Duane N. Wild
Aug 15, 2024
The life journey of Duane N. Wild ended abruptly and unexpectedly on August 15, 2024. He was the son of Raymond and Doris (Hinkes) Wild and spent his early years growing up in the town of Lamartine where he tore around on his bike, his motorcycles and his snowmobiles. He graduated Oakfield High School in 1985, moved to Fond du...
Joseph P. Gappa
Aug 12, 2024
Joseph P. Gappa, 74, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born at Ft. Benning, GA on July 11, 1950, to Casimer and Nancy (King) Gappa. Joseph graduated from Regis High School and then served in the US Army from 1969 – 1972. On July 7, 1973, he married Linda Potter in...
Margaret M. Klinke
Aug 9, 2024
Margaret M. Klinke, 94 and a life-long resident of Fond du Lac, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at home. She was born in Fond du Lac on December 26, 1929, to Emil and Agnes (Glodowski) Roell. Margaret graduated from Goodrich High School. On December 3, 1949, she married Gordon Klinke in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on...
Donald H. Schneider
Aug 8, 2024
Donald H. Schneider, better known as “Daddy-O” to his family, age 92, of Fond du Lac, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on September 19, 1931, in St. Cloud, WI, the son of Leo F. and Bertha A. (Webb) Schneider. Don served in the United States Air Force in the Korean War....
Dan T. Hayes
Aug 6, 2024
Dan T. Hayes, age 81, of Fond du Lac, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born on October 21, 1942, in Goodman, WI, the son of Daniel F. Hayes and Loretta E. (McKay) Hayes. Dan graduated from Antigo High School in 1961, then attended UW Oshkosh. Dan went on to work for Chicago NorthWestern which later became...
Clayton K. Smith
Aug 5, 2024
Clayton K. Smith, 83, of West Bend, WI, died on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Samaritan Health Center with family by his side. He was born on October 15, 1940, in the Township of Jump River, WI, the son of Llyod and Iris (Phillippi) Smith. Clayton proudly served in the United States Marine Corp from 1958 – 1962. On September...
Joseph E. Hall
Aug 5, 2024
Joseph “Joe” E. Hall, age 58, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Joe is survived by his high school sweetheart and adored wife: JoAnn Hall; two “chitlenz“ children: Dana and Ian Hall; worshiped pet dog; Father: Richard Hall; Mother: Sandra Hall; Sister: Rhonda (Pat) Schultz; two...
Donald J. Gerrits
Aug 4, 2024
Donald J. Gerrits, 96, of Fond du Lac, died on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at The Courtyard of Oshkosh. He was born in Hollandtown, WI on January 16, 1928, to the late Theodore and Petronella (Van Vreede) Gerrits.
Don lived in various cities including: Kaukana, Chilton, Brothertown and New Holstein, where he graduated high school. He loved music and played cornet...
Susan M. Freund
Aug 3, 2024
Susan Mary (Schmitz) Freund, 57 of St. Peter, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born October 24, 1966 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Gerald and Bernice (Bertram) Schmitz. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1985.
Sue made lifelong friends playing softball with the St. Peter Tigers. In her adult years she enjoyed...
Violette M. Pautsch
Aug 2, 2024
Violette M. Pautsch, 79, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by her family. She was born February 4, 1945 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Rudolph and Alpha (Greene) Kollmann. On April 4, 1960 she married Keith D. Pautsch in Dubuque, IA. Violette was a dedicated and hard-working industrialist...
Richard "Dick" Bestor
Aug 1, 2024
We are sad to share that Richard “Dick” Bestor, age 82, passed away August 1, 2024 due to injuries suffered in a bike accident. He was born October 24, 1941 to Harvey and Joan Bestor in Fond du Lac, where he lived all of his life. Dick enjoyed a lifetime of participating and watching sports with his three younger brothers,...
Richard "Rick" B. Lefeber
Aug 1, 2024
Richard “Rick” Bruce Lefeber, 76, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Rick was born in Fond du Lac on February 8, 1948, to Robert and Gloria (nee Haskett) Lefeber. As a teenager, he was the first employee at the local Kitz & Pfeil Hardware store. After graduating...
Sharon A. Atkins
Jul 31, 2024
Sharon “Shari” (Blum) Atkins, born November 7,1945, in Fond du Lac, WI, passed away peacefullyin her sleep on July 31, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her mother, LaVonne “Bonnie” Symsand and father, Arthur Blum. Shari is survived by her children; Michael (Diane) Atkins of Colorado, Laura (Chris) Mouros of South Bend, IN, & Katherine (David) Alexander of Rockford, IL;...
JoAnn M. Stratz
Jul 30, 2024
JoAnn M. Stratz, 88, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born June 12, 1936 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Nicholas and Mathilda (Braun) Diedrich. On June 28, 1959 she married Dale R. Stratz at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Goodrich High School. JoAnn worked at...
Myra D. Smith
Jul 29, 2024
Heaven has gained an angel – a selfless, stubborn, and fiercely independent woman who loved the Green Bay Packers, chocolate, her family and friends (quite possibly in that order).
Myra Diane Smith, 81, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024 at her residence after a long battle with COPD. She was born February 20, 1943, in St. Charles, IL,...
Christopher D. Hurt
Jul 29, 2024
Christopher D. Hurt, 49, of North Fond du Lac, died Monday, July 29, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born August 6, 1974 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Avery and Linda (Kilburn) Hurt. Christopher married Dona M. Henke on February 6, 1993 in Dillon, SC. Christopher was an avid Miami Dolphin’s fan, and loved spending...
Susanne "Sue" M. Oelke
Jul 29, 2024
Susanne “Sue” M. Oelke, 79, of Fond du Lac, died on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1944, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Warren and Lorraine (Darling) Duhm. On. November 11, 1961, she married Robert Oelke in Waupun. In her free time, Sue enjoyed collecting glass, going up North, and watching the...
David A. Wiza
Jul 21, 2024
David A. Wiza, age 76, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Harbor Haven surrounded by his loving family, ending a long battle with the terrible effects of Vietnam’s Agent Orange. Three days before his 53rd wedding anniversary, Heaven received a new Angel. The world lost one of the best husbands, dads, and grandpas ever.
David was born on September...
Kelli Zimmerman-Klemp
Jul 20, 2024
Kelli Zimmerman-Klemp, age 52, passed away on July 20, 2024, at her home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family after complications with a nearly 5-year battle with cervical cancer.
Kelli was born on February 20, 1972, in Fond du Lac, WI, to June (Ruecker) and Robert Zimmerman. She grew up in Lomira before moving to Fond du...
Michael E. Griese
Jul 20, 2024
Michael E. Griese, 65, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born March 8, 1959, in Fond du Lac, the son of Ervin and Yvonne (Lipke) Griese. Michael was a conductor for Canadian National until his retirement in 2022. He enjoyed fishing, throwing horseshoes, and loved spending time with his...
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