Jonathan David “Jon” Spencer, age 62, of West Bend, received his purple wings on January 24, 2020. Jon was born on October 14, 1957, in Evanston, Illinois to Francis and Phyllis Spencer.   As a young boy the family moved to Wauwatosa, WI where he later attended Wauwatosa East High School. During those years he was a very accomplished swimmer competing at the Olympic level. He married Tracy (nee Porter-Bridge) on August 29, 1998 in Evergreen, CO.  The family returned...

Joan “Joanie” M. Becker, 71, of Slinger found peace on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1948 to the late Gordon and Florence (nee Walter) Becker in Milwaukee, WI. Joanie went to grade school at St. Frances Cabrini. She graduated from West Bend High School class of 1964. Joanie worked as a correspondent at the West Bend Company after high school. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. Joanie collected thimbles,...

Regina A. Ostrander (nee James), 83, of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1936 to the late Frederick and Bernice (nee Morroway) James in Connecticut. Regina graduated from North Division High School in 1951. She earned her 4-year nursing degree at Alverno College. Regina worked as a RN for over 20 years in various capacities. On Feb 3, 1990 she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Ostrander at 5th Ave Methodist Church in...

Douglas Ray Bloch, age 61 years, of Brownsville passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2020. Doug was born on August 1, 1958 in Waupun, WI. He grew up on dairy farms around the Lomira area and graduated from Lomira High School in 1976. Doug was a farmer from a young age up until the day he passed. He was an employee of Majerus Dairy Farms for the past 25 years.  When not on the farm, he was happiest rolling a ball at Dan’s Village Bowl or trap shooting at Lomira...

Henry P. “Hank” Schacht, 93, of the town of Scott, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. Henry was born on December 23, 1926, in West Bend, the son of the late Henry and Orlinda (nee Geib) Schacht. Henry was a World War II Era veteran of the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Princeton in the Pacific Theater. On August 4, 1951, he was united in marriage to Marion Domann at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the town of Scott. Those Henry...

Leonard E. Roecker, 94, of West Bend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, January 13, 2020.   Leonard was born on April 15, 1925, in West Bend, the son of the late Leonard and Frieda (nee Zumach) Roecker. On August 19, 1950, he was united in marriage to Patricia Madden in Wauwatosa. Leonard was a graduate of U.W. Madison where he earned his business degree and worked for the West Bend Company for 36 years. Leonard and Pat lived in Canada for 7 years in...

Richard M. Miller, age 64 years, of the Brownsvillle, WI passed away on January 11, 2020 Richard died while en route back to his terminal in Fond du Lac, WI. Richard was born on June 11, 1955 in Milwaukee to Wynn Arthur Miller and Lavina Constance Miller (Harter). He was united in marriage to on August 10, 1996 to Kathryn Ann Austin (Greene) at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac. Richard graduated from John Marshall High School in 1973.  He was a semi-truck driver for TTI Inc.  Richard...

Henry “Hank” De Quardo, 71, of Jackson found peace on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Kathy Hospice. He was born on October 14, 1948 to the late Dominic and Lorraine (nee Schaefer) De Quardo in Waukesha WI. Hank graduated from Solomon Juneau High School in 1967. On January 10 1970 he was united in marriage to Ellen Johnson in Milwaukee WI. Hank worked for the City of Milwaukee for 32 years until retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He loved his beloved...

Carl Walter, age 65, of Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa with his wife by his side.  He was born on June 17, 1954 in Milwaukee to the late Carl and Virginia (nee Rozdzialowski) Walter.  Carl and his future wife, Nancy Kropidlowski, graduated Washington High School together in 1972.  They were married shortly after on March 23, 1973.  Carl was a professional photographer and was fortunate enough to be able to spend his...

Jack, 87, of West Bend was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020.   Jack was born in Hartford, WI.  He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Patricia Riess (Endres) on August 18, 1956. Jack and Patricia celebrated their nuptials again on their 25th & 50th Wedding Anniversaries.  Jack met Patricia on the day she was born, because Patricia’s grandmother used to daycare for Jack, and Jack happened to be at Patricia’s home in...