Liethen, Frances

1926 - 2009  (82 years)    Has 18 ancestors and 3 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Liethen, Frances
  Born	15 Nov 1926	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	21 Feb 2009	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	23 Feb 2009
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Francis J. "Fran" "Ab" Liethen, 82, Appleton, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Manor Care in Appleton after a short illness. Fran was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Appleton to the late Englebert and Rose (Weyenberg) Liethen. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, where he starred in football during the 1940s. After turning down football scholarships to major universities, he decided to serve his country in France and Japan with the Merchant Marines and the Fifth Air Force - where he continued to play football. On June 8, 1950, Fran was united in marriage to Mary Johnson. The couple enjoyed 50 years together until her death in 2000. Fran sold cars at Gibson Chevrolet and Neenah Menasha Ford. He then went on to work as an insurance salesman for Prudential and Home Mutual Insurance Company. He received many awards for his outstanding salesmanship during his career. Fran was a huge Packers fan, holding season tickets for over 60 years dating back to the old City Stadium. He liked to travel with his wife, Mary. He also loved to play the slot machines at Oneida Casino, and he enjoyed his trips duck hunting. Fran is survived by his daughter, Debra (David) Patterson, Wauwatosa; 2 sons, Thomas (Kitty) Liethen, Boise, Id., and Jeffry (Trisha) Liethen, Oshkosh; his sister Irene "Sis" Remick, Neenah. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Fran was preceded in death by his wife; his infant son, Billy; parents; 3 sisters, Eileen, Mary Lois "Mitzi", and Rosemary "Snooks"; 4 brothers, Clarence, Kenneth, Robert and Don "Toup". A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27th, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 S. State St., Appleton, with Father Michael O'Rourke officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for St. Mary Catholic Church. Brettschneider- Trettin-Lederer 606 N. Oneida St. Appleton 920-733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com
  Person ID	I129302	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Liethen, Englebrett Henry,   b. 7 Dec 1891, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 26 May 1952, , , Minnesota, USA  (Age 60 years)
  Mother	Weyenberg, Rose,   b. 19 Jan 1889, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 12 Dec 1985  (Age 96 years)
  Family ID	F4483	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Johnson, Mary Frances,   b. 22 Dec 1929,   d. 11 Jul 2000  (Age 70 years)
  Married	8 Jun 1950
  Children	1. Liethen, Deborah   2. Liethen, Thomas   3. Liethen, Jeffrey
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F50785	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Liethen, Frances Nov 15, 1926 - Feb 21, 2009