Obituaries

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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William Wipf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Betty Reimer

Betty Reimer

Jun 1, 2016

Betty Ann Reimer, 87, of Omro, passed away Wednesday, June 1st with family by her side. Betty was born December 21st, 1928 in Cudahy, WI to Albert and Cecelia Petrick. She was the eldest girl of seven children. She was primarily raised in Crandon, WI. Upon graduating from Crandon class of '47, she moved to Oshkosh to attend the Oshkosh...

Herman Schumacher

Herman Schumacher

Jun 1, 2016

Herman W. Schumacher, age 98, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning, June 1, 2016, at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac. He was born on November 24, 1917, in South Milwaukee, the son of Hugo and Hulda (Pulster) Schumacher. Herman married LaVerne Volkman on August 9, 1942 in Oshkosh, and they enjoyed over 71 years of marriage together....

Betty Reimer

Betty Reimer

Jun 1, 2016

Betty Ann Reimer, 87, of Omro, passed away Wednesday, June 1st with family by her side. Betty was born December 21st, 1928 in Cudahy, WI to Albert and Cecelia Petrick. She was the eldest girl of seven children. She was primarily raised in Crandon, WI. Upon graduating from Crandon class of '47, she moved to Oshkosh to attend the Oshkosh...

Claudette Fay

Claudette Fay

May 29, 2016

Claudette M. Fay, age 62, of Berlin, died early Sunday morning, May 29, 2016, at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born December 6, 1953, in Koeur-la-Petite, France, the daughter of Marlyn and Paulette (Baudot) Fahrenkampf. She graduated in 1972, from Hermantown High School in Minnesota. She married Gary Fay on April 7, 1973, at St. John...

James Nourse

James Nourse

May 18, 2016

James H. Nourse, age 70, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday evening, May 18, 2016. Born on September 23, 1945, in Oshkosh, the son of John and Lulu (Beulen) Nourse, Jim married Loretta (Boodry) Lemerande on June 29, 1985, and she preceded him in death on April 23, 2013. Employed by the Leach Corporation as a punch press operator for 38 years,...

Kenneth Hejdak

Kenneth Hejdak

May 14, 2016

Kenneth A. Hejdak, age 90, of Oshkosh, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was born on April 8, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Adam and Emma (Holz) Hejdak. On May 6, 1950, he married Mary L. Suckow. Ken proudly served his country in World War II with the U.S. Marines in...

Richard Holz

Richard Holz

May 13, 2016

Richard W. Holz, age 81, of Omro, passed away Friday morning, May 13, 2016, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Richard was born April 27, 1935, in Oshkosh, the son of Edward and Marian (McDonald) Holz. He married Carolyn Peterson on September 19,1959. Richard was Past President of the Oshkosh Ice Fishing Club. He enjoyed the outdoors,...

Delores Fisher

Delores Fisher

May 13, 2016

Delores Fisher, 98, died Friday evening, May 13, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. Delores was born July 13, 1917, in Shiocton, the daughter of John and Alice Monahan. She was the eldest daughter, one of 12 children. She graduated from Omro High School. She married Roy Fisher on July 27, 1940, in St. Thomas Catholic Church, Town of Poygan. They...

Ronald Rockow

Ronald Rockow

May 11, 2016

Ronald E. Rockow, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was born on March 18, 1953 the son of Robert and Mary (Theuret) Rockow. Ron was a CNC machinist, working for Kingsbury Inc. in Oshkosh and more recently for Mid Valley Industries in Kaukauna. He enjoyed playing chess, coin collecting, and was an avid fisherman. Ron...

Eileen Miller

Eileen Miller

May 9, 2016

Eileen T. Miller, age 89, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. She was born in Oshkosh on May 6, 1927, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Spanbauer) Sweet. On April 17, 1956, she married Lyle Miller. Eileen was baptized at Sacred Heart Church and attended school there for 8 years. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in...

Sherry Kronberg

Sherry Kronberg

Apr 29, 2016

Sherry A. Kronberg, age 73, of Omro, died Friday morning, April 29, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born in Dodgeville, WI on December 27, 1942, the daughter of Andrew and Kathryn DeBoer. Sherry grew up in Brandon, WI, attended Brandon Schools and was a graduate of Brandon High School. She later attended Central College in Pella,...

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