Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

Valery A. Fiala

Valery A. Fiala

Mar 19, 2016

Valery A. Fiala, 76, Green Bay, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 19, 2016, with family by her side. Born Dec. 2, 1939, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late William “Bucky” and Ada (Jones) Wennesheimer. Valery was a beautiful woman inside and out. Anyone that had been blessed to have known her would agree-“Heart of gold”. Valery...

Robert Mater

Robert Mater

Mar 18, 2016

It is with great disbelief and saddened hearts that Bob Mater passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 after a courageous 2 year long battle with cancer. He was born January 20, 1953 in Milwaukee WI to Abraham and Betty Jane (Leonard) Mater, but lived in the Green Bay Area most of his life. After being honorably discharged from the Army...

Norma T. Kiessel

Norma T. Kiessel

Mar 18, 2016

Norma T. Kiessel, 85, Sturgeon Bay, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at a Green Bay hospital surrounded by her children. Norma was born in Saginaw, MI on Dec. 6, 1930. She worked as a librarian and secretary after graduating from Holy Family High School in Saginaw. On June 12, 1954, Norma married Alfred J Kiessel in Allen Park, MI. After...

James G. Luedke

James G. Luedke

Mar 17, 2016

James "Jim" Luedke, 66, Green Bay, formerly of Ripon, WI, passed away March 17, 2016. Born Sept. 9, 1949, Jim is the son of the late Ralph and Dorthea (Lannin) Luedke. Jim is survived by two borthers, Robert and Kenneth. Private family services to be held.

David Wagner

David Wagner

Mar 17, 2016

David Frank Wagner, 75, died peacefully in his home March 17, 2016. Dave was born January 15, 1941 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He graduated from Oshkosh High School, attended the Wisconsin State College-Oshkosh, and went on to write for the Appleton Post Crescent as the arts editor where he reviewed music, art, theater, and movies, and wrote many other columns. Dave...

Carrie Campbell

Carrie Campbell

Mar 16, 2016

Carrie Campbell, 45, Oshkosh, passed away March 16, 2016. Born on November 5, 1970, she is the daughter of the late Jean Poos and Joseph Poos. Carrie was always on her toes and enjoyed times spent with her family as well as helping with the success of Beyond Limousines. She is survived by her fiancée, Brian Schmidt of Oshkosh, WI;...

Gary "Road Runner" Reese

Gary "Road Runner" Reese

Mar 12, 2016

Gary “Road Runner” Reese, 59, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly, March 12, 2016, at home. He was born on June 19, 1956 and faithfully served in the U.S. Army. Private services were held with the assistance of Simply Cremation (920) 431-0100.

Carrie Baeten

Carrie Baeten

Mar 10, 2016

Carrie (Ridgley) Baeten, 52, of De Pere passed away on March 10, 2016. Carrie was born to Judy and the late Ronn Ridgley January 13, 1964. She married Pete Baeten on August 15, 1987. Carrie started her career at Tufco Industries, this is where she met her terrific husband. Carrie was also long time employee of Georgia Pacific’s Day St....

Deborah Ann Ahrens

Deborah Ann Ahrens

Mar 10, 2016

Deborah “Debbie” Ahrens, 62, Wausaukee, passed away March 10, 2016, at a Green Bay Hospital following a battle with leukemia. She was born July 9, 1953, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Debbie married Steven Ahrens in Marinette on June 27, 1980. She retired from the US Postal Service after 20 years of faithful service. Debbie will be remembered for her enjoyment...

William "Bill" Landing

William "Bill" Landing

Mar 9, 2016

William “Bill” Landing, 90, Appleton, passed away on March 19, 2016, at Bridges of Appleton Hospice Care. He is the son of the late Harold and Isabelle Landing. Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially at his cottage in the north woods of Wisconsin, which is what he loved and knew best. He took several hunting trips out west for big...

Kathleen Mary Breitreiter

Kathleen Mary Breitreiter

Mar 9, 2016

Kathleen M. Breitreiter, 68, Green Bay, died peacefully, Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Private services will be held at a later date. Simply Cremation is caring for the family.

Robert Heuring

Robert Heuring

Mar 8, 2016

Robert “Bob” Heuring, 75, De Pere, passed away March 8, 2016. Born on August 17, 1940 he is the son of the late Earl and Frances Heuring. He married Carol Heuring on February 8, 1964, in Chicago. Bob and his wife Carol owned B&B bar in Chetek from 1972 to 1980. He was also a roofer from 1978 until his...

Wayne Albert Raleigh

Wayne Albert Raleigh

Mar 4, 2016

Wayne A. Raleigh, 68, Green Bay, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016, at Aurora BayCare Hospital. He was born Feb 5, 1948, to the late George & Francis (Cumber) Raleigh. Wayne graduated from Green Bay West High School. He retired from Schreiber Foods. Wayne enjoyed fishing as his favorite pastime. He is survived by his wife, Carol; step-son, Christopher...

Harry Bruce Bailey

Harry Bruce Bailey

Mar 2, 2016

Harry B. Bailey, 60, Appleton, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Simply Cremation, Green Bay, is caring for the family.

Betsy A. Nelson

Betsy A. Nelson

Mar 1, 2016

Betsy A. Nelson, 48, Howard, passed away at home, March 1, 2016. She was born on Dec. 28, 1967. Betsy grew up in Atlanta, GA and attended the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. She was very active in the Green Bay Area Recovery Community, volunteering and sponsoring many. She had a special way of helping others. As Betsy...

Donald Walter Kieweg

Donald Walter Kieweg

Feb 27, 2016

Donald Kieweg, 77, Green Bay, went peacefully to join his heavenly creator on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born September 24, 1938, to the late Adolph and Clara (Nedd) Kieweg in South Milwaukee, WI. Don had a passion for serving his Lord and was very active in his church ministries at Grace Lutheran in Oak Creek, Zion Lutheran in...

Wayne J. Kaye

Wayne J. Kaye

Feb 27, 2016

Wayne J. Kaye, 62, Sturgeon Bay, passed away, early Sat. morning, Feb. 27, 2016, at a Green Bay area nursing home. Family services will be held at a future date.

Marylou Kopatz

Marylou Kopatz

Feb 26, 2016

Marylou (Behringer) Kopatz, 81, Suring, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, February 26, 2016. Born on November 7, 1934, she is the daughter of the late Hans Jorgen and Mildred (Hougaard) Christensen. Marylou attended Oconto Falls High School. She was raised in the Kelly Brook area where she met and married Roger Behringer. Together they farmed and raised their...

Ronald Johnson

Ronald Johnson

Feb 26, 2016

Ronald Johnson, 88, Oconto Falls, passed away February 26, 2016. A full notice and service information will appear at a later date.

Sandra L. Fotopoulos

Sandra L. Fotopoulos

Feb 20, 2016

Sandra L. Fotopoulos, 70, Green Bay passed away at home surrounded by her family, Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016. Born Aug. 4, 1945, in Appleton, she is the daughter of the late Herbert and Marcelline (Becher) Resch. Sandra was co-owner of an antique mall for 10 years, loved reading, cooking, word searches, rummage “saleing" and spending time with her family...