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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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Bernice Boettcher
Aug 9, 2014
Bernice E. Boettcher (nee Ullrich), age 83, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport. She was born in Campbellsport on July 26, 1931, to August and Esther (nee Haug) Ullrich. Bernice was united in marriage to Robert A. Boettcher on June 26, 1954, at St. John's Lutheran Church in West Bend. Bernice...
Virginia Mann
Aug 7, 2014
Virginia Helen Mann, age 94, of West Bend, was welcomed home on Thursday August 7, 2014. Virginia was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 21, 1919. She graduated from Riverside High School. She trained to assist in watchmaking at Kapp's Jewelry Store on old North Third Street in Milwaukee. Her fine script was put to good use to engrave fine...
Anthony Limbach
Aug 7, 2014
Anthony J. Limbach, Sr., age 76, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014. He was born on May 26, 1938 to Joseph and Margaret (nee Friess) Limbach. He was raised in the Hubertus area and attended Hartford High School. He later married Janet (nee Warnecke) and they raised seven children. Tony worked at Gehl Company for 41 years and retired...
Ronald Sager
Aug 4, 2014
Ronald Sager "Ron", age 70, went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 4, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 21, 1943, in Milwaukee to Reinhold and Helen (nee Turinske) Sager. Ron was raised in Germantown and graduated from Germantown High School in 1963. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam...
Robert Williams
Aug 4, 2014
Robert E. Williams Sr., age 87, passed away on August 4, 2014 surrounded by his family. Bob was born on May 31, 1927 to the late Thomas and Laura (nee Tamblyn) in Lancing, MI. Bob loved to draw, paint and was an avid bowler. Bob is survived by his wife Marion; three sons Robert Jr. (Susan), John (Patricia) and James...
Ruth Gambino
Aug 3, 2014
Gambino, Ruth D. (nee Drezdzon), 08/25/1933 - 08/03/2014 Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of the late Chuck (Judy), the late Bob (Shelly), Jim, the late Ron, Tom, Wayne, the late John, Don (Mara), Tony (Kellie), and Larry. Grandmother of 18. Great-grandmother of 16 and counting! Ruth is also survived by 4 sisters, 2 sisters-in-law, and many friends....
Audrey Schmitz
Jul 29, 2014
Audrey A. Schmitz (nee Reinke), age 78, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday July 29, 2014. She was born on September 24, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Edward and Helen (nee Trimborn) Reinke. Audrey always had lots of friends, part of card club for over 50 years, she loved shopping and socializing. Audrey is...
Joseph Plavec
Jul 29, 2014
Joseph D. Plavec, age 54, died peacefully on July 29th, 2014 surrounded by his family. Joe was born on February 18th, 1960 in West Bend, WI to Joseph and Joan (nee Fellenz) Plavec. He later went on to wed Mary (nee Pfeifer) Plavec on October 22, 1983. He was employed at Serigraph Inc. for 29 years and was an on-call...
Joyce Fralick
Jul 29, 2014
Joyce Ada Fralick (nee Zellner), age 80, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at her residence after a strongly fought battle with lung cancer. She was born on February 24, 1934, in Milwaukee to the late Michael and Ruth Zellner. Joyce was united in marriage to the love of her life, Carl H. Fralick II, on...
David Przybylski
Jul 28, 2014
David G. Przybylski ("Hook"), went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2014. Age 76. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy for 53 years; dear father of David II (Lori) and Denise Salzman (John Johnson); loving grandfather of Heather, David III, Zachary Salzman and Brittney (Joshua) Bolfert; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents...
Russell Steiner
Jul 27, 2014
Steiner, Russell E., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at the age of 56. Russ will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Survived by his beloved wife Cindy Steiner. Children Patrick (Sarah) Cressey, Heather (Todd) Bushkie (Cressey), Russell (RJ) Steiner Jr., and Cody Steiner. Cherished son of Carol Steiner of Minocqua, WI. Proud grandfather of five...
Hilda Seifert
Jul 26, 2014
Hilda T. Seifert, age 97, passed away peacefully on July 26th at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. She was born on May 20, 1917 in West Allis, the twin daughter of John and Mary Balogh. She married Walter W. Seifert who preceded her in death on December 22, 2006. They raised three children: James, Rosemary, and Ronald in Menomonee Falls. The...
Angele Bruendl
Jul 21, 2014
Angele Bruendl (nee Lanssens, formerly Taylor), age 90, died July 21, 2014, at Kathy Hospice after a short illness. Angele was born on September 13, 1923 in Belgium, Europe and was one of 19 children. After WWII, she came to West Bend with her husband, Everette Taylor where they raised five children: Nora (Donald) Backhaus and Cora Taylor, both of...
James Clark
Jul 20, 2014
James B. Clark "Jim", age 81, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 14, 1933, in Hartford to Richard and M. Antoinette "Butzy" (nee Katzfey) Clark. Jim was raised in Hartford. He met Joyce Lavrenz while working at Amity Leather, and they married on August 9,...
Gene Hansen
Jul 19, 2014
Gene Arnold Hansen age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19th, 2014. Gene was born on April 24, 1930 to the late Arnold and Norma (nee Koerble) Hansen. He later went on to serve in the Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict from March 28, 1951 - March 8, 1953. After serving in the Army, Gene married Juanita...
Russell Mcgarvie
Jul 18, 2014
Russell "Russ" R. McGarvie, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2014 in Watertown, WI. Russ was born on May 28th, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to Archie and Viola (nee Kaap) McGarvie. Russ married Carol Ann (nee Kohlwey) McGarvie on January 31, 1953 and had three sons. He earned an engineering degree from Marquette University and spent many years...
Harold Golder
Jul 18, 2014
Golder, Harold C. formerly of Williamsport, PA was born to eternal life on July 18 2014. Harold is survived by his wife of 48 years, 8 children, 27 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and many other family members and friends. A Funeral Service on Tues., July 22 at 7PM at Phillip Funeral Home Chapel of West Bend (1420 W....
Jack Curry
Jul 15, 2014
Jack R. Curry age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 15th, 2014. Jack was born on May 29th, 1926 in New London, WI, to the Late John and Alice (nee Birch) Curry. He later went on to marry Agnes Curry (nee Monfils) on May 7th, 1955 in Green Bay, WI. Jack loved his dogs, enjoyed fishing and especially loved...
Herta Moore
Jul 13, 2014
Herta E. Moore (nee Schoedel) "Emmi", age 79, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2014, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Munchberg, Germany, on August 23, 1934, to Frederick and Herta G. (nee Schaale) Schoedel. Herta married David G. Moore in 1956 in Munchberg, and she came to the United States to live...
Elsie Waskiewicz
Jul 13, 2014
Elsie E. Waskiewicz (nee Hauboldt) age 86, died peacefully at home on Sunday July 13th, 2014. Elsie was born on July 27th, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Otto and Dorthea (nee Lembcke) Hauboldt. She later went on to marry John Waskiewicz on April 19th, 1952. Together they loved to travel all over the United Sates. Elsie especially loved...
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