Obituaries

Oct 22, 2020

Kaitlin Elizabeth Brown, age 30, of West Bend, formerly of Hubertus, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

She was born on July 12, 1990 in Brookfield to Douglas and Jane (nee Schilling) Brown.  Kaitlin had a love of reading that began at the age of four with Dr. Seuss and...

Oct 22, 2020

Alton Raymond Kist passed away on October 22, 2020 at The Pavilion of Glacier Valley in Slinger. Alton was born September 27, 1940 in Clermont, Iowa to Raymond and Florence (nee Alton) Kist.

Survived by his brother, Roger (Denise) Kist, and nieces and nephews, Jenny Kress, Dawn Kress, Sally Kress, Brenda Henning, Helen Asciutto, Larry Kress, Robert...

Oct 21, 2020

On the 21st of October 2020, Marc John Dettmann, a loving husband, and father of four children passed away at the age of 69.  Marc was born April 3, 1951, in West Allis, WI to Karl and Beverly Dettmann, the second of five children.

Marc received his B.A. from Luther College before attending the Wharton School of...

Oct 21, 2020

Richard R. “Dick” Koepke, 73, of the town of Scott, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Dick was born on November 5, 1946, in the town of Scott, the son of the late Roland and Shirley (nee Kempf) Koepke. On August 25, 1979, he was united in marriage to...

Oct 20, 2020

Donald “Don” Gloede, 86, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 20, 2020 at his lake house.

He was born on November 4, 1933 to the late Leroy and June (nee Deuster) Gloede. On July 11, 1954, he was united in marriage to Bernice Zubke in Milwaukee.

In...

Oct 18, 2020

Thomas “Tom” R. Wilkerson, 78, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday October 18, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on May 4, 1942 to the late Clarence and Frieda (nee Duke) Wilkerson in Gordonsville, VA. He grew up in Virginia and was raised by his grandparents, Raleigh and...

Oct 17, 2020

Gerald W. “Jerry” Schneider, 72, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend with his family by his side.

On June 22, 1948, he was born in West Bend to the late Roman and Evelyn (nee Krejci) Schneider. On October 20, 1973, he was united in marriage to...

Oct 15, 2020

Jeffrey Ryan Paulus, 32, of Kewaskum, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

Jeffrey was born on September 10, 1988, in West Bend, WI, the son of Jeff and Karen (Jalas) Paulus.

Jeffrey graduated from Kewaskum High School in 2006 and went on to McNally Smith School of Music...

Oct 14, 2020

Richard Elden “Rick” Loberger, age 63, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI.

Rick was born on December 28, 1956 in Wallace, Michigan, the son of Elden and Eldoris (nee Anderson) Loberger.  He was an electrical engineer and owned MRL Inc. for 25 years.  Rick loved aviation and...

Oct 14, 2020

Leander F. Herriges, 84, lifelong resident of the Town of Wayne entered eternal life on Wednesday October 14, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

He was born on January 24, 1936 in the town of Ashford to the late Alois and Margaret Herriges (nee Hurth).  He was united in...

Oct 13, 2020

James Laubenstein, age 79 years of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2020.  He was born October 12, 1941 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin to Harold and Alice Laubenstein.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his infant brother Gerald George Laubenstein and his brother-in-law Eugene Beimborn.

Jim enjoyed...

Oct 12, 2020

Audrey Mae Klumb passed away on October 12, 2020 at the age of 82.  The youngest of five children born to Emil and Lena Klumb, Audrey lived her entire life at the family homestead on Highway D in the Town of Barton.   At vocational school, Audrey learned the art of cake decorating.  She then worked at Amity Leather in...

Oct 12, 2020

Charles H. Schultz, 87, life-long Kewaskum area resident, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, October 12, 2020.

Charles, Chuck, Charlie – whatever name you knew him by, he truly was one-of-a-kind!! Forever lovingly remembered for his wonderful smile, easy-going way and gentle soul.

Charles was born at home on the family farm, in the...

Oct 10, 2020

David “Dave” Kusnier, 76, of West Bend was called home peacefully on October 10, 2020 at his residence.  Dave was born on August 21, 1944 to Wendall and Elizabeth “Betty” Kusnier (Blackburn).  He was united in marriage to Karen Peters on May 19, 1984.

Dave graduated from Juneau High School in Milwaukee.  He loved baseball, swap meets,...

Oct 10, 2020

Cornelius J. “Corney” Beisbier went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was a resident at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King for the last 2 plus years.

He was the son of the late Gregor and Marcella (nee Stoffel) Beisbier. On October 15, 1955 he was united...

Oct 5, 2020

Grace H. Batzler (Theusch), age 78 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2020 at Gables on The Pond in Random Lake surrounded by her family.

Grace was born on May 25, 1942 in West Bend to Edward and Evelyn Theusch (Eckhart)  She was united in marriage to Gerald Batzler...

Oct 4, 2020

Elvera “Vera” M. Kuckuk (nee Sievert), 94, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Vera was born on July 28, 1926 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to the late Rudolph and Pauline (nee Gerber) Sievert. She married Wesley R. Kuckuk on August 20, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie.

Vera played...

Oct 3, 2020

Donna M. Holderbaum (nee Reseburg), 77, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

She was born on April 10, 1943 to the late Harlow Sr. and Mary (nee Ryan) Reseburg in Milwaukee WI. She attended West Bend High School. She was united in marriage to James William Hardt...

Oct 3, 2020

Richard Davis “Doc” Gibson, 95 of West Bend passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

He was born October 25, 1924 in Winona, Minnesota, the son of the late Oscar and Ada Marion (nee Davis) Gibson. He grew up in Eveleth, Minnesota and graduated from Eveleth High School in 1943.  Ten days...

Oct 2, 2020

Richard “Lefty” A. Reich, age 76, of West Bend, passed away on October 2, 2020 at Ivy Manor surrounded by his family.

Lefty was born on December 17, 1943 in Pittsville, WI, son of the late Adolph and Agnes (nee Spraeder) Reich. On August 14, 1982 he was united in marriage to Caroline Schumacher at...