Obituary Listing

David E. Clark

David E. Clark

Mar 3, 2023

David E. Clark, 86, of Oakfield, died Friday, March 3, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. He was born January 3, 1937 in Eden, the son of John and Susan (VanderGrinden) Clark. On June 27, 1959 he married Betty Ann Redman at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oakfield. David worked for Carnation Canning Company and later Siligan in...

Roy J. Strutz

Roy J. Strutz

Mar 1, 2023

Roy J. Strutz, 65, of Green Lake, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born February 8, 1958 in Fond du Lac, the son of Arthur C. Strutz Jr. and Bernice V. Strutz. Roy became the youngest of their four sons who they loved dearly. They were the “Strutz Boys”.

Most of Roy’s youth was spent in Fond du Lac...

John M. Patterson Jr.

John M. Patterson Jr.

Mar 1, 2023

John M. Patterson Jr, 68, passed away at his home in Fond du Lac on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023. He was born in Fond du Lac on December 7th, 1954, to John M. Patterson Sr. and Florence (Blaylock) Patterson. Depending on when you met John, you may have known him by John, Jackie, Tex or Cowboy.

John spent most of his...

John R. Martin

John R. Martin

Feb 26, 2023

John R. Martin, age 38, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, after a lifelong battle with addictions. He was born on February 7, 1985, in Iron Mountain, MI, the son of August Martin and Susan (Cole) Higgins. He valiantly fought and struggled to rise above but sadly lost. John loved to tinker and rebuild any...

Donald J. Ledden

Donald J. Ledden

Feb 25, 2023

Donald J. Ledden, age 63, of Eldorado, died Saturday, February 25, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on April 3, 1959, in Fond du Lac, the son of Dale and Donna (Parsons) Ledden. On March 15, 1992, he married Jean Schuppe in Las Vegas. Don worked for 39 years at Mid-States Aluminum, retiring in November of 2021. He...

Paul Walter Michler

Paul Walter Michler

Feb 22, 2023

Paul Walter Michler, 95 of Fond du Lac, passed away at Woodlands Senior Park on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

He was born on July 29, 1927 in Fond du Lac, WI and was the son of Walter and Dorothy Michler.

Paul served in the Army Intelligence during late World War II and was stationed in Oahu, Hawaii. Upon leaving the service at...

Shirley A. Martin

Shirley A. Martin

Feb 20, 2023

Shirley A. Martin, 87, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, February 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born on February 23, 1935, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Frederic and Esther (Kroll) Rieman. On September 8, 1962, she married Ralph Martin at Covenant United Methodist Church of Fond du Lac. Shirley was an executive secretary at First Wisconsin...

Nannette Petts

Nannette Petts

Feb 20, 2023

Nannette Petts, 80, of West Bend, died Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born May 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Chester and Susan (Hollanstein) LaGrow. On April 4, 1966 she married John P. Petts and he preceded her in death. Nannette enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, and hanging out with her kids...

Roger U. Schmitz

Roger U. Schmitz

Feb 20, 2023

Roger U. Schmitz, 92, formerly of Johnsburg, WI passed away at Villa Loretto Nursing Home Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born September 3, 1930 in Mt. Calvary, a son of the late William and Sadie (Haensgen) Schmitz.

Roger lived with his parents on their family farm outside Jericho, then moving to Johnsburg where his parents retired from farming. Following his...

Brian J. Hess

Brian J. Hess

Feb 15, 2023

Brian J. Hess, age 58, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Oshkosh. He was born on March 5, 1964, in Fond du Lac, the son of Alex and Donna (Knutson) Hess. Brian was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at Uecker-Witt Funeral...

John L. Freund

John L. Freund

Feb 13, 2023

John L. Freund, age 71, of North Fond du Lac, died Monday, February 13, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on October 19, 1951, in Sheboygan, the son of Gerald and Harietta (Bernard) Freund. On July 7, 1973, he married Patricia Muehlius at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fond du Lac. John worked at Brenner Tank until his...

Thomas F. "Tom" Schroeder

Thomas F. "Tom" Schroeder

Feb 9, 2023

Thomas F. “Tom” Schroeder, age 62, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully Thursday, February 9, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital after battling cancer. He was born on August 11, 1960, the son of Thomas and Carol Schroeder in North Fond du Lac, WI.

Tom was an avid fan of the LA Rams, sharing bad jokes, golf, playing cribbage and classic movies...

Tom E. "Tommy" Martin

Tom E. "Tommy" Martin

Feb 8, 2023

Tom E. “Tommy” Martin, age 38, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was born on February 7, 1985, in Iron Mountain, MI, the son of August Martin and Susan (Cole) Higgins. Tommy was a master carpenter. He enjoyed creating and building and always had projects to work on. He loved fishing, riding bike, and playing his...

Douglas E. Masteller

Douglas E. Masteller

Feb 7, 2023

Douglas E. Masteller, age 77, of Fond du lac, gained his wings Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on September 17, 1945, in Fond du Lac, the son of Roland and Adella (Jurgensmier) Masteller. Douglas served in the United States Navy from 1965 through 1968. On October 5, 1968, he married Diane LaPine and had...

Georganne M. Kalliomaa

Georganne M. Kalliomaa

Feb 6, 2023

Georganne M. Kalliomaa, 79, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, February 6, 2023, at her residence with family by her side. She was born on May 26, 1943, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Mona (Lueptow) Neis. Georganne liked to garden, plant flowers, knit, fish, be in the outdoors, canning, cooking, and was known for her Good...

Bruce M. Van Buren

Bruce M. Van Buren

Feb 5, 2023

Bruce M. Van Buren of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Bruce was born July 7, 1941, in Fond du Lac, the son of Melvin and Alice Van Buren. He married Marilynn Schneider on September 19, 1970, in Oshkosh.

Bruce grew up on a farm in the Brandon, WI, area and it was there that...

Sharon A. Duhm

Sharon A. Duhm

Feb 4, 2023

Sharon A. Duhm, 78, of North Fond du Lac, died February 4, 2023, at her residence. She was born on June 11, 1944, the daughter of Orville Nimmer Sr. and Lolis Baker. On December 21, 1968, she married Warren Duhm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waupun. Sharon was a member of Divine Savior Lutheran Church, North Fond du Lac. She...

Donald "Too Tall" Gerard Jones

Donald "Too Tall" Gerard Jones

Feb 3, 2023

Donald “Too Tall” Gerard Jones, 79, of Puebla, Mexico, died February 3, 2023. Don was born on September 25, 1943, in Peoria, Illinois.

Don was a self-described “lifelong learner.” Entrepreneurship was in his blood from a young age, having purchased his first radio station in Litchfield, Illinois, in his early 20s. Having lived most of his adult life in Fond du...

Robert G. Bridenbaugh

Robert G. Bridenbaugh

Feb 1, 2023

Robert G. Bridenbaugh, 92, of North Fond du Lac, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023. Robert was born in Pandora, OH on October 23, 1930. Robert was united in marriage to Patricia (Kois) Bridenbaugh on June 11, 1955.

Robert was a Korean Conflict veteran in the US Navy serving aboard the USS Mansfield...

Edward C.  Lund, Jr.

Edward C. Lund, Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

Edward C. Lund Jr., 75, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on January 8, 1948, in Siren , WI, the son of Edward C. and Gladys M. (Orr) Lund Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Lomira High School. He was a Cub Scout, Boy...