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She was my favorite. Such a big heart. And she taught me more about writing than anyone before or since.
Bart Putney
April 26, 2020 | Brussels
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Aug 8, 1944 – Aug 13, 2018 (Age 74)
Kohnke, Eileen Eileen Kohnke, age 74, of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2018. Services for Eileen will be held at Pagenkopf Funeral Home (1165 E Summit Ave, Oconomowoc) on Friday, August 31, 2018. A visitation will take place from 3:00PM to 5:00PM, with a service to follow at...
Read MoreShe was my favorite. Such a big heart. And she taught me more about writing than anyone before or since.
Bart Putney
April 26, 2020 | Brussels
A teacher who really cared...
Ms. Kohnke was a fantastic teacher. She had great pride in her work and her students. She, more than any other teacher/mentor/role model, prepared me for UW Madison. I am forever grateful. Thank you, Ms. Kohnke
Mark Deering
March 25, 2020 | Waterford, WI
Eileen was a great teacher who cared deeply for each of her students. I was honored to teach with her for over 25 years at Eisenhower High School and even more honored to have called her my friend. My wife and I will cherish our social memories of her at the lake.
-Bill and Dianne Priegel
William Priegel
August 31, 2018 | Hustisford, WI
Ms. Kohnke was a great mentor to individuals like myself who worked with her after school and on weekends on the school newspaper. Though I do not work in journalism, the skills she taught me at Eisenhower and her guidance in technical writing assist me on a daily basis in my correspondence to the public, as well as in my other job tasks where I need to provide written communication. Thanks for all you did for the students, and if there is a concession stand up there in Heaven, make sure...
Tim Dobson
August 16, 2018 | Elkhorn, WI | Student
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Carol Williams
August 15, 2018 | Pewaukee, WI