14 July 2020

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Marc Gilbert Trott

Marc Gilbert Trott


Visitation:  Friday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Friday, July 17, at 1 p.m.  Location:  St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville Marc Gilbert Trott, 87, of Mayville, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2020. Marc was born the son of Fred and Katherine Trott on March 31, 1933, in Fond du Lac. He graduated from Goodrich High School in 1951. He was united in marriage to Nancy P. Zyzniewski on July 26, 1956, in Fond du Lac. Marc was employed by Regal Ware in Kewaskum, and then Speed Queen in Ripon, as a tool designer. He started employment with Miller Tool & Die in 1975, and eventually purchased the company in 1981. He retired in 2008 after many successful years in the tool and die business. Marc enjoyed many different hobbies. His passion was golf, and more specifically, the Mayville Golf Course. He was on the Board of Directors for many years, and was also a generous donor for many projects on the course. Up until the time of his passing, he was also involved with operating and managing the course with his son. Marc also enjoyed fishing with his family and spent many vacations in northern Wisconsin with them. He also loved going to Canada fishing with his sons, grandkids, and friends. Many great memories were made during his fishing adventures and they always remained dear to him. Marc was an avid sports fan and he truly enjoyed following the Packers and Brewers, both on TV, and at the games. Survivors include three children, Cathy Makela of Loretto, MN, Jeffrey (Mary) Trott of Horicon, and Marc Trott of Burnett; six grandchildren, Heather and Michael Krussow, Jessica, Michael, and Megan Trott, and Ryan Teson; one brother, Kenneth Trott; and one sister Florence Abbs; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends. Marc was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy; son-in-law, Troy; and his siblings. A visitation will take place on Friday, July 17, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. A funeral service for Marc will take place on Friday, July 17, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. Following the service a continued celebration of Marc’s life will be held at the Mayville Golf Course. Entombment will take place at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum in Fond du Lac. The family would like to give special thanks to Marc’s daughter-in-law, Mary Trott, for her dedicated and compassionate care she gave Marc in the last year of his life. Memorials may be directed to the Love > Hate Project, theloveis greaterthanhateproject.com Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information, please visit www. KoepsellFH.com

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13 July 2020

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Delmar A. Schimidt

Delmar A. Schimidt


Delmar A. Schmidt, 84, of Horicon, left his earthly home to go to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Delmar was born on June 17, 1936, to Arnold and Viola (Giese) Schmidt in Horicon. He graduated from Horicon High School in 1954 as a four-sport athlete in football, basketball, baseball, and track, and joined the United States Navy at age 17. While serving in the Navy, Delmar traveled to Brazil, New Zealand, Germany, and many other places. He also crossed the Panama Canal, sailed around South America, and served two expeditions to Antarctica. On May 23, 1959, Delmar said his “I do’s” to his favorite cheerleader and best friend, Lois Griepentrog. Delmar had various jobs throughout his life including working at John Deere and for the Dodge County Sheriff's Department and Justice Facility. During Delmar’s 51 years with Dodge County, he worked as a deputy sheriff, prison transporter, security officer, and bailiff. Delmar’s faith was very important to him and he was a lifelong member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, where he was baptized, confirmed, and served as an elder and usher. He was also president of the Parent Teacher League for St. Stephen Lutheran School. As an avid sports fan, Delmar loved watching the Badgers, Packers, and Brewers, but more importantly enjoyed watching his children and granddaughters play football, softball, basketball, and volleyball (from Little League to college ball), and traveled throughout the states cheering on their teams. Del also enjoyed playing sheepshead, eating Kurt’s homemade fish frys, watching birds, working on crossword puzzles, and spending time with his family and furry friend, Sophie. Delmar touched so many people’s lives, and was a joking, kind-hearted man, who made others feel good. Delmar is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lois of Horicon; his two children, Sharon (Eric) Johnson of Greenville, and their two daughters, Elizabeth of Avondale, AZ, and Meredith (Mark) Mutza of Stevens Point; and Kurt (Nancy) Schmidt of Beaver Dam, and their two daughters, Nicole of New Berlin and Abigail of Cedarburg. Del is further survived by sister-in-laws, Arlene Kamrath and Wanda Scheidegger; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Delmar was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Viola Schmidt; half-brothers, Elroy and Orville Kamrath; and half-sister, Lavern Gremler. Due to current health restrictions, a private family service will be held at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon with Rev. Daniel Seehafer officiating. Memorials may be directed to St. Stephen Lutheran Church or School in Horicon, or to an organization of your choice. The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

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Joan K. Kunstmann

Joan K. Kunstmann


Visitation:  Wednesday, July 15, from 11 a.m. t0 1 p.m.  Service:  Wednesday, July 15, at 1 p.m.  Location:  St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy Joan K. Kunstmann (Beyer), 81, of Lomira passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira. Joan was born the daughter of Henry and Katherine (Murphy) Beyer on April 29, 1939, in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Kunstmann on February 7, 1959, at St. Albert Parish in Milwaukee. Joan spent a lot of her life doing what she loved by taking care and grooming dogs. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy. In her spare time, Joan enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and taking care of her garden and flowers. Joan is survived by her loving husband, Ken of Lomira; her children, Tracy (Kelli) Kunstmann of Waukesha, Randy (Diane) Kunstmann of Brookfield, Christopher (Tracy) Kunstmann of Fredonia, and Kathryn (Craig) Vetter of Mayville; her grandchildren, Toni (John) Genske, Tyler (Karen) Kunstmann, Samantha Kunstmann, Abby Kunstmann, Jason Kunstmann, and Anna Kunstmann, Zack Vetter, Sydney Vetter, Delaney Vetter, Zane Vetter; her great-grandchildren, Jack and Maya. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Smith. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy with the Rev. Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. Burial will take place at St. Andrew Cemetery in LeRoy. Memorials in memory of Joan may be directed to Agnesian Adult Day Services, Agnesian Hospice Hope, or St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy. Special thanks to Agnesian Adult Day Services, Agnesian Hospice Hope, and Hope Heath and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira for all the care and support shown to Joan and her family. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com
09 July 2020

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Norman Feucht

Norman Feucht


Heaven gained a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and fisherman. Norman Feucht, 96, of Mayville, born the son of George and Theresa (Bauer) Feucht on June 22, 1924, passed away at St Francis Terrace July 7, 2020. After proudly serving on the Liberty Ships in the Pacific theater in WWII, he returned to Mayville where he met and married Florence Wild. They settled on Dayton Street where they lovingly raised their three daughters. Norman was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville. Norm was a kind, humble man. He worked hard and treated those around him with respect. His greatest joy was his family. He was quick to laugh, and instilled that humor in the entire family. He was the original Mr. Fix It. There was nothing he couldn't repair (whether broken or not). He had the privilege of going on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. several years back and loved to share stories about that trip and his service in the Navy. He is survived by Florence, his wife of 70 years; daughter, Sharon (Dale) Fredrickson of New Berlin and their son, Scott (Erin) Fredrickson and his great-granddaughter, Remy Fredrickson; daughter, Diane Bauer (fiancé Bill Leindecker) and her son, TJ Steinbach; daughter, Debbie (Rick) Schultz and their children, Meghan (Ryan) Amundson and Holly Schultz. He is further survived by his sisters, Isabelle Guse, Margaret Feucht and brother Gilbert Feucht. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory; grandson, Mitchell Schultz; his parents, George and Agnes; brothers, August (Lorene), Alex (Vernice), and Albert (Agnes); brother-in-law, Ervin Guse; sister- in-law, Florence Feucht, his in-laws, Herbert and Matilda Wild, Edna and Arnold Oechsner, Irma and Joseph Jacquot. A private family Mass of Christian of Burial will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. Military honors will be conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post #69. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Francis Terrace and SSM Agnesian Hospice for the loving care provided to Norm. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com
06 July 2020

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Richard L. Bayer

Richard L. Bayer


Richard L. Bayer, 85, of Juneau, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam with his son Mark and daughter-in-law Denise by his side. Richard was born the son of John and Lillian (Klink) Bayer on December 7, 1934, in Hartford. He served his country in the US Air Force and then married Dorothy Scholler in May of 1965. Rich lived in New Mexico for 18 years and returned to Wisconsin to retire. Richie played softball when he was younger. He loved taking long walks and chatting with folks along the way. “Muffy” always had funny stories and jokes to share. He was known as “Thumper” because he loved to tap his foot along to polka music. Richie also liked to play dice and dimes, especially with his family. He will be greatly missed by his two sons, Mark (Denise) Bayer of Fond du Lac and Donald Bayer of Grand Junction, CO; his significant other, Jeanie McDowell of Juneau and her family; and his sister-in-law, Clara Mae Bayer. Richie is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy in 2009; son, Dave; brothers and sister, Gilbert, Russell (Shirley), and Doris (Dennis) Hefter. A memorial gathering is being planned for a later date. The Bayer family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam’s ICU and Patti Kollath for their excellent care of Richie. The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. Visit www.KoepsellFH. com for more information.
29 June 2020

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Rodger E. Wrucke

Rodger E. Wrucke


Rodger E. Wrucke, 86, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, in Juneau. He was born on February 3, 1934, to Elmer and Leona (Beier) Wrucke. He graduated from Horicon High School. He was married to Eunice Bintzler from 1955 until her death in 1978. They raised their family on the family farm just west of Horicon, where they raised hogs and had a sweet corn stand for many years. Rodger was married to Janice Ronning from 1987 until her death in 2013. He farmed until his retirement in 2005. He was a lifelong member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon and served the church in many ways. He was also an avid fan of the Brewers and Packers. Rodger is survived by four children, Lori (Gregg) DuPuis of Oregon, WI, Daniel Wrucke of Horicon, Grace (John) Kiefer of Fond du Lac, and William (Kristine) Wrucke of Hartford; ten grandchildren, Sarah (Michael) Henke, Erin (Taylor) Rose, Kristen DuPuis, Tara (John) Gregurich, Jordon (Kayla) Wrucke, John (Emily) Kiefer, Kyle Kiefer, Benjamin Wrucke, David Wrucke and Michael Wrucke; and six great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother Charles (Patricia) Wrucke and his sister, Marianne Wrucke, and his dear friend, Judith Scott. Rodger was preceded in death by wives, Eunice and Janice; infant son, James; and grandson, Justin. A private family service was held on Tuesday, June 30, at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon with the Rev. Jonathan Szczesny officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon. The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.
22 June 2020

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Bernice C. “Gigi” Kaiser

Bernice C. “Gigi” Kaiser


Visitation:  Wednesday, June 24, 1 to 2 p.m.  Service:  Wednesday, June 24, at 2 p.m.  Location:  St. Matthews Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge Bernice C. “Gigi” Kaiser is at peace in the Lord’s hands at the age of 104 years, and sixmonths. She passed on Sunday, June 21, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Reinhold Ludwig Puffe (1867 – 1954) and Caroline Appolonia Ludwig (1878 -1968) gave birth to an amazing girl, Bernice Caroline Puffe on December 17, 1915, in Euclid, MN. She was married to George L. Kaiser and together they farmed in the Iron Ridge area. Bernice and George had four beautiful children: Geraldine C. Ross (1932 – 2013), David L. Kaiser (1937 – 1956), Karen S. Trotter (1940 – 1991) and Shirley A. Werner (1945 - ). Bernice “Gigi” was a strong, intelligent, creative matriarch of the family. She enjoyed family, friends, and was always a lady. She created wonderful meals, holidays, a beautiful home, and many warm wool comforters and crocheted Afghans. She enjoyed playing sheepshead. They raised prime beef. Gigi was a member of St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Iron Ridge Senior Center. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Hooks) Werner; grandchildren, Douglas Kuhaupt, Jason (Denise) Kuhaupt and Amy (Cart) Riege; great-grandchildren, Zechariah (Britteny) Kuhaupt, Sarah Kuhaupt, Natalie Kuhaupt, Bennett Kuhaupt; granddaughter, Victoria Otte, great-grandchildren, Amber (Kamron) Koplitz, Melissa Otte, Lauren Otte; great-great-grandchildren, Kennedy Koplitz and Reagan Koplitz; granddaughter, Stephanie (John) Zingsheim, great-grandchildren, Leah Schoenberger, Samantha Schoenberger, Courtney Zingsheim, Mitchell Zingsheim; great-great-grandchildren, Ava Schoenberger, Roman Schoenberger; grandson, Bryan (Michelle) Trotter, great-grandchildren, Briar (Brian Anderson) Trotter, Taylor Kuehl, great-great- grandchildren, T.J. Hughes and Tayanna Hughes Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, George Kaiser (1915 – 1982); brothers and sisters Puffes, Clements (1894 – 1963), Clarence (1895 – 1965), Harry (1898 – 1984), Walter (1899 – 1900), Irene (1901 – 1981), Lawrence (1909 – 1980) and Lillian (1919 – 2008). A visitation for Bernice was held on Wednesday, June 24, from 1 until 2 p.m. at St. Matthews Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge. A funeral service began at 2 p.m. with Rev. Larry Mose officiating. Interment followed at St. Matthew Cemetery. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all doctors, nurses, CNAs and staff at Hillside Manor and Eagles Wings for their wonderful care and thoughtfulness for four and half years. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www. koepsellfh.com.

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