Robert P. Tischendorf, 86, of Campbellsport went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.   He was born in Campbellsport on August 21, 1938, the son of Alfred and Cyrilla (nee Schaeffer) Tischendorf.   Bob was a 1955 graduate of Campbellsport High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1955 to 1958 and the Marine Corp Reserves until 1961.   On July 28, 1962 Bob was united in marriage to Mildred A. Smith at Holy Angels Catholic Church, West Bend.   Bob worked at Kemps, Stella Cheese, and the U.S. Post Office but the job he loved best was driving taxi in West Bend.   Bob loved to Polka and enjoyed reading and walking. He was a lifelong member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Campbellsport   Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Millie; children, Daniel (Elena) Tischendorf of Tempe, AZ, Andrew (Jill) Tischendorf of Campbellsport, Michael (Sue) Tischendorf of Carver, MN, and Julieann (Michael) Morin of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren, Jana (Chase) Randall of Goodyear, AZ, Samantha (Justin) Keyes, Rebecca (Cody) Delbridge, and Jessica Morin all of Chesapeake, VA, and Ellen Tischendorf and Laura (Trevor) Nocchi, all of Tempe, AZ; great-grandchildren, Brody Randall, Brin Randall, Peyton Keyes, Preslee Keyes, Triston Nocchi, Oliver Delbridge, Audrey Delbridge, and another due in January; sister, Lois Reese of Campbellsport; brother, Alfred (Penny) Tischendorf, Jr. of Ossineke, MI; sister-in-law, Betty Ciszewski; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.   Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Darel and Joanne Tischendorf; sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Wilmer Brandt; and brothers-in-law, Ronald Reese and Bill Ciszewski.   Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 406 E. Main St. Campbellsport.   A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Rev. Mark Jones will officiate and burial will follow in St. Matthews Cemetery.   The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Kathy Hospice for the wonderful care shown Bob in his final days.   In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Arbor Day Society or Kathy Hospice   Twohig Funeral Home is assisting the family, with guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com (920) 533-4422.

   Joseph “Joe” William Koch passed from this world on October 24, 2024, to hold hands with his wife, Ella, in Heaven.    Joe was born to Paul and Marie Koch on June 29, 1931, in the house he lived in his entire 93 years on Earth. His childhood was filled with working the farm, fishing the creek, and making minor-mischief with friends on the walk to and from St. Martin's Parish School. His teen years found him driving back roads to go to small town polka dance halls on Saturday nights, after working on the farm all week.   In 1955, he met the love of his life, Ella Metzler. They married on April 14, 1956, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. This began a lifelong partnership of working side-by-side, raising a family of eight children with love and lessons of both work and play. Joe was proud to take over and grow the fourth generation 277-acre family farm, living in the home his great-grandfather, Nicholas Stoffel, built in 1888.    He was particularly proud of his service to the community as the Ashford Town Chairman (45+ years), a Fond du Lac County Board member (25+ years) and serving on the St. Martin's Church board. Joe was an extremely social man and could be found bowling every Tuesday night for over 60 years at King Pin Lanes in Campbellsport, or getting together with his buddies to play poker or sheepshead. He loved a good party and could often be found in the center of the action, telling stories and buying a round of aber-güts. He remained a child at heart, relishing time spent with family and friends. He especially enjoyed the monthly Cousin’s Day. Joe's ability to remember people and places, especially in Ashford and the surrounding communities, was astounding.   In later years, he didn't miss watching Bonanza, Gunsmoke and Polka, Polka, Polka. A game of Yahztee was always at the ready. Joe wanted to be remembered for making wine. He enjoyed delivering elderberry, rhubarb, apple, cranberry and Niagara grape wine to friends, family, his doctors and nurses, fellow farmers--anyone who showed him kindness. He remained socially active and mentally sharp until the very end.   Joseph will be missed by his eight children, Mary (Dennis) Theisen, Louise Seroogy, Joanne (Ken) Blatz, Jean (Bob) Flood, Karen (Dave) Simon, Donna (Randy) Stageman, Laura (Jim) Pierret, and Joseph (Paige) Koch; his 23 grandchildren, Jenny (Kevin) Hein, Jackie (Matt) Oelke, Ann (Kevin) Brennenstuhl, Susan (Mike) Hardtke, John Seroogy, Sarah (Gerardo) Gonzalez, Renee (Paul) Pionke, Becky (Derrick Wielepski) Blatz, Kevin (Amanda) Blatz, Ted (Kaitlyn) Blatz, Greg (Nikki) Blatz, Megan Flood, Mary Ella Flood, Paul (Katie Lotz) Flood, Dan (Stephanie) Simon, Jeff (Kayla) Simon, Eric (Tabby) Simon, Emily (fiance Josh Lamack) Simon, Will (Samantha) Stageman, Brett (Eva Franz) Stageman, Andrea (Eric Brown) Stageman, Trevor (Bella Newman) Stageman, and Devon Pierret; his 32 great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Gianna, Zachary, Luke, and Bethany Hein, Caitlin, McKenzie, Canton, Chase and Clay Oelke, Gavin, Quinn and Tristen Brennenstuhl, Tyson and Griffin Hardtke, Savannah and Natalie Pionke, Harper, Frank and Louie Blatz, Hailey Blatz, Sally and Miles Blatz, Bo and Cole Simon, Trudy, Vince and Elsie Simon, Asher Simon and Cealy, Mo and Callum Stageman; and Baby Simon and Baby Stageman on the way. He is also survived by beloved siblings, Rita Babler, Paul (Sherry) Koch, and Mike (Shirley) Koch.   He was preceded in death by Ella, his wife of more than 60 years; his parents, Paul and Marie Koch; in-laws, Joseph and Josephine Metzler; brother-in-law, Jack Babler; and many special aunts and uncles.   A special thank you to the amazing Harbor Haven Sunrise staff, especially Tina, Mathilda, Kristy and Alice during his last days. You made our Dad feel loved. To all those who visited Joe in his final weeks of life, including county and town board members, Thank You! It meant everything to him that you took the time to visit. Memorials for Joseph may be directed to St. Martin’s Chapel in Ashford.   Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. at St. Martin’s Chapel, Ashford (N1271 Minnie Lane, Campbellsport). Rev. Neil Zinthefer will officiate and burial will follow in St. Martin’s Cemetery.    Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 7 p.m. at St. Martin’s Chapel, Ashford, and again on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at St Martin’s Chapel.    The Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.

   Car­olyn Weber Leininger, 97, passed away peace­fully after a long ill­ness on Sun­day, Oct. 13, 2024, at As­cen­sion Liv­ing Alex­ian Vil­lage in Mil­wau­kee.   She was born, a twin, on April 18, 1927, in Camp­bell­sport. She was a grad­u­ate from Camp­bell­sport High School in 1945; and also from Beauty Col­lege in Mil­wau­kee.   She was pre­ceded in death by her hus­band, William Leininger; par­ents Rein­hold and Alice Weber; brother, Allan Weber, broth­ers-in-law, Richard Nirschl and Harold Bi­en­venu; sis­ter-in-law, Therese Schlae­fer Weber.   Those sur­viv­ing her in­clude her son, William Leininger, Jr., and wife, Bar­bara of Med­ford, OR; broth­ers, Bob Weber, her twin, She­boy­gan Falls; Eu­gene Weber, Fond du Lac; Don Weber (Judy), Oshkosh; sis­ters, Eloise Weber Bi­en­venu, West Cov­ina, CA; Mau­reen Weber Nirschl, Long­mont, CO; Mary Alice Weber Met­zler, Modesto, CA; sis­ter-in-law, Noreen Teske Weber, Mil­wau­kee; and many nieces and nephews and friends.   Her fu­neral ser­vice was held in the Chapel at As­cen­sion Liv­ing Alex­ian Vil­lage, Mil­wau­kee on Oc­to­ber 19, 2024.   Church and Chapel Fu­neral Home, Mil­wau­kee, WI were in charge of arrange­ments.