
Obituaries - 2014
Paul R. Meier
8/25/2014
Paul R. Meier, age 52, died on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born June 18, 1962, the son of Diane (Herzog) Meier and the late Patrick Meier. He attended St. Mary Catholic Grade School and was a 1980 graduate of Chilton High School. Paul was a 1984 graduate of St. Norbert College and then married Laura Kampfer, daughter of Don & Lila Kampfer, Chilton, in June of 1984. Paul’s great passion to teach and work with youth was demonstrated by his many years of organizing youth sporting activities and spent countless hours as a volunteer coach of grade school sports teams. He later moved into assistant coaching positions with both the boys and girls CHS varsity basketball teams. Most importantly was Paul’s passion for all people and his love of Christ. Serving and giving of his time and talents came to him naturally. He humbly went about his day-by-day business trying to be an example of Christ’s love, grace and mercy to those he encountered. He worked for a time at the family’s Northland Turkey Farm operation west of Chilton before embarking on a career in the field of banking. His first job was that of manager at National Exchange Bank in Marytown. Then came M&I Bank, State Bank of Chilton, CIT Financial, and finally Calumet County Bank where he was Vice President of lending, working out of the firm’s Brillion office. Paul’s record of community service is formidable. He served 15 years on the Chilton Public School District board of education. Beginning as a member, then moved to the position of secretary and ended as board president, a post from which he resigned because of health issues. Paul was an active member of the Chilton Chamber of Commerce, served on its board of directors, and moved to the levels of vice presidency before becoming president in 2002. Crafty Apple Fest was initiated by the Chamber under his watch. He also served on a number of key Chamber committees. He was an active member of Faith Alliance Church. Paul served as treasurer, and Elder, and was working on the finance committee for the Church’s expansion project when his health failed him. Survivors include his wife; Laura; children: Derrick (Amanda) Meier, Maria Meier and her fiancé Isaiah Joseph; mother: Diane Meier; sisters: Cheryl (Mike) Hicks, Audrey (Dan) Criter; brothers: Steve (Judy) Meier, Bruce (Lisa) Meier; brother-in-law: Steve (Kathy) Kampfer; and 2 sisters-in-law: Kay (Scott) Poth, Traci (Terry) Ecker. Paul is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Patrick Meier. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Faith Alliance Church (468 N. State St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Jim Jensen officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call at Faith Alliance Church from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 28, 2014 and on Friday at the church from 9:00 am until 10:30 am. The family would especially like to thank our families, friends, our Calumet County Bank family, Pastor Jim and the entire Faith Alliance Church family who came along side of us with countless prayers and support these past 3 years. A very special thank to our friend & Paul’s hospice nurse, Karen Doerr, who so lovingly helped care for him in his final days. We have been blessed.
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Lorie A. Madden (nee Seidl)
8/29/2014
Lorie A. Madden (nee Seidl), age 52 died peacefully at home Aug. 29, 2014 following a courageous battle with cancer. Lorie was born July 10, 1962 to Leonard & Charlene Seidl. Lorie married Jeff Mattson Oct. 16, 1982. Jeff preceded her in death Nov. 24, 1999. Lorie later married Loren Madden Apr. 25, 2000. Lorie worked at Piggly Wiggly in Brillion, later at Piggly Wiggly in Kaukauna until her illness in Dec. 2013. Lorie enjoyed making cakes for family and friends; she also loved spending time with her horses & dogs. Lorie is survived by her husband Loren, her sons Jason & Keith, her daughters Nikki (James) & Jenna (Jeff), grandchildren McKenna, Kailyn, Jameson & Antwon. Brothers Dennis (Karen) Seidl, Ken (Jean) Seidl. Sisters Barb (Jim) Reinke, Debbie (Kevin) Marg. Brother in laws Larry (Sue) Madden, Les Madden. Sister in laws Linda (Glen) Lewitzke, Laurie (Kevin) Coursin, LouAnne (Jon) Schirpke & Mother in law Shirley Madden, many nieces, nephews, Aunts & Uncles. Lorie was also preceded in death by her parents Leonard & Charlene Seidl, grandmother Gladys Meis & father in law Earl Madden.We would like to mention Lorie’s special friends Missy Eis, Sheli Radtke, Jamie Monday, Kasey Chambers, Ryan Oney & Jimmy Zarling & many other close friends, too many to mention who include her special customers & friends from Piggly Wiggly. Family would like to thank all the staff at Fox Valley Hemotology & Oncology at St. Elizabeth Hospital, especially Dr. Goggins, Sara Meiers, & Jen Greiner. Also, thank you to Hospice Advantage of Sheboygan, who took special care of Lorie while at home.Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 with visitation from 1-3, services to follow at Christ the Rock Community Church, W6254 US Hwy 10 114 Menasha with Pastor Peter Leschke officiating. After the service family & friends are invited to Lorie’s sister & brother in law Debbie & Kevin’s for a luncheon. In lieu of flowers donations will be given to Life Promotions & Christ the Rock Community Church. Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. On line condolences can be made at
Reinhard “Reinie” “Junior” Grimm
8/29/2014
Reinhard “Reinie” “Junior” Grimm, age 87, of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family.Reinie was born on the home farm on November 3, 1926 in the town of Maple Grove, son of the late Reinhard and Ella (Pautz) Grimm. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1945. Reinie served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On July 10, 1954, he married Joan Torrison at St. Mary Catholic Church in Reedsville. This year, the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Reinie and Joan bought the farm after his dad passed away, and operated it for 48 years. He also worked at the Brillion Iron Works for over 40 years. Reinie was a member of the American Legion Post 199 of Reedsville, a lifetime member of the AmVets Post 1032 of Reedsville, the West Maple Grove Hunting Club, was retired from the Reedsville Fire Department, and was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church. He bowled and played sheephead, tended bar, watched the Packers and the Brewers, and loved his family. He always had a sparkle in his brown eyes and a smile on his face for anyone, and loved to give his grandchildren and great-grandchildren treats.Reinie is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan of Reedsville; their children and spouses: son, the late Perry Grimm, his wife: Cindy and their children: Travis (Becky) and Alicia Grimm and Kelly (Kyle) Baukneht; daughter: Candy “Trucker” (Dan) Rathsack of Kellnersville and their children: Christopher, Robin, and Kody (special friend Jen) Rathsack; daughter: Penny (John) Ourada of Merrill and their children: Ryan (Katie) Ourada and Ashley (JJ) Dippel; son: Curt (Julie) Grimm of Reedsville and their children: Courtney (special friend Colin), Marissa (special friend Ryan), and Riley Grimm; daughter: Stacey and Larry Stelzer of Francis Creek and her children: Cordell and Belinda Stelzer; and daughter: Shelley (Mark) Reinemann of Hortonville and their children: Andrew, Mitchell and Ross Reinemann; three sisters: Fern Wolf, Doris Polzin, Karen (special friend Dennis) Blish, one brother and four sisters-in-law: Ronnie (Lynn) Grimm, Verona Grimm, Helen Grimm, and Jean (Jim) Rathke; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.He was preceded in death by a son, Perry; two sisters and four brothers-in-law: Rose (Elmer) Kroenig, Ethel (Lester) Pautz, Albert Wolf, and Jim Torrison; three brothers: Vic, Fritz, and Lloyd Grimm; and other relatives.Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Timothy Nommensen with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. Military rite will be accorded by the American Legion Post 199 of Reedsville.Friends may call Tuesday evening, September 2, 2014 at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville, 15 7th Street from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The visitation will continue on Wednesday morning at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Holy Family Hospice and the Cancer Care Unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com
Helen G. Bladow
8/30/2014
Helen G. Bladow, age 94, of Chilton, died on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Century Ridge in Chilton.She was born June 10, 1920 in Clear Lake, WI, daughter of the late Perl J. & Clara H. (Scott) Olmstead. Helen married Alvin G.W. Bladow on August 23, 1939 in Ladysmith, WI; he preceded her in death on August 26, 1987. Helen was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton and devoted her life to her family as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.Survivors include her children: Roger A. (Carolyn) Bladow of Brillion, Alvin D. (Kathy) Bladow of Crown Point, IN; a son-in-law: Bob Mershon; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a brother: Walt (Ellen) Olmstead; and a sister: Mary LaMere. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Alvin; her daughter: Carol Mershon; a brother: George Olmstead; and her brother-in-law: Doug LaMere.Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at St. Martin Lutheran Church (717 Memorial Dr.) in Chilton with the Rev. Jon Christensen officiating. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 am until 10:45 am on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Online Condolences www.wietingfuneralhome.com
Joseph Francis Nies
8/30/2014
Joseph Francis Nies, 89, De Pere, WI died Saturday, August 30, 2014 after a long illness. Joe was born July 28, 1925 to the late Antone and Anastasia (Kane) Nies in the town of Holland.A proud WWII veteran having served the USA in WWII in Europe. On May 4, 1948 Joe was married to Rosella Kabat at St. Mary Church, East Wrightstown. Joe and Rosella lived in the Greenleaf area the majority of their married life, moving to De Pere in 1987.Joe was a builder in the area for decades, owning Nies Construction. He built and remodeled many homes in Northeast Wisconsin, always proudly pointing them out to his family as he travelled the area. Dad was an avid golfer, in 2 leagues at Hilly Haven.Joe is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosella, and their 5 children Larry (Judy) Nies, Brillion, Jim (June) Nies, De Pere, Jane (Alan) Symbal, Negaunee, MI, Steve (Janet) Nies, De Pere, Tim (Karen) Nies De Pere. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Siblings Florence (Nies) Kabat, Jerry Nies, Ellen (Glen) Farrell, and sister-in-law Ruth Kabat.Joe was preceded in death by his parents, brothers William (Lucy) Nies, Robert (Dorothy) Nies, and Bernard, sister Marie (Clarence) Diny, and Margaret Ellen Nies (at age 3). Also, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Frank and Leona (Kabat) Foytik, Ellsworth and Ludmilla (Kabat) De Cleene, Walter and Cecelia (Kabat) Krautkramer, Reverend Cyril Kabat, Landelin Kabat, Stanley Kabat, Bernadine (Kabat) Nies.Family and friends may visit at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan Street, De Pere, on Thursday, September 4, from 9:00-10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Thursday, with the Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Greenleaf. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.cotterfuneralhome.comSpecial thanks to the loving care given by the staff at Woodside Nursing Home, St. Vincent Hospital and Unity Hospice.
Phyllis L. Lindner
10/12/2014
Phyllis L. Lindner, age 98, of Brillion, died on October 12, 2014. She was born on December 5, 1915 in Brillion, daughter of the late Wm. G. and Bianca (Schuler) Kraus. Phyllis was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1934. She married Percy J. Lindner, on October 1, 1938. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2013. After high school, Phyllis attended the Appleton Business College, and then she worked at the Fox River Knitting Mills until her marriage in 1938. Later she assumed the role of bookkeeper for the Brillion Dairy. Phyllis was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion where she was also a member of the Ladies’ Aide. She volunteered for American Red Cross blood drives. She enjoyed golfing and was a regular bridge player for many years.Survivors include her sons: Richard (Jane) and John (Pamela), four grandchildren: David (Cheryl) Lindner, Anne Lindner, Jason Lindner, and Abby (Matthew) Lewek, and seven great-grandchildren: Sarah, Natalie, Jack, Andrew, Mackenzie, Anika and Aiden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy, three sisters: Mildred Kraus, Eleanor (Michael) Sakalaris and Ethelyn Kraus, and one brother: Melvin (Annette) Kraus.Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion. Officiating will be Rev. Ross Henzi. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Brillion.Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Online condolences may be made at
Adelaide Louise McVicker
10/13/2014

Janet Mae Rappel
10/20/2014

Ronald D. Zenke
10/23/2014

Herbert George Geiger
10/27/2014

Dennis Conrad Ott
10/29/2014

Donald J. Steinfest
10/31/2014

Lois L. Eichhorst
11/2/2014

Todd R. Cavanaugh
11/2/2014
Todd R. Cavanaugh, age 43, of Reedsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 2, 2014.Todd was born on June 23, 1971 in New London, son of Mary Derenne Cavanaugh and Robert Cavanaugh. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1990. He went on to further his education attending a UW Madison short course and graduating from UW River Falls with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. On June 16, 2001, Todd married Theresa Hobbs in Jefferson, WI. He was employed at Sire Power, East Central Select Sires, Accelerated Genetics, Aspen Dairy Selective, Riesterer and Schnell, and most recently, Gruett’s Manufacturing in Potter. Todd was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church He also was currently serving on the Reedsville School Board, past president of the Manitowoc County Holstein Association, on the Agriculture Alumni Board Manitowoc County, in the Wisconsin and National Holstein Associations, was a FFA Agriculture Alumni, on the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau, a member of the Friends of St. Patrick’s Preservation Society, a founding member of the Manitowoc County Futurity, member of the Alpha Gamma Rho of Rivers Falls, and was a past Dairy Judging Coach.He is survived by his wife: Theresa of Reedsville; their children: Robert (Carolann) Workentine of New London, Brittney Workentine of Brillion, Bryanna Cavanaugh of Reedsville; two grandchildren: Lily and Jennifer Workentine of New London; his parents: Mary Cavanaugh of Green Bay and Robert (Betty) Cavanaugh of Reedsville; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Michael and Patricia Anderson of Brillion; maternal grandmother: Teresa Derenne of Green Bay; siblings: Paula (Jim) Zdziarski of Manitowoc, Brad Cavanaugh of Houston, TX, Brenda (Erik) Gilbertson of Hollendale; step-brothers and step-sisters-in-law: James (Connie) Stanzel of Green Bay, Craig (Brenda) Stanzel of Manitowoc, Scott Stanzel of Green Bay and Tim Stanzel of Fond du Lac; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Martin (Amber) Hobbs of Watertown, Charles Hobbs of Pine Valley, CA, Catherine (Jeff) Moyers of Fayetteville, TN, godfather: Dale Cenefeldt, godmother: Janice Mansfield, godson: Zachary Zdziarski, many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Victor and Mary Cavanaugh, maternal grandfather: Clem Derenne, uncle: Charles Derenne, and cousin Craig Derenne.Funeral Mass will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Timothy Brandt. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple Grove.Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com
Harvey L. Hafeman
11/3/2014

Bryan Joseph Zipperer
11/6/2014

Robert “Rob” Michael Suess
11/12/2014

Sherry Lynn Klepps
11/13/2014

Gaylord “Gay” Unbehaun
11/16/2014

Dixie M. Rank
11/23/2014

Katherine A. Knox
11/24/2014

Russell Roger Schroeder
11/29/2014
Raymond Edwin Winarski
12/3/2014

Marvin E. Remiker
12/7/2014

Oscar C. Hedrich
12/10/2014

James A. Kirby
12/14/2014

Judith “Judy” Korstad
12/14/2014

Raymond “Randy” Hoffman
12/15/2014
Evelyn F. “Evie” Wieting
12/20/2014

Lewis A. Pfeffer
12/30/2014

Ralph F. Kalies Sr.
1/8/2014

Maynard F. Brault
1/9/2014

Arnold “Arnie” Miller
1/16/2014

Howard L. “Howie” Brux
1/17/2014

Donald “Don” Alt
1/22/2014
Emily Nate
1/22/2014
Caroline Mae Lorrigan
1/26/2014
Cherie A. Baeten
1/28/2014

Michael Kermit Cmejla
1/29/2014
Jeanette Isabelle Ott
2/2/2014

Myron L. Herzog
2/7/2014

Jacob Michael Van Schyndel
2/10/2014

Geraldine Flora Wogsland
2/11/2014

Allen “Max” Wittmann
2/12/2014

Delores R. Riemer
2/18/2014

Dorothy Lora Deffke
2/23/2014

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Robert “Bob” J. Abts
2/24/2014

Walter “Wally” A. Rosenthal Jr.
2/24/2014
Dorothy T. (Pritzl) Kubale
3/5/2014

Edgar O. Voss
3/20/2014
Gloria Schuh Steinfest
3/27/2014

Joyce M. Jandrey
3/30/2014
Rosema V. Svatek
4/3/2014
Gloria Elsie Duchow
4/6/2014
Lee Richard Radtke
4/6/2014

Shirley Mae Fischer
4/7/2014

Beverly “Bev” Ann Horn
4/8/2014

Gloria J. Kalies
4/12/2014

Al Sheehy
4/15/2014
Larry E. Ingalls
4/20/2014

Raymond Oakley
4/27/2014

Shirley E. Pilgrim
4/29/2014

Allan J. Kalies
5/7/2014

James N. “Jim” Geiger
5/15/2014

Gary Roy Cropsey
5/29/2014
Elmer C. Carpenter
5/31/2014
Daniel J. Gilsdorf
6/2/2014

Valeria “Val” Valleskey
6/7/2014
Don A. Strauss
6/11/2014

Alan G. Quinzer
6/22/2014
Brianna May Hoyer
6/28/2014

Pearl B. Stocker
7/11/2014


Donald R. Deffke
7/12/2014

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Elizabeth June Zorn Peterson
7/14/2014
Eljein Robert Haese
7/17/2014

Roger Weber
7/19/2014

Joyce Irene Zorn
7/23/2014
Douglas D. Treichel
7/25/2014

Donald L. (Butch) Olp
8/19/2014

Pat A. Noeldner
8/19/2014
