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Schliewe, Jane Violet. Born September 2, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at her home, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI (age 76). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Jane Violet Schliewe was married July 9, 1966, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Kenneth Lee "Ken" Toebe. Born June 1, 1932, in the Town of Emmet, Dodge Co., WI. Died November 20, 1986, in Dodge Co., WI (age 54). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, July 15, 1966

Wedding Announcement

    

Wedding party, left to right: Elaine D. (Toebe) Howard; Jean Carol (Polensky) Schliewe; Joyce Jean (Huebner) Dornfeld; Marian Virginia (Schliewe) (Baars) Schroeder; Connie Jean Toebe, flower girl; Jane Violet Schliewe; Kenneth Lee Toebe; David Allen Schliewe, page boy; David Kenneth Dornfeld; Lloyd Schliewe; Herbert William Toebe; Victor W. Howard.

Miss Jane Schliewe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schliewe, 1318 South Third Street, became the bride of Kenneth Toebe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Toebe, route 1, on Saturday, July, 9. The Rev. Eugene Gunther officiated at the 3pm ceremony in St. John's Lutheran Church. For her wedding, the bride chose a gown of white silk organza. The bodice was styled of lace with a Sabrina neckline and long sleeves. The full skirt was trimmed with lace inserts from waistline to the hem. Her Watteau train was attached at the shoulders, falling into a chapel train trimmed with lace. Her three-tier veil of nylon tulle was held by a crown trimmed with crystals and pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of white roses with small red rosettes scatted throughout. Identically styled rainbow colored gowns in mint, pink, yellow and blue were worn by bridal aides, Mrs. Elaine Howard, sister of the groom, Miss Carol Schliewe, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Joyce Dornfield, respectively. Of silk organza, they were fashioned with cap sleeves and modified full skirts. Velvet ribbon caught at the waistline fell into streamers down the front of the gowns. The back of the skirt was detailed with a ruffle from the waist to the hem line. Their headpieces were leaf clusters of silk organza. They carried S-shaped arrangements of carnations tinted in colors to match their gowns and centered with white roses. Flower girl Connie Toebe, niece of the groom. Best man David Dornfeld. Groomsmen were Lloyd A. Schliewe, brother of the bride, Herbert Toebe, brother of the groom, and Victor Howard brother-in-law.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, May 24, 2018

Jane V. Toebe

Jane V. Toebe, 76, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Burial will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown at a later date. Family and friends may gather at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, would be appreciated to St. John’s Lutheran Church or a charity of one’s choice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Jane Violet Schliewe was born on Sept. 2, 1941, in Watertown, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (nee Bottler) Schliewe. On July 9, 1966, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Toebe at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. Ken preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1986. She had been employed as bookkeeper at Shopko in Watertown for many years. Jane was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown where she served as president of the Ladies Aid. She volunteered at the Watertown Senior Center and enjoyed being in the chorus. Jane liked to bowl and was inducted into the Watertown Bowling Hall of Fame. Jane loved spending time with her family, giving hugs and kisses to her grandkids, and going out to lunch with her friends. Jane is survived by three children, Steve (Julie) Toebe of West Allis, Jodi (Hope) Toebe of Oconomowoc and Brenda (Frank) Winckler of Queen Creek, Arizona; grandchildren, Cai, Will and Charlie West-Toebe and Kenny Winckler; siblings, Carol Schliewe, Marion Schroeder and Lloyd Schliewe, all of Watertown; as well as other relatives and friends. She was further preceded in death by her parents and a brother in infancy. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service 611 E. Main St. Watertown.

 

Left to right: Rebecca Ruth "Becky" Schliewe, the daughter of Lloyd and Jean Schliewe; Mary Ann (Polensky) Zastrow; and Kenneth Lee Toebe, 208 Lowell Street, Dodge Co., Watertown, WI, March, 1971.

Schliewe, Merry Carol. Born December 24, 1941, in Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI. Died October 29, 2020, at Marshfield Medical Center, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI (age 78).

Merry Carol Schliewe was married September 21, 1968, at St. John Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: John M. Kohn. Born December 30, 1942, in the Town of Lowell, Dodge Co., WI.

Merry Carol (Schliewe) Kohn

Lived at: W176 Vista Drive, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Schliewe, Richard W. Born June 6, 1940, in Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Richard W. Schliewe was married June 10, 1967, to: Barbara Lynn Laughton. Born March 22, 1947, in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI. Died April 20, 2019, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI (age 72). Buried in  Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Barbara Lynn (Laughton) Schliewe

Lived at: Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Schlueter, Audrey Jean. Born August 7, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Audrey Jean Schlueter was married August 5, 1967, to: Mark Richard Roeder. Born about 1944, in Unknown. Divorced November 22, 1978, in Jefferson Co., WI. Children: Mark, Paul and Matt Roeder.

Lived at: 369 E. 12th Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Schlueter, Barbara Ann. Born November 29, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Barbara Ann Schlueter was married October 15, 1966, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Wesley Wayne "Wes" Schwartz. Born February 18, 1939, in the Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI.

Lived at: 1212 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901

Schmidt, Armond P. Born July 25, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Armond P. Schmidt was married October 10, 1975, in Dodge Co., WI, to: Janice Marie Linde. Born April 4, 1943, in the Town of Calamus, Dodge Co., WI.

Lived at: 1218 Allermann Drive, Watertown, WI 53094

Schmidt, Ralph Herbert. Born March 16, 1941, in the Town of Clyman, Dodge Co., WI. Died November 21, 2023, in Wisconsin (age 82). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Ralph Herbert Schmidt was married September 24, 1960, at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Arlene Marie Holtz. Born April 2, 1942, in Clyman, Dodge Co., WI. Died September 12, 2006, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI (age 64). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Jefferson Co, WI, September 14, 2006

Arlene M. Schmidt

Arlene M Schmidt, 64, of Watertown died Tuesday evening, 12 September 2006, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a two and one-half year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm at St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev Karl Walther officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. The former Arlene Holtz was born 2 April 1942, in Clyman, daughter of Ervin and Amanda (Ruehlow) Holtz. Arlene had been employed at Shopko Pharmacy in Watertown, in the dietary department at Beverly Terrace in Watertown and for the Watertown United School District Food Service Department at Riverside Middle School and Watertown High School. Arlene was an active member of St Mark's Ev Lutheran Church in Watertown, its ladies aid, the choir, Lutheran Women's Missionary Society and Lakeside Ladies Guild. Arlene was a volunteer for the March of Dimes Walk through Shopko. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning and traveling.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Jefferson Co, WI, November 24, 2023

Ralph H. Schmidt

1941 - 2023

Watertown, WI - Ralph Herbert Schmidt received the answer for his discomfort with a late-stage diagnosis of Non-Small Cell Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, a rare form of lung cancer. After a short period of acceptance, Ralph prepared for the Lord to call him home and surrounded by the love and support of his family passed on to his heavenly home on November 21st, 2023. Ralph was born March 16th, 1941, in the Town of Clyman to Roland and Esther (Fuchs) Schmidt. Ralph was the second oldest of the family called "The Schmidt Dozen". Ralph graduated from Watertown High School in 1959. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army, serving from 1960-1965. Ralph found love and married Arlene Marie Holtz on September 24th, 1960 at St. Mark's in Watertown. Ralph lived a life of service. Service to God, his country, his family and his community. Ralph used his time and talents professionally as a service maintenance technician, but was also the handy man on call to many. In retirement he found his way to Elmer's Auto and Toy Museum in Fountain City, WI. Here, Ralph formed a fast friendship with Elmer Duellman. Ralph was most happy when he was on the lawn mower tending to the grounds overlooking the Mississippi River or handing out Hot Wheels to kids visiting the Toy Museum. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Arlene, parents, sister Debbra Paul, Brother-In-Law Eugene Genz, Sister-In-Law Judy Schmidt and dear friend Elmer Duellman. He is survived by his children Daniel (Debbie) Schmidt, Kathy Haley, Tracy Robinson and Mark (Jodi) Schmidt. 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Siblings: Bill (Phyllis) Schmidt, Bob (Inez) Schmidt, Paul (Sharon) Schmidt, Herb (Pat) Schmidt, Russ (Marlis) Schmidt, Dave Schmidt, Fred (Laura) Schmidt, Marie (Bob) Kasubaski, Barb (Leonard) Reinke, Brenda (Tim) Grams, Brother-in-Law Mike (Cindy) Paul; "Adopted" Fountain City Family: Bernadette Duellman, Les Duellman, Rick Duellman, Brad Duellman, Melissa Baker, Eric Duellman and Amanda McKitty. Plus special friend Herman. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 24th at 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Hafemeister Funeral Home (611 E. Main St.) in Watertown. Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, November 25th, at 3:00pm at St. Mark's Lutheran Church (615 Jones St.) in Watertown with Rev. Karl Walther officiating. Visitation will be available preceding the service from 2 p.m. and lunch will follow. An additional memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Church (38 N. Hill St., Fountain City) on December 2nd at 2:00pm. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to Lakeside Lutheran High School. Inurnment will take place at Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

Schmitt, Frank Paul. Born December 6, 1940, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Frank Paul Schmidt was first married (1) December 7, 1963, to: Carla Louise Waddell. Born October 13, 1944, in Milwaukee Co., WI. Divorced.

Carla Louise (Waddell) Schmitt then married (2) June 14, 1986, in Waukesha Co., WI, to: Dennis Harold Buchert. Born March 1, 1939, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI. Died January 8, 1997, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI (age 57). Buried in Summit Cemetery, Summit Corners, Waukesha Co., WI.

Carla Louise (Waddell) (Schmitt) Buchert then married (3) to: Edwin William Walsh. Born May 11, 1943.

Frank Paul Schmitt then married (2) December 22, 1994, in Waukesha Co., WT, to: Betty Mae (Wacker) Luhman.

Betty Mae Wacker was first married (1) May 17, 1953, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, to: John Joseph Luhman. (Divorced before 1976). Died January 25, 1976).

Lived at: 7720 Twin Eagle Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Schmitz, Dianne Karen. Born December 17, 1941, in the Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI. Died November 22, 1981, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI (age 39). Buried in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Dianne Karen Schmitz was married July 2, 1960, in Wisconsin, to: George Emil Grudzinski. Born on January 23, 1938, in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE. Died February 1, 2017, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI (age 79). Buried in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

George Emil Grudzinski then married (2) December 13, 1997, in Dodge Co., WI, to: Catherine Diane "Cathy" (Cox) Halgren. Born February 15, 1954, in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL. Died Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Heritage Square, Dixon, IL (age 69). Buried in Calvary Cemetery, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

Dianne Karen (Schmitz) Grudzinski

The Sauk Valley News, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL, December 2, 2023.

Catherine D. Grudzinski

Born: February 15, 1954 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL

Died: November 30, 2023 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL

Catherine D. Grudzinski, 69 formerly of Watertown, WI and of this area, died Thursday November 30, 2023 at Heritage Square in Dixon. She was born on February 15, 1954 in Sterling the daughter of Nathaniel and Bobbie (Harris) Cox. She married George Grudzinski on December 13, 1997. He died February 1, 2017. Catherine had been a member of The Chapel in Watertown. She moved back to this area in 2020. Her church and her family were very important to her. Survivors include her daughter Dene (Matt) Janssen of Dixon; her foster daughter Kim (Joe) Peterson of Reedsburg, WI; her sons: Eric and Derek Halgren both of Dixon; her sisters: Carol (Fred) Matznick, Paula (John) Conklen, both of Sterling, Colleen Cox of Rock Falls and Julia (Nelson) Vasquez of Sterling; her brothers: Michael Cox of Coleta and Edwin (Donna) Cox of Elizabethtown, KY; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother Terry Cox and her son Brandon Leach. Visitation will be Tuesday December 5, 2023 from 9-11 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls. The funeral will follow at 11 AM.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, February 3, 2017

George Emil Grudzinski

George Emil Grudzinski was born on January 23, 1938 in Loup City, Nebraska, the son of Louis and Victoria (nee Krolikowski) Grudzinski. On December 13, 1997 he married Catherine Cox at the Marquardt Chapel in Watertown. George is survived by his wife, Catherine Grudzinski of Watertown; five children, Andy (Terri) Grudzinski of Watertown; Dene’ (Matthew) Janssen of Dixon, IL; Eric (Michelle) Halgren of Dixon, IL; Derek Halgren of Dixon, IL; Kim Kerska of Reedsburg; grandchildren, Jennifer (William “Ben”) Tietz; Kory (Danielle) Grudzinski; Taylen, Chase and Trista Janssen; Noah Mellott; Shaylee Clements; Stephanie, Kole and Mikayla Kerska; Bella, Becca and Blake Halgren; great-grandchildren, Taylre and Sophia Tietz as well as sister, Barbara (Larry) Adams and brother, Leroy Grudzinski. He is further survived by sisters-in-law, Delores Grudzinski and Shirley Grudzinski; special family friends Kay Nicoll and Krista Mellott as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dianne (nee Schmitz) Grudzinski; son, Brandon Leach; brothers, Ed and Richard Grudzinski; sister, Louise Will and sister-in-law, Sandra Grudzinski as well as parents, Louis and Victoria.

Schoechert, Diane Elinor. Born October 15, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Diane Elinor Schoechert was first married (1) September 27, 1963, at the Watertown Moravian Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Newton Lee Blodgett. Born April 8, 1937, in Merced, CA. Died Sunday, July 27, 2003, in Merced, CA (age 66). Divorced October 1, 1981, in Reno, NV.

Newton Lee Blodgett then married (2) 1988 to: Paula Beth (Hill) Washington.

Diane Elinor (Schoechert) Blodgett then married (2) April 28, 1984, in Reno, NV, to: John Edward Lovitt.

John Edward Lovitt was first married (1) 1959 in Long Beach, CA, to Elaine J. Hunter. Divorced in 1979 in Reno, NV.

Lived at: 14526 W. Ravenswood Drive, Sun City West, AZ 85375

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, September 30, 1963

Schoechert - Blodgett Wedding Is Held in Watertown

WATERTOWN - The marriage of Miss Diane E. Schoechert, 2201 Cypress Way, Madison, and Newton Lee Blodgett took place Friday at the Watertown Moravian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Schoechert, Watertown, and the bridegroom is the son of Col. and Mrs. Walter Schackelford, Marysville, Calif. The bride wore a white suit with beigh accessories and a yellow rose corsage. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Middleton, Madison, were the bridal attendants, Davis Schoechert, Watertown, ther bride's brother, ushered. The bride, a registered nurse, is a graduate of the School of Nursing at Madison General hospital, where she has been employed. The bridegroom, who attended Modesto Junior College and Montana State University, served four and one-half years in the Air Force. He is an electronics technician at Aerojet General Corporation Missle Development Center. The newlyweds will live in Sacramento, Calif., after a western trip.

 

The Merced Sun-Star, Merced, CA, Friday, August 1, 2003

NEWTON LEE BLODGETT

April 8, 1937 - July 27, 2003

Newton Lee Blodgett, age 66, owner and CEO of Filt-Air Corp., passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003. He was a resident of Hornitos for 3 years. He was born April 8, 1937, in Merced, California, to the late Newton Thomas Blodgett and Geneva Ann Shackelford. Newton served in the U.S. Air Force. On March 11, 1988, he was united in marriage to Paula Beth Hill. Newton was a wonderful father and step father who was well loved by his children. Newton's favorite place was Yosemite National Park. Some of his hobbies included camping, traveling, golf, and square dancing. Newton will be missed greatly. Newton is survived by his beloved wife of seventeen years Paula Blodgett of Hornitos, California; three sons Michael Blodgett of Oakland California, Ron Blodgett and Brian Blodgett both from Phoenix, Arizona; three step daughters Lynette Larson of Reno, Annette Argo of Denver, and Karen Green; a brother Scott Shackelford of Sacramento, California and two sisters Judi Arthur of Merced, California and Jeanie Whitmore of Prunedale, California; Six step grandchildren, and one step great grandchild. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M.8:00 P.M. Friday, August 1, 2003 at Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home 901 W. Main St. Merced, California. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 2, 2003 at Lord Speaker Cemetery in Hornitos, California. Arrangements are under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced.

Schroeder, Darlene Helen. Born November 30, 1941, in Clyman, Dodge Co., WI. Died May 2, 1997, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 55).

Darlene Helen Schroeder was married to: Kenneth Dale Bourgeois. Born March 16, 1941, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Died May 15, 1997, in Unknown (age 56). Divorced July 31, 1981, in Milwaukee Co., WI.

Kenneth Dale Bourgeois was then married (2) March 21, 1997, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Phyllis Marie (Jasniewski) Wirth. Born September 18, 1940, in West Allis, Milwaukee Co., WI. Died May 21, 2014, in West Allis, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 73).

Phyllis Marie Jasniewski was first married (1) September 28, 1957, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to: George Reynold Thomas Wirth III. Born December 15, 1936, in West Allis, Milwaukee Co., WI. Divorced July 9, 1980, in Waukesha Co., WI.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, May, 2014

Phyllis M. Wirth-Bourgeois

Jasniewski Wirth-Bourgeois, Phyllis M. At rest May 21, 2014. Dear wife of the late Kenneth Bourgeois. Daughter of the late John and Mary Jasniewski. Mother of Keith (Judy) Wirth. Sister of the late Helen Bortmann and John Taske. Special aunt of Michael Kraft. Dear special friend of Dan (Eileen) Shanahan, Steve Leto and Dee Dee Michels. Further survived by other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was a very well known bartender for establishments in the West Allis area. Services to be held Wednesday, June 11, at Schaff Funeral Home at 7PM. Visitation 5PM until time of service.

Schuett, Clifford James "Cliff". Born May 4, 1941, in Weyauwega, Waupaca Co., WI. Died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice, Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI (age 82). Buried in Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Clifford James Schuett was first married (1) June, 1959, to: Pearl Louise Fredrick. Born about 1943, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI. Divorced June 23, 1964, in Jefferson Co., WI.

Clifford James "Cliff" Schuett then married (2) November 5, 1966, to Diane B. Cromey.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Clifford J. Schuett

May 4, 1941 - April 21, 2024

Clifford James Schuett, 82, of Watertown passed away peacefully in his sleep at Rainbow Hospice on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Clifford James Schuett was born May 4th 1941 in Weyauwega, Wisconsin to Harold and Elizabeth (McHugh) Schuett. He was the oldest of 18 children. Cliff attended Watertown High School, MATC and MSOE. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. On November 5, 1966 he married Dianne B. Cromey. He was employed at Eaton Corporation for 43 years as a Quality Control Technician. He was a Watertown Police Service Officer for 20 years. Cliff was one of Watertown’s first EMT’s certified on Nov 11, 1973. He was a member of the Izaak Walton League, serving at the WI State level for many years. He was a member of Ebenezer Moravian Church. He was an avid softball and volleyball player, having played on many different teams. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing. What he really liked was all the fishing trips to Canada with friends. He especially liked hunting with his very good friend and buddy Ray (Lucky) Lasanski. He is survived by his wife, Dianne and children Suzzanne (Rodger) Dettmann, Bonnie (Alan) Othmer, Charles (Karen Delaney) Schuett & Pamela (Mark) Follon. Grandchildren-Tucker & Mathias Schuett, Bryan, Kyle & Noah Othmer, Sheridan Dettmann & Chas (Darcie) & Seth Dodge. Great-grandchildren-Calli Dodge & Henry Schuett. Further survived by siblings: Glen (Elda), Norbert (Lois), Lucille (Donovan) Stratman, Nancy (Robert) Margelofsky, Virginia Justman, Edward (Linda), Stephen (Eva Quest), Sharon (Robert) Uelmen, Howard (Gloria), Roger (Lori), Martha Achterberg, Helen (Roger) Zubke, James, Carl (Debra) & Doris Hoeft. Further survived by sister-in-law Barbara Schuett, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents & in-laws Archie & Alice Cromey, brothers Kenneth & Neal and brother-in-law Richard Justmann. The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Rainbow Hospice of Johnson Creek for their exceptional care and kindness while caring for him. Memorials, if desired may be designated to Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek. We would also like to thank Pastor Katie Van der Linden and the church family for the visits, cards and prayers. Visitation will take place at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024. You may pay your respects from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at Ebenezer Moravian Church on Tuesday April 30, 2024. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Katie Van der Linden officiating. Burial, with military honors, will take place following the service at Ebenezer Moravian Cemetery. A lunch will follow in the church basement. Online condolences may be left at www.HafemeisterFH.com.

Schultz, John Wallace. Born September 18, 1941, in the Town of Lomira, Dodge Co., WI.

John Wallace Schultz was married 1977, to: Mary B. Kreiling. Born December 30, 1947, in Unknown.

Lived at: 609 S. Main Street, Washington, Will Co., IL 61571

Schwantes, Ronald Elmer "Ron". Born June 30, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Ronald Elmer "Ron" Schwantes was first married (1) in 1964, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Mary Ellen Brady. Born January 18, 1944, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died November 6, 1967, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI (age 23). Buried in Saint Bernard's Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Ronald Elmer "Ron" Schwantes then married (2) May 24, 1969, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Margaret Ann "Mitzi" Brady. Born October 29, 1945, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Lived at: N9556 Kuckkan Lane, Watertown, WI 53094

Schwartz, Wayne Warren. Born July 4, 1941, in the Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI.

Wayne Warren Schwartz was married July 22, 1961, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to a classmate: Pearl Ceceilia Callies. Born January 1, 1942, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Thursday, April 4, 1996, at St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital, Cudahy, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 54). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Lived at: 1714 Miller Court, Lake Geneva, Walworth Co., WI 53147.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, April, 1996

Pearl Schwartz

LAKE GENEVA – Pearl C. Schwartz, 54, of 1714 Miller Court and formerly of Watertown, died Thursday, April 4, 1996 at St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital in Cudahy. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Verlyn J. Dobberstein officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the church. The Steinke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the  church. She was born Jan. 1, 1942 in Watertown, the daughter of Walter and Cecilie (Hensler) Callies. She was married to Wayne W. Schwartz on July 21, 1960 in Watertown. A 1959 graduate of Watertown High School, she was a resident of Lake Geneva for the past 25 years. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lake Geneva and was employed as a secretary at Badger High School for the past 18 years. Survivors include her husband; one son, Randall W. of Chicago, Ill.; one sister, Donna Bunts of Milwaukee; and two brothers, Robert Janish of Scotland and Eugene Janish of Georgia. Preceding her in death were her parents.

Seeber, Arlene Jean "Tina". Born September 29, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Arlene was in the 1959 Graduation Class of Johnson Creek High School, Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI.

    Arlene Jean "Tina" Seeber's 1959 Johnson Creek High School yearbook picture.

Arlene Jean "Tina" Seeber was married about May 26, 1962, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Lawrence William "Jack" Paddock. Born April 17, 1936, in the Town of Grant, Monroe Co., WI.

Lived at: W1389 Paddock Road, Bruce, WI 54819

Seeber, Earl Raymond. Born July 9, 1939, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died June 1, 1963, in a car accident on Highway E just south of the Watertown city limits (age 23) Buried in Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Earl Raymond Seeber was married May 10, 1961, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI, to: MaryAnn R. Krause. Born about 1940, in the Town of Farmington, Jefferson Co., WI.

MaryAnn R. (Krause) Seeber then married (2) February 5, 1972, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Thomas Ralph "Tom" Berger. Born January 17, 1941, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Died July 12, 2017, Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center, Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI (age 76).

Lived at Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, June 2, 1963

Watertown Man Dies as Auto Hits Utility Pole

WATERTOWN – a 23-year-old Watertown man was killed instantly in a one-car crash on Highway E just south of the city limits at 1:48 a.m. Saturday morning. Earl R. Seeber, Rt.3, Watertown, was killed when the small German-made station wagon he was driving struck a utility pole. According to Watertown police, the car rolled over after missing a curve and hit the utility pole about eight feet up, pinning Seeber in the car. Jefferson County Coroner Ewald Reighert ruled the death accidental and said Seeber was killed instantly. A wrecker was needed to pry the car apart t get Seeber out, officials said. The death was Jefferson county's ninth of the year. The car was not equipped with seat belts, officials reported. Seeber was an employe of the John Deere Implement Co. at Horicon, and was returning home from night-shift work at the time of the accident. He was born in Watertown and lived in the area all his life, except for two years with the Marine Corps. He married the former Mary Ann Krause on May 6, 1961. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Earl David, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Seeber, Rt. 3, Watertown; seven brothers, Carl, Watertown; Joseph, Johnson Creek; Richard, serving with the Army at Oakland, Calif.; Thomas, James Ralph and Kenneth, all of Rt. 3, Watertown; Six sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Paddock, Mauston; Georgiann, Mary Ann, Diane, Doris, and Sharone, all at home, Rt. 3. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. John's Lutheran Church, Ixonia, of which he was a member. Fiends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the Pederson funeral home, Watertown.

 

Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, July 14, 2017

Thomas R. Berger

January 17, 1941 - July 12, 2017

Thomas R. Berger, age 76, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ixonia with Rev. Allen Tetzlaff officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Johns Lutheran church, Ixonia or Rainbow Hospice Johnson Creek. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Thomas Ralph Berger was born on January 17, 1941 in Milwaukee, the son of Ralph and Agnes (nee Birch) Berger. He graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee. On February 5, 1972, he was united in marriage to MaryAnn R. Krause at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ixonia. Tom had been employed at Miller Color Plate (MCP) in Milwaukee until his retirement. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ixonia. Tom enjoyed hunting and trap shooting. He loved fishing trips to Hayward and watching his grandchildren play sports. Tom is survived by his wife of 45 years, MaryAnn Berger of Watertown; five children, Dean (Jane) Berger of Watertown, Bryce Berger of Rio, Todd (Vicki) Berger, Earl (Susan) Seeber and Pam (Scott) Schoenherr, all three of Watertown; eight grandchildren, Leah Berger, Drake Berger, Brent Berger, Brianna "Baby Girl" Berger, Jessica Seeber, Justin (Emily) Seeber, Michael Schoenherr and Stephanie Schoenherr; three great-grandchildren, Ivy Berger, Auden Soldner and Isabelle Seeber; sister, Marilyn (Glen) Holtz of Wauwatosa as well as a niece, two nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Please forgive me for any of my past transgressions. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ixonia with Rev. Allen Tetzlaff officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Johns Lutheran church, Ixonia or Rainbow Hospice Johnson Creek. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

Seefeldt, Martha Marie. Born November 1, 1939, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Martha Marie Seefeldt was married (1) October 7, 1978, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Duwain Franklin Eggert. Born November 5, 1920, in Dodge Co., WI. Died December 28, 1979, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI (age 59). Buried in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Dodge Co., WI.

Duwain Franklin Eggert was first married (1) January 12, 1949, in Waukesha Co., WI, to Julia Marie Ojstersek. Born December 1, 1925, in Illinois. Died May 11, 1976, in Unknown (age 50). Buried in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Dodge Co., WI.

Martha Marie (Seefeldt) Eggert was then married (2) August 15, 1981, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kemmeter, Neenah, Winnebago Co., WI, to: Bruce Allen Rae. Born November 30, 1935, in Neenah, WI. Died December 24, 2007, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah, Winnebago Co., WI (age 72). Buried in Resthaven Cemetery, Fox Crossing, Winnebago Co., WI.

Lived at: Neenah, WI.

Seibel, Vivian Marie. Born March 25, 1941, in the Town of Lowell, Dodge Co., WI.

Vivian Marie Seibel was married September 12, 1964, in Richwood, Dodge Co., WI, to: Bernard John "Benny" VonRueden. Born June 20, 1932, in Mayville, Dodge Co., WI. Died May 30, 2022, at his home, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI (age 91). Buried in Saint Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Lived at: Watertown, WI.

Bernard "Benny" J. VonRueden

June 20, 1932 - May 26, 2022

Bernard "Benny" J. VonRueden, 89, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his home in Watertown, Wisconsin. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Clyman, with Father Will Arnold officiating. Military Honors by the American Legion, Local #189 will take place, following the service. Burial will be at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery in Watertown, at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials if desired may be directed to St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Bernard "Benny" John VonRueden was born on June 20, 1932, in Mayville, WI, the son of Bernard and Julia (nee Firkus) VonRueden. He was a 1952 graduate of Oconomowoc High School. Benny joined the Army and served from 1953 to 1955. On September 12, 1964, he married Vivian Seibel in Richwood, WI. They raised their children on their dairy farm, and Benny displayed the values of hard work on the farm and through his work as a custodian for the school district. Over the years, Benny was involved with the Clyman Lions Club, Plattdeutscher Verein. His interests included reading history, working on the farm, traveling internationally with Vivian and being able to spend time with family. He is survived by his children: Bruce (Brenda R.) VonRueden, Brenda (Scott) Wilcox, Brian (Brenda L.) VonRueden and Daniel VonRueden; grandchildren, Kayla Wilcox, Laura Wilcox, Adam Wilcox and Noah VonRueden, siblings: John VonRueden, Richard (Judy) VonRueden, Larry VonRueden, Mary Ann VonRueden, as well as nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Benny was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Michael VonRueden.

Sellnow, Duaine Donald. Born July 13, 1938, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI. Died March 15, 1998, in Rome, Oneida Co., NY (age 59). Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gray, Herkimer Co., NY.

Duaine Donald Sellnow was married May 12, 1958, in Rome, Oneida Co., NY, to: Gail Karen Sheppard. Born May 28, 1946, in Newport, Herkimer Co., NY. Died March 8, 2005, in Rome, Oneida Co., NY (age 59). Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gray, Herkimer Co., NY.

Sellnow, Sandra Ann. Born August 29, 1939, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. Died Monday, October 28, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA (age 74). Buried in New Boston Cemetery, New Boston, Mercer Co., IL.

Sandra Ann Sellnow was married October 27, 1956, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, Jefferson Co., WI, to: George Raymond Rupprecht. Born October 15, 1935, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died January 7, 2019, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI (age 84). Buried in Aztalan Cemetery, Town of Milford, Jefferson Co., WI.

Shepherd, Shirley Jean. Born December 17, 1941, in the Town of Emmet, Dodge Co., WI.

Shirley Jean Shepherd was married about December 27, 1961, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to a classmate: Gordon James "Gordy" Kuester. Born April 28, 1941, in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI.

Lived at: Arizona.