Kewaskum Archive
Obituary | LeRoy C. Schmitt Sr., 91, of Kewaskum
June 14, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – LeRoy was born on November 9, 1927 in Wauwatosa to Casper and Evelyn (nee Bence) Schmitt. He was raised in Hubertus on the family farm. He served in the U.S. Army from November 1950 until November 1952 at the Armored Center in
VIDEO | Rebroadcast of 9/11 Memorial groundbreaking in Kewaskum
June 13, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – Over 200 people turned out Thursday afternoon for the groundbreaking ceremony for the 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum. The event was held at the future home of the Memorial on Fond du Lac Avenue and First Street. Guest speakers at the event included
Update from Olla family on son in critical condition | Posted by Mary Hetebrueg
June 4, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – The Olla family from Kewaskum has posted an update on their sons following an accident that occurred last month on I41 in Germantown. Please keep the Tony and Fay Olla family in your thoughts and prayers. It’s Monday night and Tony
Obituary | Edward J. “Bud” Sleger, 92, of Town of Kewaskum
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June 3, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI –Edward Joseph Sleger Jr., 92, passed away May 28, 2019, just five months after the death of his wife of 65 years, Diane. He will be remembered by many who attended Kewaskum High School, from 1958-1987, as Mr. Sleger, the math and physics
Update on accident involving 5 brothers from Kewaskum | By Germantown Police Chief Peter Hoell
May 30, 2019 – Germantown, WI – The Germantown Police Department has released an update on the single vehicle accident from Wednesday on I41 just south of Holy Hill Road. Chief Peter Hoell said “the 16, 9 and 7 year old were released from the hospital. The 15 and
Fire at Westbury Bank in Kewaskum
May 30, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – Westbury Bank, 1052 Fond du Lac Avenue, in Kewaskum has been evacuated following a fire. Kewaskum Fire Department is on scene. The dormers have reportedly burned off the front of the building and smoke filled the interior of the bank. The
Traffic accident with multiple injuries on I41 southbound south of Holy Hill Road | By Germantown Police Chief Peter Hoell
May 29, 2019 – Germantown, Wi – At approximately 4:48 p.m. multiple reports were received of a single vehicle crash on I41 southbound, south of Holy Hill Rd. The driver is a 16-year-old male from Kewaskum driving a 2003 Buick. There were four passengers, all 5 are brothers. Witnesses
Obituary | Carolyn (nee Fleckenstein) Butz, 91, of Town of Kewaskum
May 26, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI –Carolyn (nee Fleckenstein) Butz, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on May 24, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born in Chicago, IL on March 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Leo and Lorene (nee
Obituary | Larry Lee Krajcik, 79, of Town of Kewaskum
May 24, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI –Larry Lee Krajcik, 79, of the Town of Kewaskum, was called home to his Savior’s side on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend. Larry was born on July 4, 1939 in Milwaukee,
Funeral set for Bob Zarling of Kewaskum
March 8, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Funeral details for Bob Zarling of Kewaskum have been released. Zarling died Tuesday, March 5 while wintering with his wife Char in Texas. Zarling was a long-time senior vice president of sales and marketing for Regal Ware and a dedicated member
Dedicated community servant Robert Zarling from Regal Ware has died
March 6, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – It’s with a heavy heart to report the death of Bob Zarling. Zarling was a long-time senior vice president of sales and marketing for Regal Ware. “I worked at Regal Ware for two year and he was just a true gentleman,” said
High School Forensics Heats Up at Kettle Moraine Lutheran | By Megan Himm
Feb. 20, 2019 – Jackson, WI – Public speaking is one of the most dreaded things in high schools across the county. Most people hate speaking in front of others. However students with the Kettle Moraine Lutheran’s forensics team wrap their arms around public speaking and try to take
Power outage in Kewaskum area
Feb. 2, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – There is a power outage this Saturday morning, Feb. 2, in the Kewasum area. UPDATE: We Energies said the power outage occurred just before 7 a.m. and affected neighbors in Kewaskum, Farmington, Barton, and West Bend. As of 9:39 a.m. 240 people
More than medicine at the Kewaskum Veterinary Clinic | By Jordyn Heckendorf
Jan. 20, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – When it comes to animal care, the Kewaskum Veterinary Clinic differentiates itself from other veterinary clinics through a consistent compassionate atmosphere. According to staff and clients alike, clinic veterinarian Dr. Greg Ogi makes it a priority to establish a personal relationship with them.
Kewaskum teen receives Super Bowl tickets | By Rick Zarda
Dec. 23, 2018 – Kewaskum, WI – Kewaskum High School junior Courtney Zarda received an incredible surprise Friday afternoon at an all-school assembly. Roger Goodell, commissioner of the NFL, had Travis Frederick of the Dallas Cowboys tell her of the award via facetime on a huge screen set up
Halloween in Kewaskum | By Lori Bersch
Oct. 27, 2018 – Kewaskum, WI – Halloween has always been a “season” to me, and I’ve always gotten into dressing up and decorating, trick or treating with the kids….. when I moved to Kewaskum the summer of 2014, I was excited to carry on that tradition in
Sunday Therapeutic Yoga in Kewaskum
Kewaskum, WI – Integrative Orthopedic Yoga in Kewaskum is hosting a 90-minute class suitable for beginners, those recovering from an injury, suffering from chronic muscular pain, or looking to gain flexibility. Register at www.integrative-orthopedic.com or call 262-477-1555.
Obit: Norma I. Muench, 82, of Kewaskum
Sept. 25, 2018 – Kewaskum, WI – Norma I. Muench, 82, of Kewaskum, passed away on September 21, 2018, at New Perspective in West Bend, WI. Norma was born on January 26, 1936, the daughter of the late Ervin and Meta (nee Moldenhauer) Schulz. On May 4,
Obit: Norma I. Muench, 82, of Kewaskum
Sept. 24, 2018 – Kewaskum, WI – Norma I. Muench, 82, of Kewaskum, passed away on September 21, 2018, at New Perspective in West Bend, WI. Norma was born on January 26, 1936, the daughter of the late Ervin and Meta (nee Moldenhauer) Schulz. On May 4,
Obit: Norma I. Muench, 82, of Kewaskum
Sept. 23, 2018 – Kewaskum, WI – Norma I. Muench, 82, of Kewaskum, passed away on September 21, 2018, at New Perspective in West Bend, WI. Norma was born on January 26, 1936, the daughter of the late Ervin and Meta (nee Moldenhauer) Schulz. On May 4,
You know you are from Kewaskum if …. Click here to see how many you agree with.
June 29, 2018 – Kewaskum, WI – Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has a successful comedy routine that details ways to know if you’re a redneck. Some neighbors in Kewaskum came up with one-liners that are drawing a smile. “You know you are from Kewaskum.” Entries include: You call Fond du
Three school districts in Washington County to receive Governor Walker TEACH grants
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Hartford, Kewaskum, Richfield, Washington County No comments
May 24, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – Three school districts in Washington County are among 252 school districts in Wisconsin to receive a portion of Governor Walker’s $7.8 million for broadband infrastructure upgrades. Walker visited the Mosinee School District to announce 252 school districts in Wisconsin were awarded
VIDEO | Kewaskum fire victims offer a note of ‘Thanks to everyone who has stepped up with support.’
May 1, 2018 – Kewaskum, WI – Matt and Amy Herriges have been walking around the charred rubble of what used to be their family home on Odawa Circle in Kewaskum. Today the wind kicked up; Matt warned to protect your eyes from small shards of glass and debris.
You know you are from Kewaskum if …. Click here to see how many you agree with.
Nov. 23, 2017 – Kewaskum, WI – Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has a successful comedy routine that details ways to know if you’re a redneck. Some neighbors in Kewaskum came up with one-liners that are drawing a smile. “You know you are from Kewaskum.” Entries include: You call Fond du
Overnight storms may have sparked garage fire in Town of Kewaskum
Sept. 21, 2017 – Town of Kewaskum, WI – On Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at 1:48 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a garage fire at 4578 County Trunk H in the Town of Kewaskum, Washington County. The fire was reported by a passing motorist,
Kewaskum Village Board to vote Sept. 18 on Reigle family property donation
Sept. 7, 2017 – Kewaskum, WI – More than 150 people crowded into the Municipal Annex building in Kewaskum on Wednesday night to take part in a discussion on whether the village should accept a donation of 31 acres from the Reigle family. The land is on Edgewood
Kewaskum’s 9/11 Memorial shifts locations | By Ron Naab
August 12, 2017 – Kewaskum, WI – During a Kewaskum Village Board meeting there were some concerns brought up during an informal non-agenda discussion, about the proposed location for the 9/11 Memorial. Following the meeting, Gordon Haberman and Jerry Gosa; members of the Kewaskum 9/11 Memorial Committee, met