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Obituary | Nicholas A. Habersetzer, 83, of Town of Trenton
November 15, 2019 – Town of Trenton, WI –Nicholas A. Habersetzer, 83, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Clement Zablocki VA Center in Milwaukee. He was born on June 22, 1936 in the Town of Trenton to Nicholas L. and Loraine (nee Schaefer) Habersetzer. He graduated
Obituary | Julius Peter Waldkirch, 89, Town of Trenton
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Newburg, Obituary, Ozaukee County, Veteran, Washington County No comments
November 15, 2019 – Town of Trenton, WI – Julius Peter Waldkirch, 89, received his angel wings on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born in the Town of Trenton on August 4, 1930 to George and Mary (nee Wegener) Waldkirch, and was the third of eight children.
Local Korean War Veteran Nick Habersetzer has died
November 15, 2019 – West Bend, WI – It’s with a heavy heart to report the passing of Korean War veteran Nick Habersetzer. According to his family Nick passed at 10:20 p.m. at the VA Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, November 14. Nick was a well-respected veteran and a
Wreath Across America Campaign by the Allenton American Legion | By Ron Naab
November 15, 2019 – Allenton, WI – The Allenton Legion Post is participating in the National Wreaths Across America TM (WAA) on December 14, 2019. The goal is to honor our ~300 local veterans by placing a wreath on their headstones in our eight area cemeteries. We’ll need your
VIDEO | Civil War monument dedication at St. Augustine Cemetery in Washington County
November 14, 2019 – Town of Erin, WI – The sun was out early Saturday morning as a small group gathered at the edge of St. Augustine Cemetery off Holy Hill Road and St. Augustine Road to dedicate another Civil War monument. Veteran Mark Baldwin led the ceremony to
Obituary | Ronald J. Honeck, 78, of Hartford
November 13, 2019 – Hartford, WI –Ronald Honeck, 78, of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away in his home on Monday, November 11, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born July 27, 1941 in Wauwatosa, WI to Eleanor L. (nee Duemke) and John F. Honeck. He served our country
The music played on from Milwaukee to Vietnam to Cedar Community | By Carrie Sturn
Author: Amelia Neuwirth | Categories: Town of West Bend, Veteran, Washington County, West Bend No comments
November 13, 2019 – West Bend, WI-Jim Lorch, Cedar Community independent living resident, picked up the clarinet at age seven and was able to play by ear. He could listen to a song, then play it back without missing a beat. Jim began taking formal lessons at the age
VIDEO | Veterans Day ceremony in West Bend
November 11, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Under cloudy skies with a brisk wind and temps in the low 20s, neighbors gathered in the Old Courthouse Square on Fifth Avenue and Poplar Street to pay their respects at the annual Veterans Day ceremony. “You’ll be happy to know
Bob’s Main Street Auto salutes all veterans
West Bend, WI – Bob’s Main Street Auto in West Bend is a supporter of veterans in Washington County. It will provide a free oil change to the first 11 veterans to stop on November 11. Stop at the shop, 1200 N. Main Street or 115 W. Decorah Road,
A Poppy for Remembrance | By Rochelle Pennington Master Gardeners of Washington County
November 11, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – The year was 1915, and the month was May. The First World War was raging, a battle that ultimately engaged 70 million men and women from across the globe, from 32 separate countries. Nine million of those soldiers never made it
Veterans Day story about Al Steffes | By Grandson Rob Gueldner
November 11, 2019 – West Bend, WI – On this Veterans Day a welcome note to post a photo and story of the veteran in your life. Below is the story written by my nephew Rob Gueldner about my father and his grandpa Al Steffes. Rob was in grade
Veterans Day Service is November 11 in West Bend | By John Kleinmaus
West Bend, WI – A traditional Veterans Day program – “at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” will be on Monday November 11. Neighbors and area veterans will gather at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Plaza on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Poplar Street in
VIDEO | Eaton’s Fresh Pizza in West Bend is collecting candy for Soldiers’ Angels
West Bend, WI – Eaton’s Fresh Pizza, 830 E Paradise Dr, in West Bend is collecting extra Halloween candy for Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops Program. The donation box for candy for the troops will be on site until November 18. Veterans are also welcome to visit Eaton’s on November 11
VIDEO | Addison Elementary fifth graders pay tribute to veterans and Howie Knox
November 11, 2019 – Hartford, WI – The fifth graders at Addison Elementary School performed its Veterans Day program before a gym full of students, staff, parents, grandparents and veterans. In addition to singing God Bless America the students performed Taps in tribute to veteran and former guest speaker
VIDEO | Rebroadcast of Veterans Day Observance at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School | By Amelia Neuwirth
November 11, 2019 – Jackson, WI – Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School hosted its annual Veterans Day Observance on Thursday, Nov. 7. The theme for the service was the flag folding ceremony. Additionally, KML’s Traveling and Kantorei Choirs and Wind Symphony performed a special Armed Forces Medley. Pastor Don
Veterans Day Service is November 11 in West Bend | By John Kleinmaus
West Bend, WI – A traditional Veterans Day program – “at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” will be on Monday November 11. Neighbors and area veterans will gather at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Plaza on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Poplar Street in
VIDEO | Eaton’s Fresh Pizza in West Bend is collecting candy for Soldiers’ Angels
West Bend, WI – Eaton’s Fresh Pizza, 830 E Paradise Dr, in West Bend is collecting extra Halloween candy for Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops Program. The donation box for candy for the troops will be on site until November 18. Veterans are also welcome to visit Eaton’s on November 11
Bob’s Main Street Auto salutes all veterans
West Bend, WI – Bob’s Main Street Auto in West Bend is a supporter of veterans in Washington County. It will provide a free oil change to the first 11 veterans to stop on November 11. Stop at the shop, 1200 N. Main Street or 115 W. Decorah Road,
Veterans Day Service is November 11 in West Bend | By John Kleinmaus
West Bend, WI – A traditional Veterans Day program – “at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” will be on Monday November 11. Neighbors and area veterans will gather at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Plaza on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Poplar Street in
Bob’s Main Street Auto salutes all veterans
West Bend, WI – Bob’s Main Street Auto in West Bend is a supporter of veterans in Washington County. It will provide a free oil change to the first 11 veterans to stop on November 11. Stop at the shop, 1200 N. Main Street or 115 W. Decorah Road,
Veterans Day Service is November 11 in West Bend | By John Kleinmaus
West Bend, WI – A traditional Veterans Day program – “at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” will be on Monday November 11. Neighbors and area veterans will gather at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Plaza on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Poplar Street in
Bob’s Main Street Auto salutes all veterans
West Bend, WI – Bob’s Main Street Auto in West Bend is a supporter of veterans in Washington County. It will provide a free oil change to the first 11 veterans to stop on November 11. Stop at the shop, 1200 N. Main Street or 115 W. Decorah Road,
Obituary | Gary P. Laubenstein, 73, of Saukville
November 7, 2019 – Saukville, WI –Gary P. Laubenstein of the Town of Saukville died of pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the age of 73. Gary was born in Port Washington on June 13, 1946 to Adolph and Esther Laubenstein. He was baptized, confirmed and married
Veterans Day Service is November 11 in West Bend | By John Kleinmaus
West Bend, WI – A traditional Veterans Day program – “at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” will be on Monday November 11. Neighbors and area veterans will gather at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Plaza on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Poplar Street in
Bob’s Main Street Auto salutes all veterans
West Bend, WI – Bob’s Main Street Auto in West Bend is a supporter of veterans in Washington County. It will provide a free oil change to the first 11 veterans to stop on November 11. Stop at the shop, 1200 N. Main Street or 115 W. Decorah Road,