin and Tyler Duerr, Colise (Brian) Schmitz and Tammi and Joshua Segerstrom; her great-grandchildren, Addisun, Kaiden and Mykala; her sister, Arlene (Dick) Mahnke of Menomonee Falls; other relatives and friends.
Besides her husband, Rodger, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bob; her sister, Shirley Roxbury; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Violet and Herbert Duerr.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Twohig Funeral Home, 109 W. Main St., Campbellsport. Family committal services will be held Saturday in Graceland Cemetery, Milwaukee.
Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
Twohig Funeral Home 305 Fond du Lac Ave. Fond du Lac
Frances Pirwitz
LAKE MILLS - Frances E. Pirwitz, 90, of Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the Countryside Home in Jefferson.
Frances was born on July 29, 1917, in Taylor County, daughter of the late Benjamin and Ella (Woelffer) Finder.
Frances married Frederick “Fritz” Pirwitz on Feb. 15, 1941, in Lake Mills. He died on Jan. 13, 1994.
Frances was a graduate of Lake Mills High School, class of 1935. She and her husband owned and operated Pirwitz Motors in Lake Mills from 1952 to 1981. Frances was an active member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church and its Women's Fellowship. She also was a past matron of the former Lake Mills Chapter No. 189 Order of Eastern Star, a former Girl Scout leader, member of the Lake Mills Woman's Club, Lake Mills American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 67 and Martha Chapter No. 166 Order of Eastern Star.
Frances was a generous contributor to her church and various charities. She was a volunteer for Respite Care and helped deliver Meals on Wheels.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia (Kurt) Froebel of Hartland; grandchildren, Heidi (Thomas) Kemos of Oconomowoc and Michael Froebel of Hartland; two sisters, Ruth Berner and Margaret Heller, both of Waterloo; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Frances was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carl in infancy and Lester.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with the Rev. Bruce Nelson officiating. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the services at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church or the Lake Mills EMS.
The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
April 9, 2008
Elizabeth Harder
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Harder, 82, of Watertown, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Watertown Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at Christ United Methodist Church in Watertown on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lee Meissner officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to Christ United Methodist Church.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth Mae Richards was born in Watertown on Nov. 30, 1925, daughter of Archie and Gertie (Hake) Richards.
Betty was a graduate of Johnson Creek High School. While in high school, she was very active in the Johnson Creek United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday school, was a soloist, a member of the choir and played the piano for church services until her marriage to Frederick H. Harder. Their marriage took place on June 26, 1948, at Johnson Creek United Methodist Church. She then taught Sunday school and played the piano for the preschool children and sang in the choir at the former Wesley Methodist Church in Watertown. Betty was currently a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Watertown and former member of its Morning Circle and Joy Circle.
She was a homemaker and had been employed at the former Brandt Automatic Cashier in Watertown from 1944 to 1948 as a stenographer.
Survivors include her two daughters, Katherine (Charles) Campbell of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Sharon (Howard) Zastrow of Watertown; a granddaughter, Miranda Zastrow of Watertown; sisters-in-law, Caroline Arndt and Lorna Harder, both of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frederick H. Harder on Nov. 25, 1999; and a grandson, Lee Zastrow on May 17, 2003.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Vincent Beschta
GREENFIELD - Vincent N. Beschta of Greenfield was born into eternal life on Monday, April 7, 2008, at the age of 91.
He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Hackett) for 50 years; loving father of Larry (Mary Jane), Nancy, Mary (Roger) Uttech, Margaret Cole, Marlene, David (Ellyn) and Laurie (Rick) Soike; loving grandpa of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; dear brother of Gene (Carol) and Joan Gruentzel. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Catherine; and six brothers and sisters.
Vincent was a proud employee of Wisconsin Bell and retired after 46 years of dedicated service.
Visitation is at the Max A. Sass Greenridge Chapel on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil. Visitation is also planned on Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 6060 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, followed at 11 a.m. by a Mass of Christian burial. Private interment is planned.
Max A. Sass & Sons Greenridge Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services 4747 S. 60th St. Greenfield
Carole F. Krause
WISCONSIN DELLS - Carole F. Krause, born Oct. 1, 1942, peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, April 6, 2008, in the University of Wisconsin Hospital's Pallia-tive Care Unit.
Carole and her husband, Erv, moved from Watertown to Wisconsin Dells in 1976 with their two daughters, Erica and Anna. Carol loved her family and friends and we know there are many fond memories. She loved watching “her birds” and many a squirrel met its demise for eating at her bird feeders.
Carole enjoyed traveling up north to her cabin where she went on animal rides, played a lot of dominoes and laughed a lot. In 2005 she took the trip of her dreams to Alaska with her cousin's family and had a wonderful time.
Throughout Carole's illness she set many goals; from her grandson Gabe's graduation from high school, the birth of Erica's first child, Daniel Erwin born in 2004, and Gabe's return from Iraq in 2006. Her next goal was to be here to see Erica's family adopt a child from Korea. Sadly this was a goal she was unable to obtain.
Carole was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Harold Krueger; her husband, Erwin D. Krause; and grandson, Elijah Wagner.
She is survived by her sister, Patricia (Krueger) Schneider of Watertown; her daughter, Anna M. Krause of North Freedom; a grandson, Gabriel Teniente of Baraboo; a daughter, Erica J. Krause-Wagner and husband, Andrew, of Lansing, Iowa; a grandson, Daniel of Lansing; and many family and friends.
Our mother's life was richer for her friendship circle, and we are grateful for the care and comfort they provided.
We are very proud of our mother and her very real contribution to cancer research. Her last days we trust were gentle, thanks to wonderful care and good medicine.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Picha Funeral Home, 120 E. Adams St., Lake Delton, and on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, 603 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells, with a memorial service held at 11 a.m. and a luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Cancer Associa-tion, the National Audubon Society or the charity or cause of your choice.
The Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lake Delton assisted the family with arrangements. For online condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.
Picha Funeral Home and Crematory 120 E. Adams St. Lake Delton
April 8, 2008
Edith M. McLeod
Edith M. McLeod, 85, of Watertown, died Sunday, April 6, 2008.
She was the beloved wife of the late J. Wayne McLeod; loving mother of Marty (Jeff Boville) McLeod, Mary (Bob) Awe, and the late Scott McLeod; dear grandmother of Michael (Rachel) Breen, Patrick Breen, Nicholas McLeod Boville and Brigitte (Joseph) Chaso; great-grandmother of Kate, Trey, Will and Jack; further loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin.
A special thank you to Watertown Memorial Hospital and the loving compassionate care givers on 2North and to Gloria from Rainbow Hospice, your kindness will never be forgotten.
Heritage Funeral Homes McLeod-Ermenc-Altstadt 5325 W. Greenfield Ave. West Milwaukee
Ruby Nellins
FORT ATKINSON - Ruby Nellins, 103, of Fort Atkinson, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the Black Hawk Senior Residence in Fort Atkinson.
Ruby was born Dec. 29, 1904, in Wallingford, Iowa, daughter of Odd T. and Emma (Larson) Akre. She married Richard Nellins on June 24, 1931, in South Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on March 30, 1985.
Ruby graduated from Columbus High School in 1922 and from Columbia County Normal School in 1923. In 1925, Ruby graduated from Milwaukee State Normal School, now known as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She was a teacher in the Milwaukee Public School System for 23 years, until her retirement in 1947.
Ruby was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson. She was a member of Martha Chapter No 66, Order of Eastern Star and a Mother Advisor of Order of Rainbow for Girls Assembly No. 3 in 1952 and 1953.
Surviving are a half brother, Robert Tschohl of Las Vegas, Nev.; four nephews, James Akre of South Milwaukee, John Tschohl of Fort Atkinson, William (Patricia) Tschohl of Bedford, Va., and Paul (Ann) Tschohl of Fort Collins, Colo.; two nieces, Barbara (Thomas) Lanoway and Anita Tschohl, both of Fort Collins.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
It was Ruby's wishes that no services or visitation were to be held. After cremation, burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery in Watertown.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Faith Community Church, Opportunities Inc. of Jefferson County for its Leisure Time Program, or to Fort Memorial Hospital's Lifeline Program.
The Nitardy Funeral Home of Fort Atkinson is assisting the family, nitardyfuneralhome.com.
Nitardy Funeral Home 1008 Madison St. Fort Atkinson
Anita Borchardt
RIVER FALLS - Anita M. Borchardt, 93, of River Falls, formerly of Watertown, died on Friday, April 4, 2008, at River Falls following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. John Boehringer officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia.
Friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown and Faith Lutheran Church in River Falls.
The former Anita Minnie Zoellick was born Sept. 4, 1914, in Watertown, daughter of William and Olga (Guetzlaff) Zoellick. She married Arthur Borchardt on Dec. 10, 1938, in Watertown.
Anita was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in River Falls and a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown.
Surviving are a son, Frank (Grace) Borchardt of River Falls; seven grandchildren, Holly (Ehren), Jeff (Heather), Tim, Dean (Patty), Neal, Wendi (Tom) and Jodi (Mark); 10 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and a son-in-law, Edwin Fortmann of Watertown.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur, on April 18, 1991; a daughter, Sandra Fortmann; four brothers, two sisters; and a great-grandson, Nickolas.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
April 7, 2008
Beatrice Schumann
Beatrice M. Schumann, 90, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Marquardt Memorial Manor.
Beatrice was born on Oct. 19, 1917, in Watertown, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Budzis) Schumann. She attended St. Henry Grade School, graduated from Watertown High School in 1935 and was salutatorian of her class.
Beatrice was employed at Wisconsin Bell Telephone Co. in Watertown for 39 years. She had the title of manager of operator services and retired in 1976. Beatrice was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, the Catholic Women's Club, AARP, Watertown Senior and Community Center, Catholic Knights Branch 120, the Rock River Telephone Pioneers and Saturday Club.
Beatrice had been a volunteer at Beverly Terrace, St. Joseph's Home, and had driven for FISH. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and greatly enjoyed traveling, having seen the United States, Canada and Europe. She loved her dogs, especially the five Boston terriers she owned.
Survivors include her three first cousins, Kenneth Budis of Santa Barbara, Calif., Marimae Roder of Sun City, Ariz., and Alice Barnes of Beaver Dam; her four godchildren, Richard Kingsley of Genesee Depot, Hilary Kingsley of Rodondo Beach, Calif., and Kathleen Neuman and Marilyn Bork, both of Watertown.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Kenneth, in 1916.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at noon at St. Henry Catholic Church with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
Memorials to St. Henry Catholic Church would be appreciated.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Walter F. Krause
CLYMAN - Walter F. Krause of Clyman, formerly of Juneau, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the age of 83 years.
He was born on Oct. 14, 1924, in the town of Farmington, the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Dobbratz) Krause. He married Carol Sell at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oak Grove on May 18, 1947.
Walter lived in Juneau most of his life until he and Carol moved to Clyman in 1972. He served as a Juneau city alderman for many years. He retired from Aunt Nellie's Canning Company after 18 years of service. In his earlier years, Walter and his brother, Hilmer, built several houses in Juneau. He was also a past volunteer firefighter for Juneau and Clyman. He liked to fish and hunted deer for 50 years. After he and Carol were married, they joined St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and have been members ever since.
Walter is survived by his wife, Carol of Clyman; by his children, Judith (John) Kaul of Juneau, Shirley (Merlin) Luedke of Juneau and Cindy (Randall) Roberts of Clyman; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his brothers, Hilmer Krause of Juneau, Carl (Shirley) Krause of Juneau and Edward (Kathy) Krause of Juneau. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home in Juneau and Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 S. Main St., Juneau. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Paul Hirsch officiating. Interment will be in Juneau City Cemetery.
The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home of Juneau is serving the family, berndt-ledesmafuneralhome.com.
Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home 150 W. Oak Grove St. Juneau
Helen E. Overdahl
GRELLTON - Helen E. Overdahl, 85, of Grellton, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 22, 1922, in Fort Atkinson, daughter of the late Henry and Ruth (Raithel) Klettke. She married Bartley C. Overdahl on Oct. 3, 1945, at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jeffer-son.
Helen served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945 as a cryptanalyst with the Naval Security Group in Washington, D.C., during World War II. Following her military service she was employed as a secretary for Jamesway and NASCO in Fort Atkinson and at Ladish Malt Co. in Jefferson.
She was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson, American Legion Post No. 67 in Lake Mills, WAVE Post 988 in Chicago, Ill., Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 63 in Watertown, AMVETS Post No. 35 in Watertown, National Rifle Association and AARP.
She is survived by one son, Bruce H. Overdahl of Lake Mills; a grandson, Todd (fianceé Peggy Kressin) Overdahl of Lake Mills; a great-granddaughter, Samantha Kressin; a brother, Claude (Violet) Klettke of Jefferson; a sister, Norma (Gordon) Free of Jefferson; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a half brother, Harold (Eleanore) Wright.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Comstock officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Atkinson.
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church or American Legion Post No. 67 of Lake Mills.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
Eileen Holzhueter
WATERLOO - Eileen “Petey” Holzhueter, 71, of Waterloo, died on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at her home in Waterloo with her family by her side.
She was born in Watertown on May 23, 1936, daughter of the late Arthur and Sylvia (Gorder) Virchow. She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1954 and married Roger W. Holzhueter on July 10, 1954. Roger and Petey were married 53 years.
Petey drove bus for the Waterloo School System for 15 years, worked at Jim's Cheese Pantry for 10 years, and is best remembered as the organist at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for more than 45 years.
Petey had many loves, first and foremost her family and their many gatherings, music, sports, especially softball, and her long walks with Jeanne Zastrow picking up cans along the roadside.
She is survived by her loving husband, Roger; three daughters, Robin (Mike) Schmid of Marshall, Tara (John) Sheehy of Sun Prairie and Traci (Mike) Beyer of Waterloo; her grandchildren, Nathan Schmid of Marshall, Melissa (Brian) Logan of Sun Prairie, Jeremy Ellis of Waterloo, Jacqui (Nate) Huebner of Reeseville, Jona-than Sheehy of Sun Prairie, and Mathew Sheehy of Sun Prairie. She has four great-grandchildren, Easton and Cabella Ellis, Blake and Brenna Huebner. She is also survived by a brother, Gordon (Lorraine) Virchow of Waterloo.
Petey was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Sylvia Virchow; a sister, Sally A. Bennin; and a niece, Joy M. Bennin.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waterloo from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Waterloo.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Music Fund or Rainbow Hospice Care. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. David Hei, Karen Husedy-Moore, Amy Weidel, Rainbow Hospice Care-Jefferson, the Rev. Robert Kosky Jr. and all of our friends who have been so caring and supportive during Petey's illness.
Petey will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her.
The Pederson Funeral Home of Waterloo is serving the family.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
April 5, 2008
Catherine Zastrow
TOWN OF CONCORD - Catherine A. Zastrow, 48, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008, at her home of an apparent heart attack.
The former Catherine A. Frommgen was born on July 24, 1959, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Fred and Elaine (Fix) Frommgen. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1977.
On Aug. 23, 1986, she married Paul Zastrow at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Concord. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. She was employed by Brownberry Ovens in Oconomowoc.
She is survived by her loving husband Paul; her dear parents, Fred and Elaine Frommgen; her loving sons, Shadd (Erika) Boettcher and Brad (Jamie) Boettcher both of Watertown; her loving grandchildren, Donavan “Booboo” and Cianna Boettcher; her sister and brothers, Christine (Al) Frommgen-Buck of Twin Lakes, Fritz (Debbie) Frommgen of Oconomowoc, Erick (Lori) Frommgen of Concord and William (Billie) Frommgen of Hartford; her mother-in-law, Irene Zastrow of Concord; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Frommgen.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia.
Family and friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service and on Tuesday after 10 a.m. at the church.
Cathy, you were loved by many and will be dearly missed. We love you.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Watertown
April 4, 2008
Victor O. Witte
Victor O. Witte, 95, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2008, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Bethany Chapel at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown with the Rev. Richard Pagels of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farmington officiating. Burial will take place in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at Bethany Chapel on Wednesday from noon until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farmington, Marquardt Memorial Manor or the charity of one's choice.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of arrangements.
Victor was born in Lebanon on Sept. 21, 1912, son of Otto and Alvina (Hafemeister) Witte. He married Hildegarde Schliewe at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Water-town on May 9, 1934. Victor and Hildegarde shared 73 years of marriage.
Victor farmed in the town of Farmington and had been employed by the town of Farmington for 37 years. He was currently a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farmington, its church council and other various church boards.
Surviving are his wife, Hildegarde of Watertown; a son-in-law, Dennis Draginis of Watertown; a grandson, Bryan (Denise) Draginis of Sun Prairie; a granddaughter, Lisa Dawson of Oshkosh; five great-grandchildren, Ally Draginis, John Draginis, Kim Dawson, Melissa Dawson and Allie Gardner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Victor was preceded in death by a daughter, Lilas Draginis; a son in infancy; a sister, Anita Winter and a brother, Harvey Witte.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Ruth A. Raabe
BEAVER DAM - Ruth Alice Raabe, 89, of Beaver Dam, died Wednesday at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Ruth was born in the town of Portland on Feb. 10, 1919, daughter of Albert and Ella (Zimmerman) Hafenstein. She graduated from high school in 1934. On Feb. 26, 1938, Ruth married Herbert Raabe in Farmington. Herbert preceded Ruth in death on Nov. 6, 1986.
Ruth was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. She loved her family and helped babysit her grandchildren. Her favorite past times were crafts and traveling.
Surviving are two sons, Marvin (Darlene) Raabe of Siren and Wayne Raabe of Beaver Dam; her grandchildren, Sara (Richard) Hoeft of Fort Atkinson, Wayne Raabe Jr. of Hawaii, James (Cyndi) Raabe of Burnett, Tamara (Chris Hill) Raabe of Clyman, Loretta (Tom) Herreman of Columbus and Guy Herre-man of Beaver Dam; great-grandchildren, Holly, Jeri, and Jon Hoeft, Kimberly (Mark) Pease, Jason (Traci) Walters, Madyson, Crystal, Cody, Dustin, Bethany, Mariah, Cierah and Jacob; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter-in-law, Rosemarie; a granddaughter, Wanda; and a brother, Lester.
Funeral services will be held Monday at noon at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. James Rath and the Rev. Bruce McKenney co-officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, town of Farmington.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Monday at the church until the time of the services.
The Nitardy Funeral Home of Cambridge is assisting the family,
nitardyfuneralhome.com.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Lakeside Lutheran High School.
Nitardy Funeral Home 208 N. Park St. Cambridge
James A. Ehrlich
HARTFORD - James Ehrlich of Hartford went home to his heavenly father on Wednesday, April 2, 2008. He was 25 years old.
James was born on April 1, 1983, in Hartford, son of Michael Sr. and Laurie (Neu) Ehrlich. He was united in marriage to Lizzie Boynar on March 24, 2005, in Port Washington.
James graduated from Hartford Union High School in 2001, and was a leader in FFA. He loved to play video games, especially Xbox, and was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers and Brewers.
James joined the Army National Guard for 1 1/2 years and then joined the Navy to be in active duty where he did his service on the USS JFK. He was part of the final and last historic tour of the JFK. James volunteered to go to Iraq. He was training with the United States Army in Washington state when he was injured.
James dearly loved his son, Joseph. James was a very special young man loved by many and will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lizzie; his dear son, Joseph; his parents, Michael and Laurie Ehrlich of Neosho; his mother- and father-in-law, Jim and Ellyn Boynar of Port Washington; his brother, Michael of Neosho; his sister, Christine of Neosho; his grandparents, Wayne and Donna Neu of Neosho; and his great-grandmother, Helen Berghammer of Hartford. James is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 148 W. Lehman St., Neosho. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Rubicon.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday at the church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Breast Cancer Research Fund or the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund are greatly appreciated.
Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family (shimonfuneralhome.com).
Shimon Funeral Home 824 Union St. Hartford
JoAnn A. Kassner
JEFFERSON - JoAnn A. Kassner, 74, of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at her home.
She was born on April 7, 1933, daughter of the late Fredrick and Marian (Woelffer) Higgins.
She married Richard Kassner on May 1, 1969, in Arizona.
JoAnn was employed as a bookkeeper for several local companies, including Carnation, Tyson, Doskocil and Jefferson Radio and T.V. Clinic. She was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson and the Women of the ELCA.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her husband, Richard Kassner of Jefferson; a stepson, Greg Kassner of Jefferson; three grandsons, Michael Kassner of Indianapolis, Ind., Seth Bloom of Indianapolis and Zachary Bloom of Wau-kesha; many nieces, nep-hews other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Diane Bloom; four sisters, Donna Greenwald, Jean Lechnir, Nancy Allen and Marilyn Trebitowski.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Comstock officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the church today from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Those wishing to express sympathy through a donation may do so to the Jefferson Rainbow Hospice, St. Mark's ELCA, or “Grandma's Boy's Relay for Life Team.”
The Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
DuWayne Heiman
WAUNAKEE - DuWayne S. Heiman, 65, of Waunakee, formerly of Waterloo, died on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Don & Marilyn Anderson Hospice in Madison.
DuWayne was born on Oct. 30, 1942, in Columbus, son of Stanley and Edna (Kuhlow) Heiman. He was a 1961 graduate of Waterloo High School and later married Dora Helen Richardson on Sept. 1, 1962, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
DuWayne worked as a pressman at Perry Printing in Waterloo for 37 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo and a former member of the Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Dora Helen Heiman of Waunakee; daughters, Mary (Michael) Olsen of Delavan and Michelle (Darrin) Hoffman of Sturtevant; six grandchildren, Michael, Samantha, Morgan, Emily, Keith and Kendra; a brother, Richard (Nancy) Heiman of Milton; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, LaVern Kegler.
The family would appreciate memorials to Don & Marilyn Anderson Hospice in Madison or the Waterloo Fire/EMS.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo with the Rev. Thomas Wilsmann officiating. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery, town of Portland.
Visitation is on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pederson Funeral Home in Waterloo and on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the church.
Pederson Funeral Home of Waterloo is serving the family.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
April 3, 2008
Kirk J. Mayer Sr.
JEFFERSON - Kirk J. Mayer Sr., 71, of Jefferson, lost his battle with cancer, surrounded by his children, on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.
He was born on July 6, 1936, in Milwaukee, son of Joseph and Lucille (Dietrich) Mayer. He graduated from Lac du Flambeau High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1964 during the Korean War. He was aboard the USS New Jersey and was stationed in Puerto Rico, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada and French Morocco, Africa. He was a member of Schlesner-Buri American Legion Post 305 of Johnson Creek.
Kirk was a member of Local 139 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, a retired OTR truck driver and owner-operator of K-Mar Trucking.
Kirk had a love for horses and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Surviving are four daughters, Sherry (Merlin) Lange of Aztalan, Vicki Andrews of Cambridge, Lori (Dan) Roberts of Fort Atkinson and Lynette (Todd) Olson of Edgerton; two sons, Michael Mayer of Reeseville and Kirk Mayer Jr. (friend, Karen Schwitz) of Jefferson; their mother, Margaret; 11 grandchildren, Janet, Michael, Matthew, Jessica, Kyle, Brooke, Brittany, Dayna, Kailey, Audi and Hunter; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Karl Mayer of Ixonia, John Mayer of Wakefield and Craig (Cameron) Mayer of Vicksburg, Miss.; two sisters, Kay Roy of West Bend and Judy (James) Makovec of West Allis; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joseph Mayer Jr.; and one brother-in-law, Lawrence Roy Sr.
A celebration of life service will be held at the Olsen Funeral Home in Jefferson at noon on Saturday with the Rev. William Vernon officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday after 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Olsen Funeral Home 221 S. Center Ave. Jefferson
Howard F. Buske
JUNEAU - Howard F. Buske, 87, of Juneau, passed away Tuesday evening, April 1, 2008, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Concord with the Rev. Carrie Kreps Wegenast officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be directed to United Methodist Church of Concord.
Howard was born on Aug. 24, 1920, in Concord, son of Frank and Elsie (Koeppler) Buske. He married Lenore Zautner on Feb. 8, 1941, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Golden Lake. He farmed all of his life in the Lebanon and Juneau areas.
Howard was a member of United Methodist Church of Concord, Watertown Senior and Community Center, and the Concord Senior Center. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie Krizan of Oshkosh; four sons, William (Shari) Buske of Brownsville, Thomas Buske of Columbus, Michael (Pamela) Buske of Juneau and John (Cheryl) Buske of Lomira; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Mary Davis of Wimberly, Texas; two brothers, Lloyd (Lilian) Buske of Jefferson and George Buske of Massachusetts; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lenore Buske on Oct. 15, 1998; a son-in-law, Ronald Krizan; two brothers, Kenneth and Franklin Buske; and two sisters, Jane Kreklow and June Piechel.
Hafemeister Funeral Home
611 E. Main St. Watertown
Edward L. Kaul
Edward L. Kaul, 80, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Watertown Memorial Hospital.
Edward was born on May 7, 1927, in Watertown, the son of Michael and Helen (Kreuziger) Kaul. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific from 1945 to 1946. On Nov. 17, 1951, he married the former Donna Kraemer in Watertown.
Ed had been employed for 25 years with Provimi Inc. and Strauss Brothers Packing Company. After retirement he worked part time for Ebert's Greenhouse, the USDA and Strauss Brothers Packing Company. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; his children, David (Denise) Kaul and Maureen Raabe, both of Watertown; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Sister Joan Emily Kaul of Beaver Dam; a brother-in-law, Steve Annis; a sister-in-law, Joey Kaul; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Catherine Kaul and Berna-dette Annis; and a brother, Thomas Kaul.
A memorial Mass will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Family burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery.
Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Crem-ation Service and on Monday after 9:30 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church would be appreciated.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Carl G. Freitag
COOLIDGE, Ariz. - Carl G. Freitag, 69, of Coolidge, Ariz., formerly of Watertown, Wis., passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Mayo Hospital in Phoenix, after a yearlong battle with leuk-emia.
Carl was born on Dec. 28, 1938, in Watertown. At a young age, he and the family moved to Rhinelander, Wis., where he graduated from Rhinelander High School.
After marrying Carol A. Barrows on May 31, 1958, they returned to Watertown, where he was a local business owner for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Carol A. Freitag of Coolidge; two children, Lory (Atailine) Freitag and Cindy (Robert) Wilcox, both of Montello; a grandchild, Katherine Carol Freitag; a brother, Rolland (Carol) Freitag of Cody, Wyo.; and one sister, Marg (William) Kuerschner of Oconomowoc.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Sr. and Grace Freitag; a sister, Vera Krueger; and three brothers, Earl, Theodore Jr. and Stanley Freitag.
Carl had chosen to donate his body to scientific research. No services will be held.
April 2, 2008
Robert E. Wackett
Robert E. Wackett, 74, of Watertown, died on Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Watertown Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Paul Kuckhahn officiating.
Visitation is at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church.
The Pederson Funeral Home, 213 S. Fifth St., Watertown, is serving the family.
Robert was born July 25, 1933, in Ixonia, son of Byron and Elda (Kieck) Wackett. He married the former Marialyce Hartmann on Sept. 6, 1958, in Watertown.
Robert was a 1951 graduate of Watertown High School and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown. He and his father operated Wackett's Service Station for 30 years. He also worked as a salesman at Duro-Test for 15 years, retiring in 1999.
Robert was an avid golfer, NASCAR fan and loved to read.
Surviving are his wife, Marialyce Wackett of Watertown; his children, Michael (Brenda) Wackett of Waterloo, Ill., Richard Wackett of Sun Prairie, James Wackett of Limestone, Maine, Toni Novak of Abbotsford, Linda (Andy) Gee of Minocqua, Debra (Michael) Powers of Washburn, Kirk (Kathy) Wac-kett of Watertown, Patricia Wackett of Watertown, Susan Wackett of La Crosse and Aimee (Robert) Adams of Watertown; 13 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Diane.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Harold H. Wanke
Harold H. Wanke, 83, of Watertown, died Monday, March 31, 2008, at home.
Harold was born on Feb. 16, 1925, in Watertown, son of John and Irene (Pitterle) Wanke. He married Gertrude Scharp on June 27, 1953, in Watertown.
Harold operated the family farm and later owned and operated the Chief Motel in Holbrook, Ariz. He later moved to Las Vegas and worked for the Mirage Hotel until his retirement in 2001.
Harold was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown, the Model A Club of America and the Metropolitan Club.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Wanke of Watertown; a daughter, Rochelle (Al) Day of Watertown; grandchildren, Sara and Joshua Day of Watertown; a brother, LaVern (Mary) Wanke of Watertown; a sister, Lorraine Justmann of Markesan; brothers-in-law, Herman (Audrey) Scharp and Howard Reith; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Hall and Hilde-garde Kijewski; special nieces, Ann Wanke and Gail Hall. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Pauline Reith; and brothers-in-law, Clark Justmann, Elwyn Hall, Al Kijewski and Rueben Raabe.
The family would appreciate memorials to St. Henry Catholic Church or Rainbow Hospice.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia, at a later date.
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Pederson Funeral Home Watertown is serving the family.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Hilda E. Kirchoff
HUSTISFORD - Hilda E. Kirchoff, of Hustisford, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008, at the age of 91 years, at the home of her daughter.
The former Hilda Emma Baumann was born July 11, 1916, to Fred and Anna (Bahler) Baumann, in the town of Herman. She was baptized Aug. 21, 1916, and confirmed April 13, 1930, at St. John Reformed Church in Hartford.
Hilda attended school in the Herman and Hartford schools. Her parents were cheese makers and farmed in Hartford next to the Hartford Golf Course. As a child, Hilda enjoyed gathering golf balls for spending money. She was a housekeeper for the Gillisch family and worked at Gillisch's store in Hustisford.
Hilda married Elmer A. Kirchoff on Oct. 20, 1935, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Lebanon. They farmed on the family farm all their lives, also having a honey bee business for many years. At the age of 55 years, Hilda got her first driver's license - this was a big event in her life!
Elmer passed away Oct. 11, 1997. Since then, Hilda lived with her two daughters, Marilyn Carlson and Dorothy Bischoff. Hilda was known by many as “Grandma Cookie,” always delivering homemade cookies when visiting family and friends. Besides cooking, gardening and quilting were her passions. Her family was very special to her. Hilda spent lots of time supporting her great-grandchildren in basketball and soccer games. Concerts and plays were her other enjoyments. Whatever the event, Hilda was always ready to take part. She also was a Bethesda volunteer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Albert Baumann and Erwin (Regina) Baumann; and sisters, Alma Baumann and Dorothy Baumann.
Surviving are daughters, Marilyn (Clifford) Carlson of Oconomowoc and Dorothy (Larry) Bischoff of Hustisford; grandchildren, Mark (Jodi) Carlson, Landy (Mike) Brown, Jody (Robert) Nass, Fay (Roger) Hildebrandt, Kim (Mark) Rasmussen and Jesse (Tami) Bischoff; great-grandchildren, Lynsey Fiedler, Ty and Brett Hildebrandt, Braxton, Triston and Klayton Bischoff, Connor and Brady Carlson, Kyle Rasmussen, and Grant, Marisa and Rylee Nass; brothers, Ewald (Arlene) Baumann and Wilmer (Delores) Baumann; a sister-in-law, Margaret Baumann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hustisford. A funeral service will follow at the church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Timothy Bauer and the Rev. David Pries officiating. Interment will be in Hustisford Cemetery.
Memorials to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Okauchee, or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home is serving the family.
Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home 136 N. Lake St. Hustisford
David J. Zimbric
WATERLOO - David James Zimbric, 82, formerly of Waterloo, died on Monday, March 31, 2008, at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King following a seven-year illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Thomas Gillespie officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
The Pederson Funeral Home of Waterloo is serving the family.
David was born June 2, 1925, in Waterloo, son of Ernest and Amelia (Langer) Zimbric. He married Frances Marilyn Wegert on Feb. 13, 1973, in Rockford, Ill.
David was a 1942 graduate of Waterloo High School and received a degree in pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A pharmacist, David owned Zimbric Pharmacy in Waterloo from 1955 to 1988.
David served in the United States Air Force as a pilot during World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo and a former member of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, American Legion and Lions Club. He enjoyed baseball, golf, boating and dancing.
Surviving are his wife, Francie Zimbric of Westfield; two sons, Curtis (Sandy) Zimbric of Dayton, Ohio, and Claude Zimbric of Watertown; three daughters, Cynthia (Jerome) Tlusty of Schofield, Patrice Zimbric of Georgia and Paula (Steve) Hanna of Waterloo; two stepchildren, Vicki Zimbric (Cedric) Knoke of Madison and Rick (Jane) Fullmer of Westfield; a sister, Evelyn Wedeward of Waterloo; many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Phillip; a grandson, Shawn; and four brothers, Sylvester, Donald, Robert and Gilbert.
Thank you to the staff of Wisconsin Veterans Home for their loving care.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
April 1, 2008
Randal C. Gray
Randal C. Gray, 56, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008, at his home.
Private family visitation has been held at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Randal was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in Milwaukee, son of Eugene and Joyce (Montabon) Gray. He married the former Moriah Alexander. He had been a heating and cooling technician for Sears.
Survivors include his wife Moriah; his children, Jennifer (Braden) Zerjav of Watertown and Jeffrey (Kiara) Gray of Ixonia; his stepchildren, Jeremy (Tanya) Alexander, Michael Alexander and Daniel (Kristina) Alexander; his grandchildren, Rochelle and Samantha Gray and Allison and Nicholas Zerjav; six stepgrandchildren; his brothers, John Gray of Wauwatosa and Steve (Caron) Gray of Brookfield; two nieces, Danielle Reiner and Amy Gray; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Ned B. Thompson
IRON RIDGE - Ned B. Thompson, 52, of W4269 Maple Drive, Iron Ridge, died on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hustisford with the Rev. Peter Fridley officiating. Burial will be in Hustisford City Cemetery.
Visitation is on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Ned was born May 12, 1955, in Hartford, son of Arthur Sr. and Harriet (Kempfer) Thompson. He married April J. Miller on May 28, 1977, in Mayville.
Ned was a 1974 graduate of Lomira High School and had been a financial adviser for Modern Woodmen of America for 28 years in Horicon. He received the designation of FICF and LUTCF.
Ned was a member of St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hustisford. He was a member of the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Million Dollar Round Table for 11 years, and on the 2001 District Representative Advisory Panel. He qualified for the Modern Woodman Century Club two years, President's Club 14 years, President's Cabinet eight years and National Agency Sales Conference 24 years.
Surviving are his wife, April; his parents, Arthur Sr. and Harriet Thompson of Theresa; his children, Westly R. (Lacey) Thompson of Horicon, Lindsey J. Thompson of Ripon and Brittany S. Thompson of Green Bay; two grandchildren, Mackenzie Rose Thompson and Dakota Ryan Thompson; his sisters and brothers, Roseanne (Kenneth Sr.) Kirchner of Mt. Calvary, Arthur (Donna) Thompson Jr. of Oakwood, Ga., Christine (Bud) Zimmel of Marshfield, Timothy Thompson of Pueblo, Colo., Katheryn (Thomas) Junger of Cudahy and Gerald (Jenny) Thompson of Iron Ridge; three brothers-in-law, Steven Miller of Chicago, Ill., Terry (Diane) Miller of Horicon and Jeffrey Miller of Iron Ridge; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Koepsell Funeral Home Inc. 301 N. Walnut St. Mayville
Alma E. Schliewe
JUNEAU - Alma E. Schliewe, 93, of Juneau, formerly of Lebanon, was called to her eternal home Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lebanon with the Rev. Daniel Torkelson of Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice.
Alma was born on Aug. 16, 1914, in Swift County, Minn., daughter of Fred and Emma (Rohloff) Giese. She married Edwin T. Schliewe on Aug. 31, 1940, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lebanon.
Alma was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lebanon and the former Dodge County Retarded Children's Association.
Survivors include a daughter, Marcia Schliewe of Juneau; two sons, Wayne (Sally) Schliewe of Watertown and the Rev. Richard (Carol) Schliewe of Campbellsport; seven grandchildren, Wendy (Michael) Newton, Katy (Tim) Elertson, Jeffrey Schliewe, Lynette Schliewe, Michael (Jenni) Schliewe, Rachel Schliewe and Andrew Schliewe; eight great-grandchildren, Brianna Newton, Clara Newton, Faith Elertson, Morgan Elertson, Clayton Elertson, Allison Schliewe, Courtney Schliewe and Caden Schliewe; a sister, Laura Gariepy of Germantown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Alma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edwin in November 1991; a son, Floyd in October 1970; and four sisters, Erna Seefeld, Edna LaGrange, Martha Riepple and Wilma Braasch.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
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