Service:  Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m.  Location:  St. Stephen Catholic Church in Stevens Point Bernard Lawrence Karger, 86, formerly of Milwaukee and Stevens Point, died November 30, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Ben was born September 4, 1934, in Bessemer, MI. He was the son of Frank J. Karger, Sr. and Rose Karger. Ben graduated from Boys Tech in Milwaukee. Bernard entered the service on June 20, 1952, in Chicago, IL. He served in the Navy, receiving the Navy’s National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on September 2, 1955, in Beeville, TX. He was a union bricklayer by trade and a member of local #8. His marriage to Rita Karger took place May 4, 1957, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Milwaukee. After the marriage, the couple settled in Milwaukee area until 1996. He retired as a superintendent in 1995, at the age of 61. Upon retirement, they moved to Stevens Point until 2015, when they resided at Lakeview Place assisted living in Fond du Lac. Upon the passing of his wife, Ben moved into the home of his daughter in Mayville, and resided there until his passing. Ben enjoyed watching football, basketball, baseball and discussing history and politics. He was fond of being outside, walking and especially fishing. He loved to have his family together for any occasion and was known for throwing a good party. He was always willing to help others and work with his hands. Over the years, he remodeled not only his homes, but helped his children work on their homes too. Survivors include children, Mike (Chris), Steve (Jan), Dave (Cheryl), Sue (Craig) Scholz and Tom; brother-in-law, Ronald Oestreicher; grandchildren, Steve, Danny, Megan, Matthew, Elizabeth, Austin, Grant, Jennifer and Alyssa; great-grandchildren, Chase, Amaya, Cameron, Braxton, Isaiah, Kiara, Mason and Harper. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; his grandson, Nick; his brothers, Leonard and Frank, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec, 9, at St. Stephen Catholic Church Stevens Point. Rev. Jeffrey Hennes officiated. Full military honors followed the funeral mass. Burial will take place at St. Stephen’s parish cemetery at a later date. Masks were required at the church. Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

Michael S. Janoska, 77, of Iron Ridge, passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Mike was born on December 23, 1942, to John S. Janoska and Maria T. Ave Maria. Mike was warm-hearted, playful, and creative. Born and raised in West Allis, Mike remained connected to the city throughout his life. A graduate of Central High, Mike fondly remembered his formative years in West Allis, his friends and teammates, and his days playing ball on McKinley playground. After graduating high school and spending two years in the military, Mike worked for 35 years as a steamfitter with the Local 601. He was employed with companies such as AO Smith and the Pabst Brewery and appreciated working on the beautiful old buildings in downtown Milwaukee. After retirement, Mike focused his energy on sports, crafts, and carpentry. He loved helping others and volunteered at a local scout camp and made numerous donations to Honor Flight. Mike enjoyed sports, word games, wood working, and camping with his family. He loved hosting dinner parties, fish frys, and any gathering where he could cook and bake for his friends. He was particularly proud of his potica, his pineapple upside-down cake, and his legendary banana crème torte. Mike leaves behind his beloved wife, Suzanne; children, Todd, Tracie, Jacob, and Whitney; and grandchildren, Elijah and Zoe; siblings, brother David and wife Judy, brother Jan, brother Timothy and wife Sharyn, brother Phillip and wife Sue, and sister Judy and husband Tom. There will be no funeral as the family advocates for all efforts to prevent the spread of COVID 19. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family is accepting donations for a memorial bench that will be placed on the Hank Aaron State Trail. The family plans to host a bicycle ride and celebration of Mike’s life in September of 2021. For details regarding the bicycle ride and donations to Mike’s Memorial bench, please contact Cheryl Sydor at (414) 403-8005.

Visitation:  Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m.  Location:  St. Paul's Cedar Lake Church in West Bend December 12, 1935-December 5, 2020 Joyce M. (Raether) Wendegatz, 84, passed away on Saturday Dec. 5, 2020, in West Bend. She was born on December 12, 1935, in Oseola, to Jacob and Marie (Kutz) and raised in Fond du Lac County and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dundee. Joyce attended Campbellsport High School. She moved to West Bend after high school when she went to work at Pick Manufacturing and the various jobs. She later married Delmar E. Wendegatz on April 28, 1956. Her hobbies were needlepoint, crocheting and loved attending all sporting events of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also liked to go to the casino. She was a member of St. Paul’s Cedar Lake Lutheran Church. Joyce is survived by her husband, Delmar; children, Del of West Bend, Daryl (Phyllis) of Milston and David (Lorrie) of West Bend and Dawn (Todd) Machtig of Sheboygan Falls. She is further survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; her sister, Donna (Miles) Wilson of Cecil; sisters-in-law, Darlene Ernisse of Kohlsville, Marilyn Christian of Hartford and Betty Raether of Kewaskum; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws, Adolph and Viola Wendegatz; her brothers, Lester (Ruth), Fritz (Alice) and Ralph Raether and her sister, Gertrude (Art) Backhaus. Visitation will be at St. Paul’s Cedar Lake Church on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. A funeral Service for Joyce will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, at St Paul’s Cedar Lake Church ( 4113 German Village Rd West Bend, WI 53095) with Pastor John Cook presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to St. Paul’s Cedar Lake Church or Kettle Moraine Lutheran School. A special thank you to Dr. Herdrich, Dr. Fischer and the nurses for the care given to Joyce at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend. Phillip Funeral Homes is serving the family, (262) 338-2050 / www.phillipfuneralhome.com

Visitation:  Thursday, Dec. 10, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.  Service:  Thursday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m.  Location:  St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Knowles Dennis M. Reible, 75, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on December 21, 1944, the son of Carl and Ruth (Hartwig) Reible. Shortly after, he was baptized into the Christian faith at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Knowles. In 1958, he was confirmed, also at St. Luke's. After graduating from Mayville High School, he enlisted to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was a crewman on the U.S.S. Niagara Falls, and did one tour of duty in Vietnam. He met his wife, Nancy, while he was stationed in Long Beach, CA. Upon his return, he began his civilian career as a mechanic at Mayville Implement, R & L Repair, and Michels Pipeline. He finished his working career at R.E. Phelon in Lomira. Dennis loved playing for his Uncle Milton's baseball team for many years, until an injury forced him to the sidelines. He also served his local community as a volunteer at the Knowles Fire Department. He loved his church, serving many years as a Sunday school teacher, and many terms on the church council. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus for his family and friends, especially the children, and was very proud of his real beard. He was a member of The American Legion, Lomira Post #347 for 53 years, spending six of those years as the legion commander. Dennis is survived by his sons, Joel (Diane Wendel) Reible of Fond du Lac, Toby (Michelle Kern) Reible of McFarland; grandchildren, Adam Buzzel, Amber Schuster, Kade Forsberg, Katrina Munro, Tyler Reible, Kim Reible, Gage Reible, Miyah Reible, and Carly Reible; siblings, Carl (Mary) Reible Jr, Joyce (Don) Schwartz, and Bonnie (Andy) Schraufnagel; nieces, nephews, and many other friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; and his parents, Carl and Ruth Reible. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac for their patience and professionalism in caring for Dennis during this most difficult time. Visitation for Dennis will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Knowles from 12 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Matt Kuske officiating. Burial will take place at St. Luke’s Cemetery, Knowles, with graveside military honors. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may send private online condolences or sign the family’s guest book at www.cstonefs.com.

Ardella Beatrice Walls, 93, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Saturday morning, Nov. 28, 2020, at Whispering Pines Assisted Living. She was born September 13, 1927, in Oconto Falls, daughter of Ervin Albert and Catherine (Owen) Regal. Ardella graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the Class of 1945. On June 5, 1949, she married Harvey Eugene Burtnett at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Underhill. After their four children were in school, Ardella resumed her college degree and graduated from Columbia County Teachers College in 1967. She continued her education at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh during her summers off. Ardella taught at Dodge County Schools for over ten years and was known to her students as “Mrs. Birdnest”. On December 5, 1977, Harvey preceded her in death, after 28 years of marriage. Ardella still taught art and was a substitute teacher after Harvey’s death. In 1983, she married Wilbur O. Walls in Crystal, MN. The two retired to Avon Park, FL. They remained there until Will passed away in 2006. After Will’s passing, Ardella moved to Sturgeon Bay. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, where she served as organist. She enjoyed her social time at the Senior Center and her frequent trips to Walmart. She was a true artist who liked to oil paint, sew clothing and play piano, but her favorite hobby, which she truly loved, was shopping. Ardella will be missed by her children, Eugene (Paula) Burtnett of Westminster, SC, Nancy Messersmith of Sturgeon Bay, Bruce (Lisa) Burtnett of Sturgeon Bay, and Frank Burtnett of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, Nikole (John) White, Natasha (Beau) Branson, Micky (Richard) Wilde, Jesse (Gladys) Messersmith, Jillian (Robert) Boll, Ryan (Salina) Burtnett, and Reed Burtnett; great-grandchildren, Aiden Branson, Mason and Carter Wilde, James and Alexis Hamilton, Jordan Boll, Nolan LeCloux, and Selma and Hurley Burtnett; siblings, William (Billie Ann) Regal, Neva Regal, David (Zoey) Regal, and Austin (Sandy) Regal; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Catherine Regal; husbands, Harvey Burtnett and Wilbur Walls; son-in-law, Leroy Messersmith; brothers, Owen and Kay Regal and Ken and Sue Regal; and sister-in-law, Margaret “Peggy” Regal. Ardella’s family wishes to extend their appreciative thanks to the staff at Whispering Pines Assisted Living and Compassus Hospice for their caring for Ardella. Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC of Sturgeon Bay are assisting the family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Ardella may be shared with her family through her tribute page at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.

Ronald W. Ulrich, 87, of Horicon, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon. Ron was born the son of Emil and Viola (Hintz) Ulrich on November 14, 1933, in Horicon. Upon graduating from Horicon High School in 1951, Ronald joined the US Navy. He served for four years, being honorably discharged in 1956. While in the Navy, he married the love of his life, Ruth Jaquet, on December 18, 1954. Anyone that knew Ron knew that besides his family, he loved to hunt, fish, and anything to do with the outdoors. He enjoyed taking people fishing on Lake Michigan on his boat. You could always count on him being the life of the party, telling countless jokes. He loved and was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ron is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth of Horicon; his children, Linda (Robert) Wilson, and Lisa (Todd) Wanie, Larry (Jamie) Ulrich; his grandchildren, Erin and Ethan Wilson, Katie (Daniel) Ready, Adam (special friend Elizabeth Lillard) Wanie, Emily (Scott) Feucht, Christopher Ulrich, and Kayla (Matt) Rex; his great-grandchildren, Porter, Conway, and Patsy Feucht, Henry, Penelope and Avrie Wanie. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his half-brother, Glen Ulrich. A private family funeral service will take place at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon with the Rev. Daniel Seehafer presiding. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon with military honors conducted by the Horicon American Legion Post #157. Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

Donald W. Schlegel, 83, of Horicon passed away on November 23, 2020, at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville. Don was born the son of Wilbur and Alice (Werner) Schlegel on July 9, 1937, in Horicon. He was a 1955 graduate of Horicon High School. Don then went on to spend four years in the US Air Force. He was then united in marriage to Diane Bolstad at St. Stephen Lutheran Church on September 28, 1963. He was employed at Gehl Co. in West Bend for 25 years, then at Metal Craft in Mayville for the next 10 years until his retirement in 2001. Don loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and long walks along the Horicon Marsh. He loved to spend time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. Don is survived by his wife, Diane, of Horicon; his daughters, Debbie (Todd) Wolter of Mayville and Sherry (Vic) Apfelbeck of Mayville; his step-sons, Dennis (Bri) Bolstad of Horicon and Greg (Diane) Bolstad of Horicon; his grandchildren, Angela (Tim) Gorman, Amy Meimann, Adam (Leah) Bolstad, Tanya (Brent) Beine, Trever (Kendra) Apfelbeck, Jeremy Wolter, and Courtney Wolter; his great-grandchildren, Keaton, Colin, Abby, Rylee, Mitch, Mason and Seth; his brothers-in -law, Donald Kehl and Jerrey Stefan; further survived by other relatives and many friends. Don was preceded in death by his mother Alice; his father, Wilbur; two sisters, Jane Stefan and Lou Ann Kehl. Memorial services for Don are pending at this time due to the pandemic. Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com