Christianson & Deja Funeral Home Obituaries

Merrill J. “Butch” Liesch, age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in his home in St. Nazianz. He was born on September 19, 1939 in Green Bay, the son of Nic and Vi (Newhouse) Liesch. Butch grew up in Freedom, helping his dad run Nic’s Bar and where his love of Bartending began. After graduating high school, Butch entered the United States Army in 1957. He was pretty proud of the fact that he was promoted and demoted in the same day (if you knew Butch, no explanation...

James S. Meidl, 57 of Whitelaw, passed away March 22 after a lengthy battle with multiple illnesses. James was born December 13, 1964 to Rudolph and Shirley (Green) Meidl. He graduated from Valders High School in 1983 and worked at the Brillion Iron Works for 30 years where he excelled as a certified ultrasonic technician. He was also employed at Aarrowcast Inc in Shawano. Jim loved summers with family at the cottage on Pigeon Lake swimming, canoeing, and making bonfires. He also enjoyed...

Raphael Lloyd Rusch, age 95, of Valders, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Raphael had resided at Manitowoc County Healthcare Center since October 2021. Raphael Lloyd Rusch was born December 16, 1926 to Leonard and Stella (Severson) Rusch. He was baptized at Niles Presbyterian Church in the township of Eaton. He attended grade school at Niles public school and Kiel High School as well as Manitowoc technical school. He was confirmed in his faith at Valders West Lutheran Church. On...

Joyce A. “Cookie” Lodel, age 79, formerly of rural Reedsville and currently of Manitowoc, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her residence in Manitowoc. The former Joyce Stenzel was born on November 10, 1942, in the township of Franklin, daughter of the late Walter and Florence (King) Stenzel. She attended local schools. On October 31, 1960, Cookie was married to Richard E. Lodel in Manitowoc. Over the years she worked in various factories in Manitowoc County. She was a...

A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Michael B. Fischer, age 76, of Cato, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 30th, 2021 at his home, while doing what he loved, working on his tractor.   Michael was born October 15, 1945 in Manitowoc, son of Daniel and Marie (Hastreiter) Fischer. He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1964. Michael was United in marriage to Susan E....

James N. “Jim” Broeckert, age 70, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc following health complications. He was born March 20, 1951 in Manitowoc, son of the late Roman and Eleanor (Okonek) Broeckert. Jim graduated from Reedsville High School and was employed with the Holiday House of Manitowoc for most of his career. He loved listening to 60’s and 70’s music as well as reading magazines...

Andrea M. Klein, age 64, an Oshkosh resident, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Clarity Care Jefferson House of Oshkosh. She was born January 6, 1957 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Carl and Jeanette (Anhalt) Klein. Andrea spent most of her childhood growing up in the Cato area with her parents until moving to Oshkosh in 1969. She loved John Denver, and always enjoyed her memories of traveling to see his home as well as other trips she took throughout the years. Andrea...

Gloria A. Kiesow, age 93, formerly of the Town of Liberty and currently of Manitowoc, passed away Saturday evening, September 4, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. The former Gloria Ott, was born on March 14, 1928 in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Fred and Hilda (Mueller) Ott. She grew up on the family farm and attended Valders Schools.  On October 13, 1951 Gloria married Walter A. “Wally” Kiesow at Louis Corners, he preceded her in death on August 3,...

Ian W. Tuschl, age 37, a Reedsville resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born January 11, 1984 in Manitowoc, son of Ruby Kay (Moffatt) Tuschl and the late Gregory W. Tuschl. Ian attended Valders High School, graduating with the class of 2002. He was employed as a painter for various local businesses, including Calibre, Team Industries, International Paper, and Manitowoc Cranes. He loved fishing, especially with his son Keaston. He also enjoyed making maple...

Ronald A. Seefeldt, age 83 of rural Valders, passed away Friday morning, June 25, 2021 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Ron was born on April 22, 1938 in the township of Bark River, MI, son of the late Arthur W. and Evelyn (Krueger) Seefeldt. He attended local schools. On October 7, 1955 Ron enlisted in the United States Army, being Honorably Discharged on October 6, 1958. On November 11, 1959 Ron married the former Mary N. Doering at St. Mary’s Catholic...