Roger Becker passed away on March 31, 2022, at Saint Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was surrounded by his family.   Roger was born in Stevens Point, on June 5, 1939, to Clarence and Helen (Pawlik) Becker. He spent his early days on the family’s tree nursery with his parents and sister, Judy.   He graduated high school in 1957 from PJ Jacobs High School of Stevens Point. With Roger’s musical talent, he was a member of numerous bands including The Stardusters, (one of the first rock and roll bands in Wisconsin). He shared his love of music with others as a teacher and passed this love and talent down to all three of his children and grandchildren.   Roger loved music, cars and golf almost as much as he loved his wife and best friend of 61 years. Roger and Patricia met at UW-Steven’s Point. They married on December 2, 1961, in Plymouth. Together they raised three children as they moved around the state of Wisconsin working with members of Patricia’s family at the Kohler Company, Alpha Cast in Whitewater, Metalcraft of Mayville, and DW Davis in Racine. Roger and Pat also owned and operated Becker’s Car Wash and Marshland Liquer in Horicon.   Roger always made time for others. He was a member of the Jaycees, the Lions Club, and the Mayville Fire Department. He was a scoutmaster, little league coach, and an active member of the Catholic Church.    Roger is survived by his wife, Patricia; his sister, Judy Groholski; his children, Michael Becker, Pam (John) Walston, and William (Denee) Becker. He was especially proud of his grandchildren, Jessica (David) Alldredge, Adam (Nicole) Walston, Morgan Walston, Megan Becker, Jacob Becker, and Emily Becker; and his great-grandchildren, James Henry, Elijah, Stella, and Henry.   Roger was a quiet and gentle man who had a funny story and a smile for everyone he met.   A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville with the Rev. Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11 a.m. at the church in Mayville. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mayville.   Memorials may be directed to St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

   Gary Teichmiller, 72, of Mayville passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Madison.   Gary was born the son of Floyd and Ruth (Potter) Teichmiller on November 10, 1949, in Fond du Lac.He attended Beaver Dam High School.  Gary served his country honorably from March 1968 to January 1971 in the US Army. He was an active member of the Mayville American Legion Post #69, serving as a past commander.   Gary had worked at RuMar Manufacturing in Mayville for over 30 years.   In his spare time, Gary enjoyed playing cards, especially sheepshead and liked to play the lottery, in which he ended up lucky on many occasions. Gary loved sports and enjoyed watching football and baseball and also liked country and western music. He also loved going out for dinner with family and friends.   Gary is survived by his daughter, Tracy Teichmiller of Beaver Dam; his former wife, Mary Teichmiller of Beaver Dam; his grandson, Austin Elvers; his siblings, Gordon Teichmiller of Rolling Prairie, Betty Dobrinsky of AR., Ray Teichmiller of Waupun, and Terry Teichmiller of Lake Puckaway; further survived by other relatives and many friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda Bennett; and brothers, Tim and Roger.   A memorial service for Gary will take place on Saturday, April 30, at 12 noon at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home in Mayville. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post #69.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

   Jeffrey J. Kohlmann, 54, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Clearview Health and Rehabilitation in Juneau.   Jeffrey was born on August 11, 1967, in Milwaukee to Joseph and Gertrude (Fehringer) Kohlmann. In 1970, Sabino and Phyllis Rigotti welcomed Jeff into their family and cared for him for the remainder of their lives.   Jeff graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1988.   He worked at Green Valley Enterprises and loved going to work.   He enjoyed puzzles and framing them to give as gifts. Jeff participated in Special Olympics where he earned many medals and ribbons through the years. Jeff liked playing bingo and occasional trips to the casino. He enjoyed Wisconsin sports and local race tracks. He loved traveling from the Statue of Liberty to California and everywhere in between. Jeff was a loving person and made many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.   Jeff is survived by and will be missed by his best friend and brother from another mother, Tony Beauchamp; he is further survived by his brothers, John (Kris) Rigotti of Lomira, Frank (Debbie) Kohlmann of Dousman, and Steve (Sue) Kohlmann of Brookfield; his sisters, Gina (Louis) Katzke of Eagle, and Gabby (Tom) Cullen of North Carolina; other relatives and friends.   Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Gertrude Kohlmann; and his dad and mom, Sabino and Phyllis Rigotti.   There was a memorial gathering for Jeff at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. A memorial service followed at the funeral home beginning at noon. Inurnment was at St. Michael Cemetery in Beaver Dam.   If desired, memorials may be made in Jeffrey Kohlmann’s name to Green Valley Enterprises, Dodge County Special Olympics, or your charity choice.   The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the entire IID staff at Clearview; you made Jeff’s quality of life something special.   The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam cared for the family. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com.

   Gerald W. “Jerry” Hoffman, 82, of Horicon passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022.   He was born May 3, 1939, to Mathias and Evelyn (Weginger) Hoffman of Neda.   Jerry married Talitha P. “Taddy” Groose on August 1, 1959, at Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon, where they resided and raised two loving daughters.   Jerry retired from John Deere Horicon Works and took pride in his many years of dedicated service, working in a variety of manufacturing roles.    Jerry enjoyed a wide variety of interests throughout his life. He loved cars (Fords) and racing. As an avid NASCAR fan, he enjoyed organizing group trips to races around the circuit. Jerry and his close friends created memories on the Riverbend Park softball diamond, with friendships that extended beyond the team and into the next generation. A builder, woodworker and jack-of-all trades, Jerry built his Raasch Hill home, helped many others with their renovations and was known for his beautiful creations from his small woodshop. Jerry and Taddy shared a deep love of classic country music, gardening and each other. Jerry had a love of the outdoors, spending time at the hunting cabin or fishing and in his later years together with Taddy, watching the birds and wildlife from their home overlooking the marsh.   Jerry is survived by his wife, Taddy; daughters, Linda (Randy) Laufenberg of Horicon and Sandra (Rick) Custer of Appleton; two grandchildren, Garrett (Brittany) Custer and Tanner Custer (girlfriend Amanda); great-granddaughter, Skylar Custer; his father, Mathias Hoffman Sr. of Neda; siblings, Matt Hoffman of Brookfield, John (Beve) Hoffman of Markesan, and Beverly Weinheimer of Beaver Dam; sisters-in-law, Bonnie and Norita Hoffmann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his mother; his grandson, Cody Laufenberg; siblings, Patsy (Jack) Grissman, Robert Hoffman, and Tony Hoffman; and in-laws, Carol Hoffman and Chet Weinheimer.   A visitation was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon on Tuesday, April 5, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Rev. Daniel Vojta officiated. Interment took place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon.   Jerry’s family would like to express their gratitude to the caring staff of Northview Heights in Juneau, where he spent the last few weeks of his life.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dodge County Humane Society or the Dementia Society of America.   Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon served the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

   James Ehlers, 68, of Mayville passed away after a short battle with cancer on March 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.   James was born on August 16, 1953, in Fond du Lac, the son of Delbert and the late Violet (Pusch) Ehlers. Jim was baptized on September 6, 1953 at Zion Lutheran in Theresa.       He attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Mayville and was confirmed on May 1967 by Pastor Ladwig. Jim graduated with honors from Mayville High School in 1971.   After high school Jim attended one year at Iowa State University, in Ames, IA., with hopes of becoming a veterinarian. As many freshmen do, Jim changed his major, and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy with a degree in Pharmacy graduating in May of 1977. James received his pharmacy license in 1978.   The highlight of Jim’s life was working as a pharmacist. He loved every minute each place he worked was ‘his family’ starting with his internship at Menomonee Falls, then to Osco in Marinette. He later transferred to Osco in Fond du Lac. Then he decided to try hospital pharmacy and he reached out to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee. After a while, he became an independent pharmacist working for Aurora Medical Centers, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Guderson St. Joseph Hospital in Hillsboro, Holy Family in Manitowoc and back to St. Joseph in Milwaukee.   James did take some time off to travel to Europe, Greece, and several cruises. He loved to visit his Florida home annually. Traveling with Jim was always an adventure; there was always something that didn’t go as planned.   He was a lifelong member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville.    Those he leaves behind are his father, Delbert Ehlers of Mayville; his sister, Bonnie (Wayne) Schultz of Mayville; his brother, David (Beth) Ehlers of Plymouth; his niece, Tammy (Ron) Walters and her children Emily and Aaron; his nephew, Ken (Jenny) Drake and his children Olivia and Owen; his step niece, Jenny (special friend Kurt Frank) Thompson and her children, Jocelyn and Andrea; his step-nephew, Kevin (Becky) Schultz and their children, Austin, Hayden, Cohen, and Blake. He is further survived by other relatives and many friends.   He was preceded in death by his mother Violet in 1991, and a stillborn brother in 1957.   A memorial service for Jim took place on Monday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Mark G. Cutler and Rev. Joshua Frazee officiating. Visitation took place on Sunday, April 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. John’s in Mayville and again on Monday, April 4, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment took place at St. John’s Cemetery in Mayville at a later date.   A special thank you goes out to all the nurses, doctors, and hospice workers at Gunderson St. Joseph in Hillsboro and St. Mary’s in Madison.   Memorials may be directed to the St. John’s Elevator Fund   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

   Isabelle C. Guse, 100 years, 10 months and 5 days of Mayville, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022.   Isabelle was born on May 22, 1921, the daughter of George and Agnes (Bauer) Feucht in Kekoskee.   On August 28, 1943, she was married to Erwin A. Guse at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville.    As a young girl, Issy (Isabelle), loved to sing and play guitar on the local radio station with her friend Jeanette Lechner. They even made a few records. After being married she loved being a wife and mom to her six children. She enjoyed sharing stories and food (there was always great food) and laughing with her family and friends. She had a fun loving spirit and was always up for an adventure. It was an amazing childhood growing up with such a wonderfully feisty, loving mother.    Isabelle had been a cook for St. Mary’s Catholic Schools and also for Mayville High School for many years.    She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she was a rosary leader. She had been a volunteer for the blood mobile. She was an avid seamstress and enjoyed cooking, baking and canning.   Isabelle is survived by her children, Roger Guse of Oshkosh, Jim (Ellen) Guse of Fox Lake, Kathleen (Steve) Kurtzweil of Chaska, MN, Christine (Russ) Hanson of Brookfield, Mary Ann (Dr. Neil) Wiseley of Mayville and Terese (Tom) Schneider of Chaska, MN; her grandchildren, Paul (Hannah Lund) Guse, Beth (Mark) Romero, Sarah Guse, Leah (Harvey) Meyer, Dr. Morgan (Nick) Abbott, Dr. Benjamin Wiseley, Rachel (Derek) Schultz, Laura (Steve Dybvad) Hanson, Kyle Hanson, Stephanie Kurtzweil, Jason Kurtzweil, Ryan Schneider, Luke Schneider, Erin Schneider, and Will Schneider; 11 great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Erwin in 2017; her sister, Margaret; and her brothers, August, Alex, Albert, Gilbert and Norman.   A Mass of Christian Burial took place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville on Monday, April 4, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Father Tom Biersack presiding. A visitation was held on Monday, April, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Mayville.    Memorial donations may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville.   The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online Condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

   Jacquelyn DeTuncq, 73, of Mayville passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Crossroads in Fond du Lac.   Jacquelyn was born the daughter of Charles and Lila (Rick) Volk on September 24, 1948, in Milwaukee.   She was united in marriage to Edward ‘Chip’ DeTuncq on January 18, 1969, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in West Bend.   Jacquelyn worked as a travel agent and loved to travel. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and especially spoiling the grandchildren. Jacquelyn also loved to craft and made many gifts for family and friends. She loved life and wanted the people around her to be happy and healthy.   She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville.   She is survived by her husband, Edward ‘Chip’ of Mayville; her daughters, Amy Lynn Helein and Tracy Ann (Steven) Nadolski; her siblings, Carolyn Volk, Marilyn Krueger, and Gary (Judy) Volk; her grandchildren, Teague, Alex, and Reilly Nadolski and Jonathan and Connor Helein; further survived by other relatives and many friends.   Jacquelyn was preceded in death by her parents; son, Joseph; and her son-in-law, Gary Helein.   A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 5 at 4 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville with the Rev. Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 5 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville from 2 to 4 p.m.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Crossroads of Fond du Lac or the Mayville School District.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

   Charles Henry Van de Zande passed away on March 20, 2022, two days before his 93rd birthday.   He was born in Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee, on March 22, 1929, and raised in Campbellsport. He graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1947 where he lettered in three sports.   He graduated from Lawrence College (now University) in 1951 with the combined major physics/math. During the summers, while in high school and college, he worked at Mauthe Lake State Forest. After college, he enlisted in the US Air Force.   While in the Air Force, he met and married Paulette Douglas Chambers from Hampton, VA. He received an honorable discharge from the Air Force as a 2nd Lt. In 1953.   He worked for RCA as a semiconductor design engineer, in Somerville, NJ, for 10 years. While at RCA, he earned a Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics from Rutgers.   He worked for IBM as a Quality and Reliability Engineer in East Fishkill, NY, from 1963 to 1978, and at the Research Triangle Park in Durham, NC, from 1978 to 1996. After retiring from IBM, he taught for 15 years in the Industrial Engineering Department at NC A&T State University. During this period, he was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach statistics at the University of Mauritius for one year.   He was a leader in the Boy Scouts, both as a youth and as an adult. His public service was 11 years in the Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department and 13 years in the NC Search and Rescue Dog Association. He co-founded several long-distance foot races and the summer track series in the Poughkeepsie, NY, area. He was a competitive long-distance runner and completed 26 marathons.   He had a life-long love of playing music and played the trumpet in several big bands and concert bands, including the Greensboro Big Band and Concert Band. In later years, he taught himself to play several stringed instruments, the concertina and keyboards.   He was a member of “Math Nerds,” an early online community that helped students solve mathematical problems.   In his waning years, he lived at Abbotswood at Irving Park, Greensboro, NC, for about six years where he participated in theater and chorus, and served on several committees. In 2019, he moved to Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg, Virginia, where he was involved with bridge, chess and music programs, and he loved showing off his knowledge in trivia games and challenges.   He is survived by his wife, Paulette Van de Zande; son, Derrik (Sandy) Van de Zande; daughter, Jeanette (Keith) Navia; daughter, Elaine (Stanley) Van de Zande Schwartz; daughter, Mary (John) Kramer; granddaughter, Georgia Dawn Van de Zande; and grandson, Charles Ty Van de Zande; brother, Steve Van de Zande of Tucson AZ; and nephew, Timothy Van de Zande.   Charles’ son, Charles “Douglas” (Linda) Van de Zande predeceased him.   At his request, there will be no service. The Cremation Society of Virginia assisted with arrangements.   Donations can be sent in honor of his son Charles Douglas Van de Zande to Duke Cancer Institute, Office of Development, Attn: Research Fund for Dr. David Hsu Lab; 710 W. Main St; Ste. 200, Durham, NC 27701.