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The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, September 24, 2015

Marilyn Blank, William Bremer exchange vows

On May 30, Marilyn Blank and William Bremer were united in marriage at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Juneau. The Rev. Paul Hirsch officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Gerald Arndt, of Watertown. The maid of honor was Evelyn Arndt, Watertown, sister-in-law of the bride. The best man was Herb Lofy, Richfield, friend of the couple. The band was Tale Spin. A reception was held at Clyman Lion’s Hall. The meal was catered by Edith’s Catering, Beaver Dam. The couple is residing at W1056 Harding Road, Rubicon, Wis., 53078. They are going on a honeymoon to Colorado. They share Marilyn’s children, David Blank, Clyman; Karen Fuster, Idaho Springs, Colo.; Neil (Tara) Blank, Lomira; and grandchildren, Kevin (Tatiana) Blank, Port Washington; Hayden and Jailyn Blank, Lomira.

 

Anderson, Stephen Glenn "Steve". Born September 14, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Stephen Glenn "Steve" Anderson was first married (1) October 20, 1962, to a classmate: Corinne Ruth Hamann. Born December 13, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died January 10, 1982, in Dodge Co., WI (age 40). Buried in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Dodge Co., WI. Corinne Ruth Hamann graduated from Madison Business College, Madison, Dane Co., WI, on August 24, 1961.

Stephen Glenn "Steve" Anderson may have married (2) before 2016, in Wisconsin, to: Joan Karen Marx. Born December 29, 1940, in Unknown.

Lived at: 3945 Velvet Lake Road, Rhinelander, WI 54501

Arndt, Marilyn Jane. Born April 25, 1940, in the Town of Portland, Dodge Co., WI.

Marilyn Jane Arndt was first married (1) November 25, 1961, at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Raymond Carl "Ray" Blank. Born September 5, 1940, in the Town of Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Saturday, March 8, 2014, at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 73). Buried in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Marilyn Jane (Arndt) Blank then married (2) May 30, 2015, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Juneau, Dodge Co., WI, to: William Simon Bremer.

William Simon Bremer was first married (1) August 10, 1985, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, to: Shirley Ann (Keung) Rufener. Born February 10, 1936, in Juda, Town of Jefferson, Green Co., WI. Died December 14, 2009, at AngelsGrace Hospice, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI (age 73). Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe, Green Co., WI.

Shirley Ann Keung then married (1) May 29, 1954, at Union Evangelical United Brethren Church, Juda, Monroe Co., WI, to: Walter Rhinehart Rufener. Born December 24, 1934, in the Town of Sylvester, Green Co., WI. Divorced March 20, 1975, in Green Co., WI.

Lived at: W1056 Harding Road, Rubicon, WI 53078

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, March 12, 2014

Raymond C. Blank

NESHKORO - Raymond C. "Ray" Blank, age 73, of Neshkoro, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at UW Hospital in Madison. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 11 a.m., at ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Juneau, with the Rev. Paul Hirsch officiating, and with the Rev. Daniel Heiderich of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Princeton. Burial will be at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. The visitation will be on Friday, March 14, 2014, at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials are suggested to the family or to the charity of one's choice. Raymond Carl was born in Ixonia on Sept. 5, 1940, the son of Ewald and Florence (Hanke) Blank. Ray lived in the Ixonia, Hustisford, Neosho, Clyman and Neshkoro areas. He attended Hustisford schools. On Nov. 25, 1961, he married Marilyn Arndt at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Ray farmed most of his life in the township of Clyman. In the late 1950s and early 1960s he drove milk truck for Ray Burmeister of Neosho, and in the 1990s he hauled cattle for Robert Weinheimer of Juneau. Ray was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Princeton, and a former member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Juneau. Ray collected antique tractors and toys and was a member of the Dodge County Antique Tractor Club. He also enjoyed Antique Power Shows and auctions. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of Neshkoro; sons, David Blank of Clyman and Neil (Tara) Blank of Lomira; a daughter, Karen Foster of Idaho Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Kevin (Tania) Blank, Hayden Blank and Jailyn Blank; a sister, Delores (Lyle) Allen of Watertown; a step-brother, Russell Arndt of Watertown; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ewald Blank and Florence Arndt; and his step-father, Harvey Arndt. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Shirley Bremer

OCONOMOWOC - Shirley Ann Bremer, 73, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at AngelsGrace Hospice following an extended battle with cancer. Shirley was born Feb. 10, 1936, daughter of Nell Kubly-Kueng and John Kueng. She graduated from Juda High School in Juda in 1953 and Moraine Park Technical College-Fond du Lac in 1976. She was a member of Restoration Fellowship Church in Oconomowoc and a former long time member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Monroe. She retired from Advocap Inc. in Fond du Lac as a community services advocate and training facilitator and from the Center for Career Development, Employment and Training at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as a trainer in 1998. Shirley is survived by her husband, William Bremer; children, Walter John (Sandy) Rufener and Frederick William (Sandy) Rufener; a brother, Walter “Sonny” John Kueng; grandchildren, Benjamin, Tammy, Shannon, Eric, William and Emily; nieces, nephews, along with many other relatives and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by parents; a daughter, Jean Ann Rufener; brothers, Robert John Kueng and Willis “Nick” Benjamin Kueng; and a sister, Doris Ruther-Mrs. Vincent “Porky” Coyle. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Restoration Fellowship Church, N72 W39026 Lang Road, Oconomowoc. A private family burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe. Pagenkopf Funeral Home 1165 Summit Ave. Oconomowoc.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Thursday, September 24, 2015

Marilyn Blank, William Bremer exchange vows

On May 30, Marilyn Blank and William Bremer were united in marriage at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Juneau. The Rev. Paul Hirsch officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Gerald Arndt, of Watertown. The maid of honor was Evelyn Arndt, Watertown, sister-in-law of the bride. The best man was Herb Lofy, Richfield, friend of the couple. The band was Tale Spin. A reception was held at Clyman Lion’s Hall. The meal was catered by Edith’s Catering, Beaver Dam. The couple is residing at W1056 Harding Road, Rubicon, Wis., 53078. They are going on a honeymoon to Colorado. They share Marilyn’s children, David Blank, Clyman; Karen Fuster, Idaho Springs, Colo.; Neil (Tara) Blank, Lomira; and grandchildren, Kevin (Tatiana) Blank, Port Washington; Hayden and Jailyn Blank, Lomira.

Bartelt, Donald Lee "Donny". Born October 16, 1941, in Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI. Died November 15, 2008, at AngelsGrace Hospice, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI (age 67). Buried in Ixonia Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Donald Lee "Donny" Bartelt was first married (1) December 17, 1966, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Cheryl Ann "Cherrie" (Goetschius) Elmer. Born January 7, 1944, in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. Died September 9, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI (age 64). Divorced August 17, 1967, in Jefferson Co., WI.

Cheryl Ann "Cherrie" Goetschius was first married (1) July 18, 1959, in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, to: Thomas Gordon Elmer: Born November 18, 1941, in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. Died November 21, 2014, in Land O'Lakes, Pasco Co., FL (age 73). Buried in Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City, Pasco Co., FL. Divorced January 8, 1965, in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI.

Cheryl Ann "Cherrie" (Goetschius) Bartelt then married (3) May 23, 1981, in Winnebago Co., WI, to: Reinhold Paul "Reiny" Schulz. Born February 22, 1930, in Wisconsin.

Donald Lee "Donny" Bartelt then married (2) June 6, 1970, at Saint Henry Catholic Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Suzanne Marie "Sue" Bruchman. Born June 3, 1948, in Illinois.

Lived at: Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 17, 2013

Donald "Donny" L. Bartelt

PIPERSVILLE - Donald "Donny" L. Bartelt, 67, of Pipersville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with the Rev. Gary Tillmann of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ashippun officiating. Burial will be in Ixonia Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Ixonia. Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home in Watertown on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials to AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc or to the Regional Cancer Center in Oconomowoc would be appreciated. Donald Lee Bartelt. On June 6, 1970, he married Suzanne Bruchman at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown. Donny was a 1960 graduate of Watertown High School. He owned and operated the former Don's Car Wash in Watertown from 1967 until 1972. He was the head chef at Hartwig's Gobbler Supper Club from 1972 until 1982, owned and operated Donny's Supper Club from 1982 until 2004, drove as a shuttle courtesy driver for Ewald Chrysler in Oconomowoc from 2004 until 2007, and worked for his daughter at Donny's Girl Supper Club since 2007. Don's greatest love was for his daughter, Jaci, who he doted on from the day she was born. He loved cars, loud music (especially Elvis), flowers, being tan, going on vacation and cooking. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Sue of Pipersville; a daughter Jaclyn (Lorn) Mueller of Pipersville; a granddaughter, Brielle Mueller; one brother, Lloyd Bartelt of Dell Wood; his mother-in-law, Bette Meyer; brothers-in-law, John (Susan) Bruchman of Watertown, Greg Bruchman of Watertown and Robert Bruchman of Salt Lake City, Utah; and his beloved dog, Reggie; along with many aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. Donny was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred in 1986; his father, Leo in 2004; and his stepmother, Lillie Ushman Bartelt. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown. 

Bashor, Joan Elizabeth. Born July 25, 1941, in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.

Joan Elizabeth Bashor was first married (1) April 25, 1964, at Central Methodist Church, Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, to: Clyde Morgan "Mike" Trout: Born January 14, 1940, in Galveston Co., TX; Died April 27, 2009, in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX (age 69). Buried in Mountain Valley Cemetery, Comal Co., TX. Divorced March 21, 1984, in Comal Co., TX.

Joan Elizabeth (Bashor) Trout then married (2) June 7, 1986, in Harris Co., TX, to: Trinidad M. Mancillas Jr. Born January 13, 1937, in Brooks Co., TX.

Beerbohm, James Ernest "Jim". Born February 13, 1941, in the Town of Shields, Dodge Co., WI. Died Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center, Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI (age 77). Interred in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

James Ernest "Jim" Beerbohm was married October 30, 1965, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Lake Mills, Jefferson Co., WI to: Virginia Mary "Ginny" Heinzelman. Born January 31 1943, in Wisconsin.

Lived at: 1202 Virginia Avenue, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI 53098

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, July 2, 2018

James ‘Jim’ E. Beerbohm

James “Jim” E. Beerbohm, 77, of Watertown, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Backus officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to Rainbow Hospice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. James Ernest Beerbohm was born Feb. 13, 1941, the son of Ernest and Hilda (nee Werth) Beerbohm. He graduated from Watertown High School as part of the class of 1959. Jim married Virginia “Ginny” Heinzelman on Oct. 30, 1965, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills. Jim worked at WI Electric for 35 years, retiring as a URD foreman. He was a lifetime member of the Watertown Conservation Club, enjoying hunting, fishing and trapshooting. In his spare time, he volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul and watched the Brewers, Packers, Badgers and Detroit Red Wings. He also enjoyed bird watching. Most of all, Jim loved spending time with his family and friends. Jim is survived by Ginny, his wife of 52 years; children, Lisa (Scott) Pirkel, Jeffrey (Heidi) Beerbohm and Scott Beerbohm, all of Watertown; grandchildren, Jameson Pirkel, Kelsey Pirkel, Hunter Beerbohm and Olivia Beerbohm; sister, Judy (Roger) Griep of Reeseville; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter in infancy, Christine Beerbohm. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service 611 E. Main St. Watertown

Bender, Robert Charles "Bob". Born July 27, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Robert Charles "Bob" Bender was married July 29, 1967, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ, to: Carol Elizabeth Smith. Born March 16, 1943, in Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ.

Lived at: 90 Colonel Lane, Hope, ME 04847

The Sunday News, Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ, Sunday, January 8, 1967

Carol E. Smith, Robert Bender Are Affianced

At a New Year's Day open house celebrating their wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Smith of 200 Melrose Place, Ridgewood, announced the engagement of their daughter, Carol Elizabeth, to Robert Charles Bender, of 59 Rolling Ridge Road, Upper Saddle River, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bender of Watertown, Wis. Miss Smith, a 1961 graduate of Ridgewood High School and a 1965 graduate of Beaver College, is a teacher in the Ridgewood public schools. Her fiance, a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School, was graduated in 1964 from Wisconsin State University, Whitewater. He is an accountant for the Navigation and Control Division of Bendix Corporation, Teterboro. A summer wedding is planned. 

 

The Sunday News, Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ, Sunday, July 30, 1967

Carol E. Smith Becomes Bride Of Mr. Bender

Miss Carol Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Smith of 200 Melrose Place, Ridgewood, was united in marriage with Robert Charles Bender, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Elmer Bender of Watertown, Wis., yesterday at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ridgewood. The Rev. Gilbert Hellwig performed the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception was held at the Woman's Club of Ridgewood. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a silk organza gown made by her mother, re-embroidered with Alencon lace and styled with a scoop neckline, short sleeves, an Empire waistline, and an A-line skirt ending in a chapel train. Her mantilla was trimmed with Alencon lace and her bouquet was a cascade of phalaenopsis orchids and ivy. Miss Mary Kenneth of Ridgewood was maid of honor in a strawberry pink silk shantung A-line gown and a matching lace mantilla. She carried a single rose. Bridesmaids, gowned in pale pink and carrying medium pink glamellias with a rose, were Miss Mary Lou Bender of Watertown, the bridegroom's sister, Miss Margaret Williams of Ridgewood and Mrs. Walter Ellis of Yardley, Pa. James Bender of Watertown served as his brother's best man. Thomas Bender of Watertown, another brother of the bridegroom, and Douglas Smith of Ramsey, brother of the bride, ushered with Justin Woyke of Stewartville, Minn. The newlyweds will reside in Hackensack following a wedding trip to Vermont. The bride, a graduate of Ridgewood High School, received a BS degree from Beaver College, Glenside, Pa., in 1965 and teaches third grade in the Ridgewood Public Schools. Her husband was graduated from Watertown High School and received a BA degree from Wisconsin State University at Whitewater in 1964. Mr. Bender is with the Navigation and Control Division of Bendix Corporation, Teterboro.

Bergmann, John Paul. Born April 27, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died in an automobile accident April 16, 1963, in Germany (age 22). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

John Paul Bergmann was married July 27, 1961, at the U.S. Army post chapel in Landstuhl, Germany, to: Betty Jean Stout. Born October 9, 1939, in Greenfield Twp., Orange Co., IN. Her father is Dennis Earl Stout. Her mother is Gladys Walters. John and Betty had a son born after John's death: John S. Bergmann, born June, 1963, in Wisconsin. He married Carrie Elizabeth Stewart October 19, 2001, in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN. Carrie was born August, 1984. John S. Bergmann (age 19) and Melinda A. Robinson (age 17), born April 25, 1965, were married 1982, in Adams-Laporte, IN. Betty Jean (Stout) Bergmann was in a serious accident November 27, 1967, in Watertown, WI, and was transported to a Madison Hospital and remained there for months. Her father is Dennis Stout. Her mother is Gladys Walters.

John Paul Bergmann and Betty Jean (Stout) Bergmann had one child born after the death of John Paul Bergmann: John S. Bergmann: Born June, 1963, in Wisconsin. John S. Bergmann married Carrie Elizabeth Stewart on October 19, 2001, in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN. Carrie was born August, 1984. John S. Bergmann lived in Oshkosh, WI, in 1998. In 1990 he lived in Bedford, IN. Melinda Ann (Robinson) Bergmann then Married (2) August 2, 1986, in Crane, Greene Co., IN, to: David Ray Terrell. Born about 1953, in Monroe Co., IN. Married (3) July 6, 1992, in Indiana, to: Dwayne Allen "Denny" McCullough. Born January 23, 1965, in Unknown. In 1963, John S. Bergmann was incarcerated at the Waupun Correctional Institution, Waupun, WI. Dennis Martin "Denny" Bergmann. Born December 26, 1990. He was adopted by Dwayne and Melinda Mcullough. Kristina Marie Koontz.

Betty Jean (Stout) Bergmann then married (2) December 19, 1970, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: William Thomas Scott. Born February 28, 1935, in Fairplay Twp., Greene Co., IN. Died February 19, 1998, at Dunn Memorial Hospital, Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN (age 62). Buried in Switz City Cemetery, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IN.

William Thomas Scott was first married (1) February, 1960, in Indiana, to: Sandra Ellen Foster: Born June 22, 1941, in Bloomfield, Greene Co., IN. Divorced about 1969, in Indiana.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, 1961

Betty J Stout, John Bergmann Wed in Germany

Betty Jean Stout, Bicknell, IN., was married 27 July 1961 to John P Bergmann, son of Dr and Mrs. C. L. Bergmann, 416 N Washington Street. The 4 pm ceremony took place at the U.S. Army post chapel in Landstuhl, Germany. Officiating was the Protestant chaplain. Pfc. Bergmann and his bride, who is a member of the Women's Army Corps, are both attached to the 2nd General Hospital at Landstuhl. He has been stationed in Germany for the past one and one-half years and is serving with the military police. He is a graduate of Watertown High School. The new Mrs. Bergmann is engaged as a neuro-psychiatric technician at the hospital. After the ceremony, the couple left on a honeymoon trip to the Black Forest in Germany, which is one of the  most famous and most picturesque regions in all Europe. They will make their home in Atzel, Germany, which is located near their Army post. Following is the groom's address: Pfc. John P. Bergmann, R.A., 16635624 M.P. Det., 2nd General Hospital, APO 180 New York, N.Y. US. Forces, Europe.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, April 20, 1963

Funeral for J. Bergmann To Be Monday

Services to Be Held at St. John's Lutheran Church

Funeral services for Specialist Four John P. Bergmann, 21, son of Dr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Bergmann, 416 North Washington Street, who was killed in an automobile accident in Germany on April 16, will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Theodore Eggers and the Rev. E. F. Quant. Interment will be in the Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home to pay their respects Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Monday up to 10 a.m., after which the body will be taken to the church to lie in state starting at 11 a.m. The casket will not be opened. The body, which will arrive in Watertown early Saturday morning, will be accompanied by a military escort, Pfc. E3 Larry Hadley. Sp. 4 Bergmann and two other soldiers were fatally injured when their car left the road and struck a tree. One of the victims was his brother-in-law, Earl Stout, 20, of Bicknell, Ind. At the time of the accident Bergmann and Stout were attending an Army school at Oberammergau, Germany. The Watertown soldier had been stationed at the Second General Hospital Military Police Detachment in Landstuhl, Germany, for over three years. Memorial services for him were held there Saturday morning. Survivors in addition to his parents are his wife, the former Betty Jean Stout of Bicknell, Ind., who arrived in Watertown from Germany Tuesday morning; one brother, James, and one sister, Jean; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roy Sherman, Watertown, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bergmann, Watertown. Funeral services for Stout will be held in Bicknell, Ind., with burial in French Lick, Ind.

 

The Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, April, 1963

Crash Kills Wisconsin Soldier, Two Others

HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) – The U. S. Army today announced the death of three soldiers in an automobile accident near the Bavarian resort village of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. They were Pfc. Earl D. Stout Jr., 20, Route 2, Bicknell, Ind.; John P. Bergmann, 22, Watertown, Wis., and Joseph L. Murphy, 19, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Their car left the road and struck a tree early Wednesday. They were on their way back to their unit at Oberammergau after a visit to Garmisch.  

 

State of Indiana Marriage Record.

John S. Bergmann and Carrie Elizabeth Stewart were married October 19, 2001, in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN. The parents of John S. Bergmann are listed as John Paul Bergmann and Betty Jean Stout. The image of the marriage certificate is not yet available on line.

Bentheimer, Bradley Raymond. Born August 16, 1940, in Wisconsin; Died March 31, 1963, in a car accident, on Highway 19 near the Jefferson County line three miles west of Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI (age 22). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Bradley Raymond Bentheimer was married 1958, to: Lorraine Anne Olds. Born September 3, 1939, in Watertown, WI. Died June 12, 1993, in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI (age 53). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI

Beschta, Nancy Joan. Born September 24, 1941, in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI.

Nancy Joan Beschta was first married (1) June 18, 1960, to: Paul Frederick "Pauly" Bulthuis. Born May 29, 1940, in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI. Died December 9, 1995, in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI (age 55). Buried in St. Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI. Divorced February 9,  1971, in Waukesha Co., WI.

Paul Frederick Bulthuis then married (2) December 15, 1972, in Waukesha Co., WI, to: Dolores Lucille (Wiltse) Sorenson. Born April 8, 1940, in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. Died February 10, 2020, in Wisconsin (age 79). Buried in St. Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Nancy Joan (Beschta) Bulthuis then married (2) November 11, 1972, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Victor Phillip Schutz III. Born April 12, 1947, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Died April 19, 2018, in Pooler, Chatam Co., GA (age 71). Divorced March 19, 1982, in Jefferson Co., WI.

Victor Phillip Schutz III was first married (1) October 9, 1965, at Jackson Park Lutheran Church, Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Linda L. Kelm. Born February 13, 1944, in Wisconsin.

Victor Phillip Schutz III then married (3) to: Jingyu Liu Unknown.

Lived at: 1408 Memorial Drive #116, Watertown, WI 53098

Biefeld, Kenneth Dean "Ken". Born April 21, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died October 19, 2021, in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI (age 80). Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Kenneth Dean "Ken" Biefeld was first married (1) about 1962, to: Joan Ruth Deppe: Born September 6, 1942, in Waterloo, Jefferson Co., WI. She is the daughter of John Warren Deppe, and Ruth Marie Quade. Divorced before 1995. Kenneth Dean "Ken" Biefeld and Joan Ruth (Deppe) Biefeld had two children: Mark (Jennifer) Biefeld of Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Co., WI, and Matthew "Matt" (Stacey) Biefeld, of Indiana.

Joan Ruth (Deppe) Biefeld then married (2) September 29, 1995, in St. Louis Co., MN, to: William Howard "Bill" Trythall. Born September 19, 1936, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Died December 8, 2014, at his home, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI (age 78).

Kenneth Dean "Ken" Biefeld then married (2) after 2004, to: Nancy Arlene (Mansfield) DeLeon. Born July 1, 1938, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.

Nancy Arlene Mansfield married (1) August 31, 1978, in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, to: Roberto Juan "John" DeLeon. Born about 1944, in Unknown. Divorced May 23, 1984, in Milwaukee Co., WI. Nancy Arlene Mansfield had a son from her first marriage: Robert Juan DeLeon. Born April 17, 1979, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Died May 25, 2009, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 30). Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. His half-brother, Thomas Arthur Mansfield (1968 - 1969) is also buried there.

Lived at: Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI.

The Freeman, Waukesha, Waukesha Co, WI, Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Kenneth D. Biefeld 

Kenneth D. Biefeld, age 80, of Waukesha died of pancreatic cancer on October 19, 2021. Ken is survived by his wife, Nancy (née Mansfield); his sister, Patti (Kathy); his children, Matt (Stacey), Mark (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Justin (Lindsay), Nathaniel, Jarrett, Melissa; nieces and nephews and other family members. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Pearl (née Lindemann); his brother, Gerald; sister-in-law, Irene, and his stepson, Robert. Ken was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church for around 50 years. Ken organized church basketball leagues for 7th-and 8th-graders; he also organized adult softball leagues for surrounding churches. Ken graduated from Watertown High School. Ken worked for National Food Stores in management and later was in upper management for Kohl's Food Stores for decades in the Milwaukee area. A funeral is scheduled for Friday, October 29, 2021. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 20275 Davidson Road, Waukesha. The service will immediately follow the visitation. All are welcome to celebrate Ken's life. In lieu of flowers donations to St. John's Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Church and Chapel is serving the family. For more information, visit www.churchandchapel. com or call 262-549-9100.

 

Kenneth Dean "Ken" Biefeld attended Grade 7 and Grade 8 at Watertown Junior High School, and then enrolled in Northwestern Preparatory College in Watertown, in 1956, from which he would graduate in 1959.

 

Robert Juan DeLeon

April 17, 1979 - May 25, 2009

 

Robert, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2009, at the age of 30 years. He was the loving son of Ken and Nancy (nee Mansfield) Biefeld. Robert will also be missed by his cousin, Judy (Mike), his Mary, stepbrothers, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, June 1, with a Memorial Service at 7:00 PM at Church and Chapel Funeral Home, 380 Bluemound Road (at highways J and JJ, four blocks south of Interstate 94), Waukesha. A private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral Home: Church and Chapel Funeral Service, Locations in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties, WI US 53005.

Binger, Larry Lee "Butch". Born June 16, 1941, in Watertown, WI. Died September 6, 2018, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, Rock Co., WI (age 77). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Larry Lee "Butch" Binger was married October 1, 1969, at Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, Walworth Co., WI, to: Sherry Lynn Wendorf. Born August 4, 1949, in Beloit, Rock Co., WI. Died May 1, 2019, in Watertown, WI (age 69). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, September 11, 2018

Larry Lee 'Butch' Binger

Larry Lee "Butch" Binger, age 77, of Watertown, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Butch was born on June 16, 1941, in Watertown, to Merle and Dorothea (Wolf) Binger. On Oct. 16, 1969, he was united in marriage with Sherry L. Wendorf at Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry from 1967-1973 with a year tour in Vietnam earning The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and Combat Infantry Badge. He worked at Crepaco in Lake Mills from 1969 until his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building remote control model airplanes. Butch is survived by his wife, Sherry; his children Laurie (Aaron) Peirick of Watertown, Brian (Holly) of Champlin, Minnesota, and Kevin (Lisa) of Clarksville, Tennessee; a sister, Betty Schmidt of Delavan; grandchildren, Jarod (Cora) and Mikayla Peirick of Watertown, Alisha Molzner of Oregon, Caden Binger of Williams Bay, Kaydence and Gavin Binger of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Grayson Binger of Champlin, Minnesota; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Laura Langer in 1979. A visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 23, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown from 10 to 11 a.m. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Interment will follow at Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown or a veteran's organization of one's choice. Condolences may be sent at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, May 13, 2019

Sherry L. Binger

Sherry L. Binger, age 69, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Sherry was born on Aug. 4, 1949, in Beloit the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Warner) Wendorf. She attended a one-room school house just north of Sharon and graduated from Big Foot High School in Walworth. Sherry met her husband Larry “Butch” Binger while exchanging letters when he was in Vietnam. On Oct. 16, 1969, she married the love of her life “Butch” Binger at Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon and the couple enjoyed 49 years together. She was employed at Ben Franklin and Eaton until her retirement. She was active in many capacities with the St. John’s Lutheran Girl Pioneers for 42 years. Sherry is survived by her children: Laurie (Aaron) Peirick of Watertown, Brian (Holly) of Champlin, Minnesota, and Kevin (Lisa) of Clarksville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Jarod (Cora) and Mikayla “Kitty” Peirick of Watertown, Alisha Molzner of Oregon, Caden Binger of Williams Bay, Kaydence and Gavin Binger of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Grayson Binger of Champlin, Minnesota; she is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on Sept. 6, 2018; sister, Janice Wendorf, in 1950 and brother, Keith, in 1999. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home Watertown is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pn-fh.com Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St., Watertown.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, July 1, 2019

Sherry Binger

Sherry L. Binger, age 69, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 8, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown at 10 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes is caring for the family. To place an online condolence please visit www.pn-fh.com. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes, 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown.

Blanke, Dale F. M. Born June 27, 1941, in the Town of Mayville, Clark Co., WI.

Dale F. M. Blanke was married June 17, 1967, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Marilyn Mae Schmidt. Born July 11, 1945, in Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Lived at: 208 Elba Street, Watertown, WI 53098

Blasing, Shirley Mae. Born September 24, 1940, in Madison, Dane Co., WI. Died January 24, 2009, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI (age 68). Buried in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Shirley Mae Blasing was first married (1) November 1, 1958, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Lloyd Michael "Mike" Rose. Born August 4, 1935, in the Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI. Died December 31, 1971, while ice fishing on Fox Lake, Dodge Co., WI (age 36). Buried in Aztalan Cemetery, Town of Milford, Jefferson Co., WI.

Shirley Mae (Blasing) Rose then married (2) December 8, 1973, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Donald Dwayne "Hillbilly" Jones. Born February 23, 1941, in Clinton, Custer Co., OK.

Donald Dwayne "Hillbilly" Jones was first married (1) August 1, 1960, in Greer, OK, to: Tana Moorlene Hefner: Born October 22, 1943, in Bell Co., TX. Died September 16, 2007, in Dimmitt, Castro Co., TX (age 62). Buried in Muleshoe Memorial Park Cemetery, Muleshoe, Bailey Co., TX. Divorced before 1963, in Unknown.

Donald Dwayne "Hillbilly" Jones then married (2) September 13, 1963, in Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA, to: Mary Elizabeth "Marybeth" (Reynolds) Cramer. Born April 1, 1939, in Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK. Died June 25, 2002, in Naches, Yakima Co., WA (age 63). Divorced February 9, 1973, in Cowlitz Co., WA.

The Waukesha Daily Freeman, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, Monday, January 3, 1972

Lloyd Rose

Lloyd (Mike) Rose, 36, of 1324 Randolph St., Watertown, died Friday after suffering a heart attack while ice fishing on Fox Lake in Dodge County. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Joseph's Hospital, Beaver Dam. He was a lathe operator at the Waukesha Motor Co. for several years. He is survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Steven and Scott, at home; six sisters all in the Watertown area, and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown, at 1:30 p.m. Friends may call at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, today from 3 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday until 10 a.m. at the funeral home, and at the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Aztalan Cemetery, Aztalan.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, July 1, 2019

Sherry Binger

Sherry L. Binger, age 69, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 8, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown at 10 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes is caring for the family. To place an online condolence please visit www.pn-fh.com. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes, 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown.

Blegen, Jean R. Born February 2, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Married June 6, 1964, to: Yaghoub "Jack" Yaghoubian/Yagobian. Born December 19, 1936, in Tehran, Iran.

Lived at: 10213 E. Chestnut Drive, Sun Lakes, Maricopa Co., AZ 85248

Block, Floyd D.

Married September, 1968, in Wisconsin, to: Nancy C. Kube.

Lived at: Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI

Block, Jennie Lynn.

Married June, 1966, to a classmate: John Anthony Kressin.

Lived at: N370 Walton Road, Watertown, WI 53098

Block, Sandra Lee "Sandy".

Married February 18, 1961, to a classmate: Patrick John "Pat" Foley Jr.

Lived at: 8642 Mays Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92844

Borchardt, Beverly Jean "Bev". Born September 11, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Tuesday, November 7, 1989, at University Hospitals, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 48). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Beverly Jean "Bev" Borchardt was married June 25, 1960, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clyman, Dodge Co., WI, to: Howard Robert Mallow: Born April 30, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Saturday, June 7, 2003, June 7, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 63). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June 9, 2003

Howard Robert Mallow

Howard Robert Mallow, 63, of W5749 County Trunk R, Watertown, died Saturday, June 7, 2003. Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 8, 1989

Beverly Jean Mallow

Mrs. Howard (Beverly Jean) Mallow, 48, of W5749 State Highway 109, Watertown, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1989, at University Hospitals in Madison following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery. Friends and relative may call to pay their respects at the Hafemeister Funeral Home Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. and at the church Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to St. Mark’s School Library Fund. The former Beverly Jean Borchardt was born Sept. 11, 1941 in Watertown, the daughter of Clarence and Helen Borchardt. On June 25, 1960 she married Howard Mallow at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and its ladies aid society, Wisconsin Towns Association, Turner Auxiliary, New Found Friends and American Milk Producers Inc. Mallow had served the town of Emmet as treasurer for 15 years. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Shawn of Green Bay; two sons, Bruce (Sarah) of Watertown and Brian at home; her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Casper (Margie) Schmitt and Mrs. Richard (Susan) Doman, both of Watertown; two brothers, George (Jean) and James (Tina), both of Watertown; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

 

The Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI, Tuesday, June 10, 2003

Howard R. Mallow

WATERTOWN - Howard R. Mallow, 63, of W5749 Highway R, Watertown, died died on Saturday, June 7,  2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 11, at 11 a.m., at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown. Howard was born on April 30, 1940, in Watertown, the son of Hugo and Edna (Krueger) Mallow. He was married to Beverly Borchardt on June 25, 1960, at Zion Lutheran  Church, Clyman. Howard was a graduate of Watertown Senior High School. He had been a dairy farmer all of his life. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown. He had served as former town chairman for the town of Emmet and was currently president of the Watertown Turner Hall. Survivors include two sons, Brian Mallow and Bruce Mallow, both of Watertown; one daughter, Shawn (Michael) Sanders, Green Bay; one brother, Everett (Shirley) Mallow,, Watertown; two sisters, Dorothy Mitchell, Plano, Texas, and Rita (Rev. Myron) Schwanke, Baraboo; two grandchildren, Meghan Sanders and Robert Lee Mallow; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly Mallow on Nov. 7, 1989, and one sister, Rachael Mallow. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 10, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, and on Wednesday, June 11 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at St. Mark's Luthera Church, Watertown. The Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, is serving the family.

Borchardt, Eugene Frederick. Born January 9, 1941, in the Town of Shields, Dodge Co., WI.

Eugene Frederick Borchardt was married December 17, 1960, to: Anita Nora Christian. Born November 4, 1942, in the Town of Lebanon, Dodge Co., WI.

Lived at: 395 Rustic Lane, Hartland, WI 53029

Borck, Hazel Marie. Born on May 4, 1941 in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at her home, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI (age 80).

Married October 12, 1959, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Duane Arnold "Butch" Mayer. Born October 22, 1940, in Horicon,, Dodge Co., WI.

Lived at: 203 Air Park Drive, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI 53094

The Louis and Irene Borck family, June 15, 1998.

Left to right: Hazel, Luella, Irene, Louis, Mary Lou, and Ervin Borck

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, June 4, 2021

Hazel M. Mayer

May 4, 1941 - June 2, 2021

Watertown, WI - Hazel M. Mayer, 80, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home. Hazel was born on May 4, 1941 in Watertown, the daughter of Louis and Irene (Eggert) Borck. She married Duane (Butch) Mayer on October 12, 1959 in Watertown, and the couple enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Hazel was strong in her faith, and never missed a Sunday at church. She truly enjoyed doing volunteer work around town. Hazel was the true matriarch of the family; she was the glue that held the family together. She could always be found in the kitchen putting a meal together for friends and family. In her free time she enjoyed cooking, traveling, and spending as much time as she could with her family and friends, especially her great-grandchildren. Hazel is survived by her husband, children: Debbie (Allen) Hamann and Danny (Penny) Mayer, 4 grandchildren: Joshua (Jenny); Chad (Arissa); Sonya (Kong); and Kayla (Tim). 11 Great-Grandchildren: Camryn; Jackson; Ali; Seth; Isaac; Kenji; Madison; Sofia; Emilia; Yoshi; and Brooklynn, and her sisters Luella (Robert) Voight and Mary Lou (Myron) Moldenhauer. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Clarence and Ervin. A memorial service for Hazel will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Promised Land Church in Watertown with Pastor Jeff Steiner presiding. Visitation will take place at the church from 1:00pm until the time of service. Memorials in Hazel's honor to Promised Land Church would be appreciated. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Brady, Catherine Jean "Kate". Born December 10, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. September 30, 2012, at Golden LivingCenter, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI, at age 71. Buried in Saint Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Catherine Jean "Kate) Brady was  married September 2, 1961, at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. to: James Fredrick "Jim" Klecker. Born February 15, 1937, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Golden LivingCenter, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co., WI (age 78). Buried in Saint Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, September 11, 1961

Miss Brady, J. F. Klecker Take Vows

    

Mrs. James Klecker

WATERTOWN - Marriage vows were exchanged by Miss Catherine Jean Brady and James F. Klecker in St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Watertown Sept. 2 at 10 a.m.  71. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. James j. Brady, Watertown, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klecker,  Watertown. The bride chose a full length white lace gown with a jeweled, scalloped neckline and a brush train. A crystal queen's crown held her illusion veil, and her flowers were pink roses. Satin frocks with bell skirts were worn by the bridal aides. The maid of honor, Miss Christine Klecker, wore emerald-green, and the bridesmaids, Miss Mary Brady, Miss Margaret Brady, and Miss Barbara Brady, blue, orchid, and gold, respectively. James P. Brady was best man, and Ronald Schwantes, James Wolf, and Richard Giese were groomsmen. William Bergin and Francis Giese ushered. The bridegroom, who served four years in the Navy, is employed at Chips Puroil Service, Watertown. The bride is employed at the Wisconsin Telephone Co., Watertown. They will live in Watertown.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, October 1, 2012

Catherine Jean Klecker

Catherine Jean (Brady) Klecker passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at Golden LivingCenter in Watertown. She lost her battle with Alzheimer's disease at age 71. She is survived by her husband, James F. Klecker, of Watertown; daughters, Debra (Terry) Mikulecky of Dundas, Minn., and Kim (Tim) Stachowiak of Fort Atkinson; grandchildren, Hannah Stachowiak, Allyson and McKenna Mikulecky. Other survivors include her brother, James Patrick Brady of Watertown; Margaret "Mitzi" (Ron) Schwantes of Watertown, and Barbara (Charles) James of Walworth. Preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mary; and sons, Tony and Paul. The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. A private family service will be held at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St. Watertown. 

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Tuesday, October 27, 2015  

James F. Klecker

James F. Klecker, age 78, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Golden LivingCenter in Fort Atkinson. He was born on Feb. 15, 1937, in Watertown, the son of the late Fredrick and Olive (nee Giese) Klecker. He attended St. Henry's grade school and was a graduate of Watertown Senior High School, class of 1955. After graduation Jim served in the United States Navy and was stationed in various locations both foreign and domestic. Jim married Catherine Jean Brady on Sept. 2, 1961, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. He spent most of his working life as a quality auditor for AT&T. Jim was also a member of Writers on the Rock of Watertown, was an avid train collector and had an affinity for animals. He is survived by his daughters, Deb (Terry) Mikulecky of Northfield, Minn., and Kim (Tim) Stachowiak of Fort Aktinson; three granddaughters, Hannah Stachowiak, Allyson and McKenna Mikulecky; two brothers, Jack Klecker of Saugus, Mass., and Don (Pat) Klecker of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Olive; wife, Catherine Klecker; sons, Tony Klecker and Paul Klecker in infancy, as well as a sister, Christine Huhti. Per Jim's wishes, no formal service will be held. Memorials in his name would be appreciated to the Watertown Humane Society. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E. Main St. Watertown.

Bright, Robert Louis "Bob". Born March 24, 1941, in Honolulu, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. Died March 19, 2002, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI (age 60). Buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., MI. His father, John K. Bright, died March 4, 1960, at St. Francis Hospital, Hawaii, at age 60. Buried in Hawaiian Memorial Park, Hawaii. His father was part Hawaiian. His parents, John K. and Emma Bright, divorced about 1946. Robert Bright's mother, married Albert M. Waterson, and in 1950 the family was living in San Diego, CA, under the name of Robert L. Waterson. Robert Louis Bright is buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., MI. He was a Private in the U. S. Army: Enlisted November 2, 1967; Discharged January 5, 1969.

Robert Louis "Bob" Bright was first married (1) to: Unknown.

Robert Louis "Bob" Bright then married (2) to: Lisa Darleen Owens: Born October 12, 1967. A daughter, Hanna Louise Bright, was born June, 1993.

Lived in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

The Flint Journal, Flint, Genesee Co., MI, Friday, March 22, 2002

BRIGHT, Robert Louis (Pineapple) -

Of Flint, age 60, died March 19, 2002 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002 at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd., the Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 15 officiating. Burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Kellie Waterson in behalf of his minor children. Mr. Bright was born March 24, 1941 in Honolulu, Oahu Territory, Hawaii. He served 2 tours in the U.S. Army with the Black Horse First Cavalry Unit and the Green Berets in Vietnam, where he received 2 Purple Hearts. He lived life to the fullest and he will be missed by all of his family. Surviving are: mother, Emma Burgess of Florida; significant other, Lisa Owens; children, Debra and Terry Hovis of Michigan, Lora Bright Adkins and companion Wayne Manning of Florida, Jennifer (Bright) Purdy of Michigan, John (Jim) Bright of Michigan, Lisa Marie Owens Bright, Hanna Louise Bright, Alexis Bright, all of Michigan. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Erik, Melissa, Rochelle, Brian and Heather. Also surviving are 7 loving brothers and 7 loving sisters. Mr. Bright was preceded in death by his father, John Bright.

Bruss, Susan Carol "Sue". Born January 31, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Susan Carol "Sue" Bruss was married February 24, 1962, at the First Congregational Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to a classmate: Gene Arthur "Toby" Tesch. Born July 25, 1940, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died December 30, 2016, at his home, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI (age 76). Buried in Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Lived at: 310 S Washington Street, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI 53094

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Monday, January 2, 2017

Gene “Toby” Tesch

Gene “Toby” Tesch, age 76, of Watertown, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown with Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiating. Burial with military rites will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Rainbow Hospice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Toby was born in Watertown on July 25, 1940 to Leonard and Anita (Mallow) Tesch. He was a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School and served 4 years in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Topeka, Kansas and Goosebay, Labrador where he met many Eskimos. On February 24, 1962 he married the love of his life, Susan C. Bruss at First Congregational Church in Watertown. They resided in many cities throughout the United States before settling in Watertown where they raised 3 beautiful children. Toby worked for Nabisco for 26 years and Glenn’s Market for 16 years. He was a simple man who was loved by all. He was patient and kind and loved his children and grandchildren immensely. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watertown and served on many boards there. He was also a member of the Watertown American Legion Post #189. He is survived by his wife, Susan Tesch; two children, Jennifer (Michael) Saniter of Watertown and Patricia (Jack) Gurholt of La Cresent, MN; four grandchildren: Brock Saniter, Ellie Saniter, John Gurholt and Jason Gurholt as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Allen Tesch in 1989; parents; three sisters: Anita “Trudy” Karnitz, Myrtle Kephart and Lorraine Bartig as well as two brothers, LeRoy Tesch and Robert Tesch. He was the last member of his immediate family. The family wishes to thank Pastor Warnecke for all of his visits and Rainbow Hospice for their compassionate care of the whole family. Finally they’d like to thank Glenn Roberts for making Toby’s favorite oyster stew early for him.

Buchert, Charles Henry "Chuck". Born October 18, 1941, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.

Charles Henry "Chuck" Buchert was married August 24, 1968, in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Co., WI, to: Mary Sandra Holtan. Born May 12, 1948, in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Co., WI.

Lived at: Boulder Junction, Vilas Co., WI

Budewitz, Marvin Frederick "Bud". Born August 10, 1941, in the Town of Lowell, Dodge Co., WI.

Marvin Frederick "Bud" Budewitz was first married (1) June 30, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Betty Jean Baumann. Born May 2, 1942, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died November 20, 2015, in Pewaukee, Waukesha Co., WI (age 73). Divorced January 17, 1978, in Jefferson, Jefferson Co., WI.

Marvin Frederick "Bud" Budewitz then married (2) September 23, 1978, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Shirley May (Rohloff) Baumann. Born March 8, 1940, in the Town of Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI.

Lived at: 809 S 2nd Street, Watertown, WI.

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, December 11, 2015

Betty Jean Baumann

PEWAUKEE — Betty Jean Baumann, age 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at River Hills West Healthcare Center in Pewaukee. She was born on May 2, 1942, to Herbert and Evangeline (Krahn/Boehm) Baumann in Watertown. A gathering to celebrate Betty’s life will be held Tuesday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 120 Kuckkan Lane in Watertown, with visitation from 5-6 p.m. and a service at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Stephen Welch officiating. Betty was a 1960 graduate of Watertown High School and later received her degree in accounting from UW-Whitewater in 1978. She worked as an accountant and financial planner in the Milwaukee area at Malec Holdings, Rexnord and Nordberg Inc. Betty enjoyed a good card game, reading, doing puzzles, crocheting, gardening and had many collections including antique cookie cutters, bird statues, angels and Christmas decorations. She loved the holidays and would be known to have many different themed Christmas trees. She especially loved birds, watching them and listening to them sing. Betty is survived by four sons, John (Heather) Budewitz of Duluth, Minn., Michael Budewitz of Madison, Richard Budewitz of Rochester, Minn., and Douglas (Sandi Bathke) Budewitz of Watertown. She is further survived by five grandchildren, Christine, Sarah, Erika, Jessica and Nathaniel, and three great-grandchildren, Miya, Alivia and Cali. Betty is also survived by two brothers, Barry (Jane) Baumann of Watertown and Neil (Ruth) Baumann of Sun City West, Ariz.; and two sisters, Ellen (Lee) Thompson of Petersburg, Alaska, and Bonny (Forrest) Melius of Watertown. She is also survived by close cousins, Susan (Jo) and Steven (Wanda); and nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Evangeline Baumann; her grandmother, Nora Kaczor, who was very special to her; and her significant other, Brad Heyden, on June 22, 1997. The family would like to thank the staff at River Hills West Alzheimer’s Healthcare Center for the care she received over the years. Schramka Funeral Home of Milwaukee is assisting the family. Schramka Funeral Home 7841 W. Appleton Ave. Milwaukee.

Burghaus, Gerald F. Born November 1, 1941, in Jefferson Co., WI.

Gerald F. Burghaus was married January, 1967, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Margaret Mary Andree: Born January 20, 1945, in Ogema, Price Co., WI.

Lived in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI.

Burnett, Yvonne Betty. Born January 4, 1940, in the Town of Emmet, Dodge Co., WI. She is the daughter of Frank J. Burnett and Agnes Clara Hinze.

Yvonne Betty Burnett was first married (1) June 13, 1959, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: John William Bentzin "Eddie" Franzmann. Born January 9, 1938, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died September 23, 1990, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY (age 52). He is the son of Martin Hans Oscar Franzmann and Alice Beatrice Bentzin. Divorced November 14, 1966, in Jefferson Co., WI.

Yvonne Betty (Burnett) Franzmann then married (2) December 2, 1967, in Jefferson Co., WI, to: Robert Henry Johnson. Born May 17, 1939, in Wisconsin.

John William Bentzin "Eddie" Franzmann then married (2) December, 1967, to: Mary Ann  Cox. Born May 23, 1944, in Allegheny Co., PA Mary Ann Cox lived in Bethel Park, PA, in 2002. Daughter of Robert Mathis Cox of McKeesport, Allegheny Co., PA. Born Unknown. Children Else L. Franzmann (born February 19, 1970), and Martin R. Franzmann (born June 14, 1973). Stepdaughter, Kelly Zuch.

John William Bentzin "Eddie" Franzmann then married (3) about 1976, to: Susan Licht. Born August, 1952, in Unknown.

Lived in Appleton, Winnebago Co., WI.

The Buffalo News, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, Tuesday, September 25, 1990

Rev John W Franzmann, 52

REV. JOHN FRANZMANN, MINISTER AND TEACHER

A memorial service for the Rev. John W. Franzmann, a Lutheran minister, church musician and teacher, was held today in Grace Episcopal Church, Lockport. Mr. Franzmann, 52, of Amherst, died Sunday (Sept. 23, 1990) in Roswell Park Cancer Institute after a lengthy illness. He served as organist and music director at Grace Episcopal Church for the last two years and was a teacher at North Tonawanda High School for about three years. Ordained into the Lutheran ministry in 1971 at Westfield House, Cambridge, England, Mr. Franzmann was pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. He also served churches in Evansville, Ind., and St. Louis. Born in Watertown, Wis., Mr. Franzmann was a graduate of Northwestern College and Marquette University and held a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He also taught at Marquette and Westfield House, a Lutheran seminary. He is survived by his wife, the former Susan Licht; a stepdaughter, Kelly Zuch; his mother, Alice of Wells, England; a sister, Alice Fletcher of Madrid, Spain, and a brother, Peter of St. Louis.

Burzynski, Gretchen Louise "Gretch". Born February 7, 1941, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Died July 2, 2023, in Bedford, Middlesex Co., MA (age 82).

Gretchen Louise "Gretch" Burzynski was married March 31, 1962, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Guy Richards Scott. Born March 31, 1939, in Ironwood, Gogebic Co., MI. Died October 29, 2015, in Fort Meyers, Lee Co., FL (age 76).

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Friday, December 11, 2015

Guy Richards Scott

Scott, Guy R, age 76 of Sanibel, Florida, formerly of Weston, MA died Thursday October 29, 2015 in Fort Myers, FL. Husband of Gretchen Scott (Burzynski) and father of Jeffery R. Scott of Bedford, MA, Guy Andrew Scott of Denver, CO, Jill Scott Devitt of Belmont, MA and Peter D. Scott of Key West, FL. Proud grandfather of Anna Scott, Lilly Devitt, Kate Devitt, Ronan Devitt and Max Devitt. After serving in the US Marine Corps, Guy received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin. During his working career as portfolio manager and certified Chartered Financial Analyst, Guy was a co-founder and managing director at Frontier Capital Management, a senior vice president at Boston Company, a principal manager at State Street Global Advisors, and prior to his retirement, the chief investment officer of EGM Capital in San Francisco. Following retirement, Guy remained active in the investment community and served on the Episcopal Church’s endowment investment committee. A memorial service will be celebrated at the First Parish Church of Weston, MA on December 18, 1pm. Friends and family are welcomed to a private reception following the service.

 

Contributed July 10, 2023, on the Watertown High School Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Facebook page by Peter Burzynski, brother of Gretchen Louise "Gretch" (Burzynski) Scott.

Gretchen Louise Scott (nee Burzynski), aged 82, died on July 2, 2023 in Bedford, Massachusetts. She was born on Feb. 7, 1941, in Milwaukee (WI). She was the daughter of Eugene E. (Buzz) and Helen K. Burzynski. She has one brother, Pete. Gretchen was raised primarily in Watertown (WI), where she attended public schools, including Webster Elementary and Watertown Jr. and Sr. High Schools. She graduated from Watertown High School (WHS) in 1959. She married Guy Richards Scott in Watertown (WI) on March 31, 1962. She and Guy had four children: Jeffery, Guy (Andy), Jill (Devitt) and Peter. Her husband, Guy, an investment portfolio manager, preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her children, five grandchildren, and her brother, Pete. Throughout her lifetime, Gretchen lived in the cities of Watertown and Madison (WI), Chatham (NJ), Weston (MA), Belvedere and Sonoma (CA), Sanibel (FL), and for the last few years in the suburban Boston (MA) area. Gretchen was a leader among her WHS classmates, and she took on a variety of challenges while in secondary school. She was active in band, orchestra (flute), and student council, studied both Latin and German, was a senior class officer, a member of the National Honor Society, and recipient of several academic awards and honors. After graduation from Watertown High School, Gretchen attended Wellesley College and the University of Wisconsin, where she earned a Bachelors Degree in 1964. After raising her four children, she returned to higher education, earning a nursing degree, and served as a Psychiatric Nurse at McLean Hospital, a psychiatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Gretchen devoted the largest portion of her life as a mother to her children, of whom she was very proud and with whom she gathered for many years on an annual multi-generational family retreat among the New Hampshire lakes and mountains. She was also proud of her role in later life working with clients at McLeans Hospital, where she served on a multidisciplinary team in the treatment of clients with anxiety disorders, among them, in particular, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. While she and her late husband were active in churches in Massachusetts, California and Florida, she also became absorbed in seashore wildlife while living in the Sanibel-Captiva Island area of Florida, and she became a docent for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, headquartered in Sanibel. She loved to provide information about seashells along the Sanibel beach coastline to visitors and residents to whom she cheerfully offered her knowledge and insights. Anyone wishing to honor Gretchen’s life would be advised that two organizations serving people and nature were consistent with her passions: https://www.fishofsancap.org/donate/. Neighbors helping Neighbors. This is a human services organization focused on neighbors helping neighbors with a vision to create communities where all people have the support they need to thrive. The mission is to enrich the lives of all people in Sanibel and Captiva Islands by neighbors helping neighbors with social services, education and assistance: https://www.shellmuseum.org/donate. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum opened in 1995 and is a natural history museum with a primary focus on mollusks, their ecosystems, and conservation education. The Museum’s collection of shells numbers over 550,000 specimens, and the Living Gallery of aquariums (which opened in 2020) housed over 60 species of marine life until Hurricane Ian struck on September 28, 2022. The Museum is now in a rebuilding phase, following major flood and structural damage as a result of the hurricane. Although closed for rebuilding, the Museum continues to educate and engage with the public through successful K-12 outreach programs, field education, online lectures and exhibits, research and scholarship, and other initiatives. Gifts to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum are 100% tax-deductible.

Buske, Arthur Herman "Art". Born November 11, 1939, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died November 11, 2021, in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ (age 82). Buried in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown, Dodge Co., WI.

Arthur Herman "Art" Buske was married August 7, 1965, in Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI, to: Delores Jane "DeDe" Haumschild. Born September 21, 1945, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Died Monday, June 5, 2006, in Saint Clair, Schuylkill Co., PA (age 60). Divorced November 14, 1983, in Ventura Co., CA.

Arthur Herman "Art" Buske and Delores Jane "DeDe" Haumschild wedding picture, August 7, 1965, in Johnson Creek, Jefferson Co., WI.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, November 8, 2007

Lorraine Frederich

Lorraine (Sydow) Buske-Frederich, 95, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of the Watertown area, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at her daughter's home in Springfield. Lorraine was born July 16, 1912, in Watertown, daughter of Fred and Ida (Heidemann) Sydow. She was a 1929 graduate of Johnson Creek High School. In 1936, Lorraine married Arthur R. Buske. He preceded her in death in 1951. She married John Frederich in 1960 and he preceded her in death in 2002. Lorraine is survived by her children, Arthur Buske, Gretchen Bruins, Lee Buske and Christine (Bob) Eckert; her six grandchildren, Michelle Buske Frederick, Arthur Jay Buske, Brian Buske, Brent Wood, Greg Wood and Kevin Buske; her six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Frederick, Stephen Buske, Bailey Wood, Connor Buske, Kathleen Buske and Jordan Buske; nieces, nephews, three stepchildren and their families, and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard; a brother, Oscar, in infancy; and two sisters, Viola (Roland) Zastrow and Marcella (Ray) Adams. A celebration-memorial service will be held at the Hafemeister Funeral Home on Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Russell Miller of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sugar Island officiating. A private family inurnment service will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. Visitation will be on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:15 p.m. until the time of the service. Lorraine and family request no flowers. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sugar Island or a church or charity of one's choice. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown.

 

The Star, Sun Prairie, Dane Co., WI, Thursday, May 18, 2017

Lee Edward Buske

Lee Edward Buske, age 71, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born in Watertown on Oct. 27, 1945 to Arthur and Lorraine (Sydow) Buske. Lee graduated from Watertown High School in 1963 and served in the Army in Germany. He then later received an AA degree from MATC. Lee was a resident of Sun Prairie, since 1971 and worked for the Department of Revenue for 35 years before retiring in 2009. Lee had a passion for helping others and gave his time and energy to many organizations including the Exchange Club of Sun Prairie. Lee enjoyed involvement with community service, traveling and enjoying life to the fullest. Lee is survived by his brother Arthur, sisters. Gretchen Bruins and Christine ( Robert) Eckert. He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews. Lee was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Richard. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, August 7, 2006

Delores (DeDe Haumschild) Buske

Delores (DeDe Haumschild) Buske, 60, of Newmanstown, Pa., formerly of Watertown, died Monday, June 5, 2006.

 

The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Arthur H. Buske

Tucson, AZ - Arthur H. Buske, of Tucson, AZ, died on November 11, 2021. He was born November 11, 1939 to Arthur R. and Lorraine (Sydow) Buske. He was a native of Watertown and an army veteran. He is survived by his children: Arthur, Jay, Michelle and Brian, four grandchildren, and two sisters: Gretchen Bruins and Christine Eckert. He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents: Ina and Herman Buske and Ida and Fred Sydow, and brothers, Richard A. Buske and Lee E. Buske. Private burial at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown will be at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.