Robert J. Resop
Feb 16, 2014
Robert J. Resop, age 60, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2014 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 23, 1953 in Fond du Lac, the son of Robert C. and Bernice (Marquardt) Resop. On May 26, 1979 he married Mary "Sue" Bauer. She preceded him in death...
Madeline M. Lacrosse
Feb 16, 2014
Madeline M. (Schroeder) LaCrosse passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Artisan Memory Care in Fond du Lac. She was born on August 9, 1917, the daughter of Michael and Mary Schroeder. The last of twelve children, six brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. She attended St. George's Grade School in Kenosha, WI. She graduated from St....
Roderick D. L. Minkin
Feb 15, 2014
Roderick David Leo Minkin, 77, of Oakfield, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at his residence. He was born December 25, 1936 in Ironwood, MI, the son of Leo and Marion Minkin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1954 "“ 1957 and served in the Reserves until 1962. Roderick worked for Wisconsin Power & Light as...
Eugene "Gene" Schaefer
Feb 14, 2014
Eugene "Gene" E. Schaefer, age 85, died early Friday morning, February 14, 2014 at the Hospice Home of Hope. Gene was born June 6, 1928 to the late Leo and Anna Schaefer (nee Kuechler). Gene wore many hats: Holy Name Society president St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mayville; Wisconsin Tool & Die worker, Mayville, WI; owned and operated White Bell Orchards...
Raymond P. Mcelhatton
Feb 14, 2014
Raymond Paul McElhatton, 96, of Fond du Lac, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Grancare Nursing Home. He was born May 14, 1917 in Moline, IL, the son of James and Christine (Gertsen) McElhatton. His young life was spent moving throughout Wisconsin and settling in Fond du Lac. He was a proud veteran. He enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Frederick "Fred" Schulze
Feb 8, 2014
Frederick "Fred" T. Schulze, 83, of Fond du Lac, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Fond du Lac June 24, 1930, the son of Fred and Anna (Mannigan) Schulze. On June 16, 1951, Fred married Virginia "Ginger" Stanley at Immanuel Trinity Lutheran Church in Fond...
Edwin "Eddie" " D. Schuelke
Feb 8, 2014
Edwin "Eddie" D. Schuelke, 61, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 27, 1953 in Elmhurst, IL the son of Lawrence and Edna (Guill) Schuelke, Sr.. Eddie was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. He served our country and defended our freedom in the U.S....
Joel P. Deere
Feb 7, 2014
Joel "Joe" P. Deere, age 49, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, February 7, 2014. He was born on October 25, 1964 in Fond du Lac, the youngest child of Donald H. and Laurie M. (Bartelt) Deere. Joel attended Pier Elementary, Theisen Junior High, and graduated from Goodrich High School. At age 20, he moved to Florida where he worked...
Theodore K. "Ted" Vande Berg
Feb 6, 2014
Theodore "Ted" K. Vande Berg, Sr., 84 of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born in Waupun on December 30, 1929 the son of Henry and Katie Vande Busch Vande Berg Sr. On April 29, 1950 he married Charmaine "Chere" A. Petermann at Grace Reformed Church, Fond du Lac. Charmaine preceded him...
Elfriede Melchert
Feb 5, 2014
Elfriede Melchert, 83, passed away Wednesday February 5, 2014 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on May 1, 1930 in Hochneukirch, Germany, the daughter of Hermann and Anna (Schiemantovski) Bein. On March 28, 1953, she married Willi Heinz Udo Melchert in Hochneukirch, Germany. Elfriede enjoyed spending her time knitting, doing needlepoint, working outside...
Joan L. Christ
Feb 3, 2014
Joan L. Christ, 90, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mt. Calvary on October 1, 1923, the daughter of John and Johanna (Rieder) Abler. Joan attended Holy Cross Catholic School. On August 24, 1946, she married Leroy Christ at Holy Cross Church in Mt. Calvary. Joan will...
Jack J. Bera
Feb 3, 2014
Jack J. Bera, age 64, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, February 3, 2014. He was born on September 20, 1949 in Antigo, WI, the son of George and Mabel (Beimborn) Bera Sr. Jack was a 1968 graduate of Goodrich High School. He served in the United States Army and went to Vietnam during war. He was awarded a Purple...
Joan S. Metzler
Feb 2, 2014
Joan S. Metzler, age 73, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at All About Life Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 16, 1940 in Scottdale, PA, the daughter of John W. and Lois M. (Sultzer) Stoker. On October 28, 1961 she married Jay Metzler in Scottdale, PA. Joan was a graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of...
Kathleen A. Bauer
Feb 1, 2014
Kathleen A. Bauer, 70, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Howard and Elaine Dunn Thurk. She is survived by three children, Patty (Tim) Tiry, Palmyra, Lynn Bauer, Fond du Lac, and Joseph G. Bauer III, Fond du Lac; three grandsons, Charlie Bartus, Joseph...
Francis J. Gratton
Jan 31, 2014
Francis J. Gratton, 88 of North Fond du Lac died Friday, January 31, 2014, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on January 6, 1926 in Fond du Lac the son of Frank and Pauline Mertens Gratton. On October 30, 1948 he married Patricia A. Haack at Presentation Church, North Fond du Lac. Patricia preceded him in death on September...
Robert J. "Bob" Forester
Jan 31, 2014
Robert "Bob" Joseph Forester, 62, of Brandon, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born on July 29, 1951 to Jerome and Constance (Schmitt) Forester. He served in the Air Force from 1970 to 1974 as an airplane mechanic, and worked as an engineer for many years. On October 29, 1994, he married...
Michael J. Elliott
Jan 29, 2014
Michael J. Elliott, age 44, of Fond du Lac died Wednesday, January 29, 2014. He was born on January 19, 1970 in Fond du Lac the son of Roger T. and Jeanne M. (Haramy) Elliott. Michael worked on two dairy farms. He was ran the lights for the band Blizzard of Ozz. He was a very caring and loving person...
Geraldine J. "Gerry" Dittrich
Jan 29, 2014
Geraldine J. "Gerry" Dittrich, 89, a resident of Grancare Nursing Home since 2006, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014. She was born February 14, 1924, in Wausau, the daughter of Albert H. and Verna Witte Westberg. She was a graduate of Fond du Lac High School. Gerry was very social and enjoyed talking with people. She loved children, fashionable clothes, automobiles,...
Cherie A. Baeten
Jan 28, 2014
Cherie A. Baeten, age 62, of Brillion, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014. She was born on September 24, 1951 in West Allis, the daughter of Robert and Anna ( ) Mineau. On May 24, 1986 she married Ronald Baeten in Juneau. Cherie had a deep love of all animals, and together her and Ron raised horses for many years and...
Stephen G. "Bud" Strong
Jan 28, 2014
Stephen G. "Bud" Strong, 81, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Manor Care Nursing Home. He was born July 23, 1932, the son of Stephen and Loretta Christ Strong. He was a graduate of Fond du Lac High School and proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. On June 10, 1961, he married Marjorie Wightman in Fond...






