December 2011 Obituaries (most current are listed first)
Robert J. Fischer, age 77, of 3110 Kinglet Drive, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and Bob will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 until 10:45 a.m.
Survivors include his wife: Betty Fischer, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law: Rick & Peggy Fischer, Manitowoc, Michael & Diane Fischer, Two Rivers; a daughter: Pam Fischer, Appleton; eight grandchildren: Heidi Fischer, Brigitte (Tyler) Smith, Megan Fischer, Aaron (Stephanie) Fischer, Jordan Fischer, Stephanie Brunmeier, Greg (Kelly) Brunmeier, Rachel (Michael) Savage; two great grandchildren: Khloe and Ethan; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Jim & Janet Wilda, Manitowoc, Lloyd & Kathy Wilda, Two Rivers, Tom & Annette Wilda, New Zealand; and two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Shari & John Blunda, Arizona and Lois & Joe Schmatz, Kellnersville. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Aaron C. and Margaret A. Miller Fischer; a sister and brother-in-law: Dolores & Joe Bricco; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Louis & Veronica Wilda and two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Margaret A. Schuh, age 75, of 7706 County Road G, Maple Grove, died on her birthday Friday, December 23, 2011 at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Zimmerman. Cremation will follow the service at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and Margaret will be laid to rest at St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Friends may also call Thursday morning at church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Survivors include her husband: Robert Schuh, Maple Grove; her children and their families: daughter Judy & Arnie Novak of West Allis and their family: Briana (Trent) Birkholz and their son: Kelby, Amanda Novak, Adam (Patty) Novak and their children: Aaron & Ally; daughter Cheryl Schuh of Milwaukee; son Ralph & Jolyn Schuh of Whitelaw and their family: Heather Braun & her daughter: Natalie, Bridget Schuh & special friend Michael Henk, Nicholas, Jenna & Ashley Schuh; son Roger & Doreen Schuh of Denmark and their family: Webster Schuh and his fiancé Joleen Allen, Spencer Schuh, Tony Schuh; son Russell & Mary Schuh of Newton and their family: Kerilyn (Joel) Michaels and their children: Taylor & Autumn, Nicole (Steve) Dodson & their children: Zachary, Nolan & Reid, Katrina Schuh & Nathan Schuh; son Randy Schuh of St. Nazianz and his family: Matthew Schuh & his fiancé Dani Schuman, Amanda Schuh & special friend Brandon Knier; daughter Joyce Remaker of Manitowoc and her children: Nathan, Kathryn & Evan Remaker; daughter Karen & Daniel Dresang of Manitowoc and their family: Eric (Jessica) Dresang, Kevin Dresang and special friend Karen Sabel and their son: Kyle, Ryan Dresang; daughter Beverly & Dean Pautz of Reedsville and their family: Olivia & Brandon Pautz; daughter Diane & Joel Bucaro of Wauwatosa and their family: Sal & Felix Bucaro; and a sister-in-law: Kay Kaufman of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Raymond and Mildred (Lax) Kaufman and two brothers: Dale & David Kaufman.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Robert C. Singer, age 83, of 1915 Markham Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, December 20, 2011 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue and S. 14th Street. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 until 10:45 a.m.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Janice Singer, Manitowoc; his children: Al & Debbie Singer, Maplewood, Minnesota, Tom Singer & Marie Fiscella, Appleton, Susan & Jim Bray, Germantown; two grandchildren: Aidan Bray and Sierra Bray, both of Germantown; and one sister and two brothers-in-law: Mary & John Platner, St. Germaine, Wisconsin, and Glen Weekes, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leo and Margaret Keune Singer; a son: Scott Singer and a sister: Sally Weekes.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Genrose "Genny" Lettenberger, age 76, died unexpectedly, but peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2011, surrounded by family.
Funeral services for Genny will be held at 11:00am Thursday, December 22, 2011 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Patrick Nelson. Cremation has taken place. Entombment will be at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc for immediate family at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton from 9:00am until 10:45am on Thursday, December 22, 2011.
She is survived by her husband Dick Lettenberger of Manitowoc, their seven children and their families. Mike (Janice) Lettenberger of Manitowoc and their children Christa (Clint) Collier of O’Fallon IL and Jason (Annie) Lettenberger of Brookfield WI; Sue Lettenberger and her children Nick, Andrew and Brad Wachtel, all of Manitowoc; Terry(Nicole) Lettenberger of Andover KS and their children Tara (Jon) Sousek, Victorville CA, Angie Lettenberger, Wichita KS, Jenny(Ryan) Williams, Wichita KS, TJ Lettenberger and Cierra Warner, Andover KS; Cindy(Bill) Wallace, and their children Josh and Ben, Weyauwega; Steve(Tracy) Lettenberger, Manitowoc and Tiffany(Jon) Hanson, Whitelaw; Randy Lettenberger and special friend Julie Wiltman, Manitowoc and his children Carlye and Kaylyn Lettenberger, both of Manitowoc; Dale(Kate) Lettenberger and their children Megan, Olivia and Rick, Santa Fe NM. Five great grandchildren, Kristina Sousek, Anesah and Aidan Collier, Jaxon and Brady Lettenberger and soon to be baby Hanson and baby Sousek. She is further survived by brothers Alois Endries, Jim (Jerriann) Endries, Leo (Oki) Endries, Mark Endries, Roger Endries and Gary (Ruth) Schnell; Sisters Sally (Del) Lettenberger and Joanne Hooper. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Rosalinda (Wagner) Endries-Schnell; her father-in-law and mother -in-law Arnold and Ida (Krueger) Lettenberger as well as step-father Norbert Schnell. Brother Eugene Endries, sisters Stella Boettcher, Florence Woelfel, Anna Mae Rosecky and Carol Jane Kumbalek and a sister-in-law: Marjorie O’Sullivan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Genny’s name to the Salvation Army Day Care Center. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Shirley M. Malkowski, age 76, current resident of Harbor House in Manitowoc, formerly of 2343 – 38th St. Two Rivers, died peacefully Sunday morning, December 18, 2011 at the Harbor House.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Paul Malkowski; two sons & a daughter-in-law, Michael Malkowski, Houston, TX, Wane and Beth Malkowski, New Berlin, WI; two daughters & sons-in-law, Lori and Jim Gitto, Lisa and Jim Strecher, all of Hartland, WI; and nine grandchildren: Mackenzie, Drew, and Lauren Malkowski; Daniel, Sam, and Stephanie Gitto; Josh, Ben, and Meleana Strecher. She is further survived by a brother & sister-in-law, Jerome ( Vivian) Wanek, Two Rivers; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Janice (Bob) Singer, Manitowoc, Jim (Nancy) Malkowski, St. Paul, MN, Tom (Robbie) Malkowski, Buffalo Grove, IL; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Viola (Stodola) Wanek.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd. Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, after 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Memorials in Shirley’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 – 18th St. Two Rivers, is assisting the Malkowski family with funeral arrangements.
Viola C. Naidl, age 91, a resident of Harmony of Two Rivers, a former South 30th Street resident of Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, December 18, 2011 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Viertel with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 concluding with a prayer and rosary service. Friends may also call Wednesday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Clarence (Cal) & Karen Naidl, Maribel; two daughters and a son-in-law: Pauline Rusch, Manitowoc, Linda & Michael Tollefson, Two Rivers; seven grandchildren: Terry (Chris) McCabe, Eveleth, MN, Wade (Chris) Naidl, Milwaukee, Becky DeLeo, Bradenton, FL, Chad Naidl, Neenah, Eric Tollefson, Manitowoc, Luke Tollefson, Florida and Matthew (Andrea) Tollefson, Florida; eight great grandchildren: Zach & Kate Barnes, Brock & Carsen Naidl, Caleb, Jacob & Kesly Tollefson and Hailey Tollefson; a sister: Leona Preston, Whitelaw; and two brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Victor & Elaine Naidl, Manitowoc, Lester & Charlotte Naidl, Manitowoc, Katie Naidl, Two Rivers and Nancy Naidl, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Wenzel and Rose (Zahorik) Tienor Jr.,; her husband: Joseph F. Naidl on September 15, 1996; a son: Kenneth Naidl; an infant daughter; a son-in-law: Roger Rusch; two brothers: George & Raymond Tienor; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: George & Marian Naidl, Ray & Helen Naidl, Norbert Naidl, Leo Naidl, Joseph Sauer and Lucille & Ed Schreiber.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Helen G. Hronek, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 03, 2011 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.
Helen was born on November 28, 1921 in Manitowoc to the late John and Emma Suchan Hronek. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. She was employed with Associated Bank for almost 25 years until she retired as Assistant Vice President in 1987. From 1997 to 2010 she spent her retirement as an invaluable volunteer at Uniquely Yours Pastry Shoppe. Helen was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church in Manitowoc.
Her interests included family, gardening, cooking, baking and reading. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members. She believed “Charity Begins at Home” and always stepped in to lend a helping hand whenever any family member needed it. Even though she never had children of her own, she was a mother to so many. At the end of a busy day, after she already had dinner in the oven, you would most likely find her sitting on the floor, playing solitaire and sipping a martini adorned with an anchovy olive.
Survivors include her sister and best friend: Emily Hronek, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews: Audrey Tomchek, Manitowoc; Gary and Sally Hronek, Coleta, IL; great nieces and nephews: Jennifer Pasquill, St. Petersburg, FL; Lisa and Eugene Dulski, Plainfield, IL; also several more nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends scattered all over the world. Helen was preceded in death by her parents: John and Emma Hronek; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Leonard and Clara Hronek; John and Mary Hronek; and one nephew: Steven Hronek.
According to Helen’s wishes, a private memorial service will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc on Monday, December 12th. The Rev. Dianne Murray will officiate with burial of Helen’s cremated remains to take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair Streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Donna J. Wiesner, age 71, of 3131 Southbrook Court, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at her residence.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Private family services will be held.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Randall and Lisa Wiesner, Madison; three daughters and sons-in-law: Naomi and David Lolley, Adrian, MI, Nadine and John Muehlbauer, Sheboygan Falls, Nicole and Brian Svacina, St. Nazianz, ten grandchildren: Jennifer (Alan) Adams, Molly and Abby Wiesner, Jolene, Drake and Jonathan Lolley, Kayla, Karri and Kelli Muehlbauer, Brad Svacina; two great grandchildren and one on the way: Jaeden Comstock and Kalen Adams; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Marlene Swetlik, Mary and Lee Van de Hei; two brothers: Ron (Chris) Swetlik, David Swetlik; one brother-in-law: Ron (Sandi) Wiesner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She is further survived by her faithful canine companion, Heidi. Donna was preceded in death by her parents: Ludwig and Malitta (Lawerentz) Swetlik; her husband: Robert Wiesner in 2001, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law: Malinda and Emil Wiesner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Donna’s name to a charity of your choice.
Gary W. Zipperer, age 52, of 2940 – 37th St. Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, December 6, 2011 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie; one daughter & son-in-law, Alicia and Adam Koenig of Green Bay; his mother, Janice (Hoffmann) Zipperer of Manitowoc; two brothers & a sister-in-law, Scott (Sharon) Zipperer of School Hill, and their children, Sean and Seth; Bill Zipperer & fiancé, Fay Armstrong of Clarks Mills, and his children, Brooke and Adam; and one sister, Mary Ann Haney of Manitowoc, and her children, Jimmy, Alex, Dawn, and Andrew. He is further survived by a brother-in-law, Dean (Lori) Lichterman, New York; aunts & uncles include: Pat Hayden & friend, Joe Kiefer, Green Bay; Jim (Bonnie) Hoffmann, Francis Creek; and Godmother, Bev (Gordy) Wittmus, Chilton; special cousins: Robyn Geroso; Darrin (Rachael) Lichterman; and special extended family members: Delores Gerard, Clara & Chester Kusiak, Joe & Jeanne (Knight) Lichterman, Tony Lichterman & Diane, Michael Lichterman & Sandy, Al & Barb Lichterman, Dale & Debra Lichterman, Mary Ann & Gary Brault, and Nancy Wilsmann & Joan Klein; other cousins, and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his father, William Zipperer Jr., his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald & Dianne Lichterman; brother-in-law, Bradley Haney; one uncle, David Wilsmann; special aunt, Mary Lichterman; and a special cousin, Dana Lichterman.
Funeral services for Gary will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd. Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 – 18th St. Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday (TONIGHT), and at the church Friday morning after 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service held at 7:30 p.m. this evening at the funeral home, led by Sister Pat.
Memorials in Gary’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Rollie Polzin, age 85, of 1110 No 8th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Aurora BayCare in Green Bay.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and Rollie will be laid to rest at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Military Honors will be accorded by the V.F.W. Otto Post #659.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Susan and Kent Miller, Manitowoc; Diane and Michael Blaha, Manitowoc; Amanda and Henderson Cooper, Los Angeles, CA; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Ted Polzin, Manitowoc; Tom and Carrie Polzin, Two Rivers; six grandchildren: Crystal, Matthew, Jake, Taylor, Alex and Justin; two great great grandchildren: Clovis and Brandyn; and one sister: Irene Karst, Milwaukee. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Clement and Elsa (Schindel) Polzin; his wife: Gretchen Moffatt; and one sister and two brothers-in-law: Ila and John Kastenmeier and Arthur Karst.
Shirley A. Robley, age 81, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday evening, December 3, 2011 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
A Christian Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert Kujawski and Rev. Stephen Melso with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Survivors include her children and their spouses: Barbara and Alex Augustine, Manitowoc; Patricia and David McCarville, Belleville, WI; Nancy and Steve Bertsche, Manitowoc; Ronald Robley and Petrea Groll, Manitowoc, and Ronald’s twin sister: Karen and Paul Dietrich; Manitowoc; Cheryl and Mark Nessmann, Combined Locks, WI; Lynn Robley-Wisniewski and Joseph Wisniewski, Gilbert, AZ; 15 Grandchildren: Sarah (Paul) Mlezvia, Eric (Sarah) Augustine, Colin McCarville, Laura McCarville, Amanda (Paul) Barbarossa, Bradley Bertsche, Jason Bertsche, Ryan Dietrich, Garett Dietrich, Lindsay Dietrich, Lauren and Kayla Nessmann, Carsen, Brooke and Hope Wisniewski; three great grandchildren: Aiden and Ethan Augustine, Chloe Barbarossa; one brother: Wilbur Wenzel, Clintonville, WI; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Roger and Karen Robley, Manitowoc; Merlin and Gloria Robley, Reedsville; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Dorothy and James Arentsen, Sheboygan; Diane and Paul Havlinek, Howards Grove; Val Robley, Kimberly and Vivian Robley, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Richard and Bertha Koehler Wenzel; her husband: Vernon V. Robley on October 19, 1993; one brother, Ulysses Wenzel; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Peter and Ida Robley; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Ardis Wenzel, Ilene and Leroy Stock, Royal, Reuben, Lewellyn and Marvin Robley.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Donald L. “Donny” Gilbert, age 60, of 2015 Garfield St. Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa; his son Cody Gilbert; and step-son, Joshua McDonell, all of Two Rivers. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Marjorie Barta of Two Rivers; brothers and sisters which include: Virginia, and her partner, Linda of California; Sandra (Leonard) Ouradnik, Mishicot; Gloria (Stephen) Zietlow, Manitowoc; David (Kim) Gilbert, Homer, Alaska; Bette (Dr. Glenn) Popp, Manitowoc; Linda (Ted) Taddy, Two Rivers; Theresa (Brian) Presl, Mishicot; three brothers-in-law, Dave (Connie) Hedman, Two Rivers; Mike (Karen) Hedman, Manitowoc; Lee (Kristy) Hedman, Two Rivers; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a good friend, Gordy Bowen of Two Rivers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Minnie Gilbert; a brother, Dennis Gilbert; and a sister, Mary Ann Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 – 18th St. Two Rivers. Rev. Kay S. Richter will officiate at the service.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
