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- April 13, 2010
Uhlenbrauck, Norbert G. (Babe)
Norbert G. (Babe) Uhlenbrauck, 91, Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, April 9, 2010, at Fox River Assisted Living. He was born February 6, 1919, the son of the late Albert and Anna (Stapel) Uhlenbrauck in Black Creek. On August 12, 1943, Norb married the joy of his life, Joyce Klika. They began their life together farming in Black Creek. After two years, they moved to Appleton where Norb was employed as a service technician for Sears. It was during this time that his great aptitude for "fixing things" became apparent. Norb could diagnose and repair almost anything. His homes (of which there were many) were either built or remodeled under his expertise. Norb did not consider retirement but instead, he and Joyce owned and operated the Westmoor Motel in Manitowoc as well as several apartment buildings in Appleton. He loved nature and always had a few bird feeders within his view to enjoy watching the birds come and go. Norb and Joyce spent many Saturday evenings dancing at the Cinderella ballroom with their many friends. Being an avid card player, the family gatherings usually concluded with a fun game of Sheepshead.
Norb will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 66 years, Joyce; children: Judy (Ron) Colling, Little Chute, their children: Joe (Stephanie) Colling, Tom (Jenny) Colling, Catherine (Brian) Wallace; Norbert E. (Jane) Uhlenbrauck, Neenah; their children: Amy (Kurt) Wilkinson, Nicole (Doug) Salm, Kristin (Dan) Trochil; Carla (Gary) Krueger, Appleton; their children: Traci (Tim) Granberg, Dave (Edie) Krueger, Ben (Erin) Krueger, Sam (Sarah) Krueger, Jared Krueger; Randy (Micki) Uhlenbrauck, Appleton their children: Bryn (Scott) Ceman, Ryan Uhlenbrauck, Tyler Uhlenbrauck; his 21 great grandchildren, plus two more this summer, extends his legacy. Norb is further survived by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Mae Uhlenbrauck, Mabel Plamann, Isabel (Leo) Huelsbeck, Georgie (Mike) Gilbertson, Everen Klika, Lois Klika, Harlan ( Pat) Klika, Harvey (Corrine) VandenBloomer, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Norb was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, George Klika, mother-in-law, Johanna Klika; five brothers: Earl, Gilbert, Vernon Uhlenbrauck, Walter and Emro Plamann; sisters-in-law: Carrie Plamann, Laurinda Uhlenbrauck and Dolores VandenBloomer; brothers-in-law: Bob Schuh, Cyril Klika and Ron Klika.
Funeral services for Norb will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton, with Rev. Bob Lexa officiating and Deacon Gerry Schraufnagel assisting. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Friends may visit the church Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of mass.
The family would like to give special thanks to Fox River Assisted Living, Touchmark and the Hospice staff for their wonderful care given to Norbert.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N. Richmond St.
Appleton 920-733-5435
www.valleyfh.com
"Serving as would be Served"
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1919 - 2010 (91 years)
