Obituaries
Donald M. Kastein
Jun 28, 2019
Donald M. Kastein, 83, of Winneconne, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac. Private services will be held. The family would like to thank the staff at Harbor Haven for their continued care of Don.
Sharon G. Harmsen
Jun 26, 2019
Sharon G. Harmsen, 77, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.Sharon was born April 29, 1942 in Randolph, the daughter of Harold and Josie Dykstra Soodsma. Sharon graduated from Randolph High School in 1960. On December 14, 1962 she married Ken Harmsen in Waupun. Together the couple raised their four...
Samual Chetto
Jun 20, 2019
Samual Joseph Chetto, best known for his sarcastic jokes and technical wizardry, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2019. He was 48 years old.Sam was born on August 14, 1970, to Mike and Cindy (Dugan) Chetto. Sam and his younger sisters spent their childhood growing up in various locations throughout the U.S. His father was Chief Warrant Officer Rank 4...
Edwin Hull
Jun 20, 2019
Edwin Hull, 97, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.Ed was born December 20, 1921 in the township of Alto the son of Herman and Myrel Zastrow Hull. On January 14, 1944 he was united in marriage to Alene Vande Zande in the town of Trenton. They resided in Waupun...
Elvira Respalje
Jun 19, 2019
Elvira Respalje, 91, of Waupun, passed away June 19 , 2019 at The Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center.Elvira was born in Sheboygan on July 8, 1927, the daughter of William and Blanche (Theune) Daane. On November 5, 1948, she married Alvin Respalje of Brandon. Elvira worked as a homemaker for many years. Later in life, she worked at Parkview Nursing...
Robert Fretschel
Jun 14, 2019
Robert Fretschel, 88, of Waupun, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019.Robert was born January 5, 1931 in Milwaukee to Adolph and Margaret Simon Fretschel. He graduated from high school in Milwaukee, then enlisted in the Army and served in Korea. After he returned from active duty he met his wife, Sandra Erler, and married her on July 12, 1975 in...
Dianne Koch
Jun 12, 2019
Dianne Koch, 69, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her home.Dianne was born October 12, 1949 in Fond du Lac the daughter of John B. and Evelyn Westhuis Harmsen. Dianne was a graduate of Waupun High School class of 1968. Following high school she went on to work as a nursing assistant. On April 16, 1984 she...
Wayne C. Tank
Jun 11, 2019
Wayne C. Tank, 82, of Brandon, passed away June 11, 2019 at Copperleaf Village of Ripon.Wayne was born June 19, 1936 in Brandon, WI, the son of Neal and Anna Krause Tank. Wayne served his country with the U.S. Army for two years. He was employed by his father’s business, Neal Tank and Sons, for 50 years. In 1983 Wayne...
Jane TeBeest
Jun 9, 2019
Jane TeBeest, 82, of Brandon, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home.Jane was born March 6, 1937 in Stanley, WI, the daughter of Ronald and Julie Steivang McLeod. Jane was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1955. On August 3, 1956 she married Harold “Jumbo” TeBeest in Waupun. The couple resided in Brandon most of their married...
Micki Wackett
Jun 8, 2019
Margaret L. “Micki” Wackett, 79, of Waupun, passed peacefully into the waiting arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Anchor Communities in Brandon.Micki was born May 25, 1940 at Jump River in northern Wisconsin, to George and Theresa (Lampman) Remmenga. On October 12, 1957 she married the love of her life, Donald Wackett.Micki will be mourned by...
Benjamin “Rick” Krueger II
Jun 8, 2019
Benjamin “Rick” Krueger II, 53, of Waupun passed away June 8, 2019 at his residence.Rick was born February 24, 1966 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Benjamin and Charlene Krause Krueger I.Ben and Jennifer Leichtfuss Krueger had two sons, Kaden and Jaxson. After they divorced they shared custody of the boys.Rick enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid...
Loretta Claggett
Jun 7, 2019
Loretta Claggett, 99, of Waupun, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Anchor Communities in Brandon.Loretta was born June 15, 1919 in the town of Calamus in Dodge County, the daughter of Edward and Abbie Banning Owens. Loretta graduated from Horicon High School in 1937 and Dodge County Normal School in 1939. On November 21, 1941 she married Philip Claggett...
Craig Logterman
Jun 5, 2019
Craig A. Logterman, 55, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his residence.Craig was born May 5, 1964 in Elkhorn, WI the son of Harold and Phyllis VerHage Logterman. Craig resided in Waupun most of his life, attending school at the Pella Education Service Center in Waupun and graduated in 1985. Craig worked at Diverse Options in Ripon...
William "Bill" Leroy Trotz
Jun 4, 2019
LaCrosse/Friesland: William “Bill” LeRoy Trotz, age 92, died Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019 at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse. Bill was born on August 8, 1926 in Friesland the son of Alfred and Veron (Affeldt) Trotz. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1944. In August of 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy (WWII) serving in the...
Henry C. Bruins
Jun 3, 2019
Henry C. Bruins, 86, of Waupun, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.Henry was born February 24, 1933 near Alto in Fond du Lac County, the son of Clarence and Angeline Kemink Bruins. Henry went to Brandon High School and graduated in 1950. On August 24, 1951 he married Joan Kuik in Waupun....
Dakota Mertens
May 30, 2019
Dakota J. “Bingers” Mertens, 21, of Eldorado, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2019.Bingers was born January 11, 1998 in Waupun to Clint and Stacy Mertens. He was very well liked by everyone. Made a ton of friends and will be missed by many.Bingers is survived by his parents: Clint Mertens and Stacy Mertens; brother, Brett Mertens; sister, Paige Mertens;...
Dale Winterhack
May 24, 2019
Dale Winterhack, 78, of Waupun, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019; surrounded by his loving family.Dale was born December 15, 1940 in Waupun to Alfred and Henriette Van Kleef Winterhack. Dale graduated from Waupun High School in 1958. On February 27, 1960 he married Darrilyn Lafler in Randolph. He served active duty in the Army National Guard. Dale worked for...
Shirley Brown
May 24, 2019
Shirley J. Brown, 83, of Waupun, went to our Lord’s arms on May 24, 2019.Shirley was born June 5, 1935, the daughter of Richard and Estella Beahm Brown. Shirley worked her entire life in the shoe factories in Waupun and Beaver Dam. She is one of eleven children.Shirley is survived by her sisters: Georgia Mecklenberg, Madonna Reddin, Linda Thurk, and...
Bernard Mulder
May 24, 2019
Bernard “Bernie” Mulder, 80, of Waupun, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home with family by his side.Bernie was born December 4, 1938 in Waupun, the son of Bert and Bertha Wiltjer Mulder. On April 17, 1959 Bernie married the love of his life, Bev Vande Berg at Alto Christian Reformed Church. The couple resided in Waupun all...
Sylvia Hull
May 23, 2019
Sylvia Mae Hull, 84, of Waupun, passed away May 23, 2019 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.Sylvia was born August 19, 1934, the daughter of Anthony and Jennie Nummerdor De Graff. On September 19, 1952 she married Myron Hull and they were married for 61 years. Sylvia was a member of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Waupun. She...
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