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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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Julie Meinel

Julie Meinel

Nov 9, 2022

Julie Ann Meinel (Née Lewis) was born August 21, 1962 in Glendale Wisconsin to Carroll and Dorothy Lewis. She was born into eternal life on November 9, 2022. Julie married the love of her life in 1986, James Meinel. The two built a strong foundation of love and laughter. They spent years dancing together, camping with many friends, and celebrating...

Kenneth Porter

Kenneth Porter

Nov 5, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of Kenneth to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Fredrick Kazmierski

Fredrick Kazmierski

Nov 3, 2022

Fredrick Albert Kazmierski "Rick" age 75 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Rick was born on April 30, 1947, the son of the late Albert and Louise (Nee Siemers) Kazmierski in Milwaukee. Graduated from Muskego High School. He married Micheline Rose "Mickey" Kazmierski (nee Pollack), on May 8, 1971. Rick worked for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, having...

Thomas Stollberg

Thomas Stollberg

Nov 3, 2022

Thomas L. Stollberg, age 91 of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born September 15, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one of twelve children to Frieda (Schultz) and Elmer Stollberg. Tom served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged December 30, 1953. He married Phyllis Sylvia Kendler July...

Miriam Kremer

Miriam Kremer

Nov 3, 2022

Miriam Victoria Kremer, age 17 (July 21, 2005 - November 3, 2022), was carried home to her Lord and Savior in the glow of a beautiful fall sunrise on Thursday, November 3, at 6:57 AM. Miriam fought bravely and without complaint during a three-year struggle with leukemia and subsequent complications throughout her high school years. Baptized at David's Star Lutheran...

Earl Schulz

Earl Schulz

Nov 2, 2022

Earl O. Schulz of Allenton, WI, was taken to his heavenly home on November 2, 2022, at the age of 95. He was born in WI, the son of the late Raymond and Malinda Schulz. Earl married his wife, the late Joyce S. Erdman, on May 21, 1949, at Zion Ev Lutheran Church, Allenton, WI. Earl and Joyce lived on...

Chris Kujawa

Chris Kujawa

Nov 1, 2022

Christine Kujawa (Nee Goetzke), entered into eternal life on November 1, 2022. She was born on March 20, 1946, to Betty and George Goetzke. Chris leaves behind the love of her life, her husband of 55 years, Bill Kujawa. She was a loving mother to her three children, Ron (late Beccee) Kujawa, John (Haruka) Kujawa, and Jennie (Dean) Schmidt. Chris...

Steven Williams

Steven Williams

Nov 1, 2022

Steven "Fluffy" Williams, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Froedtert of West Bend Hospital, with a laugh in the air and smile on his lips. He was born on November 19, 1971 in West Bend to Bonnie and Ruth (nee Maschmann) Williams Jr. Fluffy loved his feline companion, Harley. He had an extensive comic book...

Helen Wiedmeyer

Helen Wiedmeyer

Nov 1, 2022

Helen Anna Wiedmeyer, (nee Schuh), from West Bend, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022, at the age of 87. More than anything else, Helen loved to be with family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. Helen was born October 19, 1935, in Hartford, WI to Henry and Mary Schuh. She graduated from Slinger...

Daniel Ritger

Daniel Ritger

Oct 30, 2022

Daniel R. Ritger "Colonel Dan" Died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 62. He was born in West Bend, WI, the son of the late LeRoy and Imelda (Nee Weninger) Ritger. Dan graduated from Slinger High School, and attended Reisch School of Auctioneering in Iowa. At a young age he followed his father's interest in the...

Richard Steffan

Richard Steffan

Oct 29, 2022

Richard "Dick" Ralph Steffan, age 81, passed away on October 29, 2022 at his home in Slinger. He was born on July 13, 1941 in Milwaukee to Ralph and Angela (nee Detloff) Steffan. Dick enjoyed Slinger racing during the early dirt-pit-days in the tri-county area. He also, was often known as, and enjoyed being the "Top-Notch Excavator". Dick is survived...

Patricia Austreng

Patricia Austreng

Oct 26, 2022

Patricia E. Austreng (Nee Hintz) "Pat" Formerly of Cedarburg was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI at the age of 77. She was born on February 11, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI to Carl Frederick and Jean Ellen (Nee Ferry) Hintz. Pat worked as a Cosmetologist, and held several other...

Charles Geiger

Charles Geiger

Oct 26, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Stephen Geiger Jr. MD, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at his home in West Bend with his family. He was born on June 24, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Charles S. Sr. and Thelma (nee Johnson) Geiger. He was a graduate of Holy Angels School, West Bend High School, University of Notre Dame...

Robert Bowser

Robert Bowser

Oct 25, 2022

Robert L. Bowser, Age 74 of Iron Ridge, formerly of West Bend, passed away October 25, 2022. A 1965 graduate of West Bend High School, Rob became a Tool and Die Maker at Ataco Steel in Grafton where he worked until 1991. He then worked as a machinist and later in Layout and Inspection at Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations in Menomonee...

Teresa Mitchell

Teresa Mitchell

Oct 23, 2022

Teresa Ellen Mitchell (nee Eggers), formerly from Sharonville OH, age 68, passed away on October 23, 2022 at New Perspectives in West Bend, WI. She was born on September 2, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH to John and Ruth (nee Wahl) Eggers. Teresa devoted her entire career to the Cincinnati Public Schools as an Administrative Assistant. She volunteered with Children's Theater...

Laneille Dieringer

Laneille Dieringer

Oct 23, 2022

Laneille Ann Dieringer (nee McPherson), professional Santa collector and baker of a good apple kuchen, died peacefully on October 23, 2022. Laneille was born on October 28, 1943, to parents Neil and Neva McPherson in Long Beach, CA. Growing up the oldest of 13, she was always prepared for a practical joke and a good potluck gathering. She married her...

Edgar Baake

Edgar Baake

Oct 23, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of Edgar to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Clayton Margelowsky

Clayton Margelowsky

Oct 23, 2022

Clayton E. Margelowsky, age 45, passed away on October 23, 2022 at his home in West Bend. He was diagnosed with kidney cancer a little over one year ago; he fought hard and remained strong and positive throughout this battle. He was born on March 2, 1977 in Hartford, Wisconsin to Dana (Wingers) and Michael Margelowsky. Clayton was a devoted...

Jeffrey Poss

Jeffrey Poss

Oct 21, 2022

Jeffrey Matthew Poss, age 62 of West Bend passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 in West Bend, Wisconsin. He was born June 5, 1960 in Milwaukee the son of Vera (Lehtimaki) and Ronald Poss. Jeff married Anne Kirkpatrick July 5, 1986. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, snowmobiling and was a sports enthusiast, particularly enjoyed watching the Packers and Badgers. Throughout...

Lother Bayer

Lother Bayer

Oct 19, 2022

Lother Glenn Bayer, age 92, passed away peacefully at the Gardens of Hartford on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1930 in Germany. Lother founded Bayer Plumbing & Heating Inc in 1976. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and simply being with his family. Lother is survived his children, Larry (Susanne) and Linda Dibin; grandchildren, Kiana, Clayton, Kylie...

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