Robert Roland Genke, “Bob,” 55, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born May 29, 1966, son of Roland and Diane (Neitzel) Genke in Shawano. Bob grew up in Bonduel and attended St. Paul Lutheran School through eighth grade and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1984. After high school, Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army and served on active duty from August 1985 to May 1988.

Edgar Walter Rakow, 86, of Suring, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Edgar was born Dec. 29, 1934, to the late Albert and Lillie (Pahlow) Rakow on the family farm. In 1955, Edgar bought the family farm, becoming the third-generation owner of the Rakow Farm. He loved farming and was proud to pass the farm on to the fourth generation. On July 14, 1956, Edgar married Mary Colson at St.

Alvina C. Buss, 85, of Eland, died on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center Weston. Alvina was born Feb. 13, 1936, in Cudahy, the daughter of Leo Hoppe Sr. and Rose (Trzebiatowski) Hoppe Konkol. On June 28, 1958, Alvina was united in marriage to Robert Buss Sr. at St. William’s Catholic Church in Eland. Alvina was devoted to education, earning her degree as a teacher and spending many years teaching at Eland Elementary.

Lois Mae Stratton (Schultz), 89, of Appleton, passed away at her home on the lake, with her daughters by her side on Nov. 19, 2021. They take great comfort in knowing that she is now pain-free and in heaven with her Savior. Lois was born Nov. 4, 1932, to the late Marvin and Frieda (Marohl) Schultz in Shawano.

Richard H. Wamboldt Sr., 66, of the Town of Hutchins, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, Nov. 19, 2021, in Clintonville. Richard Henry Wamboldt Sr. was born May 15, 1955, in Milwaukee, son to the late Alexander and Anna (Hanson) Wamboldt Jr. He attended Bowler High School and later started working for Atlas Structures. He worked at various places over the years but found his fit at Aarrowcast Inc.

John C. Papendorf, 79, of Marion, passed away in Neenah on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. John was born in Caroline, Shawano County, on April 17, 1942, to the late Charles and Alvina (Pankow) Papendorf. John grew up on the family’s dairy farm and attended Marion school. After high school he moved to Kenosha where he worked as a machinist at Eaton Dynamatic for over 30 years. On Sept.