Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service Obituaries

Steve Frank Rigas, 83, Sheboygan passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Steve was born on June 25, 1939 in Alton, IL to the late Frank and Demetra (Gioumpakes) Rigas. He was a graduate of the St. Louis Institute of Music. On October 20, 1968 he married the former Kathie Fechalos in Hammond, IN. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2022. Following his retirement in 2008, Steve and Kathie moved to Sheboygan to be closer to family. He was an avid fan of the University of Notre Dame...

Thomas E. Mole, 80, passed away quietly on Sunday evening, November 20, 2022 at Cedar Grove Gardens, Wisconsin after a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Tom was born on December 12, 1941 in Milwaukee to the late George and Bernice (Gerds) Mole. He attended Rufus King High School, where he excelled in basketball and football. He continued his education at UW-Whitewater, and transferred to Florida State University, where he graduated at the top of his class with a degree in...

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Roberta “Bobbi” Schroeder, 83, of Sheboygan passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at her home. Bobbi was born on January 12, 1939 in Sheboygan to Robert and Joyce (Krueger) Bersch. She was a graduate of Sheboygan Central High School. On June 25, 1966 she married Carl Schroeder. Over the years, Bobbi worked at Wigwam, the LTC bookstore, Hallmark and Sonlight Books. Bobbi was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, where she served as a greeter, active with...

Francis H. Ramaker “Frank” age 70 passed away at his home on Sunday evening, November 6, 2022 Frank was born on December 17, 1951 in Adell a son to the late Edgar and Genevieve (Kretschmar) Ramaker.  He attended area schools.  Frank founded and worked for almost 50 years at Bison Plating in Adell. His brother Art and sister, Betty joined him in the business.  Frank enjoyed his motorcycles and the many roads he traveled. Frank is survived by his son, Cody...

Betty J. Schwartz, 89, of Plymouth passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sheboygan. Betty was born on February 19, 1933 in Plymouth a daughter to the late Norman and Adeline (Schaeffer) Heberer.  She attended schools in Plymouth.   On July 20, 1968 she was united in marriage to Lyle “Red” Schwartz   He preceded her in death on September 29, 1995.  Betty had worked at Bordens and for 27 years with...

Margaret M. Simonsmeier, “Peg” 76, of Junction City, Kansas and formerly of Howards Grove passed away on October 13, 2022 at Valley View Senior Life Center in Junction City. She was born on December 26, 1945, to Fay and Hilda (Orthmann) Pomeroy.  On July 29, 1977, she married Eugene Simonsmeier, they lived in Howards Grove, WI, for forty-five years. Gene and she started a corporation, Lightening Express, utilizing his nickname “Lightening”. They enjoyed...

Karsten A. Vinje, 83 of Sheboygan Falls passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County. Karsten was born on November 24, 1938 in Montfort, Wisconsin a son to the late Sidney Vinje and Margaret Ralph.  He graduated from Monona Grove High School and continued his education graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.  He then served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era stationed in France. Karsten was united in marriage to...

John R. Rice, known as Jack, age 95, formerly of Mauston, WI, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center. Jack was born June 29, 1927, in Oxford, WI son of the late Rodney and Isabel (Mc Donald) Rice. John joined the Navy and served in WWII. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, country music, and the American storyteller Louie L'Amour. He was an amateur boat builder into his eighties. Survivors include his children: Christine Hynes, Cynthia Rice, John...

Nathan Harlan Hendrickson, 60, of Plymouth passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Plymouth Health Services. Nathan was born on November 5, 1961 in Sheboygan to Harlan and Sandra (Marshall) Hendrickson. He attended Sheboygan area schools and graduated in 1981 from Sheboygan North High School. Nathan drove for several trucking companies until his health intervened. Nathan loved deer hunting and fishing on "the pond" with his father and sons. Nathan is survived by his father:...