22 September 2021

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David J. Herman

David J. Herman


David J. Herman, 82, of Mayville passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.Dave was born the son of Martin and Mary (Krutke) Herman on March 27, 1939, in Mayville.He was a graduate of Mayville High School.Dave served his country honorably in the US Army.Dave was united in marriage to Jeanette Mae Biertzer on October 24, 1959, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Theresa.He was retired from RuMar Manufacturing in Mayville.Dave was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville and a member of the Mayville American Legion Post #69.In his spare time, Dave enjoyed playing cards, traveling, and playing bingo. Golf was a great joy for Dave and he enjoyed countless rounds of golf at the Mayville Golf Course with his wife, where he was a longtime member. He will be missed by many.Dave is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jeanette ‘Nettie’ of Mayville; his daughter, Jody Lynn Herman of Beaver Dam; his brother, Gene (Bonnie) Herman of Fond du Lac; his brother-in-law, Jerry (Linda Sherman) Biertzer of Mountin; he is further survived by other relatives and many friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Barb and Annie, and three brothers, Martin, Joe, and Franny.A visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 27, from 12 noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville.A memorial service for Dave will take place on Monday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville with Pastor Kenneth L. Schaub officiating. Inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville with military honors to be conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post #69.Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville.Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

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Why Amazon is just as  Bad as Facebook

Why Amazon is just as Bad as Facebook


Why Amazon is just as Bad as Facebook Dear Reader, Recently I wrote about a certain god-like dictator who has risen to prominence: Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. You would be forgiven if you thought I was talking about Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, for he is just as powerful, another god unto himself. Amazon is a parasite that is sucking the vitality out of our local communities. Let’s look at the

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17 September 2021

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Sharon Gerndt

Sharon Gerndt


Sharon Gerndt (nee Resch) passed away September 1, 2021, at the age of 82. Sharon was born December 25, 1938 to Norma (Hansen) and Carl Resch in Menasha. She graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1956. She married Rudolph Loesl in 1958, and had four children together. She is survived today by her husband whom she married in 2002, James Gerndt. They reside in Mayville. Lovingly remembered by her children Bob (Chris) Loesl, Jerry Loesl, Larry Loesl, and Susan (Dave) Petri; her grandchildren, Jordan, Zachary Loesl, and Will and Emma Petri. She is also survived by many cherished friends and family. Service will be held at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 302 South German Street in Mayville on Friday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m.

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Todd Robert Oechsner

Todd Robert Oechsner


Todd Robert Oechsner, 64, of Theresa passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at his home in Theresa. Todd was born the son of Hubert and Pearl (Reklau) Oechsner on October 26, 1956, in Fond du Lac. Todd was a 1974 graduate of Campbellsport High School. He had been employed as a railroad conductor for the CNN Railroad. In his spare time, Todd enjoyed collecting Minneapolis Moline Tractors and Buick cars. He loved the outdoors and loved hunting deer and grouse. Todd is survived by his siblings, Gary Oechsner of Fond du Lac, Dean Oechsner of MN, Glen (Julie) Oechsner of Ashford, and Rita (Jim) Hunt of Kaufman, TX; his nephew, Aron (Amy) Oechsner of Mequon; his nieces, Laura (David) Weber of Beaver Dam, Nicole Oechsner of Fond du Lac, and Amy Oechsner of WI. He is further survived by other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Ginny. A celebration of Todd’s life was held on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m at Rosie’s Restaurant and Bar in Lomira. The family asks that all those in attendance wear a N95 mask. Casual attire required! In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Todd’s family and a memorial bench will be established at Rocky Mountain National Park. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com
15 September 2021

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6T Retriever by Versatran Hauls its Way into 2021  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce ‘Coolest  Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest’

6T Retriever by Versatran Hauls its Way into 2021 Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest’


6T Retriever by Versatran Hauls its Way into 2021 Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest’ Metalcraft of Mayville Inc. announces that Versatran, a Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, has had its new 6T Retriever industrial carrier product nominated for the 2021 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest. The annual competition, presented by Wisconsin Manufacturers