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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Dorothy Schuetz Formerly Blish

Dorothy Schuetz Formerly Blish

Apr 4, 2025

Dorothy A. (Blish) Schuetz nee Fabitz Dorothy A. "Dottie" (Blish) Schuetz of West Bend, WI, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by the piney woods of East Texas and the love of her devoted husband and son. Born in Milwaukee, WI on July 9, 1939, to the late Edward and Mary Irene Fabitz...

Thomas Disher

Thomas Disher

Apr 2, 2025

Thomas L. Disher, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2025, at Cedar Community in West Bend.  He was 73 years old. He was born on Jan 2, 1952, to the late Aloise and Virginia (Shulfer) Disher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tom graduated from Boys Tech in Milwaukee in 1970.  He worked a few different jobs until finding International...

Edward Hetebrueg

Edward Hetebrueg

Mar 29, 2025

Edward "Ed" J. Hetebrueg, 87 of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29 th at the at of 87, at The Kathy Hospice with his loving family by his side. He was born March 21, 1938 in West Bend to Walter and Lorene Hetebrueg, and graduated from West Bend High School in 1956 and joined the Army Reserves....

Sharon Ramshak

Sharon Ramshak

Mar 29, 2025

Sharon Lee Ramshak, age 82, passed aways surrounded by family on March 29, 2025. A lifelong caregiver, friend, and passionate soul, Sharon touched the lives of many with her unwavering kindness, boundless energy, and deep compassion. Born on November 14, 1942, Sharon was a proud graduate of the Milwaukee County School of Nursing. She dedicated her entire professional life to...

Molly Kempf

Molly Kempf

Mar 29, 2025

Molly Nicole Kempf, age 34, passed away after a courageous 3-year breast cancer battle, peacefully on March 29, 2025, at The Kathy Hospice surrounded by family.  She was born in West Bend on May 7, 1990, to Gary and Mary Jo (nee Hupfer) Kempf.  She grew up in Saukville where she attended St. John's Lutheran grade school in Newburg and...

Charles Ruetten

Charles Ruetten

Mar 25, 2025

Charles "Chuck" "Bull" Ruetten, 67 of Slinger, went to fight fire in the sky, March 25, 2025 after a brief fight with cancer. He was born on April 25, 1956, to the late Thomas and Marion Ruetten in Reedsburg, WI. Chuck attended St. Peter Church and School in Slinger and later graduated from Slinger High School. He went on to...

Marjorie Krueger

Marjorie Krueger

Mar 25, 2025

Marjorie Ann Krueger (nee Bisset), age 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Cedar Lake Health Center & Rehab, West Bend. She was born on March 14, 1933 in Andover, Massachusetts to Alfred and Mary (nee Campbell) Bisset. Marj met Wayne Krueger at West Division High School in Milwaukee during her sophomore year. After dating through high school...

Ronald Landvatter

Ronald Landvatter

Mar 25, 2025

Ronald Leroy Landvatter, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Froedtert in Milwaukee.  He was born on April 9, 1941 to Wilmer and Veronica (nee Stahl) Landvatter.  In his younger years, Ronald enjoyed snowmobiling, cards and restoring cars.  He worked at Bolens as a machinist and development technician, farmed, and finished his working career at Milwaukee Sign...

Evelyn Sullivan

Evelyn Sullivan

Mar 19, 2025

Evelyn "Evie" D. Sullivan passed peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Woycke. Evie worked at the Samaritan Home for 20 years as the head cook. She enjoyed playing Bingo and listening to Elvis Music. Most of all, Evie...

David Jonas

David Jonas

Mar 19, 2025

David J Jonas 61, of Campbellsport, formerly of Jackson, WI, was born January 9, 1964, to Ronald and Susan (Pudil) Jonas in Milwaukee.  Passed away in Campbellsport on March 19, 2025 with his wife of 36 years by his side. He was born in Milwaukee, moving to Jackson when he was nine years old.  As a child, David was...

Jane Wilde

Jane Wilde

Mar 15, 2025

Jane Delores Wilde (nee Jaeger), age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in West Bend on March 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 11, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI. to John and Theresa (nee Melter) Jaeger. She married Robert Wilde on November 16, 1957. Jane enjoyed spending time with her family, She loved having the...

Barbara Spaeth

Barbara Spaeth

Mar 15, 2025

Barbara Anita Spaeth (nee Sponholz), 86, died peacefully in her sleep on March 15, 2025, at Ivy Manor, West Bend. She was born August 2, 1938, to Herbert and Marjorie Sponholz in Jackson, Wisconsin. Barbara graduated from West Bend High School in 1956. She worked at Enger-Kress in the office before marrying Charles Spaeth on July 13, 1957, at Holy...

Doris Yach

Doris Yach

Mar 15, 2025

Doris Romaine Yach (nee Romaine), age 105, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harry J Yach along with her daughter Mary Jo Yach, parents Edgar and Hattie (Opgenorth) Romaine, brother Harold Romaine and sister Janis (Romaine) Edwards.    She is survived by her sons Robert (Katie) Yach of Tucson, AZ,...

Norman Menke

Norman Menke

Mar 14, 2025

Norman Menke, age 90, of Hilo, Hawaii, formerly of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. He was born on August 4, 1934, in Granville, Wisconsin, to Elmer and Sylvia (née Fischer) Menke. Norman grew up on farms in the Campbellsport area and learned the value of hard work at an early age. At just 14, he...

Richard Slade

Richard Slade

Mar 12, 2025

Richard Lee Slade, aged 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Mequon, Wisconsin. Richard enjoyed traveling with Mary, golfing and his adventures as a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Richard was an active member of the Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church and the West Bend Masonic Lodge. Richard is survived by his three sons, Richard II (Sherry),...

Rendall Wilson

Rendall Wilson

Mar 10, 2025

Dr. Rendall Ray Wilson was born on January 13, 1931 in Perrysville, Indiana, and spent his childhood as a son of farming parents, Raymond and Grace Wilson. His loving parents instilled in him the ethic of hard work as well as the core values of compassion, commitment, dedication, and honor. He was encouraged and given the freedom and independence needed...

June Krueger

June Krueger

Mar 9, 2025

June Marie Krueger (nee Stine) passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 89, she was born on September 10, 1935, in Merrill, WI, daughter of the late Hamilton and June (nee Jourdan) Stine. June was a 1954 Merrill High School Graduate. She married the love of her life Robert "Bob" Krueger on...

Carol Ford

Carol Ford

Mar 8, 2025

Carol "Carl" Henry Ford age 98, passed away on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from complications with pneumonia and cardiac heart failure. He was born on September 28th, 1926 to Marie (Nellie) and Kenneth Ford and was raised in Prairie Du Chien. Carl enjoyed woodworking, feeding the birds, working outside and most of all, painting. He was also a devout Jehovah's...

Robert Fredrich

Robert Fredrich

Mar 8, 2025

Robert "Bob" R. Fredrich Age 83, passed away peacefully with his wife and son at his side, on Saturday, March 8 th , 2025 at Froedtert in Menomonee Falls.  He was born on July 8 th , 1941, to Raymond and Ellen (nee) Staeck. He fully enjoyed his high school years there at Mosinee High School, playing football, basketball, and...

Carol Wilson

Carol Wilson

Mar 7, 2025

Carol Wilson (nee McHugh) was born on August 13, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Mary and Herbert McHugh. Her loving parents instilled in her the ethics of hard work and the core values of honesty and dedication. She attended St. John's Cathedral and Riverside High School, graduating in 1955. She was married on July 21, 1956, to Dr. Rendall...

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