Otto C. Kolpack Jr., 85, of Bowler, died on Sunday, July 27, 2014, following a courageous battle with Lewy Body dementia, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg. He was born July 21, 1929, the son of the late Louise (Fuhrman) and Otto C. Kolpack Sr. in Tigerton and grew up in Bowler on the family farm. Otto graduated from Bowler High as valedictorian in 1947 and was known for his love of team sports, especially basketball.

Eugene L. Peterson, 89, of Lunds, passed away early Friday morning, July 25, 2014, at Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha. A memorial service for Eugene Peterson will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Shawano. Pastor Gisele Berninghaus will officiate. Private family inurnment will follow at Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery, Lunds.

Harry H. Deering, 78, formerly of Pulcifer, passed away early Sunday evening, July 27, 2014, at Maple Lane Care Center in Shawano. Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at 12 p.m.

Milan Henry Kersten, 83, of Wittenberg, died on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. He was born on Feb. 24, 1931, in the town of Wittenberg, the son of the late Henry and Anna (Harke) Kersten. Milan was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean War from 1951-1953. He was a member of the Bloecher-Johnson American Legion Post 502 for more than 50 years. On Oct.

The Clintonville American Legion baseball team is heading back to state after winning the rubber match against Marion/Tigerton 7-4 Sunday night in Marion. The Diamond Cats will open state play Wednesday against Nekoosa, which is hosting the Class A tournament. “We got this one for coach (Jeremy) Schoenike,” said coach Dean Muthig, who was filling in for Schoenike, who had a prior commitment. “This is his first year being the head guy.

After rallying early, the Bonduel American Legion baseball team was eliminated from the Class A Region 3 tournament with a 10-6 loss to Marion/Tigerton on Saturday in Marion. “Overall, I’m pretty happy with the team that we had and what we did,” coach Jason Luepke said. “We have about everyone coming back. Jake Luepke is the only one that wont be coming back.

The Shawano Youth League 9U and 10U tournaments wrapped up the third week of youth tournaments for the club at Memorial Park in Shawano. The Shawano 9U baseball team took first, edging out second-place Greenville. De Pere Blue took third and Eau Claire took fourth. In the 10U tournament, Shawano was second, losing to the Appleton Lions in the championship game. Kennedy Little League (Madison) took third place and De Pere Green was fourth.

Standing a sturdy 6-foot-7, Packers pass rusher Julius Peppers poses an imposing sight to opposing linemen even without pads. Good thing Green Bay’s front five only has to go up against Peppers in practice now. The eight-time Pro Bowler is spending his first training camp in Titletown after joining the Packers as a free agent in the offseason following four seasons with the division rival Chicago Bears.

Shawano Police Department July 28 Police logged 33 incidents, including the following: OAR — A 26-year-old woman was cited for operating after revocation at Main and Prairie streets. Disturbance — A 16-year-old male was taken into custody on charges of domestic violence and disorderly conduct in the 300 block of East Richmond Street. OAR — A 28-year-old man was cited for operating after revocation in the 2300 block of East Richmond Street. Vandal