- Surname Index

## Ralph H. Seefeld

M, b. 15 February 1923, d. 19 February 2013
Ralph H. Seefeld of King, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin died on 19 February 2013. He was 90 years. Ralph was born on 15 Februaru 1923. Ralph was the beloved husband of Rosalee who predecesed him in 1992l and by his daughter, Sharon Borchert. Dear grandpa of Christopher and father-in-law of Gerald (Sandy) Borchert. Dear cousin of Muriel Petrey. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
A private Graveside Services was held at Last Home Cemetery in Germantown. Ralph served in the United States Navy during WWII. He worked for Allis-Chalmers for 30 years.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Seefeld's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 24 February 2013]

## Leonard J. Wilhelmi

M, b. 01 March 1923, d. 01 January 2013
Leonard J. Wilhelmi, of Richfield, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford at the age of 89 years on Tuesday, 01 January 2013. Leonard was born in North Dakota on 01 March 1923, son of Joseph and Katherine (nee Muck) Wilhelmi. He was united in marriage at St. Mary to Betty Heyman on 07 February 1959. Leonard worked for Milwaukee County Transit for 37 years. Leonard enjoyed blue birds, going to his cottage up north, and was a Notre Dame football fan.
He was survived by his wife, Betty; children, Mark (Linda) Wilhelmi of Ohio, Barbara Gibbs of Merrill, and Connie (Tim) Rohrer of West Bend; 3 grandchildren Coleman, Aaron and Carra; 2 great-grandchildren, Alexia and Gregg; and his brother, Alois Wilhelmi. Leonard is further survived by his special dog, Tug, who will greatly miss him, and other relatives and friends.
A memorial service for Leonard was held on Saturday, 26 January 2013 at the funeral home. Visitation preceded the service.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Wilhelmi's obituary shared by the Shimon Funeral Home, Hartford]

## Richard E. Harry

M, b. 05 December 1931, d. 03 January 2013
Richard E. Harry of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed awayat the Hartford Care Center surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81 years on Thursday, 03 January 2013. Richard was born in Mayville, Dodge County on 05 December 1931, son of Delbert and Teresa (Salzberger) Harry. He was united in marriage at St. Clare Catholic Church in North Lake to Barbara Hanrahan on 29 June 1957. Richard attended University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh Campus, receiving his Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Campus. He was an educator and principal at Lincoln, Central and Rossman Schools in Hartford. Richard was a life member of the Wisconsin Education Association and the National Education Association. Richard was a member of St. Kilian Church; also serving as an usher. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus attaining the rank of 3rd and 4th degree KC. He served as the Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator for the Sheboygan and West Bend Assembly. Richard served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Hartford American Legion Post 19 and the Hartford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8834. Richard was post commander and performed color guard duty for many military funerals.
Richard was survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Michael (fiancée Debbie) of Sheboygan Falls, Ann Krumschied of Waukesha and Christine (Matthew) McQuestion of Merton; his grandchildren, Charlie Krumscheid, Nicholas, Jacob, Maxwell McQuestion, Tyler and Karlie Matz; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Phyllis Harry of Illinois, and Pat Harry of Gresham, Wisconsin, Donald (Rita) Hanrahan of Hartford, Clement (Donna) Hanrahan of Georgia, Diane Pelletier of California, Ellen (Jim) Wiske of Milwaukee, Michael(Delores) Hanrahan of Pound, Wisconsin and Carol Hanrahan of Ohio. He was further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Edward and Gordon.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, 07 January at St. Kilian Catholic Church where Father David LaPlante officiated. Visitation was at the church on Monday. Interment followed at St. Kilian Cemetery, Hartford.
[extracted and editedfrom Mr. Harry's obituary shared by the Shimon Funeral Home, Hartford]

## Ruben W. Kind

M, b. 08 March 1916, d. 04 May 2007
Ruben W. Kind of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA was born to eternal rest at the age of 91 years at his home on Friday 04 May 2007 after a short battle with cancer. Ruben was born in Columcus on 08 April 1916, son of Herman and Ida (nee Moersfelder) Kind. At a young age Ruben moved with his family to West Bend, and there he was graduated from West Bend High School Class of 1933. He learned photography and opened his own studio in West Bend. On 27 April 1941, he was united in marriage to Ella Oelhafen at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend. In 1943, Ruben answered the call to serve his country and served in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war he returned to West Bend and the Kind Studio, which he operated until 1965. Ruben then worked at the West Bend Company until his retirement in 1981. His wife, Ella, preceded him in death in 1999. Ruben was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He enjoyed his family and fishing.
Ruben will be sadly missed by his devoted son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Evea Kind of West Bend; his daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Roman Breit of Franklin; and his loving granddaughter, Cindy (Roger) Skibinski and her family of Oak Creek. He was also survived by Richard Kind of West Bend; his caring granddaughter, Tracy Kind-Morales; a sister-in-law, Minnie Justman of West Bend; and other relatives and friends.
Cremation took place at Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service in West Bend. Burial of Ruben's cremated remains was in Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.
A memorial service for Ruben was held at a later date.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Kind's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 07 May 2007]

## Paul A. Leopfe

M, d. 02 January 2013
Paul A. Leopfe was reported in the American Legion The Last Bugle of February 2013 as having served in the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War Era. Paul was reported by the Hartford American Legion Post 19 as having died on 02 January 2013.

## John D. Bltz

M, d. 12 March 2012
John D. Bltzwas reported by the Cedarburg American Legion Poat 288 in The Last Bugle of February 2013 as having served in the United States military during the Korean War era. John was reported to have died on 13 March 2012.

## Richard N. Delcamp

M, b. circa 1931, d. 17 June 2012
Richard N. DelCamp, also known as Dick: Our dad/grandfather, Richard N. DelCamp, went to meet his Heavenly Father at the age of 80 years on Father’s Day, 17 June 2012 – what an awesome gift! Dick married the love of his life, Beverly, on May 14, 1955. She waited for him until he returned from his duty as a sergeant with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He proudly served his country from 1952 to 1954.
Richard was the loving husband of Beverly Boehm; proud father "Pops" of Dan (Sonya) DelCamp, Cathy (Keith) Kison, and Joe (Kris) DelCamp; and adoring grandfather ‘Jaja’ to Carlie and Mitch DelCamp. He was also survived by his brother, Paul DelCamp Jr., in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A private interment was held at Valhalla Memorial Cemetery.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Delcamp's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 21 June 2012]

## Mathew Holentunder

M, b. 06 July 1931, d. 26 February 2013
Mathew Holentunder of Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA found peace at the age of 81 years on Tuesday, 26 February 2013. Mathew was born on 06 July 1931. He was the loving husband of the late Marie Barbara Fuchs; beloved father of Mary Ann (Gregg) Mundt and Fred Holentunder; proud grandfather of Jennifer, Matthew, and Kayla; great-grandfather of Natalie; and brother of John Holentunder. He was further survived by other relatives and friends. Mathew was a long-time member of the Germantown American Legion Post 1, Germantown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9292 and was a proud Korean War Veteran. Visitation for Mathew was held on Friday, 01 March, at St. Boniface Catholic Church W204 N11940 Goldendale Road, Germantown. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated following. Burial was in the church cemetery Area 4 (D), Row 5, Grave 272.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Holentunder's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 28 February 2013]

## Hugie J. Donley

M, b. 03 January 1921, d. 09 January 2013
Hughie J. Donley was born on 03 January 1921 and passed away at the age of 92 years on 09 January 2013 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Mary Zell for 43 years; loving dad of Mary Kay (Scott) Tetting and Diane Donley; proud grandpa of Erica (Bannon) Hyland, Joey Schneider, Philip Schneider and Stephen Schneider; and great-grandpa of Hannah, Emma "Boo", Matthew, Mason, Britnie, Colin, Mak and Celeste. Hughie was preceded in death by his cherished grandsons Bradley Tetting and Christopher Schneider. He was further survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation was on Saturday 12 January at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA until the service which followed. The burial was private.
[Extracted and edited from Mr. Donley's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 10 January 2013 and the American Legion The Last Bugle of February 2013]

## Melvin D. Erickson

M, b. 02 July 1922, d. 21 January 2013
Melvin D. Erickson, also known as Mel, died peacefully at the age of 90 years on Monday, 21 January 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Melven was born in Hayward, Wisconsin, on 02 July 1922 to Barbara and Martin Erickson and raised in Goodman, Wisconsin. His beloved wife of 60 years, Hazel, preceded him in death on 01 February 2011.
Visitation was held on Saturday 26 January at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home. Memorial Service followed. Interment took place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.
While attending University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse Campus in 1942, he enlisted in the United States Air Corps and served in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Following WWII, Mel moved to Milwaukee where he worked in the meat packing industry for more than 40 years. Mel and Hazel retired to Menomonee Falls in 1981 where they were active in St. Paul's United Church of Christ and served 28 years as volunteers at the Zablocki VA Medical Center. He also served in various leadership positions with Menomonee Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9496 and received many awards from the Wisconsin VFW. Mel loved following Wisconsin sports teams and enjoyed attending an occasional Brewers game.
He was a kind, generous and courageous man, who was preceded in death by his parents; his four siblings, and his wife Hazel. He will be especially missed by Tom and Sharon Bissonnette, Russ and Doris Bousley, Beverly Wickland and her four children (godchildren of Mel and Hazel), and many other special friends and relatives.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Erickson's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 23 January 2013 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of February 2013]

## George W. Kraemer

M, b. 30 December 1928, d. 15 March 2013
George W. Kraemer of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years at Kathy Hospice on 15 March 2013. George was born in Susseex, Waukesha County on 30 December 1928, son of John and Laura (nee Hoelz) Kraemer. He attended grade school in Sussex and graduated from Waukesha High School. George served in the United States Army after World War II including a tour of duty in Japan. He spent the bulk of his career in traffic management and in the canning industry. George married the love of his life, Nancy Stier, on 29 April 1950. He had a love of sports, especially baseball. Nancy and George were selected the 2006 Land O’ Lakes “fans of the year.” He was especially proud of being inducted into the Sussex Baseball Hall of Fame. He loved spending time with his grandchildren: telling stories, reading to them and watching them participate in numerous activities. George enjoyed woodworking and bird watching. Some of his favorite memories were the “Kraemerfests” and “Man weekends” up north. George was preceded in death by his son Jay. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; his sons, Joel (Jane), Bill (Jody) and Ben (Pat), daughter Katy, and daughter- in-law Maggy Kuhn; grandchildren, Antonia (George) Stone, Maria (Matt) Karst, Josh Kuhn-Kraemer, Jackie Kraemer, Julie (Bob) Davis, Erik (Jen) Kraemer, Kristin (Adam) Krenek, Joelle, Claire, Emma, Elizabeth and one yet to be born granddaughter; and great-grandchildren, George V, Shelby, Lily, Amelia, Carter, Jillian, Henry, Caleb, Adalyn, Alegra, and three yet to be born great-grandchildren.
A celebration of George’s life was held at the Columbian, 3245 Lighthouse Lane, town of Barton on Wednesday, 20 March.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Kraemer's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 19 March 2013]

## Todd Marvin Erickson

M, b. 30 September 1964, d. 24 February 2013
Todd Marvin Erickson was born in Fond du Lac to James and Eileen (nee Kester) Erickson on 20 September 1964. He passed to eternal life at the age of 48 years in Harford, Washington County, WWisconsin, USA on Sunday 24 February 2013. Dear father of Todd Erickson Jr., Ruby (Darren) Hollinrake and Heather (Branden) Snyder. Loving grandfather of Jayden and Leo. Dearest brother of Starria (Peter) Brunner, Brian, Troy (Bridget), Chadwick and Kip Erickson. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation was at the Shimon Funeral Home (824 Union Street, Hartford) on Saturday. Internment was private.
Todd was employed by Hartford Finishing Company since 2003. Previously he worked for Cedar Crest Ice Cream in Ceadarburg. Todd proudly served two tours of duty in the United States Marine Corps as a staff sergeant.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Erickson's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 01 March 2013]

## William P. Fromm

M, b. 07 February 1935, d. 28 February 2013
William P. Fromm, also known as Bill, of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum on Thursday, 28 February 2013. Bill was 78 years. William was born on Feb. 7, 1935, in the town of Barton, son of Paul and Johanna (Segert) Fromm. On 04 July 1969, he was united in marriage to Rosa Gerber in Germany. Bill served his country in the United States Army from 1957 to 1960. He was employed by Charter Steel in Saukville until retirement. He also farmed. Bill loved to travel and polka music. Bill was fondly remembered as “Mr. Fix It.” He was very independent and liked to do things himself.
Those Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory include two children, John Fromm of Theresa and Johanna (Russell) Volm of Boltonville; three grandchildren, Gatlin, Sebastian and Sawyer; his former wife, Rosa Barrett of West Bend; a sister-in-law, Sigrid (Phillip) Grahl of Eden, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Degeler.
Funeral services for Bill were held on Monday, 04 March at the Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum where Chaplain Bob Lantz officiated. Burial, with military honor rites, followed in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in the town of Addison. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Monday.
[extraced and edited from Mr. Fromm's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 02 March 2013]

## Robert Ludin

M, b. 12 November 1919, d. 01 March 2013
Robert Ludin, also known as Bob, passed away at the age of 94 years on 01 March 2013, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on 12 November 1919, the second oldest of 14 children born to Alexander and Theresia Ludin of Milwaukee (immigrants from Germany and Czechoslovakia). On 17 June 1939, he married the love of his life, Adeline Preuss in Milwaukee. Adeline preceded him in death on 24 April 1997. Bob was a World War II veteran. He faithfully served the United States Navy from 1943 – 1946. Upon his return from service, he built their Wauwatosa home himself where they resided until moving to West Bend in 1992, and subsequently to Cedar Ridge in 1996 – where he stayed very active in the woodworking shop – creating and repairing projects for Cedar Ridge and the public. His career as an ironworker took him to “heights” all over the Milwaukee area. He worked side by side with brothers Kenny, Dick, Johnny and brothers in- law Ralph and Barney; and lured his son Ron into the profession. With his unwavering work ethics, he earned the respect and admiration of his co-workers. He cherished the ‘simple’ things in life — taking Sunday drives in the Kettle Moraine with his wife and children; family picnics at “Harry’s Lake”; outings to the Airport to see the excitement in his boys watching the planes take off and land; sitting quietly at the picnic table listening to conversation as he watched the Little Cedar Lake waves ripple; enjoying and smiling as Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren grew up around him; and thankful for the many friends he drank coffee, ate breakfast, and woodworked with at Cedar Ridge.
Family and friends will continue to enjoy the many woodworking projects he created and built. Yearly, at the Ironworker’s Local 8 Retiree Club Christmas party — it was his “Christmas centerpieces” (Santa’s sleigh, reindeer, bird feeders, trees, geese, Ironworker related items, etc.) the members would take home. It was always an anticipated surprise to see “what Bob would come up with this year.” Many hours were spent in his son Al’s basement workshopworking side by side creating cribs, bookshelves, recipe holders, coat trees, magazine racks; not to forget the many outside deck projects and home repairs. His final project – wooden toy airplanes – was completed six weeks ago. He was a gifted craftsman which seemed to come naturally.
Robert is survived by his sons Alan (Carrie) and Jeffrey (Linda), grandchildren Jessica (Conrad Rios), Michael (Nicole), and Jeffrey (Paige) Ludin; Amy (James) Gentry, Rachel (AJ Emanuele) Schmitz; great-grandchildren: Jason, Cora, Olivia Ludin; Ada and Will Gentry. Brothers Kenny (Ellen) and Dick (Sue); many nieces and nephews; friends from the Iron-Worker’s Local 8 Union Retirees Club and Cedar Ridge. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Adeline, his cherished daughter Roberta, and his son and buddy Ron. He was also preceded in death by his siblings; Alex, Howard, Betty Volrath, Suzie Quigley, Harriet Pattin, Harry, Alfreda Megna, Theresa Collins, Johnny, Tommy and Priscilla.
A Funeral Service for Bob was hed on Tuesday, 05 March at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 West Paradise Drive in West Bend. Visitation was at the funeral home on Tuesday. Interment took place at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Milwaukee.
He will forever be remembered and dearly missed by all who knew him for his sweet kindness and unselfish nature. Love You, Dad.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Ludin's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 02 March and 21 March 2013]

## Erich Helm

M, b. 22 June 1920, d. 25 February 2013
Erich Helm of the town of Polk, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA and Germany passed away at St. Joseph Hospital at the age of 92 years on Monday, 25 February 2013. Eric was the youngest of eight children born in Eisenach, Germany to Karl and Anna (nee Quendt) Helm. He served during World War II in the German Navy as a submarine generator operator. Eric married Margarete Pignat on 18 November 1944 in Juliusburg, Schlesien (Silesia) and moved to Leipzig, East Germany. In 1946, Erich and Margarete with their baby son fled to a small village of Oberjossa, West Germany, and there had two more sons. Erich then worked as a mechanic at BMW until 1954 when he immigrated to Guelph, Ontario, Canada. A year later he sent for his family to join him. Later in 1955, he was employed by the Ford Motor Company near Niagara Falls, New York and in 1957 settling in Milwaukee and worked as a modelmaker with Cutler-Hammer, Koss Corp, Proctor Gambel and various tool shops until he retired in the West Bend area in the early 1980s. Dad enjoyed a variety of hobbies including fishing, camping vacations, a full garden, grape vines and orchard, watercolor and oil painting, home remodeling, playing violin, zither and piano, and being an all-around handyman. Eric was an active member of Schlesien Verein Milwaukee Inc. for 40 years. He resided in his home until March 2012 when he moved to the Lighthouse of West Bend. Erich was preceded in death by Margarete, his wife of 66 years, in December of 2010, and eight brothers and sisters.
Eric was survived by his three sons, Juergen (Chris) of West Bend, Rainer (Barbel) of Anchorage, Alaska, and Hans-Ulrich of Trego, Montana; seven grandchildren, Michael, Jonathan, Kurtis, Angie, Christian, Joshua and Stephanie; four great grandchildren, Xander, Eric, Ryan and Caitlin; other relatives and friends in Germany, the USA and Canada.
A simple ceremony was held on Monday, 04 March at the Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend with burial of his cremated remains at a later date in Diefenbach Corners Cemetery. Visitation was at the funeral home on Monday.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Helm's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 02 March 2013]

## Robert S. Baer

M, b. 31 October 1924, d. 03 June 2013
Robert S. Baer, also known as Bob, of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA found eternal peace at the age of 89 years on Monday, 03 June 2013. Robert was born on 31 October 1924. He was the beloved husband of Patricia "Patsy". Loving father of Robin (Michael) Manke. Proud grandfather of David. Dear brother of Beverly Schlafer. Dear uncle of John Schlafer and Susan (John) Samsela. Dear cousin of Kenneth Pfeil. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service were held on Saturday, 08 June at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road., Menomonee Falls, followed by Military Honors. Visitation was hekd on Saturday at the church. Burial was in West Granville Cemetery.
Bob was the owner of Dan's Tog Shop, Mens Clothing Store for over 50 years. He was an Eagle Scout and a veteran of World War II. Bob was very civic minded and served as President of the Menomonee Falls Chamber of Commerce, Vice-President of Community Memorial Hospital and served on the hospital board for 22 years, served 6 years on the Waukesha Memorial Hospital Board, was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Lincoln Lodge #183 F. & A.M., Director of the Main St. Association and a member of the Menomonee Falls Rotary Club for 37 years. He was a Paul Harris Fellow.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Baer's obituary published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 05 June 2013]

## Roman J. Holz

M, b. 14 April 1920, d. 03 March 2007
Roman J. Holz passed away at the age of 86 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King on Saturday, 03 March 2007. On Saturday, 05 May interment followed by military honors took place at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Cemetery in Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. Military honors were conducted under the auspices of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288. Roman was born on 14 April 1920. He was a veteran of World War II and served most of his time as an ambulance driver for the army hospital in Seattle, Washington. After military service, Roman spent many years working the family farm in Cedarburg. He retired in northern Wisconsin near Marshfield where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Roman also enjoyed repairing cars, farm machinery and tractors. In 2003, he entered the Wisconsin Veterans Home where he lived until his death.
Roman was survived by his brothers Herbert (Clarice) of Mesa, Arizona and Albert (Betty) of Graham, Washington; his sisters Helen Drzewiecki of Cedarburg, Eleanor (Donald) Ansay of Belgium and Florence (Earl) Putzbach of Cedarburg; and his sister-in-law Arlene Holz of Milwaukee. He was further survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Roman was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Erwin; brother-in-law Robert Drzewiecki; and nephew Russell Ansay.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Hols's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 01 Mar 2007]

## John H. Alston

M, b. 03 January 1919, d. 29 April 2007
John H. Alston died at the age of 88 in Naples, Florida on Sunday, 29 April 2007. A memorial for John was scheduled at a later date to be held in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. John was born in Milwaukee on 05 January 1919. His family moved to Cedarburg when he was 3 years old. John was graduated from high school in Fish Creek, Door County in 1937. He married LaVerne Seubert in 1943 and they were married for 64 years. John became a Florida resident in 1993 and lived at Countryside in Naples, while also maintaining a home in Cedarburg. He was a proud veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army and then the army reserves for 25 years. John was in Czechoslovakia on D-Day in 1945. He was very patriotic and always flew the flag at home. Upon returning from World War II, John acquired a building in Cedarburg where his mother operated a tavern and rooming house. On that property, John and LaVerne founded Central Dry Goods in Cedarburg in 1946. The business expanded to become Alston’s of Cedarburg and West Bend, which John and LaVerne operated for 46 years until 1992. All of the children worked there. That building now houses the Cedarburg Cultural Center. John was very community-minded and worked hard to better Cedarburg. He was involved in local historic preservation and in the designation of Cedarburg’s downtown as a National Historic District. John was instrumental in creating the Cedarburg Wine and Harvest Festival that now attracts 25,000 people yearly. He was president of Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce, member of the Lions Club and a very proud member of both Grafton-Cedarburg and East Naples Rotary. He was named a Paul Harris Fellow by East Naples Rotary Club. John was an avid golfer and a member of West Bend Country Club for 35 years and of Countryside Golf and Country Club for 14 years. John lived a strong, healthy and full life, and had a strong and proud sense of contribution to his country and his community. He and LaVerne traveled extensively to Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
John was survived by his wife LaVerne; sons John (Adrienne) of Evergreen, Colorado, Marc (Gretchen) of Denver, Coloorado, Lee (Mary) of Gold Hill, Coloorado, Bruce of Steamboat Springs Colorado; daughter Mary of Milwaukee; and grandchildren Greg, John, Kimberly, Eric, Bradley and Peter Alston and Allison Limon. John’s body was donated to Anatomy Gifts Registry.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Alston's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 03 May 2007]

## Lewis F. Techtman

M, b. 29 January 1936, d. 01 May 2007
Lewis F. Techtman of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 71 years at SynergyHealth St. Joseph Hospital, town of Polk on Tuesday, 01 May 2007. Lewis was born in West Bend on 29 January 1936, son of Edwin and Martha (nee Abel) Techtman. He was graduated from West Bend High School, then served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. On 30 July 1960, Lewis was united in marriage to Doris Keller at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Doris predeceased Lewis on 10 June 1993. He was employed as a mason, first running his own business, Techtman Construction, and then working for Summertime Construction and Muckerheide Construction. Lewis was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and playing with his bassett hound puppy, Buford. Lewis enjoyed polka music and always listened to WTKM. He was a long-time member of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend.
Lewis was survived by two daughters, Julie (Alan) Kreighbaum of Michigan City, Indiana, and Kim (Tony) LePine of Mosinee; five grandchildren, Sara Kreighbaum, Scott Kreighbaum, Anna Kreighbaum, Kaitlyn LePine and John LePine; two sisters, Marie Wiedmeyer of West Bend and Eleanor (Harold) Runke of New Ulm, Minn; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Walter Wiedmeyer.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, 05 May at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, Decorah Road and Indiana Avenue, West Bend where Reverend Robert Hein officiated. Burial followed in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend. Visitation was at the church on Saturday.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Techtman's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 03 May 2007 ]

## Donald Martin

M, b. 09 December 1938, d. 02 May 2007
Donald Martin, also known as Duck, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died on Wednesday, 02 May 2007 surrounded by his family at St. Luke Medical Center in Milwaukee due to complications of cancer. Donald was born in Milwaukee on 09 December 1938. As a young adult, Red, as he was know by his friends and family, moved to the Fredonia area. After high school, he enlisted and served with the United States Navy. Following his discharge, he returned to Fredonia and worked at various small jobs. Following his marriage to Patricia A. Stadler on 09 September 1961, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Random Lake, the coupled settled in West Bend. He then became employed at the Gehl Company, where he worked for more than 20 years. Donald also worked at MA Gerret Division for some 10 years, and retired from Wacker Corporation in Menomonee Falls in 2005. In addition to being a devoted husband, loving father and proud grandfather, Don was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed spending time golfing, fishing and gardening. He was an active member of Holy Angels Parish, serving as an usher and volunteer, a member of the Father Casper Rehrl Council 1964 Knights of Columbus, a friend of Bill W. for over 20 years and a lifetime member of the Unity Club.
Donald was survived by his wife Patricia; four children, Donna of West Bend, Elizabeth (Michael) Bartelt of Kewaskum, Mary of West Bend and Joe (Lea) of West Bend; six grandchildren, Mark, Carissa, Nicholas, Theresa, Christina and Caleb; two brothers Terrance Kehoe of Cudahy and Daniel (Carol) of Shawano; one brother-in-law, Francis (Shirley) Stadler of Big Bend; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, John, on 18 December 2001; and one sister-in-law, Joanie Kehoe.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, 07 May at Holy Angels Catholic Church where Father Gerald Brittain presided. Interment service with military honors followed at Holy Angels Cemetery.
Visitation was held on Sunday at the Schmidt Funeral Home in West Bend and also on Monday at the church. There was a prayer vigil on Sunday night with a Knights of Columbus Memorial Service following.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Martin's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 04 May 2007]

## Venice D. Staub

M, b. 29 June 1916, d. 02 May 2007
Venice D. Straub of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 90 years at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac on on Wednesday, 02 May 2007. Venice was born in Campbellsport on 29 June 1916, son of George and Caroline (nee Gremminger) Straub. He served in the United States Army during WW II in the Pacific Theater. On 27 September 1947, he was united in marriage in Slinger to Elizabeth Tennies. Together they made their home in St. Killian where he farmed from 1950 until 1969. During that time, Venice also worked at Klinka Olds in West Bend as a mechanic. In 1969 he and Elizabeth moved to West Bend, and Venice worked in maintenance for the M&I Bank. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Campbellsport, the Knights of Columbus in West Bend, and the West Bend Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1398. Venice loved his family and enjoyed working on old cars and tractors.
He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth; eight children, George Straub of West Bend, Germaine (Richard) Mayo of Cornelius, North Carolina, Gary (Marilyn) Straub of West Bend, Dennis (Sharon) Straub of Beloit, Gloria (John) Reindl of Kewaskum, David Straub of Theresa, Gerald (Chris) Straub of West Bend and Gayleen (Richard) Lutz of Campbellsport; 15 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a sister, Cordilla Knappenberger of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two sisters-in-law, Cele Strupp and Helen Ackerman, both of West Bend; and other relatives and friends. Venice was preceded in death by a son, Geoffery.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, 08 May at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Campbellsport where Reverend Neal Zinthefer officiated. Burial followed in St. Matthew Cemetery.
Visitation was at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home in West Bend on Monday with a Knights of Columbus service that evening.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Staub's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 02 May 2007]

## La Verne Olson

M, b. 05 February 1932, d. 05 May 2007
La Verne Olson, also known as Vern, 75, of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed on to eternal life ar the age of 75 yeas Saturday, 05 May 2007. Vern was born in Ettrick on 05 February 1932, son of Oscar and Selma (nee Trones) Olson. He attended Blair High School. Vern married Lorena Albin on 29 July 1961 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Hartford. He worked for Chrysler Outboard for 20 years. Vern was a proud veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a member of the Hartford Courtney-Carr-Milner American Legion Post 19, a member of the Hartford Auxiliary Police from 1961-1972 and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Vern enjoyed watching TV, country music and listening to WTKM Radio. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren whom he loved very much.
Survivors included his wife, Lorena; his children, Barbara (Perry) Hahn, David (Brenda) Olson and Diane (Michael) Kaminski, all of Hartford; 10 grandchildren, Ashley, Adam (fiancŽe Sarissa) and Austin Hahn, Shelly, Jake, Josh and Jarod Olson, Emma, Noah and Luke Kaminski; two sisters, Ila (Ansel) Remus of Galesville and Elaine (Alvin) Horn of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two sisters-in-law, Arde Nicolaus and Berde Rateau. Vern was further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Otto and Adeline (nee Kessel) Albin; and a brother-in-law, Carl Nicolaus.
Funeral service for Vern was held on Tuesday, 08 May at the Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford where Reverend Brian Kundinger officiated. The family greeted relatives and friends on Tuesday at the funeralhome. Interment wasn at Cedar Park Cemetery inb Richfield.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Olson's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 07 May 2007]

## Merrel R. Stockey

M, b. 23 May 1915, d. 05 May 2007
Funeral services were held for Merrel R. Stockey, Ph.D. of Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA on 08 May 2007 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (8080 North 47 Street) in Brown Deer. Merrel passed away on Saturday, 05 May 2007 at the age of 91. Reverend John Kelling officiated the funeral service. The family received friends at the church on Tuesday. The burial was private.
Merrel was born on 23 May 1915. He proudly served his country in World War II. Merrel was a psychologist for 40 years at MATC. He touched many people’s lives. Merrel never met a person who did not become a friend. He will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him.
"Unto thine own self be true"
Merrel was the beloved husband and best friend of Audrey Vittallo, Ph.D; the loving father of Douglas Stockey (Claudia Krueger) and Jan Stockey-Askin (Tom Askin); the proud grandfather of Molly Stockey Askin and Kelcey (fiancee Chad Blanton) Stockey; and the dear brother-in-law of Robert Vittallo. He is further survived by two nieces and many friends. Merrel was preceded in death by his first wife June Wollensak and his sister Helen (the late Bob) Crowley.
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## Robert R. Stecker

M, b. 29 June 1922, d. 04 May 2007
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Robert R. Stecker, also known as Bob, of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wwisconsin, USA on Friday, 11 May 2007 at St. Francis Borgia North Catholic Church in Cedarburg. Robert died at the age of 84 on Friday, 04 May 2007 at the Lasata Care Center. Visitation was held on Thursday, 10 May with an American Legion walk-through. Interment with military honors took place at Immanuel Cemetery on Friday following the Mass.
Bob was born in Neenah, Winnebago County on 29 June 1922, son of Edmund and Lillian (nee Reimer) Stecker. On 20 January 1945, he was united in marriage to Erna Jaeger at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. Bob served with the United States Marines in the South Pacific during World War II. As a tail gunner, he saw action at Bougainville, for which he later received the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Bob was a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288, a longtime member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. As an avid sportsman, he spent many hours in the field with his dogs and on the water fishing, introducing his children and grandchildren to the outdoors at his favored Pincherry.
Robert was survived by his wife Erna; children Richard (Sharon) Stecker, Thomas (Sherry) Stecker and Lori (Kevin) McKinnon; grandchildren Theresa, Michelle, Andrew, Scott and Jenna Stecker, Stacy (Jared) Black and Chris McKinnon; great-grandson Dillon; and his brother Eugene Stecker. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his brothers Gerritt, Dudley, Edmund "Junior" and Russel.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Stecker's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 08 May 2007]

## Ira N. Oelhafen

M, b. 25 October 1937, d. 02 March 2013
Ira N. Oelhafen passed away at the age of 75 years on Saturday, 02 March 2013 at his residence in the town of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA. Ira was born in West Bend on 25 October 1937, son of Ira A. and Norma (nee Kurtz) Oelhafen. He was graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1955 and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force until 1959. On 30 August 1958, Ira was united in marriage to Neatrice Ardoin at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Louisiana. Neatrice preceded him in death on 27 October 1989. On 21 June 1991, Ira married Joy Fontenot at St. John Evangelical. Lutheran Church in West Bend. He worked for West Bend Equipment Company as an Industrial Electrician and later taught Industrial Electricity at MPTC. Ira was a life-long member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and wintering in Louisiana. He sold strawberries at his home from 1970-1986.
Ira was survived by his wife, Joy Oelhafen of West Bend; two sons, Bryan (Tiffany) Oelhafen of Sussex and Steven (Joan) Oelhafen of Allenton; his step-son, Gralyn Ogea of Kenner, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Jenna, Ashley, Kaila, Krista, and Kaitlyn Oelhafen; two step-grandchildren, Lesa and Jake Povletich; two sisters, June (John) Schuppel of Wales and Norrita (Gerald) Thorne of Kohler; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services in remembrance of Ira was held on Monday, 11 March at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 809 South Sixth Avenue, West Bend where Reverend David Kellerman officiated. Visitation was at the church on Monday. Cremation followed at Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service and inurnment of Ira’s cremated remains took place on Tuesday in Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Oelhafen's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 08 March 2013]