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Anna May Opperman, 76, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at home, with her family at her side while “Silent Night” played in the background.
Anna was born on Aug. 31, 1938, in Zionsville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Orval and Helen (Nagle) Case. Anna met her future husband, Frederick H. Opperman, on a blind date at a dance hall. On Nov. 25, 1960, she and Fred were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Menasha.
Anna had many hobbies, including reading, baking, cooking, traveling with her family, and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s events. She also enjoyed being outdoors, doing lawn work, gardening, tending to her flowers and watching the birds. She was an amazing woman who loved her family and always looked forward to the Oppermans’ monthly family gatherings.
Anna was a faithful member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, where she was active with the Ladies Aid. She was also formerly a part of the Farm Progress Days team and was a former 4-H leader.
Anna is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Fred; three children, Margaret Jordan Opperman, Sue (Gary) Zaddack and Mike (Cathy) Opperman, all of Shawano; one son-in-law, Chuck Dunnam, of Shawano; six grandchildren, Cassie (Zak) Weber, Bryan and Erika Dunnam, Lee (Ashley) Zaddack, Cory (Amber) Zaddack and Grace Opperman; two great-granddaughters, Ehlana and Zoie; three siblings, Betty (Glen) Miller, of Westfield, Indiana, John (Nancy) Case, of Mount Vernon, Indiana, and Barbara (Leon) Hamblin, of Westfield, Indiana, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Anna was preceded in death by two daughters, Laura Dunnam and Carmella, in infancy; a grandchild, Baby Zaddack; her parents; and a sister-in-law, Pat Case.
Anna’s family would like to extend a special thank you to John Beversdorf for everything he has done for the family.
A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at the St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the town of Richmond with the Rev. Travis Kleinschmidt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
“Sleep in Heavenly Peace”
