Obituaries

Burnell K Christensen

Burnell K Christensen

Mar 7, 2020

Burnell K. Christensen, age 86 of Denmark, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1934 to the late Robert and Marie Christensen in Green Bay. Burnell served his country in the United States Army. He married Maysel Mleziva in Kellnersville on October 28, 1961. He enjoyed Lake fishing (with Suster), hunting with family, camping...

Gloria Mae Schroeder

Gloria Mae Schroeder

Mar 5, 2020

Gloria M. Schroeder, 87, De Pere, passed away March 5, 2020. She was born June 3, 1932 to Clarence and Emma (Kielgas) Reschke on her grandfather’s farm in Sherwood and came a week later to the Wrightstown area where she lived all her life. She married Edward Schroeder on July 23, 1949. They were blessed with five children of which...

Dr. Charles W. Troup

Dr. Charles W. Troup

Mar 5, 2020

Charles W. Troup, M.D. passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on March 5, 2020. He was born on May 27, 1935 in Rochester, MN to Dr. Wilson J. Troup and Jean Elizabeth (Dabelstein) Troup. The family moved to De Pere in 1938. During his youth Chuck was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America,...

Donald O. Haese

Donald O. Haese

Mar 5, 2020

Donald O. Haese, age 92, currently of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 2, 1928 in the Town of Wrightstown to the late Reinhardt and Alvina (Zuelke) Haese. On May 15, 1948 he married Virginia “Jean” Joosten. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2018. Don was...

Gerald "Jerry" John Smits

Gerald "Jerry" John Smits

Mar 4, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) John Smits, 85, DePere, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Jerry was born on January 3, 1935 to the late Harold and Mabel (Gauthier) Smits. He lived in this area all of his life. Jerry was a kind, fun loving, all conference athlete, lettering in three sports (baseball, football, basketball). After...

Edward M. Berndt

Edward M. Berndt

Mar 4, 2020

Edward Michael Berndt, 79, peacefully passed on March 4th, 2020 with friends and family present at St. Vincent’s hospital. He was born in Menomonie, WI on September 1, 1940. Ed graduated from Preble High School and then joined the US Navy. He served on the USS Maloy Destroyer Escort and had a stint as movie projectionist on the USS Bowfin...

Cyrilla W.  Schmitz

Cyrilla W. Schmitz

Mar 2, 2020

Cyrilla Schmitz, age 91 of De Pere, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in New Holstein to the late Adolf and Elizabeth (Grave) Kohlman on April 16, 1928. On October 6, 1948 she married Pirmin Schmitz, he preceded her in death on June 8, 2004. Together they had seven...

Christian James Warzniak

Christian James Warzniak

Feb 29, 2020

Christian James Warzniak, age 5, of De Pere, met his daddy Saturday February 29, 2020. He was welcomed into this world on January 22, 2015 as the son of Tara Marie Hein and the late Ryan Michael Warzniak. Christian was currently in the 4K pre-school program at Father Allouez Catholic School in Green Bay, WI. Christian was a happy, kind,...

Thomas Krautkramer

Thomas Krautkramer

Feb 29, 2020

Thomas Krautkramer, age 79 of Suamico, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1941 in Green Bay to the late Frank and Irene (Wanek) Krautkramer. In July of 1964 he married the love of his life, Janice Zellner. Tom was active in his early life, helping with...

Beatrice Catherine Geurts

Beatrice Catherine Geurts

Feb 26, 2020

Beatrice Catherine Geurts, 92, of Green Bay and formerly of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Beatrice was born in South Dakota to the late William and Henrietta (Vissers) Geurts. She was a graduate of East De Pere High School, Wisconsin School of Beauty Culture, and the Clairol Institute of Hair Colorists. After high school, Beatrice...

Dina Leigh Scott

Dina Leigh Scott

Feb 20, 2020

Dina Leigh Scott (Tuttle) age 54 of De Pere passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 12th, 1965 in Green Bay, WI. Dina was a graduate of East High ‘83 with academic and golf accolades. She went on to UW-Madison where she played on the Women’s Golf Team her...

Donald "Don" Pierce

Donald "Don" Pierce

Feb 19, 2020

Donald Paul “Don” Pierce, age 88, of De Pere, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 on his 88th birthday. He was born February 19, 1932 in Stillwater, MN to the late Roscoe and Clara (Junker) Pierce. Don began his education at St. Regis High School in Eau Claire, where he was a hall of fame inductee. He then attended UW-Madison...

Robert J. Vankauwenberg

Robert J. Vankauwenberg

Feb 15, 2020

Robert J. (Bob) VanKauwenberg, age 89, died on February 15, 2020. Before he retired he was an assistant superintendent at Green Bay Packaging-Mill Division. He was an avid golfer, trap shooter and the ultimate do it yourself guy. He is survived by his wife for 58 years Ellie, sons Mike (Diane), Mark, Craig (Amy) and daughter Susan Hanaman; as well...

Roy John Post

Roy John Post

Feb 12, 2020

Roy John Post, age 80, of Cooperstown, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2019. He was born April 18, 1939 to Frederick and Eleonora (Dahlke) Post in Kewaunee, WI. Roy was baptized on April 30, 1939 and confirmed on April 26, 1953 both at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He married Donna Mae Ihlenfeld at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Town of Montpelier,...

William Charles  Kraemer

William Charles Kraemer

Feb 12, 2020

William (Bill) Kraemer, 88, Allouez, passed away suddenly February 12, 2020. Bill was born April 23,1931 in Manitowoc the son of Louis and Gena (Peterson) Kraemer. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Bill married Mary Ann Simon on September 25, 1954 in Manitowoc and she preceded him in death March 7, 2009. He worked at...

Lynne L. De Keyser

Lynne L. De Keyser

Feb 10, 2020

Lynne Louise (Soley) De Keyser, age 77, of De Pere, passed away February 10, 2020. The daughter of Arnold and Dorothy (Moody) Soley was born April 22, 1942 in Tacoma, WA. She graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School and later attended Washington State University. On June 16, 1962, she married David De Keyser in Juneau, Alaska. Lynne was a homemaker and...

Kenneth "Bud" Mand

Kenneth "Bud" Mand

Feb 10, 2020

Kenneth “Bud” Mand, age 69, of De Pere, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at his home. The son of Robert and Thelma (Vogel) Mand was born February 12, 1950 in Chilton. He married Pamela Jean Jarzynka on August 20, 1977 at St. Jude the Apostle-Sacred Heart Church in Oshkosh. Ken worked as a manager in the parts department at...

Bobbie Longlais

Bobbie Longlais

Feb 6, 2020

Bobbie Longlais, age 68, of De Pere, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. The daughter of the late Richard and Emilie (Schroeder) Zingler was born in De Pere. She married Larry Longlais on August 28, 1971 at First United Presbyterian Church in De Pere. Bobbie was always a caregiver, first for 20 years doing...

Melissa Sue Schultz

Melissa Sue Schultz

Feb 5, 2020

Melissa Sue Schultz, age 37, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Melissa was born on November 30, 1982, to Mary (Kinjerski) Schultz and the late John Schultz. She graduated from Denmark High School in 2002. Following graduation, Melissa attended Silver Lake College. After earning her degree in English, with a minor in Spanish,...

Dale Meulemans

Dale Meulemans

Feb 5, 2020

Wrightstown-Dale Peter Meulemans passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of his wife Dolly on February 5. He was born on January 25, 1939, son of the late Adrian and Evelyn (Coenen) Meulemans. On August 11, 1959, Dale and Dolly united as one at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Wrightstown. This past summer, they celebrated 60 years of...