Marie (Schultz) Buchta: Daughter, Sister, Niece, Aunt, Student, Bride, Wife, Church Member, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Widow, 90, of Mayville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Marie was born the daughter of Charles and Clara (Reinel) Schultz on March 9, 1930, in Jefferson County. She graduated from Jefferson High School with the honor being Valedictorian of the class of 1948. Marie was united in marriage to Harvey Buchta in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jefferson, Wisconsin on June 18, 1948. The two enjoyed 64 plus years of marriage until Harvey’s death in 2014. She was a faithful member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville, where she served her congregation as a Sunday School teacher, parent-teacher member, and the past president and member of the Dorcas Society. She was also a member of the Bible Class Family. She had been employed at many different jobs over the years including, Marie’s Mini Mart and the Village Flower Shoppe in Kekoskee. She was also known as the ‘Welcome Wagon Lady’ in Mayville and broadcasted on WBEV radio from her home for many years. In her spare time, Marie loved playing cards and games with the family. She loved word games on the computer and she always had a jigsaw puzzle going. She had stacks of books by her chair and she was always ready for an excursion. She did everything with a sharp mind and a radiant smile. Faith and family were important to Marie and she cherished the time spent with them and encouraged them along their journey in faith. Marie is survived by her children, Jim (Jane) Buchta of Fort Atkinson, Dan (Lois) Buchta of Mayville, Jeff (Gail) Buchta of Ixonia, Kathleen (Peter) Tomasulo of Phoenix, AZ, Barb (Robert) Haessly of Mayville,, and Mike Buchta of Dousman; her grandchildren, Bill (Rhona) Buchta, Chris (Kimberly) Buchta, Abram (Jen) Buchta, Kelsey (Jason) Tighe, Bob Buchta, Don (Nicole) Buchta, Tammy (Randy) Teitz, Tim (Heidi) Buchta, Michelle (Jon) Butzine, Anna Tomasulo, Joe Tomasulo, Sam Tomasulo, Adam (Angelia) Schultz, Laethan Schultz, Jack Buchta and Natalie Buchta; 19 amazing great-grandchildren;further survived by other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey; grandson, Dane Buchta; great-grandson, Anderson Butzine; her sister, Hazel Biederman; and brothers, Ralph and Dean Schultz. A visitation was held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, at the St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville. A funeral service for Marie was held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville with the Rev. Dr. Mark G. Cutler officiating. Burial took place at St. John Cemetery in Mayville. The service will be livestreamed on the St. John’s Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsEvLutheranChurch/ The family would like to give special thanks to Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend for their compassionate and attentive care to Marie in her last days. In lieu of flowers consider donations to St. John’s Church or School in Mayville or Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend are appreciated. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

Memorial Service: March 12, 2021, 11 a.m., Myrhum Patten Funeral Home, 350 Main St., Lomira Visitation: March 12, 2021, 9 a.m. until the time of service Barbara A. Simon (nee Michaels), 82, of Lomira passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Sage Meadows Assisted Living in Fond du Lac. Barb was born in Fond du Lac on March 12, 1938, the daughter of the late Guy and Vernice Michaels (nee Jesse). She graduated from Lomira High School in 1956. Barb was united in marriage to Donald Simon on December 10, 1983. She worked for 37 years at Regal Ware until her retirement in 2000. Barb was an active member of the Bintzler-Waehler American Legion Post #347 and loved all her time supporting the Legion. Barb and Don enjoyed traveling-especially to Branson, MO where she enjoyed listening to Country Music. She was a member of Country Club Western Dancers. Barb enjoyed baking and decorating cakes. Barb was a very social person and loved entertaining family and friends at her home. She enjoyed many hours playing Cribbage with Don and had a card club of close friends. She was an active member of TOPS and loved water aerobics at the Tag Center. She enjoyed all the friends she had made over the years. Her last year was spent at Sage Meadows Assisted Living where she made wonderful new friends and received loving care. Her family is forever grateful. Above all else, she cherished her grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow up. Barb was delighted when she recently became a great-grandma. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her two children, Stephen Stalker and Carla (Larry) Luedtke; two grandchildren, Kalee (Mitchel) Buss and Mathew Luedtke; great-grandson, Hudson Buss; and brother, Lawrence (Joanne) Michaels of Fond du Lac. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; and brothers, William and James Michaels; sister, Kathryn (William) Schultz; and former husband, Marlyn Stalker. A memorial service for Barb will be held on what would have been Barb’s 83rd Birthday, Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Myrhum Patten Funeral Home, 350 Main Street, in Lomira. Barb’s family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A private inurnment will be held at Ledgeview Memorial Park in Fond du Lac. 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 Barb’s arrangements.

Zachary David Krapfl, 25, of Denver, CO, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at his home. Zach was born on August 3, 1995, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to David and Laura (Galle) Krapfl. He grew up in the LeRoy and West Bend areas. Zach shared a love of construction and remodeling houses with his brother and enjoyed fishing, baseball and music. Zach was a sweet and kind young man who suffered from an addiction that took him too early. His struggle is over and he is finally at peace. Zach is survived by his parents, Laura (Edward Mandel) Galle of Port Washington and David (Dottie “Deter” Andaloro) Krapfl of Allenton; brothers, Ryan (Amethyst) Krapfl of Fond du Lac, Jake (Marah Kaufman) Krapfl of Denver, CO, and sister, Elizabeth Krapfl of Vandalia, IL; nephews, Jacoby, Leon, and Bennett. He is further survived by his paternal grandmother, Margaret Krapfl; aunts and uncles, Jodi Roberts, Joe (Trish) Harrington, Jill (Darris) Wasmund, Becky Krapfl, Kristi (Tim) Brewer, Bill (Janell) Krapfl, Matt (Jaime) Krapfl, Maria (Joe) Allen, Michael (Karen Spencer) Galle, and Melissa (Jason) Hutter; special cousins, Abbygail and Owen Krapfl, and numerous other cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Arthur Krapfl; and maternal grandparents, Linda and Gary Lefeber. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in LeRoy in the summertime.

Gary E. Bogenschneider of Mercer, passed on to his heavenly home on February 19, 2021, from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Fond du Lac, on July 1, 1944, the son of Elmer and Agnes (Benter) Bogenschneider and grew up in Mayville. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Engineering in January 1967. He served in the US Army 1967 to 1969. Gary was united in marriage to Kathryn (Kit) Taplick on June 18, 1966. He worked as a professional civil engineer and construction project manager. His hobbies included fishing, bird hunting, camping, canoeing, baking bread, reading, and eating pie! He was active with the Friends of the Mercer Public Library. He served his Lutheran Church homes as Congregational Chairman, Elder, and kids’ Bible Class teacher. He is survived by his wife; his son, Tim (Heidi); granddaughters, Joclyn (Joseph Rhoades) and Lisa; three great-grandchildren; and his brother, Ron (Carolyn). He was preceded in death by his son, Mark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2701 W. Kichak’s Landing Road, Mercer, WI 54547, or to Friends of the Mercer Public Library, 2648 W. Margaret Street, Mercer, WI 54547. A Private Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. The service will be broadcasted live for the public on Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Service’s Facebook Page and recorded to be available later for viewing. Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.

Gene “Geno” Korth, 66, of Iron Ridge passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Gene was born the son of Fred and Gertrude (Hagert) Korth on January 5, 1955, in Milwaukee. He was married to Diane L. Koepsell on July 13, 1985, at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon. Gene retired from Associate Engineering in Hustisford. Gene was a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Browns Corner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He was a member of the Sinissippi Trail Hawks Snowmobile Club and the Horicon Marsh Snowmobile Club. Gene also enjoyed camping at Castle Rock County Park in Adams. Gene is survived by his wife, Diane of Iron Ridge; sisters, Carrie (Glenn) Bartsch and Jackie (Pat) Finn; sister-in-law, Phyllis Ewert; brothers-in-law, Larry (Lois) Koepsell and Melvin Hundt; nieces and nephews, John (Melissa) Gutierrez, Jenny Hoff, Sean (Alegandra) Finn, Christopher (Becky) Finn, Sarah (Eric) Mora, Shannon (Peter) Mural, Cheryl (Dennis) Bergmann, Linda (David) Miller, Brenda (Ryan) Nehls, Karen (Todd) Rosenthal, Daryl (Debbie) Hundt, Terry (Dawn) Hundt, Julie (Bill) Luehring, Rhonda Hundt, Janet (Jamie) Boehlke, and Jeff Bartsch; great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law; brother-in-law, Lester Ewert; sister-in-law, Louine Hundt; and nephew, Chip Bartsch. A private celebration of life will take place on Saturday, Feb. 27, at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon. Rev. Jonathan Szczesny will officiate. Face coverings and social distancing are required. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Browns Corner, St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon, or family choice. Gene’s family would like to thank Marquart Hospice of Watertown, Pastors Szczesny and Seehafer, and also many special neighbors and friends for their care and support. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

Renoda Louise (Budahn) Dogs was born February 19, 1940, in the Town of Theresa. She was the daughter of Martin and Recella (Justman) Budahn. She was received into the kingdom of God by holy baptism on March 10, 1940, at Zion Lutheran Church, Theresa, by the Reverend Herman Cares. She was confirmed in the faith on March 29, 1953, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hartford. Her confirmation verse gave her comfort throughout her life: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose - Romans 8:28. On July 25, 1959, Renoda was united in marriage to Clifford E. Dogs in a ceremony conducted by the Reverend Walter Reinemann at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hartford. Their marriage was blessed with three children. Cliff and Renoda ran a dairy farm together in the Town of Theresa for much of their married life. Renoda also worked for several doctors and dentists in Theresa and Hartford. She enjoyed greeting patients, arranging schedules, organizing the offices and assisting as needed. Renoda was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving on the Altar Guild and in the Trinity Ladies Society. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, gardening, crocheting, and lovingly spent time taking care of her husband and family. Renoda and Cliff spent 21 winters at their second home in North Fort Meyers, FL, vacationing with friends and family. Renoda was thankful to be able to move into her new home in December, which enabled her to stay at home with her family until she passed away, following her long battle with cancer. Renoda is survived by Clifford, her husband of 61 years; and three children, Larry (Noreen) of Theresa, Lori (Randel) Fink of Muskego, and Holly (Edward) Judt of Pleasant Prairie; two sisters, Ruth Siegmann of Rubicon and Rachel (Steven) Steger of Hartford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Florence (Melvin) Teske of Yakima, WA, Eugenie (Earl) Hildebrandt of Mayville, Norbert (Doris) Dogs of Kenosha, and Gary (Deborah) Dawes of Grand Junction, CO; thirteen grandchildren, Daniel (Alyssa) Dogs, Sarah (Joshua) Bender, Michael (Katherine) Dogs, Katherine (Nicholas) Ertmer, Jonathan (Emily) Fink, Joshua (Jessica) Fink, Andrew Fink, Elizabeth Fink, Michael (Kari) Judt, Matthew (Rachel) Judt, Thomas Judt, Katherine Judt and Joseph Judt; thirteen great-grandchildren, William, Benjamin, Samuel, Sophia, Jackson, Frederick, Wilhelmina, Orie, Adeline, Noa, Harper, Emery, and Bodhan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Renoda was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Rosa; and a brother-in-law, Leonard Siegmann. A private family funeral will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiated by the Reverend Jeffery Drake. A video recording of the funeral service will be available on the Myrhum-Patten.com website and at https://www.facebook.com/trinityhartford. The family suggests that gifts in memory of Renoda be directed to the Trinity Community Center or a charity of your choice. 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 Renoda’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Visitation:  Thursday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kietzer-Miller Funeral Home in Lomira  Service:  Friday, Feb. 19, at 12 p.m.Location:  St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Brownsville Douglas “Doug” C. Kuen, 66, of Lomira passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du lac. He was born on January 21, 1955, to Clarence and Delores (Lettau) Kuen in Waupun. Doug graduated from Lomira High School. On June 8, 1974, he was united in marriage to Chris Unferth at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira. Doug worked as an assembler at John Deere for over 30 years until his retirement in 2016. He loved long weekends spent at the family cottage on Legend Lake where he went boating, jet skiing and fishing. He especially enjoyed this time with his children, grandchildren, and extended family. Doug also enjoyed four-wheeling, golfing, deer hunting, cribbage and sheeps-head. He and Chris loved traveling together and visited many different states and countries over the years. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Those Doug leaves behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Chris Kuen; two children, Todd (Kim) Kuen and Jill (Jim) Margelowsky; five grandchildren, Harlow and Monroe Kuen, and Brandon, Jared, and Stephanie Margelowsky; a sister, Nancy (Dewey) Stevens; two brothers, Gary (Judy) Kuen and Chuck (Sue) Kuen; his mother-in-law, Doreen Unferth; four sisters-in-law, Sandy (Rich) Zitlow, Tari (Ric) Bloohm, Becky (Jeff) Luedtke, and Lori (Mark) Immel; two brothers-in-law, Jeff (Elaine) Unferth and Steve (Amy) Unferth; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Don Unferth. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Kietzer-Miller Funeral Home, 350 Main Street, Lomira, on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 605 Highland Ave., Brownsville from 11 until 11:45 a.m. The service for Doug will be held at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Brownsville, on Friday, Feb. 19, at 12 p.m. Rev. William Carter will officiate, and entombment will follow at Shrine of Rest Mausoleum. 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 Doug’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Visitation:  Saturday, Feb. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m.  Location:  First Reformed Church in Waupun Charles Schouten, 94 of Waupun, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at his home with family by his side. Charles was born on July 16, 1926, in the home that he lived in his entire life. He was the son of Charles and Hattie (De Motts) Schouten. On September 1, 1948, he was united in marriage to Rose Vande Slunt in Waupun. Together they joyfully raised three children on the family farm. The Schoutens owned the farm for over 100 years. Charles was a dairy farmer until 1969, and was also a mechanic for Lee Turtleott. After he sold the dairy cows, Charles and Rose switched to raising steers and cash cropping. He was also a truck driver for Moorman’s Feed. In 1989, Charles retired as a mechanic for the Waupun City Garage. He loved his family and cherished his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charles’ greatest request was that his children be kind and love one another. Charles enjoyed the outdoors including hunting, fishing and traveling out West with his family. Another favorite pastime was feeding and watching the birds. His family was all taught so much from him, building things, learning mechanical repairs, and so much more. He was a great storyteller and prankster. Charles also had a great passion for all their dogs. He loved old Westerns, especially John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Charles’ family will always think of him when watching them. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Rose; loved and adored by his two daughters, Charleen (Martin) Hidde of Waupun and Lori (Dean) Bauer of Brownsville; four grandchildren, Tony (girlfriend, Amanda) Hidde, Eric (Tiffany) Hidde, both of Waupun, Lucas (Alexis) Bauer of North Fond du Lac and Hattie (boyfriend Sage) Bauer of Brownsville; five great-grandchildren, Easton, Kendall, Kinsley, Cheyanne and Wyatt; a sister, Helen Bille of Waupun; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dennis; a brother, Delmar and his sister, Gladys. Visitation for Charles will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, at First Reformed Church, 422 West Franklin Street, Waupun. A memorial service for Charles at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at church with Pastor Barry Lang officiating. The family would like to thank Hospice Home Care for all their loving in-home hospice support staff that helped him stay comfortable at home. Kohls Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.www.kohlsfh. com