Laverne E. Jagow

Laverne E. Jagow, 103, of Beaver Dam passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Beaver Dam Assisted Living. Laverne was born the daughter of William and Minnie (Schessow) Koch on October 27, 1917 in the township of Oak Grove. She was married to Walter F. Jagow on October 18, 1936 at St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Laverne was employed with Weyenberg Shoe Factory in Beaver Dam for 31 years from 1949 – 1979. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Laverne is survived by her niece Helen Kurtz of Beaver Dam; nephew Bob (Lila) Koch of Beaver Dam; great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter in 1997; and two brothers: Edwin and Clarence Koch. A private family funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Rev. Philip Heyer will officiate. Entombment will take place at Highland Memory Gardens, township of Trenton. The wearing of face coverings and social distancing are required. Laverne’s family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and the Beaver Dam Assisted Living for all their care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.