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Robert R. Christel

Robert R. Christel

Jul 5, 2020

Robert Christel, age 92, a resident of St. Nazianz, entered into eternal life on Sunday evening, July 5, 2020 at Brillion West Haven Assisted Living in Brillion.

Bob was born on on May 19, 1928 in the Town of Eaton to the late Rudolph and Wilhemina "Minnie" Quante Christel.  He graduated from Kiel High School with the...

Casey A. Meyer

Casey A. Meyer

Jul 2, 2020

Casey A. Meyer, age 24, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020.                Casey was born on February 1, 1996 in Manitowoc to Gary Meyer and the late Susan (Lemberger) Meyer. He enjoyed watching sports – especially the Green Bay Packers. Above all, Casey enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Survivors include...

Darlene Jeanne Rauscher

Darlene Jeanne Rauscher

Jul 1, 2020

Darlene J. Rauscher, age 79, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday evening, July 1, 2020 at her daughter's residence with family by her side.

Darlene was born on May 21, 1941 in Menominee, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Joyce Johnson Rauscher.  Darlene was a graduate of Menominee High School...

Frederic Delano Heiderich

Frederic Delano Heiderich

Jun 29, 2020

God's faithful servant, Frederic Delano Heiderich entered into eternal glory on June 29, 2020. Born on November 11, 1934 to Orban and Irene (Strache) Heiderich.  He was baptized into God's kingdom as an infant, and confirmed in the same faith in 1948.  Fred graduated from Bay View High School in 1952, and the University of Wisconsin in February 1957....

Jeffrey J. Meissner

Jeffrey J. Meissner

Jun 29, 2020

Jeffery Meissner, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 62. He died at his home surrounded by his 3 loving daughters.

Jeff was born and raised in Manitowoc and attended Lincoln High School, class of 1976. He spent his career baking, which was a passion of his...

Harlan Ned Demsien

Harlan Ned Demsien

Jun 20, 2020

Harlan Ned Demsien, age 88, entered eternal life Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Two Rivers, WI to Edwin and Lydia (Meyer) Demsien on July 22, 1931. Harlan was baptized into the Lord's family at St. John's Lutheran Church in Two Rivers, WI and in 1945 was confirmed in...

Elaine P. Sieker

Elaine P. Sieker

Jun 10, 2020

Elaine P. Sieker, age 101, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at River Woods Place.

Elaine was born on December 15, 1918 in the Town of Centerville, WI to the late Alfred and Louise (Wiegand) Lorfeld.  On September 18, 1937, Elaine married Vincent H. Sieker in Cleveland, WI.  He preceded her...

Anna Elizabeth Knuth

Anna Elizabeth Knuth

Jun 10, 2020

Anna was born June 1, 1925 in Columbus, IN, the sixth child to the late Theophilus J. and Bertha M. (nee Scheidt) Koch. Beloved wife of the late Harold Gustav Knuth.

Anna attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and graduated from Columbus High School in 1943. She worked at Quartermaster Branch Camp Atterbury, IN during WWII. She married...

Patricia M. Thompson

Patricia M. Thompson

Jun 7, 2020

Patricia (Pat) Thompson, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, died late Sunday evening, June 7, 2020 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Pat was born on May 10, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Ilma (Lennart) Regner. Pat graduated from South Division High School in January 1953...

Jerry L. Wallenfang

Jerry L. Wallenfang

Jun 3, 2020

Jerry L. Wallenfang, age 78, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Des Moines, IA, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

Jerry was born on September 21, 1941 in Green Bay to the late Norbert and Elizabeth (Kukla) Wallenfang.  He graduated from Green Bay Preble High School with the class of 1960.  Jerry...

Nicholas A. Close

Nicholas A. Close

Jun 3, 2020

Nicholas A. Close, age 39, a resident of La Crosse, WI, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the family residence with family by his side.

Nick was born on March 25, 1981 in Two Rivers. He was the son of Robert and Christine Close Kintgen Jr.  Nick attended Washington High School in Two Rivers...

Stanley J. Rogala

Stanley J. Rogala

Jun 1, 2020

Stanley "Stash" J. Rogala, age 91, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Stan was born on April 16, 1929 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Jacob and Frances Watzek Rogala.  Stan attended Lincoln High School.  In 1950 he entered the United...

Kay L. Kleis

Kay L. Kleis

Jun 1, 2020

Kay L. Kleis, age 71, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Kay was born on October 26, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to the late George and Violet (Marshek) Iraci.  She graduated from Custer High School with the class of 1967.  Kay earned her undergraduate...

Nancy K. Downing

Nancy K. Downing

May 24, 2020

Nancy K. Downing, age 70, a resident in the town of Newton, entered eternal life peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.

Nancy was born on July 19, 1949 in Stanley, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Dorothy Sneen Tollefson.  She...

Randall J. Weber

Randall J. Weber

May 21, 2020

Randall (Randy) J. Weber, age 61, a resident of Greenfield, Indiana, formerly a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 21, 2020 as a result of a construction accident in Greenfield, IN.

Randy was born on June 23, 1958 in Manitowoc. He is the son of LaVerne Uhler Weber and the late Alan E. Weber.  Randy...

Vicki Lynn Stuebs

Vicki Lynn Stuebs

May 20, 2020

Vicki Lynn Stuebs, age 48, a resident of Manitowoc, through faith in Jesus Christ as a redeemed child of our Heavenly Father was called home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her residence with family by her side.

Vicki was born on January 13, 1972 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of Donna Crowe Stuebs and the...

Neal C. Braun

Neal C. Braun

May 19, 2020

Neal C. Braun, age 62, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his residence.

Neal was born on January 30, 1958 in Manitowoc to Laura Braun and the late Anton Braun.  He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1976.  Neal enlisted in the United States Marines...

Robert M. Sonnenburg

Robert M. Sonnenburg

May 18, 2020

Robert M. Sonnenburg, age 89, a resident of Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.

Bob was born on December 10, 1930 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Walter and Eldora Leider Sonnenburg.  Bob attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class...

Randall P. Leifer

Randall P. Leifer

May 17, 2020

Randall P. Leifer, age 64, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.

Randy was born on July 27, 1955 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Lee Leifer and Arleen Stargardt Leifer Besaw.  Randy was a graduate of Manitowoc Lutheran High School...

Lorraine A. Hill

Lorraine A. Hill

May 16, 2020

Lorraine A. Hill, age 99, born on March 18, 1921, passed on May 16, 2020 to a better world to be with her beloved husband Florian (Lampy) Hill, who left us five years ago.

Lorraine was a life long Manitowoc resident.  She is survived by two daughters and three sons-in-law, Ruth (Duane) Logerquist, Nancy (Mike) Zahorik, and...

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