Wilz, Donald J. b. 6 Nov 1922 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 22 Oct 2010 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1922 - 2010 (87 years) Has 26 ancestors and 7 descendants in this family tree.

Name	Wilz, Donald J. [1]
Born	6 Nov 1922	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA [1]
Gender	Male
Military Service	Between 1943 and 1945
WWII - US Army
Died	22 Oct 2010	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	31 Oct 2010
Appleton Post Crescent
Donald J. Wilz, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2010, at home in Appleton. Donald was born in Appleton, on November 6, 1922, son of the late Edward and Katherine (Biese) Wilz. He married Vivian Halloran on July 20, 1942. Donald proudly served in the United States Army from 1943 until 1945 in the South Pacific Infantry. He was awarded the Silver Star. After his service, Donald worked for Northern Boiler Works until 1950 and for Kimberly-Clark from 1950 until he retired in 1985. During that time, Donald also worked as a master plumber. He loved bowling and the outdoors, especially fishing and camping with his family. Donald was also very proud of his big garden. Donald is survived by his wife of 68 years, Vivian; six children, Linda Barna, Appleton; Dick Wilz, Kimberly; Jerry (Janet) Wilz, Greenville, S.C.; Dave (Andrea) Wilz, Appleton; Tom Wilz, Appleton; and Susan (Larry) Kluball, Appleton; nine grandchildren, Laura (Eric) Gilgenbach, Sara (Joe) Charlier, Richard (Jeannine) Wilz, Michelle Wilz, Chad (Tracee) Wilz, Scott Wilz, Lauren Wilz, Drew Wilz and Lisa Bouge; 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; a sister, Rita Dercks; and a brother, Clarence (Adaline) Wilz. He was further preceded in death by three grandchildren, Christie and Craig Wilz and Jenny Topel; four sisters, Helen (Charles) Sexton, Marion (William) Van Hout, Doris (Raymond) Noel and Gladys (Richard) Gerretts; and a brother, Earl (Catherine) Wilz. Private family funeral services will be held. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Whiteside for 30 years of outstanding care and to Theda Care Hospice at Home, especially Paul, for their care, compassion and support.Wichmann Funeral Homes Tri-County Chapel 3212 S. Oneida Street Appleton 920-831-9905 Online Condolences: Read more: http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20101024/APC010301/10240606/1007#ixzz13y7Mf8OW
Person ID	I8043	1FamilyTree \| DavidSchlickbernd6337, VicH_andDianeBrochtrup
Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

Father	Wilz, George Edward, b. 21 May 1887, Harrison, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA , d. 9 Nov 1976, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 89 years)
Mother	Biese, Catherine, b. 6 Sep 1891, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA , d. 13 Jan 1938, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 46 years)
Family ID	F3526	Group Sheet \| Family Chart