Peter J. “Pete” Lieven, 68, of the Town of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Mineral Point. Pete was born on September 30, 1955, in Hartford, the son of the late Donald and Lorraine (nee Reis) Lieven. On September 18, 1982, he was united in marriage to Mary McKinley at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. Pete was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. There was nothing more important to Pete than his family. He adored Mary Pat, and enjoyed spending his retirement playing Wordle, sharing mealtimes, improving their house, and taking day trips in the “little car.” They traveled to Europe and around the country, with many trips planned for the future, but they also enjoyed traveling in-state and visiting old towns and local events. Pete was so proud of Sam. In his final years, their relationship morphed from father/son to best friends. They shared the bond of fatherhood and some of the headaches that come with. Pete loved hunting weekends, discussing projects in the garage, and a weekend beer. Pete and Anne had a wonderful relationship. They didn’t agree on many things (politics-wise) but that never stopped them from getting along. Mid-afternoon phone chats and visiting different breakfast establishments were some of Pete and Anne’s favorite bonding activities. Pete loved his kids’ significant others; feeding  into Nicky’s crazy wood-working and craft projects, or conferencing with Zac on a new cooking technique or what they were planning for the next family meal. Pete’s favorite role by far, was Grandpa; when he met Harper, he was so excited. He was able to help her learn to swim, was amazed by her intelligence, and loved that he got to be her grandpa. Pete was passionate about helping others, and made a career of it.  As a young man, he began life guarding and teaching swim lessons at the Hartford pool. After high school he worked as an EMT while attending school full time at UWM. Pete was instrumental in starting the Hartford Emergency Medical Team. He then started work in the career that defined his professional life. Pete loved being a police officer; being able to help others and keep the community safe were what kept him going to work for more than 30 years.  He was a leading force behind the formation of the West Bend SWAT team. Pete retired as a captain from the West Bend Police Department. During his retirement, Pete enjoyed staying busy. Pete was the president of the West-Bar Sportsman’s Club;  was the president and founding member of the Elmwood Men’s Club; a recent addition to the B.O.A Convertible Club; and a proud member of the Bedazzlers Trivia Team. Pete also enjoyed hanging out with his in-laws brewing beer, cooking maple syrup, and planning excursions. Pete had such a vibrant life filled with love, experiences, and friendship. He will forever be missed and loved by those who knew him.  Those Pete leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Mary; two children, Sam (Nicole) Lieven and Anne Lieven (Zac Waters); a granddaughter, Harper Lieven; his siblings, Thomas (Bev) Lieven, Mary (Bob) Christianson, Anne (Dave) Zuern, and Monica (Dale) Wunder; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim (Mary) McKinley, Margaret (Bill) Archibald, Marcia (Dan) Smith, Nancy (Kevin) McKinley, Joe (Penny) McKinley, and Doug (Lori) McKinley; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his infant sister, Margaret Mary Lieven; two brothers-in-law, Danno (Shelagh) McKinley and Ronnie Schellinger; his parents-in-law, Daniel and Lorna (nee Peck) McKinley.  VISITATION: Pete’s family will greet relatives and friends at the Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington Street, in West Bend, on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. SERVICE: A funeral service for Pete will be held on Saturday at the Myrhum – Patten Funeral Home at 1 p.m. The Myrhum - Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Pete’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Reigle, age 72, of Kewaskum, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born on March 12, 1951, in West Bend to James “Jim” and Patricia “Patty” Reigle (Hawk).  He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1969.  Jeff earned his Business/Economics Degree from Carroll University. He was united in marriage to Jean Schaller on December 29, 1973, at Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee. Jeff worked for Regal Ware, Inc. in various capacities for 50 years, including President & CEO, and most recently as Chairman-Of-Board. Jeff was Past President of Direct Selling Association, Chairman of the Direct Selling Education Foundation, President of Cookware Manufacturers Association, Board Member of FaB Wisconsin, Bay Lakes Council, and Boy Scout of America, as well as serving in various leadership capacities of non-profits and other businesses. Jeff enjoyed traveling, cooking, golfing, and attending football games. Jeff most enjoyed spending time at his vacation home in Door County with family and friends. Jeff’s family includes his wife of almost 50 years, Jean; three sons, Matthew (Meghann), Ryan (Katie), and Scott (Ashley); six grandchildren, Olivia, Liam, Victoria, Anna, Roman, and Adalynn; father, James D. Reigle; two siblings, Jenny (Peter) Zack, and Doug Reigle; and nieces and nephews, Meghan (Sean) Cramer, Caitlin (Matt) Wilson, Colleen (Ian) Campbell, Colin (Jackie) Reigle, and Nate (Erica) Reigle. He is further survived by cousins, other relatives and friends.  Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia “Patty” Reigle, and sister-in-law, Denise Reigle. VISITATION: Jeff’s family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Peace United Church of Christ (343 First St – Kewaskum, WI  53040). Visitation will continue at church on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. SERVICE: A funeral service for Jeff will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ. Reverend Eric Kirkegaard will officiate the service.  Interment will be held at the Peace Cemetery in Kewaskum after the service.  The family would like to thank Dr. Gary Herdrich and the Cancer Center At Froedtert West Bend Hospital, and Dr. Colin Mooney for their care and compassion. The family request memorials in Jeff’s name be directed to Peace UCC Church or the Cancer Center at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Jeff’s arrangements.  For additional information or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall, please visit www.myrhum-patten.com.

   Diana 'Susie' Mae Wildt (nee Planin­shek), 82, of Ke­waskum, passed away at her Ket­tle Moraine Gar­dens home on Sat­ur­day, Nov. 18, 2023. She was sur­rounded by her lov­ing fam­ily in the days and hours lead­ing up to her time of pass­ing.    Diana was given the nick­name 'Susie' by her fa­ther at a very young age and it was what every­one called her and knew her by. Susie was born on Sep­tem­ber 25, 1941, in Mil­wau­kee, to An­thony and Dorothy (nee Scheuing) Planin­shek.   Susie had the biggest heart, and giv­ing was a part of who she was. She ded­i­cated her self­less life to nurs­ing and was an emer­gency room LPN at Hart­ford Memo­r­ial Hos­pi­tal for 40 years, work­ing mostly on the overnight hours. Susie loved her fam­ily. Her con­ta­gious laugh and kind na­ture will be re­mem­bered fondly by all who knew her. She loved puz­zles of all kinds, board and card games, and any events she could par­take in over the years in­volv­ing her chil­dren and grand­chil­dren. Susie loved an­i­mals, es­pe­cially her grand kit­ties, Zeus, Bently, and The Schmütz; grand dog­gies, Suki, Thor, and Bruno. And, we can­not for­get, she loved her Green Bay Pack­ers!   Susie is sur­vived by her beloved hus­band of 48 years, Matthew; sons, Brian (Jackie) Wildt, Brett (Tracy) Wildt, Tim Wildt; daugh­ter, Kari Wildt; grand­chil­dren, Brooke, Bryce, and Brady Wildt; spe­cial niece, who was like a daugh­ter, Toni Kubasiak; brother, Jack (Gail) Planin­shek; two broth­ers-in-law, Ken (Nancy) Wildt and Jim (Pat) Wildt; fam­ily friend, Dar­lene Boho; and many other beloved fam­ily and friends.   She was pre­ceded in death by her fa­ther, An­thony Planin­shek; mother, Dorothy Planin­shek; fa­ther-in-law, Math­ias Wildt; mother-in-law, Eliz­a­beth Wildt; sis­ter, Rose Wendt; a brother-in-law, Roy (Sharon) Wildt; and many other loved ones.   VIS­I­TA­TION: Susie’s fam­ily greeted rel­a­tives and friends at Res­ur­rec­tion Catholic Church, 215 N. Main Street, in Al­len­ton, on Sat­ur­day, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.   SER­VICE: A Memo­r­ial Mass for Susie was held at Noon on Sat­ur­day, Nov. 25, at Res­ur­rec­tion Catholic Church. Bur­ial fol­lowed in Sa­cred Heart Ceme­tery in Al­len­ton.    The fam­ily would like to ex­tend a heart­felt ap­pre­ci­a­tion to the staff at Ket­tle Moraine Gar­dens, Pre­cep­tor Hos­pice, and Dr. Rutsch.   The Myrhum – Pat­ten Fu­neral & Cre­ma­tion Ser­vice has been en­trusted with Susie’s arrange­ments. Ad­di­tional in­for­ma­tion and on­line guest book may be found at www.​myrhum-​patten.​com.

   Cordell M. Kern, 99, of Ke­waskum, passed away on Mon­day, Nov. 13, 2023, at Ket­tle Moraine Gar­dens in Ke­waskum with her nieces at her side.    Cordell was the daugh­ter of Peter and Susan (nee Krae­mer) Hurth. She was born April 15, 1924, in St. Kil­lian, where she at­tended Catholic School, grad­u­at­ing in 1938.   On Oc­to­ber 23, 1943, she was united in mar­riage to Ralph Kern at St. Kil­ian Catholic Church. They were mar­ried for 65 years. The cou­ple farmed nearly 25 years in the Ke­waskum area, then moved to the Vil­lage of Ke­waskum. She worked in Ke­waskum at Schultz’s Restau­rant which be­came Camp­bell’s Vil­lage Inn, then Buffy’s, Begu’s, and fi­nally Brother’s Fam­ily Restau­rant – all of 43 ½ years in the same build­ing.    Cordell en­joyed her flow­ers, trav­el­ing with fam­ily, danc­ing, play­ing cards, and her grand­chil­dren, Dr. Tari L. Kern, DVM, and her hus­band, Christo­pher Mo­ceri of Rochester Hills, MI, Dr. Kris­tine Kern (Mary Beth Kern-Collin) of Ann Arbor, MI, Matthew (Ra­jani) Kern of Troy, MI, and Jonathan (Emily) Kern of Elmhurst, IL. Cordell has seven great-grand­chil­dren, Tyler, Gyan, An­drew, Hari, Edie, Luke, and Kavya. Cordell is also sur­vived by nieces, JoAnne (Ray) Sip­pel, Donna (Mark) Lauben­stein, Jeanette Weber, Susie Bat­zler, and Josie (Tom) Gobel.   In ad­di­tion to her par­ents and hus­band, Cordell was pre­ceded in death by her son, Robert Kern; her sis­ters, Mary (John) Di­eten­berger, Mar­cella (Joseph) Bat­zler, Flo­rence (Reynold) Bon­len­der, Do­lores (Rein­hold) Boegel; an in­fant brother, Ar­mond Hurth; her par­ents-in-law, John and Rose (nee Git­ter) Kern; her broth­ers and sis­ter-in-law, Al (Verna) Felix and Carl Her­riges; her nieces and nephews, Shirley (Louis) Mal­froid, Ger­ald (Grace) Bat­zler, and Larry Weber.   VIS­I­TA­TION: Cordell’s fam­ily will greet rel­a­tives and friends at Holy Trin­ity Catholic Church, 305 Main Street, in Ke­waskum, on Sat­ur­day, Nov. 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.   SER­VICE: A Mass of Chris­t­ian Bur­ial for Cordell will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat­ur­day at Holy Trini­tiy Catholic Church in Ke­waskum with Fa­ther Patrick Magnor of­fi­ci­at­ing. Bur­ial will fol­low at Holy Trin­ity Ceme­tery in the Town of Ke­waskum.    The fam­ily would like to thank the staff of Ket­tle Moraine Gar­dens and Pre­cep­tor Home Health and Hos­pice for their out­stand­ing care.   Myrhum-Pat­ten Fu­neral & Cre­ma­tion Ser­vice has been en­trusted with Cordell’s arrange­ments. Ad­di­tional in­for­ma­tion and guest book may be found at www.​myrhum-​patten.​com.   The Fam­ily Cir­cle is now closed in Heaven.