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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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Patrick Pischke Sr.

Patrick Pischke Sr.

May 2, 2020

Patrick John Pischke, age 69, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend. He was born in West Bend on December 8, 1950 to James and Lucille (nee Vujnovich) Pischke. He attended St. Mary's Grade School and West Bend High School, graduating in 1969. Patrick married Mary (Elaine) Pischke...

Stephen Potyandy

Stephen Potyandy

Apr 30, 2020

Stephen Potyandy age 85, went home to our Lord and Savior after a brief illness on April 30th, 2020 at his home in West Bend, WI surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 19, 1934 in Milwaukee to Steven and Vernice (nee Jahnke) Potyandy. Stephen is survived by his 3 beautiful daughters, Kimberley (Randy) Schettkoe of Middletown,...

John Dressel

John Dressel

Apr 29, 2020

John Ernest Dressel, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home in West Bend. He was born in Milwaukee on September 19, 1935 to Ernest and Catherine (nee Kern) Dressel. John was retired from Johnson Controls where he worked for many years as a millwright. John was a member of Friends of Nature, and he...

Wilma Hyde

Wilma Hyde

Apr 23, 2020

Wilma Selma Hyde (nee Schipper), passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at the age of 94 years. She was born on May 12, 1925 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Albert and Selma (nee Bjornstad) Schipper. Wilma married Paul F. Shepard on November 23, 1946 and together they had six children; Paula (Tony) Russano, Mary (Bill) Womack, Danny (Laurie) Shepard, Thomas...

Charles "Chuck" Pischke

Charles "Chuck" Pischke

Apr 21, 2020

Charles "Chuck" P. Pischke, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Froedtert of West Bend Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 1955, in the Village of Barton to James and Lucille (nee Vujnovich) Pischke. He attended St. Mary's Grade School, Silverbrook Jr High and West Bend East High School graduating in 1973. Chuck was an...

Betty Kohlwey

Betty Kohlwey

Apr 19, 2020

Betty Ann. Kohlwey (nee Kleinschmidt), age 73, born to eternal life on Sunday, April 19, 2020 peacefully at her home in West Bend. She was born on November 13, 1946 in Wausau, WI to Carl and Adelia Kleinschmidt. Betty was a loving wife to her husband, and great mother to her children. Betty is survived by her loving husband of...

Nancy Hammen

Nancy Hammen

Apr 16, 2020

Nancy Mae Hammen (nee Fulmer), age 75, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Froedtert West Bend Medical Center. She was born on August 7, 1944 to Chester and Frances (nee Locker) Fulmer. Nancy was raised in Chenequa, WI and attended Hartland Arrowhead class of 1962. She married her love, Robert "Bob" Hammen on May 2, 1964 at...

Mark Catarozzoli

Mark Catarozzoli

Apr 14, 2020

Mark Anthony Robert "Catar" Catarozzoli, born December 4, 1959, to Domenic and Mary Catarozzoli, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2020, at the age of 60. This was not a result of Covid19. Mark graduated from Slinger High School and was a self-employed excavation demolition contractor under the name of M.A. Catarozzoli Company. He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time...

Christopher Daly

Christopher Daly

Apr 13, 2020

Christopher James Daly, age 63 years, passed away from complications of the Coronavirus on Monday, April 13 , 2020, in an ICU in Brooksville, Florida. He was born on September 2, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, raised in South Milwaukee and graduated from South Milwaukee High School with the Class of 1974. After High School, Chris joined the US Navy and...

Miriam Baumann

Miriam Baumann

Apr 12, 2020

Well–known teacher, Miriam (Golightly) Baumann, age 93, entered eternal life on Easter morning. It was the completion of a journey with dementia but also the culmination of a life well lived. Miriam was born in the family home in Wilkes-Barre, PA. to Helen and Arthur Golightly. She loved school, worked hard, and graduated from G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic)...

Norman Zimmerman

Norman Zimmerman

Apr 12, 2020

Norman Emil Zimmerman, formerly of Slinger, entered into eternal life at the age of 102 on April 12, 2020, at the Gardens of Hartford Assisted Living. Norman was born to Emil and Katherine (nee Becker) Zimmerman on September 17, 1917, in Slinger, WI. He was baptized into the Christian faith as an infant and confirmed in that faith at St....

Charles Minesal

Charles Minesal

Apr 11, 2020

In loving memory, we honor the life of Charles J. Minesal Sr., who entered into peace on April 11, 2020. Charles was born on February 10, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He married the love of his life, Gloria Stine, on September 6, 1958, and joyfully brought three children into the world during their early years of marriage. Throughout his life,...

Bernard "Bernie" Olson

Bernard "Bernie" Olson

Apr 7, 2020

Bernard "Bernie" J. Olson, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at The Pavilion at Glacier Hills in Slinger. He was born on August 4, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN to Bernard and Barbara (Tollefarud) Olson. Bernie is survived by his loving wife Jean; son Dean – grandsons John and David; daughter Nancy – grandchildren, Joe, Chris, Bob, Erica,...

Beth Wagie

Beth Wagie

Apr 6, 2020

Beth Margaret Wagie (née Washow), age 71, of Jackson, rested in the arms of Jesus on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born January 12, 1949 to George C. and Margaret (Haberle) Washow, Beth was raised in Milwaukee and Menomonee Falls with one older brother and one younger sister. She was confirmed at Centennial Ev. Lutheran Church in 1963, graduated from...

Timothy Kauper

Timothy Kauper

Apr 4, 2020

Timothy Gene Kauper, 41, passed away on April 4, 2020 at his home in Hartford, Wisconsin. Tim, son of Gene and LaVern (nee Mueller) Kauper, was born on August 18, 1978 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1997 and earned an associate degree from Moraine Park Technical College. Tim was a long time employee of...

Charles Henke

Charles Henke

Apr 4, 2020

Charles Gustav Henke, age 79, passed away on April 4, 2020 at his home in Kewaskum. He was born on October 21, 1940 in Mellen, WI to Karl and Esther (nee Campy) Henke. He graduated high school in 1959. Charles married his love, Merle Ann Meyer on April 2, 1960 in Mellen, WI. He worked many years for both the...

Mary Frohmader

Mary Frohmader

Apr 3, 2020

Mary I. Frohmader (nee Thoennes), age 89, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center Washington County. She was born on March 28, 1931 in Racine, WI to George and Viola (nee Christopherson) Thoennes. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald; son Ken (Lenore), and her grandchildren Heather and Kayla. Mary is...

Jeanine Milligan

Jeanine Milligan

Apr 2, 2020

On Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 the Lord called home his servant Jeanine Milligan. Jeanine fought a short but valiant battle with cancer and was surrounded by family to the end. Jeanine was born on June 23rd, 1936 to Andrew and Lorraine (Belongia) Wickstrom in Kenosha, WI. Jeanine attended Mary D Bradford High School in Kenosha where she met her husband...

Kevin Juech

Kevin Juech

Apr 1, 2020

It's with heavy hearts we have to say Kevin Thomas Juech often called "The Animal," "Calvin," "Ivan Putski," "Kevy," "Edd," "Big Dog," and "Kevin From Heaven" of The Town of Trenton, owner of Kevin's Lawn Care and Eastside Landscape Supplies both of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 4:07a.m. at Aurora Hospital in Hartford of...

Edward "Ed" Witte

Edward "Ed" Witte

Mar 31, 2020

Edward Raymond Witte Jr– Born April 26, 1928 He was born at home in Milwaukee to Edward & Ida Witte. He loved the land and growing vegetables. He went into farming with his brother Alvin. He married Marlene (nee Giessen) in 1954. Together they farmed Witte's Vegetable farm. They had one daughter Nancy Witte-Dycus (Russell). Dad retired a few years...

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