Wierschke, Donald

1921 - 2016  (95 years)    Has 4 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Wierschke, Donald
  Born	17 Jul 1921
  Gender	Male
  Died	31 Jul 2016
  Obituary	2 Aug 2016
  APC
  Donald Wierschke, 95, Wrightstown, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Family and friends may visit at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 437 Turner St, Wrightstown, on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Visitation will continue on Friday, at the church, from 9:00am until 10:45am. The Funeral Service for Donald will be celebrated at 11:00am with Pastor Mike Gehl officiating. A full obituary will appear in a Wednesday's edition. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory of Wrightstown is assisting the family. Wierschke, Donald God's word says, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:12 On July 31, 2016, Donald Clayton Wierschke received that crown of life at the age of 95 years. Donald was born on July 17, 1921, and was baptized a child of God and remained his child, faithfully trusting his Heavenly Father in all things. Donald enjoyed working as a farmer with his wife and family almost all of his life. He was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Wrightstown. He was a loving and patient friend to many neighbors, friends, and family members. Donald married Geraldine Greening on June 14, 1945, and they lived to celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary. Donald is survived by his six children: Barry (Judy) Wierschke, Milwaukee; Carol (Wayne) Nielson, Brighton, MI; Betty Schmidt, Wrightstown; Pat (Bernie) Vickman, Wrightstown; James Wierschke, De Pere; and Dave Wierschke, De Pere; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice Klister of Wrightstown; and one sister-in-law, Betty Greening of Appleton. Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Geraldine; his parents Fred and Mary Wierschke, his brother Roland, and sister Gladys. Family and friends may visit at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 437 Turner St, Wrightstown, on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Visitation will continue on Friday, at the church, from 9:00am until 10:45am. The Funeral Service for Donald will be celebrated at 11:00am with Pastor Mike Gehl officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery following the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory of Wrightstown is assisting the family. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 3, 2016
  Buried	St. John Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I199677	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	27 Aug 2016

  
  

  Father	Wierschke, Frederick John,   b. 30 Aug 1886, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 18 Feb 1957, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Hose, Mary Elizabeth,   b. 15 Jan 1893, Polar, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 2 May 1992, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 99 years)
  Family ID	F68280	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gonnering, Geraldine,   b. 15 Jul 1925,   d. 25 Jul 2011  (Age 86 years)
  Married	14 Jun 1945
  	Wierschke, Donald and Geraldine Gonnering
  	Wierschke, Donald and Geraldine Gonnering
  Last Modified	19 Oct 2015
  Family ID	F68466	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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