Klein & Stangel Funeral Home Obituaries

Debra A. Wichlacz, age 56 of Manitowoc, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her home. Debra was born on December 17, 1964 in Two Rivers, daughter of Gertrude (Kusiak) Wichlacz and the late Joseph Wichlacz. She grew up in Two Rivers and was a 1983 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. She sold Avon products for many years and also cleaned homes. Debra loved her pets, gardening and especially enjoyed making flower arrangements. She often thought and treated...

John F. Phillips, age 70, of rural Two Rivers entered eternal life on Thursday, November 18th, 2021. John was born November 1, 1951, in Waukesha, WI to the late Bernard and Mildred (Joy) Phillips. He spent the first half of his life farming with his family in both the Pewaukee and Reeseville areas. In June 1989, John along with his parents, moved to Two Rivers in order to work with his sister and brother-in-law's new business, Seal Fab. He continued to work there (now Classic Coatings)...

Virginia Ruth Strope Posny of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, formerly of Two Rivers, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was 100 years old. She was the wife of the late Louis J. Posny, daughter of the late Karl Strope and Margery Strope (MacPherson), loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born May 31, 1921, in Stevens Point, WI. After graduating from Stevens Point Normal High School, she attended the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. She later worked as a...

Dennis J. “Murph” Murphy, age 74, of Two Rivers passed away Tuesday morning, November 16, 2021 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Murph was born March 12, 1947 in New York City, son of the late John P. and Ellen (Wollmer) Murphy.  He was a graduate of Martin Van Buren High, Queen’s New York with the Class of 1964.  Murph served his country with the U.S. Navy on a patrol boat in Vietnam in 1966.  He was united in marriage to the former Ruth...

Harold A. Anderson, age 78, a Two Rivers resident, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center of Two Rivers. He was born June 8, 1943 in Mishicot, son of the late Lawrence G. and Wilma M. (Fick) Anderson. Harold attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1962. On June 19, 1965 he married Judy Christensen at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Harold was employed with Mirro for 33 years until his retirement. In his younger years, he enjoyed...

Henrietta (Etta) E. Siehr, age 90, died of natural causes on Saturday, November 6th, 2021. She is survived by her five children; Cindy, Mike, Scott, Terry, and Greg. She was preceded by five children who she will meet again in Heaven. She was an avid gardener who enjoyed spending her later years with her family, especially with her 12 grandchildren. She was dedicated to her faith and had these words to pass along. “This pilgrim, wandering the earth for many years, has gone home...

William “Bill” Weiss, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021 after a brief hospital stay. He was born on November 8, 1932, to the late William and Minnie Weiss in Sheboygan, WI. The family later moved to Racine, WI where Bill attended Racine Park High School. Following high school, Bill enlisted in the United States Army and served in Alaska until honorably discharged. He then attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering where he received a bachelor’s degree in...

David E. Stage, aka Eddie Stage, age 86, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. David was born July 4, 1935 in Wabeno, son of the late John and Alphilda (Opsal) Stage.  He was a graduate of Wabeno High School with the Class of 1955.  On November 12, 1962 he was united in marriage to the former Dianne Lane.  The couple moved to Two Rivers in November 1965. David was employed at Hamiltons, Manitowoc Ice and lastly Kelvinator until...

Judith L. Meneau, age 95, a Two Rivers resident, died on September 28, 2021 at Harborview  Assisted Living, Manitowoc. Judy was born on September 15, 1926 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late George and Hattie (Anderson) Larson. She was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1945. Judy played the saxophone in the high school band and was a poly wog swimmer as well. On December 26, 1945 she married Donald Meneau at the St. Marks Catholic Church Parish...

Floyd J. Knitter, age 90 of Two Rivers, passed away Thursday morning, September 23, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Floyd was born on June 16, 1931 in Wisconsin, son of the late Michael and Marie Knitter. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard at the age of 17 and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War on the front lines as a Gunner. On July 9, 1955 Floyd married Bernice Wunsch. He worked in construction building homes with his father then his son and finally working with...