15 March 2021

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Charles A. “Chuck” Vorpahl

Charles A. “Chuck” Vorpahl


Charles A. “Chuck” Vorpahl, 84, of the town of Auburn, went to his heavenly home on Monday, March 8, 2021. Chuck was born on November 2, 1936, in Kewaskum, the son of Louis and Minnie (Nelson) Vorpahl. Chuck graduated from Kewaskum High School – class of 1954. He then went to serve his country in the U.S. Army/National Guard from 1958 to 1964. On February 21, 1997, he was united in marriage to Jean Kedinger in Maui which started their enjoyed travels to Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Africa, Trinidad, Tobago, Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Peru, Holland, and three times to Alaska. Chuck loved hiking, fishing, hunting, and morel hunting. Those Chuck leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Jean; four children, Jeff (Carol) Vorpahl of Sheboygan Falls, Julie (Randy) Voigt of Lac du Flambeau, Sandy Vorpahl of Campbellsport, and Kelly (Jason) Staffin of Kewaskum; seven grandchildren, Angie Vorpahl, Lisa (Tyler) Gonzales, Mandy Vorpahl, Christopher (Kathleen) Vorpahl, Stephanie Voigt, Samantha Staffin, and Emmett Staffin; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ann Redinger; a brother, Louis “Joe” (Rachel) Vorpahl; two brothers-in-law, David Kedinger and William (Colleen) Kedinger; his mother-in-law, Virginia Kedinger; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by three sisters, Beatrice (Benedict) Fellenz, Lois (Lee) Breitkreutz, and Doris Vorpahl; two brothers in infancy, Karl and Evan Vorpahl; and two sisters in infancy, Elizabeth and Ellen Vorpahl; two brothers-in-law, Marvin Berndt and Leonard Redinger; and his father-in-law, Donald Kedinger. Chuck’s family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, March 13, at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Drive, in Kewaskum from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Funeral services for Chuck will be held at 1 p.m. at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday. Rev. Timothy Henning will officiate and burial will follow at Orchard Grove Cemetery in Farmington. Memorials to St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice is appreciated. The family would like to thank Dr. Mooney and the staff at Cancer Center Froedtert Hospital in West Bend for four years of wonderful care. A thank you also to Heartland Hospice for their kindness and supportive care especially Amanda, Summer, Lisa, Joanne, Laura, Shelly and Karen. The Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Chuck’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
10 March 2021

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Remembering  Jerry Gosa

Remembering Jerry Gosa


Remembering Jerry Gosa BY ANNE TRAUTNER JOURNALIST The Kewaskum community has lost a leader and a friend. Jerry Gosa passed away on Friday, March 5, after a 49-day battle with COVID-19. He was 68. Gosa spent many years serving the Kewaskum community. A retired teacher, Gosa taught chemistry at Kewaskum High School for 38 years. He served as the head coach of the boys and girls varsity

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Library Happenings

Library Happenings


Library Happenings Activities At The Campbellsport Library The Campbellsport Public Library, 220 N. Helena St. in Campbellsport, is o_ering the following programs. For more information, contact the library at director@ campbellsportlibrary.org or call 920-533-8534. Boredom Busters Are you looking for things to keep you busy this winter? Stop by anytime we are open, to pick up a free puzzle,

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Check It Out!

Check It Out!


Check It Out! LORI KREIS KEWASKUM LIBARIAN I did something that felt historic last week. Something I thought I would not get to experience until the end of summer at the earliest. My mother, sister, son and niece encountered this last month due to either their age or field of employment. Last week, I rolled up my sleeve and received my first COVID-19 immunization. Several weeks ago, I gathered

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Moraine Park Culinary Program  Finding Solutions For Students

Moraine Park Culinary Program Finding Solutions For Students


Moraine Park Culinary Program Finding Solutions For Students Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC) Culinary instructors and students had to think outside of the box to fill the curriculum for the student-run restaurant, Park Terrace. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, typical food operations had to be altered. “During a normal year, we open the restaurant from early October through the end