Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Florian Reiter

Florian Reiter

December 10, 1987

Florian John Reiter, age 78, of Ripon, WI, passed away on December 10, 1987, at his home. Florian was born January 4, 1909, in Sheboygan, WI, the son of John and Veronica (Mutzbauer) Reiter. On January 24, 1946, he married Marcelle Goodman in Cincinnati, OH. Florian worked as a manufacturer’s representative for a furniture company. Survivors include his wife, Marcelle;...

Glenn Sommers

Glenn Sommers

December 7, 1987

Glenn H. Sommers, age 74, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, December 7, 1987, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Glenn was born on July 31, 1913, in Ripon, WI, the son of Edward and Martha (Wepner) Sommers. He served our country in the United States Army and was enlisted for 30 years. On October 27, 1958,...

Helene Albright

Helene Albright

December 2, 1987

Helene M. Albright, age 77, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 1987, at Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon. Helene was born June 4, 1910, in Fond du Lac, WI, the daughter of Emil and Bertha (Benzel) Scharfenberger. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1929 and of Fond du Lac Normal School. On September 14, 1938, Helene...

Milton Grasee

Milton Grasee

December 2, 1987

Milton “Mick” Grasee, age 74, of Ripon, WI, passed away on December 2, 1987, at Ripon Memorial Hospital. Milton was born December 7, 1912, in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Albert and Nell (O’Halloran) Grasee. He was educated in Oshkosh and served our country in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. On May 24,...

Herman Beier

Herman Beier

November 17, 1987

Herman C. Beier, age 71, of Ripon, WI, passed away on November 17, 1987, at Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon. Herman was born March 10, 1916, in the Town of Green Lake, WI, the son of Arthur and Minnie (Helmer) Beier. On June 14, 1936, he married Lucille Malzhan until her passing on November 5, 1957. Herman worked as a...

Melvin Hahn

Melvin Hahn

November 16, 1987

Melvin Ray Hahn, age 47, of Silver Creek, Nebraska, formerly of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, November 16, 1987, at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, Nebraska. Melvin was born February 26, 1940, in Ripon, WI, the son of Alfred and Grace (Peschke) Hahn. He married Donna Hays on June 1, 1978 in Winona, Minnesota. Melvin worked as a truck...

Leonard Reinecke

Leonard Reinecke

November 11, 1987

Leonard H. Reinecke, age 78, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 1987, at Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon. Leonard was born June 2, 1909, in Chicago, IL, the son of Walter and Frieda (Stobe) Reinecke. He served our country in the United States Army during WWII. Leonard married Eleanor Stauber on September 12, 1944, in Park Falls....

Elsie Malzhan

Elsie Malzhan

November 8, 1987

Elsie M. Malzhan, age 81, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away on November 8, 1987, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Elsie was born January 14, 1906, in the Town of Green Lake, WI, the daughter of August and Amelia (Gehrke) Malzhan. She worked as a housekeeper. Elsie was a member of Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ in Ripon. Survivors include several...

Charles Stewart

Charles Stewart

November 4, 1987

Charles W. Stewart, age 73, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 1987, at Ripon Memorial Hospital. Charles was born July 7, 1914, in Ripon, WI, the son Arthur and Lucy (Thomas) Stewart. He graduated from Ripon High School and attended Ripon College & Milwaukee School of Engineering. Charles married Margaret Mathwig on June 24, 1972. He worked...

Lawrence Spirra

Lawrence Spirra

November 4, 1987

Lawrence F. Spirra, age 81, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 1987, at Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon. Lawrence was born December 3, 1905, in Rozellville, WI, the son of Albert and Augusta (Spirra) Loerke. He lived in the Ripon area all of his life and was a farmer. Lawrence was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal...

Helen Burgeson

Helen Burgeson

November 2, 1987

Helen J. Burgeson, of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on November 2, 1987, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, IL. Helen was born February 1, 1926, the daughter of Harry and Emma (Sievers) Michels. She graduated from high school in Cedarburg, WI and went on to further her education at the University of Wiconsin-Madison. Helen married Jack Burgeson on January...

J. Edward Schneider

J. Edward Schneider

November 1, 1987

J. Edward Schneider, age 79, of Ripon, WI, passed away on November 1, 1987, at Berlin Memorial Hospital. J. Edward was born May 31, 1908, in Ripon, WI, the son of Edward and Emma (Butzke) Schneider. He graduated from Ripon High School and went to school at Ripon College. J. Edward married Lillian Hielke on June 26, 1936. He worked...

Vera Lukoski

Vera Lukoski

October 31, 1987

Vera Lukoski, age 81, of Ripon, WI, passed away on October 31, 1987, at Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon. Vera was born July 27, 1906, in Laona, WI, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Pfeiffer) Colligan. She was educated in Montello. On December 28, 1926, Vera married George Lukoski in Ripon. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church...

Lorena Fenner

Lorena Fenner

October 29, 1987

Lorena B. Fenner, age 85, of Ripon, WI, passed away on October 29, 1987, at Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon. Lorena was born September 29, 1902, in Coloma, WI, the daughter of Herman and Ella (Bandt) King. She was educated in Coloma. Lorena married Harvey Fenner in 1924 until his passing in 1944. She was a member of Immanuel United...

Adeline Poulsen

Adeline Poulsen

October 26, 1987

Adeline Poulsen, age 94, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, October 26, 1987, at Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon. Adeline was born June 5, 1893, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Charles and Magdalina (Moeller) Krueger. On August 1, 1928, she married Christen Poulsen. Adeline was a dental assistant and an assistant bookkeeper. Survivors include one daughter, Adeline Kirstine...

Carl Forster

Carl Forster

October 26, 1987

Carl F. Forster, age 76, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Monday, October 26, 1987, at Ripon Memorial Hospital. Carl was born July 13, 1911, in Tennessee, the son of Alfred and Mary (Hagan) Forster. He married Clara Tetzlaff on November 19, 1932. He worked as a supervisor at Speed Queen. Carl was a member of Our Lady of...

Harold Gatzke

Harold Gatzke

October 25, 1987

Harold “Tador” Gatzke, age 74, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 1987, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Harold was born September 28, 1913, in Ripon, WI, the son of Theodore and Amanda (Zimmerman) Gatzke. He was educated in Ripon. Harold married Lois Ann Lambert from 1938 to 1944, than two years later he married Norma Moore...

Lester Liefke

Lester Liefke

October 24, 1987

Lester Liefke, age 67, of Ripon, WI, passed away on October 24, 1987, at Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon, WI. Lester was born on August 26, 1921, in Fairwater, WI, the son of Gustav and Louise (Schwandt) Liefke. Lester was survived by his two brothers; William and Elmer Liefke and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his...

Carroll Reinsch

Carroll Reinsch

October 23, 1987

Carroll P. (Sonny) Reinsch, age 72, passed away on October 23, 1987, at Ripon Memorial Hospital in Ripon, WI. Carroll was born on December 7, 1914 in Ripon, WI, the son of Emil and Marie (Fochs) Reinsch. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1933. Carroll was married on April, 22 1935, to Lutgarde Luehrs in Milwaukee, WI. He was...

Myrtle Giese

Myrtle Giese

October 18, 1987

Myrtle Giese, age 79, of Ripon, WI passed away on Sunday, October 18, 1987 at Ripon Memorial Hospital.Myrtle was born on November 9, 1907 in Ripon, WI, the daughter of Louis and Johanna (Graehn) Stindt. She was educated in Ripon and was a resident of Ripon all her life. On September 14, 1929 she married Alvin Giese. Myrtle was a...