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Gertrude E. Offerman
Gertrude E. Offerman, formerly of Waukesha and Ft. Myers, Fl., died Friday, April 27, 2001 at New Perspectives Alzhiemer's Facility in Brookfield, at the age of 87 years. She was born may 13, 1913 in Walworth, WI., The daughter of James & Grace (nee Peterson) Nichols.
Trudy and her late husband E. "Speed" Offerman founded and owned Speed's Appliances in Waukesha for 35 years. They had been married for 65 years when "Speed" passed away 2 years ago. Trudy was a very active member of the Waukesha Service Club and Merrill Hills Country Club. She was an avid golfer, having made four holes in one..one at Merrill Hills and three at Seven Lakes Country Club in Ft. Myers, Florida where she had lived for the last 20 years.
She is the dear mother of Dr. Richard (Jackie) Offerman of Genesee and the loving grandmother of Cynthia (Scott) Smith of Colorado Springs, Co., Stephen (Maureen) Offerman of Milwaukee, John (Lisa) Behling of Streamwood, IL., Scott Offerman of Milwaukee and Nicholas Offerman of Genesee. She will be missed by her great grandchildren: Emily & Ellen Smith, Kaitlyn & Lauren Behling, and Anthony Offerman.
Trudy is also survived by sister-in-law Pauline Nichols and her long time friend Margaret "Peg" Abbott, as well as other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband E. "Speed" Offerman and her brother Donald Nichols of Walworth.
Memorial services will be Friday, May 4, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Scott Hatfield will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Kettle Morraine Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 901, Wales, WI. 53183.
John V. Batha
John V. Batha Surrounded by his loving family, Professor John Batha lost his courageous battle with cancer on Friday, April 13, 2001. Born on July 30, 1926, John was a long-time resident of Waukesha.
He attended Randall Elementary School and Waukesha High School where he developed lasting friendships and became a singer in a popular quartet. Later In life, his group of Waukesha High School friends became known as "The Good Old Boys."
John followed a family legacy by attending Carroll College. Both his parents, Vince and Althea, graduated from Carroll where Vince returned to coach and to teach physics and mathematics. The carillon in Main Hall memorializes Professor Vincent Batha.
John's attendance at Carroll was interrupted by World War II. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps, trained as a navigator, and was discharged in December of 1945. Upon his return to Carroll after the war, he met his soul mate, Jean Jacquelin Otto, from Sussex, whom he married in June of 1949.
After graduating from Carroll with a B.A., John taught biology in Fort Atkinson, WI., where for two years he also was vice-principal. After his father's sudden death in 1956, John moved back to the Waukesha area. He served on the opening staff of the new Muskego High School. Then, four years later, joined the staff of the new New Berlin High School.
In those years, John helped establish, and then served as president of The Milwaukee Suburban Science Teacher's Association. He earned a M.S. in Education at the University Of Wisconsin in 1954 and later an M.A. in Biology. In 1954-55, John received a Ford Foundation Grant to study marine biology in California, Florida and Massachusetts. He attended National Science Foundation Institutes at Iowa State College in 1957 and The University of Wyoming in 1958. He studied three summers at The University of Wisconsin in Madison on a fellowship from The American Association for the Advancement of Science, engaging in special summer research programs.
He returned to his beloved alma matter, Carroll College, in 1964 as an assistant professor of physiology and invertebrate zoology. Determined to become more than "Vince Batha's son", he succeeded in creating a name for himself through his work as a Limnologist (fresh water biology). John earned his Ph.D. in 1978 from UW- Madison.
During his career at Carroll, John took groups of students to Jamaica, the Virgin Islands, and Mexico as part of Carroll's New Cultural Experiences Program. He had been quoted as saying, "the students experience the dramatic impact of living in a culture and climate which is completely unlike what they are used to…….that can be the kind of experience which gives them an entirely new perspective…many students when exposed to that extreme poverty for the first time, can't help but take a serious look inside themselves. Some even decide to change majors so they can begin careers that have sociological impact." John considered his NCEP teaching to have been a very important part of his professional career. He saw it as his "legacy."
While vacationing in Mexico in 1977, John became concerned about the preservation of the water quality of Lake Chapala, the largest fresh water lake in Mexico. In 1979, on a Fulbright scholarship, he spent his sabbatical at the Laboratorio de estudios limnologicos in Guadalajara, Mexico. He spent the following five summers working with the Mexican scientists at the laboratory as well as conducting his own research. He was honored by the Mexican government for his work educating the people and preserving the lake.
In 1989 John retired from Carroll after 40 years in the "Ed Biz" as he put it. He did, however, continue as the "Voice of the Pioneers" on the P.A. system during football season, often exhibiting his rather outrageous sense of humor. During his retirement he expanded his love of music by singing in and serving on the Board of Directors of the Waukesha Choral Union. He also sang in the Brookfield Highlands Barbershop Chorus until he became too ill to continue. He was an active member of the Waukesha Noon Optimist Club, as well as a member of the Board of Directors.
In 1998, John and Jean were recognized for their work with the Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas receiving the "Unsung Heroes" award.
In addition to spending time at their Algoma cottage on the shore of Lake Michigan, he and Jean continued their travels to Mexico, Central America , The British Isles, Europe and the U.S.S.R.
John is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jean, daughters Jane (John Spaulding) Batha, Joy (Joe) Smogor, and son Joel (Megan) Batha and grandsons Vincent and Nicholas Rutzinski.
The family would like to thank Drs. William Davies, Zant, Crelin, and Sanchez and the nurses and staff of the regional Cancer Clinic of Waukesha Memorial Hospital as well as caregivers and volunteers from the Rolland D. Nelson/Crossroads Hospice Program. John will be missed for his wonderful stories, jokes and his bad game of golf.
A memorial celebration in John's honor is being planned for Saturday, May 5, 2001 at 2 p.m. in Shattuck Auditorium at Carroll College. Pastor Bill Humphreys will officiate. Following the memorial celebration, refreshments will be shared in the Campus Center Lobby. A scholarship in John’s name is being established at Carroll College to be awarded to an outstanding biology major to enable further study in ecological science. Also, memorials to the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Reseach Center , 1275 York Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10021 would be appreciated. For further information, please call Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home 542-6609.
Doris Gwendoline Ashton Brown
Doris Gwendoline Ashton Brown of Pewaukee died on Friday, March 16, 2001 at home at the age of 97.
The world has lost a very special person. Doris was born in Grantham Lincolnshire, United Kingdom on July 30, 1903, the daughter of Albert and Emily (nee Bale) Ashton. Doris married William Edwards Brown on May 20, 1939. They resided in Pewaukee for over 60 years. Bill preceded her in death on October 14, 1993. Doris was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church of Pewaukee, the Kettle Morraine Geological Society, and a charter member of the Pewaukee Historical Society.
Doris will be sadly missed by her nieces: Jill (Michael) Bennett of the United Kingdom and Barbara Parkman of Milwaukee, WI, her nephews: John (Janet) Jenkins of the United Kingdom and William (Sandy) Fiske Brown of Pineville, NC
, her special friends: Nancy and Hubert Anderson, Royal and Chris Morse, David and Terese Block, Ken and Bobbie Steele, Bernice and Harry Brown, Hazel Meissner, Margaret Sanborn and Marsha and Jesse Williams. Doris is further survived by other relatives and many more friends.
A service to celebrate Doris' life will be Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 642 Main St. in Pewaukee. Reverend William McBride be officiating. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM on Saturday. Memorials are appreciated to the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, PO Box 51, Pewaukee, WI 53072 or the Pewaukee Historical Society, PO Box 105, Pewaukee, WI 53072, or the charity of donor's choice.
Dorothy A. Sullivan
Dorothy A. Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Waukesha was born on January 18, 1915 in Waukesha, the daughter of Clarence and Rose Knight, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at Franciscan Woods at the age of 86 years.
She bowled at the old Waukesha Elks Club and was a lady golfer at Merrill Hills County Club. She was a Cub Scout leader at St. Mary's Catholic Church and volunteered at the Waukesha Memorial Hospital Gift Shop. She was a 40-year member of the Waukesha Service Club. She liked fishing in northern Wisconsin and was an avid bridge player. Dorothy and Robert owned Sullivan's Mens Shop in downtown Waukesha for 40 years before turning the business over to their sons. She was preceded in death by her parents.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Robert, whom she married on August 18, 1938, her children; Judy Funk, Mike and Tim (Sherry) all of Waukesha, her grandchildren; Dan Funk, Colleen (Damon) Sickman, Eric, Kelly, Ryan, Kevin and Sean Sullivan, her great grandchildren; Brady and Katie Sickman, her brother, Raymond "Bud" Knight of Bella Vista, Arkansas, her special friend, Mary Natalizio and other friends.
Dorothy's family would like to thank Dr. Sanchez and the staff at the Waukesha Memorial Cancer Center, Pro Health Hospice Group nurses and staff at Waukesha Memorial Hospital and Sister Mary, the nurses and staff at Franciscan Woods for the care that they gave to Dorothy.
"In my memory, perform a kind word or deed for someone in need."
Private services will be held. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to the Waukesha Memorial Cancer Center or the Waukesha Service Club.
Ernest M. (Ernie) Colbeck, Sr.
Ernest M. (Ernie) Colbeck, Sr., age 63 of Waukesha, died Sunday April 1, 2001 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
Ernest was born July 27, 1937 in Darlington, Wisconsin. He had worked at Alloy Products Corporation as a fork lift driver for over 29 years. Ernie liked people and enjoyed life. He was preceded in death by his father.
Ernie is survived by his son: Ernest Colbeck, Jr. of Waukesha, a grandson: Matthew Colbeck, his mother: Leona Cannon of Darlington, Wisconsin, his brother: William Cannon of Darlington, Wisconsin, his sister: Wilma (Werner) Vogel of Monroe, Wisconsin along with his dearest friend and companion Mary Picard, and Brandon and Donyell Picard all of Waukesha along with other relatives and many friends.
The funeral for Ernest will be Friday April 6, 2001 at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home in Waukesha. Rev. Doug Schoen, of Elmbrook Church in Brookfield will be the officiant. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha. Friends may call on Friday April 6, 2001 from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Ernie's name to the American Diabetes Association (2949 N. Mayfair Road Suite 306 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222) or to the American Heart Association (795 North Van Buren Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202).
Erna A. Reich
Erna A. Reich of Waukesha died March 19, 2001 at the Virginia Health Care Center at the age of 92 years.
Erna was born on August 17, 1908, the daughter of Carl and Bertha (nee Eiserman) Wegner. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Waukesha, and from 1996-1999 resided at Willow Park.
She is survived by her daughters: Eileen (Robert) Keller of Helenville, and Jean (Fred) Sweet of Waukesha, her brother: Raymond "Sam" Wegner of Sussex and her sister: Louise Guenther of Milwaukee. Also survived by her grandchildren: Michael (Keo), David (Cheryl), Jennifer, Bonnie (Robert), Mark, Eric (Shelly), and Michele, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Erna is preceded in death by her husband Gustave on Aug. 1, 1980, her parents, brothers and sisters.
The funeral service for Erna will be Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 7:00 PM at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home. The Reverend Earl Lansford will officiate. Friends may call on Thursday, March 22, from 4:00 PM until the time of service at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the First Baptist Church. Private burial will be at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Pewaukee.
George C. Liesenfelder
George C. Liesenfelder, born on February 20, 1928 in Waukesha, the son of Peter and Augusta (nee Koch) Liesenfelder, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at his home at the age of 73 years.
He was a member of St. William Catholic Church since 1967 where he was an usher for many years. He worked for 20 years at Wisconsin Centrifugal before retiring in October 1, 1987 and was in the Navy and the Air Force from August 1945 to April 1, 1967. He bowled for the Senior Citizen's Bowling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Mark Allen, his sisters; Lorraine Liesenfelder, Clara Koch and Edith Schrier, his brothers; Joseph, Peter and John, William and Edward Liesenfelder, and two infant brothers.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Audrey (nee Biedenbender), whom he married on August 27, 1955 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waukesha, his children; Lorrie Bartholf of Norfolk, VA, David (Jill) Liesenfelder of Waukesha,Wi., Vanessa (Victor) Brinker of Milwaukee, WI., Judi Sommer of Waukesha, WI. and Ann Liesenfelder of Sullivan, WI, his grandchildren; Rachel (Terry) Thompson of Rice Lake, WI. Robert Bartholf of Birchwood, WI and Timothy R. Sommer of New Berlin,WI., Robert and Eric Brinker of Milwaukee, WI., his sisters; Frances Schultz, Marie Kobs, both of Janesville, Agnes (Jerry) Kulawinski of Largo, FL, his sisters-in-law; Edna Liesenfelder of Missouri, Judy Dittman of Waukesha, Evelyn Liesenfelder of Townsend, WI, Evelyn Liesenfelder of Adams-Friendship and Idamae Liesenfelder of Ladysmith, WI. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.
The funeral Mass for George will be on Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 10:00 am at St. William Catholic Church (440 N. Moreland Blvd. Waukesha, WI. 53188). Father Leonard Barbian will be the celebrant. Friends may call at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home on Moreland Blvd., on Friday, March 16, 2001 from 4 pm until 8 pm. Additional visitation will be on Saturday, March 17, 2001, at St. William's Catholic Church, from 9:00 am until time of service. A parish vigil service will be on Friday night at 7:00 pm. at the funeral home. Internment will follow the service at Highland Memorial in New Berlin. Memorials are appreciated to the Regional Cancer Center at Waukesha Memorial Hospital (725 American Ave. Waukesha, WI. 53188) or for Masses at St. William Catholic Church.
For further information contact Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home at 262-542-6609.
John N. Thompson
Waukesha resident, John N. Thompson, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at the Linden Grove Health Care Center in New Berlin at the age of 90 years. He was born on May 9, 1910 in Mott, North Dakota, the son of John T. & Christine (nee Van Lishout) Thompson.
John was retired from the Wisconsin Natural Gas Company after 29 years of service. He was a past member of the Waukesha Eagles Club.
He is the dear father of Neil (Karen) Thompson of Helenville, WI., Doris Ann (James) Lortie of Waukesha, Donna (Thomas) Vanderhei of Genesee, Dianne (Joseph) Grundman of North Prairie and Debra Thompson of Waukesha. John is also survived by 10 Grandchildren: John (Sue) Thompson, Lisa (Roger) Johnson, Tom (Holli) Thompson, Tammy Thompson, Wendi Lortie, Kandi Lortie, Holli (Stan) Klatt, Troy Vanderhei, Andrew Grundman and Emmy Marshall. Also surviving are 8 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. John is the brother of Stella Lulay of Sublimity, OR., Evelyn Jordan of Mill City, OR., and Helen (Gaylan) Core of San Andreas, CA. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Preceding him in death are his wife Dorothy, his parents, and his brothers Alfred, Edwin, Ernie, Glen and Bill.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 7 p m. at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home on Moreland Blvd. Pastor Wayne Meier will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until time of service. On Thursday, friends may gather at the Funeral Home at 10 a.m and then proceed to Prairie Home Cemetery for committal services.
John's family would like to thank Pastor Wayne Meier, the staff at Linden Grove in New Berlin and the staff at Rolland D. Nelson/Crossroads Hospice in Hartland for the dedication and compassionate care extended to John and his family. Memorials appreciated to the Rolland D. Nelson/Crossroads Hospice in Hartland.
Leslie "Les" Beaster
Life long Waukesha resident, Leslie "Les" Beaster entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at his home in Waukesha at the age of 77 years. He was born August 29, 1923 in Waukesha, the son of Henry and Martha (nee Schultz) Beaster. Les was a life long member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waukesha and was an usher and member of the senior group at Trinity. He retired as a Supervisor from Waukesha Motors (Dresser Industries) in 1983 after 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force, having served in WWII (1943-1945). Les was an avid bowler, golfer, and in his younger years a baseball player who played in many leagues. His pride and joy was caring for his yard, garden and setting up his Christmas Village. He was a very special person, touching many people's lives with kindness and faith. His home was always open to family and friends. He was loved by many and always be remembered.
Les was the loving husband of Virginia (nee Anderson) Beaster of 54 years. He is the brother of Henry (Lorraine) Beaster and Arlene Clemens, all of Oconomowoc. He is the Brother-in-Law of Laurel (Hazel) Anderson of Sun City Center, FL, Al (Jean) Anderson of Waukesha, Harold (Mary) Anderson of Dousman, and Carole Anderson. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Clarence, and his sisters, Violet Friske and Alice Freimund.
Les's family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Michelle Agnew, the staff at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, and the Rolland D. Nelson/Crossroads Hospice for the care they gave to Les.
Funeral Services for Les will be Friday, March 23, 2001 at 7:00 PM at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterook in Waukesha. Pastor Scott Oelhafen will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Interment will be Monday, March 26, 2001 at 10:00 AM at Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha. (Please meet at the West gate of the cemetery.)
Les is now in God's kingdom.
Lorraine Delores Wallschlaeger
Lorraine Delores Wallschlaeger of Waukesha, died on Friday, April 6, 2001 at the Waters of Westmoreland Health Care Center in Waukesha at the age of 79 years.
Lorraine was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Waukesha. She had been a waitress for Burrie's Supper Club for many years.
She will be sadly missed by her husband Of 48 Years; Roland (Wally) Wallschlaeger of Waukesha, her children: Robin (John) Lepkowski Of Waukesha, Wi., and Ross (Diane) Warner Of Bismarck, N.D., her five grandchildren: Kimberly, James, Colleen, Nathan, and Lindsey. She is also survived by her sister: Margaret (Eugene) Kupferer of St. Louis, MO., and her brother: Frank (Ione) Pietras of Green Bay, WI, other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Lorraine will be Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are appreciated to the Vitas Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice. Burial will be at Highland Memorial in New Berlin, WI. For more information, please call (262)-542-6609.
Mabel L. Nettesheim
Mabel L. Nettesheim, a lifelong resident of Waukesha County, died Thursday, March 8, 2001 at Heartland Health Care Center in Pewaukee at the age of 90.
Mabel was born October 1, 1910 in the Town of Vernon, a daughter of the late Gustav and Margaret (nee Mickel) Schroeder. She married Ralph D. Nettesheim on July 22, 1931 in Waukesha. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1989.
She is a charter member of St. William's Catholic Church in Waukesha and a former member of the Christian Mothers of the church. Mabel had worked at Harold's Tastee Freeze for over 10 years and at Dave's Restaurant for 4 years. She loved to cook, crochet and loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Ralph, one infant daughter; Doris, and three brothers; William, Edward and Delbert Schroeder.
Mabel is survived by her four sons; Donald (Janice) Nettesheim of Raleigh, N.C., Robert (Val) Nettesheim of Nekoosa, Wisconsin; Brother Gerald Nettesheim C.S.C. of Clinton, Michigan; and Richard (Susan) Nettesheim of Waukesha, WI, along with a daughter; Dolores (Harold) Swanson of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. She also is survived by 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Mabel is also survived by one brother; Carl (Kay) Schroeder of Waukesha, three sisters-in-law: Ida Mae "Mick" Kant of Waukesha, WI., Olive "Ollie" Heinzelman of Lake Mills, WI., and Dora Gahan of Pewaukee, WI. One brother-in-law: Joseph H. "Harry" (Marilyn) Nettesheim of Brookfield, WI. along with other relatives and friends.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Mabel will be held Monday, March 12, 2001 at St. William's Catholic Church in Waukesha. Father Leonard Barbian will be the celebrant of the mass. Friends may call on Sunday, March 11, 2001 from 4 :00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home and on Monday, March 12, at St. William's Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass at 10:30 a.m. A parish vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, masses are appreciated. For more information, please call (262) 542-6609.
