- Surname Index

## Robert W. Wiesian

M, b. 11 December 1922, d. 15 April 2009
Robert W. Wiesian died on April 15, 2009. He was born 86 years earlier on 11 December 1922. He was united in marriage to Elfriede for 62 years and was the father of their two children. Visitation was on Monday, 20 April at the Krause Funeral Home in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. Burial followed at Arlington Park Cemetery. Bob was a WWII veteran in the 8th Armored Division and a member of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Germantown American Legion Post 1, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bob was a member of Milwaukee Typographical Union #23, co-founder of the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, and held executive positions with many community organizations."
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Wiesian's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on
17 April 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle published on 18 May 2009]

## Clarence J. Dobretzberger

M, b. 11 September 1911, d. 06 July 2009
Clarence J. Dobretzberger died at the age of 90 years on 06 July 2009. He was born 11 September 1911. Clarence was the husband of Elizabeth. Visitation was at the Krause Funeral Home on Thursday, 09 July with a funeral service following. Clarence was a WWII veteran and a member of the Germantown American Legion Post 1.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Dobretzberger's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 08 July 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 31 August 2009]

## Irene E. Klein

F, b. 27 October 1923, d. 14 August 2009
Irene E. Klein (nee Bobal) of Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 85 years on Friday, 14 August 2009. Irene was born on 27 October 1923, to George Bobal and Anna Koehiek in Woodbridge, New Jersey. She married James Oliver Klein and they started a family together. Irene served her country during WW II in the United States Navy. Irene was an active member of the Jackson Staff Sergeant Henry F. Gumm American Legion Post No. 486 and was a founding member of the Royal Order of the Women of the Moose in Germantown. Irene join her husband James who preceded her. She was survived by three children. A memorial service was held on Wednesday,18 August 2009 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Ron Schneider officiated at the service. Private interment.
[informated extracted and edited from Irene's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 18 August 2009]

## William J. Klein

M, b. 21 April 1924, d. 27 May 2009
William J. Klein of Hubertus, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 85 years on Wednesday, 27 May 2009, at Kathy Hospice. William was born on 21 April 1924 in Arkansas to Nicholas Klein and Rose Hoffman. He married Bethel DeMarce on 04 November 1944 in Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon. They moved to Hubertus, Washington County where they lived all their life. William served in World War II in the United States Navy in the Phillipines. He worked as a carpenter most of his life. William was a member of the Hubertus Goetz-St. Louis American Legion Post 522 and he was a member of St. Mary of the Hill Parish. William was the father of four children. A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Monday, 01 June 2009 at St. Therese Chapel/Holy Hill (lower level) where Reverend Fred Alexander OCD officiated. Interment followed on Monday, 01 June at St. Augustine Cemetery in Hubertus.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Klein's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 29 May 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 22 June 2009]

## Monfort C. Obrecht

M, b. 29 July 1916, d. 31 January 2010
Monford C. "Monty" Obrecht passed away on Sunday 31 January 2010 at Northfield Manor at the age of 94. Monty was born on 29 July 1916, in Black Earth, Dane County, Wisconsn to Christ Obrecht and Elfrieda Wille. He attended Black Earth High School. On 05 September 1940 he married Juanita J. Bennett. During World War II, Monty was in the United States Army Air Force and flew "the hump" (Burma, India, and China). Later, he became a private pilot and was instrumental in organizing Gran Aire Aviation at Curtiss Wright Airport in Milwaukee (now Timmerman Field). Monty was also a flight instructor and examiner at Crites Field in Waukesha and other airports. He retired his career with FAA at Mitchell Field as a flight examiner and FAA inspector. Monty was a mason with the Shriners and a member of AmVets, American Legion, and the HUMP Association. He was survived by two daughters. He was preceded in death by his wife Juanita, parents Christ and Elfrieda, son James, grandson Matthew, and brother Rubin. A Funeral Service for Monty was held on Thursday, 04 February 2010 at Stony Hills Presbyterian Church, N112 W17655 Mequon Road in Germantown, WashingtonCounty. Reverend Bruce Greenough officiated. Burial took place on Friday, 05 February 2010 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Black Earth.
[information extracted and edited from Monfort's obituary in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of 02 February 2010]

## Eugene E Forster

M, b. 25 May 1928, d. 27 June 2009
Eugene E. Forster found peace on 27 June 2009 at the age of 81 years. Eugene was born 25 May 1928. He was the husband of Elaine Teschendorf for 60 years and the father of four children. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Margaret Forster and his brother Gilbert. Visitation was on Thursday, 02 July at the SCHMIDT & BARTELT Funeral Home in Wauatosa. Private entombment followed at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Crypt/niche 12, Tier F, Outside P-7. Eugene was a military veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps, a member of Germantown American Legion Post 1 and a 30 year veteran of the Wauwatosa Police Department.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Foster's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of 30 June 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 31 August 2009]

## Edmund H. Breest Jr.

M, b. 11 July 1928, d. 07 September 2009
Edmund H. Breest Sr. died on 07 September 2009 at the age 81 years. He was the husband of Mary Born for 56 years. Edmund was preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Elsie Breest, and a sister Mardell Bartel. Edmund was a member of Wellington Park Lutheran Churchin Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA and the Germantown, Washington County American Legion Post 1.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Breest's obituary at Harder Funeral Home in Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 05 October 2009]

## Howard J. Bublitz

M, b. 10 March 1929, d. 22 September 2009
Bublitz, Howard J. was born to Eternal Life on Tuesday 22 September 2009 at the age of 80 years. He was the husband of Annie Sturman. Howard was the father of two children and the step-father of three. He was a proud member of the VFW Germantown Post 9202 and American Legion Germantown Post 1. Private burial took place at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Bublitz's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of 24 September 2009]

## Donald L. Laubenheimer

M, b. 17 May 1921, d. 10 June 2003
Donald J. Laubenheimer of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 82 years on Tuesday, 10 June 2003 at his residence. Donald was born on 17 May 1921 in Hartford to the late Phillip Laubenheimer and Hilda Scharfenberg. He married Jeanette Eder on on 20 August 1960 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Goldendale. He was the father of five children. Don was a World War II veterans, serving in the United States Army. He worked for D&L Manufacturing for 15 years, and enjoyed bowling, oil painting and latch hooking. Preceding him in death were his wife, Jeanette, a sister-in-law Doris, and a brother-in-law Daniel Tanner. Funeral services were held on Thursday, 12 June at the Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford. Reverend Ron Pinc officiated at the service. Inurnment took place at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Goldendale.
[information extracted and edited from Donald's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 12 June 2003]

## John C. Staut

M, b. 03 March 1924, d. 30 September 2009
John C. Staut of Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, formerly of Citrus Springs, FLorida and Nashua, New Hampshire died at the age of 85 years on 30 September 2009. He was born in Milwaukee. During World War II he was a radioman with the Flying Tigers. Later he worked as a draftsman-designer for defense industry contractors in New Hampshire, retiring to Florida in 1989. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna St. Denis, parents John Staut and Sophie Pierce, and his sister Lillian Boehlke. A private memorial service was held.
[information extracted and edited from John's obituary in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of 04 October 2009]

## Salvatore C. Valenti

M, b. 05 May 1919, d. 12 February 2009
Salvatore C. Valenti entered into Eternal Life at the age of 89 years on Thursday, 22 February 2009. Salvatore was born in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin on 05 May 1919. He was the husband of Bernice Wood and the father of five children. Preceded in death by brothers Joe, Frank and Jim. Visitation was at the Krause Funeral Home on Monday, 16 February 2009. Mass of Christian Burial followed at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 3930 North 92nd Steet on Tuesday, 17 February. Salvatore was buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA in Block 18, Section 2, Lot 281, Grace 2. During WWII he served in the United States Army and was wounded in battle. He retired from the IRS. Salvatore was a member of the Germantown American Legion Post 1.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Valenti's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 15 February 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle published on 13 April 2009]

## Robert Treml

M, b. 06 January 1926, d. 03 February 2010
Robert "Bob" Treml, an 18 year resident of Three Lakes, Oneida County, Wisconsin and formerly of Germantown, Washington County died at the age of 84 on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 at his home. He was born on 06 January 1926 in Milwaukee to Robert and Emma Treml. Robert was married to his Trudy on 21 June 1947. He retired from Great Lakes Packaging in Germantown. He served in the United States Navy during WW II in the Pacific. He was a member of the Three Lakes American Legion. Robert was survived by his wife Trudy, and two children. Memorials service was held on Monday, 08 February 2010 at the Union Congregational Church in Three Lakes.
[information extracted and edited from Robert's obituary in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of 07 February 2010]

## Lt. Col. Christ J. Cisler

M, b. 18 October 1909, d. 29 November 2009
Cisler, Christ J. Lt. Col. US Army (Retirted) a resident of Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin and former long time resident of Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee, entered into Eternal Life on Sunday 29 November 2009 at the age of 100 years. Beloved husband for 60 years of June Zawerton. He was the father of two chhildren. Christ was preceded in death by his sisters, Emily, Anna and Rose. The family received friends on Thursday,03 December from 10 AM until the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4825 North Wildwood Avenue, corner of East Hampton Road in Whitefish Bay. Interment was private at Holy Cross Cemetery. Christ served his country in the United States Army during WWII.
[extracted and edited from Lt. Col. Christ's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of 02 December 2009]

## John F. Lang Sr.

M, b. 07 January 1926, d. 05 December 2009
John F. Lang Sr. of Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, a former long time resident of Brown Dee, Milwaukee County passed away peacefully on Saturday 05 December 2009 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband for 65 years of Henrietta Grady. He was the father of three children. Funeral services were on Thursday 10 December at Loving Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church at 3909 West Clinton Avenue in Milwaukee. Private interment was at Graceland Cemetery. John proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Army. He was retired as a mechanical engineer with Phoenix Products.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Lang's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of 08 December 2009]

## Vernon A. Wilk

M, b. 22 September 1923, d. 27 November 2012
Vernon A. Wilk of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Random Lake, Sheboygan County, died at the age of 89 years on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. Vernon was born in Random Lake on 22 September 1923, son of Arthur and Viola (nee Plaum) Wilk. In 1951, Vernon married Joan Verwey in Racine. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he returned to Random Lake and ran the family business, Wilk Buick & Hardware, with his father. Vernon and Joan made their home in Random Lake for 44 years before moving to West Bend in 1995. He was a long-time member of the Random Lake Fire Department, Fredonia Hamm-Miller American Legion Post 145 and served as village clerk for a number of years. Vernon served his country during World War II as a bombardier first lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps, 15th USAF, 720 squadron, 450th bomb group, and was based out of Manduria, Italy.
Vernon was survived by his three children, Bruce (Lyn) of West Bend, Denise (Randy) Hall of Coloma and Keith (Jane) of Appleton; and four grandchildren, Stacie (Matt) Castillo, Trevor (Jenn) Wilk, and Justin and Aaron Hall; and one great-grandchild, Megan Castillo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Viola, sister Audrey, and his wife Joan.
Inurnment with military honors took place in St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Batavia in the spring.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Wilk's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 01 December 2012]

## Richard M. Ammentorp

M, b. 08 April 1928, d. 28 November 2009
Richard M. Ammentorp died at the aged of age 81 years on Saturday, 28 November 2009. He resided in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA. On Sunday, 08 April 1928, Richard was born in Withee, Clark County. He was married to Theresa, who preceded him in death, and to Geraldine. Richard was the father of four children and the stepfather of three. Visitation occurred on Wednesday 02 December at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 18255 West Capitol Drive in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Mass of Christian burial followed. Entombment took place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Milwaukee. Richard was a military veteran and a member of Germantown American Legion Post 1 and a member of the Teamsters Union Local #200. After his retirement from Roundy's, Richard enjoyed his family, bowling, camping, traveling and gardening.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Ammentorp's obituary of Harder Funeral Home in Brookfield, Waukesha County and from the American Legion The last Bugle of January 2010]

## Erle D. Wilson Jr.

M, b. 28 November 1928, d. 09 November 2009
Erle D. Wilson Jr. died at the age of 80 years on 09 November 2009. He was born on 28 November 1928 in Vermont, USA. He was the husband of Evelyn Mueller and the father of two children. In state Thursday, at Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4815 North 60th Street. Entombment followed at Graceland Cemetery. Mr. Wilson served in the United States Navy in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a military veteran and a member of the Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA American Legion Post 1.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Wilson's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 11 November 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 18 January 2010]

## Joan T. Tamboli

F, b. 17 August 1964, d. 06 February 2010
Joan M. Tamboli (nee Brannan), passed away suddenly at the age of 45 years on 06 February 2010 with her family by her side. Loving wife of Bryan. Mother of two children. Visitation will be held on Thursday 11 February 2010 at St. Boniface Catholic Church at W204 N11940 Goldendale Road in Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin. Joan was an avid volunteer for Boy Scouts of America (Potawatomi District); her highest volunteer position was the Advancement Chair Eagle Scout Board of Review. She also volunteered for numerous positions at St. Boniface Catholic Church, including teaching religious education and food drives. Joan served in the United States Air Force Reserves to include a combat tour in Afghanistan.
[information extracted and edited from Joan's obituary in the Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home of Menomonee Falls]

## Harvey T. Fohl

M, b. 10 April 1921, d. 10 August 1944