Goettlicher, Alice

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• Obituary: 29 Oct 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Alice passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 27, 2014. She was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on July 19, 1926, to Charles Goettlicher and Emma (Semrow) Durdell. Alice was a telephone operator for a short time at Wisconsin Bell and then finishing her career working for the George Banta Company. She married Werner Derfus on May 18, 1946.
Alice is survived by her immediate family, three children: Terry (Susan) Derfus of Menasha, Craig Derfus of Menasha, and Patti (Don) Schmidt of La Crosse; five grandchildren: Dawn (Dan) Gaab of Appleton, Jason Derfus of Dallas, TX, Cori (Matt) Bartz of Neenah, Becca (Chad) Ennis of Madison, and Ben Schmidt of La Crosse; three great-grandchildren: Seamus and Reyna Bartz, Zachary Gaab, and Baby Ennis on the way.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her sister, a nephew, her step-father, and a step-brother.
Respecting Alice's wishes, a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be set up for St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and Affinity Hospice.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Affinity Hospice and the caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care.
Until We Meet Again
Rest In Peace

Alice married Derfus, Werner 18 May 1946. Werner (son of Derfus, Michael and Kees, Susan) was born 19 Nov 1915, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Feb 2004, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

UnknownM married Hermus, Jean Ellen (daughter of Hermus, Cornelius "Casey" and Kronschnabel, Anne Elisabeth) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 20 Feb 2015

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Obituary:
Terry M. Derfus, age 67, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2015, with his family by his side, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. On March 4, 1947, Terry Michael was born in Appleton to the late Werner and Alice (Goettlicher) Derfus. Terry was united in marriage to Susan M. Wiegand on May 18, 1968 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Menasha. As a member of the church, he volunteered his time as an alter server and communion distributor. Terry had worked for Menasha Utilities as a Meter Reader and retired after 37 years of employment. He enjoyed golfing, camping and playing cards with his friends. Terry was known as "Pa" to his grandson, Zachary, and he loved spending as much time with him as he could.
Terry will be missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Sue; their children: Dawn (Dan) Gaab and their son, Zachary; and Jason Derfus; his brother, Craig Derfus; his sister, Patti (Don) Schmidt; nieces and nephew: Cori (Matt) Bartz and their children: Seamus and Reyna; Becca (Chad) Ennis and their daughter, Viola; and Ben Schmidt; sisters-in-law: Sandi (Jack) Hablewitz, Sharon (Jeff) Zielinski, and Sally (Ed) Ellerbusch.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 516 De Pere Street in Menasha with Fr. Paul Paider officiating. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 9:00 am until the time of the Mass at the church. Inurnment will take place at St. John Cemetery in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Online condolences can be given at www.wichmannfargo.com
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Deb and the girls at Prairie Homes for the loving care and friendship given to Terry, to the staff at Heartland Hospice, especially, Millie, for the wonderful care in keeping Terry comfortable, and to the ER staff at St. Elizabeth for their kindness given to the family.

Terry married Wiegand, Susan [Group Sheet]