Obituaries
Benjamin “Rick” Krueger II
Jun 8, 2019
Benjamin “Rick” Krueger II, 53, of Waupun passed away June 8, 2019 at his residence.Rick was born February 24, 1966 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Benjamin and Charlene Krause Krueger I.Ben and Jennifer Leichtfuss Krueger had two sons, Kaden and Jaxson. After they divorced they shared custody of the boys.Rick enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid...
Micki Wackett
Jun 8, 2019
Margaret L. “Micki” Wackett, 79, of Waupun, passed peacefully into the waiting arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Anchor Communities in Brandon.Micki was born May 25, 1940 at Jump River in northern Wisconsin, to George and Theresa (Lampman) Remmenga. On October 12, 1957 she married the love of her life, Donald Wackett.Micki will be mourned by...
Loretta Claggett
Jun 7, 2019
Loretta Claggett, 99, of Waupun, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Anchor Communities in Brandon.Loretta was born June 15, 1919 in the town of Calamus in Dodge County, the daughter of Edward and Abbie Banning Owens. Loretta graduated from Horicon High School in 1937 and Dodge County Normal School in 1939. On November 21, 1941 she married Philip Claggett...
Craig Logterman
Jun 5, 2019
Craig A. Logterman, 55, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his residence.Craig was born May 5, 1964 in Elkhorn, WI the son of Harold and Phyllis VerHage Logterman. Craig resided in Waupun most of his life, attending school at the Pella Education Service Center in Waupun and graduated in 1985. Craig worked at Diverse Options in Ripon...
William "Bill" Leroy Trotz
Jun 4, 2019
LaCrosse/Friesland: William “Bill” LeRoy Trotz, age 92, died Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019 at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse. Bill was born on August 8, 1926 in Friesland the son of Alfred and Veron (Affeldt) Trotz. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1944. In August of 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy (WWII) serving in the...
Henry C. Bruins
Jun 3, 2019
Henry C. Bruins, 86, of Waupun, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.Henry was born February 24, 1933 near Alto in Fond du Lac County, the son of Clarence and Angeline Kemink Bruins. Henry went to Brandon High School and graduated in 1950. On August 24, 1951 he married Joan Kuik in Waupun....
Dakota Mertens
May 30, 2019
Dakota J. “Bingers” Mertens, 21, of Eldorado, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2019.Bingers was born January 11, 1998 in Waupun to Clint and Stacy Mertens. He was very well liked by everyone. Made a ton of friends and will be missed by many.Bingers is survived by his parents: Clint Mertens and Stacy Mertens; brother, Brett Mertens; sister, Paige Mertens;...
Bernard Mulder
May 24, 2019
Bernard “Bernie” Mulder, 80, of Waupun, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home with family by his side.Bernie was born December 4, 1938 in Waupun, the son of Bert and Bertha Wiltjer Mulder. On April 17, 1959 Bernie married the love of his life, Bev Vande Berg at Alto Christian Reformed Church. The couple resided in Waupun all...
Dale Winterhack
May 24, 2019
Dale Winterhack, 78, of Waupun, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019; surrounded by his loving family.Dale was born December 15, 1940 in Waupun to Alfred and Henriette Van Kleef Winterhack. Dale graduated from Waupun High School in 1958. On February 27, 1960 he married Darrilyn Lafler in Randolph. He served active duty in the Army National Guard. Dale worked for...
Shirley Brown
May 24, 2019
Shirley J. Brown, 83, of Waupun, went to our Lord’s arms on May 24, 2019.Shirley was born June 5, 1935, the daughter of Richard and Estella Beahm Brown. Shirley worked her entire life in the shoe factories in Waupun and Beaver Dam. She is one of eleven children.Shirley is survived by her sisters: Georgia Mecklenberg, Madonna Reddin, Linda Thurk, and...
Sylvia Hull
May 23, 2019
Sylvia Mae Hull, 84, of Waupun, passed away May 23, 2019 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.Sylvia was born August 19, 1934, the daughter of Anthony and Jennie Nummerdor De Graff. On September 19, 1952 she married Myron Hull and they were married for 61 years. Sylvia was a member of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Waupun. She...
Grace Otto
May 9, 2019
Grace Otto, 86, of Brandon, passed away May 9, 2019 at Anchor Communities in Brandon.Grace was born November 12, 1932, the daughter of John E. and Sylvia Tadych Brown. Grace was a graduate of Brandon High School and received her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Grace’s teaching career started in a one room school house called Round...
Merlin "Mike" Vande Zande
May 9, 2019
Merlin “Mike” Vande Zande, 92, of Waupun, went to his heavenly home Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.Mike was born January 3, 1927, the son of Elmer and Anes Duven Vande Zande. On March 20, 1948 he married Luella Daane in Alto. Following their marriage the couple resided and farmed in the town...
Richard Schrader
May 7, 2019
Richard Schrader, 87, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his residence.Richard was born May 24, 1931 in Waupun, WI the son of Elmer and Helen Morey Schrader. Richard grew up in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1949. In 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for four years....
Roger William Drake
May 1, 2019
Cambria: Roger William Drake, age 80 of rural Cambria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Friesland with Rev. John Hildebrant officiating. Burial will follow in Friesland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will...
David Navis
Apr 29, 2019
David Navis, 68, of Muncie, IN passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 in Muncie, IN.David was born January 2, 1951 in Waupun, the son of Merle and Evelyn Vant Hoff Navis. In 1969 he graduated from Waupun High School. His younger years were spent in Waupun and he resided in Indiana since 1980.David is survived by a brother, Mark (Lana)...
Elaine Huizenga
Apr 27, 2019
Elaine Catherine Karberg Huizenga, 85, of Waupun, went home to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2019 after a life filled with countless blessings.Elaine was the daughter of Fred and Catherine (Newenhouse) Karberg, born on November 16, 1933 in Sioux Falls, SD. The Karberg family moved to northern MN when Elaine was in middle school, and...
Ellen Redeker
Apr 27, 2019
Ellen J. Redeker, 65, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Waupun Memorial Hospital following two months of illness.Ellen was born January 21, 1954 in Waupun, the daughter of Clinton and Gladys Guenther Gray. Ellen attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1972. She furthered her education at UW-Fond du Lac for two years. On...
Ruth H. Day
Apr 25, 2019
Ruth H. Day, 71, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Waupun Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.Ruth was born September 3, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Erwin and Helen Lemmenes Daane. Ruth was a graduate of Brandon High School in 1965. On May 14, 1966 she married Rodney Day in Brandon. Following their marriage the...
Beatrice Duffy
Apr 21, 2019
Beatrice Duffy, 81, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.Beatrice was born June 7, 1937 in Berlin, WI the daughter of Alfred and Tillie Pernitzke Yonke. On September 29, 1956 she married John Duffy in Berlin, WI. The couple resided in Sussex for 43 years then moved to Waupun in 2003. Beatrice was a member of...
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