Obituaries

Marian E Gunderson

Marian E Gunderson

Feb 14, 2007

Marian E. Gunderson, 94, of Oshkosh, formerly of Osseo, died Wednesday February 14, 2007 at Alterra Sterling House. She was born July 24, 1912 in rural Eau Claire County, a daughter of John and Anna Lantz. Marian married Sigvald Gunderson on October 24, 1945 in Eau Claire. He preceded her in death in October 1978.She spent most of her life...

Frederick Mentzel

Frederick Mentzel

Feb 13, 2007

Frederick R. Mentzel, 58 of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly on Tuesday February 13, 2007 at the Appleton Medical Center. He began his work career at Hoffmaster Co. in 1968 and remained there until the time of his death. Answering his countrys draft call, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict.On May 16, 1970 he wed Barbara Marvin at...

Harold Brewer

Harold Brewer

Feb 10, 2007

Harold O. Brewer, 86 of Oshkosh died Saturday February 10, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1920 in Oshkosh the son of the late Erwin and Ida (Priebe) Brewer. He married Geneva Spiegelberg on September 7, 1945.He was a veteran of World War II. He worked at the Paine Lumber Co. and for Pluswood Industries. He...

George Stuart Paterson

George Stuart Paterson

Feb 10, 2007

George S. Paterson, 89, of Oshkosh died Saturday February 10. 2007 at Park View Health Center after a short stay. He was born February 13, 1917 in Appleton to the late George E. Paterson and Gertrude E.(Chamberlain) Paterson.George was a veteran of WWII, serving as a radar technician in Europe from 1942-1945. He returned to Oshkosh after the war and...

Charles Nevitt

Charles Nevitt

Feb 9, 2007

Charles Nevitt, 87, died at home on February 9, 2007. He was born January 17, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Jane Abbott Nevitt and George P. Nevitt. Chuck attended Todd School, Principia College and Oshkosh Teachers College, where he trained as a pilot by Steve Wittman. He joined the US Coast Guard in 1941, where he served on...

Diana Rose Hasley

Diana Rose Hasley

Feb 7, 2007

Diana. R. Hasley, 75, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday February 7, 2007 at her residence. She was born March 24, 1931 in Oshkosh a daughter of Lee and Ethel Earle Skidmore. On July 19, 1952 she married Andrew James Hasley in Oshkosh.She graduated High School in 1949, and graduated from Nursing School at Mercy Medical Center in 1952. She worked at...

William H Nimmer

William H Nimmer

Feb 6, 2007

Nimmer, William H. Died peacefully Feb. 6, 2007 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Reitz), having shared with her a bountiful 66 years of marriage. Preceded in death by his parents (William K. and Edna) and his sister (Elnora). He set a wonderful example of a man who well lived his love for his wife,...

Leonard Schilcher

Leonard Schilcher

Feb 4, 2007

Leonard Carl Schilcher, 79 of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday February 4, 2007 at the Aurora Medical Center. He was born in Oshkosh on August 26, 1927, to Alfred and Agnes Robl Schilcher. From December 1944 until August 1946 he served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Ormsby. After completing his tour of duty he worked at...

Arthur Edward Nickel

Arthur Edward Nickel

Feb 3, 2007

Arthur E. Nickel, 80, of Oshkosh passed away at Northpoint Medical & Rehab Center on Saturday February 3, 2007. He was born March 8, 1926 to Ralph and Nellie Nickel. Art grew up in Winneconne, graduating from Winneconne High School in 1944. He was a US Army veteran, having served in Korea. Art married Lois Hielsberg on November 23, 1949....

George Hightdudis

George Hightdudis

Jan 27, 2007

George Hightdudis age 75, left this world Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Aurora Medical Center. George, the only child of Greek immigrant parents, Gust and Despina Mourmouris Hightdudis, was born August 19, 1931 in Neenah although he was a Menasha resident during his youth. He graduated from Menasha H. S. in 1949 as homecoming king, football captain, senior citizenship award...

Ruth Muehlenhaupt Riese

Ruth Muehlenhaupt Riese

Jan 26, 2007

Ruth M Riese, 78, of Oshkosh, was born October 29, 1928 in the Town of Trenton. Our mother and dad were married on September 23, 1950 and never spent a day apart. Two weeks ago our dad decided to go to heaven and get things ready. Mother could wait no longer and joined him on January 26, 2007.Our mother was...

Carl Mueller

Carl Mueller

Jan 22, 2007

Carl Mueller, 96, of Oshkosh died Monday January 22, 2007 at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Menasha. He was born June 7, 1910 in Oshkosh a son of the late Wenzel and Sylvia Mueller. Carl married Helen B. Horton on Aug. 9, 1935 in Oshkosh. She preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 1989. Carl served in the U.S. Navy during...

Ernest E. Gloyd

Ernest E. Gloyd

Jan 17, 2007

Ernest E. Gloyd, 76 of Oshkosh died unexpectedly Wednesday January 17, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Eagle River, WI on March 7, 1930 the son of Harlan and Ingrid Erickson Gloyd. On June 20, 1999 he married Sally Fox in Oshkosh.Ernest had been a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He had served...

Rita Evelyn Ristow

Rita Evelyn Ristow

Jan 16, 2007

Rita E. Ristow, 89, of Oshkosh died Tuesday January 16, 2007 at Omro Care Center. She was born February 12, 1917 in the Town of Vinland a daughter of the late Herman and Emma Jorgensen Fahley. Rita married Otto Ristow on Feb. 5, 1948 in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1985. Rita was formerly a nurse...

Leola R. Johnson

Leola R. Johnson

Jan 15, 2007

Leola R. Johnson 101, of Oshkosh, died on January 15, 2007 at Vallhaven Care Center. She was born in Shawano County on March 13, 1905. She married Earl Yaeger in Waukegan, IL.; who preceded her in death, and later married Nate Johnson, who also preceded her in death.Leola was a longtime member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church. She had...

Wayne Thomas Riese

Wayne Thomas Riese

Jan 15, 2007

On January 15, 2007 our dad celebrated his last day of life on earth. Dad had an amazing attitude and loved life. Although he had significant health problems, he believed he would live forever, and in our hearts he always will.Dad proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and continued to keep in touch with his LST...

Annemarie Helene Smith

Annemarie Helene Smith

Jan 15, 2007

Annemarie Smith, age 79, passed away Monday morning, Jan 15th, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Annemarie was born Dec 10th, 1927 in Leipzig, Germany, the daughter of Karl & Maria (Haase) Todt. On November 6, 1954, she married Willard Smith, an American civilian working for the Dept. of Defense in Stuttgart, Germany. The couple then moved to the...

George R. Thomas

George R. Thomas

Jan 8, 2007

George R. Thomas 75, of Oshkosh, died peacefully and with dignity Monday evening at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. George was hospitalized due to complication from his year long battle with Myasthenia Gravis and resulting multiple surgeries.He was born on a South Dakota farm on October 23, 1931, the son of William C. and Mary Francis (Adams) Thomas. George graduated...

John William Holsworth

John William Holsworth

Jan 8, 2007

John Jack W. Holsworth, 70, of Oshkosh, died Monday January 8, 2007 at Park View Health Center-Pleasant Acres. He was born September 3, 1936 in Oshkosh the son of Harley and Elizabeth Reischl Holsworth.Jack worked at Kimberly-Clark for 36 years, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and gardening.He is survived by his son Jock(Karol) Holsworth of Oshkosh, one sister Gail(Edward) Steinert...

Charles R. Ritchie

Charles R. Ritchie

Jan 6, 2007

Charles R. Ritchie passed away peacefully at his lake home surrounded by his family on January 6, 2007. A life long resident of Oshkosh, he was born in Racine, WI on April 3, 1920 to Minnie Klinger, and was adopted by Charles and Anna (Prahl) Ritchie.On May 29, 1942 he married Adeline H. Haesler in Ashipun, WI. A graduate of...