Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Dennis Valstad

Dennis Valstad

Jul 13, 2019

Dennis Gene Valstad, age 69, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at UW Hospital in Madison. Dennis was born February 7, 1950, in Dodgeville, WI, the son of Victor and Irene (Knudtson) Valstad. He graduated from Barneveld High School in 1968; and UW Platteville in 1972. He was drafted and served in the US Army in...

Dan Baker

Dan Baker

Jul 10, 2019

Dan Louis Baker, age 84, of Ripon, WI, formerly of Sheridan, WY, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his daughter’s home with family by his side. Dan was born August 16, 1934, in McBain, MI, the son of Earl and Mary (Van Metter) Baker. Dan came to Wisconsin at 17 years old to work for Schulz’s Honey Farm....

James Miller

James Miller

Jul 3, 2019

James “Sparky” Edward Miller, Jr., age 71, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his home. Sparky was born July 24, 1947, in Ripon, WI, the son of James and Betty (Doan) Miller, Sr. He graduated from Ripon High School. Sparky then went on to serve our Country in the United States Army as a SGTE-5...

Richard Fenner

Richard Fenner

Jul 1, 2019

Richard “Dick” C. Fenner, age 76, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Dick was born April 17, 1943, in Ripon, WI, to Robert H. and Betty L. (Kintz) Fenner. He graduated from Brandon High School in 1962. Dick married Nancy Badtke on September 27, 1980. He worked for...

Mitchell Day

Mitchell Day

Jun 28, 2019

Mitchell James Day, age 21, of Berlin, WI, passed away after a long-fought battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Mitchell was born in Berlin, WI on June 2, 1998, the son of Shawn and Tanya (Wessel) Day. He attended school in Berlin and graduated from Berlin High...

Sherman Keeley

Sherman Keeley

Jun 22, 2019

Sherman A. Keeley, age 79, of Ripon, WI (formerly of Kenosha, WI) passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Whispering Pines in Ripon, surrounded by his loving family. Sherman was born in Glenwood City, WI on July 30, 1939, the son of Edwin and Edith (Swenson) Keeley. He graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1958 and went on...

Ronald Wahoske

Ronald Wahoske

Jun 15, 2019

Wahoske, Ronald Lee, age 87, of Ripon, Wisconsin. Died June 15, 2019. Preceded in death by wife of 64 years, Geraldine; son, Mark. Survived by children, Michael, Rhonda, Marsha (Lindsay “Bo” Jones III), Matthew; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service and interment, by his request. Please visit www.butzinmarchant.com to send online condolences.

Ervin Voigtschild

Ervin Voigtschild

Jun 14, 2019

Ervin W. Voigtschild, age 67, of Fond du Lac, WI, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Ervin was born in Mauston, WI on August 7, 1951, the son of Willard and Violet (Myers) Voigtschild. He graduated from Mauston High School, and in 1978 married Gail Stellmacher in Ripon, WI. Ervin worked as a...

Michelle Manske

Michelle Manske

Jun 13, 2019

Michelle Manske, age 34, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Michelle was born in Ripon on July 16, 1984, the daughter of Samuel Manske and Leila Pittman. She worked at the cookie factory in Ripon. Michelle loved boat rides, motorcycle rides, and enjoyed various shows on Netflix. Michelle is survived by her mother, Leila Pittman...

Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Jun 13, 2019

 

Julie Marie Johnson, age 53, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. She was at peace surrounded by her loved ones.

Julie was born on September 16, 1965 in Ipswich, SD, the daughter of Cletus and Ella Heinz. After graduating from Ipswich High School she attended Dakota...

Darwin Hilt, Sr.

Darwin Hilt, Sr.

Jun 13, 2019

 

Darwin Louis Hilt, Sr., age 81, of Brandon, formerly of Rosendale, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Darwin was born September 6, 1937, in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of Lawrence and Lillian (Theyrel) Hilt. He was educated at Cresent Grade School and Moraine Park Technical College. In...

Dale Retzlaff

Dale Retzlaff

Jun 10, 2019

Dale L. Retzlaff, age 58, of Appleton, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Appleton. Dale was born Ripon, WI on August 20, 1960, the son of Arnold and Betty Lou (Siewert) Retzlaff. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1979 and went on to earn a business degree at Moraine Park Technical College. Dale was an...

Raymond Metzen

Raymond Metzen

Jun 6, 2019

Raymond “Joe” Metzen, age 86, of Omro, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June, 6, 2019.Joe was born in Bode, Iowa. As a young man, he loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle.He took pride in being a builder and retired from Pickett Co-op. His hobbies included carpentry,playing cards, and if you couldn't find him in the house in the...

Jeffrey Nitzke

Jeffrey Nitzke

Jun 6, 2019

Jeffrey W. Nitzke, age 50, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI. Jeff was born August 22, 1968 in Ripon, WI, the son of Daniel “Bud” and Frances (Daehn) Nitzke. After graduating from Ripon High School, Jeff worked for Wisconsin Power and Light, Equity Livestock as a yard manager,...

Erma Daye

Erma Daye

Jun 5, 2019

Erma E. Daye, age 102, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Ripon Medical Center. Erma was born in Wautoma, WI on January 18, 1917, the daughter of Albert and Lena (Janke) Zinke. She graduated from Wautoma High School and went on to become a licensed Beautician, and worked at various hair salons in the area....

Paul Kinas

Paul Kinas

Jun 3, 2019

Paul J. Kinas, age 66, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Markesan Resident Home, Markesan, WI. Paul was born in Wallace, Idaho on September 7, 1952, the son of Thomas and Carole (Gear) Kinas. He graduated from Green Lake High School in 1970 and later attended Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac,...

Viola Hagemann

Viola Hagemann

May 23, 2019

Viola T. Hagemann, age 98, of Ripon, WI passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Prairie Place in Ripon. Viola was born on January 4, 1921 in Ripon, the daughter of William and Leona (Krueger) Hagemann. She attended Adams School in Ripon and graduated in 1935. Viola worked at the Ripon Knitting Works as well as Admanco. She was...

Walter Talley

Walter Talley

May 19, 2019

Walter “Ed” Edward Talley, age 89, of Montello, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the VA Hospice Center in Madison. Walter was born July 22, 1929, at the family farm in Baraboo, WI, the son of Hilda (Benz) Talley. He helped work the farm for his mom and grandparents. Walter was drafted in the United States Army...

Donald Armstrong

Donald Armstrong

May 19, 2019

Donald Lennox Armstrong passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 19, 2019 at St. John’s on the Lake in Milwaukee. He was 89 years old. Donald, or Pops, as he was affectionately known to his children, grandkids and many others, will be remembered by all who knew him for his kindness, warmth and generous spirit. He...

Beatrice "Bea" Hintz

Beatrice "Bea" Hintz

May 19, 2019

Beatrice “Bea” Ann Hintz, age 82, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Bea was born in Oshkosh on January 27, 1937, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Ann (Bernhard) Stueber. She attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1955. Bea went on to work...

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