Christianson & Deja Funeral Home Obituaries

Hattie E. Schema, age 93, of St. Nazianz, passed away early Friday morning, August 12, 2022, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. The former Hattie Muehlbauer was born on November 28, 1928 in the township of Schleswig, daughter of the late Joseph and Hedwig (Meyer) Muehlbauer. She grew up in the town of Schleswig and attended SS Peter and Paul Catholic Grade School in Kiel. On June 5, 1948, Hattie was married to Norman F. Schema at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. He preceded...

John G. Huske, age 67, of rural Reedsville, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 at his home. John was born on July 31st, 1955 in Frankfort, Michigan, son of the late John and Elmira (Christianson) Huske. At the age of 5, the family moved to Valders, and he grew up and attended schools in Valders. In 1972, John entered the United States Army, serving until 1975. On December 6, 1975, John married Karen M. Lemberger at Silver Lake College in Manitowoc. He was a...

Alan Julius Meyer, 91, of Valders passed away on July 30, 2022. He was being visited and comforted by family members at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center at the time of his passing. Alan was born July 8, 1931, son of the late Clarence and Ovila (Rautman) Meyer. He was a 1949 graduate of Valders High School and then furthered his education at Lawrence University and UW Manitowoc. Alan married Gladys Hackbarth on September 4, 1954 at Fountain Park Church of Sheboygan. She preceded...

Julie Ann Koenig, 60, of Valders passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Julie was born on February 28, 1962 in Watertown to Lyle and Diane (Callies) Blasing. Julie was a graduate of Watertown High School and then furthered her education and received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Lakeshore Technical College. Julie married Gerard Koenig on April 1, 2011. Over the years, Julie was a nurse at Watertown Memorial Hospital and spent the last 20...

Joyce Marie Wiegert, 88, of Valders, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center, in Two Rivers. Joyce was born on April 22, 1934 in Manitowoc to Bennett and Myrna (Damm) Evenson. Joyce was a 1953 graduate of Valders High School. She married William (Bill) Wiegert at Valders West Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1957. Joyce was an EMT for the village of Valders, and she and Bill operated the Valders ambulance from their home for over 30 years, helping grow it to the...

Kathleen Ann (Erdmann) Rose, 68, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022, at St. Luke’s Medical Center of Milwaukee, after a short battle of cancer, surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born on September 10, 1953, in Sheboygan, to the late Howard Erdmann and June Kiedrowski. Kathleen was a dedicated wife and mother. Kathleen enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping, gardening, fishing, and cooking out. She also enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, TLC, and the...

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...