John Carl Lemke, 81, a longtime resident of Campbellsport, passed away on December 25, 2024, after a brief battle with lung cancer.   John was born on June 12, 1943, to Junerose and Lloyd Lemke. After John graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1961, he served in the United States Army from June of 1961 to June of 1964. After returning from the Army, John had many jobs over the years.   John met his wife, Arline, when they were in High School. They were married on October 17th, 1964, at United Church of Christ Church in Campbellsport. They were married for 60 years. John and Arline had four children, Amy (deceased), John (wife - Sara), Anita, and Jason. John was the proud grandfather (Papa) to five grandchildren, Carson, Jake, Cole, Claire, and Conner. John and Arline lived in Campbellsport since 1968. John was the second generation in his family to serve on the Campbellsport Volunteer Fire Department. He did this for 25 years.   If you knew John at all, you knew he was kind to everyone. He loved to talk about anything and everything. John enjoyed the comics in the Sunday paper, especially Dennis the Menace, Beetle Bailey, and Family Circus. He would share the ones he found funny with others. John is fondly remembered by his grandchildren as M&M grandpa, because he always had a shirt pocket of M&Ms when he saw them or at least some in the kitchen.   Services were held at Twohig’s Funeral Home in Campbellsport on Saturday, Dec. 28, from 2 to 6 pm. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac for their wonderful care in John’s final days.   Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.

 Donald Jacak, 76, formerly of Random Lake, went to his Heavenly home unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.    Don was born April 29, 1948, to Lambert and Irene (nee Heinecke) Jacak. He grew up in St. Killian and attended St. Killian Catholic Grade School and Campbellsport High School.   He married Jeanne Krautkramer on February 9, 1968.   He was employed by Weasler Engineering for over 40 years and retired in 2013.    Don was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Scott. Throughout the years, he served as an elder and Sunday School Superintendent.    Don had a special talent for building and remodeling and Jeanne made sure there was always something for him to build or repair. There was no project he couldn’t complete, and he took great pride in his accomplishments. He was a hardworking man.   Don loved nature, spending time outdoors, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially enjoyed his hunting and fishing trips with his buddies. The deer and bear that he shot with his bow were some of his proudest possessions. Don enjoyed spending time fishing, skiing, boating, and bonfires at their lake home in Shawano with family and friends. In his earlier years, he liked bowling, horseshoes, trap shooting, and coaching his boys’ baseball teams.   Don loved traveling with Jeanne, having been in almost all 50 states, and since retirement, spending winters on South Padre Island in Texas.    Don is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanne; his children, Tim (Tammy), Corey (Jessica), and Becky; his grandchildren, Brianna (Matthew) Schuster, Tanner (special friend Brandi Geldnich), Daphne (fiancé Connor Tanck), and Dustin; step-granddaughter, Samantha (Greg) Gerlat; great-grandchildren, Berklie Anna Schuster and Oliver Gerlat; sister, Eunice (Keith) Dahlinger; sisters-in-law, Pam Jacak and Sandy Krautkramer; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. He is further survived by his canine companion, Itzy.   In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis; brother-in-law, Ross (Rose) Krautkramer; parents-in-law, Lloyd and Eugenia (nee Brabender) Krautkramer; and beloved canine companions.    VISITATION: Don’s family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Jan. 3, from 2 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church Town of Scott W8497 Brazelton Dr., Random Lake, WI 53075.   SERVICE: Following the visitation, a Memorial Service in remembrance of Don will take place at 5 p.m. at the church with Pastor Brian Krueger officiating. A private family urn burial will be at a later date.Memorials in Don’s name can be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church – Town of Scott or a charity of your choice.   Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Don’s arrangements. For additional information or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall, please visit www.myrhum-patten.com.

   Lester G. Weis, 85, of Campbellsport, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Liberty House in Fond du Lac.   He was born on August 28, 1939, in the Town of Ashford, the son of the late Gregor and Margaret (nee Thill) Weis.    On April 15, 1961, Lester was united in marriage to Elaine G. Ritger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Allenton.   He was a member of U.S. Army National Guard and was called up to active duty at Fort Lewis, WA, for one year.   Lester worked at Regal Ware and the Gehl Company before retiring. Lester enjoyed fishing, hunting, walking, gardening, mopeding, and biking, but most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren.   Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Elaine; children, Lisa (Mike) Pionke, Charles (Kecia) Weis, and Christine (Kevin) Kohlmann; grandchildren, Ryan (Pam), Cheryl (Jim), Aaron (Britt), Nathan, Dan (Sara), Sara (Andrew), Jared, Ethan, and Jonathon (Emily); great-grandchildren, Allison, Eli, Gavin, Devon, Kinsley, Stella, Braxton, Bryson, Leo, Hal, Zaria, Ashley, Autumn, and Maggie; sisters, Doris (Willy) Rusch, Caroline Thuesch, and Florence (Tom) Flood; brothers, Norbert (Ruth) Weis, Alvin (Gloria) Weis, and Richard (Kelly) Weis; sister-in-law, Martha Weis; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   Along with his parents, Lester was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Beisbier; brother, Eugene Weis; and brothers-in-law, Cornelius Beisbier, and Frank Theusch.   Visitation for Lester was held Saturday, Dec. 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 406 E. Main St. Campbellsport.   A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Dec. 28, at 12 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church with Rev. Mark Jones Officiating. Military Honors followed and burial will be in St. Matthews Cemetery at a later date.   The Weis family extends a special thank you to the staff of Frontida Liberty House and Vitas Hospice for Lester’s care.   Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.

   Gerald H. Rettler of the Town of Auburn died on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at his home at the age of 72 years. He was born November 14, 1952, in Hartford to the late Donald and Frances (nee Ritger) Rettler.   On April 6, 1974, he was united in marriage to Jane Schmidt at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum.   In 1978, he began working for the Fond du Lac County Highway Department. He retired in 2008 after more than 30 years of service. After retirement, he worked part time plowing snow for the Town of Auburn.    He loved spending time outdoors. He shared his passion for hunting and fishing with his family, especially with his grandkids. He was a charter and co-founding member of the Avenue of the Giants Sportsman Club and Hunting Club. He had a natural talent for wielding a chainsaw. He also was a dedicated Packers and Brewers fan. There were very few Brewers games he missed, either in person or through tv or radio.   Above all else, he was a loving husband, proud dad and a kind and funny grandpa. He was a frequent and supportive spectator at their sports and other school events. He cherished his time as a coach, mentor and hunting and fishing buddy. He was a dependable and faithful babysitter.   Gerald fought hard through his illness. He measured the success of his treatments by how many deer hunting seasons he was able to enjoy.   Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Jane; three children, Benjamin (Heather) of Slinger, Andrew (Susan) of Kohlsville and Melissa (Ricky) Kratz; ten grandchildren, Cameron Heesen (special friend Sydney), Clayton, Calvin and Kenzie Rettler, Lauren and Elsa Rettler and Kaylee, Abigail, Abel and Conner Kratz; six sisters and one brother, Mary Jane (Richard) Lang, Thomas (Susan), Carol (Sam) Maul, Joanne (Jim) Butler, Sharon (Keith) Kirchner, Barbie (Bryon) Nitz and Teresa (Ike) Eisenhauer; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Diane Zalewski, Joyce (Robert) Bernhagen and David Schmidt (Brenda Benishek); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin infant brothers, Daniel and Donald; his parents-in-law, Harold and Ruth Schmidt and brothers-and-sisters-in-law, Jack Zalewski, Leroy and Mary Cay Schmidt   The family greeted relatives and friends during a period of visitation on Friday, Dec. 27, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum from 3 until 5:45 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 6 p.m. Burial was Saturday at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Allenton.   In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gerald will benefit the Outdoors Clubs at Slinger and Kewaskum High Schools. It is the hope of Gerald’s family that these clubs will instill the passion for the outdoors that Gerald lived, loved and shared.   The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is serving the family. Messages for the family may be left in an online guestbook at www.schmidtfuneralhome.com.

   Thomas A. Minz, 79, formerly of Campbellsport, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.   He was born on July 5, 1945 in West Bend, the son of the late Hugo and Marie (nee Bohn) Minz.   On June 12, 1985, Tom was united in marriage to Barbara A. Kippenhan Schmitt in Las Vegas.   Tom and Barb operated Copper Mountain Arts; doing the production and sales. They enjoyed going to their cabin up north, traveling, and wintering first in Arizona and recently in Florida. Tom was a member of Jam for Kids for many years raising money for Special Olympics.   Survivors include his wife, Barb; daughter, Jennifer (Daniel) Minz Stowe; step-son, Chad Schmitt (Erin); sister, Carol (Ken) Weddig; brother-in-law, Tim Flatt; Godson, Mark (Lori) Minz; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his siblings, George Minz, Kaye Flatt, and Jean Minz; and his brother-in-law, Bruce Kippenhan.   Following Tom’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no service.   If you wish, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Tom’s name.   The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and doctors in TICU at Froedtert Hospital for their concern and care of Tom.   Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.