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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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Eileen Fremder

Eileen Fremder

Dec 24, 2016

Mrs. Eileen Joyce Fremder (nee Hoeh) died peacefully at Cedar Community on December 24, 2016, in West Bend, Wisconsin at the age of 82 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Eileen graduated from Valparaiso University with a degree in accounting and married her college sweetheart Robert Fremder. She worked for many years at Cedar Community Alzheimer's unit as an...

Charles Rommel

Charles Rommel

Dec 24, 2016

Charles "Charlie" J. Rommel, age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 10, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Arthur and Grace (nee Wolf) Rommel. Charlie was in the U.S. Army. He married Corinne Walentoski on December 21, 1965. Charlie worked at Harnischfeger for 33 years. After retirement, worked at Fleet Farm,...

Marion Ward

Marion Ward

Dec 21, 2016

Marion Lucille Ward (nee Otto), age 90, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2016. She was born on June 7, 1926 in Jackson, WI to Charles and Augusta (nee Dautermann) Otto. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1944 and then married Joe Ward on October 27, 1962. Marion was employed at the Coca-Cola Company and Schlitz Brewing Company...

Joseph Wiedemann

Joseph Wiedemann

Dec 21, 2016

Joseph P. Wiedemann, age 85 years of West Bend, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Joe was born on March 21, 1931 in Milwaukee to George L. and Anna M. (nee Koessler) Wiedemann. He married Dianne J. (nee Kriefall) on September 14, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls. He attended Boys Tech High...

David Clauer

David Clauer

Dec 19, 2016

David George Clauer, age 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 at The Kathy Hospice of West Bend. He was born on December 19, 1959 and raised in Elkhorn, WI to George and Charlotte (nee Sheldon) Clauer. He graduated from Elkhorn High School, class of 1978. He married Eileen (nee Moore) Clauer on July 31, 1982 in the...

Kenneth Unertl

Kenneth Unertl

Dec 18, 2016

Kenneth F. Unertl, 86, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at The Kathy Hospice of West Bend. He was born to Grace Unertl on August 19, 1930 in Milwaukee. He was the much loved grandson of Karl and Grace Unertl who called him Unsa Kenny. Ken was a member of St. Lawrence Parish since 1957 where he served as...

Michael Thelen

Michael Thelen

Dec 17, 2016

Michael P. Thelen, age 69, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born on September 29, 1947 in Port Washington to Theodore and Loretta (nee Woltring). Mike served in the US Army from 1967-1969. He worked as a machinist and retired in 2010. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and especially loved spending time with his...

Linda Veling

Linda Veling

Dec 10, 2016

Linda J. Veling (nee Wierl), age 64 years, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 with her family by her side. Private services were held.

Rosemary Brown

Rosemary Brown

Dec 10, 2016

Rosemary Brown (nee Mc Crank) age 87 years of West Bend, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab. Rosemary was born on February 7, 1929 in Milwaukee to Patrick and Rosella (nee Long) Mc Crank. She married Edward Brown on December 28, 1946 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The couple lived in Mequon where they...

Eleanore Trester

Eleanore Trester

Dec 10, 2016

Eleanore "Elie" Trester (nee Earwaker), age 94, passed away peacefully at Betty's Harbor of West Bend on Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born on September 2, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada to Frank and Laura (nee Elbe) Earwaker. She married the love of her life, Richard Harry Trester on May 7, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI. Elie packed a lot...

Joyce Holzhueter

Joyce Holzhueter

Dec 9, 2016

Joyce Luella (nee Gottschalk) Holzhueter, of West Bend, WI, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016, at The Kathy Hospice of West Bend. She was born on September 6, 1925, in Lake Mills, WI to the late Lawrence B. and Ella (nee Wollin) Gottschalk. She was raised in Lake Mills and educated in the local schools, graduating from...

Mildred Delaney

Mildred Delaney

Dec 3, 2016

Mildred E. Delaney (nee Cate) of West Bend, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Kathy Hospice, Mildred was born on September 27, 1924 in Corning Arkansas to Claude and Leona (nee Dodd) Cate. She married the late Walter Delaney in Arkansas and moved to West Bend in the early 60's where they raised their family. Mildred raised her children...

Harold German

Harold German

Dec 3, 2016

Harold K. "Harry" German passed away peacefully on December 3, 2016 with his wife by his side. He was born June 26, 1929 to Bert and Theresa (née Flasch) German. He was a kind and gentle man. He loved his family, his church and his community. In a time of constant chatter, Harry let his actions speak louder than his...

Jenny Shurpit

Jenny Shurpit

Nov 27, 2016

Jenny L. Shurpit (nee Swanke), age 68 years of West Bend, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Samaritan Health and Rehab. Jenny was born on March 18, 1948 in Ripon to Victor and Merna (nee Hein) Swanke. She attended school in Princeton, WI. Jenny married the late Kenneth J. Shurpit and was employed Prefke Brake Co. for many years....

Edward Gersich

Edward Gersich

Nov 26, 2016

Edward "Ed" A. Gersich, age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born in Hurley, WI on January 8, 1939 and graduated from Hurley High School in 1958. He lived in Wadsworth, Illinois until moving to Hubertus, WI. He retired from Abbott Laboratories after 37 ½ years of service. He is survived by his daughters Marie (Jim)...

Douglas Devenport

Douglas Devenport

Nov 22, 2016

Douglas Dean Devenport, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 11, 1935 to Leverette (Earl) and Ethel (nee Jones) Devenport. Doug attended the University of Wisconsin where he met his wife Norrine. Doug was a member of the UW wrestling team and the Alpha Tau Omega...

Pamela Olivo

Pamela Olivo

Nov 21, 2016

Pamela A. Olivo (nee Kundert), age 64, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 surrounded by loving family. She was born on September 2, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI to James and Shirley (nee Lambrecht) Kundert. Pam graduated from Custer High School. Pam married Samuel Olivo on May 13, 1972 at St. Bernadette in Milwaukee. She was employed at JC Penney...

Gerald Baumgartner

Gerald Baumgartner

Nov 21, 2016

Gerald L. Baumgartner "Chub", age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday November 21, 2016 in Waukesha. He was born on September 27, 1934 to Adolph and Hermina (nee Oswald) in Richfield, WI. He graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1952. He married Joanne Schulteis on May 8, 1954 at St. Hubert Catholic Church. Chub was a carpenter and a...

Gary Stepniewski

Gary Stepniewski

Nov 20, 2016

Gary Stepniewski, age 52, passed away on November 20, 2016 at the Kathy Hospice Center of West Bend, WI. He was born October 20, 1964 to Alvin and Mae Stepniewski. Gary loved collecting both Packer and NASCAR memorabilia as he was an avid fan of both. Gary was loved so much especially for his nature of always being there for...

Margaret Zwirlein

Margaret Zwirlein

Nov 20, 2016

Margaret A. Zwirlein (nee Mueller), age 94, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend. She was born on November 28, 1921 in Hubertus, WI to John and Josephine (nee Stuettgen) Mueller. She married Roland Zwirlein on May 8, 1946 at St. Hubert's Church. She was a member of the American...

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