Roger Kalscheur, Railroad Inspector and Devoted Grandfather, Dies at 72

Known as “Pudge,” the Mount Horeb native traveled the country as a railroad inspector, later worked as a plasterer in New Glarus and was remembered for his devotion to family, love of baseball, generosity, humor and loyalty.

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Roger Kalscheur, Railroad Inspector and Devoted Grandfather, Dies at 72

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Gregory Wenger, New Glarus Native and Devoted Golfer, Dies at 79
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Gregory Wenger, New Glarus Native and Devoted Golfer, Dies at 79

A New Glarus native and longtime Wisconsin clothier, Gregory Wenger built a life centered on family, friendship, community and golf before finding his retirement dream among the courses of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. He died at 79.

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Sandra L. Bubenzer, Teacher, Traveler and Devoted Church Leader, Dies, 86
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Sandra L. Bubenzer, Teacher, Traveler and Devoted Church Leader, Dies, 86

A Purdue graduate who taught English and history, served Wisconsin’s environmental work and led church and PEO groups, Bubenzer built a 64-year life with her husband, Gary, and found her favorite home among Green County’s rolling hills.

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Ken McKenzie, Agriculture Communicator, Writer of Rural Wisconsin Life, Dies at 73
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Ken McKenzie, Agriculture Communicator, Writer of Rural Wisconsin Life, Dies at 73

Raised on a Holstein dairy farm near Hollandale, the UW-Madison agricultural journalism graduate built a career in dairy communications, sports writing and local business advocacy while staying close to his rural Wisconsin roots.

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Linda Baker, Farm Wife, Caregiver and Community Volunteer, Dies at 76
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Linda Baker, Farm Wife, Caregiver and Community Volunteer, Dies at 76

A longtime New Glarus-area resident, farm wife and caregiver is being remembered for her devotion to family, quiet service to others and deep community ties. Memorial services are scheduled for July 2.

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