Walter “Wally” Ewert, 78, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with his wife and her sister by his side.    He was born on February 5, 1943. Wally was an eagle scout in his younger years. When Wally was 16, he started to work with his dad with the trucking company as a bookkeeper. He graduated from Kewaskum High School.   Wally honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968 as an airman first class and was a Vietnam Veteran. Later he joined his dad with his own trucking company. On holidays, he helped his mom at the Fireside Restaurant by Allenton.   On September 2, 1988, he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Wondra.   Wally was a member for over 50 years of the American Legion Post 384 in Kewaskum.   He was an avid hunter, loved to fish on Lake Michigan, and enjoyed summers up at the cabin. Wally especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed.   Those Wally leaves behind to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 32 years, 8 days short of 33 years, Ruthie Ewert; two sisters, Jeanne (Bill) Ruth and Rosalie (Denny) Tattum; two brothers-in-law, Richard Wondra and Dennis “Butch” (Char) Wondra; two sisters-in-law, Luci (Rick) Fauska and Leslie Ewert; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and lots of friends.    He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Kathryn Schaefer; a sister, Donna and Squeaky Schwichenberg; a brother, Robert Ewert; father and mother-in-law, Bernard M. and Marie M. Wondra; brother-in-law, Dave F. Wondra; and two sisters-in-law, Renee Wondra and Nelda Wondra.   A private family service was held at Ledgeview Memorial Cemetery in Fond du Lac.   The family would like to thank Froedtert in Milwaukee, all the doctors, and nurses for their fine care.    Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Wally’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com

Dorothy R. “Dot” Blumer, 90, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021, at Cedar Community in West Bend.  Dorothy was born on August 17, 1931, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (nee Whitkowski) Ronkowski. On July 28, 1951, she was united in marriage to Merlin “John” Fellenz in Milwaukee. On December 30, 1975, she was united in marriage to Paul Blumer at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum.    Dorothy was a member of St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum, where she served on the St. Lucas Ladies Aid, the Altar Guild, Funeral Committee, and the Evangelism Committee. She was also a Red Cross Volunteer and she also volunteered in the gift shop at St. Joseph’s Hospital.   Those Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her memory include two daughters, Laurie (Patrick) Clapham and Lisa Fellenz (Scott Taylor); a stepson, Rev. Steven (Bonnie) Blumer; a stepson-in-law, Randy Kemp; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; other relatives and friends.    In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Blumer; a daughter, Kathleen Becker; and a stepdaughter, Sherry Kemp.  Dorothy’s family greeted relatives and friends at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Drive, in Kewaskum on Monday, August 23, 2021, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.   A funeral service for Dorothy was held on Monday, August 23, at 4 p.m. at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Timothy Henning officiated and burial followed at Lutheran Memorial Park in Kewaskum.   Memorials to the St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund are appreciated.   A special thank you to the entire staff and caregivers at Cedar Community, who have cared so lovingly over the last several years.    The Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Dorothy’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.