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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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Carol Gundrum

Carol Gundrum

Jul 24, 2021

Carol Loretta Gundrum, age 80, passed away early morning of Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Wellington Place in Hartford while sleeping. She was born on August 9, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Norman and Claudia (nee Hefter) Gundrum. Carol is survived by her brother, Howard (Janice) Gundrum of Fond Du Lac; nieces and nephews, Scott (Teri), Guy (Suzanne), Diana...

Ruby Weyer

Ruby Weyer

Jul 22, 2021

Ruby Elizabeth Weyer (nee Goeden), age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Ruby was a long-time resident of Allenton. Most recently Ruby lived at Cedar Ridge Apartments with her husband, Rex. They were married for 67 years and have 5 children: Susan (Donald) Becker, Michael (Diane), Mary (Robert, deceased) Tonti,...

Rebecca Conde

Rebecca Conde

Jul 21, 2021

Rebecca T. Conde (nee Thiel) passed away on Wednesday July 21, 2021, in West Bend. She was born on January 29, 1951, in Milwaukee to Earl and Arlene (nee Zeitler) Thiel. On December 1, 1979, Rebecca married Theodore Conde in Milwaukee. Over the years, Rebecca worked at the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Washington County Historical Society and the Cedar Valley...

Richard Boldt

Richard Boldt

Jul 20, 2021

Richard H. Boldt entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the age of 71 years. Richard was born on April 23, 1950, in Elmhurst, IL to Milton and Elizabeth (nee Mueller) Boldt. He attended Menomonee Falls High School and apprenticed with the Falk Company before teaching machine shop at Milwaukee Area Technical College for 30 years. Richard met...

Barbara Sobczak

Barbara Sobczak

Jul 20, 2021

Barbara M Sobczak passed away peacefully on July 20th at home surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Granton, WI on April 1, 1943, to the late Eugene and Mildred Walter. She was united in marriage to Dennis Sobczak on June 6, 1970, and were blessed with three children. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dennis, son,...

Rose Ann Clark

Rose Ann Clark

Jul 19, 2021

Rose Ann M. Clark (nee Mertzig), age 84, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, July 19, 2021, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. She was born on May 13, 1937, in Fillmore, WI to Orville and Leona Mertzig (nee Mueller). Rose Ann spent her life as a devoted wife and mother. She was married to her beloved husband...

Eugene Wiedmeyer

Eugene Wiedmeyer

Jul 18, 2021

Eugene A Wiedmeyer, 83, passed away Sunday, July 18th, 2021, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on April 3rd, 1938, in West Bend to the late Ferdinand and Henrietta B (nee Guntley) Wiedmeyer. He married Noreta F. Yochem on July 2nd, 1955. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. Noreta was the love of his life for 78...

Justin Roach

Justin Roach

Jul 16, 2021

Justin Patrick Roach, age 20, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 at The Kathy Hospice in West Best, surrounded by family. He was born on July 13, 2001 in Menomonee Falls, WI to Garrett and Doreen (nee Sippy) Roach. Justin is survived by his parents; his brother Kevin; paternal grandparents, Arlene (David) Williamson; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives...

Gary Kratz

Gary Kratz

Jul 16, 2021

Gary "Kratzy" Kratz, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Froedtert in Milwaukee at the age of 62. He was born on March 1, 1959 in Hartford, WI to Robert and Elinor (nee Stoffel) Kratz. Gary's lifetime work and passion was dedicated to the growth and success of Rural Sanitation and Kratz Farms. He enjoyed boating, riding his Harley,...

Shelley Bohman

Shelley Bohman

Jul 15, 2021

Bohman, Shelley Marie (nee Eberhardt) passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the age of 36. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of David and Olivia Styberg, and Emma Bohman. Loving daughter of Mark and Suzanne Eberhardt (nee Schlinsky). Dear sister of Timothy Eberhardt. Fond daughter-in-law of Charles Bohman Sr., Nancy Flanders, Mike and Susan Fischer. Dear sister-in-law of Chris...

Michael Cluka

Michael Cluka

Jul 15, 2021

Michael Edward Cluka, 54, passed away unexpectedly and blessed with eternal life on July 15, 2021. He was born November 20, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wis., to Ed and Sue (nee Stephenson) Cluka. An open public celebration of Michael's life will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Turn 1 pavilion at Slinger...

Rosalie Martin

Rosalie Martin

Jul 14, 2021

Rosalie Ann Martin (nee Dietenberger) of West Bend WI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning July 14, 2021 at the age of 77. She was born at Municipal Hospital in Reedsburg WI to Cleo Dietenberger (nee Rockweiler) of Cazenovia WI and Karl Dietenberger of Hartford WI. She was a longtime member of the Hartford City Band, both playing as a...

Rosemary Bartoszewski

Rosemary Bartoszewski

Jul 9, 2021

Rosemary Ann Bartoszewski (Brooks), died peacefully on July 9, 2021 and was reunited with her beloved husband, George. Rosemary is survived by her 3 sons, Stephen (Carola), Glen (Julie Knapp) and Timothy (Sandra); proud grandma of Hannah Marie (Christopher) Stammer, Brittany (Jerome) Pruss, Brianna (Tyler) Rembert and Elizabeth Bartoszewski (Mykel). She is further survived by her great-grandchildren, Carson and Zoe...

Richard Engel

Richard Engel

Jul 9, 2021

Richard W. Engel, K9RWE (formerly KE9QU) Richard Wayne Engel, 80, died on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls, WI. He was born in 1940 in Milwaukee to Carl and Marie (nee Mattheisen) Engel Jr. Richard loved the Stones, the Highwaymen and Law & Order. He even learned to love the Packers after he...

Irene Miller

Irene Miller

Jul 5, 2021

Irene Viola Miller (nee Schiefelbein), age 94, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Milwaukee to Richard and Elise (nee Doege) Schiefelbein on January 27, 1927. She graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee. She married Roland Miller on January 19, 1948. Irene enjoyed watching sports, especially the Brewers and Packers. Other favorite...

Donald Zerfas

Donald Zerfas

Jul 1, 2021

Donald L. Zerfas, 80, of West Bend, was born to eternal life on the morning of July 1, 2021. He was born to his earthly life on October 26, 1940, to George and Elizabeth (nee Kipen) Zerfas in Lake Odessa, Michigan, and was the youngest of nine children. At a young age, Don aspired to become a diocesan priest. He...

Janis Wickert

Janis Wickert

Jul 1, 2021

Janis Josephine Wickert January 15, 1928—June 27, 2021 Janis was born January 15, 1928 to Albert Schwichtenberg and Irene Koenig Schwichtenberg, in the town of West Bend, WI. She married the love of her life, James Arthur Wickert, on July 19, 1947. Together they operated the popular Milwaukee House Tavern in Barton, WI. In 1952, James began a long career...

Sandra Schlieter

Sandra Schlieter

Jun 29, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Schlieter (nee Seeke), age 77, was called to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1944 to Wilbert and Anna (nee Jarvinen) in Wakefield, MI. She was raised in Bessemer, MI and graduated from AD Johnston High School. A year after meeting on...

Dale Jackson

Dale Jackson

Jun 28, 2021

Dale H. Jackson, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born on December 29, 1933 in Mauston, WI and graduated from North Division High School. He married Kay (nee Hinkle) on January 3, 1959 at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Dale worked at AO Smith for 34 years. He is survived by his sons,...

Francis Rivett

Francis Rivett

Jun 28, 2021

Francis "Frank" Rivett, age 84 passed away on June 28, 2021 after a long and hard battle with numerous health issues. Frank was a loving husband to his wife, Karen for 25 years. He worked for many years at Harley-Davidson before retiring in 1998. Frank and Karen enjoyed their retirement driving their Pleasure Way across the country. Frank was a...

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