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Lola Dale Nehls was born on August 24, 1923. She and her parents, Adeline and Ray Rohde, lived in Juneau, Wisconsin. Lola graduated from Juneau High School in June, 1941 and was later employed at the Dodge County Title and Abstract Office. She married Louis Nehls Jr. on June 15, 1946. Together they had four children Renee (Larry) Panzer, Steven (Pamela) Nehls, Nadine Nehls (Jeffrey Grossman) and Annette Nehls (Gary Walsh). She is also survived by six grandchildren, Sarah Panzer, Mark (Kira) Panzer, Lindsay Nehls, Jessica (Nick) Rennhack, Mila Grossman (Rohan Agarwal), Samuel Walsh and seven great grandchildren, Delaney, Emrie, and Gavin Rennhack, Vivian and Felix Panzer, and Arlo and Lena...

Myles Eugene Frings, 1st Lieutenant USA (Ret.) was called home to be with his Lord on September 18, 2024. He was born son of Ray and Marie (nee Huck) Frings on January 2, 1931, in Theresa, WI. Myles was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed many hobbies and was a passionate Packers, Brewers, and Badgers fan. Myles greatest love was spending time with his family and friends. Myles volunteered in the community, at his church and Kiwanis Club. Myles was proud of his military service and how it shaped his life. Myles received an honorable discharge as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Myles was a kind and caring man with selfless generosity and a huge heart. He will be missed by many. Myles leaves...

Joseph Charles Dobson passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the age of 78 years old. He was born the son of Joseph Robert Dobson and Dorothy Helene Tremaine of Cobb, Wisconsin. Joe applied his passion for young people and sports in his long career as a teacher and coach at Tomah High School and Hartford Union High School. As a coach, he led many teams over the years to divisional and state championships in basketball and softball. After retirement, Joe embraced the game of golf with a similar passion and was regular player in various local leagues. Joe is survived by his two sons, Jay (MaryAnn) Dobson and Jeff (Sanghee) Dobson, his siblings Bonnie Dobson-Lamp, James (Lana) Dobson,...

Harlan H. Werblow, 96, of Juneau, passed away peacefully. He was born son of Hugo and Minnie (nee Eichhorst) Werblow, on April 23, 1928, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Harlan graduated from Juneau High School in 1946 and married Hazel Kressin on December 2, 1951, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman. They celebrated 72 wonderful years of marriage. As a lifelong member of St. John's Church, Harlan served as financial secretary and usher. He was a talented carpenter, ultimately running his own business, Werblow Woodworking. Harlan dedicated 31 years to the Juneau Fire Department and contributed to the City of Juneau Board of Appeals and Dodge Centre Historical Society. Harlan's legacy extends...

Loretta Klassen was an accomplished, fierce woman who valued nature, her family, friends and work. She took risks, knocked down boundaries set for women of her time, traveled the world freely, with wonder and curiosity, and inspired many to be brave and sure of their worthiness and the value they add. She and her husband Wolfgang also shared adventures with friends, nieces and nephews, in-laws, and others over the years. Loretta was born to Leonard and Virginia Brooks on April 4th, 1936 in Emmett, Idaho. She had two brothers, Gene Brooks and Leonard Brooks. She held her own with them both, as Leonard tells it. Her father was away during her early years serving in World War II, putting her...

Rick Fagan started a party in heaven on Monday, August 26th at age 67. Born in Milwaukee, WI, Rick was the son of James and Theresa (n?e Kieckbusch) Fagan. He was married to Carol (n?e Franklin) Fagan for 16 years. Rick believed and lived by the motto "work hard, play hard." He worked hard by owning his own business as an electrical engineer and played hard by socializing with friends and family every moment possible. His home in Cedarburg, WI was his pride and joy, and he spent countless hours over 35 years making sure "Fagan World," as he called it, brought its visitors as much joy as it brought him. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved Aunt Bette (n?e Fagan) &...

Suzette F. Harris (nee Fowler),79, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on the evening of August 22nd, 2024 of natural causes. Suzette was born on December 30th, 1944 to Helen and Vernon Fowler in Neenah, Wisconsin. She met her one true love, Ted Harris, later in life while bartending at Bill & Pat's Tap in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They married in 1988, and spent 10 wonderful years together before Ted's passing due to illness. Suzette was known for her zest for life, her humor, and her generosity, and will be dearly missed by those that survive her: Sister Judy Buda, sons Marlon (Denise Poquette) and Steven Froehlich (Kimberly Schneider), grandchildren Brittany (Harley) Hahn, Skyler...

Peter Hoffmann passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born in Chilton, WI to Hilda (Franzen) and Joseph Hoffmann. An outstanding student and athlete, he competed in football, basketball, track, and baseball at Chilton High School and played football and ran track at St. Norbert's College, De Pere, Wisconsin. After graduation, Pete joined the Catholic Lay Mission Corps, teaching and coaching at Holy Cross High School in San Antonio, Texas for five years. Returning to Wisconsin, he taught social studies and coached football and track for 45 years. Pete was an active member of both St. Kilian's Catholic church and St. Aidan's Episcopal church and enjoyed...

Carol Jean (nee Sell) Krause of Clyman passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 94 years. She was born in the Town of Clyman on January 17, 1930, the daughter of Elmer and Frieda (nee Schultz) Sell. She attended Oak Grove School, walking there every day! Carol was confirmed at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Oak Grove on March 29, 1942. She married Walter Krause on May 18, 1947 in Oak Grove. Walter and Carol lived in Clyman for 52 years, and in Juneau prior to that. They enjoyed polka dances, many trips to Las Vegas together, and Friday nights out at the Blew Inn. Carol enjoyed playing cards and getting her hair done every Friday. She was a dedicated employee at Johnson...

Carol Jean (nee Sell) Krause of Clyman passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 94 years. She was born in the Town of Clyman on January 17, 1930, the daughter of Elmer and Frieda (nee Schultz) Sell. She attended Oak Grove School, walking there every day! Carol was confirmed at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Oak Grove on March 29, 1942. She married Walter Krause on May 18, 1947 in Oak Grove. Walter and Carol lived in Clyman for 52 years, and in Juneau prior to that. They enjoyed polka dances, many trips to Las Vegas together, and Friday nights out at the Blew Inn. Carol enjoyed playing cards and getting her hair done every Friday. She was a dedicated employee at Johnson...

Robert "Bob" Edwin Sette, 75, of Juneau, Wisconsin passed away on July 19, 2024 after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. He was born on October 24, 1948 in Hustisford, Wisconsin to Edwin and Lillian (Pautz) Sette. Robert graduated from Juneau High School in 1966 and received his bachelor's degree from UW-Madison in 1970 where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. In his youth Robert was an active member of FFA and dedicated his career to the agriculture industry. He took over management of the family dairy farm, then worked at the Reeseville Agri-Center, and retired from Knowles Produce and Trading Company. Robert was a lifelong member of St. John's Evangelical...

Robert "Bob" Edwin Sette, 75, of Juneau, Wisconsin passed away on July 19, 2024 after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. He was born on October 24, 1948 in Hustisford, Wisconsin to Edwin and Lillian (Pautz) Sette. Robert graduated from Juneau High School in 1966 and received his bachelor's degree from UW-Madison in 1970 where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. In his youth Robert was an active member of FFA and dedicated his career to the agriculture industry. He took over management of the family dairy farm, then worked at the Reeseville Agri-Center, and retired from Knowles Produce and Trading Company. Robert was a lifelong member of St. John's Evangelical...

Ruth Nehls, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, July 6 at the age of 86 years. She was born on February 21, 1938 in Hartford, the daughter of Earl and Esther (nee Hundt) Reichow. Ruth married David Nehls on May 16, 1959, at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Neosho, and the two worked together for more than 40 years on their family farm in Hustisford. They had three children, Jeffrey (Carolyn) Nehls of Iron Ridge, Dale Nehls of Fond-du-Lac, and Renee Nehls of Waukesha, who have given them nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. They were a hard-working couple who also made time for fun, polka dancing three times per week with friends for many years. A devoted mother and...

Ruth Nehls, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, July 6 at the age of 86 years. She was born on February 21, 1938 in Hartford, the daughter of Earl and Esther (nee Hundt) Reichow. Ruth married David Nehls on May 16, 1959, at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Neosho, and the two worked together for more than 40 years on their family farm in Hustisford. They had three children, Jeffrey (Carolyn) Nehls of Iron Ridge, Dale Nehls of Fond-du-Lac, and Renee Nehls of Waukesha, who have given them nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. They were a hard-working couple who also made time for fun, polka dancing three times per week with friends for many years. A devoted mother and...

On June 19th 2024 Roland and Shirley Greuel went to their Eternal Home in Heaven, at the age of 84 and 79 years of age. Roland served his country in the United States Army during the Korea conflict and the Vietnam war. He was very passionate about his church, Bethany Ev. Lutheran in Hustisford WI and he was a member on the Wisconsin American Legion. He was very active in the Hustisford American Post #420. Roland loved his wood working and turning out beautiful wooden bowls to give to people. Roland loved preparing and cooking the milk can meals for many families and friends. Shirley was an active Red Hater. She loved selling Avon products and made many friends by going house to house. She...

On June 19th 2024 Roland and Shirley Greuel went to their Eternal Home in Heaven, at the age of 84 and 79 years of age. Roland served his country in the United States Army during the Korea conflict and the Vietnam war. He was very passionate about his church, Bethany Ev. Lutheran in Hustisford WI and he was a member on the Wisconsin American Legion. He was very active in the Hartford American Post #19. Roland loved his wood working and turning out beautiful wooden bowls to give to people. Roland loved preparing and cooking the milk can meals for many families and friends. Shirley was an active Red Hatter. She loved selling Avon products and made many friends by going house to house. She...

Grace Bertha Peil, age 90, passed away at her home on May 23, 2024. She was born in Germantown, Wisconsin on November 15, 1933. She is the daughter of August and Frieda (Sager) Gildemeister. She was baptized December 10, 1933 and confirmed on May 25, 1947, both at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lannon, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Harvey Peil on April 25, 1954. After marriage, Grace and Harvey lived in Menomonee Falls for a short time while they built a house in New Lisbon. In December, 1964, the couple bought and moved to the Peil Farm in Horicon, Wisconsin, where they raised their sons and spent the rest of their lives. Grace loved to fish in years past; mowing the lawn around...

Curtis (Curt) Reichert, age 76, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born May 9, 1947, son of Herbert and Florance (nee Schaefer) Reichert. Curtis enjoyed using his skills with Photography most of his life. Enjoying those moments shared with his son Eric and watching him use his skills as a 'hocky' player were priceless! Curtis is survived by his son Eric Reichert, sisters; Darlene Plavec and Joanne Heinecke. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Scott and a sister Diane Stern. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Hartford. A Funeral Service will follow. In leu of flowers, Memorials to...

Curtis (Curt) Reichert, age 76, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born May 9, 1947, son of Herbert and Florance (nee Schaefer) Reichert. Curtis enjoyed using his skills with Photography most of his life. Enjoying those moments shared with his son Eric and watching him use his skills as a 'hocky' player were priceless! Curtis is survived by his son Eric Reichert, sisters; Darlene Plavec and Joanne Heinecke. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Scott and a sister Diane Stern. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Hartford. A Funeral Service will follow. Rev. ???? will officiate. In leu of...

Loretta J. Zenke (nee Patterson) passed away peacefully at her home in Hartford, Wisconsin, on April 27th 2024 at the age of 89. She was born October 25th, 1934 in Big Spring, Texas to the late John and Delores Patterson. She met her future husband Raymond M. Zenke in Big Spring where he served in the Air Force. They married on September 6th,1952 and later moved to Wisconsin where they lived for the rest of their lives. During Ray's service in the Air Force Loretta gave birth to their son George, and after Ray's honorable discharge to their daughter Andrea. Loretta and Ray enjoyed over 40 years together collecting and selling antiques. Loretta was a dedicated employee for the Washington...

Richard "Dick" Elsinger of Woodland passed away on April 27th, 2024, following a recurrence of cancer. Dick was born on February 12, 1936, to Thomas and Laura (Fritz) Elsinger in Hartford, WI. They made their home on a farm near Pike Lake but moved to Monches when Dick was 3 years old. On his 17th birthday, Dick joined the US Marine Corp and completed his basic training in San Diego and proudly served in the Korean War. After his discharge, Dick met Darlene Rehberg and was married on December 14, 1957, at Holy Hill. Dick owned and operated Elsinger Locksmith and Towing for over 50 years and continued to operate his business until his health declined. Dick enjoyed visiting and fishing. For...