- Surname Index

## Earl J. Mueller

M, b. 01 July 1915, d. 14 May 2000
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, for Earl J. Mueller who died at the age of 84 years on 14 May 2000. Reverend Dale Erickson officiated. Burial was at Immanuel Cemetery in Cedarburg. Mr. Mueller was born 01 July 1915 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to Arthur Mueller and Elizabeth Heck. He married Ruth Moldenhauer on 15 April 1950. Mr. Mueller served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1952 during the Korean War. He was a member of the 28th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin National Guard and a past member of the Cedarburg Aging Commission. Mr. Mueller worked as a flight simulator instructor with the Air National Guard. He was survived by his wife and two children.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Mueller's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 18 May 2000]

## Arnold O. Rubringer

M, b. 18 December 1917, d. 10 May 2000
A funeral service was held Friday at Mueller Funeral Home in Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, for Arnold O. Rubringer who died at the age of 82 years on 10 May 2000. Reverend Franz Rigert officiated. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grafton. Mr. Rubringer was born 18 December 1917 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to Otto Rubringer and Rose Sikora. He married Mildred Smith, who preceded him in death. He served in WWII and worked as an engraver. He was survived by one daughter.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Bubringer's obituary printed in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 15 May 2000]

## Edward A. Pawlicki

M, b. 05 April 1918, d. 16 May 2000
Edward A. Pawlicki of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, died at the age of 82 years on Tuesday, 16 May 2000 at the Samaritan Health Center. Edward was born on 05 April 1918 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to Albert Pawlicki and Cecilia Skiba. In 1941, he entered the United States Army Air Corps serving during World War II. On 03 May 1943 he was united in marriage to Catherine A. Blatz in Milwaukee. After his discharge from the United States Army, they settled in Milwaukee where he was employed as a maintenance engineer for the city of Milwaukee Water Department for over 30 years, retiring in 1978. In 1989 they made their home in West Bend. Edward was survived by his wife and two children. Preceding him in death were a brother, Theodore, and a sister, Helen Myszewski. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, 19 May at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. Reverend Gerald Brittain presided. Entombment followed in Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Pawlicki's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washongton Daily News on 17 May 2000]

## Martin V. Szivuika Sr.

M, b. 02 September 1917, d. 09 May 2000
Martin V. Szivulka Sr. of the town of Addison, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away at the age of 82 years on Tuesday, 09 May 2000 at St. Luke Medical Center. Martin was born on 02 September 1917 in Cudahy, Milwaukee County to Anton Szivuilka and Mary Kodron. He married Blanche Budzinski on 24 July 1940 in Cudahy. Martin was raised in the Cudahy area and was a graduate of Cudahy High School. He played semi-pro football as a guard for the Cudahy Packers. He worked as a member of the C.C.C. in Nevada in the late 1930's and served with the United States Army during WWII as a combat engineer.
Martin worked in quality control at Evinrude Outboard Motors for over 25 years. He was an avid sports fan and gardener as well as a member of the Slinger Zunker-Held Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3358. He is survived by two sons. Martin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Blanche, on Dec. 12, 1991, and many brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held on Monday, 15 May at the Phillip Funeral Home of Slinger. Reverend William Frank officiated. Interment followed on Tuesday, 16 May at Union Cemetery of Slinger.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Szivuilka's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 17 May 2000]

## Edwin W. Paskey

M, b. 28 September 1910, d. 17 May 2000
Edwin W. Paskey of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away at the age of 89 years on Wednesday, 17 May 2000 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility in Plymouth, Sheboygan County. Edwin was born 28 September 1910 in the town of Chester, Dodge County, to William Paskey and Emma Feuerhammer. He married Bertha Bartelt on 09 May 1942 at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Prior to his retirement he was employed at The West Bend Company for 22 years. Mr. Paskey served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384 and St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kewaskum. He was survived his wife, Bertha. Preceding him in death were a brother, Walter, and an infant sister. Funeral services were held on Sunday, 21 May at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Reverend Edwin Fredrich officiated. Burial with military graveside rites followed at Campbellsport Union Cemetery, Campbellsport.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Paskey's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 18 May 2000]

## Elton R. Key

M, b. 04 September 1943, d. 18 May 2000
Elton R. Key of Hartford, Washington Coounty, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, died at the age of 56 years on Thursday, 18 May 2000 at his residence. Elton was born 06 September 1943 to Carvol Key and Phyrene Thomas. He was married to Delreita M. Dolata on 10 October 1980 in Wauwatosa. He was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. He served in the Vietnam era with the United States Navy as a gunman on a Navy swift boat. After their marriage, the couple lived in Milwaukee, finally settling in Hartford. He was a truck driver for Kreilkamp Trucking of Allenton but worked for various trucking firms for more than 25 years. Elton was a member of the Hartford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8834 and past member of the Texas VFW. He was survived by his wife, Delreita, and two step-daughters. Preceding him in death were his parents. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, 23 May at the Phillip Funeral Home in West Bend. Pastor Bruce Dunford officiated. Interment followed on Wednesday, 24 May 2000 at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Union Grove, Racine County.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Key's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 20 May 2000]

## Willard J. Calenberg

M, b. 15 December 1920, d. 22 May 2000
Willard J. Calenberg of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, died at the age of 79 years on Monday, 22 May 2000 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. Willard was born on 15 December 1920 in Allenton to Alex Calenberg and Clara Landvatter. He served with the United States Army during World War II. After his marriage to Marian R. Klein on 07 June 1947 in West Bend, the couple moved to rural Newburg and later to rural Saukville, Ozaukee County. They settled in West Bend in 1991. Willard was employed at Mercury Marine for over 40 years, retiring in 1986. He was survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, 24 May at the Phillip Funeral Home in West Bend. Pastor William Dushek officiated. Interment followed on Thursday in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Calenberg's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 23 May 2000]

## Wilfred H. Van Doren

M, b. 21 August 1917, d. 25 May 2000
Wilfred H. Van Doran of Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of San Diego, San Diego County, California, died at the age of 82 years on Thursday, 25 May 2000 at his residence. Wilfred was born on 21 August 1917 in Elkhart, Elkhart Country, Indiana to William Van Doren and Bertha Thomas. He was raised in Moose Heart Children's Home in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. Wilfred served with the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre on the U.S. aircraft carrier Bunker Hill. Wilfred married Gladys A. Wood, who passed away on Nov. 21, 1985. He then married Dorothy L. Miller in April of 1988 in San Diego. Wilfred was a U.S. Postal carrier for over 30 years, retiring in the mid 1980s. He enjoyed playing the saxophone.
Survivors include his 2nd wife and a son. Preceding him in death was his 1st wife and a brother. He was a member of the Federation of Musicians, National Loyal Order of Moose, past member of U.S. Letter Carriers, National Letter Carriers Association. Private funeral services were held on Thursday, 25 May in Jackson with cremation at Parkview Cremations of Fond du Lac. Inurnment of ashes was at El Camino Memorial Park and Mortuary of San Diego.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Van Doren's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 26 May 2000]

## Alfred J. Knepprath

M, b. 25 June 1931, d. 25 May 2000
Alfred J. Knepprath of Boltonville, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 years on Thursday, 25 May 2000 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County. Alfred was born on 25 June 1931 in the town of Trenton, Washington County to Henry Knepprath and Emma Wiedmeyer. On 26 January 1957 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Staehler at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. The couple made their home in Boltonville. Alfred was a member of St. John of God Catholic Church in the town of Farmington and a member of the Boltonville Sportsman’s Club. He served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean War from 1951-53. Alfred was employed by Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac for 49 years until the time of his death. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping and spending time with his grandchildren. He was survived by his wife of 43 years, Evelyn, and five children. Two brothers, Willard and Robert Knepprath, a son-in-law, William Braun and his stepmother Pearl, preceded him in death. Private funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum. Father Robert Artmann officiated. Burial followed in St. John of God Catholic Cemetery.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Knepprath's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 27 May 2000]

## Lois (Held) Brown

F, b. 23 December 1923, d. 20 May 2000
Lois E. Brown (nee Held), of Celestine, Dubois County, Indiana, USA, passed away at the age of 76 years on Saturday, 20 May 2000 at her home after a lengthy illness. Lois was born on 23 December 1923 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County to Harvey and Eleanor Held. She was graduated from West Bend High School, West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin. During the outbreak of World War II, she joined the United States Cadet Nurse Corps for service in the United States Army Nurse Corps. She married Howard Brown on 30 May 1947 in West Bend. Lois was survived by three children. Visitation at the Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home at 214 East Seventh Street in Jasper, Dubois County, Indiana were held on Saturday, 27 May.
[information extracted and edited from Mrs. Brown's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 27 May 2000]

## Gordon W. Scott

M, b. 19 June 1927, d. 24 May 2000
Funeral services were held Saturday at Mueller Funeral Home in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, for Gordon W. Scott of Fredonia, who died at the age of 72 years on 24 May 2000 at St. Mary Hospital Ozaukee. Services were led by members of the Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355. Burial was at Zur Ruhe Cemetery in Cedarburg. Mr. Scott was born on 19 June 1927 in Iron Mountain, Dickinson County, Michigan to Walter Scott and Mary Marie Steckbauer. He married Dorothy McKenney on 06 October 1945 in Menominee, Menominee County, Michigan. Mr. Scott was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He was survived by his wife and two children.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Scott's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 30 May 2000]

## Francis B. Belanger

M, b. 30 October 1932, d. 27 May 2000
Francis B. Belanger of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, died at the age of 67 years on Saturday, 27 May 2000, at St. Joseph Community Hospital. Francis was born on 30 October 1932 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan, to Francis Belanger and Anne Kozen. He was graduated in 1950 from Luther L. Wright High School. Francis served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. On 21 August 1954, he married Patricia A. Machac at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ironwood. In 1964 the family moved to West Bend. He was employed as a meat cutter for Red Owl and later Piggly Wiggly of Saukville for over 40 years, retiring in 1994. He also owned and operated the Fishing Pox I in Port Washington, Ozaukee County for over four years. He was survived by his wife and two children. Preceding him in death were a son, Jeffrey; and a sister, Carol. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church of West Bend, Amalagmated Meat Cutters Union, a former member of Ozaukee Great Lakes Sport Fisherman's Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus of West Bend. Closing of the casket prayers were held on Thursday, 01 June at the Phillip Funeral Home in West Bend, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at Holy Angels Catholic church in that city. Father Gerald Brittain officiated. Interment was made in Holy Angels Cemetery, West Bend.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Belanger's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 30 May 2000]

## Thomas B. Conrad

M, b. 03 October 1940, d. 28 May 2000
Thomas B. Conrad of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away at the age of 59 years on Sunday, 28 May 2000 at his home surrounded by his family after fighting a long battle with cancer. Thomas was born in Hartford on 03 October 1940 to Jim Conrad and Ruth Jacklin. He married Janet Riess on 28 December 1963 at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford. Thomas served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1963 to 1969. He owned and operated the Conrad Painting and Decorating business for 40 years. Thomas was survived by his wife and two children. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth and James Conrad. Funeral services were held on Friday, 02 June followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Kilian Catholic Church. Burial was private at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Conrad's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 31 May 2000]

## Richard M. Murphy

M, b. 13 June 1913, d. 09 June 2000
Richard M. Murphy of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 86 years on Friday, 09 June 2000 at the Samaritan Health Center. He was born on 13 June 1913 in Oconto, Oconto County to James Murphy and Mary Packard. Richard was married to Hildegarde M. Godek on 27 July 1934 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. The couple resided in Milwaukee and Richard was employed at International Harvester. During World War II, Richard served in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, he returned to Milwaukee and his job. On 27 November 1957, Richard was married to Janet Giguere in Waukegan. They resided in Milwaukee until moving to West Bend in 1972. Richard was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He was survived by his wife Janet and one daughter. He was preceded in death by four sisters, six brothers and a grandson-in-law, Michael Duenkel. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, 12 June 2000 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Father Michael Petersen presided. Burial was at Washington County Memorial Park n West Bend.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Murphy's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 10 June 2000]

## Edward Strobel

M, b. 14 July 1927, d. 11 June 2000
Edward Strobel of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 72 years on Sunday, 11 June 2000 at the Samaritan Health Center. He was born in 14 July 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to Rudolph Strobel and Anna Wolf. On 04 June 1949, Edward married Margaret A. Bassill at St. John Lutheran Church in West Bend. After his discharge from the United States Navy, having served during World War II, he started a roofing business known as West Bend Roofing, which he operated from 1948 until 1975. He then opened Timber Sport Shop in West Bend, which he and his wife have operated since 1975. Ed was an avid outdoor enthusiast, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was survived by his wife and two children. Preceding him in death were two daughters, Shara and Elizabeth, eight brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, 14 June at St. John Lutheran Church, Sixth and Decorah in West Bend. Reverend George Mumm officiated. Burial followed in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Strobel's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 13 June 2000]

## George Sachse

M, b. 24 January 1911, d. 11 June 2000
A funeral service was held Friday at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA for George Sachse who died on 11 June 2000 at the age of 89 years. Visitation was held at the church. Reverend Randolph Raasch officiated. Burial followed at Zur Ruhe Cemetery in Cedarburg. Mr. Sachse was born on 24 January 1911 in Mequon to Carl Sachse and Adeline Kasten. He married Meta Woelky on 16 June 1943 in Mequon. Mr. Sacchse served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946. He was a former member of the Thiensville Fire Department, a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288, a member of the Cedarburg-Grafton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10171 and a member of the Milwaukee and Southern Wisconsin District Council of Carpenters. He worked for his brother Paul as a carpenter and also worked at Cedarburg Lumber from 1973 through 1981. He was survived by his daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Meta Sachse.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Sachse's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 15 June 2000]

## Donald A. Gall

M, b. 23 February 1929, d. 15 June 2000
Donald A. Gall died at the age of 71 years on Thursday, 15 June 2000 at his home in Tomahawk, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, USA. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Mueller Funeral Home, Cedarburg. Private graveside service was held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Tomahawk. A lifelong resident of Cedarburg, Mr. Gall was born on 23 February 1929 to Herbert Gall and Marie Poklasny. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Mr. Gall worked as a real-estate broker, and a bookkeeper and assistant manager of Tri-Par Oil Company in Saukville. He married Rebecca Helgeson on 06 May 1967 in Hudson, St. Croix County and moved to the Tomahawk area in 1998. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Gall's obituary published by the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 19 June 2000]

## Marlin Erdmann

M, b. 25 July 1930, d. 17 June 2000
Marlin Erdmann of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 69 years on Saturday, 17 June 2000 at his residence. Marlin was born on 25 July 1930 in Colby, Clark County to Adolph Erdmann and Anna Fakes. After high school, Marlin enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country until 1954. He then moved to Milwaukee and was employed at Johnson Control for 20 years. In 1973 he became employed at the Amity Leather Co. in West Bend as an engineer and supervisor. Marlin's employment at Amity lasted 20 years until his retirement in 1993. In 1972 he moved to Beechwood, Sheboygan County, later to Hartford, Washington County and in 1986 he moved to West Bend. On 27 May 1989, Marlin married Janice Boettcher-Hackbarth at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum where they remained members. He was survived by his second wife, two daughter and two stepsons. Preceding him in death were his father, Adolph; a son, Alan; his twin brother, Merlin Erdman; his parents-in-law, Orin and Ethel Boettcher; a brother-in-law, Donald Janechek, and his first wife, Patricia J. Erdmann. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, 21 June 21 at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Reverend Edwin Fredrich officiated. Burial followed in Lutheran Memorial Park.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Erdmann's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 19 June 2000]

## Keith E. MacFarlane

M, b. 23 November 1930, d. 29 June 2000
Keith E. MacFarlane of Lomira, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of West Bend, Washington County, died at the age of 69 years on Thursday, 29 June 2000 at his residence. Keith was born on 23 November 1930 in West Bend to George MacFarlane and Sylvia McCauley. He was graduated from West Bend High School. On 13 August 1954, he married Annette H. Williams in Nisland, Butte County, South Dakota. Keith served 16 years in the United States Air Force. He was employed with Civil Service as a crash/rescue firefighter at Mitchell International Airport, at Lauters in Grafton in retail sales, and at West Bend Builders Supply until retiring. He was survived by his wife and four daughters. Preceding him in death were a brother, Delmer, and a sister, Marguerite Ebert.
Keith was a member of the West Bend Lt. Ray Dickop American Legion Post 36, the Disabled American Veterans, Fountain Lakes Board member, Good Sams Club of Wisconsin and Fifth Avenue Methodist Church of West Bend. Funeral services were held on Monday, 03 July at the Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend. Pastor Verlin Wandrey officiated. Cremation tookl take place at Parkview Cremations of Fond du Lac with inurnment on Thursday, 06 July in Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. MacFarlane's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 30 June 2000]

## Ralph Struebing

M, b. 13 April 1944, d. 30 June 2000
Ralph Struebing of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 56 years on Friday, 30 June 2000 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. Ralph was born on 13 April 1944 in West Bend to Wilmer Struebing and Esther Campbell. On 30 December 1967, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Stiefel at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Ralph was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and served his country in the United States Navy from 1961-64. He was employed by Serigraph Inc. in West Bend for 28 years where he lastly held the position of superintendent. Ralph was a member of the West Bend Moose Lodge 1398 and the Thursday AM Sunrisers Bowling League. He was survived by his wife and two children. He was preceded in death by two nephews Jeff Struebing and Douglas Stiefel; his father-in-law, Arthur Stiefel; a grandson, Michael Carroll; a brother-in-law Ronald Stiefel and a good friend, Mike Duenkel. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at the Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in that same city. Father Mark Jones officiated. Burial with military graveside rites was on Thursday at St. Peter Cemetery in the town of Trenton.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Struebing's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 01 July 2000]

## Thomas M. Kacmarcik

M, b. 28 September 1925, d. 01 July 2000
A funeral service was held on Sunday at Divine Word Catholic Church in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA for Thomas M. Kacmarcik who died on 01 July 2000 at the age of 74 years. Visitation was at the Mueller Funeral Home in Cedarburg. Father George Gajdos officiated. Burial followed at Zur Ruhe Cemetery. Mr. Kacmarcik was born on 28 September 1925 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan to Matthew Kasmarcik and Mary Mura . He married Josephine Tody and was widowed on 13 June 1999. Mr. Kasmarcik was founder and CEO of Kapco in 1972, active Grafton Lions member, member of the Chamber of Commerce in Grafton and a past member of Kiwanis. He also served in the United States Air Force during WWII. Mr. Kacmarcik was survived by five children. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Kasmarcik obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 06 July 2000]

## Merlin J.F. Capelle

M, b. 03 June 1944, d. 12 July 2000
Merlin John Frederick Capelle of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died Wednesday, 12 July 2000 at St. Joseph Community Hospital at the age of 80 years. Merlin was born on 01 July 1920 in Loyal, Clark County to Henry E. Capelle and Emma Helmke. On 03 June 1944, he married Jane Wollenzien at First Lutheran Church in Temple, Bell County, Texas. Merlin was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Army from December, 1941-1945 which included service in the Aleutian Islands. Following the war, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating from the College of Engineering in January of 1950. Following graduation, the family moved to West Bend where Merlin was employed by the city of West Bend as the city engineer from 1950-1955. From 1955-1986 he was in private practice as a civil engineer laying out many of West Bend's residential subdivisions.
He was survived by his wife and four children. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Henry and James, and two sisters, Camilla and Beverly. He was a long-time member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend. Memorial services, officiated by Pastor George Mumm, were held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday, 14 July.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Capelle's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 13 July 2000]

## Stewart Irwin Wagner

M, b. 16 June 1938, d. 10 July 2000
A funeral service was held on 13 July 2000 at Mueller Funeral Home in Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA for Stuart Irwin Wagner who died on 10 July 2000 at the age of 82 years. Visitation was held at the funeral home. Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355 officiated. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Park in Madison, Dane County. Mr. Wagner was born on 16 June 1938 in LaCrosse, La Crosse County to Conrad Wagner and Lavine Locke. He worked for the Est Company as a machinist and was a member of the Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355 and the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department. He was survived by three children. He was preceded in death by his parents.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Wagner's obituary pubished in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 13 July 2000]

## Cary J. Frank

M, b. 30 November 1938, d. 11 July 2000
Cary J. Frank of Richfield, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 61 years at his home on Tuesday, 11 July 2000. Carl was born in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County on 30 November 1938 to Harry Frank and Emma Stenzel. After graduating from Rufus King High School, Cary served in the United States Army, stationed in Kentucky, Texas and Alaska. He earned a bachelor degree in psychology and sociology from Marquette University and went on to a 26 year career as a probation officer for the State of Wisconsin. Carl married Beth Leadley on 18 January 1969 at the First Methodist Church in Madison, Dane County and there they built their home in 1971. Together, they raised six children. He was survived by his wife, Beth, and five daughters and one son. Carl was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held on Friday, 14 July at the Shimon Funeral Home. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Frank's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 19 July 2000]

## Elroy, W. Schroeder

M, b. 21 July 1930, d. 17 July 2000
Elroy W. Schroeder of Slinger, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 69 on Saturday, 15 July 2000 at St. Mary Hospital of Ozaukee County. Elroy was born in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County on 21 July 1930 to Oscar Schroeder and Martha Eberhardt. He married Burnell P. DeGelleke on 11 October 1950 at Elmgrove Lutheran Church of Elmgrove. Elroy was raised in Milwaukee and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. After marriage, he and his wife lived in Milwaukee, later moving to Slinger. Elroy was a truck driver for Harvey Service of Wauwatosa for over 38 years, retiring in 1990. He was an active member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Slinger, a past member of Atonement Lutheran Church of Milwaukee and a member of the Milwaukee Teamsters Union 200. Elroy was survived by his wife and five children. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and three brothers. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, 19 July at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church where Pastor Michael Schroeder officiated. Interment followed on Thursday at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.
[information extracted and edited from Mr. Schroeder's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 19 July 2000]