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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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Hildegard Winkler
Jan 24, 2021
Hildegard Winkler (nee Zacharias) age 91 passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on November 8, 1929 in Wolhynien, Ukraine to Adolf and Hulda (nee Fech) Zacharias. In January 1951 she married Emanuel Winkler. Hilde worked for Rock Tenn for years. Her pastimes were cooking, knitting, walking with "Opa". She loved spending time with...
Richard Keener
Jan 23, 2021
Richard F. "Dick" Keener of Slinger, age 90 died peacefully in the Lord's loving care, in the presence of his sons and family of natural causes. Dick was a loving, caring, and thoughtful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and a true gentleman in our community and world. His friendship was honest, sincere, and loyal to all he befriended. His...
Delores Anadell
Jan 23, 2021
Delores Lee Anadell (nee Franklin), age 86, born into Eternal Life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home in Richfield. She was born on July 7, 1934 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Cleo Lee and Edith (nee Goodwin) Franklin. Delores and her husband Terry owned a pet store for many years and after Terry's passing, Delores spent her time in...
Douglas Goodman
Jan 22, 2021
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Kelly Graef
Jan 21, 2021
Kelly Jean Graef (nee Jurgensen), age 55, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born on October 26, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to Richard Jr. and Audrey (nee Pankow) Jurgensen. Kelly is survived by her loving husband, Chris; sisters, Kathy Bissell (Jeff Illies), Rhonda (Paul) Slack, Cynthia Byer, and Tracy (Michael) Barnes; brothers, Glen (Chris) Roethle, Scott (Michelle)...
Ralph Williams
Jan 21, 2021
Ralph L. Williams, Age 84 passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Linden Grove in Menomonee Falls, WI. He was born on March 10, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Louis and Emeline (Pehoski) Williams. Ralph was united in marriage to Caroline (Yogerst) Williams on June 22, 1957 At St. Mary's in Richfield. Ralph opened up his towing and repair...
Robert Mckillip
Jan 20, 2021
Robert Dennis "Bob" McKillip, age 79, was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, WI. Bob was born December 15, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. He was the only child of Porter and Marcella (nee Hemmer) McKillip. He attended St. John's School in Milwaukee. In 1965, he met his loving and dedicated...
Brycen Smith
Jan 19, 2021
Brycen Oliver Smith, born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Brycen is survived by his loving mother, Cheneile Smith; his grandmother Paula Smith, 3 older brothers Nathan, Landyn, Coltyn and twin sister Emma and her special Aunt Andrea (UncleTaran). Brycen is preceded in death by his great-grandpa Herb Smith, great-grandpa Oliver Fleischmann, great-grandma Emma Fleischmann and cousin Elizabeth...
Jerome Skrentny
Jan 18, 2021
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Robert Brandt
Jan 17, 2021
Robert L (Bob) found lasting peace at the age of 92 on January 17, 2021. Beloved husband and best friend of Audrey L. Brandt, nee Graack for over 70 years. Loving father of Kenneth R (Janice), Russell E (Linda), Allen W. (Karol) Robert M. (Pamela) Julie A Szemborski (Michael). Proud grandfather Aaron J (Stacey), Leslie (Andrew), Christian A. Kyle A....
Theodore Merten
Jan 17, 2021
Theodore Clarence Merten was born on March 25, 1936 to Peter and Melinda (nee Spaeth) Merten. On July 4, 1959 he married Marilyn Schulteis. He was a self-employed contractor of Merten Builders. His hobbies included lawn cutting, woodworking, traveling, spending time with family and friends, listening to Polka music and Danny O'Donnell. Butch was a member of St. Peter's Slinger,...
Steven Walter
Jan 17, 2021
Steven A. Walter of West Bend passed away on January 17, 2021at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Steve was born in Milwaukee on May 8, 1949 to Alice Walter (nee Stehlik) and Leonard "Bud" Walter. Steve was a lifelong resident of West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School with the class of 1967 and from the University of Wisconsin,...
Marie Rate
Jan 17, 2021
Marie C. Rate (nee Merten) age 76 passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on January 14, 1945 in the Town of Polk to Peter N and Melinda (nee Spaeth) Merten. Marie graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1963. She married Fred Rate on November 6, 1971 at St Peter Catholic Church in...
Carol Luckow
Jan 17, 2021
Carol C. Luckow (nee Nuelk) age 87 passed away on Sunday January 17, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on October 14, 1933 in Milwaukee to Armin and Hilda (nee Walch) Nuelk and was raised in Milwaukee. After she married Gerald "Jerry" Luckow they remained married for 42 years, first living in Menomonee Falls, then moved to their new...
Wilma Otte
Jan 16, 2021
Wilma G. Otte (nee Pieper) age 93 passed away on January 16, 2021. She was born to August L. and Ida (nee Leitzke) and raised in Hustisford. She graduated from Hustisford High School Class of 1945. On August 5, 1950 she married Dale A. Otte. She loved playing cards, putting together puzzles and doing crossword puzzles. Her favorite times were...
Rose Johnson
Jan 15, 2021
Rose Ann Johnson (nee Isselman) , age 89 of West Bend, WI passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Healthpark Medical Center in Ft Myers, FL after a brief illness. Rose was born October 25, 1931, the third of four children to Florent and Mayme (Nejedlo) Isselman. On May 8, 1954 she married Charles H. Johnson, who preceded her...
Harold Justman
Jan 12, 2021
Harold F. (Justy) Justman, 92, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday January 12th, 2021 of Covid related complications in the town of Sheboygan. Justy was born on November 9th, 1928 in the town of Theresa, the second oldest son of the late Herbert and Lucille (nee Kedinger) Justman. He was united in marriage to Arlene Beistle on September...
Hazel Drews
Jan 10, 2021
Hazel M. Drews (nee Kreuser) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on January 10, 2021 at the age of 93. She was born to Joseph and Frances Kreuser on May 27, 1927. She married her husband Charles Drews after the war on November 9, 1946. Together, they had four children: Dennis...
Pearl Haessler
Jan 10, 2021
Pearl A. Haessler (Nee Lambrecht) was born to Eternal Life on Sun., Jan. 10, 2021, age 91 years. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Robert and sons Robert Jr. and Scott. Pearl is survived by her dear children, Mike (Deb) Haessler, Steve (Sandi) Haessler, Sandy Haessler, (Todd) Proveaux, and Shellie (Paul) Krieg. Also survived by many beloved...
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