Visitation:  Saturday, Dec. 21, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m.  Location:  Koepsell Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam Russell H. Kerr, 97, of Horicon passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at Prairie Ridge in Mayville. Russell was born on August 21, 1922, on a 35-acre farm to Edward and Anna (Roed) Kerr near Bettendorf, IA. on the Mississippi River. He spent his childhood working the farm, where no weed was to seed, and went hunting and fishing on the irresistible river, whenever his father permitted. Russ graduated from Davenport High School in 1940 and entered Iowa State University in 1941. In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp and was called up later that year. After several months of training he joined a B17 bomber air crew as a ‘waist gunner’ and flew to England for combat duty assigned to the 8th Air Force. He flew 31 missions out of England over Germany and German held territory. Their plane was shot down on their 30th mission. He was awarded the air medal with three clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was discharged in 1945 but continued inactive duty in the Air Force Reserve until 1982 retiring as a Lt. Colonel. Russ was united in marriage to Jeanette Rassmann until she passed in 1972. He was then united in marriage to Doris Bogenschneider in 1974. Shortly after discharge from active duty in 1945, he reentered Iowa State University and earned an agriculture engineering Bachelor of Science degree in 1948. Later that year, he accepted a job with the John Deere Company in Horicon and continued to work for them until his retirement in 1980. He worked in sales, method engineering, supervision, management, and special assignments. He was very active in moving grain drills from Horicon to Des Moines, IA. Hunting, fishing, and golf were his most loved hobbies, which he did throughout Wisconsin, Canada, the western States, and in other countries. Russ was a longtime member of the Horicon Hills Golf Course, city bowling team, and the Horicon Bridge Club. Russ was also a member of the Horicon American Legion Post #157. In the 1950’s he was the local president plus state directory of the Isaak Walton League. He worked close with Ducks Unlimited serving on the committee for 15 years and continuing on as a sponsor. Russ is survived by his wife Doris, of Mayville. His son, Dennis Kerr of Horicon; his step sons- Steven (Luann) Bogenschneider, Dale (Tania) Bogenschneider, and Larry (Nancy) Bogenschneider.; his stepgrandchildren, Tyler (Hollie), Shana (Brandon), Krista, Andrea (Evan), Jay (Katelyn) and Corey; and his 10 step-great-grandchildren. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jeannette, and his brothers Wayne and Bob Kerr. Visitation will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Koepsell Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Funeral services for Russ will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Koepsell Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with the Rev. Paul Hudson officiating with Military Honors conducted by the Horicon American Legion Post #157. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Visitation:  Thursday, Dec. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m.  Service:  Thursday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m.  Location:  St. John Catholic Church in Rubicon Charlene A. Feucht, 81, of Hartford, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. Charlene was born the daughter of Raymond and Hattie (Kalz) Geiger on July 22, 1938, in Milwaukee. On July 19, 1958, she was united in marriage with Curtis M. Jensen in Milwaukee. Curtis passed away on May 11, 1984. Charlene was then united in marriage with John M.F. Feucht on February 11, 1989, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Slinger. Charlene was a faithful member of St. John Catholic Church in Rubicon. She enjoyed swimming, playing cards, and bird watching. She liked traveling, loved taking pontoon boat rides and was an avid sports fan. Charlene also loved helping John with Mighty Fine Tours. She will be missed by her husband, John “Mighty Fine” Feucht of Hartford; her children, Denien Jensen of Texas and Cynthia (Timothy) Hill of Hartford; five step-children, Shelly (Duey) Valle of Michigan, Franny Feucht of Idaho, Patti (Scott) Wells of Brownsville, Tina (K.R.) Holden of Texas, Jeni (Dennis) Oechsner of Brownsville; her grandchildren, Jakob (Hope) Ward and their son, her great-grandson, Marshall; Robert (Alissa LaCross) Lindemann; and Amanda (Brian) Seniuk; nine step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Curtis; and onegrandson, Mitchell Lindemann in 2012. Visitation for Charlene will be held on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Rubicon. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 6 p.m. with Father David LaPlante presiding. The family would like to give a special thank you to Horizon Hospice for their care. The Koepsell Funeral Home is taking care of the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www.KoepsellFH.com.