Cletus J Ertl

1923 - 2011  (88 years)

• Name	Cletus J Ertl
  Born	21 Apr 1923
  Gender	Male
  Died	23 Jul 2011
  Buried	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sherwood, Calumet Co, Wisconsin
  Person ID	I81920	Little Chute Genealogy
  Last Modified	25 Jul 2011

  
  

  Father	Joseph Ertl,   b. 08 Feb 1897, Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 27 Feb 1976  (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Mary Ellen Winters,   b. 21 Jun 1900, Mackville, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 18 Jan 1967  (Age 66 years)
  Married	17 May 1922
  Family ID	F73158	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Eunice Mary DeBruin,   b. 20 May 1925, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin ,   d. 02 Jul 2014, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin  (Age 89 years)
  Married	19 Feb 1944	St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin
  Children	1. Arlene Mary Ertl   2. Anthony Cletus Ertl,   b. 08 Sep 1946, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin ,   d. 11 Sep 2005  (Age 59 years)   3. Jane Anne Ertl   4. Susan Ertl   5. William J Ertl,   b. 10 Nov 1959, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin ,   d. 16 Nov 2005, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin  (Age 46 years)   6. Rose Ann Ertl   7. Carol J Ertl
  Last Modified	21 Jul 2022
  Family ID	F31963	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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• Notes

  Cletus J. Ertl, Little Chute, age 88 passed away peacefully on Saturday July 23, 2011 with his family at his side. He was born on April 21, 1923 to the late Joseph and Mary (Winters) Ertl. Cletus married Eunice De Bruin on February 19, 1944 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church and was happily married for 67 years. He worked for Kimberly Clark Corporation for 24 years. Cletus then worked as an accountant for IDS and had his own accounting business. He was also a professional photographer. Cletus was an accomplished musician and played with the Tony Winters Orchestra. He had a passion for big band music. Cletus proudly shared his love of music with his two sons and his grandson Cole and by writing his own musical arrangements. He can now share his passion with everyone in Heaven. Cletus is survived by his wife, Eunice; five daughters: Arlene (Dan) Merkel, Elm Grove; Jane (Don) Polinski, Waukesha; Susan (Dave) Laha, Appleton; Rose (Vincent) Lamers, Little Chute; and Carol (Trevor) Frank, Menasha; daughter-in-law: Bonnie Ertl; grandchildren: Andy Merkel, Jesse (Kenda) Brunette, Vicki and Mark (Danielle) Polinski, Brooke (special friend Hank Pace) and Nick Laha, Vance, Cole and Logan Lamers, Tracee (Mike) Cole and Brian Ertl; great grandchildren: Tylor, Brennon and Leah; brothers and sister: Wilbur Ertl, Donald (Dorothy) Ertl and Lois (Donald) Thiel; and brother-in-law Donald Sielaff. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Cletus was preceded in death by his sons, Anthony and William; sister Joan Sielaff; sister-in-law Marion Ertl; and members of Eunice's family. Visitation will be held Wednesday July 27, 2011 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 3:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. The Fr. James Hablewitz will officiate. Committal Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sherwood. For on-line condolences, please visit www.oconnellfh.com. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Parkside Nursing Home, Hospice Staff, Saint Elizabeth's Hospital and Dr. Meyer who helped guide them through this difficult time. WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY DAD..........WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS. O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME 201 E. Main Street Little Chute 788-6237 Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from July 25 to July 26, 2011