Obituaries

Raymond Earl Pokrandt

Raymond Earl Pokrandt

Oct 16, 2020

Raymond E. Pokrandt, age 90, passed away on October 16, 2020, at Bella Vista Manor. He was born in Oshkosh on January 3, 1930 to the late Lester and Dora (Krentz) Pokrandt. Raymond married the love of his life, Velda Tesch on September 9, 1950 and together they raised four children. Raymond enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping, as well as...

Shirley M. Pettit

Shirley M. Pettit

Oct 15, 2020

Shirley M. Pettit, age 85 of Oshkosh passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was born in Oshkosh on September 1, 1935 to the late Wayne and Lucinda Shew. Shirley married Walter Pettit on June 16, 1956. Lasting 64 years, their marriage was blessed with three sons. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Shirley worked...

Ralph J. Kietzman

Ralph J. Kietzman

Oct 14, 2020

Ralph J. Kietzman, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14th in Oshkosh. He was born on January 28th, 1930 to William and Amanda (Thiel) Kietzman in Oshkosh, WI. Ralph started working at the age of sixteen in the mail room at Wisconsin National Life Insurance Company. Over a forty-year career he held a variety of positions, ultimately becoming the...

Gregory Charles Bauer

Gregory Charles Bauer

Oct 13, 2020

Gregory Charles Bauer, age 82 of Oshkosh went peacefully home to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Greg was born November 8, 1937 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin where he lived his entire life. He was the son of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Hofmeister) Bauer. He married his high school sweetheart, the former Patricia Petzold on May 16, 1959...

Pamela "Pam" R. Metko

Pamela "Pam" R. Metko

Oct 11, 2020

Pamela “Pam” R. Metko, age 71 of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on September 10, 1949 to the late La Vern and Albertina (Folske) Smick. She married Frank Metko on November 30, 1968 and their marriage was blessed with two children. Pam worked as a receptionist at Mercy Medical Center....

Jana L. Braun

Jana L. Braun

Oct 11, 2020

Jana L. Braun, age 45 of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Edenbrook of Oshkosh. She was born on November 26, 1974 to Lewis and Yvonne (Moede) Braun. Jana was married to Jerry Galowski, they had one daughter. Jana worked at the Fox Valley Thrift Store for many years and was a member of First English Lutheran...

Martha W. Medley

Martha W. Medley

Oct 11, 2020

Martha Wooster Medley, 89, died peacefully at the Country Villa Assisted Living Facility in Omro WI and took Jesus’ hand Sunday evening, October 11, 2020. The family would like to extend the warmest appreciation to all of the caregivers and staff for the patience and kindness always afforded Martha. We are grateful for the courtesies extended the immediate family to...

Dorothy Mae Gallinger

Dorothy Mae Gallinger

Oct 5, 2020

Dorothy Mae (Marsh) Gallinger went home to be with her Savior on Monday, October 5, 2020, after bravely persevering through many health struggles in the last few years of her life. Dorothy was born on March 2, 1935, to the late Elmer and Mattie (Hitchcock) Marsh. Having worked at Oshkosh Auto Parts early in her adult life, then as Secretary...

Lois L Krumenauer

Lois L Krumenauer

Oct 4, 2020

Lois L. Krumenauer, age 89, passed away October 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born to Joseph and Lucille Youngwirth on November 27, 1930 in Oshkosh. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Lois married Kenneth Krumenauer on August 4, 1950. They were both members at Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Main Street and Lois was very active in...

Kathleen "Kate" Collins

Kathleen "Kate" Collins

Oct 2, 2020

Kathleen Kay “Kate” Collins, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2020. She was born to the late John and Ruth (Van Cleve) Collins on January 13, 1955, in Berlin, WI. She was a graduate of Wabeno High School. Kate married Jim Klatkiewicz and they were together until his passing in 1997; Kate then married Larry Saylor. Kate...

Dennis E. Tyson

Dennis E. Tyson

Oct 2, 2020

Dennis E. Tyson, age 80, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2020. He was born on June 11, 1940 to the late Earl and Mary (Lichtenwal) Tyson. He married the love of his life, Sandra (Brunette) Tyson on April 28, 1962, and their love blessed them with a son, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Many memories...

Carl R. Knobloch

Carl R. Knobloch

Oct 2, 2020

Carl Richard “Cully” Knobloch went home to be with his Savior on Friday, October 2nd, 2020. Carl was born to Oscar and Mary (Waters) Knobloch on September 30th 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII where he was stationed on the minesweeper in the Philippines from 1944-1946. Later he was employed by the telephone company for over 40...

Anthony Jesse Sandoval

Anthony Jesse Sandoval

Oct 2, 2020

Anthony "Tony" J Sandoval, 72, of Oshkosh died at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville on October 2, 2020. Tony loved Oshkosh and was always looking after others in his way. You could always find Tony downtown keeping an eye on things. When able to, he would try to assist in any way he could. He will be missed by all...

Edward "Eddie" F. Schlichting Jr.

Edward "Eddie" F. Schlichting Jr.

Sep 29, 2020

Edward F. Schlichting, 83 of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 with his family by his side. He was a two-time lung cancer survivor whose life was shortened after a battle with COPD. Eddie was born on August 27, 1937 in Oshkosh to the late Edward and Ella Schlichting. For eight years his brother Richard and Eddie ran...

Bruce L Gayhart

Bruce L Gayhart

Sep 29, 2020

Bruce “Fox” L. Gayhart, age 70 of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born on February 23, 1950, in Oshkosh to Carrol and Bernice Ingersol Gayhart. He married Carol Miller on September 19, 1975. He had a passion for cars and racing. Over the years, he made many fond memories working on his...

Lawrence "Lucky Larry" F. Hetzer

Lawrence "Lucky Larry" F. Hetzer

Sep 29, 2020

Lawrence “Lucky Larry” F. Hetzer, age 91 of Oshkosh, passed away at Park View Health Center on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was born in Stevens Point on May 11, 1929 to the late Wilfred and Mae (Kragel) Hetzer. Larry was a graduate of P.J. Jacobs High School. Larry married his late wife, Maxine Hansen, on August 27, 1949 and...

Richard Earl King

Richard Earl King

Sep 27, 2020

Richard E. King, 64, passed away in Oshkosh on September 27th, 2020. Richard was born on August 26th, 1956 to Phineas King and Joyce Russell in Annapolis, Maryland. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Misty, Kristina, Rebecca, and Rena; 1 grandson; 8 granddaughters; and his brother Kenny (Gloria) King. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his...

Joel Michael Riley

Joel Michael Riley

Sep 26, 2020

Joel “Jody” “JoeD” Michael Riley, age 48, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born on March 26, 1972 to James and Yong Nan Riley in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Jody married Barb Carrick on 04/23/2001. From a young age, Jody loved all things cars. After high school, he attended culinary school and worked as a chef for many years....

Janice R. Bottine

Janice R. Bottine

Sep 26, 2020

Janice Ruth Bottine, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Park View Health Center. She was born to the late Jay and Laverne George on October 18, 1933 in Eureka, Wisconsin. Janice was the owner of Grandma’s Daycare for many years. Janice enjoyed doing embroidery, feeding and watching birds. When she was younger, she enjoyed horseback riding...

Beth "Leggs" Garcia

Beth "Leggs" Garcia

Sep 26, 2020

Beth “Leggs” Garcia (McLaughlin) left us on September 26, 2020 to join Alex, her husband of 29 years. Beth was born on December 17, 1955 to the lake Ruth (Peterson) and Daniel McLaughlin. Beth is survived by sisters, Therese, and Mary (Pat) Brewer, brother Tim (Laura) and the late Dennis McLaughlin and good friends, Cindy, and Pat. She is also...