The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is seeking volunteer drivers to take patients back and forth to their hospital appointments. The Disabled American Veterans, which oversees the driving program, needs volunteers for the Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, and Milwaukee area. The program is set up to give free rides to patients for their hospital appointments at the […]
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Milwaukee Veterans Can Participate in Cholesterol Drug Dementia Study
Veterans 75 and older can participate in a new study to see if a cholesterol drug can help maintain health by preventing dementia, disability, and heart disease. The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is one of 50 VA hospitals and 100 sites throughout the nation that will participate in the study called PREVENTABLE. Researchers will see […]
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Peer-Run Respite for Veterans Now Open
The nation’s first respite home managed by veterans for veterans experiencing mental health and substance use challenges is now open in Pewaukee. Known as a peer-run respite, the R&R House is operated by Mental Health America of Wisconsin under a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). “We are pleased to partner with […]
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Letter to the Editor: Military Veteran Commentary
By Chief of Police Art Howell In observation of the recent community conversation wherein it was suggested that military veterans be excluded from future employment opportunities with the Racine Police Department, a formal public response is in order. This conversation cannot proceed in earnest without first acknowledging the sacrifice of those who have given their […]
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Drive-thru flu shot clinics for veterans set in Milwaukee, Union Grove
Veterans can receive flu shots quickly and easily at two upcoming drive-thru clinics hosted by the Milwaukee VA Medical Center: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Union Grove Clinic, 41425 Spring St.Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave. No appointments are required. There is […]
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Milwaukee VA Provides Telehealth, Telephone Care During Pandemic
While the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center is only seeing patients for essential appointments at the hospital during the coronavirus pandemic, telephone and video appointments are still available. “We remain committed to providing our veterans with the world-class care they’ve earned and deserve,” said Dr. Dan Zomchek, medical center director. “We continue to urge all […]
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LLoyd Cowles proudly served in the United States Navy
With his family by his side, Lloyd R. Cowles, 67, passed away on Thursday October 11, 2018. Lloyd was born on July 28, 1951 in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of the late Judson and Marie (nee: Van Kirk) Cowles. Lloyd left high school early and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam […]
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Robert Ortwein, M.D. was creative, hard-working, clever and generous
We lost our beloved “Da,” “Dad,” “Dado,” “Pappa,” “Gramps,” “Grandpa”, Robert Keith Ortwein, M.D. on Sunday, October 7. With a twinkle in his bright blue eyes, he was our leader, organizer, coach, and always our cheerleader. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by the three families he loved most: the Racine families he […]
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Harold Schimek proudly served during WWII
Surrounded by his loving family, Harold E. Schimek, 99, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 19, 1918, the son of the late Joseph and Emily (Nee: Haban) Schimek. On February 2, 1942, Harold was united in marriage to Shirley J. Foreman, and shortly thereafter, inducted into […]
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James Tomasek proudly served in the United States Navy
James G Tomasek, passed on to eternal life on Sept 27, 2018. Jim was born to Frank & Francis Tomasek on November 28, 1926. He attended Horlick High School and received his diploma after returning from service in World War II. He enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17. After returning home, Jim […]
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Robert Wolff Jr. proudly served in the United States Army
Robert T. Wolff Jr., 83, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. He proudly served in the United States Army. On June 25, 1960 he was united in marriage to Nancy A. Hoag. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; his children, Sheri Lynn (Frank) Sullivan of Sun Prairie, Robert Wolff III of Racine; his grandchildren, Samantha […]
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Robert Hansen Proudly Served his Country
Robert A.J. Hansen, 93, passed away on Thursday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Ives Grove, Wisconsin on March 12, 1925, the son of the late Martin and Margaret (nee: Petersen) Hansen. Robert graduated early in 1943 from Racine County Agricultural School to enlist in the service. During World War II, […]
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Ralph Nicotera served his country and community
Ralph S. Nicotera, 90, passed away on Saturday, September 15, at his residence. Ralph was born on January 17, 1928 in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of Ralph and Gabriella (Nee: DeFazio) Nicotera. Ralph attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Washington Junior, and graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1945”. On July 16, 1949 he […]
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Robert Eschmann Proudly Served His Country
Robert Eschmann, 78, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on April 27, 1940, the son of the late Arnold and Freda (Nee: Knop) Eschmann. He proudly served in the United States Army. Robert retired from Young Radiator after thirty years of service. He marched with […]
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Keith Tschumper was a man of strong faith
On September 4, 2018, Keith E. Tschumper, beloved husband to Carole, loving father to Andrew Tschumper and RaeAnn Tschumper Fox and precious grandfather to Taylor Tschumper, Dylan and Kylie Fox was raised up to be with our heavenly father. Keith was born to Grace and Allen Tschumper on February 18, 1935 in Winona, Minnesota. He […]
