Obituaries

Feb 5, 2021

Ben Barr, Jr., age 84 years, of West Bend was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2021 at his home.

Ben was born on December 8, 1936 in West Bend to Ben and Viola Barr  (Knickelbein).  He was united in marriage to Caroline Riley on December 4, 1971 at St. John of...

Feb 5, 2021

Sharon Ann "Sherry" Kohli (nee Kietzer), 77, of Lomira, was called home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Sherry was the daughter of the late Lester and Bernice (née Beitz) Kietzer, born July 27, 1943, in Fond du Lac, WI. Valedictorian of the Lomira High...

Feb 3, 2021

Erik P. Johnson, age 52 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

Erik was born on July 19, 1968 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Ronald Johnson and Karin Johnson (now Lincoln) (nee Rousse).  He was united in marriage to Susan Weber...

Feb 1, 2021

Myron L. Patt, 93, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 01, 2021 at Cedar Community in West Bend.

He was born on December 3, 1927 to the late Marvin and Frieda (nee Volz) Patt in Oshkosh, WI. Myron graduated from Oshkosh High School. He honorably served in the United...

Jan 31, 2021

Raymond “Ray” J. Tillmann, 82, of Sugar Camp passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

He was born on November 1, 1938, to the late Raymond and Lucyle (nee Ward) in Milwaukee, WI. Ray grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Rufus King High School. He honorably served in the United States Marines. On June 20,...

Jan 30, 2021

James (Jim) Kraft, 87 of Newburg, WI, born on February 10, 1933 and passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Kettle Moraine Gardens Memory Care in Kewaskum, WI. James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Elaine Kraft (nee Daniels), his parents Phillip Kraft and Pauline Kraft (nee Haar), and his brothers Leroy Kraft and...

Jan 29, 2021

Denise Marie “DiDi” Reigle (nee Ost), age 65, of West Bend, found peace on Friday, January 29th, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Denise (DiDi) Marie Reigle was born July 28th, 1955 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota to the late Marvin and Dorene Ost. She graduated from Parkers Prairie High School in 1973 and was united in marriage...

Jan 23, 2021

Erwin “Erv” L. Wergin Jr., 89, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on June 5, 1931 to the late Erwin Sr. and Esther (nee Lawrence) Wergin in Milwaukee, WI. Erv grew up in Milwaukee and attended Boy’s Tech. He honorably served in the United States...

Jan 23, 2021

Eugene M. “Gene” Muench, 83, passed away on January 23, 2021 at Kathy Hospice.

Eugene was born on October 27, 1937, the son of the late Milton and Elsie (nee Gatzke) Muench. On May 4, 1957, he was united in marriage to Norma Schulz at Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum.

He was a...

Jan 22, 2021

Randall “Randy” Schultz, age 72 years, of West Bend, formerly of Markesan, was called home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2021 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation in West Bend.

Randy was born on June 14, 1948 in Beaver Dam to Elmer and Lillian Schultz  (Burchert).  He was united in marriage to Mary Johnston...

Jan 21, 2021

Louis A. “Louie” Renard, age 91 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Louie was born on December 26, 1929 in Hartford to Arnold and Helen Renard  (Scheer).  He was united in marriage to Janet Abel at St. John’s Lutheran...

Jan 20, 2021

Betty J. Eggert, 94, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on January 20, 2021, at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Betty was born on August 6, 1926, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lizetta (nee Differt) Bernitt. On June 13, 1948, she was united in marriage to Elmer Eggert. Betty enjoyed spending...

Jan 20, 2021

Roger Kist began his eternal life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. We are comforted to know that he has joined his beloved daughter and that we will see him again on the other side.

On July 16, 1936, Roger William Kist was born at home to Raymond and Florence (nee Alton) Kist in Clermont, Iowa. Roger lived...

Jan 19, 2021

Samuel “Mort” Zulick, 97 of Hubertus, passed away from COVID-19 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Cedar Community, West Bend.

He was born on April 19, 1923 to the late Lin and Margaret (nee Diefenderfer) in Orwigsburg, PA. He grew up in PA, and graduated from Orwigsburg High School. Mort received his undergraduate from Franklin and Marshall...

Jan 19, 2021

Merlin G. Volm, 88, of the town of Wayne, passed away on January 19, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Merlin was born on February 24, 1932, in Kewaskum, the son of the late William and Agnes (Kohler) Volm. On April 25, 1953, he was united in marriage to Carol Griepentrog at...

Jan 17, 2021

Shannon Soper (nee Teska), age 79 years, of West Bend found peace on January 17, 2021.

Shannon was born on January 22, 1941 in  Butler, WI to Harvey and Edwena Teska.  She was united in marriage to Robert A. “Bob” Soper on June 3, 1995 in Allenton.

Shannon was artist and chef.  She worked at...

Jan 16, 2021

Edmond J. “Ed” Roney, 79, of West Bend, formerly of Green Bay, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Ed was born on November 27, 1941, in New York, New York, the son of the late Roy and Irene (nee Benis)...

Jan 16, 2021

Vernon Van Vooren, 89, passed away January 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on March 14, 1931 at home on the farm with a midwife in attendance to Mary Elizabeth and Alfred Van Vooren. He was their only child but he grew up in Atkinson, Illinois in the midst of dozens of cousins. He had...