Au­drey LaV­erne Belling, 90, of Mayville, passed away on Sat­ur­day, Feb. 17, 2024, at Meriter Hos­pi­tal in Madi­son.    Au­drey was born the daugh­ter of Edwin and Ida (Zin­gler) Belling on Jan­u­ary 12, 1934, in the Town of Lomira. She grad­u­ated from Mayville High School in 1951.   Au­drey was a mem­ber of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge.    Au­drey worked for many years at the Mayville Shoe Fac­tory.   She loved to go shop­ping and play Sheepshead with friends and fam­ily. She also en­joyed re­lax­ing at home watch­ing her fa­vorite tele­vi­sion shows.    Au­drey is sur­vived by her sib­lings, Shirley Well­hoe­fer and Gor­don (Betty) Belling, both of Mayville. Au­drey is fur­ther sur­vived by nieces, nephews, other rel­a­tives, and friends.    Au­drey was pre­ceded in death by her par­ents; her broth­ers, Fre­mont and Gar­land (Sherry) Belling; and brother-in-law, Wilmer Well­hoe­fer.   A fu­neral ser­vice for Au­drey was held on Tues­day, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Koepsell Fu­neral Home in Mayville with Rev. Larry Mose of­fi­ci­at­ing. Vis­i­ta­tion for Au­drey was held at the fu­neral home on Tues­day, Feb. 20, from 1 p.m. until the time of ser­vice at 2 p.m. In­ter­ment fol­lowed at St. Luke’s Ceme­tery in Knowles.   Koepsell Fu­neral Home in Mayville is car­ing for the fam­ily. www.​Koepsellfh.​com

   Margery Della “Marge” Weber (Olsen), 94, of Mayville, passed away on February 15, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital in Rhinelander surrounded by her loving family.    Marge was born on August 8, 1929, in Catawba in Price County. She was the daughter of Della Baker Olsen and Walter Charles Olsen. Marge graduated from Phillips High School in 1948.   She married Jerome Weber on June 18, 1949. Marge worked 22 years at Briggs & Straton.    Marge liked cooking and did a lot of crocheting, playing cards, and loved to travel.   She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville and was a member of the Mayville Senior Center since 1996. Most of all, Marge loved spending time with her family.   Marge is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Donna) Weber of Portland, OR, and Bruce Weber of Eagle River; two grandchildren, Seth Weber of Portland, OR and Caitlin (Justin Higgins) Weber of Portland, OR; two great-grandchildren, Marlowe and Beatrix; and she is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   In addition to her parents, Marge was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; brother, Robert Olsen; and infant siblings, Jean and Leonard Olsen.   VISITATION: Marge’s family greeted relatives and friends on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (112 S. German St. – Mayville, WI 53050).   SERVICE: A Mass of Christian Burial in remembrance of Marge took place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 11:30 a.m. Father Ed Kornath officiated. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mayville followed the Mass.    The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and the staff at Aspirus Hospital for their care and compassion.   Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Marge’s arrangements. For additional information or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall, please visit www.myrhum-patten.com.

   Ronald (Ron) Alvin Malterer, 81, of Iron Ridge passed away February 12, 2024, at the Crossroads Care Center of Mayville after a short battle with Parkinson’s disease.    Ronald was born on April 7, 1942 in Fond du Lac, the son of Alvin and Erna (Bauer) Malterer.   In 1947, Ronald moved with his family from LeRoy to a farm his father purchased in the Township of Hustisford. He attended Woodland Road School, after which he entered farming full time with his father and brother in what came to be known as Malterer Farms. Ronald loved to farm and he enjoyed farming conversations at auctions with his friends and neighbors throughout his life.    Ronald loved to go out dancing, and he met his wife, Jeanne (Rusch) at a dance at Turner Hall in Watertown, and the two were united in marriage on September 3, 1971. Moving to a nearby farm down the road, Ron and Jeanne raised three children and continued to expand their family farm. Along with his brother, Marvin, and father, Alvin, Ronald raised dairy cows, beef steers, a farrow-to-finish hog operation, and cash-cropped. Ronald was never happier than when a tiling crew was in the neighborhood. He could always find a poorly drained field spot that needed a few lines of tile.   Following retirement from milking cows and raising pigs, Ronald began Malterer Land Services and continued his passion for working the earth. He replaced field crop machinery with a scraper, bulldozer, and mini-excavator, so he could grade fields and ditches for area farmers. He loved to work in a field of good ground.   Ronald is survived by his wife, Jeanne, of 52 years; children, Tracy (Matthew Joeckel) Malterer, Christopher (Melissa) Malterer, Adam (Katherine) Malterer; brother, Marvin (Barbara) Malterer; sister, Marlene (Raymond) Kirchner; grandchildren, Cole, Milana, and Cyan Malterer, Nina, Shane, and Sidney Joeckel, Aiden Malterer; many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.   A Memorial Mass of Christian burial for Ronald took place on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 950 Washington Street, Horicon, WI 53032 with Father Justin Lopina and Father Britto Suresh officiating. Family greeted relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. with Mass at 11 a.m. The family will hold a private inurnment at St. Michael’s Cemetery in the Town of Hubbard at a later date.   The Malterer Family is especially thankful to the nursing staff at Crossroads Care Center of Mayville for their care and compassion.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hustisford FFA Chapter, Hustisford Fire Department, and Iron Ridge Fire Department.    Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

   Lillian Marie Wondra (Schneiter), 95, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2024, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Mayville surrounded by her loving family.   Lillian was born on May 28, 1928, in the Town of Lomira to Ernst and Hilda Schneiter (Schwartz).   She was united in marriage to Earl Peter Wondra on May 3, 1947, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Leroy. Earl passed away in 2007; four months before their 60th Wedding Anniversary.   Lillian was a homemaker; she could reuse or recycle anything, and take on any necessary farm duties. She was also an accomplished sewer, quilter, gardener, canner, and baker. Her Schaum Torte was requested for every gathering. Lillian loved her cows, cats and parakeets. She had a passion for perennial gardens, as well as for mowing lawn, and continued mowing on her riding lawn mower until she was 93 years old.    Lillian was a longtime member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville and served on numerous church committees over the years.    Those Lillian leaves behind to cherish her memory include her five children, Gloria Oelke, Barbara (Lynn) Pautsch, Carol (Al) Pater, John Wondra, and Lois (Wayne) Pasbrig; 17 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister, Georgia Schneiter; two brothers, James and Kenneth Schneiter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including her parakeets, Chippy and Dicky.    In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl; six brothers, Maynard, Norman, Milford, Orville, Gerald, and Jay; two sisters, Geraldine Zirbel and Donna Mae Stern; granddaughter, Amber Peterson, and sons-in-law, Ludwig Oelke and Michael Posthuma.   VISITATION: Lillian’s family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (112 S German St. – Mayville, WI 53050).   SERVICE: A Mass of Christian Burial in remembrance of Lillian will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday at Noon with Father Ed Kornath officiating. Private family entombment will be at Ledgeview Memorial Park in Fond du Lac.    Memorials in Lillian’s name can be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville, St. Vincent DePaul Society, or a charity of your choice.   The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and the loving staff at Prairie Ridge ALF and Generations Hospice for their care and compassion.   Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Lillian’s arrangements. For additional information or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall, please visit www.myrhum-patten.com.

   Walter P. Heinecke passed on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.    He was born in Allenton, on October 22, 1941, to Christian and Loraine (nee Langenecker) Heinecke. Walt spent his childhood years in Allenton, then Theresa, before moving to the Milwaukee area.   He attended West Bend High School before joining the Army National Guard.   He loved to adventure, enjoyed live music - most recently with a local quartet in New Berlin - and enjoyed being part of a landscaping team, which prepared the Summerfest grounds including the barge. He was close to childhood and adolescent friends who will miss him dearly.   Also left behind to relish his memory and escapades are his brother, Dave (Sandy) Heinecke of Edmond, OK; sister, Phyllis Schaefer of West Bend; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   Those preceding Walt in death include his mother and father; stepfather, Rudy Heinecke; sister, Ann Weston; and brother, Ron Heinecke.   A memorial gathering and celebration of Walt’s life will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service (1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI – 53095) from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the gathering, followed by a time for prayer and testimonials. Walt was partial to his purple or blue striped/plaid shirts; wear one in memory of Walt to honor him on this day. A private graveside service for family will be determined for a later date.   Your thoughts and prayers are sincerely appreciated. If you wish to make a donation in his name, select your cherished non-profit. A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and caregivers of Froedtert Wauwatosa Hospital’s ICU and ER departments.   Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Walt’s arrangements. Additional information and Tribute Wall can be found at myrhum-patten.com.

   Lester ‘Boot­sie’ F. Schu­mann, 86, of Mayville passed away on Thurs­day, Feb. 8, 2024 at Prairie Ridge As­sisted Liv­ing in Mayville.   Lester was born the son of Robert H. and Ir­m­gard (Bruesso) Schu­mann on Feb­ru­ary 18, 1937.   He had worked at TAB Prod­ucts until his re­tire­ment.   Lester loved play­ing cards with his friends who came from all over to play. He was a skilled sheepshead and skat player. Lester also loved base­ball and was a huge Yan­kees fan. His yard was al­ways man­i­cured per­fectly, and he en­joyed gar­den­ing. Lester was also an avid col­lec­tor of all sorts of things. He will be greatly missed.   Lester is sur­vived by his sis­ter-in-law Marie Schu­mann of New York; fur­ther sur­vived by nieces, nephews, other rel­a­tives, and many friends.   He was pre­ceded in death by his par­ents, and broth­ers Robert Jr. and Carl.   A grave­side ser­vice took place on Wednes­day, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. at Grace­land Ceme­tery in Mayville.   Spe­cial thanks to the staff of Prairie Ridge As­sisted Liv­ing in Mayville and Pre­cep­tor Hos­pice for the care and sup­port shown to Boot­sie and his fam­ily. Also, spe­cial thanks to Dan Kuen for his friend­ship and sup­port over the years.   Memo­ri­als in lov­ing mem­ory of Lester may be di­rected to Grace­land Ceme­tery in Mayville.   Koepsell Fu­neral Home in Mayville is serv­ing the fam­ily. www.​KoepsellFH.​com

   Joan Elaine Herbst, 76, passed away on Fri­day, Feb. 2, 2024, at her home in Camp­bell­sport, with her lov­ing fam­ily by her side.   Joan was born on July 6, 1947, to Charles and Ar­lyle (Kohl) Hep­pert in Mil­wau­kee.   She was united in mar­riage to Robert L. Herbst Jr. on Jan­u­ary 1, 1977, in Las Vegas, NV.   Joan was a mem­ber of Camp­bell­sport Al­liance Church.    Joan worked as a piece worker for Briggs and Strat­ton for 40 years.   She was a mem­ber of the Theresa Amer­i­can Le­gion Aux­il­iary and passed her time paint­ing, doing di­a­mond art, and gar­den­ing.    Joan is sur­vived by her hus­band, Robert; chil­dren, Jeff (Cindy) Metz of West Bend and Jim Metz of Hart­ford; two grand­chil­dren, Cia­rah and Avah Metz; two great-grand­chil­dren, TJ and Aiden; and sis­ter, Nancy Sherr of Menomonee Falls. She is fur­ther sur­vived by other rel­a­tives and friends.    Joan was pre­ceded in death by her par­ents and her sis­ter, Susan Ircke.    A Cel­e­bra­tion of Joan’s life took place on Sun­day, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. at Camp­bell­sport Al­liance Church in Camp­bell­sport with Rev. Dou­glas Birr of­fi­ci­at­ing. A vis­i­ta­tion for Joan was held at church on Sun­day, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. until the time of ser­vice at 1 p.m.    Memo­ri­als in lov­ing mem­ory of Joan may be di­rected to Theresa Amer­i­can Le­gion and Camp­bell­sport Al­liance Church.   Koepsell Fu­neral Home in Mayville is car­ing for the fam­ily. www.​Koepsellfh.​com

   Donald Alvin Zastrow, 83, was called to his eternal home in heaven on February 3, 2024.   The Lord gave Don life in this world on November 4,1940, in Hartford. He was the son of the late Alvin and Hilda (Yoeckel) Zastrow. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1958.   He was joined in marriage to Diana Schouten at Zum Kripplein Christi Lutheran Church, rural Iron Ridge, on June 27, 1964. Their marriage was blessed with three children. They lived in the Mayville area until their retirement in 2006.   Don worked for many years at Mayville Metal Products.    Don was blessed to serve his church, Zum Kripplein Christi rural Iron Ridge, St. Paul’s Brownsville, and Peace Hartford in various capacities of volunteering and leadership. Throughout their marriage, Don and Diana served the church at large, working on projects with “Builders for Christ”, volunteering at Northside Lutheran Ministries, Grace Oasis, and Institutional Ministries. Don also enjoyed volunteering over 25 years at the Experimental Aircraft Association Annual Fly In. Besides his church, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and godchildren were very important. He and Diana followed many of their children and grandchildren’s school activities. Don and Diana were blessed to see God’s creation during their many travels throughout the United States and several European countries.   Don is survived by his wife, Diana; children, Darren (Carol), Darla (Charles) Garbedian, and David (Rebecca); six grandchildren, Joan (Dan) Zimmer, Jessica, Jennifer, Benjamin, Allison, Evan; two great-grandchildren, Alexa and Joseph; and sister-in-law, Deloris Zastrow; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.   Preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Hilda Zastrow; parents-in-law, John and Norma Schouten; brother, Merlin Zastrow; and sisters-in-law, Marilyn Metz and Joan Schouten.    A funeral service for Don will take place on Friday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church (1025 Peace Lutheran Church, Hartford, WI 53027) in Hartford with the Rev. Aaron Steinbrenner officiating. Visitation will take place on Friday, Feb. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church. A private family burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hartford.   Memorials may be Directed to PLS Building Fund, Peace Endowment Fund (peacehartford.org), Institutional Ministries (im.life/donate) or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org/donate)   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

   Dr. Robert “Bob” R. Baker, DVM, 71, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his home.   He was born on March 3, 1952 to the late Roman and Coyla (Mead) Baker in New Richmond, WI. He grew up on the family farm near Beloit.   Bob graduated as valedictorian from Brodhead High School in 1970. He continued his education for two years at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County, followed by one year at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Then four years at Iowa State University where he received his doctorate in Veterinarian Medicine. Bob was hired in July of 1977 at the Brownsville Veterinary Clinic.   He was an active member of the Oakfield FFA Alumni. Bob had a love for animals and helped many with their Fond du Lac County Fair animal projects. Bob enjoyed working and helping all of his clients he met over the years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid baseball player. Bob loved to cook and bake. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and will be missed dearly.   Those Bob leaves behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 43 years, Julie Baker; four daughters, Shelly (Greg) Kottke, Melissa “Missy” Baker, Mickey (Nate) Oechsner, and Bobbie (Cory) Immel; five grandchildren, Megan Kottke, Marissa Kottke, Miranda Kottke, Natalie Oechsner, and Evan Immel; a brother, Stephen J. Baker; sister, Mary K. Baker; four sisters-in-law, Debbie (Rick) Schneider, Terry (Dan) Backhaus, Cheryl Meisenheimer, and Audrey Hoover; two brothers-in-law, Mike (Jackie) Steger and Herman (Tuttie) Steger; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, LuAnn L. Baker; his aunt, Gwen Mead; his in-laws, Herman and Velma (Shady) Steger; and his brother-in-law, Ricky Steger.   VISITATION: A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Friday, February 9, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home, 350 Main St., Lomira. Food and drinks will be provided during the visitation.   Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Bob’s arrangements. Additional information and Tribute Wall may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.