VanThiel, Claire M.

1926 - 2016  (89 years)    Has 30 ancestors and 5 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	VanThiel, Claire M.
  Born	2 Aug 1926	Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	28 Jan 2016	Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	30 Jan 2016
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Claire M. Wolfinger, 89, of Darboy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2016. She was born on August 2, 1926, daughter of the late Leonard and Petronella (Vanden Boogard) Van Thiel. On July 11, 1946, Claire married Elmer Wolfinger, and together they shared over 61 years of marriage before his passing in 2007. Claire worked at the family business, Elmer Wolfinger & Sons Construction, for over 50 years. In her younger years, she was extremely athletic, pitching a no hitter in softball and bowling a 300. Along with Elmer, they enjoyed polka, sheepshead, gardening, watching the birds, and spending time with their family and friends at the cottage. Claire also enjoyed baking, especially cookies and candy. There were many wonderful memories made up north. Claire loved all animals, she enjoyed feeding the birds and sneaking the dogs extra treats. Most importantly, she was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family brought love and smiles to her heart. She will be deeply missed. Claire is survived by her children: Darlene (Gary) Emmers, John (fiancée Pam Hoolihan) Wolfinger, Kathy (Randy Jahnke) Loiselle, Judy (Michael Francis) Wolfinger, and Jeff (Lori Richardson) Wolfinger; grandchildren: Lance (Cheri) Emmers, Brian Emmers, Stacey (Bill) Butler, Robin (Bob) Mayfield, Jon (Manda Morsette) Wolfinger, Jen (Josh) Hietpas, Kristy (John) Reider, Kerri (fiancé Jesse Henriquez) Loiselle, Tyler De Bruin, Ashley (Cory) Nackers, Mitchell De Bruin, Lauren (Dan) Van Ryzin, and Adam Francis; 10 great grandchildren with one more on the way; sisters-in-law: Frances Van Thiel and Doris Boehnlein; Godchildren: Tom Bongers and Jean Miskoviak; and many other family members and special friends. Claire was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; her parents; mother and father-in-law, John and Ida Wolfinger; 8 siblings and Elmer's 7 siblings, 2 Godchildren, Tom Kelly and Diane Dobberke. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2016, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute, with Fr. Ron Belitz officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com. The family would like to thank Brewster Village for all of the compassionate care given to Claire during her time there, especially the staff of the Heritage Mills wing.
  Buried	Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
  	Wolfinger, Claire (Maiden Name: VanThiel) Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I93562	1FamilyTree | JeanneS, AnnSchwarzHeiman85709
  Last Modified	29 Jun 2016

  
  

  Father	VanThiel, Leonard,   b. 12 Jun 1891, Oss, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands ,   d. 7 Jan 1959, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	VandenBoogard, Petronella,   b. 23 Nov 1886, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 8 Jan 1954, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 67 years)
  Family ID	F13020	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Wolfinger, Elmer,   b. 29 Dec 1922, Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Oct 2007  (Age 84 years)
  Married	11 Jul 1946	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  	Wolfinger, Elmer and Claire 1946
  	Wolfinger, Elmer and Claire 2006
  News Mention (Family)	30 Jul 2006
  Wolfinger, Elmer and Claire VanThiel 60th Anniversary News
  	Wolfinger, Elmer and Claire VanThiel 60th Anniversary News
  Children	1. Wolfinger, Darlene   2. Wolfinger, John   3. Wolfinger, Kathy   4. Wolfinger, Judy   5. Wolfinger, Jeff
  Last Modified	5 Jun 2011
  Family ID	F43914	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 2 Aug 1926 - Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 11 Jul 1946 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 28 Jan 2016 - Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA Buried - - Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  Wolfinger, Claire (Maiden Name: VanThiel)