Semrow, Erma

1920 - 2011  (91 years)    Has 6 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Semrow, Erma
  Born	18 Sep 1920
  Gender	Female
  Died	21 Sep 2011
  Obituary	22 Sep 2011
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Erma Ethel Buss, age 91, passed away on September 21, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1920 to the late Emil and Hulda (Gutche) Semrow. She moved to the Freedom area when she was eight years old. On May 4, 1940 she was united in marriage to Victor Buss at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Freedom, they enjoyed 45 years together. Erma and Victor farmed in Freedom until they moved to Appleton in 1965. Erma worked as a housekeeper for many years and enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. Most people would say housework was a task but Erma would say it was a gift. If she were allowed a carryon bag to heaven, in it you would find a dust rag and mixing bowls and spoons. Anyone that stopped by was always greeted with a warm smile and always offered some type of delicious dessert or cookie, especially her rhubarb pie. She was very devoted to her family, friends and neighbors always lending a helping hand to anyone in need. She also was an apple peeler at Fox Valley Lutheran High School and especially liked it when her grandchildren stopped by to say hello while attending school. She was a faithful member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Appleton, helping serve meals at many church functions. Erma enjoyed time spent with family and friends at the cottage at Moshawquit Lake. Erma is survived by two sons: David (Lynn) Buss of Appleton and Steve (Jan) Buss of Greenville; five grandchildren: Vikki Buss of Greenville, Vicki (Todd) Verhagen of Freedom, Greg Buss of Appleton, Stephanie Buss of Appleton and Andy Buss of Appleton; seven great- grandchildren: Wes and Tiffany Biese, Josh (Kelly) Schroeder, Nathan (Erin) Buss, Nikki (Mike) Mathena, Stephanie Ashman, and Lynsie Verhagen: two great-great-grandchildren: Eli Biese and Madison Buss. She is further survived by a sister: Millie Sievert and a brother: Ron (Joan) Semrow of Freedom; and sisters-in-law: Dolores Semrow, Ellen Beyer, and Eleanor Buss all of Appleton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Victor, a beloved son Dennis, two brothers: Harley and Wilmer Semrow; brother-in-law Clarence Sievert: two sisters-in-law: Germaine and Selma Semrow, Victor's parents: Fred and Adeline Buss; his four sisters: Mildred (Ervin) Arnold, Ethel (Norman) Timm, Gertrude (Milton) Knaack, and Marjorie (Gilbert) Melchert; his brother, Lawrence Buss; and brother-in-law Art Beyer. The Christian Funeral for Erma will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at BETHANY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 530 W. Parkway Boulevard in Appleton, with Rev. Mark Henke officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again Saturday at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Elaine Buss and Barb Semrow, special neighbors Peter and Audrey Akmentins, Doreen and Ken Ebben, Jim and Dorothy Denil, Darlene Missling and Ev Lom. Erma was loved and adored by all who had the opportunity to know her. On earth she was an angel from heaven. Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 Online condolences www.wichmannfargo.com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 22 to September 24, 2011
  Person ID	I144784	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Semrow, Emil August,   b. 18 Mar 1892,   d. 6 Sep 1984  (Age 92 years)
  Mother	Gutsche, Hulda Emma,   b. 21 Feb 1901,   d. 6 Jun 1968  (Age 67 years)
  Family ID	F10254	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Buss, Victor,   b. 2 Mar 1912, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 31 Oct 1985, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 73 years)
  Married	4 May 1940
  Last Modified	27 Jun 2014
  Family ID	F62960	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Buss, Erma (Maiden Name: Semrow)