Lawrence Robert Klapper, 85, of Cecil, passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, in Shawano.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg-Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil.

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Nora E. Engel, 96, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

Betty F. Simons, 95, passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Park View Health Center.

Betty was born on Jan. 21, 1920, in Oshkosh, to the late Eric Gahr and Stella (Bruce) McRae. On April 24, 1954, she was united in marriage to Roy W. Simons.

In 1972, Betty and Roy moved to Shawano, where Betty would eventually start her own business making draperies. She enjoyed spending time in her flower gardens, watching the deer across the road and spending time with family. She leaves behind many fun-filled memories of the horse races, casino trips, pajama parties, pudding parfaits, popcorn and Pepsi on “Bewitched” nights, black olives … .

Betty is survived by two brothers, Warren McRae and Neil “Pat” McRae; one sister, Judith Norton; her “adopted children,” Debbie (Bob Knorr) Hinske, Doug Poeschl, Patty (Jon Van Den Bogart) Poeschl, Jimmer (Jean) Poeschl, Mary (Todd) Krueger, Scott (Melissa) Hittman, Christopher Hittman and Veronica Berglund; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Betty in death were her husband, Roy; her parents; brothers, Richard (Eleanor) Gahr, Donald (Una) Gahr, Duncan (Joyce) McRae; sister, Janice (Robert) Pekel; brother-in-law, William Norton; and her special cousin (mother of her “adopted children”), Shirley Hittman.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff at Park View Health Center for their compassionate care given to Betty.

Lawrence Robert Klapper, 85, of Cecil, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Shawano Medical Center with family members at his side.

Lawrence was born on Nov. 15, 1929, in the family farmhouse in the Township of Green Valley to the late Leonard and Hattie (Schuettpelz) Klapper. On Sept. 5, 1959, Lawrence was united in marriage to Jean Ellen Brecken, and they were blessed to have recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Together they continued the Klapper farm legacy by owning and operating North Ridge Dairy Farm near Cecil.

Lawrence was a stellar example of unconditional love for his family. A farmer all his life, he happened to be born into the profession he loved most. He was an honest, hard-working gentleman who rarely complained. He participated in his church dartball league for over 60 years, and enjoyed “Card Club” with the same eight couples his whole married life.

Lawrence loved the outdoors, dogs, hunting, corn flakes, and toast buttered to the edge. He was a man of few words — but those words were often witty or profound.

The sadness we feel is overcome by fond memories and faith that the best is yet to come.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Jean Ellen; three daughters, Vicki Rae (Keith) Harkonen, of Green Bay, Tammy Faye (Mark) Wozniak, of Sobieski, and Lisa Kay Lartius, of Arlington, Virginia; his grandchildren, Brandon William Harkonen and his wife, Kaitlynn, Brent Lawrence Harkonen, Travis Lawrence Wozniak and his wife, Bethany, and Mackenzie Raye Wozniak; two sisters, Alice Brick, of Seymour, and Marcella (Len) Prahl, of Shawano; as well as numerous friends and family who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Allen Klapper; two brothers-in-law, Earl Brick and Gordon Timmers; and one sister-in-law, Louise Klapper.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Swedberg-Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil with the Rev. Bruce Blocker officiating. Burial will be in Advance Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of The Cottages Assisted Living and Shawano Medical Center for the excellent care they provided for Lawrence.

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Gary W. Rudolph, 76, of the town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, 2015, following a courageous three-year battle with colon caner.

Gary was born on July 17, 1939, in Clintonville as the son of Vivian (Meyer) Rudolph and the late Walter F. Rudolph. He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1957 and attended Superior State College. Gary then returned home to Clintonville, where he worked for Torborg’s Clintonville Lumber & Supply as well as Retail Lumber in Shawano before retiring in 2009. He was united in marriage to Sally Flak on Aug. 26, 1961.

As a youth, Gary was an active Explorer with the Boy Scouts. He served as president and treasurer for the Jaycees in Clintonville and was a member of Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association, where he served two years on the board of directors. Gary’s passion was in raising, training and showing quarter horses. He loved his family as much as they loved him and cherished spending time with all of them.

Survivors include his wife, Sally; children, Jeffery Rudolph, Clintonville, Katherine (Vince) Mares, Clintonville, Rebecca (Steve) Thomas, Shawano, Therese (Brian) Mares, Wautoma, and Dr. Laura Rudolph-Owen (James Owen), Boston, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Jessie Rudolph, Molly (Danny) Wedde, Megan Mares, Max Mares, Scott Thomas, Kyle Thomas, Cole Owen and Olivia Owen; great-grandchildren, Braden Thomas and Kayleigh Wedde; mother, Vivian Rudolph, Clintonville; sister, Susan (John) Plahn, Mound, Minnesota.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Walter.

Memorial services will be held Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at 3 p.m. at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville with Deacon Lincoln Wood officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service.

An online guestbook for Gary can be found at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Gary’s name to the American Cancer Society. Online donations can be made at www.cancer.org.

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Harriet M. (Huntington) Brooks, 80, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in Winter Haven. She was born in Shawano to the late Bert and Esther (Russell) Huntington.

On Oct. 31, 1959, Harriet was united in marriage to the late Robert F. Brooks. The couple moved to Florida in 1960 and resided there for the remainder of their lives.

Harriet is survived by her son, Larry (Marietta) Brooks, of Florida; two granddaughters; six great-granddaughters; sister, Delores Ziemer, of Shawano; brother, Bert Huntington, of Shawano; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her sisters, Lydia and Merlin Heinz and Annabelle and Harold Fust; her brother, Harry and Dolores Huntington; and her foster brother, Elwood Badeau.

A visitation was held Sept. 13 at the Oak Ridge Funeral home in Winter Haven.

Raymond A. Bluemke, 90, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 16, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nora Elsie Eunice Engel, 96, of Shawano, found peace in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Monday morning, Sept. 14, 2015, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, where she had relocated to be closer to her daughter, Jane.

Nora was born on Jan. 1, 1919, in the town of Richmond, Shawano County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lena (Sommers) Gueths. She attended country school in the town of Richmond. Following school, she moved to Green Bay and was employed at Kraft Foods. On April 7, 1945, she was united in marriage to Rudolph (Rudy) A. Engel at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the town of Richmond. Following their marriage, the couple lived and farmed in the town of Richmond for nearly 20 years. She, along with her husband, owned and operated Engel Moving and Storage in Shawano, which they ran for many years. Her husband, Rudy, preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1992.

Nora was active serving her community by working at the local thrift shop as a volunteer. She loved to bake bread and was known for her pecan pie.

Survivors include her loving children, Judy (Robert) Henke, of Clarinda, Iowa, Wayne (Sandra) Engel, of Shawano, and Jane (Dennis) Soderberg, of Baldwin; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Chester Gueths, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; two sisters, Elfrieda (Marvin) Buettner, of Shawano, and Betty (Sam) Cartwright, of Pine River; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Gueths, of Shawano ,and Mary Gueths, of the U.K.; and many nieces and nephews.

Nora was preceded in death by six brothers, Reinhold, Lawrence, Alfred, August, Fred and Carl Gueths.

Funeral services for Nora will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Travis Kleinschmidt will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Mickelson Funeral Service on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service.

Mickelson Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Nora’s name for the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin.

Kayla Rose Garbelman, 26, of Oklahoma, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Aug. 28, 2015, in Oklahoma.

Kayla was born in Shawano on June 13, 1989, to Michael Garbelman and Kathleen (Kempinger) Ward. She loved dogs, horses, writing poetry, coming back to Wisconsin to visit with family, and above all she loved her daughter.

Kayla is survived by her daughter, Addison Rose Garbelman, of Oklahoma; her father, Michael (Amy) Garbelman, of Shawano; her mother, Kathleen Ward, of Oklahoma; her grandfather, Richard (Pat) Garbelman, of Shawano; her grandmother, Sharon Voss, of Shawano; two great-grandmothers, Juanita Garbelman and Evelyn Tishauser, both of Shawano; her stepbrother, Jeremy (Angela) DuQuaine, and her stepsister, Jessica (Tim) Sheldon, of Clintonville; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Loretta Waegli officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.

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Harriet M. (Huntington) Brooks, 80, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in Winter Haven. She was born in Shawano to the late Bert and Esther (Russell) Huntington.

On Oct. 31, 1959, Harriet was united in marriage to the late Robert F. Brooks. The couple moved to Florida in 1960 and resided there for the remainder of their lives.

Harriet is survived by her son, Larry (Marietta) Brooks, of Florida; two granddaughters and six great-granddaughters; her sister. Delores Ziemer. of Shawano; her brother, Bert Huntington, of Shawano; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her sisters, Lydia and Merlin Heinz and Annabelle and Harold Fust; her brother, Harry and Dolores Huntington; and her foster brother, Elwood Badeau.

A visitation was held Sept. 13 at the Oak Ridge Funeral Home in Winter Haven, Florida.

Roger H. “Fido” McPherson, 61, of Neopit, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015.

Roger was born in Keshena on Feb. 1, 1954, the son of the late Alfred and Mildred (Dickie) McPherson. He worked as a truck driver for Schneider Trucking, Fox Midwest Trucking and then dedicated himself to Menominee Tribal Enterprises for the last 24 years. Roger served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

On May 18, 1985, Roger was united in marriage to Debra Peters Nacotee in Keshena. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, served on the parish council and was very involved with Menominee Tribal Enterprises. He served on the Menominee Tribal board of directors for three terms. He enjoyed playing bingo, rummaging, recycling with Little Rog, Packers games, and gab, gab, gab, gabbing.

Roger is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debra; his children, Arnold, Destiney, Kenew-Saeh, Ma-Sah-Quit, Darrin and Autumn; seven grandchildren, including the newest Baby Roger; and his brothers and sisters, Reynold, Karen, Donna, Milton, Yvonne, Naomi, Lester and Carol Mae.

Roger was preceded by his son, Roger Jr., his parents, and one brother, Carl.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. Joel Jorges officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation. Visitation will be at the Neopit Community Center from Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, until the time of the services on Monday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Larry Charles Lohrentz, 72, of Pella, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pella. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

A full obituary will be in Saturday’s paper.

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LaVerne H. “Monk” Molitor, 87, of the town of Belle Plaine, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 18, 2015, at Evergreen Care Center of Shawano.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Wednesday. Mickelson Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Larry Charles Lohrentz, 72, of Pella, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Shawano. Larry was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 3, 1943, the son of the late Walter and Evelyn (Hoppe) Lohrentz, Sr. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Larry lived most of his life in the Pella area, and worked as a carpenter for Howard Immel, Boldt Company and Miron Construction, retiring 10 years ago. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the Caroline American Legion Post 456 and the Carpenter’s Union. He loved time spent with his family and friends, playing cards and fishing.

Larry is survived by his five children, Robert Lohrentz, Dixie (Michael) Hall, Todd Lohrentz, Rodney (Kelly) Lohrentz and Dana (Eric) Walton; 11 grandchildren and his great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pat (Elmer) Zimmerman and Betty Heling; and one brother, Dale (Jean) Lohrentz; he is further survived by his former wife, Darlene.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Walter, Jr. and one brother-in-law, Charles Heling.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2015, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pella with Rev. Tim Lofgren officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Caroline American Legion. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Willis Edwin Pingel, 91, of Red River, passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in Shawano. Willis was born in Red River on April 2, 1924, the son of the late Richard and Anna (Erdman) Pingel. On Sept. 15, 1945, Willis was united in marriage to Joyce Page at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill. He lived in the town of Richmond all of his life, where he and Joyce owned and operated the family dairy farm. Willis was also engaged as a logger, member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, served as an elder of the church, and on the church counsel for over 20 years. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

Willis is survived by his wife, Joyce; one daughter, Susan (George) Peterson of Rothschild; three sons, Randy (Beverly), Steven, both of Shawano, and Danny (Patti), of Gresham; 10 grandchildren, Nicole (Ray) Brock, Glendon (Wendy) Peterson, Jamie (Adam) McBroom, Jonathan (Jen) Peterson, Carrie (Dan) Habeck, Melissa (Kip) Werner, Aaron (Jamie) Pingel, Becky (James) Brocker, Dallas Pingel, and Tyler (Briah) Pingel; and 26 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, with Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano and again at the church on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

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Raymond A. Bluemke, 90, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Ray was born on Aug. 13, 1925, in Shawano, a son of the late Hubert and Marie (Schutt) Bluemke. He attended the St. James Lutheran grade school and later Shawano High School. Following school, he was employed at Schreier Well Drilling Company. He then entered the United States Army where he served during World War II in the Philippine Islands. While serving his country, Ray had the opportunity to be a personal driver for General MacArthur.

Upon returning from service, he was employed at Shawano Auto Mart in the body shop, and he then worked at Labutzke Ford in Bonduel in the body shop. He later worked at Four Wheel Drive in Clintonville. After many years of working in the fire truck industry, he retired from 3-D Fire Apparatus in Shawano.

On Feb. 7, 1960, Ray was united in marriage to the former Shirley Beilfuss at the Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menominee, Michigan. The couple lived in Shawano their entire married life. He was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church.

He was a fisherman and deer hunter, shooting his prize 21-point buck in 1958. He loved animals, especially his dog, Speck. He also had a pet squirrel named Peanut, who lived in the house with him and Shirley. He loved flowers and puttering with his car and other machinery. He was an avid snowmobiler and motorcyclist. He always made time for his grandkids.

Ray is survived by his loving family: his wife of 55 years, Shirley, of Shawano; two sons, Randy (Mary) Bluemke and Scott (Amy) Bluemke, both of Shawano; his twin grandsons, Adam and Justin Bluemke of Shawano; a brother-in-law, Curtis (Cindy) Beilfuss of Menasha; a sister-in-law, Hazel Beilfuss of Cecil; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ray will be held on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Interment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery. Full military honors will be conducted by the Shawano AmVets Post 10. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Shawano Lake Lions Club in the name of Ray Bluemke.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelson.com.

“Thank you, Mom, for the loving care you provided to Dad. We are grateful he was able to stay at home until the end.”

Charles A. “Chuck” Druckrey, 87, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at The Pines Assisted Living Facility in Pulaski.

Chuck was born on May 20, 1928, to the late Albert and Alyce (Knutson) Druckrey. He married Romaine Graf on April 22, 1950. Chuck graduated from Bonduel High School and attended college at Marquette University, where he played quarterback on the football team. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Chuck was part owner of Texaco/Bonduel Oil Company, working there his entire career driving a bulk petroleum truck. He was extremely dedicated and thoroughly enjoyed visiting with all his customers. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his family. He always looked forward to visits from his grandchildren.

For many years, Chuck was a loving caregiver for his wife, Romaine. His faith in God was evident by the kindness and care he showed his family, friends and others. He enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, playing cards, hunting, fishing, family vacations, riding around the countryside and, especially, golfing. Chuck was a huge Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs and Bonduel Bears fan. He was a longtime member of the Bonduel Lions Club and a volunteer with the fire department.

Survivors include his five children, Nancy Bogacz, Pulaski, Pat (Terry) Kluz, Schofield, Doug (Geraldine) Druckrey, Bonduel, Lori (Al) Schwartz, Mequon, and Dave Druckrey, Bonduel; seven grandchildren, Dennis (Candice) Bogacz, Hilary (Ryan) Weaver, Jeff Druckrey, Laura (Brian) Witz, Jessica (Quinn) Felly, Amy and Rachel Schwartz; eight great-grandchildren, Taylor and Brock Bogacz, Blake and Natalie Weaver, Sofie and Ethan Druckrey; Brenna and Madison Witz; one sister, Diane Vanden Brook; one sister-in-law, Norma Graf; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Romaine; one brother, Dale; two brothers-in-law, George Vanden Brook and Ronald Graf; one son-in-law, Don Bogacz; and one granddaughter, Debbie Bogacz.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, from 4-7 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg-Wendt Funeral home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to thank all the staff at The Pines and Unity Hospice for the compassionate care given to Chuck.

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Bernice Hawley, 88, of Muskego, and recently Wayzata, Minnesota, died in her sleep of complications from pneumonia on Sept. 19, 2015.

Bernice was born on Dec. 19, 1926, in Shawano, graduated from Shawano High School in 1944 and attended nursing school in a World War II program that trained military nurses. She spoke warmly about loving outdoor activities and spending time with relatives in the rural Shawano area as a young girl. After the war, she finished nursing school and married Shawano High School graduate Thomas J. Hawley in 1948. They lived in Oconto and Green Bay until 1959, when they moved to Muskego, where Bernice worked as a school nurse.

Tom and Bernice were active members of St. Martin of Tours parish in Franklin for over 50 years. She remained in Muskego until 2013, when desiring closer proximity to family in the Minneapolis area.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Barbara Vomastic, of Shawano; her husband of 57 years, Tom; and one sister, Gloria Theis, of Shawano.

She is survived by her sister, Barbara Yahr, of Muskego; five children, Ann Hawley, of Kehena Beach, Hawaii, Timothy Hawley, of Austerlitz, New York, Thomas A. (Carla) Hawley, of Edina, Minnesota, Barbara (Michael) Ruedig, of Concord, New Hampshire, and Jane (David) Stevens, of North Freedom; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

James N. Franz, 61, of Appleton, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Antigo, son of Adolph “Ollie” and Elizabeth “Beth” Franz.

Jim hit the jackpot when he married Angela Pahlow on June 21, 2005, in Las Vegas. Angie chose the summer solstice in hopes that Jim would remember their anniversary; alas, it didn’t help.

Jim owned and operated The Union Jack tavern in Appleton for 30 years. He loved a great adventure and traveled the world. He was such a wonderful raconteur that many lived those adventures vicariously.

Jim thoroughly enjoyed the many motorcycles he rode and collected throughout his life. He truly loved people and people loved him; we’ll never know how many people Jim helped or lives he touched. It was his love of family that brought him back to Appleton, where he later settled down with Angie in their “own little slice of heaven.”

He will be missed beyond words. Spanem Bohem Jim!

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Angie; his mother, Beth, Appleton; three sisters, Mary (Dave) Brown, Appleton, Ann (Toney) Fidler, Mineral Wells, Texas, and Jean (Bill) Golubeff, Appleton; three brothers, George (Debbie) Franz, Hortonville, John (Darcie) Franz, Kimberly, and Andy (Becky) Franz, Plover; father- and mother in-law, Richard (Susan) Pahlow, Thornton; two sisters-in-law, Lisa (Bill) Martin, Red River, and Shari (Paul) Leeman, Oneida. Jim is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ollie.

A Mass of Christian Burial for James will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette St., Appleton, with the Rev. Thomas J. Farrell officiating. Visitation will be held at the church Thursday from 9-11 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made in Jim’s name to COTS Inc. (http://appletoncots.org), committed to ending homelessness in the Fox Valley.

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On Sept. 18, Clarence Robert Frederick Korth passed away peacefully with his family by his side just 10 days before his 89th birthday.

Clarence was born in Embarrass on Sept. 28, 1926, to Emil and Bertha (Barkow) Korth. Bertha died when Clarence was only 2 months old, and he was raised for a short time by his Aunt Ida and Uncle Robert Kriewaldt until his father married Agnes Krubsack. Clarence attended Embarrass Grade School. He graduated from Clintonville High School and entered the Army in 1944. He was stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama. Afterward he participated in the Philippines Campaign. He was sent to Japan as part of the occupational forces and was stationed about 30 miles from Hiroshima. At the end of his tour, he was an instructor at West Point Academy in New York until his discharge in 1946.

Upon returning from the service, Clarence worked for Fourwheel Drive and then Northern Upholstery Company. He married Geraldine (Wieck) Korth, May 7, 1949. They moved to Appleton in 1955. He then worked for Sell Upholstery until he purchased the business, and Korth Upholstery was established. In 1990, the business was sold to his son, and he continued working with Bob until he “retired” at the age of 80.

Clarence encouraged and shared his love for fishing, hunting and bowling with his grandchildren. He never missed an opportunity to enjoy watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in any activity they were involved in. At the time of his death he was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church of Appleton.

Clarence and Geri had three children. He is survived by a son, Robert (Nancy Korth), and his daughters, Barbara (Frank) Calmes and Brenda (Richard) Warning; grandchildren, Paul (Kim) Calmes, Shannon (Geoff) Barber, Aaron (Michelle) Warning, Jessica (Bryan) Chrzastowski, Robert (Nicole) Korth, Michelle (Nate) Klapoetke and Tim (Brittany) Korth. He was proud to tell everyone he had 16 great-grandchildren: Stephanie, Tina, David, Jericho, Morgan, Hailey, Alex, Mason, Kianna, Makayla, Brayden, Jacob, Beau, Landen, Easton and little Madelyn. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Lyle Wieck; numerous relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geri; parents; sister and brother-in-law, Merna and Carston Koeller; sister-in-law, Lois Wieck; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gordon and Joyce Wieck.

A funeral service for Clarence will be held at noon Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at The Chapel at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King with Pastor Mark Henke of Bethany Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday at The Chapel beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service. Full military honors will be presented by King, and interment will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Embarrass for all those wishing to attend.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established for Kings Veterans Home Legends of the Lake I at Ainsworth Hall.

Clarence’s family extends a special thank you to the very compassionate and loving staff on Ainsworth 1 unit at King. His family is grateful for the exceptional care he received during his stay.

The Lord called dad home because he needed his seats redone.

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