Kenneth Widmer
Jul 26, 2016
Ken passed away July 26, 2016, peacefully at home at the age of 87. Ken is survived by his wife Jean, children: preceded in death by sons, Ronnie and Steven Widmer; survived by Daniel (Kim) Widmer, (Debora) Thompson-Widmer, Bonnie (Mark) Heise, Lori (Thomas) Ramsett; grandchildren: Brandon (Jeane), Whitney, Sierra (Pablo), Danielle, Steven, Joshua, Trevor, Ryan, Alexandra, Jennifer; Great-Grandchildren: Merrick, William,...
Craig Winkel
Jul 23, 2016
On July 23, 2016, Craig S. Winkel left this world, but not before making it better for those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Craig was born in Sheboygan, WI, on May 22, 1956, to Eugene and Corine (Beumler) Winkel. He attended Kiel High School and later attended FVTC to study Police Science. He served the residents of Winnebago...
William Gibson
Jul 21, 2016
William C. Gibson, age 90, of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning, July 21, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on July 16, 1926, and served his country during WWII with the U.S. Navy. He married the Betty Leonard in 1947. Bill was employed for over 30 years as a supervisor in the Printing Department of the Oshkosh Northwestern Newspaper...
Lillian Diskowski
Jul 18, 2016
Lillian L. Diskowski, age 101, passed away on July 18, 2016, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. Lillian was born on January 10, 1915, to Henry and Louise (Meihak) Ritschke. She attended school in Oshkosh, and belonged to Peace Lutheran Church. On June 12, 1936, she married Alfred Diskowski, who preceded her in death on June 10, 1979, shortly after they...
Richard Spanbauer
Jul 17, 2016
Richard R. Spanbauer, of Oshkosh, age 84, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was born in Oshkosh on October 3, 1931 the son of the late George and Leona (Fernidand) Spanbauer. On March 21, 1952 he married his wife of 63 years, Barbara Gustavus, in Oshkosh. She preceded him in death on October 19,...
Pamela Raddatz
Jul 13, 2016
Pamela R. "Pam" Raddatz, age 70, of Omro, died Wednesday morning, July 13, 2016. Born on January 7, 1946, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Heidecker) Ward, Pam married Steven Raddatz on May 25, 1984, in Oshkosh.She was employed by Square D Corporation as an electrical winder and worked as a bartender for Starlight Inn in...
Orville Koplitz
Jul 12, 2016
Orville C. Koplitz, age 96, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday evening, July 12, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on March 29, 1920, in Oshkosh, the son of Harmin and Olga (Nachtrab) Koplitz, Orville married Audrey Dougherty on March 2, 1948, in Oshkosh. A life-long member of First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh, Orville farmed with his parents in the Township...
Germaine Kaiser
Jul 9, 2016
Germaine Rose Kaiser, of Oshkosh, age 87, passed away at Bethel Home on Saturday, July 9, 2016. She was born in Oshkosh on November 7, 1928 the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Schmitz. Germaine and Joseph Kaiser were married in Mexico while on a promotional racing tour. She loved to read, play cards, and was also known to...
Elizabeth Daubert
Jul 8, 2016
Elizabeth Ann Daubert of Omro, WI, 66, passed away on July 8, 2016 after a brave battle with cancer.The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Kwiatkowski Funeral Home in Omro. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service officiated by Pastor Bartholomew of Grace Lutheran. After the service,...
Robert Reiter
Jul 5, 2016
Robert C. "Bowder" Reiter, age 83, of Omro, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Bob was born in Waukau on September 17, 1932, to George and Mary (Thull) Reiter. He graduated from Omro High School, and on June 29, 1963, married Carol Chase. Bob was a mechanic and owned Bob Reiter's Service on Sand...
Jon Genal
Jul 5, 2016
Jon C. "The Chief" Genal, age 47, of Oshkosh, passed away at home after battling cancer on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He was born in New Holstein on July 13, 1968 the son of Carl and Diane (Westenberger) Genal. Jon was a sales representative for J.J. Keller for 22 years. He was known for his love of music and concerts,...
William Wipf
Jul 1, 2016
William C. Wipf, age 72, of Omro, died Friday morning, July 1, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born December 22, 1943, in Stevens Point, WI, the son of Conrad and Virginia (Bracy) Wipf. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #234. He had worked in sales over 30 years...
Randee Lesnick
Jun 28, 2016
Randee Lynn Sheets Lesnick, 46, of Stockbridge, WI, was unexpectedly called home to be with our Lord, on June 28, 2016. She was born April 17, 1970, to Charles and Ellen (Haedt) Sheets in Berlin, WI. She attended Omro Schools, graduating in 1988. She attended UW Oshkosh and later graduated from Cardinal Stritch University, Suma Cum Laude. Randee continued her...
Bruce Ebel
Jun 27, 2016
Bruce A. Ebel, age 69, of Oshkosh, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at his home. Bruce was born on January 2, 1947, in Oshkosh, to Ralph and Jayne (Mueller) Ebel. He attended Roosevelt grade school, graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1965, and attended UWO from 1973 to 1974. Bruce married Michele Susan (Philipp) Kolb in 1981, who preceded him...
Thomas Faust
Jun 27, 2016
Thomas E. Faust, age 72, of Omro, passed away early Monday morning, June 27, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. Tom fought a short battle with cancer before the angels wrapped him in their wings and took him. He was born March 6, 1944 in Oshkosh the son of William and Elsie (Wacholtz) Faust.Tom had worked and retired from Neenah Foundry...
Gordon Moran
Jun 24, 2016
Gordon L. Moran passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Omro Care Center, Omro, Wisconsin. He was born on September 16, 1929, son of Gordon Sr. and Elizabeth (Jungwirth) Moran. Gordon attended Omro Public Schools and graduated from Omro High School in 1947. On July 9, 1949, he married Elaine Magnuson of Winneconne. They made their home in...
Frederick Kubasta
Jun 23, 2016
Frederick J. Kubasta, age 89, of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning, June 23, 2016, at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. Born on February 26, 1927 in Oshkosh the son of Frederick and Ruth (Ruedinger) Kubasta, Fred served his country during WWII with the U.S. Navy. After his discharge, Fred was employed by Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac as a Service...
Richard Fink
Jun 19, 2016
Richard H. Fink Jr., age 59 of Oshkosh, WI. passed away peacefully on June 19, 2016. Ric was born to Richard H. Fink Sr. and Betty Jean (Crosby) Fink on February 2, 1957. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1975 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UW Oshkosh. He was a consultant and CEO of...
Nancy Pratsch
Jun 6, 2016
Nancy J. Pratsch, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born in Oshkosh on December 31, 1930 the daughter of the late Joseph and Madeline (Langlitz) Yanko. On September 23, 1950 she married Jerry Pratsch in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1989. Nancy worked as an office manager for 27...
Josephine Hatfield
Jun 6, 2016
Josephine M. Hatfield, age 45 of Oshkosh, passed away after a short illness at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee on Monday, June 6, 2016. Josi was born April 19, 1971 in Evanston, IL to Ernest and Marlene (Keipe) Hatfield. She had worked as a secretary for Advocap, and at Spotted Eagle High School; then moved into health care working for...
