Thomas Otto
Apr 18, 2019
On April 18, 2019, surrounded by his family, Thomas W. Otto passed away at the age of 59. Tom was born on July 20, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI to Norbert and Lorraine (nee Haeflinger) Otto. He grew up on Milwaukee's north side where he started his family. In 1989 Tom moved to Coventry, CT to be closer to his parents...
William Howard
Apr 17, 2019
William "Bill" John Howard, age 59 passed away on April 17th, 2019. He was born on February 16th, 1960 to James and Shirley Howard. Bill worked and spent his days at Waukesha Training Center, Goodwill and Wisconsin Adult Center, and he enjoyed going to Camp Pow Wow every summer. Bill loved sports, especially Wisconsin teams. Bill is survived by his...
Andrea Merkt
Apr 12, 2019
Andrea Lynn Merkt Andrea Lynn Merkt (nee Neumann), 40, formerly of West Bend, entered her heavenly home Friday, April 12, 2019. She was born October 5, 1978, to the late John Jr. and Kathleen (Shaw) Neumann in West Bend. She is survived by her husband, Paul; two sons, Gage (fiancée Alexis) and Corbin; two daughters, Grace and Savannah; one granddaughter,...
Richard Brei
Apr 11, 2019
Richard R. Brei, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2019 at the Cornerstone in West Bend. Richard was born on February 22, 1945 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Raymond and Lucille (nee King) Brei. He was made a child of God through baptism. He confessed his faith in Christ his Savior at his confirmation. Richard married Janelle (nee Sievers)...
Alan Bohn
Apr 6, 2019
Alan Richard Bohn, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his home in the Town of Trenton. He was born on January 4, 1950 in West Bend to Francis and Marion (nee Becker) Bohn. He grew up in Kewaskum, attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and graduated Kewaskum High School in 1968. Alan married Joan (nee Lamp)...
Raymond Martens
Apr 5, 2019
Raymond E. Martens Jr. "Ray" joined his beloved parents in heaven on April 5, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1948 in Aurora, Illinois, moved later with his family to Pardeeville, Wisconsin to help on his father's dairy farm, graduated from Pardeeville High School and the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, and subsequently taught for many years for...
William Anderson
Apr 5, 2019
William "Bill" A. Anderson, age 78, passed away on Fri., April 5, 2019. Born on June 22, 1940 in Menomonee Falls, WI. Survived by son David (Karen) Anderson; grandchildren, Michael (Sharla) Bale, Nichole (Jeff) Karrels and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his daughter Shellie Mardak. The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 11AM at...
Margueritte Boglitsch
Apr 3, 2019
Margueritte "Margie" Bernadette Ladwig Boglitsch passed away peacefully due to complications from a stroke on April 3rd, 2019. She was born on June 30th, 1935 to William and Rose (nee Nadolski) Ladwig in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Joseph Boglitsch on March 31st, 1961. Margie was an amazing mother, wife, friend, cardgiver, and woman to everyone she met. She was always...
Leonard Demerath
Apr 3, 2019
Leonard J. Demerath Jr., age 89, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 3, 2019. He was born on October 28, 1929 in Milwaukee to Leonard J. Sr. and Emma (nee Ruthenberg) Demerath. Leonard married Hattie Ann Walders on August 15,1959 in Milwaukee at the Church of Incarnation. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Leonard is survived by...
Zachary Schmoldt
Mar 29, 2019
Zachary B. Schmoldt age 16, passed away on March 29th, 2019. Zachary was a junior at West Bend West High School. Zachary gave the best and biggest bear hugs. He was sweet and funny! He had an unconditional love for everyone from playing with young children to helping the elderly. He cherished all his friends and family. Zak enjoyed playing...
Norvin Lehman
Mar 29, 2019
Norvin E. Lehman, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Joseph's Hospital on Friday, March 29th, 2019. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and never missed any sporting or school events. He retired from Wacker Corporation in 1997, and was with the St. Lawrence Fire Department, Moose Lodge #1398, a Leader in 4H, and was...
James Shafer
Mar 28, 2019
James Mathew Shafer, age 75 of West Bend, passed away on March 28th, 2019. He was born on November 15th, 1943 to James and Helen (nee Effortz) Shafer. James graduated from Nicolet High School in 1962. He received his Bachelors degree from Spencerian Business College in 1970, and from there became a developer at his own Shafer Construction. James married...
Joan Schellinger
Mar 28, 2019
Joan Leocadia Schellinger, 93, passed peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Serenity Villa, Slinger, Wisconsin. Joan was born August 31, 1925 in West Bend, Wisconsin to Arthur and Olive Heppe. Her youth was spent on the family's dairy farm near Cedar Creek. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1946 then went on to work...
Kimberly Elander-Hanson
Mar 23, 2019
Kimberly Elander-Hanson (nee Elander), age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born on March 11, 1960 in Hancock, MI to Donald and Patricia (nee Kinsman). Kimberly is survived by her husband, Larry "Lars" Hanson; son, Chris (Angie) Elander; grandchildren, Ethan and Lauren; her mother, Patricia Lerche; sister, Ramona...
Alice Derer
Mar 23, 2019
Alice M. Derer (nee Harrison), age 90, passed away peacefully at The Kathy Hospice on Saturday, March 23, 2019 reuniting her with her husband Frank. She was born on September 9, 1928 in Alden, MN to Henry and Janet (nee Jordan) Harrison. Alice married the love of her life Frank J. Derer on September 4, 1948 at St. Bernard's Church...
Thomas Rintelman
Mar 23, 2019
Thomas D. Rintelman of West Bend ended his battle with colon cancer on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 49. Thomas was born in Mequon on April 26, 1969 to Dennis Rintelman and Marilyn (nee Pavlik) Rintelman. He graduated from Homestead High School, class of 1987. After high school, Thomas attended college in McPhearson, Kansas and was the...
Carol Kappler
Mar 22, 2019
Carol Lee Kappler (nee Wernicke) died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 22, 2019 in Stevens Point, WI at the age of 76. Carol is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Kappler of Plover, WI; her son Michael (Jody) Kappler of West Bend, WI; her son Jeffrey (Julie) Kappler of Oostburg, WI; her daughter Jennifer (Dennis) Schwinn of Stevens...
Jeffrey Shibinski
Mar 19, 2019
Jeff J. Shibinski, age 66 years, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2019. He was born on March 2, 1953 to David and Ann (nee Buhala) Shibinski. He married Maria "Ria" (nee Leigh) on a beautiful sunny day August 14, 1993 and they recently celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Jeff was a jack of many trades and also spent years as...
Louis Reed
Mar 18, 2019
Louis "Jim" James Reed, age 86, died at home peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019 in West Bend. He was born on March 10, 1933 in Houstonville, KY to John and Bettie (nee Pemberton) Reed. Jim served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1955. He met and married his first love Patricia (nee Brandt) Reed and together they raised their four...
Daniel Trapp
Mar 17, 2019
Daniel C. Trapp, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2019. After a brief stint serving his county in the Army, Daniel returned home to his waiting love and remained married to his cherished wife Donna for 60 years. He retired from American Can Company after 35 years to pursue his loves of hunting, fishing, bowling, and visiting casinos....
