William W. Hafenbrack of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin died Sunday, 14 November 1999, at St. Joseph Community Hospital at the age of 80 years. He was born 16 March 1919, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to the late William C. Hafenbrack and Gertrude Wegert. During World War II, Bill served with the United States Navy. After his discharge, he learned the auto body repair trade and worked as a repairman and later as a foreman in auto body shops in the Milwaukee area for many years. After moving to West Bend, William was employed by the West Bend Joint School District #1 until his retirement. At Bill's request, his body was donated to medical science. He is survived by two sons. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Charles, Robert and Daniel, and a sister Nan Remillard. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, 19 November at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, West Bend. Rev. Patrick Wendt officiated.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Hafenbracks obituary published in the Ozazukee-Washington Daily News of 17 November 1999]

      Ralph E. Daley of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin died at the age of 79 years on Thursday 18 November 1999 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. He was born on 07 August 1920 in the town of Erin to the late Joseph Daley and Margaret Goetz. Ralph served with the United States Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After his marriage to Gertrude Vahl on 04 January 1947 at St. John's Church, Monches, they settled in Hartford until 1951 when the couple moved to West Bend. Ralph was employed at St. Joseph Community Hospital as a licensed maintenance engineer from 1951 until retiring in 1982. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and also loved gardening. Ralph was a member of the VFW Hartford Post 8834. He was survived by his wife and eight children. Preceding him in death were a son, Ralph in infancy, a granddaughter Mary Colleen Daley, and a brother Clarence. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday 22 November at 7:00 PM at St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Church. Father Patrick Wendt was the presider. Burial followed on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. in St. Mary Cemetery (new).

[extracted and edited from Ralph's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 20 November 1999]

      A memorial service was held on Sunday 28 November 1999 at Schramka-Gunther Funeral Home, Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin for Louis A. DeLauche who had died on 06 November. He was 93 years of age. The family received visitors at the funeral home. Those who attend the memorial service were asked to wear Mr. DeLauche’s favorite color, plaid. In lieu of a religious service, both humorous and serious stories were shared. Mr. DeLauche was the son of Louis A. DeLauche and Mary Ann Stuart. He was born in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada on 08 January 1906. Louis was raised in Canada by his maternal grandparents. He married Mary Knight of Waupaca, Waupaca County on 07 October 1944 in Detroit, Michigan During World War II, Louis served as a Sergeant Major in the Canadian Army Reserves Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment. After moving to Wisconsin with his family in 1948, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1953. Mr. DeLauche and his family moved to Cedarburg in 1957. He worked for many years as a tool and die maker both in Canada and Wisconsin. In 1967, he retired from Power Products (later named Leeson Electric) in Grafton, where he worked in Quality Control. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader for many years. Louis was a founding member of the Cedarburg Pistol Club. He also formed the Cedarburg Olympic Junior Rifle Team where he coached hundreds of boys and girls in gun safety and marksmanship. He was proud of developing a championship team and helping young people develop to their full potential. He also taught hunter safety to numerous adults and young people. He was the father of two. Louis was preceded in death by his wife Mary in 1997.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. DeLauche's obituary published in the Ozakee-Washington Daily News of 22 November 1999]

      Marvin J. Bonlender of Allenton, Washington County, Wisconsin, died at the age of 74 years on Tuesday 23 November 1999, at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. He was born 13 January 1925, in Nenno to the late Edgar Bonlender and Anna Schellinger. Marvin enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After his marriage on 05 January 1952 to Rosemary T. Wiedmeyer at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nenno, they moved to the West Bend area where they engaged in farming until settling in Allenton in 1968. He then became employed as a carpenter. Marvin enjoyed racing and many different types of spectator sports. He was a member of the American Legion Allenton Fohl Martin Post 483 and Local 2283 Carpenters Union. He was survived by his wif eand seven children. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, 27 November at Resurrection Catholic Church in Allenton. Father Richard Breitbach officiated. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in that same city.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Bonlender's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 26 November 1999]

      Virginia F. Sonnenberg, formerly known as Serwe-Roehrdanz, of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin died Thursday, 25 November 1999 at St. Joseph Community Hospital, West Bend. She was 75 years young. Virginia was born 18 December 1923 in Lomira, Dodge County to the late Baltus Serwe and Helen Moser. She entered the United States Navy and served during World War II achieving the rank of Sk 2c. After her discharge, she settled in West Bend and married William Roehrdanz on 27 August 1947 in Theresa, Dodge County. They moved to Kewaskum in 1967 and he died on 12 November 1976. On 09 December 1978, she married Lester Sonnenberg in Kewaskum and he died on 07 October 1999. Virginia was employed as a book keeper and also as a teacher’s aide at Kewaskum Elementary School for about eight years. Survivors included four children, and two step children. She was preceded in death by one grandson Ed Koller Jr. and two sisters, Phyllis Guse and Eleanor Welak. Funeral services were held on Monday with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Father Mark Jones presided. Burial followed at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.

[information extracted and edited from Virginia's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 27 November 1999]

      Charles Ray McClain Jr., formerly of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin died at the age of 76 years on Wednesday, 24 November 1999 at Bamberg Hospital, Bamberg, South Carolina. He was born on 22 February 1923, in University City, Missouri to the late Charles R. McClain Sr. and Sophia G. Slisz. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a clerk typist. On 16 October 1951, Charles married Helen Faye Wright in Bentonville, Arkansas. They lived in Kansas City, Missouri where he worked as manager of the Gehl Farm Machinery Branch Office. In 1961, the couple moved to Kewaskum where he was the parts manager of the Gehl Company Corporate Headquarters in West Bend. After 38 years with the Gehl Company, Charles retired and they moved to Orangeburg, South Carolina. Charles enjoyed golf, tennis and bowling, and was a member of Hon-E-Kor Country Club for many years. He was survived by his wife, a son and two daughters. Preceding him in death were an infant brother, Clifford, and a son, Charles W. Visitation services were held Wednesday, 01 December at the Twohig Funeral Home in Campbellsport, Fon du Lac County. Burial was on Thursday in Union Cemeteryin Campbellsport.

[information extracted and edited from Charles' obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 29 November 1999]

      A memorial service was held on 04 December 1999 at Schramka-Densow Funeral Home, Thiensville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin for Robert L. Whaley who died on 23 November 1999. He was 75 years of age. Mr. Whaley was a veteran of WW II, the United States Army Air Corps, a former member of the Alonzo Cudworth VFW Post, and a retiree of Square D Corporation. He was survived by his wife Isabelle Whaley and their three daughters. Robert was preceded in death by his daughter Susan, brother Harrison and brother-in-law Dennis Sciuti."

[information extracted and edited from Robert's Obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 02 December 1999]

      Robert J. Kernler of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin died at the age of 71 years on Tuesday, 30 November 1999 at St. Luke Medical Center, Milwaukee. He was born on 03 April 1928 in Glidden, Ashland Coundy to the late Tony Kernler and Florice Akins. Robert married Roberta J. Majewski on 29 January 1955 in Ashland, Ashland County. Robert served in the United States Air Force, receiving a World War II Victory Medal in March of 1946. He was a member of the VFW Post 1393 in West Bend. Robert worked at the Falk Corporation until retiring in 1986. He was survivrd by his wife, two daughters and a son. Funeral services were held on Sunday, 05 December at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church, West Bend. Pastor William Dushek officiated.

[information extracted and edited from Robert's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 04 December 1999]

      Robert D. Henderson, a memorial service was held Wednesday, 22 December 1999 in Thiensville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA for resident Mr. Robert Henderson who died at the age of 79 years on 16 December. Funeral services were held at Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon. Mr. Henderson was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Flying Tigers Air Corp in China and Burma. He was survived by his wife Ruth and two sons and one daughter. Robert was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elizabeth.

[extracted and edited from Robert's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 20 December 1999]

      Richard "Dick" Heisdorf of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, 18 December 1999, at St. Luke Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was 54 years old. Richard was born on 11 December 1945 in Kewaskum to the late John Heisdorf Sr. and Arcella Wolf. On 25 Apri 1970 he married JoAnne Schmidt at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in West Bend. Dick loved to dance and always had the "right moves." He was a sports enthusiast and was the head umpire of the West Bend Softball Association, a member of WIAA, a dedicated softball and basketball coach who refereed basketball games, and refereed for Holy Trinity School for many years. He was an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum, where he served as a Eucharist minister. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus Father Caspar Rehrl Council 1964 in West Bend. Dick served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was a member of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post 384. He was a 27-year employee of Slesar Glass and Gallery Inc. in West Bend, and was a master gardener. Dick was a loving and devoted person who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife and four daughters. Preceding him in death was his father-in-law, Chet Schmidt. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, 21 December at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Kewaskum. Father Mark Jones officiated and entombment with military rites was held on Wednesday in Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Heisdorf's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 20 December 1999]

      Clement J. Bauer of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin died on Monday 20 December 1999 at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. He was 77 years of age. Clement was born 05 May 1922 in the town of Leroy, Dodge County to the late Alois Bauer and Ottillia Feucht. During World War II, he served with the medical services of the United States Army in the European, Pacific and Asian theaters. After his marriage to Rita L. Weyer on 06 September 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lomira,Dodge County, the couple settled in West Bend. Clement was employed for the city of West Bend for 38 years retiring in December of 1984. For 22 years, he served as a volunteer firefighter with the West Bend Fire Department. Clement was a charter member of St. Frances Cabrini Parish in West Bend. Survivors include his wife and three children. Preceding him in death were a son Joseph in 1947, his parents-in-law Andrew and Rose Weyer, a brother-in-law Roland Weyer, and a sister-in-law Gloria Weyer. Funeral services were held on Wednesday 22 December at the Schmidt Funeral Home in that same city. Mass of Christian burial followed at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Father Jeff Haines was the presider. Burial followed in Holy Angels Catholic Cemetery in that same city.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Bauer's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 21 December 1999]

      Funeral services were held on 23 December 1999 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin for Ralph A. Robel, age 76 years, who died at his home on Sunday, 20 December 1999. Pastor Daniel Kelm officiated at the service. Burial followed at Washington County Memorial Park. Mr. Robel was born on 13 March 1923, son of Jacob Robel and Adeline Mintzloff. After graduating from high school, Ralph served in the Pacific Theater with the United States Army during World War II. Following his discharge, he worked as an engineer with Northwestern Railroad. Charles married Erna A. Kuphal-Birkholz on 23 September 1972 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Described as a "caring and devoted husband," Mr. Robel said the best years of his life were spent with his wife. She preceded him in death on 19 October 1998.

[information extracted and edited from Ralph's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 23 December 1999]

      Staff Sergeant Leonard K. Kritz died at Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts on Monday, 13 December 1999 at the age of 69 years. He was born on 26 November 1930, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to the late Louis M. Kritz and Jeannette Baier. He lived in Barton, Washington County, Wisconsin from 1940-’48 when he joined the United States Marines and served for 20 years, five months and 22 days. He fought in the Korean Conflict on two tours, was wounded and cited for bravery beyond the call of duty. He also served in Vietnam on three tours, during which he lost a leg. He was highly decorated, which includes five Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and a Bronze Star. He was a drill instructor while stationed at Paris Island, South Carolina during his career in the Marines. Upon retiring and residing in Bellingham, Massachusetts, he served as a scout leader for 12 years, earning the Silver Beaver Award and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. Leonard was a member of the VFW and was grand marshall in the 1989 Memorial Day Parade in Bellingham. Fishing and hunting were more than a hobby to him. Preceding him in death were his father in 1948, his mother in 1997, his son, Leonard Kenneth II in August, 1998, his wife, Roberta (Franklin) in May 1999, two brothers, Eugene who was fatally wounded in Vietnam in 1967 and Martin, of West Bend who died in January of 1999.

[information extracted and edited from Leonard's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 23 December 1999]

      William A. "Pat" Horsch of Slinger, Washington County, Wisconsin died at the age of 81 years on Sunday, 26 December 1999 at Milwaukee Hospice of Wauwatosa. He was born on 13 October 1918 in Hartford to the late William Horsch and Della Henn. William attended Boys Tech in Milwaukee. After his marriage to Lorraine A. Duehning on 17 February 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, the couple lived in Milwaukee. William served in the United States Navy during World War II. He later was a firefighter in Milwaukee for over 34 years, retiring as captain in the early '70s. William and Lorraine moved to Slinger in 1975. Lorraine passed away on 12 April 1996. They were the parents of one daughter. Williiam was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church of Slinger, the VFW Post 3358 Zunker-Held in that same city, Retired Professional Firefighters Association of Milwaukee and was very active in the Slinger Community serving on numerous boards. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, 28 December at The Phillip Funeral Home in Slinger. Father Robert J. Bales officiated. Interment followed on Wedneday at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Slinger.

[extracted and edited from William's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 27 December 1999]

      Eimar Howard Ingman was born on 06 October 1929 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. He joined the United States Army from Kewaskum. By February 26, 1951, he was a corporal serving with Company E, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division in the Korean War. In mid-1951, Ingman, recently promoted to sergeant, was flown from his hospital to Washington, D.C., where President Harry Truman formally presented him with the Medal of Honor on July 5.

One year after receiving the medal, Ingman married; he and his wife Mardelle went on to have seven children. He currently lives in Irma, Wisconsin, just south of Tomahawk.

Ingman's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

"Sgt. Ingman, a member of Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. The 2 leading squads of the assault platoon of his company, while attacking a strongly fortified ridge held by the enemy, were pinned down by withering fire and both squad leaders and several men were wounded. Cpl. Ingman assumed command, reorganized and combined the 2 squads, then moved from 1 position to another, designating fields of fire and giving advice and encouragement to the men. Locating an enemy machine gun position that was raking his men with devastating fire he charged it alone, threw a grenade into the position, and killed the remaining crew with rifle fire. Another enemy machine gun opened fire approximately 15 yards away and inflicted additional casualties to the group and stopped the attack. When Cpl. Ingman charged the second position he was hit by grenade fragments and a hail of fire which seriously wounded him about the face and neck and knocked him to the ground. With incredible courage and stamina, he arose instantly and, using only his rifle, killed the entire guncrew before falling unconscious from his wounds. As a result of the singular action by Cpl. Ingman the defense of the enemy was broken, his squad secured its objective, and more than 100 hostile troops abandoned their weapons and fled in disorganized retreat. Cpl. Ingman's indomitable courage, extraordinary heroism, and superb leadership reflect the highest credit on himself and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the infantry and the U.S. Army."

      Harry Heider, of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, 24 December 1999 at ManorCare Health Services in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County at the age of 91 years. He was born on 25 May 1908 in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac County to the late Fred Heider and Emma Ebert. On 17 October 1964 he married Lucille Bergin at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Lucille passed away on 07 March 1999. Mr. Heider served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. He was survived by three sons. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 29 December at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church. Reverend Edwin Fredrich officiated. Burial was on Thursday at Lutheran Memorial Park in that same city.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Heider's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 27 December 1999]

      John C. Mondon Jr. of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin died on Wednesday, 22 December 1999 at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital in West Bend. He was 54 years old. John was born on 11 January 1945 to John Mondon Sr. and Avis Fenton in Wyandotte, Michigan. He married Paula A. Rogers on 01 September 1971 at the Church of God Tabernacle in Detroit. Born and raised in Wyandotte, he attended Green’s Barber College of Detroit. After serving with the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, the couple married and moved to the West Bend area where he was employed as a factory worker at The Gehl Company of West Bend for some seven years. He was the piano accompanist and Sunday school teacher at Paradise Drive Church of God in West Bend, where he also was a member. He was survived by his wife Paula and two children. John was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held at the funeral home where Pastor Ronald Shingleton and Pastor Robert Rogers officiated. Interment took place at the Southeastern Wisconsin Veterans Administration Cemetery in Union Grove, Racine County on 27 December 1999.

[information extracted and edited from John's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 29 December 1999]

      Harold J. Ebert of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, 17 December 1999 at Hartford Memorial Hospital. He was 75 years of age. Harold was born 09 November 1924 in Hartford to Edwin Ebert and Effie Hamms. He married Mary Werner on 26 November 1946 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Slinger. Harold graduated from Hartford High School in 1942. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army Air Corps in the European theater. He was employed at Kraft Foods and later at Midas International, retiring in 1977. Harold was a member of VFW Hartford Post 8834 and St. Kilian’s Church. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening and cooking. Harold was survived by his wife Mary and three children. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Eugene; sister LaVerne McGreal; and two children, Laura Marie and Michael. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, 20 December at St. Kilian Catholic Church where Father John Grennon officiated. Interment was at St. Kilian Cemetery."

[extracted and edited from Mr. Ebert's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington News of 29 December 1999]

      An American Legion service was held last Friday, 24 December 1999 at Mueller Funeral Home for Lawrence C. Yanko who died at the age of 60 on 22 Deceember. Burial was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Mr. Yanko was born on 12 August 1939 in Mellen, Ashland County to Lawrence Yanko and Catherine Seabury. He married Cynthia Hulber. Lawrence worked as an arc welder at Simplicity Mfg. He served in the United States Army from 27 August 1957 to 26 August 1960. Her was survived by his wife Cynthia, his parents Lawrence and Catherine, and their three daughters.

[information extracted and edited from Lawrence's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 30 December 1999]

      Clifford E. Schultz of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 51 years on Wednesday, 29 December 1999 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee from injuries he received following a fall at his home. Clifford was born on 22 July 1948 in West Bend to Marvin Schultz and Margaret Giese. He attended Howards Grove and Sheboygan schools before enlisting in the United States Army where he served his country in the Vietnam Conflict from 1967-'72. On 19 November 1977, he married Pat Ann Meyer at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Clifford was a member of the Vietnam Vets, American Legion, and the Elks Lodge. At the time of his death, he was employed by Ottery Transport Inc. of Campbellsport, Fond d Lac County. He was survived by his wife and three children. Funeral services were held on Monday at the Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum. Reverend Mark Eckert officiated at the ceremony; cremation followed.

[information extracted and edited from Clifford's obituary in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News of 31 December 1999]

      Carl J. Engel of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 79 years on 02 March 2010 surrounded by his family. Carl was born on 14 October 1930. Hel was the husband of Marilyn for 54 years and the father of two children. Carl served in Korea with the United States Army and was a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382. He retired from Oilgear following 48 years of service and was a blood donor for 50 years. Visitation was held on Friday, 05 March 2010 at Curch and Chappel Funeral Home 1875 North Calhoun Road in Brookfield. Mass of Christian Burial followed on Saturday, 06 March 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls. Entombment followed in the parish cemetery with military honors.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Engel's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of 04 March 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 03 May 2010 ]