Niesen, Robert

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1939, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 12 Mar 1944 and 12 Dec 1945; WWII - U. S. Air Force
• News Mention: 2 Nov 1945; Kaukauna Times
• Death Record - Civil: 7 Jan 1998

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1939 (Picture Missing)

Military Service:
Name:Robert Niesen
Gender:Male
Birth Date:10 Jan 1921
Death Date:7 Jan 1998
SSN:390187659
Branch 1:ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:12 Mar 1944
Release Date 1:12 Dec 1945

News Mention:
First Lieut. Robert Niesen has been honorably discharged from the Army Air
Force on the provisions of the Army point system. He served overseas for 10 months as a pilot and wears the following decorations, Air medal with two clusters, Asiatic ribbon
with six battle stars.

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Robert Niesen
SSN: 390-18-7659
Last Residence: 54130 Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born: 10 Jan 1921
Died: 7 Jan 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (Before 1951 )

Robert married Verfurth, Betty 16 Mar 1944. Betty (daughter of Verfurth, Mathew J. and Fischer, Stella) was born 7 Feb 1922, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Apr 2016, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 26 Apr 2016, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1966, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 1 Apr 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1966

Obituary:
John R. Niesen, age 60, of Appleton, passed away March 29, 2008, from cancer. He was born Jan. 31, 1948, to Robert and Betty (Verfurth) Niesen of Kaukauna. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School and the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. John was the president of Badger State Painting for 14 years and was most recently employed at Omni Paint and Glass, Inc.
John is survived by his loving wife "Betts" Betty (Beecher) Niesen; his son Jeffrey, currently serving in Iraq; a daughter Jackie of Eau Claire; a step-daughter Sharon (Jamie) Dachel, Chippewa Falls; two step-grandchildren, Jacob and Megan Dachel; and his faithful pet, Zoey. He will be sadly missed by his mother Betty, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, numerous nieces and nephews, along with neighbors and friends. John's brothers and sisters include: Bob (Diana), Kiel; Bill (Donna), Minocqua; Patricia and Margaret Niesen, Yuma, AZ; Joann Stephens, Kaukauna; and Sue (Dave) Popp, Neenah.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Ann, his brother Donald; and his father Robert Niesen.
John enjoyed riding his motorcycle, telling jokes, and sharing the bounty of his garden and fruit trees. Always generous, John donated 14 units of whole blood and 333 platelet/ plasma donation units at the Appleton Community Blood Center.
A Memorial Gathering for friends and family will be held Saturday, April 5th at Highland Memorial Park (3131 N. Richmond Street, Appleton) from 11:30 a.m to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be given to Children's Hospital of Milwaukee.
Thank you to Theda Care Hospice.
O'CONNELL FUNERAL
SERVICES
2020 E. Main Street
Little Chute 920-759-2951

John married Beecher, Elizabeth [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: Abt 1973, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 24 Sep 2017; APC

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 197_

Obituary:
Joann Mary Stephens, age 62, of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Cherry Meadows after a battle with cancer. She was born April 24, 1955 in Kaukauna, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Verfurth) Niesen.
Joann was most recently employed as the Quality Manager at Surface Mounty Technology. Prior to her work there, she spent 20 years with the Plexus Corporation. A proud veteran, Joann also served in the US Air Force. Joann graduated from Kaukauna High School before obtaining a Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Joann enjoyed spending time with her family, her Red Hat Group and any activity with water. She could be found daily either in her pool and hot tub or attending water aerobics classes. Joann's favorite vacation spot was Maui and she enjoyed many trips there with friends.
She is survived by two sons Robert (Nicole May) Stephens, Jr. and John (Dana) Stephens, and three beautiful grandchildren: Sidney May and Mya and Brett Stephens. She is also survived by her siblings Bob (Diana) Niesen, Bill (Donna) Niesen, Patricia Niesen, Margaret Niesen and Sue (Dave) Popp as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a loving and devoted dog, Bella. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and neighbors.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, John and Donald Niesen.
A memorial service and celebration of Joann's life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 14, at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Saturday October 14, from 10 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Sept. 24, 2017

Joann married Stephens, UnknownM [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: U. S. Marine Corps
• Obituary: 21 Nov 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Donald J. Niesen 11/27/1957 11/16/2002 Post Crescent 11/21/2002 C 4

William — Smith, Donna. (daughter of Smith, Ralph J. and Coenen, Estelle B. "Stella") [Group Sheet]