Obituaries

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Peter R. Krueger

Peter R. Krueger

Dec 9, 2021

Peter R. “Rooter” Krueger, 60, of Iron Ridge, passed away on December 9, 2021, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Peter was born on March 20, 1961, in West Bend, the son of the late Albert and Ardeen (nee Herman) Krueger. On March 19, 2004, he was married to Maria Anderson...

Henry R. Guell

Henry R. Guell

Dec 8, 2021

Henry R. Guell, 87, of rural Fond du Lac, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home.

He was born on January 7, 1934, to the late Herbert and Clara (nee Stettbacher) Guell. On January 29, 1955, he was united in marriage to Eunice Bradley at Waukau United Methodist Church. The couple moved to the...

Ingrid Maria Mueller

Ingrid Maria Mueller

Dec 8, 2021

Ingrid Maria Mueller (nee Deuber), age 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, surrounded by family and friends who loved her.

Ingrid was born on June 22, 1927 in Herford, Germany to the late Fritz and Minna (nee Kortemeyer) Deuber.  After her family lost everything in WWII, they immigrated to the United States in 1951, residing...

Ronald Eugene Glassmyer

Ronald Eugene Glassmyer

Dec 6, 2021

Ronald E. Glassmyer, 83, did not come home from the hospital this time. Instead, he went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Ron was born to Archie and Ruth (nee Hendrix) on May 20, 1938 in Mount Joy, PA. He joined the Army at 19 and was in the Transportation Corp. He...

Colleen A. (Shaw)  Mckay

Colleen A. (Shaw) Mckay

Dec 4, 2021

Colleen A. McKay (nee Shaw), 56, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 04, 2021.

She was born on August 29, 1965, to the late Mark and Donna Shaw in West Bend. Colleen graduated from Kewaskum High School. She worked for Riteway Bus Company for over 25 years. Colleen enjoyed riding her Harley’s and taking...

Walter "Wally" J. Betz

Walter "Wally" J. Betz

Dec 2, 2021

Walter “Wally” J. Betz Jr., 86 of Lomira passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

He was born on June 6, 1935, to the late Walter Sr. and Helen (nee McCarthy) Betz. Walter grew up in Byron and was a member of St. John’s Church. On Sept 15, 1956, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann...

Lavern "Sonny" Richard Carstens

Lavern "Sonny" Richard Carstens

Nov 30, 2021

Lavern R. “Sonny” Carstens, age 91, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with his loving family by his side.

Sonny was born on April 1, 1930 in Granville, WI on the family homestead to the late Henry and Hilda (nee Erdman) Carstens.  He...

Wallace "Wally" R. Daggett

Wallace "Wally" R. Daggett

Nov 30, 2021

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Wallace “Wally” R. Daggett, 92 of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

He was born on June 24, 1929, to the late Winfred and Lillian (nee Larson) Daggett in Chicago, Il. Wally...

Dorothy M. Blanchette

Dorothy M. Blanchette

Nov 29, 2021

Dorothy Mae Blanchette (nee Cross), age 85 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born on July 5, 1936 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Melvin and Verna Cross.

Dorothy graduated from West Bend High...

Peter "Pete" Schlefke

Peter "Pete" Schlefke

Nov 28, 2021

Peter “Pete” Schlefke, 60, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on March 25, 1961, to the late Palmer and Lois (nee Antholt) Schlefke in West Bend. Pete grew up in Whitewater on the family farm. He attended Menomonee Falls High...

Michael  J. "Mike" Schmidt

Michael J. "Mike" Schmidt

Nov 27, 2021

Michael J. “Mike” Schmidt Sr., 85, of West Bend, passed away on November 27, 2021, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Mike was born on March 20, 1936, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Phillip and Antoinette (nee Kozlowski) Schmidt. Mike was united in marriage to Mary Coulter in 1962 at Salem United Church of Christ...

Thomas Schickert

Thomas Schickert

Nov 27, 2021

Tom was born on September 18, 1967 in Davenport, Iowa to Thomas and Margie (nee Kiehl) Schickert. He was a parts consultant at Gordie Boucher in West Bend.  Tom loved his rock music, especially listening to Queensryche.  He was a huge Red Wings fan. He enjoyed woodworking and attending the Crandon races. He also enjoyed finding recipes and smoking...

Lucille H. Knepprath

Lucille H. Knepprath

Nov 27, 2021

Lucille Hilda Knepprath, 90, of Saukville, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021.

She was born on June 13, 1931, in the Town of Trenton, the daughter of Gustav and Alma Beimborn nee Hartwig.  On October 6, 1951 she was united in marriage to Willard Knepprath.

Lucille enjoyed gardening in both her flower and vegetable...

Sharon Mary Webb

Sharon Mary Webb

Nov 25, 2021

Sharon M. Webb (Knox), age 52 years, of Lomira, formerly of Drongan, Scotland, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2021 at her residence in Lomira.

Sharon was born on December 11, 1968 in Kilmarnock, Scotland to William and Heather Knox (McKay). She was united in marriage to Larry...

Jason S. Landvatter

Jason S. Landvatter

Nov 24, 2021

Jason S. Landvatter, 45, of the town of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2021, at his home.

Jason was born on June 21, 1976, in West Bend, the son of Larry and Donna (nee Petermann) Landvatter. Jason enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, fishing, foraging for mushrooms and rocks for his collection. He spent many...

Joanne B. (Detwiler)  Klumb

Joanne B. (Detwiler) Klumb

Nov 23, 2021

Joanne Bertha Klumb (nee Detwiler), age 85, West Bend, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, following a brief illness.

Joanne was born November 2, 1936, to the late Lawrence and Bertha (Spomer) Detwiler in Sutton, Nebraska. After graduating from Sutton High School in 1954, she moved to Lincoln, NE...

John "Cy" Cybela

John "Cy" Cybela

Nov 19, 2021

Went home on November 19, 2021 at age 58. Loving husband of Sheri. Beloved father of Bill and Bob. Grandfather of Sienna. Brother of the late Jeffrey "Hook", Suzanne, Jim, and Sharon "Bobbin".

Services will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 2pm, visitation to follow, at Myhrum-Patten Funeral Home, 350 Main St. Lomira WI, 53048....

Melanie R. Reseburg

Melanie R. Reseburg

Nov 19, 2021

Melanie R. Reseburg, 73, of the town of Scott, was called home to be with her Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021, with her family at her side at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Melanie was born on June 15, 1948, in Milwaukee the daughter of Joseph Sr. and Vivian (nee Yesko) Sekeres. On April 7,...

Roy H. Trott

Roy H. Trott

Nov 19, 2021

Roy H. Trott, 85, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Roy was born on April 5, 1936 in Kohlsville to Harry and Stella (nee Basler) Trott.  He was united in marriage to Celia Frank on June 30, 1956 at St....

Nathan "Nate" Sommer

Nathan "Nate" Sommer

Nov 18, 2021

Nathan “Nate” A. Sommer, 46, of Mayville left this world for new adventures on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was affectionately known to friends and family as "Nato", "Naco", "Natron", "Chunky", and other nicknames.

He was born on January 3, 1975, to Steven Sommer and Debra Regnier (nee McLallen) in Milwaukee WI. Nate grew up in Slinger....