Kenneth A. Henning of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, died at the age of 77 years onTuesday, 18 July 2000 at Cedar Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cedarburg, Ozaukee County. Kenneth was born on 28 August 1922 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, to George Henning and Helen Finger. He was graduated from Custer High School in 1940. Kenneth served in the United States Army during World War II. After his marriage to Audrey G. Reinhardt on 25 May 1945, in Milwaukee, the couple lived in the Milwaukee area and later moved to Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County. He was a salesman for various food distributors for over 40 years, most recently with Open Pantry, retiring in 1988. The couple moved to West Bend in 1995. His wife passed away on 15 October 1998. Keneth was survived by two daughters. Funeral services were held on Friday, 21 July at the Phillip Funeral Home in West Bend. Pastor Oscar H. Kraft officiated. Entombment was on Saturday in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Henning's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 19 July 2000]

      Harold H. Stauske of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, died at the age of 67 years on Tuesday, 18 July 2000 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. Harold was born on 21 January 1933 in the town of Trenton to Walter Stauske and Edna Dohrwardt. He was graduated in 1951 from West Bend High School. Harold attended the University of Wisconsin before serving in the United States Army. He then attended Milwaukee School of Engineering receiving in 1960, a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. After his marriage to Janice A. Hickman on 25 June 1960 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, the couple lived in Cedarburg. He was employed at various manufacturing sites, lastly at AmCast Industrial Co. of Cedarburg. He was survived by his wife and three children. Harold was a member of both St. Frances Cabrini Church of West Bend and Divine Word Church of Cedarburg. He was an alderman for Cedarburg and chairman of the Sanitary District of Silver Lake. Closing of the casket prayers were held on Saturday, 22 July at the Phillip Funeral Home in West Bend. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Father Jeffrey Haines officiated. Interment was on Sunday at St. Francis Borgia Cemetery in Cedarburg.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Stauske's obituary pubished in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 21 July 2000]

      Lester O. Raether of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, died at the age of 76 years on Thursday, 20 July 2000 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. Lester was born on 14 August 1923 in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, to Jacob Raether and Marie Kutz. He married Ruth Mauer on 10 June 1948. Lester served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II, and worked for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for 42 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Wayne, Washington County. He was survived by his wife and five children. Preceding him in death was a great-granddaughter. Private family services were held on Monday and entombment followed at Shrine of Rest Mausoleum in Fond du Lac.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Raether's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 21 July 2000]

      William F. Kestly was born into eternal life at the age of 85 years on 23 July 2000. William was born in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, on 01 November 1914 to Dr. Ralph C. Kestly and Hedwig Wilscewska. He was the stepson of Helen Gaulke-Kestly. He graduated from Marquette High School and attended Fordham University. William received a bachelor of arts and master of education degree from Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri. He served in WWII in North Africa and Italy. After working at Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Milwaukee, he was recalled by the Air Force in 1950. During his Air Force career, he was stationed in Norway, Illinois and in Germany. He retired from the Air Force as a colonel in 1967 and taught high school German for 11 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter Catherine VonDemfange. Wiliam was the husband of Eileen Else and the father of a second daughter. Visitation was held at the Matenaer-Schramka Funeral Home in Hartford on Wednesday, 26 July. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at St. Kilian Catholic Church. Burial was in the new St. Kilian Cemetery in Hartford.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Kestly's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 26 July 2000]

      Roland K. Henschke of Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, died at the age of 77 years on Wednesday, 26 July 2000 at United Medical Center-West. Roland was born on 14 June 1923 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin and had lived in Cheyenne since September. Previously he had lived for 18 years in West Bend, and before that, 35 years in California. Mr. Henschke was a lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War II and during the Korean Conflict. He donated property for a park and lake access for residents of Washington County. Mr. Henschke was a mechanical and electrical engineer for Bendex Corp. in California for 28 years, and was a life member of the Triangle Engineers Fraternity and a life member of NRA. He was survived by his wife, Patricia, whom he married on 28 February 1944 in Milwaukee, and by two sons and a daughter. Preceding him in death were his parents, Paul and Clara Henschke. Cremation took place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Henschke's obituary publlished in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 29 July 2000]

      James D. Montgomery of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, died at the age of 80 years on Saturday, 29 July 2000 at the Samaritan Health Center. James was born on 22 January 1920 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa to James Montgomery and Margaret McDaniel. He was graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor of science degree in commerce. Later he served with the United States Air Corps. In 1954 James joined The West Bend Company where he held positions of increasing responsibility. Lastly, he was appointed vice president in charge of sales. Jim enjoyed his long career with The West Bend Company and the many colleagues and friends he worked with. He remained a member of The West Bend Company's 25-Year-Club until his death. He was survived by his wife of 58 years, Eloise Hatteberg and their three children. Funeral services were held on Thursday, 03 August at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend. Pastor Calvin F. Seban officiated. Interment was at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Montgomery's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 31 July 2000]

      Funeral services were held on Monday, 31 July 2000 for Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA resident Ralph Yench who died at the age of 72 years five days previous at St. Mary Hospital Ozaukee. In-state visitation was at Mueller Funeral Home in Cedarburg with a funeral service later that day. Private burial took place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Grafton. Mr. Yench was born on 02 September 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to Joseph Yench and Florence Lutzen. He married Joan Dickmann on 30 January 1954 in Grafton. Joan preceded him in death on 11 June 1998. Mr. Yench worked as a machinist for Evinrude for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355. Ralph was survived by four children.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Yench's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 31 July 2000]

      Robert Roy Hakenson died at the age of 79 years on Wednesday, 05 May 2010. He was the husband of Carol Wick of 59 years. Cherished father of three children. Visitation was on Saturday, 08 May at the Schmidt Bartelt Funeral Home in Menomonee Falls, Waukeasha County, Wisconsin, USA. Funeral Service followed there with burial at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Germantown, Washington County Area 4, Row 6. Mr. Hakenson was a member of the Germantown American Legion Post 1. He served during the Korean War.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Hakenson's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 07 May 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 June 2010]

      Harley P. Hanson passed away at the age of 77 years on Monday, 20 December 2009. He was the husband of Ruth A. Geiger. Harley was the father of one child. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2500 South 68th Steet in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. Interment followed at Good Hope Cemetery. He was a military veteran and member of the Germantown American Legion Post 1.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Hanson''s obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 27 December 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 June 2010]

      William E. Sellhausen of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 83 years on Friday, 23 April 2010 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend. William was born on 10 July 1926 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to William O. Sellhausen and Lillian Sikora. He served his country during World War II enlisting in the United States Navy and serving on the LST 700. On 22 March 1947, following his return from service, Bill was united in marriage to Helen Offenbecher. Together they shared 63 years of marriage during which time Bill enjoyed a long career as a lithographer until his retirement. In 1973 Bill and Helen moved from Milwaukee to Little Cedar Lake in West Bend. Since 1976, Bill was know around the lake as the "cannon guy" who faithfully honored his country every Fourth of July with hourly blasts from his canon that echoed from shore to shore. Next to his family, Bill loved fishing, hunting and living on the lake.

Bill was survived by his wife, Helen, and three children. In honor of Bill’s wishes, private family services were held at a later date. William was a member of the West Bend Lt. Ray Dickop American Legion Post 36.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Sellhausen's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 27 April 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 June 2010]

      George T. Mathews of Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA passed away peace fully with his wife by his side on Saturday, 13 March 2010. He was 88 years old. George was the husband for 68 years of Annabelle Speropulos and the fater of four children. Visitation was on Tuesday, 16 March at the Schmidt Bartelt Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, 2700 West Mequon Road, corner of North Range Line Road in Mequon. Private entombment was at Roselawn Cemetery in Madison, Dane County. Prior to his retirement, George was president of Doerr Electric in Cedarburg. During his retirement, George was a volunteer at Columbia-St. Mary's Ozaukee and a Eucharistic minister at Lumen Christi Parish in Mequon. He left his family with a lot of wonderful memories including a book he recently published about his life for his family. George was a military veteran and a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Mathews' obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 15 March 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 June 2010]

      Funeral services were held on 16 March 2010 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church-Freistadt, 10729 West Freistadt Road, Mequon for Kenneth A. Vorpagel who peacefully entered heaven 12 March 2010 at the age of 71 years. Interment was at the church cemetery. Ken was born in Milwaukee on 06 Augugust 1938 to Albert Vorpagel and Elfrieda Luepkel. He was united in marriage to Marian Schmeling and was the father of one child. Kenneth served in the United States Army and was a member of the Mequon Howard J. Schroeder American Legion Post 457. He was an active member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church-Freistadt, Trinity Historical Society, Ozaukee County Farm Bureau, Wisconsin Antique Power Reunion-WAPR and a past member of the Germanotwn Volunteer Fire Department. He retired from Milwaukee Electric Tool. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gerald, and sister, Audrey Mayer.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Vorgagel's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 16 March 2010]

      Alban L. Nigh of the town of Auburn, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 85 years on Saturday, 20 March 2010 at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, Washington County. Alban was born on 09 February 1925, in Campbellsport, to Elmer Niigh and Evaline Schmidt. On 08 April 1947, he was united in marriage to Dorothy C. Harter at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum, Fond du Lac County. The couple made their home in the town of Auburn where they farmed all of their lives. Dorothy preceded Alban in death on 08 November 2006. Alban served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum, the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384, the XYZ Club and the Campbellsport Senior Citizens Club. Alban enjoyed playing cards and played a lot of them. In addition to his wife and parents, Alban was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Gregor Nigh; three brothers-in-law, Willard Blanke, Sylvester Harter and Virgil Bird; and an infant sister, Mary. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, 24 March 2010 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church where the Reverend Edwin Kornath officiated. Burial, with military graveside rites was performed by members of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384 on Thursday in the parish cemetery.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Nigh's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 23 March 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 June 2010]

      Roger J. Reindl of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 86 years on Tuesday, 30 March 2010. Roger was born on 25 January 1924 in the town of Kewaskum. He was the son of George Reindl and Theresa Schedlo. On 07 June 1947, he was united in marriage to Irma Monroe in Wautoma, Waushara County. Roger served his country in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384. For many years he was a participant with the military honor guard for fallen comrades. Roger delivered oil for Standard Oil and worked for Mallard Coach. His final working years were with Herriges Shell Station in Kewaskum and Bartoli’s Garden Market in rural Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Roger served on the Kewaskum Fire Department for 28 years, where he dedicated many weekends to ambulance duty. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Roger will fondly be remembered for his sense of humor and his passion for fishing, hunting and gardening. He will be deeply missed by his wife, his family and all who knew him.

Roger left behind his wife of 62 years, Irma, and four children. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Mae; two brothers, Prosper and Gilbert (Anna) Reindl; a sister, Bernetta (Jacob) Bruessel; a sister-in-law, Louisanna "Sally" Reindl; and two brothers-in-law, Norbert Becker and Lester Casper. A funeral service was held on Saturday, 03 April 2010 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. The Reverend Edwin Kornath officiated. Burial followed at the parish cemetery with military honor rites performed by members of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384. Members of the Kewaskum Fire Department gathered at the church for an honorary walk through followed by a walk through of members of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Reindl's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 01 April 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 June 2010]

      Norman Henry Louis Eifler of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA was reunited with his beloved wife on 27 April 2009. Norman was born 90 years earlier on 01 January 1919 in Cedarburg to Oliver Eifler and Ella Pergande. He attended Cedarburg Schools and the Milwaukee School of Engineering and later served in the United States Navy during WWII. Norman worked as a dairy farmer, a welder and a local business owner who owned Eifler’s Country Store. He was married to Florence Julia Behling on 14 September 1940 and the father of their five children. Norman was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedarburg and a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288, and a member of the NRA. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, 29 April 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, N60 W6047 Columbia Road in Cedarburg, where the Reverend Brent Halverson officiated. Interment followed in Zur Ruhe Cemetery.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Eifler's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 28 April 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 31 August 2009]

      John J. Rice of Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly a longtime resident of Glendale, Milwaukee County, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 years on Thursday, 14 May 2009.... Mr. Rice was a veteran of WW II and a member of the Jackson Staff Sergeant Henry F. Gumm American Legion Post 486.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Rice's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 17 May 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 31 August 2009]

      Kenneth E.Husak died on Friday, 27 February 2009. He was born 90 years earlier on 08 October 1918. Kenneth was the husband of Vinelda. Loving father of ... Mr. Husak was buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA Crypt/niche 13, Tier A, Outside P-7. He was a military veteran serning during WW II and a member of the Germantown American Legion Post 1.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Husk's obituary publlished in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 02 March 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle published on 13 April 2009]

      David J. Jacak of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 75 years on 03 December 2007. David was born on 08 May 1932. He was the husband of the late Marlyn, for 54 years. Loving father of Kathy... Mr. Jacak was born on 08 May 1932. He was a military veteran during th eKorean War Era and a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[information partially extracted and edited from Mr. Jacak's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 05 December 2007 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009 ]

      Robert A. Pape died at the age of 87 years on 25 January 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Cordelia. Dear brother of Anita... Mr. Pape was born on 17 April 1921. He was a member of the Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[information partially extracted and edited from Mr. Pape's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 28 January 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 05 October 2009]

      Details of Mr. Wasiewicz's life history could not be found. He was a member of the Germantown American Legion Post 1.

      Peter J. Schwartz of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 73 years on Thursday, 08 October 2009 at St. Luke Medical Center in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Peter was born on 28 August 1936 in Hartford to Peter Schwartz and Regina Barra. He married Peggy Tennant on 18 May 1956, at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford. Peter was a member of the Hartfford Courtney-Carr-Milner American Legion Post 19 and the Harley Owners Group Hartford Chapter. He is survived by two sons. Peter was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; two sisters, Evelyn and Eileen; and a brother, Donald (Rita) Schwartz. A Memorial Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, 12 October 2009 at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 264 West State Street in Hartford where the Reverend David LaPlante officiated.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Schwartz's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 13 October 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 19 December 2009S]

      Joseph H. Helm Sr. of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 85 years on 26 October 2008. He wasrhe husband of Lorraine Wallin. Loving father of Lynn (Gregg)... Mr. Helm was born on 28 April 1923. He was a military veteran and a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Helm's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 29 October 2008]

      Robert D. Blanchard of DeLand, Volusia County, FLorida, USA passed away at the age of 83 years on 19 January 2010 at the Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. Robert was born in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin on 30 January 1936. In 1954 he graduated from Cedarburg (WI) High School. Robert came to DeLand from Ramona, San Diego County, California in 1985. He retired from the United States Navy as a First Petty Officer having served during the Vietnam War era. Robert was the owner of LLB Enterprises in DeLand and was a member of the United States Parachute Association, Parachutist Over Phorty "Pops," Harley-Davidson Association, the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288, Post #6 in DeLand, and the Cedarburg Volunteer Fire Department. He was survived by his daughter. Robert was predeceased by his son, Robert Douglas Blanchard and his brother, Albert Raymond Blanchard.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Blanchard's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 23, 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 18 February 2010]

      Lino R. Giuliani died at the age of 76 years on Saturday, 19 September 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents Fortunato Giulian and Luigia Pellegrini and his sister, Augusta Layman. Lino was the husband of Mary R. Glubka and the father of one child. He was a retiree of A.O. Smith Corporation and a Korean War veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was on Thursday, 24 September at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, 138 West Buntrock Avenue in Thiensville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. Private interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Mequon Section 11, Lot 67, Grave 1. Mr. Giuliani was a member of the West Bend Lt. Ray Dickop American Legion Post 36.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Giuloani's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 23 September 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 25 March 2010]

      William J. Doll of Newald, Forest County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 78 years on Monday, 22 March 2010. William was born 18 October 1931 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to William Doll and Kathryn Olszak. He married Shirley Jackson on 07 November 1953. William was survived by four sons. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Kathryn Doll, Art and Anna Jackson, brothers-in-law Charles and Bobby Jackson and Leo Jeffords, and a great-grandchild, Isis Michlig. Services were held on Friday, 26 March at St. Killian Catholic Church, 264 West State Street in Hartford, Washington County. Inurnment was on Saturday, 27 March in St. Killian Catholic Cemetery, Hartford, with military honors.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Doll's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on March 24, 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 May 2010]