Klein & Stangel Funeral Home Obituaries

Grace I. Kulpa, age 102, of Two Rivers passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Grace was born February 23, 1920, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Norbert and Mary Jane “Jennie” (LeClair) Frasch.  She was a graduate of Washington High School with the Class of 1937.  On April 26, 1939, she was united in marriage to Frank Kulpa, Sr. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers.  He preceded her in death on November...

William C. “Bill” Braun, a former Manitowoc resident passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. William was born December 19, 1939, son of the late Clarence and Lucille (Rief) Braun. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam from 1963-1965. He married the late Sandy Krebbs on May 14, 2005, in Madison and she preceded him in death on June 8, 2013. Bill worked as a Multimedia Service Manager for over 30 years at the UW Madison. He had a passion for music,...

Lucille “Lucy” Jean Duval, 80, of Two Rivers died on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Sylvan Crossings. Lucy was born on February 2, 1942 in Two Rivers to Theodore and Tillie (Schemenkowski) Burbey.  She was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. On June 24, 1961 she married Leland Duval. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2015.  Lucy was a dedicated and devoted wife, mom, and grandma.  She enjoyed meeting people over the years as she waitressed...

Michael G. Tadych, age 68, of Two Rivers passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center, Green Bay. Michael was born June 10, 1954 in Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph and Violet (Grenier) Tadych.  He was a graduate of Washington High School with the Class of 1972.  On April 6, 1974 he married his childhood sweetheart Diane Vanderbloemen.  Michael owned Mike's Bait & Taxidermy in Two Rivers and previously owned Northeast Wisconsin Asbestos...

On August 22, 2022, heaven opened its doors and the angels came to Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital to take Walter M. “Buddy” Christoffel home. Walter was born on May 24, 1924, at his parent’s home in Two Rivers.  Beloved son of the late Walter F. and Regina (Raether) Christoffel, Buddy interrupted his high school education to serve the State of Wisconsin in the Civilian Conservation Corps.  He then fulfilled his patriotic duty by enlisting in the United...

John J. (Touche) Kruse, age 93, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his residence.   John was born on January 4, 1929 in Two Rivers, WI to the late Otto & Eva (Morency) Kruse.  He attended local schools in Two Rivers.   Touche worked most of his life sailing for 40 years on the Great Lakes as a cook.  He was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center.  Touche resided in Two Rivers and Marathon, Florida.   He is survived by one brother: Glenn F. Kruse of...

Rosemary J. (Vanderbusch) Borgwardt, age 95, of Cameron Park, California, passed away on August 5, 2022.   Rosemary was born July 30, 1927 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late James and Ottilia “Delia” (Spaeth) Van Sleet.  She attended St. Luke’s Elementary School and was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers with the Class of 1945.  On July 31, 1948 Rosemary was united in marriage to Le Roy Vanderbusch at St....

Judith Ann Vogel (Judy), 88, died on August 5, 2022, at Magnolia Meadows in Manitowoc. Judy was born on July 9, 1934, in Two Rivers to the late Bertus Porter and Julia Niquette. She was a graduate of Washington High School, then furthered her education at the Business College of Milwaukee. On November 7, 1953, Judy married Claude Vogel. Judy enjoyed sewing, knitting, cross stitch, and traveling, especially cruises. For 13 years Judy was a stay-at-home mom. She then decided to go to work and...

Barbra J. Stiefvater, age 86, of Manitowoc died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Riverwoods Place Assisted Living in Manitowoc. Barbra was born on October 14, 1935, to the late Charles and Emma (Schwarzenbart) Geimer in Cooperstown. She grew up on the family farm with two older brothers. Barbra attended Cooperstown District #1 Elementary School through the 8th grade and graduated from Denmark High School with honors in 1953. Even as a young child, it was always Barbra’s dream to become a...

Roger A.K.A. Ruth J. Paul, age 76, a Two Rivers resident passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Roger “Ruth” was born in Kewaunee on May 1, 1946, to the late Darwin and Ione (Daul) Paul. Roger “Ruth” was a truck driver until retirement occurred. Roger “Ruth” enjoyed motorcycles, racing, using the learned mechanical skills as well as horses especially barrel races. Survivors include seven children: Sue (Dan) Kudick, Scott (Sherri) Paul, Steve (Adelle)...