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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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Donald Zaskowski

Donald Zaskowski

Nov 16, 2017

Donald J. Zaskowski, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 2, 1949 to Aloysius and Evelyn (nee Tomasik) Zaskowski. Don had a love for baseball, fishing, hunting, cooking and gardening. Proud father of Troy (Jenny) Zaskowski of West Bend and Shaun (Michelle) Zaskowski of Slinger. Proud Grandpa of...

Michael Schroepfer

Michael Schroepfer

Nov 11, 2017

Michael F. Schroepfer, age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017, in his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 31, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to Donald and Elizabeth (nee Seidl) Schroepfer. He married his best friend, hunting partner and love of 36 years, Teresa (nee Peplinski) Schroepfer. They were blessed with two beautiful children and...

Miguel Deleon

Miguel Deleon

Nov 6, 2017

Miguel A. DeLeon age 75 years of West Bend, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. Miguel was born on August 31, 1942 to Maria DeLeon (nee Marquez) in Guatemala. He married Gloria (nee Breitensteion) on August 1, 1970. Miguel worked at Elite Engines and Walmart and was previously employed at West Bend Company. He was a former coach of...

Richard Kunkel

Richard Kunkel

Nov 6, 2017

Richard A. Kunkel, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2017 in his chair "at home away from home" from lung cancer. He was born on March 5, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI to Herbert and Carla (nee Schoenecker) Kunkel. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958 and there he met Susan (nee Navarro) Kunkel and...

Alice Koepke

Alice Koepke

Nov 4, 2017

Alice K. Koepke (nee McAteer), age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born on July 13, 1925 in Frostberg, Maryland to Owen and Margaret (nee Greene) McAteer. Alice retired from W. H. Brady at the age of 70. She enjoyed time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and...

Donald Niese

Donald Niese

Nov 3, 2017

Donald J. Niese, age 83 years, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice. Don was born on February 24, 1934 in Milwaukee to John and Erna (nee Koltermann) Niese. He was a graduate of Rufus King High School Class of "52", and joined the US Navy in 1955. On June 13, 1959 Don married Leilani Hein. Donald...

Kathleen Lehto

Kathleen Lehto

Nov 3, 2017

Kathleen Lehto (nee Malone) age 82, of West Bend passed away on Friday, November 3rd, 2017. Loving wife of Fred. She was an active member of St. Francis Cabrini Church, and a choir member at Morraine Choir for 25 years. Kathleen is survived by husband Fred of over 60 years; children: Paula, Beth (Mark) Straub, Mike (Donna) Lehto, Elaine Greenwood...

Robert Haessler

Robert Haessler

Nov 2, 2017

Robert Allen Haessler Jr., age 67, went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2017. He was born in Milwaukee to Robert and Pearl (nee Lambrecht) on February 2, 1950. He graduated from Brown Deer High School and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a devoted employee at ASI Technologies in Milwaukee for...

Donald Karius

Donald Karius

Oct 30, 2017

Donald F. Karius, age 90, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. He was raised in Slinger and graduated from Slinger High School Class of '47. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was active in the Slinger VFW Post where he was a former Commander. Don was the "brat cooker" at the Slinger VFW Brat...

Phyllis Budiac

Phyllis Budiac

Oct 30, 2017

Phyllis M. Budiac (nee Kundert), age 86, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. She was born on January 25, 1931 in Athens and raised in Phillips. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee Class of '49. She married Joseph Budiac on August 12, 1950. She was a crossing guard for many years and she loved children. Phyllis also...

Jason Scherr

Jason Scherr

Oct 29, 2017

Jason Robert Scherr, age 37, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. He was born on November 23, 1979 to Robert "Bobby" and Carlene (nee Malchow) Scherr. Jason loved his family first and foremost and lived for his children who were his pride and joy. He enjoyed spending time with his wife. He loved sports, especially baseball and watching the...

Glendon Trigg

Glendon Trigg

Oct 29, 2017

Glendon Robert Trigg of Slinger, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on October 29th, 2017 at the Kathy Hospice surrounded by family. He was born 6-11-49 to Robert and Arlene Trigg in Waukegan Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife Janet (Meyer), children Scott (KumHee), Erin (Patrick), Adam (Erin E.), Stephen (Lindsey), grandchildren Dylan Trigg, Leah Trigg, Henry Trigg, Anders Trigg,...

Mark Pucher Jr.

Mark Pucher Jr.

Oct 29, 2017

Mark A. Pucher, Jr., of Lancaster, OH formerly of West Bend, beloved daddy, son and brother, was born to eternal life on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the age of 33. Mark was born on October 17, 1984 to Mark and Sandra (nee Karpinski) Pucher in Milwaukee. He graduated from West Bend West High School in 2003. After high school,...

David Watson

David Watson

Oct 26, 2017

David Watson passed to the afterlife 10/26/17 peacefully in his sleep. David joins his father Michael L. Watson Sr. above. David is survived by his son Britton Allen Duke in Alaska, mother Martha Ann Weber Watson, and siblings Michael L. Watson Jr., Theresa E.Smith (John and son John Jr. (Jennifer)), Pamela W. Konrath (Michael and their children Melissa Wacek (Chris),...

Gerald Zitzelberger

Gerald Zitzelberger

Oct 26, 2017

Gerald "Jerry" Zitzelberger was called home on Thursday, October 26th, 2017 at the age of 89 years surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was an outstanding father, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Jerry was born on April 1st, 1928 in Milwaukee to Benno and Marquerite (nee Raminger) Zitzelberger. He graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee in 1946. Jerry...

Paul Fischer

Paul Fischer

Oct 24, 2017

Paul C. Fischer, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the Aurora Medical Center Washington County. He was born on May 27, 1946 in Milwaukee to Roy and Laverne (nee Greisch) Fischer. Paul was a salesman and a barber and owned his own business Weavemaster's Salon. Paul enjoyed bowling, golfing and had a great love for...

Mildred Walloch

Mildred Walloch

Oct 20, 2017

Mildred "Millie" Walloch (nee Ziebart) age 93. Friday October 20, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Henry. She enjoyed bingo, traveling to Las Vegas, Hawaii, Arizona, and going on cruises with family. Millie is survived by her children: Dennis (Laurel) Walloch, Glen (Rose) Walloch, Michael (Stephenie) Walloch, Carol (Donnie) Hottenstein, Betty Jo Hottenstein, and Susan Walloch; she is also survived...

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