10 April 2024

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Athlete Spotlight

Athlete Spotlight


PRESENTS Athlete Spotlight Austin Loehr – Kewaskum Indian Name: Austin Loehr School: Kewaskum High School Sports: Soccer & Baseball What is a challenge you have had to overcome? Due to Covid, I switched schools to attend in person and full time. What have been your greatest high school accomplishments? My greatest accomplishments include being able to take advanced classes

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Back to the Bush

Back to the Bush


| AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL | Back to the Bush MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST Back in the late 80’s and for several weeks each summer in the 90’s, I was a bushman/camp manager for Chimo Lodge and Outposts. I worked for Pete and Elisabeth Hagedorn at any and all of their 11 fly-in locations and in ‘89 started the column that you are reading while camp manager. I originally called this column

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09 April 2024

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Gerald Alois Schill

Gerald Alois Schill


Gerald Alois Schill, 86, of Campbellsport, passed away April 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ashford on November 5, 1937, to Cornelius “Corney” and Rose (Neumeyer) Schill. By the age of 8 he was washing cars, sweeping floors, and surely causing a little mischief at his dad’s Ashford Service Garage. In 1947, the family moved to Campbellsport, bringing the business with them, opening Schill Motor as a Chevrolet and Buick dealership. To the end, Jerry could name off a parts number, and kept his daily tradition of a soda and a candy bar. Jerry served in the Army from 1956 to 1958. Upon returning, he married Mary (Salter) Schill on July 2, 1960. Together they celebrated 56 years and the births of their 5 children. He loved to play cards with their friends, watch their kids and later grandkids play sports, and occasionally enjoy a brandy old fashioned with 3 “tree” cherries. After retiring, Jerry filled his days with the love of gardening. He maintained meticulous flower beds, he planted over 100 flower pots of annuals every year, and found time to pursue his love of wood working. When he was ready to “take the day off” he loved to rummage, finding the “knicky-knacks” he’d spend hours arranging. His love of Christmas probably started in childhood when he would paint the store windows throughout town with beautiful scenes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents, Cornelius and Rose Schill; his in-laws, Ray and Valeria Salter; infant brother, Richard; his brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Georgene Schill; his sister and brother-in-law, Dolores and Donald Sklener; his brother-in-law, Jack Salter; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sheila and Allan Engel. He is survived by his children, Timothy (Mollie), Thomas (Julie), Theresa (Chris) Lewzader, Todd, Troy (Lottie); his 11 grandchildren, Tyler, Trevor (Melissa), Tate (Bridget), Casey (Eva), Zachary, Wesley (Nathalia), Bryanna, Joshua, Carissa, Ellysa, and Lincoln; 8 great-grandchildren, Tuscan, Tessa, Tia, Hannah, Silas, Esmae, Stetson, and Ophelia; a sister and brother-in-law, Majorie (Donald) Miller; a sister-in-law, Carol Salter; and many nieces and nephews. A Catholic mass will be held at St. Matthews Church in Campbellsport on Friday, April 19, at 4 p.m. A dinner will follow. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Hospice Home of Hope. The family would like to thank the Hospice Home Care providers and the staff of the Hospice Home of Hope. The exceptional loving care you provided to our father will never be forgotten. We would also like to thank the incredible neighbors Jerry had over the years, who shared newspapers, lawn work, and the mandatory Hamms and candy bar. “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them” ~ 1 Corinthians 12:4 With Dad and Mom both in Heaven, the family you created would like to thank the Spirit in both of you that has given us the gifts you taught us were important in life. We want to thank you for always being there for us no matter the time or day. We all will be forever grateful and continue the giving of gifts in your legacy. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.
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Leo Carl Mueller

Leo Carl Mueller


Leo Carl Mueller, 96, surrounded by his family, was welcomed to his heavenly home on Friday April, 5, 2024, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport. He was born on April 18, 1927, at home, in the Town of Ashford, Fond du Lac County. He was the son of the late Joseph John and Rose Christina (nee Staehler) Mueller, Sr. Leo was baptized by Reverend Bernard July at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Campbellsport on April 24, 1927. Leo attended Hillside Public School, a one-room schoolhouse near his home, and St. Kilian Catholic School. Leo worked on the family dairy farm, which he later purchased from his parents. He also worked at the Theresa Canning Company and Burns Beef Farm until he retired in 1999. He then moved to the Kewaskum area with his eldest sister, Elizabeth, who had been recently widowed. Leo valued his faith, family, farming, and preserving agricultural land above all. He had an incredible memory. He enjoyed revisiting stories about family and neighbors, and the various types and brands of farm machinery he owned and worked with over the course of his farming life. He was interested in planting crops, trees and the preservation of farm and wooded lands. Leo is survived by his siblings, Harold E. (Kathryn) Mueller of Kewaskum, and sister, Rose E. Guell of Eden; sisters-in-law, Patricia M. Mueller of Kewaskum and Beatrice Mueller of Campbellsport; and 21 nieces and nephews, their families, and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by his siblings, Elizabeth Theusch, Joseph J. Mueller, Jr., Olive Batzler, Rita Spoerl, Lloyd R. Mueller; sister-in-law, Arlene Mueller of Campbellsport; brothers-in-law, Ed Theusch and John Spoerl of Kewaskum, Harry Batzler of Lomira, Gordon “Bob” Guell of Eden; and nephew, John H. Spoerl of West Bend. Mass of Christian Burial for Leo will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at St. Matthew Catholic Church 406 East Main Street – Campbellsport, WI 53010, with Father Neil Zinthefer officiating. Burial at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery to follow. Leo’s family will greet relatives and friends at Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. Leo’s family extends heartfelt gratitude to those who offered loving, supportive care throughout the past, and more recent months. We are especially grateful to the staff at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport, Jan Newell, Comfort Keepers, Washington County Home Meal Delivery volunteers, Parishes of Holy Trinity, Kewaskum, and St. Matthew, Campbellsport, and their volunteers, and Froedtert Kewaskum Clinic and staff, especially Carrie Rothering, NP. Twohig Funeral Home has been entrusted with Leo’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.twohigfunerals.com.

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Judy A. Schrauth

Judy A. Schrauth


Judy A. Schrauth, 82, of Campbellsport walked thru the Pearly Gates into the arms of Jesus and Mary on Thursday, April 4, 2024, with her loving family gathered with her. She was born in the Town of Ashford on October 22, 1941, the daughter of Steve and Mary (nee Brath) Rahn. On May 21, 1960, Judy was united in marriage to Raymond A, Schrauth at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. She was a member of St., Matthew’s Catholic Church, and faith was very important to Judy. Judy worked in the banking industry and then at Regal Ware before retiring. Judy and Ray traveled extensively throughout the United Sates in their RV. She loved nature and had beautiful flower gardens. Judy also enjoyed acrylic painting and jigsaw puzzles. Family gatherings were always very special to Judy where you could always find five different sugar options. Those left behind to cherish Judy’s memory include her husband, Ray; children, Bonnie (Dave) Kristan, Don (LuAnn) Schrauth, and Beth (Tim) Pautsch; grandchildren, Abe (Laura) McCarty, Andy (Nikki) McCarty, Jessie (Ryan Gilbert) McCarty, Nick (Emily) Gellings, Jon (Jill) Gellings, Amanda Schrauth, and Heather (John Garrison) Schrauth; great-grandchildren, Nolan, William, Masie, and Matthew McCarty, Ben and Nate Gellings, and Arete and Esker Gellings; sister, Jeanne (Allen) Amerling; sisters-in-law, Margie (Rich) Schmidt and Gloria Kumrow; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Mary; infant brother; in-laws, Pete and Marion Schrauth; and brother-in-law, Ron Kumrow. Visitation for Judy will be Friday, April 12, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 406 E. Main St., Campbellsport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 12, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Rev. Neil Zinthefer will officiate, and burial will be Saturday, April 13. at 9 a.m. in St. Matthews Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to a church of your choice, St. Jude, or your favorite nature conservancy. Twohig Funeral Home, Fond du Lac, is serving the family. Online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.