James Richard Widmer went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Christmas Day of 2019. He was reunited with the love of his life, Shirley, along with many dear family members and friends. Jim was born on May 1, 1926, in Theresa, the son of Swiss immigrants John Otto Widmer and Marie (Vaulett) Widmer. He grew up in a residence above Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, the family’s cheese business, in Theresa. Jim was a 1944 graduate of Mayville High School. Following high school, he served his country in World War II with the 77th Infantry Division in Okinawa. He also participated in the occupation of Japan and was very proud to be a member of the Greatest Generation. On November 9, 1957, he was united in marriage with Shirley Borgman. They were married for 56 wonderful years when Shirley passed away in 2014. Jim was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was also very involved with the Theresa Historical Society and was a member of Miller-Justman-Guelig American Legion Post #270. Jim was a lifelong cheesemaker, and with his two brothers, John and Ralph, operated Widmer’s Cheese Cellars following in the footsteps of their father John O. Widmer who started the business in 1922. He was extremely proud that the family business has been carried on by his nephew Joe and his great-nephew Joey. Jim was an avid bicyclist up to age 85, often meeting his friend Bob Coulter very early in the morning on a 16-mile ride on the backcountry roads between Mayville and Theresa. Photography was Jim’s lifelong passion. His photographs are archived in the Theresa Library, Lomira Quad Graphics Library, and online at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Jim was extremely proud of his four grandchildren and also had the special blessing of meeting his first great-grandchild. Jim will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his daughters, Brenda (Joseph) Wilz and Kay (Larry) Hren, all of Neenah; grandchildren, Chelsey (Adam) Marshall of Plymouth, MN, Parker Hren (special friend Maureen Sullivan) of Madison, Logan Wilz of Neenah, and Carly (Germain) Stewart of San Diego, CA; and great-grandson, Liam Marshall of Plymouth, MN. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; parents, John and Marie Widmer; brothers, John and Ralph Widmer; sister, Ruth Wray; and granddaughter, Angella Wilz. The family would like to extend thanks to all of the special people who helped make Jim’s last years so amazing: Angie, dear friend; Sarah, favorite therapist; Richard, excellent photographer and friend; Kandy, bicycling and photography friend; Chuck, groundskeeper and “go to” guy; Steve, landscaper; Chris, pet sitter; Sharon, project assistant; Jim, fellow Theresa historian; Jerry, church companion and longtime friend; Walter and Alice, loyal friends and frequent visitors; special niece, Rose and her husband, Fritz; and special nephew, Joe, his wife Penny, their son Joey, and daughter, Hannah; and many other loved family members and friends. Special thanks for the tender, loving care provided by Hope Health and Rehabilitation, Hope Senior Living, and Agnesian Hospice. Memorials in Jim's name can be directed to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Theresa, or Theresa Historical Society. A visitation will also be held at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Theresa from 1 to 3 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 113 E. Bonduel St., Theresa, at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, with Pastor Jon Learman officiating. Military honors will follow the service conducted by the Miller- Justman- Guelig American Legion Post #270. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at the Theresa Town Hall, N8679 County Rd. P, Theresa, following the memorial service. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH. com.

Visitation:  Sunday, Jan. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m.  Service:  Sunday, Jan. 5, at 4 p.m.  Location:  St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Brownsville Delmar Gottfried Rahjes went home to our Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 22, at his home with his beloved cat Marley guarding him. Delmar was born the son of Johannes “Hans” and Magda (Koepke) Rahjes on December 23, 1928, in Theresa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Lomira. He attended school in Theresa until he was 16 when he began working at the Baker Canning Company. He was united in marriage to Ethel Schulz on December 29, 1948, at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Iron Ridge. They were married almost 63 years before her passing in 2011. Delmar was an avid farmer and gardener where he learned to love the land, the soil, the farm and the people. He loved to watch things grow and was amazed at how one could plant a little seed and it would produce such large quantities. He took great pride in his garden, the amount of asparagus, apples and pears his land could produce. Delmar was able to enjoy crops growing during his work career with Baker Canning Company and then Joan of Arc/ Seneca Canning companies in Mayville and then Ripon. He loved to bowl and rolled a perfect 300 game at Dan’s Village Bowl at the age of 80. He was a member of St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Brownsville and Brownsville Lions Club. He loved baseball, and he and Ethel spent a lot of time volunteering for the Brownsville Athletic club and watching baseball there - from little league games to Rock River Baseball. Delmar also had a love for felines! Especially orange ones. Delmar is survived by his daughter-in-law, Darcy Rahjes of Fond du Lac; his granddaughter, Rebecca (Mat) Dix of Sarasota, FL; his grandson, Matthew of Milwaukee; and his great-granddaughter, Ezry Dix of Sarasota, FL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ken (LaVerne)Schulz, Karen (Goar) Kahlhamer and Laverne Schulz. He is further survived by close friends, Jane Thomas, Ron and Janet Wendling, the Pete Buske family; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and wonderful friends. He is also survived by his beloved furry friend, Marley. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Ethel; his dear son, John; his sister, Annelise Hedwig Dobbe; and his brothers-in-law, James Dobbe and Glenn Schulz. Darcy, Rebecca, Mat, Matthew and Ezry wish to thank dear friends, Jane and Tom Thomas, Janet and Ron Wendling, Mary and Jim Jaster, Casey, Pete, Brett and Nora Buske and Trisha, Emily and Katie Schwanke all who helped Delmar stay at home until his passing. Visitation will be held at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Brownsville from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Brownsville on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 4 p.m. Inurnment will take place at Union Cemetery in Theresa at a later date. Memorials can be directed to Theresa Fire Department, Brownsville Lions Club or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brownsville. Koepsell Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Mayville is serving the family for more information or to leave an online condolence visit www. KoepsellFH.com.