Ronald A. “Roko” Koepsell, 77, of Mayville, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.   Ronald was born on May 30, 1943, the son of Andrew and Viola (Detlaff) Koepsell.   He attended Mayville High School, then joined the United States Army in 1964. Roko served in Korea and was discharged in 1966.   He worked for Purity Products, part-time for Crist Aluminum and also worked for Pioneer Pole and Truss’s Plus. Roko also had his own part-time business, Roko Sales. He later retired from Metalcraft of Mayville.   Ronald enjoyed going and selling at flea markets as well as taking trips to the Amish country and listening to 60’s and Polka music. Roko loved to watch his grandchildren play baseball and other sports.   Ronald was a member of the American Legion Post 69 of Mayville and a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church.   Ronald is survived by his children, Scott Koepsell, Melissa (DuWayne) Steger, Dawn Koepsell, and Jeremy Koepsell (Gail Tradewell); five grandchildren, Brett Steger, Hunter Steger, Cammie Steger, Kaitlin Koepsell, and Colin Koepsell; a sister, Darlene Koepsell; other relatives and friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents.   The visitation was held at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville on Tuesday, March 30, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.   The funeral service followed at the church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joshua Frazee officiating. Burial was in Hochheim Cemetery in the Town of Herman, Dodge County, Wisconsin, with military honors provided by the Mayville American Legion Post #69.   Memorials may be made in Ronald A. Koepsell’s name to Hospice Home of Hope.   The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville cared for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com.

   David Nehls passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 83 years. He was born on November 25, 1937 in Hustisford, the son of Norman and Nina (Holtz) Nehls. He was united in marriage to Ruth Reichow on May 16, 1959 at St, Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Neosho.    David served his country in the U.S. Navy and farmed for more than 40 years in the Hustisford area.   His was a life of service. He served the Town of Hustisford for a total of 22 years, as a Supervisor and later as the Town Chairman. He was involved in the naming of the Hustisford Community Library, and was a member of the Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church School Board. David served on the River Valley Coop Board in Watertown for 15 years, and also served on the AMPI Board, and the Equity Livestock Board. He was a former member of the Hustisford Rod and Gun Club and the Hustisford Bowling League.   David and Ruth enjoyed polka dances with friends three times per week for years. He loved playing sheepshead with family and friends. David was a consistent spectator at the children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events, even if it meant milking the cows at 3 a.m. David and Ruth spent many happy years camping after retiring and made many friends along the way.    David is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 61 years; his sons, Jeffrey (Carolyn) Nehls of Iron Ridge, Dale Nehls of Fond du Lac; his daughter, Renee Nehls of Waukesha; nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sister, Claudia Krohn of Arizona; and by his brothers, Charles (Carol) Nehls of Watertown and Stanley Nehls of Hustisford. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   Visitation was held Wednesday, March 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 269 N. Lake Street, Hustisford.    Funeral service followed at Church on Thursday at 11 a.m.. Rev. Jonathan Loescher is officiating. Interment was in Hustisford Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethany’s sound system would be appreciated. If you are able, masks are preferred for the visitation and service. The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home – Hustisford is serving the family.

 Elisabeth Ellen “Beth” Brugger, 78, of Hustisford, passed away on March 9, 2021.   Beth was born to Laurie and Ruth (Jacobson) Peterson in Iola, on August 7, 1942.   She grew up in Wittenberg, until high school when her father’s career required the family to move to other areas around the state.   She graduated from Lake Mills High School. She attended UW-Madison and graduated with a degree in education from UW-Whitewater.   The majority of her more than 30-year career was dedicated to teaching kindergarten at Rossman Elementary School in Hartford. Beth was a beloved mother, Granny, and friend to many. She was kind and compassionate and cared deeply about others. She was passionate about her family, and her greatest joy was spending time with and doing things for them. She had an immense love for children (especially her dear grandchildren) and she especially appreciated their innocence, their sense of spontaneity, and their hugs. She loved cats and her family always had a cat from the time she was young. Beth had a terrific sense of humor and was full of fun. She loved to play games. She was an expert at Jeopardy! and other game shows, beating anyone who dared to play with her. Although she loved spending time with others playing games, sharing a meal, or just visiting, she also cherished her alone time to read and always looked forward to her next good book. She was very involved with the Hustisford Community Library, volunteering her time and talent, serving on the library board, and helping with fundraising. A highlight of her year was the annual spelling bee fundraiser at the library and she enjoyed the camaraderie of the event.   Beth was also passionate about cooking and one of her greatest joys was preparing a meal for her family or friends.   Beth is survived by her children, Anthony (Vickie) Brugger of Clyman, Jennifer Brugger of Port Orchard, WA, and Caleb (Rebecca) Brugger of Hustisford. She was Granny to her precious grandchildren, Morgan, Anthony “TJ”, Madison, Caden, and Garrett. She is further survived by AFS daughter, Deise Prina Dutra (Alfredo Mateus) and “bonus granddaughter” Alice Dutra Mateus. Beth is also survived by sisters, Mary (John) Krueger, of Aurora, CO, and Faith Mauk (Tom Lonsway) of Kaukauna; sister-in-law, Joan Peterson of Madison; her former husband and dear friend, David Brugger, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She especially cherished her lifelong friends from her teaching days and was still in contact with many of them.   Beth was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, David Peterson, and her nephew, Daniel Peterson.   At Beth’s request, there will be no services.   Memorials may be made to the Hustisford Community Library, 609 W. Juneau St., Hustisford, WI 53034, or send them to her family at 480 W. Griffith Street, Apt. 104 Hustisford, WI 53034.   Beth made a positive impact on so many who knew her and will be remembered for her incredible kindness to everyone she met. She most definitely fulfilled her lifelong goal to be loving and giving. We will honor her memory by aspiring to follow her words of wisdom, handed down from her mother: “be good, do good, and you will be happy.”   The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Angels Grace Hospice who took such wonderful care of Beth and the family.   The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Hustisford is serving the family.