Joseph Schnitzler, 89, of Theresa passed away peacefully at St Francis Terrace on Monday, March 8, 2021. He had been a resident at St Francis Terrace assisted living in Fond du Lac for the past year and a half. He was born on April 4, 1931, on the Schnitzler family farm in the Town of Theresa to Edwin and Angela (Schmidt) Schnitzler. Joseph attended school at St. Theresa's school and graduated from Good Road School in 1945. On September 30, 1961, he was united in marriage to Henrietta Peters at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. Joseph and Henrietta met at a dance and enjoyed dancing for many years. Joseph was employed at Purity Cheese Company in Mayville for thirty years and then was a self-employed house painter until 2010 when he “retired”. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life such as spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, vegetable gardening, caring for flowers and wine making. It was always a pleasure to see all of his flowers and eat of his garden produce throughout the growing season. Joseph was an active lifetime member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Theresa. Over the years, he served in various ways including being a member of the Knights of Columbus, cemetery board member, caring for the flowers and shrubs on the church grounds, painting, ushering and taking communion to homebound parishioners just to name a few. Joseph is survived by two loving children, Leo (Candi) Schnitzler of Menomonee Falls and Gerene Schnitzler of Theresa,; two grandsons, Avery and Levi; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Ritger of West Bend and Rita Peters of West Bend; many nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta; three brothers, Andrew (Jean and Marion) Schnitzler, Henry (Shirley) Schnitzler and Martin (Annie) Schnitzler; nine brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 12, at 3 p.m. at St Theresa’s Catholic Church, 102 Church St, Theresa with the Rev. Father Thomas Biersack presiding. The family will greet relatives and friends at a visitation, which will be held from 1:30 p.m. until the 3 p.m. service. Burial will follow at St. Theresa Cemetery in Theresa. Masks and social distancing will be required. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at St Francis Terrace and Agnesian Hospice Hope for their compassionate care of Joseph. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St Theresa’s Catholic Church are appreciated. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

The Lord in his infinite and gracious wisdom called from this life to the glories of heaven the soul of Delmer Frank Kannenberg on February 26, 2021, at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 27 days. Pastor Delmer Frank Kannenberg was born on February 27, 1937, in town Jackson, of Herman John Kannenberg and,his wife, Linda nee Matter. He was baptized on March 14, 1937, by Pastor Martin F. Riesche at David's Star Ev. Lutheran Church where he was also confirmed on March 18, 1951 by Pastor Paul J. Gieschen. His confirmation verse was Psalm 27 verse 4, "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I will seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to enquire in his temple." Pastor Kannenberg married Barbara Ann Zarling of Milwaukee on June 21, 1958. Barbara is a graduate of West Bend High School and the Milwaukee Business Institute. She worked at Mercury Marine in Cedarburg, West Bend Mutual Insurance Co in West Bend and Mayer Insurance in Jackson in addition to other part-time jobs and her household and family responsibilities. Delmer attended Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee for three years and then transferred to Northwestern Preparatory School, in Watertown, from which he graduated in 1956. After graduating from high school, he studied basic electricity at Milwaukee Area Technical College, television repairing at Milwaukee School of Television and computer programming at UW-Oshkosh. After working at the Herbst Shoe Manufacturing Company he worked for the Mercury Marine Division of the Brunswick Corporation. He discontinued his employment as inventory control manager at Mercury Marine in 1968 to enroll in ministerial training classes at Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN. In 1971, he enrolled at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, from which he graduated in 1975. Delmer served as vicar at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI during his last two seminary years. Upon graduating from the seminary, Delmer was assigned to the dual parishes of Trinity and Zum Kripplein Christi congregations in the Town of Herman, Dodge County, serving them for nine years. In 1984, he received a Call to serve Zion congregation, Denver, CO where he served until 1997 when he accepted the call extended to him by the Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod to serve as missionary in Cameroon, Africa. From 1997 to 2001, he served in the WELS mission field of Cameroon after which he continued to serve as liaison until 2004. Cross of Christ congregation, Liverpool, NY extended a one­ year Call which he accepted and served from April 2001 to April of 2002. After the one-year call was completed he continued to serve this congregation on a part-time basis until the end of November in 2002. Upon retirement at age 65, Delmer continued to accept invitations for preaching and mission presentations on the work in Cameroon. He also did part-time work for his son-in-law Bill Moldenhauer and Bill's brother, Richard, on their dairy farm in Town Herman, Hartford. The Lord blessed their marriage with four daughters, Sharon Moldenhauer (her husband William) of Hartford, Lori Dorn (her husband Greg) of Madison, Diane Calkins (her husband John) of Fond du Lac, and Linda Pedersen also of Fond du Lac. Delmer is survived by his ten grandchildren, Jeffrey (Koa), Lisa (John) LeBlanc, Kristine, and Daniel (Charisse) Moldenhauer, Joshua (Danielle), Aaron (Aimee), and Jordan Calkins, Elizabeth Puffer, Erika Lyun and JonAlden Pedersen; nine great grandchildren, Benjamin, Sara, Abigail, Marah, Ezekiel, Thaddeus, Maison, Aria, and Archer; his sister-in-law, Janet Kannenberg, brother-in-law, William Gauger, further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Pastor Kannenberg was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Linda Kannenberg; sisters, Lillian and Marlene; a son-in-law, Richard Pedersen; brother, Wilmer; brothers-in-law, Gerald Zarling and Ladislaus Matchey; and a sisters-in­ law, Aurelia Zarling and Audrey Matchey. A funeral service for Pastor Kannenberg will be held on Saturday, March 20, at 12 p.m. at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Hartford (Huilsburg) with the Rev. Jeffrey Drake officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:30 until the time of the service 12 p.m. at the church. Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to WELS Missions. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

David G. Feucht, 80, of Eagar, AZ, formerly of Mayville, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021, at home. His wife Christine was with him. David was born in Fond du Lac, to Alexander and Veronica (Pionkoske) Feucht on November 20, 1940. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1959. He earned Green Beret status in the U.S. Army during the 1960s. He received a bachelor’s degree from Oshkosh State University and a graduate degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. He worked in several jobs over the years. These included work as a mechanic, teamster, teacher, lumber company worker and finally with the United States Forest Service. Dave was a kind, generous, smart and private man who thought of others before himself. Dave married Christine Hussli in 1969. They spent most of their married life together in Idaho and Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Chris; siblings, Alex (Kuan) Feucht of Henderson, NV, Jean (Art) Schwarze of Lexington, NE and Geri (Tim Bachhuber) Feucht of Mayville; brother-in-law, Dennis (Janet) Hussli of Mayville; many nieces, nephews and cousins and his aunt, Izzy Guse of Lomira. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Vernie and his brother, Bill Feucht, all of Mayville. He was also preceded by his parents-in-law, Andy and Anne (Schnaderbeck) Hussli of Mayville and sister- and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Bob Brandl of Ripon. No funeral or memorial services are scheduled.

Marie (Schultz) Buchta: Daughter, Sister, Niece, Aunt, Student, Bride, Wife, Church Member, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Widow, 90, of Mayville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Marie was born the daughter of Charles and Clara (Reinel) Schultz on March 9, 1930, in Jefferson County. She graduated from Jefferson High School with the honor being Valedictorian of the class of 1948. Marie was united in marriage to Harvey Buchta in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jefferson, Wisconsin on June 18, 1948. The two enjoyed 64 plus years of marriage until Harvey’s death in 2014. She was a faithful member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville, where she served her congregation as a Sunday School teacher, parent-teacher member, and the past president and member of the Dorcas Society. She was also a member of the Bible Class Family. She had been employed at many different jobs over the years including, Marie’s Mini Mart and the Village Flower Shoppe in Kekoskee. She was also known as the ‘Welcome Wagon Lady’ in Mayville and broadcasted on WBEV radio from her home for many years. In her spare time, Marie loved playing cards and games with the family. She loved word games on the computer and she always had a jigsaw puzzle going. She had stacks of books by her chair and she was always ready for an excursion. She did everything with a sharp mind and a radiant smile. Faith and family were important to Marie and she cherished the time spent with them and encouraged them along their journey in faith. Marie is survived by her children, Jim (Jane) Buchta of Fort Atkinson, Dan (Lois) Buchta of Mayville, Jeff (Gail) Buchta of Ixonia, Kathleen (Peter) Tomasulo of Phoenix, AZ, Barb (Robert) Haessly of Mayville,, and Mike Buchta of Dousman; her grandchildren, Bill (Rhona) Buchta, Chris (Kimberly) Buchta, Abram (Jen) Buchta, Kelsey (Jason) Tighe, Bob Buchta, Don (Nicole) Buchta, Tammy (Randy) Teitz, Tim (Heidi) Buchta, Michelle (Jon) Butzine, Anna Tomasulo, Joe Tomasulo, Sam Tomasulo, Adam (Angelia) Schultz, Laethan Schultz, Jack Buchta and Natalie Buchta; 19 amazing great-grandchildren;further survived by other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey; grandson, Dane Buchta; great-grandson, Anderson Butzine; her sister, Hazel Biederman; and brothers, Ralph and Dean Schultz. A visitation was held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, at the St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville. A funeral service for Marie was held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville with the Rev. Dr. Mark G. Cutler officiating. Burial took place at St. John Cemetery in Mayville. The service will be livestreamed on the St. John’s Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsEvLutheranChurch/ The family would like to give special thanks to Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend for their compassionate and attentive care to Marie in her last days. In lieu of flowers consider donations to St. John’s Church or School in Mayville or Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend are appreciated. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

Memorial Service: March 12, 2021, 11 a.m., Myrhum Patten Funeral Home, 350 Main St., Lomira Visitation: March 12, 2021, 9 a.m. until the time of service Barbara A. Simon (nee Michaels), 82, of Lomira passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Sage Meadows Assisted Living in Fond du Lac. Barb was born in Fond du Lac on March 12, 1938, the daughter of the late Guy and Vernice Michaels (nee Jesse). She graduated from Lomira High School in 1956. Barb was united in marriage to Donald Simon on December 10, 1983. She worked for 37 years at Regal Ware until her retirement in 2000. Barb was an active member of the Bintzler-Waehler American Legion Post #347 and loved all her time supporting the Legion. Barb and Don enjoyed traveling-especially to Branson, MO where she enjoyed listening to Country Music. She was a member of Country Club Western Dancers. Barb enjoyed baking and decorating cakes. Barb was a very social person and loved entertaining family and friends at her home. She enjoyed many hours playing Cribbage with Don and had a card club of close friends. She was an active member of TOPS and loved water aerobics at the Tag Center. She enjoyed all the friends she had made over the years. Her last year was spent at Sage Meadows Assisted Living where she made wonderful new friends and received loving care. Her family is forever grateful. Above all else, she cherished her grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow up. Barb was delighted when she recently became a great-grandma. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her two children, Stephen Stalker and Carla (Larry) Luedtke; two grandchildren, Kalee (Mitchel) Buss and Mathew Luedtke; great-grandson, Hudson Buss; and brother, Lawrence (Joanne) Michaels of Fond du Lac. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; and brothers, William and James Michaels; sister, Kathryn (William) Schultz; and former husband, Marlyn Stalker. A memorial service for Barb will be held on what would have been Barb’s 83rd Birthday, Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Myrhum Patten Funeral Home, 350 Main Street, in Lomira. Barb’s family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A private inurnment will be held at Ledgeview Memorial Park in Fond du Lac. Please consider signing our online guest book (www.myrhum-patten.com) to share your condolences with the family. Cards addressed to the family may be sent in care of: Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Barb’s arrangements.

Zachary David Krapfl, 25, of Denver, CO, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at his home. Zach was born on August 3, 1995, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to David and Laura (Galle) Krapfl. He grew up in the LeRoy and West Bend areas. Zach shared a love of construction and remodeling houses with his brother and enjoyed fishing, baseball and music. Zach was a sweet and kind young man who suffered from an addiction that took him too early. His struggle is over and he is finally at peace. Zach is survived by his parents, Laura (Edward Mandel) Galle of Port Washington and David (Dottie “Deter” Andaloro) Krapfl of Allenton; brothers, Ryan (Amethyst) Krapfl of Fond du Lac, Jake (Marah Kaufman) Krapfl of Denver, CO, and sister, Elizabeth Krapfl of Vandalia, IL; nephews, Jacoby, Leon, and Bennett. He is further survived by his paternal grandmother, Margaret Krapfl; aunts and uncles, Jodi Roberts, Joe (Trish) Harrington, Jill (Darris) Wasmund, Becky Krapfl, Kristi (Tim) Brewer, Bill (Janell) Krapfl, Matt (Jaime) Krapfl, Maria (Joe) Allen, Michael (Karen Spencer) Galle, and Melissa (Jason) Hutter; special cousins, Abbygail and Owen Krapfl, and numerous other cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Arthur Krapfl; and maternal grandparents, Linda and Gary Lefeber. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in LeRoy in the summertime.

Gary E. Bogenschneider of Mercer, passed on to his heavenly home on February 19, 2021, from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Fond du Lac, on July 1, 1944, the son of Elmer and Agnes (Benter) Bogenschneider and grew up in Mayville. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Engineering in January 1967. He served in the US Army 1967 to 1969. Gary was united in marriage to Kathryn (Kit) Taplick on June 18, 1966. He worked as a professional civil engineer and construction project manager. His hobbies included fishing, bird hunting, camping, canoeing, baking bread, reading, and eating pie! He was active with the Friends of the Mercer Public Library. He served his Lutheran Church homes as Congregational Chairman, Elder, and kids’ Bible Class teacher. He is survived by his wife; his son, Tim (Heidi); granddaughters, Joclyn (Joseph Rhoades) and Lisa; three great-grandchildren; and his brother, Ron (Carolyn). He was preceded in death by his son, Mark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2701 W. Kichak’s Landing Road, Mercer, WI 54547, or to Friends of the Mercer Public Library, 2648 W. Margaret Street, Mercer, WI 54547. A Private Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. The service will be broadcasted live for the public on Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Service’s Facebook Page and recorded to be available later for viewing. Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.