Harvey W. Techtman of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 92 years at his home on Monday 11 January 2009. Harvey was born in the town of Barton on 09 July 1917, son of William and Esther Landvatter. He was graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1935. He then went on to complete his courses at the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science in Milwaukee. Harvey served his funeral directors apprenticeship at a funeral home in Milwaukee. Upon receiving his funeral director and embalmer license in 1938 he owned and operated a funeral home in Kewaskum until 1946. During that time he also served his country in the United Statesd Army during WW II from July of 1942 until November of 1945 in the African and European theaters. On 09 April 1944, Harvey was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Betty" Bushman at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend. In 1946 they sold the funeral home in Kewaskum and purchased a funeral home and furniture business in Hilbert, Calumet County. In 1956 they sold that business, returned to West Bend, and formed a partnership with Ole Myrhum to purchase the Kapfer-Gehl Funeral Home and furniture business in West Bend and Barton. The name was changed to Techtman-Myrhum. In 1966 a new funeral home was opened in West Bend on West Washington Street. Harvey retired in 1974. He and Betty then did some traveling and took several cruises. For 24 years they spent the winter months in Mesa, Arizona and the summers in West Bend. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend and had been an intrical part of the planning commission for the building of the hospital in Chilton. He was survived by his beloved wife, Betty and their four children. He was preceded in death by his son Carl in 1978. Cremation took place at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service. Burial of his cremated remains was at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Techtman's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 12 January 2010]

      Virgil H. Hackbarth of St. Michaels, Washington County, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 78 years on Thursday 07 January 2010 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was born on 09 February 1931 in Beaver Dam, Dodge County to Herbert Hackbarth and Clara Thom. On 15 July 1977, Virgil was united in marriage to Maryat St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michaels, Washington County. His wife Mary preceded Virgil in death on 06 December 1996. Virgil proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michaels. Virgil was employed by the Washington County Highway Department, retiring in 1989 after many years of service. He will fondly be remembered as an avid hunter and as a grandpa who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Virgil was the father of two children. In addition to his wife and parents, Virgil was preceded in death by six brothers, Wilmer, Melvin, Harold, Ronny, Floyd and Lloyd Hackbarth, a great-grandson Ethan Roth, a stepson Bill Braun, a stepson-in-law Kenneth Peters, and a step-great-grandson Michael Doll. A Mass of Christian burial for Virgil was held on Monday 11 January 2010 at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michaels. The Reverend Elroy Pesch O.F.M. Capuchin and the Reverend Ralph Horner officiated. Military honor rites were performed by members of the American Legion Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine Post No. 384. Burial was on Tuesday following at the parish cemetery.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Hackbarth's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of of 09 January 2010]

      LaVerne K. Breitkreutz (nee Brickman), a resident of St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, and formerly of Hartford, Washington County and Oakfield, Fond du Lac County, was called to her heavenly home, Monday 04 January 2010 with her family by her side. She was 87 years of age. LaVerne was born 28 October 1922 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to William Brinkmann and Mary Hatzung. On 06 September 1947, she married Norbert R. Breitkreutz at her family’s home in Hartford, Washington County. LaVerne was secretary of her husband’s business, Hartford Radiator, until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and their Ladies Aide in Hartford. She was also a member of the American Legion Hartford Courtner-Carr-MilnerPost 19 and the VFW Post 8834 Ladies Auxiliary. LaVerne enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, going to craft shows, cooking and baking. She was survived by her husband and one daughter. LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Melvin Brinkmann and four brothers-in-law, Walter Gurtner, Robert Breitkreutz, Leander Breitkreutz and Harold Breitkreutz. Visitation was on Saturday 09 January 2010 at Peace Lutheran Church at 1001 Center Street in Hartford. The funeral service was held at Peace Lutheran Church where Reverend Jeremy Husby officiated. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

[information extracted and edited from Mrs. Breitkreutz's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 07 January 2010]

      Roger E. Gust passed away at the age of 81 years on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital in West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin. Roger was born on 06 July 1928 in Byron, Fond du Lac County to Carl Gust and Erna Rucks. He was raised in Abbotsford, Clark County. After his schooling, Roger enlisted in the Unites States Army Air Corps and later The United States Air Force. Upon leaving the service, Roger worked several jobs. He was past commander and very active in the West Bend Lt. Ray Dickop American Legion Post 36, past commander of Disabled American Veterans No. 58, serving on both the Fourth of July Parade and Memorial Day Parade committees. Roger also volunteered at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Hospital. He was the husband of Elaine and the father of their four children. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Gust and Erna Rucks; brothers, David and Milo Gust; brothers-in-law, Elmer Schwoch, Charles Faul, Jr. and Robert Ehnert. A funeral service was held on Friday, 08 January 2010 at 5th Avenue United Methodist Church at 323 South 5th Avenue in West Bend at which the Reverend Janis Best officiated. Burial followed at Washington County Memorial Park in that same city.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Gust's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 07 January 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 25 March 2010]

      Lloyd Konrad joined his Heavenly Father on 02 January 2010. He was born on a dairy farm in Richfield, Washington County, Wisconsin. Lloyd grew up to love animals and the outdoors. Wanting to see more of the world beyond the farm, he earned his accounting degree from Spencerian College and planned to join the corporate world. Lloyd enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and trained as a radio operator. He received admission to Officer Training Academy. While in training he contracted Rheumatic Fever and was hospitalized for six months. He was given a medical discharge and rejoined the corporate sector. While working at Kiekhaefer Marine, Lloyd met his wife, Marian Yass. They married on 28 September 1946. Lloyd was a devoted husband and dedicated family man. Lloyd and Marian were the parents of two children. By the 1950s, Lloyd had worked himself into a management position with Walker Mufflers in Racine. During his career he often served as an officer of the National Purchasing Association. He was nationally recognized for his business acumen in an article that appeared on the front page of the Wall Street Journal in 1977. Lloyd remained with Walker/Tenneco for 30 years, finally serving as the vice president of purchasing for Tenneco. He also was named president of Grand Safeguard Automotive. Outside of corporate work he volunteered his management services by serving on the board of directors for the Salvation Army, the Kiwanis Club, Gideon Bible Association, Moody Bible Association and the Evangelical Child and Family Agency. A strong man of faith, he belonged to Bible study groups wherever he communed and also served as church president on several occasions as well as Sunday school superintendent.

Lloyd was an automobile and racing enthusiast. From his first car, a Whippet, to owning a Kaiser-Frasier dealership, to later collecting cars-such as the last Lincoln convertible to roll off the assembly line. He relished all facets of the automobile industry. In addition, he loved to travel, being one of the first to use commercial flights for business to later being the one of the last passengers to travel via the Concorde and the QEII. Over the years, Lloyd and Marian travelled numerous occasions to Europe, Hawaii, Alaska, South Africa and Ireland. They often enjoyed these adventures with family and friends. Lloyd and Marian moved over 20 times while working with Tenneco. He retired in 1982 and moved to Flower Mound, Texas, in 1998. Lloyd treasured spending time with family. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his thoughtfulness and wit. He always showed interest and concern for those around him by taking time to care or offer assistance and he would continually lift others up to God in prayer. Lloyd was preceded in death by his sister, Viola Bast, and his parents Georg and Emily Konrad. Burial services were held on Thursday at the Living Hope Church. Internment followed at Flower Mound cemetery.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Konrad's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 05 January 2010]

      Joseph Dorfler of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA passed away peacefully at the age of 77 years on Tuesday, 22 December 2009 surrounded by his family. Joseph was born in Sagola, Dickinson County, Michigan on 19 December 1932 to Anton Dorfler and June Cootware. He married Dorothy Schultz on 20 June 1953 in Iron Mountain. Joseph served his country during the Korean War and was a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288. He retired in 1987 after 35 years from Evinrude Motors as a supervisor. Joseph and Dorothy operated concessions at Mee-Kwon Golf Course for 26 years. He was a longtime member of First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. Joseph is survived by his wife, Dorothy and their four children. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Lori Palmer and a brother. There was a memorial service held at a later date.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Dorfler's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 29 December 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 18 January 2010]

      Arthur Darrell Fideler of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, died at the age of 73 years, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, went to be with the his Lord on 09 December 2009. Arthur was born in Delmont, South Dakota to Arthur Fedler and Lydia Hochhalter. It is there he was raised. At the age of 17 years, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Following a three-year tour of duty in the Navy, Arthur enlisted in the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years of military service from the Air Force Logistics Command as a Senior Master Sergeant. During his military career, Darrell had assignments in the Far East, Alaska, Iowa and Ohio. Settling in West Bend in 1974, Darrell worked for many years at Mallard Coach, and later at Serigraph. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Most of all, Darrell loved his children and grandchildren and did his best to stay involved in their lives. He was the father of five children. His parents, Arthur and Lydia; his son Thomas Allen and his brothers, Calvin and Robert, all preceded Darrell in passing. A funeral service was held on 22 December 2009 at the Phillip Funeral Home in West Bend where Reverend Dan Luetke officiated.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Fideler's obituary publiished in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 22 December 2009]

      Alan Wyant “Al” Wilkerson of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin died on Sunday,13 December 2009, at his home in Saukville at the age of 79 years. He was born in Racine, Racine County on 12 June 1930 to Helen and Warren Wilkerson. On 22 April 1994, he married Sherry Jones. Alan graduated from Horlick High School in Racine and went on to Marquette University to study dentistry. He was six years into the program and decided that was not what he wanted. He entered the Navy and served four years, then transferred into the Air Force for two more years. After an honorable release, he enrolled at the Milwaukee School of Engineering to pursue his life- long dream of becoming an electrical engineer, and never regretted the decision. Father of one child.

He supported his family with various jobs. These jobs included working at the Boys Club supervising the pool area, teaching some classes at MSOE, one being how to use the slide rule, and working at a bowling alley. His job at the bowling alley entailed keeping the lanes running smoothly (ball return, pin setup, etc.). In fact, he was so mechanically inclined and he got the lanes working so well that they hardly ever broke down. The owner set up a desk and lamp so he would have a place to do his homework and paid him to be there just in case something broke down. Every evening upon his return home from the bowling alley he had his homework done. He managed to graduate from MSOE with a 4.0 grade point average and was also a member of the honor society, Tau Omega Mu.

A lifelong entrepreneur, Alan started his first business in his teens, doing small appliance repair and plating. He worked primarily in the electronic industry and spent a number of years with Web Press, Sun Chemicals, Louis Allis, Thermo Products and Allen-Bradley. Alan headed up the drives division in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County for Allen-Bradley. He also ventured into broader enterprises such as the renovation and operation of the Range Line Inn and various real estate investments. Alan was still running his latest business with his wife, Sherry, Gemini Corporation when he passed away. He had numerous patents and was a well-known expert in motor drive design. He was an alternative energy pioneer, inventing the original inverter that converted wind (or other) energy into AC current and sent it back to the power grid.

Alan enjoyed entertaining, international travel, animals, writing and researching homeopathic and alternative medical and technical advancements. Always an optimist, his perspective on life was enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. He was survived by his wife, Sherry Jones Wilkerson, and his three children. Aalan was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Roger, and brother-in-law Alan Thompson. A funeral services was held on 17 December 2009 at Advent Lutheran Church, W63 N642 Washington Avenue in Cedarburg.

[extracted from Aalan's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 17 December 2009]

      Gertrude N. Zell (nee Hagedorn), of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 89 years on Friday, 11 December 2009 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation. Gertrude was born on 28 June 1920 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, the daughter of Fred Hagedorn and Frieda Krenzien. She was a graduate of Sheboygan High School class of 1938. After high school, she worked as a telephone operator in Milwaukee until she joined the United States Army. She married August E. Zell on 02 November 1943. They moved to West Bend to began their family. Gertrude was a crossing guard for almost 20 years, and enjoyed golf, bowling and her card club. She was a member of Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church of West Bend. Gertrude was survived by her five children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband August, her grandson John, Sister Doris Jaschinski, brother-in-law Stanley Zell. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, 16 December 2009 at Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church. Reverend Joseph Fisher officiated. Interment followed at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.

[information extracted and edited from Gertrude's obituary of Phillip Funeral Home, West Bend]

      Michael J. Stein of the town of Trenton, Washington County, Wisconsin died at the age of 66 years on Saturday 05 December 2009 at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. He was born on 13 April 1943 and in 1947 was adopted by Louis and Norma (Nass) Stein. As a boy, Mickel became involved with the Boy Scouts, starting as a Cub Scout and in 1956 became an Eagle Scout. He achieved the rank of Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow. Later in life, he served as scoutmaster and was active in other scouting positions. Michael attended school in Milwaukee, graduating from Custer High School with the Class of 1961. In 1963, he received an associate degreein electronics from the Milwaukee Area Technical College. From 1963 to 1971, he served with the United States Navy, concluding with the rank of Petty Officer First Class. His major stations were Okinawa, Japan, southern Italy and the state of Maine. Following his discharge, he returned to Milwaukee and worked at Louis Allis (Magnatech) in New Berlin, Waukesha County. Since 1973, he has been employed with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation. Since 1975, he has resided full-time at Wallace Lake where back in 1938 the family built a summer cottage. Michael had a big and generous heart and was active and passionate about missionary work. His mission trips gave him the opportunity to travel to many different locations throughout the world including Russia, Japan, Austrailia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Senegal and Guatemala, to name a few. He will be remembered as being kind to all humanity, especially to those in need of a helping hand. He was survived by his wife Natasha. Memorial service in celebration of Michael's life was held on Friday 11 December at the Schmidt Funeral Home in West Bend, Washington County.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Stein's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 09 December 2009]

      Lloyd Joseph Theisen passed away at the age of 95 years on Saturday 05 Decmeber 2009 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. Lloyd was born on 21 November 1914 in Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin to Michael Theisen and Genevieve Tescher. He moved with his family at an early age to Sentinel Butte, North Dakota where he attended school and worked on local farms. Lloyd enlisted in the United States Coast Guard on 28 December 1942 and served in Boston on a pilot boat, in Florida on beach patrol and on an LST 23, a naval vessel, in the South Pacific until his honorable discharge on 17 December 1945. Lloyd married Charlotte Zuelsdorf on 10 May 1941 and settled in West Bend. He worked for a short time at the West Bend Aluminum Company, then was a purchasing agent for The Gehl Company with more than 40 years of service. He retired at the age of 62 as a buyer for the company. Lloyd enjoyed sports, namely the Braves/Brewers and of course the Green Bay Packers along with ice fishing with his son and co-worker. He was a member of the VFW Fred A. Schaefer Post 1393 and Holy Angel Catholic Church. Lloyd is survived by two children. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday 10 December 2009 at Holy Angel Catholic Church. Father Nathan Reesman officiated. Interment followed on the same day at the church cemetery in West Bend.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Theisen's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 09 December 2009]

      Victor E. Dombroski of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 65 years on Friday, 04 December 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born on 09 January 1944 in Park Falls, Price County to John Dombroski and Rose Hatch. After attending Baraboo High School, Victor enlisted in the United States Army where he served in Korea from 1961-1964. He was the father of one son. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Rose and brothers John and Robert Dombroski. A Memorial service was held on Friday, 11 December 2009 at the Phillip Funeral Home, 1420 West Paradise Drive in West Bend, where Father Jeffrey Haines officiated. He was a member of the Allenton Fohl-Martin American Legion Post 483.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Dombroski's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 08 December 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 18 January 2010]

      Virgil A. Bird of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin passed away on Friday 04 December 2009 at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford. He was 82 years of age. Virgil was born on 17 October 1927 in Beaver Dam, Dodge County to Arthur Bird and Verona Wolf. Hel attended Beaver Dam High School. After his schooling, Virgil sailed on the Great Lakes before joining the United States Army in 1945 and serving in Germany during WWII. On 08 Septeember 1948, Virgil married Agnes Nigh at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Together they raised their four sons in West Bend. Virgil worked at the Gehl Company from 1950 until 1990 in the parts department. He retired after 40 years of service. His passions in life were the Green Bay Packers and being an active member of the Knights of Columbus, third degree. As a member, he was the crew leader for the Friday night fish fry and the captain of the annual Tootsie Roll drive for his area. He especially loved cleaning cars for friends and relatives and spent much of his spare time playing sheepshead and 500 with family and friends. A Mass of Christian burial washeld on Thursday 10 December 2009 at St. Frances Cabrini in West Bend. Father Jeff Haines officiated. Interment followed at Washington County Memorial Park in that same city.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Bird's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 08 December 2009]

      A funeral and celebration of life service was held on Saturday, 05 December 2009, at Mueller Funeral Home, Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin for Raymond E. Leatherman of Grafton who went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, 01 December 2009. He was 89 years of age. Interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grafton. Raymond was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvanioa on 22 July 1920, to Charles and Sarah Leatherman. He served in the United States Navy during WWII as a tailor aboard a ship in the Pacific Theater. Upon discharge, he attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, Nebraska where he met his bride of 60 years, Dorothy. They lived in numerous places before finally settling in Grafton with their seven children. Raymond supported his family as a self- employed carpenter until he “retired” with a summer job at a canning factory near Crivitz, where he also kept a little “home away from home.” Throughout his life he loved to sing, especially gospel hymns, but his favorite hobby was collecting things – everything.

[information extracted and edited from Raymond's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily Newson 03 December 2009]

      Ralph P. Schnorenberg of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 74 years on Monday, 30 November 2009 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born 05 June 1935 in Hartford to Edward Schnorenberg and Anna Held . He was united in marriage to Nancy Navin on 20 June 1959 at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford. Ralph was a former member of the United States Army and a former alderman for the city of Hartford. He worked for many years at Schnorenberg's Floor Covering. Ralph also owned his own business, The Fast Foot. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. Ralph was survived by his wife of 50 years and their three children. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, James, Robert, John, Edward and William, and his sister Mary Ann Funk. Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, 04 December 2009 at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 264 West State Street in Hartford. The Reverend David LaPlante officiated at the ceremny. Internment was at St. Kilian Cemetery in Hartford.

[information extracted and edited from Ralph's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News 02 December 2009]

      Gerald W. "Jerry" Kienbaum Sr. of West Bend, Washington County died Saturday,31 July 1999 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. He was 72 years of age. Herald was born on 03 September 1926 in Whitewater, Walworth County to the late Carl Kienbaum and Bessie Doud. After serving in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, he married Joan T. Dominguez on 12 September 1952 at Immaculate Conception Church in Milwaukee. The couple lived in Park Falls, Price County and Beaver Dam, Dodge County. In 1955 they moved to Slinger, Washington County. Gerald was employed by Megal Construction of Brookfield, Waukesha County for over 25 years. They later moved to West Bend in 1977. Gerald retired in 1989. His wife Joan passed away on 27 February 1991. They were the parents of three children.

Gerald was a member and past commander of Zunker-Held VFW Post 3358 of Slinger, and a member of the Kettle Moraine Chapter 1st Calvary Division Association, and Laborers Union 113 of Milwaukee. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, 03 August at the Phillip Funeral Home in West Bend. Reverend Alan Lindberg officiated. The burial was on Wednesday following in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend.

[information extracted and edited from Gerald's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 02 August 1999]

      Norman R. "Barney" Heideman of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin died at the age of 79 years on Friday, 13 August 1999 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. He was born 03 May 1920 in Wausau, Marathon County to the late George W. Heideman and Emma A. Zink. As a teenager, he moved to Milwaukee, Milwaukee County where he became employed at Harley-Davidson until entering the United State Army. After his discharge, he returned to Harley-Davidson for a short time and then was employed as an iron worker. In the late 1960s he settled in the West Bend area. On 17 April 1981 he married Ruth Bloecher at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church. Barney enjoyed woodworking and was an active member of a local card club. He was a member of the International Society of Bridge and Structural Ornamental Iron Workers Local #8 AFL-CIO, Milwaukee. At his death, he was husband to Grace and father of two daughters and two stepdaughters. Funeral services were held on Monday, 16 August 1999 at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church where Reverend James R. Ziesemer officiated. Burial was at Union Cemetery in Newburg.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Heideman's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 18 August 1999]

      Frederick John "Fritz" Regner Sr., a retired Air Force Major and descendant of a pioneering West Bend family died Monday, 09 August 1999 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Frederick was 76 years of age. He was born in 1923 in West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin to Mathias H. Regner and Elsie Schaeferr. His father Mathias, a well-known pharmacist and local sports figure, operated the Regner Rexall drugstore in West Bend from 1911 to 1933. The store and once-popular soda fountain counter was housed on the first floor of the present Centrum Building on Main Street. The druggist was also featured in the local newspaper for coaching and promoting the high school's basketball team, among others. In addition, Regner's grandfather was Mathias Regner Sr., a pioneering Civil War veteran whose family emigrated to Wisconsin in 1857 from Spiesheim, Germany. After the Civil War, Mathias Sr. settled in West Bend, operating a farm and a combined sewing machine and music store. He is credited with erecting the Regner block in the downtown area. The family name was also bestowed on Regner Park on Main Street. It honored Regner's uncle, the late Henry O. Regner, the mayor from 1926 to 1930. Another uncle, the late Frank P. Regner, was a prominent county judge in Wausau.

Regner grew up in West Bend along with his two brothers, Dr. Mathias F. and William H., both deceased), and his sister, Ruth. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1941, earning the school's Pick award for football.
After attending Beloit College and Marquette University, Regner enlisted in the Air Force. As a P-51 fighter pilot he served with the 78th Fighter Group and 83rd Fighter Squadron in England and Germany during World War II. He commanded and flew more than 20 types of aircraft. He fought in the Korean War, then was stationed in Ashiya, Japan for four years. Regner retired in 1966 after 24 years in the military. He chose a second career as an auditor and concessions manager for the Army/Air Force Exchange Service which operates the commissary, PX and gas stations on American military bases worldwide. This took him to Vietnam, Dallas, Washington D.C. and Louisville.

In 1972 he retired to Florida's west coast. In 1997, for two years he was a volunteer at the MacDill Air Force Base hospital pharmacy in Tampa, Florida. Like other family members, he was an avid golfer and boating enthusiast. According to the family, he passed away while playing a round of golf, his favorite pastime. Regner was a member of the P-51 Mustang Pilots Association, American Legion Post 357, Knights of Columbus Council 2105, Moose Lodge 1145, the American Contract Bridge League, the Boca Ciega Sailing Association, Bay Palms Golf Club and St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, three sons and a daughter. The MacDill Air Force Base Honor Guard conducted military honors for the burial service held 19 August at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater, Fla.

[information extracted and edited from Frederick's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 20 August 1999]

      Ralph D. Morris of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin died at the age of 66 years on Sunday, 22 August 1999 at Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born 11 April 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Roy and Virginia Cardwell. Ralph worked on the family farm in Bloomington, Indiana until enlisting in the United States Army when he was 17. He proudly served his country in Korea and in 1953 was honorably discharged. He settled in West Bend and began to work for The West Bend Company where he met Geraldine Vujnovich. After a short courtship they married and had five children. Ralph was the owner of Morris Radio and Television in West Bend for many years. Back when TV was a very new and exciting appliance, Ralph wrote a weekly newspaper column for the West Bend News offering tips, advice and information about how the television worked. In the 1960s he moved to California where he worked as a long-haul truck driver until back problems forced him to find a different career. Ralph decided to move to Texas where he started a landscape business and was offered a position as the county's animal control officer. Ralph served in this position until his illness struck in the early 1990s. After being diagnosed with advanced cancer, Ralph moved to Fond du Lac to be closer to his children and grandchildren. Through the Veterans Administration, he volunteered for several drug trials and was able to put the cancer into remission three times. During this period he spent as much time with his children and "grandbabies" as possible. As the cancer took his strength, he moved in with his son Phillip in West Bend. Ralph tried to make the best of every day. Preceding him in death was a brother, Richard who died in infancy. Funeral services were held on Wednesday 25 August at the Schmidt Funeral Home in West Bend. Father Jeff Haines officiated.

[information extracted and edited from Ralph's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 24 August 1999]