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LESTER W. HANSEN
Lester Hansen, age 76 years of 4702 Hwy. KW, Port Washington died Friday morning, June 6, 2003 at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus in Mequon where he had been a patient for the past several days. He was born May 7, 1927 in the Town of Port Washington, son of the late Frank Hansen Sr. and Catherine Swatek Hansen. Mr. Hansen was a WW II Army veteran and married
Gladys Suemnicht on November 20, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cascade. Mrs. Hansen preceded him in death on March 19, 2001. Mr. Hansen worked as a foreman at Mold Craft Co. in Port Washington and at Kracor Co. in Grafton. He was a member of St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church in Port Washington and was an avid sheepshead player who played in many different card clubs. He is survived by his children Ralph (Linda) Hansen of Cedar Grove, Lee (Julie) Hansen of Weyauwega, Hope (James) Wolf of Cedar Grove, Jane (Brian) Gresch of Middlefield, Ohio, and Trudy (Theodore) Muszynski of Port Washington, 1 daughter in law Cindy (the late Joseph) Hansen of Oostburg, 19 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 4 sisters Catherine Hansen of Port Washington, Elrita Mielke of Sheboygan Falls, Marie Dana of Port Washington and Ida Turenne of Port Washington, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, 2 sons John and Joseph, daughter in law Sandi Witte Hansen and two brothers Frank and Leo. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday evening, June 9, 7 pm at St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington with Father Joe Haas officiating. Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Port Washington. Friends may call at the CHURCH Monday from 4-7 pm.
WESLEY L. SIEBENALER
Wesley “Wes” Siebenaler, age 74 years of 177 E. Shore Drive, Random Lake passed away Saturday, June 14, 2003 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer for the past year. He was born March 4, 1929 in Random Lake, son of the late Joseph and Julia Demler Siebenaler. He was a 1947 graduate of Random Lake High School. After finishing two years of trade school he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.He served as a Corporal and was awarded two Bronze Stars. On April 15, 1955 he married
Barbara Bradley at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Random Lake. On February 1, 1953 along with his brother Floyd he established the Siebenaler Brothers Paint Company. In 1967 he became the sole owner and renamed it Siebenaler Paint Company. He operated the business until 1991 and continued to be active in the business with his son Robert until his death. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, the Holy Name Society, a current member of the Random Lake Village Board, Secretary-Treasurer of the Wisconsin Council of Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) where he held all offices throughout his membership. He was also a member and past director of Random Lake Lakeshore Association.. He formerly belonged to the Random Lake Fire Department, Lions Club, American Legion, served nine years on the Random Lake School Board and served as regional vice president of the PDCA at the national level. He is survived by his wife Barbara, 3 children Robert of Random Lake, Carol (Ronald) Ferko of Canfield, OH and Patricia (Wayne) Kuether of Broomfield, CO, 1 grandson Chad, 1 sister Julaine Morgan of Grafton, his sister in law Betty Siebenaler of Sheboygan, his brother in law Harold May of Port Washington, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 1 sister. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 18, 10 am at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, St. Mary’s Chapel, Random Lake with Father Richard Cerpich officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held at the CHURCH Tuesday from 3:30 – 8 pm and on Wednesday from 9-10 am. A memorial fund has been established in his name for Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Random Lake Development Corporation or the Random Lake Lakeshore Association.
RODNEY N. JOHNSON
Mr. Rodney Johnson, age 69 years, of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly at Columbia – St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee Campus in Mequon on Wednesday, June 4, 2003. Rodney was born in Albion, WI on October 24, 1933, son of Neil and Ruth Marsden Johnson. He attended and graduated from Edgerton High School in 1951. Following a stint in Korea with the US Army, he went on to graduate from UW Madison in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science in Plant Pathology. On June 9, 1962 he was joined in Holy Matrimony with Norma Brandt in Edgerton, WI. Mr. Johnson worked as a forester with the Village of River Hills, where he was well known for his program to eradicate Dutch Elm Disease. He became an instructor for Milwaukee Area Technical College and taught Urban Forestry at the Mequon Campus for 23 years. He pursued an end to Dutch Elm Disease for his entire career and was known throughout the country for his work with the topic. He is survived by his wife, Norma, of Port Washington, their 4 children, Elizabeth (Rolf) Wessel of Grafton, Brett of Ventura CA, Mark (Kathryn) of Madison and Christopher Johnson of Boise, ID. He is further survived by 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Joyce Hauan of Litchfield, MN and Marian (John) Perry of Redmond, WA.1 aunt, Frances Johnson of Edgerton, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Grace Kenseth. A Memorial Gathering will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Nisleit’s Country Inn, 3704 Highland Dr., in Port Washington at 12:30PM. Inurnment will take place in Waubeka Union cemetery. Memorials in his name are suggested to MATC North Campus, 5555 W. Highland Rd., Mequon, WI 53092. Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gerald Galvin
Mr. Gerald J.Galvin, age 80, of Main Street in Saukville, passed away at Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee Campus in Mequon Sunday evening, May 26, 2003. He was born in Milwaukee son or Harold and Mary Kline Galvin on December 20, 1922. On November 30, 1957 he was united in marriage to Helen Johnson at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oshkosh. Mr. Galvin was a musician an an avid HAM radio operator. He is survived by his wife Helen, 1 daughter, Kathleen (Michael) Fett of Chandler, AZ, 2 grandchildren, Laura Michelle Hernandez and Tyler Michael Fett. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by 1 daughter, Susan Galvin, and his parents.
Dohrwardt, Taylor Dayne Grace
Taylor Dohrwardt, infant daughter of Joshua Heinecke and Robin Dohrwardt, passed away Friday, May 30, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born at St. Joseph’s on May 2, along with her twin sister Alexis. Taylor is survived by her parents, her brother Jordan and twin sister Alexis, all of Saukville, and her grandparents Darrell & Debra Dohrwardt of Saukville and Mark & Lori Heinecke of Kewaskum. She is also survived by her great –grandparents: Herbert (the late Eunice) Bartelt of Port Washington, Ron & Sandy Monty of Grafton, Harold & Mary Sauer of Port Washington, Arnold Dohrwardt of Fredonia, Fridolin & Agnes Heinecke of Allenton, Bob & Audrey Enloe of West Allis and Terry (the late Sharon) Merget of West Bend, and her great-great-grandmother, Jean Merget of Germantown. Taylor is further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Funeral Services will be held at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, on Tuesday, June 3, at 3PM. Pastor Mark Voll will officiate. Burial will be at Union cemetery in Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 1-3 PM. Memorials to the family are suggested.
Dear Lord, I placed my tiny hand in yours
when I heard you call my name.
I wondered then if I could stay
To laugh, to learn, to love and play.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
I pray it does not bring you undue grief.
I pray that if my parting has left a void,
Help them fill it with remembered joy.
Oh loving parents and family I miss,
I ask you now to remember this…
I asked the Lord, “Don’t let them grieve,
I’m following the path you laid for me.”
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
I could not stay another day,
God had better plans for me.
In the heart of those I love,
And from the Heavens far above,
I’m sending you all my love.
JOSEPH E. BIEVER
Joseph “Joey” Biever, age 65 years of 773 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington died Thursday evening, May 29, 2003 at Columbia St. Mary’s, Ozaukee Campus in Mequon where he had been a patient for the past several days. He was born in Sheboygan on September 6, 1937, son of the late Vincent and Agnes Keller Biever. He attended Port Washington High School and was a 1959 graduate of Marquette University. On December 2, 1982 he married
Joan Krueger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington. Joe operated Biever Maytag in Port Washington. His grandfather started the business in the building currently occupied by Biever Maytag in 1893 as a general store. Appliances were added at the turn of the century. In 1941 Joe’s father Vincent and his uncle Emil started the Ben Franklin Store and in 1946 the two businesses separated with Joe’s dad doing the groceries and appliances and his uncle Emil the Ben Franklin store. In the mid 1950’s the grocery business was sold and just the appliances and later carpeting was sold. The store occupied various locations in downtown Port Washington and in 1991 moved back into the original Biever Store on the north end of the Port Washington where it is currently operating out of. Joe was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington and an avid Green Bay Packer fan, having attended over 353 games. His family has held Packer season tickets since 1935. In 1953 he was awarded Eagle Scout. He was one of the original Fish Day committee members, chairing the parade committee for many years. He was formerly a member of the Port Washington Park & Recreation Board, a former J.C., and fomer Rotarian. Joe enjoyed performing as a clown, belonged to the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce and helped form the Dave Roller Fan Club. Joe is survived by his wife Joan, children John (Nicole) Leiviska and James (Julie) Leiviska of Port Washington, Carol (Craig) Czarnecki of Port Washington and Robert “Bubba” Biever of Belgium, grandchildren Jamie, Megan, Joel, Rebeca, Alexandrea and Anne Leiviska, Kathy and Sarah Czarnecki and Matthew and Jack Biever, 1 sister Mary (Thomas) Greisch of Port Washington, nieces and nephews, He was preceded in death by 2 brothers Dr. Paul Biever and Vincent Biever. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday afternoon, June 3, 4:30 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington with Father Allan Sommer officiating. Friends may call at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington on Monday from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Mary’s Organ Fund or charity of choice appreciated.
Nils Timothy Strang “Tim”
Mr. N. Timothy Strang age 39 years, of Random Lake, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2003 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born in Detroit, MI on July 19, 1963 son of Nils Strang and Marilyn Garofalo Bean. Tim served in the US Navy from 1980 until 1983. On May 28, 1983 he married
Margaret “Peggy” Turck in San Diego, CA. Tim worked at Rockwell/AB Automation in Mequon. for 15 years. He had a passion for youth football and was very instrumental in involving local youths in The Team USA Youth Football Program. Tim was proud of and enjoyed helping his wife with summer theatre for Lakeshore Productions. He was very active in his children’s lives and activities, including Random Lake scouting. Mr. Strang is survived by his wife Peggy and his two children Clayton and Chelsea. He is further survived by his mother Marilyn (Wendell) Bean of Beaumont, TX, his father Nils (Irene) Strang of Orange, TX, his sister Mary Kay Dioron of Vidor, TX, sister-in-laws Evonne (Larry) Koeppen of Beaver Dam, WI, Barbara (Brian) Larcom of Rice, WA, and Cynthia (Jimmy Dean) Turck of Adell, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Military Rites will be held on Tuesday May 27, 2003 at 8 PM at the Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 W. Grand Avenue Port Washington. Visitation will take place on Tuesday at the funeral home from 4-8 PM. Memorials to the family appreciated. Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is assisting the family.
Dolores Dickmann
Mrs. Dolores "Dolly" Dickmann, age 73 years, of Green Bay Avenue in Saukville passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at Heritage Nursing Home in Port Washington where she had been a resident for the last 2 months. Dolly was born December 29, 1929 in Port Washington, daughter of Dominic and Esther Even Streff. On September 8, 1951 she married
William Dickmann at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2001. Dolly enjoyed gardening, walking, shopping and having lunch with her daughter.
Mrs. Dickmann is survived by her 5 children: Nancy (Jim) Friedrich of Smyrna, TN, Shelley Dickmann of Saukville, William Jr. (Cheryl), Jon and Jay (Lisa) Dickmann, all of Saukville, 4 grandchildren: Jared, Kasey, Brandon and Alyssa, 2 sisters: Ruthann (Tom) Mullins of Saukville and Helen (Eugene) Hess of New Berlin. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Joseph A. Buechler
Mr. Joseph A. Buechler age 81 years of rural Belgium passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday May 24, 2003 at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus in Mequon. He was born at Six Corners, WI November 30, 1921, son of the late Gottfried and Lucy Ott Buechler. On April 7, 1945 he married
Leona Bares at Holy Cross Catholic Church. She preceded him in death in 1993. Joe was the milkman in Belgium for Wayside Dairy for many years. He was one of the original co-founders of the Belgium Community Center, and managed it until the mid-1970’s. Joe enjoyed assisting families with their special events held at the Center. Mr. Buechler derived much pleasure from all the people he met while working for Lueptow’s Furniture Store and Appleland Orchards. He was a longtime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross, a 50 year member of the Catholic Knights, the Holy Name Society, and also belonged to the Belgium Senior Citizens. Joe enjoyed playing sheepshead, hunting and gardening – and giving all of his produce away. He devoted much of his time to helping care for and visiting the sick and elderly.
He is survived by his daughter Mary E. (David) Schimberg of Belgium, three grandchildren Melissa (Mark) Reddy of Riverdale, MD, and Jacalyn and Ryan Schimberg of Belgium. He is further survived by 1 sister Sylvia Ternes of Six Corners, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, 3 brothers Edward, Artur, and Frank Buechler, and 2 sisters Leona Stauber, and Verona Schaller.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father James Ernster on Thursday May 29, 2003 at 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary Parish Holy Cross Chapel in Holy Cross. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be at the Eernisse Funeral Home 171 N. Royal Avenue, Belgium on Wednesday May 28 from 4-8 PM, and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 AM. A parish vigil service will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the funeral home. Eernisse Funeral Home, Belgium is assisting the family.
MARK PRESTON PAYNE
Mark P. Payne of 119 Tower Drive, Port Washington, died Sunday May 18, 2003 at his residence after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 25, 1956 in Waukegan, IL, son of the late Ferris and Janet Holterman Payne. He graduated fro Carlisle, PA High School in 1975, and then moved on to UW-Milwaukee, where he earned a BA in English. On August 18, 1988 Mark married
Jeanette Kwaterski in Milwaukee. He was employed as a fitter technician at WE Energies for 25 years. Mark was a loyal Cubs fan, coached Port Washington boys baseball and was the long-time shortstop for the Milwaukee Pikers softball team. Mark also was a PEZ enthusiast, an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. His wit tolerance and compassion will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Jeanette, and his two sons Travis and Wesley. He is further survived by his sister Elizabeth Burns of Joshua Tree, CA, mother and father –in-law Ed and Arlene Kwaterski of Three Lakes, brothers-in-law Jerry Kwaterski of Appleton and Joseph (Lisa) Kwaterski of Three Lakes, nieces Ashanti Hawkins of South Bend, IN and Charlotte Burns of Joshua Tree, CA, other relatives and many friends across the country. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Mark will be held on Thursday Evening, May 22, 2003, 7:30 PM at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Avenue in Port Washington. Visitation at the funeral home will be Thursday from 5:30-7:30 PM. Eernisse Funeral Home Port Washington is assisting the family.
Berenice M. Rettler
Mrs. Berenice Rettler age 80 years, of Port Washington, passed away Tuesday May 6, 2003 at St. Mary’s Hospice in Milwaukee. She was born December 10, 1922 in Kaukauna, WI daughter of the late Ulysses and Ethel Verhasselt Mitchell. On February 18, 1941 she married
Giles Rettler at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Mackville, WI. He preceded her in death in 2000. Mrs. Rettler is a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Port Washington. She enjoyed spending time with her family, as well as, sewing, quilting, reading and often frequented the Neiderkorn Library.
She is survived by her children Thomas (Chris) of Sheboygan, Mary (David) Putzer of Gainesville, GA, Nicholas (Kathy) of Appleton, Monica (Tom) Falk of Port Washington and Cynthia (Thomas) Birk of Maumee, OH. She is further survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her only brother Leonard Mitchell in 1974.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Joseph Hass on Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 12PM at St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church, in Port Washington. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s cemetery in Black Creek, WI. Visitation will be at the church Thursday from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Gertrude D. Ellmauer
Mrs. Gertrude Ellmauer age of 92 years, of Port Washington, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away in the morning hours of Sunday, May 4, 2003 at Cedar Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg. She was born January 23, 1911 in Milwaukee daughter of the late Carl and Evelyn Boettcher Wolford. On July 24, 1929 she married
Frank Ellmauer in Milwaukee. The couple farmed in the Town of Cedarburg for many years. He preceded her in death in 1995. Gertrude was a member of the Ozaukee County Homemakers, Covered Bridge 4-H Club and the Grafton Weavers Club. Mrs. Ellmauer also enjoyed volunteering her time at the COPE Hotline and Lasata Care Center. She enjoyed weaving and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children Charles (Kay) Ellmauer of Port Washington, Antonia (Tom) Evans of Silver Spring, MD, Frances (Daryl) Soukup of Lyndon Station, WI, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, son-in-law Fred Goldammer of Goodyear, AZ, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank, daughter Janet Goldammer, and 1 sister Wilma Meier. Private funeral services were held. Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is assisting the family.
