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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
Oct 23, 2022
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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
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
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...
Elaine Pintor
Oct 19, 2022
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Mary Rauch
Oct 16, 2022
Mary C. Rauch (nee Zieloski) was born to eternal life on Sunday Oct 16, 2022 at the age of 85 years. She was the daughter of Raymond and Lucille (nee Wescott) Zieloski. Mary attended Kewaunee High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Education from University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, with advanced credentials from Concordia and Mount Mary College....
Bonnie Weiss
Oct 16, 2022
Bonnie M. Weiss (Nee Spaeth) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 57. She was born in Athens, WI, the daughter of John S. and Gloria J. (Nee Heidmann) Spaeth. Bonnie graduated from West Bend East High School and graduated with an associate degree in Graphic Design from Moraine Park Technical College. Bonnie married Kenneth...
Cheryl Ritger
Oct 16, 2022
Cheryl Anne Ritger (Cherie) was surrounded by her loving family at her time of passing. She peacefully made her way to reunite with her mom Llewellyn, Dad Harold Frye, sister Diana, along with brothers Louie and Doni. At the end of her long struggle with Alzheimer's, she asked for them often. A week before passing she mentioned her Great Granddaughter...
Judith Ann Peters
Oct 15, 2022
Judith Ann "Judy" Marina Peters (nee Wenninger), age 73, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday afternoon, October 15, 2022. Judy was born to Jacob and Genevieve Wenninger on June 22nd, 1949. Judy married Anthony Peters on August 9th, 1969. Together they raised six loving and caring children. Judy is survived by her children, Jim (Tracy) Peters,...
Richard Yahr
Oct 13, 2022
Richard A. Yahr Passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born in West Bend, WI to Leroy and Mildred (Nee Smith). He graduated from West Bend High School in 1948. He met Eileen J. Frank at the Barton Picnic and after a courtship of six months he asked for her hand in marriage....
Lydia Larson
Oct 9, 2022
Lydia Marie Larson, age 95, passed away on Sunday, October 9th, 2022 in West Bend, WI. She was born on July 30, 1927 in Chilton WI to Peter Geiser and Anna (Schwartz) Geiser. Lydia is survived by her 5 Children, Mary Nowak (Fred), Dean (Linda), Richard (Suzette), Donald, and David (Terrie). Her 9 Grandchildren, Patricia Fredericks, (Matthew), Amanda Wick (Daniel),...
Leroy Goetz
Oct 5, 2022
LeRoy Henry Goetz, age 101 passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at his residence in Slinger, Wisconsin. He was born April 20, 1921 in Willow Creek, Wisconsin the son of Alice (Piltz Goetz Morris) and Joseph Goetz. LeRoy married Beverly Schuld November 30, 1946. He served in the United States Army, a veteran of World War II and Battle of...
Christie Degnitz
Oct 3, 2022
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Janis Zommers
Oct 2, 2022
Janis Andris Zommers, age 77, passed away peacefully at home with his family in Campbellsport on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born on August 6, 1945 in Germany to Kristaps and Vera (nee Balodis) Zommers. He was brought to the United States by his parents in 1955 and became a United States citizen in 1964. Janis married the love...
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