Obituaries

Feb 22, 2019

David J. Wolf, age 57 years, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2019.

David was born on July 31, 1961 in West Bend to Howard J. and Ruth A. Wolf  (Schneider).

David worked at D & H Demolition.  He was a heavy machinery operator.  David started in the excavating business with his...

Feb 21, 2019

Kenneth V. “Ken” Fezatt, age 90 years, of Theresa, formerly of Port Washington passed away on February 21, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on June 27, 1928 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Victor and Julia Fezatt.  He was united in marriage on September 2, 1950 to Margaret “Mic” Calcari in...

Feb 20, 2019

Michael J. “Mike” Hetzel, 69, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Froedtert Hospital with his family at his side.

Mike was born on September 3, 1949, in Hartford, the oldest son of Martin and Lorraine (nee Martin) Hetzel. On May 24, 1992, he was united in marriage to Mary Kay Davies at...

Feb 20, 2019

Josephine D. “Jo” Knueppel, 95, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Josephine was born on August 11, 1923 in Washburn, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Clarence Knueppel and he preceded her in death on September 1, 1990.

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Feb 19, 2019

Elmer V. Henrich, 100, of Trenton, passed away at his home with family at his side on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Elmer was born on December 16, 1918, in the town of Germantown, the son of the late John and Angeline (nee Schottler) Henrich. On August 21, 1943, he was united in marriage to Viola...

Feb 18, 2019

Gregor “Crickets” L. Rohlinger, 86, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019.

He was born on November 27, 1932 to the late Leo and Johanna (nee Hall) Rohlinger in Ashford, WI. He grew up in Kewaskum and worked with his dad delivering fuel for Sinclair Oil. Gregor honorably served in the United States Army...

Feb 17, 2019

Thomas “Tom” W. Papez, 70, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

He was born on May 21, 1948 to the late Ottmar and Marie (nee Wickert) Papez in Hartford, WI. He graduated from Harford High School in 1967. On July 31, 1981 he was united in marriage to Marie Hagner at Immanuel...

Feb 15, 2019

David A. Ramel, age 69 years, of Random Lake found peace on February 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on June 6, 1949 in Sheboygan to Allen and Mildred Ramel  (Heisler).  He was united in marriage to Carole Reinders on February 1, 1969.

David graduated from Random Lake...

Feb 13, 2019

Holly L. Gassner (nee Scadden), 59, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. On December 24, 1959, Holly was born in Elkhorn, WI to Willis and Joyce Scadden and later grew up, graduating in Hartford.   She was united in matrimony to Robert Gassner on March 24, 1984 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic...

Feb 13, 2019

Janice “Jan” E. Micheels (nee Hamann), 78, of West Bend passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on February 13th, 2019.

She was born on December 12, 1940 to the late Frederick and Louise (nee Ruedebusch) in Beaver Dam, WI. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School and worked as an assistant bookkeeper...

Feb 12, 2019

Louis O. “Louie” Scepanski, 87, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Louie was born on May 23, 1931, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Alois and Theresa Scepanski. On June 13, 1964, he was united in marriage to Sharon Dobbins at St. Peter...

Feb 8, 2019

Gordon V. Andersen, 91, of West Bend, formerly of Adams, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Kathy Hospice, in the town of Polk.

Gordon was born on August 8, 1927, in Ingelwood, California, the son of the late Jens and Helen (nee Jensen) Andersen. On May 17, 1947, he was united in marriage...

Feb 8, 2019

Alvin W. Schueller, age 89, of West Bend (formerly of Belgium) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on February 8, 2019, at The Kathy Hospice.  Alvin was born on the family homestead in the Town of Belgium on March 13, 1929, son of George and Helen (Katheiser) Schueller.  He served honorably in the United States Army from...

Feb 7, 2019

Derry W. Wagner, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019 while in hospice care at the Cottages at Cedar Run in West Bend.  He was born on October 23, 1926 in Burlington, WI to Herbert and Ora (McCartie) Wagner.  He was the oldest of two children.  The family resided in East Troy before moving to Madison,...

Feb 5, 2019

Janice J. Ramel (Doornek), age 76 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2019 at Froedtert St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend.

Janice was born on June 30, 1942 in Milwaukee to Jerome and Marcia Doornek  (Kern).  She was united in marriage on November 27, 1965 to the late Gerald...

Feb 5, 2019

Carol (‘da Ma’) Tank (Kupsh), age 93 years, of West Bend was called home to be with her Lord on Feb 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on December 17, 1925 in West Bend to William and Clara Kupsh (Michels).

Carol graduated from Hilbert High School in 1943.   She planned to...

Feb 4, 2019

Vivian M. (nee De Battista) Brown, 89, of West Bend found peace on Monday, February 4, 2019 at New Perspective in West Bend.

She was born on August 31, 1929 to the late James and Margaret (nee Pieser) De Battista in Milwaukee, WI. On November 8, 1947 she was united in marriage to Walter Brown in Placerville,...

Feb 4, 2019

Joseph “Joe” A. Retzer Jr., 79, of Campbellsport died unexpectedly on Monday, February 04, 2019.

He was born on July 31, 1939 to the late Joseph Alvin Sr. and Apollonia (nee Schoofs) Retzer in Milwaukee WI. Joe graduated from Pius XI high school in 1958. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. On December...

Feb 3, 2019

Pamela J. Rose, 70, of West Bend, lost her battle with cancer and passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Kathy Hospice with her family at her side.

She was born on May 21, 1948, in Gettysburg, South Dakota, the daughter of the late David (Ted) Stroup and Verna Frazier.

Pam was a very...

Feb 3, 2019

Emily June Schuster (Krueger), age 90 years, of West Bend, formerly of Theresa, Slinger and Madison passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at The Cottages at Cedar Run surrounded by her loving family.

Emily was born on June 18, 1928 to the late William C. and Frances B. Krueger (Justman).  On May 3, 1947, she married...