A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. for David R. Eigsti, at Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home (1315 W Washington St – West Bend, WI  53095).  Followed by full Military Honors.  Inurnment will be at Cedar Community Memorial Gardens in West Bend. David Richard Eigsti, 87, of West Bend, Wisconsin, went to meet his savior Jesus Christ on November 11, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Ruth (Senseney); his children and...

Jeanne Ann (Gill) Staehler, age 88 of Kewaskum entered eternal life on February 15, 2021 at Kettle Gardens Memory Unit where she had been a resident for nearly nine years.  Jeanne Ann Gill was born March 24, 1932 in Plymouth.  She was the daughter of the late Leo B. and Agnes (McMullen) Gill.  Jeanne was a graduate of Plymouth High School, with the class of 1950. She married Robert “Bob” Staehler on May 9, 1953 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Parnell.  She...

Ronald L. “Ronnie” Amerling, age 73 years, of Kewaskum was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home. Ronnie was born on August 20, 1947 in Kewaskum to Arnold and Cordell Amerling  (nee Ruplinger).  He was united in marriage to Joanne E. Rauch on May 10, 1969 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Ronnie graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1965.  He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the...

Irene E. Todd, 64, of Mayville, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her home.   Irene was born on July 2, 1957, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Manuel “Manny” and Maryann (Nee Miller) Silva. On July 7, 1995, she was united in marriage to Steven Lee Todd in Milwaukee. Steven preceded Irene in death on December 17, 2020. Her grandson, Jordan, was her world. She loved decorating for holidays especially Christmas. Irene enjoyed visiting with neighbors and anyone...

Dawn M. Coulter, 59, of Mayville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 14, 1962, to Kermit and Gertrude (nee Grulke) Coulter in Fond du Lac, WI. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1981. Dawn started her working career at The Dinner Bell Restaurant and then worked at Beatrice Cheese. She later worked at Fleet Farm in West Bend and was currently working at Mec in Beaver Dam. Dawn was a member of the Wisconsin Trappers Association and...

Rose Audrey Borchardt (nee Gerber), age 96, of West Bend, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Ivy Manor II in West Bend.  She was born on July 4, 1925 in Milwaukee.  Daughter of Virginia Anderson (nee Mihelcich). Rose graduated from West Allis Central High School.  On November 28, 1942 she was united in marriage to Francis A. Borchardt at the former St. Galls Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Rose is survived by three daughters, Sandra (James) Balistriere, Geraldine Arlt; and...

Joseph “Joe” Harter, 84, of West Bend passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend. He was born on March 17, 1937 to the late Alousius and Bertha (nee Werner) Harter in Guttenburg, Iowa. Joe graduated from Kewaskum High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and went on to MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering) for mechanical engineering. He honorably served in the United States Army National...

Ardell C. Priest (nee Poch), 92, of Lomira died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on May 26, 1929, to the late Herman and Adeline (nee Immel) Poch in the Town of Forest, Fond du Lac County, WI.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Town of Forest. She graduated from WLA in Fond du Lac in 1946. On December 11, 1948, she was united in marriage to Marvin Priest at St. Paul’s...

Margaret L. Lechner, 90, of West Bend, passed away on July 14, 2021, at New Perspective in West Bend with her family at her side. Margaret was born on June 27, 1931, in Phelps, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late William and Francis (nee Strong) Wyant. On September 3, 1949, she was united in marriage to Neal Lechner in Eagle River. Neal preceded her in death on June 24, 2015. Margaret loved spending time cooking for her family and cherished spending time with her grandchildren and...

Reneé Marie (nee Mortag) Herrmann, 53, of the Village of Richfield, passed away on June 29, 2021 with her family at her side. Reneé was born on April 21, 1968 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Ray and Janis (nee Krueger) Mortag.  On August 24, 1992 she was united in marriage to Richard P. “Rick” Herrmann, Jr. Reneé loved to cook, spend time with her friends and family, and watch the wildlife in her yard.  She devoted her life to her children and...