Steven “Steve” Matthew Bruder, age 56 years, of Theresa passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2018 at his home. Steve was born on March 17, 1962 in Milwaukee to Matthew and Virginia Bruder (Beyer).  Steve was a great dad.  He worked at Flyway Signs and Graphics and was a sign installer for 30 years. Steve was an avid fisherman.  He also enjoyed camping and panning for gold and he was a heckuva bowler. Those Steve leaves behind to cherish his memory include...

Henry W. Hauser Jr., age 81, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born in Milwaukee on July 13, 1937, to the late Henry Sr. and Pauline Hauser. He married the love of his life, Donna Coons and together raised two beautiful children. A graduate of Boys Tech, Henry worked as a tool and die maker at Briggs and Stratton for 47 years, always putting his all into everything he did, but especially in the love and care of his family....

Eugene H. Panzer, 85, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.   Eugene was born on January 5, 1933, the son of the late Herman and Vera (nee Koepke) Panzer. On April 16, 1955, he was united in marriage to Anne Hallmann. Anne preceded Eugene in death on May 14, 2018.   Eugene was in the Navy on the aircraft carrier USS-LEYTE (CV-32) from the years 1950-1953. After returning, Eugene took pride in his work ethic. Over the years his career consisted of being a...

Terrence L. Ludwig, 67, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Samaritan in West Bend. He was born on August 6, 1951 to the late William and Elda (nee Riemer) Ludwig in Dorchester, WI.   After graduating from Colby High School he enlisted in the Army National Guard, married, and moved to West Bend.  While raising three children, he worked at the West Bend Company for 10 years and Weasler Engineering for 27.  He retired in 2014.  In his free...

Audrey I. Vandlik (nee Williams), 92, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the Waterford in West Bend.   Audrey was born on May 24, 1926, in Granton, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late George and Pearl (nee Lavey) Williams. On June 14, 1952, she was united in marriage to Miro J. Vandlik at Bethel Lutheran Church in Chicago. Miro preceded Audrey in death on March 18, 1991.   After graduating from Granton High School in 1944 she moved to Chicago where she...

Virginia E. Oppermann, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Samaritan Health Center, with her family at her side.   Virginia was born on June 24, 1927, in the town of Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Arnold and Eleanore (nee Doms) Schmidt. On August 16, 1947, she was united in marriage to Ruben Oppermann at St. John Lutheran Church in New Fane. Ruben preceded Virginia in death on November 13, 1974.   Virginia loved to cook for her family and hosting...

Beverly M. Krell (nee Wendelborn), 81, passed away on Nov. 8, 2018 at Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend. She was born July 31, 1937 in West Bend to the late Henry Berthold (Bert) and Ethel Mary (nee Corbett) Wendelborn. As a young child, Beverly’s parents purchased land on Hwy B and had a basement dug out.  They were the first people out in what was later known as "Jansen Heights" or more locally as "Gopherville". Many of the families that were to later build...

Mildred “Millie” L. Reinke (nee Ewert), 88, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, November 04, 2018 at the New Perspective Senior Living in West Bend. She was born on October 22, 1930 to the late Otto and Celia (nee Rady) Ewert in the Town of Hustisford. On January 19, 1952 she was united in marriage to L. James “Jim” Reinke at St. John’s  Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend. Millie was baptized on December 7, 1930 into the faith and was a lifelong member of...

Joseph A. “Joe” Buerger, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira. Joe was born on February 26, 1937, the son of the late Silverious and Olive (nee Wondra) Buerger. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1956-1958 in Korea. Joe worked for Roger Peters Construction in Fond du Lac before he became self-employed as Buerger Builders, building and remodeling homes in Lomria and the surrounding areas. He married his high school...

Earl W. Heisler, age 90 years, Town of Farmington passed away on November 4, 2018 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. Earl was born on August 3, 1928 in the Town of Farmington to Albert and Alice Heisler (Birholz).  Earl served in the United States Army and served overseas during the Korean War. He was born and raised on the family farm near Boltonville and worked there his entire life.  Earl was friendly and outgoing.  He enjoyed talking with all of the residents and...