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 | Lynn M. Anklam
September 9, 1952 ~ April 1, 2023 (age 70)
Lynn M. Anklam, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home with his wife at his side on April 1, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1952, son of the late Gilbert and Marie (Christianson) Anklam.
Lynn retired from the plastics packaging industry in 2018. He enjoyed fishing with his brother Marv on Lake Winnebago and together they also did some beekeeping. Lynn loved to golf and follow all of the Wisconsin sports teams.
Lynn married the love of his life, Joan Zierler on April 16, 1977. Together they loved to travel and see the world. Lynn would scuba dive and they enjoyed spending time on the beaches. Time spent with his family was his favorite pastime.
Lynn was a generous man and donated blood on a regular basis. In his passing, he was able to also donate organs to help other people live.
Lynn is survived by his loving wife of almost 46 years, Joan Anklam; son, Christopher Anklam; siblings: Patti (Joe Hutchinson) Anklam, Chris P. (Veronica) Anklam and Tim (Mica) Anklam; brothers and sisters-in-law: Kathie Anklam, Mary Ann (Jeff) Otto, Nancy (Al) Losch, Tom (Joan) Zierler and Lisa (Paul) Behrendt; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Marie Anklam and Joan’s parents, Verlon and Gerri Zierler.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home Little Chute Location, 101 Canal Street; Pastor John Strasman officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.
The Anklam family would like to express a special thank you to the Kaukauna first responders for your life saving efforts. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Also thanks to the ThedaCare Appleton ER for their compassionate care.
“…And I’d choose you; In a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you.”
“I’ll love you forever, sweetheart.” -Joanie |
1952 - 2023 (70 years)