Obituaries
Arvid Hopp
Mar 29, 2023
Arvid Hopp, 82, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Arvid was born January 3, 1941 in rural Waupun, the son of Bert and Mildred Schouten Hopp. Arvid attended Waupun High School, graduating in 1958. He enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and served eight years with the 32nd...
Michael A Koehler
Mar 27, 2023
Michael Koehler, 59, of Lomira, passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Michael was born December 28, 1963, the son of Clemens and Lynda Martin Koehler. Mike graduated from Waupun High School in 1982. He was a maintenance mechanic at Silgan, Alsum Produce, and most recently Seneca Foods of Oakfield, WI....
Richard Howard Walters
Mar 23, 2023
Richard Howard Walters, 85, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 in Beaver Dam, WI.
Dick was born July 22, 1937 in a house in the little town of Packwaukee, WI, the son of Howard and Lorraine Starke Walters. During WWII they moved to a farm in Marquette County where Dick developed a love for farming. In 1949 he...
Harriet L. Schouten
Mar 21, 2023
Harriet L. Schouten, 96, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Prairie Ridge in Waupun.
Harriet was born July 29, 1926, the daughter of William and Johanna Duitman Schouten. Harriet was a lifelong resident of the Waupun area. During these years she was employed at Ideal Shoe Factory, Waupun Memorial Hospital, and The Christian Home. She was a...
Henry Frens
Mar 20, 2023
Henry Frens, 93, of Waupun, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Henry was born May 1, 1929 to Sidney and Minnie Harmsen Frens in Alto. On June 26,1956 he married Jacoba “Cobie” Rus in Corsica, South Dakota. Following their marriage they moved to Waupun.The couple farmed in the Waupun area until...
Mark H. Tesch
Mar 15, 2023
Friesland:
Mark H. Tesch, Age 74 of Friesland died early Wednesday morning, March 15, 2023, at the UW Hospitals and Clinics in Madison.
Mark was born in Friesland on February 11, 1949, the son of Harvey Herman and Fern Ann (Draheim) Tesch. He attended grade school in Friesland and was a...
Donald Arnold Raddatz
Mar 14, 2023
Donald Raddatz, 73, of Randolph, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Donald was born January 11, 1950 in Beaver Dam to Arnold and Florence (Friedel) Raddatz.
Donald is survived by two sisters: Marion (Calvin) Landaal and Marjorie (Dennis) Loomans, both of Waupun. Donald was preceded in death by his...
Mark Bartow
Mar 9, 2023
Mark Bartow, 70, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 due to pancreatic cancer.
Mark was born April 27, 1952, the son of Arthur and Shirley Karmann Bartow. On June 8, 1974 he married Julia Fenrich at the Dodge County Courthouse. Mark graduated from Waupun High School in 1970. He continued his education, earning a degree in automotive technology...
John Joseph Porter
Mar 8, 2023
Dalton:
John Joseph Porter, Jr., age 63 of rural Dalton, died at his home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
John was born on March 6, 1960 in New Jersey, the son of John Joseph Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Bittle) Porter. In 1979 he graduated from high school in Kearny, NJ. He enlisted in...
Arletta Mischler
Mar 7, 2023
Arletta Mischler, 92, of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Arletta was born May 10, 1930 the daughter of Arthur A. and Edna Gertrude Mielke Ruenger. On September 3, 1949 she married Bill Mischler at County Line Lutheran Church in Fox Lake. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the Fox Lake...
John Koehler
Feb 26, 2023
John Koehler, 81, of rural Rosendale passed away peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
John was born May 16, 1941, the son of Oscar and Marguerite Howland Koehler. On April 27, 1963 he married Judy DeGroot at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford, WI. John worked at Mercury Marine for 45 years,...
Mary Ann Tank
Feb 24, 2023
Mary Ann Tank, 84, of Waupun, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI.
Mary Ann was born October 7, 1938 in Waupun, the daughter of Arnold and Grace Konings Pluim. Mary Ann attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1956. On May 10, 1958 she married Richard Tank in Waupun. Following their marriage...
William Schlamer
Feb 20, 2023
William Schlamer, 85, of Waupun, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at The Christian Homestead in Waupun.
Bill was born October 26, 1937 in Fond du Lac the son of Lloyd and Lewilda Schoenfeld Schlamer. Bill graduated from Waupun High School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years as an administrator. Upon his return,...
Loretta Lechner
Feb 13, 2023
Loretta Lechner, 67, of Waupun was welcomed home to Heaven on Monday, February 13, 2023. After a courageous battle with ALS, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Loretta was born May 27, 1955 and grew up in Madison, WI. She learned to play softball from her 5 brothers and could often be seen riding her bike across...
Laura Schultz
Feb 13, 2023
Laura Schultz, 89, of Beaver Dam, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Laura was born October 1, 1933 in the town of Metomen near Brandon, the daughter of Richard and Evalyn Jimmerson Christian. On May 19, 1956 she married Kenneth Schultz in Brandon. Laura was employed by Wells Manufacturing for 11 years, Ideal Shoe...
Joyce Pattee
Feb 9, 2023
Joyce Pattee, 90, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Prairie Ridge in Waupun.
Joyce was born May 16, 1932 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Warren and Frances Bentley Balson. Joyce was a graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. Following graduation she was employed by the Fond du Lac Reporter in the advertising...
Mildred Henken
Feb 9, 2023
Mildred “Millie” Henken, 89, of rural Burnett, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Millie was born March 15, 1933 in the town of Chester in Dodge County, the daughter of Arthur and Marion Landaal Westhuis. On September 1, 1950 she married Bernes “Bernie” Henken in Alto. Following their marriage the couple resided in the...
Julia Berndt
Feb 7, 2023
Julia Berndt, 93, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Julia was born November 7, 1929 in Waupun, the daughter of John and Jennie Heideman. Julia lived in various cities including Middleburg, FL, Cartersville, GA, Sheboygan, WI, and Fond du Lac, WI with her son and daughter-in-law. Julia was married twice....
Thelma Medema
Jan 28, 2023
Thelma Medema, 86, of Waupun, was relieved by the Lord of her earthly struggles on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Thelma was born February 5, 1936 in Brandon, WI, the daughter of Herman and Allie Bronkhorst Medema. Thelma had many special needs and yet was able to stay in her own home until she died. She worked for many years at...
Doris "Dee" McRobert
Jan 27, 2023
Doris “Dee” McRobert, 99, of Appleton, formerly of Waupun, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Carolina Manor Assisted Living.
Dee was born May 18, 1923 in Green Bay, WI the daughter of Wallie and Francis Rettman Hansen. On September 14, 1946 she married Maurice “Maurie” McRobert in Waupun. The couple resided in Waupun all their married lives. Dee was...
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