Our beloved father, Josef Franz Wilhelm Kueppers, went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, March 21,2008. He was born in Wassenberg, Germany on October 12,1920, son of Kasper George and Anna Maria (Winkens) Kueppers. He served with the German Army in WWII. He was a POW at a Russian prison camp and was released at the age of 23. He married his sweetheart, Waltraud Grzywotz on October 27,1952 in Berlin, Germany. In 1959 the family immigrated to Canada and then in 1961 settled in beautiful Lake Geneva, WI, where he show-cased his fantastic European Pastry Chef skills at Bittner’s Bakery for his entire career. His tasty creations were enjoyed by family and friends. While we grieve at his passing, we rejoice in a life well lived. He loved his family deeply, enjoyed many parties with friends, hours of woodworking in his garage hide-away, and his favorite pastime-“fishing for the big one”. We will miss his charm and wit. He is survived by his daughters, Evelyn Kueppers of El Cajon, California, and Bettina VonSeth of Racine; grandchildren, Aja and Amanda Aviles; great-grandchildren, Bailey Aviles and Elaina Kadamian. Memorial services will be held in the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008. All are invited to meet in the funeral home beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Lynn Connors and family says
Joe has been a friend of my family for many years. He was a charming and sweet man and will be missed by his family and friends. Our sympathies are with Tina and Evelyn and the rest of the family. Lynn, Jim, Ian, Cameron and Brenna Connors
Penny Siperly says
I knew Joe since Tina and I were best friends in middle school. He was a great father and provider for his family. He was great at telling us about times we could not even comprehend and that made me respect his accomplishments in life all the more. He will be missed by us all, but more importantly, it is good to know he is now in a better place without pain or old age holding him back from his true passions.
All the best to the family in using sweet memories to heal their loss.
Penny Siperly
Roy Luebke says
Please accept our condolences for your loss.
My mom used to buy all of our birthday cakes from Bittner’s when my sister and I were kids and I know your dad was a fantastic baker! He had a very special talent. I’m sure you will all miss him very much.
Take care,
Roy and Jay Luebke