LaVonne Wittwer, 94, New Glarus Graduate Who Built a Life of Family and Service, Dies

A lifelong educator, volunteer and devoted family matriarch remembered for her faith, generosity and roots in the New Glarus community.

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LaVonne Wittwer, New Glarus Graduate Who Built a Life of Family and Service, Dies

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Fred E. Mueller, 94, Lifelong New Glarus Farmer with Swiss Roots
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Fred E. Mueller, 94, Lifelong New Glarus Farmer with Swiss Roots

Born on a family farm outside New Glarus to Swiss immigrant parents, Mueller built a life around agriculture, faith and family, cherishing Jass games, northern hunting trips and Wisconsin sports.

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Marietha Elizabeth Jelle, Teacher Who Returned to the Classroom, Dies at 98
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Marietha Elizabeth Jelle, Teacher Who Returned to the Classroom, Dies at 98

A trained educator who stepped away to raise her family before returning to the classroom, she inspired generations of students and passed on a lifelong love of learning to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Audrey L. Saxer, 91, Monticello Farm Wife Who Rooted Life in Family and Field
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Audrey L. Saxer, 91, Monticello Farm Wife Who Rooted Life in Family and Field

A partner in farming in Washington Township for more than three decades, she balanced barn chores with books, travel and cards, returning always to Monticello, where faith, family and community shaped her days.

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Rosemarie Pagel, New Glarus Area Teacher, Lifelong Learner, Dies at 87
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Rosemarie Pagel, New Glarus Area Teacher, Lifelong Learner, Dies at 87

A farm girl who began in a one-room schoolhouse and carried her love of teaching, faith and family through decades of learning, service and community across Wisconsin.

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