January 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009 12:19 PM CST
January 12, 2009Reuben NeitzelReuben J. Neitzel, 87, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 10, 2009, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Brett Brauer officiating. Burial will be in LaBelle Cemetery, Oconomowoc, on Thursday.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials if desired may be directed towards Trinity Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Reuben was born on Feb. 3, 1921, in the town of Oconomowoc, son of Reinhard and Melinda (Petersen) Neitzel. On Oct. 10, 1943, he married the former Hazel Seefeldt at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Neosho. Reuben farmed all of his life in the town of Oconomowoc.
A very important part of his life was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Reuben was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown. He was an avid Brewer baseball fan and enjoyed reading the newspaper.
Reuben is survived by his wife, Hazel of Watertown; two children, Faye (Wayne) Frederich of Oconomowoc and Chris (Debbie) Neitzel of Ixonia; six grandchildren, Rebecca (Peter) Moody, Rachel (Scott) Johnson, Melissa (Mark) Lemke, Christian Neitzel, Lori Neitzel and Tina Neitzel; six great-grandchildren, Logan and Evan Moody, Maxwell and Alex Johnson, and Emma and Caleb Lemke. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Reuben was the last member of his immediate family being preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Audrey, Ina and Vera.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Deborah Simonds
Deborah S. Simonds, 54, of Watertown, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 8, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Debbie was born in St. Ignace, Mich., on Nov. 11, 1954, daughter of Clyde and Mary (O'Riely) Martin. She married Michael Simonds in Lake Tahoe, Nev., on March 14, 1989.
Deborah was employed as a kitchen aid for the Watertown Unified School System for five years. She was a member of the Catch & Release Bass Federation and enjoyed bass fishing. She also enjoyed watching her niece play basketball and loved spending time with friends and family.
Survivors include her husband, Michael of Watertown; three children, Dejay (Michael Gelsone) Durant of Milwaukee, Mary Jo (Jeff) Stukey of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Kadie Simonds of Watertown; two stepchildren, April (Rob) Kurziki and Amber (Kris) Simonds, all of Watertown; a granddaughter, Megan Stukey; two stepgrandchildren, Kaden Kurziki and Kalon Bauer; her godchildren, Mariah Dunham and Josh Zirbel; sisters and brothers, Diane (Ted) Miller of Marquette, Mich., Clyde Martin Jr. of Grand Rapids, Linda (Dean) Lenius of Watertown, Gloria (Les) Dunham of Watertown, Bonnie (Doug) Derhammer of Marquette, Mich., Brenda (Steve) Schlesner of Watertown, Rickey (Lori) Martin of Oxford, Ronald Martin of Watertown and Robert (Ruth) Martin of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Deborah was preceded in death by her parents.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
James Zimmerman
James H. Zimmerman, 70, of Watertown, passed away on Friday Jan. 9, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Watertown.
James was born on March 9, 1938, in Lake Mills, son of Harold and Frieda Zimmerman. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960 on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. On Sept. 8, 1962, he married the former Mary Jane Krummel at Lake Mills Moravian Church. Jim was a member of Watertown Moravian Church. He had been employed as a machinist at Dresser Industries (former Waukesha Motors). Jim was a hunter and fisherman and he was an avid Packer fan.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane; his mother, Frieda Zimmerman of Lake Mills; their children, Susan (Tom) McMahon of Racine and Sandra (Kevin) Kaul of Montello; grandchildren, Ashley, Brian, Corey and Deandra Kaul; brothers and sisters, Evelyn (Eddie) Johnston of Lake Mills, Phyllis Anderson of Watertown, Roger (Marion) Zimmerman of Watertown, Earl (Donna) Zimmerman of Watertown, Patricia (Craig) Busshardt of Watertown, David (Cindy) Zimmerman of Watertown, Vicki Zimmerman of Clarks Grove, Minn., and Nancy (Mike) Agen of Lake Mills; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers-in-law, Clair Anderson and Walter Black.
Funeral services were held today at 11:30 a.m. at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service with the Rev. Barbara Berg of Watertown Moravian Church officiating. Family entombment will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia.
Visitation was held this morning at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Watertown Moravian Church would be appreciated.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Theresa A. Davy
ASHIPPUN - Theresa Anne Davy, 81, of Ashippun, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at her home.
A private family funeral service will be held Tuesday at the funeral home.
Following the family service a public visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for AngelsGrace Hospice.
Final rest will be in the Monterey Cemetery.
Theresa Anne Winzenburg was born in Okauchee on July 12, 1927, daughter of Thomas and Oliva (Stark) Winzenburg. On May 25, 1949, she married Albert Davy Sr. in Mapleton.
Theresa graduated from Oconomowoc High School. She farmed with her husband for 42 years in Ashippun.
Survivors include her eight children, Peter (Mary), Patricia (Greg), Michael (Mary), Albert Jr. (Sally), Steven (Jill), Susan (Michael), Thomas (Annette), and Mary Lou (Frank); 27 grandchildren, Alicia, Amy (Clark), Bruce, Katie (Eric), Kevy (Wallace), Kerri, Thomas, Michael, Marc, Jeremy, Jason, Melissa (Dan), Matthew, Lauren, Marshall, Cynthia, Kallie, Michael (Harmony), William, Corianne, Caleb, Amanda (Ryan), Stephanie (Andrew), James, Kevin, Kate and Jessica. Nine great- grandchildren: Lindsay, Samuel, Cameron, Carter, Jacey, Lincoln, Keenan, Jayden, and Brandon. Also surviving are her sisters, Catherine Downing of Rockland, Mich., and Dorothy Lindardi of Mount Pleasant, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Barbara Jean; two sisters, Bernice and Marie; and four brothers, Eddie, Tom, Bill, and George.
Theresa was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the most giving, caring, and compassionate person you could ever meet. All who came into her home were welcomed, and never left hungry. Those who met her were better people for having known her.
Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral and Cremation Services 121 S. Cross Street Oconomowoc
Hariett E. Blank
WATERLOO - Harriett E. Blank, 85, of Waterloo, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at Columbus Community Hospital.
Harriett was born on Sept. 21, 1923, in the town of Emmet, daughter of Edward and Helen (Willis) Brown. She was a 1940 graduate of Waterloo High School. She married Earl Blank June 21, 1942. She was an inspector for Hamlin-Lake Mills for 27 years. She loved bird watching and flowers.
Survivors include three sons, Jim (Bernie) Blank of Marshall, Richard (Diane) Blank of Cambridge and Tom Blank of Waterloo; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, former husband, two sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Pederson Funeral Home in Waterloo with the Rev. Robert Kosky of St. Paul's Lutheran Church officiating.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
The Pederson Funeral Home in Waterloo is caring for the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
Harold Kanzenbach
WATERLOO - Harold P. Kanzenbach, 86, of Waterloo, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo with the Rev. James Adomeit officiating. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery, town of Portland.
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from noon until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
Harold was born Feb. 9, 1922, in Trenton, son of Fred and Laura (Haack) Kanzenbach. He attended St. Stephen's Elementary School in Beaver Dam. He married the former Dolores Frances Dettmann on Dec. 8, 1956, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown.
Harold had been an employee of the Jefferson County Highway Department for 21 1/2 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo and loved woodworking.
Surviving are his wife, Dolores Kanzenbach of Waterloo; two daughters, Debra (Mark) Thomas of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Ruth (Craig) Molloy of Fond du Lac; three grandchildren; a brother, Donald (Doris) Kanzenbach of Jefferson; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Norman; and an infant brother.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
January 10, 2009
Virgil D. Miller
WATERLOO - Virgil D. Miller, 77, of Waterloo, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at Willowbrook Nursing Home in Lake Mills following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Waterloo with the Rev. Thomas Wilsman officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Monday after noon until the time of the service. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Waterloo.
Memorials may be givn to St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo. Pederson Funeral Home in Waterloo is caring for the family.
Virgil was born June 8, 1931, in Waterloo, the son of Ernest and Kathryn (Richards) Miller. He married Betty Riedeman on Oct. 6, 1984, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
Virgil was 1949 graduate of Waterloo High School. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. He was employed at Perry Printing in Waterloo for 20 years and at Creamery Package in Lake Mills for 16 years.
Virgil was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo where he ushered and served on a number of committees of the church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Miller, of Waterloo; a brother, Darall “Bucky” Miller of Marshall; two sisters, Jean Kreblin, of Elkhorn, and Darlene Ramsfield, of Sun Prairie; also a number of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Beverly Miller, Shirley Hefter, and Ethel Yelk; and one brother, Lyle.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 South Washington St. Waterloo
Medea L. Meyer
LAC DU FLAMBEAU - Medea LuAnn Meyer, 42, of Lac du Flambeau, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009.
Medea was born on Jan. 11, 1966, in Milwaukee.
She is survived by two sons, William and Michael; her mother, Carla Meyer; two sisters, Nicole (Jeff) Hayes and Lindsey Randazzo; three nieces, Taylor Hayes, Brianna Hayes and Samantha Randazzo; her grandmother, Mildred Uttech; and two aunts, LuAnn (Al) Tipple and Linda (Buzz) Page.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Meyer.
A private family service will be held at the Bolger Funeral Home in Minocqua on Sunday.
Bolger Funeral Home in Minocqua is serving the family.
Bolger Funeral Home 212 W. Chicago St. Minocqua
James Zimmerman
James H. Zimmerman, 70, passed away on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Watertown.
Funeral services will be on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service with the Rev. Barbara Berg of Watertown Moravian Church officiating.
Family entombment will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. Family and friends may call on Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Watertown Moravian Church would be appreciated. A complete obituary will appear in the Monday edition of the Watertown Daily Times.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Services 500 Welsh Road Watertown
January 9, 2009
Verlin Williams
Verlin G. Williams, 96, a longtime resident of Watertown, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 8, 2009, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown, where he had been a resident since April 2003.
Verlin was born in Beaver Dam on Oct. 8, 1912, son of George and Mary (Bushke) Williams. He graduated from St. Henry Catholic Grade School and was a lifetime member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown.
Verlin worked in the Civilian Conservation Corp. at various Wisconsin State Parks in 1932 and 1933. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1934 and served for eight years. He moved back to Watertown where he was employed at the former Biefeldt Mfg. and later by McKay Nursery. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Verlin is survived by his sister, Vivian Schlueter of Neenah, along with nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Evelyn Busch and June Baumann.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery in Watertown with Father Brian Wilk officiating.
There will be no visitation. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.
The family wishes to express a thank you to the staff at Marquardt Memorial Manor for the exceptional care they gave Verlin.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
January 8, 2009
Joseph Tangney
Joseph A. Tangney, 86, of Watertown, died on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at noon at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells with Monsignor Felix Oehrlein officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Wisconsin Dells.
Joseph was born Jan. 11, 1922, in Briggsville, son of Patrick and Mary (Moran) Tangney. He was a graduate of Wisconsin Dells High School and had been a heavy equipment operator for the city of Watertown for 34 years, retiring in 1982.
Joseph was a former member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most out-of-doors activities. He had a passion for motorcycles and antique sports cars, Model A and Model T Fords.
He is survived by two daughters, Mary Palmer of Timonium, Md., and Patricia (Miles Reynolds) Jones of Lakewood, Colo.; two grandsons, Joseph Ryan Jones and Press Scott Palmer; a brother, Thomas (Bernice) Tangney of Briggsville; a sister, Annastasia Schmidt of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Joseph Patrick Tangney; a brother, Clarence; and a sister, Loretta Paske.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Phyllis I. Kiepert
ELKHORN - Phyllis I. Kiepert, 77, of West Wal-worth Street, Elkhorn, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.
She was born Sept. 14, 1931, in Vienna Township, daughter of Raymond and Sylvia (Cutsforth) McFarlane. Phyllis was employed for over 17 years with Wisconsin Southern Gas Co. in its Delavan office before closing. For the past six years, she worked at Ace Hardware of Elkhorn before retiring in 2008. She attended Elkhorn Community Church and enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by her three children, Vicki (Tom) Boody of Laurel Springs, N.J., Doug (Cheryl) Kiepert of Fort Atkinson and Al Kiepert of Elkhorn; six grandchildren, Tim, Sarah, Amy (Alan), Raymond, Adam and Tiffany; a great-granddaughter, Isabella Hope; and three brothers, Harold (Pat) McFarlane of Watertown, Dean (Janice) McFarlane and Ken (Marilyn) McFarlane, both of Lake Mills.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Grace and Alice; and a special friend, Larry Jensen.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at Elkhorn Community Church, 4654 Briggs Road, Elkhorn, with the Rev. Robert Peiffer officiating.
Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Arrangements completed by Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral Homes & Crematory of Elkhorn.
Memorials may be made in Phyllis's name to the church.
For online obituary and guest registry, please go to www.hdlfuneralhomes.com.
Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral Home 730 N. Wisconsin St. P.O. Box 161 Elkhorn
Dean A. Daniels
LAKE MILLS - Dean A. Daniels, 70, of Lake Mills, died on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg.
Dean was born on Oct. 14, 1938, in the town of Lake Mills, son of the late William “Chet” and Florence (Gerstner) Daniels. He married Linda L. Gehrke of Fort Atkinson on Nov. 16, 1968. She died on Feb. 27, 2000.
Dean was a lifelong resident and graduate of Lake Mills High School, class of 1957. He served in the U.S. Army from November 1961 to November 1963 as a PFC-E3 Sharpshooter with the 125th Infantry Heavy Artillery, based in Germany, and was in the Army Reserves through 1967.
Dean was employed by APV Crepaco for 36 years until his retirement. He was an active member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church, where he served as an usher captain for many years.
Survivors include his brother, Wayne (Judith) Daniels and family of Butler, Ohio; an aunt, Doris Strauss of Jefferson; and other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death was a sister, Judy, on May 4, 1975.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lake Mills Moravian Church with the Rev. Bruce Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Lake Cemetery with military graveside honors.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church.
The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
January 7, 2009
Paul E. Dahl
Paul E. Dahl, 66, of Watertown, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Chapel of the Good Shep-herd at Bethesda Lutheran Home with the Rev. Michael Schempf officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Bethesda Lutheran Home.
The Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is caring for the family.
Paul was born Aug. 11, 1942, in Viroqua, son of Ernest and Minerva (Chris-tianson) Dahl. He workd in the Bethesda Lutheran Home workshop and was a member of English Lutheran Church in Viroqua.
Survivors include three sisters, Kathleen Dahl-Saunders and Patty Dahl, both of San Diego, Calif., and Jean Bressman of Omaha, Neb.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Harold Hoffmann
Harold F. Hoffmann, 80, of Watertown, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Bethesda Lutheran Home with the Rev. Michael Schempf officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown.
Friends may call to pay their respects in the chapel on Friday from 1:15 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be directed to Bethesda Lutheran Home.
Harold was born April 28, 1928, in Milwaukee, son of Otto and Norma Hoffmann. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown.
Surviving are a cousin, Norma Kokaska of Schaum-burg, Ill., and his many friends at Bethesda Lutheran Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Edgar and Norman.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Emily M. Kapke
PLOVER - Emily Morgan Kapke became heaven's most precious angel on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, following a long hospitalization.
Her final hours were spent surrounded by family and friends who had touched her in some small way during her full and spirited life.
Emily was born March 15, 2000, in Madison. She was only with us for eight short years, but in that time, she demonstrated the true meaning of love, kindness and strength. Emily had beautiful blue eyes, a kind and generous heart, a thoughtful and fun-loving nature, and a smile that will be remembered forever. She found delight in the smallest things and noticed everything.
Throughout Emily's long battle with leukemia, she never once complained. She taught us more about life than anyone we have ever met. Emily's illness weakened her body but never her spirit. Her courage reminded us that every day is a celebration! Each moment with Emily was a gift.
Emily was in the third grade at Roosevelt Elementary School in Plover. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Stevens Point, where she sang in the Cherub Choir. She loved animals, Chinese food, squash, playing outside and going on bug hunts. She loved to sing and dance. Her favorite sound was of crickets chirping. Although we feel that our hearts are breaking and we can't imagine a life without Emily in it, we are blessed by all that she has taught us.
Emily is survived by her loving parents, Bill and Debbie Kapke, and her sister, Megan, of Plover; paternal grandparents, Charles and Laurie Kapke of Cameron; paternal aunts, Casandra Duesterbeck of Watertown and Vickie (Page) Newby of Stevens Point; cousins, Fawn (Travis) Leu, Jordan Griep and Kayla Duesterbeck of Watertown; maternal grandparents, Dan and Jean (Dernell) of Palmyra; maternal aunts, uncles and cousins; and many, many friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Richard Dernell of Park Falls.
A visitation will be held at Boston Funeral Home of Stevens Point from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Stevens Point with the Rev. Howard Hintzman officiating.
A memorial will be established in Emily's name later.
January 6, 2009
Arthur G. Wolter
HUSTISFORD - Arthur G. Wolter, 96, of Hustisford, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 5, 2009, at the Hartford Hospital.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hustisford with the Rev. Timothy Bauer and the Rev. Ralph Rosenberg officiating. Burial will be in Hustisford Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Arthur Gustav Wolter was born in the village of Toland, town of Rubicon, in Dodge County on Nov. 25, 1912, son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Buss) Wolter. On Dec. 5, 1931, he married the former Luella Budewitz at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lebanon.
Arthur had been engaged in dairy farming and had been employed for Chrysler Corp. in Hartford for 14 1/2 years and for the Dodge County Highway Department for 7 1/2 years. He retired at the age of 62.
Arthur was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Hustisford. He enjoyed playing cards, attending auctions, gardening and taking care of his lawn.
Survivors include his wife, Luella Wolter of Iron Ridge; 14 children, Robert (Mary) of Watertown, Harvey (Helen) of Juneau, Thomas (Marvalene) of Neosho, Franklin (Karen) of Ashippun, Betty (Merlin) Schwartz of Watertown, Shirley (Roger) Koeppel of Watertown, John (Debra) of Juneau, Delores Raether of Watertown, Donald (Bonnie) of Neosho, Ronald of Watertown, Bernard (Pat) of Neosho, Gerald of Hustisford, Sally (Dan) Cronin of Arizona and Charles (Judy) of Hustisford; 51 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Malinda Schure of Ocono-mowoc; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leonard and Reinhold Wolter; a sister, Hilda Wolter in infancy; a grandchild and three great-grandchildren.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Roger A. Nehls
JEFFERSON - Roger A. Nehls, 57, of Jefferson, died on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, following a fall at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 215 N. Sixth St., Watertown, with the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Clyman.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
The Hafemeister Funeral in Watertown is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Mark's Lutheran School in Watertown or Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills.
Roger was born on Oct. 3, 1951, in Watertown, son of Russell and Lorraine (Bren-demuehl) Nehls. He was married to Katherine Garrow and on Feb. 20, 1993, he married the former Jane Lindemann at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown.
Roger was a 1969 graduate of Hustisford High School and a 1973 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in mathematics. He had been employed at Menasha Corp. in Watertown and M.P.C. in Delavan as a computer manager. He was also employed by the U.S. Postal Department as a rural mail carrier. Roger had been involved in dairy farming on the family farm. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, where he served on the video ministry committee and church council. Roger was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a devoted husband, father and friend.
Survivors include his wife, Jane of Jefferson; his father, Russell of Juneau; and two daughters, Charity (Edward) Stewart of Huntsville, Ala., and Lindsay (fiancé Marcus Kirchoff) Nehls of Hustisford. Roger is further survived by three brothers, Randy (Karen) Nehls of Juneau, Bruce (Lorna Fisher) Nehls of New London and Bryon (Catherine) Nehls of Juneau; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine; a brother, Thomas in infancy; and his mother-in- law, Clara Lindemann.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Harvey M. Stowe
JEFFERSON - Harvey M. Stowe, 97, of Jefferson passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at his home in Jefferson.
He was born on July 30, 1911, in Foley, Minn., son of the late Henry and Martha (Nelson) Stowe.
He married Mary Irene McCord in 1937. She preceded him in death in 1972. He then married Helen (Mikla) Fischer in 1981 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson.
Harvey served in the Naval Reserve from 1928-1932. He owned and operated the Stowe Tool and Die Company in Milwaukee for 40 years before retiring in 1973.
He was a former member of the Augustana Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and served on the church board and church council for 20 years.
He was a member of the Sons of Norway, the Scandinavian-American Fraternity, the Lutheran Men of America for 40 years, the Eagles Club, the National Rifle Association for 45 years, a member of various sportsmen's clubs, and the Jefferson Kiwanis Club.
Harvey was an avid fisherman and hunter his entire life. He also enjoyed trapshooting, boxing, playing baseball, and bowled on several local and national teams. He was a Cub Scout Master and enjoyed other volunteer work throughout his life, including the American Cancer Society, The Buffalo Feed, Christmas Neighbors, Tomorrow's Hope and he was a key supporter and contributor to the Jefferson Rainbow Hospice.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of Jefferson; a son, Harvey (Lois) Stowe II of Waukesha; three stepdaughters, Pat (Robert) Guttenberg of Madison, Margie (Patrick) Voss of Wauwatosa and Vicki (Lanny) Gleason of Eau Claire; a stepson, Steven (Pamela) Fischer of Neenah; a son-in-law, Kenneth (Judy) Leipold of Jefferson; five grandchildren, Kristine Leonard, Lance (Kelly) Leipold, Stacie (Brian) Thim-mesch, Stephanie (Nick) Butrym and Steven Stowe; 10 stepgrandchildren, Sara (Jim Chisholm) Guttenberg, Jason Guttenberg, Rebekah and Thomas Voss, Ryan and Krisy Fischer, Amy, Jennifer, Megan, Melissa Gleason; five great-grandchildren, Rhett Leonard, Lindsey and Lan-don Leipold, Taylor and Brady Thimmesch; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Sonja Leipold; four brothers; one half brother; and several stepbrothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Comstock of St. Mark's ELCA officiating. Burial will follow at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson and then again at the church on Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Those wishing to express sympathy through memorials may direct them to Jefferson Rainbow Hospice, Tomorrow's Hope of Jefferson or St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
January 5, 2009
Roger Fairbanks
Roger Lee Fairbanks, 65, of Watertown, died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.
He was born on Aug. 1, 1943, in Tecumseh, Mich., the only son of Edgar Roland and Harriet Marie (Gross) Fairbanks.
Roger graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1961 and earned a degree in the art and science of barbering in 1963. He was employed at Mayfair Barbers in Toledo, Ohio, which he bought in 1967.
Roger married Linda Mara Lloyd on Feb. 27, 1965, and they had three girls, Theresa Lynn (Julian) Bargo, Cara Lee (Michael) Hiller and Brenda Sue (John) Meganck.
Roger sold the barber shop and the family moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1980. He had a career in sales and customer service until he retired in October 2007 to move back to the Midwest to be with his daughters and their families.
He lived with Tracy and Julian and enjoyed family gatherings at all three girls' homes, as well as attending Mass with them at St. Bernard's where he was a member.
He lived for his girls and their families and got such a kick out of talking with his grandkids - they say the funniest things! He also enjoyed attending many of their extra-curricular events.
Dad was a daredevil from early childhood and always had a playful attitude. He especially enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles, flying, playing with his girls and weekends out to the lake.
In Florida he loved going to the beach, boating, swimming, lounging poolside and feeding the alligators. He was into anything sports related, but especially NASCAR and football - Go Tampa Bay Bucs!
He loved music, dancing and playing the piano, a gift he received from his mom, and he could play by ear.
Dad had a hilarious sense of humor and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles “to keep his mind sharp.” He spent his days on the computer playing solitaire, listening to new and old favorite songs on Pandora Internet Radio and loved keeping in touch with friends and relatives via e-mail. Dad befriended everyone he met and especially enjoyed his new friends at Pulmonary Rehab.
Roger will be missed by Linda; his three daughters and their husbands, all of Watertown; nine grandchildren, Karissa, Glenn, Amber, Jade, Eric, Hayden, Beatrice, Jane and Grace; a sister, Connie (Dan) Bishop; an aunt, Joyce (Tom) Britton; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who meant a lot to him.
Preceding him in death are his parents; his stepparents, Charles Dusseau and Marian and Louis Wodaski; a sister, Judy Lolley; a granddaughter, Julianne Bargo; a niece, Angie Bishop; and two uncles, Gerald Fairbanks and Mahlon Gray.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church with the Rev. Brian Wilk officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Foundation for a Smokefree America (www.anti-smoking.org) would be greatly appreciated.
Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown is serving the family. On-line condolences can be made at www.pedersonfuneralhomes.com.
Pederson Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
Lorraine Hertel
Lorraine C. Hertel, 79, of Watertown, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Water-town with Father Brian Wilk officiating.
Visitation will be held at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Memorials may be given to St. Henry Catholic Church or the American Diabetes Association, if desired.
Lorraine Clarice Petit was born in Rockford, Ill. on Aug. 25, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Erb) Petit. On Oct. 23, 1954, she married William “Bill” Hertel in Rockford.
Lorraine attended West High School in Rockford. She was an Avon representative for 39 years, and was the treasurer of Watertown Township. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary Post 3709, and a former member of the Watertown Turner's Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing and baking.
Lorraine is survived by her husband Bill of Watertown; two sons, Mark E. (Jane) Hertel of Fort Atkinson and Paul Richard (Carol) Hertel of Belleville, Ill; two grandchildren, Ashley and Sara Hertel; a brother, Richard (Pat) Petit of Washington; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents and two children, Mary and Dennis, in infancy.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Arthur L. Turke
Arthur L. “Bud” Turke, 81, of Water-town, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Golden Living Center following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Terry Larson officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery on Wednesday at 9 a.m. with graveside military rites by American Legion Post No. 189. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
Arthur Louis Turke was born in Watertown on June 22, 1927, the son of Arthur W. and Dorothy (Voigt) Turke.
He was married to Darlene Alice Zimdars. Then, on July 8, 1978, he married Phyllis (Jaeger) Christian at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Art attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School in Lebanon, and was a 1944 graduate of Watertown High School. He was in the Navy Air Corps as a pilot during WWII. He attended Northwestern College, and received a BBA in 1950 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Art was employed by Wisconsin National Bank in Watertown for 29 years, as a teller, bookkeeper, director, cashier and president. In 1979, he joined Dean Witter Reynolds in Watertown, serving as an investment adviser/stock broker. He retired in 1997 as associate vice president.
Art was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Luth-eran Church, was in the church choir, was congregation president, and had served on various boards and committees. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and music. He was a talented musician, playing various instruments, and was an accomplished soloist. Art was a former member of the Watertown Municipal Band, as well as performing with the Will Eske Band. Most recently, he performed with the Yankee Dutchmen Solar Powered Precision Marching Band.
Art served as director of the Watertown Memorial Hospital at the time of the move to the new hospital location. He was treasurer of the Watertown Chapter of the American Red Cross for 25 years. His civic interests included heading a committee promoting the expansion of the Watertown Airport, serving on the board of directors for Watertown's River-fest, and being a longtime member and president of the Watertown Promotive Corporation.
Art was a member of Watertown Rotary since 1968. While all of his civic involvements were satisfying, he felt that serving as member and trustee of the Joe Davies Scholarship Foundation was especially gratifying.
Art is survived by his wife Phyllis; four children, Art (Jenny) Turke of Ocono-mowoc, Constance (Jay) Richardson Turke of Minneapolis, Minn., Andy (Victoria) Turke of Plymouth, Minn., Sarah (Robert) Stocks of Watertown; two stepchildren, Neal (Julie) Christian of Watertown, and Dana (Clark) Entzminger of DeForest; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, nieces, nep-hews, other relatives and friends.
He was the last member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Eva Uttech.
The family would like to thank Golden Living Center and Rainbow Hospice for their fine and loving care shown to Art.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Lula Degner
IXONIA - Lula R. Degner, 87, of Ixonia, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Shorehaven Health & Rehabilitation Center in Oconomowoc.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ixonia with the Rev. Kenneth Ewerdt officiating.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice.
The former Lula Schroeder was born to Fred and Bertha (Meyer) Schroeder in Eitzen, Minn., on Feb. 5, 1921. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Eitzen.
At the age of 18 she moved to Watertown and attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ixonia. She sang in the choir and it was there she met her husband, Carl. They were married in Eitzen, Minn., on Oct. 21, 1945.
Carl and Lula farmed the family homestead until retirement. Lula enjoyed gardening, yard work and helping her husband on the farm.
There marriage was blessed with four children, Pastor Steven (Susan) Degner of Santa Maria, Calif., Karen (Courtney) Livingston of Watertown, S.D., Pastor Charles (Linda) Degner of St. Peter, Minn., and Roger (Faith) Degner of Ixonia; 18 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.
Lula is also survived by her husband, Carl of Ixonia; sisters-in-law, Selma Schroeder, Eloyce Schroeder, Grace Wittnebel, Ruth Smith and Dorothy Schuett; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ewald, Alfred, Erwin, Ernest, Robert and Hubert; and her sisters, Alma Schroeder, Wilma Schmiege, Olga Luetke and Anita Schroeder. She was the last member of her immediate family.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Summer Creek at Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc and the staff of Allay Hospice for the loving care shown to Lula.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
John A. Meinel
JEFFERSON - John A. Meinel, age 84, of Jefferson, passed away, with his family by his side, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Willow Brook Nursing Home in Lake Mills.
He was born on Sept. 18, 1924, in the town of Aztalan, son of the late William and Nora (Bienfang) Meinel. He married Dore Melchert on June 10, 1947, in Black Creek. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1994.
John farmed in the town of Aztalan his entire life. He was also one of the first school bus drivers for the Jefferson School District. John was employed for the township of Aztalan until his retirement.
He loved music and was a member of the Jefferson Legion band for many years, and he directed the Jefferson County Barbershop Chorus for many years. He also played baseball for Jefferson Merchants team and was well known as “Lefty.”
He is survived by four daughters, Carol (Brad) Lueck of Green Bay, Mary (Skylar) Browskowski of Columbus, Joanne (Steve) Schick of Johnson Creek and Ruth (Mike) O'Connor of Whitewater; two sons, Steven (Terri) Meinel of Whitewater and John Bradly (JoAnn) Meinel of Jefferson; eight grandchildren, Rachel and Bradley Lueck, Nick, Kate, and Kristi Meinel, Janelle Schick and Kane and Wyatt Browskowski.
He is also preceded in death by one brother, William Henry Meinel, and his wife, Kate.
Private family memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Comstock officiating.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of John's life to be held at the Fair View Inn in Jefferson on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Those wishing to express sympathy through donations may direct them to Tomorrow's Hope.
Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home LLC 900 W. Racine St. Jefferson
William Heitz
LAKE MILLS - William A. Heitz, 82, retired management consultant, of Florissant, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Delmar Gardens North where he was receiving rehabilitation treatment following a stroke in early November.
William, (Bill to family and friends), was born to Arthur T. Heitz and Leona E. Barfknecht Dec. 16, 1926, in Lake Mills. He graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1944 and entered the U.S. Armed Forces where he served as a photographer in occupied Japan during World War II.
Bill and his family moved to Albuquerque, N.M. in 1957, and went on to live in Englewood, Colo. and Rochester, N.Y. before settling in Florissant, Mo. in 1968.
Bill is survived by his wife Jean, three sons and a daughter, William M. Heitz, James M. Heitz and his wife Cindy, and Paul A Heitz and his wife Tracy, Judy M. Heitz and her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Sutton, as well as his seven grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother David P. Heitz and his wife Kathleen and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills, with the Rev. Bruce Nelson of the Lake Mills Moravian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Lake Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home until the time of service.
Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills
Nancy H. Thomas
WATERLOO - Nancy H. Thomas, 75, of Waterloo, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Watertown.
A memorial service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Pederson Funeral Home in Waterloo with Rev. Markus Wegenast officiating. A visitation will be Saturday at 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Nancy was born March 12, 1933, in Waterloo, the daughter of Harris and Joyce (Johnson) Etscheid.
She married Ronald Thomas on May 23, 1954, at Waterloo United Methodist Church.
Nancy is a graduate of Waterloo High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie. She was a proofreader for Perry Printing and Royal Publishing for many years. She loved cats, sewing, gardening and was a great cook. She had a great voice and sang for weddings and funerals.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Thomas, of Waterloo; a daughter, Sue Thomas, of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Patsy (John) Jacob, of Richland Center, and Elizabeth Graves, of Deforest. Also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Pederson Funeral Home 143 S. Washington St. Waterloo
Catherine Blauvelt
WISCONSIN RAPIDS - Catherine Mary Blauvelt, 82, 8311 Highway 13 S., Wisconsin Rapids, died at her home, Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, 2008. Catherine was formerly of Watertown.
She is survived by her husband, George of Wisconsin Rapids; son, George Blauvelt of Menomonie; and a sister, Geraldine (Robert) Grimsrud of Sussex.
Higgins Funeral Home 631 E. Grand Ave. Wisconsin Rapids
January 3, 2009
Alice Zastrow
FORT ATKINSON - Alice M. Zastrow, 91, formerly of Fort Atkinson and Watertown, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at the Countryside Nursing Home in Jefferson.
Alice was born on Feb. 3, 1917, in Elroy, to Erma (Neuman) and Maynard Sherman.
On Dec. 29, 1948, Alice was married to Wallace Zastrow in Watertown. She graduated from Wisconsin State Teacher's College in La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in education. Alice was a teacher in several school systems before joining the Fort Atkinson school district as the director of education. She met her husband, Wallace “Wally,” who was a Fort Atkinson High School teacher and coach, after moving to Fort Atkinson.
Alice was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker to her family. She enjoyed playing bridge with her fellow bridge club members, and was active in the Fort Atkinson Women's Club. Alice was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church Women's Missionary League, and was active in their choir and also in their euchre and sheepshead clubs with husband, Wally.
Surviving are a son, Mark Zastrow (Lori Paske), of Fort Atkinson; a daughter, Mary Lou (Keith) Collins, of North Ft. Myers, Fla.; three grandchildren, Kevin (Melissa) Collins, Carrie (Joshua) Otto, and Robyn Zastrow; and one great-grandchild, Madison Collins.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Charles Sherman.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials by made to Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Bethany Lutheran Church or St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Fort Atkinson, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Nitardy Funeral Home, Fort Atkinson, is assisting the family.
Alice's family wishes to thank the staff at Countryside Nursing Home for the care and comfort given her during her final time on earth.
Nitardy Funeral Home, 1008 Madison, Fort Atkinson
January 2, 2009
Arthur P. Franke
Arthur P. Franke, 86, of Watertown, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Anthony Schultz and the Rev. Mark Gartner officiating. Burial will be in Christberg Cemetery, Jefferson.
Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the church on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills, St. Luke's Lutheran Church or the WELS District Home Mission Board.
Arthur Paul Franke was born in Mt. Olive, Ill., on Sept. 1, 1922, son of Paul and Lunita (Nieman) Franke. On April 15, 1945, he married Mary Gretzer at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Ill.
Arthur was a 1942 graduate of Waterloo High School in Waterloo, Ill. He was also a business college graduate in accounting. He had been employed as an accountant at the Jefferson County Farmco in Jefferson for over 40 years and at the Fort Atkinson Credit Union.
Arthur was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown and a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Jefferson. He served on many church boards and committees and sang in the choir. He also sang with the Jefferson County Barbershop Chorus. He was a former member of the Lakeside Lutheran Board of Regents, WELS Western Wisconsin District Home Mission Board and the Kiwanis in Jefferson.
Arthur loved his family and his church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Franke of Watertown; three children, Marilyn (Professor Steven) Ehlke of Watertown, Douglas (Linda) Franke of Reno, Nev., and Karen (Thomas) Vogel of Watertown; four grandchildren, Kimberly Ehlke, Mark (Annette) Ehlke, Melissa (Michael) DeRuiter and Sarah (Caleb) Kurbis; three great-grandchildren, Olivia and Caiden Ehlke and Caleb DeRuiter; a sister, Verda (Rod) Hesse of Ava, N.Y.; a brother, LeRoy (Joyce) Franke of Cottage Grove; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Melba Miller.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Anita H. Miller
Anita H. Miller, 85, of Watertown, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Golden Living Center.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Revs. Anthony Schultz and Mark Gartner officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the church on Sunday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church would be appreciated.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home is serving the family.
Anita Helen Duchrow was born on Nov. 29, 1923, daughter of Leo and Lena (Hohensee) Duchrow in Antigo. On June 25, 1955, she married Louis Miller at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Anita had enjoyed polka dancing. She also enjoyed cooking and traveling with her husband. Anita loved spending time with her family.
Anita is survived by her husband, Louis; two daughters, Lisa (Charles) Pace of Waukesha and Erin (Timothy) Jacyna of Watertown; one son, Todd (Jacqueline) Miller of Eagle; three brothers, Robert Duchrow of Rhinelander, Marvin Duchrow of Phlox and Ronald (Gayle) Duchrow of Antigo; four grandchildren, Steven (Crystal) Pace, Chris Pace, Samantha Jacyna and Maxwell Jacyna; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Anita was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Norman and Arnold Duchrow.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
Carl Gnewuch
OCONOMOWOC - Carl Edgar Gnewuch, 82, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held this evening at 7 o'clock at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc with the Rev. Daniel R. Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia.
Relatives and friends may call at the church today from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Music Fund.
Carl was born on July 3, 1926, in Lebanon, son of Carl and Leona (Erdmann) Gnewuch. After the early death of his father he was raised by his extended family who farmed in Ixonia. In 1944 he moved to Watertown where he worked as a mason and carpenter. In 1949 he joined the carpenter union where he was the vice president of Local 1314 and was employed by various contractors in and around Milwaukee. After retiring in 1989, he continued doing wood crafts at his home in Oconomowoc.
Carl married his love of 58 years, Elsie Mae Schuenke on Sept. 16, 1950, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Johnson Creek.
He was an active member of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, where he taught Sunday school, served on the board of elders, trustees, school board, board of outreach and was an usher for many years. He sang with the mixed/adult choir and organized and sang in a male chorus. Carl did volunteer carpentry work for the church and school.
His favorite pastime was enjoying his children and grandchildren's activities. Elsie and Carl enjoyed dancing and card games along with fishing with family and friends. Carl enjoyed music and was an accomplished clarinet musician in the Lebanon Band and Oconomowoc American Legion Band. He had a knack for learning many different instruments but especially loved playing the piano.
He also enjoyed pitching slow-pitch softball, which he played until the age of 65.
Carl is survived by his wife, Elsie of Oconomowoc; six children, John (Pam) Gnewuch of Fort Atkinson, Thomas (Teresa) Gnewuch of Oconomowoc, Steven (Louise) Gnewuch of Oconomowoc, Paul (Suzanna) Gnewuch of Phoenix, Ariz., Kim Gnewuch of Madison and Cindy (Daniel) Smallish of West Bend; 13 grandchildren and their spouses, Michael (Faith) Gnewuch, Mark (Beth) Gnewuch, Mary (Nathan) Hochmuth, Michele (Patrick) Koper, Katie Gnewuch, Joseph Gnewuch, Stacy (Michael) Williquette, Tamara Smallish, Jacob (Jenny) Gnewuch, Gina Gnewuch, Lauren Gnewuch, Hannah Gnewuch and Grace Gnewuch; seven great-grandchildren, Elijah, Addison and Aidan Koper, Ema Williquette, Natalie Hochmuth, Amelia Babbitt and Judah Gnewuch; a sister, Lois Smith Winn of Oconomowoc; a sister-in-law, Dianne Trimborn of Johnson Creek; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, John Erdmann; a stepbrother, Vernon Erdmann; sisters-in-law, Mar-cella Erdmann, Delores Schuenke, Mary Ann Cloute and Alice Freson; a stepsister, Virginia Remus; brothers-in-law, Howard Smith, Jim Schuenke, Jim Cloute, Jack Trimborn, Jules Winn, Henry Schuenke and Alen Remus.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
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