Visitation:  Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 2 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m.  Location:  Holy Apostles Catholic Church in New Berlin Ronald Anthony Carpenter, 69, of Mayville, passed away into God’s loving care on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. While he left this world unexpectedly and far too soon, he passed away while doing something he loved: working on his sailboat, preparing for his next adventure. Ronald was born the son of Earl and Bertha (Pitz) Carpenter on February 4, 1950, in Aurora, IL. He attended Marmion Military Academy High School in Aurora, IL, St. Norbert’s College in West De Pere, for his undergraduate degree, and UW-Whitewater, for his M.B.A. He was married to the love of his life, Mary Esther Byrne of New Berlin, on June 23, 1973. Ronald was a software engineer, and worked at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac for many years before contracting at several other companies in southeastern Wisconsin. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville. He retired early, at the age of 52, to care for his wife full-time in their home, who was having increasing difficulties due to her long-time battle with multiple sclerosis. Ron had many hobbies, including travelling, salmon fishing on Lake Michigan, sailing, hunting, camping, and home brewing craft beers. His real love was for his wife and family. He was a kind and devoted husband, father, and friend to all who met him. He adored his grandchildren and was fiercely proud of them, and spent much of his free time with them doing outdoor activities. He had a down-to-earth, calming presence. He will be deeply missed by so many, but we find hope and solace in knowing that he and Mary are together, and at peace. He is survived by his children, Julie (Donald) Carpenter Foss and Kristen (Kris) Wampole; his sisters, Sharon (Larry) Exline and Shirley Carpenter; his grandchildren, Aria Carpenter, Brayden Wampole and Madison Wampole; and numerous close relatives and dear friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his wife and his parents. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 16000 W. National Ave., New Berlin, WI 53151 from 1 p.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at 1120 James Drive, Suite A Hartland, WI 53029. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.koepsellfh.com.

Visitation:  Thursday, Oct. 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.  Service:  Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11:30 a.m.  Location:  Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon Phyllis Ann Rutz, 89, of Iron Ridge, passed away October 17, 2019, at Shorehaven Nursing Home in Oconomowoc. She was born November 9,1929, to Lester and Celia (Schmeling) DeMund. Phyllis was a beloved wife of Wilbert for 50 years and a loving mom and grandmother. She was a graduate of Hustisford High School. Phyllis was a member of St. Malachy Sacred Heart Parish all her life. She kept herself busy as a volunteer for Bethesda in Horicon. She was also an avid gardener and loved her flowers. She will be remembered by her friends as a social butterfly. She is survived by her loving children, daughter, Patricia (Richard) Hill, and her son, Michael (Susan) Rutz; her grandchildren, Zachary and Lexana. Also, surviving are other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbert in 2000. A celebration of Phyllis’s life with family receiving relatives and friends will be Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 11:30 a.m. Fr. Justin Lopina will be officiating. Interment will be at St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon. The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home – Hartford is serving the family. Online condolences may be placed on our website at www.berndt-ledesma.com

Visitation:  Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m.  Service:  Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m.  Location:  St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon Leslie A. Zuelsdorf, 69, of Mayville, unexpectedly, passed away October 14, 2019, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc. She was born September 1, 1950, in Waukesha, the daughter of Edgar and Kathryn (Atkinson) Price.  She was raised in Waukesha and graduated from Waukesha High School (now Waukesha South).  She graduated from Doctors Hospital School of X-Ray and was a X-ray technician. She married James Zuelsdorf on August 1, 1970, in Waukesha, and then made Mayville their home.  With no opportunities to be an X-ray technician in Mayville, she worked as a clerk at the Coast-to-Coast  and later Ace Hardware stores.  She also had the privilege to be hired at St. John’s Lutheran School in Mayville.  First as an aide, then after she completed more schooling, she became the four-year-old Pre-K teacher.  She also developed the three-year-old Pre-K program. She served there a total of 31 years.  She drew students from as far away as Oakfield, Horicon, and Hartford. Beyond loving her immediate and extended families, she loved each and every child she had the honor to teach. Since leaving St. John’s, she has spent her time spoiling her three grandchildren.  She fiercely loved her family and would do anything for them.  She was close to her sisters and their families, spending time at the Price family camp at Seul Choix Point, Michigan. She was most happy when she was surrounded by those she loved. Leslie is survived by her husband of 49 years, James Zuelsdorf; her daughter, Lisa (Ed) Hirnschall and their son Noah; her son, Michael Zuelsdorf and his daughters, Madeline and Charlize; her sisters, Nannette (Ben) Loucks, Renee (Tim Sr.) Harris and their children, and Michelle (Gary) Metzger and their daughter; her mother-in-law, Rosemond Zuelsdorf; brother-in-law, Thomas (Patty) Zuelsdorf and their children and sisters-in-law, Jill (Craig) Borgardt and their son, and Heidi Luehring and her daughter; her aunt, Nancy Atkinson and three cousins, Mary, Cathy, and Jenny; her best friend, Sue (Roger) Williams, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Jerome Zuelsdorf; nephew, John Borgardt; and brother-in-law, Lester Luehring; and uncle, John Atkinson. Visitation took place on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 4 p.m. at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon. Funeral services for Leslie took place on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m. at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon with the Rev. Daniel Seehafer officiating. Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville. The family would like to thank the doctors and ICU nurses at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital Prohealth for their care and compassion.  Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com