John Anderegg, Who Found Purpose in Land, Family and Tradition, Dies at 98

A Korean War veteran, Anderegg was a lifelong farmer, devoted husband and proud Swiss American whose life stretched from the era of horse-drawn wagons to the digital age, died June 12 at age 98, leaving a legacy of family, service and stewardship.

Todd Klassy
by Todd Klassy
John Anderegg, Who Found Purpose in Land, Family and Tradition, Dies at 98

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Carol Maveus, Who Loved Polka, Family and Swiss Heritage, Dies at 82
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Carol Maveus, Who Loved Polka, Family and Swiss Heritage, Dies at 82

For more than three decades, Maveus served as Clarno Township treasurer while devoting her life to family, faith and Swiss traditions. She loved polka dancing, Friday nights at the New Glarus Hotel and making Brätzeli for family and friends.

by Todd Klassy
Art Jennrich, Dairy Farmer Who Helped Build a Golf Course, Dies at 86
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Art Jennrich, Dairy Farmer Who Helped Build a Golf Course, Dies at 86

A Navy veteran who served during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Jennrich followed a lifelong dream to dairy farming in New Glarus, then helped turn part of the family farm into Argue-Ment Golf Course, where he and Carolyn welcomed golfers for two decades.

by Todd Klassy
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Jacqueline Watkins, Longtime VA Nurse, Dies at 61

After graduating from New Glarus High School in 1983, Watkins devoted nearly four decades to nursing and administration at the William S. Middleton VA Memorial Hospital, while finding her greatest joys in family, faith and her grandchildren.

by Todd Klassy
Beverly Lien, Whose Life Was Filled with Music and Service, Dies at 86
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Beverly Lien, Whose Life Was Filled with Music and Service, Dies at 86

From dancing to the Roger Bright Band to decades as a church organist, medical assistant and community volunteer, Beverly Lien carried music, faith and service through a life rooted in Blanchardville, New Glarus and across Green County.

by Todd Klassy

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