Weisgerber, James J. "Jim"

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 27 May 1942 and 24 Sep 1945; WWII M
• Obituary: 26 May 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Obituary:
Weisgerber, James J., Appleton, Age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2002 at the Cherry Meado ws Hospice in Appleton, with his loving wife and family by his side. Jim w as born February 20, 1922 in Appleton, son of the late Ambrose and Alvi na (Fries) Weisgerber. Following his graduation from Appleton High Schoo l, he proudly served more than four years during World War II as a memb er of the United States Marine Corps, and saw action in the Pacific Theatr e. Among his decorations are the Silver Star for gallantry and the Purp le Heart. On January 16, 1946, he married the former Madelyn Noie at Ho ly Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna; she survives. For many years he w as employed by the Adler Brau Brewery, and later worked as a parking met er technician for the city of Appleton until his retirement in 1984. Jim e njoyed outdoor sports of all kinds, and spent his summers on the golf cour se and his autumns at the bowling alley. In his earlier years, he enjoy ed hunting and fishing at the family cottage on Lake Poygan. Many will rem ember his years of loyalty to the Green Bay Packers. Jim was a wonderful w ood carver, and each year enjoyed showing his creations at Art in the Par k. Jim was currently a member of the Johnston-Blessman Post #38 of the Ame rican Legion, and was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus #607, t he Winagamie Golf Club, the Appleton Gallery of Arts, and was a faithful m ember of St. Therese Catholic Church.He is survived by his wife of fifty-s ix years: Madelyn "Maggi" Weisgerber; a son: Dick (Kris) Weisgerber, Apple ton; a granddaughter: Amy (Craig) Batley, Wichita, Kansas; a grandson: To dd (Suzy) Weisgerber, Appleton and their sons Brady, Jakob, and Zachar y; a niece: Katie McCurry, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jim is further surviv ed by numerous relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by h is parents, a brother Don, and by two sisters: June (Charles) Hughes and M arian McCurry.The funeral liturgy for Jim will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 2 8, 2002 at ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Morrison Street at Wisconsin Aven ue with Fr. Daniel Gilsdorf officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Jos eph Cemetery with military memorial honors being presented by the membe rs of American Legion Post #38. Friends may call directly at the chur ch on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until the hour of the liturgy. In lieu of flowe rs, the family has suggested that memorials be directed to a memorial fu nd that is being established in Jim's name.The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Kent Schaf fer and Dr. John Swanson, as well as to the nurses at the Martha Siekman C enter for their wonderful care. And what can be said about the beautiful p eople at Cherry Meadows? You cared for Jim as though he was your very ow n. He could have been in no better hands; thank you all so very much. We w ill always remember your kindness.Poppy: You fought so hard to live, b ut it just wasn't meant to be. I'll love you forever. You'll alwa ys be in my heart. -MaggiWICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 www.wichman nfuneralhomes.com

James married Noie, Madelyn Lynn 16 Jan 1946, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. Madelyn (daughter of Noie, Frank George and Weyenberg, Petronella "Nellie") was born 11 Jul 1921, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Nov 2017, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Unknown, Kristine [Group Sheet]