Obituaries

Obituaries and death notices for New Glarus residents, honoring lives lived in the community and sharing service details, remembrances, and information important to family, friends, and neighbors.

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Robert Hanson, Who Found Joy in Family, Friends and the Back Roads, Dies at 67

Robert E. Hanson, a longtime Zimbrick employee who built a life around family, camping, Harley rides, hunting, fishing and making people laugh, died Sept. 9 at UW Hospital in Madison after an eight-month battle with cancer. He was 67.

by Todd Klassy

George “Skip” Mecklenburg, Farmer at Heart, Dies at 88

A farmer at heart who built a long career in purchasing, George “Skip” Mecklenburg moved to New Glarus in 2015 to be closer to family and reconnect with his agricultural roots. He died Sept. 8 at his home at age 88. A celebration is Saturday.

by Todd Klassy

Jeanne Marie Gant, 95, Singer, Knitter and Lifelong Learner

A 1948 New Glarus High School graduate, longtime church musician, choir director, knitting instructor and devoted reader, Jeanne Marie Gant filled her 95 years with music, creativity, learning, Norwegian heritage and a deep love of family.

by Todd Klassy

June Strahm, Devoted to Family and New Glarus Community, Dies at 79

A lifelong New Glarus resident, Strahm worked for the State of Wisconsin and several local businesses, volunteered with 4-H and Girl Scouts, taught Sunday school and devoted much of her life to her family, especially her grandchildren.

by Todd Klassy

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.

by Todd Klassy

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.

by Todd Klassy

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.

by Todd Klassy

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.

by Todd Klassy
Members

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.

by Todd Klassy

Maxwell James Parman, 2005–2026 (Updated)

Max Parman will be remembered for his love of sports, his dedication to family and friends, his growing faith, and the positive impact he made on teammates, classmates, and those whose lives he touched in New Glarus and beyond.

by Todd Klassy
Members

Thomas L. Andreas, 65, Devoted Family Man and Outdoorsman, Dies

Thomas L. Andreas, who spent years working alongside family at Anderson Custom Processing and treasured time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, died May 22, 2026, at his home.

by Todd Klassy
Members

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.

by Todd Klassy

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