Employees & Friends of Wayland Robert Edward McMillan, of Shelburne, VT died on October 9,
Emil Robert Fischer, a businessman, sportsman, and philanthro-
2015 of complications of Alzheimer’s. Bob is survived by his wife of 58
pist, died peacefully in Naples, FL on May 10, 2014, surrounded by family
years, Katharine “Penny”; two children, Stephen McMillan `78 and
who loved him. He is survived by his wife, Gail Fischer; his daughters,
Susan McMillan `79; three grandchildren; a sister; many nieces and
Catherine Fischer; Laura Fischer; Dr. Jennifer McKnight-Lupes; Linda
nephews; and so many friends. He was predeceased by his son Mark
Fischer; Leslie Fischer `77, aka Dr. Bobby Holliday; his son, Kurt
McMillan `76.
Randall Fischer; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Gregory Boulanger `84.
Ronald Allen Blomberg passed away on December 7, 2015. In 1966, he became the basketball coach and Athletic Director at Wayland
Jackie J. Braatz died on January 20, 2016. Jackie was a 1968 gradu-
Academy. After four years, he joined the Milwaukee Bucks organiza-
ate of Columbus High School. She was an administrative assistant at
tion where he continued his camps as the Milwaukee Bucks Basketball
Wayland Academy from 1980 to 1998 and later at Edgewood College in
Camps. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Coaches Hall of Fame in
Madison. Jackie retired from the LaCrosse Outreach Foundation after
1980. He is preceded in death by his wife, La Verne, and two sons,
12 years. Jackie loved all animals, especially horses, and enjoyed riding.
Douglas and David. He is survived by a son, Steve Blomberg `70
Survivors include her two sons, Jim and Ron; two granddaughters; and
and daughters, Christine Blomberg Murphy `67 and Barbara
numerous other friends and relatives.
Blomberg Marshall `70; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Donna Sue Genereaux passed away peacefully on February 7, 2016, surrounded by her husband and dear friends in their one last great Dr. John O. Burtis, University of Northern Iowa Communication Studies professor, passed away on December 7, 2015 at Hospice Home in Waterloo, IA with his wife Kris and other family members and close friends at his side. He was 60 and had been a professor at UNI since 2000. John leaves a great legacy, especially in speech communication.
act of love and loyalty. Survivors include her devoted and caring husband, David; daughter, Heather Genereaux Kuenzi `90; one grandson, other relatives and many close friends.
He coached and directed students who won more than 20 individual or team national championships in speech or debate from 1980 to 2000. In 2000, the Kansas State University Forensics Program named its forensics tournament traveling sweepstakes award the “John O. Burtis Sweepstakes.”
Nancy Ann Kasper of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 21, 2015. She graduated from Carroll College in Waukesha in 1962, where she met the love of her life, David W. Kasper H`81. They married in 1963 at Christ King Church
He is survived by his wife Kris Pond-Burtis, sons Walter Burtis `08
in Wauwatosa. After living in Milwaukee, Mukwonago and Menomonee
and James, two grandchildren, and numerous other relatives.
Falls, they moved in 1968 to Beaver Dam, where David taught math at Wayland Academy for 37 years. Nancy was a warm and bright presence in the Wayland community and will be deeply missed and fondly remem-
Robert “Bob” Kastenmeier, friend and supporter of Wayland Academy through the Kastenmeier Scholarship Fund, died at his home in Arlington, VA on March 20, 2015. Mr. Kastenmeier was a liberal Democrat from Wisconsin whose 32 years in Congress were marked by his early and staunch opposition to the Vietnam War. He was a World
bered by innumerable alumni, faculty, and friends. Nancy is survived by her husband, David; three sons, Timothy Kasper `83, Paul Kasper `85, and William Kasper `86 (Rebecca Vandenberg `85); and three grandchildren.
War II veteran who represented the Madison area starting in 1959. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy. She said her husband’s main interest had always been world peace, “and I think the people will remember him for that.”
Ralph Kurt William Wiedenhoeft passed away on October 31, 2015 in Beaver Dam, WI. His wife, Arleen Wiedenhoeft died on February 10, 2016 in Beaver Dam, WI. They are survived by their children, including William `74, Glenn `75, Paul `77, and Chris `78.
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