Obituary Listing

Robert A. Meyer

Robert A. Meyer

Feb 6, 2022

Robert A. Meyer, 90, of Oakfield, died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born April 8, 1931 in Kewaskum, the son of Arthur and Hildegard (Backaus) Meyer. On November 1, 1952 he married Dorothy H. Immel at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. Robert farmed all his life until his retirement. He also worked...

George Gialourakos

George Gialourakos

Feb 1, 2022

George Gialourakos, 93, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 1, 2022. He was born on February 6, 1928, in Athens, Greece to John and Andromache Gialourakos. As a teenager, he witnessed firsthand the German occupation of Greece on the streets of Athens during World War II. After the war, George served...

Laraine M. "Rain" Ludvigsen

Laraine M. "Rain" Ludvigsen

Jan 31, 2022

Laraine M. “Rain” Ludvigsen (nee Anderson) of North Fond du Lac passed away on January 31 at the age of 94. The beloved matriarch of a robust family, Rain lived her life on her terms, was the true embodiment of love, and may have been the Green Bay Packers most ardent fan. She adored her friends and family, was a...

Joshua E. Klemme

Joshua E. Klemme

Jan 30, 2022

Joshua E. Klemme, age 31, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1991, in West Bend, the son of Melvin Toellner and June Klemme. Josh graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 2009. On January 18, 2014, he married Amanda Gillen at Camelot Golf Club in Lomira. Josh worked for Municipal...

James Arthur Benzel

James Arthur Benzel

Jan 26, 2022

James Arthur Benzel, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2022, from a heart attack. Jim was born on December 11, 1960, the son of Arthur Benzel and Dorothy Benzel Kurth. Jim was a graduate of Winnebago Lutheran Academy. He worked for many years hanging drywall until the business was sold. Jim was now working at O’Reilly Auto Parts. Jim loved...

Claire M. Lotto

Claire M. Lotto

Jan 25, 2022

Claire M. Lotto, 71, of North Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her residence. She was born on November 17, 1950, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Hilbert and Myrtle (Naffin) Schumacher. Claire worked for the Village of North Fond du Lac for many years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Claire loved to shop, antique,...

Sharon  L.  Wendel

Sharon L. Wendel

Jan 24, 2022

Sharon L. Wendel, 79, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, January 24, 2022, at her residence with family by her side. She was born on August 20, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Kenneth W., Emmeletta (Simm), and Dolores (Klann) Graham. Sharon graduated from Waukesha High School. On September 14, 1979, she married Gary Wendel in Fond du Lac....

Harry  R. Reinhold, Jr.

Harry R. Reinhold, Jr.

Jan 24, 2022

Harry R. Reinhold, Jr, 91, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born September 28, 1930 in Fond du Lac, the son of Harry and Evelyn (Adams) Reinhold. On September 10, 1950 he married Dolores M. Lange at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oakfield and she preceded him in death on November...

Gary  Leslie Schwartz

Gary Leslie Schwartz

Jan 23, 2022

Gary Leslie Schwartz beloved husband, father, brother, and “Papa,” passed away on January 23, 2022, at the age of 73 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 31, 1948, in Fond du Lac, the son of Leslie and Eleanora (Klatt) Schwartz. He grew up in Lomira, Wisconsin and graduated from Lomira High School in 1966, where he excelled...

Larry Gene Barton

Larry Gene Barton

Jan 22, 2022

Larry Gene Barton “Lare Bear,” age 76, formerly of Oakfield, WI and a proud US Army veteran, who served in Vietnam and Germany has gone to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born July 29, 1945, the first set of triplets born at Waukesha Hospital, to Frank and Cecelia (Peterson) Barton. He leaves behind his loving...

Fred F. Zevik

Fred F. Zevik

Jan 17, 2022

Fred F. Zevik, age 81, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1940, in East Grand Forks, MN, the son of Prokop and Olga (Woznick) Zevik. On September 30, 1968, he married Linda Wright in Vancouver, WA. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2018. Fred worked...

David M. Thorsby

David M. Thorsby

Jan 16, 2022

David M. Thorsby, age 61, of Fond du Lac, found peace in heaven after a battle with cancer with his family at his side on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Dave worked and drove semi for Oakfield Stone for many years. He loved taking care of and riding horses. Dave is survived by his daughter Michele (Hamilton) Hutchinson of FL; his...

David A. Binnebose

David A. Binnebose

Jan 14, 2022

David A. Binnebose, 73, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born July 2, 1948 in Fond du Lac, the son of Kenneth and Edith (Jastromski) Binnebose. David served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 -1969. On October 10, 1970 he married Barbara L. Bera at Hope Lutheran...

Lawrence T. Klein

Lawrence T. Klein

Jan 11, 2022

Lawrence T. Klein, 78, of Fond du Lac died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 9, 1943 in Fond du Lac to George and Gertrude Bohlman Klein. On November 14, 1964 he married La Donna Wendt at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in North Fond du Lac. She preceded...

Leo (Pat) J. Ries

Leo (Pat) J. Ries

Jan 7, 2022

Leo (Pat) Ries, 93, of Lomira passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home. He was born on the Shady Lawn farm in Lomira on October 21, 1928, and continued to live there his entire life. He graduated from Lomira High School and grew up working on the family farm. In addition to dairy farming, he also worked...

Kenneth E. Flesch

Kenneth E. Flesch

Jan 4, 2022

Kenneth E. Flesch, 69, of Malone, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 1, 1953 in Two Rivers, the son of Elmer and Alice (Thomas) Flesch. Ken graduated from New Holstein High School. On June 24, 1978 he married Judith A. Dreifuerst at St. John the Baptist Church...

Benjamin D. "Ben" Johnston

Benjamin D. "Ben" Johnston

Jan 3, 2022

Benjamin D. “Ben” Johnston, 40, died Monday, January 3, 2022, in Oshkosh. He was born in Fond du Lac on October 2, 1981, to Dana and Maggie (Sawyer) Johnston. Ben loved bass fishing, baseball, and football. Survivors include his mother, Maggie (Russ) Wiesen; four siblings, Trish Forster, Becca Anger, Lea (Matt) Possehl, and Josh (Mary) Wiesen; his maternal grandmother, Patricia...

Larry William Seth Sr.

Larry William Seth Sr.

Jan 3, 2022

Larry William Seth Sr., age 70, passed away at his home in Fond du Lac on January 3, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on February 5, 1951, in Long Beach, CA, the son of William Seth and Irene (Stoeger) Sedan. Larry is survived by the love of his life, Roberta, whom he met on April...

David G.  Spoerke, Sr.

David G. Spoerke, Sr.

Jan 3, 2022

David G. Spoerke, Sr., 95, formerly of Fond du Lac and a current resident of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison. He was born in Fond du Lac on April 24, 1926, to George and Adelia (Staffeldt) Spoerke. David graduated from Fond du Lac Goodrich High School. On March 9,...

Robert A. "Bob" Wegele, Jr.

Robert A. "Bob" Wegele, Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Robert A. “Bob” Wegele Jr, age 59, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Monday evening, January 3, 2022, at 9:15 PM at St. Agnes Hospital following a short battle with Covid. He was born on January 5, 1962, the son of Annabelle and Robert A. Wegele Sr. They couldn’t have been happier. After growing up and graduating from Horace...