William Joseph Zauner, also known as BZ and Bill, formerly of Brookfield, went to join his Father in Heaven at the age of 91 years on Friday, 04 October 2013. William was born in Milwaukee on 19 June 1922, son of William K. and Theresa (nee Andrietsch) Zauner. Bill served our country during World War II in the Army/Air Force. Bill enlisted on 12 August 1942 at the age of 20. He was a radio operator/ navigator and waist gunner on a B-17 bomber. Ed was stationed with the 91st Bomber Group, 323 Squadron at Bassingbourne, England. He was honorably discharged with the rank of tech sergeant. Bill flew 35 bombing missions during the war and was awarded the following medals; Air Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster, the Distinguished Flying Cross and a second Oak Cluster. He was very proud of his military career and was an active member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, Wisconsin Chapter. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his fellow veterans at quarterly meetings and enjoyed giving talks to students and helping at various Fly-ins in the area.

After returning from the war, Bill completed his business degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and married Andree Mitte in July of 1950. Bill worked for Edwards Motor Company as a car salesman, as Bill said, he was a “car nut.” He later changed careers and worked as an insurance underwriter for Prudential until his retirement. He received numerous awards and commendations as a regional sales representative. He loved to play golf and that was often his weekend activity. Bill also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends. On 06 September 1983, Bill married Katherine “Katy” Bartkuhn (nee: Gerhardt).

Bill was survived by his wife, Katherine; children Paula (Don) Theisen, Meg Zauner, Kay Batzler, Laura Zauner, Ray (Pam) Zauner and Charlotte Nichols; and stepchildren Scott (Judy) Bartkuhn and Cindy (Dan) McGrath. He was further survived by grandchildren Megan Theisen, Harrison, Halley and Hillary Batzler, Aaron and Brooke Zauner, Dakotah and Dallas Nichols, Konrad, Kyle and Bennett Bartkuhn, and Christopher (Katie) Kelly and Becky McGrath; two great-grandchildren Kendal and Aubrie McGrath; sister Rose (Larry) Neuens; and nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by a granddaughter Hannah Batzler, a sister Lillian and her husband Joseph Topor, brother Ralph Zauner, brother-inlaw/ best friend Larry Neuens and former wife Andree Zauner.

Visitation was on Saturday, 12 October at Wisconsin Memorial Park — Family Center, 12875 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield. Funeral service followed.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Zauner's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 09 October 2013]

      Bruce A. Cartwright of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 74 years on Wednesday, 09 October 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Bruce served in the United States Army when his career was cut short by Type I diabetes. He met the love of his life, Paula (nee Harris), at Metropolitan Junior College in Kansas City and they married in 1971. Bruce and Paula moved to Wisconsin in 1974 to pursue their educations, Bruce at Marquette University on the GI Bill. He majored in journalism and later studied photography at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. The couple settled into life in Cedarburg in 1985 with their two children, James Nathan and Rachel Anne. Bruce had many freelance writing opportunities, including a grant from the Early American Industries Association for research into early tool making in the United States. He had an impressive collection of furniture making tools that he put to good use in furniture restoration. Bruce loved to talk about the many places he visited in the Far East during his Army career, especially the Philippines. His greatest accomplishment was raising his children and encouraging their accomplishments in the fields of clinical psychology and law.

Bruce was survived by his wife, Paula; children, James (Sarah) and Rachel; in-laws, John W. (Betty) Woodson; and sister, Ruth Ann Cartwright. He also left behind his lifelong friends, John B. Means and Michael and Dee Hanley and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service was held for family and friends.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Cartwright's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 10 October 2013].

      Walter R. Spieth, also known as Ron, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA was called home at the age of 77 years to be with his Lord and other loved ones, including his granddaughter, on Wednesday, 09 October 2013, at his home. Ron was born in Detroit on 03 May 1936, son of William “Hank” and Dorothy (nee Rudick) Spieth. He was united in marriage to Harriet Williams on 08 March 1958, in Waynsville, Missouri, and after their marriage the couple lived in Escanaba, Michigan. In 1962 they moved to Milwaukee and then in 1965 to Port Washington, where they lived until moving to West Bend in 1993. Ron served our country in the United States Army. His career was in sales management and he retired from American Home Products. After retiring, Ron worked with his son-in-law, Gary, at Ducksback Auto Detailing and later worked part-time at Menards. Ron would go anywhere and would do anything for anyone, especially his family. He enjoyed woodworking, golf, traveling and gambling. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend.

Walter was survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Harriet; six children, Irene (Dar) Gager of Marquette, Michigan, Mike Spieth of Sante Fe, New Mexico, Marge Spieth of West Bend, Ron (Jeanette) Spieth of West Bend, Matt (Anne) Spieth of Plymouth, and Jennifer (Gary) Lorenz of Cascade; 10 grandchildren, Allison Gager, Nick Keller, Mandy Keller, Mara Keller, Jeff Spieth, Amie Spieth, Leah Spieth, Chris Spieth, Erin Spieth, and Tanner Lorenz; a brother-in- law, Michael (Pat) Williams of Florida; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Dorothy Spieth, a granddaughter, McKenna Lorenz, his parents-in-law, Brendan and Margaret Williams, and a sister-in-law, Mary Williams.

Funeral services in remembrance of Ron were held on Saturday, 12 October at the Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral Home, 1315 West Washington Street in West Bend, where Reverend Gerald Brittian officiated. Visitation was at the funeral home on Saturday prior to the service.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Spieth's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 11 October 2013]

      Leonard Walter, also known as Bud, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 89 years on 12 October 2013 at Cedar Lake Campus in West Bend. Bud was born in Madison, Dane County on 29 February 1924, son of Leonard and Inez Walter. Upon graduation from High School in 1942, Bud enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served during World War II through 1946. He married Alice Stehlik in Kenosha. Bud and Alice moved to West Bend in the early 1950s to raise their family. He was the owner of Bud Walter Furniture and Floor Covering, later known as Walter’s Carpet Gallery, currently owned by his son Steve. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren throughout the years. Bud enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting and refurbishing antiques, oil painting, and spending time at his family’s homestead in Mauston.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father in-law, Josephine and Frank Stehlik, his brother Ben, sisters Geraldine and Lorraine, and his brother in-law George Stehlik. Bud was survived by his wife Alice, sons Steve and Stuart (Jan), daughter Tracy (Colleen Maher), grandsons Ben (fiancée Heather Forsyth), Zachary (Anne), and Andrew (special friend, Nicole Rastello), and his great-grand daughter Joni Mae Walter.

A funeral service for Bud was on Wednesday, 16 October at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 West Paradise Drive in West Bend where Reverend David Schoob presided. Visitation was at the funeral home on Wednesday prior to the service. Private interment took place at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Walter's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 15 October 2013]

      Norbert R. Breitkreutz of Oakfield, formerly of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 93 years Sunday, 13 October 2013 at the home of his daughter where he resided the past two years. Norbert was born in Mayville, Dodge County on 29 December 1919, son of Robert and Frances (nee Finigan) Breitkreutz. He worked for Leach’s Hardware before going to serve in the United States Army Air Corp during WW II from January 1942 to December 1945. On 06 September 1947, he married LaVerne K. Brinkmann at her family home in Hartford. LaVerne preceded Norbert in death on 04 January 2010. He owned and operated Hartford Radiator Service until 1985. Norbert was a member of Hartford Courtnet-Carr-Milner American Legion Post 19 and Hartford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8834. He enjoyed going up north, fishing, hunting, playing sheepshead and loved Fish Fry Fridays.

Norbert was survived by one daughter, Faith (Don) Manke, Oakfield; one son, Neil Breitkreutz, Rogers, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Donny (Candice) Manke, Craig (Charissa) Breitkreutz, Jason (Samantha) Breitkreutz, Aimee Manke, Angela Manke, Meghan Breitkreutz; nine great grandchildren, Logan, Grace, Sullivan, and Elliott Manke, Brett, Caitlyn, Emily, and Caleb Breitkreutz, McKenzie Breitkreutz. He was further survived by one sister, Frances Gurtner, Woodruff; one brother, Donald (Millie) Breitkreutz, Neshkoro; one sister- in-law, Doris Breit-Kreutz, Hartford; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and his furry friends, Harley, Molly and Buddy. Norbert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, LaVerne; three brothers, Robert Breitkreutz, Leander (Lois) Breitkreutz, and Harold Breitkreutz; two brothers-in-law, Melvin (Sally) Brinkmann and Walter Gurtner.

The visitation was held on Saturday, 19 October at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 255 West Lincoln Avenue in, Hartford. The funeral service was held after the visitation on Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church where Reverend Marcia Carrier officiated. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Breitkreutz's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 16 October 2013 and the American Legion The Last Bugle of November 2013]

      Wayland D. Tessar of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 83 years on Saturday, 22 March 2008, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. Wayland was born in West Bend on 30 December 1924, son of John and Lorinda (Schaefer) Tessar. On 07 November 1946, he was united in marriage to Adeline Zacho at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dundee. Adeline preceded Wayland in death on 03 July 1978. On 26 July 1980,Waylan was united in marriage to Darlene Horn at Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum.

Wayland proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was an active member of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384 for over 62 years, and was often a participant in the military honor guard for fallen comrades. Wayland had a passion for playing high school baseball and basketball, an involvement he continued after graduation. He was inducted into the Land O’ Lakes Hall of Fame in 1988. Wayland was a WIAA basketball official for 25 years and refereed with his brother, John. Wayland began his banking career in 1949 and his duties included posting, teller and bookkeeping. He was promoted to assistant cashier in 1954, cashier in 1960, vice president/cashier in 1966, was elected to the Board of Directors in 1967, executive vice president/cashier in 1969, president in 1972 and became chief executive officer/chairman of the Board in 1985. Wayland retired from the Valley Bank of Kewaskum in 1986 after 37 years of service. He was very involved in his community as director of the Kewaskum Kiwanis, the Kiwanis Foundation, Cedar Lake Home Foundation, University of Wisconsin-Washington County Foundation and the Valley Bank of Fredonia.
Wayland served on the Kewaskum Village Board for 14 years, eight as village president in the 1980s and was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum. He will be deeply missed by his wife, his family and by all who knew him.

Watland was survived by his wife, Darlene; a son, Jay (Christine) Tessar of Mayville; a step-granddaughter, Jessica White; a daughter-in-law, Candi Tessar of Nevada; a brother, John (Mary) Tessar of Kewaskum; a sister-in-law, Donna Tessar of Kewaskum; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. In addition to his first wife, Adeline, and his parents, Wayland was preceded in death by a son, Daniel, and two brothers, Allen (Annabelle) and Thomas Tessar.

Funeral services for Wayland were held on Saturday, 29 March at Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum. Reverend Eric Kirkegaard officiated and burial, with military graveside rites by Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384 followed in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends called on Friday at the Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum and at the church on Saturday morning prior to the services. Memorials to Kewaskum Youth Scholarship Inc. (KEYS), Peace United Church of Christ or Cedar Community Foundation are appreciated.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Tessar's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 25 March 2008]

      Hans W. Schmelzling of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 76 years on Friday, 11 October 2013, at The Kathy Hospice, with his wife and family by his side. Hans was born in Menasha on 29 July 1937, son of Hans H. and Elli (Heise) Schmelzling. He was graduated from Menasha High School class of 1955, then attended the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley from 1955 to 1957. He completed his education at UW-Madison graduating with a B.B.A. degree in 1959. After college, he was on active duty with the Wisconsin National Guard 32nd Division. Employment with the West Bend Company brought Hans to West Bend where he worked in several sales departments. In 1961, he was recalled to active duty and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Upon his return to West Bend, he continued his employment with the West Bend Company until 1972. In May of 1972, he started employment with the former General Clinic of West Bend (now Aurora Health Center) as clinic manager where he was employed for more than 24 years. During those years, he was a member of the West Bend Rotary, Washington-Ozaukee County Personnel Manager Association, West Bend Toastmasters Club serving as secretary and president, and Wisconsin Medical Group Management Association. He was a director of Wisconsin Rural Health Association. He married the love of his life, Judith (Kasten). They were blessed to have celebrated 50 wonderful years together. Throughout the years he enjoyed traveling to different places with his wife and children, especially to Jamaica. Hans was very supportive of his children’s educational and athletic achievements, telling them often how proud he was of them. His family was the center of his life. He further enjoyed fishing, hiking, gardening and most sports events.

Hans was survived by his wife, Judy, and their two children, Amy (Robert) Berken of West Bend and Steven (Rada) Schmelzling of Glendale; five grandchildren, Sarah, Elizabeth and Matthew Berken, and Alexander and Nolan Schmelzling; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law, Henry and Julia (VanEnbergen) Kasten.

A private memorial service was held in remembrance of Hans.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Schmelzing's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 18 October 2013]

      Neil E. Park of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 90 years on Wednesday, 16 October 2013. Neil was born in Hartford on 15 April 1923, son of Clyde and Laura (nee Twetten) Park. He served his country in World War II in the Army Air Corps as a bombardier. His plane was shot down and he was interned in Sweden for six months. After the service, he entered Marquette Dental School. In 1952 he re-entered the Army, attained the rank of captain and was stationed in Germany. Neil married Dorothy See on 01 March 1952 at Fort Dix in New Jersey. After returning to the states, he returned to Hartford and set up his dental practice, where he practiced for 40 years. Neal was very active in the Hartford community. He was a member of the Hartford Lions Club, sang in the Hartford First United Methodist Church choir and served as a board member for Hartford Savings Bank for many years.

Neil was survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 61 years; his children, Krista (Thomas) Hoffmann of Hartford, Stephen (Rose) Park of Slinger, Karen (Kurt Sieman) Park of Eau Claire and Gregory (Diane) Park of Fond du Lac; and his loving grandchildren, Lindsay (Shane) Becker, Cassidy (Cristy) Hoffmann, Cortney Hoffmann, Michael Park, Kathryn (Brian) Kavanugh , Kyle Park, George Metropulos, Emily (Charles) Thurner, Nicholas Park, Tyler (Garrett) Pausma and Thomas Pausma; six great-grandchildren; his sister, Lois (Walter) Brager of Texas; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clifton Park.

Visitation was on Sunday, 20 October at the Hartford First United Methodist Church, 738 West Monroe Avenue. Funeral service followed at the church. Reverend Paul Johnsen officiated. Interment was on Monday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hartford.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Park's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 18 October 2013]

      After a hard fight, William Alexander Schroeder, also known as Bill, at the age of 86, passed away at Kathy’s Hospice on Thursday, 17 October 2013. William was the loving husband of Patricia (nee Seelow); and father of Cynthia (James) Moser and William (Mary) Schroeder; grandfather to Sara (Josh) Janzer, Katie (Andrew) Nichols, William (Heather) Schroeder, Jennifer Schroeder and Ben Janzer; and great-grandfather to Luke, Madelyn and Billy. He was further survived by brothers, Robert (Barb) Schroeder Sr. and Jack (Pat) Schroeder; four nephews, family and friends. William was preceded in death by sons, Michael John and Christopher John; and grandson, Michael Christopher.

William was born in Milwaukee on 06 March 1927, son of Juergen and Gertrude (Horn) Schroeder. Bill was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison, attended the New York Naval Academy and was a retired lieutenant commander of the United States Navy. He served as the Ozaukee County Board chairman from 1974 to 1987 and was a member of the Cedarburg Fire Department and Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, 24 October 2013 at Advent Lutheran Church in Cedarburg.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Schroeder's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 22 October 2013]

      Harland L. Sutton, of Beaver Dam, Dodge County passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years on Monday, 21 October 2013 at Fields of Washington County, West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA. Funeral services for Mr. Sutton were held on Saturday, 26 October 2013 at the Koepsell Funeral Home, N7199 North Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam where Reverend Sonja Parr officiated. A visitation was held on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment was at Highland Memory Gardens in the town of Trenton. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the Beaver Dam American Legion Post 146.

Harland Lyle was born in Beaver Dam on 28 July 1924, son of Alfred and Angeline (Wright) Sutton. He was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School. On 03 January 1948, he was united in marriage to Kathleen M. Mahoney in Milwaukee. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II stationed in the Pacific. Harland had been employed for many years with the city of West Bend as a heavy equipment operator.

Harland was survived by his wife of 65 years Kathleen; two sons: David (Judy) Sutton of Littleton, Colorado, and Daniel (Ruth) Sutton of West Bend; two grandsons: Tom (Alex) Sutton and Daniel (Tina) Sutton Jr; and great-grandsons: Jack, Ben and Will Sutton. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Merlin, and sisters: Marjorie Nitschke, Eula Nitschke and Bernice Sutton.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Sutton's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 23 Oct 2013]

      The Reverend Curtis T. Schowalter, also known as Curt, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA went to his heavenly home at the age of 93 years on Saturday, 19 October 2013 at Cedar Community. Curtis was born in Milwaukee on 12 March 1920, son of Harris and Adel (nee Puls) Schowalter. His early years were spent in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. After graduating from Washington High School, Curt entered the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Campus and graduated with a degree in secondary education. During World War II, Curt graduated from the Army Officers’ Candidate School and served on assignment at Camp McCoy and Fort Sheridan. It was at this time that Curt was united in marriage to Marjorie Abraham on 25 September 1943. Following his honorable discharge in March of 1946, Curt began his seminary training at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Daughter Jane was born in October. In May of 1948, the Schowalters moved to Lake Geneva, where Curt began his first pastorate at 1st Congregational U.C.C. Ordination was celebrated in September. After five years in Lake Geneva, Curt and Marge made their home in Greendale, during which time Ruth Ann was born. Curt served at Greendale Community Church for six years, during which son Jim was born. In the fall of 1960, Curt accepted a call to the First Congregational Church in Ottawa, Illinois, where he spent the next 19 years. Curt also ministered at the Second Congregational Church in Rockford, Illinois, for five years, and the First Congregational Church in Carpentersville, Illinois, for two years. In 1987, Curt and Marge moved to Cedar Ridge in West Bend, and Curt served at St. John U.C.C. in Kohlsville for 14 years until his retirement. He was a member of Peace U.C.C. in Kewaskum, past dean of the Illinois Mission Council, served as Church Camp director at Pilgrim Park many times, served as moderator and vice moderator in the Northern Association, fivetime delegate to the General Council and General Synod of the Congregational Church and the United Church of Christ, long-time Rotarian, and throughout the years served on many other civic and religious boards. While at Cedar Ridge, Curt started the men’s breakfast club, started and moderated the current events program, and was active in the Bible study program.

Curtis was survived by his wife, Marjorie; three children, Jane (James) Bracher of Carmel, California, Ruth Ann (Lynden) Mitchell of Annandale, Virginia, and Jim (Raechel) Schowalter of Brookfield; six grandchildren, Elizabeth (Mikael) Johnston, Ted (Lisa) Mitchell, Lindsey Mitchell, Katie (Joel) Amidon, Kristin (Andrew) Amenson and Timothy Schowalter; seven great-grandchildren, Ty Mitchell, Alec Mitchell, Noah Amidon, Annabelle Amidon, Jackson Amidon, Henry Amenson and Wesley Johnston; a sister, Margaret McConnaughay of West Bend; a brother, Richard (Lynn) Schowalter of Hartland; a sister-in-law, Ruth Abraham of South Milwaukee; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris and Adel Schowalter; his parents- in-law, Arthur and Eleanor Abraham; and two brothers-in-law, James Abraham, and James McConnaughay.
A memorial service in celebration of Curt’s life was held on Saturday, 26 October in the chapel at Cedar Ridge (113 Cedar Ridge Drive) West Bend. Reverend Eric Kirkegaard of Peace U.C.C. in Kewaskum officiated. Visitation was in the chapel on Saturday prior to the service, with fellowship following the service. Cremation took place at Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral & Cremation Service and burial of Curt’s cremated remains will be in Pinelawn Memorial Park in Milwaukee.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Schowalter's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 23 October 2013]

      Gerald C. Kuehn passed away at the age of 86 years on Tuesday, 22 October 2013. Gerald was born in Barton, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA on 20 October 1927. He served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1945-1948. Gerald worked for Washington County Highway Department for 13 years and West Bend Transit for 22 years. Jerry enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

Gerald was survived by his wife, Janet (nee Cooper); brother, James Kuehn; daughters, Pamela (Robert) Beach and Lynn (William) Gonwa; son, Thomas (Jill) Kuehn; stepchildren, Debra (Daniel) White and Daniel (Sue) Martens; grandchildren, Sarah (Curt) Schroeder, Kari (Jeff) Koepsell, Ryan (Patty) Gonwa, Joseph Kuehn, Lindsay Kuehn, Ashley White, Alex White, Mallory Martens (fiancé Spencer) and Morgan Martens; and five great-grandchildren. He is further survived by other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Cecelia (nee Leitheiser) Kuehn.

A memorial service in honor of Gerald was held on Sunday, 27 October at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 West Paradise Drive) where Reverend J. Eric Kirkegaard presided. The visitation was held on Sunday, prior to the service. Military honors took place immediately following the service with a luncheon after.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Kuehn's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 25 October 2013]

      Delvin A. Koopmann, also known as Del, passed away at the ae of 88 years at the Horizon Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA on 23 October 2013. Del was born on the family farm in Mequon on 11 August 1925, son of Ben and Emily (nee Hoyer) Koopmann. He attended Grafton High School, where he held the highest batting average of .683, and he may still hold that record today. In the spring of 1943, Del graduated from Grafton High School and went on to work on the family farm, where they raised dairy cattle and crops. On 01 May 1954, he was united in marriage to Doreen Barsch in Port Washington. Their marriage was blessed with five children; Rick, Vicki, Randy, Dennis and Michael.

Del served his country for two years in the United States Army, from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1955. Upon his return to Wisconsin, Del went back to work on the farm until 1966. He then worked as a heavy equipment operator for the city of Mequon for over 23 years. Del retired from the city of Mequon in 1989. He also served on the Mequon Fire Department as well as the Mequon Rescue Squad for many years. He led a very active life. When he wasn’t working countless hours either on the farm or for the city of Mequon, Del could be found bowling, playing softball, horseshoes, sheepshead, fishing, deer hunting up in Bayfield or spending time at the family cottage in Keshena. He was also very active with 4-H, he was a member of the Great Lakes Sports Fisherman Club and he served as past president of the Ozaukee County Fish and Game. Del was a member of the Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355 as well as a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Grafton.

Delvin was survived by his beloved wife, Doreen Koopmann; children, Rick Koopmann, Vicki Koopmann, Randy Koopmann, Dennis Koopmann and Michael (Michelle) Koopmann; and grandchildren, Adam, Josh, and T.J. Koopmann. He was further survived by sisters-in- law, Elsie Koopmann and Joann Koopmann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Del was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Larry Koopmann, Dorothy Latzl, Allen Koopmann, and Shirley Callies.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, 26 October at St. John Lutheran Church in Grafton. Reverend James O’Reilly-Christensen officiated the services. Del was laid to rest at the Old Settlers Rest Cemetery in Mequon.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Koopomann's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 29 October 2013 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of NOvember 2013]

      Charles R. A. Reblin, also known as Chuck, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Graftin, passed away at the age of 95 years on Thursday, 24 October 2013. In his own words, “Chuck finally hit the deck” referring to his early boxing and wrestling days.

Chuck was raised in Granville on a truck gardening and dairy farm by Charles and Anna Reblin. He was the oldest of five siblings, dear brother of Marie (Richard) Kraeblen and Betty (Richard) Connell; dear brother in-law of Orrene Reblin. Preceded in death by sister Ann (Harvey) Livingston, brothers Albert and Reinhold. He was survived by many nieces, nephews and friends, including brothers-inlaw, Vincent Petrocelli, Alan Grady and Keith Steffen; special cousins, Bernie (Florence) Domecki, Eddie Domecki and Florence Weber; and dear friend of Jack and Cheri Downer.

Chuck was an amateur wrestling champion in the Milwaukee County Parks in 1936. In 1938, he also won three second-place finishes in Ozaukee County speed skating events. He was a boxing champion in the 1940 Land O’ Lakes Golden Gloves competition. During World War II, he served as a wrestling and drill instructor in the United States Navy in Millington, Tennessee. Charles was married twice, for almost 32 years each time, surviving Florence Petrocelli and Lila Grady Doege. During the war in 1945, he married his first wife, Florence, who was a Navy Wave. After they married, they settled in Germantown and then built a home in Grafton. With Florence, he had three children, Michael (Susan), Paul and Luann (Chuck) Boie and one granddaughter Elizabeth Reblin. In 1977, he married Lila Grady-Doege. They lived in Grafton until 1992 when they moved to a new condo in West Bend. He was survived by three step-daughters, Susan (Marty) Keey, Gail (Gary) Laverenz and Joan (Rod) Lisowski; two step-grandchildren, Amy (Todd) Schrap, Ryan (Katie) Laverenz; and two great step-grandchildren. Stepson David (Gretchen) Doege preceded him in death. Before retiring in 1983, Chuck happily worked for 32 years as a welder at Continental Can Co. in Milwaukee. For 60 years, Chuck enjoyed creating many scrapbooks capturing family history. He wrote countless editorials to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He also enjoyed being active, walking and riding his exercise bike every day, up until the last few months of his life. Polka was his favorite music and a source of joy when he could no longer see due to blindness, as well as listening to Archie Bunker on “All in the Family” and Judge Judy. That could explain his sense of humor and personality. As Chuck said in his own words, “He was born to make waves, both mentally and physically, and enjoyed his entire life doing just that.”

A memorial service was held at the Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory, W63 N527 Hanover Avenue in Cedarburg on Wednesday, 30 October. Family received friends on Wednesday prior to the service. Private inurnment was on Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grafton.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Reblin's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 29 October 2013]

      Francis E. Herriges, also known as Frank, was born in St. Michaels, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA on 14 September 1926, son of Mathias "Matt" and Liocadia (nee Wilger) Herriges. Francis entered eternal life at the age of 87 years on 28 October 2013 with his family by his side. He was the sixth of 14 children. Frank served our country for two years in the United States Navy during World War II where he was mainly deployed in the South Pacific Ocean near Japan. He worked at The West Bend Company until 1956 and then went on to Super Excavators in Menomonee Falls. Frank retired in 1987 after 31 years there. He was a loyal member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. Frank was also a member of the West Bend Moose Lodge. He loved bird watching and tending to his flower and vegetable gardens. Frank most enjoyed playing sheepshead and rummy with his children and grandchildren, especially when he won! He loved to tinker in his woodworking shop and make lawn ornaments and wind mills. Frank greatly enjoyed dancing the fox trot and the two-step. He was a huge fan of All-Star Wrestling.

Francis was survived by his six children, Daniel (Marlene) Herriges of South Dakota, David (Joan) Herriges of Sheboygan, Dick (Sharon) Herriges of West Bend, Diana (Richard) Ciriacks of West Bend, Dale (Cindy) Herriges of West Bend and Dean (Denise) Herriges of West Bend. He was further survived by many grandchildren, step- grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Frank was survived by siblings Rita Speth of Milwaukee, Clemens (Edith) of Arkansas, Gerald (Fran) of Sheboygan Falls, Donald (Joyce) of New Fane, Kathleen (Bill) Muldoon of Omaha, Nebraska, Evelyn Marshall of Louisiana, Albert of St. Michaels, and Andrew (Joyce) of Batavia; and brother-in-law Louis (Joan) Koenig of West Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ione (nee Koenig); second wife, Eleanor (Neckuty); and his siblings and in- laws, Jerome (Rosalie), Joseph (Ethel), Sylvester, Lucille and Raymond (Arlene).

A Mass of Christian Burial for Frank was on Thursday, 31 October at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 138 North Eighth Avenue in West Bend. Visitation was at the church on Thursday before the Mass. Friends and family meet on Friday at Washington County Memorial Park (corner of 18th Avenue and Paradise Drive) in West Bend) to bring Frank to his final place of rest.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Herriges' obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 30 October 2013]

      Graham A. Ellis passed away at the age of 76 years at his home in Huntington Beach, California on [29] May 2013. The cause was a sudden heart attack. Graham was born on 17 March 1937. He was survived by his brother, David (Elizabeth) of Brookfield. In keeping with his love of the coast, his ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean.

Graham was a 1955 graduate of Cedarburg High School, where he excelled in music, winning honors with his trombone. He went on to serve for four years in the United States Navy band and then to play with Stan Kenton’s orchestra and many other notable big bands in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Later he tuned pianos and drove for a limousine company in Los Angeles before retiring in his favorite town, Huntington Beach.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Ellis' obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 31 October 2013]

      Thomas E. Mohr, also known as Tom, a 50-year resident of Thiensville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at Alexian Village of Milwaukee at the age of 93 years on Friday, 25 October 2013. Tom was born in Milwaukee on 27 May 1923, son of August and Elsie (nee Erdmann) Mohr. He was graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee in June 1941. Tom enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1941 shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the military, he was an aircraft electrical system instructor and airplane electrical mechanic. Tomas married Gretchen Barnes on 17 August 1944. After being discharged in 1945, Tom enrolled at Marquette University under the GI Bill and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in May 1948. Tom and Gretchen moved to Thiensville in 1960 and became very active members of the community. He was the Milwaukee Home Defense Corps block warden from 1948 to 1960 and the Thiensville civil defense director from 1960 to 1986. Tom was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader and Little League coach; Thiensville-Mequon District 3 School Board member for six years; Thiensville Special Police officer (badge #1) for 43 years; Thiensville Planning Commission member for 18 years; member and adjutant of Mequon Howard J. Schroeder American Legion Post 457; and Thiensville Historic Preservation Committee member. Tom worked for Louis Allis, Doerr Electric and finally Leeson Electric as chief electrical design engineer for 18 years. He was a member of Mequon United Methodist Church. Tom was a proud Honor Flight participant in 2009.

Thomas was survived by his children, Thomas (Arlene) Mohr of Jefferson City, Missouri, Peggy Mohr of Adell, Steve (June) Mohr of Cedarburg, Mark (Jane) Mohr of Sturgeon Bay, and Sally (Glen) Lunde of Waukesha; his grandchildren, Thomas, Bryan, Anthony (Kara), Michael (Andrea) and Samantha; great-granddaughter, Molly (born Oct. 21, 2013); sister-in-law, Doris Mohr; close friend, June Campbell; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gretchen; his parents; and his grandchildren, Regan and Mark Lunde.

A memorial service with military honors was held on Saturday, 09 November at Mequon United Methodist Church, 11011 North Oriole Lane in Mequon. The family greeted relatives and friends prior to the service and at a reception was held afterward.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Mohr's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 31 October 2013 and form the American Legion The Last Bugle of NOvember 2013].

      Harry A. Mickelson of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA was born to eternal life at the age of 90 years on Friday, 28 March 2008. Harry was born in Milwaukee on 08 December 1917, son of Otto and Selma (nee Gropper). He served in World War II in the United States Army and saw action in the South Pacific Campaign. Harry married Violet Calenberg on 26 August 1986 at St. Kilian Parish in Hartford. He retired from Milwaukee Mack Truck after 30 years of service as manager in sales and service. Harry loved sports, which saw him golfing just last year. Boating was another sport he enjoyed and in earlier days boated down the Mississippi River all the way to New Orleans. He was a Hartford Union High School track star and his picture is on the wall of fame at the high school. Harry loved being around people and supported his wife in her endeavors. He could also "cut a rug," and enjoyed ballroom dancing. He was a long-time member of Hartford Seniors Friends and will be dearly missed.

Harry was the loving husband of Violet "Vi;" dearest father of Terry (Catherine) Mickelson of Milwaukee and Sheryl (Ken) Stuettgen of Oshkosh; stepchildren, Mary (Ben) Hopkins of Hartford and Jenny (Jeff) Heimel of West Bend; and dear brother of Lois Gorton of Milwaukee. He was survived by eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Harry was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanore; his stepchildren, Roberta and William Radtke; three sisters; and three brothers.

A Mass of Resurrection was held on Wednesday, 02 April at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 264 West State Street in Hartford. Visitation was on Tuesday at the Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home, Hartford. Interment took place in St. Kilian Cemetery, Hartford.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Mickelson's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washingotn Daily News on 31 March 2008]

      Lloyd B. "L.B." Kluck

Service Time: 10/3/2013 10:00 AM
Visitation Time: 10/3/2013 10:00 AM
Location: St. Kilian Catholic Church
Visitation Time #2: 10/2/2013 4:00 PM
Location #2: Shimon Funeral Home

Lloyd B. Kluck, “L.B.”, of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away on Tuesday, 24 September 2013 at the age of 80 years at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford. He was born on 05 June 1933 in Cedar Rapids , Iowa, son of Harry and Ruth (nee Fuller) Kluck. Lloys married Barbara E. McGeough on 04 June 1955 at St. Patrick’s Church in Tacoma, Washington. He was an all-state wrestler at McKinley High and was a Championship wrestler while in the Navy stationed in Guam. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. Lloyd was a member of St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford. His family was his life. He was very involved in his grandchildren’s lives and activities, any event they had, he was at. Lloyd helped coach little league and Legion Baseball for years. He was the biggest supporter of the Hartford Hawks. Lloyd retired from being an electrician at American Motors after 35 years. He was also a member of the Hartford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8834, Hartford Historical Home Tour, Corvette Club and the morning crew at McDonald’s. He loved his dog Maggie, his corvette, fishing and traveling.

Lloyd was survived by his children; Kathy (Blaine) Lauersdorf of Rubicon and Kevin (Becky) Kluck of Hustisford; his daughter-in-law; Mary Kluck of Hartford, 8 grandchildren; Ben, Jim (Sara), Tom, Connie (Jonathan), Matt (Ashley), Kim (Mike), Len, and Anthony; sisters, Joan Weldon of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Carole (Redge) Henline of Texas; sisters-in-law, Sue McGeough of Brookfield, Margaret (Doc) Blanchard of Illinois, and Donna Kluck of Cedar Rapids, Iowa He was further survived by nieces, nephews, other dear relatives and friends. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; son, Kenny Kluck; sister, Pat (Ray) Nedrow; brothers, David “Tom” and Jim Kluck; brother-in-law, Jim McGeough; and his parents, Ruth and Harry Kluck.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, 3 October 2013 at St. Kilian Catholic Church, Hartford (428 Forest Street), where Father David LaPlante officiated. The family greeted relatives and friends on Wednesday, at the funeral home followed by a prayer service. Additional visitation was held prior to Mass at the church on Thursday. Interment was at St. Kilian Cemetery in Hartford.

[extracted from Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA]

      Szabolcs "Mike" deGyurky, also known as Michael Simay, of Hartford, washingotn County, Wisconsin, USA was born to Eternal Life at the age of 75 years on Sunday, 03 November 2013 with his wife by his side. Mike was born in Miskolc, Hungary on 23 August 1938, son of Dezso and Agnes (nee Szent-Imrey) de Gyurky. In September of 1944, when the Soviet armies invaded Hungary, his mother decided to flee the Communists and took him and his three year old sister Agnes and fled west. Szabolcs, or Michael as his friends called him, was separated from his mother in 1947. He spent two years in a German orphanage and contracted tuberculosis. Michael then spent a year and a half in hospitals getting cured and reunited with his parents and sister. They immigrated to the United States in 1951 and settled in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where Michael’s love of America flourished. All his dreams of childhood were fulfilled. He graduated from Parkersburg Catholic High School in 1956. Michael served twenty years in the United States Army, where he met the love of his life, Cheryl A. Bollerey in 1973, while she was also serving in the United States Army. The couple was married on 03 May 3 1976.

His combat service in Vietnam included assignments with the 5th Special Forces Group , the 101st Airborne Division, M.A.T. I-5, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade. His final assignment in the U.S. Army was as Staff Officer for Command, Control, Communications and Information Systems at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Belgium from 1976-1979. After retiring from the U.S. Army in 1979, he was offered the position of Team Chief of the Voyager General Science Data Team by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. At JPL he worked 25 years as a Technical Manager, building telemetry, command and communications systems for such spacecraft as Ocean Topographic Explorer, Jason 1. He also designed and built The Global Decision Support System, a large air traffic management system, for the U.S. Air Force’s Military Airlift Command; large military war gaming and exercise support models, as well as interactive event driven combat simulations. He retired from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2004 to devote his time to writing. In 2006 his book, “The Cognitive Dynamics of Computer Science” was published by John Wiley & Sons. Michael published his first novel, “Before the Rains Came,” on Amazon Kindle. Another technical book for John Wiley & Sons entitled, “The Autonomous System” was published just prior to his passing. In Vietnam, as a young infantry officer, Michael started to write poems and essays. This collection of poems, “Reflections During a Monsoon Evening,” was published by Scythe Publications, Inc., under his pen name Michael Simay.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Agnes de Gyurky and his stepfather Dr. Stephen Simay. He was survived by his cherished wife, Cheryl and his beloved canine companion “Monty.” He is further survived by other relatives and friends. the family greeted relatives and friends Friday, 08 November at St. Kilian Catholic Church. Mass of Resurrection followed at the Church. Reverend David LaPlante officiated. There was a private interment.

[extracted from the Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home and the American Legion The Lat Bugle of November 2013]]

      James Edward Gresch, also known as Jim, of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 83 years on 29 October 2013. He was on 13 August 1930. Jim was the beloved husband of LaVerne Groehler, dear father of Steven (Anne), Alan (Sherry), Brian (Jane), Kevin, Susan (Roy) Eisenheim, Laureen (Whit) Lehnberg, Gordon (Becky). Further survived by 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service was held on Friday, 08 November at Faith Lutheran Church, N35 W6621 Wilson Street, Cedarburg. Visitation was on Friday at the church with the Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288 and Cedarburg Fire Department walk-thru. Inurnment at Zur Ruhe Cemetery, Cedarburg with full military honors.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Gresch's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 03 November 2013 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of November 2013]

      Patrick J. Patton was born to life on 25 December 1926. He was born to Eternal Life on 14 October 2013. Patrick was preceded in death by his cherished wife Elizabeth (Betty) A. Patton. Loving father of Michael F. (Julie) Patton, Mark G. (Heide) Patton, and Donna M. (Michael) Granzow. Dear grandfather of Jennifer, Jason, Patrick, Timothy, Julie, Syd and Sese. Loving brother of Harold (Virginia) Patton and Florence (Gene) Kimball. Patrick was a member of the American Legion, having served as a Supply Sargent in the Philippine Islands during WWII. He and his wife Betty were founding members of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA where he continued to serve in the funeral choir. During the past several years he resided at the Arboretum in Menomonee Falls where he made many friends and enjoyed singing in the choir.

Funeral Mass was held on Friday, 18 October at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, N88 W17658 Christman Road in Menomonee Falls. Visitation wasl held prior to the Mass. Luncheon reception followed. Private interment was at St. Mary Cemetery, Menomonee Falls.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Patton's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 15 October 2013 and from the American Legion The Last Bbugle of November 2013]

      Mr. Sallmonn's obituary could not be found. He was identified by the Menomonee Falls American Legion Post 382 in the November 2013 issue of the American Legion The Last Bugle as a United States service man who served in the Vietnam War and who died on 16 October 2013.

      Aloysius Siegel, also known as Al, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years on 26 March 2013. Aloysius was born in 1924 in Valders, Wisconsin. Al called Milwaukee home for 63 years. An Air Force veteran, Al proudly served his country aboard B24 Bombers in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He retired from AC Sparkplug in 1982 after working there for 25 years. As an outdoor enthusiast, he greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and birdwatching. Al was also an avid sports fan, following the Packers and Brewers through good times and bad.

Aloyius was survived by his loving wife Jean; children Paul (Karen Jossi) Siegel and Gloria Jean (Bob) Howe; grandchildren Melissa Lombardo, Joseph Siegel and Angela Bakes; great-granddaughter Ryleigh; good friend Kathy; and many loving nieces, nephews and other loving friends. Visitation was held Monday, 01 April at Blessed Savior Catholic Church, 8545 West Villard Avenue in Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at noon. Entombment took place at Holy Cross Cemetery.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Siegel's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 31 March 2013 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of November 2013]