Obituary for Wolfgang Wagener December 3, 1945 – December 30, 2023 Wolfgang Wagener, 78, passed away in Racine on Dec. 30, 2023. Wolfgang Wagener Wolfgang was born in Germany on Dec. 3, 1945, to his mother, Elizabeth (née Goebel) Wagener. He came to the United States in 1962 and was cared for by his Oma, […]
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Patrick H. Conley, ‘Pat,’ 74, loved racing in the Racine Area Soap Box Derby
Obituary for Patrick H. Conley, ‘Pat’ March 15, 1949 – September 19, 2023 Patrick H. Conley, ‘Pat,’ a man loved for his kindness, generosity and playful sarcasm, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Patrick H. Conley, ‘Pat’ Pat, 74, was born in […]
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James ‘Jim’ Ralph Brehm, 75, was a gifted inventor and had a passion for sports
Obituary for James ‘Jim’ Ralph Brehm April 7, 1948 – April 12, 2023 James “Jim” Ralph Brehm of Racine was born on April 7, 1948, and passed away shortly after turning 75. He died at home on April 12, 2023, after a battle with cancer. James “Jim” Ralph Brehm Jim served our country with the […]
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James ‘Jim’ R. Lahr, 78, was known for his whistling
Obituary for James “Jim” R. Lahr James “Jim” R. Lahr, 78, of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in his home. Jim was born in Milwaukee on Dec. 22, 1944, to the late Edward J. and Elma (nee: Jacques) Lahr. He was a 1963 graduate of Boys Technical School in Milwaukee. On […]
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101-year-old WWII, Vietnam, other veterans recognized at Gifford School
RACINE — Dry eyes were sparse, and colors of red, white, and blue filled the auditorium on Nov. 10, 2022, at the annual Veterans Day Program event at Gifford School, 8332 Northwestern Ave. The annual Veterans Day celebration at Gifford Elementary School in Racine, Wis. honored dozens of veterans in attendance. – This year’s program […]