Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin

Monday
27 March 2000


William Baitinger
New London
Age 63, died Monday, March 27, 2000 at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete and pending at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London.
Walter J. Bauernfeind
Appleton
Formerly of Menasha, age 98, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2000 at St. Elizabeth Hospital,
Appleton. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 29, 2000 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic
Church, Menasha with Fr. Robert Lussier S.S.S. officiating. Friends may call at the church from
9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Laemmrich Community Funeral Home, Menasha is assisting the family.

Madeline H. Blashka
86 Manitowoc Street, Menasha
Age 6 months, died unexpectedly Friday, March 24, 2000 at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
702 State Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave
Beaudry, with burial to follow at the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 22, 1999 in Appleton, daughter of Scott and Cassandra Hoffman Blashka.
Survivors include her parents: Scott and Cassandra Blashka, Menasha; a brother, Mackenzie
Blashka, at home; maternal grandparents: Kathy and Anthony Zucchi, Manitowoc; Ronald
Hoffman, Manitowoc; paternal grandparents: Richard A. and Mary Blashka, Manitowoc; maternal
great-grandparents: Raymond and Helen Naidl, Manitowoc; Helen Hoffman, Two Rivers; paternal
great-grandparents: Joseph C. Blashak, Manitowoc; Donald G. Leist, Manitowoc; aunts and uncles:
Derrick J. Hoffman, Chicago, Illinois; Eric J. Blashka, Chicago, Illinois; Krista and Christopher
Gutman, Manitowoc; Al and Cindi Kadow, Manitowoc; Jeff and Kate Zucchi, Rockford, Illinois;
Tom Zucchi, Naples, Florida; Godparents: Jeff and Kelle Zimmerlee, Manitowoc; other relatives
and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a maternal great-grandpa, Hugo Hoffman,
paternal great-grandmas: Marie Blashka and Geraldine Leist.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc from
1:30 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Dr. Keith E. Breyer, D.V.M.
N3019 Main Road, Hortonville
Age 65, passed away at his residence unexpectedly on Saturday, March 25, 2000. He was born June
30, 1934 in Appleton. On January 18, 1958 he married Marlys (Marcy) Johnson in St. Paul,
Minnesota. He was a lifelong resident of the Hortonville area and was always proud to say he was a
graduate of the Medina Grade School, the New London High School Class of 1952 and the
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1958. He was founder of the Heritage
Animal Hospital in Hortonville where he practiced veterinary medicine for over 35 years and was
proud to have known and served three generations of local farm families. He and his wife were
involved in many real-estate developments in the Hortonville and Greenville area. He served on the
Board of Directors of the New London Family Medical Center for 17 years and was a member of
the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Appleton. He is survived by his wife, Marcy; a
daughter, Dawn (Luke) Olk and their children: Jared, Jamen, and Collin, Hortonville; two sons:
Michael (Frances) Breyer, and their daughters: Amanda and Emily, Murfreesboro, Tenneseee; Jeff
Breyer and his son, Ryan, Appleton; a brother, Don (Doris) Breyer, Eagle River; a sister, Elizabeth
Sutter, Neenah; his mother-in-law, Ailie Johnson, Moose Lake, Minnesota; also many nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Erwin and Roena Breyer; a brother-in-law,
Robert Sutter and his father-in-law, George Johnson. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday
March 29, 2000 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River Street,
Appleton with Rev. John McFadden officiating. Interment will be in the South Medina Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London from 4 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday and on Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church. A memorial fund has been established.
Keith (Dad) was a man who touched so many lives. He loved his wife and his family beyond expression.
It cannot be that earth is man's only abiding place. It cannot be that our life is a mere bubble cast up
by eternity to float a moment on it's waves and then sinks into nothingness. Else why is it that
glorious aspirations which leap like angels from the temple of our hearts are forever wandering
unsatisified? Why is it that all the stars hold festival around the midnight throne are set above the
grasp of our limited faculties, forever mocking us with their unapproachable glory? And, finally,
why is it that bright forms of human beauty presented to our view are taken from us, leaving the
thousand streams of our affections to flow back in alpine torrents upon our hearts? There is a realm
where the rainbow never fades; where the stars will be spread out before us like islands that slumber
in the ocean, and where the beautiful beings that now pass before us like shadows will stay in our
presence forever.
.......George E. Prentice.

Ruby M. Coenen
W6107 Greenville Drive,
Greenville
Age 78, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2000. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March
29, 2000 at ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Morrison at Wisconsin, Appleton. Friends may
call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 until 8 p.m. See Tuesday's Post-Crescent for complete obituary.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231

Lincoln L. Lyon
129 S. Outagamie Street
Appleton
Passed away Sunday, March 26, 2000. Arrangements are incomplete and pending.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231

Gerald L. Mundt
Neenah
Age 73, died Sunday at Outagamie County Health Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and
pending.
KESSLER FUNERAL HOME
304 S. Commercial Street
Neenah 722-6464

Nettie B. Reitz
Age 97, formerly of 77 Adams Street, Fond du lac, died Sunday, March 26, 2000 at the Fond du
Lac Lutheran Home. She was born April 30, 1902 in the Town of Taycheedah, the daughter of
Henry and Lena Petri Mueller. On April 25, 1923 she married Arnold C. Reitz at St. Paul Ev.
Lutheran Church parsonage in the Town of Forest. She was a member of St. Peter Ev. Lutheran
Church and a former member of the Senior Center. She is survived by five children: Dolores
(Armin) Birkholz, Waupaca; Eugene (Lucille) Reitz, Plymouth; Lois (Milton) Schreiner, Appleton;
George (Patricia) Reitz, Sheboygan Falls; Janet (Richard) Jaeger, North Fond du lac; 18
grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
Arnold Reitz in 1958; three brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday
March 29, 200- at Mach Funeral Chapel with Rev. David B. Dolan officiating. Visitation will be
from 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the Mach Funeral Chapel until the time of service. Burial will be in
Forest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church or the Fond du Lac
Lutheran Home. Mach Funeral Chapel is serving the family.

Alphonse "Al" Schmidt
Kaukauna
Age 72, passed away Sunday morning March 26, 2000 at his home following a lengthy illness. He
was born July 19, 1927 in Forest Junction son of the late John and Mary (Timmers) Schmidt. On
June 23, 1955 he was united in marriage to Dot Coenen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Kaukauna. Al
worked at Thilmany Paper for over 30 years and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Al
was a veteran of the Korean War. Al had been on the board of directors for the Kaukauna Credit
Union. He was an active member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of
Columbus. Al enjoyed helping the community through organizations such as St. Vincent De Paul.
Survivors include his wife, Dot; his children: Terry (Joleen) Schmidt, Fond du Lac; Mary Jo (Tim)
Casey, Darboy; Gregory (Gina) Schmidt, Johnson City, Tennessee; Patrick (Jean) Schmidt,
Kaukauna; Michael (Stacey) Schmidt, Kaukauna. Al is further survived by ten grandchildren; his
sisters: Rose Paczkowski, Evelyn Nehring, Harriet Christianson; his brothers and sisters-in-law:
John (Nancy) Schmidt, Donald (Margie) Schmidt. Al is also survived by Dot's family: Joan (Ron)
Diedrick, Jack (Judy) Coenen and a sister-in-law, Ruth Coenen and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel in 1975; his brother, Willard Schmidt; three sisters:
Gen Schuh, Marie Hackbarth, Theresa Holewinski; brothers and sisters-in-law.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Kaukauna until the time of
Funeral Mass at 6 p.m. with Father David Schmidt officiating. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery.
The family requests NO FLOWERS PLEASE. Al's family asks all memorials be directed to St.
Aloysius, the Diabetes Foundation, or the Kidney Foundation.
The family would like to thank Al's nurses Nancy, Judy and Nancy and Dr. Kim Riess-Sagers and
the numerous supportive friends.
BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with arrangements.

Angeline (Martin) Schultz
"John"
Little Chute
Formerly of Kimberly; Left on her journey to be with her husband, "Bud" on Sunday, March 26,
2000. This is a journey she has been longing to make. Preparing her for this journey, has been her
five children: Gary and Barb Schultz, Kimberly; Cheryl and Paul Zeegers, Madison; Lynn and Bob
Kaufman, Green Bay; Dan and Gail Schultz, Appleton; David and Joann Schultz, Kenosha; 15
grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, relatives and many good friends. Although it was hard to say
good-bye, we know that she will still be worrying about everyone and her love will be with us at all
times. Please join us as we send her on her journey at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 E.
Wallace Street, Combined Locks on March 28, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. Father Robert Vandenberg will
officiate the celebration. Friends will be received at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of
service. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Memorials to the Parkinson's Foundation would be appreciated.
Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, 788-6202
"I said a prayer for you last night. I asked that God be near you at the start of each new day, to grant
you health and blessings and friends to share the way. I asked for happiness for you in all things
great and small, but it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all!"
Agnes (Matowitz) Stroemer
Neenah
Age 90, died Sunday, March 26, 2000 at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha. Funeral arrangements are
pending with Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home.

Gertrude M. Vanevenhoven
419 Taylor Street #3
Kimberly
Age 82, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family, Saturday, March 25, 2000.
She was born March 5, 1918 in Kaukauna; daughter of the late Michael and Jennie (Vaubel)
Donnermeyer. On June 26, 1941 Gertrude married Clifford Vanevenhoven at St. Mary Catholic
Church in Kaukauna. She lived in Kimberly for the past 50 years and was a member of Holy Name
Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Clifford Vanevenhoven, Kimberly;
three sons: Lee and Judy, Combined Locks; Dennis and Jan, Appleton; Jerry and Linda, Kaukauna;
seven grandchildren: Jay (Tammy), Corey (Dana), Scott (Brooke), Sara and special friend Jeff,
Adam, Alan and Ryan Vanevenhoven; two great-grandchildren: Corrine and Andrew; two brothers:
Leo and Janice Donnermeyer, Kimberly; Robert and Kate Donnermeyer, Oshkosh; a sister, Clara
and Clarence Markgraf, Lodi; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy and Elaine Donnermeyer, Kaukauna.
Other than her parents, Gertrude was preceded in death by four brothers: Michael, Norbert, John and
Walter Donnermeyer; a sister, Ella (Louis) Zellmer; two sisters-in-law: Lucille (Mike) and Lucille
(Norbert) Donnermeyer. The funeral liturgy will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2000 at
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 E. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, with Fr. Dennis
Bergsbaken officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 4 p.m. until the
time of service. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly 788-6202
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the St. Elizabeth Hospice Staff for their
loving care and support.
"We will miss you Grandma", love Jay, Corey, Scott, Sara, Adam, Alan, Ryan, Corrine and Andrew.

Helen G. Wirth
2915 W. Meade Street,
Appleton
Age 89, died Saturday, March 25, 2000 at Franciscan Care Center in Appleton. She was born
December 10, 1910 in Kaukauna. She is survived by her two sons: Harry (Diane) Wirth, Kimberly;
Bob (Judy) Wirth, Appleton; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, a brother, Arthur (Pearl)
Koehne, Arizona; a sister, Alice Van Hammond, Kaukauna. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Harold; a son, Marvin and an infant daughter, Shirley; brothers and sisters: Gordon Welch,
Lloyd Welch, Dorothy Hacker and Lucille Vanden Boogart. Private family services will be held.
Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukaunam 766-6200

Leota Word
Appleton
Age 81, formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2000 at a local
nursing home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and pending.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231

Lillian Wussow
Sevens Oak Nursing Home
Glendale, Wisconsin
Age 91, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2000. Arrangements are incomplete and pending.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231