Richard “Dick” Ralph Schultz, a man of integrity, valor, and civic zeal, left this world on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Richard was born on September 12, 1948, in Fort Atkinson, son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Ganzer) Schultz. He attended Fort Atkinson High School and graduated in 1967. His...
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Gerald N. Liebergen
Gerald N. Liebergen received his greatest promotion ever early Saturday, November 2, 2024. Jerry was born at home in Wayside, WI on September 6, 1937, to Norbert and Adele (Eichhorst) Liebergen. He grew up working on his parents’ farm, graduated from Reedsville, Class of ’55, and at 17, enlisted in the...
Raymond H. Gustafson
Raymond H. Gustafson, age 78, died November 3, 2024, with family at his side. He was born in Racine, WI, on December 13, 1945. He later moved to Chicago and then California to study Business and Mortuary Science. He became a resident of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast for...
Turnout at Fort’s polls: ‘brisk’
By Chris SpanglerNot surprisingly, turnout was brisk today as Fort Atkinson voters went to the polls to cast ballots in the presidential and other general election races.When the doors to the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building gym opened at 7 a.m., the line of voters snaked down North Water Street West.On...
Christmas Neighbors is accepting programming applications, donations
Organizers of the Jefferson County Christmas Neighbors program have announced that the organization is accepting applications to help those in need this year beginning Monday, Nov. 4. According to a news release, the program is in its 72nd year and is structured to help low income families and their children...