Erdman, Kenneth

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• Obituary: 12 Apr 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Kenneth R. Erdman, age 88, formerly of Park Lane, Clintonville, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011, at Pine Manor Health Care Center, Clintonville.
Kenneth Richard Erdman was born October 31, 1922, in the Town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County, and was the son of the late Albert and Catherine (McClone) Erdman. Ken was a lifetime resident of the Clintonville area, and was united in marriage to Joan M. Vanderwalker on October 24, 1946, at Clintonville, WI. After marriage, the couple farmed in the Town of Belle Plaine for several years, and later, Ken worked at Hillshire Farms, New London. For about fifteen years, Ken and Joan sold advertising for the "Lutheran Digest" in the area. Ken was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville, and Ken and Joan enjoyed fishing up north at Post Lake.
Survivors include one brother, John (Carol) Erdman, Appleton; one sister-in-law, Alice Erdman, Shawano; and five nieces: Wanda (JC) Chaney, Crandon; Deidre (Glen) Freimuth, Appleton; Valerie (Kirk) Schupbach, Pulaski; Brenda (Jake) Wolter, Appleton; and Darlene (Dick) Hartman, Wisconsin Rapids. Also surviving is an adopted daughter, Sandra (Martin) Olson, Neenah, two grandchildren, Justin and Brandy, and two great-grandchildren.
Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Joan, August 18, 2006, a brother, Edward, and an adopted son, Robert, 1996.
The family wishes to give their thanks for the kind care and patience given to Kenneth during his stay, at Pine Manor Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville, the Rev. Daniel Burns and the Rev. Vilas Mazemke will officiate. Burial will be in St. Martin Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday, at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the services. Memorials may be sent to St. Martin Church. The BeiL-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville is assisiting the family. Condolences may be sent to www. beil-didier.com

Kenneth married Vanderwalker, Joan 24 Oct 1946. Joan died 18 Aug 2006. [Group Sheet]