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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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David Sarauer
Dec 19, 2024
David V. Sarauer ("Dave"), aged 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Mercyhealth Hospital in Janesville, WI. David was born on Sept. 21, 1944 to the late Vernon A. and Esther M. (nee Dewitz) in Fond du Lac, WI. He graduated from Horicon High School in 1962 and moved to West Bend where he met his wife,...
Michael Boden
Dec 18, 2024
Michael Gerard Boden, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after a brief illness. He was born on October 21, 1958, on small farm in West Bend to Daniel and Patricia (nee Esser) Boden. Mike graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1976 and then from MPTC Fond du Lac with an associate degree...
Jean Knop
Dec 15, 2024
Jean "Jeanne" C. Knop age 78, passed away peacefully at her home with her family on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born on November 14,1946 to Lester and Mary Krueger. Jeanne graduated from Hartford High school and later in life owned Answering Unlimited with the love of her life, Roger. Jeanne was always up for a good wager and...
Kathryn Paul
Dec 15, 2024
Kathryn L. Paul: Born 10/13/1949; passed on 12/15/2024; mostly known as Kathy or KP, moved to a better time and place after a long fight with cancer. KP was a strong, independent woman, a graduate of UW Superior, with a degree in teaching physical education. She taught in the Niagara School District in northern Wisconsin her entire career. Predeceased by...
Jacob Reich
Dec 13, 2024
Jacob Daniel Reich, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024. Jake was born to Michael and Sandy Reich on July 3, 1998. He was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend West High School. Jake has always had the biggest heart of gold. He always had a big smile and a helping hand for everyone. He made...
Donald Leininger
Dec 12, 2024
In Loving Memory of Donald Leininger (1940–2024) Donald Leininger, age 84, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Lumia Mequon in Mequon, Wisconsin. He had lived in West Bend from 1972 to 2024 and later in Mequon until his passing. Born on July 13, 1940, to the late Paul and Meta (nee Stoltenberg) Leininger, Don married Barbara (nee Boelkens)...
Doris Mohr
Dec 9, 2024
Doris J. Mohr (nee Tetzlaff), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many people, passed peacefully from this life to the next on December 9, 2024, following a brief period of illness at Cedar Communities in West Bend, Wisconsin. Doris Jean Tetzlaff was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 15, 1925, the youngest of Otto and Lillian Tetzlaff's four children. ...
Marion Lemke
Dec 9, 2024
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Dennis Mueller
Dec 9, 2024
Dennis "Denny" Carl Mueller, age 76, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Gordon and Mildred (nee Birschbach) Mueller. Denny enjoyed golf, playing with dogs (especially his grand pups), watching football and educational shows, loved to make people laugh, spending time with family, visiting Glenn and...
Lee Owen
Dec 9, 2024
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Ronald Held
Dec 8, 2024
Ronald E. "Ron" Held Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on March 26, 1948, in Hartford, WI to Margaret (nee Schulteis) and the late Richard A. Held. Ron attended St. Peter Catholic School and graduated from Slinger High School in 1966. He went on to earn both a Bachelor and...
Ronald Shaver
Dec 8, 2024
Ronald Frederick Shaver Sr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger surrounded by his loving family. On September 7, 1938, Ron was born in Port Washington, WI to Frederick and Ethel (nee Haskin) Shaver. The family relocated to Fredonia and Ron attended High School in Port Washington. He joined the...
Henry Dummann
Dec 4, 2024
Henry N. Dummann Entered into his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born in Milwaukee, WI the son of the late Martin and Gertrude (nee Jansen). Henry married the love of his life Lois M. Brugger on November 18, 1950, at Zoar Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Henry began his working career as...
Patricia Linnemanstons
Dec 3, 2024
Patricia Mary Linnemanstons, nee Joda, 92, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Kathy Hospice on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. Pat was born in Milwaukee on September 5, 1932, to Jennie and Frank Joda. After having only sons, Jennie thanked the doctor profusely for giving her a daughter! Pat attended St. Catherine's Elementary School, where she formed several lifelong friendships....
Janet Todd
Nov 29, 2024
The earthly plane is less bright as of November 29th, 2024. On a Friday evening, as the warm seasons were changing into the white and snowy times, Janet Todd slipped away from the chill of the earth, and no doubt made her way toward the warmth and cheer—as was her own nature—of the heavenly realms. After an active, full, and...
Mark Pucher
Nov 29, 2024
Mark A. Pucher, Sr., of West Bend, beloved father, grandfather, brother and son, was born to Eternal Life on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born on March 12, 1953, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Nicholas and Betty (nee LaFave) Pucher. Mark graduated from Custer High School in 1971. Mark was married to Sandra...
Benjamin Salisbury
Nov 28, 2024
Benjamin E. Salisbury of Sussex, WI (formally of West Bend) joined his wife and loved ones who have gone before him on Thursday, November 28, 2024, a day of Thanks at the age of 88. Ben was born to Benjamin and Gladys (nee McNair) Salisbury on October 30, 1936, in Hamilton, Ontaria, Canada; where he was raised and met the...
Scott Wimer
Nov 27, 2024
Scott David Wimer , 71, of Trenton, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Scott was the fifth of seven children, born on June 5, 1953, in Milwaukee, WI, to Arnold and Joyce (née Zimmerman) Wimer. He graduated from Riverside High School in 1971 and shortly thereafter joined the United States Navy, proudly serving...
Peter Beine
Nov 26, 2024
Peter G. Beine, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was lifted into his Savior's arms on November 26, 2024, at the age of 63 years old. Though his recent months were clouded with a difficult diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme, his years were full of bright memories his family holds close. Peter was a man of great skill and generosity, known for his...
Duayne Vancha
Nov 24, 2024
Duayne Lyn Vancha passed peacefully surrounded by family on November 24, 2024 at the age of 57 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Duayne was born in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Romeoville High School and after that started his own painting business. Duayne was the son of John and Evelyn Vancha. Later married Tricia (Thull) in 1986 and had 5 children. Duayne was...
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