Jeanette A. Lambrecht

Jeanette A. Lambrecht

Jeanette A. Lambrecht, 89, of Gillett, passed away on Sunday evening, June 26, 2022 at Meadowbrook in Oconto Falls. She was born on June 6, 1932, daughter of the late Ervin and Arlene (Moede) Brusewitz. She was a graduate of Bonduel High School with the class of 1952. Jeanette was employed at Northern Shoe Company and later at Gillett Elementary School serving hot lunch in the cafeteria. In May of 1967 she married Wilbur Koeppen. Together they owned and operated Koeppen’s Sportsman’s Bar. Wilbur preceded Jeanette in death in May of 1977. In 1979 Jeanette married Donald Lambrecht, He preceded her in death in 1991. Jeanette loved gardening. She was an avid Packer fan. Jeanette was also very active in her church where she was a member of the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed shopping, going to lunch with friends and most of all spending time with family.

Survivors include an older sister, Doris Priem, twin sister, Genevieve (Roger) Polzin; two special nephews, Bob (Joan) Priem and Michael (Kathy) Polzin; great nieces and nephews, Kimberly, Karl, Kristi, Kerri, Braden and Benjamin; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Arlene Brusewitz, her first husband, Wilbur Koeppen and her second husband, Donald Lambrecht.

Visitation for Jeanette will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Faith United Lutheran Church, 11465 Old U, Gillett, from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Officiating at the service will be Rev. John Laatsch. Burial will take place at Immanuel Cemetery, Gillett. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Jeanette’s family by visiting www.kuehlfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Jeanette A. Lambrecht

Gregory (Zimmie) Zimmermann

Gregory (Zimmie) Zimmermann, age 84, a Manitowoc resident passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning April 12, 2022 at his residence.

Greg was born on October 7, 1937, son of the late Henry and Rose (Jacobs) Zimmermann.  He graduated from Brillion High School.  Greg served in the United States Army.  Greg was employed as an auto mechanic at many different garages including Larson Chevrolet in Valders, where he also drove school bus for many years.  He went on to work at Krueger Lumber before retirement.  Greg enjoyed watching NASCAR races.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Jane and Gary Linzmeier, Manitowoc, Marie and Mark Tuma, Valders, nine grandchildren: Aaron Linzmeier and Michelle Christman, Valders, Stephen Linzmeier, Milwaukee, Robert (Kassie) Linzmeier, DePere, Sally Linzmeier, Chippewa Falls, Ashley (Tim) Henneman, Valders, Kyle Tuma and Kylee Griffin, Platteville, Kaden Tuma, Valders, Dakota Bierhals, Kellnersville, Madilynn Bierhals, Denmark, five great grandchildren, mother of his children: Pat and Jim Milligan, Valders.

Greg was also preceded in death by one daughter: Ellen Bierhals.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lendmanfh.com

The Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Jeanette A. Lambrecht

Robert K. Luebke

Robert (Bob) K. Luebke, 69, Gillett, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. Bob was born on February 21, 1952 in Oconto Falls, son of the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Kornaus) Luebke. He was a graduate of Gillett High School with the class of 1970. Following graduation, Bob attended UWGB before enlisting in the US Army, where he served for more than 20 years as a member of the Military Police. Upon retirement, Bob returned to Gillett and completed his education at UWGB, with a double major in History and German.

Bob was well recognized around Gillett driving “JD”, his John Deere tractor, filling up at the gas station so he could support the church by keeping the lawn cut. With Bob’s clockwork diligence, the grass didn’t have chance to ever get too high.
Bob approached gardening with a passion. He spent hours researching online, buying tools and setting up his garden beds to grow tomatoes that he would never eat. He grew the tomatoes every year in honor of his Dad.
Chute Pond was a favorite destination for Bob. He enjoyed the time he spent there with his friends Dennis and Chris. He kept a close eye on the campers during the summer to make sure they didn’t get out of line.
Many people know that Bob liked to visit and he had story upon story about his days in the army serving his country.  When he would visit friends and family, we always said he didn’t like to say goodbye. But actually he must have because it took him half an hour to say goodbye!
Bob was a kind man with a big heart. His absence will be felt by many. He will be missed. Rest In Peace our friend.

He is survived by one sister, Chris (Steve) Griset, Atascadero, CA; one sister-in-law, Julie Luebke; two nephews, Luke (Kiley) Luebke and Jacob (Sydney) Luebke; one grandnephew, Wyatt Luebke all of Green Bay; many cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Evelyn Luebke; one brother, John Luebke; grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Francis Dias. Full Military Honors will be accorded outside church. Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Gillett. Bob’s family would like to invite those able to attend to join them for a meal at Primal Eats, 14109 Cty, Rd VV, following committal prayers.

Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett has assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family by visiting www.kuehlfuneralhome.com.

Services will be live streamed for those unable to attend. The stream will appear in the windows below prior to services beginning.

Jeanette A. Lambrecht

Elsie M. Zimmerman

Elsie Marie Zimmerman age 91, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning January 20, 2022 at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc.

She was born the youngest child to Joseph and Emma (Rous) Opichka on September 14, 1930 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

She married Elder Zimmerman on September 12, 1950 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. They were married for 51 years before Elder passed in 2002.

Elsie worked at several different companies in the area throughout her working years. She enjoyed taking vacations with her family, and going up North to their cabin to visit with family and friends especially during hunting season. She very much enjoyed her Sunday rides in the countryside enjoying the beauty of nature and getting a bite to eat before returning home. Elsie also greatly enjoyed gardening; often sending produce home to whoever stopped in. Most of all she enjoyed time spent with her grandsons and great granddaughters. They could always put a smile on her face.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Russ and Alice Zimmerman of Manitowoc; two grandsons, Marc and Sherry Zimmerman, Janesville, Wisconsin, and Ryan and Sara Zimmerman, Whitelaw, Wisconsin; two great granddaughters Emma Rose and Clara Marie of Whitelaw. She is also survived by one sister Evelyn Post of Sheboygan Falls and several nieces and nephews.

Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Elder in 2002, great granddaughter, Brianna Marie in 2015, her parents, Joseph and Emma Opichka, sisters; Agnes (George) Neuser, Marcy (Francis) Rauens, Lillian (Ted) Bushman, Clara (Thomas) Rauens, brothers; Emil (Nona) Opichka, Darwin (Betty) Opichka, Ray (Lorraine) Opichka, Louis Opichka, and her brother-in-law, Darwin Post. Elsie was also preceded in death by her Father-in-law and Mother-in-law; Frank and Anna Zimmerman, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Gustave, Carl, Ervin, Leonard, Norbert, Ruth, Dorothy, Frieda, Mickey, Clara, Jeanette, and their spouses.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center, 4638 Expo Drive, Manitowoc.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday January 25, 2022 at Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center, 4638 Expo Drive, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Al Boeldt. Entombment will follow at Knollwood Mausoleum in the town of Kossuth.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff on the fourth floor at Shady Lane, as well as Sharon Richardson Hospice for their gentle, sincere, and compassionate care given to Elsie.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lendmanfh.com

The Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.