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.

 Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.

Francis Herriges

Francis Herriges

Oct 28, 2013

Francis "Frank" E. Herriges, born in St. Michaels on September 14, 1926, to Mathias "Matt" and Liocadia (nee Wilger) Herriges, entered eternal life on October 28, 2013 with his family by his side. He was the sixth of fourteen children. Frank served our country for two years in the United States Navy during World War II where he was mainly...

Jean Klahn

Jean Klahn

Oct 24, 2013

Jean "Jeannie" "KaKa" M. Klahn (nee Roth), age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at The Kathy Hospice after a long journey with breast cancer. Her strength through it all is something to be admired. She was born on April 16, 1939 to Melvin and Florence (nee Behr) Roth. She graduated from Glenbeaulah High School Class of '57....

Earl Whitcomb

Earl Whitcomb

Oct 24, 2013

Jesus welcomed Earl home on Oct. 24, 2013 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Margo for 49 years, and loving uncle to family. He loved the Lord, his animals, and always loved to help people. He will surely be missed by many. Thank you for the wonderful staff at Horizon Home Care and Hospice. The visitation will be...

Gerald Kuehn

Gerald Kuehn

Oct 22, 2013

Gerald C. Kuehn, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was born in Barton on October 20, 1927. He served in the US Navy during WWII from 1945 – 1948. He worked for Washington County Highway Department for 13 years and West Bend Transit for 22 years. Jerry enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He is survived by his...

Jerry Weink

Jerry Weink

Oct 21, 2013

Jerry M. Weink passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the age of 57 years. Jerry was the owner and operator of J&J Flooring Installations for over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman and had just an overall appreciation for wildlife. Jerry is survived by his wife Joanne (nee Emmet); son Christopher Goffin; and grandchildren Brandon, Natasha, Jo-De,...

Jeffrey Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson

Oct 21, 2013

Jeffrey H. Johnson, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2013 in Nevada. He was born in Milwaukee on November 15, 1956 to Donald and Marion (nee Karrer) Johnson. He graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran Class of 1974. He married Bonnie Lee Hornig on September 19, 1987. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Brian (fiancé Liz) LaVanway...

Pam Purdy

Pam Purdy

Oct 20, 2013

Pamela "Pam" Purdy passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Pam was born on September 21, 1927 in Peterborough, England to John and Sarah (nee Longland) Griffin. She married Dee Bryn Purdy on December 12, 1945 in England at the close of WWII. Pam and Dee were foster parents to 25 children over a...

Barbara Fox-Amann

Barbara Fox-Amann

Oct 20, 2013

Barbara "Barb" J. Fox-Amann joined her best friend Tom on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the age of 53 years. Barb was born on June 3, 1960 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Gertrude (nee Mutz) Fox. She was a graduate of Menomonee Falls North High School, Class of 1978, where she was a great sports enthusiast. She continued this love...

Elizabeth Doll

Elizabeth Doll

Oct 17, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" M. Doll (nee Wolf) passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Betty was born on March 2, 1927 in St. Lawrence to William and Eleanor (nee Meyer) Wolf. She married Herman Doll on May 8, 1948 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Betty is survived by her children Kenneth (Susan) Doll of Hatley,...

Michael Stauff

Michael Stauff

Oct 15, 2013

Michael J. Stauff, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee on August 22, 1950 to Miles and Barbara (nee Zingen) Stauff and raised in Wauwatosa. He was employed at Moraine Precision Company and Kohler Industries. He loved sports cars, airplanes, music, photography, and watching old movies. Above all, he...

Rita Wiesner

Rita Wiesner

Oct 14, 2013

Rita M. Wiesner, Strupp (nee Wiedmeyer), 94 of West Bend, WI, was happily reunited with Harvey Strupp after 53 years apart, they will now live together in eternal peace. Rita passed away on October 14, 2013 at Cedar Community in West Bend with family and friends at her side. She was born and raised in Nenno, WI. She had a...

Leonard Walter

Leonard Walter

Oct 12, 2013

Leonard "Bud" Walter, age 89/22.5 of West Bend passed away on October 12, 2013 at Cedar Lake Campus. Bud was born on February 29, 1924 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Leonard and Inez Walter. Upon graduation from High School in 1942, Bud enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served during WWII through 1946. Bud married Alice Stehlik in Kenosha, WI....

Hans Schmelzling

Hans Schmelzling

Oct 11, 2013

Hans W. Schmelzling, 76 of West Bend, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at The Kathy Hospice, with his wife and family by his side. He was born on July 29, 1937, the son of the late Hans H. and Elli (Heise) Schmelzling in Menasha, Wisconsin. He graduated from Menasha High School class of 1955, then attended UW-Fox Valley...

Glenn Thomson

Glenn Thomson

Oct 10, 2013

Glenn A. Thomson, age 59, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10, 2013 in Green Bay. He was born in Milwaukee on September 25, 1954. He married Debbie (nee Saugstad) on June 28, 1975. He was employed at Banner Welding Systems for over 37 years. He loved hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, and harassing others. Above all, he...

Marjorie Ragen

Marjorie Ragen

Oct 10, 2013

Marjorie "Marge" H. Ragen (nee Storck), age 90, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013. She was born in Slinger on July 10, 1923 to the late Albert "Rox" and Helen (nee Kaiser). She graduated from West Allis Central High School. She loved her cook books, cooking, and was an avid reader. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine (Jack)...

James Short

James Short

Oct 9, 2013

James "Jim" R. Short, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. A private family graveside service will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Dietmar Buchholz

Dietmar Buchholz

Oct 8, 2013

Dietmar Buchholz, age 72 years of Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He was born on July 18, 1941. Private services were held.

Charles Cowling

Charles Cowling

Oct 7, 2013

Charles M. Cowling III, age 60, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013. He was born in Sacramento, CA on May 18, 1953 to Charles II and Rejeanne Cowling. He worked as a press operator at A.O. Smith for over 30 years and later at Suburban Harley. He enjoyed music, riding his Harley, Indian festivals, and watching kite flying. He...

Milton Boldt

Milton Boldt

Oct 5, 2013

Milton E. Boldt entered eternal life on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Milton was born on January 11, 1922 in the town of Lima in Sheboygan County to Frank and Mabel (nee Stemerdink) Boldt. Milton served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Mueller on October 20, 1945. Milton...

Mike Feiter

Mike Feiter

Oct 5, 2013

Mike "Moosie" J. Feiter, age 54 years of Slinger, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013. Mike was born on January 19, 1959 to Earl and Elizabeth (nee Kubicek) Feiter. He loved his cars, along with his animals and friends. Mike enjoyed tinkering in his garage, camping, fishing, being up north and garden parties with his friends. Mike is survived by...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.