July 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:26 PM CDT
July 30, 2008Donna WolffLAKE MILLS - Donna M. Wolff, 75, of Lake Mills, died on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lake Mills.
Donna was born on June 16, 1933, daughter of the late Arnold and Leona (Schepp) Maahs. She was a graduate of Lake Mills High School, class of 1952. She had been a cook at St. Paul's Lutheran School for 13 years and most recently had worked at Hamlin's Inc. in Lake Mills for 17 years.
Donna was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Eckhardt of Lake Mills; one granddaughter, Sherry (Tim) Crow of Anacortes, Wash.; other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death was a brother, Darrell Maahs in 1969.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. James E. Rath and the Rev. Bruce A. McKenney officiating.
Private burial will take place in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cem-etery.
Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
Mildred Schultz
WEST ALLIS - Mildred K. (Pingel) Schultz of West Allis was born to eternal life on Monday, July 28, 2008, at the age of 80 years.
She was the beloved wife of Virgil and the loving mother of Miriam Steiner, Steven (Tamara) Steiner, Mark (Glenna) Steiner, Marie (Mark) Voss, Eunice (Lee) Neujahr and Laura (Terry) Wendorff; grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of one. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Paul Steiner; and eight brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8605 W. Forest Home Ave. Private interment will be in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mildred was born in Watertown. She was proud to have been a 1950 graduate of Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minn. For over 50 years she served as an organist in several WELS churches.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran Church Organ Fund would be greatly appreciated.
The Heritage Funeral Home of Milwaukee is assisting the family.
Heritage Funeral Home 6615 W. Oklahoma Ave. Milwaukee
Brent Schmidt II
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. - Brent A. Schmidt II, 46, of Casa Grande, formerly of Watertown, Wis., received his crown of life in heaven on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Good Samaritans Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., after a battle with bone cancer.
Brent was born Sept. 19, 1961, in Oconomowoc, Wis., son of Brent and Lois Schmidt of Watertown. On June 7, 1986, he married the former Karen Geuder of Tucson, Ariz., at Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson, where he was serving as staff minister. Brent and Karen were blessed with two children, Erin and Brent III.
Brent was a 1979 graduate of the former Northwestern Preparatory School in Watertown and received a bachelor's degree in education from Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minn., in 1983.
Brent served on the first canvas witness team for the WELS mission board. He then accepted a call to Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson as staff minister. In 1987, he accepted a call to Our Savior Lutheran Church School in Pomona, Calif. In 1990, he moved back to Arizona to teach for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, at which time, he received his master's degree in school counseling from the University of Phoenix.
Brent served the last 16 years as the elementary and junior high school counselor for the Eloy, Ariz., school district where he touched the lives of hundreds of young people. His humor and jovial personality will be missed by all. He was always involved in church work and recently elected as president of his congregation.
Brent enjoyed wood carving, pottery, painting, mechanical and home repair plus coaching sports and golf.
Survivors include his wife, Karen, and their children, Erin and Brent III, of Casa Grande; his parents, Brent and Lois Schmidt of Watertown; his brother, Jody (JoAnn) and their children, Morgan, Matthew, Jon and Mackenzie of Wauwatosa; and many relatives and friends.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Werner officiating.
Bernice Olson
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Bernice Louella Elvina Olson went to her eternal rest on Thursday, July 24, 2008.
She was born April 24, 1916, in Milwaukee, Wis. She became the child of August and Emma Kieck of Watertown, Wis. She grew up in Watertown, attending St. Mark's Lutheran Grade School and Northwestern Preparatory High School.
She married Harold N. Olson on Nov. 25, 1937. This union was blessed with two children, Steve (who died in July) and Margaret. She and her husband retired to Florida. After her husband's death she moved to Sun City in 1985.
Grandma, as she was affectionately called, is survived by her daughter, Margaret; her son-in-law, Pastor David Gray; her daughter-in-law, Jane; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Monday at 10 a.m. at Emmaus Evangelical Luth-eran Church in Phoenix.
May God comfort those who mourn her passing with the blessed hope of a glorious reunion in heaven.
July 29, 2008
Rose M. Meiers
Rose M. Meiers was born to eternal life on Monday, July 28, 2008, at the Golden Living Center-Watertown at the age of 98 years, three months and 19 days.
She was the loving wife of the late William J. Meiers.
She was the beloved mother of Ralph (Marlene) Meiers of Watertown and Patricia (Tom) Lohr of Beaver Dam; grandmother of Kurt (Poppy) Meiers, Lisa Meiers, David (Mary Jane) Lohr, Steven (Joan) Lohr, Paul (Elisabeth) Lohr, Elle (Doug) Callies, Ann (Ron) Schultz; 10 great-grandchildren; a stepgreat-grandchild; sister of John (Doris) Prekop of Menomonee Falls; other relatives and friends.
She was further preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Edward (Dorothy) Prekop, and a sister and brother-in-law, Sophie (Charles) Horvath.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Assumption Catholic Church, Holy Hill, or a charity of one's choice in Rose's name would be appreciated by the family.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Assumption Catholic Church, 7109 W. Orchard St., West Allis. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery after the service.
Viewing will be held on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Helen M. Fenske
Helen Marie Fenske, 63, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Watertown, found eternal peace on Friday, July 25, 2008.
A memorial Mass will be scheduled in the near future at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown.
Burial of the cremains will be in Rosebud Cemetery, Glenwood Springs, Colo.
She was a loving mother to Kevin (Shannon) Fenske of Reeseville and David (Patty) Fenske of Oaks, Pa. She is also survived by three brothers, John Paterson of Casper, Wyo., Donald (Melanie) Paterson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Bill (Marcie) Paterson of Mesa; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and close companion, Charles Ilnicky of Apache Junction, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Paterson; her mother, Mary Bottoms; and stepfather, Robert Bottoms.
Helen will be dearly missed by her family and many close friends.
July 28, 2008
Judith Kottwitz
Judith A. Kottwitz, 65, of Watertown, passed away Friday evening, July 25, 2008, at the Watertown Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
The former Judith Ann Gallenbeck was born on Feb. 2, 1943, in Watertown, daughter of Herbert and Lucille (Koshelnick) Gallenbeck. On July 8, 1967, she married Leonard S. Kottwitz at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown. He preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 2006.
Judy was a graduate of the Watertown Senior High School. She had been employed at Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Watertown Memorial Hospital. She worked with her husband at Kottwitz Electric Motors in Watertown until they sold the business in 1992. She was also employed as a nurse's aide at Zinzendorf Hall in Watertown until her retirement in 2005.
Judith was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown and AARP. She was a former member of the Watertown Turner Hall Auxiliary, where she was involved in catering and many other projects. Judy enjoyed bowling, NASCAR racing and was an avid Packer fan. She and her husband enjoyed traveling worldwide and “oldies music.”
She is survived by two children, Kimberly Kottwitz of Madison and Michael Kottwitz of Watertown; four step-children, Herbert (Sarah) Kottwitz of Watertown, Karen (Thomas) Radtke of Watertown, Joyce (Mark) Jeffers of Waukesha and Barbara (George) Bahn of Monroe; eight grandchildren, Lynn (Ken) Richardson of Waukesha, Angela (Tim) Kruesel, Hillary Helms and Tanya (Charles) Rennhack, all of Watertown, Tina (Dan) Alexander of Nebraska, Thomas Franks and Brenda (James) Isely, both of Monroe, and Rebecca Bahn of Florida; 11 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Judy was further preceded in death by her parents and a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Dennis Kriewaldt.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. James Werner of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Watertown Humane Society or charity of one's choice.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Rev. Elton Huebner
MILWAUKEE - The Rev. Elton H. Huebner, 87, of Milwaukee, died on Saturday, July 26, 2008.
He was the beloved husband of the late Helene (Grosnick); dear father of Ruth Huebner of Menasha, Lynn (Tom) McNaee of Sayville, N.Y., the Rev. Paul (Linda) Huebner of Jackson, Grace (Jerry) Turney of Scottsdale, Ariz., Carol (Marc) Steinbrecher of Boulder, Colo., and Rachel (Russell) Steindorf of Watertown; seven grandchildren; and brother of Ione (Delmar) Brick, the Rev. Lloyd (Inez) Huebner, Nona Stevens and Wayne (Diane) Huebner. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, north campus, N108 W14290 Bel Aire Lane, Germantown. Interment will be in Graceland.
Visitation is at the Harder Funeral Home in Brookfield on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Huebner was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls.
If desired, memorials to the church, Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills or Kettle Lutheran High School would be appreciated.
Harder Funeral Home 18700 W. Capitol Drive Brookfield
Alice C. Young
STERLING, Ill. - Alice C. Young, 90, of Sterling, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Coventry Living Center. She was a homemaker.
Alice was born March 17, 1918 in Aztalan, Wis., daughter of George and Mary (Knoerr) Biederman. She was united in marriage to Truman Young on May 16, 1957. He died Nov. 7, 2004.
Survivors include her nieces, Barbara Orethun, Joyce Maio, Marian Wrasse, Shirley Hunter and Susie Green; her nephew, Donald Biederman; and sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Crane and Evelyn Behnke.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman; sisters, Viola Kalala and Agnes Bass; and her brothers, John and Harry Biederman.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Union Cemetery, Jefferson, Wis.
Arrangements were completed by McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, Ill. To send online condolences visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com on the internet.
McDonald Funeral Home 1002 12th Ave. Rock Falls
July, 26, 2008
Elizabeth M. Thrun
Elizabeth M. Thrun, 79, formerly of Lake Mills, died on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Fort Memorial Hospital.
She was born on Feb. 16, 1929, in Lake Mills, the daughter of the late Karl and Emma (Goers) Thrun.
Lizzie had been employed at Opportunities, Inc. in Fort Atkinson. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
Survivors include her sister, Alice Hornickel of Lake Mills; three nephews, David (Mary Jo) Hornickel of Lake Mills, Dan (Martha) Hornickel of DeForest and Douglas Hornickel of Fort Atkinson; one niece, Dana (Paul) Ostrowski of Lake Mills; one sister-in-law, Esther Thrun of Lake Mills; great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, one stillborn sister and a brother-in-law, Raymond Hornickel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills with Rev. Bruce A. McKenney officiating.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home until the time of service.
Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church.
Claussen Funeral Home, 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
Ronald Stelter
Ronald L. Stelter, 71, of Watertown, passed away Friday morning, July 25, 2008 at the Golden Living Center in Watertown, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with Rev. Michael Jensen officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown.
Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to Lakeside Lutheran High School or St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran School Building Fund.
Ronald Leroy Stelter was born Jan. 29, 1937, in Clyman, son of Rev. Bernard J.E. Stelter and Wilhelmina (Burke) Stelter. He attended grade school at Zion Lutheran Grade School in Clyman and from 1950 to 1958, he attended Northwestern Prep and College in Watertown where he earned a B.A. in liberal arts. He enjoyed participation in football, basketball and baseball and received a number of awards while attending Northwestern. Ron attended one year at the Lutheran Seminary in Thiensville and then opted to attend Oshkosh State University to pick up some coaching training. Because money was always tight, Ron also worked jobs as an apple picker near Germantown and on a mink ranch near Grafton. While in Oshkosh, he received his call to Lakeside Lutheran High School, now located in Lake Mills. He joined the Lakeside staff in 1960 and originated the football and baseball programs of this new high school, first located in Fort Atkinson in the old St. Paul Lutheran Grade School building. He also coached the JV basketball program the first few years of the school's existence. Included in his duties were running the area Lutheran Tournament several times and organizing the grade school Spelling Contest for 10 years.
Ron wore many hats in the athletic department at Lakeside. In football, he coached from 1960-1982. Lakeside joined the Eastern Suburban Conference in 1969, winning the championship in 1970 and 1975. In basketball, Lakeside joined the conference in 1966 and won several championships through 1978. Ron was also the athletic director for several years while Lakeside was in the Eastern Suburban Conference. In addition to coaching duties and his academic courses (English, Latin and mathematics), he drove the only large school bus Lakeside owned at the time, on a route from Watertown to Fort Atkinson with stops in Ixonia, Oconomowoc, Johnson Creek and Jefferson. He also drove his teams to all football and baseball games for 15 years.
Because he was an exceedingly hard worker, Ron worked during his summer months at Clyman Canning Factory for 43 years. While working at the Clyman Plant, Ron met Rosalyn Maas and married her on July 23, 1960 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hustisford.
Ron played baseball for the Rock River League for 26 years with the Clyman Canners. He was a member of the Old Timer's Organization and was inducted into the Rock River Hall of Fame. Besides playing baseball, he enjoyed bowling on the Monday night Watertown City League at the Watertown Bowl and in a mixed couple's league in Hustisford. He thoroughly enjoyed the many people he had the pleasure of playing sports with, as well as his co-workers and those he coached and taught over the years.
Ron was an avid sports fan and when he was able, enjoyed attending his grandchildren's events.
In July of 2001, Ron went to the University Hospital in Madison where, having been diagnosed with cancer of the larynx, his voice box was surgically removed. He had a G-tube inserted so he could receive nourishment directly through his stomach. After this surgery and initial radiation treatment, Ron needed to go to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee for further radiation and chemotherapy treatments when he was diagnosed with sinus cancer in 2003. He had numerous doctor and hospital visits during this time and loving family and caring friends took care of this transportation. His most recent struggle was with lung cancer, which he was diagnosed with earlier this year.
He was a devout Lutheran, being a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown, and had been active on the church council for a year.
Survivors include his wife, Rosalyn Stelter of Watertown; four children, Dawn (Stephen) Coleman of Watertown, Gwen (Doug) Canady of New Berlin, Wade Stelter of Watertown and Lana Stelter of Watertown; five grandchildren, Stephanie Coleman, Serena Coleman, Isaiah Coleman, Jordan Canady and Olivia Canady; a brother, Rev. Edward (LaVon) Stelter of Two Rivers; two sisters, Margaret Stueber and Dorothy Stelter, both of Clyman; sisters-in-law, Gloria Stelter of Sheboygan and Margaret Stelter of California; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son on April 23, 1970; four brothers, Martin, Eric, Paul and Rev. Herbert Stelter.
Many will remember him as a successful athlete, teacher and coach, but he will most notably be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Although most of this time he lived at home, thanks to Golden Living Center and AseraCare Hospice for their care during the last few months.
Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Damion Michael Garza
Damion Michael Garza, age 14 months, of Berlin, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, July 22, 2008.
Damion was born on May 4, 2007, in Oshkosh, to Miguel and Debra (Kelm) Garza. Damion is best remembered for his unconditional love, his beautiful blue eyes, baby babble and infectious smile. Damion is survived by his parents, Miguel and Debra Garza; his great-grandmother, Joanne Pommerening of Berlin; grandparents, Charles and Diane Kelm of Berlin and Gilbert and Carol Garza of Berlin; and his great-grandfather, Willie Garza Sr. of Texas. He is further survived by his godparents, Jeremy and Michelle Huser of Berlin, and Tony Kelm of Duluth, his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Amelia Garza, and his great-grandfather, Dennis Pommerening.
Relatives and friends may call at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of downtown Berlin on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and also on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. before we leave for the services at the church.
Funeral services with the Mass of the Angels will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the All Saints Catholic Church of Berlin with the Rev. Jerome Maksvytis officiating and burial will follow in the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery of Berlin.
Immediately following the services at the cemetery a luncheon and fellowship with the family will be held at the Berlin VFW and all are invited.
The family would like to thank the community for the outpouring of support and love.
“Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another” - George Eliot.
Our angel the “flaming burrito,” will be missed and never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory and may be forwarded to the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Berlin. 123 W. Huron St. Berlin, Wis. 54923.
John R. Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home, 116 S. Adams Ave., Berlin
July 25, 2008
Sister Ambrose
CLYDE, Mo. - Sister Marion Ambrose O.S.B., 85, of Clyde, Mo., formerly of Johnson Creek, Wis., died on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the Benedictine Convent in Clyde.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday at the convent in Clyde. Burial will be in Benedictine Convent Cemetery, Clyde.
Sister Ambrose was born June 6, 1923, on the family farm near Johnson Creek, daughter of Lawrence and Frances (Schneeberger) Ambrose. She was a graduate of Johnson Creek High School and had worked as a telephone operator in Johnson Creek for many years. She had also worked at Hanson Storage in Milwaukee. She entered the convent in Clyde in 1952.
Surviving are a brother, Elmer (Dorothy) Ambrose of Fort Atkinson; two sisters, Gertrude Boelter of Watertown and Evelyn (J. Peter) Kealey of Janesville; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Leo, Aaron and Clarence.
July 24, 2008
Dorothy Morgan
Dorothy J. Morgan, 77, of Watertown, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Jensen officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery.
Friends may call to pay their respects at the Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mark's Lutheran School Building Fund.
The former Dorothy June Steineke was born June 21, 1931, in Ripon, daughter of Garhart and Sophia (Milan) Steineke. She married David Morgan on Sept. 15, 1956, in Ripon.
Dorothy was a graduate of Ripon High School and Oshkosh Business College. She had been a secretary at Heiser Ford in Milwaukee and payroll clerk at Bethesda Lutheran Home for 19 years, retiring in 1993.
Dorothy was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown and its ladies aid. She loved to knit and was an avid sports fan. After retirement, she volunteered at the church and spearheaded the effort to start Timothy Johnson Park.
She is survived by her husband, David Morgan of Watertown; a daughter, Margaret (Shawn) Wolf of Watertown; two sons, Craig (Jill) Morgan of New Ulm, Minn., and Dean Morgan of Winona, Minn.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.
A special thank you to Dr. Manszalek and the entire nursing staff at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, and a heartfelt thank you to hospice nurses, Mark and Renee, for their loving care.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Daniel Tuszynski
GLENDALE - Daniel L. Tuszynski of Glendale, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away Monday, July 21, 2008, at Colonial Manor in Glendale at the age of 79.
Visitation will be held today from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Max A. Sass & Son Funeral Home, 1515 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee. A service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee.
Daniel Lincoln Tuszynski was born on Feb. 12, 1929, in Milwaukee, son of Louis and Lottie (Jablonski) Tuszynski. He graduated from Milwaukee Boys Tech. and Trade High School in 1947.
On March 28, 1948, he married the former Margaret “Peggy” Halladay. She preceded him in death on Aug. 5, 1994.
Daniel retired from the United States Postal Service in 1986 after 26 plus years of service.
He is survived by his loving children, Betty (Chuck) Miller of Venice, Fla., Sherry (Dana) Heal of Monmouth, Ill., (former residents of Watertown), Dennis (Suzanne) Tuszynski of Glendale; his grandchildren, Melissa (Ross) Garretson of Blue Belle, Pa., Jamey (Rita) Heal of North Liberty, Iowa, Mandy (Jim) Sheriff of Monmouth, Jenny (Tom Peterson) Heal of Neenah, Emily (John) Shea of Madison, Andrew (Samantha) Tuszynski of DeKalb, Ill., and Jessica Tuszynski of Glendale; great-grandchildren, Leah, Maggie and Griffin Sheriff, Charlie Shea, Victoria and Matthew Tuszynski and Ashley Taylor; beloved brother-in-law of Jeanette Tuszynski of Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ervin (the late Louise) Tuszynski and Harry Tuszynski.
Madelaine Reese
WEYAUWEGA - Madelaine Kay Reese, 54, of Weyauwega, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at her residence following a lingering illness.
She was born on June 3, 1954, in Columbus, daughter of the late Leonard and Florence (Jacobs) Sherman. Madelaine graduated from Watertown High School. She married Gary Struck, and he preceded her in death in 1994. On Feb. 8, 1996, she married Paul Reese in Waupaca.
Following her marriage, she lived in Weyauwega and was employed at Fleet Farm in Waupaca. She loved gardening and enjoyed flea markets. She also loved her cats. Her primary joy in life was her husband and son and her recently purchased home.
She is survived by her husband, Paul, and son, Christopher John; two sisters, Joyce (Wilfred) Nass of Whitewater and Linda (Peter) Van Beem of Watertown; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Nita Reha, Jim (Brenda) Biadasz, Phyllis Lider, Kim (Becky) Petersen and Ron (Melissa) Winters. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was further preceded in death by her parents.
The funeral service for Madelaine will be held on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega with the Theda Care at Home Hospice Chaplain, the Rev. Jim Frank, officiating.
Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Homes 200 S Mill St. Weyauwega
July 23, 2008
James Purcell
James W. Purcell, 50, of Watertown, formerly of Darlington, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, 2008, at his home of an apparent heart attack.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Randy Budnar officiating. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Steil Camacho Funeral Home, 206 E. Harriet St., Darlington, where a scripture service will be held at 4 p.m.
Steil Camacho Funeral Home 206 E. Harriet St. Darlington
Charles Dahl
JEFFERSON - Charles H. Dahl, 81, of Jefferson, died on Monday, July 21, 2008, at Countryside Home in Jefferson.
He was born on July 24, 1926, in the town of Farmington, son of the late Erwin and Meta (Behling) Dahl. Charles married Alice Dehnert of Lake Mills on July 28, 1945, in the parsonage at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Lake Mills with the Rev. Schoenfeld officiating. She died on Oct. 11, 2006.
Charles was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1945. He was a lifelong area resident, town of Aztalan, then to the city of Jefferson. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. He was a member of Lake Mills Moravian Church, having served on the board of elders, board of trustees, usher and various other committees.
Charles was employed by the Jefferson County Highway Department for 36 years, retiring in 1986 as assistant highway commissioner. He was later a licensed sales person with (Roger) Weisflog Century 21 Realty in Jeffer-son and later with Jim Weiss Realty in Fort Atkinson. He was also a member of the County-City Credit Union, Jefferson, on the audit committee (1963-1974) and board member (1974-1986); served as a town of Aztalan board supervisor for 16 years; was town assessor for six years and town constable for two years; and also served as a Jefferson County Board supervisor for seven years.
Charles was also a member of the Royal Order of Jacks in Fort Atkinson, Loyal Order of Moose in Watertown, Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association and Clarence Bean-Warren George American Legion Post No. 67 of Lake Mills.
He enjoyed golfing and fishing.
Survivors include a special niece, Christine Hart; a special friend, David Endl; two sisters-in-law, Betty Dehnert of Milton and Bernice Dehnert of New Lisbon; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with the Rev. Beth Rohn officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Lake Cemetery with military graveside rites.
Friends may call on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church or Tomorrow's Hope.
The Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
July 22, 2008
Jeanne Whitnall
Jeanne D. Whitnall, 89, of Watertown, formerly of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2008, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church in Watertown with the Rev. Lee Meissner officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to Green Valley Enterprises, 1223 Madison St., Beaver Dam.
The former Jeanne Dalton was born May 2, 1919, in Delavan, daughter of Harold and Hazel (Truesdell) Dalton. She married Robert Whitnall on June 14, 1941, in Waukesha.
Jeanne was a graduate of Delavan High School and a 1941 graduate of Carroll College in Waukesha. She was a teacher and pioneer in the field of special education, having worked in Beaver Dam, Waupun and Door County.
Jeanne was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Watertown. She was devoted to her family and an avid reader.
Surviving are a son, William (Barbara) Whitnall of Racine; a daughter, Barbara (Kenneth) Lennox of Mount Juliet, Ind.; two grandsons, Nathan Whitnall and John Bula; three granddaughters, Susan Gundeck, Christina Bhirdo and Renee Whitnall; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 21, 2000, and her parents.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Waterloo
Elaine Zimmermann
Elaine Zimmermann, 80, of Watertown, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 21, 2008, at her home following a brief illness.
A funeral service will be held at River Valley Alliance Church in Watertown on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Larry Thorson officiating. Burial will take place in Immanuel Lutheran Ceme-tery, Watertown, immediately following the service.
Visitation will be held at River Valley Alliance Church (RVAC) on Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Elaine Eleanor (Braunschweig) Zimmermann was born on Sept. 14, 1927, in Watertown, daughter of Edward and Alma (Eske) Braunschweig. On Oct. 1, 1955, she married Jack Zimmermann at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Water-town.
Upon graduating from Watertown High School, Elaine worked as an operator and supervisor for Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company for many years and then was the bookkeeper for the family business until retirement.
Elaine loved to study the Bible and was a prayer warrior for her family and friends. She sewed many items of clothing for her children and grandchildren including wedding gowns and costumes for school productions. She loved to sing and was a member of the Euterpe Chorus and the RVAC Church Choir as well as many other choirs throughout the years.
Elaine was always available to her family for assistance at a moment's notice. She loved to travel, bowl, do puzzles and drink cappuccino.
Elaine is survived by two daughters, Judith (Edward) Baseman of Appleton and Christine (Jared) Thorson of Kenosha; a son, David (Nancy) Zimmermann of Watertown; and grandchildren, Erik and Tyler Baseman, Benjamin Thorson and Betsy and Katie Zimmermann; as well as other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank Elaine's friends at Milo Loppnow Apartments, her RVAC church family, Marquardt Hospice and Jan Duffy for all their help and support during the last few weeks.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her brother, Kenneth Braun-schweig; and her parents.
Memorials may be directed to River Valley Alliance Church.
The Pederson Funeral Home is serving the family, pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Lydia H. Heller
LAKE MILLS - Lydia H. Heller, 92, of Lake Mills, died on Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Brook Gardens in Lake Mills.
She was born on Dec. 8, 1915, in Astico, town of Elba, daughter of the late Martin and Hattie (Tews) Frank. She married Raymond Kolle in 1947. He preceded her in death. Lydia later married Edward “Slim” Heller of Lake Mills on Feb. 16, 1974. He died on Oct. 31, 1989.
Lydia had worked at the Lake Mills Shoe Factory, a Chicago shoe factory, and later at Peerless Confectionery Company in Chicago. Lydia had been a bookkeeper in Chicago for 25 years.
She was a member of the Civil Air Patrol during World War II.
Lydia was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and its ladies aid. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Lake Lanes Women's League for many years. She also enjoyed traveling.
Survivors include her caregiver nieces, Florence Topel and Betty Hasel, both of Lake Mills, other nieces, nephews and friends.
Also preceding in death was an infant son, Gregory Kolle, and two brothers, Raymond and Frederick Frank.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to the church or Rainbow Hospice Inc. of Jefferson.
The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
July 21, 2008
Evelyn Schimming
LAKE MILLS - Evelyn J. Schimming, 97, of Lake Mills, died on Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lake Mills.
She was born on Sept. 24, 1910, in the town of Aztalan, daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Michaelis) Stuelke. Evelyn married Russell C. Schimming of Jefferson on Sept. 19, 1934. He died on June 8, 1978.
Evelyn had attended Lake Mills High School. She moved to Jefferson in 1934 following her marriage and farmed on the family farm. Evelyn also had been employed by the Avon Cleaners in Jefferson. She returned to Lake Mills on Sept. 24, 1979. She was a member of Lake Mills Moravian Church, its Women's Fellowship and the Zippy Moravian Adults.
Evelyn worked at the Lake Mills Blood Bank and helped at the Congregational Church Peanut Project. She enjoyed making and quilting quilts, crocheting tablecloths and doilies, and sewing organdy aprons. She always had pink snapdragons and geraniums in her flower gardens.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Jean (William) Heitz, Joan (Charles) Lindberg, John Sanft, Jayne (Rev. Mark) Swanson, Janet (Michael) Lenox, DuWayne (Nancy) Stuelke, Warren (Kay) Stuelke, Audrey (Roger) Lenz, Charles Reynard, Betty Zwiebel and Diane Stuelke; other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death were four brothers, Raymond, Earl, Edward and Harvey Stuelke, and her twin sister, Edna Sanft.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with her nephew, the Rev. Mark R. Swanson, officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Jefferson.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. on Thursday at the church until the time of service.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church or a charity of one's choice.
The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
Ann Verhalen
STEVENS POINT - Ann L. Frater Verhalen, 55, formerly of Wild Rose, died peacefully at her residence in Stevens Point on Friday, July 18, 2008.
She was born on Feb. 14, 1953, in Wild Rose, daughter of Frederick and Virginia (Strom) Frater.
Ann is survived by her daughter, Jamie (Stacey) Groshek of Elderon; three grandchildren, Kalei, Dylan and Braeden Groshek; her parents, Fred and Virginia Frater of Wild Rose; a sister, Roberta Brown of Stevens Point; and two brothers, Fred Jr. “Fritz” Frater and Jack (Carole) Frater, both of Wild Rose. She is further survived by nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother, David Frater.
Ann was a loving grandmother, mother, daughter, and sister. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed teaching them new and exciting things, including sharing with them her deep appreciation for nature.
Her favorite pastime was collecting things. Anyone who knew her knew that she could find beauty and quality in the smallest of things. Ann was an extremely caring and compassionate individual who will be deeply missed by friends and family.
Ann had served in the U.S. Army branch of the military.
A funeral service will be held at the Dopp Memorial Center near Wild Rose on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Father Paul Vanden Hogen officiating. Interment will be in Greenvale (Dopp) Cemetery.
A visitation will be held at the Dopp Memorial Center on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The Holly Funeral Home of Wild Rose is assisting the family with arrangements.
Holly Funeral Home 526 S. Main St. Waupaca
July 19, 2008
Helen C. Sell
MARKESAN - Helen “Cordy” C. Sell, 78, of Markesan, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Markesan Resident Home.
Helen was born on Jan. 7, 1930, in Watertown, the daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Behling) Hensler. She married Virgil Sell on May 1, 1949, at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Oak Grove.
She and her husband farmed for 31 years and later worked as a nurse's aide at Riverdale Manor in Markesan. She was a loving mother with a terrific sense of humor, generous to a fault and loved spending time with her family and friends.
She was a graduate of Dodgeland High School.
Survivors include nine children, Mary Weihert of Watertown, Ralph Sell of Watertown, Steve (Sylvia) Sell of Oshkosh, Tom Sell of Markesan, Greg (Barb) Sell of Juneau, David (Sandy) Sell of Omro, Donald (Kim) Sell of Markesan, Keith Sell of Fairwater and Christine Wolf of Watertown; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Ronald (Joanne) Hensler of Watertown; and also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Barbara Sellnow and Beverly Kasten; and a grandson, Kevin.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pederson Funeral Home, Waterloo with the Rev. Robert Kosky officiating. Burial will be in the Waterloo City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1 p.m. until the time of service
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Arthritis Foundation would be appreciated.
Pederson Funeral Home, Waterloo is serving the family.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
July, 18, 2008
Lila V. Behling
Lila V. Behling of Watertown left Golden Living Center in Watertown on Thursday, July 17, 2008, and joined her beloved husband, Harold, in their eternal heavenly home.
Lila was 99 years of age, having been born Dec. 15, 1908, in Augusta, daughter of Emil and Anna (Roch) Hanke. On June 2, 1945, she married the love of her life, Harold Behling, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown.
They enjoyed traveling, dining out, hosting family gatherings and the simple pleasure of just being together. Theirs was a marriage of true love and devotion. They were frequently seen strolling down Main Street, Harold sporting his straw hat with “best girl,” Lila, on his arm.
Lila had been employed at Weyenberg Shoes in Beaver Dam, Glen Manufacturing in Watertown and at Hamlin of Lake Mills. She enjoyed and had a talent for hairdressing which complemented her husband's profession as a barber. Lila was elegantly statuesque and being an expert seamstress, designed and fashioned many of her stylish outfits.
She will be sadly missed by her sister, Doris Tesch of Beaver Dam; her stepdaughter, Noreen Marshall of Pleasant Prairie; nieces and nephews; her friend, Pat Peterson of Watertown; and all who knew and loved her.
Besides her husband, who died on Sept. 8, 1970, she was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rodney W. Warnecke officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
If desired, memorials may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Watertown.
Lila's strong unwavering faith in her Lord sustained her and was evident in her life. Her well-worn Bible was her mainstay.
A special thanks to the Memory Care Unit staff at Golden Living Center for their kindness shown to Lila during her over two and one-half years stay with them.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Henrietta M. Ayers
LAKE MILLS - Henrietta M. Ayers, 86, formerly of Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Countryside Home in Jefferson.
She was born on May 23, 1922, in Iola, daughter of the late Bert and Clara (Loberg) Omit.
She had been an employee for the State of Wisconsin working at Mendota Mental Health Center in Madison and also the Veteran's Home in King.
Survivors include two sons, Michael (Karen) of Lake Mills and Thomas of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; two daughters, Sonia Klein of Lake Mills and Andrea (Jack) Sutherland of Madison; six grandchildren, Nathan Ayers, Angela Sutherland, Chad Sutherland, Anthony (Andrea) Klein, Laurel (Adam Mechtley) Klein and Jonathan (Wendy) Klein; two sisters, Stella (Robert) Strand of Iola and Carla Kosinski of Albuquerque, N.M.; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Randall; one brother, Bert Omit; a son-in-law, Thomas Klein; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Ayers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ixonia. Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.
Friends may call after noon on Monday at the church until the time of services.
The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Countryside Home Activities Department.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
Clyde Thomas
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Clyde “Buddy” Thomas, 72, formerly of Hustisford, Wis., died Monday, July 14, 2008.
Graveside services will be held Aug. 29 in Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colo.
Clyde was born in Viola, Wis., on Feb. 7, 1936, son of Roy and Dolly (Smith) Thomas. He attended school in Milwaukee, Wis., and Hustisford, graduating from Hustisford High School in 1954. He then enlisted in the Air Force, serving in Texas and Alaska during the Korean War. He worked for Braniff Airlines for almost 25 years. After his retirement from the airlines, he spent his remaining years in Hustisford working a number of side jobs. He then moved to Oklahoma due to health reasons.
Buddy was an avid bowler and also enjoyed playing golf for a few years.
Surviving are his children, Jeff (Lisa) Thomas of Athol, Idaho, Cindy (Dal) Chamberlain of Yukon, Okla., and Jay (Jayline) Thomas of Aurora, Colo.; six grandchildren, Garett Thomas, Alyssa, Marcos and Jordan Rodriguez, Madison and Emily Thomas; one brother, Jim (Sharon) Thomas of Greenfield, Wis.; one sister, Nanci (Fred) Burkart of Phoenix, Ariz.; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard and Michael.
July 17, 2008
John J. McFarland
John J. McFarland, 86, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday July 15, 2008, at the Golden Living Center.
John was born on Jan. 28, 1922, in Watertown, son of Thomas and Mary (Roch) McFarland. On Oct. 29, 1949, he married the former Josephine Schleicher at St. Bernard's Catholic Church.
John had farmed in the town of Emmet for many years and he did small welding jobs after his retirement. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Knights Branch No. 120.
John enjoyed family get-togethers, was an avid gardener and a volunteer at Marquardt Memorial Manor and St. Vincent de Paul.
John was a loving husband, father and grandfather to his wife, Josephine; his children, Dianne (Richard) Bady of Proctorville, Ohio, Gerald (Connie) McFarland of Schaumburg, Ill., Elizabeth (Thomas) Pirkel of Oregon City, Ore., Linda (Steve) Kauffeld of Watertown, Hannah (Paul) McFarland-Richmond of Port Townsend, Wash., Monica McFarland of Madison, Daniel (Kathleen) McFarland of Holden, Mass., and Laura (Larry) Christian of Johnson Creek; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, James McFarland of Racine; three sisters, Bernadette Klecker of Bethesda, Md., and Veronica Burmaster and Marie Kwapil, both of Watertown; also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church with Father Thomas Marr officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Family and friends may call on Sunday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service and on Monday after 10 a.m. at the church. A rosary will be recited on Sunday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials or Masses to St. Bernard's Catholic Church or Golden Living Center Alzheimer's Unit for the entertainment fund would be appreciated.
John's family wishes to thank the staff of Golden Living Center Alzheimer's Unit and Asceracare Hospice for their compassionate and loving care.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
July 16, 2008
Gordon Kluewer
ASHIPPUN - Gordon E. Kluewer, 60, of Ashippun, died Friday, July 11, 2008.
Funeral services will be held today at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church.
Visitation is at the church today from 5 p.m. until the time of the service.
The Pagenkopf Funeral Home of Oconomowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the Ashippun EMS Department or Zion Lutheran Church.
Gordon was born Oct. 18, 1947, in Hartford, son of Elmer and Adeline (Margelowsky) Kluewer. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his sisters, Marian Kluewer of Ashippun, Jeanette White of Waukesha, RuthAnn (Michael) Peirick of Ashippun, Linda (Allen) Jacobs of Chesapeake, Va., and Diane (Mark) Beavers of Hampton, Va.; and a brother, Charles (Wanda) Kluewer of Hustisford.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Adeline, and father, Elmer.
Pagenkopf Funeral Home 1165 E. Summit Ave. Oconomowoc
Adeline E. Rueth
JEFFERSON - Adeline E. Rueth, 73, of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2008, at her home in Jefferson.
She was born in Watertown on March 17, 1935, daughter of the late George and Eda (Willing) Miller.
She married Cyril G. Rueth on June 23, 1956, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Jefferson. He preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1998.
Adeline was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to travel and enjoyed time with her family and friends.
She is survived by five sons, Daniel (Wendy) of Jefferson, James of San Francisco, Calif., Timothy (Susan) of Cardiff by the Sea, Calif., Joseph (Barbara) of Madison and Michael of San Diego, Calif.; five grandchildren, Jacob, Eric, and Hannah Rueth, Christopher Rueth and Jeremy Rueth; one sister, Dorothy Krueger of Juneau; one brother, Robert Towne of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters-in-law, Norma Elgas of Jefferson and Germaine Schroedl of Jefferson; two brothers-in-law, Harold Rueth of Madison and Irvin Rueth of Appleton; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is also preceded in death by seven sisters, Mabel, Florence, Esther, Rosemary, Anna, Margaret and twin sister, Caroline; and three brothers, Paul, Walter and Elmer.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Thomas Coyle officiating. Private family burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the church.
Memorials may be given to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Adeline's memory.
The Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
July 15, 2008
Esther Bergmann
Esther A. Bergmann, 98, a former resident of Highland House in Watertown, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. John Boehringer officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home and at the church on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church Building Fund or Lutheran Cemetery Association.
The former Esther A. Schmidt was born in Watertown on April 1, 1910, daughter of Henry and Ida (Kohlhoff) Schmidt. On June 4, 1938, she married Arnold H. Bergmann at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown.
Esther attended St. Mark's Lutheran Grade School in Richwood and two years at the former Northwestern Preparatory School in Watertown. She assisted her husband with farming and had also been employed with the Wisconsin Telephone Company as a telephone operator for 27 years.
Esther was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown and its ladies aid society. She was also a former member of AARP Chapter 3056, Telephone Pioneers of America, Watertown Senior Center and a coordinator of Meals on Wheels for St. John's Lutheran Church for many years. Esther was also an avid bowler in her earlier years and enjoyed playing cards and bingo, crocheting and baking.
Survivors include her daughter, Carol (Richard) Berner of Watertown; a stepgranddaughter, Nina (Michael) Koester of Waterloo; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Eric and Melissa Koester; other relatives and friends.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnold; a son, Merlin in infancy; a sister, Viola Crass Latzke; and a brother, Arnold Schmidt.
She was the last member of her immediate family.
Esther's family would like to thank the staff at Highland House and at Marquardt Memorial Manor for the wonderful care they provided.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Vernon Gaugert
JOHNSON CREEK - Vernon G. Gaugert, 80, of Johnson Creek, formerly of Watertown, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at his home.
Vernon was born on March 8, 1928, in Farmington, the son of Wilmer and Katharine (Pfeifer) Gaugert. He was a medic in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and worked for Seven-Up Bottling Co., retiring in 1990.
He married Barbara Zielsdorf on May 7, 1956, in Albany, Ga. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Watertown. He was an avid bowler, golfer, Packer fan and enjoyed NASCAR. He also was a member of Watertown Veterans of Foreign Wars, Watertown AMVETS, Watertown and Johnson Creek American Legion, and a former member of the Lueker Club.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Gaugert of Johnson Creek; two sons, Henry Gaugert of Watertown and Richard Gaugert of Racine; two daughters, Debra (Larry) Ready of Watertown and Donna (Michael) Schubert of Watertown; seven grandchildren, Patrick (Leslie) Ready, Catherine (Erie) McDaniel, Adam Ready, Martha Dantuma, Shaun (Stephanie) Ready, Richard Jr. and Brett Gaugert; two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Alexis; two brothers, Earl (Gladys) Gaugert of Watertown and Harold (Odessa) Gaugert of Johnson Creek; two sisters, Doris (Earl) Thom of Johnson Creek and Lois (John) Burggraf of Janesville; also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Joann Raether.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Rainbow Hospice, Lakeside Lutheran High School or the charity of one's choice.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Karl Walther officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Pederson Funeral Home and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
A special thank you to Rainbow Hospice and the Rev. Karl Walther for their loving care.
Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is serving the family, pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Alphonse Burbach
WATERLOO - Alphonse “Tuffy” P. Burbach, 89, of Waterloo, died on Monday, July 14, 2008, at Birch Terrace in Fort Atkinson following declining health.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Thomas Gillespie and the Rev. Father Ronald Rank officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A Knights of Columbus and parish scripture services will begin Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Rainbow Hospice Inc.
Alphonse was born Feb. 28, 1919, in Hartington, Neb., son of Adam and Mary (Schmidt) Burbach. He married the former Henrietta W. Lange on Jan. 27, 1941, in Hartington.
Tuffy farmed from 1941 to 1951 and was a salesman for Kress Packing from 1951 to 1961. He was the owner of the Waterloo Feed Mill from 1960 to 1970 and a salesman for IDS from 1970 to 1976.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo and served on the church council. He was custodian at the church from 1976 to 1983 and custodian at the Waterloo Firemen's Park from 1983 to 1993.
Tuffy was a member and past grand knight of Waterloo Knights of Columbus; active with the Lake Mills St. Vincent de Paul; served on the Waterloo City Council; and was a member of the Jefferson County Board from 1983 to 1992.
Surviving are five daughters, Arlyce (Ken) Seston of Sun Prairie, Lou Burbach of Oxford, Carol (Robert) Johnson of Columbia Falls, Mont., Kay (Dan) Radloff of Waterloo and Jo Lynn (Al) Kegler of Waterloo; five sons, Daniel (Sharon) Burbach of Waterloo, Larry (Bev) Burbach of Jefferson, Gary (Pat) Burbach of Waterloo, Steven (Bonnie) Burbach of Columbus and Raymond (Sue) Burbach of Waterloo; 35 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Kramer of Hartington; two brothers, Marlyn (Hilaria) Burbach of Hartington and Bernard (Helen) Burbach of Neliegh, Neb.; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife on June 2, 2005; his parents; three brothers and a sister.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
July 14, 2008
Margaret Becker
Margaret B. Becker, 90, of Watertown, died Sunday morning, July 13, 2008, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown following a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Watertown Moravian Church in Watertown with the Rev. Barbara Berg officiating. Burial of the cremains will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the church on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of arrangements.
The former Margaret B. Klinger was born in Watertown on July 28, 1917, daughter of Fred and Marie (Giese) Klinger. On June 22, 1935, she married Norman Alvin Becker at Watertown Moravian Church.
Margaret was a 1935 graduate of Watertown High School and had been employed at the former Elliott's Women's Store in Watertown.
Margaret had been a member of Watertown Moravian Church since 1935 and was a member of its senior church choir, Deiners of the church, Ruth Circle and was involved with the Sea Weavers from 1980 to 1990. She was also a member of AARP, an avid gardener and enjoyed filet crocheting, sewing, knitting and other handicrafts.
Margaret is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Jean Becker of Watertown, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Norman on Feb. 13, 1996; three sisters, Adeline King, Alice Raue and Mabel Keltner; and a brother, Wallace Klinger.
Margaret was the last member of her immediate family.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Merlin J. Schuett
CLYMAN - Merlin J. Schuett, 83, of Clyman, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Continental Manor in Randolph.
Merlin was born in Clyman on May 16, 1925, son of William and Florence (Thoma) Schuett. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953 and served as a medic in the Korean war.
Merlin was married to Arlene (Ninmann) Schuett on April 22, 1957.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Arlene, of Clyman; seven children, Robert (Jennifer) of Iron River, Mich., Benjamin (Veronica) of Horicon, Kathleen Hansen of New Berlin, Mary (Nelson) Firth of Poquoson, Va., Rose (Paul) Brice of Madison, Leander (Teresa) of Horicon and Timothy (Melissa) of Beaver Dam. He is further survived by 16 grandchildren, Jamie (Schuett) Malkow, Michael, Charles and Joshua Schuett, Justin, Jill, Allison and Carrie Schuett, Michelle and Heather Hansen, Elizabeth and Sydney Firth, Anthony and John Schuett and Alanna and Reese Schuett. There are also three great-grandchildren, Ethan Malkow, Mary and Andie Schuett.
Merlin is also survived by a brother, William (Agnes) Schuett of Watertown, and a sister, Mary Jane (Willard) Ninmann of Watertown.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lawrence and Harold Schuett; and one sister, Marjorie McHugh.
He is further survived by his sisters-in-law, Eleanor Schuett, Myrtle Jaekel, Lucille Moke, Jeannette (Ernie) Kubly, Ethel (Oliver) Leitzke and Hazel (Wayne) Kuepfer; and brothers-in-law, Ted Ninmann, Arthur (Audrey) Ninmann, Larry Ninmann and Ronald (Catherine) Ninmann. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Merlin was a retired farmer and an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time with his family and his many pets.
The family would like to thank Joe Kaczynski and his family of Clyman for all of their help and support to both Merlin and Arlene in this past year.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at noon at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clyman with Father Jerome Rinzell officiating. Military rites will be held by the Lowell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post following the Mass at church. Family burial will be in St. Isadore Cemetery at a later time.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Watertown and at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Dolores Springer
JEFFERSON - Dolores J. Springer, 74, of Jefferson, passed away on July 12, 2008, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 29, 1933, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late George and Lydia (Tisch) Lipski. She married DuWayne Springer on Sept. 29, 1951, at the priest rectory in Jefferson.
Dolores was a homemaker and a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson.
She is survived by her husband, DuWayne; two daughters, Deborah Kylmanen of Jefferson and Diane (Terry) Gard of Oconomowoc; two sons, Daniel (Mary Beth) Springer of Jefferson and Dennis (Mary) Springer of McFarland; nine grandchildren, Mackenzie and Kyle Kylmanen, Jessica and Hailey Gard, Mitchell and Nicole Springer; Karli, Jacob and Hannah Springer; and one brother, Robert (Patti) Lipski of Watertown.
A private family Mass of Christian burial will be held.
Memorials may be given in Dolores' name to Jefferson Rainbow Hospice or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
The Schneider-Michaelis Funeral home of Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to thank Jefferson Rainbow Hospice and all the nursing staff for their kindness and compassion in taking care of Dolores.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
Jean E. Jacob
PEWAUKEE - Jean Ellen (Kluge) Jacob, age 64, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, entered God's loving arms on Monday, June 30, 2008.
She will be missed by her loving children, Grant and Jill, and family.
Jean was born in Milwaukee, daughter of Frederick and Violet Kluge. A generous and caring woman, she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Jean had a rewarding career as a registered nurse and educator for 40 years. She was actively involved in her church and volunteered in her community. Traveling and reading were two of her favorite activities.
Jean had a wonderful sense of humor and always saw the good in people.
Sincere appreciation is extended to AngelsGrace Hospice center for their wonderful care and support.
A memorial service to celebrate Jean's life will be held on Sunday at Elmbrook Church, 777 S. Barker Road, Brookfield, with a gathering at 2 p.m. and services at 3 p.m.
Jean requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, and the family asks that you also consider donating to AngelsGrace Hospice of Oconomowoc and Elmbrook Church Missions.
The Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Service of Milwaukee is serving the family.
You were a friend to many and will be dearly missed.
For condolences, visit krausefuneralhome.com.
Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Service 9000 W. Capitol Drive Milwaukee
Lorraine M. Haberman
WATERLOO - Lorraine M. Haberman, 85, of Waterloo, died at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2008, following a lingering illness.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Mamre Moravian Cemetery on County Highway Q, Watertown, with the Rev. Neil Partington officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Rainbow Hospice Inc. of Jefferson.
The Pederson Funeral Home of Waterloo is serving the family.
The former Lorraine Mary Haberkorn was born March 30, 1923, in Watertown, daughter of Bernard and Wilhemina (Meitner) Haberkorn. She married Roy Haberman on June 9, 1945, in Watertown.
Lorraine and her husband farmed most of their married life in the town of Waterloo. She was a member of Mamre Moravian Church. Her family was foremost in her life.
Surviving are her husband, Roy Haberman of Waterloo; a daughter, Claudia (Victor) Imrie of Johnson Creek; a son, Clifford (Sue) Haberman of Waterloo; six grandchildren, Scott (Kirsten) Imrie, Dan Imrie, J.R. (Liz) Imrie, Lorie (Thom) Hadel, Mitch Haberman and Clint (Alicia Tracy) Haberman; five great-grandchildren, Spencer and Mackenna Hadel, Nathan, Meredyth and Tyler Imrie; two sisters, Dorothy (Robert) Reinke of Waukesha and Rita (Robert) Lemminger of Menomonee Falls; a brother, Alfred Haberkorn of Jefferson; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clarence, Francis and Edward; three sisters, Margaret Peschel, Mary Lenz and Dolores (Sister Mary Lorita).
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
Jack E. Snyder
WEST ALLIS - Jack E. Snyder, a former resident of Watertown and a graduate of Watertown High School, passed peacefully in West Allis surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at age 89.
A memorial gathering will be held Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church, 60th and Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, followed by a memorial Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m.
Military honors and graveside services will follow in St. Adalbert's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Gregory the Great Church, Ruth Hospice, or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
The Heritage Funeral Home of Milwaukee is in charge of arrangements. For guest book and directions, visit heritagefuneral.com.
Heritage Funeral Home 6615 W. Oklahoma Ave. Milwaukee
July 12, 2008
Irene A. Walter
Irene A. Walter, 89, of Watertown, passed away Thursday evening, July 10, 2008, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown following a brief illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in Holy Angels Catholic Cemetery in West Bend.
A visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Memorials may be directed to St. Henry's Catholic Grade School or Lebanon EMS.
Irene Anna Kocher was born in West Bend on June 8, 1919, daughter of Paul and Sarah (McGinnis) Kocher.
On Feb. 18, 1939, Irene married Robert G. Walter at Holy Angels Parsonage in West Bend. They farmed most of their lives in the town of Emmet and were married for 58 years. Robert preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1997.
Irene graduated from West Bend High School in 1937. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown and the Watertown Senior Citizens Center.
She loved spending time with family and friends and spending winters in Mesa, Ariz. Irene enjoyed playing sheepshead and crossword puzzles.
Survivors include her four sons, James (Carol) Walters of Watertown, Richard (Susan) Walter of Watertown, Kenneth (Paulette) Walter of Bakersfield, Calif., and John (Patrice) Walter of Watertown; a daughter, Judith (Larry) Reykdal of Watertown; seven grandchildren, Christoph and Sarah Walters, Barbara Kopplin, Janet (James) Canino, Erica Bakeman and Caleb and Ethan Walter; three great-grandchildren, Jessica and Benjamin Kopplin and Brittany Helms; two sisters, Marian Bohn and Marguerite Lorenz, both of West Bend; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Irene was further preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Kocher; father-in-law Christoph Walter; mother-in-law Anna Walter; three brothers-in-law, Phil Bohn, Henry Lorenz and Millard Laubenheimer; and a sister-in-law, Marie Laubenheimer Hughes.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
July 11, 2008
Edward Koeppel
LAKE MILLS - Edward “Hank” H. Koeppel, 81, of Lake Mills, passed away at home on Thursday, July 10, 2008.
Edward was born on June 27, 1927, to the late Edward and Florence (Nieman) Koeppel in Pembine.
On July 2, 1949, Hank was united in marriage to Beverly Rahn of Lake Mills. The wedding ceremony was held at the Grace Lutheran Church, Pembine, and was the same church where he was baptized.
He graduated in 1945 from the Jefferson High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17 and served during World War II in the South Pacific on a mine sweeper.
Hank was employed by J.H. Findorff Construction Company of Madison from 1973 to 1989. He supervised many large projects, including the University Hospital, VA Hospital and CUNA Credit Union. He worked on the Milwaukee Deep Tunnel project prior to retirement. Hank was a master at stone masonry, and built many beautiful fireplaces and chimneys in the Lake Mills area.
Edward was a member of the Clarence Bean-Warren George Post No. 67 of the Lake Mills American Legion and enjoyed working at the Legion hamburger stand. He was a member and past president of the Jefferson County Ostomy Club and active in Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society. Hank served as general leader of the South Side Eagles 4-H Club for several years and was supportive to three generations of his family involved in 4-H.
Hank enjoyed gardening, music and singing. He always had time to attend all of his children's and grandchildren's activities.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly; three sons, Douglas (Susan) of Lake Mills, Greg D. (Patty) of Cambridge and Bradley (Martine) of Watertown; one daughter, Barbara (Wayne) Britzke of Lake Mills; seven grandchildren, Leila (Daryl) Nordness, Laura and Lisa Koeppel, Nathaniel Britzke, Emma and Carl Koeppel and Margaret Koeppel; one great-grandson, Christopher Edward Nordness; one sister, Norma (Wallace) Brooks of Rochelle, Ill.; one brother-in-law, Russell Bergholz of Lake Mills; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death were two sisters, Dorothy in infancy and Margaret Bergholz.
Private family graveside services will be held in Rock Lake Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Lake Mills Relay For Life.
The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
Lorenz Wesemann
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Lorenz “Larry” William Wesemann Jr. of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, unexpectedly in Long Beach.
Celebration of life services for Larry will be held Sunday, July 20, at 3 p.m. at Ebenezer Moravian Church in Watertown, Wis. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ebenezer Moravian Church, Larry's home church.
Written memories and/or thoughts to Larry will be placed with him at his burial site. Notes at the visitation time will be available for anyone who wishes to be included.
Larry was born in Watertown on June 22, 1948, son of Lorenz and Pearl (Elske) Wesemann. Larry graduated from Watertown High School, received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
On Aug. 15, 1987, which was his parents 50th wedding anniversary, Larry married Lynda C. LaPlante at Ebenezer Moravian Church.
Larry worked for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as a planner in Madison, Wis., for the beginning of his engineering career. Larry then became a principal planner for Orange County Transit District in Anaheim. He was very well known and respected in his career by heading up various projects such as the Van Nuys Earthquake Rebuild and Bakersfield Bus Transit System, while holding the position of principal associate at Parsons Barton-Aschman Associates in Pasadena.
Larry had an avid interest and knowledge in mountain climbing, sports and traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Lynda C. LaPlante; two sisters, Mary (Don) Niemi and Lois Thiede-Stallman; a brother, Chuck (Judy) Wesemann; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Phyllis (Eldyn Jr.) Pitzner.
July 10, 2008
Dale Mercado
JEFFERSON - Deogra-cia “Dale” C. Mercado, 73, of Jefferson, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at his home in Jefferson.
He was born March 22, 1935, in Puerto Rico, son of the late Berto Crespo and Matilde Mercado. He married Joan E. Linton on Oct. 31, 1959.
Dale began his employment at Whitewater Manufac-turing for eight years, then at Quality Aluminum Casting Co. for 14 years. He later owned and operated with pride DJ Bar for 18 years, and Dale's Bait Shop in Jefferson for eight years with the help of his sons, Dale and David. He retired from the bar in 1994, and began working for Wisconsin Fine Blanking and Machining until 2002.
Dale was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Dale is survived by his wife, Joan; two sons, Dale (Corine) Mercado and David Mercado; a daughter, Margaret (Mark) Schloesser; 10 grandchildren, Melissa (Mauricio) Rios, Heather Schoonover, Tiffani, David, Lindsey and Jake Mercado, Kelsey, Grayson and Madeline Gynild, Sarah Schloesser; a great-grandson, Aidan Mauricio Rios; a brother-in-law, Bob (Elaine) Linton; two sisters-in-law, Sally Hartley and Mae Mercado.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Enrique Mercado.
A 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.
Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
The Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be given in Dale's memory to Jefferson Rainbow Hospice or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
Edward W. Lenz
WATERLOO - Edward W. Lenz, 82, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Watertown.
Edward was born on Aug. 24, 1925, in the town of Portland, son of Gilbert and Martha (Nehmer) Lenz. He was a 1943 graduate of Waterloo High School and served in the Navy during World War II.
Edward was a hairdresser and owned his own shop in Parkridge, Ill., for 51 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Cornerstone Church in Waterloo and the Waterloo American Legion Post No. 233.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mae Lenz of Waterloo; four nieces, Barbara Carter of Reeseville, Bonnie (Richard) Wolff of Waterloo, Brenda (James) Marshall of Waterloo and Kimberly Lenz of Watertown; three nephews, Thomas (Paulette) Lenz and Glenn Lenz, both of Rockford, Ill., and Ronald (Sandra) Lenz of Watertown. He is also survived by a number of cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Eugene, Floyd and William.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Church in Waterloo with the Rev. Keith Doyle officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery, town of Portland.
Visitation will be held at the church Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials to Cornerstone Church in Waterloo would be appreciated.
The Pederson Funeral Home Waterloo is serving the family, pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
July 9, 2008
Benjamin Richter
Benjamin “Ben” P. Richter, 16, of Watertown, passed away Monday evening, July 7, 2008, at Watertown Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Crosspoint Community Church in Oconomowoc with the Rev. Terry Fulks officiating.
Visitation will be held at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Benjamin Patrick Richter was born on Sept. 8, 1991, in Stevens Point, son of Bill and Rosy (Karch) Richter.
Ben loved spending time with his brother, family and friends. He enjoyed baseball, soccer, basketball and golfing. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling and snowmobiling.
Ben was going to be a senior at Watertown High School.
Survivors include his parents, Bill and Rosy Richter of Watertown; his brother, Adam Richter of Watertown; maternal grandparents, Ronald and Bernadetta Karch of Amherst Junction; paternal grandmother, Patricia Richter of Rosholt; and a special friend, Angela Rothschadl of Watertown.
Ben was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Stanley Richter.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Gladys Schwenkner
Gladys L. Schwenkner, 81, of Watertown, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at her home following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. 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.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Luke's Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice.
The former Gladys Lillian Werth was born in Waterloo on Aug. 2, 1926, daughter of Otto and Adeline (Gehrke) Werth. On June 26, 1948, she married Oscar Schwenkner at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown.
Gladys had been employed at the former Mid-State Shoe Factory and Brandt Automatic Cashier, retiring after 28 years. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown and enjoyed walking, cooking and baking.
She is survived by her husband, Oscar “Ozzie” Schwenkner of Watertown; a son, Gerald Schwenkner of Watertown; two sisters, Eleanor Munzel of Minneapolis, Minn., and Barbara (Gerald) Nimm of Watertown; other relatives and friends.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and two brothers.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Raymond Schultz
OSHKOSH - Raymond “Happy” C. Schultz, 88 of Oshkosh, has gone home to where he wanted to be, in Jesus arms. Ray died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday July 7, 2008, at his daughter's home.
Ray was born in the town of Elba on Feb. 29, 1920, son of Henry and Ida (Goss) Schultz. Raymond attended Bethlehem Lutheran School in Hustisford. Raymond married Dorothy Mae Huber on April 11, 1953.
Raymond was a hard working herdsman farmer in the Dodge County area and then moved to Grundy Farms in Oshkosh from 1974 to 1991, when Ray finally retired at the age of 71. Raymond was a member of Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Oshkosh.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy; seven children, Alvin Schultz of Brownsville, Richard (Sue) Schultz of Chilton, Linda (John) Barthels of Oshkosh, Wanda (Doug) De Witt of Winneconne, Karen (Roger) Boe of Oshkosh, Randy Schultz of Oshkosh, and Roxanne (Mike) Church of Oshkosh; 11 grandchildren, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Danny (Deb), Jenny (Jason), Tiffany, Sheila (Jonathan), Jeremy, Adam, Marissa, Justin and Ryan; 10 great-grandchildren, along with stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Ray is also survived by his best friend that was always at his side, Snoopy the dog.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and a sister, Edward (Lorraine), Harvey (Erna) and Ruth (Elmer) Czoschke; a special stepgreat-grandson, Jasper; along with other special family and friends.
Raymond's funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 105 Juneau Road, Lowell, with the Rev. Jeffrey Berg from Oshkosh Martin Luther Church officiating. Burial will be in Lowell Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at Salem Lutheran Church on Friday from noon until the time of the service.
Raymond's family would like to express their deep sincere gratitude to Aurora Medical Hospital and their staff for all the patience and great kindness they showed with Ray. Deep appreciation to Dr. Thomas J. Lewandowski (cardiologist) and his nurses for all their special kindness to Ray in this time of getting old and to the staff of hospice for their daily tasks of keeping Ray in comfort leading up to his last days on earth.
The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on our Web site at www.MurrayFH.com.
Murray Funeral Home 131 E. Maple St. Beaver Dam
July 8, 2008
LeRoy Kohn
BEAVER DAM - LeRoy “Dick” Kohn, 90, died on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam.
Visitation for Dick will be held on Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Reeseville from 9 to 11 a.m. The funeral service will follow on Friday at the church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Steinberg officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, town of Lowell, Dodge County.
LeRoy Wallace Kohn was born on April 27, 1918, in Reeseville, son of the late Oscar and Rosa (Weihert) Kohn. On Sept. 8, 1935, he was united in marriage with Bernice Lau at Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Lowell.
Dick farmed in the Reeseville area for many years. Later, he worked at G.B. Lewis in Watertown and for the Dodgeland School District.
Dick was a past member of the Reeseville Lions Club and past secretary of Reeseville Sportsmen's Club. He was a past member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Reeseville and a current member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Reeseville.
Dick is survived by his daughter, Shirley Beecher of Oregon; his sons, Rodney (Barbara) Kohn of Fort Atkinson and Delvin (Dar-lene) Kohn of Kewaskum; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Fehling of Beaver Dam and Ruby (Richard) Means of Broken Arrow, Okla.; sisters-in-law, Adeline Kohn of Waterloo and Doris Strobel of Marshall; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernice; a son-in-law, Robert Beecher; brothers, Leslie, Harvey and Henry; and a brother-in-law, James Fehling.
The family suggests that memorials be made in Dick's name to Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Remembrance Home, or the Alzheimer's Association.
The Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on our Web site at www.MurrayFH.com.
Murray Funeral Home 214 S. Main St. Reeseville
David J. Berg
LAKE MILLS - David J. Berg, 60, of Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 7, 1948 in Dodgeville, the son of Norbert and Shirley (Diederich) Berg.
He married Kathleen Marie Donnelly of Lake Mills on Sept. 26, 1970, in Lake Mills.
David was a 1965 graduate of Lake Mills High School and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He was a truck driver for Highway Land-scaper. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army.
David was a member of the Teamsters Union for 25 years and also the Clarence Bean-Warren George American Legion Post No. 67 of Lake Mills.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Lake Mills; one daughter, Heather of Chic-ago, Ill.; two sons, Jonathan of Chicago and Michael of Lake Mills; his mother, Shirley Berg of Watertown; two brothers, Clifford and Keith (Charlene), both of Watertown; one sister, Barbara (John) Erickson of Fitchburg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Norbert; a sister, Kathleen Lanis; and a son, Christopher.
A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Lake Mills American Legion.
Private family burial with military graveside rites will be held at a later date.
The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
Nayda Sanquist
Nayda J. (Piggott) Sanquist, 80, of Lansing, Mich., formerly of Watertown and Egan, Minn., died Friday, July 4, 2008, at Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos, Mich.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Blanc, Mich.
There is no visitation. The Swartz Funeral Home of Flint, Mich., is in charge of arrangements.
Nayda was born in Flushing, Mich., on Nov. 2, 1927, the daughter of the late Walter and Susan Piggott.
In 1945 Nayda graduated from Flint Central High School and in 1948 from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. She was commissioned a Navy nurse in 1951, the same year she married Dr. George Sanquist.
Surviving are three children, Nancy (John) Lamers of Eagan, George E. San-quist Jr. of Milwaukee and Mark (Mary) Sanquist of St. Paul, Minn.; two grandchildren, Andrew Lamers and Anna Sanquist; one brother, Donald Piggott of Spokane, Wash.; a sister, Ellen (Stuart) Knickerbocker of East Lansing, Mich.; several nieces and nephews.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.
Swartz Funeral Home 1225 W. Hill Road Flint Mich.
July 7, 2008
Harold A. Senn
Harold Alton Senn of Watertown passed away at Golden Living Center-Watertown on Friday, July 4, 2008. He was 88 years old.
Harold was born on Jan. 8, 1920, in Mound Prairie, Houston County, Minn. His parents were Andrew and Alice (Gstalder) Senn. He graduated from Houston High School in Houston, Minn., in 1938.
Harold married Elayne Dorothy Margaret Bender on June 30, 1941, at First Baptist Church in Watertown with Pastor Gustav Wetter officiating. They have celebrated 67 years of marriage.
Harold attended the University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin and Maranatha Baptist Bible College.
He was a seaman first class and served during World War II on the Navy Somers Class destroyer, the USS-Sampson (DD-394). He saw action in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and the Pacific. His destroyer was credited with a U-boat sinking, shooting down of Kamikazes, and the invasion of Biak Island in the Pacific.
He was employed at Thomas Industries (Moe Light) in Fort Atkinson for 37 years, retiring in 1982.
Harold was a lifelong Baptist and served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Watertown.
Harold served on the Watertown City Council during the 1980s and on the Fourth of July Parade Committee for several years. Until recently, he was a member of the Jefferson County Veterans Board. In the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), he served as commander, adjutant and treasurer. He served as chaplain for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and was a member of the American Legion.
His parents; brothers, Everett, Wallace, and Kenneth; daughters, Margaret and Gloria preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Elayne; children, Dr. Dwayne (Ruth) Senn of Joliet, Ill., Dr. Daniel (Denise) Senn of Beaverton, Ore., and Carol (John) Ruffin of Watertown; foster children, Michael (Mary) Wood of Santa Ana, Calif., and Shaaron Wood of Watertown; sisters, Marilyn Hahn of Spring Grove, Minn., and Evangeline Voigt of Rochester, Minn.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church on Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Moore officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown and on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Maranatha Baptist Bible College Fine Arts Department and Fellowship Baptist Church Building Accessibility Fund.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Lucille D. Kramer
SULLIVAN - Lucille D. Kramer, 81, of Sullivan, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Concord with the Rev. Wayne Dobratz officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Lutheran Cemetery, Concord.
Visitation is at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice.
Lucille Dorothy Maasz was born July 12, 1926, in the town of Concord, youngest daughter of William and Celia (Reese) Maasz. On April 14, 1945, she married Dean Kramer at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. He preceded her on Dec. 10, 2002.
Lucille was a lifelong member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Concord. She loved the Lord and all of his creatures, and enjoyed watching and feeding them, but her favorite was hummingbirds. She was a homemaker whose greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her two granddaughters.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Wayne Hartwig of Jefferson; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Judy Kramer of Helenville; two granddaughters, Mindy and Jamie Kramer of Milwaukee; two sisters-in-law, June Maasz and Evelyn Maasz, both of Fort Atkinson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, as well as grand dogs, Bailey and Miesha.
Lucille was the last surviving member of her family.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Wilbert Maasz, Arthur Maasz, Leroy Maasz and Clarence Maasz in infancy; and a sister, Isabelle Hayes.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Ruth L. Mueller
HUSTISFORD - Ruth Louise Mueller of Hustisford passed away on Friday, July 4, 2008, at the age of 88 years at Marquardt Manor in Watertown.
She was born on Dec. 17, 1919, in Ashippun the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Schlage) Schmidt. Ruth married Raymond Mueller on May 28, 1938, at St. John's Church in Ashippun. They farmed for most of their lives and were married for 65 years.
Ruth had been a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church since her marriage and its ladies aid. Ruth retired from Eaton Industries in Watertown in 1983 after 25 years of service. She volunteered at Bethesda Country Store in Horicon.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond; and two sisters, Esther Uecker and Doris Scott.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lee (Allen) Petersen of Ixonia; her sons, Curtis (Carolyn) Mueller of Hustisford and Dean (Roxanne) Mueller of Hustisford; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation is Tuesday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hustisford from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Timothy Bauer officiating. Interment will be in Hustisford Cemetery.
Memorials to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bethany's Ladies Aid or Hustisford EMS would be appreciated.
The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home of Hustisford is serving the family, 349-3349, berndt-ledesmafuneralhome.com.
Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home 136 N. Lake St. Hustisford
Lela L. Lincoln
OCONOMOWOC - Lela L. Lincoln, 94, of Oconomowoc, formerly of Watertown, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Shorehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center in Oconomowoc.
Lela was born on Feb. 8, 1914, in Detroit, Mich., daughter of William and Ethel (Rees) Whiting. She was a 1931 graduate of Dearborn, Mich., high school. She married William Lincoln on Sept. 8, 1934, in Dearborn.
Lela and her husband lived in the Detroit, Mich., area until 1996. Lela was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown. She loved crocheting, cooking, drawing, bird watching, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include a son, Pastor William (Barbara) Lincoln of Menomonee Falls; four granddaughters, Becky (Dan) Stephens of Henderson, Nev., Beth (Vince) Kobosh of Lake Mills, Christine Lincoln of Dunbar and Rachel (Dwayne) Gibson of Wyoming, Minn.; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; also a niece, nephew, other relatives and friends.
Memorials to Calvary Baptist Church would be appreciated.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a son.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown with the Rev. Dr. Robert J. Loggans officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Watertown.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the church.
The Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown is serving the family.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
July 3, 2008
Robert Burbach
Robert “Birch” C. Burbach, 70, of Watertown, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
Bob was born in Water-town on Sept. 1, 1937, son of Leon and Gladys (Schmidt) Burbach. He was a 1955 graduate of Watertown High School. Following his graduation, Bob served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1958.
He married Ellen “Kay” Meyers on March 27, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown. He was co-owner of Burbach's Standard Service station from 1960 to 1976 and retired from Wis-Pak in 2005.
Birch was a die-hard Cubs fan and an official member of the Die Hard Cubs Fan Club.
Bob attended River Valley Alliance Church in Watertown. His hobbies included fishing, gardening and putting puzzles together at the kitchen table. Favorite pastimes were taking long walks with his wife and spending time with his granddaughters, Andie and Rachel.
Survivors include his wife, Kay of Watertown; three children, Sandi (Steve) Blann of Pompano Beach, Fla., Linda (Jon) Blasé of Watertown and Andy (Carol) Burbach of Johnson Creek; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Erin) and Robert Jones, Andie and Rachel Blasé, Courtney Blann, Lisa (Kraig) Knight and Amanda (Nick) Wendt; seven great-grandchildren Clayton, Cole, Nicholas, Lillian, Krystyne, Allie and Jane; a brother, Jacob (Lorraine) Burbach of Water-town; a sister, Harrie Stalker-Brede of Watertown; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew.
Memorials to River Valley Alliance Church or Rainbow Hospice would be appreciated.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at River Valley Alliance Church with the Rev. Mike Cederberg officiating. Burial will be in St. Isadora's Cemetery, Clyman.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown and at the church Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
A special thank you to Rainbow Hospice for their loving care and kindness.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
James J. Frankiewicz
JEFFERSON - James J. Frankiewicz, 57, of Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at his home in Jefferson.
He was born on Aug. 13, 1950, in Oconomowoc, son of Allen and Frances (Lulich) Frankiewicz.
He was employed at Briggs and Stratton Inc. in Jefferson. James and his family owned and operated the People's Meat Market which was located in Jefferson and Milwaukee, where Jim was the CEO of the Jefferson store.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson and the Oconomowoc Sportsman's Club, where he served as the range safety officer and the club's past president.
Jim was one of 10 children and a loving and involved uncle to 10 nieces and nephews, two great-nephews and a great-niece.
He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Frankiewicz.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon on Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Thomas Coyle officiating.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Memorials may be given in Jim's name to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
July 2, 2008
Erwin Keepman
OCONOMOWOC - Erwin W. Keepman Jr., 84, of Oconomowoc, was born to eternal life at home Thursday, June 26, 2008.
Erwin was born Jan. 13, 1924, son of Erwin Sr. and Florence (Swartwout) Keepman. After growing up in Watertown and graduating from Watertown High School in 1943, Erwin joined the Army Air Corps. While stationed in England from 1944 to 1945, Erwin flew 35 missions over Europe as a B-17 bombardier. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroic duty over Germany.
Shortly after the war, Erwin married Margaret Lord of Santa Monica, Calif., in Midland, Texas, and spent 63 years together until his death. Having retired from the Army Air Corps as a major, Erwin worked as a sales engineer at Waukesha Engine until he retired after 38 years. Following his retirement, he worked for his son, Charles, at Evans Logistics.
Erwin's wife, Peggy, survives him along with their four sons, Erwin (Susan) Keepman III of Appleton, Richard (Patricia) Keepman of Oconomowoc, Albert Keepman of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and Charles (Patricia) Keepman of Oconomowoc. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dr. Jay Keepman; and his grandson, Richard J. Keepman Jr.
A memorial funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 28 S. Church St., Oconomowoc. A reception at the church will follow.
His final rest will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia.
Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral and Cremation Services 121 Cross St. Oconomowoc
July 1, 2008
Dora C. Weber
OCONOMOWOC - Dora C. Weber, 93, of Oconomowoc, died on Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Watertown.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home in Oconomowoc with the Rev. Erik Gronberg officiating. Burial will be in LaBelle Cemetery.
Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to Dr. Martin Luther Church in Oconomowoc or the Diabetes Association.
The former Dora Dobratz was born Sept. 13, 1914, in Concord, daughter of George and Adina (Zimdars) Dobratz. On Oct. 18, 1935, she married David Weber in Concord.
Dora was a member of Dr. Martin Lutheran Church and its altar guild. She was also a member of the firemen's auxiliary.
Survivors include her children, Sue (Jim) Blanchard of Oconomowoc and Darla (Eddie) Diderrich of Oconomowoc; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who was the former fire chief in Oconomowoc; a daughter, Virginia; three grandchildren, David, Julie and Brian; five brothers; and a sister.
Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home 121 S. Cross St. Oconomowoc
Helmut W. Gust
Helmut W. Gust, 87, of Tully, N.Y., a former resident of Watertown, died Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Community-General Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y.
Born in Neu Rakit, Pomerania, Helmut came to Watertown in 1951 and had lived in Syracuse since 2005. Helmut was employed 42 years as a tailor in Watertown and Beaver Dam, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Westvale Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Syracuse. He enjoyed gardening, especially vegetable gardening, World War II politics, dogs, reading and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Fitzgerald.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Minna Mueller; daughters, Ursula (Doug) Falle of Tully, Anne (Doug) Fitzgerald of DePere, Ruth (James III) Daily of Kannapolis, N.C., and Christel (Aaron) West of Harrison, Tenn.; a son, Herbert (Vannesa) Gust of Lexington, Ky.; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a niece, Marlies Sippel.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Westvale Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2511 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Friends may call preceding the service from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery, Syracuse.
Arrangements are by the Buranich Funeral Home in Camillus, N.Y.
Contributions may be made to Fan the Flame Ministries, New York Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists, 4930 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, N.Y., 13215.
Buranich Funeral Home Inc. 5431 W. Genesee St. Camillus N.Y.
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