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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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Troy Angwin

Troy Angwin

Jun 7, 2012

Troy D. Angwin, age 40, of Long Beach, California, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2012, in San Diego, California, from injuries sustained in a tragic accident. He was born on September 27, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Richard "Dick" and Shirley (Thomas) Angwin. Survivors include his father, Dick Angwin of Oshkosh, one sister, Tracy (John) Foley of St....

Thomas Manske

Thomas Manske

Jun 4, 2012

Thomas "Tom" H. Manske, age 61, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2012. He was born in Oshkosh on July 21, 1950 the son of the late Herman and Bernice (Dulske) Manske. Tom liked tinkering with his projects during all hours of the night, including the completion of an old sailing ship. He also enjoyed his collection of...

Franklin Schmidt

Franklin Schmidt

Jun 2, 2012

Franklin H. Schmidt, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Seasons Hospice, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Franklin was born on August 30, 1926, to Charles and Viola (Bauer) Schmidt. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked as a Millwright at Paine Lumber, and then Rockwell, until he retired. In his younger years, he...

Gloria Rhode

Gloria Rhode

Jun 1, 2012

Gloria Mae Rhode, age 86, of Oshkosh, passed away Friday morning, June 1, 2012, at Evergreen Health Center. Gloria was born on September 10, 1925, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to David and Mollie (Hartman) Lutz. She graduated from West Milwaukee High School. Gloria married Donald A. Rhode on September 20, 1947, in Van Dyne, Wisconsin. Don passed away on January 12,...

Clifford Ramsay

Clifford Ramsay

May 23, 2012

Clifford R. Ramsay, age 88, died peacefully Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was born Aug. 21, 1923, to Raymond and Meta Ramsay in New London, Wis. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1941. He served in World War II as a radio signalman in the Army's 96th Infantry Division, in the Leyte and Okinawa campaigns in the Pacific Theater....

Hans Christiansen

Hans Christiansen

May 23, 2012

Hans J. Christiansen, age 82, of Omro, died peacefully Saturday evening, May 19, 2012, at his residence with his family by his side. Hans was born January 11, 1930, in Cobb, WI., the son of Hans and Astra Christiansen. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Hans was a Baker by trade and had worked in a Commercial Bakery for many...

Richard Janiak

Richard Janiak

May 22, 2012

Richard L. Janiak, age 86, of Poygan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at his home. Richard was born on July 13, 1925, the son of Albin and Florence (Lemieux) Janiak. He served his country in the US Army. He married Shirley Kraft on February 7, 1959, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oshkosh. He worked for and...

Glenn Blackburn

Glenn Blackburn

May 20, 2012

Glenn Blackburn Sr., age 78, of Neenah and formerly of Oshkosh, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Vallhaven Care Center. Born on August 6, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Willis and Dorothy (Schultz) Blackburn, Glenn married Georgia Kallin on May 25, 1963, at Santa Barbara, California. During the Korean War, Glenn served with the U.S. Navy Marines. He was employed...

Diana Farry

Diana Farry

May 18, 2012

Diana Farry, age 69, of (NORDHIEM) Oshkosh, died Friday morning, May 18, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on March 2, 1943, in Oshkosh, to August and Edna (Messerschmidt) Tiedje, Diana married Bert Farry and he preceded her in death on January 21, 1993. As a young girl, Diana was employed by Snow Cap, Ardy & Ed's Drive-In, and later...

Ruth Bauer

Ruth Bauer

May 7, 2012

Ruth C. Bauer, 92 years young, spent her life at the "little house" with her loving family nurturing and supporting her at which time she lifted into the heavens to be reunited with the love of her life, Richard on Monday, May 7, 2012. Ruth was born October 31, 1919 in the Town of Black Wolf, Winnebago County. She was...

Russell Orley

Russell Orley

May 4, 2012

Russell D. Orley, age 55, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly Friday evening, May 4, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Russ was born August 24, 1956, the son of Wilbert and Patricia (Homernik) Orley. Russ enjoyed finding and refinishing old furniture and antiques, and above all else, goofing off with his four girls, who filled his heart with joy, and his "kids"....

Myrtle Schumacher

Myrtle Schumacher

May 1, 2012

Myrtle E. Schumacher, age 83, of Oshkosh, died Monday evening, May 1, 2012 at Harbor House. Born on February 26, 1929, in Oshkosh, to Albert and Emma (Werner) Naffin, Myrtle married Hilbert Schumacher on November 12, 1949, in Van Dyne, Wisconsin. Hilbert preceded Myrtle in death on December 7, 2011. A member of St. John Lutheran Church of Nekimi, the...

Betty Sherman

Betty Sherman

Apr 21, 2012

Betty L. Sherman, age 84, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday morning, April 21, 2012, at Park View Health Center, in the presence of her loving family. Born on April 22, 1927, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Carroll and Florence (Dittmer) Betts, Betty married John M. Sherman on July 29, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. A member of...

Norbert Rich

Norbert Rich

Apr 19, 2012

Norbert L. Rich, age 85, of Omro, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Norbert was born April 8, 1927 in Berlin, the son of Lawrence & Belle (Damask) Rich; Lawrence died in 1931 and in 1945 Belle married Joseph Poeschl. Norbert was a U.S. Veteran, serving in the Navy. He had worked for a number of...

Nancy Simpson

Nancy Simpson

Apr 18, 2012

Nancy F. Simpson, age 71, of Oshkosh, died peacefully April 18, 2012. Nancy was born December 5, 1940 in Corpus Christi, TX, the daughter of Ira Landon and Ada (Webber) Lawson. She graduated from W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, TX in 1958. Nancy married John S. Simpson in Corpus Christi on October 20, 1961. She met him while...

Delloyd Spanbauer

Delloyd Spanbauer

Apr 18, 2012

DeLloyd S. "Dee" Spanbauer, age 80, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning, April 18, 2012, at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 26, 1931, in Oshkosh to Leo T. and Leone E. (Stenzel) Spanbauer, Dee married Joan S. Treichel on June 27, 1953, in Oshkosh. A member of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Peter Catholic Church, Dee was a...

Joan Gebhardt

Joan Gebhardt

Apr 17, 2012

Joan M. Gebhardt, age 80, of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Born on December 23, 1931, in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Sylvan and Mayme (Prochaska) Lester, Sr., Joan married Robert W. Gebhardt on April 17,1952. Robert preceded Joan in death on March 20, 1993. Survivors include a son, Bob (Konnie) Gebhardt; a brother, Sylvan...

Constant Truckey

Constant Truckey

Apr 14, 2012

Constant M. "Connie" Truckey, age 67, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, April 14, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on May 31, 1944, in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, to Ordner and Della (Osman) Bourgeois, Connie married Robert Truckey on November 3, 1962. Family and friends were a major part of Connie's life and she took enjoyment in flower gardening, crocheting, and...

Thelma Falch

Thelma Falch

Apr 14, 2012

If LIFE is our test/trials then my grandmother, Thelma I. Falch ACED IT! She lived her life like this: people matter most; Family, Friends, Neighbors, Caregivers, Acquaintences, even strangers. Give more than you take. Love Unconditionally without expecting anything in return. And leave your mark on this world when you depart. To sum up my grandma in just a few...

Leslie Loker

Leslie Loker

Apr 14, 2012

Leslie E. Loker, age 85, of Oshkosh, died peacefully Saturday, April 14, 2012, surrounded by the love of his family. Leslie was born August 13, 1926, in the Town of Rushford, the son of Hollis and Malita Fiegel Loker. He married Shirley Longworth on August 19, 1950. Leslie had served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II from...

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