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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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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...
Angela Fowle
Jan 9, 2021
Angela S. Fowle, age 49, passed away on January 9, 2021 at her home in Milwaukee. She was born on July 18, 1971 to Kent Fowle and Donna (Ralph) Schulz (nee Nebel). Angela is survived by her parents. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. Angela is preceded in death by her grandparents. A Memorial Service will be...
James Radtke
Jan 9, 2021
James "Jim" R. Radtke, age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Froedtert in Milwaukee. He was born on December 30, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Ewald and Leona (nee Koerner) Radtke. Jim was a Korean Conflict Veteran. He worked for 38 years, as a lineman, for WE Energies. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 69...
Richard Panten
Jan 8, 2021
On Friday, January 8, 2021, Richard "Dick" E. Panten, loving husband and father of seven, passed away at the age of 81, surrounded by his family. Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife Jan; children, Lisa, Mike (Connie), Steve (Michelle Nusbaum), LeAnne Dietrich, Rick Jr., Kevin (Niki), and Janelle (Craig) Stevenson; grandchildren, Trevor, Caiti, Julia (Tom),...
John Dudzik
Jan 7, 2021
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Jim Herdt
Jan 7, 2021
James "Jim" Herdt, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Froedtert of West Bend Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1948, in Merrill, WI to Alex and Phyllis (nee Schultz) Herdt. First and foremost, Jim was a loving and caring husband and father. He retired from WE Energies after...
Loretta Noegel
Jan 6, 2021
Loretta M. Noegel (nee Krebs) age 94 passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2021. She was born at home on February 17, 1926 in St Lawrence to Louis and Marie (nee Gundrum) Krebs. On October 12, 1946 she married Jerome Noegel and began her family. Her hobbies were gardening especially growing flowers all around her house, doing crafts, working in...
Maria Foshey
Jan 3, 2021
Maria R. Foshey (nee Romero), age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at The Pavilion in Slinger. She was born on February 26, 1938 in El Paso, TX to Manuel and Santos Romero. During her entire life, Maria was dedicated to her Catholic religion, volunteering at different churches and teaching religious education. She enjoyed being a part of...
Doreen Kamrath
Jan 2, 2021
Doreen A. Kamrath (nee Gapinski) age 66 passed away on January 2, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on August 2, 1954 to Roman and Betty (nee Hafemann) was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from James Madison High School Class of 1972 and later earned an Associate Degree in Accounting from UW Stevens Point. On September 13, 1975 she...
Robert Stanfield
Jan 2, 2021
Robert J. Stanfield, 92, of West Bend, went home to the Lord on January 2; his wife Betty lovingly caring for him until the end. Having just celebrated on Christmas Day the blessing of 70 years of marriage, Bob and Betty fondly recalled joyful times with family and friends. Their family includes four children and spouses, eleven grandchildren and spouses,...
Robert Moser
Jan 1, 2021
Robert (Bob) E Moser, of West Bend, age 95, joined his wife, Virginia, in heaven on January 1, 2021 at 3:00 a.m., just 3 hours too late to celebrate Virginia's 90th birthday. Bob hated being late! He was born to William and Evelyn (nee Falk) on the family farm in Barton. He attended St. Mary's Grade School through the 8th...
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