Obituaries

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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Ralph Noggle

Ralph Noggle

Aug 13, 2018

Ralph T. Noggle Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13th, 2018 at the Waterford in West Bend. He was born on July 27th, 1934 in Milwaukee to Ralph Sr. and Veretta (nee Haessly) Noggle. Ralph was a carpenter most of his life, and enjoyed running and repairing steam tractor engines at shows. Ralph is survived by his...

Daniel Meyer

Daniel Meyer

Aug 10, 2018

Daniel L. Meyer "Bookum" passed away Friday August 10, 2018 at the age of 71 years. He was born on March 19, 1947 to Walter and Evelyn (nee Bloedorn) Meyer and raised in Slinger. Dan graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1965 and later retired from Wilmen Industries. He was a retired member of the Slinger Fire Department. His...

Francella Bonnell

Francella Bonnell

Aug 7, 2018

Francella "Fran" Bonnell (nee Dietsch) passed away Thursday August 7, 2018 at the age of 91 years at Cedar Community. She was born on December 9, 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Francis and Florence Dietsch. She was raised and brought up around Milwaukee. On June 2, 1951, Fran married Donald Bonnell and began her family. The couple later moved...

Edward Rivard

Edward Rivard

Aug 2, 2018

Edward Francis Rivard, age 87 years of Hartford, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his residence. Edward was born on May 16, 1931 to Simeon and Pauline (nee Mathis) Rivard in Somerset, WI. Edward married Alice (nee Dick) on April 14, 1959 at St. John's the Baptist Church in Marshfield, WI. He...

Robert Mueller

Robert Mueller

Aug 2, 2018

Robert "Bob" R. Mueller, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on July 15, 1923 in the Village of Barton to Alvin and Margaret (nee Marx) Mueller. They moved to the family farm at a young age. Bob married his love, Eileen (nee Benter) Mueller, on August...

Janet Bassler

Janet Bassler

Aug 1, 2018

Janet "Jan" Ann Bassler (nee Bensemann), age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in her home with her husband by her side. She was born on August 10, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Harold and Nelius (nee Baumann) Bensemann. She attended Shorewood High School and graduated from UW-Madison in 1963 with a degree in Physical Therapy. Jan...

David Ryan

David Ryan

Aug 1, 2018

David R. Ryan, age 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center (Zablocki). He was born on September 4, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas and Gladys (nee Erickson) Ryan. He served in the US Marines for 6 years where he received a purple heart and a bronze star with V for valor....

Roy Konrath

Roy Konrath

Jul 31, 2018

Roy G. Konrath, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Community Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1961 in West Bend to Hubert and Dorothy (nee Hefter) Konrath. Roy enjoyed working with his parents at Hubies Hardware, his many years at Steinhafels and is currently the owner and developer of Roy Rack. Roy loved...

Michael Matenaer

Michael Matenaer

Jul 31, 2018

Michael Allen Matenaer, age 60 passed away on July 31st, 2018 at his residence in Cedar Grove. Michael was born on May 8th, 1958, to Paul and Marlene (nee Bruder) Matenaer in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend West High School. He was employed at Ataco Steel of Grafton for over thirty years. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, NASCAR...

Charles Peske

Charles Peske

Jul 26, 2018

Charles D. "Chuck" Peske passed away Thursday July 26, 2018 at the age of 85 years. He was born on February 18, 1933 in Milwaukee to Charles W. and Caroline E. (nee Holtman) Peske. Chuck was a graduate of Marquette University and MSOE, a veteran of the United States Army and a Korean War Veteran. On June 21, 1958 Chuck...

Robert Keihl

Robert Keihl

Jul 25, 2018

Robert A. Keihl, age 92 years, passed away Wednesday July 25, 2018 at The Pavilion of Glacier Valley in Slinger. He was born on January 14, 1926 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Viola (nee Striebel) Keihl. Bob attended Rufus King High School and served in the US Army during WWII. Bob was the loving husband for 65 years of LaVerne...

Scott Arnold

Scott Arnold

Jul 16, 2018

Scott James Arnold, 33, born October 10, 1984 found eternal peace on Monday, July 16, 2018. He is survived by his parents, James and Cheryl Arnold, his brother, Jimmy Arnold, his daughters, Arianah and Jordynn Arnold, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Scott will be forever remembered by his family and dear friends.

Roland Nack

Roland Nack

Jul 15, 2018

Roland "Rollie" W. Nack, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on March 10, 1933 in Milwaukee to the late Max and Josephine (nee Fleck) Nack. Rollie had a great passion for his country. He was a CPL in the US Army. Rollie was a member of...

Charles Stanford

Charles Stanford

Jul 14, 2018

Stanford, Charles George, beloved husband, loving father, treasured grandfather, mentor to so many, and faith-filled servant of our Lord and Savior, entered eternal life on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the age of 85. Chuck was born on March 4, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN. He attended schools in Minneapolis, enjoying gymnastics and becoming a city-champion swimmer. He married the girl...

James Banovich

James Banovich

Jul 14, 2018

James "Jim" W. Banovich, age 79, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Aurora St. Luke's in Milwaukee. He was born on August 23, 1938 in Milwaukee, to Joseph and Lorraine (nee Huber) Banovich. Jim was huge into sports as a child, particularly baseball and that continued all his life. He enjoyed music and playing the accordion. In 1956...

David Richman

David Richman

Jul 9, 2018

David O. Richman, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 9, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. He was born on June 2, 1960 in Peoria, IL to Ralph and Evelyn (nee Rathbun) Richman. In his early days, he drag raced his 1972 Nova throughout the state of Wisconsin. David was an avid fan of Formula 1...

Kenneth Kujawski

Kenneth Kujawski

Jul 5, 2018

Kenneth "Kenney" W. Kujawski of Allenton, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the age of 61 years. Kenneth was born on July 9, 1956 in Milwaukee to John and Evelyn (nee Ostrowski) Kujawski. He graduated from Boys Tech in 1974. Kenneth married Debra (nee July) on May 13, 1978 and was employed at Mercury Marine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

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