Obituaries

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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Gertrude Weil

Gertrude Weil

Nov 16, 2025

Gertrude Jean Weil, nee Jordan, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at New Perspective Assisted Living in West Bend at the age of 90 years. She was born November 12, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Erwin and Dorothy (nee Mueller) Wischmeyer. She attended Roosevelt High School in Seattle, WA and graduated from Valparaiso University where she met...

Walter Schuster

Walter Schuster

Nov 15, 2025

Walter "Wally" William Schuster, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 87. Wally was born on July 25, 1938, to Emil William and Dorothy (nee Hartling) Schuster.  He married his love, Shirley Kirchner in 1971 . Together they were blessed with one child-Terry William.  Wally served in the Army as a Construction Machine...

Thomas D. Zimmerman

Thomas D. Zimmerman

Nov 14, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Daniel Zimmerman passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the age of 79.

Tom was born on October 19, 1946, to Daniel and Maxine (nee Peterman) Zimmerman. He was married to Terry (nee Schinke) on October 23, 1971. Together they were blessed with two children, Tim and Tiffany.

Tom humbly and honorably served our country in the United States...

Dennis James Asplin

Dennis James Asplin

Nov 14, 2025

Dennis (James) Asplin passed away at the age of 84 on November 14, 2025, at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, while under the care of Brighton Hospice. He was born on September 17, 1941, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to James and Ester Asplin. Throughout his life, Dennis exemplified the values of hard work, loyalty, and dedication to family. On...

Judith Steinert

Judith Steinert

Nov 14, 2025

Judith "Judy" Steinert (nee Darmody), 71, was called home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Judy was daughter to the late Jerry and Marion (nee Nigh) Darmody. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1972. After graduation, Judy married her high school sweetheart, Calvin, and they began their family while Judy...

Jerome Peters

Jerome Peters

Nov 14, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" C. Peters, 79, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born on September 20, 1946. Beloved son of Florence and Arthur Krouse.  He married the love of his life Joy Schubert on Feb. 4th, 1967, Together they were blessed with 2 daughters Tammy and Amy, 8...

Joyce Flader

Joyce Flader

Nov 12, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Joyce Elaine Flader, age 90, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, announces her passing on Wednesday, November 12, at Cedar Community in West Bend. Joyce was born in Sheboygan, WI, in December 1934 and lived in Sheboygan until she left for college at UW Madison and Marian College. She was married to Tom Flader for...

Susan Paulick

Susan Paulick

Nov 11, 2025

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Susan Jane Paulick (nee Wiechman), a mother, grandmother, friend and faithful follower of Christ, passed away at her home in West Bend, at the age of 78. She is finally at peace after years of battling many various health issues. Susan was born on March 4, 1947 to Herman and Lorraine (nee Wedig) Wiechman. She ...

Herbert Sager

Herbert Sager

Nov 9, 2025

Herbert Ralph Sager, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 9,2025 at Froedtert Menomonee Falls in Menomonee Falls, WI. Herbert was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 24, 1941, the son of Herbert and Lorraine (Nee: Reese) Sager. He was married to Rita Rose (Nee: Emmer) Sager who preceded in death in June of 2021. Herbert owned and operated Sager Auto...

Maria (Mary) Sojak

Maria (Mary) Sojak

Nov 8, 2025

Maria Anna  (Mary) (Nee: Reiger) Sojak passed away peacefully at Serenity Villa in Slinger, WI on Saturday, November 8,2025. Maria (Mary) was born on October 20,1930, in Heimstetten, Germany, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Nee: Lentz) Reiger.  On December 28,1951 in Germany Maria (Mary) united in marriage to Jospeh Sojak, before relocating to the United States to...

Richard Koenig

Richard Koenig

Nov 8, 2025

Richard (Rich) Koenig was born on April 5, 1946, in West Bend, Wisconsin, to Marvin and Rosilie (Mauel) Koenig. Growing up on the Koenig family turkey farm, he learned the enduring values of hard work, loyalty, and devotion to family. These principles guided him throughout his life. Rich attended MSOE and UW Oshkosh before taking on his life's work as...

Suzanne Cluka

Suzanne Cluka

Nov 8, 2025

Suzanne "Suzy" Ruth Cluka (Stephenson), age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Suzy is reunited in Heaven with her husband Ed Cluka and her beloved boys Michael Cluka and Scott Cluka.  Suzy was born on April 19, 1942, to Joseph and Phyllis (Manders) Stephenson. Suzy is Survived by her loving...

Dennis Benz

Dennis Benz

Nov 6, 2025

Dennis Benz May 5, 1932 – November 6, 2025 Dennis Benz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Dennis was raised by his grandparents, Charles and Louise Benz, in Gillett. He attended 4-Town School and graduated from Birnamwood High School in 1949. In 1952, Dennis...

David Schlehlein

David Schlehlein

Nov 5, 2025

David ("Dave") Schlehlein, 75 of Oak Grove, MN passed away peacefully November 5, 2025.  He was formally from West Bend, WI. Dave dedicated his career as Senior Risk Control Specialist, where his attention to detail and steady nature earned the respect of colleagues and clients.  Outside of his work, Dave found his greatest joy in his family- especially his daughter...

Forest Towne

Forest Towne

Nov 2, 2025

Forest Roger Towne, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2025 at The Kathy Hospice. He was born on October 25, 1942 in Rhinelander, WI to Clayton and Esther (nee Hatcher) Towne. Forest enjoyed hunting and was nicknamed Eagle eye by family and friends.  He further enjoyed fishing, fly fishing, family poker games, listening to music, watching westerns and...

Delores Mueller

Delores Mueller

Oct 31, 2025

Delores Anna Mueller (née Parchim) of West Bend, Wisconsin, peacefully entered her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the age of 95. Delores was born on September 13, 1930, in Milwaukee to August Peter and Clara Irene (Schwartz) Parchim. She was raised in the Cedarburg and Grafton area, attending St. Joseph's Catholic School...

Bernice Kohl

Bernice Kohl

Oct 31, 2025

Bernice Katherine Kohl (nee Wiedmeyer), age 96, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend.  She was born on November 27, 1928, in Richfield, WI to John and Julia (nee Barbain) Wiedmeyer.  Bernice was a 1948 graduate of Slinger High School.  She married her love, Eugene G. Kohl on September 29, 1962, at St....

Marlene Mundt

Marlene Mundt

Oct 29, 2025

Marlene Mundt, age 85, of West Bend, WI passes away peacefully on October 29,2025, at Ivy Manor with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born on October 22, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI. Marlene was the loving wife to her husband of 65 years Jim Mundt. She was the loving mother of Linda (Don) Wnuk, and the late...

Carol Monte

Carol Monte

Oct 25, 2025

Carol Lynn Monte, 68, of Kewaskum, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25th , 2025, surrounded by family after a long struggle with multiple myeloma and leukemia. She was born on January 27th , 1957, to Clarence and Edriss (nee Friedemann) Pickhard. Carol attended Slinger High school and graduated in the Class of 1975. She went on to attend...

Gregory Miller

Gregory Miller

Oct 22, 2025

On October 22, 2025, Gregory H. Miller took his final lap and crossed the finish line. A high-performance car enthusiast, and race driving instructor, he spent many happy hours driving his 206 corvette on Road America and tracks around the country.Born in Milwaukee to Henry and Dorothy (Rankin) Miller on April 24, 1942, he graduated from Sturgeon Bay high School...

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