Category: Testimonials

David L. Ryan, a former resident of Valders, peacefully entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 14, 2021 surrounded by his family at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.   Dave was born May 2, 1931 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Charles and Minnie Ryan.  He was a graduate of Valders High School with the Class of 1950.  While attending high school, Dave lettered in Football, Baseball, Basketball,… Read all »

Lois J. Elliott, age 89, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, passed away early Monday morning, September 27, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She was born on April 30, 1932 daughter of the late Lester and Clara Rothmund.  Lois attended Manitowoc schools and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1949.  She… Read all »

Edward A. Kohls, age 73, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday evening, September 10, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Ed was born on July 17, 1948, son of the late Edward and Marie (Goetz) Kohls.  He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School and then received his certification as an EMT.  Ed married… Read all »

Richard J. (Ric) Schmieder, age 69, a Whitelaw resident, passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021 at home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 29, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of the late Lawrence and Catherine (O’Leary) Schmieder.  Ric graduated from Reedsville High School, with… Read all »

Paula Rae Fiecko, a Manitowoc resident, age 67, entered eternal rest on August 23. 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Paula was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to the late Loren and (Beverly Hennig) Loiselle on December 22, 1953. She attended Two Rivers High School graduating in 1972. Paula also attended UW Manitowoc,… Read all »

Randall Katchenago Sr. age 62 of Green Bay, started his journey to the spirit world on August 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 13, 1958 in Keshena Wi., son of the late Elmer and Dorthea (Newton) Katchenago . Randall worked many years in the moving industries, he enjoyed… Read all »

Gorman C. Lex, Jr., age 90, lifelong resident of Valders, passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 12, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born on December 26, 1930, son of the late Gorman and Blanche (Peterik) Lex.  He attended Valders Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1949.  On April 17, 1971… Read all »

Shannon Lee Mott, age 54 of Manitowoc, entered Eternal Life on December 26, 2020. Shannon was born April 21, 1966, in Manitowoc County, Son of the Late Merlyn Mott, and Donna (Gove) Mott of Belton, South Carolina. Shannon was employed in various positions throughout his lifetime including Machine Welding, Carpentry, and Maintenance Technician. Although his… Read all »

Richard Krieser, 73, of Manitowoc lost his battle with cancer on June 26, 2021. Richard lived in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1966.  He joined the US Army, serving for 12 years before moving back to Manitowoc.  He worked at Hamilton Industries, retiring when the business shut down. Survivors include his children, Dawn… Read all »