08 September 2021

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Edward Wolter

Edward Wolter


Edward Wolter, 84, of Mayville passed away on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Mayville. Ed was born the son of Reinhardt Sr. and Julia Ann (Wasco) Wolter on March 20, 1937. He was a graduate of Mayville High School. Ed was united in marriage to Rosa L. Gray on April 28, 1959, at Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon. Ed had worked for various local manufacturing companies, retiring from Metalcraft of Mayville. In his spare time, he loved the outdoors while fishing, hunting, shooting trap, or spending time on the Horicon Marsh. In his earlier years, he enjoyed playing hockey and softball. Family was most important to Ed and he cherished the time spend with them. Ed will be deeply missed by his sons, Terry (Jody Schroeder) Wolter and Todd (Debra) Wolter of Mayville; his grandchildren, Jason (Melissa), Jessie (Sara), Josey (Sarah) Schroeder, Jeremy Wolter, and Courtney Wolter; his great-grandchildren, Morgan and Molly; his sister, Beverly Geschke of Fond du Lac; his brother, Stanley (Sharon) Wolter of Mayville; sister-in-law, Nancy Graf of Theresa. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosa; his sisters, Delores Mae Krueger and Elizabeth Gierke; brother, Reinhardt Wolter, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Edward Graf. A visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 13, from11 a.m. until the time of the service at noon at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville. A funeral service for Ed will take place on Monday, Sept. 13, at 12 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville with the Rev. Rich Collier officiating. Inurnment will be held at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum in Fond du Lac. Masks would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff of Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Mayville and Agnesian Hospice for the care and support shown to Ed and his family. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com
03 September 2021

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Walter “Wally” Ewert

Walter “Wally” Ewert


 Walter “Wally” Ewert, 78, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with his wife and her sister by his side.    He was born on February 5, 1943. Wally was an eagle scout in his younger years. When Wally was 16, he started to work with his dad with the trucking company as a bookkeeper. He graduated from Kewaskum High School.   Wally honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968 as an airman first class and was a Vietnam Veteran. Later he joined his dad with his own trucking company. On holidays, he helped his mom at the Fireside Restaurant by Allenton.   On September 2, 1988, he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Wondra.   Wally was a member for over 50 years of the American Legion Post 384 in Kewaskum.   He was an avid hunter, loved to fish on Lake Michigan, and enjoyed summers up at the cabin. Wally especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed.   Those Wally leaves behind to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 32 years, 8 days short of 33 years, Ruthie Ewert; two sisters, Jeanne (Bill) Ruth and Rosalie (Denny) Tattum; two brothers-in-law, Richard Wondra and Dennis “Butch” (Char) Wondra; two sisters-in-law, Luci (Rick) Fauska and Leslie Ewert; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and lots of friends.    He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Kathryn Schaefer; a sister, Donna and Squeaky Schwichenberg; a brother, Robert Ewert; father and mother-in-law, Bernard M. and Marie M. Wondra; brother-in-law, Dave F. Wondra; and two sisters-in-law, Renee Wondra and Nelda Wondra.   A private family service was held at Ledgeview Memorial Cemetery in Fond du Lac.   The family would like to thank Froedtert in Milwaukee, all the doctors, and nurses for their fine care.    Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Wally’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com

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Dorothy Blumer

Dorothy Blumer


Dorothy R. “Dot” Blumer, 90, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021, at Cedar Community in West Bend.  Dorothy was born on August 17, 1931, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (nee Whitkowski) Ronkowski. On July 28, 1951, she was united in marriage to Merlin “John” Fellenz in Milwaukee. On December 30, 1975, she was united in marriage to Paul Blumer at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum.    Dorothy was a member of St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum, where she served on the St. Lucas Ladies Aid, the Altar Guild, Funeral Committee, and the Evangelism Committee. She was also a Red Cross Volunteer and she also volunteered in the gift shop at St. Joseph’s Hospital.   Those Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her memory include two daughters, Laurie (Patrick) Clapham and Lisa Fellenz (Scott Taylor); a stepson, Rev. Steven (Bonnie) Blumer; a stepson-in-law, Randy Kemp; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; other relatives and friends.    In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Blumer; a daughter, Kathleen Becker; and a stepdaughter, Sherry Kemp.  Dorothy’s family greeted relatives and friends at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Drive, in Kewaskum on Monday, August 23, 2021, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.   A funeral service for Dorothy was held on Monday, August 23, at 4 p.m. at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Timothy Henning officiated and burial followed at Lutheran Memorial Park in Kewaskum.   Memorials to the St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund are appreciated.   A special thank you to the entire staff and caregivers at Cedar Community, who have cared so lovingly over the last several years.    The Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Dorothy’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

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David Lee Strassman

David Lee Strassman


 David L. “Donald Duck” Strassman, 73, of Brownsville passed away on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 at his home.   David was born the son of Alvin and Cyrena (Wetzel) Strassman on May 31, 1948, in Fond du Lac.   He was married to Grace E. Gerth on August 25, 1973, at St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Knowles.   David was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a member of the Lomira American Legion Post #347. David was a member of St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Knowles. He was a member of the Knowles Fire Department and a member of The Rat Club. Donald Duck was a longtime truck driver.   David is survived by his wife, Grace; his children, Brian (Anne) Steger of St. Lawrence and Paul (Julie) Strassman of Brownsville; his brothers, Art Strassman of Texas and Neil (Claudia) Strassman of St. Killian; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Allan, Roger, and Gordon; brother-in-law, David Gerth; sister-in-law, Carol Prost; two nephews, Randy and Allan Strassman.   A memorial gathering will be held at St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Knowles on Friday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m. Rev. Matthew Kuske will officiate. Inurnment will take place at St. Luke’s Cemetery in Knowles with graveside military honors conducted by the Lomira American Legion Post #347.   The Strassman family would like to thank Agnesian Hospice especially Amanda for their care and support.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

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Nancy Jo Vogt

Nancy Jo Vogt


Nancy Jo Vogt was born on the 5th of September 1961, and died the 15th of June 2021 of cardiac arrest.   She was married to Dale Vogt, who preceded her in death the prior year.   She has three children, Samantha (Thomas) Peek (34), Danielle Udelhofen (30), and Jerome Vogt (27).She also left behind six grandchildren, Annamarie, Phoebe, Judah, Noah, Elijah, and Henry, as well as a brother, Joe (Karen) Udelhofen, and their children Sydney, Alyssa, and Joey.   Her parents, Francis and Bernadette Udelhofen also preceded her in death.

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01 September 2021

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Jeanne Irma Albrecht Young

Jeanne Irma Albrecht Young


Jeanne Irma Albrecht Young gently passed from life on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, just shy of her 97th birthday. Until 2020, she was able to live in her home with the help of wonderful aides and friends, Tammy Olig and Laura Miley. During this past year, she had special care from the nurses, CNAs and other staff of Crossroads Care Center of Mayville. We thank them all; they were wonderful.Jeanne was born in Milwaukee, attended and was Student Council President at Washington High School, and later graduated from Milwaukee Downer College. She stayed in contact with many of the “Downer Girls” for years and was the last of her gang to pass on.Jeanne met her husband, Bob, in high school. Their first date was on graduation night in 1942. While she attended Downer, he attended Marquette University and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering and a NROTC commission, afterward serving in WWII and the Korean War. They married in 1946 and moved to Horicon in 1953, where they raised their children. They later moved to the Albrecht family homestead in Mayville, where she remained for the rest of her life. They were married for 65 years until Bob’s passing in 2011.Although she majored in sociology and psychology, Jeanne spent her working years (until age 83!) as Secretary/Treasurer of BYCO, Inc. She and Bob ran the commercial flooring company for 53 years and then passed it on to their grandson Andres who advanced it from slide rules and calculators to computers.Jeanne in her earlier years enjoyed golfing at Old Hickory, golfing trips, bowling and especially playing bridge with so many Horicon and Mayville partners and friends throughout the years.She was active in many civic organizations.During her later years, she enjoyed watching Jeopardy, Dancing with the Stars, and Downton Abbey.While always the lady, Jeanne was a very independent, strong woman. After Lawrence University acquired Downer College, she served on their Boards and helped raise donations from Downer alumni for scholarships.In the face of declining health, she continued to have a positive spirit and continued to remind the family of the importance of “putting one foot in front of the other,' always looking forward to “what tomorrow brings”.Bob and Jeanne had three children, Tim (Judy), Babbi and Becki (Al); and five grandchildren, Jill Vollbrecht, Katie Harrell, Daniel Lezama, Andres Lezama and Marty (Cristina) Lezama. Then came six great-grandchildren, Robby son of Andres and Lindsey, James and Ellie Jeanne children of Danny and Rona, Bo and Hank sons of Katie and Phil, and Anna, Lizzy and Zack, children of Jill and Tim.Jeanne was involved with the Mayville Historical Society and Museum, her great-grandparents, the Albrechts and Andraes, having been early settlers in Mayville during the mid-1800s. Any memorials could be addressed to the Mayville Historical Society or the American Association of University Women (Beaver Dam Chapter).A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home, 15 S. Walnut St, Mayville. Gathering will begin at 1 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 2 p.m. and then egg rolls.Due to health and safety concerns, the family requests that all in-person guests be fully vaccinated and masked. Non-vaccinated individuals wishing to share memories and/or condolences are encouraged to do so on-line via the Myrhum-Patten Guest Book.Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Jeanne’s arrangements. Online guest book and condolences may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com. Cards addressed to the family may be sent to 1315 W. Washington St. West Bend, WI 53095.

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Gary E. Gindt

Gary E. Gindt


Gary E. Gindt, 66, of Brownsville passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.   Gary was born the son of Ralph and Alice (Bauer) Gindt on March 21, 1955.   He was a 1973 graduate of Mayville High School.   Gary was united in marriage to Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Will on September 1, 1990, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in LeRoy.   Gary farmed in the Brownsville area and, also alongside his wife Cindy, owned and operated Cinder’s Tavern in Farmersville for over 18 years.   Gary was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.   In his spare time, Gary loved watching sports and cheering on his Wisconsin team.  He also enjoyed the outdoors, while fishing at Fox Lake or having a bon fire with family and friends. Gary loved people and the chance to socialize with them.   Gary is survived by his wife, Cindy Gindt of Brownsville; his sister, Shirley (Mike) Mangan of Lomira; sister-in-law, Sharon Gindt of Mayville; his mother-in-law, Ruth Will of North Fond du Lac; sister-in-law, Darlene "Dolly" (Mike) Billington of Mayville; brother-in-law, Jim (Cathy) Will of Van Dyne; brother-in-law, Jeffrey (Renee) Will of Fond du Lac; brother-in-law, Michael (Linda) Will of North Fond du Lac; brother-in-law, Darwin (Jodi) Will of Fond du Lac; and sister-in-law, Evelina Larson of Lomira; his nieces and nephews, Dawn (Mike), Lee (Darlene), Kris (Steve), Duane, Bryan (Laurie), Jodi (Pat), Bridget, Steven (Melissa), Lacey (Justin), Lindsey (Cole), Alex, Amy (Dan), Mike Jr. (Ashley), Bobbi Jo (Brian), Nick (Jenny), Nathan, Steve (Laura Lee), Stan, Scott (Brianne); his two best friends, Mike Billington and Steve Bauer; further survived by other relatives and many friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Roger, Harley, Kenneth and his sister-in-law, Bev Abitz.   A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 4 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy with the Rev. Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church. Inurnment will take place at St. Andrew Cemetery. Masks are encouraged.   Special thanks to the nurses and staff at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac for the care and support shown to Gary and his family.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

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Keith ‘Keitzie’ Lerch

Keith ‘Keitzie’ Lerch


 Keith “Keitzie” Lerch, 80, of Brownsville passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.   He was born on November 20, 1940, to Kenneth and Gladys (Bishop) Lerch in Fond du Lac.   Keith graduated from Oakfield High School in 1959.   Right after high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably served from June 15, 1959, until June 14, 1962, stationed at Camp Pendleton in California.    On September 2, 1967, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Schwartz at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lomira.   Keith worked for many different trucking companies, always keeping busy. He started as a backhoe operator for Michel’s Pipeline, then drove truck for Bird Trucking, JP Weyer Trucking, RC Luedtke Trucking, Pete Buske Trucking, and then worked at Wickes Lumber until retirement.   After retirement, he worked at Van Horn to keep himself busy.    Keith was a member of the Lomira American Legion.   He enjoyed watching sports, racing, polka music, and sports gambling. Keith especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and his grandson. He will be missed by all who knew him.   Those Keith leaves behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn Lerch; two children, Angie (Troy) Christie and Jeffrey (Kensie Drinkwine) Lerch; his grandson, Chace Christie; two sisters, Joan (Larry) Pluim and Bonnie Lerch; two brothers, James “Jimmy” Lerch and Rick “Ricky” (Marjean) Lerch; two sisters-in-law, Carol (Ken) Kremer and Elaine (Paul) Schwefel; three brothers-in-law, Gary (Patti) Schwartz, Donny “PeeWee” (Joyce) Schwartz, and Larry Kind; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Leslie and Eleanora Schwartz; a sister-in-law, Helen Kind; and a nephew, Scott Pluim.   A memorial service in remembrance of Keith will be held on Friday, Sept. 3, at 5 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 605 Highland Ave., Brownsville.   The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Friday from 2 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.   The family would like to thank the first responders, the EMT of Brownsville, the nurses and staff at St. Agnes Hospital, Pastor William Carter, and their neighbor Randy Haefs for all their help and care.   The Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Keith’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

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Frieda D. Sternberg

Frieda D. Sternberg


Frieda D. Sternberg, 95, of Mayville passed away on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Hope Health and Rehab Center in Lomira.   Frieda was born the daughter of Emil and Selma (Koepsell) Raabe on May 30, 1926, in the Township of Williamstown.   She was married to Norman W. Sternberg on June 5, 1948, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville.   Frieda was employed with Reiser Cheese Factory and retired from Broan in Hartford.    Frieda was a member of St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Kekoskee and a former member of Zum Kripplein Christi Ev. Lutheran Church in the Town of Herman.   She volunteered for Bethesda in Horicon. Frienda enjoyed spending time at the Mayville Senior Center as well as gardening, cooking and baking, and playing cards.   Frieda is survived by her children, Duane (Jacky Fisher) Sternberg of Minocqua and Bonnie (Alfred) Nagorny of Friendship; her siblings, Florence Raabe of Lomira, John Raabe of Mayville, and Rosalynn Brieman of Juneau; three grandchildren, Thomas (Alicia) Nagorny, Alan (Katie) Nagorny, and Jeremy Nagorny; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman, in 1995; daughter, Ruth Ann; a grandson; and a great-grandson, Alexander; sister, Gertrude Raabe; sister-in-law, Doris Sternberg; brothers-in-law, Walter Sternberg and Carl Brieman.   A visitation was held at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Kekoskee on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. Rev. William Carter officiated. Interment took place at Hochheim Cemetery in the Town of Herman.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.