Watertown High School, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI

Class of 1959




THE 1959 WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL ORBIT YEARBOOK

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The Watertown High School Class of 1959 Commencement Exercises were held Wednesday evening, June 3, 1959, at the new high school gymnasium, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Click on the picture for the official listing of class graduates. 


The 10th Reunion of Watertown High School Class of 1959, Lindberg's by the River, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June 28, 1969. Click on the picture for the PDF version. 


The 10th Reunion of Watertown High School Class of 1959, Lindberg's by the River, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June 28, 1969.

Front Row - Joseph Rhodes, Roger Griep, William Wiedenhoeft, Tim Justman, Dennis Krause, Stanley Kuehl, Waldemar Nass, Ronald Schwantes, Carl Lange, Jim Beerbohm, John Wittchow, Richard Podolske, Gerald Kreiziger, Daniel Dittmann, Joseph Clifford, and Larry Kapheim.

Second Row - Jim West, Danny Kaddatz, Frank Schmitt, Eugene Juul, Don Bartelt, Donald Rose, Wayne Fredrick, Russell Marcks, John Ponath, James Hady, Joseph Kellerman, John Splinter, Charles Wendt, Charles Buchert, William Zoelle, Richard Wicker, Eugene Borchardt, Eugene Coughlin, Wesley Kehl, Patrick Foley, William Loomis, and Ronald Heller.

Third Row - Sherry Rippe Galindo, Jane Rogers, Judith Melcher Reu, Marsha Wendt Sachdev, Muriel Higgins Zimmerman, Sandra Block Foley, Lu Ann Uttech Kube, Sandra Kugath Scholl, Carol Frey Krause, Shirley Shephard Kuester, Nancy Beschta Bulthuis, Cam Olson Carlson, Ruth Kasten Borbe, Susan Kressin David, Carol Reusch Penza, Susan Bruss Tesch, Beverly Borchardt Mallow, Karen Krueger Schmitz, and Lois Schadt Bente.

Fourth Row - Christine Klecker Huhti, Mary Koshelnick Schwoegler, Katherine Brady Klecker, Kathleen Ferry Lindemann, Darlene Kopfer Lemberger, Paula Imig Hibner, Marie Lotzgesell Kohn, Joyce Maron, Mable Lueck Frederick, Eileen Raether Sell, Pearl Callies Schwartz, Hazel Borck Mayer, Marilyn Arndt Blank, Vivian Seibel Von Reuden, Erla Henschel Nickels, Jane Schliewe Toebe, Leone Wood Kasten, Constance Wood Johnson, Harriett Rieck Brackett, Carol Strache, Marilyn Zabel Hall, Carol Jack, Sharon Heck Eigenberger, Rebecca Rupnow Strege, Sandra Korban Strege, Katherine Reynolds, Phyllis Hertel Block, Barbara Schlueter Schwartz, Audrey Schlueter Roeder, Rosalee Oestriech Torkelson, Ruth Ann Stai Hensler, Lois Radloff Corcoran, Joanne Gmeinder Pike, Mildred Kube Gauerke, Susan Turke Rhodes, Elaine Claas Justman, and Ruth Ann Wockenfuss Aagaard.

Top Row - Gretchen Burzynski Scott, Edith Niemann Pfaffenbach, Ralph H. Schmidt, Dale Blanke, David Pfaffenbach, Glen Grams, John Goethe, Wayne Schwartz, Dennis Korth, Wayne Fitzgerald, Dale Wetzel, Robert Eckert, Kenneth Kopp, Roger Uttech, Leigh Larson, Gene Tesch, Peter Westermeyer, Gerald Frank, Thomas Gamroth, Ralph Krueger, and Thomas Justman. 


The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, May 16, 2018


The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, August 5, 2019

WHS holds 60th class reunion 

Watertown High School class of 1959 held its 60th class reunion on July 13 at Lindberg’s By the River. Dale Wetzel, emcee for the event, welcomed 45 classmates plus guests. Classmates came from Arizona, Alaska, Illinois, Utah, Indiana, Maryland, California and Wisconsin. A moment of silence was held for the 51 classmates, now deceased. Judy (Melcher) Reu led the guests in the schools song and read emails from classmates unable to attend. Classmates that attended included Kathy (Reynolds) Barbasiewicz, Phyllis (Hertel) Block, Ruth (Kasten) Borbe, Gene Borchardt, Marylyn (Arndt) Bremer, Margaret (Mallach) Brody, Cam (Olson) Carlson, Sue (Kressin) David, Sharon (Heck) Eigenberger, Wayne Fredrick, Tom Gamroth, Jim Hady, Millie (Kube) Gauerke, Marilyn (Zabel) Hall, Mary (Goetz) Horack, Tim Justmann, Elaine (Claas) Justmann, Tom Justmann, Gene Juul, Dan Kaddatz, Karen (Krueger) Kaddatz, Wes Kehl, Dennis Krause, Carol (Frey) Krause, Richard Kreuziger, Ralph Krueger, Stan Kuehl, Carl Lange, Joan (Reinhard) McPherson, Wally Nass, Carol (Ruesch) Penza, Sandy Pirkel, Judy (Melcher) Reu, Jane Rogers, Joel Rosenow, Ralph Schmidt, Eileen (Raether) Sell, Robert “Skip” Strege, Roger Uttech, Sally (Rowe) Welter, Caroline (Else) Werner, Pete Westermeyer, Dale Wetzel, Dick Wicker and Jean (Blegen) Yagobian. The reunion committee consisted of Phyllis (Hertel) Block, Ruth (Kasten) Borbe, Jane Rogers, Karen (Krueger) Kaddatz and Millie (Kube) Gauerke.


PDF file of deceased members of the Watertown High School Class of 1959, as of April 22, 2023.


03-07-1963    KARL FRANZ KOWALKE

04-16-1963    JOHN PAUL BERGMANN

09-15-1967    DAVID IRVIN WEIHERT

01-11-1982    CORINNE RUTH (HAMANN) ANDERSON

04-03-1984    SUSAN ANN "SUE" (KEHL) KIEPERT

07-07-1988    REBECCA EILEEN "BECKY" (RUPNOW) (REX) STREGE

11-08-1989    BEVERLY JEAN "BEV" (BORCHARDT) MALLOW

11-15-1989    MARIE LOUISE (LOTZGESELL) KOHN

11-08-1992    BARBARA FLORENE (HENSLER) SELLNOW

03-30-1993    BARBARA LEANN "BARB" (FINK) (BEAR) MACHGAN

09-18-1994    RUTH ANN (WOCKENFUSS) AAGAARD

02-05-1996    PATRICK JOHN "PAT" WEBER

04-04-1996    PEARL CECELIA (CALLIES) SCHWARTZ

05-02-1997    DARLENE HELEN (SCHROEDER) BOURGEOIS

06-30-1997    JOHN EDWIN HELD

03-01-1998    JOANNE MARGARET (GMEINDER) PIKE

01-07-2000    FRANCIS ARTHUR "FRANK" HUEBNER JR.

06-08-2000    RICHARD ALAN YANKE

12-11-2000    JUDITH ANN "JUDY" (LEMKE) KISSOS

10-01-2001    ERIKA BARBARA "BARB" POELLET

03-19-2002    ROBERT LOUIS "BOB" BRIGHT

04-12-2002    MARSHA ANN (WENDT) SACHDEV

11-26-2002    CARL HAROLD PETERS

03-15-2003    JAMES PERCY "JIM" WEST

12-02-2003    PAULETTA K. "PAULETTE" (KLINGBELL) (RENZ) FOWLER

06-20-2004    ANITA MARIE (KUSEL) (HARTMANN) EBERT

06-22-2004    ROBERT WILLIAM "BOB" POLENSKY

10-31-2004    DONNA LEE (HARRIS) (REBOUT) DILLON

01-26-2005    JANICE RUTH (UTTECH) (GAWRELUK) (TANNER) WEBBER

11-05-2005    RUTH ANN (STAI) (HENSLER) EISFELDT

05-03-2006    SANDRA JEAN (KUGATH) SCHOLL

12-02-2006    SANDRA ELLEN "SANDY" (ELLIOTT) (ROEBUCK) VAN DER MAELEN

09-07-2007    JOSEPH BAYLOR "JOE" HIGGINS

02-04-2008    CHRISTINE MARIE "CHRIS" (KLECKER) HUHTI

08-03-2008    ROGER LEE GALLERT

11-15-2008    DONALD LEE "DONNY" BARTELT

01-26-2010    EDITH CLAIRE "EDY" (NIEMANN) PFAFFENBACH

07-16-2010    RICHARD FRANK "DICK" WEBER

09-12-2012    CATHERINE JEAN "KATE" (BRADY) KLECKER

09-03-2013    JOHN WALTER PONATH

11-21-2013    CHARLES LOUIS "CHUCK" WENDT

11-26-2013    KENNETH JOSEPH "KEN" KOPP

07-23-2014    JOHN ROBERT WITTCHOW

09-10-2014    CAROL JEAN STRACHE

02-14-2015    ROSALEE LOUISE (OESTREICH) TORKELSON

03-05-2015    ROMELLE RACHEL (RIPLEY) STEFAN

11-12-2015    ANN CHRISTINE "CHRIS" (THOMAS) CARPENTER

12-10-2015    ROBERT PAUL "BOB" STUEBER

01-08-2016    RICHARD JOHN "DICK" THEDER

01-17-2016    JAMES WALTER "JIM" HROBSKY

12-30-2016    GENE ARTHUR "TOBY" TESCH

01-06-2017    ERLA MAE (HENSCHEL) NICKELS

06-28-2017    JEROME MICHAEL "JERRY" MCCAIG

04-11-2018    ROBERT LEROY "BOB" ECKERT

05-22-2018    JANE VIOLET (SCHLIEWE) TOEBE

06-30-2018    JAMES ERNEST "JIM" BEERBOHM

11-02-2018    JOHN PRESTON LEHMANN

12-01-2018    DANIEL EDWARD "DAN" DITTMANN

09-28-2019    NORDIEN ROBERT CHRISTIAN

XX-XX-2019   WILLIAM FRANCIS "BILL" LOOMIS

03-22-2020    JERRY VERNARD KRAMER

11-06-2020    JOEL ROBERT ROSENOW

12-21-2020    DALE LEE WETZEL

06-02-2021    HAZEL MARIE BORCK

11-05-2021    THOMAS LEE "TOM" GRINWALD

11-11-2021    ARTHUR HERMAN "ART" BUSKE

11-22-2021    CAROL BEVERLY (FREY) KRAUSE

05-17-2022    MARY LOUISE "LOU" (GOETZ) HORACK

10-25-2022    BETTY JANE (ZILLMER) (MULVANEY) KEESER

12-16-2022    RALPH HAROLD KRUEGER

04-16-2023    GERALD ROBERT "JERRY" KREIZIGER


WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 CLASSMATES, FROM 1955 THROUGH 1958, WHO WERE NOT IN THE GRADUATING CLASS IN 1959.

Burnett, Yvonne

Binger, Larry Lee

Blasing, Shirley Mae

Block, Floyd D.

Burghaus, Gerald F.

Buske, Arthur Herman "Art"

Christian, Nordien Robert

Clark, Patricia Lynn

Doerr, Terry Lee

Ebert, Michael Joseph "Mike"

Elliott, Sandra Ellen "Sandy"

Fehrmann, Ronald August "Ron"

Felske, Brigitte Renate

Fischer, Donald Leroy

Foskett, Dale Wallace

Frederick, Virgil Vernon Earl

Godfroy, Dwaine Roy

Grulke, DuWayne F.

Harris, Donna

Howard, Gabrielle B. "Gaye"

Katisch, Thomas R. "Tom"

Klingbell, Pauletta "Paulette"

Kloss, Kenneth Clarence "Ken"

Koser, Alfred Herbert

Kramer, Jerry Vernard

Krause, Elaine Mildred

Kunert, Arleen

Lindgren, Patricia Anne

Loeffler, Allen

Lukas, Larry

May, David Herbert

Meyer, John

Miller, Edward Judson "Jim"

Mueller, Allen George "Al"

New, Gary Ward, Father

Poppert, George Henry

Pryor, John A.

Pubanz, Ernest Reinhold

Reichertz, Ramona Marie "Mona"

Rose, Donald Merlin "Don"

Schliewe, Merry C.

Schmitz, Dianne Karen

Schuett, Clifford J. "Cliff"

Seeber, Earl Raymond

Spoehr, Robert Eugene "Bob"

Spoehr, Sandra Ruth "Sandy"

Sterwald, Jane Mary

Sterwald, Jean Ann

Stevenson, Sandra Lee "Stevie"

Strege, Richard Henry "Dick"

Strege, William Roger "Bill"

Tietz, JoAnn Doris Evelyn

Uhlman, Arlene Arvilla

Weber, Harland Francis "Butch"

Wiese, Sharon Lynn

Willman, Robert Delano "Bob"

Yanke, Richard Alan

Zastrow, David

Zillmer, Betty Jane


Anderson, Stephen Glenn "Steve".

Married (1) October 20, 1962, to a classmate: Corinne Ruth Hamann. (Born December 13, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI). (Died January 10, 1982, in Dodge Co., WI, at age 40). Buried in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Dodge Co., WI.

Stephen Glenn "Steve" Anderson then Married (2) to: Joan Karen Marx.

Lived at: 3945 Velvet Lake Road, Rhinelander, WI 54501


Arndt, Marilyn Jane.

Married (1) November 25, 1961, at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Raymond Carl "Ray" Blank. (Deceased in 2014).

Marilyn Jane (Arndt) Blank then Married (2) May 30, 2015, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Juneau, Dodge Co., WI, to: William Simon Bremer.

William Simon Bremer was first Married (1) August 10, 1985, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, to: Shirley Ann (Keung) Rufener. (Born February 10, 1936, in Wisconsin; Died December 14, 2009, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI, at age 73).

Shirley Ann Keung was first Married (1) May 29, 1954, at Union Evangelical United Brethern Church, Juda, Monroe Co., WI, to: Walter Rhinehart Rufener. Divorced March 20, 1975, in Green Co., WI.

Walter Rhinehart Rufener then Married (2) in August 31, 1976, in Clark Co., NV, to: Kay Ann Berndt. Divorced April 7, 1982, in Green Co., WI.

Walter Rhinehart Rufener then Married (3) December 28, 1991, in Green Co., WI, to: Sandra Kay (Hopperstad) Blackford.

Sandra Kay Hopperstad was first Married (1) October 21, 1961, at the Lutheran Church, Capron, IL, to: William Eugene "Bill" Blackford. (Born July 13, 1937, in Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO; Died April 21, 2014, in Unknown, at age 76).

William Eugene "Bill" Blackford was first Married (1) December 31, 1957, in Douglass Co., KS, to: Virginia Sue Wallingford. Virginia Sue (Wallingford) Blackford then Married to: Russell Allan Jenkins.

William Eugene "Bill" Blackford then Married July 4, 1981, in Clark Co., NV, to: Helga Elizabeth Schweiger. (Born December 27, 1930, in Unknown; Died October 27, 2018, in Nevada, at age 87).

Lived at: W1056 Harding Road, Rubicon, WI 53078

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, March 12, 2014

Raymond C. Blank

NESHKORO - Raymond C. "Ray" Blank, age 73, of Neshkoro, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at UW Hospital in Madison. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 11 a.m., at ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Juneau, with the Rev. Paul Hirsch officiating, and with the Rev. Daniel Heiderich of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Princeton. Burial will be at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. The visitation will be on Friday, March 14, 2014, at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials are suggested to the family or to the charity of one's choice. Raymond Carl was born in Ixonia on Sept. 5, 1940, the son of Ewald and Florence (Hanke) Blank. Ray lived in the Ixonia, Hustisford, Neosho, Clyman and Neshkoro areas. He attended Hustisford schools. On Nov. 25, 1961, he married Marilyn Arndt at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Ray farmed most of his life in the township of Clyman. In the late 1950s and early 1960s he drove milk truck for Ray Burmeister of Neosho, and in the 1990s he hauled cattle for Robert Weinheimer of Juneau. Ray was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Princeton, and a former member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Juneau. Ray collected antique tractors and toys and was a member of the Dodge County Antique Tractor Club. He also enjoyed Antique Power Shows and auctions. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of Neshkoro; sons, David Blank of Clyman and Neil (Tara) Blank of Lomira; a daughter, Karen Foster of Idaho Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Kevin (Tania) Blank, Hayden Blank and Jailyn Blank; a sister, Delores (Lyle) Allen of Watertown; a step-brother, Russell Arndt of Watertown; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ewald Blank and Florence Arndt; and his step-father, Harvey Arndt. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Shirley Bremer

OCONOMOWOC - Shirley Ann Bremer, 73, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at AngelsGrace Hospice following an extended battle with cancer. Shirley was born Feb. 10, 1936, daughter of Nell Kubly-Kueng and John Kueng. She graduated from Juda High School in Juda in 1953 and Moraine Park Technical College-Fond du Lac in 1976. She was a member of Restoration Fellowship Church in Oconomowoc and a former long time member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Monroe. She retired from Advocap Inc. in Fond du Lac as a community services advocate and training facilitator and from the Center for Career Development, Employment and Training at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as a trainer in 1998. Shirley is survived by her husband, William Bremer; children, Walter John (Sandy) Rufener and Frederick William (Sandy) Rufener; a brother, Walter “Sonny” John Kueng; grandchildren, Benjamin, Tammy, Shannon, Eric, William and Emily; nieces, nephews, along with many other relatives and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by parents; a daughter, Jean Ann Rufener; brothers, Robert John Kueng and Willis “Nick” Benjamin Kueng; and a sister, Doris Ruther-Mrs. Vincent “Porky” Coyle. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Restoration Fellowship Church, N72 W39026 Lang Road, Oconomowoc. A private family burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe. Pagenkopf Funeral Home 1165 Summit Ave. Oconomowoc.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, September 24, 2015

Marilyn Blank, William Bremer exchange vows

On May 30, Marilyn Blank and William Bremer were united in marriage at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Juneau. The Rev. Paul Hirsch officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Gerald Arndt, of Watertown. The maid of honor was Evelyn Arndt, Watertown, sister-in-law of the bride. The best man was Herb Lofy, Richfield, friend of the couple. The band was Tale Spin. A reception was held at Clyman Lion’s Hall. The meal was catered by Edith’s Catering, Beaver Dam. The couple is residing at W1056 Harding Road, Rubicon, Wis., 53078. They are going on a honeymoon to Colorado. They share Marilyn’s children, David Blank, Clyman; Karen Fuster, Idaho Springs, Colo.; Neil (Tara) Blank, Lomira; and grandchildren, Kevin (Tatiana) Blank, Port Washington; Hayden and Jailyn Blank, Lomira.


Bartelt, Donald Lee "Donny". (Deceased in 2008).

Married June 6, 1970, to: Suzanne M. "Sue" Bruchman.

Lived at: Pipersville, Jefferson Co., WI

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 17, 2013

Donald "Donny" L. Bartelt

PIPERSVILLE - Donald "Donny" L. Bartelt, 67, of Pipersville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Gary Tillmann of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ashippun officiating. Burial will be in Ixonia Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Ixonia. Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home in Watertown on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials to AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc or to the Regional Cancer Center in Oconomowoc would be appreciated. Donald Lee Bartelt. On June 6, 1970, he married Suzanne Bruchman at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown. Donny was a 1960 graduate of Watertown High School. He owned and operated the former Don's Car Wash in Watertown from 1967 until 1972. He was the head chef at Hartwig's Gobbler Supper Club from 1972 until 1982, owned and operated Donny's Supper Club from 1982 until 2004, drove as a shuttle courtesy driver for Ewald Chrysler in Oconomowoc from 2004 until 2007, and worked for his daughter at Donny's Girl Supper Club since 2007. Don's greatest love was for his daughter, Jaci, who he doted on from the day she was born. He loved cars, loud music (especially Elvis), flowers, being tan, going on vacation and cooking. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Sue of Pipersville; a daughter Jaclyn (Lorn) Mueller of Pipersville; a granddaughter, Brielle Mueller; one brother, Lloyd Bartelt of Dell Wood; his mother-in-law, Bette Meyer; brothers-in-law, John (Susan) Bruchman of Watertown, Greg Bruchman of Watertown and Robert Bruchman of Salt Lake City, Utah; and his beloved dog, Reggie; along with many aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. Donny was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred in 1986; his father, Leo in 2004; and his stepmother, Lillie Ushman Bartelt. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown. 


Beerbohm, James Ernest "Jim". (Deceased in 2018).

Married October 30, 1965, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Lake Mills, WI to: Virginia Mary "Ginny" Heinzelman.

Lived at: 1202 Virginia Avenue, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI 53098

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, July 2, 2018

James ‘Jim’ E. Beerbohm

James “Jim” E. Beerbohm, 77, of Watertown, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Backus officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to Rainbow Hospice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. James Ernest Beerbohm was born Feb. 13, 1941, the son of Ernest and Hilda (nee Werth) Beerbohm. He graduated from Watertown High School as part of the class of 1959. Jim married Virginia “Ginny” Heinzelman on Oct. 30, 1965, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills. Jim worked at WI Electric for 35 years, retiring as a URD foreman. He was a lifetime member of the Watertown Conservation Club, enjoying hunting, fishing and trapshooting. In his spare time, he volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul and watched the Brewers, Packers, Badgers and Detroit Red Wings. He also enjoyed bird watching. Most of all, Jim loved spending time with his family and friends. Jim is survived by Ginny, his wife of 52 years; children, Lisa (Scott) Pirkel, Jeffrey (Heidi) Beerbohm and Scott Beerbohm, all of Watertown; grandchildren, Jameson Pirkel, Kelsey Pirkel, Hunter Beerbohm and Olivia Beerbohm; sister, Judy (Roger) Griep of Reeseville; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter in infancy, Christine Beerbohm. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service 611 E. Main St. Watertown


Bender, Robert Charles "Bob".

Married July 29, 1967, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ, to: Carol Elizabeth Smith.

Lived at: 90 Colonel Lane, Hope, ME 04847

The Sunday News, Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ, Sunday, January 8, 1967

Carol E. Smith, Robert Bender Are Affianced

At a New Year's Day open house celebrating their wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Smith of 200 Melrose Place, Ridgewood, announced the engagement of their daughter, Carol Elizabeth, to Robert Charles Bender, of 59 Rolling Ridge Road, Upper Saddle River, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bender of Watertown, Wis. Miss Smith, a 1961 graduate of Ridgewood High School and a 1965 graduate of Beaver College, is a teacher in the Ridgewood public schools. Her fiance, a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School, was graduated in 1964 from Wisconsin State University, Whitewater. He is an accountant for the Navigation and Control Division of Bendix Corporation, Teterboro. A summer wedding is planned

 

The Sunday News, Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ, Sunday, July 30, 1967

Carol E. Smith Becomes Bride Of Mr. Bender

Miss Carol Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Smith of 200 Melrose Place, Ridgewood, was united in marriage with Robert Charles Bender, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Elmer Bender of Watertown, Wis., yesterday at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ridgewood. The Rev. Gilbert Hellwig performed the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception was held at the Woman's Club of Ridgewood. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a silk organza gown made by her mother, re-embroidered with Alencon lace and styled with a scoop neckline, short sleeves, an Empire waistline, and an A-line skirt ending in a chapel train. Her mantilla was trimmed with Alencon lace and her bouquet was a cascade of phalaenopsis orchids and ivy. Miss Mary Kenneth of Ridgewood was maid of honor in a strawberry pink silk shantung A-line gown and a matching lace mantilla. She carried a single rose. Bridesmaids, gowned in pale pink and carrying medium pink glamellias with a rose, were Miss Mary Lou Bender of Watertown, the bridegroom's sister, Miss Margaret Williams of Ridgewood and Mrs. Walter Ellis of Yardley, Pa. James Bender of Watertown served as his brother's best man. Thomas Bender of Watertown, another brother of the bridegroom, and Douglas Smith of Ramsey, brother of the bride, ushered with Justin Woyke of Stewartville, Minn. The newlyweds will reside in Hackensack following a wedding trip to Vermont. The bride, a graduate of Ridgewood High School, received a BS degree from Beaver College, Glenside, Pa., in 1965 and teaches third grade in the Ridgewood Public Schools. Her husband was graduated from Watertown High School and received a BA degree from Wisconsin State University at Whitewater in 1964. Mr. Bender is with the Navigation and Control Division of Bendix Corporation, Teterboro.


Bergmann, John Paul. (Deceased in 1963) (Auto accident).

Married July 27, 1961, at the U.S. Army post chapel in Landstuhl, Germany, to: Betty Jean Stout. (born October 9, 1939, in Bicknell, IN).

Betty Jean (Stout) Bergmann was in a serious accident November 27, 1967, in Watertown, WI, and was transported to a Madison Hospital and remained there for months.

Betty Jean (Stout) Bergmann then Married (2) December 19, 1970, in Watertown, WI, to: William Glen Scott: Born January 12, 1923, in Monroe City, IN; Died April 17, 1989, in Indiana. William Glen Scott is buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Pike Co., IN.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, 1961

Betty J Stout, John Bergmann Wed in Germany

Betty Jean Stout, Bicknell, IN., was married 27 July 1961 to John P Bergmann, son of Dr and Mrs. C. L. Bergmann, 416 N Washington Street. The 4 pm ceremony took place at the U.S. Army post chapel in Landstuhl, Germany. Officiating was the Protestant chaplain. Pfc. Bergmann and his bride, who is a member of the Women's Army Corps, are both attached to the 2nd General Hospital at Landstuhl. He has been stationed in Germany for the past one and one-half years and is serving with the military police. He is a graduate of Watertown High School. The new Mrs. Bergmann is engaged as a neuro-psychiatric technician at the hospital. After the ceremony, the couple left on a honeymoon trip to the Black Forest in Germany, which is one of the  most famous and most picturesque regions in all Europe. They will make their home in Atzel, Germany, which is located near their Army post. Following is the groom's address: Pfc. John P. Bergmann, R.A., 16635624 M.P. Det., 2nd General Hospital, APO 180 New York, N.Y. US. Forces, Europe.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, April 20, 1963

Funeral for J. Bergmann To Be Monday

Services to Be Held at St. John's Lutheran Church

Funeral services for Specialist Four John P. Bergmann, 21, son of Dr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Bergmann, 416 North Washington Street, who was killed in an automobile accident in Germany on April 16, will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Theodore Eggers and the Rev. E. F. Quant. Interment will be in the Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home to pay their respects Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Monday up to 10 a.m., after which the body will be taken to the church to lie in state starting at 11 a.m. The casket will not be opened. The body, which will arrive in Watertown early Saturday morning, will be accompanied by a military escort, Pfc. E3 Larry Hadley. Sp. 4 Bergmann and two other soldiers were fatally injured when their car left the road and struck a tree. One of the victims was his brother-in-law, Earl Stout, 20, of Bicknell, Ind. At the time of the accident Bergmann and Stout were attending an Army school at Oberammergau, Germany. The Watertown soldier had been stationed at the Second General Hospital Military Police Detachment in Landstuhl, Germany, for over three years. Memorial services for him were held there Saturday morning. Survivors in addition to his parents are his wife, the former Betty Jean Stout of Bicknell, Ind., who arrived in Watertown from Germany Tuesday morning; one brother, James, and one sister, Jean; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roy Sherman, Watertown, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bergmann, Watertown. Funeral services for Stout will be held in Bicknell, Ind., with burial in French Lick, Ind.

 

The Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, April, 1963

Crash Kills Wisconsin Soldier, Two Others

HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) – The U. S. Army today announced the death of three soldiers in an automobile accident near the Bavarian resort village of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. They were Pfc. Earl D. Stout Jr., 20, Route 2, Bicknell, Ind.; John P. Bergmann, 22, Watertown, Wis., and Joseph L. Murphy, 19, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Their car left the road and struck a tree early Wednesday. They were on their way back to their unit at Oberammergau after a visit to Garmisch.  


Beschta, Nancy Joan.

Married (1) June 18, 1960, to: Paul Frederick Bulthuis. (Born 1940 in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI). (Divorced in 1971). (Deceased in 1995).

Paul Frederick Bulthuis then Married (2) in 1972 to: Dolores Jean (Doutre) Sorenson. (Born about 1944 in Wisconsin).

Dolores Jean Doutre was first Married (1) to John Sorenson. Divorced in June, 1972.

Dolores Jean (Doutre) Sorenson then Married (3) to: Donald Lee "Don" Veith, of Kenosha.

Nancy Joan (Beschta) Bulthuis then Married (2) in 1972 to: Victor P. Schutz. (Divorced in 1982).

Lived at: 1408 Memorial Drive #116, Watertown, WI 53098


Binger, Larry Lee "Butch". (Deceased in 2018).

Married October 16, 1969, in Sharon, Walworth Co., WI, to: Sherry L. Wendorf. (Deceased in 2019).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, September 11, 2018

Larry Lee 'Butch' Binger

Larry Lee "Butch" Binger, age 77, of Watertown, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Butch was born on June 16, 1941, in Watertown, to Merle and Dorothea (Wolf) Binger. On Oct. 16, 1969, he was united in marriage with Sherry L. Wendorf at Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry from 1967-1973 with a year tour in Vietnam earning The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and Combat Infantry Badge. He worked at Crepaco in Lake Mills from 1969 until his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building remote control model airplanes. Butch is survived by his wife, Sherry; his children Laurie (Aaron) Peirick of Watertown, Brian (Holly) of Champlin, Minnesota, and Kevin (Lisa) of Clarksville, Tennessee; a sister, Betty Schmidt of Delavan; grandchildren, Jarod (Cora) and Mikayla Peirick of Watertown, Alisha Molzner of Oregon, Caden Binger of Williams Bay, Kaydence and Gavin Binger of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Grayson Binger of Champlin, Minnesota; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Laura Langer in 1979. A visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 23, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown from 10 to 11 a.m. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Interment will follow at Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown or a veteran's organization of one's choice. Condolences may be sent at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, May 13, 2019

Sherry L. Binger

Sherry L. Binger, age 69, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Sherry was born on Aug. 4, 1949, in Beloit the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Warner) Wendorf. She attended a one-room school house just north of Sharon and graduated from Big Foot High School in Walworth. Sherry met her husband Larry “Butch” Binger while exchanging letters when he was in Vietnam. On Oct. 16, 1969, she married the love of her life “Butch” Binger at Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon and the couple enjoyed 49 years together. She was employed at Ben Franklin and Eaton until her retirement. She was active in many capacities with the St. John’s Lutheran Girl Pioneers for 42 years. Sherry is survived by her children: Laurie (Aaron) Peirick of Watertown, Brian (Holly) of Champlin, Minnesota, and Kevin (Lisa) of Clarksville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Jarod (Cora) and Mikayla “Kitty” Peirick of Watertown, Alisha Molzner of Oregon, Caden Binger of Williams Bay, Kaydence and Gavin Binger of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Grayson Binger of Champlin, Minnesota; she is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on Sept. 6, 2018; sister, Janice Wendorf, in 1950 and brother, Keith, in 1999. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home Watertown is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pn-fh.com Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St., Watertown.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, July 1, 2019

Sherry Binger

Sherry L. Binger, age 69, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 8, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown at 10 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes is caring for the family. To place an online condolence please visit www.pn-fh.com. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes, 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown.


Blanke, Dale F. M.

Married June 17, 1967, to: Marilyn M. Schmidt.

Lived at: 208 Elba Street, Watertown, WI 53098


Blasing, Shirley Mae. (Deceased January 24, 2009, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI).

Married (1) November 1, 1958, to: Lloyd Michael "Mike" Rose. (Deceased December 31, 1971, while ice fishing on Fox Lake, Dodge Co., WI).

Shirley Mae (Blasing) Rose then Married (2) December 8, 1973, Jefferson, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Donald Dwane "Hillbilly" Jones. (Deceased in 2004).

Donald Dwane "Hillbilly" Jones was first married September 13, 1963, in Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA, to: Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" (Reynolds) Cramer. (Deceased in 2002).

The Waukesha Daily Freeman, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, Monday, January 3, 1972

Lloyd Rose

Lloyd (Mike) Rose, 36, of 1324 Randolph St., Watertown, died Friday after suffering a heart attack while ice fishing on Fox Lake in Dodge County. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Joseph's Hospital, Beaver Dam. He was a lathe operator at the Waukesha Motor Co. for several years. He is survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Steven and Scott, at home; six sisters all in the Watertown area, and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown, at 1:30 p.m. Friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, today from 3 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday until 10 a.m. at the funeral home, and at the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Aztalan Cemetery, Aztalan.

 

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, November 25, 2004

JONES, DONALD D., SR.

Age 63, of The Hill District, on Monday, November 22, 2004; father of Andre Jones, Donald D. Jones, Jr., Charma J. Killebrew, Scarlett Haselrig and Dannyuellia B. McGlory; brother of Maurice O. Jones, Glorya A. (Colman T.) Burns, Jacquelyn Banks and Mary L. (Johnny) Walker; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Friends will be received Friday, 4-8 at HOUSE OF LAW, 9406 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills wher Services will be held Sat, 10 am. Send condolences at post-gazette at post-gazette.com/gb

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, January 29, 2009

Shirley M. Jones

Shirley M. Jones, 68, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia. Relatives and friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from noon until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the church. The former Shirley M. Blasing was born in Madison on Sept. 24, 1940, daughter of Bernard and Violet (Stark) Blasing. She married Donald Jones in Watertown on Sept. 29, 1973. Shirley attended high school in Cambridge and Watertown. She had been employed at the former Village Blacksmith and Baso, both in Watertown, for many years. She enjoyed baby-sitting and selling Avon products. Shirley was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown. Survivors include her husband, Donald “Hillbilly” Jones of Watertown; her sons, Steven (fiancé, Emily Adams) Jones and Scott (fiancé, Janice Doerr) Jones, all of Watertown; a daughter, Dana Jameson of Dimmitt, Texas; four grandchildren, Krystle Harris, Levi Jones, Tyler Jameson, Josh Jameson; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Jaden Harris; her sister, Judy (Richard) Bowman of Watertown; a foster brother, Harley Blasing of Fort Atkinson; and her special dog, Babe. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceding Shirley in death were her parents; a son, Donald Jones Jr.; and a nephew, Jamie Zubrod. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown.


Blegen, Jean R.

Married June 6, 1964, to: Yaghoub "Jack" Yagobian.

Lived at: 10213 E. Chestnut Drive, Sun Lakes, Maricopa Co., AZ 85248


Block, Floyd D.

Married September, 1968, in Wisconsin, to: Nancy C. Kube.

Lived at: Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI


Block, Jennie Lynn.

Married June, 1966, to a classmate: John Anthony Kressin.

Lived at: N370 Walton Road, Watertown, WI 53098


Block, Sandra Lee "Sandy".

Married February 18, 1961, to a classmate: Patrick John "Pat" Foley Jr.

Lived at: 8642 Mays Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92844


Borchardt, Beverly Jean "Bev". (Deceased in 1989).

Married June 2, 1960, to: Howard Roger Mallow. (Deceased in 2003).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June 9, 2003

Howard Robert Mallow

Howard Robert Mallow, 63, of W5749 County Trunk R, Watertown, died Saturday, June 7, 2003. Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 8, 1989

Beverly Jean Mallow

Mrs. Howard (Beverly Jean) Mallow, 48, of W5749 State Highway 109, Watertown, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1989, at University Hospitals in Madison following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery. Friends and relative may call to pay their respects at the Hafemeister Funeral Home Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. and at the church Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to St. Mark’s School Library Fund. The former Beverly Jean Borchardt was born Sept. 11, 1941 in Watertown, the daughter of Clarence and Helen Borchardt. On June 25, 1960 she married Howard Mallow at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and its ladies aid society, Wisconsin Towns Association, Turner Auxiliary, New Found Friends and American Milk Producers Inc. Mallow had served the town of Emmet as treasurer for 15 years. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Shawn of Green Bay; two sons, Bruce (Sarah) of Watertown and Brian at home; her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Casper (Margie) Schmitt and Mrs. Richard (Susan) Doman, both of Watertown; two brothers, George (Jean) and James (Tina), both of Watertown; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.


Borchardt, Eugene Frederick.

Married December 17, 1960, to: Anita N. Christian.

Lived at: 395 Rustic Lane, Hartland, WI 53029


Borck, Hazel Marie. (Deceased in 2021).

Married October 12, 1959, in Watertown, WI, to: Duane Arnold "Butch" Mayer.

Lived at: 203 Air Park Drive, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June 4, 2021

Hazel M. Mayer

May 4, 1941 - June 2, 2021

Watertown, WI - Hazel M. Mayer, 80, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home. Hazel was born on May 4, 1941 in Watertown, the daughter of Louis and Irene (Eggert) Borck. She married Duane (Butch) Mayer on October 12, 1959 in Watertown, and the couple enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Hazel was strong in her faith, and never missed a Sunday at church. She truly enjoyed doing volunteer work around town. Hazel was the true matriarch of the family; she was the glue that held the family together. She could always be found in the kitchen putting a meal together for friends and family. In her free time she enjoyed cooking, traveling, and spending as much time as she could with her family and friends, especially her great-grandchildren. Hazel is survived by her husband, children: Debbie (Allen) Hamann and Danny (Penny) Mayer, 4 grandchildren: Joshua (Jenny); Chad (Arissa); Sonya (Kong); and Kayla (Tim). 11 Great-Grandchildren: Camryn; Jackson; Ali; Seth; Isaac; Kenji; Madison; Sofia; Emilia; Yoshi; and Brooklynn, and her sisters Luella (Robert) Voight and Mary Lou (Myron) Moldenhauer. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Clarence and Ervin. A memorial service for Hazel will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Promised Land Church in Watertown with Pastor Jeff Steiner presiding. Visitation will take place at the church from 1:00pm until the time of service. Memorials in Hazel's honor to Promised Land Church would be appreciated. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home is caring for the family.


Brady, Catherine Jean "Kate". (Deceased in 2012).

Married September 2, 1961, at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. to: James Fredrick "Jim" Klecker. (Deceased in 2015).

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, September 11, 1961

Miss Brady, J. F. Klecker Take Vows

   

Mrs. James Klecker

WATERTOWN - Marriage vows were exchanged by Miss Catherine Jean Brady and James F. Klecker in St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Watertown Sept. 2 at 10 a.m.  71. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. James j. Brady, Watertown, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klecker,  Watertown. The bride chose a full length white lace gown with a jeweled, scalloped neckline and a brush train. A crystal queen's crown held her illusion veil, and her flowers were pink roses. Satin frocks with bell skirts were worn by the bridal aides. The maid of honor, Miss Christine Klecker, wore emerald-green, and the bridesmaids, Miss Mary Brady, Miss Margaret Brady, and Miss Barbara Brady, blue, orchid, and gold, respectively. James p. Brady was best man, and Ronald Schwantes, James Wolf, and Richard Giese were groomsmen. William Bergin and Francis Giese ushered. The bridegroom, who served four years in the Navy, is employed at Chips Puroil Service, Watertown. The bride is employed at the Wisconsin Telephone Co., Watertown. They will live in Watertown.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, October 1, 2012

Catherine Jean Klecker

Catherine Jean (Brady) Klecker passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at Golden LivingCenter in Watertown. She lost her battle with Alzheimer's disease at age 71. She is survived by her husband, James F. Klecker, of Watertown; daughters, Debra (Terry) Mikulecky of Dundas, Minn., and Kim (Tim) Stachowiak of Fort Atkinson; grandchildren, Hannah Stachowiak, Allyson and McKenna Mikulecky. Other survivors include her brother, James Patrick Brady of Watertown; Margaret "Mitzi" (Ron) Schwantes of Watertown, and Barbara (Charles) James of Walworth. Preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mary; and sons, Tony and Paul. The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. A private family service will be held at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St. Watertown. 

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, October 27, 2015  

James F. Klecker

James F. Klecker, age 78, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Golden LivingCenter in Fort Atkinson. He was born on Feb. 15, 1937, in Watertown, the son of the late Fredrick and Olive (nee Giese) Klecker. He attended St. Henry's grade school and was a graduate of Watertown Senior High School, class of 1955. After graduation Jim served in the United States Navy and was stationed in various locations both foreign and domestic. Jim married Catherine Jean Brady on Sept. 2, 1961, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. He spent most of his working life as a quality auditor for AT&T. Jim was also a member of Writers on the Rock of Watertown, was an avid train collector and had an affinity for animals. He is survived by his daughters, Deb (Terry) Mikulecky of Northfield, Minn., and Kim (Tim) Stachowiak of Fort Aktinson; three granddaughters, Hannah Stachowiak, Allyson and McKenna Mikulecky; two brothers, Jack Klecker of Saugus, Mass., and Don (Pat) Klecker of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Olive; wife, Catherine Klecker; sons, Tony Klecker and Paul Klecker in infancy, as well as a sister, Christine Huhti. Per Jim's wishes, no formal service will be held. Memorials in his name would be appreciated to the Watertown Humane Society. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown.


Bright, Robert Louis "Bob". (Born Match 24, 1941, in Honolulu, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii; Deceased March 19, 2002, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI). His father, John K. Bright, died March 4, 1960, at St. Francis Hospital, Hawaii, at age 60. Buried in Hawaiian Memorial Park, Hawaii. His father was part Hawaiian. His parents, John and Emma Bright, divorced about 1946. Robert Louis Bright is buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., MI. He was a Private in the U. S. Army: Enlisted November 2, 1967; Discharged January 5, 1969.

Robert Louis "Bob" Bright then Married (2) to: Lisa Darleen Owens: Born October, 1967.

Hanna Louise Bright was born June, 1993.

Lived in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

The Flint Journal, Flint, Genesee Co., MI, Friday, March 22, 2002

BRIGHT, Robert Louis (Pineapple) -

Of Flint, age 60, died March 19, 2002 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002 at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd., the Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 15 officiating. Burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Kellie Waterson in behalf of his minor children. Mr. Bright was born March 24, 1941 in Honolulu, Oahu Territory, Hawaii. He served 2 tours in the U.S. Army with the Black Horse First Cavalry Unit and the Green Berets in Vietnam, where he received 2 Purple Hearts. He lived life to the fullest and he will be missed by all of his family. Surviving are: mother, Emma Burgess of Florida; significant other, Lisa Owens; children, Debra and Terry Hovis of Michigan, Lora Bright Adkins and companion Wayne Manning of Florida, Jennifer Bright of Michigan, John (Jim) Bright of Michigan, Lisa Marie Owens Bright, Hanna Louise Bright, Alexis Bright, all of Michigan. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Erik, Melissa, Rochelle, Brian and Heather. Also surviving are 7 loving brothers and 7 loving sisters. Mr. Bright was preceded in death by his father, John Bright.


Bruss, Susan Carol "Sue".

Married February 24, 1962, to a classmate: Gene Arthur "Toby" Tesch. (Deceased in 2016).

Lived at: 310 S Washington Street, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, January 2, 2017

Gene “Toby” Tesch

Gene “Toby” Tesch, age 76, of Watertown, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown with Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Burial with military rites will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Rainbow Hospice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Toby was born in Watertown on July 25, 1940 to Leonard and Anita (Mallow) Tesch. He was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School and served 4 years in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Topeka, Kansas and Goosebay, Labrador where he met many Eskimos. On February 24, 1962 he married the love of his life, Susan C. Bruss at First Congregational Church in Watertown. They resided in many cities throughout the United States before settling in Watertown where they raised 3 beautiful children. Toby worked for Nabisco for 26 years and Glenn’s Market for 16 years. He was a simple man who was loved by all. He was patient and kind and loved his children and grandchildren immensely. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown and served on many boards there. He was also a member of the Watertown American Legion Post #189. He is survived by his wife, Susan Tesch; two children, Jennifer (Michael) Saniter of Watertown and Patricia (Jack) Gurholt of La Cresent, MN; four grandchildren: Brock Saniter, Ellie Saniter, John Gurholt and Jason Gurholt as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Allen Tesch in 1989; parents; three sisters: Anita “Trudy” Karnitz, Myrtle Kephart and Lorraine Bartig as well as two brothers, LeRoy Tesch and Robert Tesch. He was the last member of his immediate family. The family wishes to thank Pastor Warnecke for all of his visits and Rainbow Hospice for their compassionate care of the whole family. Finally they’d like to thank Glenn Roberts for making Toby’s favorite oyster stew early for him.


Buchert, Charles Henry "Chuck".

Married August 24, 1968, in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Mary Sandra Holtan. (Born May 12, 1948, in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Co., WI).

Lived at: Boulder Junction, Vilas Co., WI


Budewitz, Marvin Frederick "Bud".

Married (1) June 30, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Betty Jean Baumann. (Born May 2, 1942, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI). (Divorced January 17, 1978, in Jefferson Co., WI). (Deceased November 20, 2015, in Pewaukee, Waukesha Co., WI, at age 73).

Marvin Frederick "Bud" Budewitz then Married (2) September 23, 1978, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Shirley May (Rohloff) Baumann. (Born March 8, 1940, in Jefferson Co., WI).

Lived at: 809 S 2nd Street, Watertown, WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, December 11, 2015

Betty Jean Baumann

PEWAUKEE — Betty Jean Baumann, age 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at River Hills West Healthcare Center in Pewaukee. She was born on May 2, 1942, to Herbert and Evangeline (Krahn/Boehm) Baumann in Watertown. A gathering to celebrate Betty’s life will be held Tuesday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 120 Kuckkan Lane in Watertown, with visitation from 5-6 p.m. and a service at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Stephen Welch officiating. Betty was a 1960 graduate of Watertown High School and later received her degree in accounting from UW-Whitewater in 1978. She worked as an accountant and financial planner in the Milwaukee area at Malec Holdings, Rexnord and Nordberg Inc. Betty enjoyed a good card game, reading, doing puzzles, crocheting, gardening and had many collections including antique cookie cutters, bird statues, angels and Christmas decorations. She loved the holidays and would be known to have many different themed Christmas trees. She especially loved birds, watching them and listening to them sing. Betty is survived by four sons, John (Heather) Budewitz of Duluth, Minn., Michael Budewitz of Madison, Richard Budewitz of Rochester, Minn., and Douglas (Sandi Bathke) Budewitz of Watertown. She is further survived by five grandchildren, Christine, Sarah, Erika, Jessica and Nathaniel, and three great-grandchildren, Miya, Alivia and Cali. Betty is also survived by two brothers, Barry (Jane) Baumann of Watertown and Neil (Ruth) Baumann of Sun City West, Ariz.; and two sisters, Ellen (Lee) Thompson of Petersburg, Alaska, and Bonny (Forrest) Melius of Watertown. She is also survived by close cousins, Susan (Jo) and Steven (Wanda); and nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Evangeline Baumann; her grandmother, Nora Kaczor, who was very special to her; and her significant other, Brad Heyden, on June 22, 1997. The family would like to thank the staff at River Hills West Alzheimer’s Healthcare Center for the care she received over the years. Schramka Funeral Home of Milwaukee is assisting the family. Schramka Funeral Home 7841 W. Appleton Ave. Milwaukee.


Burghaus, Gerald F.

Married January, 1967, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Margaret Mary Andree: Born January 20, 1945, in Ogema, Price Co., WI.


Burnett, Yvonne. (She is the daughter of Agnes C. Hinze, and Frank Burnett of Unknown).

Married June 13, 1959, in Watertown, WI, to: John William Bentzin "Eddie" Franzmann. (Born January 9, 1938, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI) (Died September 23, 1990, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY). He is the son of Martin Hans Oscar Franzmann and Alice Beatrice Bentzin.

John William Bentzin "Eddie" Franzmann then Married (2) 1967 in Unknown, to: Cox, Mary Ann. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery Cox of Armstrong Co., PA.

John William Bentzin "Eddie" Franzmann then Married (3) to: Susan Licht.

Yvonne (Burnett) Franzmann then Married (2) to: Robert H. Johnson.

Lived in Waukesha, WI.

The Buffalo News, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, Tuesday, September 25, 1990

Rev John W Franzmann, 52

REV. JOHN FRANZMANN, MINISTER AND TEACHER

A memorial service for the Rev. John W. Franzmann, a Lutheran minister, church musician and teacher, was held today in Grace Episcopal Church, Lockport. Mr. Franzmann, 52, of Amherst, died Sunday (Sept. 23, 1990) in Roswell Park Cancer Institute after a lengthy illness. He served as organist and music director at Grace Episcopal Church for the last two years and was a teacher at North Tonawanda High School for about three years. Ordained into the Lutheran ministry in 1971 at Westfield House, Cambridge, England, Mr. Franzmann was pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. He also served churches in Evansville, Ind., and St. Louis. Born in Watertown, Wis., Mr. Franzmann was a graduate of Northwestern College and Marquette University and held a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He also taught at Marquette and Westfield House, a Lutheran seminary. He is survived by his wife, the former Susan Licht; a stepdaughter, Kelly Zuch; his mother, Alice of Wells, England; a sister, Alice Fletcher of Madrid, Spain, and a brother, Peter of St. Louis.


Burzynski, Gretchen Louise.

Married March 31, 1962, to: Guy Richards Scott. (Deceased in 2015).

Lived at: 2629 West Golf Drive #313, Sanibel, FL 33957

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, December 11, 2015

Guy Richards Scott

Scott, Guy R, age 76 of Sanibel, Florida, formerly of Weston, MA died Thursday October 29, 2015 in Fort Myers, FL. Husband of Gretchen Scott (Burzynski) and father of Jeffery R. Scott of Bedford, MA, Guy Andrew Scott of Denver, CO, Jill Scott Devitt of Belmont, MA and Peter D. Scott of Key West, FL. Proud grandfather of Anna Scott, Lilly Devitt, Kate Devitt, Ronan Devitt and Max Devitt. After serving in the US Marine Corps, Guy received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin. During his working career as portfolio manager and certified Chartered Financial Analyst, Guy was a co-founder and managing director at Frontier Capital Management, a senior vice president at Boston Company, a principal manager at State Street Global Advisors, and prior to his retirement, the chief investment officer of EGM Capital in San Francisco. Following retirement, Guy remained active in the investment community and served on the Episcopal Church’s endowment investment committee. A memorial service will be celebrated at the First Parish Church of Weston, MA on December 18, 1pm. Friends and family are welcomed to a private reception following the service.


Buske, Arthur Herman "Art". (Deceased in 2021).

Married to: Delores Jane "DeDe" Haumschild. (Deceased Monday, June 5, 2006, in Newmanstown, Lebanon Co., PA). Divorced November 14, 1983, in Ventura Co., CA.

Lived in Arizona.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 8, 2007

Lorraine Frederich

Lorraine (Sydow) Buske-Frederich, 95, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of the Watertown area, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at her daughter's home in Springfield. Lorraine was born July 16, 1912, in Watertown, daughter of Fred and Ida (Heidemann) Sydow. She was a 1929 graduate of Johnson Creek High School. In 1936, Lorraine married Arthur R. Buske. He preceded her in death in 1951. She married John Frederich in 1960 and he preceded her in death in 2002. Lorraine is survived by her children, Arthur Buske, Gretchen Bruins, Lee Buske and Christine (Bob) Eckert; her six grandchildren, Michelle Buske Frederick, Arthur Jay Buske, Brian Buske, Brent Wood, Greg Wood and Kevin Buske; her six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Frederick, Stephen Buske, Bailey Wood, Connor Buske, Kathleen Buske and Jordan Buske; nieces, nephews, three stepchildren and their families, and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard; a brother, Oscar, in infancy; and two sisters, Viola (Roland) Zastrow and Marcella (Ray) Adams. A celebration-memorial service will be held at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Russell Miller of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sugar Island officiating. A private family inurnment service will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. Visitation will be on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:15 p.m. until the time of the service. Lorraine and family request no flowers. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sugar Island or a church or charity of one's choice. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown.

 

The Star, Sun Prairie, Dane Co., WI, Thursday, May 18, 2017

Lee Edward Buske

Lee Edward Buske, age 71, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born in Watertown on Oct. 27, 1945 to Arthur and Lorraine (Sydow) Buske. Lee graduated from Watertown High School in 1963 and served in the Army in Germany. He then later received an AA degree from MATC. Lee was a resident of Sun Prairie, since 1971 and worked for the Department of Revenue for 35 years before retiring in 2009. Lee had a passion for helping others and gave his time and energy to many organizations including the Exchange Club of Sun Prairie. Lee enjoyed involvement with community service, traveling and enjoying life to the fullest. Lee is survived by his brother Arthur, sisters. Gretchen Bruins and Christine ( Robert) Eckert. He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews. Lee was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Richard. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, August 7, 2006

Delores (DeDe Haumschild) Buske

Delores (DeDe Haumschild) Buske, 60, of Newmanstown, Pa., formerly of Watertown, died Monday, June 5, 2006.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Arthur H. Buske

Tucson, AZ - Arthur H. Buske, of Tucson, AZ, died on November 11, 2021. He was born November 11, 1939 to Arthur R. and Lorraine (Sydow) Buske. He was a native of Watertown and an army veteran. He is survived by his children: Arthur, Jay, Michelle and Brian, four grandchildren, and two sisters: Gretchen Bruins and Christine Eckert. He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents: Ina and Herman Buske and Ida and Fred Sydow, and brothers, Richard A. Buske and Lee E. Buske. Private burial at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown will be at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.


Callies, Pearl Cecelia. (Deceased in 1996).

Married July 22, 1961, to a classmate: Wayne Warren Schwartz.

Lived at: Wisconsin

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.


Checota, Penelope Cecilia "Penny".

Married January 27, 1962, in Watertown, WI, to: Murray Paul Carew. (Deceased December 11, 1997, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital, age 58).

Lived at 9032 Carol Ann Drive, Sturtevant, WI 53177

The Journal Times, Racine, Racine Co., WI, December 13, 1997

RACINE - Murray Paul Carew, 58, passed away at Froedert Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee, on Thursday, December 11, 1997.

Murray was born in Elcho on May 24, 1939, son of the late Murray and Julia E. (nee: Halloran) Carew. On January 27, 1961 in Watertown he was united in marriage to Penelope C. Checota. He served in the United States Army, and was employed by J. I. Case Company for over 25 years, retiring in 1992. Murray was also employed for the past 10 years at the Racine Journal Times and the past five years at Laidlaw, working up until his illness. He was a member of St. Sebastian's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Penelope “Penny"; his daughters, Marie (Greg) Davison of O'Fallon, Ill., Jennifer (Win) Kipp of Milwaukee; his sons, Murray Joseph (Jennifer) Carew of Racine, Peter Anthony Carew of Racine; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister, Mary Ellen (Jerry) Sill of Edgerton; brothers, Donald Carew of Denver, Colo., James (Joyce) Carew of Clear Lake, Iowa; mother-in-law, Rachael Checota of Watertown; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jennifer (Russ) Stevens of Fort Atkinson, Rebecca Checota of San Francisco, Calif., Monica Paoli of San Francisco, Calif., Joseph (Ellen) Checota of Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Sebastians Catholic Church, 3030 95th Street, Sturtevant, on Monday, December 15, 1997, at 11 a.m. with Rev. James Kendzierski officiating. Private interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. MARESH-MEREDITH FUNERAL HOME, 803 Main Street 634-7888


Christian, Nordien Robert. (Deceased in 2019).

Married April 18, 1964, to: Sally Lynn Schilling. Born March 28, 1944. Divorced in 2001.

Lived in Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Nordien R. Christian

Watertown - Nordien R. Christian, 79, passed away September 28, 2019 at Brook Gardens in Lake Mills. Nordien Robert Christian was born May 4, 1940 on the farm, son of Elmer Sr. and Alma (nee Oestreich). He attended Watertown High School before joining the U.S. Navy. He would later work for Carnation which became Silgan Containers in Oconomowoc until his retirement in 2005. Nordien was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed watching the Brewer's and Packer's with his family. He also loved travelling. Nordien in survived by children, Robert (Cindy Feuling) Christian, Sonja (John) Williams, Chad (Barb) Christian, Curtis (Rachel) Christian; grandchildren, Brandi (Jason) Heller, Ricki Christian, Galen (fiancee Jessy) Christian-Vinz, Sierra Christian, Shea Christian, and Justice Christian; step-grandchildren, Zack Lehman, Jessie Lurvey, Alanna Behreandt, Chris (fiancee Danielle) Will, Mike (Katie) Will, Sarah Will; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; siblings, Martin Christian, Karen (Ward) Genz, Ardell Clark, Mary (David) Wolff. He is preceded in death by a son, Darin Christian, siblings, Valera Jaeckel, Roland Christian, Elmer Christian, Kenneth Christian, and Armund Christian. Our heartfelt thanks for the genuine concern and loving care he received from the entire staff at Brook Gardens and from Heartland Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. David Phillips officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial, with military honors, will take place at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Lebanon on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to Heartland Hospice or the family of Nordien. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.


Claas, Elaine M.

Married September 5, 1964, to a classmate: Timothy Elmer "Tim" Justmann.

Lived at: N6735 Woodfield Lane, Lake Mills, WI 53551


Clark, Patricia Lynn.

Married (1) October 26, 1957, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: LeRoy Raymond Mueller. (Divorced in 1961). (Deceased September 13, 1999, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, at age 62). (Buried in Saint Bernard's Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI).

Patricia Lynn (Clark) Mueller then Married (2) to: Unknown.

LeRoy Raymond Mueller then Married (2) about February, 1969, in Wisconsin, to: Mary Ann Manske. Mary Ann Manske was born June 25, 1946, in Wisconsin.


Clifford, Joseph Patrick "Joe".

Married December 28, 1963, to: Germaine Lois Blase. (Deceased in 2022).

Lived at: 1024 Lake Geneva Boulevard, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, April 28, 2022

Germaine Lois (Blase) Clifford

July 12, 1940 - April 22, 2022

   

Lake Geneva, WI - Germaine Clifford, 81, of the Lake Geneva area passed from this life to her next life on Friday April 22, 2022, with a smile on her face and her family by her side. Germaine grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin, spending much of her childhood on a farm. Moving into town she graduated from Watertown High School, where she met her future husband, Joe. After a seven-year courtship, they were married in December of 1963. She raised her family and whole-heartedly embraced the role of a coach's wife. Germaine dedicated her life to two pillars, her faith and her family. She was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, holding numerous positions and serving on many committees. She viewed her service to the church as her calling. Along with her faith, her family always came first, making sure she was always available for them. Germaine's life of service was extensive as she had an impact for several decades with athletes at Badger High School. She spent countless hours volunteering for many athletic programs at Badger. Her years of service at her church and at the high school laid the foundation for her service to the community of Lake Geneva as City Treasurer. Alongside Germaine's strong commitment to the Lake Geneva community, she had many other talents and interests. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts projects, and also had a talent for oil painting. The walls of her home are a wonderful display of her talents and depth of her artistic abilities. Germaine especially cherished sharing her artistic talents with her grandchildren. Working on arts and crafts projects in Grandma's basement was a very special time for them. Germaine loved to travel. She took many trips to different parts of the world, accompanied by Joe, family, and friends. Special trips included family skiing out west, visits to Germany, and adventures at Disneyworld with her grandchildren. Germaine and Joe could usually be found at Camp Randall stadium on football Saturdays, supporting the Wisconsin Badgers. Their Badger passion also took them to many bowl game destinations as well, including a few trips to the Rose Bowl. Germaine also had a passion for music. Her interests ranged from liturgical to country western. She was also an "under the radar" Parrot Head and could be seen at a Jimmy Buffett show every summer. Germaine had a broad range of interests, which led to her involvement in many things, while never losing sight of what was important. Germaine always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Her passion for faith, family, and helping others permeated every day for her. She impacted the lives of many and will be lovingly missed by family and friends. Germaine is survived by her husband of over 58 years, Joseph, her sons Michael (Paige) and Daniel (Melissa), her sisters Marie Buff (Jerry) and Bernadine Blasé. Her parents, Theodore and Irma, and her brother Otto preceded her in death. Germaine was a loving and proud grandmother to Timothy (Mary Kate), Andrew, Matthew, Maureen, Connor, Kiera and Morgan. She was a sister-in-law to Thomas (Carol) and William (Colette). She was an aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Services for Germaine will be held on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva at 10:00am. Burial will immediately follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday April 29th, 2022, from 4:00pm till 7:00pm at Derrick Funeral Home. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy the family has asked that you make a donation in Germaine's name to the Badger High School Scholarship Fund. Information has been provided on where to send your donation to on the Derrick Funeral Home website. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family of Germaine Clifford.


Coughlin, Eugene P. "Gene".

Married August 25, 1962, to: Victoria H. "Vicki" Eberle.

Lived at: N901 Welsh Road, Watertown, WI 53098


Dittmann, Daniel Edward A. "Dan". (Deceased in 2018).

Married August 1, 1964, in Watertown, WI, to: Sandra Louise "Sandie" Hosfeld. (Deceased in 2015).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Sandra L. Dittmann

On Thursday, March 5, 2015, Sandra L. (Hosfeld) Dittmann, age 73, Watertown, surrendered this earthly life to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born Feb. 7, 1942, Sandie was the daughter of Arnold and Louise Hosfeld of Watertown and the last remaining member of her immediate family. Sandie often referred to March 1, 1942, as her true spiritual birthday when she was baptized and entered into the community of Christian faith. She married Daniel E. Dittmann on Aug. 1, 1964, in their hometown of Watertown. Sandie loved all animals and reluctantly leaves behind Sweep Pea and Shug Avery, her beloved Bichon Frises who daily tugged on her heartstrings. Her husband, Dan, survives her. Together they praised and thanked God for each other and His many blessings upon them. He brought them together as high school sweethearts, allowing them to remain the love of each other’s lives for 50-plus married years. Two special and dearly beloved friends, Ester Ann Flater of Lake Mills and Betty Lillge of Watertown, were Sandie’s constant comforters, confidants and beacons of hope. Many relatives and friends will be saddened by the loss of Sandie’s genuine smile and unaffected, God-fearing approach to life in this world. Included are a number of friends in the New York and Chicago areas where the Dittmanns lived and worked for many years. Private Christian graveside services were held today with the Rev. Karl Walther of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Memorials to St. Mark’s School Fund would be appreciated. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. Online condolences may be left at svfuneralhome. com. “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) This is the law and gospel — the very words of the one and only true triune God, Sandie lived by all her life. Sandie is now the recipient in full of His free gift for all eternity. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Daniel E. Dittmann

Daniel Edward Dittmann, age 78, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, to be with his Lord and Savior and his wife, Sandie. Dan was born on Dec. 1, 1940, to William and Helen Dittmann of Watertown. He graduated from Watertown High School and later graduated from Marquette University. Dan married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Sandra Hosfeld, on Aug. 1, 1964, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Later, both he and Sandie became devoted members of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. He will be missed by his sister, Janet Howey; brother, Clarence Dittmann; cousin, Betty Lillge; and many other relatives and friends, especially dear friends Esther Ann Flater and Mark Bartlett, both of Watertown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandie, and his parents. Private services will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be sent on www.watertownwifuneralhome.com. Memorials may be sent to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Rainbow Hospice or the charity of one's choice. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family. Schumutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 500 Welsh Road Watertown. 

 

Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI, Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Daniel Edward Dittmann

Daniel Edward Dittmann, age 78 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2018 to be with his Lord and Savior and his wife, Sandie. Dan was born on December 1, 1940 to William and Helen Dittmann of Watertown. He was a lifelong resident of Watertown, graduating from Watertown High School and later graduating from Marquette University. Daniel married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Sandra Hosfeld on August 1, 1964 at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Later, both he and Sandie became devoted members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Dan is preceded in death my his wife and parents. He will be missed by his sister; Janet Howey, brother; Clarence Dittmann, cousin; Betty Lillge, and many other relatives and friends, especially dear friends Esther Ann Flater and Mark Bartlett, both of Watertown. Private Services will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be sent on www.watertownwifuneralhome.com. Memorials may be sent to St. Mark Lutheran Church, Rainbow Hospice or the charity of one’s choice. Schumutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family


Doerr, Terry Lee.

Married June 11, 2010, at the Watertown Conservation Club, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Suzanne Kay "Sue" (Baltz) Lawrence. (Deceased in 2017).

Lived at: Watertown, WI 53098

Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 7, 2017

Suzanne K. “Sue” Lawrence

Suzanne K. “Sue” Lawrence, age 74, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her home. Suzanne Kay Baltz was born on April 29, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Henry and Molly (nee Palmersheim) Baltz. On August 19, 1961, she was united in marriage to Robert Lawrence in Milwaukee. Together they lived in Burlington for 19 years. They then moved to Reedsburg where they lived until Robert’s passing on November 5, 1996. On June 11, 2010, she was united in marriage to Terry Doerr at the Watertown Conservation Club. She had been employed as a CNA at Watertown Memorial Hospital and Zinzendorf Hall in Watertown. She also worked at Jones of New York in Johnson Creek. Sue enjoyed painting and crocheting as well as ballroom dancing and playing Yahtzee. She loved Indian Dolls and Christmas. Sue was an avid dachshund lover. Sue enjoyed her trips up to the trailer and fishing. She is survived by her husband, Terry Doerr of Watertown; three daughters, Corrie (Brian) Lois, Tammie Boese and Kathy (Tim) Johnson; seven grandchildren, Carrie, Kylie, Kelly, Megan, Staci, Emma and Nathan; six great-grandchildren; sister, Debbie (Mike) Troedel; brother-in-law, Roger Dillin as well as special friends, Patti and Rose. Sue was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Robert Lawrence and two sisters, Shirley and Mary. A celebration of Sue’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help cover funeral costs would be appreciated. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. 


Ebert, Karen May.

Married September 19, 1959, at St. John Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: George Fredrick "Soapy" Oestreich Jr.

Lived at: 998 Labaree Street, Watertown, WI 53098

George Fredrick "Soapy" Ebert Jr. and Karen May (Ebert) Oestreich celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 19, 2019.


Ebert, Michael Joseph "Mike". (Deceased in 2015).

Married September 29, 1962, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Waterloo, WI, to: Donna M. Dolan.

Lived in Watertown, WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, February 18, 2015

Michael J. Ebert

Michael J. Ebert, age 74, of Watertown, passed away on Monday evening, Feb. 16, 2015, at Sunset Ridge Memory Care in Jefferson. Michael Joseph Ebert was born on March 14, 1940, in Watertown the son of Raymond and Genevieve (Metzger) Ebert. He was a member of the United States Army serving in Germany. On Sept. 29, 1962, he married Donna Dolan at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo. Mike had been employed at Eaton Corp. in Watertown for 39 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown, the Izaak Walton League, Watertown Outboarders Club and the Milford Hills Hunt Club. Mike was an avid outdoorsman and runner. He enjoyed biking, boating, snowmobiling and camping. Michael is survived by his wife, Donna of Watertown; four children, Debra Sedlar of Hartford, Daniel (Katie Boyce) Ebert of Madison, Michelle (Tim) Meier of Lodi and Rachael Verastiqui of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Seth and Adam Sedlar, Norah Ebert, Wyatte and Whitney Meier, Michael and Ryan Uranga and Leila Verastiqui; one great-grandchild, Lily Scholle; two brothers, Tom (Bev) Ebert and Jerry (Mary) Ebert, both of Watertown; a sister-in-law, Juanita Ebert of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Raeann Gruss; and a brother, Pat Ebert. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Patrick Wendler presiding. Burial will be at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to St. Henry Catholic Church or School. The Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown are serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. The family would like to thank Sunset Ridge Assisted Living in Johnson Creek, Sunset Ridge Memory Care in Jefferson and Rainbow Hospice for the wonderful care that Mike received. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown.


Eckert, Robert Leroy "Bob". (Deceased in 2018).

Married (1) September 1, 1968, to: Shirley Mae "Schatzie" Pick Kohn. (Deceased in 1975).

Robert Leroy "Bob" Eckert then Married (2) June 12, 1981, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Christine Jane "Chris" (Buske) Wood.

Lived at: Jefferson, Jefferson Co., WI

The Capital Times, Madison, WI, Tuesday, February 25, 1975

Eckert, Shirley nee Pick

WATERTOWN – Shirley Eckert nee Pick, age 35, died on Sunday, February 23, 1975. Survivors include her husband, Robert Eckert; her father, Warner Pick; three brothers, James, Rio, John, Fall River, Warren, Horicon; and four sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Elizabeth) Meier, Columbus, Mrs. Walter (Janice) Luebke, Mayville, Mrs. Dennis (Kathleen) Hoffman, Waupun, and Miss Denise Pick, at home. Funeral services will be held at ST. HENRY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Watertown, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, Father Michael Burke officiating. Burial in St. Henry’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the SCHMUTZLER FUNERAL HOME, Watertown.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Robert L. Eckert

Robert L. Eckert passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, from complications from injuries suffered in a fall. He was 77 years old, born in Oconomowoc, WI to Myrle L. and Loretta C. Eckert (Oschmann) on November 19, 1940. He attended Watertown High School and graduated in 1959. Robert served in the United States Air Force from 1961 until 1965, serving in the Philippines and Germany. Robert married Shirley Pick Kohn in 1968. She preceded him in death in 1975. In 1982 he married Christine Buske Wood at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown. Robert raised Chris' sons as his own, referring to them as "his sons." Bob had been a salesman for Tri-Mart, Miller Auto Parts, Sears and Jones Dairy Farm Distribution. Bob owned Schatzie’s Bar in Lowell and the Hofbrau in Johnson Creek. In 1991, Bob and Chris purchased and operated Olde & Cragely’s in Milford until his stroke in 2004. For 14 years Bob was known for singing “Jolly Cholly” songs to his customers, especially the “Laughing Polka”. Bob was very active in both the Jefferson County and State of Wisconsin Democratic Party until his stroke. Bob was a lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. After selling Olde & Cragely’s in 2005, he and Chris moved to Madison. Bob will be missed by his loving wife, Chris, sons; Brenton (Michele) Wood of CA and Gregory (Kelly) Wood of Ft Atkinson, granddaughter Bailey Wood of Ft Atkinson, brother and sisters: Betty (Lyle) Craker, Joanne Cloutier, Don (Sharon) Eckert, Richard (Mary) Eckert, Larry (Cindy) Eckert, Laurie Eckert, Ken (Kelli) Eckert; and many other relative and friends. Robert will also be missed by close friends Frank Pennington and Lyle Lidholm. Robert is preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley, his parents, brother-in-law J.B. Cloutier. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service at 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. The Reverend Dale Vlastnik officiating. On-line condolences may be sent on www.watertownwifuneralhome.com


Eggert, Joanne Lois.

Married (1) June 7, 1964, to: Eldon J. Swenson. (Divorced May 8, 1980, in Dane Co., WI).

Joanne Lois (Eggert) Swenson then Married (2) to: Roger Lee Eldridge: Born August 21, 1933, in Greely, Weld Co., CO; Died May 15, 1992, in Boulder, Boulder Co., CO (age 58).

Lived at: 1619 Rockwood Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545


Elliott, Sandra Ellen "Sandy". (Born September 22, 1941, in Michigan). (Deceased December 2, 2006, at Feather River Hospital, Oroville, Butte Co., CA, at age 65). She is the daughter of Marion C. Elliott, and Barbara Ellen Chatters. Sandy had a 3-1/2 year battle with ovarian cancer. She had eight or nine children. In 1950, Sandra Ellen Elliott was living in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.

Married (1) February 22, 1958, in Illinois, at age 16, to: Richard Victor Herr: Born May 23, 1940, in Unknown. Richard's father operated a farm near Sterling, IL. Divorced about 1967, in Illinois. Three children. Daughter born August, 1961, at Dixon Public Hospital, IL. Son born September, 1958, at Dixon Public Hospital, IL.

 

The Rockford Morning Star, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Tuesday, February 25, 1958

Marriage Licenses

DIXON - Marriage licenses were issued in the office of County Clerk William Ottens to Richard Herr, Sterling, and Sandra Elliott, Dixon.

Sandra Ellen "Sandy" (Elliott) Herr then Married (2) in Unknown, to: John Walter Roebuck: Born September 17, 1941, in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL; Died September 19, 2000, in Roseville, Placer Co., CA (age 59). Divorced about 1979.

Sandra Ellen "Sandy" (Elliott) (Herr) Roebuck then Married (3) 1979 - 1992 in California, to: Stephen John Van Der Maelen: Born July 15, 1954, in San Bernardino Co., CA.

Lived at: Paradise, Butte Co., CA

Christopher Ralph "Chris" Roebuck was born October 20, 1968, in Unknown. Christopher graduated with the Class of 1986 from Garden Grove High School, CA.

Julia Barbara Roebuck was born October 3, 1969, in Unknown. Married (1) May 19, 1988, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV, to Richard Duane Beebe: Born May 3, 1963, in San Diego Co., CA. Married (2) Unknown, to Unknown Pickett: Born Unknown.

Rebekah G. "Beckie" Roebuck was born April, 1978, in Unknown. Married about 1999 to: Micah William Kengle: Born May 21, 1974, in San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

 

The Paradise Post, Paradise, Butte Co., CA, September 21, 2000

John Roebuck

After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, John Walter Roebuck worked a variety of jobs, including as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad, as an orthopedic technician, and most recently, as a long-haul truck driver. Mr. Roebuck, a former Paradise resident, died Tuesday of natural causes while working in Roseville. He was born in Sterling, Ill., to John T. and Jessie Lathrop Roebuck. Raised in the Midwest, he graduated from Rock Falls High School in Rock Falls, Ill., where he recently attended his fortieth class reunion. Mr. Roebuck became a Christian in 1974 and enjoyed attending potlucks, Bible studies and Calvary Chapels wherever he lived. He also enjoyed sailing and motorcycling. Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister, Roberta M. Roebuck. His survivors include two daughters, Beckie Kengle of Reno, Nev., and Roberta C. Roebuck of Chico; a stepdaughter, Julie Pickett of Paradise; two stepsons, Christopher Roebuck of Chico and Thomas Pearson of Paradise; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Roebuck’s memorial service will be tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Calvary Chapel of Paradise, in Magalia. He was cremated.

 

The Paradise Post, Paradise, Butte Co., CA, Friday, December 8, 2006

Sandra Ellen Van Der Maelen

Sandy died at Feather River Hospital on Dec. 2, 2006, following a three and a half year battle with Ovarian Cancer. She is survived by her husband; two brothers; eight children, twenty-one grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Oroville Church of the Nazarene (2238 Monte Vista Ave). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Caring for Women," P.O. Box 452, Oroville, CA 95966.


Else, Caroline Katherine.

Married September 3, 1966, to: George M. Jr. "Tud" Werner. (Deceased in 1977).

Lived at: 4712 Roosevelt Street, Oregon, WI 53575

The Capital Times, Madison, WI, Saturday, February 27, 1977

Werner, George M. (Tud)

MADISON – George M. (Tud) Werner, age 38 of 2150 Keyes Ave., died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 10, 1977 in a Madison hospital after being stricken at home. He was born February 14, 1939 in Missouri and was a lifelong Madison resident. Mr. Werner was the owner and operator of the Sherman Plaza Liquor store for a period of 6 years. He was married to the former Caroline Else whom he married on September 3, 1966. He is survived by his wife; his mother, Mrs. Sally Werner, Clearwater, Fla., a brother David, Clairemont, CA. Funeral services will be held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 14. The Rev. Daniel Menser officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 4-9 p.m. at RYAN FUNERAL HOME and Monday until time of services.


Fehrmann, Ronald August "Ron". (Deceased in 2002).

Married October, 1961, in Wisconsin, to: Kathryn R. "Kathy" Adler.


Felske, Brigitte Renate. (Born September 29, 1940, in Berlin, Germany).

Married to: Harlow E. Jaeger. (Born April 14, 1937, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI).

Brigitte Renate Felske Immigration Record, January 24, 1957. Brothers, Felske, Hans Egon; and Felske, Kurt Otto, and sister; Brigitte Renate Felske, were born in Berlin, Germany.

Brigitte Renate Felske graduated from Whitewater High School, WI, in the Class of 1960.

Brigitte Renate Felske petitioned for Naturalization on December 22, 1966, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.

Lived at: 1829 Rural Rd. E, Waupaca, WI 54981


Fendt, Helen Genevieve

Married May 18, 1968, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: John Francis Duffek.

Lived at: 1308 Randolph Street, Watertown, WI 53094


Ferry, Kathleen Diane "Kathie".

Married April 28, 1962, to: Thomas Gould "Tom" Lindemann: Born December 4, 1942, in Brown Co., MN.

Divorced before 1983 in Minnesota.

Thomas Gould "Tom" Lindemann then Married (2) September 24, 1983, in Brown Co., MN, to: Jean Ann Kettner: Born November 13, 1958, in Blue Earth Co., MN.

Lived at: 525 South Washington Street, New Ulm, MN 56073


Fink, Barbara LeAnn. (Deceased in 1993).

Married (1) about 1963, to: Joseph Arthur "Joe" Bear. (Divorced in 1984). (Deceased in 2012).

Barbara LeAnn (Fink) Bear then Married (2) October 1, 1988, to: Richard Clarence Machgan. (Deceased in 2001). (He was first married in 1962 to Shelby Chapman).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, March, 1993

Barbara L. Machgan

Barbara L. Machgan, 51, of 808 S. Fourth St., Watertown, died Tuesday afternoon, March 30, 1993, at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Marr of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Fort Atkinson. Friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home Saturday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. The former Barbara LeAnn Fink was born Aug. 21, 1941 in Milwaukee, daughter of Melvin and Virginia Fink. On Oct. 1, 1988 she married Richard Machgan in Watertown. She was a graduate of Watertown High School and a beautician school in Madison. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Sheila of Pipersville; her parents; a step-daughter, Sheryl of Verona; four step-sons, Richard of St. Paul, Minn., Robert of Minneapolis, Minn., David of Whitewater and Daniel of Oregon; a step-granddaughter; and two brothers, Wayne and Paul, both of Watertown.

 

The Daily Jefferson County Union, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co., WI, February 20, 2001

Richard Machgan

WHITEWATER – Richard Clarence Machgan, 60, of Whitewater, died on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at his home. Born in Fort Atkinson on March 10, 1940, to Clarence and Luella (Bellecouert) Machgan, he married Shelby Chapman on Feb. 10, 1962, in Fort Atkinson. He served in the Vietnam War. Surviving are his ex-wife; three sons, David (Brenda) and Daniel (Jenney), both of Whitewater, and Robert (Tammy) of St. Paul, Minn.; one daughter, Sheryl (John) Scalissi of Verona; six grandchildren, Alex, Joseph, Clayton, Miranda, Jake and Ashley; one brother, Charles of Fort Atkinson; and one sister, Marlene (Carl) Bartholemew of Easton, Pa. He was predeceased by his parents; one sister; and one son, Richard. Memorial services will be held at the Skindingsrude Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, with the Rev. Paul A. Scharrer of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson officiating. Cremation with burial will take place at a later date

 

The Daily Jefferson County Union, Fort Atkinson, WI, Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Joseph Arthur Bear

WATERTOWN - Joseph "Joe" Arthur Bear, 81, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Joe was born on Feb. 23, 1930, in Fort Atkinson, the son of Chester and Hazel (Hurd) Bear. He attended Whitewater schools. From 1948 to 1957 he served in the United States Air Force, including service during the Korean Conflict. On June 18, 1976, he married Judith Ambrose in Rockford, Ill. Joe enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed traveling to Branson, Mo. He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewer fan. Joe is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Lisa (Jamie Ireland) Bear of Waukesha; son, Terry Bear of Watertown; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Cassidy, Braedon and Lillian; stepsister, Dorothy (Ralph) Frambs of Boscobel; brother-in-law, Larry (Sharon) Ambrose of Stoughton; and other extended family, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Leslie Radloff; sister, Sarah Carroll; and stepbrother, Richard Radloff. A memorial service will be held this evening, Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m., at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home in Watertown, with Monsignor Daniel Ganshert of St. Henry's Catholic Church officiating. Family and friends may call tonight from 5 to 7 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at watertownwifuneralhome.com.


Fischer, Donald Leroy. (Deceased February 23, 2002, in Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA).


Fitzgerald, Wayne Patrick. (Born June 20, 1940, in Unknown).

Married August 10, 1968, to: Helen A. (Miller) Heiling.

Lived at: 1218 Lisbon Street, Watertown, WI 53098


Foley, Patrick John "Pat" Jr. (Born January 21, 1941, in Unknown).

Married February 18, 1961, to a classmate: Sandra L. "Sandy" Block. (Born November 11, 1941, in Unknown).

Lived at: 8642 Mays Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92844


Foskett, Dale Wallace. (Born August 18, 1939, in Milwaukee Co., WI).

Married (1) April, 1961, in Wisconsin, to: Margereth Orvilla Alma "Margaret" Grulke. (Born December 11, 1942, in Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI). Divorced.

Dale Wallace Foskett then Married (2) October 14, 1972, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Mary Antonia Duwell.

Margereth Orvilla Alma "Margaret" (Grulke) Foskett then Married (2) December 29, 1989, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, to: Robert George Daniels. (Born May, 1942, in Memphis, NY). (Divorced).

Robert George Daniels was first Married (1) February 1, 1964, in Norfolk, VA, to: Brenda Caroleen Smith. (Born July 3, 1948, in Roanoke, VA). (Died January 9, 2006, in Norfolk, VA).

Robert George Daniels was then Married (3) July 31, 1997, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV, to: Dixie L. Unknown.


Frank, Gerald Fred "Jerry".

Married May 1, 1965, to: Susan M. "Susie" Affeldt.

Lived at: 2839 Saint Charles Place, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863


Frederick, Virgil Vernon Earl. (Deceased in 2011).

Married June 11, 1960, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha Co., WI, to: Patricia R. Dutcher.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, March 11, 2011

Virgil V. Frederick

Virgil V. Frederick, 71, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center. Virgil Vernon Earl Frederick was born on Jan. 1, 1940, son of Melvin and Alice (Uecker) Frederick, in the town of Lebanon, where he farmed all of his life. He married Patricia R. Dutcher on June 18, 1960, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls. Virgil was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. He also liked inventing things. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Patricia Frederick of Watertown; a son, Tony Frederick and a daughter, Wanda (Steve) Baumann, both of Watertown; a brother-in-law, Donald (Shiela) Dutcher of Apple Valley, Calif.; a special niece, Cheryl Snow of West Bend; as well as other relatives and friends. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Alice Frederick; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Ruby Dutcher Sr.; a brother-in-law, Carl Dutcher Jr.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Virginia and Floyd Snow; other aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon with the Rev. Dr. Roy A. Harrisville III officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Sugar Island. Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the church on Sunday from noon until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated. The Hafemeister Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St., Watertown.


Fredrick, Wayne Clarence.

Married June 13, 1964, to: Joyce Jane Woltmann.

Lived at: 2327 Asbury Road, Northbrook, IL 60062


Frey, Carol Beverly. (Deceased in 2021).

Married November 23, 1963, to a classmate: Dennis Erwin Krause.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 26, 2021

Carol B. Krause

Hortonville - Carol B. Krause, age 80 of Hortonville, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. On November 23, 1963, she married Dennis Krause and together they enjoyed 57 years and 364 days of wedded bliss. Carol was born in Beaver Dam to the late Leon and Frances (Dougan) Frey. She worked as an elementary school teacher in Mequon and Fox Lake Wisconsin also a secretary for the Methodist Church in Beaver Dam. After her children grew up and moved out, Carol did childcare in her home for several years. She was an extensive reader, collecting several books. Carol also enjoyed football in general, but was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. She is survived by her husband, Dennis, children; Brett (Marla) Krause and Sue Ann Krause, grandchildren; Jordan and Jakob Krause and Lynne and Ian Douglas. Carol is further survived by her siblings; Bruce Frey, Elaine (Gordon) Mamayek and L. Jeanne (Ralph) Grady as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents and her brothers, D. Wayne (Donna) Frey and Lynn Frey. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Valley Funeral Home, N1858 Greenville Drive, Greenville with a service to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens, Beaver Dam Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, donations to Toys for Tots for Christmas can be made in Carol's memory.


Gallert, Roger Lee. (Deceased in 2008).

Married October 14, 1980, to: Carol M. (Clemmons) Drebenstedt.

Lived at: Watertown, WI

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, August 4, 2008

Roger L. Gallert

Roger L. Gallert, 67, of Watertown, was born to eternal life on Sunday morning, Aug. 3, 2008, at UW Health Partners Watertown Regional Medical Center. Roger was born on Nov. 8, 1940, in Watertown, son of Karl J. Gallert Sr. and Alma (Leibelt) Gallert. He married Carol Clemmons Drebenstedt on Oct. 14, 1980, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Roger attended Watertown High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a longtime member of Watertown Moose Lodge No. 830. Roger was an avid camper at the Tomorrow Wood Campground and enjoyed flea markets and fishing. He was an avid collector of Eagle memorabilia and enjoyed working with locks. He is survived by his wife, Carol of Watertown; four sons, Daniel (Heidi) Drebenstedt and Donald Drebenstedt, both of Watertown, Ronald (friend Terri) Drebenstedt of Oconomowoc and Darryl (Misty) Drebenstedt of Watertown; two daughters, Tammy Mara of Richland Center and Pamela Tubbs of Waukesha; four brothers, Mark "Curley" (Carolyn) Gallert and Dale (Debbie) Gallert, both of Watertown, Don (Diane) Gallert of Milwaukee and Lee (Diane) Gallert of Ixonia; two sisters, Sharon McCluskey of California and Cindy (Ron) Lambert of Watertown; a sister-in-law, Elayne "Shelley" Gallert of Johnson Creek; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by special friends, Shar Berger, Doreen Dunn and Gary Gulisch; adopted daughter, Carol Strege; adopted granddaughter, Ashley Richter; along with other relatives and friends. He had many friends at Tomorrow Wood Campground in Hancock. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gene Gallert and Carl Gallert Jr.; and two sisters, Dorothy Du Bois and Mary Batine. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Gartner of St. Luke's Lutheran Church officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Watertown Veterans Council. Relatives and friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown.


Gamroth, Thomas Frederick "Tom".

Married in 1971 to: Jo Ellen Lipinski.

Lived at: 1432 Lake Louise Drive, Palatine, IL 60074


Gmeinder, Joanne Margaret. (Deceased in 1998).

Married September 24, 1966, to: Larry Norman Pike. (Deceased in 1996).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, March, 1998

Joanne M. Pike

Joanne M. Pike, 56, of Raleigh, N.C., died on Sunday, March 1, 1998. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Raleigh with the Rev. Dan Kenna officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium at a later date. The former Joanne Gmeinder was born in Dane County, the daughter of Edwin W. and Emma (Sutter) Gmeinder of Watertown. Surviving are two daughters, Brenda and Amy, both of Asheville, N.C.; two sons, David and Brian, both of Raleigh; her mother of Watertown; and two sisters, Marie (Edward) Wanke of Watertown and Marcus Gmeinder of Camden, Miss. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry N. Pike and her father.

 

The Raleigh News & Observer, Raleigh, NC, Tuesday, March 3, 1998

RALEIGH - Joanne M. Pike, 56, of Raleigh, died Sun., March 1, 1998.

Mrs. Pike was born in Dane County, WI to the late Edwin W. Gmeinder, and Emma Sutter Gmeinder of Watertown, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry N. Pike. A Funeral Mass will be conducted 4 p.m. Wed. in the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Dan Kenna officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Columbarium at a later date. In addition to her mother, surviving are daughters, Brenda and Amy Pike, both of Asheville; sons, David and Brian Pike, both of Raleigh; sisters, Marie Wanke and husband Edward of Watertown, WI; and Sister Marcus Gmeinder of Camden, MS. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613.

 

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

Larry N. Pike

Larry N. Pike, 57, of Raleigh, N.C. died of cancer in his home Friday, June 7, 1996.He was a Watertown native. A funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Raleigh, N.C., with the Rev. David Sloop and the Father David McBriar presiding. Interment will be at St. Francis of Assisi Columbarium at a later date. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Arrangements are by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pan Lutheran Ministries, which helps homeless families reach independence, at P.O. Box 6446, Raleigh, N.C. 27628. He was born in Watertown, the son of Rollo and Lillian Pike, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. He served in the Army National Guard in Wisconsin. He retired from Square D Company after 33 years of service, which included positions in Milwaukee, Wis., Asheville, N.C. and Knightdale, N.C. He was the vice president of the board of directors for Pan Lutheran Ministries and served as a Stephens Minister at his church. Survivors include his wife, JoAnne; two daughters, Brenda Pike and Amy Pike Calto, both of Asheville; two sons, David and Brian, both at home; his mother, Lillian Pike of Watertown; one brother, Rod of Chippewa Falls; and one sister, Sharon Peters of Watertown. Preceding him in death was his father, Rollo.

 

The Herald-Sun, Durham, NC, Sunday, June 9, 1996

Larry Norman Pike

RALEIGH -- Larry Norman Pike, 57, of 2104 Countrywood Dr., died Friday, June 7. Arrangements are by The Cremation Society of The Carolinas.


Goethe, John Charles.

Married (1) November 20, 1965, in Syracuse, NY, to: Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Congel. (Divorced by 2000).

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" (Congel) Goethe then Married (2) to: Robert W. Johnston.

John Charles Goethe then Married (2) to: Donna Lee (Koch) Rice.

Lived at: 107 Teal Drive, Millsboro, DE 19966-8767.


Godfroy, Dwaine Roy. (Deceased in 2012).

Married about 1962 in Unknown, to: Cora Lee Brown. (Born January 27, 1941, in Unknown).

Lived in North Charleston, SC.

The Charleston Post & Courier, Charleston, Charleston Co., SC, September 13, 2012

Dwaine Godfroy

N. CHARLESTON - Dwaine Roy Godfroy, age 71, of North Charleston SC, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 11th 2012 at a local hospital. He was born in Portage WI on November 3rd 1940 to the late Roy Godfroy and Norma Wuestenberg Godfroy. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed going to the mountains and spending time with his grandchildren. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion. He was a Tribal Member of the Miami Indians of Indiana. Dwaine is survived by his wife of fifty years: Cora Lee Godfroy of North Charleston SC; son: Kevin Dwaine Godfroy of North Charleston SC; daughter: Sherry A. Bryan and son-in-law Richard Bryan of Hanahan SC; brothers: Jerry Godfroy of Allentown PA, Tommy Godfroy of Watertown WI, and Leroy Godfroy of Watertown WI; sister: Rosie Grockowski of WI; six grandchildren: Tiffany Britton, Tyler Britton, Joseph Britton, Jayden Bryan, Joshua Godfroy, and Nicholas Godfroy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 15th 2012 at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston SC 29406. Interment will follow in Wispering Pines Cemetery, Moncks Corner SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 14th 2012 at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston SC 29406. The family is gratefully accepting floral tributes in honor of Dwaine R. Godfroy. Condolence may be sent to the family at www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston.


Goetz, Mary Louise "Lou". (Deceased in 2022).

Married June 19, 1961, to: Robert Michael "Bob" Horack. (Deceased in 2012).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, May 20, 2022

Mary L. Horack

January 23, 1941 - May 17, 2022

Watertown, WI - Mary Horack, 81, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at The View at Johnson Creek. A visitation will take place on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Hafemeister Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Life and dinner to follow at Lindberg’s By The River. Memorials, if desired, would be appreciated to Jefferson Humane Society or Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www. hafemeisterfh.com. Mary Louise “Lou” Horack was born on January 23, 1941, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clarence and Marcella (nee Benzing) Goetz. She was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School. On May 13, 1961, Mary married Robert “Bob” Horack. Mary and Bob bought his family’s farm and raised their children there. She was a homemaker and worked various part-time jobs, including as a sales associate for Farm & Fleet. Mary had been a 4-H leader and also served on the Watertown Town Board. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, sewing, traveling, deer hunting, NASCAR, and driving classic cars. Mary is survived by her children, Kevin (Debra) Horack of Watertown, Nancy (James) Schneider of Hebron, and Steven Horack of Watertown; grandchildren, Justin (Annie) Horack, Nathan (Janelle) Horack, Kassidy Horack, and Kyle and Kaitlyn Schneider; great-grandchildren: Ellie, Luke and Connor; sister, Carol Wollin; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her little buddy Archie.


The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, January, 2012

Robert M. Horack

Robert M. “Bob” Horack, 72, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home with Monsignor Daniel Ganshert of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Watertown officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, would be appreciated to Rainbow Hospice or to the charity of one's choice. Bob was born on Oct. 7, 1939, the son of Joseph and Mercedes (Thoma) Horack of Watertown. He attended Elm Grove School, St. Henry’s grade school and finally Watertown Senior High. On May 13, 1961, he married Mary Goetz. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2011. In October of 1969, Robert and Mary bought his family farm, where they raised their family. Bob worked as a truck driver for 40 years and was employed by the following trucking companies in the Watertown area,  R.J. Coughlin Sod Company, Motor Transport, Allard Express, Advance Transportation and Yellow Freight. He  retired in 1995. After his retirement from trucking, he went to work for the town of Watertown as a road and maintenance worker. Bob was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Watertown. He was also involved with the Teamsters  No. 200 and the Watertown Auto Club. Bob had a great interest in classic and antique cars and tractors. Bob is survived by his wife Mary of Watertown; his children, Kevin (Debra) Horack of Watertown, Nancy (James) Schneider of Hebron and Steven Horack of Watertown; his grandchildren, Justin and Nathan Horack, Kyle and Kaitlyn Schneider and Kassidy Horack; four sisters, Mary Jean Jackson of Denver, Colo., Carol (David) Roche of Hibbing, Minn., Theresa (Dan) Bastian of Bend, Ore, Joyce (Pat) Dunn of Fort Atkinson; and one brother, Donald (Carol) Horack of Lake Mills. He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother- and father-in-law, one sister, Joan Alt, and his good buddy, Pooky. The Hafemeister Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St. Watertown


Gorder, William Henry "Bill" Jr.

Married October 4, 1975, in Olmsted Co., MN, to: Carol Dianne (Christeson) Johnson.

Carol Dianne Christeson was first Married (1) October 9, 1965, in Hennepin Co., MN, to: Carlton Elroy Johnson. Divorced July 8, 1974, in Olmsted Co, MN.

Carlton Elroy Johnson then Married (2) April 3, 1975, in Olmsted Co., MN, to: Joanna M. Kafer.

Lived at: 6751 Country Club Road SW, Rochester, MN 55902


Grabow, Thomas Charles "Tom".

Lived at: 333 Willow Street, Apt. 314, Alameda, CA 94501


Grams, Glen Joseph.

Married August 11, 1962, in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, to: Ycela Adelina "Isela Adeline" Duran. (Born December 11, 1936, in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX).

Lived at: 1044 Hill Street, Watertown, WI 53094

The El Paso Times, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, Sunday, May 27, 1962

Miss Duran Will Be Bride Of Mr. Grams

MISS ISELA ADELINE DURAN

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duran, 1715 E. Yandell Drive, are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Isela Adeline, to Spec. 4 Glen Joseph Grams, son of Mrs. Harold Grams, Watertown, Wis. The couple is planning an August wedding. The bride-elect is a graduate of El Paso High School and is employed by Hotel Dieu Hospital. Her brother, Frank Jr., is a student at Texas Western College. The prospective bridegroom was graduated from Watertown High School. He is stationed at Ft. Bliss in the U.S. Army. He has a brother, Mark Harold and two sisters, Rita Rae, of Watertown, and Sister M. Beatrice, a teacher in Sacred Heart Elementary School in Milwaukee, Wis.

The El Paso Times, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, Sunday, August 12, 1962

Miss Adelina Isela Duran, Mr. Grams Say Vows

MRS. GLEN JOSEPH GRAMS

Miss Adelina Isela Duran and Glen Joseph Grams were married Saturday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duran, 1715 E. Yandell Drive. Mr. Grams' parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grams of Watertown. Wis. The Rev. Robert Gets performed the ceremony. The altar was decorated with baskets of white gladiolus interspersed with white carnations. The traditional wedding music was played by Mrs. A. L. Delgado. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of white organza with Chantilly lace bodice. Her silk illusion veil is held by a Chantilly lace pill box. The bridal bouquet was a white orchid surrounded by orange blossoms. Miss Rosemary Valladalid was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Miss Irma Lopez, Miss Lo Ann Varela and Miss Pat Vaughn. They wore yellow sheaths of silk organza with matching bouffant overskirts. Their bouquets were yellow Chinese chrysanthemums. Mrs. Duran chose a coral lace sheath for her daughter's wedding. Her flowers were white carnations. Frank Duran Jr. was best man. Ushers were Barry Van Hook, William Holder, Earl Johnson, Ronald Lange and Arden Windingland. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Catholic Daughters' Hall. Out-of-town guests included Augstin Carrasco, grandfather of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haro, uncle and aunt of the bride all of Los Angeles, Calif. The bride was graduated from El Paso High School where she was a member of the Cayope Club and the Accordion Club. Mr. Grams is a graduate of Watertown High School. Mr. and Mrs. Grams will reside in El Paso following a wedding trip to Wisconsin. The bridegroom is serving with the U.S. Army at Ft. Bliss.


Griep, Roger Bernard. (Born 1941, in Wisconsin).

Married August 1, 1964, to: Judith A. "Judy" Beerbohm. (Born 1945, in Wisconsin).

Lived at: W10551 Yerges Road, Reeseville, WI 53579


Grinwald, Thomas Lee "Tom". (Deceased in 2021).

Married (1) about 1963, in Unknown, to: Juliane Martha Kyrzinger: Born Unknown in the United States. Jergen/Jurgen Thomas Grinwald was born October 31, 1965, in Greene Co., OH. Diane Margarete Grinwald was born July 14, 1964, in Greene Co., OH. Diane may have married September, 1964, in Dodge Co., WI, to Brian P. Glynn.

Married (2) in Germany to: Hilke M. Plugmann. (Born August 3, 1941, in Maryland). (Deceased September 21, 2008, in Germany, at age 67).

Lived at: Senserbachweg 227, Aachen, West Germany 5100

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, November 15, 2021

Thomas Grinwald

November 5, 1941 - November 5, 2021

Aachen, Germany, WI - Thomas Grinwald, 80, passed away on Nov. 5, 2021 at his home in Aachen, Germany. He was born in the Town of Rubicon, the son of Philip and Marcella (nee Thoma) Grinwald. He graduated from St. John's Catholic School in Rubicon and Watertown High School. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in Germany and remained there after his years of service. He married his wife, Hilke, in Germany. He is survived by a son, Jurgen (Claudia) and two granddaughters, all of Germany; his special friend, Ann Beck of Germany; a sister, Rita Sigrist, Neosho; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hilke; sister, Dorothy (Robert) Key; brothers, Donald (Nerina) and James (Bonnie); and brother-in-law, Paul Sigrist. Private services are being held in Germany.


Grudznske, Dennis W. "Skip'.

Married June 2, 1962, to: Doris Patricia "Pat" Miller. (Deceased in 2019).

Lived at: 141 Letendre Avenue, Port Edwards, WI 54469

The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Doris "Pat" M. Grudznske

WISCONSIN RAPIDS - Doris "Pat" Grudznske, age 78, passed away, Thursday, November 21, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. The memorial service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1532 32nd Street South, Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be at 2 P.M. with the memorial talk at 3 P.M. Pat was born Marchh 17, 1941 in Wisconsin Rapids, to Ernest and Helen (Kruse) Miller. She was a proud graduate of Rudolph High School with her best friend, Carol Glaza. Pat married her dear husband, Dennis "Skip" Grudznske on June 2, 1962, and together they happily raised their four children: Gary, Sue, Greg, and Guy. Pat loved her years as a stay-at-home mother, and later, she enjoyed tbeing able to cook for others, through her second career as a deli cook at Quality Foods IGA on West Grand. Pat was a faithful, dedicated servant of her God, Jehovah, for nearly 60 yerars. All who knew her will sincerely miss her sense of humor, warmth, love and contagious giggle. Pat is survived by her husband, Dennis; her brother, Charles; her children: Gary (Deanna), Sue (Jaron), Greg (Linda), and Guy; her grandchildren: Jarin (Caroline), Breanne, Levi, Shayla, Sean, Colton, Hannah, and Maya; and her great-grandson, Myles. Herman-Taulor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Grudznske Family.


Grulke, DuWayne F. Born March,, 1941. (His parents are Dallas Elber Grulke, and Evelyn Emma Martha Maas, who moved from Wisconsin to Albuquerque, NM, in 1956). Duwayne attended Highland High School, Albuquerque, Albuquerque Co., NM, in 1957. 

Married August 16, 1969, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, to: Susan Shizue Masushige. (Deceased in 1992). Susan Shizue Masushige was born August 4, 1943, at an evacuee relocation center on the Colorado River in Arizona.


Hady, James Chester "Jim".

Married (1) April 4, 1964, to: Marie L. Satkiewicz. (Born March 16, 1943, in Illinois). Divorced.

James Chester "Jim" Hady then Married (2) to: Sharon M. Radek. (Born August 11, 1946).

Lived at: 220 South Waterman Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004


Hamann, Corinne Ruth. (Born December 13, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI). (Died January 10, 1982, in Dodge Co., WI, at age 40). Buried in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Dodge Co., WI.

Married October 20, 1962, to a classmate: Stephen Glenn "Steve" Anderson.

Lived in: Wisconsin


Harberg, Charles Thomas "Chuck".

Married (1) August 12, 1966, in Hennepin Co., MN, to: Linda Mae Mortvedt. (Divorced February 25, 1983, in Waukesha Co., WI).

Linda Mae (Mortvedt) Harberg then Married (2) 1983 to: R. Scott Brown.

Charles Thomas "Chuck" Harberg then Married (2) February 23, 1985, in Waukesha Co., WI, to: Anne Calhoun (Domino) Blaine.

Lived at: 21415 Lancelot Drive, Brookfield, WI 53045


Harris, Donna Lee. (Deceased October 31, 2004).

Married (1) March 8, 1985, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, to: John Stanley Rebout. (Born February 11, 1948, in Unknown). Divorced February 26, 1983, in Madison, Dane Co., WI.

Donna Lee (Harris) Rebout then Married (2) February 26, 1993, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, to: Theodore Glenn Dillon. (Deceased July 21, 1993, at a Madison hospital,  Madison, Dane Co., WI).


Heck, Sharon Ann.

Married November 4, 1967, to: Raymond J. "Ray" Eigenberger. Born July 11, 1935, in Wisconsin.

Raymond J. "Ray" Eigenberger was first Married (1) October 20, 1956, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Bonnie M. Unknown. Divorced about 1959, in Wisconsin.

Lived at: N67 W33085 Oakridge Lane, Hartland, WI 53029


Held, John Edwin. (Born in 1941 in Hartford, Washington Co., WI; Deceased Monday, June 30, 1997, at his home, 4711 Kellyland St., Weston). His sister is Mary Kathryn (Held) Boone (1938 - 1980). Earle M. Boone (Married 1970 in Riverside Co., CA).

Married January 23, 1965, in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, to: Mary Katherine "Kathy" Deveney. (Born November 17, 1942, in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO; Deceased June 7, 1995, at Wausau Hospital, Wausau Marathon Co., WI).

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Thursday June 8, 1995

Mary Held

Mary K. "Kathy" Held, 52, 4711 Kellyland St., town of Weston, died Wednesday, June 7, 1995, at Wausau Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Hayden Funeral Home, Schofield.

 

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Friday June 9, 1995

Mary "Kathy" Held

Mary "Kathy" K. Held, 52, 4711 Kellyland St., Schofield, died Wednesday, June 7, 1995, at the Wausau Hospital. She had been employed as a receptionist for the Wausau Animal Hospital from 1990 to 1994. Survivors include her husband, John Held, Schofield; two daughters, Heather (Ryan) Dickey, Schofield, and Victoria Held, Wausau; one brother, Larry (Helen) Deveney, Texas; one sister, Donna Lomiller, Kansas City, Mo.; and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, town of Kronenwetter. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Hayden Funeral Home, Schofield, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church.

 

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Sunday, June 11, 1995

Mary Held, 52, town of Weston, receptionist for Wausau Animal Hospital, died June 7, 1995.

 

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Tuesday, July 1, 1997

John Held

John E. Held, 56, 4711 Kellyland St., Weston, was pronounced dead at his home, Monday, June 30, 1997. Arrangements are pending at Hayden Funeral Home, Schofield.

 

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Wednesday, July 2, 1997

John E. Held

John E. Held, 56, 4711 Kellyland St., Weston, was pronounced dead at his home, Monday, June 30, 1997. He was born April 14, 1941, in Hartford, Wis., son of the late Edwin J. and Marie (Mack) Held. He married Mary "Kathy" Deveney on Jan. 23, 1965, in Kansas City, Mo. She preceded him in death on June 7, 1995. He had been employed in Quality Control for Imperial Calumet Industries of Mosinee and more recently was self-employed in a small consulting firm. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 until 1969, serving two tours in Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include two daughters, Heather (Ryan) Dickey, Wisconsin Rapids, and Victoria Held, Wausau; and three grandchildren, Stephanie, Daniel, and Nicole Dickey. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Boone. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 1997, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. The Rev. Robert Streveler will officiate. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, town of Kronenwetter. Friends may call from 3 p.m. Thursday until the time of the services all at the church. Hayden Funeral Home, Schofield, assisted the family with the arrangements.


Heller, Ronald Richard "Ron".

Married January 23, 1960, to: Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Plate. Born September 3, 1941, in Milwaukee Co., WI; Deceased July 23, 2020, in Canton, MO, at age 78).

Lived at: 19273 Tamarack Trail, Kirksville, MO 63501

The Quincy Herald-Whig, Quincy, Adams Co., IL, July 19, 2020

Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Heller of Green City, Mo., was called to be home with God on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton. Kathy was born Sept. 3, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Arthur and Lydia Plate of Oconomowoc, Wis. Kathy quickly made new friends and had many life experiences as she and the Heller family lived in various communities in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. While Kathy had many work experiences, one close to her heart was working with consumers with developmental disabilities at Wider Opportunities in Lewis County and Chariton Valley in Kirksville. Kathy was a longtime adviser for the Kirksville Chapter of People First of Missouri and a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Kathy was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kirksville. Kathy loved family activities including camping and boating, especially the large family gatherings over the holidays in Wisconsin. She was also devoted to her precious dogs and cats. Survivors include her husband of 60-plus years, Ron Heller of Green City; daughter, Dawn (Jeff) Neil of Canton; sons, Donald (Cheri') Heller of Mexico, Mo., Duane (Britainy) Heller of Green City and Daryl (Julie) Heller of Traveler's Rest, S.C.; brother, Roger Plate of Oconomowoc; sister, Karen (Dennis) Bresnahan of Dousman, Wis.; brother, Jack Plate of Racine, Wis.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Kathy was cremated, and a memorial service is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Faith Lutheran Church.
A Simplified Funeral Solution in Green Castle is handling arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton
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Henschel, Erla Mae. (Deceased in 2017).

Married September 19, 1964, to: Raymond W. "Ray" Nickels.

Lived at: 1306 River Drive, Watertown, WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, January 9, 2017

Erla M. Nickels

February 5, 1941 - January 6, 2017 (age 75)

Erla M. Nickels, age 75, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Watertown with Rev. Peter Wells officiating. Burial will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Family and friends may gather at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or to the 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. Erla Mae Henschel was born on February 5, 1941, in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Armond and Hilda (nee Groeler) Henschel. She was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School. On September 19, 1964, she was united in marriage to Raymond W. Nickels. She had been employed at Watertown Hospital and Highland House. Erla was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Plattsdeutscher Verein. Erla is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ray Nickels of Watertown; three children: Karen (Brent) Boyd of Lebanon, Linda (Leo) Becker of Woodland and Tom (Penni) Nickels of Watertown; six grandchildren: Emily Boyd, Audrey Boyd, Allison Becker, Michael Becker, Dawson Nickels and Kylie Nickels; sister-in-law, Elsbeth Kietzmann of Beaver Dam as well as nephew, Alan Kietzmann, and niece, Renee Kietzmann. She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Nicole.


Hensler, Barbara Florene. (Deceased in 1992).

Married July 17, 1959, in Watertown, WI, to: LeRoy John Sellnow. (Divorced in 1978) (Deceased in 2017).

LeRoy John Sellnow then Married (2) July 10, 1979, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Sandra Ann "Sandy" (Krusick) Fischer. (Born July 8, 1947).

Lived at: 1306 River Drive, Watertown, WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November, 1992

Barbara Sellnow

Barbara F. Sellnow, 51, 133-1/2 E. Main St., died Sunday evening at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison following a brief illness. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will take place at City Cemetery in Waterloo. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of services. Memorials, if desired, can be given to St. Mark’s School library fund. The former Barbara Hensler was born Sept. 28, 1941 in Watertown, daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Behling) Hensler. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and graduated from Watertown High School in 1959. She had worked as an intern at the former St. Mary’s Hospital of Watertown. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer (Robert M.) Butler and Julie (Gene) Kubly, both of Watertown; three sons, Daniel (Lori), Juneau, Brian (Margaret), Hubbleton, and Joel, Watertown; three grandchildren; two sisters, Beverly (William) Kasten, Waukesha, and Cordelia Sell, Markesan; one brother, Ronald (Joanne), Watertown; nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Leroy J. Sellnow

Leroy J. Sellnow, 78, of Watertown, with his family present and being at peace with his heavenly Father, reached out to his gracious Lord on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Throughout the ordeal he kept a positive attitude, living his life to the fullest with his loving wife Sandy of 37 years, also with family and friends. Leroy and Sandy were always seen together side by side, hand in hand, and were inseparable in everything they did. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. James Backus officiating. Burial will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Family and friends may gather at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Leroy John Sellnow was born on Dec. 13, 1938, in Watertown, the son of Gerhard and Esther (nee Druczinsky) Sellnow. He was a 1956 graduate of Watertown High School. He proudly served our country, enlisting in the United States Army and National Guards. He was a lifelong member and supporter of VFW and American Legion Post No. 189. On July 10, 1979, he married Sandy Krusick at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. He was the owner of Sellnow’s Salvage in Watertown, which was handed down to him from his father, who established the business in 1947. Leroy sold his business July 1, 2011. He worked hard to provide for his family in the brutal Wisconsin winters and the suffocating summers and never complained. Those who knew and loved him have fond memories of being out at the yard. Leroy and Sandy enjoyed endless hours with their family and friends creating countless memories over all the years at their cabin. Precious time spent included deer and turkey hunting, bird watching, campfires, making wood, grilling, card playing, movies and fishing. He was an extremely active man who enjoyed playing softball (Sellnow’s Savages), volleyball, darts and cornhole (bags). His favorite sports teams were the Cleveland Indians, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Wisconsin Badgers. Leroy’s sense of humor was contagious. Anyone with him would be in fits of laughter. He enjoyed life and the people in his life. He loved playing jokes, telling jokes and was a good sport about being the brunt of them. All who loved him will dearly miss him. He is survived by his soulmate, Sandy Sellnow; eight children, Daniel (Lori) Sellnow, Brian (Leah) Sellnow, Jennifer (Robert) Butler, Joel (friend Lisa) Sellnow, Lisa (Brock) Soutendijk, Garrick Fischer, Julie (fiancé Rich Patrie) Sellnow and Tyson Fischer; 18 grandchildren, Brennan, Samantha and Steven Sellnow, Jamie Rusch and Emerald Sellnow, Jeremy (Natalie) Kumbier, Matthew, Jacob, Hollie and Ethan Sellnow, Shane, Zachary, Dustin and Danielle Soutendijk, Kalin Fischer, Jesse and Amanda Kubly and Olivia Fischer; five great-grandchildren, Trent, Andre, Macie, Alivia and Gracelyn; brothers, Jon (Debbie) Sellnow and Dennis Sellnow; sisters, Arlene (Jim) Krause and Helen (Gary) Brashear; favorite brother-in-law, Ronald (Joann) Hensler; as well as nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Esther; father, Gerhard; brother, James; and first wife, Barbara (nee Hensler) Sellnow. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service.


Hertel, Phyllis Mary.

Married June 20, 1964, to: Roger Lee Block.

Lived at: N9209 Kohlhoff Lane, Watertown, WI 53094


Higgins, Joseph Baylor "Joe". (Deceased in 2007).

Married October 25, 1980, to: Bonnie Jo Zoellick.

Lived at: Watertown, WI

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, September 10, 2007

Joseph B. Higgins

Joseph "Baylor" B. Higgins, 65, of Watertown, passed away Friday afternoon, Sept. 7, 2007, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Karl Walther officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Watertown Veterans Council. Relatives and friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Joe was born on Dec. 26, 1941, in the town of Farmington, son of James and Lillie (Rickermann) Higgins. On Oct. 25, 1980, he married the former Bonnie Zoellick at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Joe attended Watertown High School and was a member of the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1965. He was a roofer for Nations Roofing of Waukesha. Joe had a close relationship with God, saying, "You only had to listen and God spoke." He loved being outdoors, farming, family and sharing life stories. Joe is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of Watertown; seven children, Carrie Poremba, Bob, Shawn, Mike, Jake (Crystal), Dan and Becky Higgins, all of Watertown; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a sister, Joannie (Gordie Sheldon) Haman of Johnson Creek; a brother, Jim (Ann) Higgins of Shreveport, La.; his mother- and father-in-law, Vick and Sue Zoellick of Watertown; a brother-in-law, Verne Walters of Johnson Creek; a son-in-law, Thomas Poremba of Watertown; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joy Walters; and two brothers, Jerry and John Higgins. Burial: Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA.


Higgins, Muriel Judith.

Married (1) June 17, 1961, to Roger Lowell Zimmerman, DDS. Divorced. They had three children.

Muriel Judith (Higgins) Zimmerman then Married (2) 1977 to: Paul Michael Talda.

Paul Michael Talda was first Married (1) 1959 to: Betty McClaine.

Roger Lowell Zimmerman, DDS then Married (2) December 5, 1987, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, to: Gail Ann Schober. Divorced.

Roger Lowell Zimmerman, DDS then Married (3) May 25, 1997, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, to: Marcia Mary Ciganek.

Lived at: 3142 New Hampshire Drive, Lower Burrell, PA 15068

The Racine Journal-Times, Racine, Racine Co., WI, Thursday, July 6, 1961

Watertown Girl Claimed as Bride

BURLINGTON - Returning Monday from a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada were Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Zimmerman of 601 Reynolds Ave., Burlington. The couple was married at the First Methodist Church in Burlington on Saturday, June 17. The bride is the former Muriel Higgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Higgins of Watertown. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Lowell T. Zimmerman of Route 2, Burlington. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Michael, wore a gown of rose embroidered lace over satin fashioned with a scalloped neckline and long sleeves. A satin headpiece held an elbow length veil and she carried a white orchid surrounded by white carnations. Miss Mary Lee Zimmerman, sister of the bridegroom, as maid of honor wore a mint green chiffon street length gown fashioned with a full skirt and off-shoulder straps. A white star headpiece held a short veil. Bridesmaid, Miss Marsha Wendt, was dressed identically to the maid of honor, but in yellow. Best man was Charles Rust and groomsman was Peter Nysather. Ushers were Harry Clark and George Grinde.


Howard, Gabrielle B. "Gaye".

Married to: Ronald Alvin Edlund.

Lived at: Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI


Hrobsky, James Walter "Jim". (Deceased in 2016).

Married June 27, 1964, to: Margery Elaine Krukenberg.

Lived at: 103 E. Green Street, Watertown, WI 53098

James W. Hrobsky

1939 – 2016

James W. Hrobsky, age 76, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Marquardt Health Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Patrick Wendler officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday evening from 4-8 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown and at the church on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial with full military rites will be conducted at St. Henry Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to the Watertown Humane Society or Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. James Walter Hrobsky was born on Jan. 23, 1939, in Waterloo, the son of Edward W. and Freida (nee Wuestenberg) Hrobsky. After graduating from Watertown High School, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army. On June 27, 1964, he was united in marriage to Margery Elaine Krukenberg. He was employed at Cooper Power Systems, formerly RTE, in Pewaukee where he retired in 2001. Jim was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church where he served as an usher and sang in the church choir. After his retirement, he volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul in Watertown. Jim enjoyed playing cards and being outside. He was fond of working with and cutting wood. Jim truly loved spending time with his family and riding motorcycles with his wife. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and loved to stay busy. He enjoyed the pastime of making homemade wine. Jim has been a caretaker for his wife for the past several years. Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margery; four children, Cathy (Mike) Heinz, all of Watertown; Patrick Hrobsky of Mosinee; Keven Hrobsky; Todd (Heather Macar) Hrobsky, all of Watertown. He is further survived by five grandchildren, Dione (Mike Wagie) Heinz, Julia (Robert) Dow, Amber (Jason) Osterberger, Amy Hrobsky, David Hrobsky; four great-grandchildren who were the light of his life, Khali Heinz, Kera Frentzel, Arie Osterberger, Ava Osterberger; sisters-in-law, Shirley Hrobsky and Rosie Hrobsky as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Freida; brothers, Edward Hrobsky, John Hrobsky, Clyde Hrobsky, Robert Hrobsky, Hank Hrobsky and Arthur Hrobsky.


Huebner, Francis Arthur Jr. "Frank". (Deceased in 2000).

Married (1) in 1966 to: Diane (Wild) Thompson. (Divorced in 1984).

Francis Arthur "Frank" Heubner Jr. then Married (2) in 1989 to: Shirley Mae (Brock) Hospel.

Shirley Mae Brock was first Married (1) to Theodor L. "Ted" Hospel. (Divorced in 1984).

Diane (Wild) (Thompson) Huebner then Married (2) in 1988 to: Donald John Ostrom. (Divorced in 2009).

Lived at: Wisconsin

The Daily Jefferson County Union, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co., WI, January, 2000

Francis Huebner Jr.

OKAUCHEE – Frances A. Huebner Jr., 58, of Okauchee, formerly of Lake Mills and Watertown, died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at his home. Born in Lake Mills on April 14, 1941, to Francis and Hazel (Heiman) Huebner Sr., he married Shirley Brock. He attended Lake Mills and Watertown High Schools, and had been the owner of Frank’s Lawn Care for more than 20 years. Mr. Huebner was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and of the Okauchee Fire Department for 30 years. Surviving arehis wife; one son, Keith, of Okauchee; one daughter, Lauri (Chris) Ireland of Oconomowoc; two stepdaughters, Janet (Matt) Thullen of California and Susan (Steven) Hoesel of Arizona; two grandchildren, Craig Ireland and Hannah Thullen; his parents, Francis Sr. of Jefferson and Hazel Huebner of Lake Mills; two brothers, Ron (Charlie) Huebner of Watertown and Scott (Dawn) Masche of Lake Mills; one sister, Nancy (Gulley) Ogle of Texas; and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Alliance Bible Church in Oconomowoc at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan 14, with the Rev. Terry Fulls officiating. The Pagenkopf Funeral Home in Oconomowoc is assisting the family.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, January, 2000 

Francis Huebner Jr.

OKAUCHEE – Frances A. Huebner Jr., 58, of Okauchee and formerly of Lake Mills and Watertown, died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Alliance Bible Church in Oconomowoc with the Rev. Terry Fulls officiating. There will be no visitation. The Pagenkopf Funeral Home is assisting the family. He was born April 14, 1941, the son of Francis and Hazel (Heiman) Huebner Sr. He married Shirley Brock and was the owner of Frank’s Lawn Care for more than 20 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 2260 in Oconomowoc, the American Legion Post 0399 in Okauchee and the Okauchee Fire Department for 30 years. He attended Lake Mills and Watertown high schools. Survivors include his wife; a son, Keith, Okauchee; a daughter, Lauri (Chris) Ireland, Oconomowoc; stepdaughters, Janet (Matt) Thullen of California and Susan (Steven) Hoesel of Arizona; grandchildren; his parents, Francis Sr. of Jefferson and Hazel Huebner of Lake Mills; two brothers, Ron (Charlie) Huebner of Watertown and Scott (Dawn) Masche of Lake Mills; one sister, Nancy (Gulley) Ogle of Texas; other relatives and friends.


Imig, Paula Gail.

Married June 1, 1963, to: Glenn R. "Bud" Hibner. (Deceased in 1991).

Lived at: 610 West Conant Street, Portage, WI 53901

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Wednesday, October 9, 1991

Hibner, Glenn R. "Bud"

PORTAGE — Glenn R. "Bud" Hibner, age 64, of Portage, died early Tuesday morning, October 8, 1991 at the Divine Savior Hospital In Portage. He was born in Wyocena, Wisconsin on June 1, 1927, the son of Harry N. and Lillian (Gorman) Hibner. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956 and was married on June 1, 1963 in Clyman, Wisconsin to the former Paula Imig. He had retired in June of 1990 from the Columbia County Department of Human Services. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portage. Survivors include his wife, Paula Hibner of Portage; their children, Perry N. Hibner of Green Lake, Madonna M. Hibner of Monona, Peter T. Hibner of Portage and Christopher G. Hibner of Portage; a sister Mary T. (Bob) Rutledge of Roy, Washington; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Kathleen Lytle; and two brothers, Don Hibner and Lowell Hibner. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 10, 1991 at 11:30 a.m. at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Portage with Reverend Thomas Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 1991 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the PFLANZ FUNERAL HOME in Portage, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. The family suggests memorials may be made to the Glenn R. Hibner Memorial Scholarship Fund at Portage Turner High School. Glenn was a friend to all and loved by many. 


Jack, Carol E.

Married August 9, 1969, to: William "Bill" Lancaster.

Lived at: Monroe, WI


Justmann, Thomas M. "Tom".

Married October 19, 1968, to: Bonnie Alice Rupnow.

Lived at: 118 Cornelius Court, Watertown, WI 53098


Justmann, Timothy Elmer "Tim".

Married September 5, 1964, to a classmate: Elaine M. Claas.

Lived at: N6735 Woodfield Lane, Lake Mills, WI 53551


Juul, Eugene Harry "Gene".

Married (1) in 1963 to: Ann M. Melville. (Divorced before June, 1969).

Eugene Harry "Gene" Juul then Married (2) in 1969 to: Rita R. Henke. (Divorced in 1970).

Rita R. (Henke) Juul then married November, 1972, to: Chris A. Rudow.

Eugene Harry "Gene" Juul then Married (3) May 20, 1972, to: Bonnie Gail Relph.

Lived at: 6131 Danielle Road, De Forest, WI 53532


Kaddatz, Daniel Theodore "Dan".

Married (1) November 30, 1963, to: Constance Jean "Connie" Strache. Divorced April 5, 1974, in Dodge Co., WI. Deceased in 2017.

Daniel Theodore "Dan" Kaddatz then Married (2) June 6, 1981, in Waukesha Co., WI, to: Barbara Jean Meyer. Divorced before 1985.

Daniel Theodore "Dan" Kaddatz then Married (3) in 1985 to a classmate: Karen Mae Ann (Krueger) Schmitz.

Constance Jean "Connie" (Strache) Kaddatz then Married (2): Douglas Norman "Doug" Manske. (Divorced 1981).

Douglas Norman "Doug" Manske then Married (2): August 31, 1984, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Linda Ann Letourneau.

Lived at: 1201 Richards Avenue #E, Watertown, WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, October 27, 2917

Connie J. Manske

Connie J. Manske, age 74, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. David Groth officiating. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to the family. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Connie Jean Strache was born on March 24, 1943 in Watertown, the daughter of Edward and Pearl (nee Maust) Strache. She is survived by three children, Dani (John) Heese of Watertown, Shana (Jon) Weber of Appleton and Jay (Tonia) Kaddatz of Watertown; grandchildren, Kristopher (fiancée Tifiany) Shea, Kory Shea, Kaley (Scott Jensen) Shea, Liam Weber, Joshua Weber, Elliot Weber, Molli Weber, Samuel Kaddatz, Seth Kaddatz and Kaden Kaddatz as well as great-grandchildren, Kylee, Mikayla, Jaylah, Hunter, Quinten, Keirra and Kayne. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Neil Strache and sister, Sharon Peterson. Our mom loved just being with her children and grandchildren. She had friends and was a hoot to be around but her favorite place to be was with her kids and pets. She deserved diamonds and gold but was happy to give everything to her kids. Our prayer is our amazing memories of her will be much stronger than the pain of losing her. You're input, matter-of-fact reasoning and unselfish love will be GREATLY missed Mom!!! Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown.


Kapheim, Lawrence Leslie "Larry".

Married June 18, 1966, to: Mary Jo Unknown. (Born May 13, 1943, in Unknown). Graduated from Appleton East High School in 1982.

Lived at: 406 Hilltop Drive, Milton, Rock Co., WI 53563


Kasten, Ruth Ann.

Married September 19, 1964, at Watertown Methodist Church, Watertown, WI, to: Thomas Stephen "Tom" Borbe.

Lived at: 316 Riviera Lane, Watertown, WI 53094

The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Tuesday, October 13, 1964

Ruth A. Kasten, T. A. Borbe Wed

MRS. THOMAS BORBE

Ruth Ann Kasten, daughter of Mrs. Erwin Kasten of Watertown, Wisc., was married recently to Thomas A. Borbe of Virginia Beach, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Borbe of 1 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, Pa. The Rev. Lowell L. Reykdal performed the  ceremony in Watertown Methodist Church. Patrick Foley gave the bride in marriage. Janet Kasten, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. James Williams was best man. Ushers were Bernard J. Kraus and Michael Potratz. After a reception at the church fellowship hall, the couple departed on a wedding trip to Canada. They will reside in Virginia Beach. The bride was graduated from Watertown High School and attended the University of Wisconsin. She had been employed by Brandt Automatic Cashier Co. Her husband, a graduate of Stephen S. Palmer High School, in stationed with the Navy at Virginia Beach.


Katisch, Thomas R. "Tom".

Married (1) December 11, 1965, to: Patricia Anne Strehlow. (Born November 21, 1944, in Columbus, OH). (Divorced January, 1980).

Thomas R. "Tom" Katisch then Married (2) April 11, 1980, in Downers Grove, DuPage Co., IL, to: Barbara Ellen Lannon. (Deceased March 21, 2012, in Eagle River, Vilas Co., WI, at age 66).

Lived in Eagle River, WI

The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, March 24, 2012 

Ellen Katisch

SAUNEMIN — Ellen Lannon Katisch, 66, Eagle River, Wis., formerly of Saunemin, died Wednesday (March 21,2012) at her home in Eagle River. Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sunnyslope Cemetery, Saunemin. Gaffrey-Buscha Funeral Home, Eagle River, is in charge of arrangements. She was born Nov. 13, 1945, in Pontiac, a daughter of Jim and Anne Lannon. She married Tom Katisch on April 11, 1980, in Downers Grove. He survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter, Sara Katisch; two grandchildren, Cheyanne and Cyrus, both of Milwaukee, Wis.; foster daughter, Jennifer Wagner, Eagle River, Wis.; one sister, Cathy, Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, Jim, LaSalle; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Tish, Saunemin; and two brothers, John, Naperville, and Bill, Pontiac. She was raised in Saunemin. After graduating from Saunemin High School, she began her education at Illinois State University in Normal and graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., in 1967. She spent 15 years working as a contract specialist for various federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy in Argonne, U.S. Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Munitions Command in Joliet and Rock Island. Ellen and Tom often vacationed together at their northwoods home in Eagle River, Wis., and moved there permanently in 1982. She worked at the Vilas County News-Review from 1986 to 1995 and was a copy editor/reporter (Lifestyle North). Seventeen years ago, she started her own small business, “Venture North Creations,” a computerized embroidery business, and operated it successfully until the time of her death. Mrs. Katisch was a member of the Greater Eagle River Tennis Association, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and Eagle River Bridge Club.


Kehl, Susan Ann "Sue". (Deceased in 1984).

Married September 1, 1962, to: David Harvey "Dave" Kiepert.

David Harvey "Dave" Kiepert then Married (2) July 11, 1992, in Manitowoc Co., WI, to: Cynthia Wills "Cindy" (Poulos) Fried.

Cynthia Wills "Cindy" Poulos was first Married (1) August 18, 1989, in Manitowoc Co., WI, to: Gregory Martin Fried. (Divorced).

Lived at: Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI

The Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, Thursday, April 5, 1984 

Mrs. David (Susan) Kiepert 

Kiepert Services 

Funeral services for Mrs. David (Susan) Kiepert will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ronald Prechauer will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, town of Grand Rapids, Wood County. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services at the church. Boston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name for the youth music program at Trinity Lutheran Church. Mrs. Kiepert, 43, 3318 Orchid Lane, town of Plover, died Tuesday evening at home after an extended illness. She was born April 2, 1941, in Watertown, a daughter of Fred and Josephine Kehl. Her parents survive, residing in Watertown. She attended schools in Watertown. She then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UW-River Falls. In addition to teaching primary grades K-3, she also taught music to church choirs and held lessons in piano and flute. She was married to David Kiepert Sept. 1, 1962, in Watertown. He survives. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors besides her husband and parents include two daughters, Lisa, Waverly, Iowa, and Mary, at home; and one sister, Mrs. William (Wilma) Jensch, Boulder Junction. One daughter preceded her in death.


Kehl, Wesley Gary "Wes".

Married May 5, 1962, to: Judith M. "Judy" Hollatz.

Lived at: N9599 Marsh Road, Watertown, WI 53094


Kellerman, Joseph Edgar "Joe".

Married June 15, 1963, in Watertown, WI, to: Joan Elaine Hady.

Lived at: 814 Hidden Cave Road, Madison, WI 53717


Klatt, Nancy Lee.

Married July 18, 1964, to: Donald Willis "Don" Palmeter. (Deceased in 2010).

Donald W. Palmeter

March 12, 1942 - September 23, 2010

DONALD W. PALMETER, age 68 of Shelby Twp. passed away September 23, 2010 in Warren, Michigan. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dear father of Wendy Jason Wojciechowski. Loving grandfather of Joshua. Dear brother of Donna Stamm. Dear uncle of Joy Stamm. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday and 2:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke, Utica. Interment Utica Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Trinity Lutheran School.


Klecker, Christine Marie "Chris". (Deceased in 2008).

Married May 1, 1965, at St. Henry Catholic Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Dale Robert Huhti.

Dale Robert Huhti and Christine Marie "Chris" Klecker wedding.

Michelle Ann Huhti and her mother, Christine Marie "Chris" (Klecker) Huhti, Watertown, WI, at Michelle's marriage to John Humphrey, 2004.

Lived at: Watertown, WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, February 6, 2008

Christine M. Huhti

Christine M. Huhti, 66, of Watertown, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown with the Rev. Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery, Watertown. Visitation is at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. The Pederson Funeral Home of Watertown is serving the family. The former Christine Klecker was born July 1, 1941, in Watertown, daughter of Fred and Olive (Giese) Klecker. She married Dale Huhti on May 1, 1964, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Christine was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School, was a licensed practical nurse and worked most recently at the Counseling Center of Watertown. Christine was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Sewing Sisters Club. She was a very active volunteer in the Watertown area. She loved bird watching, gardening, reading and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are her husband, Dale Huhti of Watertown; two sons, Dan Huhti of Juneau and Tom Huhti of Madison; a daughter, Michelle (John) Humphrey of Evanston, Ill.; three brothers, Jack (Terri) Klecker of Saugus, Mass., and Jim (Kate) Klecker and Don (Pat) Klecker, both of Watertown; a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Burial: Saint Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge County Wisconsin, USA.


Klingbell, Pauletta "Paulette". (Born June 1, 1940, in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN). (Deceased December 2, 2003, in Dover, Hillsborough Co., FL, at age 63).

Married (1) November 21, 1958, to: George William Renz. (Born October 31, 1935, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI). (Died November 20, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 65). Divorced October 9, 1974, in Polk Co., FL.

George William Renz then Married (2) September 4, 1982, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Geraldine Elisabeth (Johnson) (Wilde) (Horness) (Redmon) Thornton. (Born April 18, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI) (Died April 10, 1989, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, at age 48).

Married (2) September 18, 1987, in Hillsborough Co., FL, to: Lee Roy Fowler. (Born May 19, 1935).


Koester, AnneMarie Regina "Anne".

Married (1) August 5, 1965, to: Donald Bernard "Don" Bednarek. (Born July 31, 1936, in Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI). (Divorced December 30, 1981, in Madison, Dane Co., WI). (Deceased in 2017).

AnneMarie Regina "Anne" (Koester) Bednarek then Married (2) September 11, 1982, in Dane Co., WI, to: Thomas Jeffrey "Tom" Bandow. (Born July 4, 1952, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI).

Lived at: PO Box 1026, Red Rock, AZ 85245

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, December 24, 2017

BEDNAREK, DONALD B.

MONONA - Donald B. Bednarek, Monona, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, of complications due to a stroke. He was listening to Mozart surrounded by his family. He will be terribly missed by his children, Amy (Joey) Stocklein, Madison; Brian (Jamie) Bednarek, Custer; Andrew (Amy) Bednarek, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.; Mira (Dain) Trafton, Livingston, Mont.; and Jonas (Carrie) Bednarek, Verona; his brother, Robert Bednarek, Truro, Mass.; his partner of 35 years, Jan Marshall Fox, Monona, and her daughter, Erica Fox (Mark) Gehrig, Madison; 14 grandchildren, seven granddogs and numerous grandchickens. Born on July 31, 1936, in Berlin, Wis., on a Wisconsin dairy farm, as he would proudly proclaim, to Bernard and Mary (Butler) Bednarek, Don attended rural schools, Berlin High School, Ripon College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Europe where he learned to love the art of electronics - and opera. Always interested in making things work, Don was an engineer for Wisconsin Public Television for almost 30 years. He will be remembered for his large store of knowledge, his generosity, his quirky demeanor, his gourmet tastes, his humor and warmth. Don deeply loved music, especially Wagner's "Der Ring des ibelungen," feeding the birds, and driving anywhere by motorcycle or VW bus. Most importantly he loved his family. The family requests no flowers, but contributions may be made in Don's name to Friends of Wisconsin Public Television or the Wisconsin Public Radio Association at 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. There will be a private celebration next summer.


Kloss, Kenneth Clarence. (Deceased September 23, 1965). His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kloss, Johnson Creek, WI.

Married May, 1964, at St. Ann's Church, Boston, MA, to: Monica E. Hull. (Born July 9, 1944, in New Shoreham, RI). Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Hull and Mary Crowley, Block Island, RI.

Monica E. (Hull) Kloss then married (2): August 17, 1968, in Manchester, Hartford Co., CT, to: Joseph Henry Shea. (Deceased April 4, 2005, in Block Island, Hartford Co., CT, at age 72).

Joseph Henry Shea was first Married (1) August 11, 1956, at St. Bernard's Church, Rockville, CT, to: Betty-Lou Powell.

Betty-Lou (Powell) Shea then Married (2) May 29, 1967, in East Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, to: Robert George "Bob" Wirtz. (Born April 13, 1928; Died November 13, 2006, at age 78).

Lived in Sarasota, FL.

The Hartford Courant, Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, Wednesday, April 6, 2005

SHEA, Joseph H.

Joseph H. Shea, 72, of Spring Street, Block Island, RI, died on Monday, (April 4, 2005) while acting as a liaison between the Water Company and a private contractor completing a project on Water Street on the Island. He was the husband of Monica Hull-Shea, his wife of 37 years. He was born in Hartford, a son of the late Daniel and Alice (Scully) Shea. Mr. Shea was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a mechanic with the former Nelson Freightways of Ellington. He moved to Block Island in 1975 from Coventry and was the former owner of Hull Suburban Propane Co. He worked for the Block Island Sewer & Water Company for 11 years, and retired as superintendent in 2003. He currently worked as a driver for the Transue Corp., as well as his liaison work with the Water Co. He was a former member of the Rockville, CT American Legion and was a member and Past Commander of Post #36 American Legion, Block Island for a total of 47 years to those organizations. He was a life member and past president of the Block Island Volunteer Fire Dept., and a parishioner of St. Andrews Church. Survivors are his wife; four daughters, Debra Harling of Temple, NH, Doreen Clark of Vernon, Lori Shea, Cheryl Eckert, North Kingstown, RI; a son, James Shea of Rochester, NH; a brother, James Shea of Coventry; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Daniel, John, Thomas and William Shea, and Margaret Boldt and Katherine Rauschenbach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church, Chapel St., Block Island. Burial will be in the Island Cemetery. Visiting hours in the American Legion Post #36, Block Island, Thursday evening, 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Block Island Medical Center Building Fund, in his memory would be appreciated. HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Directors.


Kopfer, Darlene Della.

Married August 11, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lebanon, WI, to: George Joseph Lemberger (Deceased in 2018).

Lived at: W5497 Cty Tk CW, Watertown, WI 53094 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, August 3, 2018

George J. Lemberger

George J. Lemberger, 78, of Watertown, passed away at Watertown Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Anthony Schultz and Rev. Justin Cloute presiding. Family and friends may gather at Hafemeister Funeral Home on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. On August 17, 1939, George was born in Madison, Wisconsin to George S. Lemberger and Hertha (Albrecht) Lemberger. He graduated from Verona High School in 1957 and successfully completed the auto mechanic program at Madison College. George also completed many electronic courses through MATC in Watertown. He had a keen talent for being able to build or repair almost anything. George was united in marriage to Darlene Kopfer on August 11, 1962. During George’s 15-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Darlene and George’s love and devotion was evident in the way that they had cared for each other. George had a strong faith and was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church where he ushered and served on the board of Elders. He was employed by Brandt/ De La Rue for 40 years as a repairman, drill press operator, assembler and teacher to field technicians. George also owned and operated George’s Clock Repair for 28 years. He had been involved as a Jaycee, was a pitcher for Brandt’s softball team, a member of the WI Lutheran dartball team for 30 years. In addition, George had also been a member of the Menominee Valley chapter 47 of the National Watch and Clock Association. George is survived by his wife Darlene, and children, Sue Rendon of Menomonee Falls, Kathleen (Ron) Miller of Watertown. George is further survived by his grandchildren, Amanda and Daniel Rendon, Kaitlin, Monica and Kendra Miller; siblings Mary Hansen and Bob Lemberger. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Hertha Lemberger, and son-in-law Dr. Juan Rendon. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown.


Kopp, Kenneth Joseph "Ken". (Deceased in 2013).

Married June 10, 1967, in Wisconsin, to: Carol Ann Crossen. (Born October 2, 1945). (Deceased in 2014).

The Racine Journal Times, Racine, Racine Co., WI, , Dane Co., WI, November 27, 2013

Mrs. Carol A. Kopp, wife of Kenneth Kopp, 117 Elizabeth St., Whitewater, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crossen, 2801 Ruby St., Racine, was awarded a bachelor of education degree in primary education. She will teach first grade in the West Side Elementary School in Elkhorn.

 

Informed Choice, Madison, Dane Co., WI, November 27, 2013

Kenneth Joseph Kopp

June 27, 1941 – November 26, 2013

Elkhorn – Kenneth J. Kopp, age 72, of Elkhorn died on November 26, 2013 while at Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Informed Choice is assisting the family with their cremation needs.


Korban, Sandra Jean "Sandi".

Married October 29, 1960, to: Lester Dean Strege. (Deceased in 2013).

Lived at: 210 Woodland Drive, Apt 105, Watertown, WI 53098

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, WI, 2013

Lester "Dean" Strege

Lester "Dean" Strege, age 75, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday November 2, 2013. He was born May 29, 1938 to the late Lester C. and Edith (Henry) Strege. Dean is a member of St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church. He was married to Sandra J. Korban on October 29, 1960 at St. Mark’s. Retiring in April of 2000, he had worked for 33 years as a printer floorman for Perry Printing in Waterloo. Dean loved to play card games with his family, enjoyed hunting with his brothers as well as bowling and golfing. Dean is survived by his wife of 53 years Sandi, daughter Tama (Brian) Hoff, and a son Terry Strege both of Watertown, granddaughter Tiffany Ruehlow of Watertown, brothers; Richard (Ruth) Strege of Phoenix, AZ, James (Diane) Strege of Watertown, John (Valerie) Strege of West Virginia, and Michael Strege of Watertown, nieces; Mel, Mary and Amy, nephews Ian and Brett. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Dawn Strege, brother David Strege. Private services will be held for Dean. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of Marquardt Home Health for their wonderful care and compassion. Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church. Brought to you by: Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home.


Korth, Dennis Ellsworth.

Married in 1961 to: Janice Claire "Jan" Fredrick.

Lived at: Wisconsin Dells, WI


Koser, Alfred Herbert.

Married to: Mary Ann M. Renz. (Deceased April 23, 2004). Her parents are Ernest Renz and Roseline Bauer.

Lived in Jefferson, WI


Koshelnick, Mary Ellen.

Married (1) June, 1963, to: John Francis "Junior" Schwoegler. (Divorced in 1980). (Deceased in 2009).

Mary Ellen (Koshelnick) Schwoegler then Married (2) in 1991 to: Sidney Clinton "Scott" McIntosh. (Deceased in 2017).

Sidney Clinton "Scott" McIntosh was first Married (1) to: Maria S. "Marie" Staiano. (Born January 1, 1938, in New York). (Divorced December 29, 1981, in Madison, Dane Co., WI).

Maria S. "Marie" (Staiano) McIntosh then Married (2) December 26, 1990, in Indianapolis, IN, to: Donald G. Browning. (Born May 11, 1934, in Indiana).

Lived at: 7615 Circle Drive, Waupaca, WI 54981

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, May 10, 2009

Schwoegler, John F.

TIERRA VERDE, FLA./ ST. GERMAIN/ MCFARLAND - John F. Schwoegler, known as 'Junior' was a generous soul who passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009. He leaves behind Michelle Schwoegler and John C. Schwoegler. His pet names for his children, Shelly/Schmultzie and Jaybird. He also leaves behind Heather, Kayla, Dayne and baby, Caydan. He was preceded in death by Cam Marie Schwoegler, James Loren, Donald Bryan, Dyann Villella, and John and Helen Schwoegler. He is further survived by his siblings, Suzann Villella, Dean and Teri Schwoegler, and David and Sherri Schwoegler. John was a giving individual. He owned and operated the Pub on State Street, Madison, until his retirement. He loved St. Germain, Little Bass Lake and Found Lake (the most beautiful place in the world). He loved the animals, especially the chippies and deer, and fed them frequently. Junior was a sports fanatic and participated in golf, baseball, tennis and racquetball. He will be remembered fondly by his many friends and family. A Mass Memorial Service and luncheon at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, Monona will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. Please bring your special stories. Junior truly loved a good story. Memorial services planned at Found Lake 'the Cottage' in July 2009. Notification will be sent. Condolences may be sent to Michelle Schwoegler, 729 Charles Lane, Stoughton, WI 53589, or dropped off at the church. 'We will love you forever and remember you always.' Wagner, Jean Mary

 

The Waupaca County Post, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, July 24, 2017

McIntosh, Sidney “Scott”

On July 18, 2017, at the age of 81, Sidney “Scott” McIntosh was called home to God to live in eternal happiness. Scott was born April 6, 1936 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Lemuel and Bernice McIntosh. He spent much of his youth in the mountains trout fishing, which became his greatest passion. After high school, he joined the Navy and was a naval photographer on the FDR ship. He was a recruit in the drum and bugle corps. After his service, he moved to New York and attended broadcasting school. He then moved to Wisconsin Rapids and worked at WFHR radio station for 20 years. He was a popular radio personality and had his own outdoor living program. He moved to Madison where he worked at WLVE loves stereo for 10 years until it sold, where he met his wife Mary Ellen, together they moved to Waupaca where he worked at King veteran home as a cook for 10 years until he retired. Scott was a former member of the American Rifle Association, Outdoor Writers Association of America, Wisconsin Outdoor Communications Association, and the Association of the Great Lakes writers. His hobbies included photography, boating with his family, cooking creatively using no recipes, fishing, camping and canoeing with his wife and family. He loved animals and nature. He fought with all his might to be able to make it out on the stream with his best friend Cliff Borden for the 40th year anniversary trip of the Borden trout opener. His legacy. He passed knowing the trip will live on through the Borden boys, whom he loved as if they were his own children. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen; his children, Kelly, Christopher, and Dawn McIntosh; stepchildren, Michelle and John Jay Schwoegler; grandchildren, Heather Pulvermacher, Cayla Rooney, Dayne Imhoff and his great granddaughter Caydan Rooney. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his in-laws Charles and Florence Koshelnick (Watertown), stepdaughter Cam Marie Schwoegler and sister-in-law Janet Meyer. A private memorial service will be held July 29th with Chaplain Kevin Haworth officiating. Holly Funeral Home will handle arrangements. The family would like to think Marshfield Clinic Cancer center, Dr. Onitilo and staff, St. Michael’s Hospital and staff and Southern care hospice for all their professional care and kindness.


Kowalke, Karl Franz. (Deceased in 1963).

The Capital Times, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, March 8, 1963

Karl Kowalke, Watertown, Dies

Karl F. Kowalke, 22, died Thursday in a Watertown hospital. Born and raised in Watertown, he had worked as a laborer at the Ira L. Henry Co., the House Raue, and at St. John’s Military Academy. He was a member of St. Luke’s Church and its young peoples’ group. Madison survivors include a sister, Miss Helen Kowalke, 169 E. Gilman st. Other survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Kowalke, Watertown; a sister, Ruth, at home; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frank Schultz, Watertown. Friends may call after 3 p. m. Saturday at the Hafemeister funeral home here. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church here.


Kramer, Jerry Vernard. (Deceased in 2020).

Married October 8, 1983, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Janice Ann "Jan" Teskey. She as born October 8, 1947, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI.

Lived in Watertown, WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, March 27, 2020

Jerry V. Kramer

Watertown - Jerry V. Kramer, 79, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his home. Jerry Vernard Kramer was born on June 6, 1940 in Marshfield, the son of Leo and Violet (nee Thiemke) Kramer. On October 8, 1983 he married Jan Teskey at John’s Lutheran Church in Johnson Creek. He had been self-employed, selling and repairing snowmobiles. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown. Jerry loved animals, especially dogs and birds. He was very active and enjoyed walking, hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. He also enjoyed snowmobiling. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jan Kramer of Watertown; step-daughter, Amy Teskey of Watertown; sister, Viola Meyer of Jefferson; brother-in-law, Gregory Stanke of Steven’s Point as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Donna Stanke and Janice (Walter) Winter and brother-in-law, David Meyer. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeister.com.


Krause, Dennis Erwin.

Married November 23, 1963, to a classmate: Carol Beverly Frey. (Deceased in 2021).

Lived at: 2512 Wisconsin Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 26, 2021

Carol B. Krause

Hortonville - Carol B. Krause, age 80 of Hortonville, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. On November 23, 1963, she married Dennis Krause and together they enjoyed 57 years and 364 days of wedded bliss. Carol was born in Beaver Dam to the late Leon and Frances (Dougan) Frey. She worked as an elementary school teacher in Mequon and Fox Lake Wisconsin also a secretary for the Methodist Church in Beaver Dam. After her children grew up and moved out, Carol did childcare in her home for several years. She was an extensive reader, collecting several books. Carol also enjoyed football in general, but was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. She is survived by her husband, Dennis, children; Brett (Marla) Krause and Sue Ann Krause, grandchildren; Jordan and Jakob Krause and Lynne and Ian Douglas. Carol is further survived by her siblings; Bruce Frey, Elaine (Gordon) Mamayek and L. Jeanne (Ralph) Grady as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents and her brothers, D. Wayne (Donna) Frey and Lynn Frey. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Valley Funeral Home, N1858 Greenville Drive, Greenville with a service to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens, Beaver Dam Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, donations to Toys for Tots for Christmas can be made in Carol's memory.


Krause, Elaine Mildred "Butchie". Deceased June 4, 2017, in Pascagoula, Harrison Co., MS. Her parents are Hugo Carl August "Jim" Krause, and Ethel Maude Perry.

Married (1) to: Lawrence A. "Larry" Leiknes. Born about 1937 in Unknown. Divorced November 29, 1976, in Washington Co., WI.

Elaine Mildred "Butchie" (Krause) Leikness then Married (2) June 28, 1980, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Dale Herbert Renz.

Lived at: Mississippi.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June 8, 2017

Elaine Mildred ‘Butchie’ Krause Renz 

BILOXI, Miss. — Elaine Mildred “Butchie” Krause Renz passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula with her family around her. She was born on June 11, 1941, in Watertown, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of seven children born to Ethel and Hugo Krause. Elaine grew up in Watertown where she married and had five children with her first husband. She later married Dale Renz on June 28, 1980, and they were happily married for 37 years. They retired and spent their time traveling between Wisconsin and Mississippi for many years before finally moving to Biloxi in 2014. Elaine is survived by her husband Dale; her three sons, Mark (Barb) Leiknes of Campbellsport, Wisconsin, Lance (Laura) Leiknes of Atlanta, Georgia, and Jay (Shelley) Leiknes of Richfield, Wisconsin; her twin daughters, Victoria Leiknes and Cheryl Leiknes, both of Atlanta; her stepchildren, Shelley (Larry) Vogel of Milton, Wisconsin, and Sheila Renz of Janesville, Wisconsin; her two sisters, Hazel Mueller of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, and Rosemary (Carl) Krueger of Grelton, Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren, Katie (Eric) Burkard, Brett Leiknes, Trent Leiknes, Clarice Leiknes, London Leiknes, Riley Leiknes, Connor Renz, Duncan Renz, Brandon (Rachel) Koxlien, Melissa (John) Hammill and Derrik (Missy) Koxlien; as well as four great-grandchildren, Taylor Leiknes, Nolan Burkard, Britta Koxlien and Braelee Koxlien. She was preceded in death by her stepson, Tim Renz. The family invites friends to join them in a celebration of life gathering. This will be held on Sunday, June 25, at noon at the Fairview Restaurant in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Memorial donations may be made to Singing River Hospice of Light, 3635 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, or to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Jefferson, 1438 S. Ryan Ave., Jefferson, WI 53549.


Kreiziger, Gerald Robert "Jerry". (Deceased in 2023).

Lived at: 1004 Lisbon Street, Watertown, WI 53098

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Jefferson Co, WI, Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Gerald R. "Jerry" Kreiziger

June 19, 1940 - April 16, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Robert Kreiziger passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, in Watertown, WI, at the age of 82. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery with Father Vincent Brewer officiating. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. Memorials and online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Gerald Robert Kreiziger was born on June 19, 1940, in Sullivan, WI, son of Elmer and Gertrude (nee Schultz) Kreiziger. A graduate of Watertown High School in 1959, Jerry went on to have a successful career as a forklift operator at Menasha Corporation. Outside of work, Jerry was an avid bowler and participated in numerous bowling leagues throughout the years. A true Wisconsinite, Jerry was also a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan, never missing a game and always cheering on his beloved team. Jerry relished spending his spare time exploring the scenic countryside behind the wheel, soaking up the breathtaking beauty of the natural surroundings. Jerry is survived by his brothers, Donald and Neil of Watertown, his nieces, Angela Kreiziger and Cindy (Jesse) Schmidt; as well as other relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his loving parents and sister-in-law, Mary (Donald’s wife).


Kressin, John Anthony.

Married June, 1966, to a classmate: Jennie Lynn Block.

Lived at: N370 Walton Road, Watertown, WI 53098


Kressin, Susan Jo "Sue".

Married January 26, 1963, to: James Robert "Jim" David.

Lived at: 14220 Bradshaw Drive, Silver Springs, MD 20905


Kreuziger, Richard Francis "Dick".

Married in 1991 to Sandra Sue (Krasemann) Lillge.

Sandra Sue Krasemann was first Married (1) to: Charles Lee "Safari Charlie" Lillge. (Deceased in 2004). Divorced.

Lived at: N8775 South Road, Watertown, WI 53094


Kreuziger, Robert Joseph "Bob".

Married January 1, 1966, to: Kristofer Margarete "Kris" Kober. (Born December 19, 1944, in Unknown; Died March 24, 2021, in Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 76).

Lived at: 3473 N. Murray Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Kristofer Margarete "Kris" Kreuziger

December 19, 1944 - March 24, 2021 

Milwaukee-Kristofer Margarete Kreuziger (née Kober) passed away at her home on March 24, 2021 with her beloved husband Robert at her side. She was 76 years old. Kris was born and raised in Plymouth, Wisconsin. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Kris attended Wisconsin State University-Oshkosh, where she studied mathematics and sociology and met Robert. Kris married Robert in 1966, and she subsequently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1968. Kris worked for Milwaukee County as a caseworker while Robert finished graduate school. Kris and Robert raised three children, and Kris was a loving mother to her own children and provided childcare, both formally and informally, for countless other young children, including her nieces and grandchildren. As a child, Kris began providing childcare when her younger brother, David Kober, was born, and she never stopped providing care over the next six decades. A caregiver without peer, Kris cared for Robert, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, at their home until mere days before her own passing. Her loyalty and dedication to her family was unmatched. Kris was a lover of literature, music and theatre, and student of politics. She was an avid seamstress and her many distinctive creations will be cherished by family members and friends forever. She enjoyed camping and traveling in the summers around the United States and Canada with her family. She was also active in her church and in various social and economic justice causes. Kris is survived by Robert; her children, Brian (Suzanne) Kreuziger, Heather (Dan) Schuh; Colin (Cara) Kreuziger; brothers Peter (Mary) Kober and David Kober; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She is further survived by numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and their children. Kris touched the lives of numerous families and their children, and her intelligence, incisive wit, compassion, and kindness will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Kris’s family extends its utmost gratitude to the many family members, friends, and caregivers who supported Kris and her family throughout her protracted battle with pancreatic cancer. Private funeral service at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Milwaukee, WI. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin or Hunger Task Force. A larger memorial gathering will be announced at a later date.


Krueger, Karen Mae.

Married (1) May 15, 1960, to: Harris Gerhard Schmitz. (Deceased in 1984).

Married (2) in 1985 to a classmate: Daniel Theodore "Dan" Kaddatz.

Lived at: 1201 Richards Avenue #E, Watertown, WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, February 13, 1984

Harris G. Schmitz

Harris G. Schmitz, 43, 523 Carl Schurz Drive, died early today at Milwaukee County Medical Complex from complications of cancer. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Rev. Donald Wilke officiating. Burial takes place in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia. Visitation is at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be given to Good Shepherd Seating Fund or the American Cancer Society. He was born April 10, 1940 in Lebanon, son of Gerhardt and Leona Schmitz. On May 14, 1960 he married Karen M. Krueger at St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, a choir member, served as a deacon and on the Evangelism Committee. He was former president of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairbury, Ill. He also served on the board of elders, and Sunday school superintendent and had been a member of the choir. He served in the Wisconsin National Guard from 1959 to 1967. He was state sales manager for Moorman’s Manufacturing Company in Quincy, Ill., and had been employed there for 21 years. Survivors include his wife, his parents of Lebanon, two daughters, Mrs. Scott (Julie) Laufenberg of De Forest and Jill at home, one son, Gregory at home, one sister, Mrs. Dale (Carol) Lenius of Watertown, nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one sister, Diane Grudzinski.


Krueger, Patricia Ellen "Patti".

Married November 5, 1960, to: John D. Reichardt. (Born November 4, 1939, in Watertown, WI).

Lived at: 2326 Cottonwood Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705


Krueger, Ralph Harold. (Deceased December 16, 2022, at age 81). (Buried in Saint Bernard's Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI).

Married August 7, 1965, at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Margaret Ann "Margy" Clifford.

Lived at: W8170 Elm Point Road, Lake Mills, WI 53551

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, December 19, 2022

Ralph H. Krueger

August 9, 1941 - December 16, 2022

Lake Mills, WI - Ralph Krueger, 81, of Lake Mills, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, December 16, 2022 at University Hospital in Madison. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. Family and friends may gather at Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Burial will follow in St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery. Hafemeister Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Ralph Harold Krueger was born August 9, 1941 in Watertown, son of Harold and Mabel (Schimelpfenig) Krueger. He attended kindergarten at the old Douglas School, and St. John’s Lutheran School through eighth grade. He was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School where he lettered in football, basketball, track and baseball. In 1964 he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in business and a minor in history. Ralph was a business teacher for 13 years at the former Custer High School in Milwaukee. In 1965, he was the first teacher at Custer High School to head the school-to-work program which started in the Milwaukee School District that year. He was head cross country coach, leading teams to state several times. He was also assistant track coach at the school. He loved coaching and kept in touch with several of his students up until the time of his death. He joined the advertising staff of the Watertown Daily Times in 1977 when the family moved to Watertown. He was named business manager of the newspaper in 1984 and served in that capacity for 24 years until his retirement in 2007. He married the former Margaret Ann Clifford on August 7, 1965 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Watertown and celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this year. Many wonderful family memories were made at the cottage in Lake Mills, and in 2004 they relocated there. He and his wife were marshals of the Watertown Fourth of July Parade in 2007. Throughout his life Ralph was passionate about serving others. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Watertown where he formerly volunteered to escort residents to church services at nursing homes. He was a member of the Watertown Lions Club for over 30 years. Over the years, he received several awards and was involved in many community and fund-raising projects for the club. He was most proud of volunteering as a dispatcher and transporter of eye tissue to the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin in Madison to provide the gift of sight to those in need. He received a Dedicated Dispatcher Award from the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin in 2018. He was a member of the Watertown Country Club for over 40 years. He was a volunteer for Rainbow Hospice, Your Friends in Action, Meals on Wheels, and Marquardt Manor. Also known as the “Cookie Grandpa”, he could often be found in his kitchen baking cookies and bread which he would share with family, friends, neighbors and the ROC Youth Center. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren both in Wisconsin and while spending winters in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Another highlight of being in New Smyrna Beach was a daily cribbage game with friends. For years, he also played cribbage daily online as a way to stay in touch with far away friends and family. Whether online or in person, he loved connecting and spending time with people while playing cards. He loved to golf and enjoyed playing with groups of friends both in Wisconsin and Florida. He and his wife enjoyed taking many trips around the world. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, UW-Madison Badgers, Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers. Above all, he was devoted to his family. He was happiest when his family was together, and seldom missed a sporting event or activity of his children or grandchildren. His family has many fond memories of boat rides and time spent at Rock Lake with him. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Kelly (Thomas) Smilanich and Lisa Ruth Krueger; two grandchildren, Matthew (Danielle) Smilanich and Sarah (Jack) O’Keefe; two sisters, Shirley (Wayne) Kuckkahn and Shelby Erdmann; one sister-in-law, Donna Krueger; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dale, and one brother-in-law, Jack Erdmann. If desired, memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin or Rainbow Hospice. The family would like to thank the staff at Watertown Regional Medical Center and the Trauma and Life Center at UW Madison. We are so lucky to have had Ralph in our lives. The memories and laughs that he gave us will forever live in our hearts.


Kube, Mildred L. "Millie".

Married September 30, 1961, to: Delmar Dennis "Del" Gauerke.

Lived at: 113 Mary Street, Watertown, WI 53094


Kuehl, Stanley Carl "Stan".

Married July 17, 1971, to: Louann Wynn Holzhueter.

Lived at: W655 Rockvale Road, Oconomowoc, WI 53066


Kugath, Sandra Jean "Sandy". (Divorced before 1971 in Minnesota). (Deceased in 2006). (Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI).

Married April 29, 1961, to: Gary Wayne Scholl. (Deceased in 1987). (Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, MN).

Gary Wayne Scholl then Married (2) October 13, 1971, in Clearwater Co., MN, to Betty Darlene Olson.

Gary Wayne Scholl then married (3) April 21, 1979, in Dakota Co., MN, to: Diane Dolores (Quinn) Steffen.

Diane Dolores Quinn was first married January 4, 1958, in Pipestone Co., MN, to Donald R. Steffen (Born about 1934) (Divorced May 17, 1976, in Dakota Co., MN).

Donald then Married (2) August 23, 1980, in Dakota Co., MN, to: Napurano, Kathleen A.

Lived at: Wausau, Marathon Co., WI

The Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN , Tuesday, December 29, 1987

Scholl

Gary Wayne, age 50, of Apple Valley, was born Jan. 19, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Ray and Elsie Scholl. He attended school in Oconomowoc & then entered the military in 1955. Gary was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1958. He went to work with the Oscar Mayer Co. for 13 years in the sales division. He had most recently been director of sales with American Fruit & Produce. He was a member of the Minn. Restaurant Assn. & had served as chairman of the MN Upper Midwest Hospitality, Inc. in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Diane; sons, Kevin, Thomas & Timothy; daughters, Kathy & Teri and brother, Ken. Memorial service Wed. 11 am River Hills United Methodist Church (11100 River Hills Dr.). Interment Fort Snelling. Memorials pref. to Gary W. Scholl Memorial Fund. Burnsville Funeral Home 894-5000

 

The Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN , Tuesday, December 29, 1987

Man of courage and wit, Gary Scholl worked to enjoy his life to the end

Gary Wayne Scholl was one of those people who went through life saying a glass was half-full, not half empty. He had a good sense of humor and a positive attitude, said his family and friends. He kept that spirit even after he found out last year that he had cancer and had about a year to live. "He was extremely courageous," said his daughter, Teri Steffen of Bloomington. "He never gave up. He was never scared. Never depressed. That was the kind of man he was. He was just very warm, positive, courageous." Scholl, surrounded by his family, died Monday in his Apple Valley home. He was 50. "He was a man who found a balance between his family, career and spiritual beliefs," said a family friend, Joellen Finch. "He did that with a mischievous sense of humor." Scholl work ed in sales for 13 years at Oscar Mayer Co. before joining American Fruit and Produce, which does business as Kraft/American, in 1976 as a meat merchandiser. He most recently was the company's sales director. "Gary was a super salesman and he was responsible for a lot of our sales growth in the past 10 years," said Andrew Montgomery, the company's controller. Scholl was also responsible for keeping people in good spirits on the job. "He was always ready with a joke," Montgomery said. "He was always up, and that rubbed off on a lot of us." Scholl was born in Milwaukee and grew up in Oconomowoc, Wis. He joined the Army in 1955 and was a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division. Besides Teri Steffen, he is survived by another daughter, Kathy Scholl of St. Paul; his wife, Diane; three sons, Kevin Scholl of Texas, Thomas Steffen of Inver Grove Heights and Timothy Steffen of Minneapolis, and a brother, Ken of Baltimore, Md. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at River Hills United Methodist Church in Burnsville. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Gary W. Scholl Memorial Fund.

 

Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, May 4, 2006

Sandra J. Scholl

Sandra J. Scholl, 65, of 1105 Manson St., Wausau, died May 3, 2006, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born May 10, 1940, in Watertown, daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Tessmann) Kugath. Sandra had been employed in secretarial positions with Wausau Insurance from 1976 until her retirement in 1999. She enjoyed collecting dolls and making doll houses. Sewing, seamstress work and crafts were favorite pastimes for Sandra. Survivors include a daughter, Katherine (Alan) Pitsch of Burnsville, Minn.; a son, Kevin (Terri) Scholl of Chaska, Minn.; four grandchildren, Ryan Pitsch, Christopher Tourtellott, Danielle Scholl and Maggie Scholl; and one sister, Patricia (Harvey) Borkowski of Pewaukee. Besides her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Scholl. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Rib Mountain with the Rev. James Engle officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown. Friends may call on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., Wausau, and on Monday from noon until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Immanuel Baptist Church or Camp Forest Springs in Westboro.


Kunert, Arleen L.

Married December 10, 1960, to: Philip Harry Lenius. (Deceased in 1997).

Lived at: 117 Homestead Lane, Watertown, WI 53098

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 14, 1997

Philip Lenius

Philip Lenius, 63, of 206 Ann St., died Friday morning at Beverly Terrace Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Richwood with the Rev. Franklin Gronemeyer officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hafemeister Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the church. He was born Aug. 3, 1934 in the town of Shields, the son of Arnold Sr. and Sophia (Krueger) Lenius. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Richwood. He attended school in Richwood and had been employed at Lindberg's for 42 years. He was a member of the town of Shields Volunteer Fire Department and served on the Richwood Cemetery Board. Survivors include one daughter, Laura (Dale) Kerschke of Watertown; one son, Roger of Watertown; two grandchildren; two sisters, Rachel Strauss of Waterloo and Regina King of Minnesota; two brothers, Immanuel "Sonny" (Caroline) of Watertown and Arnold Jr. of Florida. Preceding him in death were his parents and one son, Daniel.


Kusel, Anita Marie. (Deceased in 2004).

Married (1) March 6, 1965, to: Elmer F. Hartmann Jr. (Divorced September 16, 1983, in Jefferson Co., WI).

Elmer F. Hartmann Jr. was first Married (1) November 10, 1956, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Waterloo, WI, to: JoAnn Marie Veith. Deceased October 11, 1984, in Stoughton, Dane Co., WI, at age 46.

JoAnn M. (Veith) Hartmann then married (2) William L. "Bill" Cahee. (Divorced February 14, 1978, in Dane Co., WI). (Died January 3, 2012, at Rennes Health Center - West, Peshtigo, Marinette Co., WI, at age 80)

William L. "Bill" Cahee lived in Peshtigo, WI, at the time of the divorce.

Anita Marie (Kusel) Hartmann then Married (2) August 1, 1986, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Paul David Ebert. Paul David Ebert was born November 16, 1946, in Wisconsin. Paul David Ebert was first Married (1) November 15, 1969, in Jefferson Co., WI, to Patsy Lou Schwoch (Born about 1950).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June, 2004

Anita M. Ebert

JEFFERSON – Anita M. Ebert, 63, of Jefferson, formerly of Watertown, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 20, 2004, at the Countryside Home in Jefferson. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Pederson Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Paul Scharrer of St. Pal’s Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. Friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson. The former Anita Marie Kusel was born Jan. 31, 1941, in Watertown, daughter of Erwin and Lou Etta (Schraeter) Kusel. She married Paul Ebert on Aug. 1, 1986, in Jefferson. She was a graduate of Watertown High School and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson. She had been employed at Schweiger Furniture in Jefferson and Opportunities Inc. of Ft. Atkinson. Surviving are her husband, Paul Ebert of Whitewater; a daughter, Patrice Hartman of Clyman; a granddaughter, Cortney of Clyman; a sister, Susan Hady of Watertown; three brothers, Ralph (Georgiann) Kusel of Watertown, Richard (Joan) Kusel of Watertown and Victor (Cheri) Kusel of Milwaukee; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Darren and Keith Hartman; her parents; and a brother, Robin Kusel.


Lange, Carl Fredrick.

Married (1) April 13, 1963, in Norfolk, VA, to: Karen Erthelia Scruggs. Karen Erthelia Scruggs was born February, 1944, in Washington, DC. Karen Crowe. Two children, Marie Lange and Thomas Lange.

Carl Fredrick Lange then Married (2) September 27, 1991, in Chippewa Co., WI, to: Florence Ann "Flo" Michels. (Deceased in 2013).

Lived at: 8058 223rd Street, Cadott, WI 54727

Birth: Nov. 18, 1948, Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA

Death: Apr. 8, 2013, Cadott, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, USA

Florence Ann Lange, 64, of Cadott, town of Goetz, died Monday, April 8, 2013 at her home. She was born November 18, 1948 in Colfax to Dorothy (Secraw) and Herbert Michels. She grew up in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School in 1966. Following high school, Florence moved to Chicago where she worked as a nanny. She then moved to Minneapolis and worked for a plastics company before moving back to Chippewa Falls, where she worked as a machine operator for Pactiv (formerly Amoco Foam Products) until its recent closing. She had been an employee there for over 43 years. She married Carl Lange on September 27, 1991 at Our Hope Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls. They resided in Cadott. Florence and Carl loved spending time at their cabin in Conover, where she also developed many friendships with neighbors. She was an active and devoted member of Our Hope Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls. She was very generous, giving of herself and volunteering her time to many church projects. Her family will remember her for her willingness to help with family gatherings and was always the first one in the kitchen cleaning up so others could visit. She will be dearly missed. Survivors include her husband, Carl of Cadott; four sisters, Lorraine Zillmer of Bloomer, Beverly Michels of Colfax, June Knutson of Altoona, Sandy (James) Lloyd of Chippewa Falls; five brothers, James (Betty) Michels of Colfax, Raymond (Lanna) Michels of Bloomer, Arnold (Theresa) Michels of Colfax, Bill (Linda) Michels of Elk Mound, John Michels of Colfax; step-mother-in-law, Alice Lange of Watertown; stepdaughter, Marie (Rakesh) Kumar of Marble, NC; stepson, Thomas Lange of El Paso, TX; step-granddaughter, Peyton Taylor Ball; brother-in-law, Paul (Sandy) Lange of Watertown; sister-in-law, Helen (Kent) Mayer of Rogers, AR; nieces and nephews, Dan, David, Tammy, Nick, Chism, Logan, and Samantha Michels, Debi Lewis, Tony and Gary Smith, Tina Gunnufson, Tammy Mullen, Sabrina and Brandon Lloyd; and many great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 12 at Our Hope Lutheran Church with the Rev. Philip Pitt officiating. Private interment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, April 11 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated and may be designated to Our Hope Lutheran Church.


Langer, Richard Henry "Dixie".

Married May 30, 1964, to: Ruth Ann Miller.

Lived at: 848 Winding Waters Way, De Pere, WI 54115


Lapp, Alice Ann.

Married August 21, 1965, to: David "Dave" Cottrell.

Lived at: Box 947, Petersburg, AK 99833


Larson, Leigh Rex.

Lived at: 40803 N Brangus Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-1602


Lehmann, John Preston. (Deceased in 2018).

Married (1) Unknown to: Juanita Elizabeth "Janet" Sines. Born May 12, 1943, in Madison, Dane Co., WI; Died May 5, 2002, at HospiceCare Center of Madison, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 59). Divorced before 1973.

John Preston Lehmann then Married (2) March 9, 1974, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Kay Irene (Morehouse) (Larson) Hendrickson: Born August 22, 1941, in Racine, Racine Co., WI; Died September 14, 1983, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI (age 42). Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

John Preston Lehmann then Married (3) July 23, 1984, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Janet Marie Semrad: Born January 20, 1939, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Estranged.

Juanita Elizabeth "Janet" (Sines) Preston then Married (2) April 28, 1973, in Waukesha Co., WI, to: Ronald E. Zorko: Born November 18, 1942, in Unknown. Divorced before 1976 in Wisconsin.

Juanita Elizabeth "Janet" (Sines) (Preston) Zorko then Married (3) October 2, 1976, in Waukesha Co., WI, to: Samson Dewey "Sam" Minor Jr.: Born September 25, 1940, in Mauston, Juneau Co., WI; Died September 15, 1999, in Mauston, Juneau Co., WI (age 58). (Divorced June 25, 1980, in Milwaukee Co., WI).

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, May 18, 2002

Sines, Janet

MADISON - Janet Sines passed away Sunday, May 5, 2002, at the HospiceCare Center of Madison, Wis. Janet "Juanita Elizabeth" Sines was born in Madison, on May 12, 1943. She attended elementary through junior high school in Mauston, Wis. She attended high school in Watertown, Wis. Janet married John P. Lehmann of Watertown, and had three children, John, James and Jeffery. She re-married in 1973 and had her fourth son, Michael Zorko. Janet has four grandchildren, Tyler and Caitlin from son James, Taylor, from son Michael, and Jacob, from son John. John and his wife Tracy are expecting Janet's fifth grandchild in July. Janet had several different vocational experiences: waitressing, manufacturing, retail, health care, and sales. Her greatest involvement was in the area of social welfare. She worked with people dealing with alcohol and drug abuse in a formal setting through Rogers Memorial Hospital. Later she worked at a halfway house for mentally impaired adults in Fort Atkinson, Wis. Janet was employed at Meritor Hospital from 1988 to 1991. Even when not formally working in the social welfare arena, Janet always made the time to listen to others' problems and offer assistance not expecting anything in return. She was a very loving and caring woman to all the people that were fortunate enough to know her. She even had an effect on those she didn't know personally via her involvement in different charitable/personal rights organizations. She is survived by her mother, Pearl Lanora Sines; and her brother, Darrell Sines, and sister-in-law, Doris (Babcock). Janet also has a half-brother, Ted Sines of Gray, La.; and half-sister, Elaine Erickson of Bullhead City, Ariz. Her father, Russell Wayne Sines, preceded her in death. A memorial service was held Wednesday May 8, 2002. A major area of importance to Janet was the rights/ethical treatment of Native Americans. In honor of this highly important facet of her life, Janet requested that those inclined to send flowers please make a donation to any organization benefiting Native Americans instead. The world is surely a better place thanks to her having lived. We love and will miss her.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 19, 2018

John P. Lehmann

John P. Lehmann, 77, of Watertown, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. John was born in Watertown on April 21, 1941, son of Earl and Lillian Lehmann. He is survived by his estranged third spouse, Janet Lehmann; sons John Earl (Tracy), James (Bridget), Jeffrey and Scott; grandchildren Tyler, Caitlin, Jacob and Jessica; and other members of his extended family. John served in the Army as an MP. He reached the rank of sergeant and was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and Expert Badges in Pistol, Carbine and Marksman Badge in Rifle. He was honorably discharged in 1965 after which he served in the law enforcement field as a correctional officer and assistant warden for the state of Wisconsin until his retirement. On Tuesday, a graveside memorial service with military honor rites will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watertown at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Koepcke of First Congregational United Church of Christ will preside over the service.


Leischer, Roger Earl.

Married (1) July 22, 1961, in Dodge Co., WI, to: Alice Ruth Rabenhorst. Divorced before 1983, in Wisconsin.

Roger Earl Leischer then Married (2) September 25, 1983, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Christine Marie (Whitehouse) Burke (Born September 11, 1952).


Lemke, Judith Ann "Judy". (Deceased in 2000).

Married in 1971 to: Alon Kissos.

Lived at: Johannesburg, South Africa

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, December, 2000

Judith Kissos

Judith Ann (Lemke) Kissos, 58, of Johannesburg, South Africa, a former Watertown resident, died on Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in her sleep due to a brief illness of cancer. Visitation will be held at Stanton Union Church in Johannesburg with graveside services Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Forways Memorial Park, Johannesburg. The former Judith Lemke was born Jan. 5, 1942, in Milwaukee, daughter of Frederick and Betty (Kirchoff) Lemke. She was conformed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown and was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School. Lemke married Alon Kissos on Dec. 17, 1971, on the Island of Crete. They lived in Israel many years before settling in Johannesburg. She had worked as a personal assistant. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Tal (Geoff) Prissman of Johannesburg; two sons, Arik and Yoav, both of Johannesburg; her mother- and father-in-law, Gila and Eli of Israel; a brother, Frederick (Barbara) Lemke of Watertown; a stepbrother, Jeff Lemke of Milwaukee; a stepsister, Sharon DePronio of Milwaukee; two nephews, Bradford and Jason Lemke of Watertown; a niece, Megan Lemke of Watertown; three sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law; her beloved dog, Bruno; other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; her stepmother, Norma Krueger Lemke; and a stepbrother, Mark Lemke.


Lindgren, Patricia Anne "Pat".

Married to: Jean-Francois Kresser. (Born August 12, 1936, in France; Deceased January 28, 2011, in Unknown)

Lived at: Paris, France

The Sylva Herald & Ruralite, Sylva, NC, Thursday, November 30, 2000

Dr Alvin James Lindgren, 83

Dr. Alvin James Lindgren, 83, died Friday, Nov. 10, in Sylva. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at First United Methodist Church in Sylva. Born in Canton, Kan., he graduated with distinction from McPherson College in Kansas and Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill. He then earned his doctorate at Duke University and completed additional training at the Menninger School of Psychiatry and the UCLA School of Business Management and Consulting. for 17 years he served as a United Methodist minister in Manawa, Green Bay, Oshkosh and Watertown, Wisc. In 1975, he joined the faculty at Garrett, his alma mater, where he taught and supervised field work of ministerial students for 22 years. He also taught business management at Northwestern University. He was author of three books and numerous articles in church-related publications. He and his wife also wrote a book of stories about his childhood in Canton, Kan. In 1979, he and his wife retired to Florida, recently moving from Jacksonville, Fla., to Sylva. Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Alma Dorothy Lindgren of Sylva; three daughters, Patricia Anne Kresser, Judith Marie Carlson and Dianne Joy Lindgren; two sons, James Paul Lindgren and John Charles Lindgren; one sister, Alice Mae Jones; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. in lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Alvin Lindgren Scholarship Fund, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60201; or to Hospice. Moody Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium, Sylva, NC, September, 2018

James Paul “Jim” Lindgren 1946 -2018

James Paul “Jim” Lindgren, age 72, passed away at his home in Sylva, NC on Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was the son of the late Alvin James Lindgren and Alma Dorothy Lindgren. Jim was preceded in death by his father Alvin, his brother in law Jean Francois Kresser, and his twin granddaughters, Martina and Brianna Jaggers. He is survived by his children Paul Lindgren (Heather), Matthew Lindgren, and Sarah Smiley (Charles) as well as grandchildren Jayden Hoskins, Dean Lindgren, and Sara, Daniel, and Jade Dayton, all of Kansas City, Missouri. Also surviving are his mother Alma, brother John, and sister Dianne, all of Sylva; sister Patricia Kresser of Paris, France, and sister Judy Carlson (Harold) of Seekonk, Massachusetts. He is also survived by six nephews and nieces and their families in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Delaware. Jim loved growing up in rural Wisconsin towns, the son of a Methodist minister. As a teenager, Jim attended Chicago Blues music shows, after the family moved to that city. He learned to play the guitar and harmonica, and he instilled that interest in his friends and younger siblings. He graduated in 1964 from Evanston Township High School, and he served his country as a Sergeant in the US Air Force, including a tour of duty in Viet Nam and an honorable discharge. Jim was married to Rose Ochoa in 1972. They especially enjoyed their travels through Mexico in their VW camper van. They raised their family together in the Kansas City, Missouri area, where Jim used his BA in Art in his career as an artist and sign fabricator, and Rose has followed her lifelong profession as a nurse. Jim spent his free time listening to and performing guitar music at BB’s Lawnside Barbecue & Blues. Jim’s greatest joy in life was his children and grandchildren. His son has said, “I miss my Dad, my Father, my Friend.”  His daughter said, “My Dad was one of a kind. He was a free spirit, very open, accepting, & non-judgmental. He had a love for music & art like no other. Dad enjoyed the beauty & nature of North Carolina, where he was surrounded by other loving family members.” His retirement consisted of a quiet life in Sylva, NC where Jim spent time with his mother and his 4 siblings. He joined Shepherd of the Hills Church. He built and collected guitars. He enjoyed many leisurely meals at El Patron Mexican Restaurant. He led the planning for family celebrations. He also returned to KC regularly to visit family and friends. A memorial celebration is planned for 2:00 pm on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Sylva: 828-586-2084 or shepherdofthehillssylva.org  The Rev. Rosemary Peek will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be offered to the church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.


Loeb, Cynthia M. "Cindy".

Married (1) in 1961 to: Lowell Kent "Gooch" Jenkins. (Divorced before 1968). (Deceased in 2007).

Cynthia M. "Cindy" (Loeb) Jenkins then Married (2) August 10, 1965, to: Donald I. "Don" Gallard.

Lived at: 5100 W 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI, Friday, February 16, 2007

Jenkins, Lowell K. "Gooch"

MADISON - Lowell K. "Gooch" Jenkins, age 70, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at the Ellen and Peter Johnson Hospice Residence in Fitchburg. He was born April 5, 1936, in Racine, the son of Curtis and Ninabelle Jenkins and extended family, Irene Jenkins (grandmother) and Mary "Sister" Jenkins (aunt). Following graduation from Racine Horlick High School, Gooch attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He lettered all four years as a tackle for the Badgers Football team and played in the 1960 Rose Bowl. He was later drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, but chose to pursue a master's degree in art at UW-Madison, graduating in 1962. Gooch was a professional artist and sculptor, both in Chicago and San Francisco. Upon returning to his hometown of Racine, he developed a career in AODA. He became a certified trainer of AODA counselors and helped develop the professional standards still used for state certification. For 20 years, he was the state of Wisconsin Minority Services Training Coordinator. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Rose; a son, Jocopo (Gloria) Jenkins of Madison; a daughter, Japonica (Korbey) White of Verona; three grandsons, J. Terell, Joshua and Justin; extended Jenkins family, Thelma, Charlene, Frank, David, Cheryl and Marianne. A memorial service celebrating Gooch's life will be held at the ELLEN and PETER JOHNSON HOSPICE RESIDENCE, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, in the Doc Rock Cafe, on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at 1 p.m. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison www.866allfaiths.com


Loeffler, Allen Joseph.

Married July 17, 1962, to: Jonell Marie Wilkerson.

Lived in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ


Loomis, William Francis "Bill". (Deceased in 2019).

Married (1) about January 28, 1961, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Gwendolyn Dorothea Hansen. (Divorced before 1966). (Died Saturday, July 16, 2011, at her home, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 71).

Gwendolyn Dorothea (Hansen) Loomis then Married (2) May 28, 1966, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, to: Sherman Marcellus Ramsett. (Died in 1989).

Arthur Frank Zoellner was first Married (1) June 26, 1965, in Walworth, Walworth Co., WI, to: Patricia Anne Sargent.

Arthur Frank Zoellner and Patricia Anne (Sargent) Zoeller were divorced January, 1970, in Walworth Co., WI.

William R. Hall and Patricia Anne (Sargent) Zoellner were Married February 21, 1971, in Delavan, Walworth Co., WI.

William R. Hall and Patricia Anne (Sargent) (Zoellner) Hall were Divorced August 15, 1981, in Walworth Co., WI.

James Michael Quinn and Patricia Anne (Sargent) (Zoellner) Hall were married March 29, 1986, in Walworth Co., WI.

Arthur Frank Zoellner died April 17, 2013, in Unknown, at age 71.

Nancy Ann Seagren was first Married (1) to: Gary Zabel. (Divorced July 3, 1975, in Jefferson Co., WI).

William Francis "Bill" Loomis then Married (2) January 23, 1976, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Nancy Ann (Seagren) Zabel. (Divorced February 12, 1982, in Jefferson Co., WI).

Nancy Ann (Seagren) (Zabel) Loomis then Married (2) August 21, 1982, in Delavan, Walworth Co., WI, to: Arthur Frank Zoellner (Divorced November, 1986, in Walworth Co., WI).

Arthur Frank Zoellner then Married (3) January 5, 1988, in Walworth Co., WI, to: Esther Louise (Franklin) Wojcik.

Nancy Ann (Seagren) (Zabel) (Loomis) Zoellner was then Married (3) November 25, 1995, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lake Geneva, Walworth Co., WI, to: Lester Laurence Warfel. (Deceased in 2009).

Lived at: W3119 East Gate Drive, Watertown, WI 53094

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, May 4, 1959

Hansen - Loomis

WHITEWATER - Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Hansen, Whitewater, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gwendolyn, to William F. Loomis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Loomis, Jefferson. No wedding date has been set. Mr. Loomis works for the Hugh Miller Co., Whitewater.

 

The Janesville Daily Gazette, Janesville, Rock Co., WI, Monday, April 6, 1981

JEFFERSON -  The sheriff's department reported no injuries but a house was damaged at 6:01 a.m. Saturday on County Highway N, just south of Jefferson, when hit by a semitrailer truck. The report said William F. Loomis, 40, allegedly drove the truck into his residence in a deliberate act.

 

The Janesville Daily Gazette, Janesville, Rock Co., WI, Friday, September 29, 1967

Victim of Gunblast Termed in "Very Serious" Condition

FORT ATKINSON - William F. Loomis, 27, of Rt. 2, Fort Atkinson, was reported in "very serious" condition early today by Madison General Hospital authorities as the result of a blast from a 16-gauge shotgun. Loomis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Loomis, was taken to the Fort Atkinson Hospital by ambulance shortly after sheriff's deputies were called to the home of his parents at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday. According to earlier reports, he underwent extensive surgery Wednesday night and was transferred Thursday morning to Madison. Although the Jefferson Counts sheriff's department has jurisdiction of the matter, no statement was released until early today. According to this morning's release, the wound was considered "self inflicted." Fort Atkinson police were called to assist the sheriff's deputies Wednesday night, but Police Chief William Ciske stated today, "information on the incident was not ours to release as it was not our departmental jurisdiction, we only gave assistance to the county." Ciske, along with other members of the Fort Atkinson police department, had been in Madison attending an FBI law enforcement conference, as was Undersheriff Roger Reinel and Chief Deputy Harry Buerger of the Jefferson County Sheriff's department.

 

The Lake Geneva Regional News, Lake Geneva, Walworth Co., WI, July 30, 2009

Lester L. Warfel

Oct. 6, 1946 - July 21, 2009

Lester L. Warfel, 62, Lake Geneva, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at the University Hospital, Madison. He was born Oct. 6, 1946, in Hebron, Ill., the son of Clarence and Beatrice Basso Warfel. He married Nancy A. Seagren Nov. 25, 1995, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lake Geneva, where he was a member. Lester also was a member of the American Legion Frank Kresen Post 24, Lake Geneva, the National Riflemans Association and the Iron Workers Union Local 1, Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army Airborne Ranger, Special Forces, during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Clint (Sheila) Warfel, Rifle, Colo., Randy Warfel, Sharon, Dale (Sandra) Zabel, Warren, Ind., and Steven (Renee) Zabel, Columbia City, Ind.; grandsons, Wyatt and Levi Warfel, a granddaughter, Taylor Zabel; and a sister, Bernice (Bob) Fullington, Lake Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Mark Moller-Gunderson officiating. Burial with full military rites at Roselawn Memory Gardens, Delavan Township. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Steinke Fneral Home, Lake Geneva, and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. For online obituary and guest registry, go to www.steinkefuneralhomeinc.com.


Lotzgesell, Marie Louise. (Deceased November 15, 1989, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 48).

Married April 7, 1962, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Tyrone Edward "Tony" Kohn.

Robert Lee Schroeder (born December 8, 1938) and Jean Ann Sterwald were Married  Unknown.

Robert Lee Schroeder and Jean Ann (Sterwald) Schroeder were divorced April 7, 1981, in Jefferson Co., WI.

Tyrone Edward "Tony" Kohn then Married (2) September 26, 1992, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Jean Ann (Sterwald) Schroeder.

Jean Ann (Sterwald) (Schroeder) Kohn died July 2, 2017, in Watertown, WI, at age 78.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Jean Ann Kohn

Jean A. Kohn, 78, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at her home. A memorial service will be on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Karl Walther of St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Jean Ann Sterwald was born on April 19, 1939, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (nee Kehr) Sterwald, with her twin sister in Watertown. Jean married Tony Kohn on Sept. 26, 1991, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Jean enjoyed spending time on computer games, Facebook and puzzles. Jean is survived by her husband, Tony Kohn of Watertown; four children, Dee (Stuart) Haenel of Watertown, Laurie (Dennis) Hoeft of New Jersey, Craig (Tina Crawford) Schroeder of Watertown and Barbara (Jon) Lindemann of Watertown; a daughter-in-law, Laura Kohn of Merton; 12 grandchildren, Sara (Bill) Schultz, Brandon Hoeft, Emilie Hoeft, Jordan Hoeft, Max Haenel, Carly Haenel, Megan Schroeder, Caitlyn Schroeder, Samuel Lindemann, Elliott Lindemann, Madeline Lindemann and Lydia Lindemann; two great-grandchildren, Adalyn and Hazel Schultz; two sisters-in-law, Sally Sterwald and Carol Sterwald; two brothers-in-law, John Becker and Donald Schauer; a special niece and nephew, Deb Winkleman and Jeff Becker; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Scott Kohn; twin sister, Jane Becker; sister Mary Schauer; and two brothers, Tom Sterwald and Dick Sterwald.


Lueck, Mabel Ann.

Married April 30, 1960, to: Marvin M. "Marv" Fredrick. (Deceased in 2002).

Lived at: W1228 Highway O, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, May, 2002

Marvin M. Fredrick

TOWN OF ASHIPPUN – Marvin M. Fredrick, 63, of W1228 County Trunk Q, town of Ashippun, died Friday, May 10, 2002, of complications following a stroke at Linden Grove Health Center in Waukesha. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc with the Rev. Paul Borgman and the Rev. Ronald Krug officiating. Burial will be in Ashippun Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, the Ashippun EMS Department or the charity of one’s choice. The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of arrangements. Fredrick was born Nov. 4, 1938, in Dodge County, son of Norbert and Clara (Sterr) Fredrick. He married the former Mabel Lueck on April 30, 1960, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sugar Island. Fredrick attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School and was a graduate of Oconomowoc High School. He had been employed at United Parcel Service for 29 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc and served two years in the United States Army. Marvin enjoyed his cats, antiques and old cars. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Fredrick of Oconomowoc; his father, Norbert Fredrick; two sisters, Carol Ann (Harvey) Ninmann of Watertown and Roxanne (Dean) Mueller of Hustisford; four brothers, Wesly (Jan) Fredrick of Neenah, Alan (Alice) Fredrick, Bruce Fredrick and Mark (Linda) Fredrick, all of Oconomowoc; aa sister-in-law, Ruth (Roy) Behling of Iron Ridge; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded id death by his mother.


Lukas, Larry.

Lived in Bradenton, FL.


Maas, Lester I.

Lived at: N7947 Cty Tk D, Watertown, WI 53094


Mallach, Margaret Ann.

Married December 15, 1961, to: Frank Thomas Brody. (Deceased in 2012).

Lived at: 409 Union Street, Watertown, WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, June 8, 2012

Frank T. Brody

Frank T. Brody, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at his home, due to cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Mark Moore and deacon Oscar Rozo officiating. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 10–11 a.m. at the church. Memorials to the church are welcome. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. Online condolences may be left at watertownwifuneralhome.com. Frank was born on Jan. 30, 1939, in Wauwatosa, the son of Frank and Wanda (Chemiel) Brody. He served in the U.S. Air Force. On Dec. 15, 1962, Frank married Margaret Mallach at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Frank had been employed by Motor Transport for 11 years and Fort Transport for 20 years as a Teamster, as a foreman and dispatcher. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the church Vestry. Frank had been a volunteer for Bethesda Lutheran Home and he enjoyed hiking, biking, canoeing and gardening. The family thanks “their rock” and will keep his legacy in their remembrance. We also appreciate all his care from UW Health, WRMC, and Marquardt Hospice. Frank is survived by his wife, Margaret; their sons, Mark Brody; and Matthew Brody both of Watertown and Andrew Brody of Yellow Springs, Ohio; three granddaughters, Brittany, Ashley and Megan; two sisters, Diane Hudzinski of Denver, Colo., and Sandra Wenzlick of Johnson Creek, and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert Brody. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home, 500 Welsh Road, Watertown


Marcks, Russell Roy "Russ".

Married October 24, 1964, to: Annette E. "Ann" Schmutzler.

Lived at: 908 S. Fourth Street, Watertown, WI 53094


Maron, Joyce Marie.

Married October 11, 1969, to: Alejandro Lopez.

Lived at: 309 Arcade Avenue, Watertown, WI 53098


May, David Herbert. (Deceased in 2018).

Married May 5, 1962, to: Carol Damrow.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, December 20, 2018

David H. May

David H. May, 77, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4 until 7 p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Peter Wells officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church for an additional visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to St. Mark's Church or School, Shorehaven 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. David Herbert May was born on Oct. 9, 1941, to Herbert and Evelyn (nee Schultz) May in Watertown. David attended both St. Mark's Grade School in Richwood and Watertown High School. On May 5, 1962, David married the former Carol Damrow at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ashippun. He had been employed at Schuett's Feed Service and Farm & Fleet, but he primarily worked as a dairy farmer, and later as a grain farmer before his retirement. David enjoyed spending his free time up north, fishing, tractors, thresherees and playing sheepshead. Most of all, David loved spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol May; children, Tim (special friend Debra Hill) May, Mark (Pennie) May, Dawn (Keith) Fredrick; grandchildren, Jacob May, Ryan May, Joshua Fredrick, Cayden Fredrick; siblings, LeRoy May, Betty May; as well as other relatives and friends. David was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Evelyn May. The family would like to thank the Shorehaven staff for the tender care they provided David. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown.


McCaig, Jerome Michael "Jerry". (Deceased in 2017).

Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June, 2017

Jerome McCaig

March 8, 1941 - June 28, 2017

Jerome McCaig passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Dycora Nursing Home in Ft. Atkinson at the age of 76. Arrangements are pending.


Mears, Susan Ethel "Sue".

Married August 25,1973, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: John Matthew "Jack" Christensen.

Lived at: 8021 Teasdale Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130


Miller, Edward Judson "Jim".

Married September 10, 1966, at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York, NY, to: Gail Ruth Geiger.

Lived in Las Vegas, NV


Melcher, Judith Ann "Judy".

Married November 19, 1961, to: Earl W. Reu

Lived at: N2243 Strunk Road, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538


Monzel, Mary Alice.

Married July 10, 1965, to: Robert Lawrence Koch. (Deceased January 19, 1989).

Lived at: 836 Cynthia Lane, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, January 20, 1989

Koch, Robert

WISCONSIN DELLS – Robert Koch, age 62, of Wisconsin Dells, died January 19, 1989 at University Hospital in Madison. He was born August 22, 1926 in Minnesota. Survivors include his wife Mary Alice (Monzel); two daughters Sarah and Molly at home; mother Lora Koch of St. Paul, Minnesota; and three sisters Mrs. Dorothy (John) Sporney, Connie Nardini and Mimi Anderson, all of St Paul, Minnesota. He was past president of Wisconsin Dells Rotary Club, past president of Wisconsin Dells Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Wisconsin  Dells City Park Board. He was also a member of St. Cecilias Catholic Church. The fneral will be at ST. CECILIAS CATHOLIC CHURCH in Wisconsin Dells at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 21, Fathwer Keith Perleberg and Father Kevin Cassidy officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 9:p.m. at the FEDDERLY HOME in Wisconsin Dells, where a scripture service will be held at 8:00 p.m.


Mueller, Allen George "Al". (Deceased in 2017).

Married April 27, 1963, at Zion Lutheran Church, Ashippun, WI, to: Betty Wiser.

Lived in Sugar Island, Dodge Co., WI.

The Oconomowoc Enterprise, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI, Thursday, January 19, 2017

Allen "Al" G. Mueller

SUGAR ISLAND — Allen “Al” G. Mueller, age 75, of Sugar Island passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sugar Island with Rev. Daniel Helwig officiating. Burial will take place at the parish cemetery. Family and friends may gather at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery fund. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Allen George Mueller was born on August 8, 1941 at home in Sugar Island, the son of Lawrence and Adeline (nee Latzke) Mueller. He attended Sugar Island grade school and Watertown High School. On April 27, 1963, he married Betty Wiser at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashippun. Al had been employed as a maintenance man for 25 years at Grede Foundries in Waukesha and at Specialty Ingredients in Watertown for 30 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sugar Island. Al served 35 years on the Ashippun Volunteer Fire Department, being Captain of his own truck. He loved fishing and deer hunting and the Green Bay Packers. Al enjoyed polka music. Al is survived by his wife, Betty Mueller of Sugar Island; daughter, Sharon (Jim) Haas and granddaughter, Nicole Haas, all of Fort Atkinson; siblings, Elsie (John) Lemke of Oconomowoc, Stephen Mueller of Beaver Dam, Raymond Mueller of Watertown, Lois (David) Spietz of Saukville as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roland Mueller and Harry (Valerie) Mueller


Nass, Waldemar Norbert "Wally".

Married August 25, 1962, in Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI, to: Lois Louise Christian. (Deceased in 2018).

Lived at: N9596 Hustisford Road, Watertown, WI 53094.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, July 30, 2018

Lois L. Nass

LEBANON — Lois Louise Nass, 74, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon with the Rev. David Phillips officiating. Burial will take place at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in Lebanon. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or to 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. Lois Louise Christian, daughter of Elmer Sr. and Alma (nee Oestreich) Christian, was born on Dec. 21, 1943, in Lebanon. She graduated from Watertown High School in June of 1961. Lois and her husband, Waldemar “Wally” Nass, were united in marriage on Aug. 25, 1962, in her hometown of Lebanon. Lois and Wally were rarely seen apart; their devotion to each other was a gift that Lois prayed for since she was a young girl and a true inspiration to everyone in their lives. Together, Lois and Wally enjoyed traveling and hiking. Besides outside activities such as bird watching and gardening, Lois was known for her cooking and baking, which went well beyond her immediate family. Lois dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren, actively supporting her family and community by volunteering at blood drives, church mission trips, Lebanon Historical Society and many other outreach programs. Lois was a member of the Dodge/Jefferson County Beekeepers Association and Wisconsin Honey Producers for 45 years. Their hobby business, Paradise Honey, helped make many lives sweeter not only because of their delicious honey but because of the listening ear Lois always offered their customers who often became friends. Those who knew Lois remember her today through her charitable acts of kindness and love. She was considered to be a second mother to many children and was known to them by many names including Oma, Lowie, Grandma and Tanta. She was always helpful, encouraging and her faith was evident in all she did. Lois is survived by her husband, Wally; children, Gay (David) Saari, Beth (Troy) Sherven, Greg (Anna) Nass, Heidi (Rod) Strauss and Tammie (Geoff) Sinibaldo; grandchildren, Chelsey Saari, Kianna Saari, Ally Draginis, John (Claire) Draginis, James Sherven, Dominique Engstrom, Tyler (Molly) Winkelman, Dalton Winkelman, Hunter Nass, Cassie Strauss, Quaid Strauss, Joe Sinibaldo and Mia Sinibaldo; and great-grandchildren, Poppy, Cedar, Evelynn, Sawyer and Aubrey. She is further survived by brothers, Martin and Nordien; sisters, Ardell Clark, Karen (Ward) Genz and Mary (David) Wolff; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding Lois in death were her parents, Elmer Sr. and Alma (nee Oestreich); sister, Valera Jaeckel; and brothers, Roland, Elmer, Kenneth and Armund. Our heartfelt thanks for the genuine concern and loving care she received from the entire staff at Aurora Summit Medical Center and Rainbow Hospice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service 611 E. Main St. Watertown.


New, Gary Ward, Father. (Deceased in 2017).

The Huntsville Times, Huntsville, AL, Sunday, April 30, 2017

Father Gary Ward New

Father Gary Ward New was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 4, 1940, one of four boys. He preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence, and two brothers, George, Jr., and Glenn. He is survived by one brother, Walter of Grants Pass, Oregon, numerous nephews and nieces, as well as his brothers and sisters in the Salvatorian Family. While attending the first two years of college in Evanston, Illinois, he grew interested in the Catholic faith and was baptized in 1962 in Milwaukee. In his first year as a Catholic, he also expressed a desire to become a religious Brother. In 1964 he joined the Salvatorian Brothers' Candidature at Jordan Seminary in Menominee, Michigan. He entered the Society's Novitiate in Colfax, Iowa, in 1965 and made his profession of vows there on June 29, 1966. He served many ministries as a Salvatorian Brother as a member of the Formation Board, the Spirituality Commission, the Personnel Commission, and as a delegate to several Provincial Chapters and Synods. He received his Bachelor's Degree in 1971 Dominican College in Racine. Br. Gary taught at Mother Mary Mission in Phenix City, Alabama. He completed his seminary studies at Washington DC Theological Coalition and Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, from which he received his Masters' Degree. He was ordained a priest at St. Joseph Church in Big Bend on September 21, 1991, where he had sewed as Deacon for several months. Family members, Pat, Jill and Scott New of Wisconsin recently accompanied him for his 50th jubilee as a priest! He was also known for being a great cook. People to whom Fr. Gary ministered admired him greatly. A letter to the Provincial signed by a number of members of one of the parishes in which he worked noted: "Our church attendance and participation has greatly risen since he became pastor. Our youth are returning to the parish and are more active than ever." Fr. Gary was known to make generous donations to the needy and to local charities, even buying new things to give to the Purple Heart fund, when they were asking for "used" items. Fr. Gary ministered as a hospital chaplain at St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee for two years before moving back into parish ministry, beginning with St. Mary's Parish in Chilton and then the Chilton Catholic Interparish Ministry parishes until 2005. He served as Associate Pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Huntsville, Alabama, and became pastor there in 2007, where he remained until his retirement in 2012. He continued to live in the Huntsville area and in the next few years, health issues began to surface. A sudden major setback in his health occurred shortly before his unexpected death on April 23, 2017, at the age of 76. He will be missed for his selflessness, sense of humor and the constant reminder that we have a ''light to shine". Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and followed by a Solemn Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Church,2300 Beasley Ave, Huntsville, Alabama. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Gary W. New HFS Memorial Fund. Proceeds will go to construction projects at Holy Family Regional School.


Niemann, Edith Claire "Edy". (Deceased in 2010).

Edith Claire "Edy" Niemann married September 29, 1962, to a classmate: David Dean "Dave" Pfaffenbach. (Divorced in 1989).

David Dean "Dave" Pfaffenbach then Married (2) August 30, 1991, in Sheboygan Co., WI, to: Carole M. (Mirkes) DeZeeuw.

Carole M. Mirkes was first Married (1) in 1958 to: Robert L. "Lee" DeZeeuw. Divorced in 1975; Deceased in 2016.

Lived at: 1140 Tanglewood Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, January 27, 2010

Edith C. Pfaffenbach

MANITOWOC - Edith C. Pfaffenbach, 69, of Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Pastor Fred Smith of Watertown Community Church officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Lupus Foundation of America-Wisconsin Chapter. The former Edith Claire Niemann was born in Watertown on Jan. 18, 1941, daughter of George and Margaret (Krahn) Niemann. She attended St. John's Lutheran Grade School in Watertown, was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School and graduated in 1963 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor of science degree in education. Edith had been a substitute teacher in the Manitowoc area. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, the Association of University Women, National Organization of Women and League of Women Voters. Edith loved spending time with her family and loved to read. She was also an avid bridge player and world traveler. Edith is survived by her four children, Peter (Christine) Pfaffenbach of Oak Creek, Andrew (Elina) Pfaffenbach of Appleton, Sara (David) Schlanger of Elkridge, Md., and Anne (Kevin) Mullooly of Washington, D.C.; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Judith (Tom) Draves of Hackettsville, N.J., Audrey (Michael) Powers of Berkeley, Calif., and Paula (David Sale) Diamond of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Ernest (Paula) Niemann of Watertown and Mark Niemann of San Diego, Calif.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Edith was preceded in death by her father on Nov. 22, 1991, and her mother on Feb. 28, 1999. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown.


Niemi, Richard Gene "Dick".

Married August 4, 1962, at Grace Lutheran Church, Appleton, WI, to: Shirley A. Gill.

Lived at: 45 Boniface Drive, Rochester, NY 14620


Oestreich, Rosalee Louise. (Deceased in 2015).

Married September 7, 1968, at Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, Watertown, WI, to: Thomas Lee "Tom" Torkelson. (Deceased in 1986).

THOMAS LEE TORKELSON

Tom died in a terrible car accident when car became airborne on Highway 41 in Fond du Lac County, and both were thrown from the car. Car landed on Tom and he was killed instantly. Rosalee was critically injured, survived after many surgeries and months of hospitalization; is permanently paralyzed with spinal cord injury. Tom played saxaphone with Push and Pull Polka band, was a route driver for Uncle Clyde Taylor for Borden's and a route drive for 7-up and Li'l Debbie. 

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, February 16, 2015

Rosalee L. Torkelson, age 73, of Oconomowoc, formerly of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, Feb. 14, 2015, at Lake Country Health and Rehabilitation Center in Oconomowoc. Rosalee Louise Oestreich was born on Feb. 16, 1941, in Watertown the daughter of Reno and Helen (Niemann) Oestreich. She was a 1959 graduate of the Watertown High School. On Sept. 7, 1968, she married Thomas Torkelson at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Tom preceded her in death on July 18, 1986. Rosalee had been employed as a computer data operator at Lindberg Hevi-Duty in Watertown. She was also employed in the accounting department at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown. Rosalee was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown. She hosted home Bible study groups for many years. Rosalee had enjoyed bowling. Rosalee is survived by a son, the Rev. Daniel (Jennifer) Torkelson of Dousman; six grandchildren, Matthew, Rebekah, Emily, Nathanael, Bethany and Jonathan Torkelson; one sister, Irmgard (Don) Krueger of Watertown; a brother, Adelbert (Shirley) Oestreich of Sun City, Ariz.; a brother-in-law, Rev. D. W. Lau of Richfield, Minn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rosalee was also preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Lucille Lau, Eunice Reals, Ruth Oestreich and Ardell Oestreich; a brother, Robert Oestreich; and three brothers in infancy. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. David Groth officiating. Burial will be at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown


Olson, Camille M. "Cam".

Married February 10, 1962, to: Robert Frederick "Bob" Carlson.

Lived at: PO Box 80234, College, AK 99708


Peters, Carl Harold. (Deceased in 2002).

Married October 26, 1963, in Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI, to: Jacqueline Schommer.

Lived at: Rockton, IL.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Thursday, November 28, 2002

Peters, Carl H.

Peters, Carl H. Age 61, of Rockton, IL, died Tuesday, November 26, 2002 in Highview Retirement Home in Rockford, IL after a lengthy illness. He was born September 3, 1941, in Montpelier, WI to Paul and Clara (Hasz) Peters. He married the former Jacqueline Schommer in Lebanon, WI on October 26, 1963. He was employed as an engineer by Bell Laboratories and served in the National Guard. He graduated from Watertown High School and MIT in Milwaukee, WI. Survivors include his wife Jacqueline, Rockton, IL; Brothers Norman (Marilyn) Peters, Livonia, MI, Martin Peters, Oxnard, CA, Walter Peters, Los Angeles, CA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Gertrude Steinbronn and Marie DeCloux. Funeral Ceremonies will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2002 at McCorkle Funeral Home 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton IL with the Reverend Richard Beg of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rockford, IL officiating. Burial will be in Rockton Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2002. McCorkle Funeral Home


Pauli, James Clifford "Jim".

Married April 1, 1967, to: Sharon Ann Wheeler.

Lived at: 3032 Bassler, North Las Vegas, NV 89030


Peterson, Kenneth D.

Married in 1960 to: Kathleen J. "Kathy" Heiden.

Lived at Watertown, WI


Pfaffenbach, David Dean "Dave," MD.

Married (1) September 29, 1962, to a classmate: Edith Claire "Edy" Niemann. (Divorced in 1989). (Deceased in 2010).

David Dean "Dave" Pfaffenbach then Married (2) August 30, 1991, in Sheboygan Co., WI, to: Carole M. (Mirkes) DeZeeuw.

Carole M. Mirkes was first Married (1) in 1958 to: Robert L. "Lee" DeZeeuw. Divorced in 1975; Deceased in 2016.

Lived at: 1298 Lake Shore Dr., Cleveland, WI 53015

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, January 27, 2010

Edith C. Pfaffenbach

MANITOWOC - Edith C. Pfaffenbach, 69, of Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Pastor Fred Smith of Watertown Community Church officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Lupus Foundation of America-Wisconsin Chapter. The former Edith Claire Niemann was born in Watertown on Jan. 18, 1941, daughter of George and Margaret (Krahn) Niemann. She attended St. John's Lutheran Grade School in Watertown, was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School and graduated in 1963 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor of science degree in education. Edith had been a substitute teacher in the Manitowoc area. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, the Association of University Women, National Organization of Women and League of Women Voters. Edith loved spending time with her family and loved to read. She was also an avid bridge player and world traveler. Edith is survived by her four children, Peter (Christine) Pfaffenbach of Oak Creek, Andrew (Elina) Pfaffenbach of Appleton, Sara (David) Schlanger of Elkridge, Md., and Anne (Kevin) Mullooly of Washington, D.C.; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Judith (Tom) Draves of Hackettsville, N.J., Audrey (Michael) Powers of Berkeley, Calif., and Paula (David Sale) Diamond of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Ernest (Paula) Niemann of Watertown and Mark Niemann of San Diego, Calif.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Edith was preceded in death by her father on Nov. 22, 1991, and her mother on Feb. 28, 1999. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown. 

 

The Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI, December 28, 2016

DeZeeuw, Robert L.

Robert L. DeZeeuw, age 86, of Manitowoc, died on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County with his daughter at his side. Robert was born on June 21, 1930 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Peter and Irene (VanderSys) DeZeeuw Sr. He attended school in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 - 1953 as an Airman on a A26 Bomber. Robert owned and operated Easy Rest Bedding Company until his retirement. Robert was a 1989 Champion Trap Shooter and trained a champion Golden Retriever. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Kristen (David) DeZeeuw LaFond, Wichita, KS; two sons: James R. DeZeeuw and his family; David L. DeZeeuw and his family; one sister-in-law: Elaine DeZeeuw; two nephews: Mark P. DeZeeuw; Jeffrey DeZeeuw, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Peter DeZeeuw Jr.According to Robert's wishes no services will take place at this time and inurnment of his cremated remains will take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Robert's family would like to thank Aurora Medical Center, Aurora at Home Hospice, and his caregivers for the care and compassion given to him 


Pieper, Lila Mae.

Married to: Waldemar Schliewe.

Lived at: N2122 CTH E, Watertown, WI 53098


Pirkel, Sandra Marguerite.

Lived at: 1020 W Main Street, Watertown, WI 53098


Podolske, Richard Charles "Dick".

Married to: Helen W. Wolanin

Lived at: 5217 Andover Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Poellet, Erika Barbara "Barb". (Deceased in 2001 due to Breast Cancer)

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, October, 2001

Erika B. Poellet

Erika B. Poellet of Chicago, Ill., died on Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at St. Elisabeth Hospital in Chicago. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. John Boehringer officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery. Family and friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Erika was born Nov. 4, 1940, in Nuernberg, Germany, the daughter of George and Anna Barbara (Geier) Poellet. She was a graduate of St. John’s Grade School, Watertown High School in 1959, and Patricia Stevens College in Milwaukee. She had been employed at the Boston Store in Milwaukee after graduation. She also worked for Costa Cruises in Chicago and Miami. She had lived in Milwaukee, Miami and Chicago. Surviving are a brother, Heinz (Evalee) Poellet of Oak Creek; two sisters, Mina (Leo) Scholer of Watertown and Betty Macheel of Beaver Dam; nieces and nephews, Gary (Beth) Macheel, Greg (Marsha) Macheel, Laurie (Dan) Mack, Todd (Kristi) Macheel, Susan (Dennis) Duffy, Derek (Jennifer) Poellet and Keira Poellet; great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Marie Didrich; a niece, Ingrid Scholer; and a brother-in-law, Don Macheel.        

 

The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Wednesday, October 3, 2001

Erika B. Poellet

Erika B. Poellet, Chicago, October 1, 2001, age 60, survived by one brother; two sisters; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 2 p.m. at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home, 500 Welsh Road Watertown, WI. Visitation Friday 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at funeral home. Burial Lutheran Cemetery Watertown, WI. 


Polensky, Robert William "Bob". (Deceased in 2004).

Married October 21, 1962, to: Judith Ann "Judy" Schramm. (Deceased in 1992).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June, 2004

Robert Polensky

OWOSSO, Mich. – Robert W. Polensky, 62, of Owosso, Mich., died on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon, Wis., with the Rev. Lauri Stumme-Diers officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Lebanon. Visitation will be held at the Jennings-Lyons Funeral Chapel in Owosso and then at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Robert was born July 2, 1941, in Watertown, son of Emil and Norma (Schlesner) Polensky. He was a graduate of Watertown High School and attended a Moravian College. Robert married the former Judith Schramm in Watertown on Oct. 21, 1962. She preceded him in death on July 10, 1992. Robert worked at the GM Metal Fab Plant in Flint, Mich., until the time of his death. He had been with GM for 36 years. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his daughter, Tama (Kevin) Beeson of St. Louis, Mo.; two sons, Todd (Lori) Polensky of Shelby Township, Minn., and Ted (Melanie) Polensky of Noblesville, Ind.; five granddaughters; two grandsons; a great-granddaughter; three sisters, Arlis Schmeichel of Watertown, Mary (Norman) Zastrow of Watertown and Jean (Lloyd) Schliewe of Watertown; several nieces and nephews. He was further preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Russell.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, July, 2002

Judith Polensky

Owosso, Mich. – Judith A. Polensky, 48, of Owosso, Mich., died Friday morning, July 10, 1992 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Owosso. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Lebanon, Wis., with Rev. Richard Heins of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Watertown, Wis., officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown. Memorials can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Michigan. She was born Oct. 1, 1943 in Watertown, daughter of Ernst and Esther (Schlesner) Schramm. She married Robert W. Polensky Oct. 21, 1962 in Watertown. She was a 1961 graduate of Watertown High School and moved from Swartz Creek to Owosso in 1971. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and was employed by Toledo Commutator in Owosso, Mich. 15 years. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Tama (Kevin) Beeson of St. Louis, Mich.; two sons, Todd (Lori) Polensky of Rochester Hills, Mich. And Ted Polensky of Acworth, Ga.; five grandchildren; one sister, Myrna (Joseph) Richter of Watertown; three brothers, Robert (Sylvia) Schramm of Waupun, Wis., James (Joyce) Schramm of Watertown and Dennis (Genie) Schramm of Watertown; and her stepmother, Evangeline Schramm of Watertown. She was preceded in death by her parents.


Ponath, John Walter. (Deceased in 2013).

Married July 20, 1963, to: Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Rizner. (Deceased in 2008).

The Clark County Press, Neillsville, Clark Co., WI, August 8, 1963

Rizner, Elizabeth

A number of area relatives attended the wedding of Elizabeth Rizner of Elmhurst, Ill., and John Ponath of Watertown, July 20, in St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Elmhurst. Parents of the young couple are Mr. and Mrs. Anton Rizner of Elmhurst and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ponath of Watertown. Their attendants were Miss Carole Melchert, maid-of-honor; Mrs. Ruth Welby and Miss Barbara Aberg, attendants; Ellen Thomson, a cousin of the bride, flowergirl; Joseph Kellerman, bestman; David Welby and Wilson Smith, groomsmen; Charles Wendt, Michael Willems and Charles Nicholson, ushers; and Gary Nevermann, a nephew of the groom was ringbearer. The groom is a 1963 graduate of the University of Wisconsin and now is employed in the sales and promotion department of Campbell’s, the soup manufacturer. The bride also attended the University of Wisconsin. They are making their home at 1115 17th Street, Moline, Ill. Mrs. Ponath is well known in this area having spent some time here with relatives over a period of several years. Attending the wedding were: Mrs. Frank Ruddock, Mr. and Mrs. William Hrasky, Carol and Franklin Hrasky, all of Neillsville; and Mr. and Mrs. William Rizner and family and Mrs. Ragnar Mortenson and granddaughter of Shortville.

 

The Cincinnati Inquirer, Cincinnati, OH, Friday, February 22, 2008

Elizabeth A. Ponath

PONATH, Elizabeth A. (nee Rizner), loving wife and soulmate of John Ponath since graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1963. Mother of Laura (Rusty) Hymer and Julie (Dan) Mikus. Passed peacefully February 19, 2008 at Hospice of Hamilton, age 66. Private family services have been held. Memorials may be sent to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund, 522 Cincinnati Mills Dr., Se. C281, Cincinnati, OH 45240.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, October 18, 2013

John Ponath

CINCINNATI, Ohio - John Ponath, 72, Cincinnati, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. He was born July 19, 1941. He was the son of Gary and Margaret Ponath. He was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Ann (Rizner) Ponath on February 19, 2008, in Cincinnati. He is survived by daughters, Laura (Russell) Hymer and Julie (Dan) Mikus; one grandson, Owen Mikus; and his sister, Mary Jo Nevermann of Pewaukee. 


Ponath, Judith Marie "Judy".

Married August 20, 1960, to: Allen Christenson.

Lived at: N111 W16443 Esquire Court, Germantown, WI 53022


Poppert, George Henry. (Deceased in 2005).

Married April 20, 1973, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV, to: Elaine M. (Bockus) Dale.

Lived at: Beaverton, OR


Pryor, John A. (Deceased December 24, 1987, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. at age 48).

John A. Pryor was born August 31, 1939, in West Allis, Milwaukee Co., WI, and died December 24, 1987, in Litchfield Park, Maricopa Co, AZ, at age 48. Buried in Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock Co., WI. John enlisted in the U. S. Army on September 10, 1958, and was discharged September 9, 1961.

John A. Pryor was Married to: Charlene A. Betenz: Born October, 1944, in Wisconsin. Charlene graduated from Jefferson High School, Jefferson, Jefferson Co., WI, in the Class of 1962. Divorced January, 1976, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI.

Clarence Eugene McIntosh and Charlene A. (Pryor) McIntosh were divorced August, 1984, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI.

Clarence Eugene McIntosh and Charlene A. (Betenz) Pryor were married June, 1986, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI.

Clarence Eugene McIntosh (age 49) and Charlene A. (Betenz) (Pryor) McIntosh (age 44) were divorced September, 1989, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI.

The Janesville Gazette, Janesville, Rock Co., WI, , Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, December 30, 1987

Pryor, John A.

PHOENIX/JANESVILLE - John A. Pryor, age 48, passed away December 24, 1987 at the God Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He was born August 31, 1939, in Milwaukee. His foster mother is Vera Slater of W1882 Slater Lane, Sullivan, WI. His foster father was Irving Slater who passed away in January of 1985. He served in the U. S. Army for 3 years. He is survived by 2 sons, Gregory and Timothy Pryor and 1 daughter, Pamela Pryor all of Janesville. Funeral services will be at ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, January 2 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous.


Pubanz, Ernest Reinhold. (Deceased June 29, 2010, in Bonaire, Houston Co., GA, at age 71).

Married to: Betty Ann Newberry. Betty Ann Newberry was born May 31, 1945, in Val Verde Co., TX.

The Macon Telegraph, Macon, GA, Thursday, July 1, 2010

Mr. Ernest R. Pubanz

MSgt. Ernest R. Pubanz, USAF (Ret.) -BONAIRE - Ernest R. Pubanz, 71, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Mr. Pubanz was born on July 17, 1938 in Nepenskun, Wisconsin. A proud veteran, serving during the Vietnam era, MSgt. Pubanz retired from the United States Air Force. Subsequently, he retired from Robins Air Force Base as a civil service employee. Ernest was a devoted and loving family man and an avid outdoorsman. His parents, Reinhold and Ruth Pubanz; sister, Mary Wismer, and his father-in-law, Edward Newberry, all preceded him in death. His memory will forever be treasured by his beloved wife, Betty Newberry Pubanz, Bonaire; children, Tammy Jones, Warner Robins; Tina Carter, Suwanee; Edward Pubanz, Bonaire; Craig Pubanz (Lisa), Warner Robins; four grandchildren, Carolyn Hall (Jason), Steven Carter, Drew Jones, Mandi Jones; one great grandchild, Aubrey Claire (Aguilar) Hall; siblings, Wayne Pubanz (Sandy), Eylene Boozer, Shirley Neiman, Kathy Burds (Will), Carol Pubanz; mother-in-law, Louise Newberry; sister-in-law, Mary Layton; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, July 2, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11A.M. on Saturday, July 3 in Southside Baptist Church, with the Reverends Dennis Clark and Randall Nash officiating. Entombment will follow in Magnolia Park Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2302 Parklake Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. -McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.        


Ernest R. Pubanz, 71, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Mr. Pubanz was born on July 17, 1938 in Nepenskun, Wisconsin. A proud veteran, serving during the Vietnam era, MSgt Pubanz retired from the United States Air Force. Subsequently, he retired from Robins Air Force Base as a civil service employee. Ernest was a devoted and loving family man and an avid outdoorsman. His parents, Reinhold and Ruth Pubanz; sister, Mary Wismer, and his father-in-law, Edward Newberry, all preceded him in death. His memory will forever be treasured by his beloved wife, Betty Newberry Pubanz, Bonaire; children, Tammy Jones, Warner Robins; Tina Carter, Suwanee; Edward Pubanz, Bonaire; Craig Pubanz (Lisa), Warner Robins; four grandchildren, Carolyn Hall (Jason), Steven Carter, Drew Jones, Mandi Jones; one great grandchild, Aubrey Claire (Aguilar) Hall; siblings, Wayne Pubanz (Sandy), Eylene Boozer, Shirley Neiman, Kathy Burds (Will), Carol Pubanz; mother-in-law, Louise Newberry; sister-in-law, Mary Layton; and many nieces and nephews.        


Radloff, Lois Jean.

Married October 8, 1960, to: Gary D. Corcoran.

Lived at: 3323 Brugger Place, McFarland, WI 53558


Raether, Eileen Ruth.

Married May 14, 1960, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI, to: Gerald Roy "Jerry" Sell. (Deceased in 2018).  

Lived at: 904 Lyndell Street, Watertown, WI 53098

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, December 17, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" R. Sell

Gerald "Jerry" R. Sell, 80, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Dustin Yahnke officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at the Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Gerald Roy Sell was born on May 22, 1938, to Roy and Catherine "Kady" (nee Ruff) Sell in Watertown. On May 14, 1960, he married Eileen Raether at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Jerry retired from Lindberg Hevi-Duty in Watertown after over 30 years of employment. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown and had served as the church treasurer. Jerry was the pitcher of his Watertown High School baseball team and led his team to the state championship. He played baseball for many years in Lebanon and for the Watertown Cardinals. Jerry was also on various softball teams throughout the years. He was a stockholder and fan of the Green Bay Packers and also enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs. Jerry bowled in the Watertown City League for many years and also served as treasurer. He coached Trinity boys basketball for three years and assisted in the WLA girls traveling basketball team. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Sell of Watertown; children Annette (Pete) Henning of Tomball, Texas, Tony Sell of Watertown and Sue (Mike) Floyd of Oshkosh; grandchildren Jennifer (Lance) GiGout, Jacob Sell, Joseph Sell, Brooke Kuehl, Katelyn (Bobby Kachel) Kuehl, Alex (friend Kiarra) Kuehl; one great-grandson, Kase GiGout; other relatives and friends. His family was the biggest love of his life. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Joshua Henning; and an uncle, Robert Sell. The family would like to thank the staff on the second floor of Watertown Regional Medical Center, the Marquardt Health Center staff and the Marquardt PT and OT staff for the exceptional care they provided. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown


Reinhard, Joan Alice.

Married December 7, 1963, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, to: James Edward "Jim" McPherson. (Born August 14, 1931, in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA; Deceased November 3, 2004). Divorced.

James Edward "Jim" McPherson then Married (2) June 5, 1965, in Santa Cruz Co., CA, to: Lynne F. Ferguson. (Divorced October, 1975, in Santa Cruz Co., CA).

Lived at: 68-601 Nightingale Road, Cathedral City, Riverside Co., CA 92234


Reichertz, Ramona Marie "Mona". (Deceased July 21, 2013, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, at age 72).

Ramona Marie "Mona" (Reichertz) Johnson was Married (1) before 1973, to: Unknown Johnson.

Ramona Marie "Mona" (Reichertz) Johnson then Married (2) February 17, 1973, in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, to: Russell L. "Russ" Bartz.

Lived at Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI.

The Freeman, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Ramona M. Bartz

July 27, 1940 – July 21, 2013

Ramona M. Bartz (nee Reichertz), 72, entered eternal spiritual happiness Sunday, July 21, 2013. She was honored along her way, and during her brief hospital stay, by a parade of friends and family. They grew to understand Mona's desire to please each of them by harming none of them. In recent years Mona's physical pain could be quite burdensome. In spite of that pain, Mona's generosity in caring for the happiness of others remained the path to her own happiness. Ramona was a licensed day care provider since 1985. She was the beloved wife of Russ Bartz; loving mother of Wayne (Heidi) and Ed Bartz; proud grandma of Elyse, Cullen and Gavin Bartz; and dear sister of Cheryl Gruss, Shirley (Robert) Block, William (Lynn) Reichertz, the late Roger Reichertz, the late Grace Reichertz and the late Florence Schaefer. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the 7 p.m. funeral service Thursday, July 25, at the Harder Funeral Home, 18700 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. Private interment will be at Delafield City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of the donor's choice are appreciated. Condolences may be directed to www.harderfuneralhome. com. Harder Funeral Home is serving the family. For more information, call 781-8350 or visit online at www.harderfuneralhome.com.        


Reynolds, Kathryn Jane "Kathy".

Kathryn Jane Reynolds had a son: Reynolds, Scott Erik (Born March 4, 1968).

Married (1) 1976 to: Chester J. Barbasiewicz

Lived at: 1580 S. Union Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204


Rhodes, Joseph Otto "Joe".

Married October 8, 1961, to a classmate: Susan Marie "Sue" Turke.

Lived at: 1404 County Club Lane, Watertown, WI 53098


Rieck, Harriet Irma.

Married August 24, 1963, to: William Robert Brackett.

Lived at: 912 SE 46th Street, #102, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Lived at: May 15th-Oct 15th, PO BOX 137, Cecil, WI 54111


Ripley, Romelle Rachel. (Deceased in 2015).

Married 1965 to: Harold Alfred Stefan. Harold Alfred Stefan was born September 15, 1942, in Unknown.

Lived at: 5419 Garfield, Cedarburg, WI 53012

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Sunday, March 8, 2015

Stefan, Romelle R.

Stefan, Romelle R., of Cedarburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of Harold for 50 years. Loving mother of Sheri Bannach, Dawn (Paul) Liebherr, David (Elizabeth) Stefan and Todd (Kim Jacobson) Stefan. Proud grandma of Daniel, Hope (Ben), Michelle, Ryan, Rachel, Eleanor, Isaiah and Jacob. Great-grandma of Quinn. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth (the late Floyd) Ripley. Sister of Wes (Dorothy) Ripley. Daughter-in-law of Harold (the late Fern) Stefan. Sister-in-law of Jan (Gary) Schroeder and Judy (Jim) Benton. Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Holly. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Monday, March 9, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Alliance Bible Church 13939 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon. Visitation at the church on Monday from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM. Interment Valhalla Memorial Park, Milwaukee


Rippe, Sharon Louise "Sherry".

Married (1) May 24, 1964, in Los Angeles Co., CA, to: Eugene Richard "Gene" Galindo. (Deceased in 2006). Divorced.

Sharon Louise "Sherry" (Rippe) Galindo then Married (2) to: Ronald David "Ron" Beams, Reverend.

Lived at: 7547 Rio Mondego Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831

 

The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles co., CA, August 18, 2006

Eugene Richard Galindo

GALINDO, Eugene Richard Born May 27, 1939 in Bell, California; died Aug. 15, 2006. He is remembered by his family, friends and business associates. He is survived by his wife Estelle, daughter Lisa Olmore of San Diego, son Jeff Galindo of Sacramento, mother Hope Niebla of La Canada-Flintridge, brother Mike Galindo of Santa Barbara, sister Louise Johnson of Sylmar, sister Cecilia Galindo-Stipes of Felton, and five grandchildren: Kaely, Jessica, Joey Olmore, Luke and Ryan Galindo. For 47 years he was a well respected business owner of Nu-Hope Laboratories Inc., a manufacturer of ostomy appliances. Eugene took over Edmund Galindo's silk screen printing business in 1959 following his fathers' death to nephritis. Gene simultaneously worked as a commercial printer and managed the newly started ostomy product manufacturing and distributing business: Nu-Hope Laboratories Inc. Gene was a lover of projects and hard work. He always had several projects going at the same time. He was an accomplished guitarist and banjo player. He worked with the Boy Scouts as an assistant Scout Master with Troops 501 and 319; was a member of the Order of the Arrow. He was an organizer in the National Ostomy Association as well as organized fun-runs and lectured at conventions. Gene Galindo's business experience and innovative products set him apart from his competitors as he pioneered his way to a new understanding of ostomy care and management. His dedication and devotion to his profession earned him numerous awards and recognition from his peers and colleagues. He brought new hope to countless numbers of ostomy patients here in the United States and around the world. Gene died peacefully in his country ranch home in Lake View Terrace after a 12 year struggle with prostate cancer. Gene Galindo has left a legacy of goodwill towards his fellow "man" and he will be greatly missed by all whose lives he has touched. Services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary, 23287 North Sierra Highway, Newhall, CA 91321; Viewing 10:30 a.m. and service 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Norris Cancer Center, 1441 East Lake Ave. Room 800, Los Angeles, CA.


Rogers, Jane Ellen.

Lived at: 210 N 8th Street, Watertown, WI 53094


Rose, Donald Merlin "Don".

Married April 4, 1967, to: May Pat Lascelle. (Born May 1, 1946; Divorced in 2003). Cam Lynn Rose married Christopher A. Fioretti on March 1, 2003, in Denton, TX.

Lived at: PO Box 1222, Sanger, TX 76266


Rosenow, Joel Robert. (Deceased November 6, 2020).

Married (1) December 29, 1961, to: Virginia Delores Podolske. Divorced before 1988. Deceased October 6, 2016.

Joel Robert Rosenow then Married (2) March 11, 1988, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, to: Barbara Jean (Haberman) Haferman.

Barbara Jean Haberman was first Married (1) 1963, to: Gerald Harold "Jerry" Haferman. Divorced in 1988. Deceased April 30, 2003, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI, at age 64).

Lived at: 320 Lauren Lane, Watertown, WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, November 12, 2020

Joel R. Rosenow

Watertown, WI - Retired, decorated Senior Master Sergeant Joel Robert Rosenow entered into eternal life on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 79, with his loving wife, Barbara Jean, by his side. SMSGT Rosenow was born on June 21, 1941 in Long Prairie, Minnesota - the son of Vernon and Rosetta (Draeger) Rosenow. He married the love of his life, Barbara Haberman, on March 11, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the couple went on to enjoy 32 incredibly blessed years together. SMSGT Rosenow enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on October 9, 1959 and faithfully served God and his country until June 30, 1980. After his retirement, he worked at US Chemical in Watertown and then transferred to Beaver Chemical Company in Stockton, California. He was an avid sportsman and loved all that the land had to offer. He was an active and committed member of the Watertown Elks Lodge, Ducks Unlimited, Chickens Unlimited and many other service organizations. He took pride in his time mentoring local youth though the Wisconsin DNR Hunter Safety Program. He and Barbara were active members of the community and were always generous in the donation of their time and talents. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends - each of whom will always hold their own special place in his heart and in the hearts of his family. He will be missed by all who were blessed to have known him for his fun-loving and genuine nature. Survivors include:  his wife - Barbara; children - David, JoAnn (Terry) Schowalter, Michael, Susan (Daniel) Schmitt and Jaime (William) Caudle; 14 grandchildren - Brandon, David Jr., Brooke (Tom), Bryce (Katie), Karissa, Kaylin, Riley, Colton, Tera (Mike), Courtney (Joel), Carley (Riley), Austin, Ally and Olivia; 6 great grandchildren - Zoe, Ella, Lucy, Ivey, Reed and Kali; 3 brothers - James (Susan), Douglas (Judy) and Curtis (Jean); sister - Vernette (John) Wuestenburg. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends that he held dear to his heart. He is preceded in death by his parents and a host of other loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home - 500 Welsh Road in Watertown, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Ray Bezanson presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The family is asking that those attending the visitation wear a face covering and keep six feet of physical distance between themselves and other non-household members. Limited seating will be available at the service - immediate family and closest friends will take priority seating. All others are invited to rejoin the family following the service for a burial with full military honors at Oak Hill Cemetery - 1540 E. Main Street in Watertown, Wisconsin. For those loved ones who are unable to join us in person, the service will be livestreamed on the Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home - Watertown and Waterloo Facebook page and will be recorded for future viewing

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, October 7, 2016

Virginia D. Podolske

Virginia D. Podolske, 73 of Watertown, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at her home. Virginia was born on July 24, 1943 in Watertown, WI the daughter of Edward and Ethel (Kopp) Podolske. She is a 1961 graduate of Watertown High School and worked at Karma Corp. and Piggly Wiggly, both of Watertown, for a number of years. Virginia was an artist. She was a talented painter and enjoyed drawing. She often spent time working puzzles and bowling. She loved  to cook and was a better baker! She was a quiet person with a sweet demeanor and her children loved her dearly. She was a patient woman who was easy to get along with. She had a good heart, cherished time with family, and will be deeply missed. Virginia is survived by: her Children David Rosenow, Michael (Kim Ignarski) Rosenow, Jamie (William Caudle) Gwidt; Grandchildren Brandon, David Jr., Jessica, Karissa, Kaylin, Riley, Colton, Austin, Ally, and Olivia; Great-Granddaughter Kali; Brother Michael Podolske. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Brother Tom, Sisters Jeananne in infancy, and Kathleen in early childhood. The family would like to express a sincere and heartfelt thank you to Kim Ignarski and the staff of Marquardt Home Health and Hospice for their dedicated and loving care.


Rowe, Sally Jo.

Married February 27, 1959, to: Jon E. Welter.

Lived at: 40 Lane 160 Jimmerson Lake, Angola, IN 46703


Ruesch, Carol Ann.

Married November 10, 1962, at St. Henry Catholic Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Thomas Joseph "Tom" Penza. (Deceased in 2021).  

Lived at: #1551, 17200 W. Bell Road, Surprise, AZ 85374

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, September 20, 2021

Thomas J. Penza

August 31, 1940 - September 15, 2021

Watertown, WI - Thomas J. Penza, 81, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center. Thomas Joseph Penza was born August 31, 1940, in Kenosha, son of Arnold and Mildred (nee Thomas) Penza. Thomas married the former Carol Ruesch on November 10, 1962, at St. Henry Catholic Church. He worked as a claim's auditor for Wisconsin Health Fund. In retirement, they moved to Surprise, AZ for 16 years and met many great friends there. Tom is survived by his wife Carol; sons, Andrew (Victoria), Thomas "Fred", Joseph, and John (Amy) Penza; grandchildren, Simone (Jenna), Christopher (April), Xavier, Dimitri, and Edison Penza; great-grandchildren, Elliot and Ian Penza; siblings, Joan (Richard) Hensgen, James (Linda), Mary (Harold) Davitz, Diane (Alan) Horgan, and Frank (Cheri); as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Don, John, George, and Dennis Penza. A prayer service will take place at 11:30 am on Saturday, October 9 followed by a Celebration of Life, food and fellowship until 3 pm at Watertown Moose Lodge. Memorials, if desired, may be given to Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center or the Watertown Humane Society. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Our family wishes to thank Dale and Ellen, Dr. Iqbal, and Dr. McGorey and the Rainbow Hospice staff for their kindness and compassion in Tom's final days.


Rupnow, Rebecca Eileen "Becky". (Deceased in 1988).

Married (1) in 1960 to: William John "Bill" Rex. (Divorced before 1964 in Wisconsin).

William John "Bill" Rex then Married (2) February 14, 1973, in Dane Co., WI, to Carol G. Krueger. (Divorced June 10, 1983, in Trempealeau Co., WI).

William John "Bill" Rex then Married (3) January 2, 1993, in Jefferson Co., WI, to Eileen Ann Sophia (Grossen) Simons.

Rebecca Eileen "Becky" (Rupnow) Rex then Married (2) July 18, 1964, to a classmate: Richard Henry "Dick" Strege. (Deceased in 2022).

Richard Henry "Dick" Strege then Married (2) November 10, 1989, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Ruth Ellen Kausch (Born February 10, 1940). Ruth Ellen Kausch graduated from Watertown High School in the Class of 1959. Ruth's parents are Hilbert William Kausch and Marion Josephine Bornitzke.

Lived at: Wisconsin

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, January 25, 2022

Richard H. Strege

June 12,1939 - January 23, 2022

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Jefferson, WI - Richard Henry Strege, 82, of Jefferson, passed away on January 23, 2022 at Alden Estates in Jefferson. Richard had been a resident of Phoenix, AZ for the past 30 years and moved back to WI in May of 2021. He lived at Alden Estates in Jefferson from May 2021 until his passing. Richard was born on June 12, 1939 in Watertown. On July 17, 1964 he married Rebecca Rupnow. She preceded him in death on July 7, 1988. On November 10, 1989 he married Ruth Kausch. He served on the Watertown School Board and was on the Board for the Watertown Humane Society as he always had a great love for his dogs. He served in the 11th Air Assault Division during the Vietnam War. He was an Army Specialist Machine Gunner in Company C of division 187th infantry 30 Battalion. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He especially liked playing Sheepshead, Cribbage, and Parcheesi. He volunteered at Watertown Hospital and worked and retired from Waukesha Engine & Dresser, LLC. He is survived by his wife Ruth Strege; children: Melanie (Jay) Froemming and Mary (Dan) Butler; grandchildren: Ashley (Andrew) Crandall, Taylor (Lexxi) Froemming, Brandon (Molly) Butler, Cody (Amanda) Butler; great-grandchildren: Alivia, Vylette, Easton, Katalina, Leila; brother, John (Val) Strege of West Virginia; sisters-in-law, Diane Strege, Sandy Strege, and Bonnie Justmann, all of Watertown; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: David Lee Strege, Lester Dean Strege, Michael Ray Strege, and Jim Strege. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. James Backus of St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating. Relatives and friends may gather at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial with military honors will be held at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia at a later date. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. The family would like to thank the staff at Alden Estates, and Rainbow Hospice.


Schadt, Lois Marie.

Married September 15, 1962, at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown, WI, to: Victor Donald "Vic" Bente Jr.

Lived at: 1311 East Drive, Jefferson, WI 53549


Schleigel, Robert "Bob".

Lived at: 5929 Woodcreek Lane, Middleton, WI 53562


Schliewe, Jane Violet. (Deceased in 2018)

Married July 9, 1966, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Kenneth Lee "Ken" Toebe. (Deceased November 20, 1986, in Dodge Co., WI, at age 54).

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 C.

Married (1) 1968 to John E. Wagner

Merry C. (Schliewe) Wagner then Married (2) to: John M. Kohn.

Lived at: W176 Vista Drive, Oconomowoc, WI 53066


Schliewe, Richard.

Married June 10, 1967, to: Barbara Laughton.

Lived at: Oconomowoc, WI 53066


Schlueter, Audrey Jean.

Married August 5, 1967, to: Mark Richard Roeder. (Divorced in 1978)

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


Schlueter, Barbara Ann.

Married October 15, 1966, in Watertown, WI, to: Wesley Wayne "Wes" Schwartz.

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


Schmidt, Armond P.

Married October 10, 1975, in Dodge Co., WI, to: Janice Marie Linde.

Lived at: 1218 Allermann Drive, Watertown, WI 53094


Schmidt, Ralph Herbert.

Married September 24, 1960, to: Arlene Marie Holtz. (Born April 2, 1942, in Clyman, Dodge Co., WI) (Deceased September 12, 2002, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI, at age 64).

Lived at: N2221 HWY 26, Watertown, WI 53098

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.


Schmitt, Frank Paul.

Married December 7, 1963, to Carla Waddell.

Frank Paul Schmitt then Married (2) December 22, 1994, in Wisconsin, 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. (Deceased November 22, 1981, in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI)

Married 1960, to: George Emil Grudzinski. (Deceased in 2017).

George Emil Grudzinski then Married (2) December 13, 1997, in Dodge Co., WI, to: Catherine Diane Cox.

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.

Married (1) September 27, 1963, in Watertown, WI, to: Newton Lee Blodgett. (Deceased in 2003). 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. (Deceased in 1997).

Married to: Kenneth Dale Bourgeois. (Divorced in 1981). (Deceased in 1997).

Kenneth Dale Bourgeois then Married (2) March 21, 1997, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Phyllis M. (Jasniewski) Wirth. (Deceased in 2014).

Phyllis M. Jasniewski was first Married (1) September 28, 1957, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to: George R. T. Wirth III.

George R. T. Wirth III was born about 1916, in Unknown.

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 J. "Cliff".

Married June, 1959, to: Pearl Fredrick. (Divorced June 23, 1964, in Jefferson Co., WI).

Clifford J. "Cliff" Schuett then Married (2) Diane B. Unknown.


Schultz, John Wallace

Married 1977 to: Mary B. Kreiling

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


Schwantes, Ronald Elmer "Ron".

Married (1) in 1964 to: Mary Ellen Brady. (Born January 18, 1944, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI). (Deceased November 6, 1967, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, at age 23). (Buried in Saint Bernard's Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI).

Ronald Elmer "Ron" Schwantes then Married (2) May 24, 1969, to: Margaret Ann "Mitzi" Brady.

Lived at: N9556 Kuckkan Lane, Watertown, WI 53094


Schwartz, Wayne Warren

Married July 2, 1961, to a classmate: Pearl Ceceilia Callies. (Deceased in 1996).

Lived at: 1714 Miller Court, Lake Geneva, 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". 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.

Married in 1962 to: Lawrence William "Jack" Paddock.

Lived at: W1389 Paddock Road, Bruce, WI 54819


Seeber, Earl Raymond. (Deceased in 1963, due to a car accident).

Married May 6, 1961, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ixonia, WI, to: Mary Ann Krause.

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 Kennerh, 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.


Seibel, Vivian Marie.

Married September 12, 1964, to: Bernard M. Von Rueden.

Lived at: N2713 Welsh Road, Watertown, WI 53098


Shepherd, Shirley Jean.

Married December 27, 1961, to: Gordon James "Gordy" Kuester.

Lived at: 870 Briar Court, Watertown, WI 53094


Sisson, Albert William "Al".

Married September 11, 1965, in Arlington, VA, to: Mary Madelyn Icenhower.

Albert William "Al" Sisson attended Plymouth High School, Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI, in 1956 -1957. Albert had a sister, Gloria Sisson, was a 1956 Junior at Plymouth High School.

Lived at: 165 Orchard Manor Drive Southeast, Plainview, Olmsted Co., MN 55964.

The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Tuesday, June 9, 1959

Personal Notes

Albert Jero of Spring Valley, Minn., and Mrs. Hank Sisson and daughters Gloria and Jenny Lynn of Rochester, Minn., visited last weekend with Mrs. Tom Hamilton, who had accompanied them to Watertown to attend the high school graduation of Albert Sisson.

 

The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Monday, July 22, 1963

Enjoy Picnic At Tomah Home

About 25 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rebenolt, Tomah, on Sunday for a picnic and social time. The gathering honored Pfc. Albert W. Sisson, who is stationed at Arlington Hall Station, Arlington, Va. He is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sisson, Rochester, Minn. Present were Albert Jero, Spring Valley, Minn.; Mrs. Henry Sisson and daughter Gloria, Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie jero, Janesville; Donald Phelps and Miss Judy Carlson, Flagstaff, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Art Cote and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carlson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Dove and Mrs. Ethel Hamilton, Wisconsin Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Seymer Jero, New Rome.

 

The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, October 13, 1965

Personals

About 25 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rebenolt, Tomah, on Sunday for a picnic and social time. The gathering honored Pfc. Albert W. Sisson, who is stationed at Arlington Hall Station, Arlington, Va. He is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sisson, Rochester, Minn. Present were Albert Jero, Spring Valley, Minn.; Mrs. Henry Sisson and daughter Gloria, Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jero, Janesville; Donald Phelps and Miss Judy Carlson, Flagstaff, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Art Cote and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carlson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Dove and Mrs. Ethel Hamilton, Wisconsin Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Seymer Jero, New Rome.


Spoehr, Sandra Ruth "Sandy". (Deceased in 1997).

Married June 9, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hubbleton, WI, to: Asa Tarbel "Ace" Tufts. (Deceased in 2003).

The Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI, Wednesday, June 25, 2003

Watertown man killed in crash

TOWN OF SHIELDS - A 65-year-old rural Watertown man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday morning. The investigation shows the 2001 Harley Davidson that Asa T. Tufts was riding was traveling south on Highway QQ and struck a deer. After striking the deer, Tufts was ejected and the cycle then struck a bridge abutment and guard. A motorist called police at 10:43 a.m., to report a cyclist lying in the road on Highway QQ near Middle Road, 8 miles west of Watertown. Tufts, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. This is the county's 14th traffic fatality, compared to eight at this time last year.


Spoehr, Robert Eugene "Bob". (Deceased in 2011).

Married May 25, 1963, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Watertown, WI, to: Beverly Jean Kube. (Deceased in 2022).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Beverly J. Spoehr

August 14, 1942 - June 15, 2022

Beverly J. Spoehr, 79, of Watertown, passed away at Sylvan Crossings at Hunter Ridge, in Beaver Dam, on June 15, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday June 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown, with Rev. Lance Hoff officiating. Relatives and friends may gather at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Beverly Jean Spoehr was born on August 14, 1942, the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Lenius) Kube. She married Robert “Bob” Spoehr on May 25, 1963, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. They were married for 47 years. Together they had six children. She enjoyed square dancing in her younger years as well as being active in the area homemakers and church, sewing, crocheting, baking, gardening, canning, and camping. Beverly is survived by her children: Carol Spoehr of Madison, Allen (Tammy Stendel) Spoehr of Jefferson, Kay (Tom) Hallberg of Kellogg, MN, Lynn (Chris) Gross of Lake Mills, Darlene (Brandon) Schultz of Watertown, Deanna Spoehr of Watertown; grandchildren: Christopher (Colleen) Spoehr, Tony (Jolyne) Spoehr, James (Cameron) Maxwell, Jeff Spoehr, Brittany (John) Schmidt, Colin (Natalie Kleven) Dahlke, Nicole Schmidt, Payge Dahlke, Kevin Schmidt, Justin Hallberg, Gretchen Gross, Elizabeth Gross and Cheyenne Spoehr; great grandchildren: James Maxwell Jr., Reagan Maxwell, and Madison Spoehr; brother: Robert (Mary) Kube of Kirksville, Missouri, Nancy (Floyd) Block of Waukesha, and sister-in-law: Barb Kube of Prairie Du Sac, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob; brother Rodney Kube.


Splinter, John Theodore, Reverend.

Married June 25, 1966, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Barbara Ann Schaefer.

Lived at: Janesville, Rock Co., WI


Stai, Ruth Ann. (Deceased in 2005).

Married (1) in 1958 to: Gordon Eugene Hensler. (Divorced in 1969).

Gordon Eugene Hensler then Married (2) 1982 to: Lois Leone Zastrow.

Ruth Ann (Stai) Hensler then Married (2) January 10, 1970, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Roy Charles Eisfeldt Jr. (Divorced before 1987). Deceased October 22, 2021, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI, at age 78). 

Roy Charles Eisfeldt Jr. then Married (2) May 15, 1987, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Mary Lynn (Jacobs) Henschler.

Mary Lynn Jacobs was first Married (1) February 1, 1975, in Waukesha Co., WI, to: David Allen Henschler. (Divorced April 27, 1984, in Dodge Co., WI). (Deceased February 24, 2005, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 63).

David Allen Henschler then Married (2) November 25, 1987, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV to: Lisa A. Thomas of California.

Lived at: Tucson, AZ

The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, Wednesday, November 9, 2005

Ruthann Eisfeldt

Ruthann Eisfeldt went peacefully to be with the Lord on a beautiful fall day, November 5, 2005. Originally from Watertown, WI, Ruthann lived in Tucson the last 15 years. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Anita and Floyd Stai, Sr. Survived by her two daughters, Pam Hensler, of Wauwatosa, WI and Sarah (David) Bernard, nee Eisfeldt, of Tucson, AZ; two sons, David (Cathy) Hensler, of Watertown, WI and Todd (Trina) Eisfeldt, of Neilsville, WI; nine grandchildren whom she loved with all of her heart; four brothers, Jim (Diane) Stai; Floyd (Peggy) Stai, Jr, Tom (Susan) Stai, Bob Stai and half-sister, Judy Lynch, all of Watertown, WI. Also survived by many other loving relatives. She enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and her family, at family gatherings and holidays, and loved her cats. She had the biggest, most wonderful heart of all and will be missed by family and friends. Memorial service 400 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. The family suggests donations in her memory be made to the Watertown Humane Society, 418 Water Tower Ct., Watertown, WI, 53094.

Note: Todd Thomas Eisfeldt was born in 1968; Sarah R. (Eisfeldt) Bernard was born in 1974.

Roy C. Eisfeldt Jr., Watertown, passed away Friday morning, October 22, 2021, at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Roy went home to Heaven at the age of 78.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Rev. Peter Wells officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 189, will be at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Lakeside Lutheran High School, or the 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. Roy Charles Eisfeldt Jr. was born at home in Watertown, WI on September 26, 1943, son of Roy Sr. and Ruby (née Ramey) Eisfeldt. He was a lifetime resident of Watertown. Roy enlisted in the Army in 1963. He served his time for 27 years in the United States Army, Army Reserves and National Guard. During that time, he served in the Vietnam War. On May 15, 1987, Roy married Mary Jacobs. They were blessed with 34 years of marriage. Roy was a dedicated UPS driver for over 36 years. He retired in 2001 with 20 years of safe driving. Roy was a very selfless person. He was always there to help his family when needed. Roy put everyone's needs before his own and loved with his whole heart. After retirement Roy loved watching old movies, keeping up with worldly news, and coming up with ridiculous jokes. Roy is survived by his wife, Mary Eisfeldt; son, Todd Eisfeldt and his children, Hallie Elijah and Willow; daughter, Sarah (Dave) Bernard and their children, Hunter and Aleta; Tyler Eisfeldt and his son, Otto; step-son, Eric Henschler; step-daughter, Heidi (Tim) Buchta and their children, Carter, Eli, Avery, Logan, and Morgan; step-daughter, Pam Hensler and her children, Jason Garity and Katelyn (Cody) Merk; step-son, Dave (Cathy) Hensler and their children, Kelsey and Mitchell; brother, Philip (Florence) Eisfeldt; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Barb Kaliebe; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark Jacobs and Pam Harvey/Jacobs; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, August "Fritz" Eisfeldt.


Sterwald, Jean Ann. (Deceased in 2017).

Married (1) Unknown, to: Robert L. Schroeder. Divorced April 7, 1981, in Jefferson Co., WI. (Born December 8, 1938, in Wisconsin).

Married (2) September 26, 1992, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Tyrone Edward "Tony" Kohn.

Jean A. Kohn

Jean A. Kohn, 78, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her home. A memorial service will be on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. Karl Walther of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church officiating. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Jean Ann Sterwald was born on April 19, 1939 the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (nee Kehr) Sterwald with her twin sister in Watertown. Jean married Tony Kohn on September 26, 1991 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. Jean enjoyed spending time on computer games, Facebook, and puzzles. Jean is survived by her husband Tony Kohn of Watertown; four children: Dee (Stuart) Haenel of Watertown, Laurie (Dennis) Hoeft of New Jersey, Craig (Tina Crawford) Schroeder of Watertown, Barbara (Jon) Lindemann of Watertown; a daughter-in-law Laura Kohn of Merton; twelve grandchildren: Sara (Bill) Schultz, Brandon Hoeft, Emily Hoeft, Jordan Hoeft, Max Haenel, Carly Haenel, Megan Schroeder, Caitlyn Schroeder, Samuel Lindemann, Elliott Lindemann, Madeline Lindemann, Lydia Lindemann; two great-grandchildren: Adalyn and Hazel Schultz; two sisters-in-law Sally Sterwald and Carol Sterwald; two brothers-in-law John Becker and Donald Schauer; a special niece and nephew Deb Winkleman, and Jeff Becker; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Scott Kohn; twin sister Jane Becker; sister Mary Schauer, two brothers: Tom Sterwald and Dick Sterwald.


Sterwald, Jane Mary. (Deceased in 2001).

Married to: John Frederick "Jack" Becker. Deceased in 2023).

Lived at Shawano, WI.

The Shawano Leader, Shawano, Shawano Co., WI, Tuesday, September 18, 2001

Jane M. BECKER

Jane M. Becker, age 62, N5646 Maders Circle, Shawano, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, at home. She was born April 19,1939, in Watertown, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Kehr) Sterwald. She was an assembler and tester for Brandt, Inc. in Watertown for 20 years, retiring in 1994. Jane married John Becker on April 29,1961 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Watertown. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. She was a former member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. Jane dearly loved her grandchildren, enjoyed doing crafts and living on the lake in Shawano. Survivors include: her husband, John "Jack" Becker of Shawano; one son, Jeffery (Laura) Becker of Coon Rapids, Minn.; one daughter, Debra (Randy) Winkleman of Madison; four grandchildren; two sisters, her twin Jean (Tony) Kohn of Watertown, Mary (Don) Schauer of Watertown; two brothers, Tom (Sally) Sterwald of Oconomowoc, Dick (Carol) Sterwald of New Berlin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Marr officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Private family visitation will be held at Pederson Funeral Home, 213 S. Fifth St., Watertown, WI. 53094 on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials have been set up for St. Bernard's Catholic Church-Highland House in Watertown or Shawano County Hospice.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Saturday, February 11, 2023

John F. "Jack" Becker

July 28, 1935 - February 1, 2023

Shawano, WI - John F. "Jack" Becker, 87 of Shawano, formerly of Watertown, passed away on February 1, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. John Fredrick Becker was born in Watertown on July 28, 1935, to Fredrick and Elizabeth (Gritzner) Becker. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1955. On April 26, 1961, he married Jane M. Sterwald in Watertown. She preceded him in death on September 16, 2001. Jack served in the US Army National Guard. He was a loyal armchair coach and fan of the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, and Milwaukee Brewers. Jack enjoyed golfing, playing pool, hunting, and was an avid outdoorsman. He belonged to the Watertown Izaak Walton Club and the American Legion of Shawano, WI. Jack is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. After his retirement of 41 years at Brant Inc., Jack and Jane moved from Watertown to Shawano Lake where they enjoyed going out on their pontoon and fishing. Mostly they loved sharing their home with their visiting children, grandchildren, and extended family. Survivors include his daughter, Deb (Mike Chaudoir) Winkelman of Appleton, and her daughter Traci and Ross Gundlach of Madison, WI; his son Jeff and Laura Becker of Coon Rapids, MN and his children Kelly and Ben Vanskike of Andover, MN, Aaron and Danica Beckerof Albany Park, IL, and Jeremy and Kayla Becker of Maple Grove, MN; two great-granddaughters, Avery and Norah Vanskike; his very special friend, Ronda Nolen of Shawano, and her family; and other nieces, nephews, relatives, and many special friends. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Jane; his parents; and his sister, Better Jean Wilkes. Private services will be held for the immediate family in Watertown WI at a later date. The family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or a Conservation organization of your choice. Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.


Stevenson, Sandra Lee "Stevie". Born April 6, 1941, in Wisconsin. Her parents are: Daniel Lenwood Stevenson (died in 1990), and Madlyn Greening (died in 1966). Sandra was in the 1959 Graduation Class of Johnson Creek High School, Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI.

Sandra Lee "Stevie" Stevenson were Married (1) 1964 in Unknown, to: Melvin John "Mel" Mastricola. (Born June 2, 1938). Divorced January, 1973, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

William Dean "Billy" Allen was first Married (1) January 8, 1954, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, to: Karen Kay Clements.

Barbara Jean Stabb was first Married (1) August 10, 1971, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, to: William Dean "Billy" Allen.

William Dean "Billy" Allen and Barbara Jean (Stabb) Allen were divorced March, 1969, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Melvin John "Mel" Mastricola then Married (2) August 16, 1980, in Los Angeles Co., CA, to: Barbara Jean (Stabb) Allen.

Sandra Lee "Stevie" (Stevenson) Mastricola then Married (2) after 1973, in Unknown, to: Lowell Griffin "Mickey" McLean Jr. (Born August 9, 1935, in Fresno Co., CA; Deceased May 23, 2010, in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA).

Lowell Griffin "Mickey" McLean Jr. was first Married: (1) June 18, 1962, in Carson City, NV, to: Lola Laurina Laurendeau. Divorced April 9, 1971, in Miami-Dade Co., FL. Deceased January 5, 1977, in Orange Co., FL.

Lowell Griffin "Mickey" McLean Jr. then Married (2) September 12, 1971, in Miami-Dade Co., FL, to: Susan Carol Rand. Divorced April 20, 1979, in Miami-Dade Co., FL. Deceased in 1995.

Sandra Lee "Stevie" Stevenson's 1959 Johnson Creek High School graduation yearbook picture.

Sandra Lee Stevenson and her parents.

EH Extra, Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Betty L. Nolde

Betty L. Nolde, 83, of Marinette, passed away Monday evening, March 19, 2012, at Bay Area Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1928, in Washburn, Wis. to William and Myrtle (Carpenter) Jorgensen. Betty moved to Menominee with her family in 1935 and attended Menominee schools. She married Daniel Stevenson and together they resided in Milwaukee and Sussex, Wis. for a number of years. He preceded her in death in 1990. In May of 1999, Betty married Joseph J. Nolde. They resided in the Town of Wagner and later moved to Marinette. Betty enjoyed card playing, especially pinochle, played cribbage and loved country music and dancing. She will also be remembered for her yodeling and working jigsaw puzzles. Joseph preceded her in death in October of 2010. She was a member of SS Joseph and Edward Parish in Porterfield. Betty is survived by two daughters: Tammy (Josh) Pennock of Parchment, Mich. and Colleen Stevenson (Ralph Vannaman, Jr.) of Menominee; two grandchildren: Jestin Puls and Danielle (Lee) May; two great-grandchildren: Alexis Puls and Anden Kuhnlein; one sister, Vera Belle Roeder of Peshtigo; eight step-children: Joanne Nolde, Judith Alcorn, Dennis Nolde, Jacqueline Christenson, Dean Nolde, Janine Nolde, Douglas Nolde and Duane Nolde; 17 step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands; a step-daughter, Sandra; three brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Hansen-Onion-Martell funeral home, Marinette, after 11 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday in the funeral home with Sister Helen Plum, SSND, officiating. Burial will be in St. Edward Cemetery in the Town of Wagner.


Strache, Carol Jean. (Born in Jefferson Co., WI; Deceased in 2014).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, September 11, 2014

Carol J. Strache

Carol J. Strache, 73, died unexpectedly in her home in Franklin of an apparent heart attack on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. She was born March 25, 1941, and was the only child of Wilbert and Erna (Kroll) Strache who both preceded her in death. Carol graduated from Watertown High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She moved to the Milwaukee area and was employed as an administrative assistant at American Appraisals and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department. She was never married and had no children. A private graveside funeral will be held by her relatives on Thursday with interment at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor Dean of Immanuel Lutheran Church will preside at the burial. The Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the relatives.


Strahota, Richard Charles "Dick".

Married to: Nikki Jean Blood.

Lived at: Florida


Streblow, Barbara Ella "Barb".

Married October 8, 1960, to: Robert A. "Bob" Schneider.

Lived at: 1547 Carriage Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151


Strege, Robert Lawrence "Skip".

Married August 5, 1966, to: Norma Lynne Lougy.

Skip and Lynne Strege, June, 2016, Tooele, UT.

Lived at: 268 South 5th Street, Tooele, UT 84074


Strege, William Roger "Bill". (Deceased in 2015).  Buried in Bakersfield National Cemetery, Arvin, Kern Co., CA.

Born January 1, 1939, in Wisconsin. Died February 12, 2017.

Married March 8, 1958, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Lois Mae Olson. Born May 9, 1937, in Wisconsin. Died November 22, 2021, in Lancaster, CA. Buried in Bakersfield National Cemetery, Arvin, Kern Co., CA.

 


Strege, Richard Henry "Dick"

Married (1) to: Rebecca Eileen "Becky" Rupnow. (Deceased in 1988).

Richard Henry "Dick" Strege then Married (2) November 10, 1989, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Ruth Ellen (Kausch) Schulz.

Lived in Watertown, WI


Stueber, Robert Paul "Bob". (Deceased in 2015).

Married September 5, 1970, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Marlys Mae Scheiber.

Lived at: 402 N Monroe Street, Watertown, WI 53098

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, December 10, 2015

Robert P. Stueber

Robert “Bob” P. Stueber, age 74, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at UW Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown and at the church on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Clyman. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to the church, Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Ministries or the 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. Robert P. Stueber was born on Sept. 15, 1941, in Watertown, son of Ewald and Ruth (nee Christian) Stueber. He attended Zion Lutheran Grade School in Clyman before graduating from Watertown High School in 1959. On Sept. 5, 1970, he married the former Marlys Scheiber at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown. Together, they owned Stueber Oil Company. Bob served on many committees at his church. He enjoyed watching the Brewers, Packers and “Gunsmoke.” Most of all, Bob loved spending time with his family. Bob is survived by his wife, Marlys, of Watertown; two daughters, Brenda (Rev. Paul) Cole of Menominee, Mich., and Kristi (Jeff Sather) Stueber of Elkhorn; a son, Darren (Lisa) Stueber of Blue Ash, Ohio; grandchildren, Kevin, Jonah and Hannah Cole, and Jacob Madden; two brothers, Kenneth (Kathy) Stueber and David Stueber; a sister-inlaw, Bonnie Stueber; a brother-in-law, Wallace Scheiber; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bob is preceded in death by a son, Kevin Stueber; a brother, Ralph Stueber; and sister-in-law, Judy Scheiber. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service 611 E. Main St. Watertown


Tesch, Gene Arthur "Toby". (Deceased in 2016).

Married February 24, 1962, to a classmate: Susan "Sue" Bruss.

Lived at: 310 S Washington Street, Watertown, WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, January 2, 2017

Gene “Toby” Tesch

July 25, 1940 - December 30, 2016

Gene “Toby” Tesch, age 76, of Watertown, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown with Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Burial with military rites will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Rainbow Hospice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Toby was born in Watertown on July 25, 1940 to Leonard and Anita (Mallow) Tesch. He was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School and served 4 years in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Topeka, Kansas and Goosebay, Labrador where he met many Eskimos. On February 24, 1962 he married the love of his life, Susan C. Bruss at First Congregational Church in Watertown. They resided in many cities throughout the United States before settling in Watertown where they raised 3 beautiful children. Toby worked for Nabisco for 26 years and Glenn’s Market for 16 years. He was a simple man who was loved by all. He was patient and kind and loved his children and grandchildren immensely. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown and served on many boards there. He was also a member of the Watertown American Legion Post #189. He is survived by his wife, Susan Tesch; two children, Jennifer (Michael) Saniter of Watertown and Patricia (Jack) Gurholt of La Cresent, MN; four grandchildren: Brock Saniter, Ellie Saniter, John Gurholt and Jason Gurholt as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Allen Tesch in 1989; parents; three sisters: Anita “Trudy” Karnitz, Myrtle Kephart and Lorraine Bartig as well as two brothers, LeRoy Tesch and Robert Tesch. He was the last member of his immediate family. The family wishes to thank Pastor Warnecke for all of his visits and Rainbow Hospice for their compassionate care of the whole family. Finally they’d like to thank Glenn Roberts for making Toby’s favorite oyster stew early for him.


Theder, Richard John "Dick". (Deceased in 2016).

Married September 1, 1962, to: Elfi C. Wessollek.

Lived at: 10245 N. McClain Road, Hayward, WI 54843

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Richard John Theder

(December 13, 1940 - January 8, 2016)

 

Richard J. Theder, age 75, of Hayward, died Friday, January 8, 2016 at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital. Richard John Theder was born December 13, 1940 in Watertown, WI, the son of Clarence and Angeline (Gritzner) Theder. He grew up and graduated from Watertown High School. After graduating he began working for Eaton Corporation (formerly Durant) for 42 years until his retirement in 2002. Richard was united in marriage to Elfi Wessollek on September 1, 1962 in Watertown. He enjoyed volunteering for Fishing Has No Boundaries and was always helping his neighbors and friends. Richard enjoyed spending the past 55 plus years hunting and fishing with family, friends and the “Moose Lake Swampers”. He is survived by his wife Elfi; sons Scott (Deanna) Theder, Donald (Kristi) Theder both of Lebanon, WI, Derek (Leah) Theder of Hayward; daughter Teresa (Terry) Triana of Watertown; grandchildren Tera (Mike) Cuthrell, Lyndsey (Craig) Tilot, Korin Kuehl, Melissa Theder, Brandon (Lauren) Theder, Ryan Theder, Jonah Theder, Adam Theder & Lucas Theder; great grandchildren Zoe Cuthrell, Tiahna Tilot, Teagan Tilot, Charlotte Theder, Ella Cuthrell, Lucy Cuthrell & Averil Tilot; brothers Roger Theder, Joseph Theder; sister Sandra Theder. Richard was preceded by his parents Clarence & Angeline; brother Donald Theder; sister Katherine Brunk; brother-in-law Harry Wessollek. Private family services have been held. Memorials may be directed to Fishing Has No Boundries, PO Box 375, Hayward, WI 54843 or Northwoods Humane Society, PO Box 82, Hayward, WI 54843


Thomas, Anne Christeen M. "Chris/Ma". (Deceased in 2015).

Married July 21, 1963, in Monroe Co., TN, to: John Moton Carpenter III. (Deceased in 2000) (1/10/1934 - 5/25/2000) Born in Easley, Anderson Co., SC

The Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville, TN, November 14, 2015

Chris Carpenter, Madisonville, TN

Chris (Ma) Carpenter, age 74, of Madisonville, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015, at her home. She was a Christian and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lifelong member of Madisonville Presbyterian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, life long member of Appaloosa Horse Club and American Quarter Horse Association. Supporter of MACA (Monroe Council for the Arts). She was a member and supporter of Hopewell Springs Community. Preceded in death by husband, John M. Carpenter; parents, Alfred and Joyce Thomas. Survivors: daughters and son-in-law, Jill and Daniel Gurley, of Madisonville, Leah C. Hassell, Holly Pond, AL; grandchildren, Lucas and Kelle Noe, of Vonore, Cole Hassell, Zeb Hassell, Holly Pond, AL; great-grandchildren, Austin, Asher, Adalyn, all of Vonore; brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Button) and Gladys, Thomas, Tom and Audrey Thomas, Tim and Karen Thomas, all of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Madisonville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Deidra Crosby officiating. Family will receive friends 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday at Madisonville Presbyterian Church. The family suggests memorials be made to the general fund of Madisonville Presbyterian Church, 201 Main St., Madisonville, TN 37354. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.


Tietz, JoAnn Doris Evelyn.

Married in 1959 to: Kenneth H. Christian

Lived at: N336 Dewey Road, Watertown, WI 53094


Turke, Susan Marie "Sue".

Married October 8, 1961, to a classmate: Joseph Otto "Joe" Rhodes.

Lived at 1404 Country Club Lane, Watertown, WI 53098


Uhlman, Arlene Arvilla. (Deceased in 2018).

Married to: (1) Clyde Cecil "Buddy" Thomas. (Divorced July 11, 1977, in Arapahoe Co., CO). (Deceased in 2008).

Arlene Arvilla (Uhlman) Thomas then Married (2) November 3, 1985, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, to: George Deming Losee. (Deceased July 15, 2022, in Colorado).

George Deming Losee was first Married (1) September 7, 1962, in Carson City, NV, to: Sharanne Elizabeth "Sherry" Bloom.


Uttech, Janice Ruth. (Deceased in 2005).

Married (1) November 3, 1962, to: Thomas "Tom" Gawreluk. (Divorced)

Janice Ruth (Uttech) Gawreluk then Married (2) about 1972 in Minnehaha Co., SD, to: Lawrence Edgar "Larry" Tanner. (Divorced in 1983).

Janice Ruth (Uttech) (Gawreluk) Tanner then Married (3) about 1985 to: Thomas Lee Webber.

Lived at: 6004 Turnberry Court, Greensboro, NC

The Greensboro News & Record, Greensboro, NC, Sunday, January 30, 2005

Janice Uttech Webber

Mrs. Janice Uttech Webber, 63, of 6004 Turnberry Court, died Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 at First Lutheran Church. Mrs. Webber was a member of First Lutheran Church and had resided in Greensboro for the past 10 years having moved from Binghamton, N.Y. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Thomas Webber of the home; one daughter Terri Linda Tanner of Greensboro; two sons, Todd Lee Tanner of St. Paul, Minn. and Robert Phillip Webber of St. Louis Park, Minn.; one sister Eileen Boyd of Henderson, Nev.; and one granddaughter Zosh Aurora Tanner of St. Paul, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Uttech and Sylvia Schwefel Uttech and one brother, Eldon Uttech. Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the family of Mrs. Webber.


Uttech, LuAnn H. "Lu".

Married (1) June 17, 1962, to: Kenneth R. "Ken" Kube. (Divorced). (Deceased in 2004).

LuAnn H. (Uttech) Kube the Married (2) in 1977 to: Allen V. "Al" Tippel.

Lived at: N1256 Cranberry Road, Adell, WI 53001

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, April, 2004

Kenneth R. Kube

WATERLOO – Kenneth R. Kube, 63, of N9165 Riverview Drive, Waterloo, died on Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the home of his sister, Karen Holzhueter. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Timothy Blauert of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Richwood officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery. Visitation is at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to St. Marl’s Lutheran Church in Richwood or the charity of one’s choice. Kenneth was born Nov. 16, 1940, in the town of Shields, Dodge County, son of Clarence and Lorraine (Borchardt) Kube. He was a 1958 graduate of Watertown High School and also a graduate of Madison Business College. After graduating from college, he lived in the Milwaukee area and was co-owner of Stat-Tab, a data processing business. About 20 years ago, Kenneth moved to Reno and Las Vegas, where he had also been employed in the data processing business. In later years, he made his home in Boulder City, Nev., where he had been employed at Pizza Hut. He recently moved back to Wisconsin to live with his sister, Karen. Surviving are a sister, Karen Holzhueter of Waterloo; two brothers, Marlin (Lorraine) Kube and David (Sylvia) Kube, both of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; a brother-in-law, Morris Holzhueter; two nieces and a nephew.


Uttech, Roger Edwin Fred.

Married August 8, 1964, to: Mary Katherine Beschta. (Deceased in 2018).

Lived at: 503 Carl Schurz Drive, Watertown, WI 53098

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Mary K. Uttech

Mary K. Uttech, age 73, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Mary Katherine was born on Jan. 19, 1945, in Appleton, the daughter of Vincent and Mary (Hackett) Beschta. On Aug. 8, 1964, Mary was united in marriage with Roger Uttech at St. Bernard’s Church in Watertown. Mary and Roger celebrated 54 years of marriage. Together they raised one daughter, Nicole Uttech of Watertown, and two sons, Jeffrey (Linda) of Menomonee Falls and Anthony (Kristin) Uttech of Sun Prairie. Mary was employed at the Watertown Regional Medical Center for 31 years, retiring in 2007 as the central service supervisor. During her free time, Mary enjoyed beading, having made many beautiful necklaces and bracelets, and traveling. She especially enjoyed trips to the western United States and Florida. Mary enjoyed lunches and shopping with her sisters and friends. Mary is survived by her husband and children; sisters, Nancy Beschta of Watertown, Margaret Cole of Milwaukee, Marlene Beschta of Hales Corners and Laurie (Rick) Soike of Greendale; and brothers Larry (Mary Jane) Beschta of Fox Point and David (Ellyn) Beschta of Oconomowoc. Mary is further survived by grandchildren Emmalee, Isabelle and Grayson Uttech, all of Sun Prairie, and Vincent Uttech of Watertown. Mary was preceded in death by her parents. Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home in Watertown on Thursday from 4-6 p.m. and on Friday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Watertown from 10 until 11 a.m., at which time a Mass of Christian burial will be held with the Very Rev. Patrick Wendler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials in Mary’s name be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be left at www.watertownwifuneralhome. com. Interment will take place at a later date at Glenview Memorial Gardens. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown.


Weber, Harland Francis "Butch". (His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Weber, Rt. 1, Watertown, WI). Harland entered the Army in February, 1958.

Married (1) June 17, 1961, at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to Sylvia Glenys Hallam. Divorced before 1974. Sylvia was born in England. Ernest Hallam is her father. Elizabeth Glenys is her mother. Her sister is Kathleen Hallam. Sylvia Glenys (Hallam) Weber then married Milton Colme Bourgeois, who died in 2016.

Harlan Francis "Butch" Weber then Married (2) November 30, 1974, in Ashland Co., WI, to: Marjorie M. Meidam. (Divorced May 8, 1981, in Dodge Co., WI).

Harlan Francis "Butch" Weber then Married (3) September 28, 1996, in Dane Co., WI, to: Edith Mae (Goth) Miller. Edith was possibly previously married to David William Goth.

The Daily Press, Ashland, Ashland Co., WI, Friday, October 28, 2016

M. Colme Bourgeois

Milton Colme Bourgeois, age 72, of Ashland passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. He was born on March 2, 1944 in Ashland, the son of Milton E. and Mary (Jones) Bourgeois. Colme graduated from Ashland High School in 1963 and served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1963-1969. He married Sylvia (Hallam) Weber on March 2, 1975 in Ashland. Colme worked as a mechanic in a number of Ashland locations, ending his career at Roffers Construction. He enjoyed reading, spending time with family and meeting his coffee clutch group at Buddies Burgers. Colme was active at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ashland, played on the church dartball league, was active in Faith in Action in Ashland and he always lended a helping hand in the neighborhood. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sylvia Bourgeois of Ashland; six children, Michele (Tom) Halvorson – Ashland, Brian (Rena`) Weber – Ashland, Scott (Laurie) Weber – Ashland, Todd Weber – Whitewater, Troy (Joan) Weber – Ashland, and Beth Ann (Terry) Pockett – Lewis Center, Ohio, 17 grandchildren and their spouses, significant others and fiancés, 5 great-grandchildren, with 2 more on the way, a sister-in-law, Kathleen Hallam – Ashland, his lifetime friend, Buz (Betty Jane) Leciejewski – Ashland and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mom, Vivian Bourgeois, a brother, Donald Bourgeois, step-brother, Tom Armstrong and aunts, uncles and in-laws. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ashland, with Pastor Dale Chesley officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial and United Chequamegon Bay Area Veterans services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Monday at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or to Faith in Action. Arrangements are being handled by the Frost Home for Funerals in Ashland, WI.

 

The Daily Press, Ashland, Ashland Co., WI, Thursday, May 23, 2002

Elizabeth Hallam

Elizabeth Glenys Hallam, 85, 1741 Cary Street in Ashland, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at the Ashland Health & Rehabilitation Center, in Ashland. She was born March 24, 1917, in Porth, Wales, the daughter of John and Mary Emma (Pine) Absalom. Elizabeth grew up in Wales and lived there until the mid 1930s. She moved to Hayes, Middlesex, England during the late 1930s. On April 24, 1940. she married Ernest Hallam in England. Following World War II , they moved to Woodstock, Ill. in 1948 where she and her husband farmed. From 1960 to 1974 they lived in Watertown, Wis. before moving to Ashland. They owned and operated One Hour Dry Cleaners in Ashland from 1974 until retiring in 1980. They enjoyed wintering in Okeechobee, Fla. for several years before becoming residents there from 1989 until 2000. They moved back to Ashland in 2000 and her husband preceded her in death on May 20, 2000. Elizabeth was a member of the Presbyterian-Congregational Church, in Ashland, the Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be sadly missed by all her family. She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia (Colme) Bourgeois and Kathleen Hallam, both of Ashland, six grandchildren, Brian (Rena) Weber of Ashland, Scott Weber of Kingston, Mich., Todd (Krenda) Weber of Ashland, Troy (Joan) Weber of Ashland Beth Ann (Terry) Pockett of Grove City, Ohio, and Michele (Tom) Halvorson of Ashland; 13 great-grandchildren, Janey, Zachary, Sylvia, Kayla, Tony, Karissa, Kassie, Joseph, Tarin, Courtney and Michael Weber and Nathan and Sarah Poquette; a sister, Edith Perry of Vancouver, British Columbia; nieces, nephews, two sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Elsie and Mildred; and brother, William. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the Frost Home for Funerals in Ashland. Rev. Dale Chesley will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Frost Home For Funerals. Interment will follow the service in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, in Ashland.


Weber, Patrick John "Pat". (Deceased in 1996).

Married October 23, 1965, to: Joan Ellen "Joanie" Wolf. (Deceased in 2020).

Joan Ellen "Joanie" (Wolf) (Weber) then Married (2) to: Joe Meyers.

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

Patrick John Weber

Patrick John Weber, of Cody, Wyo., a former Watertown resident, died Feb. 6, 1996 in Cody. Weber was born in Watertown, son of Mary Weber. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. Survivors include a son, Sean (Julie) of Watertown; a daughter, Amy (Kenneth) Ceithamer of Watertown; five grandchildren; his mother of Watertown; a sister Lizbeth of Eagle River; and a brother, Richard of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his father.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Joan Ellen (nee Wolf) Meyers 

October 26, 1946 - January 19, 2020

Watertown -- Joan Ellen (nee Wolf) Meyers passed away on January 19, 2020 at her home after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was born on October 26, 1946 to Melvin and Rosalie (Beaudoin) Wolf. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1964. During her adult life, Joan worked the Estee Lauder counter for Kline's Department Store, was a Visual Merchandiser for Kohl's Department Store, and finally worked for Bradow Jewelers. Joan is survived by her loving husband, Joe; children, Sean (Veronica) Weber and Amy (Ken) Ceithamer; grandchildren: Kyle, Cameron, and Carson Weber, Emily, Noah, and Andrew (Brianna) Ceithamer; great-granddaughter Riley; sister, Kristie (Al) Schmidt; brothers, Ronald (Joan) Wolf, Andrew (Julie) Wolf; step-father, Peter Colletti; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and brother, David, in infancy. A private family gathering is planned. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. The family would like to thank the staff at Oconomowoc Pro Health Cancer Center for their years of care, comfort, and support, as well as Pro Health Home Hospice in her final days.


Weber, Richard Frank. (Deceased in 2010) (Suicide).

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, July 19, 2010

Richard F. Weber

A body discovered Friday in the Milwaukee River has been identified as a Milwaukee man reported missing in February. Richard F. Weber, who was 69 when he was last seen, was placed under emergency detention last November after sending goodbye letters to his sister and a friend and again in February after he was evicted from his Milwaukee apartment. Weber was a church organist who became depressed after he was robbed in 2007, according to the medical examiner's report. Weber's body was found in the Milwaukee River at E. Erie and S. Water St. around 11 a.m. Friday.


Weihert, David Irvin. (Deceased in 1967) (Auto accident).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Saturday, September 16, 1967

David Weihert, 26, Dies in Car Crash

Watertown Boy, Aged 10, Hurt in Same Accident

A Watertown man, 26-year-old David Weihert, son of Mrs. Margaret Weihert of 608 Park Street, was fatally injured last night in a three-vehicle accident on highway 51, some five miles from Stevens Point and ten-year-old Craig Bruske, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bruske, 216 Margaret Street, suffered a fractured leg and other injuries and is a patient at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. He was a passenger in the Weihert car. The accident happened at 8:30 p.m. and first word of it reached the Watertown Police Department around 10:30 p.m. from Joseph Budzlaw, coroner of Portage County. Police relayed the news of the death to the mother at the coroner’s request. The two Watertown persons whose families are neighbors hers also are neighbors at cottages near Stevens Point to which the two were enroute when the accident occurred. Mr. and Mrs. Bruske are at present in California.

Impact Was Cause

According to the sheriff’s office at Stevens Point two vehicles, one driven by Mrs. Bernice Kawleske, 32, of route 3, Stevens Point, and one by Louis Klasinski, 47, of route 2, Stevens Point, collided and the impact threw one of the vehicles against the car driven by Weihert. He received fatal injuries. Mr. Weihert was born in Watertown on Aug. 13, 1941. His father was the late Irvin R. Weihert who died of a heart attack here last spring. The young man resided with his mother at the Park Street address. The only other surviving relatives are uncles, aunts and other relatives.

Graduate of W.H.S.

He graduated from Watertown High School and for a time attended the University of Wisconsin. For the past six and one-half years he had been employed by the Durant Manufacturing Co. here. During his student days he had been a part-time clerk at the Mallach Pharmacy. He was a member of the Watertown Moravian Church where funeral services will be conducted ion Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Rudolph Schulze officiating. Interment will be in the Moravian Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects to the mother and other relatives at the Pederson Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. The body will be at the church after 11 a.m. The casket will not be open.

 

The Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, WI, Saturday, September 16, 1967

David Weihert, 26, of Watertown, died late Friday when his car collided with a truck that had collided with another car an instant earlier on Highway 15 north of Stevens Point.


Weise, Sharon Lynn.

Transferred to Juneau High School, Juneau, Dodge Co., WI, where she graduated in 1959.

Married June 8, 1962, at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyman, Dodge Co., WI, to: Jules Richard Henriott.

Lived at: W6946 Hwy Q, Watertown, WI 53098


Wendt, Charles Louis "Chuck". (Deceased in 2013). (May have used the alias Charles Brunner)

Married (1) August 14, 1965, to: Mary Ellen Milis (Born July 10, 1943) (Divorced in 1977). (Her father is LeRoy Allan Milis, 1913 - 1992) Mother is Esther Lauersdorf). Mary then married June 10, 1978, in Waukesha Co., WI, to Comp, James M. "Jim". (born April 25, 1944).

Charles Louis "Chuck" Wendt then Married (2) in 1990 to: Rosemarie "Rose" (Brunner) (Franke) Eichhorn Planinshek. (Divorced in 1995)

Charles Louis "Chuck" Wendt then Married (3) in 1997 to: Rosemarie "Rose" Eichhorn. (Divorced in 1999) Rosemarie then married about 1980 to Martin Franke.

Miss Rose Marie Eichhorn was married September 7, 1968, at Holy Name of Mary Church, Maplewood, WI, to: William Harold Brunner. William Harold Brunner was born January 28, 1932, in Leopolis, Shawano Co., WI, and died June 24, 1982, in Appleton, WI, at age 50.

Lived at: 305 Elizabeth Street, Watertown, WI 53098

The Belvidere Daily Republican, Belvidere, Boone Co., IL, Monday, January 31, 1966

Disorderly conduct charged here

A rural Watertown, Wisc., man has been charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an incident involving a 17-year-old Belvidere high school girl. According to police records, Charles L. Wendt, 24, approached the girl in an attempt to get her to pose in the nude at a motel with promises of making her a model. The girl agreed to meet him after school, but instead reported the incident to Belvidere police. Wendt was arrested and taken to Boone County jail, but was later freed on $1,000 bond.

 

The Waukesha Daily Freeman, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, Thursday, October 13, 1977

Divorces were granted in county court to:

Mary Wendt, 34, Glen Cove Drive, Brookfield, realtor, from Charles Wendt, 36, West Allis, sales.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 22, 2013

Charles L. Wendt

Charles L. Wendt, 72, Watertown, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Funeral services will be held on Monday, at 1 p.m., at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Todd Iverson officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of one’s choice. The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Charles Louis Wendt was born on March 31, 1941, in Watertown, the son of Charles F. and Luanda (Schlesner) Wendt. He was a graduate of Watertown High School and Carroll College in Waukesha with a degree in business. Charles served his country with the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He loved playing baseball and played for Watertown, Carroll College and the U.S. Army. Charles had been a sales representative for an eyewear company. He owned and operated the River’s Edge Restaurant in Watertown. Charles was an avid Brewer, Green Bay Packer and Badger fan. Charles is survived by two sons, Scott Wendt of Chicago, Ill., and Jay (Dana) Wendt of Oregon, Wis.; three grandchildren, Hadley, Forest and Josie; other relatives and friends. He was the last member of his immediate family being preceded in death by his parents. Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St. Watertown.

Scott William Wendt Chicago, IL.


Wendt, Marsha Ann. (Deceased in 2002).

Married August 16, 1962, to: Raghunandan Dass Sachdev.

Lived at: Savannah, GA

The Bulletin, Wilton, CT, April 25, 2002

Marsha Ann Sachdev dies at 60

Marsha Ann Sachdev of Savannah, Ga., and Rochester, N.Y., a former Wiltonian, died Friday, April 12, in Georgia. She was 60 and the wife for 40 years of R. D. Sachdev. Born in Mount Horeb, Wisc., she was the only daughter of the late Evelyn Feutz-Wendt and Melvin Wendt. She was raised in Watertown, Wisc., by her mother and stepfather, the late Paul Lindeman. A 1959 graduate of Watertown High School, she attended Syracuse University and later transferred to the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she met her future husband. The family lived in Wilton from 1976 to 1982 and again from 1987 to 1995, eventually retiring to Savannah and Rochester. Besides her husband, Mrs. Sachdev is survived by a son, Marc S. Sachdev; a daughter, Vicki Ann Crozzoli; two grandchildren, Matthew and Holly Crozzoli; an aunt and uncle; her father-in-law, four sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services will be held in Wisconsin. Fox & Weeks in Savannah handled arrangements there.


West, James Percy "Jim". (Deceased in 2003).

Married to: Christine A. "Chris Eickelberg. (Deceased in 1998).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, September, 1998

Christine West

Word has been received of the death of Christine West, 51, of 22126 Quale Grove Road, Eustis, Fla., a former resident of Watertown, who died Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hamlin & Hilvish Funeral Home in Eustis. The former Christine Eickelberg was born May 22, 1947 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Henry and Ruth Eichelberg. She married James Percy West in Watertown. Survivors include her husband of Eustis; a son, James Frederick of Eustis; a brother, Frederick (Bonnie) of Clearwater, Fla.; and a nephew.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, March, 2003

James P. West

James P. West, 62, of 22126 Quale Grove Road, Eustis, Fla., died on March 15, 2003, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., of injuries sustained in a semi-truck accident o Jan. 12 in Joplin, Mo. A memorial service will be held on April 3 at 5:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Christ in Watertown with Rev. Steven Savides officiating. Burial with military honors was held Thursday In Florida National Cemetery, Bussnell, Fla. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to the ICU at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, 2727 McClelland Bvd., Joplin, Mo. 64804, or to the charity of one’s choice. Jim “Percy” was born Dec. 26, 1940, in Watertown, son of Percy and Mena (Berkvam) West. He married the former Christine Eickelberg on Jan. 30, 1971, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. She preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 1998. Jim was a 1958 graduate of Watertown High School and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He served in the United States Army. Surviving are a son, James F. West of Eustis; his parents, Mena and Percy West of Watertown; a sister, Marge (Donald) Reichardt of Watertown; two brothers, Donald (Marlene) of Watertown and Richard (Kay) of Delavan; a brother-in-law, Fred Eichelberg of Cairo, Ill.; two nieces, Lea (Charlie) Fischer and Sue (Kelly) Pochop, both of Watertown; four nephews, Todd (Chris) Reichardt of Watertown, Andrew (Gerren) West of Delavan, Aaron (Shanna) West of Janesville and Curt Eichelberg of Cairo; other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and relatives.

 

March 19, 2003, By Sara Sheckler, Sentinel Correspondent

James P. West Was There For Those Who Needed Aid

EUSTIS - James P. West was a generous man with a willingness to help anybody who needed assistance, said his son, James F. West. "Whether it was giving someone money or a place to stay, my father was there," his son said. His father, born in Watertown, Wis., moved to Eustis in 1991 from Green Lake, Wis., because he and his late wife, Chris West, wanted to escape the cold weather. West was an over-the-road trucker who crisscrossed the country in his big rig for many years. On Jan. 10, he was injured in an on-the-job accident near Joplin, MO. "He was getting ready to retire. That was going to be his final trip," from El Paso, Texas, to Plover, Wis., his son said. West, 62, died Saturday at a Joplin hospital from injuries he suffered in the accident, in which his partner drove off the road and overturned the rig while reaching for a cigarette, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. West was ejected from the sleeping berth. About 15 years ago, he owned Green Lake Appliance Service, an appliance-repair business in Green Lake. After he taught Chris West how to do the work, she took over the business, and he returned to trucking. "He could make a good living on the road," his son said. West, an Army veteran who served in Germany for two years between the Korean and Vietnam wars, loved to travel. With his sister, Marge Reichardt of Watertown, he journeyed to Hawaii and Las Vegas, and took cruises to Mexico. Shooting pool in taverns and at home was a favorite pastime, and West had an annual pass to Walt Disney World. "He liked going to the different country pavilions at Epcot," his son said. Other survivors include his mother, Mina West of Watertown; father, Percey West of Watertown; and brothers, Donald West of Watertown and Richard West of Delavan, Wis. Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Directors in Eustis is handling arrangements. 


Westermeyer, Peter Thomas "Pete".

Married May 26, 1962, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Farmington, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Lyla Mae Staude. (Deceased in 2013).

Lived at: N818 North Water Street, Watertown, WI 53098

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, May 8, 2023

Lyla Mae Westermeyer

January 28, 1940 - May 3, 2023

Watertown, WI - Lyla Mae Westermeyer (Staude), 83 of Watertown, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband and other family by her side on May 3, 2023. Lyla Westermeyer was born January 28, 1940, the daughter of Herbert and Meta (Biederman) Staude. She was one of 6 siblings who all grew up on the Staude farm in Johnson Creek, WI. On May 26, 1962, Lyla was united in marriage with Peter Westermeyer at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Farmington. Lyla was a pioneer in establishing the first women's softball league and first girl's ponytail league in Watertown, WI. She enjoyed spending time with her husband Peter and watching her family grow up at their cottage in central Wisconsin on Fish Lake which they had for over 30 years. Lyla also showed her love for the community by volunteering over 20 years at Twice is Nice in Jefferson, WI. Lyla was an avid sports fan and loved watching all of her Wisconsin sports. Lyla will forever be remembered for her strong faith, the love she had for her family, and her strong will and determination. Lyla is survived by: her husband of 60 years Peter; children Barbara (Scott) Krueger, Daniel (Holly) Westermeyer, Shari (Jeff) McGuire and Matthew (Heather) Westermeyer; grandchildren Tara (Steve), Broc, Josh (Rachel), Justin, Jenna (Keith), and Maddex; great-grandchildren Maverick, Brayden, Elena, Daniel, Gavin, Max, Kora, and Ofelia; and brother Herbert (Ione) Staude. Lyla is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Lyla is preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, and great-grandson John Peter. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 12, 2023, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Watertown with Rev. Anthony Schultz presiding. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the church. Lyla will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown in a private family service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lyla's name to St. Luke's Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. John 11:25-26 "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die..." The Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home is caring for the family. 


Wetzel, Dale Lee. (Deceased in 2020). 

Married August 6, 1960, to: Lynn Ida Hadaller. Born May 22, 1943, in Wisconsin. Divorced January, 1976, in Jefferson Co., WI.

Lynn Ida (Hadaller) Wetzel then Married (2) July 24, 1976, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Dean David Harter. (Deceased June 25, 2010, in Beloit, Rock Co., WI). Divorced.

Lynn Ida (Hadaller) (Wetzel) Harter then Married (3) August, 2004, in Wisconsin, to Ross Vincent "Red" Michael Born June 14, 1932, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI; Died June 1, 2011, in Madison, Dane Co., WI.

Dale Lee Wetzel then Married (2) September 4, 1976, in Wisconsin, to: Ellen Marie Hilker. Divorced.

Ellen Marie (Hilker) Wetzel then Married (2) 1988 to: James George Hess. (Deceased in 2007).

Dale Lee Wetzel then Married (3) in 1999 to: Ellyn Marie (Luther) Gay. Born February 14, 1949, in Wisconsin.

Lived at: 545 Milwaukee Avenue, Waterloo, WI 53594

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, December 23, 2020

Dale L. Wetzel

Dale L. Wetzel, 79, of Waterloo, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison from a heart attack after fighting a three-year battle with cancer. A private family service will be held at Hafemeister Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Memorials, if desired, would be appreciated to St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church or School. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeister.com. Dale was born in rural Watertown to Lester and Leona (nee Dobrick) Wetzel on April 25, 1941. He was a life long member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. He graduated from St. Mark’s Grade School and Watertown High School, class of 1959. In 1999, Dale married Ellyn Luther at St. Mark’s. They enjoyed a total of 36 years as best friends. Dale worked for Lindberg Hevi-Duty and United Van Lines. Later, he was co-owner of D&D Mail Contractors. In retirement until now, Dale worked for Archie Monuments. He enjoyed playing the accordion in many area bands after high school. He also liked to play cards, especially Sheepshead and Texas Hold’em. Dale loved to duck hunt with his long-time friend, Chuck Brumm, either at the Mud Lake Marsh or on the Mississippi River. Both of them served on committees for the Watertown Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. Dale, his son Jeff, and brother Ken enjoyed turkey and deer hunting in the Hollandale area where they made many new friends. He is survived by his wife, Ellie Luther-Wetzel; children, Jeff (Bonnie) Wetzel and Andrea Brickman; and step-daughter, Amy (Tony) Hilliard. Dale was “Grandpa” to Bobbi-Jo, Ben (Barb), and Lindsey Wetzel, and Sara Brickman. He was “Papa” to step-grandchildren, Tyler, Mackenna (Curtis Haberman), and Camryn Schwartz. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Dolly Wetzel, Sandie (Dick) Foskett, and Carole Riege as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Don (Jan) Wetzel and Ken Wetzel; and brothers-in-law, Roger Riege and Fred Luther. The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Terry Turke for his guidance down the unknown road of cancer. Dale was a kind, gentle man who is now free from pain and with the Lord. Rest in peace, you are loved “GEEZ” (Old Geezer).


Wicker, Richard Dyer "Dick".

Lived at: 708 North Votech Drive, Watertown, WI 53098


Wiedenhoeft, William Henry "Bill".

Married (1) June 27, 1964, to: Marsha D. Shaedter. (Divorced July 9, 1984, in Jefferson Co., WI).

William Henry "Bill" Weidenhoeft then Married (2) February 8, 1985, in Waukesha Co., WI, to: Sandra Lee "Sandy" (Haas) Koback. (Deceased October 27, 2015, in Wisconsin). Sandra Lee "Sandy" Haas was first Married (1) to Dennis Paul Koback. (Deceased in 2013).

Lived at: 2015 Laura Lane, Waukesha, WI 53186

Koback, Dennis P.

Of Janesville, age 69, of Janesville, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at his home. He was born in Milwaukee on August 8, 1944, the son of Sylvester and Alice Jean (Zabrowski) Koback. Following graduation, Dennis served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He married Gail Ann (Fisher) Hauboldt in West Allis on October 11, 1985. Dennis had been employed as a public servant in numerous capacities. He was a Police Officer in Brookfield for 14 years. Dennis was the Emergency Manager in Pomona, CA and the 911 Director in Grand Forks, ND. Finally, Dennis was employed by the Transportation Safety Authority in Airport Security at General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee until retiring in 2008. He was a Janesville resident for the past 12 years where he was a member of Kienow Hilt VFW Post 1621. He is survived by his wife, Gail; son, Dennis (Susan) Koback of Milwaukee; daughter, Laura Russell of Santa Clarita, CA; 2 step children, Robert Hauboldt of Milwaukee and Leigh Ann (Lee) Weinstein of Blue Bell, PA; and 8 grandchildren: Samantha Carrodus, Rebecca Russell, Benjamin Russell, Christopher Russell, Jonathan Russell, Dennis Koback, Brandon Koback, and Kieran Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 4 siblings: Darryl Koback, Richard Koback, David Koback, and Terry Deacon. A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM with Military Honors from Kienow Hilt VFW Post 1621, at 4:30 PM at SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, Janesville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association in the name of Dennis P. Koback. For on-line guestbook and condolences: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.c om


Wiese, Sharon.

Married June 8, 1963, to: J. Richard Henriott.

Lived at: Route 1, Juneau, Dodge Co., WI


Willman, Robert Delano "Bob". (Deceased August 22, 1989).

Married July 8, 1972, at Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, to: Mabel N. (Cunningham) Beall (Deceased March 24, 2016, at Select Special Hospital, Madison,  Dane Co., WI).

Mabel N. Cunningham was first Married (1) 1955, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, to: Lonnie J. Beall. (Deceased March 9, 1999, in Davenport, Davenport Co., IA).

Obituary

Mabel N. Willman, age 79, of Janesville, died on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Madison. She was born in Wisconsin on Aug. 26, 1936, the daughter of Harry and Jessie (Hart) Cunningham. She married Robert D. Willman in Rockford, IL on July 8, 1972, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 1989. She enjoyed playing BINGO, gambling at the casino, watching the birds at her bird feeder in her yard, and mostly spending time with her family. She was the most loving and caring person we have ever known. Mabel is survived by her 7 children: Sheryl (David) Langrehr of Clinton, Ronald M. Beall, Steven L. Beall, Barbara Beall Rothenbuehler, Richard L. Beall, Linda K. Beall, and Gregory A. Beall all of Janesville; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brother, Glen M. Cunningham; other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; ex-husband, Lonnie Beall, Jr., and 2 sisters, Jean Halom and Helen Farrey. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY with Rev. David King officiating. Interment will be in Town of Rock Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Home: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory 1800 E. Racine St Janesville, WI US 53545

Mabel N. Willman, of Janesville, was born in Wisconsin on August 26, 1936, the daughter of Harry “Bud” and Jessie Marie (Hart) Cunningham. Mabel married Robert D. Willman in Rockford, IL on July 8, 1972, and he preceded her in death in 1989. Mabel died on March 24, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 2 sisters, Jean Halom (died 2004) and Helen Farrey (died 1999).


Wittchow, John R. (Deceased in 2014).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, July 25, 2014

John R. Wittchow

John R. Wittchow, 74, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at home. John was born on March 9, 1940, in Watertown, the son of Ruben and Helen (Mallow) Wittchow. John was a graduate of Watertown High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include, brother Dr. Allen (Joann) Wittchow of Onalaska; niece Tina (Brian) Christy of Delafield; four nephews William (Barb) Wittchow of Burnsville, Minn., Dr. Robert (Nancy) Wittchow of Mequon, Dr. Richard (Cathy) Wittchow of Onalaska and Steven (Tina) Wittchow of Burnsville; also survived by a number of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karl Walther presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 until 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery Watertown. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pn-fh.com. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home, 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown


Witte, Beverly Ann "Bev".

Married August 19, 1961, to: Ronald George "Ron" Hintz.

Lived at: 1153 Lakemoor Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129


Wockenfuss, Ruth Ann. (Deceased in 1994).

Married February 14, 1965, to: Larry E. Aagaard. (Divorced April 3, 1970, in Dodge Co., WI).

Lived at: Watertown, WI

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, September, 1994

Ruth Aagaard

Ruth Aagard, 52, of 114 N. Tenth St., Watertown, died on Sunday evening, Sept. 18, 1994, at her home of cancer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home with the Rev. James Werner of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia. Visitation is at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be given to the Watertown Humane Society or the American Cancer Society, Jefferson County Chapter. The former Ruth Wockenfuss was born Oct. 29, 1941 in Milwaukee, daughter of William and Ruth (Kuester) Wockenfuss. She had been a graduate of St. Paul’s Lutheran Grade School in Ixonia and a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School. She had been employed at Zwieg’s Grill for 25 years and was a hostess at East Gate Inn for six years. Survivors include a daughter, Dena (Mark) Grimm of Watertown; her mother of Ixonia; nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father.


Wood, Constance Ellen "Connie".

Married (1) August 1, 1959, to: Lewis Jr. Johnson.

Constance Ellen "Connie" (Wood) Johnson then Married (2) in 1990 to: Robert Anthony "Bob" Oestreicher.

Lived at: 129 Milton Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551


Wood, Leone F.

Married August 24, 1957, to: Donald G. "Don" Kasten.

Lived at: mid October to mid April: 8101 11th Street, Apt 124, Petersburg, FL 33702:

Other months: W5449 Archer Lane, Lot C6, Wild Rose, WI 54984


Yanke, Richard Alan "Dick". (Deceased June 8, 2000, at age 59).

Married after 1961, to: Sydnie Faye (Stich) Folz. (Born November 8, 1933, in Stitzer, Grant Co., WI). (Deceased August 26, 2001).


Zabel, Marilyn Jean.

Married August 29, 1965, to: Edward John "Ed" Hall.

Lived at: S86 W24825 Stonehill Court, Mukwonago, WI 53149


Zahn, Charles Frederick "Chuck".

Married (1) June 18, 1963, at Grace Lutheran Church, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, to: Marlene Sharon Stone. (Died June 17,1985, in Dale City, Prince William Co., VA).

Charles Frederick "Chuck" Zahn then Married (2) April 4, 1987, in Prince William Co., VA, to: McLeod, Deborah Leigh "Debbie" (Harsch). She was first married July 30, 1976, in Woodbridge, VA, to: Donald Lloyd McLeod Jr. They were divorced May 10, 1985, in Virginia. Her parents are: Paul Harsch and Margaret Ann Ross Ruth Haney. His parents are: Harold Raymond Zahn and Louise Ruth Haney.

Lived at: Winter Haven, and Ormond Beach, FL.

The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego, CA, Sunday, June 30, 1963

Stone - Zahn Nuptials

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Zahn are en route to Houston, Tex., for a wedding trip and family visit, following their wedding June 18 in the Grace Lutheran Church. The former Miss Marlene Sharon Stone is the daughter of Mrs. Thomas Bell of Escondido and Fred Stone of Oceanside. Mrs. Thomas Cadwgan of Houston is the bridegroom's mother. Honor attendants were Miss Gail Stribling and Ralph Smith.

 

The Times-Advocate, Escondido, CA, Monday, June 24, 1985

Marlene Sharon Zahn

WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Marlene Sharon Zahn, a former resident of San Diego for 18 years, died June 17 at home. She was 43. She was born in San Diego and had lived in Woodbridge the past five years. She had served in the U.S. Navy with three years of service. She was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Dale City, Va. Survivors include her husband, Charles F.; daughter Sharon Ann Zahn of Woodbridge; mother Elisa Bell of Escondido; father Fred W, Stone of Nevada; and sister Elizabeth Luissier of Windsor, Conn. Services and interment were held in Quantico National Cemetery in Quantico, Va., with full military honors. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society. Cunningham Mount Castle Funeral Home in Woodbridge, Va., was in charge of arrangements.


Zastrow, David D.


Zautner, Jerome R. "Jerry".

Married October, 1961, to: Donna Mae Spoehr.

Lived at: 1212 Tloha Court, Watertown, WI 53098


Ziemis, Patricia Ann "Pat".

Married July 7, 1977, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Peter John Cefalu. (Born in 1933). (Deceased in 2011).

Divorced before 1982.

Peter John Ceflau then Married (2) July 2, 1982, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Barbara (Janzer) Maglio. (Born in 1933). (Deceased in 2015).

Lived at: 5940 Los Riscos Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Barbara (Janzer) Cefalu, age 82 of Wautoma, formerly of Milwaukee, died on Sunday, May 10 2015 in Wild Rose. She was born on February 10, 1933 in Milwaukee to Bernard and Leona (Wiesner) Janzer. Barbara worked as a cashier for Kohl’s Grocery Stores for over 20 years. In 1982 she married Peter Cefalu in Milwaukee. After retiring, the couple moved to Wautoma to enjoy their lake home. Barbara also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and retired member of Italian Community Ladies of Unico. Barbara is survived by her children: Michael (Bonnie) Maglio, Steven (Jackie) Maglio, Jane Kunath, Lori Maglio, Beth Maglio, Mary Jo (Theodore) Maglio-Kubisiak; grandchildren: Kathryn Maglio, Elizabeth Maglio, Alaura Maglio, Caleb Maglio, Courtney Maglio, Steven Kunath, Elaine Kunath, Geremy Kunath, Alexandra Nadolski, Theo Maglio, Mara Kubisiak; great grandchildren: Toni Walters, Ronan Maglio, Tyson Maglio; step-sons: Theodore, John and Peter Cefalu; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Peter Cefalu in 2011; son: John Maglio; brother: Ronnie Janzer and sister: Joan Spiel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12PM (NOON) on Friday, May 15, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wautoma. Officiating at the mass will be Rev. David Greskowiak with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Wautoma. The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Friday from 11AM until the time of Mass at 12 (NOON). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church in Barbara’s name. Note: obituary prepared by Leikness Funeral Home.

 

Peter J. Cefalu, age 78, of Wautoma, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at Theda-Clark Medical Center, Neenah. He was born May 3, 1933 in Milwaukee, the son of Salvatore and Lillian (Dahlman) Cefalu. He married Barbara A. Janzer in 1982 at Milwaukee. Peter served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed as an electrical worker at AT&T and later for the City of Milwaukee for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and playing Bocce Ball. Peter was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Cefalu, Wautoma; three sons, Theodore (Lori) Cefalu, John Cefalu, and Peter (Christine) Cefalu; stepchildren, Michael (Bonnie) Maglio, Steven (Jackie) Maglio, Jane Kunath, Lori Maglio, Beth Maglio, and Mary Jo (Theodore) Maglio-Kubisiak; grandchildren, Joseph and Alyssa Cefalu, Kathryn Maglio, Elizabeth Maglio, Alaura Maglio, Caleb Maglio, Courtney Maglio, Steven Kunath, Elaine Kunath, Geremy Kunath, Alexandra Nadolski, Theo Maglio, and Mara Kubisiak; two sisters, Mary (Larry) Horne, Winifred (Douglas) Frew; one brother, Gerald (Eileen) Cefalu. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one sister, Patricia Biesel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma with the Rev. Robert L. Stegmann officiating. 


Zillmer, Betty Jane. (Deceased October 25, 2022, at age 81). (Buried in Ebenezer Moravian Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI).

Married (1) April 12, 1958, in Jefferson Co., WI, to Duane Bernard "Shorty" Mulvaney. (Duane Bernard "Shorty" Mulvaney was first married 1954 to Shirley Pubanz). (Divorced about 1958 in Jefferson Co., WI, due to Duane's non-support of Patricia). (Deceased in 2016).

Jerome Gene "Jerry" Keeser was first married December 7, 1957, to: Koshelnick, Patricia Ann. (Divorced).

Betty Jane (Zillmer) Mulvaney then Married (2) to: Jerome Gene "Jerry" Keeser. Jerome Gene "Jerry" Keeser died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI, at age 81.

Patricia Ann (Koshelnick) Keeser then Married (2) October, 1962, in Wisconsin, to: David Carl Mundy. (Divorced October 29, 1971, in Dodge Co., WI).

David Carl Mundy died Tuesday, December 2, 2021, at Marquardt Health Center, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI, at age 77.

Patricia Ann (Koshelnick) (Keeser) Mundy then Married (3) January 25, 1995, in Jefferson Co., WI, to Kenneth John Bachler.

The Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI, September 13, 2016

Duane Mulvaney

Duane “Shorty” Mulvaney, 84, Reeseville, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at Watertown Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. There will be a memorial gathering at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 to 10:50 a.m. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. with lay minister Terri Wolff officiating. Inurnment will be at Reeseville Cemetery with military honors provided by Lowell VFW Post 9392. Duane was born on March 24, 1932, in the town of Lowell, the son of Charles and Viola “Ollie” (nee Ladwig) Mulvaney. He served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On July 14, 1967, he was united in marriage with Delaine “Mickey” Hintermeyer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they made their home for more than 30 years. They returned to the Reeseville area to be closer to family after they retired. Duane worked as a foreman in the industrial painting business for several companies in Baton Rouge. He enjoyed rebuilding cars as a hobby in retirement. Duane is survived by his wife of 49 years, Delaine “Mickey” Mulvaney, Reeseville; his children, Randy (Carri) Mulvaney, Watertown and Debbie (Dale) Neuberger, Reeseville; three grandchildren, Travis (Katie) Neuberger, Horicon, GeNelle (fiancé John Petrie), Burnett, and Connor Mulvaney, Watertown; three great-granddaughters, Landri, Finley and Acelynn Neuberger; one sister, Joan Peck of Friendship; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Darlene and Marion Mulvaney; two brothers, Donald and Wilbert “Curly” Mulvaney; an infant great-granddaughter, Reagon Neuberger. If desired, memorials may be made in Duane Mulvaney’s name to Salem Lutheran Church in Lowell or Watertown Moravian Church. Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. To leave online condolences or for directions and other information, visit KoepsellFH.com.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, July 14, 2021

Jerome G. Keeser Sr.

1940 - 2021

Watertown, WI - Jerome G. Keeser, Sr., 81, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Jerome Gene Keeser, Sr. was born on May 25, 1940 in Farmington, the son of Fred and Gwendlyn Keeser. On August 11, 1962, he married Betty Zillmer at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown. He was a member of Watertown Moravian Church. He worked as a mason contractor for 46 years, owning and operating K&K Masonry in Watertown. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. In his younger years, he also enjoyed snowmobiling. Jerome is survived by his wife, Betty Keeser of Watertown; children, Randy (Carri) Mulvaney, Tammy (Rick) Duerr, Barbie Keeser, Jerry (Dawn) Keeser, Jr., Curt (Marisa) Keeser, and Jessica Keeser; grandchildren, Connor Mulvaney, Tyler Duerr, Ricky Duerr, Justin Duerr, Tanner Keeser, Katie Keeser, Chloe Keeser, Carson Keeser, Emma Keeser, Alena Keeser, Logan Keeser, and Josh Strohbush; great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sisters, Carol Cartwright and Faye Toebe; brothers, Dan (Ruth) Keeser, Mike (Debbie) Keeser, and Joe (Nancy) Keeser; sisters-in-law, Karen Keeser and Carol Keeser. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Russell Keeser and Wayne Keeser; daughter, Kay Keeser; grandchildren, Ben Keeser and Curtiss Keeser, Jr. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Watertown Moravian Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. Kurt Liebenow officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, December 7, 2021

David C. Mundy

February 10, 1944 - December 2, 2021

Watertown, WI - David C. Mundy, 77, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2021, at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown. David Carl Mundy was born on February 10, 1944, in Lebanon, the son of Charles and Leona (nee Reich) Mundy. He attended Watertown High School as part of the class of 1962. He had been employed as an independent drywaller all his life. He loved sports and enjoyed playing and actively following them, especially Wisconsin teams. He coached baseball and later in life enjoyed golfing. David is survived by his significant other, Peggy Drews; children, Vincent (MaryJane) Mundy, Jon (Michelle) Mundy, and Jeff Mundy; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin (Joyce) Frey; sister, Linda (Dale) Vogt; as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Chuck (Gail) Mundy; and sisters, Grace Nelson and Bonnie (Carl) Passwaters. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

 

Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, October 26, 2022

Betty J. Keeser

November 2, 1940 - October 25, 2022

Watertown, WI - Betty J. Keeser, 81, of Watertown, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Watertown Moravian Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Kurt Liebenow officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Moravian Cemetery at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Betty Jane Zillmer was born November 2, 1940, in Watertown, daughter of Emil and Izetta (nee Garb) Zillmer. On August 11, 1962, she married Jerome Keeser Sr. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2021. She was a member of Watertown Moravian Church. Betty enjoyed gardening, fishing, socializing with friends, and trips to the casino. Most of all, Betty loved spending time with her family. Betty is survived by children, Randy (Carri) Mulvaney, Tammy (Rick) Duerr, Barbie Keeser, Jerry (Dawn) Keeser, Jr., Curt (Marisa) Keeser, and Jessica Keeser; grandchildren and their families, Connor Mulvaney, Tyler Duerr, Ricky Duerr, Justin Duerr, Tanner Keeser, Katie Keeser, Chloe Keeser, Carson Keeser, Emma Keeser, Alena Keeser, Logan Keeser, and Josh Strohbush; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Marion King; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Betty is further preceded in death by her parents; grandchildren, Ben Keeser and Curtiss Keeser, Jr.; siblings, Gloria Valle, Virginia Powers, Donald Zillmer, Ken Zillmer, and Kathy Ready.


Zillmer, Janice B. "Jan". Born November 13, 1940, in Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI. Her parents: Henry Ziller and Laurina Unknown.

Married to: Richard Paul Pirkell. Born July 10, 1938, in Aztalan Twp., Jefferson Co., WI. Lived at: Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI.


Zimmermann, Daron Wayne.

Married June 24, 1967, at Saint Henry Catholic Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI,  to: Patricia F. "Pat" Coughlin.

The wedding party, left to right: John Coughlin, Judy Groehler, Kristine Coughlin, Margaret Gaspar, Patricia (Coughlin) Zimmerman, Daron Zimmerman, Donald Zimmerman, Leigh Larson, Richard Schumann, and James Oiler.

Lived at: 3197 Kinross Court, Oak Hill, VA 20171


Zoelle, William George "Bill".

Married (1) May 6, 1961, to: Sharon Sue Boldig. (Divorced February 4, 1971, in Jefferson Co., WI).

William George "Bill" Zoelle then Married (2) May 26, 1973, in Waukesha Co., WI, to: Kathleen Ann "Kathie" Jenner.

Lived at: W8959G Oak Lane, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI 53916

Sharon Sue (Boldig) Zoelle then Married (2) August 15, 1975, at Emmanuel Church of West Bend, West Bend, Washington Co., WI, to: William Arthur "Bill" Spaeth. (Deceased in 1997, at age 48). Bill was a stockbroker.