Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

February 1, 2021

Richard “Dusty” C. Johnson, age 93, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin, WI. Dusty was born on November 18, 1927 in Marengo, IL, the son of Joe and Alma (Cranford) Johnson. After high school he went on to serve our country in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947. In 1949...

Dr. Ralph Baker

Dr. Ralph Baker

January 29, 2021

Ralph Kendrick Baker – beloved doctor, husband, father, and grandfather – died on Friday, January 29, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI, after a short spell of pneumonia. Although Ralph’s brilliant mind was compromised by dementia, his instincts remained keen. For at least half his life, he was known to announce in his beautifully booming voice, “It’s all over,”...

Melvin Berndt

Melvin Berndt

January 24, 2021

Melvin “Hezzy” Harold Berndt, age 95, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Ripon Community Hospital. Melvin was born November 25, 1925, in Ripon, WI, the son of Herman and Florence (Gatzke) Berndt. He served our country in the United States Navy from March 27, 1944 to May 7, 1946. After coming home from the Navy,...

Marilyn Mette

Marilyn Mette

January 24, 2021

Marilyn H. Mette, 89, of Green Lake passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born in central Illinois on the family farm (which remained in her possession), delivered by her grandfather. She spent her early life in Illinois and was initially drawn to vacation in Green Lake for its charm....

Donald Ammeter

Donald Ammeter

January 22, 2021

Donald “Ampy” James Ammeter, age 84, of Crivitz, WI, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Birch Hill Health Services in Shawano, WI. Donald was born December 22, 1936 in Ripon, WI, the son of John and Evelyn (Cleland) Ammeter. He married Delores Wiegert in Ripon in 1959 and after her passing in 1999, Donald married Judy VanderMeulen in...

Juan Ledezma

Juan Ledezma

January 20, 2021

Juan R. Ledezma, age 63, of Ripon, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home. Juan was born on June 26, 1957 in Palmira, Mexico, the son of Juan and Maria Luisa Ledezma. He was a happy man and always had a positive attitude towards life. Juan worked as a waiter/bartender in his early years and moved...

Tamara Sina

Tamara Sina

January 19, 2021

Tamara Louise Sina, age 61, of Princeton, WI, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Thedacare Medical Center in Appleton, WI. Tamara was born February 2, 1959, in Michigan, the daughter of her father, Ervin Winkler and mother, Idelle Jaeger. She received her GED and worked various jobs including Ripon Cookie Factory for several years and K-Mart. She loved children,...

Jack Jonas

Jack Jonas

January 5, 2021

Jack J. Jonas, age 88, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon. Jack was born in Ripon on November 7, 1932, the son of Erve E. “Papa” and Grace J. “Mama” (Grota) Jonas. He graduated from Ripon High School and went on to further his education at Ripon College. In 1952 he...

Valentino Rivera Sr.

Valentino Rivera Sr.

January 3, 2021

Valentino “Tino” Martinez Rivera Sr. age 73, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his home with family by his side. Tino was born February 14, 1947, in Victoria, TX, the son of Francisco and Marianna (Martinez) Rivera. In 1965, he married Beverly Ann Miller in Wautoma, WI. Tino worked in maintenance at Speed Queen. He...

Donald Lueck

Donald Lueck

January 2, 2021

Don Lueck, age 98, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2 at Lake View Place in Fond du Lac, WI. Don (Donald F.) was born July 26, 1922 in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Fred W and Clara Kaiser Lueck of Ripon. Raised and educated in Ripon, he was a beloved member of the community. Don graduated...

Harold Novak

Harold Novak

December 27, 2020

Harold A. Novak, age 88, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan, WI. Harold was born on September 20, 1932, in Princeton, WI, the son of Anton and Julia (Jezeski) Novak. He graduated from Princeton High School. On October 24, 1953 he married Lois Wittchow, who passed away on March...

Harold Olm

Harold Olm

December 27, 2020

Harold “Harry” Eugene Olm, age 85, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Harry was born June 19, 1935, in Hutchins, WI, the son of Earl and Lucille (Hoersch) Olm. He graduated from Kimberly High School and went on to serve our country in the United States Navy...

Thomas Worrall

Thomas Worrall

December 25, 2020

FUNERAL SERVICE AT IMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, RIPON, WIThomas Oliver Worrall, of Ripon, WI, passed away on the morning of Christmas Day, December 25, 2020. He was born on February 25, 1945 at St. Mary’s Hospital at Ladysmith, WI, to his parents Donald Ellsworth and Leona Ellen Worrall, both whom preceded him in death. His brother, Paul David (Erma) also...

Robert Nehm

Robert Nehm

December 23, 2020

Robert J. Nehm of Green Lake, a lifelong farmer, died on December 23rd at the age of 92. Robert was born on his parents’ farm near Big Cedar Lake in the town of West Bend in 1928. The family raised Registered Holsteins on Bel Aura Farms since the 1960s. In 1990 Robert’s family moved to Green Lake, with his son...

Gordon Minch

Gordon Minch

December 21, 2020

Gordon “Gordie” Minch, age 97, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020, at Ripon Community Hospital. Gordie was born March 12, 1923, in Plymouth, WI, the son of Jake and Carola (Manz) Minch. He graduated from high school in Plymouth in 1941 and went on to serve our country in the United States Army from 1942 to...

Barbara Sullivan

Barbara Sullivan

December 16, 2020

Barbara L.T. Sullivan, age 76, of Ripon, WI passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, WI. Barbara was born on February 2, 1944 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Clarence E. and Josephine B. (Hieland) Teubner. She graduated from Berlin High School and has resided in Green Lake, Texas, and most recently...

Judith Nagle

Judith Nagle

December 14, 2020

Judith A. Nagle, age 83, of Montello, WI and lately of Markesan Resident Home died on Monday, December 14, 2020. Judy was born in Milwaukee, WI to William J. and Adeline (nee Lorenz) Powless. She was a hard worker all of her life and did not want to retire when the time came. She was a wonderful seamstress, making many...

Frederick Peterson

Frederick Peterson

December 11, 2020

Frederick W. Peterson, age 86, of Neshkoro, WI, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Tower View Villa in Rosendale, WI. Fred was born October 31, 1934 in Waupun, WI, the son of Walter and Mae (Safford) Peterson. He graduated from Waupun High School and served our country in the United States Army. On January 31, 1959, he married...

Arline Kasuboski

Arline Kasuboski

December 11, 2020

Arline Ruth Kasuboski, age 86, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 11, 2020, surrounded by her family. Arline was born at home on February 27, 1934, the daughter of Frank and Mabel (Price) Pugh. She graduated from Markesan High School and married Raymond Norbert Kasuboski at St. Wenceslaus Church in Ripon in 1956. Arline...

Rhinold Malzhan

Rhinold Malzhan

December 6, 2020

Rhinold (“Rhinie”) Robert Malzhan, age 95 went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 6, 2020, joining his beloved wife, Shirley, to live out eternity with their Lord and Savior. Rhinie was born in Green Lake, WI on April 18, 1925, son to Laura (Klimke) and Fred Malzhan Sr. He was one of 13 children and he loved his siblings...