Trantow, Franklin

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• Obituary: Aft 14 Mar 2012

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Age 82, Manawa died on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, following a short battle with cancer at his home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on March 7, 1930, in Wausau to Wilford and Adeline (Bushendorf) Trantow. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1947, and was a National Guard Reservist from 1948 to 1952.
On September 10, 1949, Frank married Magdalen Vetter, in Wausau. In 1959 he moved his family to Manawa and started Trantow Hardware with his brother, Bill. He operated this for the next 35 years. He and Magdalen also owned and operated the Edge of Town Bar and Hall for 20 years. Over the years he was very involved in his community as an EMT, deputy sheriff and police officer for 13 years (Officer Friendly) and also served 2 terms as mayor. After his retirement he worked as a bartender at King Veteran's Home. Frank was known for his love of the casinos, socializing with his many friends, and driving around town on his scooter. Frank was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manawa.
Frank's greatest joy was his family and being around them. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 62 years, Magdalen. Sons: Michael (Lucy), Chris (Carol) and Timothy (Tonia), all of Manawa. Daughters: Connie (Joe) Havlovick, Rockford, IL; Karen Dorn - Gilson (Steve Gilson), Neenah; Debbie (Allan) Tierney, Winneconne; and Mary (Glen) Getchell, Seminole, FL. Grandchildren: Stacey Livermore (Jamie), Jacob Trantow (Sherry), Matthew Trantow, Jason Havlovick, Jon, Nathan, and Bryan Dorn, Lance and Landon Buchholtz and David and Jennifer Trantow. His great grandchildren: John, Caleb, Madelynn, Fox and Cameron. Step grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jacob, Tony, Brandon, Makenna, Nikki, Oceana, Rayna and Aurora Sky. He is further survived by numerous friends.
He mourned the passing of his parents, 2 children, Jeffrey and Annette, and siblings: Bill, Irv, Lillian, Millie, Bob and Grace.
Funeral Mass for Frank will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manawa with Fr. Paul Vanden Hogan officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home, Manawa on Friday (TODAY) from 4-7 p.m., and also at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Franklin married Vetter, Magdalen [Group Sheet]

Karen married Dorn, Joseph G. (son of Dorn, Walter Joseph and DeBruin, Lucille) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 26 Mar 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

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Bryan J. Dorn, 23, Neenah, died unexpectedly Friday, March 23, 2012, at his home. Bryan was born on January 4, 1989, in Appleton, son of Joseph Dorn and Karen (Trantow) Dorn-Gilson. He graduated from Neenah High School, class of 2007. He was a High Honor Roll Student and a University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Senior. Bryan always had a smile and was known for his quick wittedness and enjoyed being with his many friends and family members. Bryan was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha. Bryans' greatest joy was his family and girlfriend and the time spent with them.
Bryan is lovingly survived by his parents: Joseph (June) Dorn and Karen (Steve Gilson) Dorn-Gilson; three brothers: Jonathan (Stacey) Dorn, Neenah, Nathan Dorn, Minneapolis, MN, and Paul Dorn, Neenah; paternal grandmother: Lucille Werth; maternal grandmother: Magdalen Trantow; girlfriend: Emily Meder; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by an infant brother; paternal grandfather: Walter Dorn; and maternal grandfather: Franklin Trantow.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Second St., Menasha, with The Rev. Paul Paider officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Menasha. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Kessler Funeral Home, and at the church from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established in Bryan's name.
Kessler Funeral Home 304 S. Commercial Street, Neenah. 920 722 6464 www.kesslerfh.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from March 26 to March 27, 2012