Longtime Campbellsport Resident Roger Heberer Dies at 92

Heberer was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church and active in the local community.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:36pm

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Roger Allen Heberer, a 92-year-old resident of Campbellsport, Wisconsin, passed away on April 4, 2026, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport. Heberer was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church, served in the U.S. Army, and founded a construction company with his brothers.

Why it matters

Heberer's passing marks the end of an era for the close-knit Campbellsport community, where he was a fixture for decades through his church involvement, military service, and family business. His life exemplifies the values and traditions that have defined the town for generations.

The details

Heberer was born in 1933 in the Town of Auburn and married Audrey Reuter in West Bend in 1955. He worked at RegalWare and West Bend Company before co-founding Heberer Brothers Construction, which he ran until retiring in 1995. Heberer was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council, and was also involved with the New Fane Sportsman's Club, American Legion, fishing clubs, and snowmobile club.

  • Heberer was born on June 21, 1933.
  • He served in the U.S. Army from August 1953 to August 1955.
  • Heberer worked at West Bend Company from August 1955 to May 1977.
  • He founded Heberer Brothers Construction in 1977 and retired in 1995.
  • Heberer passed away on April 4, 2026.

The players

Roger Allen Heberer

A 92-year-old resident of Campbellsport, Wisconsin, who was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, served in the U.S. Army, and founded a construction company with his brothers.

Audrey Heberer

Heberer's wife, who passed away in 2014.

Heberer Brothers Construction

The construction company that Heberer co-founded with his brothers Norman and Bill, which he ran until retiring in 1995.

St. John Lutheran Church

The church in New Fane, Wisconsin, where Heberer was a lifelong member and served on the church council.

Robert G Romaine American Legion Post No. 384

The American Legion post in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, where Heberer was a lifetime member and served as post commander.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great day!”

— Roger Heberer

The takeaway

Heberer's life and legacy in Campbellsport reflect the enduring values of community, service, and family that have defined the town for generations. His passing marks the end of an era, but his impact will continue to be felt through the many lives he touched.