Herbert “Herb” H. Zahn, 76, of Clintonville, formerly of Embarrass, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 27, 2014, at the Appleton Medical Center.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting his family with the arrangements.
Leroy G. Christensen, 75, of Bear Creek, passed away peacefully at Cherry Meadows in Appleton on Sunday morning, Dec. 28, 2014.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting his family with the arrangements.
Michael D. “Mike” Burris, 54, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Thursday morning, Jan. 1, 2015, at the Appleton Medical Center.
Mike was born June 12, 1960, in Shawano, a son of Douglas and Mary (Brennenman) Ladd. He attended the Shawano schools and was a 1978 graduate of Shawano High School. Following school, Mike worked for the Soo Line Railroad. He later worked at the Bamboo Bar, Cable Hogue in Pulaski and at the T & C Market in Shawano. He later became self-employed. On Aug. 10, 1996, he was united in marriage to the former Tammy Timm in Shawano.
Mike was well known throughout the Shawano area. He owned You Make the Call, the Black Forest Restaurant, the Hunter’s Haus and the Brickstone in Shawano. Mike’s work WAS his play, however he did enjoy fishing, golf, shooting dice and pool, and doing what he did best, talking smart. Mike was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. He was also very active in the Shawano County Tavern League, the Shawano Lake Lions Club and also a life member of the H.O.G. Chapter of Shawano County. Mike enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Burris, of Shawano; parents, Doug and Bev Burris, of Shawano; mother and stepfather, Mary and Chet Ladd, of Marietta, Georgia; two children, Andrew Murdock, of Appleton, and Jamie Koenig-Burris, of Shawano; stepson, Neal (April Moreno) Guerts, of Shawano; grandmother, Agnes Buchert, of Sun City, Arizona; two brothers, Ric Burris, of Shawano, and Jeff Burris, of Bradington, Florida; two sisters, Bridget (Burris) Matterresse, of Marietta, Georgia, and Anne Burris-Moffatt, of Sarasota, Florida; a niece, Tina Matterresse, of Marietta, Georgia; and one nephew, Griffin Burris, a student at St. Norbert College in De Pere.
Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Frieda Burris, and his grandfather, Hilbert Buchert.
A memorial Mass for Michael Burris will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in the name of Mike Burris to the Shawano County Humane Society or for a scholarship fund that will be established in his name.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Burris family with service arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
Germaine E. Winter, 87, of Embarrass, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 1, 2015, at the Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family with the arrangements.
Allen McCann, of Gresham, died on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, in Gresham.
Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.
Wayne Klerus “Grandpa Moron” Uelman, 69, Green Bay, died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Shawano on Sept. 4, 1945, he was the son of the late Klerus and Dorothy (Krause) Uelman.
Wayne served in the United States Army. He worked at Green Bay Packaging until his retirement in 2007. Wayne was known for his sense of humor and love of salmon fishing. He lived on his fishing boat at Kewaunee Marina during the summers and in Green Bay during the winters. Wayne was an avid bowler and loved his Green Bay Packers.
He is survived by his children, Tim (Eveline) Uelman, of Giessen, Germany, and Jeff (Randi) Uelman, of Luxemburg; five grandchildren, Randy, Adriana, Ally, A.J. and Jace; sister, Nancy Leonard, of Hobart; brother-in-law, Robert (June) Treptow, of Michigan; many other relatives and friends.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Treptow; and brother-in-law, Dennis Leonard.
Visitation will be held at Malcore (East) Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird St., Green Bay, Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Brewer officiating. Entombment will be at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd.
Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to send an online condolence to the family.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Treatment Center at Aurora BayCare Hospital and the staff of Aurora At Home Hospice for all of the wonderful care.
Thomas George Wright Sr., 74, Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, with his wife and daughter by his side.
He was born on Feb. 27, 1940, in Tomahawk to the late Clarence and Irene Wright.
Tom married Sharon Griswold on Nov. 12, 1966, in Kenosha. He coached Little League and basketball. He umpired and refereed for several years. Tom was a fan of Wisconsin college and professional sports. He loved cooking and playing Bingo.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Sharon; his children, Thomas (Julie) Wright Jr., Shari Paradise and Steven (Tanya) Wright; grandchildren, Joshua (Danielle), Renee (Phillip), Robin, Madison, Steven; stepgrandson, Sheldon Bankes; siblings, David (Virginia) Wright, Carole (Robert) Fredrickson, Larry Wright, Jimmy Wright, Timothy (Susan) Wright, Donald (Linda) Wright, Catherine Pierce, Arthur (Susan) Wright, Eva (Jerry) Buhrandt and Barbara (Robert) Hawkins.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2160 Packerland Drive, Green Bay.
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The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Unity Hospice and Bellin Hospital.
Donald A. Juers, of Appleton, left this life peacefully holding his daughters’ hands at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Jan. 3, 2015.
Don was born on Dec. 2, 1925, in Lake City, Minnesota, the son of Albert and Margaret Juers. Don worked on the family farm after graduating from Lake City High School in 1943. He took care of his sisters and brother as his parents died very young. Later he attended the University of Minnesota, where he met his wife, Muriel, the love of his life. They were married on Sept. 9, 1950. Don graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in December 1950.
Don started working as an accountant at Ernst and Ernst, Minneapolis Moline Company and Hamm Brewing Company in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, area. In 1960, the family moved to Shawano, where he worked at Consolidated Badger (now AMPI) and retired as director of finance and treasurer.
During his professional career he was active in the Wisconsin Society of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of Accountants, serving as president from 1971-1972. He published two professional articles on accounting and enjoyed preparing taxes for clients throughout his career.
Don was elected to the Shawano County School Board for many years and served as president for several years. As an active and faithful church member in the Shawano United Methodist Church and at Zion United Methodist Church in Door County, he served on various church committees, attended annual conference sessions and volunteered as church treasurer. His wife and daughters were very active in Girl Scouts, which he supported in many ways. He served as a member of the Masonic Lodge in Shawano and assisted in the planning for Mason Woods Retirement Community.
In 1992, Don travelled to Latvia, Eastern Europe, as a volunteer to help dairy plant workers improve and implement dairy business processes.
Throughout his life, Don fished and fished and fished! Many happy days were spent in his boat on Lake Michigan reeling in the “big one.” He made many excursions out West to fly fish in the mountains of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming with his grandsons, cousin, friends and on his own. He also enjoyed hunting and cross-country skiing, and was an avid reader and a talented woodworker. Among his woodworking creations are furniture, a chess set, a grandfather clock, a cradle, cross-country skis, snow shoes, a violin and his beloved cabin in Baileys Harbor, built when he was 72 years old.
Don and Muriel were blessed with three daughters who were raised to love camping, canoeing, music and reading. Don and his wife, Muriel, taught their daughters many valuable lessons, the most important one being unconditional love.
After Muriel’s death in 1994, Don sold the family home in Shawano and moved to Baileys Harbor, Door County, once his cabin was completed. His move to Door County was a natural transition as the family had previously spent many summer vacations and weekends camping there together. As a resident, Don became very active volunteering at the Ridges Sanctuary Nature Center. He built and repaired wildlife trails and center projects. At the age of 88, Don was still one of the best trap shooters at the gun club, where he enjoyed the sport immensely.
Throughout his life, Don was a loving husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa (aka Papa Don). He was a loyal friend to many and always treated everyone with kindness and respect.
Don will be sadly missed by his daughters, Elizabeth (John) Skinner, of Apopka, Florida, Ellen (Greg) Bryant, of Appleton, and Dee (Jim) Hapke, of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren, Amanda Skinner (Ryan Byrd), Erik Skinner, Amy Wockenfus, Kristin (Adrian) Gontea, Jon (fiancee Jesse Harper) Hapke, Peter Hapke, Sam Hapke and Hannah Hapke; great-granddaughters, Lucia Gontea, Natalie Gontea and Karina Byrd; sister, Verna Ringler, of California; many nieces, nephews and caring friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel; parents, Albert and Margaret Juers; a sister, Leona; and a brother, Linley.
A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 733 College Ave., Appleton, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at 11 a.m. Family and friends may gather at the church from 10 a.m. until the service begins.
Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, is assisting the family.
Allen G. “Sarge” McCann, 51, of Gresham, began his journey to the spirit world on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at his home.
Allen was born on Oct. 12, 1963, to Everette “Joseph” and the late Jenny (Lutz) McCann in Sparta. After Allen’s mother passed away, Allen was adopted at a young age by John and Carrie “Bea” McCann. Allen served in the United States Army for over 26 years until his retirement in 2007. On Aug. 12, 1989, Allen was united in marriage to Sandra Newton. Sandra preceded him death on Nov. 21, 2004. Lucky to find love a second time, Allen married Rebecca Waupoose at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit on Oct. 26, 2013.
Allen was a very kind and caring man who was always willing to help people. He was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he loved the Menominee Reservation. He was an active member of the Menominee Veterans Association and St. Anthony Catholic Church, where he served on the parish council. Allen was also a fan of the Green Bay Packers.
Allen is survived by his wife, Rebecca; a stepson, Kaleb (Cami Perez) Powless, of Gresham; his first wife Sandra’s children, Tammy, Julie and Scott and their families; his biological father, Joe McCann; siblings, Cheryl Campbell, of Florida, Joel Crady, of Shawano, Angie Lutz, of Stoughton, and Pamela Crady of Iowa; two adopted brothers, Steven McCann and Glenn (Beverly) McCann, both of Appleton. He is further survived by uncles, Richard Lutz, Harry (Val) Lutz, Charles (Patricia) Lutz and Donald (Sharon) Lutz; aunts, Diane Coats and Norma McCann; godfather, John Newton; special brother and sister, Ted and Terri Waupekenay; special niece and nephew, Kahkamhot and Kemewan Waupekenay; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Allen was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra; his biological mother; his adopted parents; adopted brother, Tom McCann; his grandparents, John and Anneida (Propp) McCann and David and Louise (Yund) Lutz; aunts and uncles, Frances “Fran” (Alfred) Ziese, Helen (Donald) Hansen, Louise (Byron) Householder, Edmund “Bert” McCann, Nettie (Edwin) Erdman, Donna (Jim) Hatfield, Marilyn Lutz and Joanna Lutz; as well as a sister-in-law, Beverly McCann; and mother-in-law, Jean Marie Waupoose.
A funeral service for Allen will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, will be officiating and military honors will be conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation. Visitation began at the Neopit Community Center, next to the church, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at 3 p.m. and continues until the time of the service on Thursday. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Lydia A. Kilian, 101, of Clintonville, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 4, 2015, at the ThedaCare Medical Center in New London.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family with the arrangements.
Jean M. Strommen-Stuckey, 86, a longtime resident of Evergreen Care Center in Shawano, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2015, at the Shawano Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
Jean was born Nov. 22, 1928, in Milwaukee, a daughter of the late Herman and Mabel (Gruenweller) Schmidt. She attended school in Milwaukee and was a graduate of Rufus King High School. On Jan. 10, 1948, she was united in marriage to Ludolf Strommen in Milwaukee. Following their marriage the couple lived in the Milwaukee area most of their married life. They moved to White Lake and later moved to Shawano.
Jean had been employed at Wisconsin Bell for over 22 years as an operator and staff clerk. The couple owned and operated Climatic Heating and Cooling in Antigo for many years while living in White Lake. Her husband preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 1998. Jean was later united in marriage to George Stuckey on May 27, 2001, in Clintonville. The couple lived in Shawano after their marriage. George preceded her in death in July 2004.
She was a member of Pioneers of America through Wisconsin Bell. Jean was an avid reader and loved doing jigsaw and word puzzles, and playing Bingo. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Survivors include her loving and devoted children, Patricia (Gary) Simmons, of Stevens Point, Constance (John) Lambert, of Clintonville, Corinne (Jeffrey) Hoffman, of Clintonville, Cheryl Buist, of Shawano, Vickie (fiancé Larry Ricker) Strommen, of Green Bay, Jeffry (Laurie) Strommen, of Saukville, and James (Brandi) Strommen, of Caro, Michigan. She is further survived by her daughter-in-law, Nancy (John) Gabrich, of Port Washington; 21 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and her sister, Delores F. Krueger, of Cedarburg.
Jean was preceded in death by her son, Kerry Strommen; her grandson, Matthew Strommen; and a sister, Patricia Ann Schmidt, in infancy.
Funeral services for Jean will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Clintonville. Pastor Daniel Burns will officiate. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at Evergreen Care Center for the care they provided to Jean while she was a resident there.
Duane R. Kessen, 63, of Kenosha, formerly of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at his home.
Duane was born Nov. 14, 1951, in Keshena, a son of the late Lee Kessen and Claudette (Law) Kessen Dodge. He attended school in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh West High School. Following school he entered the United States Army. He served in Vietnam, serving two tours of duty. Upon returning from service, he was employed at the foundry in Oshkosh for several years. He later worked in the construction industry as a general contractor.
Duane has lived in the Kenosha area for 27 years. Duane was extremely proud of his military service and his Native American culture. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed hunting.
Duane is survived by his wife, Terri Tatro-Kessen, of Racine; four daughters, Tracy (Brian) Ahrens, of West Bend, Amber Frausto, of Stevens Point, Misty (Anthony) Kessen-Ramirez, of Wittenberg, and Kayla Kessen, of Kenosha; six grandchildren; his sister, Bubbles Dixon, of Neopit; his brother, Roland (Kathy) Kessen, of Oshkosh; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Miranda Kessen; a sister, Donna Longsine; and four brothers, Jerry Kessen, Bruce “Tony” Kessen, Robert “Sarge” Kessen and Joe Kessen.
A funeral Mass for Duane will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the spring at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Vets of the Menominee Nation will conduct military rites at the church. Relatives and friends may call at the Bubbles Dixon residence at N3688 Wheelock Road, Neopit, after 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday when the procession leaves for church. A parish wake service will be conducted at the Dixon residence on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at 7 p.m.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
Lucille M. Peters, 94, of Seymour, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at Shawano Medical Center. She was born June 11, 1920, daughter of the late Ernest and Louisa (Bubolz) Noack.
On June 16, 1945, Lucille was united in marriage to Arvin Peters in the town of Cicero, and they enjoyed 63 years together. He preceded her in death Sept. 12, 2008. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour. Lucille enjoyed spending time at the cottage on Shawano Lake and playing Sheepshead.
She is survived by her two daughters, JoAnn (Bruce) Radeske, Shawano, and Karen (Dan) Bergsbaken, Rhinelander; three grandchildren, Robyn (John) Hoewisch, Weyauwega, Rochelle (Neal) Westemeier, Marion, and Nick (Tricia) Bergsbaken, Merrill; three great-grandchildren, Olivia and Brooke Westemeier, and Isaac Hoewisch; sister, Dorothy Mueller; sister-in-law, Sandra Scheller.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna; sister, Leola Kohn; brothers-in-law, Walter Mueller, Emil Kohn, Alvin and Norman Peters; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Peters.
Friends may call at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Roland Lindeman officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.
Anthony J. “Tony” Kolosso Sr., 74, Green Bay, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at a Green Bay nursing home. He was born on Nov. 15, 1940, in Big Falls to Joseph and Esther (Swenson) Kolosso.
Tony lived in Tigerton for many years before moving to Green Bay in 1996. During his years in Tigerton, he worked as a custodian for the Tigerton School District.
Tony is survived by his four children, Ammy (James) Vaughn, Seymour, Elizabeth Fagan, Green Bay, and her partner, Terry, Anthony Kolosso, Tigerton, and Samuel Kolosso, Tigerton; five grandchildren, James Vaughn Jr., Angela Thompson, John Kolosso, Heidi Kolosso, Weston Kolosso; 11 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Phyllis Kratzke, Tigerton, Mae Heling, Clintonville, Shirley Buch, Neenah, Darlene Schrieber, Embarrass; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; son-in-law, Kevin Fagan; brother, Joe Kolosso; and sister, Jenny Zimmer.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew Uttenreither officiating. Burial will be in Big Falls Cemetery in Big Falls.
To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
The Kolosso family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Maple Ridge Nursing Home for their care of Anthony during his stay.
Esther A. Deering, 83, of Shawano passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Shawano.
Esther was born on April 2, 1931, the daughter of Emil and Sophia (Gulzynski) Passon, of rural Pulaski. Esther married Walter Deering at BVM Catholic Church in Pulaski. He preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 2011.
Esther was a hair dresser most of her adult life. She owned four beauty salons under the names of D’s House of Beauty or Esther’s House of Beauty, in Pulaski, Gillett, Oconto Falls and Bonduel. Esther was also an instructor in the Wisconsin School of Cosmetology in Green Bay and a part-owner in the Belle Plaine Cheese Factory, Shawano County, with her husband, Wally. After retirement, she lived on the Red River in rural Shawano. Esther loved her flower gardens. She had over 176 hosta, plus other flower gardens. She walked each day for two to three miles with her dog, Sadie, a chocolate Lab. She also had two calico cats, Chucky and Queen Bee.
Esther traveled to Europe many times and China, Mexico, Puerto Rico and many other islands and the USA. Esther, being from a small country girl, knew the meaning of hard work. She loved to travel, but she never forgot where she came from and returned to her roots in Pulaski from time to time.
Esther is survived by multiple nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Elaine Arneson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Sophia Passon; her husband, Walter Deering; a brother, Edward Passon; a sister, Mary Ann Passon Sweeney; brothers-in-law, Hugo, Reinhold, Harry and Arthur Deering; sisters-in-law, Emma Lockstein and Sophie Horsens.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil with the Rev. Dave Barrett officiating. Family and friends may call on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held in the spring at ABVM Cemetery in Pulaski.
Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family.
Ronald R. Page, 48, of Shawano, died on Jan. 8, 2015, in Appleton. Ronald was born on May 16, 1966, in Green Bay, the son of Cecelia (Meulemans) Page and the late Roland Page.
Ronald was a graduate of Shawano High School.
Ronald is survived by his mother, Cecelia; his brother, Donald Page; special friends, Judith Lawnau and Lynn Winker; and his aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Roland, and his grandparents.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Francis “Frank” Asenbrenner, 81, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2014, surrounded by his children.
Preceded in death and now reunited in the Kingdom of Heaven with Margaret, his loving wife of 52 years.
Devoted father to Jim Asenbrenner, Mary Zimmer, Jean Liss, Kathy Aziz, Tom Asenbrenner, Sue Eichten, Barb Atkinson and Peg Sutherland, and their spouses and 16 grandchildren.
Born in Leopolis, Frank came to Minnesota to attend the College of St. Thomas, where he graduated with a music education degree. Frank’s life was driven by three central themes to which he selflessly dedicated his life: God, his family and his role as the principal and band director of Hill-Murray High School. An ordained deacon in the Catholic church, Frank lived each day guided by his values and unwavering faith in God. He led by example and touched and inspired many.
Known simply as “Mr. A” within the Hill-Murray community, Frank served as principal and superintendent of the school for 30 years from the time of its founding in 1972. Music being his ultimate passion, he was widely known as the highly energetic and enthusiastic band director. He was instantly recognizable by his iconic green jacket and beloved for his dedicated and contagious school spirit. For so many, Mr. A was the very personification of Hill-Murray that motivated, influenced and positively impacted countless students over the years. He was genuinely admired, respected and loved, and will be greatly missed.
Memorials to the Hill-Murray Frank and Margaret Asenbrenner Education Fund, 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E., Maplewood, MN 55109.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5 at the Church of the Assumption, 51 W. Seventh St., St. Paul. Interment was at Roselawn Cemetery, with visitation from 2-6 p.m. Jan. 4 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Road B and also at church on Monday from 9-10 a.m.
Thomas W. DeRoo Sr., 53, of Shawano, died on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at his home.
Tom was born in Superior on July 4, 1961, to Dolores (Burnett) DeRoo-Kelley and the late Archie DeRoo. He has lived in the Shawano area the past 20 years and enjoyed golfing.
Thomas is survived by his five children, Thomas Jr., Holly, James, Ashley and Jessica; his mother and stepfather, Dolores DeRoo-Kelley and David Kelley; his brother, Daniel DeRoo; and his sister, Katherine Eastman.
Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Archie, and his brother, Scott.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.
Tina Marie Rusch, 52, of Shawano, passed away on Jan. 6, 2015, in Shawano. Tina was born on Jan. 27, 1962, in Shawano to the late Sheldon and Marlene (Retzlaf) Rusch. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, shopping, watching the Packers and above all she loved animals, especially her beloved dog, Cody.
Tina is survived by her sister, Terri Rusch, of Shawano; a brother, Todd (Melissa) Rusch, of Shawano; and her niece and nephews, Taylor, Todd, Jr., Christopher and Andrew.
Tina was preceded in death by her husband, Jan Dutkiewicz, her parents and a brother, Troy.
Private family services will be held. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Jerome L. “Jerry” Goetsch, 71, Cecil, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on Feb. 28, 1943, in Sheboygan to Elmer and Esther (Sukowatey) Goetsch.
Jerry attended Central High School in Sheboygan. On Jan. 11, 1964, Jerry was united in marriage to Elaine Ploeckelmann. For 10 years they made their home together in Southern California, where they started their family. In 1973, they moved back to Wisconsin, living in Sheboygan Falls. He worked with his brothers at Lima Auto Parts for a number of years. He then started his own business, Tool Craft, in 1978 in his garage as a tool and die maker. He later purchased a building in Sheboygan, where he continued to run the business. Sheboygan Tool Craft is now owned and operated by his daughter, Christine.
In June 1989, Jerry started manufacturing boat docks for lakes around Shawano County. When retiring in 2002, they decided Shawano was the place to move. He continued building boat docks there to keep busy.
Jerry raced stock cars for EWSC from 1974 to 1983 in Plymouth and other area tracks. He was known as “Jerry the Flames Goetsch” with car number 88. In his later years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, boxing, NASCAR, the Packers and traveling south for the winter.
He is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, Elaine; daughter, Christine (Steve) Halle, Sheboygan; one grandson, Jeremiah Bergemann; three granddaughters, Kirsten (Bergemann) Beaumont and her husband, Tony, Aarika and Ursula Halle; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Carter and Kenadie Beaumont; siblings, Carole (Ronnie) Melanz, Don Goetsch and Jack (Betty) Goetsch; sisters-in-law, Sandy Goetsch and Carol Goetsch; brothers-in-law, Larry Boury, Lee (Linda) Housey; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Conrad Toepel, from California.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Barry and Craig Goetsch; sister, Gloria (Tony) Prisland; brother, Duane Goetsch; sisters-in-law, Jean Goetsch, Lorraine Boury; and brother-in-law, Lester Ploeckelmann.
A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Al & Al’s, 1502 S. 12th St., Sheboygan.
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