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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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James Peterson

James Peterson

Aug 4, 2023

James "Jim", "Grandpa", "Slim" G. Peterson Passed on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born in Owatonna, MN, the son of the late Robert and Margaret Peterson. Jim was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He met and married Joan Hansen on August 1, 1959, and moved to Wisconsin in 1963; even though they divorced,...

Joanne Epps

Joanne Epps

Jul 31, 2023

Joanne Kathleen Epps "Jo" (nee Backstrom), age 62, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Campbellsport. She was born on July 10, 1961 in Des Moines, IA to Norman and Marilyn (nee Shepard) Backstrom. Jo loved spending time at the lake and especially loved time with family and friends. She enjoyed the outdoors, time in the...

Sharon Tuttle

Sharon Tuttle

Jul 27, 2023

Sharon J. Tuttle March 29, 1939 – July 27, 2023 Sharon June Tuttle (nee Whalen) of Beaver Dam, passed away July 27, 2023, at the age of 84. Sharon was born March 29, 1939 in Burlington, the daughter of the late George and Thelma (nee Good) Whalen. She grew up in Wind Lake, and in August of 1960, she married...

Paul Liermann

Paul Liermann

Jul 27, 2023

Paul Alfred Liermann Jr., age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Agrace Hospice. He was born on January 25, 1936 to Paul Sr. and Sadie (nee Bleck) Liermann. Paul married his love, Shirley M. Liermann (nee Truebenbach) on August 25, 1957. They have been lifelong members of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in West Bend. Since his retirement, Paul...

Scott Greve

Scott Greve

Jul 25, 2023

Scott M. Greve Went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 25, 2023 at the age of 71 with his family by his side. He was born in Milwaukee, the son of the late Milton Greve and Jean Grigg. Scott graduated from Washington High School in Germantown and studied Natural Resources at Fox Valley Technical College. He moved...

Gary Fulcer

Gary Fulcer

Jul 23, 2023

Gary D. Fulcer Sr. Died peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 78. He was born in New London, WI, the son of the late Howard and Lillian Fulcer. Gary attended High School in Hortonville and graduated in 1963, he married the love of his life Sandra L. Olson...

Michael Paulson

Michael Paulson

Jul 21, 2023

Michael John Paulson, age 21, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born on March 2, 2002 to Michael and Jennifer (nee Wardon) Paulson. Michael enjoyed living large. Everything he did he did to the fullest. He had an infectious smile and laugh that made his presence known. He had a passion for financing and was working...

Terese Hurley

Terese Hurley

Jul 21, 2023

Terese "Tess" Mary Hurley (nee Feucht), age 68, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at her home in Illinois. She was born on September 19, 1954 in Waupun, WI to Joseph and Gladys (nee Lehman) Feucht. Tess spent many years working for The West Bend Company and Serigraph. She and her husband Ron loved to travel often. Tess's main...

Marlene Bader

Marlene Bader

Jul 21, 2023

Marlene Sue Bader (nee Pearson), passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21 at Ivy Manor in West Bend. Marlene and her twin sister, Marilyn, were born at home in Wells, Michigan on Sept 27, 1934 to Mary Amelia (nee Buckland) and John Pearson, immigrants from Finland and Sweden. Imagine the surprise when there was not one, but TWO babies, with...

William Jacklin

William Jacklin

Jul 18, 2023

William George Jacklin, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Froedtert in Milwaukee. He was born on July 10, 1943 to Wilmer and Mary (nee Halbherr) Jacklin. William is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary (nee Powell); children, William Jacklin and Brian (Sara) Jacklin; grandchildren, Marshall, Andrew, Chase, Casey and Mitchell. He is further survived...

Susan Michaelson

Susan Michaelson

Jul 16, 2023

Susan Mary Michaelson (Suzie) was welcomed home by her Savior on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the age of 69. She was born to Joseph and Grace Fichtner on December 29, 1953. First and foremost, Suzie was a child of God who lived out her faith in Christ in every aspect of her life. It defined her. The light within...

John Reichardt

John Reichardt

Jul 15, 2023

John Alvin Reichardt, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Keshena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1961 in Sheboygan, WI to Frank and Arlene (nee Schneider) Reichardt. John enjoyed watching movies, golfing with his buddies, and making his friends and family laugh. He loved cuddling with...

Garett Ackatz

Garett Ackatz

Jul 14, 2023

Garett "Gary" J. Ackatz, age 58, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home in Kewaskum. He was born on May 13, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to James and Karen Ackatz (now Hunter). After trying his hand at a few things, including several years as a butcher at Komp's Meat Market in Hartford, Gary...

Lawrence Emmrich

Lawrence Emmrich

Jul 14, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" Harold Emmrich, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home in West Bend. He was born on October 23, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI to Harold and June (nee Darrow) Emmrich. Larry graduated from Cedarburg High School. He married his love, Susan (nee Keihl) on October 23, 1971 at Redemption Ev. Lutheran Church in...

Garrett Perkins

Garrett Perkins

Jul 11, 2023

Garrett "Gary" Perkins Jr. Peacefully born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family, at the age of 93. He was born in Kentucky, the son of Garrett "Ed" and Anna Perkins. After high school, Gary relocated to Milwaukee, WI. He was a proud United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean...

Joseph Minz

Joseph Minz

Jul 11, 2023

Joseph "Joey" Hugo Minz, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Joey was born on November 13, 1931 in the Town of Fredonia to Albert and Marie (nee Bein) Minz. From the age of 17 he was self-employed, starting by collecting and selling scrap rags and paper. Over the years,...

Ralph Olsen

Ralph Olsen

Jul 9, 2023

Colonel Ralph Norman Olsen, M.D., passed away peacefully at his West Bend home on July 9, 2023, at age 94. Ralph "Doc" Olsen was born in Milwaukee on May 14th, 1929. He deeply loved his wife of 65 years, former 1st Lieutenant Eugenie (née Fisher) Olsen of Bronx, NY, who passed in May 2023. He is survived by five children,...

Gene Kauper

Gene Kauper

Jul 8, 2023

Gene H. Kauper, age 73 of Hartford passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center-Grafton. He was born September 20, 1949, in Hartford, the son of Anna (Becker) and Herbert Kauper. Gene was born and raised in Harford and graduated from Slinger High School. Gene joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged May 2, 1971. He...

Timothy Mills

Timothy Mills

Jul 7, 2023

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Carole Davis

Carole Davis

Jul 5, 2023

Carole A Davis (nee Richie), 68 years, of Jackson, passed away July 5, 2023 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with plasma cell leukemia. Carole was born on August 10, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to Fred and Rosalie (nee Andaloro) Richie. She married Brad Davis on December 7, 1974. He is, and will forever be, the love of...

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