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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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Judith Johnson
May 3, 2018
Judith "Judy" D. Johnson passed away peacefully May 3, 2018 at her home in West Bend at the age of 79. Judy was born Dec 8, 1938 in Milwaukee and graduated from Rufus King High School in 1956. She was married to Roland Johnson in 1958. Judy began working during her high school years but mostly enjoyed the 25 years...
Dawn Krenz
May 3, 2018
Dawn E. Krenz (nee Riffel) passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Lomira at the age of 78 years. She was born on May 18, 1939 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Evelyn Riffel and raised in Milwaukee and in Nenno. On April 4, 1959, Dawn married David Krenz at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend and they began their...
Gerold Wulff
May 1, 2018
Gerold Wulff, 78, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, at Patriot Place Assisted Living in Berlin, WI. Gerry was born in Lakefield, WI on Nov 9, 1939, a son of the late Luis and Erma (Wolfgram) Wulff. He was the owner of Wulff Tree Services based in West Bend. Gerold was survived by his half siblings, Barbara...
Steven Engelbrecht
May 1, 2018
Steven Jay Engelbrecht, O.D., age 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in West Bend, Steve graduated from West Bend East High School in 1977, after which he received a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1981. He married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn (nee Beistle) on...
Robert Steckbauer
Apr 30, 2018
Robert J. Steckbauer passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the age of 89. He was born on November 3, 1928 in Birnamwood, WI to Henry and Iva (nee Damm) Steckbauer and was raised in White Lake. On May 3, 1958, Robert married Marilyn Fritz and began their family. He was an operating engineer for his career and belonged...
Herbert Prugger
Apr 29, 2018
Herbert Prugger passed away Sunday April 29, 2018 at the age of 96 years. He was born on November 27, 1921 in Coccau, Austria in the Alps on the family farm to John and Theresa (nee Martinz) Prugger. Herb came to America thru Ellis Island on August 20, 1929 with his mother Theresa and his brother John Jr. He lived...
Ruth Miller
Apr 29, 2018
Ruth E. Miller (nee Harris), passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her Sunday April 29, 2018 at the age of 97. She was born on July 22, 1920 in La Farge, WI, to Chauncey and Ana Harris. Ruth married Frederick L. Miller in 1938. They lived in Beloit where they owned a floor covering business and later moved to...
Delores Hippe
Apr 29, 2018
Delores Mae Hippe (Schrank), 83, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 in Crystal Lake, IL following a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease. Delores was born on June 17, 1934 to Clarence and Magdalena Schrank in Waupaca, WI. Following her high school graduation, Delores worked for the West Bend Company, where in 1957 she met her husband, Ernie Hippe and married...
Bruce Boudry
Apr 26, 2018
Bruce S. Boudry, age 87, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Elmbrook Hospital in Brookfield. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Hartford, WI to Sharron and Gertrude (nee Gross) Boudry. Bruce was in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Bruce was also a 22 year Veteran of the Washington County Sheriff's Office serving...
Herbert Bloom
Apr 26, 2018
Herbert "Herbie" F. Bloom, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on June 6, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Emma (nee Johnson) Bloom. He married his love, Selma "Sally" (nee Burtard) Bloom, on August 26, 1950 in Colby, Wisconsin. Herbie worked at Weasler Engineering for...
Eleanore Schultz
Apr 24, 2018
Eleanore A. Schultz (nee Bartelt), passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the age of 98 years. Eleanore was born on April 7, 1920 in Kewaskum to the late Robert and Ida (nee Bartelt) Bartelt and attended high school in Kewaskum. She worked at Amity Leather Products for 29 years, retiring in 1985. Eleanore lived in West Bend since...
Marjorie Rasimus
Apr 23, 2018
Marjorie D. Rasimus (nee Jurena), age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 23, 2018 in her residence in Fond Du Lac. She was born on September 8, 1935 in South Milwaukee to Prokop and Margarite (nee Walters) Jurena. Her children grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life. She loved working at Briggs and Stratton for 31 years and Steins doing...
Earl Bauer
Apr 23, 2018
Earl J. Bauer, Sr., age 95, of West Bend, passed away April 23, 2018 at Kathy Hospice. He was born May 21, 1922, in Milwaukee, the only child of George and Leila (nee Russbach) Bauer. After leaving the Navy, where he specialized in aerial photography, Earl moved his young family to Dallas, Texas. Once there he built Bauer Audio Video,...
Joel Stuht
Apr 21, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Joel Jon Stuht, announces his sudden passing on April 21, 2018 at the age of 31. He is survived by his son Seth Joel Stuht and his partner Laura Day, parents, Curtis and Renee Stuht, his grandmother Lillian Stuht, his siblings; Justin, James (Angie), Jon and Jaclyn (Mitch). Joel will also...
Linda Bilgo
Apr 19, 2018
Linda M. Bilgo passed away Thursday April 19, 2018 at her residence at the age of 61 years. She was born on October 2, 1956 in Port Washington to Elroy and Adeline (nee Wienke) Groth and was raised in Jackson. Linda graduated from Washington High School in Germantown with the Class of '74'. On June 4, 1988, Linda married Joseph...
Gail Csuk
Apr 17, 2018
Gail Csuk January 23, 1949 – April 17, 2018 A life well-lived is defined by what we contribute, how we love and who we become. So … I was born; I blinked; and it was over. No buildings named after me; no monuments erected in my honor. In my short journey here, I've had the pleasure of being a devoted...
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