Marvin Waldschmidt
Visitation: Sunday September 1, 12 p.m. Funeral Service: Sunday September 1, 2 p.m. Location: Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca
03 September 2019
Marvin Waldschmidt
Visitation: Sunday September 1, 12 p.m. Funeral Service: Sunday September 1, 2 p.m. Location: Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca
Kathryn M. Schultz
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 5, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Funeral Service: Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30 p.m. Location: Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville
Kathryn M. Schultz, 72, of Lomira, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Kathryn was born on April 18, 1947, the daughter of Guy and Vernice (Jesse) Michaels in Fond du Lac.
She was a graduate of Lomira High School.
On August 29, 1986, she was united in marriage to William R. Schultz at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira.
She had been employed at Kondex Corp. of Lomira, Marlin Corp. of Horicon and had also bartended at Frank and Barb’s in LeRoy.
Kathryn was an avid Brewers, Packers and Badger fan. She enjoyed boating and gambling. Kathryn loved to entertain and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Kathryn is survived by her children, Diane (Ed) Coulter, Duane (Darla) Buerger, Laura (Eric) Parr, Kari (Bruce) Decorah, Kimberly (Dwight) Palmer; step-children, Michael (Lori) Schultz and Angela (Mark) Hanni; 19 grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Donald) Simon; brother, Larry (Joanne) Michaels; former husband, James Buerger; her dog, Blondie; also other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William, in 2018; granddaughter, Courtney; grandson, Nicholas; and two brothers, Jim and Bill.
A visitation for Kathryn will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville.
A funeral service will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5,with the Rev. Tom Biersack officiating. Inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon at a later date.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Kathryn’s loyal friends, Debbie Dittberner, Carol Schraufnagel and Clayton Batzler and also to everyone at the Feed Mill; your kindness will always be remembered.
The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www. koepsellfh.com.
Eugene E. Straveler
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 5, 12 to 2 p.m. Funeral Service: Thursday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. Location: St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville
Eugene E. Straveler Sr., 79, of LeRoy, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 with his loving family by his side.
Eugene was born on May 29, 1940, the son of Joseph and Laura (Eastling) Straveler in Brantwood.
He was a graduate of Tripoli High School.
On June 17, 1961, he was united in marriage to Janette Lehner at St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy.
Eugene had been employed with Maysteel for 40 years.
He was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and ATVing.
Eugene is survived by his children, Julie (Neil) Weiss of Iron Ridge, Eugene Straveler Jr. of West Bend, Mark (special friend Loretta) Straveler of Eden, Dean (Stefanie) Straveler of Lomira and Jamie (special friend Brandon) Straveler of LeRoy; seven grandchildren, Matt, Melissa, Amy, Tammy, Kimberly, Lindsey and Megan; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nellie Thurk of LeRoy and Josephine Schutt of New York; also other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janette in 1999, two sisters, Catherine Weisinger and Rosemary Cooley; four brothers, Norman, Joe, Ernie and Hubert.
A visitation for Eugene will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, from noon until 2 p.m. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville.
A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sara Gillespie officiating. Interment will follow at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery in LeRoy.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Agnesian Hospice Hope for their compassionate care of Eugene.
The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www. koepsellfh.com.
Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Roskopf
Visitation: Friday, Sept. 6, 10 to 12 p.m. Service: Friday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m. Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mayville
On Saturday morning, August 31, 2019, Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Roskopf passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Patricia and Gerald Kohn, with her family at her side at the age of 86.
Betty Ann was born on April 23, 1933, to James Heagney and Margaret Snyder Heagney in Milwaukee.
Upon graduation from Divine Savior High School in 1951, she met the love of her life, Roman Roskopf. They were united in marriage on January 19, 1952, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls.
Betty Ann and Roman owned and operated Romy’s Restaurant in Menomonee Falls, Roskopf Ford-Mercury of Mayville, and also farmed in the Town of Herman.
Betty Ann loved quilting, crafts, and enjoyed winters in Zephyrhills, FL.
During her 67-year marriage to Roman, Betty Ann and Roman raised six children, Daniel, Deborah, Jean, James, Margaret, and Patricia.
Betty Ann is survived by her husband, Roman; six children, Daniel (Marsha) Roskopf, Deborah (Don) Wellnitz, Jean (David) Pieper, James (Gail) Roskopf, Margaret (Patrick) Schalinski, and Patricia (Gerald) Kohn; 15 grandchildren, Nickolas (Katey) Roskopf, Jacob (Krista) Roskopf, Eric (Alexandria) Roskopf, Adam Wellnitz, Anne Wellnitz, Zachary Pieper, Jennifer Pieper (Justin Bouchonville), Elizabeth (Marcus) Berenz, Ben (Stephanie) Roskopf, Samantha Roskopf, Michael (Shantel Magner) Schalinski, Sarah Schalinski, Kelly (John White) Kohn, Katherine (Jon) Siegler, and Caroline (Tyler Sterr) Kohn; nine great-grandchildren, Tessa, Henry, Isla, Aiden, Hadley, Genevieve, Griffin, Connor, and Lennon; a brother, Michael (Mary) Heagney; her in-laws, Anthony (Diane) Roskopf, Willard (Dolores) Roskopf, Mary Ann (Ralph) Krumbiegel, Charles Roskopf, and Dorothy Roskopf; other relatives and friends.
Betty Ann was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Heagney; a brother, Tom and his wife, Arlene Heagney; two brothers-in-law, Louis Roskopf Jr. and Richard Roskopf; and three sisters-in-law, Florence Neureuther, Gertrude Stuettgen, and Judy Roskopf.
Betty Ann’s family will greet relative and friends at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville on Friday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Friday, Sept. 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 302 S. German Street, in Mayville. Rev. Thomas Biersack will officiate and burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mayville.
The Myrhum Patten Miller and Kietzer Funeral Homes have been entrusted with Betty Ann’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
Kenneth J. Hanni
Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 8, 12 to 3 p.m. Memorial Service: Sunday, Sept. 8, 3 p.m. Location: Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam
On August 29, 2019 Kenneth J. Hanni passed away with his family at his side at the age of 63.
Ken was born on April 23, 1956, in Beaver Dam, son of Harold and Delores (Schmid) Hanni.
He was married to the love of his life Kate Oestreich on April 16, 1977. They raised two sons together, Ben and Joe.
Ken was a selfless father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed trips up north to Boulder Junction and to Arizona, as well as traveling with his family and friends. Together, with his wife Kate, the two of them worked tirelessly as the owners of PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker in Iron Ridge. His work ethic and commitment to his family and businesses were admirable to all who knew him. Ken was a honorary member of the Iron Ridge Fire Department with 45 years of service.
Ken is survived by his wife, Kate Hanni; sons, Ben and Paula Hanni, Joe and Trish Hanni; grandchildren, Preston, Kennedy, and Hudson Hanni; brothers, Jeff Hanni and Mark (Angie) Hanni; brothers-in-law, Ed (Cathy) Oestreich and Scott (Heidi) Oestreich; sister-in-law, Teri Hanni Flasch; aunts, Shirley Sternweis and Doris Muche; nephew, Dan Hanni, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Delores Hanni; parents-in-law, Bill and Darlene Oestreich; brothers, Daniel Hanni and David Hanni; sister-in-law Sheryl Hanni
A visitation for Kenneth will be held on Sunday Sept. 8, from noon until 3 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, N7199 N. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam.
A memorial service honoring Ken’s life will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home and immediately following we welcome family and friends to join us for a reception at Old Hickory Golf Club.
Ken believed in philanthropy and paying it forward on any given opportunity. In lieu of flowers, the Hanni family is asking for donations in Ken’s honor to the American Kidney Foundation www.kidneyfund.org or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society www.lls.org
The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.
30 August 2019
Dr. Anthony “Tony” Strigenz
Dr. Anthony “Tony” Joseph Strigenz, DDS, 87, of Kewaskum was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, WI.
He was born on November 25, 1931, to the late Anton and Catherine (nee Hoffer) Strigenz in Milwaukee. He graduated from Custer High School and went onto Milwaukee State Teacher’s College, then graduated from Marquette University Dental School in 1955. On August 20, 1955, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betsy” Walker at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wauwatosa, WI. Together they had nine children, all of whom are either physicians or attorneys, of which he was most proud.
After serving as a Captain and a dentist in the United States Army in Germany, Tony practiced dentistry for nearly 50 years. He never turned down a patient, whether they had the ability to afford the services or not. He moved his family from Milwaukee to his beloved farm in Farmington in 1969, where he enlisted in his children a strong work ethic. In his free time, he enjoyed polka music and playing the accordion. He especially enjoyed spending time with Betsy, his children and grandchildren around the big farmhouse kitchen table. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Those Tony leaves behind to cherish his memory include his nine children, Deborah Strigenz of Kewaskum, Michael (Mary) Strigenz of Fond du Lac, Mark (Christine) Strigenz of Wauwatosa, Andrew (Christina) Strigenz of Clyde Hill, Washington, Anthony (Diane) Strigenz of Fond du Lac, Elizabeth (Mark) Bensen of West Bend, Thomas (Mandy) Strigenz of Papillion, Nebraska, Timothy (Dierdre) Strigenz of Bozeman, Montana, and Carrie (Greg) Miljevich of Rhinelander; 22 grandchildren, David, Rebecca, Sarah, Daniel, Michael, Catherine, Anna, Adam, Nathan, Alec, Matthew, Scott, Heidi, Elizabeth, Hannah, Ally, Quinn, Grace, Evelyn, Sophie, Ella, and Max; three great-grandchildren, Belle, Miles, and Emmie; his sister, Maryanne New; two brothers-in-law, David (Thelma) Walker and Thomas II (Mary Jean) Walker; a sister-in-law, Mary (John) Closs; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Betsy Strigenz; his brother, Ken (Pat) Strigenz; and his two brothers-in-law, Wade and John Walker.
A Mass of Christian Burial in remembrance of Tony will be held on Monday, September 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 8883 Forest View Road, Kewaskum, WI.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Monday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
A special thank you to the staff at St. Agnes Hospital and Father Strand for all their help and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Michaels Catholic Church, the Dr. Anthony and Betsy Strigenz Youth Scholarship at Kewaskum High School or Marquette University Dental School are appreciated.
The Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Homes have been entrusted with Tony’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com
James R. “Jim” Bauer
James R. “Jim” Bauer, 75, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with his family at his side.
Jim was born on May 27, 1944, in West Bend, the son of the late Alvin and Rose (nee Devidek) Bauer. On October 16, 1971, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Thill at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. Jim loved gardening, mowing the lawn, playing cards, sheepshead and his most beloved game, Coufere. He could predict a snowstorm better than any meteorologist around and he enjoyed gambling and going on daytrips with JoAnn and their friends. Jim loved going out to eat and always had a good joke to tell.
Those Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife, JoAnn; three children, Jennifer Sheehy (Steven Rindt) of West Bend, Thomas Bauer of Kewaskum, Michael Bauer of Kewaskum; his mother-in-law, Ann Thill; his in-laws, Donald (Cheryl) Thill, Kathleen (Roger) Mertz, and Robert (Diane) Klesmith; other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Bauer; a son-in-law, Michael Sheehy; a nephew, Steven Mertz; a niece, Jodi Klesmith; and his father-in-law, Elmer Thill.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 331 Main Street, in Kewaskum. Rev. Jacob Strand will officiate and burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Kewaskum.
Jim’s family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of Mass.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Burfeind and Dr. Lacey and the whole cancer center; the wound care staff; and to Kathy Hospice for their wonderful care and concern for Jim.
Memorials can be sent to Kathy Hospice or Interfaith in Jim Bauer’s name.
The Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Homes have been entrusted with Jim’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
JoEllen M. Pasewald
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 5, 10 to 11 a.m. Service: Thursday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. Location: St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon
JoEllen M. Pasewald, 89, of Horicon passed away on August 28, 2019, at the Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
JoEllen was born on January 13, 1930, to Merlin and Alvina (Herbst) Dasenbrock in Dodge County.
She was united in marriage to Donald Pasewald on September 11, 1948, at St. Stephen Church in Horicon. Donald preceded her in death in 1991 after 43 years of marriage.
JoEllen graduated in 1947 from Horicon High School. JoEllen worked for the Weyenberg Shoe Factory in Beaver Dam and retired with 33 years.
She enjoyed traveling with her friends to various locations, playing cards, and bird watching in her backyard. Most of all she loved being around her family. She was a lifelong member of St. Stephen Church in Horicon and served on the altar guild. JoEllen was a dedicated 63-year member of the Horicon American Legion Auxiliary, serving many offices and duties.
JoEllen is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Bruce) Spittel of Horicon; grandchildren, Melissa Thorson of Wauwatosa, and Casey (friend Sasha Hinrichs) Spittel of Horicon; great-grandchildren, Caleb Spittel and Emma Spittel; her brother, David (Doris) Dasenbrock of Bowie, MD, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; a sister, Marilyn Griepentrog; and a brother, Peter Dasenbrock.
A visitation will take place on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at church.
A memorial service will be held at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jonathan Szczesny officiating. Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Stephen Church in Horicon.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hillside Manor and the Hospice team for their care and support.
The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.
