Local Obituaries
Kenneth A. Sauter
Jan 26, 2026
Kenneth A. “Ken” Sauter, age 87 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born on April 28, 1938, in Plymouth to Arnold and Lorinda Sauter (Kumrow). He was united in marriage to Kay Hoffman on July 28, 1962, in...
Thomas L. "Tom" Bartelt
Jan 20, 2026
Thomas L. Bartelt (82) passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in West Bend. He was born on August 4, 1943, to Bill and Audrey (née Koch) Bartelt. Tom graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, and after graduation, he was employed by Home Mutual Insurance Company in Appleton, Wisconsin. In 1975, he joined his father at Bartelt Insurance Agency in...
Kristine Diane Schram
Jan 19, 2026
Kristine Diane née Hughes was born September 19, 1953 to Wilbur James “Jeff” Hughes and Edna Almeta née Lautenschlager in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was made a part of God’s family through the washing and regeneration of Holy Baptism on November 1, 1953 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salt Lake City. She confirmed her Christian faith on May 14,...
Richard "Rick" Albert Miller, Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Richard A. “Rick” Miller, Jr., age 76 years, went to Heaven on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born June 3, 1949, to Richard A. Miller Sr. and Helen M. Miller (nee Morrill) in Milwaukee.
Rick graduated from Boys Tech High School in Milwaukee. He then attended Milwaukee Institute of Technology and graduated with a degree in Computer Programming. Rick served...
Randy H. Kreif
Jan 18, 2026
Randy H. Kreif, 57, of Campbellsport, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Randy entered the world on March 3, 1968, in Sheboygan County, born to Karl and Joyce (Aupperle) Kreif, both now passed. On May 31, 2008, he married the love of his life, Beverly Gruber, in the comfort of their own backyard, a place...
Dennis F. Liepert
Jan 17, 2026
Dennis F. Liepert, 68, of West Bend, passed away in the arms of his wife on January 17, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.
Dennis entered the world on December 28, 1957, in West Bend, born to Lloyd and Myrtle (Abel) Liepert. On June 25, 1994, he married the love of his life, Tammy Oelke, in Kewaskum.
For 41 years, Dennis poured...
Sandra "Sandi" Walter
Jan 17, 2026
Sandra “Sandi” Walter (nee Tilley), age 75 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sandi was born on December 3, 1950, in Milwaukee to Thomas and Fay Tilley (nee Dahms). She was united in marriage to Mike Walter on June 8, 1974, at Jackson...
Carol Ann Kremer
Jan 17, 2026
Carol Ann Kremer, age 86, formerly of North Byron, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. Carol was surrounded by her family for the week leading up to her passing. Carol, the oldest of six children, was born on March 1st, 1939, to Leslie and Eleanora (Klatt) Schwartz.
Carol, a Lomira native, graduated from Lomira...
Herman John Berndt
Jan 16, 2026
Herman John Berndt “Hermie”, 97, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2026, with his family by his side.
Herman was born on December 9, 1928 in Newburg to the late Charles and Anna Berndt (nee Becker). He served his country in the United States Army. Herman was united in marriage to Janis Kuehl on October 4, 1952 at St. John’s Lutheran...
Marilyn L. Liepert
Jan 15, 2026
Marilyn L. Liepert, 94, of West Bend, passed away on January 15, 2026, at The Aspen at Cedar Lake in West Bend.
Marilyn entered the world on January 26, 1931, in West Bend, born to Albert and Louise (nee Duernberger) Albinger. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1948, and a few years later, on May 12, 1951, she married...
Charles M. "Charlie" Roemer
Jan 14, 2026
Charles M. “Charlie” Roemer, 89, of West Bend, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Oshkosh.
Charlie was born on September 12, 1936, in Rubicon, the son of the late Milton and Norma (nee Naffin) Roemer. On May 17, 1958, he was united in marriage to Arlene Papez at St. Johns Evangelical and Reformed Church in Hartford....
Roland Arnold Weisser
Jan 10, 2026
Roland Arnold “Rollie” Weisser, age 81 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2026, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee surrounded by his loving family.
Rollie was born on July 6, 1944, in Parkston, South Dakota to Alfred and Adeline Weisser (Lehr). He was united in marriage to Orgenia Goehring on September...
Eva E. Rumpf
Jan 8, 2026
Eva Elise Augustin Rumpf
Jan 8, 2026
Eva Elise Augustin Rumpf was many things: a writer, editor, teacher, community leader, wife, and mother. She was also a tenacious woman.
Eva, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 27, 1939, grew up poor, in a small “shotgun” house with no hot water. Yet she excelled in high school, being on the debate team and...
Judith A. "Judi" Zander
Jan 8, 2026
Judith A. “Judi” Zander, 78, of West Bend, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Judi was born on June 1, 1947, in Lackawanna, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (nee Weston) Atkins. On May 9, 1970, she was united in marriage to John Zander at St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Somerville, MA. Judi...
Richard "Dick" Melvin Dittloff
Jan 7, 2026
Richard Melvin Dittloff, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Richard “Dick” was born on October 22, 1947, in Milwaukee to the late Melvin and Josephine (nee Anderson) Dittloff. Dick proudly served his country in the Army. He was united in marriage to Nancy Hamilton on February 1, 1969. In his younger years, Dick enjoyed playing softball, hunting, fishing, bowling,...
Alice Martha Braeger
Jan 4, 2026
Alice M. Braeger, 103, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Cedar Community - The Cottages.
She was born on March 12, 1922, to the late Ernst and Elisabeth (nee Laubenstein) Braeger in the town of Trenton, Washington County, WI. Baptism took place one week later March 19, 1922, at St. Johannes Gemeinde in Newburg, WI by...
Dale Keith Squier
Jan 3, 2026
Dale K. Squier, age 88, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.
Dale was born on February 27, 1937, in Marinette, Wisconsin, the son of Keith and Lydia (Sachs) Squier. He grew up in Marinette and graduated from Marinette High School in 1955.
Following high school, Dale proudly served four years in the United...
Andrew James Schut
Jan 2, 2026
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Our hearts are extremely broken due to the loss of “Andy” Andrew James Schut on January 2, 2026, who passed away unexpectedly.
He was born on March 16, 1981, to Allen and Louise Ann (Link) Schut in West Bend, Wisconsin. Andrew was baptized at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School, St. John’s Military Academy and...
Pearl Fredia Schoenbeck
Dec 29, 2025
Pearl Fredia Schoenbeck (nee Faber), 98, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Pearl was born on April 17, 1927, in the Town of Wayne to the late John and Nora (Benter) Faber. Pearl was united in marriage to the late Donald Schoenbeck in 1954 at Peace Lutheran Church in Hartford. She worked at the...
Loran H. Butzlaff
Dec 29, 2025
Because God needed a farmer, he called home his faithful servant, Loran Herman Butzlaff, on December 29, 2025, to till his fields and care for his herd after a ten-year battle with prostate cancer.
Loran was born September 16, 1939, the youngest of three children to Walter and Rosella (Haug) Butzlaff in the farmhouse where he would later return and live...
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