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Gregory T. Gauthier

Gregory T. Gauthier

Jul 21, 2016

Gregory T. Gauthier, age 68, of Germany, formerly of Neopit, died on July 21, 2016 in Germany. Greg was born in Keshena April 2, 1948, the son of the late Herman and Doris (Mahkimetas) Gauthier.  While serving under the 59th MP Co. in the United States Army, he relocated to Germany where he lived for 47 years.  He met his...

Leroy "Lee" A. Slewinski

Leroy "Lee" A. Slewinski

Jul 14, 2016

Leroy "Lee" Anthony Slewinski, age 75, of Cecil, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Leroy was born in Milwaukee on November 2, 1940, the son of the late Julius and Florence (Nowak) Slewinski.  On May 12, 1962, he was united in marriage to Constance M. Moesch in Muskego, WI.  The couple lived in Milwaukee and Leroy worked at...

Violet A. Leitzke

Violet A. Leitzke

Jul 14, 2016

Violet A. Leitzke, age 93, of Green Bay, WI, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016 after recuperating near family in Minneapolis, MN following a brief illness. She was born to the late William and Lydia (Lemberg) Neitzel on September 21, 1922 in the Township of Hartland in Shawano County. She...

John R. Breitenfeldt

John R. Breitenfeldt

Jul 12, 2016

John Raymond Breitenfeldt, age 78, of Tilleda, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. John was born on July 28, 1937 in the Town of Grant, the son of the late Fred and Anna (Sickinger) Breitenfeldt. After high school, he enlisted in the Army National Guard. On July 27, 1968,...

Linda Engel

Linda Engel

Jul 11, 2016

Linda Irene Engel (Hauk), 66, originally of Shawano, Wisconsin was unexpectedly called home to heaven on July 11, 2016 in Naperville, Illinois in connection with an automobile accident. Linda was born in Shawano, daughter of late Arnold and Geraldine (Kort) Hauk on March 16, 1950. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Shawano Junior High, went to high school at Shawano...

Joyce Marie Reminger

Joyce Marie Reminger

Jul 9, 2016

Joyce Marie Reminger, age 91, of Leopolis passed away at home on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Born on February 19, 1925 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Hartel) Schmidt, Sr. After graduating from Gresham High School, Joyce worked at Gresham State Bank until she was united in marriage to...

Betty M. And Ruben M. Giese

Betty M. And Ruben M. Giese

Jul 7, 2016

Betty M. Giese, age 88, and Ruben M. Giese, age 90, of Gresham, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Shawano within hours of each other. They were married May 18, 1946 and just celebrated their 70th anniversary. They took care of each other and loved each other until the end, just like in the movie "The Notebook". Both Betty...

Roger Henry Kirchenwitz

Roger Henry Kirchenwitz

Jul 7, 2016

Roger H. Kirchenwitz, age 89, of Zachow, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2016, with his loving wife, June, at his side. Born on September 17, 1926 in the Town of Angelica, son of the late Karl and Mildred (Raaths) Kirchenwitz. On May 25, 1957, Roger was united in marriage to June Sievert at Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow. Roger...

Charlene H. Moon

Charlene H. Moon

Jul 7, 2016

Charlene "Polly" Hazel Moon, 60, of Little Suamico, WI passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was a member of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohicans born in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Irene Moon. She was one of a large group of siblings, and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved family get-togethers, Halloween parties,...

Bernard Joseph Debauch

Bernard Joseph Debauch

Jul 7, 2016

Bernard J. "Bernie" DeBauch, age 86, of Shawano, formerly of Cecil, passed away on July 7, 2016. Born on July 20, 1929 in Two Rivers, the son of the late Arthur and Marie (Burg) DeBauch. Bernard served honorably in the United States Army. He worked at Scott Paper Mill in Oconto Falls for 21 years before leaving the mill to...

Roger J. Tyrrell

Roger J. Tyrrell

Jul 5, 2016

Roger J. Tyrrell, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Shawano. Roger was born in Pound on March 19, 1933, the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude L. (Huss) Tyrrell. He graduated from Shiocton High School and then attended St. Norbert College. Along with his family, he owned and operated Tyrrell Rainbow Bar in...

Roger Kenneth Erickson

Roger Kenneth Erickson

Jul 5, 2016

Roger Kenneth Erickson, age 78, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Shawano. Roger was born in the Town of Morris on December 5, 1937, the son of the late Carl Henry and Dorothy Melinda (Denny) Erickson.  He graduated from Bowler High School and enlisted in the Air Force.  During his military career, he drove in the...

Robert J. Kroenke

Robert J. Kroenke

Jul 5, 2016

Robert John Kroenke, age 94, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Shawano. Robert was born November 22, 1921 in the Town of Richmond, the son of the late Henry and Margaret (Marohl) Kroenke.  He enlisted in the United States Army serving from 1946-1947.  On July 22, 1951, Robert was united in marriage to Lois Harriet Jank...

Lillian M. Nau

Lillian M. Nau

Jul 3, 2016

Lillian Minnie Nau, age 108, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Shawano. Lillian was born on April 27, 1908 in Merrill, the daughter of the late Emil and Augusta (Raatz) Zastrow. On July 21, 1928, Lillian was united in marriage to Melvin Sanders in Merrill, who preceded her in death. On...

Robert W. Curtis

Robert W. Curtis

Jun 29, 2016

Robert Wayne Curtis, age 49, of Bowler, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his home. Born on June 28, 1967 in Milwaukee, he is the son of Robert and Brenda (Malone) Curtis. Robert expressed his love of art through landscaping, painting, drawing and enjoyed listening to 80's music. Robert is survived by: his parents, Robert and Brenda Curtis;...

Beatrice Marie (Cook) Messner

Beatrice Marie (Cook) Messner

Jun 29, 2016

Beatrice M. Messner, age 75, of Sheboygan, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was born on March 14, 1941 in Keshena, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Ahkenokosay) Cook. Beatrice was married for 18 years to Jerome Messner Jr., who preceded her in death.  She loved watching General Hospital, and would never take calls during that hour. ...

Susan D. Mishler

Susan D. Mishler

Jun 28, 2016

Susan D. Mishler (nee Haas), age 61 of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly, while surrounded by her family on June 28, 2016. Sue was born on January 22, 1955 to the late Phil and Dolores Haas. She enjoyed golfing, she LOVED the Packers and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Michelle (Darren) Rodine,...

Howard R. Mueller

Howard R. Mueller

Jun 28, 2016

Howard R. Mueller, age 86, of Bonduel, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Shawano. Born September 26, 1929 in Bonduel, the son of the late Charles and Mathilda (Rabe) Mueller.  After graduating from Bonduel High School he enlisted in the United States Army and served our country honorably during the Korean War.  On June 25, 1960, he was...

Darwin Lee Thunder, Jr.

Darwin Lee Thunder, Jr.

Jun 28, 2016

Darwin Lee Thunder, Jr., age 1, of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Darwin was born on February 11, 2015 in Shawano, the son of Darwin L. Thunder, Sr. and Onawa Wahsquonaikezhik. He was an outgoing little boy who was always smiling. He loved being outdoors, playing in the water, and playing peek-a-boo with his family. Darwin...

Rhienhart O. 'Rhieny' Teske

Rhienhart O. 'Rhieny' Teske

Jun 27, 2016

Rhienhart 'Rhieny' Otto Teske, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. Rhienhart was born in Shawano on March 22, 1929, the son of the late Otto and Ella (Heling) Teske.  He graduated from Shawano High School in 1946.  On July 22, 1950, he was united in marriage to Betty R. Nordwig at St. John Lutheran Church...

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