13 November 2024

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Montana Elk Hunt, the Journey

Montana Elk Hunt, the Journey


Montana Elk Hunt, the Journey MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST Hello friends, This week, and next, I will write about my most anticipated, expensive and, in some ways, challenging trip of my life. I would head west with my golden retrievers to southwest Montana, pulling a 7,000-pound, 14-foot enclosed trailer rigged for camping that would hold my atv and enough gear for two camps. After two days,
07 November 2024

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Robert J. Loehr

Robert J. Loehr


   Robert J. Loehr, 77, of St. Cloud went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at Aurora Bay Care Hospital in Green Bay.    He was born on June 20, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the son of John and Marie (nee Jacky) Loehr.    On May 20, 1967, Bob was united in marriage to Rose M. Iding at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac.    Bob drove semitrucks for 38 years for Gordon Poch and Charles Poch Trucking. He received the four 1 Million Mile Awards for safe driving without an accident. Bob loved to work and took great pride in it. He also loved the outdoors, mowing grass, and taking his grandsons on gator rides. He had a passion for machinery whether it be tractors, trucks or other equipment. Bob enjoyed watching baseball especially if his grandsons were playing (he was an enthusiastic fan). He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and School. Bob loved his family and being a grandpa.    Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 57 years, Rose, daughter, Lisa (Robert, IV) Dexter; son, Dan (Anne) Loehr; grandchildren, Austin and Brayden Loehr and Marissa Dexter; sisters, Janise (Paul) Burkhardt and Cheryl (Pat) O’Hearn; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Waldschmidt, Joei (Doug) Zimmerman, and Gwen Loehr; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.    Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie; brother, Rich; brother-in-law, Howard Waldschmidt; niece, Bridget; and nephews, Jay and Kurt.    Visitation took place on Monday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waucousta (W2011 County Road F, Campbellsport).    A funeral service followed at 12 p.m. on November 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waucousta.    The family extends a special thank you to the doctors and staff of Aurora Bay Care for the wonderful care shown Bob.    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church and School.    Twohig Funeral Home is assisting the family, with guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com (920) 533-4422.
06 November 2024

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Kewaskum School District  Approves Budget

Kewaskum School District Approves Budget


Kewaskum School District Approves Budget The Kewaskum School District Board of Education approved a school budget of $32,603,999 that included a local levy of $12,526,843. The budget included revisions from the preliminary budget based on an increase in student membership, the parochial voucher tax, and state aid. Because of increasing property valuations, this translates into a decrease in

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Floyd Gessert and Other Patriots of the World Wars

Floyd Gessert and Other Patriots of the World Wars


Floyd Gessert and Other Patriots of the World Wars KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR Floyd Gessert (1898-1993) had a hand in everything – motorcycles in France in World War I, planes around Washington County during World War II, and Studebakers and Lincolns around West Bend at mid-century. It is a story of business survival and interesting travels intertwining aviation history. According to

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|CAMPBELLSPORT GLANCE BACKWARDS|

|CAMPBELLSPORT GLANCE BACKWARDS|


|CAMPBELLSPORT GLANCE BACKWARDS| 5 Years Ago November 7, 2019 Gov. Tony Evers came to Kewaskum on Thursday, Oct. 31, and signed 2019 Wisconsin Act 20 into law, designating the portion of State Highway 28 between Interstate 41 and State Highway 144 as the “Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway”. The Army National Guard of West Bend and the Wisconsin Army National Guard of Waukesha worked together