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39351 Richard? Hahn, Ronald Wayne (I26636)
 
39352 Richardson, Bruce C.

It's with great sorrow that we bid farewell to loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend: Bruce Richardson. On February 2, 2017 Bruce passed away from complications during emergency surgery. He bravely fought cancer twice and was well on his way to a third victory. His third bout with cancer was in remission, and he was scheduled for what was to be his last bone marrow transplant.

Bruce maintained a positive and optimistic view of people and the world. His supportive, loving, laid-back personality enabled him to see the funny side of life's happenings. Bruce provided a compassionate ear, and a deeply-felt hug for those who were most in need. He will be missed greatly.

Bruce found a fulfilling career as an account manager at R. R. Donnelly in Menasha. He loved his co-workers as family, sharing fun stories of their adventures and triumphs. When forced to miss work while battling cancer, Bruce kept in touch with his work family, taking pride in their continued successes, yet missing the daily interactions such as: Whopper Wednesdays; and wagering against the Pirates' fans, with whom he shared his passion for baseball.

Outside of work, Bruce continued to chase his passion for baseball, working at the Timber Rattlers for fun and watching the Brewers in his man cave while enjoying a Budweiser. He also pursued other interests, such as: hunting down oatmeal raisin cookies to satisfy his sweet tooth; brewing a mean cup of tea; enjoying the sounds of Kid Rock; and his police scanner. Bruce loved being the Grillmaster for cookouts and playing games such as Chase the Ace and Spoons; for which he was known to occasionally cheat.

Bruce was a member of Pathways Church, which he loved. He also loved reading his bible.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 28 years, Cheryl, his Angel; three children: Suzann (Tony) Beschta; Rebecca Van Handel; Corey Richardson; grandchildren: Jayden, Landon, and Brielle Beschta; Carter and Kylie Van Handel; sister: Donna (Bill) Schiefelbein; niece, Beth (Bryan) Stevens; his step-mother, Barbara Richardson; step-siblings: Tim, Steve, Deb, Elizabeth, and their families; the entire Hesselman family; several aunts, uncles, and cousins in the state of Michigan. He joins both of his parents, Elmer and Lucille Richardson, in Heaven.

The funeral service for Bruce will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Demetrician officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his name.

Westgor Funeral Home

205 W. Doty Ave.

Neenah 722-7151

Online Condolences

www.westgorfuneralhomes.com

Our family would like to thank everyone for the prayers that have been lifted up for Bruce and for our family.

Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Feb. 7, 2017 
Richardson, Bruce Clifford (I509429)
 
39353 Richart "Nig" Johnson, 65, W2890 County Rd EE,
Seymour, died Sunday morning, November 6. 1994, after a
courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 12,1929. in Kaukauna. son aCthe late
Elmer and Martha (Schmiddle) Johnson. On September 15, 1953,
be was united in maniage to Joan Van Gompel in Little Chute.
Nig worked for Thilmany Papers for 15 years moving to
Seymour in 1962. On September 15. 1962, he and his wife
founded Johnson's Dairy and Restaurant in Seymour, retiring
March 4, 1994.
He was a past member of the Seymour Businessmen's
Association and an organizer of Dairyland Baseball in Seymour.
He was a member of the Outagamie County Fair Association.
Richard was a Korean Conflict Anny Veteran and was a member
of the Seymour VFW and Legion and was a past Commander of
the VFW Post.
Nig enjoyed life, his family, grandchildren and friends and
especially his time at White Potato Lake where he loved fishing
and playing cribbage. He enjoyed all spons, especially bowling
and watching baseball and other sporting events.
He is survived by: his wife, Joan; his children: Rick & Terry
Johnson. DePere, Randy & Jeanne Johnson, Seymour, Cheri &
Steve Krabbe, Seymour, Julie & Chad Johnson, New London; his
9 grandchildren who he loved and enjoyed: Andrea. Allison.
Emily, Aaron, Sarah & Jared Johnson and Brian, Amanda &
Jessica Krabbe; 1 brother & 2 sisters-in·law: Jim & Eileen
Johnson, Kaukauna. Jane Johnson, Hilbert; 4 sisters & 3
brothers·in·law: Lillian Verstegen, Little Chute, Belty & Orville
Nieman, HOl1onviUe, Joyce & Louis Vosters, San Jose, CA,
Arlene & Nick Van Eyck, Little Chute; sisters·in·law &
brothers·in-Iaw: Bob & Lorraine Van Gompel, Sharon & Tom
Wolf, Kathy Van Gompe1. all of little Chute, Paul & Kathy Van
Gompel, Hortonville, Martin & Duce Van Gompel, Waupaca.
He was preceded in death by: his brother, Robel1; and his
mother and father-in-law, Marty & Dena Van Gompe1. 
Johnson, Richard Elmer (I87921)
 
39354 Richeza of Lotharingia (born between 995 and 1000, died Saalfeld, March 21, 1063 was the Queen of Poland as the wife of King Mieszko II.

She was the daughter of the Count Palatine Ezzo of Lotharingia (Ezzonen) and Mathilde of Saxony (daughter of emperor Otto II and Theophanu). Her mother, Mathilde of Saxony, was the sister of Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor. She became a nun after 7 September 1047 and is buried in Cologne. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) 
Lotharingia, Richensa of (I149157)
 
39355 Richfield - Mary Ann "Tewy" Teske (nee Tewelis) Age 82 years, of Richfield. Born to Eternal Life on Friday, March 20, 2020. Beloved wife of Gerald "Jerry". Loving mother of Teri (Pat) Shaver, Susan (Dave) Haferkorn, Carolyn (Rick) Wasielewski, Nora (Scott) Pecor, Jennifer (Ron) Koller and David (Janet) Teske. Proud grandmother of Samantha Ahrendt, Ellie (Jack) Rew, Dana Wasielewski, Katie Wasielewski, Alex (Shannon) Patrie, Macey Patrie, Max Patrie, Brady Koller, Henry Koller, Jacob Teske and Paige Teske. Great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Janet (Paul) DeSombre and Francis Tewelis, Sister-in-law of Norman Fenner. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Anna Tewelis and sister Geraldine Fenner. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Mary Ann graduated from St. Agnes School of Nursing in Fond du Lac, WI. and retired from Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls after many years of service.

Private Services will be held at St. Gabriel Parish. A public Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home Menomonee Falls is serving the family.

Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2020 
Tewelis, Mary Ann (I240308)
 
39356 RICHLAND HILLS - Nina L. Menting, a homemaker, died Thursday after a traffic accident in Colleyville. She was 63.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Richland Hills Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Mount Olivet Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Menting was born in Brownwood and lived in Richland Hills for 28 years. She was the widow of Raymond J. Menting, who died in 1990.

Survivors: Two sons, Barry Menting and Mark Menting, both of North Richland Hills; daughter, Lisa Menting of North Richland Hills; mother, Cressie Shaw of Dublin; two brothers, Robert Shaw of Dublin and Seth Shaw of Fort Worth; two sisters, Lois Bien of White Settlement and Mamie Wisely of Fort Worth; and three grandchildren.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) September 7, 1992 
Shaw, Nina Lee (I383621)
 
39357 RICHLAND HILLS -- Raymond J. Menting, a retired civil service voucher examiner for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, died Monday at his Richland Hills home. He was 68.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Richland Hills Baptist Church, where he was a member. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mount Olivet Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Menting was born in Antigo, Wis., and moved to Richland Hills in 1964.

He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and the Korean War.

Survivors: Wife, Nina L. Menting of Richland Hills; two sons, Mark Menting and Barry Menting, both of North Richland Hills; daughter, Lisa Menting of Richland Hills; stepmother, Helen Menting of Antigo; four brothers, Richard Menting of Green Bay, Wis., Carrol Menting of Texarkana, Eddie Menting of Winter Park, Fla., and Kenneth Menting of Milwaukee; sister, Janet Kamps of Antigo; and three grandchildren.

from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) August 1, 1990 
Menting, Raymond Joseph (I214671)
 
39358 Richmond, VA - Richard Max Bauer, born April 30, 1928 in Appleton, WI, died on Friday June 1, 2018. At the time of his death, Mr. Bauer was a resident of Elmcroft Senior Living Facility in Richmond VA. Richard "Dick" Bauer was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, the second of five children of Max and Gladys Bauer. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Private First Class from 1946-1947, and in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant from 1950-1951. He and his wife to be, Mona Lois Jung of Menasha were members of the St. Mary High School class of 1946, and both went on to attend and graduate from Lawrence University, Appleton, WI.

After graduating from Lawrence University, Dick joined American Can (Marathon Paper) Company in Neenah. Dick is credited with being integral to several patents associated with enhancing paperboard coatings thereby protecting said cartons from water or oil damage. Dick spent his entire career with Marathon and its successors American Can and James River Paper Company. He rose in the company to be the Vice President of Research and Development at American Can's/James River's Neenah Technical Center.

After retiring, Dick and Mona moved to Salem, South Carolina where Dick enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to whom he was deeply devoted. He also earned his Master Electrician license and used that expertise to provide electrical work for Habitat for Humanity in Oconee County, South Carolina.

Mr. Bauer was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Mona Lois Bauer (nee Jung), his second wife Maebur Jones (Asheville, NC) and two brothers, Frederick Bauer and Robert Bauer. He is survived by two sisters, Pauline Bauer Stein (Milwaukee, WI) and Sister Maxine Bauer, SSND (Milwaukee, WI); five children - Mark Bauer ( wife Margie Bauer) of Richmond, Virginia; Joanne Bauer (husband Tim Painter) of Chatham, Massachusetts; Sarah Bauer (husband Jeff Heimerman) of Menasha, Wisconsin; Richard Bauer Jr. of Greensboro, NC and Laura Bauer Beecy (husband Mark Beecy) of Reston, Virginia. He has 11 grandchildren: Stephanie Austin (Richmond, VA), Ashley Bauer (Richmond, VA), Benjamin Funk (Boston, MA), Addison Funk (Denver, CO), Kelly Vincent (Chicago, IL), Paul Heroman (Ashburn, VA), Max Heimerman (Alexandria, VA), Ensign Tess Heimerman (Pensacola, FL), Brooke Logan (Madison, WI), John Beecy (Reston, VA), and Sarah Beecy (Reston, VA), and nine great grandchildren.

The family extends sincere gratitude to the staff of Heartland Village, Elmcroft Senior Living Center in Richmond, VA for the loving support and care they provided. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2- 5 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Vertigo 1894, 167 Main Street, Menasha, WI, 54952. In lieu of flowers the family asks that to honor Dick's memory you spend time with family, loved ones and those needing assistance.

Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 1, 2018 
Bauer, Richard Max (I551346)
 
39359 Rick & Deb Diedrich, of Hortonville and Mike & Wendy Nikolai, of Neenah are excited to announce the engagement of their children, Miranda Diedrich to Kyle Nikolai. Miranda is an Elementary School Teacher and Kyle is employed at Gulfstream. They are going to be married on June 6, 2015 in Greenville, WI.
Published in the Appleton Post-Crescent on December 7, 2014 
Diedrich, Miranda (I439762)
 
39360 Rick A. Van Roy, age 67, of Little Chute, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 19, 2018. He was born on July 26, 1951, son of the late Casey and Marge (Linsmeyer) Van Roy. On October 5, 1973, Rick married Eileen Verstegen at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. Together, they recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.

Rick enjoyed to travel, whether it be their annual trip to Door County, the many vacations with friends, or just going to the cottage in Lakewood. He loved to golf on Wednesday afternoons with his golf buddies and he enjoyed hunting. Rick was a devoted Catholic and a lifelong member of St. Johns. Most importantly, he loved his family. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Spending time with his grandchildren and attending their activities was his greatest joy.

Rick was employed at Thilmany Pulp and Paper for 38 years. After his retirement

Rick enjoyed his position as a Parts Delivery Specialist for Kolosso Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

Rick is survived by his loving wife, Eileen; children: Brad (Kelly) Van Roy, Dan (Katelyn Witte) Van Roy and Katie (John Ruys) Van Roy; grandchildren: Ella, Brenna, Cole, Bryson and Aubree; brothers and sisters-in-law: Phil (Connie Zhang) Verstegen, Greg (Sheryl) Verstegen, Shirley (Ken) Meurer and Marsha (Mike) Zedler; an aunt, Josie Robinson; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law: Joseph and Charlotte Verstegen; and Shane Roche.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute, with Msgr. Jim Vanden Hogen officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

The Van Roy family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Cheng, Dr. Badine, and Dr. Chaudhary and their staffs for all of the compassionate care that Rick received. Also thank you to the ThedaCare Cancer Center and Hospice for their wonderful care. 
VanRoy, Richard A (I31694)
 
39361 Rick C. Whitman

Rick Whitman, age 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Oakridge Gardens. Rick was born in New London on July 27, 1957, son of the late Charles and Marceil (Moser) Whitman. He attended New London High School and also received his Commercial Driver's License; he so loved driving trucks! Rick married the former Sandra Locy on November 8, 1980, and they enjoyed thirty-two years together. Rick will also be remembered as a baker of biscuits at Hardee's and a baker of pies at Perkins. He was a longtime and very active member of Christ the Rock Community Church, where he participated in the men's ministry, the choir, various musical productions, the food pantry, and in the technical ministry as well. He loved his coffee and enjoyed challenging everyone by speaking fluent German to them (even if they couldn't speak it back). Rick was a very social person, loved the company of others, and enjoyed joking around with everyone. He was also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers.

Rick is survived by his wife: Sandra (nee Locy) Whitman of Appleton; two sisters: Vicky (Victor) Giacalone of Waupaca and their children Adam (Alyse) and Alex; and Jamie (Tony) Ross of Caroline and their children Jeremiah, Josiah, Abigail, Lydia, and Ariel; a great-niece: Autumn; as well as Sandy's siblings and their families. There also are surviving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister Mary Edna, and by Sandy's parents: John and Yvonne Locy.

The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the entire staff at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, who went so far beyond the call of duty to exceed our expectations - you were so wonderful to our family. Thanks also to the caregivers at Oakridge Gardens; we will forever remember your kindness.

The Christian Funeral for Rick will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday morning, March 9, 2013 at Christ the Rock Community Church, W6254 Highway 10-114 in Menasha. Pastor John Kieffer will officiate, and interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri County Chapel, on Friday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and again at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. 
Whitman, Richard (I81758)
 
39362 Rick D. Hostettler, age 68, of Parrish, Florida began his transition to Eternal Paradise. Rick was born in Appleton, WI and the youngest of seven children. He had a variety of jobs over his lifetime most notably with Gaylord Enterprises of Nashville where he was in security at the Grand Old Opry.

Rick is survived by his sisters Mardell{Robert} Guelzow of Green Valley, AZ, Faye{Herbert} Emmel of Sanford, MI, Phyllis{James}Whetstine of Montrose, CO, and brother Terry{Sue}Hostettler of Appleton, WI, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Luella Hostettler and brothers Jay and Dale.

He will be inurned in Appleton Highland Memorial Park next to his parents.

Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 20, 2016 
Hostettler, Rickey D (I202822)
 
39363 Rick J. Hyska, age 56, of Green Bay, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, December 6, 2015. He was born on May 27, 1959, in Green bay, to Donald and Sally (DeGroot) Hyska. Rick graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School with the class of 1977. Throughout his career he worked for Crest International, Pioneer Metal Finishing, and Shopko Inc. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobiling, going to the cottage, and most of all spending time with his grandson and family.

Survivors include the love of his life, Diana Kain; daughter, Jenna Hyska; son, Nicholas Hyska; grandson, Kaden Hyska; father, Donald (Sarah) Hyska; mother, Sally Hyska; brothers, Gary Hyska and Marcus Tilch; sisters, Cherrie Haggerty, Debra (Dan) Zanzie, and Michelle Holford; many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles; and his dogs, Casey and CJ.

Rick was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mike and Evelyn Hyska; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Marie DeGroot; and uncle, Ronald Hyska.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, from 3:00 pm until the time of funeral service at 6:00 pm. Entombment will be at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.

Rick's family would like to extend a special thank you to Aurora VLCC and Aurora Hospice.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for cancer research.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2015 
Hyska, Rick J (I471526)
 
39364 Rick J. Menting, age 57, of Neenah went home to the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was called from his home, unexpectedly. He was born on July 20, 1958 in Combined Locks, Wisconsin, son of the late Peter C. and Agnes M. (Van Dalen) Menting. Rick married Dawn G. Sheldon on June 23, 1979 in Appleton. Their marriage was blessed with two beautiful daughters and 36 wonderful years. Rick loved working at Pfefferle Property Management for the past 13 years. Rick loved spending time with those he loved. He was always sure to make his family feel supported. Rick loved spending summers at Evergreen Campground, completing projects, and being surrounded by friends. He also enjoyed shooting at the range, playing golf, and watching sports with Trey. Rick was a man who was willing to fix anything. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Rick is survived by his loving wife, Dawn; his daughters: Megan Menting, Danielle Menting; a grandson, Trey Odom; sisters: LaVerne Kuepper, Sandra (Thomas) Konen; a brother Jeffrey (Kathie) Menting; sisters-in-law, Dyan (Mark) Talabac, Paig (Jeffrey) Alexander; brother-in-law, Noel Sheldon (Ross Jamerson); many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald and James Menting; and brother-in-law, Stephen Kuepper.

A Memorial Service for Rick will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church (1025 Tullar Road, Neenah) with Rev. Paul Turner officiating. Friends will be received directly at the church from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service. Inurnment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Combined Locks. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Rick's name.

Westgor Funeral Home

205 W. Doty Ave.

Neenah 722-7151

Online Condolences

www.westgorfuneralhomes.com

We truly appreciate all the prayers and support from our family, friends, and people at Pfefferle Management Group. 
Menting, Richard J (I80920)
 
39365 Rick M. Dorn, age 58 of Neenah, passed away surrounded by his family at home, following a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was the first child born on January 1, 1955 in Neenah/Menasha, son of Gladyce (England) and the late Richard Dorn. Rick was a 1973 graduate of Menasha High School. After high school Rick took a job with American Can, and retired from Bemis-Curwood in March, 2013. On November 14, 1975 he married Karen Gloede in Oshkosh. The marriage was blessed with two sons and just short of 38 years. Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, drinking beer, watching the SyFy Channel, and any time spent "Up North" at his land in Mountain.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Karen; sons: Michael (Jenny), Oshkosh, Christopher, Neenah; two fur babies, Molly and Gracie; three grandcats, and one granddog; his mother, Gladyce Dorn; sisters: Susan (Roy) Nelson, Diane (Joe Omachinski) Dorn, Sharon (Mark) Pechotta; brother, Ron Dorn; several aunts, uncles, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, friends from work, from school, and from up North. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Carol; father-in-law, Elwyn; paternal and maternal grandparents; aunts and uncles.

The Funeral Service for Rick will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Huff officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will immediately follow in St. Margaret Cemetery in Neenah. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.

Cancer Sucks!

Westgor Funeral Home

1140 Appleton Road

Menasha 720-0314

Online Condolences

www.westgorfuneralhomes.com

The family would like to thank Dr. Phillips and his staff, Rick's sisters and niece, and Rick's neighbors for their very special care through his illness.

Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 16, 2013 
Dorn, Richard M (I281458)
 
39366 Rick M. Murphy, 54, passed away after a brief illness at Appleton Medical Center. Rick was born on November 9, 1959 to Robert and Betty (Dagneau) Murphy in Appleton. He enjoyed spending time in Eagle River, watching NASCAR, and the Green Bay Packers. Rick's truest joy in his life was his wonderful daughter Morgan; she was the most important thing to him.

Rick is survived by his daughter Morgan, his father, Robert Murphy, two brothers, William (Cathy) Murphy, and Robert (Barb) Murphy, a step son, Nicholas Umland, Morgan's mother Lu Visocky, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Rick was preceded in death by his Mom Betty Murphy.

A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 1:00 until 4:00 PM at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund for Morgan's college education is being established.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. 
Murphy, Rick M (I331252)
 
39367 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Schumacher, Thomas L (I11343)
 
39368 Rick R. Zabel, age 66, born in New London, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020. Rick was born on September 1, 1953, son of the late Argil and Vivian (LeBeau) Zabel. He was united in marriage to Lisa (Hinz) Zabel in April 2011 after 26 years together.

Rick worked most of his life in litho printing, starting his career at American Can in Neenah, then moving to Iowa, Ohio and eventually to Washington, working at Graphic Impressions before starting his own business, Sign's Exclusive in 2005 until his retirement in 2015. He loved hunting elk, deer, pheasant and wild boar; fishing for anything and his 7 dogs.

Rick is survived by his wife, Lisa; his 2 children from a previous marriage: Monique Wilhelm (Steve Drum), Jeremy Zabel; 3 grandchildren: Rochelle Wilhelm (Sam Harvey), Jordan Drum, Sophia Sparks-Zabel; 2 great-grandsons Evin and Jace Harvey; 2 brothers: Ronald Zabel, Randall Zabel; 2 sisters: Lisa Schmitting, Stephanie (Dennis) Drewa. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Devin Wilhelm.

It was Rick's wishes no funeral services be held. 
Zabel, Ricky R (I345619)
 
39369 Rickert, Fr. William "Bill" J.

Reverend William J. Rickert, Green Bay, entered eternal life Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the age of 95. At the time of his death, Fr. Rickert was the oldest living priest of the Diocese of Green Bay.

Father Rickert was born in 1920 as the oldest child of Joseph and Laura (Bosman) Rickert. He attended high school at St. Joseph, Appleton and St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt. Calvary. He went on to St. John Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota, where he studied philosophy and theology. He was the first priest to be ordained by Bishop Stanislaus V. Bona, on January 31, 1945 at St. Joseph Orphanage Chapel, Green Bay. Father then began his 71 years of priestly service.

Father's first assignment, from 1945 to 1958, was at St. Mary, Menasha where he served as Assistant Pastor of the parish, Athletic Director and Administrator of St. Mary High School. He then served as Pastor in the following parishes: from 1958 to 1963 at Sacred Heart Parish, Spruce, with the mission in Klondike; from 1963 to 1966 at Holy Angels Parish, Darboy; from 1966 to 1978 at St. Mary Parish, Oshkosh; from 1978 to 1986 at SS Peter & Paul Parish, Weyauwega; and from 1986 to 1990 at St. Francis Parish, Hollandtown. He served as Administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Askeaton from 1990 to 1996. In 1996, he became a senior priest, and continued to serve sacramentally in numerous parishes.

In addition to his service to parishes, Father Rickert served as the co-founder and first President of the Diocesan Clergy Credit Union, as the Diocesan Director of the Catholic Rural Life Conference, as a Diocesan Consultor and Regional Vicar, as a member of the Priest Personnel Board, and as Spiritual Advisor of the St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council.

Fr. William Rickert is survived by four brothers: Roy (Vi) Rickert, Joe (Patricia) Rickert, all of Appleton; John (Joan) Rickert of Bluffton, South Carolina; Tom Rickert of Green Bay. Father Bill was proud of his nieces and nephews : Pat (Dan) Bacon, Judy (Mike) Edlebeck, Deb (Roy) VandeHey, Steve (Gen) Rickert, Pete (Kay) Rickert, Darlene (Ken) Peters, Connie Del Ponte, Lois Morris, Pauline (Mark) Mercer, Jane (John) Gustufson, Gregg (Laurie) Rickert, Tim (Dawn) Rickert, Kevin (Bernadette) Rickert, Barbara (Dan) Hughes, Dave (Ginny) Rickert, Ken (Pat) Rickert, Nancy (Craig) Witty, Jim Rickert, Jackie (Steve) Woods, Vicky (John) Parks, Tammy (Kevin) VandeYacht, Linda Sternhagen, Lisa Rickert & Eric Ebersberger, Rick Rickert, Terri Jo (Jeff) Countney, Rock (Wendy) Rickert, Rory (Wendy) Rickert, Renee (Arif) Zaman , Remy Rickert, along with cousins, friends, including Therese Weiss, and fellow clergy.

Fr. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Joe & Laura (Bosman) Rickert, a sister Anna Mae, brothers Richard and Dorothy Rickert, Robert and Beatrice Rickert, two sisters-in-law, Kay Rickert and Norma Rickert, special Aunt Leone Bosman and special family member Annie Sanderfoot. He was also preceded in death by these nieces and nephews: Mark Rickert; Joseph Rickert; Jean Ann Rickert; Mary Jo Rickert; Bob Sternhagen; and Rhonda Rickert, along with many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Reception of the body by the Regional Vicar, Very Reverend Donald Zuleger, will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, W2037 County Road S, Freedom, at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will follow from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. led by Father Walter Stumpf. Visitation will continue on Friday morning at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral.

The Funeral Liturgy, expressing our faith and our hope in the promised glory of the Lord's Resurrection, will take place on Friday, November 11, 2016, at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Freedom at 11:00 a.m., with Most Reverend Robert F. Morneau as Celebrant, and Reverend Willard Van De Loo as Homilist. Burial will be at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Freedom. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Fr. Bill's name. Boettcher Family Funeral Home of Kaukauna is assisting the family. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com. 920-766-2099.

The Rickert Family would like to say thanks to Tom Rickert, Pat & Dan Bacon, Staff at St. Vincent Hospital and Manor Care West, and the Staff at Grellinger Hall for all the help and special care given to Fr. Bill.

Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2016 
Rickert, William Joseph (I49311)
 
39370 Rickert, Robert Paul

Bob Rickert, 93, died Jan 20, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ. Born in Freedom, WI, Bob attended the one room Woodside School House, St Nicholas, and Freedom HS. After graduating from St John's University, Collegeville, MN with a double major in Business & Economics and a minor in Philosophy he worked in the insurance business for 60 years and owned Acme Employment Agency while in Denver. During WWII Bob served in the Navy as a pharmacist mate aboard the USS Alchiba in the South Pacific and at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland CA. Bob and his wife Bea raised their children in Littleton, CO and Phoenix, AZ. Their family life revolved around church, sports, competitive swimming, and car trips coast to coast, especially enjoying visits to family and the farm in WI. Bob played cards and golf, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed watching basketball with some WI cheese and a beer! Traveling to Hawaii as well as a sightseeing adventure to Equador to visit an exchange student were highlights in his life. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Beatrice Brittnacher originally of Wrightstown and DePere, WI, infant son Joseph, parents Joe & Laura, siblings Anna Mae and Richard, son-in-law Larry Del Ponte and special member of the Rickert family Annie Sanderfoot. He is survived by 5 brothers, Rev. William Rickert of Green Bay, Roy (Vi) & Joe (Pat) of Appleton, John (Joan) of South Carolina and Tom of Green Bay. Bob also leaves his dear friend of 20 years, Therese Weiss of AZ, 8 children, Connie of CA, Pauline (Mark) of CO, Jane (Gary) of AZ, Gregg (Lori) of AZ, Tim (Dawn) of CO, Lois of ID, Kevin (Bernadette) of MN and Barbara (Dan) of AZ, 28 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held in Phoenix followed by burial in Avondale, AZ. Bob's humor, friendliness and caring will be missed. 
Rickert, Robert Paul (I49312)
 
39371 Rickey (Rick) Lee Priebe, 70, of Neenah, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2015, at Bridgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Rick was born on January 16, 1945, son of the late Harvey and Margaret (Locke) Priebe, Jr.

In 1960, Rick received The Nashville Youngest DJ award, then went on to work at various radio stations throughout the Appleton area. In 1963, Rick graduated from Appleton West High School. Rick worked for Kimberly-Clark at the Lakeview Mill for many years as well as Sammy's Pizza in Appleton. Later in life, Rick worked as a Wal-Mart greeter and a shuttle driver for Les Stumpf Ford.

Rick was an avid collector of lighthouses, hats, coffee mugs, sports memorabilia, movies, music and countless other items. Throughout his life he liked to take care of his yard, house, cars, aquariums & pets.

Rick is survived by: his daughter Penny Myers, Neenah; 2 sons: Brad (Renee) Priebe, Appleton, and Jeff (Angela) Priebe, Texas; sister Cindy (Dennis) Murphy, Appleton; brother Randy (Jill) Priebe, Appleton; 5 grandchildren: Madeline Myers, Matthew, Jason, Ryan, and Mitchell Priebe; nieces & nephews and his 2 dogs "the boys" Stan and Ollie. He was preceded in death by: his parents, his maternal and paternal grandparents, and an uncle.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Valley Funeral Home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Bridgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Affinity Visiting Nurses, Heartland Home Care and Hospice, and all of the other invaluable friends, family and facilities that helped with Rick's care.

A special thank you to my stepmother, Bonnie Priebe, who has enabled me to keep my dad's dogs for him and my uncle, Randy Priebe, who has guided me through each ever changing day. Love, Penny 
Priebe, Rickey L (I436628)
 
39372 Rickey Don Gum, 53, Kewaunee, died peacefully at a local hospital on September 10, 2017. Born on August 30, 1964, in Texas, he is the son of Dean and the late Carol (Graves) Gum. On May 29, 1993, he married the former Judy Calhoon at St. Patrick's Church in Green Bay. Rickey's favorite place to work was at the Texas Lion's Camp.

Rickey is survived by his loving wife, Judy; three children, Samantha Gum, Amarillo, TX, Noah Gum, and Zachary Gum, both of Kewaunee; his father; one sister, Shelly Rose, Odessa, TX; and his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother; and one son, Joshua Gum.

Visitation at Celebration Church, 3475 Humboldt Road, Friday from 9 - 11 a.m. A celebration of Rickey's life will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the church with Lathan Duncan officiating. Malcore (East) Funeral Home is assisting the family with services, 432-5579.

Please visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to express online condolences to the family.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on Sept. 12, 2017 
Gum, Ricky Don (I44603)
 
39373 Rickey T. Knudsen, age 60, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012 at his home in Appleton. Rickey was born on August 1, 1951 in Menasha, son of the late William and Lorraine (Kosky) Knudsen. He worked for over 35 years at the Neenah Foundry. Rickey loved baseball, and was an avid Packer fan. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors, and had a big spot in his heart for all animals.

Rickey is survived by his children, Corey Knudsen, and his son, Keegan; Cal Knudsen, and his children, Devoun, Kyle, and Caleb; Rickey T. Knudsen, Jr., and his children, Rickey III, Riley, Maiah, and Makenah; Daniel (Hannah) Knudsen, and their son, Gunnar; and Crystal (Ben) Rutten. He is also survived by his brothers and sister, Ronny Knudsen, Bill Knudsen, Cheri Jost, and Steve Knudsen; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Rickey will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 3212 S. Oneida St., Appleton. Friends may call on Saturday at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Menasha.

Online condolences may be made at: www.wichmannfargo.com. 
Knudsen, Rickey T (I290801)
 
39374 Ricky L. Breitenfeldt, 49, of Henderson died Saturday in Henderson. He was born March 18, 1955, in Wisconsin. A resident for 16 years, he was a computer company owner and an Air Force veteran.

He is survived by two sons, Michael and Jeff; two brothers, Gary and Randy; and two grandchildren.

Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements. 
Brietenfeldt, Ricky L (I84838)
 
39375 Riedel Child Succumbs at Little Chute Home
September 23, 1937

Little Chute-Gerald Riedel, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Riedel, died Friday afternoon at the home of his parents in this village after a short illness. He is survived by his parents, four sisters and two brothers. Burial took place at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon in St. John cemetery. The Rev. John J. Sprangers was in charge of the service at the grave. 
Riedel, Gerald Theodore (I39285)
 
39376 Riehl, Dorothy A.

Age 94, died on Monday, January 11, 2016 at her home. She was born in the Town of Freedom on April 19, 1921, to the late John and Anna (Henning) Kasten. On August 30, 1941 she married Harold Riehl. Dorothy was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellington and is currently a member of Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Dorothy is survived by her brothers, Alvin (Janet) Kasten, Appleton; John (Betsy) Kasten, Anaheim, California; special nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold of 57 years. In addition to her husband and parents, Dorothy was also preceded in death by her sisters, Verna and Audrey; sister-in-law, Hilda; brothers-in-law, Aaron and Richard.

The Funeral Service will be on Friday, January 15, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, 930 East Florida Avenue, with the Rev. Robert Raasch officiating. The visitation will be on Friday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund has been established for Mount Olive Lutheran Church.

The family would like to thank everyone at The Renaissance and AseraCare hospice for their excellent care, with a special thank you to Tammy. 
Kasten, Dorothy A (I472697)
 
39377 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Reetz, Richard Louis (I60213)
 
39378 Rihm, Earl A.

Earl was born to Alma and Theodore Rihm on May 10, 1919, in the town of Cicero Wisconsin. He entered into eternal glory on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017, at the age of 98 years, six months, and five days. Husband of the late G. Joan (nee Lahr) of 51 years and the late Frances (nee Willage) of 12 years. Earl was also preceded in death by a sister, Marion (Melchert), and two brothers, Harvey and Ray Rihm. Survived by nephew David H. (C.J.) Hackmann. Further survived by stepchildren, Donna, Lori, Michelle, Lisa, Stanley, John, and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, November 19th at ST. JACOBI EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8605 W. Forest Home Ave, from 2-3PM, followed by memorial service and military honors at 3PM. Interment at Smoky Mountain Memorial Gardens in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Earl proudly served in the US Army Air Corps and was stationed in London during WWII, where he met his first wife, G. Joan, and was married on September 3rd, 1945. After the passing of G. Joan, Earl married his second wife, Frances, on April 18th, 1998. Earl spent more than 20 years as a dairy farmer in Appleton, WI prior to receiving his LPN license and working at Theda Clark Memorial Hospital in Neenah, WI. Any memorials can be made to St. Jacobi Lutheran Church in Greenfield, WI.

Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Nov. 18, 2017 
Rihm, Earl A (I533556)
 
39379 Riley W. Bishop, 79, of Sherwood, died Wednesday morning, March 23, following a lengthy illness on the farm where he was born March 2, 1904, in Sherwood.
He attended Bryan School, then worked on his father’s farm, which was in the Bishop family since 1854. He was married to Luella Catherine Block June 2, 1926, at Trinity Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Paul Oehlert of Kaukauna. He was a member of the Sherwood Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, Luella, to whom he was married for over 56 years; three daughters and two sons-in-law; June Everett, who resided with her parents; Beverly and Arthur Boesch, Hilbert; Bonnie Lou and Leon Babcock, Sherwood; a son and daughter-in-law; Russell and Alice Bishop, Hilbert; a former daughter-in-law, Arlene Bishop, Hilbert; 12 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Anthony Schwabenlander, Appleton; a niece, Mrs. Richard (Gloria) Kuepper, Appleton; several grand-nieces and grand nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, James Oral Bishop, and a sister, Mrs. Doris Lundquist in 1979
The complete funeral was Saturday at the Wichmann Funeral Home, with Chaplain Bradley McIntyre, Hinsdale, Illinois, a grand nephew officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.
Chilton Times Journal – March 31, 1983 
Bishop, Riley W (I377696)
 
39380 Riley, Lucille M. (Vande Walle) Appleton

Our dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 79 following an extended illness. Lucille was born on December 14, 1923 in De Pere, daughter of the late Emil and Gertrude (Van Lyssel) Vande Walle. Lucille grew up in De Pere and married Eugene on in Coffeeville, Kansas, on December 30, 1944, . They enjoyed 58 wonderful years together. After several years they moved to Appleton. Lucille was a true mother in every sense. She stayed at home to raise her children. She was always involved in her children’s activities as well as following her grandchildren as they grew up. At one point she and Dad were the “grandparents” to a hockey team-always being supportive. Lucille enjoyed her friends, playing cards, Lawrence Welk, exercise classes, bowling and being a wife and mother. Lucille has resided at Oakridge Gardens in Menasha for the last three years.

Lucille is survived by her husband Eugene, two sons: James (Kathy) Riley and their three sons Christopher (Tiffany), Jon, and Andrew; Robert (Karen) Riley and their son Bradley; a daughter, Barbara (James) Goehler and their children Bryan (fiancé Kristen Hanson) and Sara Lynn. Lucille is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Lucille is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Norbert and Joseph (Babe) Vande Walle.

The memorial service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2003, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 West Pine Street, Appleton, with Fr. John Bergstadt officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Innichement will be at Appleton Highland Memorial Park.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Oakridge Gardens for their dedication and wonderful care. The family also thanks each of you who in some way touched the hearts of Lucille and Eugene. We also thank those who kept our family in their thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton, WI 54911 (920) 739-1231 
VandeWalle, Lucille M (I66380)
 
39381 Ringwelski, Cordell Theresa (Siebers) 2002 Appleton Post Crescent dated 5/17/2002; Ringwelski, Mrs. Frank Cordell T. Siebers “Corkie” Age 76, passed away April 27, 2002 at her home in Long Beach, California. Cordell was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to John and Josephine Siebers, one of thirteen children. She is survived by her son, Scott, Long Beach; her daughter, Tina Sutten, Long Beach; three grandchildren: Michael (Jennifer) Sutten, Jason and Demetria Sutten; two great-grandchildren, Victor and Tyler Sutten, all from California; three brothers: Arthur, Appleton; Floyd and Ronald, Kaukauna; an aunt, Marie Conard, 98 years old, Kaukauna; two sisters: Madelyn (Louis) Bergeron, Kaukauna; Lorraine Stoeger, Appleton. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Josephine; husband, Frank; and brothers, David, Emmett, Harvey, and Gerald; sisters: Florence Siebers, Lavern Johnson, Elizabeth Schaefer. The funeral was held at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, Long Beach, California with burial at All Souls Cemetery on May 4, 2002. Siebers, Cordell Theresa (I13702)
 
39382 Ripon - Alta Mae Fischer, age 94 of Ripon, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI with her loving husband by her side.

Alta was born in Black Creek, WI on December 13, 1924 the daughter of Edward F. Gosse and Sylvia Gosse Mory. She graduated from Seymour High School and on November 17, 1945 Alta married Armon N. Fischer at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Cicero, WI. She enjoyed sewing and golfing, and was a former member of Tuscumbia Golf Club. Alta was also a member of the Merry Friends Circle, Ripon Science Club, RMC Auxiliary and volunteer for 43 years, and a devoted member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Ripon.

Alta is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Armon Fischer; two children, Carol Fischer of Appleton, WI and Dennis (Cynthia) Fischer of LaPorte, IN; two grandchildren, Matthew (Shelly) Fischer of Wesley Chapel, FL and Rebecca (Daniel) Jeffers of LaPorte, IN; two great-grandchildren, Audrey and Alaina Jeffers of LaPorte, IN; two step-grandchildren, Cody and Sadie; and three step great-grandchildren, Malachi, JayJay, and Addelyn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Gosse and Sylvia Gosse Mory; one brother, Stanley Gosse; one sister, Marjorie (Clem) Fischer; and step-father, Alvin Mory.

Visitation for Alta will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 401 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon, WI, 54971.

Funeral service for Alta will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Immanuel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Harsha K. Kotian officiating. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Appleton, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Alta's name may be directed to Immanuel United Methodist Church, 401 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon, WI, 54971.

Please visit www.butzinmarchant.com to send online condolences. 
Gosse, Alta Mae (I303314)
 
39383 Rippl, Joseph "Joe" He was born October 21, 1912 in Menasha, the son of Wolfgang and Emma (Buecher) Rippl. He was married to Irene Lingnowski on June 7, 1938 at St. John's Catholic Church. Joe served on the Menasha Police Department from 1937 to 1959 retiring with the rank of Captain. He was a member of the Menasha Professional Police Association. Joe was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and a charter member of the Germania Society. After retirement from the Police Department he was employed by Wisconsin Container a division of Menasha Corporation as a local truck driver and retired in 1975. Joe enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and traveling. Survivors are his wife Irene to whom he was married for 69 years, a daughter Ruth Ann (Greg) Ropella, a son Roger (Darlene) Rippl and a grandson Randy Ropella, all of Menasha. Also surviving is his sister Dolores Peterson, four sisters in law, Rosella Rippl, Menasha, Helen Schuh of Kaukauna, Adelaide and Cecile Lingnowski of Menasha; a brother in law Richard Lingnowski of Menasha, many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Edward and Connie, two sisters; Irene (John) Strelow and Aurelia (Clarence) Loehning; three sisters in law Olive (Howard) Fritsch, Alice (Ed) Lingnowski and Joy Lingnowski; five brothers in law Edward, Raymond and Ambrose Lingnowski, Merlin Schuh and Aldo Peterson. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Larry Canavera officiating. Family and friends will be received at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the hour of the funeral mass. Interment will be in St John Cemetery, Menasha. Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home Menasha, (920)722-8252 Light a candle in memory of Joe at www.martens-laemmrichfuneralhome.com Grandpa; Ever since I can remember you have played a very important role in my life. Through your wisdom and your experience I have learned so much. Through your pride and interest in all I have done, I found encouragement. Thank you for caring and sharing. Love Randy Rippl, Joseph Frank (I233532)
 
39384 Rita (Lang) Griesbach, age 90, of Appleton passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was born on October 7, 1925, in Appleton to Raymond and May (Gerrits) Lang. She graduated from Appleton High School (West) in 1943. On September 6, 1948, she married Joseph "Bud" Griesbach at St. Joseph Catholic Church and they celebrated 67 wonderful years together. Rita worked at Kimberly-Clark Corp at the main office (Neenah) from 1943-1951 and was associated with her husband's retail food business (Shop 'N' Save) for many years.

In her younger years, Rita was a Girl Scout Leader and was active at Sacred Heart Church and the Community Blood Center as a volunteer. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, line-dancing, and playing bridge in two bridge clubs for over 60 years, and several bridge marathons. She loved her flower gardens, sewing, knitting, needle pointing, and the time they spent at their cottage at White Potato Lake and wintertime in Venice, FL.

She is survived by her husband Joseph; two daughters Kay Griesbach (Pat Akstulewicz), Wadsworth IL and Sandy (Tony) Hofkens, Neenah; one son Scott Griesbach (Tom Ellis), St. Paul, MN; grandchildren Kristy (Dennis) Feerick, Arlington, VA; Dr. Matt (Laura) Hofkens, St. Paul, MN; Sarah Ellis and Kathryn Ellis, Minneapolis, MN; great-grandchildren Joey Hofkens and Hugh Feerick; one sister Joan Hoerning, brother Ted (Joyce) Lang, and sister-in-law Lucy Lang, all of Appleton; sister-in-law Carole (Jack) Broeren, Green Bay; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ray & May Lang, sister Mary Jane (Midge) Oliver, two brothers Ken and Joe Lang, two sisters-in-law Isabelle Zuercher and Helen Collar, and four brothers-in-law Jim Oliver, Reinhold (Bud) Hoerning, Robert (Zeke) Zuercher, and Roy Collar.

Visitation will be from 9:00-10:45am on Saturday, January 30 followed by a mass of Christian burial at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 222 E Fremont St, Appleton, WI 54915. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
Lang, Rita (I109858)
 
39385 Rita (Sachs) Engel, age 69 of Plymouth went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2014. Rita fought a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) for the last 17 months.

Rita was born on April 25, 1945 to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Hegel) Sachs in Appleton, WI.

She graduated from Xavier High School in 1963.

On August 24, 1968 she married Thomas Engel in Appleton. The couple lived in California and Arizona for almost 18 years.

Rita was employed in management with Mountain Bell, co-owner of Angel Marketing and did interviews for the University of WI-Madison.

She enjoyed traveling with her husband including three exciting trips to Europe. They spent time in Germany in the little village in which her father grew up. She was so thrilled to spend time with his family and visit the home in which her dad lived. During all three trips they visited Tom's relatives in Luxembourg.

She had many wonderful friends and warm neighbors. She was an avid reader, loved her Book Club and Dining Out pals. Rita was an enthusiastic gardener, enjoyed watching and feeding the birds and was an avid "foodie." She spent 23 years as a weekly volunteer at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan.

Most important in Rita's life and among her proudest achievements were her children and grandchildren. She spent many moments of love and laughter with each of them.

Survivors include her husband of 46 years: Tom; children: Liz Engel (Fiancé: Joe Yustus) of Appleton, WI and Paul (Stefanie) Engel of Queen Creek, AZ. She had a special friendship with Stef and Joe. Grandchildren: Kyle and Austin Engel of Queen Creek, Riley and Tyler Hopfensperger of Appleton, Aleah and Seriah Rodriguez of Queen Creek and Evan and Jade Yustus of Hartford; sisters: Maria Jaloszynski of Appleton, Jean (Al) Van Daalwyk of Polk City, FL, Bea (Gerry) Kohl of Appleton and Helen (Richard) Coughlin of Appleton; brothers: Karl (Marlene) Sachs of Black Creek, WI and Paul (Joan) Sachs of Neenah, WI and brother-in-law: Jack Best of Franklin, WI.

Also survived by other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; infant sister: Kathleen; sister: Marlene Best and brother-in-law: Edwin Jaloszynski.

Following Rita's wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday (Sept. 11th) at 12:30 P.M. at St. John the Baptist Catholic church in Plymouth. Father Dan Volkert will officiate.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday (Sept. 10th) from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth and also on Thursday at CHURCH from 11:30 A.M. until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Rita's name.

The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is serving his family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.

We would like to thank the staff of Sharon S. Richardson Home Hospice of Sheboygan Falls, WI (Becky and Kathy) for the love and tender care given to Rita the last few months and the ALS Association of WI. We are deeply grateful for the care, concern and prayers from many others. 
Sachs, Rita Margaret (I17814)
 
39386 Rita A. (Steckbauer) Medland, 80, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2014 surrounded by family at Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI.

Born September 22, 1934, in Oshkosh, to William and Mary Steckbauer, Rita received her degree from Wisconsin-Oshkosh and spent many years teaching English at both Appleton East and Appleton West High Schools, retiring in 1994. She married Thomas Medland in 1988 and they split their time between Appleton and Surprise, Arizona for many years.

Rita is survived by her children, Robert (Karen Gallagher) Macke, San Francisco, California; Daniel (Regina) Macke, Appleton; Carolyn Baumann, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Christine (Ryan) Nielsen, Hudson; their father, Robert Macke of Appleton; and Meredith (Timothy) Sasseen, Del Mar, California; siblings Margaret Steckbauer, Appleton; JoAnn Hammen, Little Chute; Paul (Mary) Steckbauer, Appleton; Virginia (Ernst) Lisek, Oshkosh; and James Steckbauer, Overgaard, Arizona.

Rita enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, Alex and Lauren Macke, Griffin and Ella Baumann, Hannah and Jacob Nielsen, and Natalie and Nathan Macke. She also enjoyed golfing with many friends, attending aerobic dance classes, traveling, walking and reading. She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Appleton and donated many hours of her time at the Salvation Army and to various church functions.

Rita is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas Medland; sister,Mary Steckbauer Thompson; brother-in-law, Lou Thompson; brother, William Steckbauer; and brother-in-law, Gene Hammen.

The funeral liturgy will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 21, 2014 at St. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 S. State Street, Appleton. A time of visitation will be held on Friday from 8:30 AM until the time of the service at church. Interment will be held immediately after the service at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton. A reception will follow at Riverview Gardens in Appleton.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family would like to thank Cindy Ulrichsen of Home Instead Senior Care for being Rita's caregiver for the past year.

Please make memorial donations in the name of CFFVR/Memory Project Operations Fund. 
Steckbauer, Rita A (I189893)
 
39387 Rita A. (Vanden Burgt) Driessen, Little Chute, age 86, was called home to heaven Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was born in Little Chute on April 10, 1934 to the late John and Ruth (Eisch) Vanden Burgt. Mom was a lifetime member of St. John’s Nepomucene Catholic Church and a graduate of St John’s High School. On June 22, 1954, Rita married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Driessen at St John’s in Little Chute. They were married for 58 years. Mom devoted her entire life to taking care of her family. She was a kind and gentle soul who always had time to listen and offer words of encouragement to all of us. Mom had an incredible way of letting you know just how special you really are. Her love for Jesus and his ways were reflected in the way she lived her everyday life.

Rita is survived by her daughters: Lu Ann Driessen (Scott Harris), Helena MT, and their children Ryan; Rachel (Jason Frost) (baby due in August); Jess (Anna) and their children Cade, Jace, Noah, and Brennan; Cody (Geoff) and their children Madi and Myles.

Linda (Steve) Bons, Little Chute, and their children Becky (Mike) Schmalfeldt and their child Julian (baby due November); Joe (Katie) Bons and their child Spencer; Amy (Taylor) Kloehn and their children James and Myles (baby due December); Sally (Zach) Haen and their children Raelynn and Eva.

Donna (Stan) Schaffer, Little Chute, and their children Brianna (fiancé Eric) and their daughter Emberly; and Courtney.

Ellen (Tom) Teske, West De Pere, and their children Kaitlyn, Haley, Jacob and Olivia.

She is further survived by her siblings: Robert “Bob” (Connie) Vanden Burgt, Mary Ellen “Babe” (Doc) Kloes; sisters-in-law Joanne Driessen and Sharon Vande Hey; Godchildren: Sherry Smits, Jennifer Vanden Burgt, Lori Kalupa and Ken Kloes; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Rita was preceded in death by her husband Bob and infant daughters Mary and Jill; her parents John and Ruth Vanden Burgt, her in-laws Henry and Theresa Driessen; her sister-in-law Bernice Bain and her brothers-in-law; Lew Bain, Ron Driessen and Bruce Vande Hey.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at ST JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine Street, Little Chute) beginning at 3:00 p.m. until time of mass at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Ronald Belitz officiating. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Rita’s name. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com. 
VandenBurgt, Rita Ardina (I621)
 
39388 Rita A. (Zelton) Wassenberg, 88, Green Bay, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the home of her daughter Debbie.

She was born on January 17, 1926, to the late Henry & Henrietta Zelton.

Survivors include nine children, Janice (Alan) Neubauer, Tommy Wassenberg, Debbie Hockers, Steve (Maria) Wassenberg, Randy Wassenberg, Sharon Wassenberg, Barbara (Steve) Stefl, Susan Verheyen and Robert Wassenberg; grandchildren, Lisa (Don) DeGroot, Annie (Abe) Amente, Cathy Neubauer, Nick and Sarah Stefl, Matt, Adam and Josh Verheyen; great-grandchildren, Brayden & Landyn DeGroot and Marissa & Mason Verheyen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Wassenberg; brothers, Jimmy, Ray and Bobby Zelton; sisters, Marion Bielmeier and Charlotte Grebe.

Great Grandma Rita especially adored her great grandson Brayden. Together they shared a very special goodbye handshake ritual.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthew St., Green Bay on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:00am with Rev. Phillip Dinh-Van-Thiep officiating. Burial will be at Allouez Catholic Cemetery. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com 
Zelton, Rita A (I56020)
 
39389 Rita A. Amundson, 90, of Cumberland died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Cumberland Extended Care Unit.

She was born December 14, 1917 in Turtle Lake, to George and Martha (Quade) Jansen.

Rita was raised in the Turtle Lake area and graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1935.

She worked in the Twin Cities and married Clyde Brown. They later divorced. Rita and Clyde lived in Cumberland and Turtle Lake area.

She later married Adon Amundson in 1968 and he preceded her in death on May 18, 1990.

Rita was a bartender in Beno's in Turtle Lake and at the golf course in Cumberland. She also worked for the Senior Citizen Nutritional Program through Barron County for many years setting up dinners for them and working with Meals on Wheels.

She is survived by three daughters, Martha (Patrick) Kirby of Comstock, Terri (Bruce) Shipshock of McCook, NE and Tina Leisz of Turtle Lake; three sons, James (Mary) Brown of Rapid City, SD, Joe (Jennifer) Brown of Thousand Oaks, CA and Raymond (Tyrae) Brown of Kenosha, WI; 20 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Turtle Lake, with Father David Lusson officiating.

Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Turtle Lake.

Pallbearers are Scott Brown, Michael Brown, Richard Webert, Andy Shipshock, Nathan Brown, Jonathon Brown, Aaron Brown and Missy (Leisz) Schleiss.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Skinner Funeral Home of Turtle Lake. 
Jansen, Rita A (I383630)
 
39390 Rita A. Burkart, 83, Green Bay, died on Monday, April 3, 2006, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 10, 1922, to the late Michael and Lena (Peot) Pankratz. She married the late Norbert Joseph Burkart on Feb. 19, 1944, in Luxemburg, Wis. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1969.

Rita graduated from Luxemburg High School and continued on to technical school for secretarial training. For a number of years, Rita was employed with Olsen Transportation and left in 1950 when she and Norb started their family. In 1970, Rita returned to work at St. Bernard School. After 30 years of service as school secretary, she retired in 2000 at age 77. Rita enjoyed golf, cross-stitch, the Packers and bridge club. She was a charter member of St. Bernard Parish.

She is survived by three children, Betty (Jay) Martz, Batavia, Ohio; Sally (Dick) Heinz, Green Bay; and

Andrew Burkart, Green Bay; five grandchildren, Jennifer Martz, Becky (Jerry) Holmes, Kate Martz, Nick Heinz, and Tony Heinz; one great-grandson, Nathan Martz; brother, Dean Pankratz; sister-in-law, Jane Pankratz; brothers-in-law, Bob (Marion) Burkart, Edward (Georgiana) Burkart, Rev. Donald Burkart, and Don Van Egeren; sister-in-law, Sr. Ruth Burkart; special niece, Barb (Pat) Simons; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rita was also preceded in death by her siblings, Madeline (Fred) Joniaux, Sybilla (Norman) Bultman, Cele (Toby) Kuhn, Mary Quinn, Helen (Larry) Bournoville, Margaret Pankratz, Vernetta Pankratz, Kenneth Pankratz; and sister-in-law, Elinor Van Egeren.

Gathering time with family and friends will be held at Schauer and Schumacher Funeral Home on Thursday, April 6, 2006, from 4 p.m. until the Parish Vigil Service at 7 p.m., to be led by Sister Caroline Castellini, O.P. Visitation will continue on Friday morning at St. Bernard Catholic Church, off of Hillside Drive, from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Reverend David Pleier and Reverend Donald Burkart officiating. Interment in Allouez Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials to St. Bernard Congregation would be appreciated.
Special thank you to Home Instead caregivers Ann, Barb, Belva, Bernice, Caroline, Cordy, Lisa, Marlene, Rosemary, Sandy and Sharon and Unity Hospice caregivers Alli, Gina, Jan and Julia. A special thank you to her nurse from Unity Hospice, Sharon, for the loving care and support she gave Rita and her family. Thank you to Sister Caroline for her guidance and for being there exactly when needed.

Online condolences for the Burkart family can be e-mailed to MySympathies@ssfuneralhome.com.
SCHAUER & SCHUMACHER FUNERAL HOME
340 S. Monroe Avenue
432-4841 
Pankratz, Rita A (I380320)
 
39391 Rita A. Endries, 83, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday evening, Aug. 19, 2007.

She was born April 3, 1924, the daughter of the late William and Martha Buechel Krebsbach.

She was married to Gary Endries, and he preceded her in death in 1988.

Rita was formerly employed at Kroger Packaging and Sentry Foods in Fond du Lac.

She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Fond du Lac, and a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Nazianz Chapter.

Survivors include her three children, Daniel (Susan) Endries of Lake Elmo, Minn., and their children, Travis, Ansel and Emily (Ian) Thompson; Karen (Robert) Murray of Fond du Lac and their children, Christopher (fianc?e Jordana) and Erin (Benjamin) Bares; and Patricia (Thomas) Gauthier of Fond du Lac and their daughter, Cassandra.

She is further survived by her brothers and sisters, Cyril (Dottie) Krebsbach of Jacksonville, Fla., Wilmer (Aurelia) Krebsbach of Fond du Lac, Ervin (Lucina) Krebsbach of Chilton, Elroy (Rosemary) Krebsbach of Elkhart Lake and Rosanna and the late (Lloyd) Roehrig of Fond du Lac.

Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery, 686 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac, with the Rev. James Jaeger officiating. Entombment will take place at Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum, Fond du Lac.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at the Chapel of the Living Christ Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery. 
Krebsbach, Rita (I297806)
 
39392 Rita A. Heiman (nee Morgan), 80, passed away on Sept. 28, 2013. Rita was born November 14, 1932 to the late John and Rosella (nee Weber) Morgan. In 1953 Rita responded to an ad and began writing to a Marine named Carl Heiman and later became his bride on September 18, 1954. They were happily married for 59 years.

Rita enjoyed gardening, listening to Polka, peanut butter and politics, but mostly she loved and was a devoted mother and wife who took good care of her family.

Rita is survived by her husband Carl; her children Debra (Richard) Roberts, Cynthia (Richard) Showers, Samantha Heiman (Kurt), Patrick Heiman (Courtney); her grandchildren Caryl, Brandon, Travis, Selena, Jeremy and Lexie. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Aloys Morgan.

The Funeral Service for Rita will be Thursday, October 3rd at 5:00pm at the Phillip Funeral home (1420 W. Paradise Dr., West Bend). The visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, October 3rd from 3:00pm until time of the service at 5:00pm.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cedar Community, Dr. Douglas Marx and Dr. William Verree.

The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family

(262) 338-2050 / www.phillipfuneralhome.com.

Published in Fond du Lac Reporter on Oct. 2, 2013 
Morgan, Rita A (I313250)
 
39393 Rita A. Lemmers, 95, a longtime Kimberly resident, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019, at St Paul Manor in Kaukauna.

Mom was born on June 9, 1924, the seventh of nine children to the late John and Mary (Behling) Josephs. She was a 1942 graduate of Kimberly High School and married her high school sweetheart, Carl Lemmers, on January 19, 1946. Dad preceded her in death on August 23, 2016, after celebrating 70 years of marriage.

Mom and dad started out their marriage in Appleton before buying their first home in Kimberly in 1952. They stayed in the Kimberly area before moving to St Paul’s Villa in 2015. In 1975 they purchased land in Breed and enjoyed many years and good times with family and friends at “the trailer”. Mom and dad also enjoyed traveling, especially with the Grafmeiers and Suberts, and were able to see much of the United States on their road trips. Mom was a great cook, kept an impeccable house, was a wonderful seamstress and loved to fish.

She is survived by her four children: Sandy (Tom) Huiting of Appleton, Paul (Peggy) Lemmers of Little Chute, Jeanne Lemmers of Kimberly and Dan (Gail) Lemmers of Little Chute. Mom was very proud of her six grandchildren: Mindy (John) Hollander of Morgantown WV, Mike (Bridget) Huiting of Combined Locks, Tim (Carrie) Lemmers of Franklin, Tony (Melissa) Lemmers of Little Chute, Jennifer (fiancé Dan Trimboli) Lemmers of Franklin, and Brian (special friend Danielle von Neupert) Lemmers of Neenah. She leaves behind her eight beloved great grandchildren: Jillian and Evan Huiting, Rachel and Jacob Hollander, Ella and Joanna Lemmers, Ben and Holly Lemmers. Mom is further survived by her sister, Elaine Quella of Minnesota, and her brother, Ray Josephs of Green Bay, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mom was preceded in death by dad (the love of her life) and her parents. She was also preceded by her siblings: Margaret (John) Gloudemans, Blanche (Harry) Wendlandt, Gene (June) Josephs, Evelyn (Les) Kachur, Celeste (Cliff) Lamers, and Don (Charlotte) Josephs; Dad’s siblings: Theodore (Dorothy) Lemmers, Patrick (Ann) Lemmers, Ambrose (Jane) Lemmers, Donna Mae (Gene) Erbrecht and Clarence (Vi) Lemmers; her in-laws: Rich Quella and Doris Josephs.

The funeral liturgy for Rita will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, September 16, 2019, at Holy Spirit Parish, located at 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly, with Msgr. Jim Vanden Hogen officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Monday from 1:00 PM until the time of the mass.

Our family would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the love and care mom received at St Paul Elder Services (both the Villa and the Manor) and from Theda Care hospice. Your kindness, compassion and thoughtfulness will not be forgotten. Sr Delores, thank you for praying with us and helping us through a difficult journey.

“Queen Bee” has left the building. 
Josephs, Rita A (I50557)
 
39394 Rita A. McClone, of Menasha, age 85, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. She was born March 11, 1927 in Menasha, daughter of the late Victor and Marcella (Tuchscherer) Suess.

Following graduation from St. Mary High School in Menasha, Rita attended Mount Mary College in Milwaukee. On June 21, 1947 she married Ralph J. McClone at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Menasha. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2008.

Rita was the loving and patient mother of ten children while helping out with the accounting at the McClone Agency and supporting the many teams that Ralph coached. Her hobbies included knitting, reading and puzzles. Rita was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Survivors include her 10 children: Kathleen (John) Jauquet, Green Bay, Michael (Claudia) McClone, Menasha, Kevin (Grace Chen) McClone, Wilmette, IL, Daniel (Cathy) McClone, Menasha, Molly (Herb) Horn, Sherwood, Maureen Lamers, Menasha, Timothy (Lynn) McClone, Menomonee Falls, Patrick (Diane) McClone, Fond du Lac, Brian (Joann) McClone, Omro, Kelly McClone, Menasha; 27 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Gloria Suess; and many nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 320 Nicolet Blvd., Menasha, with Fr. Larry Abler officiating. The visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of Mass. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Menasha. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley in memory of Rita.

The family would like to thank Theda Care at Home Hospice and the staffs of Heritage Woods Assisted Living and Peabody Manor, for their professional and compassionate care.

Westgor Funeral Home

1140 Appleton Rd.

Menasha 720-0314

Online condolences:

www.westgorfuneralhomes.com




Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from June 28 to June 29, 2012 
Suess, Rita A (I82867)
 
39395 Rita A. Scheibe, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2012 at Rennes Nursing Home in De Pere. She was born on March 22, 1923 to Jake and Margaret (Duffy) Vande Voort. She lived the first half of her life in Greenleaf/Wrightstown, working for about thirty years as a receptionist for Dr. VandeLoo and later for the doctors of the Kaukauna Clinic. She was also an excellent care-giver to her parents so that they could remain in their own home in Greenleaf. When she moved to De Pere in 1982, she worked for St. Mary and St. Francis Parishes, and most recently at St. Norbert Abbey. She found it very difficult to retire, and would have continued working if there was any possibility!

Rita is survived by her daughter, Ellen, two sisters Jane Keyzer and Margaret Brantmeier, as well as her loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless friends. People who knew Rita will know how she truly enjoyed welcoming everyone with refreshments, music and heartwarming conversation.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, two infant siblings, Raymond and Mary Ellen, her brother Robert, two brothers-in-law Francis Keyzer and Brandy Brantmeier, and her sister-in-law Margaret (Dietzen) Vande Voort.

Family and friends may call at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere, on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 4p.m. to 8p.m. A parish wake service will be held at 7p.m. led by Sister Helen Keyzer. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan St., De Pere from 9:30a.m. until 10:45a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00a.m. at the church with Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Interment in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown. Online condolences may be sent to Rita's family at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

This is a wish she made known for this time: "Please, do not send flowers, just simply continue your love and prayers." Thank you to all everyone who helped Rita during these final months, especially the personnel at Rennes, Unity Hospice, and the Norbertines and our parish priests.


Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on January 10, 2012 
VandeVoort, Rita A (I158044)
 
39396 Rita A. Seering passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born February 3, 1923 to Isaac and Ella Belongea in Kaukauna Wisconsin. The eldest girl of thirteen children she learned early in life to cook, bake and sew. She was also blessed with a beautiful singing voice and performed with dance bands during the 1940's. During a break at one performance she met an Army Private, Bob Seering sitting in the audience just prior to his WWII deployment to Europe. A letter-writing romance blossomed between the two and they were married September 7, 1946. The first of their ten children was born a year later and the family eventually moved to the upper peninsula of Michigan then to New Lisbon, Hortonville and Green Bay (Allouez) Wisconsin, following Bob's music teaching career. Rita was the ultimate stay-at-home mom, cooking, cleaning, baking, sewing, balancing the budget, managing skirmishes ("wait till your father gets home"), treating her children's various scrapes, cuts and bruises and making sure everyone was ready for school with breakfast and brown bag lunches.

Bob and Rita lived a wonderful 67 years together gathering many friends and memories along the way. They were both integral members of the St. Matthew Church Choir for many years, organizing the choir and singing mass on Sunday mornings and holidays including Christmas Eve and the annual choir party which lasted until the wee hours of Christmas morning. She shared her time, treasure and talent throughout her life as a Eucharistic Minister at Bellin Hospital, helping at the Salvatorian Mission, and providing monetary support to numerous charities and worthwhile causes. She was an extraordinary seamstress and spent countless hours at her sewing and knitting machines making beautiful clothing for family members and customers. Once she discovered the computer could "talk" with her sewing machine she shared her seamstress skills teaching others at Winn's Sewing Center.

Once her children were grown, Rita took up the game of golf and helped organize and manage the Woodside Couples League. She enjoyed cross country skiing and travelling with Bob on road trips to Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Texas visiting family and friends along the way.

Rita was an accomplished bridge player and won a lot more games of cribbage than she lost. Her "Oh Sheitzan" skills were legendary and she delighted in taking more tricks than her competitors - usually her family members. She was also a Milwaukee Braves and Brewers fan, loved watching the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers - often with a beer or a light "booze and water".

Rita was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob, daughter Patricia, granddaughter Christine Sharpe, son-in-law Mark DeWees and daughter-in-law Susan Acheson, her sister Joan Lesselyong and Belongea brothers Harold, Loyal, Jerome, Dick, Eddie and Fr. David.

Survivors include her sons and daughters: Bob (Maureen) Seering, Linda (Al) Mezzoni, Tom Seering, Timm Seering, Deb DeWees, Mary (Bob) Bodmer, David (Lori) Seering, Barbara (Jeff) Van Essen and Michael (Kim) Seering; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, her brothers Myron Belongea and George Belongea, sisters Marion Rife, Ruth Vanderloop and Sylvia Robinson.

Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm with a parish prayer service at 6:30pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, December 15, 2016at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthew St., Green Bay, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Thursday at 11:00 am with Fr. Robert Kabot officiating. Entombment will be at the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. A very special

Thank You to caregivers daughter Mary, son Timm and to Mary Ann Gooding Rita's sister in Christ who brought Our Lord to her weekly. Thank you also to the caring staff members at Heritage Gardens and New Perspective Senior Living.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Rita's name.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on Dec. 11, 2016 
Belongea, Rita A (I84935)
 
39397 Rita Adeline Hoffman, age 84, of Appleton, died Sunday December 23, 2012, peacefully at Carolina Manor of natural causes surrounded by members of her loving family. She was born Rita Adeline Schumacher in the Town of Grand Chute on July 17, 1928 to John and Hattie (Williamsen) Schumacher. Rita attended St. John Catholic School in Little Chute, graduating in 1946. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton.

A lifelong resident of Outagamie County, Rita's primary profession was a homemaker. On November 26, 1953, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Hoffman, with whom she would share 56 years before his death in 2010.

She is survived by her three sons Paul (Merry) Hoffman and their four children of Fort Worth, Texas, David (Carla) Hoffman and their two sons of Appleton, and Mark Hoffman and his two sons and stepson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; five brothers, Maurice (Florus) Schumacher, Eugene (Eleanor) Schumacher, Marvin (Leona) Schumacher, John (Katherine) Schumacher, and James (Donna) Schumacher; in-laws, Marion Schumacher, Germaine Schumacher, Dorothy Hoffman, Dorothy Van Gheem-Hoffman; and many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; five brothers Peter, Raymond, Clarence, Harold, and Joseph, and her sister Millie (Huss); in-laws Betty Schumacher, Mary Schumacher, Tess Schumacher, Robert Huss, Marcella Hoffman, John and Alice Hoffman, Urban Hoffman, Dorothy and Charles Weber, Raymond Hoffman, Rosemary Hoffman, Rita Hoffman, and Elmer and Florence Hoffman; step-grandson Michael George; three nephews John Schumacher, Steve Schumacher, Earl Hoffman; and a grand-nephew and a grand-niece.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on Friday, December 28, 2012, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 213 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, with Fr. William Hoffman officiating. Visitation will be at Valley Funeral Home tonight, Thursday, December 27, 2012, from 4 PM to 7:00 PM, with a prayer service at 6:30 PM, and at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the Mass. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, Mass intentions for Rita or Rita & Ken would be appreciated, or donations may be made to Appleton's St. Therese Parish in their memory

The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Carolina Manor for their ongoing care of our Mother during her stay there and to Heartland Hospice for their care during Mom's final days. 
Schumacher, Rita Adeline (I26228)
 
39398 Rita Aerts (nee Turriff), age 75, of De Pere, died peacefully in her sleep at home, Thursday, September 21, 2017, following a brief illness. Rita was born January 2, 1942 in Green Bay to the late Earl and Eunice (Luisier) Turriff.

Rita grew up on the family dairy farm in the Town of Lawrence, attended a small country grade school, graduated from West De Pere High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from St. Norbert College. She spent the majority of her teaching career at Notre Dame Elementary in De Pere where she was a beloved 5th grade teacher for almost 30 years. Rita retired from teaching in 2007, which left her with more time for friends and family, especially her 4 granddaughters, whom she loved with all of her heart.

In her early adulthood, she enjoyed playing tennis, biking, camping every summer and shopping with her dear friend, Barb. Later she continued to enjoy biking and also loved sleepovers with her grandkids and traveling, visiting Europe as recently as November of 2016. She also took many trips to visit her daughter, Andrea, in California.

Rita will be remembered as a beloved mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. Rita's kind-hearted and friendly nature set everyone that she encountered at ease, quite often striking up conversations with strangers and allowing them to open up and share their life story with her. She inherited her father's sense of humor and her mother's compassionate heart. Her faith in God sustained her through her life. Her memory will forever be cherished.

Rita is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Andrea Aerts and Carrie (David) Richards; 4 granddaughters: Helen, Grace, Amelia and Charlotte; 2 grand-dogs, Gordy and Tessa; sister, Carol (Tom) Pilgrim and brother, David (Cecilia) Turriff. She is further survived by numerous special nieces, nephews, in-laws and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters, Joan Bleser and Gail (Butch) Kempen.

Visitation will be held at OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH (1305 Lourdes Ave., De Pere), Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 9 to 11 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11AM. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.

Rita's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Malena Dzwonkowski and her staff of nurses at Prevea East De Pere for their excellence in care and kindnesses toward Rita and her family.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27, 2017 
Turriff, Rita (I529097)
 
39399 Rita Ann Powell, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017, at the Cottages in Shawano surrounded by her family. Born in Little Chute, WI on December 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Fox) Weyenberg. On April 20, 1954, Rita was united in marriage to Maurice Powell, who preceded her in death on June 2, 1975. Rita worked for Miller Electric for many years. After raising her children, she opened her own cleaning service, working until she was 79. Rita was an avid Packer fan, and everyone knew the rules; do not call and do not come over until the game is over. She had several special pets over the years, her dogs Smokey, Buzz, Teddy and Muffin. She enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, bird watching and attending her grandchildren's events.

Rita is survived by: two sons, Scott (Marci) Powell of Leeman and Al Powell of Navarino; two daughters, Debra (Dennis) Trevarrow of Michigan and Kathryn (Craig) Wheeler of Hortonville; grandchildren, Chrissy (David) Arrowood, Bob Powell, Jennifer (Don) Gorman, Stephanie Powell, David Trevarrow, Thomas Trevarrow, Alexis Griesbach and Emily Griesbach; great- grandchildren, Kaden, McCasalin, Gage, Calob, Lillian, Sara, Quinten, Paxston and Holden. She is further survived by: sisters, Angie (Joe) Van Bakel of Texas, Lori (Don) DeGroot of Little Chute; and her brother, Tom (Karla) Weyenberg of Little Chute.

Rita was preceded in death by: her husband, Maurice Powell; son, Steven Powell, infant daughter, Susan Powell; grandson, Billy; great-grandson, Brandon; her parents; brother, Mark (Rose) Weyenberg; and sister, Jane (Ervin) VanDyke.

Funeral services for Rita will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Mr. Richard Menning officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Appleton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 pm until the time of the services.

www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

The family would like to sincerely thank ThedaCare Hospice and the Cottages of Shawano for the services, special kindness and comfort shown to Rita over the last year.

Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 27, 2017 
Weyenberg, Rita Ann (I9058)
 
39400 Rita Ann Vander Wyst Fence Formerly of Appleton, age 70, died Monday, January 3, 2000. She was born in Appleton on May 27, 1929, to the late Jacob and Mary (Pfstifsky) Osowsky. On October 14, 1948, she married John W. Vander Wyst at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rita attended St. Joseph Grade School and Appleton West High School. She was a past president of the Appleton Policeman Wives Association. She and her husband have resided in the Town of Fence in Florence County, Wisconsin, since their retirement in 1980. Rita was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin. She will be greatly missed by her husband, John sons, Gary J., Rhinelander Guy (Ann), Menasha daughters, Gail (Lee) Heath, Peoria, Arizona Gloria Beltz, Hortonville Gwen (Mike) Shaw, Colorado Springs, Colorado grandchildren, Wesley, Nick, Kyle, Troy, Michael, Megan, Matthew, John, Zachariah, Richard, Philip and Alex sister, Scholastica (Henry) Emons, Darboy other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosella Schneider and Genevieve Sachs. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, January 6, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 404 W. Lawrence St., with Father David Belongea, Capuchin officiating. The visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from 4 until 8 p.m. and again on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. A memorial fund has been established. The family would like to thank Dr. Nancy Homburg and the Affinity Hospice Program, especially Ann and Linda. She is dearly loved by her family and will be missed by many. Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond St. 733-5435 *Serving as would be Served* Osowksi, Rita Ann (I13628)
 

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