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Recent Obituaries in Oshkosh, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Oshkosh, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Raymond Sheldon

Raymond Sheldon

May 24, 2023

Raymond "Skip" G. Sheldon Sr. passed away on May 24, 2023 at home. He was born on January 12, 1944 to Arnelda and Gordon Sheldon. Skip proudly served in the Navy reserves. He married Victoria Knoblock on September 26, 1964 and together they had 4 children. He worked as a machinist at various places. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending...

Ronald Gafner

Ronald Gafner

May 23, 2023

Ronald A. Gafner, 87, passed away on May 23, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital, with his daughter, aunt, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, and friends by his side. He was born on February 29, 1936, to Jacob and Dorothy (Carpenter) Gafner. Ron is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Gafner; brothers, Jon, Dean (Rosie) Gafner; aunt, Ruth Denow; as well as several nieces,...

Neal Bartlett

Neal Bartlett

May 19, 2023

Neal W. Bartlett, 69, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on May 19, 2023. He was born in Idaho on April 25, 1954. Neal loved fishing, hunting, drawing, hiking and boating. He also enjoyed antiquing and collecting war memorabilia. Neal proudly served in the US armed forces. He loved his family and always made time to spend with them, he will...

Dr. Michael L. Lenza

Dr. Michael L. Lenza

May 18, 2023

Dr. Michael L. Lenza, husband of Sherry and father to Michael and James River (Lucy Doss), passed away peacefully at home beside his family and Peko after a short illness on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Mike was born in St. Louis, MO, on November 27, 1953, the son of the late John and Faith Doris (Montgomery) Lenza. On June 12,...

Norman Wagner

Norman Wagner

May 15, 2023

Norman Kenneth Wagner, 87, fell asleep in death surrounded by family on May 15, 2023. Husband to SandraLee P Wagner. Norman was born in Black Creek on March 8, 1936. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, Harry (30) and Evelyn (30) Wagner and brother, Marvin (2), sister, Marilyn (6 Months) brother, Vincent Wagner (81), and by...

Donald Haynes

Donald Haynes

May 6, 2023

Donald James Haynes, Professor Emeritus of American History (UW), passed away on May 6,2023 of mesothelioma cancer. Don served two tours in the Army in Viet Nam from 1968-1970. Following his military service, he obtained a BA and an MA in History from UW-Oshkosh. Don completed his doctorate in American History at the University of North Dakota in 1979. Don...

Robert Krasniewski

Robert Krasniewski

May 1, 2023

Robert "Bob" Edward Krasniewski, 74, of Oshkosh, WI passed away peacefully at home on May 1, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Green Bay, WI on October 26, 1948, to Frank V. and Dorothy (Vanark) Krasniewski. Bob had many jobs, including a stint in 1967 as security with the Green Bay Packers. He even had a...

James Delikat

James Delikat

May 1, 2023

James A. Delikat, age 75, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1948, the son of the late Allen and Dorothy (Schweitzer) Delikat. In 1970 he married Mary Powers in Maple Park, IL. Jim owned and operated Delikat Oil Company for many years in Spooner, and the South Main Dairy Queen in Oshkosh for...

Lee Pesch

Lee Pesch

Apr 23, 2023

Lee Pesch, 79, went home to his Lord and Savior, on April 23, 2023. He was born on August 22, 1943, to Sylvia (Zager) and Martin Pesch in Oshkosh, WI. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1961 and upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving from 1961 until 1965. He worked at Rockwell International for 30...

James Wenzel

James Wenzel

Apr 18, 2023

James Paul Wenzel, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born in Chilton on September 3, 1938, the son of the late Benjamin and Sophia (Tikalsky) Wenzel. On February 27, 1968 he married his wife of 55 years, Nancy Maloney, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sherwood. He graduated from Hilbert High School in 1956. Jim was...

Gary Beams

Gary Beams

Apr 17, 2023

Gary D. Beams, "Mookie" age 60, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Gary was born in Green Bay on February 3, 1963, the son of the late Byron and Sheila (McDonnell) Beams. On May 7, 2016 he married Cheryl Margenau in Mosinee, WI. Whatever he set his mind to, he did amazingly well and...

Amanda Ortiz

Amanda Ortiz

Apr 17, 2023

Amanda Jean Ortiz, 44, passed away in Fond du Lac, WI on April 17, 2023. She was born in Menominee Falls, WI on February 21, 1979 to Holly (Lemberger) and Juan Ortiz. Amanda enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling, NASCAR and loved to go to the Slinger Super Speedway to watch the races. She will be remembered for her sweet, caring nature....

Randall Burdick

Randall Burdick

Apr 15, 2023

Randall "Randy" Burdick, 78, passed away in Omro, WI on April 15, 2023. He was born in Janesville, WI on March 23, 1945 to Gordon and Dorothy (Tuebert) Burdick. Randy enjoyed fishing, woodworking, music, camping, spending time with his dogs, putting together puzzles, and collecting model cars. He was a family man, always providing for and taking care of his...

Maisi Schrauth

Maisi Schrauth

Mar 31, 2023

Maisi Lyn Schrauth, age 39, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home in Neenah, WI surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Wausau, WI on February 1, 1984, the daughter of Conrad Harris and Debra Meilahn (Schillak-Harris). Maisi married the love of her life, Jamie Schrauth, on July 28,...

Barbara Spang

Barbara Spang

Mar 29, 2023

Barbara J. Spang, 63, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at her home in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on April 17, 1959, the daughter of L. Kelly and Genevieve (Breister) Kelly. Barb graduated from Goodrich High School in 1977. She was married to Terry Spang in Fond du Lac on February 10, 1979. Barb...

Gary Munsch

Gary Munsch

Mar 29, 2023

Gary Gerard Munsch, aged 61 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 29th, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. Gary was born March 11th 1962 to loving parents James and Marilyn who proceeded him in passing. He is survived by his brother Gregory/Donna Munsch, sister Laura/Thomas Stark, his beloved fiance Tammy Hornburg, nieces Jennifer/Christopher VanKeuren, Kimberly/Jason Lyngen, nephews...

Henry Ruehl

Henry Ruehl

Mar 24, 2023

Henry H. Ruehl, age 86, of Van Dyne, died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Lakeshore Manor in Oshkosh. He was born on November 14, 1936, in Kenosha, WI, the son of Heinrich and Antonia Ruehl. He grew up in Germany and became a semi-professional soccer player before returning to the states and...

Ron Fisher

Ron Fisher

Mar 19, 2023

Ron R. Fisher, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1936, the son of the late Bud and Dolores (Drexler) Fisher. Ron, known as "Railroad Ron," was a musician who played for many bands, from polka to country. He will be remembered for his love of sharing his craft with others. Ron...

Jimmy Butzlaff

Jimmy Butzlaff

Mar 14, 2023

Jimmy G. Butzlaff, 66, passed away unexpectedly in Fremont, WI on March 14, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on April 5, 1956 to Gordon and Agnes (Koss) Butzlaff. Jimmy loved to tell stories and he had an excellent sense of humor, he loved to race, practice karate, fix cars especially his own race car, and he had a...

Robert Van Handel

Robert Van Handel

Mar 13, 2023

Robert A. Van Handel, 48, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2023 in Berlin, WI. He was born on March 13, 1975 in Appleton, WI to Patricia (Kolb) and Richard Van Handel. Rob loved to go fishing, play cornhole, snowmobile, ski, and go camping. He was an avid dumpster diver and was considered by many to be incredibly resourceful. He...

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