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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Laverne Rheingans

Laverne Rheingans

Apr 1, 2014

Laverne E. Rheingans (nee Lucas), of Manitowish Waters, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the age of 91 years in Slinger, WI. She was born on August 2, 1922 to Steve and Hannah (nee Peterhansel) Lucas in Glidden. She married Clarence Rheingans in 1946. She dedicated many years of service to Western Electric before her retirement in the...

Richard Knier

Richard Knier

Mar 26, 2014

Richard A. Knier, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 10, 1928 to the late Theodore and Wilhelmina (nee Herr) Knier. Richard served honorably in the United States Navy. He was adventurous and enjoyed camping, boating, traveling, and trips to the north woods. He loved family vacations...

Douglas Luckow

Douglas Luckow

Mar 24, 2014

Douglas "Dutch" Joseph Luckow, 75, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 24, 2014. Douglas was born December 23, 1938 to Albert Otto and Emma Rose (Orr) Luckow in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. One of his first jobs was on the Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range Railway working as a "gandy dancer" laying track. As a teenager, Douglas joined...

Nancy Bohlman

Nancy Bohlman

Mar 24, 2014

Nancy C. Bohlman (nee Budahn) passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, March 24, 2014 at the age of 60 years. She was born on September 20, 1953 in Texas to the late Forrest and Willie Lolita (nee Frazier) Budahn. She met her husband, Robert "Bob" Bohlman, in 1982, and they went on to marry on November 5, 1994....

Julia Zeitler

Julia Zeitler

Mar 21, 2014

Julia P. Zeitler, 15, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born on February 2, 1999. In Julia Zeitler's life she touched many, many people. She was an honor roll student. She attended McClane Elementary, Badger Middle School and currently attended West Bend East High School as a freshman. She volunteered her summers doing what she loved helping...

Mary Scarbrough

Mary Scarbrough

Mar 19, 2014

Mary C. Scarbrough (nee Gore) passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Mary was born on February 13, 1925 in Chicago to Theodore and Bertha Gore. She devoted many years as a secretary at Continental Can and later as a housewife. She married George M. Scarbrough on July 23, 1960. Mary loved her family...

Josephine Schickert

Josephine Schickert

Mar 19, 2014

Josephine Schickert passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the age of 99 years. She was born on November 26, 1914 in Milwaukee to Frank and Margareta (nee Logel). Josephine married Delford Schickert on April 17, 1934 in Milwaukee. They shared 68 wonderful years together before Del's passing in 2002. Josephine is a loving mother to children: Owen (Marion),...

Lester Roeber

Lester Roeber

Mar 19, 2014

Lester "Fuzzy" J. Roeber age 71 of Lannon, WI died Wednesday, March 19 at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac. He was born March 27, 1942 in Milwaukee to the late Lester and Alvina (nee Gruber) Roeber of Germantown, WI. Lester grew up in the West Bend area, attended local school and graduated from West Bend High...

Maxine Hoffmann

Maxine Hoffmann

Mar 17, 2014

Hoffmann, Maxine C. (nee Bayerlein), 95, of West Bend, died Mon., Mar. 17th. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Maxine retired in 1978 from Eaton Company and moved to West Bend in 1990. Per Maxine's request, private services were held.

Yvonne Gutermann

Yvonne Gutermann

Mar 14, 2014

Yvonne J. Gutermann (nee Gundrum), age 75 years of West Bend, passed away, Friday, March 14, 2014 at Virginia Highlands Rehab. Yvonne was born in Allenton on September 30, 1938 to Jerome and Arsella (nee Mueller) Gundrum. She attended West Bend High School and later married George T. Gutermann on May 21, 1960. Yvonne liked to crochet along with being...

Judith Juech

Judith Juech

Mar 14, 2014

Judith "Judy" M. Juech (nee Matenaer), 76, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born in West Bend on October 9, 1937 to Lawrence and Frances (nee Otten) and married Melroy Juech on October 27, 1956. Judy was employed at Regal Ware and the West Bend Company. She was a member...

Virginia Goltry

Virginia Goltry

Mar 14, 2014

Virginia A. Goltry (nee Kahut), 79, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Samaritan Health Care Center of West Bend. No formal service will be held.

Samuel Albrecht

Samuel Albrecht

Mar 14, 2014

Samuel "Sam" P. Albrecht, 81, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Samaritan Health Care Center. He was born on February 27, 1933 to the late Walter and Evelyn (nee Leichtfuss) Albrecht. He served in the US Army from 1953 until 1955 during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association and West Bend...

Mavis Winebrenner

Mavis Winebrenner

Mar 13, 2014

Mavis M. Winebrenner (nee Rose), age 83 years of Hartford, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Veteran's Home in King, WI with her family at her side. Mavis was born on November 5, 1930 in La Crosse to William and Lena (nee Christ) Rose Sr.. The family moved to Milwaukee where she graduated from Girl's Tech. Mavis married Ralph...

Ellen Gilbert

Ellen Gilbert

Mar 13, 2014

Ellen F. Gilbert (nee Strachan), went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was born in Richmond, Virginia to Earl and Edith (nee Foster). She was raised in Green Bay and graduated from Green Bay West High School. She earned her Associates of Arts in Fine Arts from Kendall College in Evanston, IL. She was...

Ernest Pochert

Ernest Pochert

Mar 11, 2014

Ernest J. Pochert, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. He was born in Milwaukee on August 23, 1923 to Ernst and Rose (nee Mor) Pochert and graduated from Custer High School. After high school, he entered the Army Air Corps serving during WWII. He then married Loretta (nee Beal) on February 23, 1946 and they raised their family...

Jerry Kniess

Jerry Kniess

Mar 9, 2014

Kniess, Jerry R., 52, passed away on Mar. 9, 2014. Born on Nov. 9, 1961 to Boyd and Mary (nee Gilligan). He served honorably in the Unites States Navy and was a successful CNC Machinist. Jerry enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and camping in the north woods. He is survived by his son, Jereme (Jessica); grandchildren, Jaiden and Sophia;...

Clayton Cannavo

Clayton Cannavo

Mar 9, 2014

Clayton "Clay" Cannavo of West Bend, died peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age of 87. He was born on October 8th, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Mary Anne (nee Pierson) and Charles Cannavo. He graduated from high school in Des Moines, serving as class president, in 1944. Thereafter, he attended Coyne Electrical School in...

Phyllis Difiore

Phyllis Difiore

Mar 8, 2014

DI FIORE, Phyllis (nee Pekarske). Joined her husbands Robert "Bike" Beisiegel and Gabriel DiFiore on March 8, 2014. Preceded in death by brother Robert (late Shirley) Pekarske, sisters Carol (late John) LeClaire, and Joan Pekarske. Loving mother of Jack (Cara) Beisiegel, Tom (Carol) Beisiegel, and Lori (Mike) Rieger. Dear grandmother of Ally (Chris) Ruesch, Meghan Rieger, Suzy Beisiegel, Taylor Browne,...

Joan Sauer

Joan Sauer

Mar 6, 2014

SAUER, Joan H. (nee Dionne). Age 83. Passed away suddenly on Thurs., Mar. 6, 2014. Joan had a long and successful counseling career which began DePaul Rehab. Hospital. She most recently counseled at American Behavioral Clinic. Survived by children Marcus (Christy) Ashley, Jeffrey (Wendy), and Peter; grandchildren Brittany, Nicholas, Amber, Ashlee, Trevor Woodin, and Erik (Lindsay) Woodin and their children...

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