Edward August Hessler, 79, of Horicon, died peacefully in his sleep joining Jesus Christ in his eternal mansion on September 30, 2020. Ed looked forward to hearing Jesus say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:21) But he knew that “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Ed was born August 14, 1941, in Wyandotte, MI, to The Rev. Edward and Ruth (Lichtsinn) Hessler. He was born a child of God in his baptism on August 31, 1941, performed by his father Pastor Edward Hessler in Trinity Lutheran Church, Wyandotte. Ed publicly confessed his faith in confirmation on May 22, 1955, and received the precious life-giving body and blood of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion, also from his father, Pastor Edward Hessler in Trinity Lutheran Church, Manistee, MI. He graduated from Manistee High School and earned his Bachelors and Masters in education from Concordia Teachers College R.F. (now Concordia University Chicago). In college he met his future wife Janet Blase. After graduating in 1964, they were married on August 1 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hamel, IL, and started their teaching ministry together at St. Peter Lutheran School in St. Peter, IL. In 1973 Ed accepted a call to be principal and teacher at St. Stephen’s School, Horicon, serving until 1996. From 1997 to 2000, Ed substitute taught, assisted the principal at the Mayville Middle School and taught summer school at Wayland Academy Beaver Dam. He taught at St. John’s Lutheran School, Mayville from 2000 to 2005. From 1997 until his death, he was a faithful member of Peace Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Ed’s main joys were following and serving his Savior Lord Jesus Christ, his wife, his family, teaching children, and playing golf. He was RRH Club Champion in 1974 and 1979 and Second Place three times. Beyond helping as a vital member of the local congregation, he served on the LCMS-SWD board of directors, the Wisconsin Association of Nonpublic Schools, and in numerous congregations. His spiritual gifts of encouragement and prayer brought blessings to many. If you met him as a stranger, you would leave him as a friend. He is survived by his wife Janet, married 56 years; son, Jonathan of Oregon, and his children Benjamin, Angela, Nathaniel and Christopher; daughter, Michelle (Andreas) Buescher of Sersheim, Germany, and her daughters Melanie and Marie; daughter, Lisa (Craig) Switalla of Portland, OR, and children Gillian and Caleb. Ed was the oldest of six siblings and is survived by David (Martha) Hessler of Westlake, OH; Dorothy (G. David) Downton, Carleton, MI; The Reverend William (Janis) Hessler of Saginaw, MI; Peter (Viola) Hessler of Seven Hills OH; and Sara (The Rev. Thomas) Marcis of Bismarck, ND. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be planned in 2021 when the time is right. Memorials may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church 400 Hillcrest Dr., Beaver Dam, WI 53916, any Concordia University, either Concordia Seminary or any recognized service organization of the LCMS. The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

Visitation:  Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Service:  Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 12 p.m.  Location:  Springfield Community Church in Lomira John C. Volkert, 67, of Mayville passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at his home with his loving family by his side. John was born the son of John and Dolores (Belke) Volkert on January 28, 1953, in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage to Susan Miller on August 18, 1973, in West Bend and raised their children there for 20 years. John and Sue then moved to Mayville and have now made their home there for nearly 30 years. John was a skilled carpenter and worked in the Milwaukee area for over 35 years and then enjoyed working at Walmart in various positions for another 10 years before fully retiring. John’s faith and family were most important to him. He found it important to share his faith and how proud he was of his family with others. He loved the outdoors, especially the times spent camping, swimming and fishing with his children and grandchildren in Rio. He also looked forward to building projects at his home or helping others with theirs. John was a faithful member of Springfield Community Church in Lomira. John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sue of Mayville; his children, Jesse (Jamie Kufeldt) Volkert of West Bend, Briana (Mark) Harmon of Berlin, Sara (Chad) Britten of Zearing, IA, Melanie (Gerad) Strong of Fate, TX, Ryan (Breanne) Volkert of Kansas City, MO, Amy Volkert of Cameron, Alex Maze of San Diego, CA, Zakary Miller of Fond du Lac, Ramon Volkert of Mayville, Marcus Volkert of Mayville, Dylan Volkert of Mayville, and his foster children; his grandchildren, Serena, Jacob, Kayden, Arielle, Devin, Micah, Gabriel, Noah, Mary, Aubrey, Levi, Elisha, Hannah, Payton, Malachi, Aribella, Shiloh, Michael, Laureli, Loyal, and Elisha; his siblings, Richard (Nancy) Volkert of Coloma, Ellain (Ken) Puls of Germantown, Barb (Joe) Kowalski of Tomahawk, Dr. Paul (Trish) Volkert of Janesville, Karen (Rick) Langdon of Neenah, and Steve (Joni) Volkert of Hartford. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Adrianne Swingen. A visitation took place from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 p.m. at Springfield Community Church in Lomira. A memorial service for John took place on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 12 p.m. at Springfield Community Church in Lomira with Pastor Ray La Batte officiating. John’s memorial service streamed live on Springfield Community Church’s facebook page-https://www. facebook.com/lomirascc/ Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

Sylvester “Sal” F. Okon, 81 of LeRoy passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer. Sal was born on December 3, 1938, in Browns Corners, son of George Sr. and Erna (Pilsner) Okon. He was a 1957 graduate of Mayville High School. He furthered his education by attending electrical, plumbing and engineering schools. On June 21, 1958, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Giese at St. Mary’s Church, in Mayville. Together they raised their two children. Sal worked for the State of Wisconsin DOT for 41 years until his retirement in 2001. Following retirement he focused on building his business, Okon Soil Testing and Land Surveying. Through his determination and hard work, he was able to enjoy his passion of hunting and fishing which took him to Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Texas, Alaska and Canada to name a few. Throughout the years, he was involved with many organizations and activities such as the Mayville Fire Department, Mayville EMS, Mayville Boy Scouts, Mayville Planning Commission, Mayville Gun Club, Oakfield Conservation Club, Horicon Marsh Bowman’s Club, and Board Member for the Village of Lowell, 1240 River City Hunting Club and Easter Bunny for the City of Mayville. When he wasn’t hunting or working, he spent his time throwing horseshoes, swinging golf clubs, building martin houses, attending NASCAR races, Green Bay Packer games, traveling around the world or BS’ing at the local watering hole with friends. One of his greatest accomplishments was donating time and travel to Mission of Panama, a mission to help engineer a dam in the Panama jungle to supply area villages with water. Sal leaves behind his significant other, Judy Cook; his children, Brian (Juanita) Okon of LeRoy, and Sheri (Mike) Feucht of Rubicon; his grandchildren, Jessica (Marvin Voss) Okon, Jamie Okon, Nikki (Mitch) Wegner, Stephanie (Vince Hoffman) Feucht, Doug (Casey) Feucht; his great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Kora, Kenzie Wegner, Emma and Henry Feucht; his extended family, Chris (Marybeth) Cook, Michelle "Shelley" (Duane "Red") Eilbes, Lincoln Cook, Casey (fiancé Brock Hanke) Cook; his brother, Jerome (Pearl) Okon; his sister-in- law, Eunice Okon, former wife, Bonnie Okon; former in-laws, Marion Giese, Dorothy Krueger, Ralph (Faye) Giese, Ron Coulter and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George Jr. (Evelyn), Richard Okon, David (Lila) Okon and Art Okon; former in-laws, Verona (Frank) Hartwig, Oscar (Ruth) Giese, Ruth Mary (Lenord) Schultz, Marvin Giese, Oliver Krueger, Janet Coulter and Norman Gruber. A private inurnment of Sal’s cremated remains will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville with Father Tom Biersack presiding. Due to current restrictions, a Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Froedert Cancer Center, Agnesian Cancer Center - Fond du Lac, Agnesian Hospice of Fond du Lac, and Father Tom Biersack of St. Andrews Parish, Reverend Monica of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, friends and family who visited, sent prayers and well wishes. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.

Visitation:  Friday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Friday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m.  Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville Nellie Irene (Straveler) Thurk, 88, of LeRoy passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home after a short battle with cancer on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, with her family by her side. Nellie was born the daughter of Joseph and Laura (Eastling) Straveler on December 1, 1931, in Brantwood. On November 15, 1951, she was united in marriage to her one and only love George C. Thurk, Sr. in Oshkosh. Together they built their home and farm in the Town of LeRoy where they raised their two children. Besides farming, Nellie worked numerous jobs. Over the years, she worked at a canning factory in Brownsville, National Rivets in Waupun, and Grande Cheese. She also did home care for numerous people and her last job was a custodian worker for the town of LeRoy. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. In her spare time, Nellie enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, canning, and drinking a good beer along with spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed going on casual car rides, looking at nature and wildlife and stopping at the casino. She is survived by her daughter, Christine (Larry) Kraemer of Theresa; her grandchildren, Richard Kraemer, Joan (Jacob) Breitkreutz, Jennifer (Christopher) Davison, George (Kari) Kraemer, Keith Kraemer, and Penny Kraemer; her 10 great-grandchildren, Jacob (Amanda) Kraemer, Tristan Breitkreutz, Brandon Breitkreutz, Skyler White, Justin Davison, Derek Davison, Kayla Kraemer, George Kraemer, Dominick Kraemer, and Jonathan Kraemer; great-great-grandchildren, Parker Giese and Izabella Kraemer; her sister, Josephine Schutt of Vestal, NY. She is further survived by other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Sr.; her son, George, Jr.; her sisters, Catherine Weisinger and Rosemary Cooley; her five brothers, Joseph, Norman, Hubert, Ernest, and Eugene Straveler. A visitation for Nellie took place on Friday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville with a private family funeral service (due to current health restrictions) followed at 1 p.m. with Rev. Sara Gillespie officiating. Burial was held at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kenny and Theresa Schraufnagel for your great kindness and a thank you to the hospice Metro team. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Visitation:  Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Location:  St. Paul's Lutheran church in Brownsville Dennis Weigand, 74, of Theresa was called home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born on February 23, 1946, in Fond du Lac to Wilbert and Almira Weigand (Schaumberg). He was united in marriage to Ardis Gerken on June 22, 1969, at St John’s Lutheran Church in Red Wing, MN. Dennis was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran (Town of Lomira). He graduated from Luther Prep in Watertown and attended Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. Dennis worked at Mayville Metal Products in Mayville, Miller Inc. in St. Nazianz, and Perlick Corporation in Milwaukee. He worked in sales, estimating, as a project engineer, and other positions. Dennis served his Lord at St. Paul’s Lutheran (Town of Lomira) and at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Brownsville. He served as Sunday School teacher, Lutheran Pioneer leader, on the church council, choir, usher, Bible study leader, and wherever he was needed. He also served at Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac, including time on the executive board. Dennis found great joy in spending time with his family. He enjoyed church activities, hiking, gardening, woodworking, fishing, and road trips. Those Dennis leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 51 years, Ardis; three children, Joel (Erin) Weigand and their children, Ethan and Ashley, Keith (Andi) Weigand and their children, Sara and Ryan, Rachel (Ty) Mittelstaedt. He is further survived by his brother, Harvey (Karen) Weigand; four sisters-in-law, Vernice Weigand, Judy Weigand, Sandi Meyer, and Bev (Mike) Watson; and brother-in-law, Ron (Jane) Gerken; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by four brothers, Philip (Deanna) Weigand, Lee (Lillian) Weigand, Rev. Cleone Weigand, and John Weigand. Dennis’ family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (605 Highland Ave, Brownsville, WI 53006) on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Following the visitation, a private family funeral service for Dennis will be held at the church with Pastor William Carter officiating. Following the service, the burial will occur at the Church Cemetery in Brownsville. Memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Brownsville) or Winnebago Lutheran Academy. Dennis’ family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Heartland Hospice in Fond du Lac and Kraemer Cancer Center in West Bend for the loving care they provided. The video of the service will be live streamed on St. Paul’s Lutheran Church facebook page. Please consider signing our online guest book (www.myrhum-patten.com) to share your condolences with the family. Cards addressed to the family may be sent in care of: Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Dennis’ arrangements.

Visitation: Friday, Sept. 11, 4 to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, Sept. 12, at 12 p.m.  Location:  St. Matthews Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge Kenneth E, Schulz, 81, of Iron Ridge passed away peacefully at the Veterans Hospital in Madison on September 7, 2020, with family at his side. Ken was born on March 26, 1939, at his home near Iron Ridge, to Lester and Erna (Schaefer) Schulz. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church where he was a lifetime member. He attended Woodland Road Grade School and St. Matthew’s Grade School and graduated from Hustisford High School. On April 23, 1960, he married LaVerne (Gunst) Schulz at Trinity Lutheran Church at Huilsburg. Ken worked at a construction job after graduation until he entered the Army and spent time at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, and then Fort Bliss at El Paso, TX. He enjoyed telling people that they could walk across the border into Mexico with no questions asked. After that he returned home. His service continued with the Army Reserves. His jobs included hauling cattle, driving milk truck and working on the home dairy farm. Later he and LaVerne purchased the farm which now has been in the family for 105 years and now owned by Douglas and Rebecca. Later in life Ken worked at the Reisetter Feed Service, Mayville Canning Factory and then for Stoppleworth Construction Company. Ken also kept busy with many community things. Ken served his church holding various positions including President during which time he chaired the committee while the school Gym/Fellowship Hall. He was a member of the Iron Ridge Fire Department since 1960 and was now an Honorary Fireman. One of his favorite things to do at the Iron Ridge Picnic was grilling brats with Joe and Joyce Dorn. He was a charter member of the Iron Ridge Lions Club. He was on the Hubbard Town Board for 36 years having chaired the town for 35 years. He also headed up the TRIP Committee as a representative of the Town of Hubbard. He was a member of the Hustisford American Legion serving as commander for a number of years. He was a member of the Friends of the Woodland Road School, helping with the restoration of the school and serving as president for a number of years. Ken coached St. Matthew’s boys basketball for 10 years. He also was a Certified WIAA Referee. He was always willing to help with his children’s 4-H projects as well as helping both the 4-H Club and the Mother Hubbards Homemakers building various floats for the hometown parades. In their later years, Ken and LaVerne enjoyed taking bus trips to see various places. Ken is survived by his wife, LaVerne; a daughter, Eileen (Randy) Wassermann and a son, Douglas (Rebecca) Schulz; granddaughters, Allison (Liam) Williams, Abigail and Emily Schulz, Megan and Samantha Wassermann. He is further survived by his sister, Karen (Goar) Kahlhamer; sisters-in-law, LaVern Schulz, Dorothy Dorst and Elaine (Claude) Rex. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Walter and Adeline Gunst; his son, David; his sister, Ethel and her husband Delmer Rahjes; and his brother, Glen Schulz. Also his brothers-in-law, Leland Gunst and James Dorst. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church or the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight or Family Choice. Visitation for Kenneth was held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville. Visitation took place from 11 a.m. till noon on Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge. A funeral service followed at St. Matthews Ev. Lutheran Church Iron Ridge on Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon with the Rev. Larry Mose officiating. Burial took place at St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Iron Ridge with Military Honors conducted by the Hustisford American Legion Post #420. The family would like to thank Morry Schwandt and the Iron Ridge First Responders for helping us when Ken fell. Also thank you to the Veterans Hospital and VA Community Living for their compassion in caring for our loved one. “We love our Veterans” The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.

Visitation:  Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 to 11 a.m.  Service:  Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m.  Location:  St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mayville Marge E. Nitschke, 91, of Mayville, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at the Crossroads Care Center in Mayville. Marge Elizabeth was born the daughter of Lorenz and Kathryn (Zinn) Huttner on March 12, 1929, in Beaver Dam. On April 10, 1950, Marge was united in marriage with Frank Nitschke Jr. in Stayton, OR. She was employed by the West Bend Company and served as Chief Union Steward for many years. She retired from the Taycheedah Prison as a kitchen supervisor. Marge served on the Moraine Park Technical College District Board for three years and served as an Alderman for the City of Mayville for four years. Marge was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville. She enjoyed traveling and gambling with her friend Ed Bartsch. Marge loved flowers, the Packers, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her son, Mike and his wife, Lora of Shawano, three grandchildren, the joy of her life: Scott and Jill of Campbellsport, Randy and Kassi of North Fond du Lac and Christina and Shawn Tischer of Tigerton, her great-grandchildren, Tate, Easton, Addelyn and Millie; and one sister, Caroline (Al) Buss of Beaver Dam. Marge is further survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Frank Jr. in 1993; daughter, Charon; sisters, Pauline (Joseph) Sawyer, Kathryn (Carl) Kanas, Anna Huttner; one brother, Henry (Helen) Huttner and her in-laws, Gilbert and Joan Nitschke. A memorial gathering will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church at 11 a.m. with Father Tom Biersack presiding. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.