Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin Thursday 09 March 2000 Deloris M. Delie Appleton Age 88, passed away on March 3, 2000, at Outagamie County Health Center. She was born on November 16, 1911, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Macco) Naniot. On October 30, 1930, she married Andrew L. Delie in Green Bay. He passed away on April 11, 1966. Deloris enjoyed bowling, cards, her cottage in Door County and her travel after retirement. Her survivors include her daughter, Leandra "Toots" (Merlin) Gill, Appleton, and their children, Wendy Sue (Don) VerKuilen, Kaukauna; Jeffrey (Linda) Gill, Appleton; two sons, Andrew "Bud" (Joy) Delie, Appleton, and their children; John Delie and his special friend, Terri, Combined Locks; and Pam (Tony) Dietz, Appleton; James (Bonnie) Delie, Appleton, and their children, Brian Delie, Sobieski, Jodi (Kieth) Wuyts, Kaukauna; and Jessie (Kim) Delie, Appleton; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a grandchild, Paula J. Delie; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, March 11, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 S. State Street. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff on third floor east at the Outagamie Health Center for all of their kindness. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 Carl Feuchter Appleton Age 92, formerly of 907 E. Pacific St., passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at Rennes Health Center. Carl was born May 27, 1907, in Springfield, Minnesota, the son of the late Hermann and Augusta (Bethke) Feuchter and resided in Appleton for over 85 years. He was formerly employed with the First National Bank (Bank One) of Appleton for 44 years, retiring in June of 1972 as assistant operations officer. Carl was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served on the finance committee for many years. Carl is survived by many cousins including Charlotte (Paul) Schink, De Pere; Augusta Blum, Rural, Wisconsin; also special friends, Mary Ann Jacobs, Green Bay; Lila Techlin, Appleton. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by an infant sister and a special friend, Alma Jentz. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, at Zion Lutheran Church, 912 N. Oneida St., with the Reverend Nate Gauerke officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established. Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer 606 N. Oneida St. Appleton, Wis. 920-733-7383 Mrs. Herbert P. Fisher (Mary M. Konz) Appleton Age 89, passed away at her home Sunday, February 27, 2000. Mary was born September 29, 1910, in Rib Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Stephan and Margaret (Negele) Konz and has resided in Appleton most of her life. She was united in marriage to Herbert P. Fisher on November 28, 1934. He preceded her in death in 1982. Mary attended Lawrence and Marquette Universities where she majored in music. She later taught at Miss Brown's Business School in Milwaukee and was a court reporter at the Outagamie County Court House. She was a life long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was active in the Christian Mothers. Mary will be remembered for her love of family, strong will, a wonderful piano player and her love of music and books. Survivors include a daughter, Mary M. Bednar, Appleton; a granddaughter, Celestia Bednar-Soles, Appleton. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by five brothers, Rudolph, Felix, Leo, Dr. Stephan and Cornelius Konz Sr.; four sisters, Elizabeth Konz, Maggie Talbot, Julie Singler and Geraldine Franklin. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Konz family Mausoleum at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established. "Good night my fair friend and Thee I love until Thy sweet lifes end." Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer 606 N. Oneida St. Appleton, Wis. 920-733-7383 Zelpha M. (Clements) Gritt "Peggy" Port St. Lucie, Florida Died March 7, 2000, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born July 15, 1901 in Greensburg, Indiana, the daughter of Presley Samuel and Dora Mae (Tower) Clements. She was married to Arthur E. Gritt on May 15, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, by Bishop Chartrand and Cardinal Joseph Ritter. Arthur predeceased her on July 1, 1989. Peg received her certificate in chiropractics two weeks before her marriage. She served on the Cloverdale District 5 school board, was a leader in Fairview 4-H, Christian Mothers and taught religion classes at St. Mary's in Black Creek. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her children, Mary Katherine Lashbrook, Black Creek; Joseph R (Betty) Gritt, Beech Grove, Indiana; William E. (Barbara) Gritt, Indianapolis, Indiana; George B. (Carolyn) Gritt, Goleta, California; Joan T. Gritt, Port St. Lucie, Florida; Robert A. Gritt, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Regina L. O'Hara, Reno, Nevada; David P. (Betty) Gritt, Mequon, Wisconsin; Thomas M. (Suanne) Gritt, Appleton; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and dearly loved nieces, nephews, and their children. Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, from 4-8 p.m. Friday with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until services at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Black Creek, Wisconsin, with Father Paul Paider officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Mom was deeply loved and respected by all. LeRoy H. Kuse "Boomer" Appleton Age 67, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on March 20, 1932, the son of the late John and Rosemary (VanZummeren) Kuse. Boomer served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, from 1954 until he was honorably discharged in 1956. He worked for the Appleton School District as a truck driver for 25 years. Boomer was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time at his cottage up north. In his death, LeRoy shared the gift of life with others by becoming an organ donor. He is survived by his wife, Lois (Mahn) Kuse, Appleton; a brother, Eugene (Barbara) Kuse, Appleton; three sisters, Joyce (Orrin) Damsheuser, Appleton; Florence (Don) Kostka, Alvin, Wisconsin; Janice (Richard) Subert, Athelstane, Wisconsin; and Rose Mary (William) Kohl, Appleton. Boomer is further survived by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Carnot, Kaukauna; many nieces, nephews and dear friends, Romy and Gert Kostick, Ladysmith, Wisconsin; Boomer will be sadly missed by his fishing buddies, Steven, Lance, Billy and John. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Herman Smaxwell. Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000, at the funeral home, Father Norm Krutzik officiating. Military rites will follow. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Thursday (TODAY) from 4 to 8 p.m., and again on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. "Boomer, we will all miss you dearly, love the Golden Girls" "I lost my best friend, I will always love you, your wife, Lois" WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 Marie K. Nennig 228 Enterprise St. Stockbridge Age 90, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at Beverly Heath Care Center in Chilton. She was born January 9, 1910, in Marytown, daughter of the late Jacob and Susan (Mertens) Karls. Marie married Hugo G. Nennig on January 10, 1932. He preceded her in death December 4, 1984. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Chilton for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Stockbridge, and the Stockbridge Senior Citizens. Marie is survived by five children, Delores (James) Mix, Penn Valley, California; Charlotte (Gene) Pethan, Hilbert; Marge (Jim) FitzGerald, Green Bay; Lloyd Nennig, Stockbridge; and Sidney (Carla Jean) Nennig, New Holstein; a daughter-in-law, Vera Nennig, Plymouth; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Nennig and Hugo Nennig Jr.; three sisters and nine brothers. Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Friday, March 10, 2000, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Stockbridge with the Reverend Leander Nickel officiating. Spring burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church in Stockbridge on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Wieting Funeral Home of Chilton is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Lester Piette Adeline K. "Lizzie"-"Toots" 1201 Garfield Ave., Little Chute Age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute. She was born April 2, 1914, in the Town of Ellington, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Bauer) Becher. She married Lester Piette on August 16, 1934, sharing 64 years together before his death on January 11, 1999. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; Homemakers Group and the Hammond Organ Society. Lizzie took great pleasure working in her garden and tending her flowers. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Eileen and Gordon Behm, Appleton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Sharon Piette, Shiocton; Charles and JoAnn Piette, Hortonville; a sister, Marcelline Resch, Brillion; 10 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard; three brothers, Norman, Sylvester and Florian; a sister, Rose Geiger. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Reverend John Holly officiating. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 9, 2000, from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson Foundation or the Alzheimer's Fund. Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer 606 N. Oneida St., Appleton 920-733-7383 Harvey W. Pohlman Eldorado Age 88, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Harvey was born November 16, 1911, in the Town of Winneconne, the son of Clarence and Elizabeth Blankenhagen Pohlman. He was confirmed on March 28, 1926, at the Ev. Lutheran Church in Ellington, Wisconsin. He was a lifelong farmer in the Eldorado area except when he served in the Army Air Force during World War II in the European Theater. Survivors include two sisters and two brothers, Eunice Romberg, New London; Ruth Pohlman, Eldorado; Clarence Pohlman, Eldorado; William "Bill" Pohlman, Rosendale; eight nieces, three nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law. Funeral services will be Friday, March 10, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the WACHHOLZ FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Ripon with the Reverend Eric Burnard officiating with burial at the Lakeview Memorial Park in Oshkosh. Visitation will be Friday, March 10, 2000, from 12 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. WACHHOLZ FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Since 1894 RIPON MARKESAN MONTELLO Robert H. Ritschke Age 84, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1916, in Oshkosh, a son of Henry and Louise Meihak Ritschke. On May 22, 1941, he married Beverly Alyea in Oshkosh. She preceded him in death on October 30, 1999. Robert was a proud veteran of World War II where he served in France and North Africa, a member of First English Lutheran Church, and a journeyman press operator at Castle Pierce Printing. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Ritschke, Oshkosh; a brother, Gordon Ritschke, Costa Mesa, California; a sister, Lillian Diskowski, Oshkosh; three nephews, Duane (Joan) Ritschke, Oshkosh; Richard (Wendy) Ritschke, Costa Mesa, California; Robert (Barbara) Diskowski, Walnut Creek, California; two nieces, Barbara (Jerry) Shafer, Mount Angel, Oregon; Sharon (Robert) McClelland, Menifee, California; cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services will be Friday, March 10, 2000 at 6 p.m. at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside, the Reverend Byron Bunge officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home 100 Lake Pointe Dr., Oshkosh 920-231-1510 Jerome "Jerry" P. Steinfeldt Neenah Age 57, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at the Appleton Medical Center. He was born in Appleton on February 18, 1943, to the late Russell and Evelyn (Mach) Steinfeldt. On May 25, 1968, he married Sue Deltour. Jerry was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was also a member of the Model A Drivers and Nicolet Region Clubs as well as a member of the Disabled Citizens. He also worked at Marathon Credit Union as a loan officer and later was the owner and operator of Fox Valley Carrier. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Sue; daughter, Kim (fiance Genaro) Steinfeldt, Neenah; brothers, Thomas (Carolyn) and Eugene, both of Appleton; Dan (Mary), Almond; and Scott, Gleason; sisters, Beth (Jim) Knapp and Patricia Hubert, both of Appleton; Ellen Igl, Edgerton, Wisconsin; Susan Monson and Lynn (Timothy) Long, both of Appleton. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2000, at 11:30 a.m. at the Fox Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, 265 S. Green Bay Road, in Neenah with the Reverend Loren Nelson officiating. The visitation will be on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial has been established. Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond St. 733-5435 *Serving as would be Served* Leone A. Sweeney St. Joseph Residence New London Age 104, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at St. Joseph Residence. Arrangements are pending at the Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home in New London. A complete obituary will appear in Friday's Post-Crescent. Elna H. Woehler Black Creek Age 85, was called home on March 8, 2000, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Seymour. She was born January 29, 1915, in the Town of Black Creek, daughter of the late William and Mary (Mau) Holtz. Her husband, Elmer Woehler, with whom she shared 56 years united in marriage, preceded her in death on December 14, 1993. Elna resided most of her life farming in the Town of Ellington where she enjoyed her flowers and gardening. She was a member and took an active part for many years in the Women's Guild at St. John's United Church of Christ, Black Creek. She is survived by her three daughters, Joanne (Jim) Conradt, Black Creek; Jeanette (Bernard) Kust, Clintonville; Karen (LeRoy) Arnold, Black Creek; a daughter-in-law, Lynda Woehler, Appleton; a sister-in-law, Frances Woehler, Appleton; a brother-in-law, Arthur Woehler, Appleton; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; a son, Vernon; a brother, Walter Holtz; and a sister, Sylvia Peters. Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at St. John's United Church of Christ, Black Creek, from 12:30 p.m. until services at 1:30 p.m. with the Reverend Bruce Dalious officiating. Entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. A memorial fund has been established. Special thanks to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Seymour, for all their loving care, concern and support.