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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...