Koffarnus, Ralph b. 26 May 1933 d. 6 Aug 2008: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

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Name	Koffarnus, Ralph
Born	26 May 1933
Gender	Male
Died	6 Aug 2008
Obituary	10 Aug 2008
Appleton Post Crescent
Ralph O. Koffarnus, age 75, of Hilbert, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1933, in the Town of Chilton, son of the late George and Helena (Lautenschlager) Koffarnus. On October 20, 1956, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Lau at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion. Ralph was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hilbert. He also served his community by being on the Village Board and Hilbert Volunteer Fire Department. Ralph served his country with the U.S. Army stationed in Alaska. He was an Army veteran and member of the American Legion Kupsch-Brockman Post #127. He was employed by Brillion Iron Works for 33 years. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren who he loved dearly. He liked fishing, golfing and playing cards. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of 51 years, five children and 13 grandchildren: Debbie (Mike) Bursack, Jared and Justin, Menasha; Jayne (Dan) Rogney, Melissa (fiance Andy Fulcer), Marc, Michael, Appleton; Jim (Mary Beth) Koffarnus, Joey, Hilbert; Julie (Greg) Pritzl, Adam, Rachel, Emily, Ben, Appleton; Bob (Sandi) Koffarnus, Jessica, Derek, Jake, Brillion; two sisters: Lucille Flemming, Milwaukee; Vera (Lawrence) Smallcombe, Three Rivers, MI; one brother: Alvin (Delores) Koffarnus, Hilbert; two sister-in-laws: Elaine (Warren) Giese, Sauk City; Kay Koffarnus, Brillion.He is further survived by Dorothy's family, Gerhard, Jr. (Carolyne) Lau, Potter; Alex (Elaine) Lau, Brillion; Phyllis (Wayne) Koffarnus, Appleton; Erdine (Roger) Schultz, Reedsville; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: Elmer, Norbert, Rueben, Roman and Gerald; two sisters: Esther Muesegades and Mildred Helstrom; Dorothy's parents: Gerhard, Sr. and Rachel (Wenzel) Lau. A funeral service for Ralph will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2008, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Third Street, Hilbert. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday, August 10, 2008, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Monday at 10 a.m. until the time of service with the Reverend Brian Crane officiating. Burial will take place at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion is assisting the family with the arrangements. You were a loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa. We love you and will miss you dearly.
Buried	St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Hilbert, Wisconsin, USA
Person ID	I205635	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	11 Aug 2018

Father	Koffarnus, George, b. 8 Oct 1885, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA , d. 12 May 1971, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA (Age 85 years)
Mother	Lautenschlaeger, Helena, b. 10 Oct 1889, d. 15 Sep 1965, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA (Age 75 years)
Family ID	F70246	Group Sheet \| Family Chart