Monte W. Oglesby of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 70 years at the Cedar Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on 15 July 2009. Monte’s life can best be summed up in the following way: "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming…Wow! What a ride!"

He was born in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington to Everett and June Oglesby. Monte and his family moved to Garden Grove, Orange County, California in 1955. He was graduated from Garden Grove High School in 1957. Monte married Patricia Knepp on 07 March 1974 in Limestone, Aroostook County, Maine and they were best friends and companions for 35 years sharing adventures, companionship, and laughter. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1960 serving as an air policeman and was a member of the high-powered rifle team. Later in his military career, he was a small arms instructor. Monte was stationed around the world, including Texas, Japan, Turkey, Guam, New Hampshire and Alaska. He served two tours in Vietnam. His commendations included a Good Conduct Metal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Metal. Monte retired in 1981 from the Air Force and started his retirement continuing to live life to the fullest. Immediately after retiring, he and Patty staked a gold claim in the Trinity Mountains of California. He went on to school to get his CDL and did long-haul trucking. In 2006, Monte received his real estate license. He started his love for golf as a caddie in Longview. He learned the game from his uncles. Monte worked at several courses and most recently helped teach the junior golf program at West Bend Lakes. He studied technical aspects of the game and enjoyed helping others develop their skills. Monday league at Hon-E-Kor and Wednesday league at West Bend Lakes afforded Monte the opportunity to show his golfing prowess, share stories and entertain those around him. Monte enjoyed traveling and sharing stories of his travel-from days as a wrangler on a ranch in Wyoming, to visiting ghost towns in Nevada, sight seeing at the most haunted castle in Ireland, or walking the lava flows in Hawaii – it was always an adventure and an opportunity to meet new people and touch their lives.

Monte loved animals, both domestic and wild. He always had at least one cat on his lap during TV time. He was a bird watcher and animal observer and many of his travel adventures were to birding areas or to see elk bugling in Rocky Mountain National Park or grizzly bears in Glacier National Park. Monte appreciated the beauty of flowers and was an active member of the West Bend Beautification Committee. He was a great friend to many, a golfer, a mentor, a communicator and story teller. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, many family members, and friends he touched throughout the world.

He was survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Patricia. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sandra Joan Siltanen; mother-in-law, Mary Robinson Knepp, and longtime family friend, Charlie Schrader. A visitation took place Saturday, 18 July 2009 at the Phillip Funeral Home, 1420 West Paradise Drive in West Bend. A memorial service followed where Pastor Mike Moran officiated.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Oglesby's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 17 July 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 10 December 2009]

      Joseph E. Rodrick. long time resident of Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA found peace at the age of 88 years on Sunday, 05 April 2009 at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home in Burlington, Racine County. He... Mr. Rodrick was born on 04 December 1920. He was a military veteran of WW II and a member of the West Bend Lt. Ray Dickop American Legion Post 36.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Rodrick's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 08 April 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 10 December 2009]

      Edwin Weiss was born on 28 April 1932 and passed away at the age of 77 years on Thursday, 24 September 2009. Edwin was last known to be living in Campbellsport, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife Gloria. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday 28 September at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Campbellsport. The Reverend Neil Zinthefer officiated. Burial followed on Tuesday at Holy Angels Cemetery in West Bend. He was a member of the West Bend Lt Ray Dickop American Legion Post 36.

      Donald J. Ziehr died on 21 August 2009 at the age of 90 years. He was born 24 February 1919. Donald was the husband of Helen Paulus and the father of four children. Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, 24 Augugust 2009 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Reverend Nathan Reesman was celebrant. Interment followd at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Fredonia, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA.

[information extracted and edited from M. Ziehr's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 22 August 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 10 December 2009\]

      Arthur R. Sell was born on 19 July 1917 and died at the age of 92 years on 24 August 2009. He was a military veteran and served during WW II. He was a member of Hartford Courtney-Carr-Milner American Legion Post 19.

[extracted and edited from the American Legion The Last Bugle published 05 October 2009]

      Roman T. Zylka was born into Eternal Life at the age of 83 years on 13 August 2009. He was born on 10 July 1926. Roman was the husband of Congetta Gagliano for 62 years and the father of two children. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, 19 August at St. Anthony Catholic Church, N74 W13604 Appleton Avenue in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wsconsia, USA. He was buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Milwakee: Crypt/niche: 110, Tier: B, Side: Rs, Inside: C-v. Roman was a WWII veteran serving with the Marine Corps 6th Division. He was a member of the Hartford Courtney-Carr-Milner American Legion Post 19.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Zylka's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 16 August 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle published on 05 October 2009]

      A funeral service was held on 20 August 2009 at the Mueller Grafton Funeral Home at 979 North Green Bay Road in Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA for Robert F. Bruhn of 63 years who lived in this community. He died on Saturday, 15 August 2009. Visitation was on 20 August at the funeral home. Interment was private. Bob was born in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County on 05 July 1946 to Raymond Bruhn and Mavis Strehlow. His passion was bowling, NASCAR, fishing and his cottage up north. Robert served his country during the Vietnam Era in the United States Navy. Bob was a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288 and a member of the Ozaukee Corvette Club. He was survived by his wife, Kathleen R. Taylor and their three children. He was preceded in death by his parents.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Bruhn's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News and from the American Legion The Last Bugle published on 05 October 2009]

      John James Daley of Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, found peace with the Lord on Friday, 07 August 2009 at the age of 70 years. John was born on 25 October 1938. He was the husband Susan Grimm and the father of four. John was preceded in death by his parents, James Patrick and Margaret Wilson-Daley-Hanson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lester and Anita Grimm; and granddaughter, Felicia Daley. He served in the Unitred States Marine Corps with the rank of First Class E3 (LCPL). Funeral services were held on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at David Star Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2740 David Star Drive, Kirchhayn. Mr. Daley was a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Daley's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 11 August 2009 and from the Americal Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      Frank J. Cekada of Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Calumet, Houghton County, Michigan, died on 16 August 2009 at the age of 91 years. He was born on 09 July 1918. Frank was the husband of Eleanor Nardi and the father of two. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mae Mobley. A Requiem High Mass was said on Thursday, 20 August 2009 at St. Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Church, 2401 South 12th Street in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery in Calumet. Mr. Cekada was a veteran of WW II and a member of the Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Cekada's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 18 August 2009 and from the Amercian Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      Ronald Carl Breen was born on 20 October 1932 and died on 09 July 2008 at the age of 75 years. He was the husband of Ruth Ann Weimer. Ronald was a military veteran serving during the Korean War Era. He was a member of the Menomonee Falls American Legion Post 382.

[information partially extracted and edited from Mr. Breen's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 13 July 2008 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      George Zarnecki was born on 28 October 1922 and died on 03 December 2008. He was a military veteran who served during WW II. Gerorge was a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[informated extracted from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      Robert F.Ehrmann Sr. died on 10 May 2009 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Josephine Tschurwald. Loving father of...

Robert was born on 18 January 1931. He was a military veteran and served during the Korean War Era. Robert was a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[information partially extracted from Mr. Ehrmann obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 13 May 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      Joseph J. Kessler of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Germantown, entered eternal life on 12 August 2008 at the age of 81 years. Joseph was born 81 years earlier on 15 July 1927. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Shirley. Father of two. Visitation was at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13234 West Capitol Drive in Brookfield, Waukesha County. He was a military veteran who served during WW II. Joseph was a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[informnation partially extracted from Mr. Kessler's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 15 August 2008 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      Eugene K. Larson Age 77 years. Of Menomonee Falls died at the age of 77 years on Friday 18 April 2008. Eugene was born on 24 September 1930. He was the husband of Elizabeth ... He was a military veteran serving during the Korean War Era. Eugene was a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[information was partially extracted from Mr. Larson's obituary published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinell on 20 April 2008 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      Cyril Larson was born on 27 December 1916. He died 87 years later on 17 February 2003. Cyril was a military veteran serving during the Korean War Era (?) and he was a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[information extracted for the American Legion The Last Bugle published on 05 October 2009]

      Cornelius J. Martin of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA passed away peacefully at The Arboretum in Menomonee Falls on 21 February 2009. Age... He was born 90 years earliier on 10 April 1919. Cornelius was a military veteran serving during WW II. He was a member of the Menomonie Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[information partially extracted and edited from Mr. Martin's obituary published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 24 February 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      Norman W. Held of Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA passed away at the age of 92 years on Thursday, 27 August 2009 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. He was born on 19 July 1917 in Batavia, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin to Frank A. Held and Emma Eisentraut. On 25 October 1942, Norman married Ruth A. Heppe. They lived in Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin until 1997 when they moved to Fort Myers after having spent winters there for many years. After Ruth passed away, Norman lived the last three years of his life in fort Meyers with his daughter, Colleen. Norm graduated from Random Lake High School where he played basketball and baseball. He and his brother, Claude, were well known as a dynamic duo in the infield. He grew up in St. John United Church of Christ in Beechwood, Sheboygan County. On marrying, he joined Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum where he was active on the dartball team, as an usher and playing on and later managing the church’s softball team. In 1941, Norm began working at the West Bend Company in West Bend, Washington County. He was very proud of the company, never forgot the many friendships he made there and retired on 29 May 1981 as Adjustment Manager in the credit department. He had fond memories of playing in the West Bend Company Golf League and won numerous awards. He also was always known to enjoy a few spirited games of sheepshead with his co-workers during their lunch hours.

Only World War II temporarily interrupted Norm’s civilian employment. He very proudly served his country in the United States Army. His first year was spent in southern California where he was also able to play baseball and enjoyed having Buddy Krier from Random Lake in his outfit. Norm played first and Buddy pitched. Norm spent the last two of his three service years in Europe in the 16th Special Service Company Headquarters for four companies attached to the First United States Army. Having taken the Monarch of Bermuda from Boston to Liverpool, Norm landed on Utah Beach during the Normandy invasion. His company then pushed on through France, crossed Belgium and advanced all the way to Berlin, Germany in the Battle of the Bulge. He often recalled meeting Russian soldiers at the Brandenburg Gate and getting into Hitler’s Chancellory. He was honorably discharged on 12 October 1945, and was a continuous member of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384 for 64 years.

Norm’s passion for sports was life-long. After high school, he played first base for Batavia’s and Silver Creek’s teams in the Rainbow League. He then played shortstop in the Kettle Moraine League for the Kewaskum Utensil team including during 1947 when they won the grand championship and played in the Semi-Pro Tournament at Borchert Field in Milwaukee. He continued playing for the Kewaskum team in the Land of Lakes League until he was almost 40 when he started playing on softball teams. Always a reliable hitter and with a batting average of 429, he won the Land of Lakes Batting Champ Award in 1949. Norm and Ruth also took up and loved golf. They belonged to leagues at Hon-E-Kor and Camelot Country Clubs and in Florida at Pine Lakes Country Club and Lake Fairways Country Club where Norm had two holes-in-one. They also enjoyed playing bridge and belonged to several bridge clubs.

Those Norm leaves behind to cherish his memories include his two daughters. In addition to his wife and parents, Norm was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Saueressig; three brothers, Everett, Claude and Byron and two brothers-in-law, Ervin Saueressig and Arthur Vorpagel. Funeral services for Norm were held on Wednesday, 02 September 2009 at the Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum. Reverend Eric Kirkegaard officiated. Burial, with military graveside rites, was on Thursday in Peace United Church of Christ cemetery in Kewaskum.

[information extracted and edited form Mr. Held's obituary of the Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum]

      Milton C. Raeck of Richfield, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 83 years at home on 31 July 2009. He was born 17 March 1926. Milton was the husband for over 50 years to Olga Hoel. He was the father of two. Milton's life was dedicated to his family and service to country. He served with the Navy, Army, and the United States Postal Service for over 34 years. He retiredas Postmaster in Hubertus. Milton was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Korea. The memorial service at his daughter's home on 22 August 2009. Milton was a member of the Allenton Fohl-Martin American Legion Post 483.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Raeck's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 19 August 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      Milton Willis Stevens died at the age of 84 years on 27 July 2009. He was the father of three. Milton served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy and the United States Army during WW II. In 1995, he won the volunteer award for Washington County. Milton was a member of the Allenton, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA Jackson Staff Sergeant Henry F. Gumm American Legion Post 486. Visitation and funeral service were held on Tuesday, 04 August 2009 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2811 Division Road in Jackson.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Stevens' obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 01 August 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 05 October 2009]

      Lambert L. Boegel of King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of West Bend, Washington County passed away at the age of 77 years on Saturday, 25 April 2009, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Lambert was born on 01 July 1931 to Oscar Boegel and Lucy Wietor in the town of Wayne. He was a local business owner in West Bend for many years and a member of the Allentown Fohl-Martin American Legion Post 483. Lambert served his country as a member of the United States Marines in Korea. He was an avid sports fan and he supported many local sports teams including softball, baseball, golf and bowling. Lambert served as a secretary for the Washington County Tavern League as well as the Tavern League of the State of Wisconsin. He was the former spouse of Marlene and the father of four children. Lambert was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Norman, and sister-in-law, Nancy. A funeral service was held on Thursday, 30 April 2009 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Jeffrey Haines officiating. Inurnment of ashes took place at King Veterans Cemetery.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Boegel's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 28 April 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 22 Junne 2009]

      Nicholas C. Dickmann of Lomira, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA passed away on Thursday, 30 April 2009 at Kathy Hospice. Nicholas was born 82 years previous on 29 July 1926, in Grafton, Ozaukee County to Nicholas Dickmann and Catherine Scheer. He married Grace Leiter on 19 September 1953 and was the father of six children. A memorial service wa held on Tuesday, 05 May at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel where the Reverend Michael Cox officiated. Visitation was at the funeral home. Mr. Dickmann was a military veteren who served during WW II and a member of the Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Dickmann's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 05 May 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 22 June 2009]

      James F. Prohaska of Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 88 years on 28 April 2009. He was the husband of Esther Rose Cousineau and the father of three children. A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Thursday, 07 May 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1619 Washington Street in Grafton. Visitation was at the church. Mr. Prohaska served in the United States Navy in World War II and was a member of the Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Prohaska's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 05 May 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 22 June 2009]

      John Raphael Dale of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away unexpectedly at the age of 70 years at his residence on Tuesday, 14 April 2009. John was born on 26 March 1939 in Missouri. He lived and worked in Pennsylvania, New York, Georgia and then moved to Wisconsin. Growing up, John attended 14 different schools. He enjoyed traveling, shopping, going to the mall and he loved gadgets. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. John was a military veteran serving during the Vietnam War era. He was a member of the Hartford Courtney-Carr-Milner American Legion Post 19. John was survived by his wife, Leslie of Neosho and two dughters. He was preceded in deathy by his parents, Arthur Dale and Gloria Weeks. Funeral services were held on Thursday, 16 April 2009 at the First Baptist Church, 112 Church Street in Hartford where the Reverend Michael Gordon officiated. Interment was at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteryin Union Grove, Racine County.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Dale's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 15 April 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 27 July 2009]

      Ralph K. Spaeth of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away on Saturday, 20 June 2009 at the Hartford Care Center. Ralph was born 64 years previous on 09 December 1944 in Hartford to Kurt Spaeth and Erma Schluter. He was united in marriage to Janice Bernhard on 05 October 1968 in Hartford. Ralph was a very talented and wonderful carpenter and was well liked by many people. He was survived by his wife Jan and three children. There was no funeral service per Ralphs wishes.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Spaeth's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 23 June 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 27 July 2009]

      Frederic R. Zaun was born on 18 October 1922 and died 87 years later on 09 May 2009. At the tme of his death, Mr. Zaun was living in Florida. He was a military veteran having served during WW II. Mr. Zaun was a member of the Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355.

[information extracted and edited from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 27 July 2009 and from the SSDI]