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Recent Obituaries in Omro, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Omro, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Larry Gauger

Larry Gauger

Dec 8, 2019

Larry Gauger 75, died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Tucson Medical Center in Tucson following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Debra/Debbie (Kroll) Gauger; his sons, Tracy Gauger and his wife, Moniste Gauger; Larry Gauger Sr and his fiance Chris Cundy; his daughter, Tammy Gauger; 9 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren; his sister, Bonnie Young; his...

Michael Wilke

Michael Wilke

Dec 7, 2019

Michael "Mike" J. Wilke, age 61, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, December 7,2019, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on March 6, 1958, in Oshkosh, the son of Glen and Joan (Quint) Wilke, Mike married Robin Hanneman of Oshkosh in 1979. Employed by General Beverage of Oshkosh for 29 years, Mike enjoyed going "up North" near Wausaukee where he fished and...

Ellwyn Helmer

Ellwyn Helmer

Dec 4, 2019

Ellwyn "Al" Carl Helmer, age 85, went to eternal peace at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 surrounded by family. He was a resident there for almost six months. He was born at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI on August 23, 1934 to Carl and Fern (nee Thornton) Helmer, Al grew up and...

Kevin Percival

Kevin Percival

Dec 4, 2019

Kevin C. Percival, age 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. He was born in Highland Park, MI on March 26, 1956 the son of the late Donald and Jenni (Cunningham) Percival. On February 4, 1984 he married Carolyn Traeger at St. Peter and St. Paul United Church of Christ in Northbrook,...

Marianne Dutcher

Marianne Dutcher

Dec 2, 2019

In keeping with Marianne's wishes, no funeral services are planned at this time.

Lawrence Anklam

Lawrence Anklam

Nov 27, 2019

Lawrence "Shorty" W. Anklam, age 84, of Omro, died Wednesday afternoon, November 27, 2019, at Bethel Home, in Oshkosh. Born on November 23, 1935, the son of Wesley and Ida (Bradley) Anklam, Shorty married Lucy Smietanski on November 3, 1962, just celebrating 57 years as a married couple. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Alaska, from...

Judith Brooks

Judith Brooks

Nov 24, 2019

JUDITH "JUDY" BROOKS, Age 93, died November 24, 2019 at The Country Villa, Omro. She was born April 22, 1926, to Carl and Eva (Bussey) Hankey on their farm in the Township of Omro. She graduated from Omro High School in 1943 and married Harry "Babe" Brooks on June 2, 1945. They lived on their farm in the Township of...

Victor Lancour

Victor Lancour

Nov 22, 2019

Victor J. Lancour Sr., age 90, passed away November 22, 2019. He was born on April 28, 1929 to Clyde and Dorina (nee Charboneau) Lancour. Victor enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, and cars. He will be remembered as having an incredible zest for life. He was a man of great integrity, and also always had an excellent sense of humor....

Rozanne Werzinske

Rozanne Werzinske

Nov 20, 2019

Rozanne R. Werzinske, age 74, passed away at St. Mary Hospital in Madison on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. She was born in Ripon on September 29, 1945 the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth (Llewellyn) Beck. On April 22, 1967 she married Paul Werzinske at First Presbyterian Church, Omro. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2019. She...

Thomas Kurtz

Thomas Kurtz

Nov 20, 2019

A visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Seefeld Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ellenwood Cemetery, Oshkosh.

Diane Danay

Diane Danay

Nov 15, 2019

Diane Danay, age 74, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born to Elmer and Evangeline Walters in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on November 23, 1944. She loved being outside and taking care of her yard, always decorating for holidays, especially Christmas. Diane enjoyed doing crafts and gardening, she also enjoyed NASCAR and watching the Packers. She loved animals, especially her...

James Lesnick

James Lesnick

Nov 13, 2019

James D. Lesnick, age 74, of Omro, died peacefully Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Omro. Born on December 29, 1944, in Berlin, Wisconsin, to Donald and Dorothe (Shebelski) Lesnick, Jim married the love of his life, Marie Braun, in 1963. A graduate of Berlin High School class of 1963, Jim received his Bachelor's and...

Carl Drew

Carl Drew

Nov 13, 2019

Carl E. "Buck" Drew, age 85, passed away November 13, 2019 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born to Clifford and Ruth Drew on January 7, 1934. He is survived by his son, Alan R. Drew; and his sisters-in-law Shirley Drew, and Diana Drew, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife,...

Jeanette Cummings

Jeanette Cummings

Nov 10, 2019

Jeanette Louise (nee Dehos) Cummings passed away November 10, 2019. She was born on October 4, 1916, to Meta (nee Raasch) and Martin Dehos on the same farm where her father was born in the Door County town of Nasewaupee, Wisconsin and at the age of three, she and her family moved to Oshkosh Wisconsin. She married Robert L. Cummings...

Donald Remer

Donald Remer

Nov 9, 2019

Donald N. Remer, age 82, passed away at Aurora Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born in Omro on November 19, 1936 the son of the late Jasper and Helen (Maher) Remer. On April 27, 1957 he married his wife of 62 years, Carol Malson. Don loved working the land and was a...

Joan Johnson

Joan Johnson

Nov 7, 2019

Joan R. Johnson, age 78, of Omro, died Thursday morning, November 7, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1941, the daughter of Irving and Hellen (Hackney) Daggett. Joan was an elementary school teacher, having taught in the Waupun, Kaukauna, and Oshkosh School Districts before her retirement. She was a member of Daughters of the American...

Wayne Schneider

Wayne Schneider

Nov 5, 2019

Wayne E. Schneider, age 82, of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday evening, November 5, 2019, at Arborview Assisted Living Facility. He was born on December 26, 1936, in Oshkosh, a son of Albert and Violet (Rothe) Schneider. Wayne was employed at Oshkosh restaurants as a kitchen staff worker. He loved to walk, and family gatherings brought him special joy. If you...

Alice Potratz

Alice Potratz

Nov 1, 2019

Alice F. Potratz, age 93 of Oshkosh, passed away November 1, 2019 at Evergreen, where she had resided for the past four years. She was born December 1, 1925, the oldest child of Arthur and Florence Ulrich. She worked for many years at Jeff's on Rugby in Oshkosh and on the family farm. Alice enjoyed cooking and serving food to...

Kenneth Rogers

Kenneth Rogers

Oct 25, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Donald Rogers, age 87, died October 25, 2019, with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born April 9, 1932, on the family farm in rural Berlin, the son of Stanley and Florence Carpenter Rogers. He married the love of his life, Betty Vetrone, on September 18, 1954 and held her hand throughout their life...

John Stromske

John Stromske

Oct 25, 2019

John T. Stromske, age 72, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019. John was born to Clem and Grace (nee Schnable) Stromske in Madisonville, KY on July 3, 1947. His family moved to Oshkosh when he was a young age and has lived here ever since. At age 33, John moved into a group home and worked occasionally...

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