Carl E. Duernberger, age 90, of West Bend, passed away Monday November 22, 2004 at St. Joseph's Community Hospital in West Bend.
He was born on October 19, 1914 in West Bend to the late Louis and Adolphina (Nee Rehm) Duernberger, and graduated from West Bend High School, class of 1932. Carl was united in marriage to Helen Zeiman on August 4, 1936 in Waunakee. She preceded him in death in 1956. He then was united in marriage to Margaret Thelen-Juech on August 24, 1957 in West Bend.
Carl was a foreman in the quality-testing lab at the West Bend Company for over 40 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the West Bend Company 25 year club, West Bend Masonic Lodge #138 F & AM, and was an avid sports fan.
He is survived by his wife Margaret, two children, James Duernberger of West Bend, and Beth (Gary) Wachs of West Bend, five grandsons, Adam (Kate) Wachs of West Bend, Jeremy Wachs of Minneapolis, MN, Dick (Sharon) Rehm of Tampa, FL, Brian (Lynn) Rehm of Port Richie, FL, and Bruce (Michelle) Rehm of New Port Richie, FL, eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Logan & Zachary Rehm, Sara, Noel, & Angel Rehm, Stephanie, Allison, & Emma Rehm, two great-great-grandchildren, Courtney & Richard Jr., a sister Louise Albinger, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Mayes, a great-grandson Matthew Rehm, two brothers, Claude & Leroy, and two sons-in-law, Richard Rehm and William Mayes.
Funeral services for Carl will be held on Friday November 26th at 6:00 pm at the Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral Home. Carl's grandson, Brian Rehm, will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday at the funeral home from 3:00 pm until the time of service. Cremation will follow at Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral & Cremation Service and inurnment will be in Washington County Memorial Park.
Memorials to the new Kathy Hospice are appreciated.
The family wishes to extend a heart felt thank you to Dr. Gill and the staff of St. Joseph's Community Hospital.