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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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

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pamela J. Walgren, 74, Found Joy in Travel and Life in Rural New Glarus

She and her husband, Dan Dooge, created a countryside home they considered their personal paradise and continued exploring the world together even after she developed Alzheimer’s disease.

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Ronald Kittleson, Army Veteran and New Glarus Musician, Dies at 84

A gentle presence in New Glarus for decades, he built a life around faith, friendship and music, sharing songs with family, neighbors and fellow musicians while leaving a legacy of kindness that touched generations.

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Roger Lee Knight, New Glarus Native and Army Colonel, Dies at 81

Raised in New Glarus before a distinguished military career, Roger Knight served in Vietnam, retired as a colonel, and spent his later years preserving the stories of fellow veterans.

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Florence Beutler, Who Built a Life Around Family and Service, Dies at 89

A lifelong servant of her church and community, Florence Beutler was known for her generosity, hospitality and the family traditions she created across generations.

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Roger Wayne Duerst, 95, Architect Who Helped Shape Wisconsin’s Public Spaces, Dies

A New Glarus native and Army veteran, Duerst built a long career designing schools, public buildings and medical research labs while remaining deeply connected to his family and community.

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Shirley Lueschow, Beloved New Glarus Teacher, Dies at 88

A pillar of the community and former teacher who was remembered for her warmth, steady presence, and deep ties to New Glarus, Shirley Lueschow died Wednesday at age 88.

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Roland Deininger, Who Brought French Cooking to New Glarus, Dies at 85

Born in wartime France and trained in European kitchens, he built a career from Paris to Chicago before opening Deininger’s in New Glarus, where he and his family became part of the community for decades.

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