- Surname Index

## Arthur O. Puestow Jr.

M, b. 15 April 1935, d. 06 August 2007
Arthur O. Puestow Jr. of the town of Barton, Wasshington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 72 years on Monday, 06 August 2007 at Ivy Manor in Jackson. Arthur was born on the family farm in the town of Barton on 15 April 1935, son of Arthur R. Sr. and Edna (nee Wickert) Puestow. He attended West Bend schools and served in the United States Army from 1958 through 1960. After his discharge, Arthur returned to the farm and operated it with his brother until his retirement. Arthur enjoyed a good hand of sheepshead and driving his Ford tractor.
Arthur was survived by two sisters, Florence (Melvin) Mueller of Kiel and Lucille (Clyde) Crass of West Bend; two brothers, Robert "Dusty" Puestow of the town of Barton and Roman (Lorraine) Puestow of West Bend; two sisters-in-law, Elva Puestow of Cedarburg and Gwendolyn Puestow of West Bend; a nephew, Steve (Patricia) Puestow of Jackson, and their children, Carolyn, Benjamin and Generose; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lester, Arnold and Melvin.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, 09 August in Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend. Visitation was at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home in West Bend, on Thursday.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Puestow's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 07 August 2007]

## Dick Lorenzen

M, b. 04 April 1926, d. 10 August 2007
Richard James Lorenzen, also known as Dick, fought cancer for 13 years before it defeated him on 10 August 2007. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Pat) Lasecke. Dick was born on Easter morning in Racine 04 Apr 1926, son of Thor and Helen Lorenzen. He was born a big boy with a big heart that served him well in athletics and also undergoing chemotherapy later in his 60s when he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Dick was the first of his family to graduate from high school and he went on to earn a Master’s Degree plus over 30 credits beyond. He spent two yrears in the United States Navy. Dick then attended University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus, earning a BS degree in Mathematics and Science. He earned a Maste degree from Purdue University. While at Stevens Point, Dick received the Colonel Hirzy award for scholarship, leadership and athletics, and lettered in three sports (football, basketball and track). Dick taught mathematics as well as coaching four sports (football, basketball, track & baseball). He taught at: Rollo, Illinois, Weyauwega and Juneau before coming to Hartford. He taught at Hartford High School for 32 years, coached all the sports and was responsible for introducing computers into the High School. Richard was a formidable teacher and is well remembered by his former students.
Richard built his own cottage over two summers at Phillips with the help of his teen age son, David. Dick was a tremendous fisherman and he has over 129 legal size muskies to his credit. Dick figured that he had to ‘boat’ at least 10 muskies for every legal size one, and he practiced catch-and-release. At least one of the muskies was over 50" long because Dick (who is over 6’4" tall) held it up in the boat and the tail was still in the water. Most of his fishing was during the summer when he and Pat had a cottage on Wilson Lake near Phillips. Dick enjoyed that time of his life immensely. When he finally gave up the cottage, he and Pat took up golfing and spent many days at the Hartford Country Club. Dick also hunted deer for many years and he and his boys spent time "in the woods" at Phillips and also with a friend, Ron Schultz. They all enjoyed many a meal of venison, as well as walleye; venison sausage was a favorite.
Dick was Honorary Chairman for the Hartford/Slinger Relay for Life in 2000. He talked about the many advances in cancer care and his painful experience of losing his son to melanoma. Relay for Life has been credited with earning many dollars and helping with the fight to defeat cancer. Dick lived another 7 years after; a credit to all the new research being done. Travel was another passion of Pat and Dick. Their travels took them to: Cancun, Nassau, Russia, Spain, Mexico, Canada, Nova Scotia, The Rock of Gibraltar, Morocco (Dick sat in Winston Churchill's chair), Alaska, Germany, Egypt, Israel, Scotland, England, Hawaii, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Ireland and a little bit of France. Then they continued to: Greece, Athens, Santorini, Rhodes, Turkey, Dikili, Istanbul, Bosporus Strait, the Ukraine, Italy, Yalta, Odessa and Rome. Dick’s favorite was the rivers of Germany but he was most inspired with the island of Santorini with the white building which looked like snow from the cruise ship. Russia was the most impressive.
Belonging to the Lions club was an honor for Dick and he was Vice President in 2003 and 2004. He was especially pleased that the Lions donated to many worthwhile causes. He was a former Worshipful Master at the Hartford Masonic Temple No 120. Dick was a member of the Hartford Courtney Carr Milner American Legion Post 19. His church, The First United Methodist Church, was important to him and he sang with the Men’s Choir for many years.
Richard was survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; one daughter, Kate from Marathon, and two sons, Bill (Kari) of Overland Park, Kansas and David (Patrice) of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; one daughter-in-law (Susan) of Rochester, Michigan, one sister, Dorothy Lloyd, of San Bento, Texas; and six grandchildren: Adam (EuNice), Nick (Abby), Missy, Eric, Kira, and Renee. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as a beloved son, Thomas.
The funeral service was celebrated on Monday, 13 August at the First United Methodist Church where Pastor Brian Kundinger officiated. Visitation was at First United Methodist Church, 738 West Monroe Avenue in Hartford.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Lorenzen's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 11 Aug 2007]
Lorenzen lived a life of determination
By JORDAN WEISSMANN
15 August 2007
Dick Lorenzen treated his fight with cancer as he did most challenges - with a simple, quiet determination.
The diagnosis - non-Hodgkin's lymphoma - came in 1994, a few months before his 68th birthday. His 41-year-old son, Tom, had been struggling with melanoma for about five years, and Dick's strong presence had led the family through that ordeal until Tom died in 1995. His own cancer was relatively curable, and he started chemotherapy, treating it like he would any other obligation. "He set a goal and there was nothing that was going to get in the way of it," said his son Bill Lorenzen, 52. "And that was to defeat it." Dick Lorenzen died last week at the age of 81. He had fought his cancer into remission twice and used his personal battle as an opportunity to encourage and aid others with the disease.
Born April 4, 1926, in Racine, Dick graduated from high school and went to enlist in the Navy, but was turned down because of his weak eyesight. He was later drafted, and when in line to be processed, Lorenzen confronted a draft official who marked him down for the Army. "He said, 'My grandfather was in the Navy, my father was in the Navy and I want to be in the Navy,' " his wife, Pat, recalled. "So he just stood there blocking the line until they checked 'Navy.' Well, the whole thing had been a bluff because his father had been in the Army." He was stationed in Pensacola, Fla., for two years and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. There, the 6-foot-4-inch science and math major played football and, in his senior year, met Pat in a math class.
The two married after Lorenzen's graduation. Dick taught high school math in several cities because the couple moved to and from Rollo, Ill., Weyauwega and Juneau, before settling in Hartford. Dick began a career at Hartford Union High School that spanned 32 years. He headed the math department and, despite objections from the superintendent, negotiated with a local company to buy its used computers and install them for students' use.
He and his wife had four children: Tom, Bill, David, 47, and Kate, 56. Bill recalled his father as a quiet but loving man, a product of a time that valued strong and silent men. "That was the era they grew up in," he said. "The (George) Patton era. The John Wayne era. Those were the heroes of the day."
He was methodical and dedicated with his goals, Bill said. He built two lakeside cottages by hand, learning how as he went, and completed a master's degree in math from Purdue University over five summers, after being sponsored by General Electric. Lorenzen retired from teaching in 1988 and started working for community organizations and traveling the world. He reacted to his son's cancer by trying to research the most current treatments and formulate a plan for the family. Then came his own illness and, in 1995, Tom's death. Despite losing a son, he managed to fight his way to remission, which lasted for six years.
In 2000, after a second bout, he was asked to be the honorary chairman for the local Relay for Life chapter. By then, his fight was well known in the community and had become a symbol for hope, Pat said. He continued working for the relay committee for years afterward. He also made himself a source of support for other cancer patients, particularly members of his church. "He encouraged other people just to keep fighting," Pat said.
The funeral is today at First United Methodist Church in Hartford at 5 p.m.

## Roger L. Streese

M, b. 17 May 1944, d. 10 August 2007
Roger L. Streese of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 63 years on Friday, 10 August 2007 as a result of injuries sustained in an airplane accident. Roger was born in Hartford on 17 May 1944, son of Louis and Lillian (nee Messer) Streese. He was graduated from Hartford High School in the class of 1962, after which he joined the Wisconsin National Guard. Roger lived in Hubertus and worked at several jobs until moving to West Bend in 1978. For the past 30 years, he has been employed at the Washington County Highway Department. On 11 June 1983, Roger was united in marriage to Bonnie Lou Thom at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he has been an active and faithful member. Although flying was his passion, and he held a membership in the EAA, he also enjoyed motorcycling and camping at Plymouth Rock.
Roger was survived by his wife, Bonnie Lou; three children, Melissa (Rick) McKee of Saukville, Eric Dvoracek and David Streese, both at home; two grandchildren, Ian and Brennen McKee; a sister, Corinne Bokelberg of West Bend; his parents-in-law, LeRoy and Elma Thom of West Bend; two nieces, Kristin and Natalie Bokelberg; a special cousin, Jack (Charlotte) Lepien of Hartford, and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Allen Bokelberg.
Funeral services in remembrance of Roger were celebrated on Thursday 16 August at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, 777 Indiana Avenue in West Bend. Reverend Robert Hein officiated. Visitation was on Thursday at the church until the time of the service. Burial was on Friday in Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Streese's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 13 August 2007]

## Pauline Schepens

F, b. 11 September 1918, d. 12 August 2007
Pauline Schepens (nee Busse) of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 90 years on Sunday, 12 August 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph Hospital in the town of Polk. Pauline was born in Milwaukee on 11 September 1916, daughter of Victor and Mary (nee Strietzel) Busse. She was a country school teacher in Mullens School before she entered the United States Army as a teacher, educating illiterate soldiers. Following her discharge, she taught in Fillmore and Boltonville before moving to West Bend where she taught at Barton Elementary and Badger Middle school retiring in 1981. Pauline then volunteered at the Threshold in a teaching capacity. She was a member of the Wisconsin Retired Teachers Association.
Paauline was survived by her sister-in-law Loretta Busse of West Bend and six nieces and nephews: Mary Busse, Gretchen Busse and Tony Busse all of West Bend, Tom (Cara) Busse of Kewaskum and Katherine and Michael Busse of West Bend. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. Pauline was preceded in death by her brother Clarence Busse.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrasted on Monday, 20 August at Holy Angels Catholic Church where Reverend Richard Wendell presided. Burial followed in Holy Angels Cemetery. Visitation was on Monday, at the church.
[extracted and edited from Mrs. Schepens obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 16 August 2007]

## Richard J. Tuchscherer

M, b. 24 July 1927, d. 18 August 2007
Richard J. Tuchscherer of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 80 years on Saturday, 18 August 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend. Rick was born in Milwaukee on 24 July 1927, son of Alex and Helen (nee Dreblow) Tuchscherer. During World War II, he served in the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific, being stationed in China, Okinawa and Guam. On 27 June 1953, he was united in marriage to Florence Kurtz. Richard retired in 1985 as captain of Administration at the Washington County Sheriff?s Department where he served for 24 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion for 57 years.
Richard was survived by his wife, Florence; two sons, Paul (Deanna) Tuchscherer and Timothy (Joyce) Tuchscherer, both of West Bend; four grandchildren, Michelle (Lonnie) Moorehead, Sarah (friend Kyle McCafferty) Tuchscherer, Jennifer Roberts and Peter Roberts; a great-granddaughter, Lauren Moorehead; a sister, Betty (Allan) Schowalter of Port Washington; two sisters-in-law, Naome Pickhard and Edna Schall, both of West Bend; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Walter Tuchscherer, a sister-in-law, Margaret Tuchscherer; and three brothers-in-law, Lester Schilling, Robert Pickhard and Norman Schall.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, 23 August at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home, 1315 West Washington Street in West Bend. Reverend James Taylor officiated and burial was Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend on Friday. Visitation was at the funeral home on Thursday.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Tuchscherer's obituary published in the Ozaulee-Washington Daily News on 21 August 2007]

## Jay Alec Greuel

M, b. 18 November 1967, d. 31 July 2007
Jay Alec Greuel, also known as Alec, of Daingerfield, Texas, died at the age of 39 years on Tuesday, 31 July 2007 in Pittsburg, Texas. Alec was born in Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USAon 18 November 1967. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Alec was a gunsmith, a volunteer fireman in Wisconsin and a machinist.
Jay Alec was survived by his two daughters, Sarah Gail Greuel of West Bend and Trisha Greuel of Fond du Lac; his son, Justin Greuel of Fond du Lac; his mother and her husband, Sharon and Pete Vandenberg of Lone Star; his father and his wife, Roland and Shirley Greuel of Hustisford; three sisters, Sheli Nelson of Daingerfield, Crystal Kunz and Molly Yarr, both of Wisconsin; five brothers, Kevin Greuel, Matthew Greuel, and Cornell Kunz, all of Wisconsin, Terry Bridges of Las Vegas and Larry Bridges of Idaho. Several other relatives also survive. Alec was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Virginia Greuel and Fred and Kay Bodenloop; two brothers, Conrad and Scott; brother-in-law, Dave Nelson; and his uncle, Jeff Greuel.
A memorial service for Jay was on Sunday, 05 August 2007 at First Baptist Church in Cason, where Reverend Scott Darby officiated. Visitation was on Saturday at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home in Daingerfield prior to the service.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Greuel's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 22 August 2007]

## Fire Chief Robert J. Schaefer

M, b. 02 February 1949, d. 20 August 2007
Fire Chief Robert J. Schaefer, also known as Bob, of Slinger, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA entered into eternal peace at the age 0f 58 years on Monday, 20 August 2007 surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Marshfield on 02 February 1949, son of Mathias and Lucille (nee Gundrum) Schaefer. He was raised in Pittsville until 1958, when he moved to Slinger where he graduated from Slinger High School in 1967. After graduation, Bob served in the United States Army in Germany until 1970. Upon his return from service, he married Sharon J. "Sherry" Bahr on 08 April 1972. In 1973, the couple opened Schaefer’s Service Center in Slinger, which is still in operation. They later began Schaefer’s Amoco in 1987. On 01 November 1979, Bob devotedly joined the Slinger Fire Department, where he achieved the position of fire chief in 1992 and held the rank until his passing. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Slinger since 1958. In his free time, Bob loved fishing, hunting, and above all, spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren, all whom he held so dearly in his heart.
Bob wasa deeply missed and forever loved by his loving wife and best friend of 35 years, Sherry; his treasured children, Brad (Tracey) Schaefer and Amy (Jon) Schlicht, both of Slinger; his cherished grandchildren, Mackenzie and Mathias Schaefer and Caitlin and Jenna Schlicht; his dear siblings, Dick (Rita) Schaefer, Joann Schodron, Judy (Butch) Held, Ron (Carleen) Schaefer, Roger (Janis) Schaefer and Jeanie (Nick) Meyer; and his mother-in-law, Joan Giles. He was also be missed by many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Mathias and Lucille Schaefer; a brother, Kenny Schaefer; a brother-in-law, Dennis Schodron; his father-in-law, Gene Giles; and a nephew, Matthew Meyer.
A gathering of family and friends was held on Saturday, 25 August at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 West Paradise Drive in West Bend, with a prayer vigil led by Father Richard J. Stoffel. A fire department walk-through took place on Saturday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Sunday at St. Peter Catholic Church, 202 East Washington Street in Slinger, with Father Stoffel officiating. Interment of ashes took place at St. Peter (new) Catholic Cemetery.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Schaefer's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 22 August 2007]

## Clinton L. Jostad

M, b. 28 January 1922, d. 20 August 2007
Clinton L. Jostad, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA entered into eternal peace at the age of 85 yearts on Monday, 20 August 2007. Clinton was born in Holmen on 28 January 1922, son of Mandly and Mabel (nee Staff) Jostad. He attended La Crosse Teachers’ College and thereafter entered into the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. During his service to his country, Clinton achieved the rank of staff sergeant and received seven medals and one presidential citation. He was active in the Pacific Theater. Clinton was a member of C.S.M., the American Legion Post 1398, the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, the board of the Salvation Army and Peoria City Beautiful.
He was missed by his loving wife, Marie N. deMestre; his son, Scott P. (Robert McGlowne) Jostad of Chicago; his daughter, Renee K. Jostad (Joe Thomas) of St. Louis, Missouri; and his son, Stephen E. (Mary) Jostad of Peoria; grandchildren, Eric and Evan Jostad; sisters, Muriel Charlie of Kentucky, Norma (Hugo) Goodrum of California and Doris (Gordon) Kriehn of Milwaukee; and his sister-in-law, Patricia Heath of Australia. He was also missed by many nieces, nephews, other special relatives and many dear friends. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Edith Ratliff.
A memorial service was held on Friday, 24 August at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 West Paradise Drive in West Bend. Visitation with family and friends was held Friday at the funeral home prior to the memorial service. Interment of ashes took place in Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield on Monday.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Jostad's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 23 August 2007]

## Eloise V. Summitt

F, b. 13 September 1924, d. 27 August 2007
Eloise V. Summitt of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Milwaukee, found peace at the age of 82 years on Monday, 27 August 2007. Eloise was born in Decatur, Illinois on 13 September 1924, daughter of James and Mildred Summitt. She was a retiree of Family Service of Milwaukee and a United States Navy veteran who served during World War II. Eloise was the loving sister of Leslie and Wesley Summitt. She was also survived by cousins and other family and friends. Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred.
Visitation was on Saturday, 01 September at Wisconsin Memorial Park-Family Center, 12875 West Capitol Drive in Brookfield with a funeral service at noon.
[extracted and edited from Ms. Summitt's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 29 August 2007]

## Joseph A. Simko

M, b. 14 July 1931, d. 28 August 2007
Joseph A. Simko of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at his residence at the age of 76 years on Tuesday, 28 August 2007. Joseph was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania on 14 July 1931, son of Joseph J. and Helen (nee Buckley) Simko. He married Dorothy Schilder on 08 January 1955 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Joseph worked for All Cast Mfg. in Allenton for 10 years. He was a member of the Slinger Zunker-Held Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3358 and a member of St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford.
Joseph was survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy; his children, Wendy Simko of West Bend, Joseph Simko of Alaska, Mark (Linda) Simko of Hartford and Terri Ann (Randy) Knoll of Eau Claire; six grandchildren, Teri Lynn, Derick, Devin, Finni, Kassie and Hunter; and two great- grandchildren, Kenlynn and Brionna. He was further survived by other relatives and friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Mullery.
A memorial service was held on Friday, 31 August at the Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford where Father David LaPlante officiated. Visitation was at the funeral home on Friday.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Simko's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 30 Aug 2007]

## James O. Pischke Jr.

M, b. 23 January 1943, d. 05 September 2007
James O. Pischke Jr., also known as Jimmer and Smokey, passed away at the age of 64 years on Wednesday, 05 September 2007, at Kathy Hospice of West Bend. James was born in Bevar Dam on 23 January 1943, son of James O. and Lucille M. (nee Vujnovich) Pischke. He grew up in the city of West Bend, attended St. Mary Catholic School and West Bend High School, graduating in June of 1961. Smoikey began working in January of 1961 at Gehl Company, where he worked on the loading dock. He retired in January of 2005 after working there for 43 years. Jimmer was a member of the Holy Angels Y.P.C. and a 20-year member of the Unity Club of West Bend. He touched many lives at the Unity Club and was involved with many different committees. Smokey was involved in Alon on Wednesday nights. Thank you all. James proudly served his country as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard for six years.
He was survived by his mother, Lucille Pischke; brothers, Robert Pischke, Patrick (Elaine) Pischke and Charles Pischke; nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends. Jimmer was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, and many aunts and uncles.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held for Smokey on Tuesday, 11 September at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 138 North Eighth Avenue in West Bend where Father Rick Wendell officiated. Visitation was on Tuesday prior to the Memorial Mass. Interment of ashes took place at Holy Angels Cemetery following Mass.
Jim made a request that in lieu of flowers, a memorial fund be established with donations to the Unity Club, 1715 Creek Drive, West Bend, WI 53095.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Pischke's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 07 September 2007]

## Arthur J. Weis

M, b. 03 August 1921, d. 05 September 2007
Arthur J. Weis of Allenton, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 86 years on Wednesday, 05 September 2007, at SynergyHealth St. Joseph Hospital in the town of Polk. Arthur was born in Washington County on 03 August 1921, son of Joseph and Josephine (nee Mechenick) Weis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was an active member of the Allenton Fohl-Martin American Legion Post 483 where he was a past commander. Arthur was a member of Allenton Resurrection Catholic Church and a former member of the church choir. He was a past town chairman and town supervisor for the town of Addison and he operated the shoe store in Allenton and the Allenton Drive In.
Arthur was survived by three nephews, Ralph (Kathy) Wenninger, Irvin (Laura) Weis and Steve Wenninger; six nieces, Carole (Walter) Mueller, Janis (Carroll) Mueller, Rita (John) Boegel, Susan (Larry) Jeffords, Charlotte Miller and Beverly (Allen) Schweitzer; a cousin, Matt (Theresa) Stoffel; and other cousins, relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded in death by two brothers, Leo and Edward Weis, and a sister, Helen Wenninger. Cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Mass for Arthur was held on Sunday, 09 September at Resurrection Catholic Church in Allenton. Father Richard Stoffel officiated. Burial of his cremains, with military graveside rites, was on Monday ar Sacred Heart Cemetery in Allenton. Relatives and friends called on Sunday at the church.
[extracted and edited from Mr Weis' obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 07 September 2007]

## David R. Rasch

M, b. 13 July 1929, d. 06 September 2007
David R. Rasch, also known as Bob, of Allenton, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 78 years on 06 September 2007 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. David was born in Greeley, Nebraska on 13 July 1929, son of Waldemar E. and Florence J. (nee McBeth) Rasch. Bob served in the United States Army, 118th Combat Engineers, in Germany. He worked at the Koehring Company, Milwaukee Wire and Regal Ware as a tool and die maker. Bob was an avid reader, rock hound and bird watcher. He was a member of the Milwaukee Rock and Gem Club, Wisconsin Geo-logical Society, Cedarburg Rifle Club and Northern Cross Astronomy Club.
David was the beloved husband of Mary "Thelma" Ray; loving father of Brian (Kelly), Elizabeth, Barbara (Tom) Schilhabel, John (Diane), Janet (James) Shulka, Frances (Harold) Shinsato, Maryellen (Dean) Hall, Robert, Arthur (Heather); and brother of Eugene (Peggy). He was also loved by 19 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation was at Calvary Assembly of God, 1110 East Decorah on Monday, 10 September; followed by funeral Service and burial at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorials Cemetery.
[Extracted and edited from Mr. Rasch's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 08 September 2007]

## Earl N. Feiter

M, b. 09 September 1926, d. 10 September 2007
Earl N. Feiter, also known as Curley, of Slinger, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA entered into eternal peace at the age of 81 years on Monday, 10 September 2007 at St. Luke Medical Center in Milwaukee. Earl was born in Hartford on 09 September 1926, son of Walter and Viola (nee Held) Feiter. He honorably served his country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return, he married Elizabeth M. Kubicek, his childhood neighbor and best friend, on 10 October 1953. Earl was a dedicated employee of Chrysler Outboards, and in his free time, he enjoyed woodworking and spending time in the outdoors, especially working on his yard. Earl was an avid Packers and Brewers fan. He was a member of the Slinger Zunker Held Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3358.
Earl was deeply missed and forever loved by his best friend and beloved wife of 54 years, Elizabeth; his dear children, Jean (Jerry) Kreitinger of Sun Prairie, Mike Feiter of Slinger, Dan (Karen) Feiter of Hartford and Ellen Feiter of Beach Park, Illinois; his cherished grandchildren, Janelle (Landon) Hamland, Jamie, Jerica, Joel, Jordan, Tony, Katie, Nathan and Evan; his great-granddaughter, Sienna; a dear sister, Mary (Lee) Jahnke; a loving brother, Tom (Mary Kay) Feiter; and his sister-in-law, Joanne Feiter. He was also be missed by nieces, nephews, other special relatives and dear friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, and a brother, Neil Feiter.
A gathering of family and friends took place on Wednesday, 12 September at St. Peter Catholic Church, 202 Eest Washington Stteet in Slinger. Following the visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the church, where Father Richard J. Stoffel officiated. Interment took place in the (new) St. Peter Catholic Ceme-tery on Thursday.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Feiter's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 12 September 2007]

## Jo Helgeson

F, b. 1924, d. 11 July 2013
Friends, bridge partners, music lovers, fans of good cooking, conversation and newsy letters, free-thinkers and lovers of beauty, and the dear friends of Cedarburg Woman’s Club all mourn the passing of Jo Helgeson (nee Puckett) at the ageof 89 years on Thursday, 11 July 2013. Jo lived to a spirited 89 years, maintaining a zest for life, meeting each day with boundless love, curiosity, enthusiasm and joy. She loved classical music and had been an accomplished singer and choir director. She never knew a stranger and was accepting and interested in people from all cultures and walks of life. Born in 1924 in Smithville, Tennessee, she enlisted in the Navy Waves in 1944. Two years later, Gunnery Sgt. Puckett left Pensacola Naval Base in Florida to marry Wisconsin boy, Howard Helgeson, whom she met while singing in the USO in Nashville. Jo lived and worked in Thiensville, Mequon and Cedarburg for the next 65 years. She was a bookkeeper, a purchasing agent for a Grafton steel fabricator, a realtor and a reporter. She could knit a sweater, sew a wedding dress, prepare a smorgasbord for 40, do cost accounting, and re-wire her daughter’s bedroom.
Jo will be greatly missed by her family and friends: her son, Andrew; and daughters, Karen and Janet; their spouses Debra Aussprung Helgeson, Dale Perman, and Fred Roecker; grandchildren, Tony and Sam Perman, Kirsten Helgeson, Erik Helgeson, Lindsey Mongoven, and Jackson Roecker; granddaughters- in-law, Fern Supawanich and Angie Pape Helgeson; grandsonin- law, Thomas Mongoven; great-grandchildren, Ruthie and Margaret Mongoven, Max and Zack Perman, and Isabella and Elijah Helgeson; sisters, Sarah Hodges and Mary Ellon Berkely; brothers, Reed and Kenneth Puckett; nieces, nephews and many lifelong friends.
A memorial service and luncheon was held on Monday, 15 July.
[extracted and edited from Mrs. Helgeson's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 16 July 2013]

## Leonard E. Rindt

M, b. 12 June 1920, d. 18 September 2007
Leonard E. Rindt of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA went home to his Lord at the age of 87 years on Tuesday, 18 September 2007. Leonard was born in the town of Larrabee, Waupaca County on 12 June 1920, son of Emil and Augusta (Tews) Rindt. On 25 May 1946, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Florence Szczepanski, at St. Stanislaus Church in Racine. The couple made their home in the Clintonville area for a number of years until moving to Kewaskum in 1952. Leonard served his country in the United States Army Air Force during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was a general contractor in the area for many years and retired as a cabinetmaker from Mallard Coach in 1980. Leonard was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum for 55 years and a member of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384 for 62 years.
Leonard was survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Florence; their two sons, Jim (Diane) Rindt and Jack (Roxanne) Rindt, both of West Bend; his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jeff (Jackie) Rindt and their children, Bradley and Elizabeth of Campbellsport; Mike (Michele) Rindt and their children, Caden and Carsen of Appleton; Steve (Jenny) Rindt of West Bend; Scott (Bonnie) Rindt of Kewaskum; Sherry (Steve) Gerhartz and their son, Frederick of West Bend; and Richard (Kristen) Rindt and their son, Caden of Jackson; a sister, Linda Walters of West Bend; a sister-in-law, Florence Szczepanski of Racine; a brother-in-law, Chester Szymczak of Racine; a special niece, Rosalie Ritger of Kewaskum, many other nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters and their spouses, Ella (Ernst) Buntrock, Adela (Adolph) Kuschel, Emma (Herb) Sievers, Amanda (John) Mischock, Edwin (Esther) Rindt, Esther (Truman) Balke, Arnold (Leona) Rindt, Viola (Lester) Knaack, Fronie (Oscar) Siegel, Art (Milly) Rindt and Clarence Rindt; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roman Szczepanski, Caroline Szymczak and Lucille (Mark) Rebhahn.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Leonard was celebrated on Friday, 12 September at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Father Edwin Kornath officiated. Burial with military graveside rites followed in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends called on Friday at the church.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Rindt's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 19 September 2007]

## Kenneth Macks

M, b. 21 October 1941, d. 09 September 2007
A private funeral service was held for Kenneth Macks, also known as Lee, of Sheboygan on 15 September at Mueller Funeral Home in Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. Kenneth was laid to rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield, Waukesha County. Kenneth Lee Macks was born in Milwaukee on 21 October 1941, son of Carlton and Aletha Macks. His stepmother, Esther Macks, also preceded him in death. Kenneth went to St. Paul Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Grafton High School. He served in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge. Kenneth spent over half his life in hospitals and nursing homes after a debilitating accident in his late 20s. He was being cared for in Sheboygan County at the time of his death at age 65 years on Sunday, 09 September 2007.
Kenneth was the loving brother of Sharon (Kenneth) Kraemer of Canton, Texas, Julia (Roger) LaVen of Leesburg, Florida, Paulette (David) Bruder of Waynesville, Missouri, Claudette (Tom) Mann of Jackson, Paul and Eugene Macks of Grafton and Richard (Debbie) Macks of Hazelhurst. He was further survived by 19 nieces and nephews, 23 great-nieces and great-nephews, family and friends.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Macls' obituary published in thhe Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 26 September 2007]

## John C. Turk

M, b. 06 April 1959, d. 24 September 2007
John C. Turk of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA found eternal peace at the age of 48 years on Monday, 24 September 2007. Jophn was born in Milwaukee on 06 April 1959, son of Ronald and Kathleen (nee Elisa) Turk. In 1973, he moved with his family from Milwaukee to West Bend. John graduated from West Bend West High School in 1978. He then joined the United States Marines but due to an injury in basic training, he returned home. John worked at the West Bend Daily News for 17 years, and was also an assistant manager at Milwaukee P.C. On 27 June 1981, John was united in marriage to Cindy Kutz in West Bend where they continued to reside most of their married life. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, troubleshooting and building computers, fixing cars and playing sheepshead. He also enjoyed reading books, watching movies and the Green Bay Packers.
John was survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Cindy; six children, Jeannine (fiance Brandon Cusack) Turk of Waupun, Kenneth (Melissa) Turk of Campbellsport, Jason Turk of West Bend, Shawn Turk, Ryan Turk and Eric Turk, all at home; four grandchildren, Austin and Savannah Cusack and Matthew and Kristine Turk; his parents, Ronald and Kathleen Turk of Townsend; a sister, Mary (Warren) Arndt of West Bend; a brother Daniel (Jean) Turk of Madison; his maternal grandmother, Martha Serio of Townsend; a sister-in-law, Karen (Patrick) Holtz of Campbellsport; two brothers-in-law, Steven Kutz and Larry (Mary) Kutz, both of Campbellsport; a niece, Melyssa Arndt; two nephews, Paytan and Parker Holtz; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Elias; paternal grandparents, Claude and Flossie Turk; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elroy Kutz and Lois Kutz; along with his aunt and Godmother, Marian Beaudry.
Funeral services in memory of John were celebrated on Friday, 28 September at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home in West Bend. Reverend Bruce Dunford of First Baptist Church officiated. Visitation was at the funeral home on Friday. Burial was in the Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend, on Monday.
John will be deeply missed more than he will ever know by his wife, his family and all that knew him.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Turk's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 26 September 2007]

## John J. Whitt

M, b. 25 November 1919, d. 27 September 2007
John J. Whitt of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Arlington Heights, Illinois, entered into eternal peace at Cedar Crossings Subacute at the age of 87 years on Thursday, 27 September 2007. John was born in Kentucks on 25 November 1919, son of Jess and Janie (nee Walters) Whitt. He especially loved spending time gardening, wood working, and playing various instruments including the fiddle and guitar.
John was missed by his children, Jim (Genevieve) Whitt and Dorothy (Steve) Perkins; his stepdaughter, Lou (Bob) Clark; his grandchildren, Jim (Julie) and John; eight step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was further survived by his brother, Virgil Whitt; sisters, Louise Freeman, Ruby Carter, and Gladis Adams; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia.
A funeral service to honor John was celebrated on Tuesday, 02 October 2007, with full military honors, at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 West Paradise Drive in West Bend) where Chaplain Cheryl L. Matusiak officiated. Visitation with family and friends was held at the funeral home on Tuesday. Cremation was by Paradise Cremation Services of West Bend.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Whitt's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 29 September 2007 ]

## Robert G. Hoffmann

M, b. 29 January 1937, d. 25 September 2007
Longtime resident of Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, Robert G. Hoffmann, also know as Bob, entered into eternal life at the age of 70 years on Tuesday, 25 September 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held on 01 October at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grafton. Interment took place at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Bob was born in Saukville on 29 January 1937, son of Henry and Julia (nee Miller) Hoffmann. He lived on the family farm until he enlisted in the military in 1956. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ellen Goeden, in 1958. They settled in Mary Ellen’s hometown of Grafton, where they raised six children. Bob started his own construction business in 1959 and through the years, with his son Jim, had built many homes and apartments in and around Ozaukee County. He enjoyed racing snowmobiles. This led him to open a secondary business, Valley Sports, from 1968-79, where he sold Rupp snowmobiles and also motorcycles. Bob was a member of the Sno-Drifters Snowmobile Club and took great pleasure in snowmobiling and motorcycling with family and friends until he began his battle with pancreatic cancer at the end of 2006. Bob was a true lover of the outdoors and a sportsman who enjoyed hunting coon, deer, turkey and bear. His love for these activities led to his dedicated role on the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Board. He hunted bear for the last 25 years with his son Patrick and friends, and did so right up until the day before he passed away. He truly did what he loved to do until his body simply wouldn’t allow it another day. Bob also loved to garden. In the latter years, his gardening expanded to include his beautiful lilies, gladiolas and roses.
Bob was survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Ellen of Grafton; and his loving children and grandchildren James (Jennifer), Shawn and Austin of Grafton; Linda (Tom), Robert Gannon, Ben and Alyssa LeSelle of Neenah, Carolyn (Joel), Isabelle and Wyatt Kalmer of Cedarburg, Pamela (Robert), Lindsey, Lauren and Lucas Pericak of Grafton, Craig (Lori), Andrea, Alex and Julia of Hubertus and Patrick (fiancŽe Lisa Reed) of Aurora. He was further survived by his brother Marvin (Eileen) of Saukville; and his sister Darlene (Eugene) Weyker of Waubeka; brother-in-law Bill (Carol) Goeden of Brookfield; sister-in-law Karen Goeden of Frank-lin and many other relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Henry Jr. and Raymond; an infant sibling; and niece Michelle Weyker.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Hoffmann's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 02 October 2007]

## Mary Florence Leathen

F, b. 16 September 1916, d. 29 September 2007
Mary Florence Leathen, nee Nusbaum, also known as Muffy, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 92 years on Saturday, 29 September 2007 at her residence at Cedar Bay West. Florence was born in Goshen, Indiana on 16 September 1915, daughter of Daniel and Mabel (nee Gorsuch) Nusbaum. As a young child, her family moved to Park Falls. After graduating from Park Falls High School, Muffy attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned her bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition. She then became employed as a pediatric dietitian, working at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. In 1942, Florence enlisted in the United States Army, working at a field hospital in England. While she was in the service, she met her future husband, William Leathen. It was following her discharge that she and Bill were married in Park Falls on11 September 1945. In 1947, the family moved to Pittsburgh. It was in Pittsburgh where she raised her three children and was active in the community. She was a charter member of the Wexford Community United Presbyterian Church. In addition to being an avid bridge player, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and reading. Bill predeceased on 20 April 1992. In 1995, Muffy moved to Wisconsin, settling in West Bend, to be closer to her family.
Survivors included three children, Mary (Lawrence) Giventer of Turlock, California, William J. (Susan) of Onalaska and Sue Ellen Leathen of Burbank, California; five grandchildren, Michael Leathen, Matthew Leathen, Sarah (Douglas) Kaber, Cindy Giventer and Dominion Giventer; four great-grandchildren, Emma Kaber, Saerdra and Mickel Giventer and Jasmine Nickel-berry; two sisters, Jean Meloy of Waunakee and Kate (Gene) Bradfield of Appleton; a brother-in-law, Leo Miller of Newburg; other relatives and friends. Florence was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters, Lucile Hardzinski, David Nusbaum, Joseph Nusbaum, Sarah Miller and Sue Nusbaum.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, 02 October at the Schmidt Funeral Home in West Bend. Burial was in Fairmont Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Visitation was on Tuesday at the funeral home.
[extracted and edited from Mrs. Leathen's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 02 October 2007]

## Donald John Dukelow

M, b. 22 November 1923, d. 12 October 2007
Donald John Dukelow, 83, of Algoma, died at the age of 83 years on Friday, 12 October 2007 at the Algoma Long Term Care Unit. Donald was born in Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA on 22 November 1923, son of Ray and Anna (nee Hetzel) Dukelow. He entered the United States Navy and served during World War II in the Pacific. After his discharge, Donald worked at the Chrysler Corporation, Wacker Corporation and Bayship Yards in Sturgeon Bay until he retired. During his retirement, Donald was caretaker at St. Mary Cemetery for many years, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 28 continuous years with the American Legion, a lifetime member of the the Knights of Columbus and he was very active at St. Mary Parish, including being a Communion distributor. Donald enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking and square dancing with the Cool City Square Dancers Club. He married Rosemarie Klink on 27 July 1946; Rosemaryshe preceded him in death 19 June 1976. Donald then married Louise (nee Delorit) Baudhuin on 29 July 1978 in Algoma.
Donald was survived by his second wife Louise; his children, Gloria Hintz, John (Jean) Dukelow, Janet (Randy) Schmidt, Carol (David) Medvic, Wilbert Dukelow, Ronald (Mary) Dukelow, Peter Dukelow, Joyce Hoganson, Patricia (James) Quandt and Eileen Toth; stepchildren, Judith Wiese and Lois (Duane) Haen; one sister, Jean Gandy; many grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Rosemarie; a son, Robert; a stepdaughter, Mary Ann Rass; sons-in-law, Eldon Hintz and Joe Toth; two brothers, Clyde and Howard Dukelow; and one sister, Patricia Neu.
Friends gathered at St. Mary Catholic Church in Algomaon on Friday, 19 October until the Mass of Christian Burial which Reverend. William Swichten officiated. Full military rites were at the church after the Mass. Burial was in St. Bartholomew Cemetery in Neosho on Saturday with graveside services.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Dukelow's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 16 October 2007]

## Harold E. Klimke

M, b. 13 May 1921, d. 14 October 2007
Funeral services for Harold E. Klimke of Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA were held on 17 October at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Freistadt. Harold died at the age of 86 years at Columbia St. Mary Hospital on Sunday, 14 October 2007. Visitation was held at the church on Wednesday and interment took place at the church cemetery.
Harold was born in Montello on 13 May 1921, son of Otto E. and Pauline (nee Kluth) Klimke. On 31 May 1952, he was united in marriage to Hilda Schoessow. A veteran, Harold served in the United States Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member and former commander of the Mequon-Thiensville Veterans of Foreigh Wars Post 9207 and a member of the Mequon Harold J. Schroeder American Legion Post 457. He was a retired member of the Mequon Police Reserves and an active member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. His favorite pastimes included woodworking, fixing automobiles, football, traveling to Marine Corps reunions and most importantly, his family.
Harold was survived by his wife Hilda; his children Joanne (Richard) Behling, Marilyn (James) Radtke, Carol Klimke, Laurel (Gerald) Wollin and the late Virginia (Darrell) Fletcher; grandchildren Sarah (Michael) Taraboi, Jason Behling, Matthew Behling, Scott Fletcher, Daniel Radtke, Rachel Radtke and Nicholas Wollin; great-grandchildren Jacob Behling, Michael Taraboi and Daniel Taraboi; sister Dorothy Grant; brother Eldon (Wilma) Klimke; sisters-in-law Hertha (James) Bartlett, Darlene Schoessow, Melrie Schoessow and Myrtle Acterberg; and his brother-in-law Norman (Carolyn) Abbiehl. He was further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Klimke's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 18 October 2007]

## Clyde A. Darmody

M, b. 05 July 1918, d. 16 October 2007
Clyde A. Darmody of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at his residence at the age of 89 years on Tuesday, 16 October 2007. Clyde was born in the town of Theresa, Dodge County on 05 July 1918, son of Mike and Violenta (nee Zimmel) Darmody. After high school Clyde started working at the West Bend Company until he enlisted in the United States Army in 1941. His military service continued until October of 1945, with over three years in the Pacific Theater. On 08 December 1945, Clyde was united in marriage to Mildred Ahlers at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend. Together they made their home in West Bend, and Clyde went back to work at the West Bend Company until his retirement in 1980. In 1956 Clyde founded Honey Grove Ice Cream, which was co-owned by Clyde and his sister-in-law, Margaret Ahlers. Along with his wife Mildred, the three of them sold ice cream from their store on Highway G to grocery stores and out of their lunch trailer at many auctions, fairs, company picnics and other social events. In 2001, his daughter, Cheryl began helping out and now runs the company. His wife, Mildred, preceded him in death in August of 2004. On 06 October 2005 Clyde was united in marriage to Norma Smith at Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church. Clyde was an elder and active member of Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church and a member of the 25-year club of the West Bend Company. He loved polka music and could pay the accordion, guitar and harmonica. He was a great dad, loved by his children and grandchildren, and will be dearly missed.
Clyde was survived by his wife, Norma; four children, Kenneth (Sue) Darmody of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Cheryl (Don) Thill and Keith (Connie) Darmody, both of West Bend, and Kim (Kandie) Darmody of Edmond, Oklahoma; three stepchildren, Karen Spletter of Phoenix, Arizona, Gary (Ruth) Smith of Random Lake and Sue Smith of West Bend; 10 grandchildren, Stacey (Greg) Hockett, Michael (Shelley) Darmody, Kelly Darmody, Tina (Heath) Wiskirchen, Nicholus (fiancŽe Allison Jahnke) Thill, Stephanie (Dan) Helle, Amanda (Jared) Winship, Casey (Todd) Kunard, Matthew Darmody and Witney Darmody; six step-grandchildren, Michelle Spletter, Matthew Spletter, Alex Spletter, Michael Smith, Daniel Izzo and Elizabeth Lund; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Winship, Austin Winship, Riley Darmody and Ashton Hockett; three sisters, Blanche Hawig of West Bend, Hazel Weinand of Jackson and Vivian (Walter) Bartelt of Campbellsport; two brothers, Wesley (Pearl) Darmody and Jerry (Marion) Darmody, both of Allenton; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Ahlers of West Bend, Joanne (Vernon) Moths of Hales Corners and Vira (John) Schneider of German-town; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Harold Ahlers, Wilmer Hawig and Eugene Weinand.
Funeral services to remember Clyde were held on Sunday, 21 October at Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church, 462 Meadow Brook Drive in West Bend were Reverend Joseph Fisher and Reverend Christopher Raffa co-officiated. Visitation was on Sunday at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home in West Bend. Burial was at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend on Monday.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Darmody's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 18 October 2007]

## Lawrence E. Leppla

M, b. 22 August 1926, d. 21 October 2007
Lawrence K. Leppla, also known as Larry, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 81 years on Sunday, 21 October 2007. Lawrence was born in Port Washington, Ozaukee County on 22 August 1926, son of Rolla and Frieda (nee Panzer) Leppla. He married Henrietta "Harriet" Wagner on 19 June 1954 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Larry served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge, Lawrence returned to the Port Washington area. After his marriage, Lawrence and Harriet settled in West Bend where he began working for the United States Post Office as a rural mail carrier, retiring in 1986 after 30 years of service. During his time at the post office he also worked parttime at West Bend Mutual Insurance Company and then Claims Management Services in the maintenance department. Following his retirement from the post office, he worked full time until retiring in December, 2006. Lawrence was a Fourth Degree member of the Father Casper Rehrl Council 1964 Knights of Columbus, a member of Lodge 1398 Loyal Order of the Moose and a charter member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Lawrence was survived by his wife of 53 years, Harriet; five children, Larry (Katherine) of Waukesha, Margaret (Jeff) Scheibel of Howards Grove, Patrick (Susan) of North Royalton, Ohio, Michael of Tampa Bay, Florida and Theresa of Fond du Lac; and seven grandchildren, Andrew and Alex Leppla, Mark and Eric Scheibel, Samantha Leppla and Sean and Grace Leppla. Larry was further survived by his brother, Miles (June) of Cedarburg; his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Delores Leppla of Port Washington, Evelyn Kalies of West Bend, Nellie Wagner of West Bend, Joan (Erv) Claas of Sussex, Mary Snyder of West Bend, Raymond (Nancy) Wagner of Odessa, Texas, Bonnie Voeks of Boltonville, Carol Lindemann of West Bend and Sue Ann (Peter) Geib of West Bend; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death was his brother, Clarence Leppla.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, 25 October at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in West Bend where Reverend Jeffrey Haines presided. Burial followed in Washington County Memorial Park,West Bend. Visitation was at the Schmidt Funeral Home in West Bend on Wednesday until the prayer vigil and also at the church on Thursday.
[extracted and edited from Mr. Leppla's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 22 October 2007]