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Recent Obituaries in West Bend, WI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the West Bend, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Gertrude Borusky
Nov 9, 2018
Gertrude "Trudy" May Borusky, 90 Gertrude May Borusky, (nee Williams), died November 9, 2018 at Serenity Villa in Slinger at the age of 90. She was born May 20, 1928 at home in Pearson, WI. According to her mother, she weighed just 2 pounds. Her first diaper was her dad's handkerchief folded in four. She was born 5th in a...
Joshua Kluwe
Nov 8, 2018
Joshua L. Kluwe, age 36 years, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2018 in California. Josh was born on September 4, 1982 in Hartford to Gary and Shirley (nee Krause) Kluwe. He graduated from West Bend East High School Class of 2000. Josh's passions were hunting, fishing and being a Dad. He was selfless, generous and loving. Joshua is survived...
Olive Puestow
Nov 4, 2018
Olive H. Puestow (nee Patzen), age 99 years, passed away Sunday November 4, 2018. She was born on January 21, 1919 in the Town of Germantown to Frank and Clara (nee Krause) Patzen. On October 30, 1937 Olive married Leroy Puestow in Richfield and began her family. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Jackson,...
Daniel Kania
Nov 4, 2018
Daniel "Dan" J. Kania, age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 in his home. He was born on October 4, 1946 in Marinette, WI to Frank and Florence (Nee Utter) Kania. He graduated from Nathan Hale in West Allis in 1965. Met Janine in Hawaii while serving in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam war; upon returning...
Aaron Backhaus
Nov 3, 2018
. Aaron Backhaus, age 21, passed away on Saturday, November 3rd 2018, in West Bend. He was born on May 1st, 1997, to Kevan Backhaus and Brenda Ludwig. He graduated from West Bend East in 2015. He was employed at Super X, which he enjoyed very much. He liked hunting, fishing, archery, sporting clays, and escape rooms. He is survived...
Donald Oppermann
Nov 2, 2018
Donald "Wally" Oppermann, age 92 years of West Bend, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018. Wally was born on March 8, 1926 in the Town of Polk to Frank and Norma (nee Becker) Oppermann. He married the late Betty Mae Klever on August 16, 1946 and later married Delores Kruepke on September 18, 2009. Wally was self-employed as a milk...
Sharon Teufel
Nov 2, 2018
Sharon A. Teufel (nee Genova), age 66 years, entered into heaven on Friday November 2, 2018. She was born on June 30, 1952 in Milwaukee to John and Marilyn (nee Rehm) Genova. Sharon is survived by her husband, Larry, of 45 years, two children, David (Annie) Teufel and Stephanie (Scott Maas) Teufel, a granddaughter Audrey, who made Sharon's heart glow,...
James Patten
Nov 1, 2018
James Patten, age 74 years, passed away Thursday November 1, 2018 after battling numerous illnesses. Jim was born on January14, 1944 to Marion and Agnes (nee Hannah) Patten. He worked for Weasler Company for 30 years. He was one of a kind. In his free time, Jim watched the Brewers, Packers and Bucks. He loved to spend time with his...
Milton Schmid
Nov 1, 2018
Milton A. Schmid, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on April 9th, 1928 to Alois and Lucile Schmid. He married his wife Gloria Gebert on July 6th, 1948. Milton was a proud Navy veteran. He is survived by children Cheryl (Ken) Wiedmeyer, Deborah (Angel) Santiago, Jeffrey Schmid,...
David Quello
Oct 29, 2018
David "Dave" D. Quello, age 71, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at The Waterford at West Bend. He was born October 27, 1947 in Laurium, MI to Ernest and Genevieve (nee Cherubini) Quello. On July 8, 1967, Dave married Catherine Schultz in Milwaukee. Dave had a big personality and sense of humor that made everyone smile. His greatest joys...
Eldon Hepner
Oct 28, 2018
Eldon "Hep" Hepner, age 89, passed away on October 28th, 2018 in Fredonia. He was born on October 21st, 1929 to Jesse and Eleanore Hepner. He married Marie Ledin on June 26th, 1954. Hep graduated from Bay View High School class of 1948, later returned to teach there for 28 years. Graduated from UWM and attended summer programs at Syracuse...
Shirley Thomson
Oct 27, 2018
Shirley L. Thomson (nee Weiand), age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the New Perspectives in West Bend. She was born in Milwaukee, WI to George and Albina (nee Forster) Weiand. She graduated from Messmer High School in 1950. Shirley met Ev on Big Cedar Lake when her boat broke down, he rescued the damsel in...
Jeffrey Verette
Oct 24, 2018
Jeffrey E. Verette, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2018. He was born on May 25, 1984 to Earl C. Verette and Karrie (nee Kuntz) Gerritson. He graduated West Bend West in 2002. In his earlier years, he enjoyed snowboarding, skateboarding and football. Recently, his biggest hobby was using his strong artistic ability creating memorable drawings. Jeffrey will...
Gabriel Gorton
Oct 24, 2018
Gabriel Joshua Gorton, age 2, passed safely into the arms of the Good Shepherd on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. "He fought a good fight and finished his course" II Timothy 4:7a. Gabriel is survived by his parents Stephen and Angie (nee Jobe) Gorton; Siblings, David, Abigail, and Jonathon. He is further survived by grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Funeral...
Ronald Vesely
Oct 22, 2018
On October 22, 2018, Ronald Vesely, age 62, husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, took the scenic country road to his final hunting and fishing destination. Ron was born and raised in Milwaukee. He attended Messmer High School and later graduated from WCTC with a degree in Industrial Mechanics. He was a loyal long time employee of Wacker Neuson...
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