Biese, Petronella "Nellie"

Other Events:

• 1880 Census: 1880, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; Page 21
• 1900 Census: 1900, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 13b
• News Mention: 31 Aug 1906; Kaukauna Times
• News Mention: 25 Sep 1908; Kaukauna Times
• 1910 Census: 1910, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 02a
• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• 1930 Census: 1930, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; ED 18, page 13a
• News Mention: 15 Nov 1938; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1880 Census:
Listed living with parenst age 3, name listed as Ellen.

1900 Census:
Listed living next door to Peter Peters Family and Barney Micke familiesListed age as 22, born Aug 1877, living with husband and 1 child, list ed as having 1 child 1 alive.

News Mention:
1906 Kaukauna Times dated 8/31/1906A number of friends celebrated the birthday of Mrs James L Coonen at her h ome.

News Mention:
1908 Kaukauna Times dated 9/25/1908Mrs Peter Eimmermann and mother Mrs Henry Biese and sisters Mrs James Coon en and Mrs Henry Peters of Holland leave Monday for Detroit where they wi ll be guests of relatives

1910 Census:
Listed as Nellie living with husband and 6 children, Listed age as 31, born in Wis.

1920 Census:
Listed living with husband and 10 children, next door to George Coonen Fa mily
Listed born in Wisconsin, parents in Germany, age 42

1930 Census:
James Coonen 60
Nellie Coonen 52
Lester Coonen 23
Hildgard Coonen 21
Germane Coonen 18
Catherine Coonen 27
Norbert Coonen 16
Jerome Coonen 14
Grace Coonen 12
James Coonen 9
Willard Coonen 6

Petronella married Coonen, James Louis 21 Jun 1898, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. James (son of Coonen, Martin and Verstegen, Johanna Catharina "Kate") was born 18 Jun 1869, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Jun 1958, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 1 Jun 1958, St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Hollandtown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Apr 1899, St. Francis Catholic Church, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1900 Census: 1900, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 13b
• 1910 Census: 1910, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 2a
• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• 1930 Census: 1930, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; ED 39, page 22b
• Death Record - Civil: 28 Oct 1979
• Obituary: Aft 28 Oct 1979

Notes:

Baptism:
1899 St Francis Catholic Church Baptismal Records page 131Henricus Johann born on 4/7 baptized on 4/9, baptismal sponsors Henry Bi es and Catherina Verstegen.

1900 Census:
Listed living net door to Peter Peters Family and Barney Micke families, Listed age as 1, born Apr 1899

1910 Census:
Listed living with parents, age 11

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 20, Listed occupation as Laborer at General Store

1930 Census:
Henry Coonen 31
Elizabeth Coonen 30
David Coonen 1 1/12
Jane Coonen

Death Record - Civil:
Individual: Coonen, Henry, Social Security #: 389-30-6248, SS# issued i n: Wisconsin Birth date: Apr 7, 1899, Death date: Oct 1979
Last known residence: 54952, Menasha, Wisconsin

Obituary:
Needs to be typed up scanned written copy in file

Henry married Blaha, Elizabeth 2 Apr 1928. Elizabeth (daughter of Blaha, John and Kostalevy, Anna) was born 1 Jun 1899, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Sep 1980. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 02a
• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• Death Record - Civil: 24 Jul 1972

Notes:

1910 Census:
Listed living with parents, age 9

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 19

Death Record - Civil:
1972 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Securi ty Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 24, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.5 .101279.171]]Individual: Vanasten, Martha, Social Security #: 391-68-5978, SS# issued i n: Wisconsin
Birth date: Aug 30, 1900, Death date: Jul 1972ZIP Code of last known residence: 54140, Little Chute, Wisconsin

Martha married VanAsten, John H. 14 Jun 1921, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of VanAsten, Walter and VandeHey, Catherine) was born 4 Apr 1897, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Oct 1968, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 1 Oct 1968, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Marriage Status: Never Married
• 1910 Census: 1910, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• 1930 Census: 1930, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; ED 18, page 13a
• Death Record - Civil: 18 Mar 1986
• Obituary: 19 Mar 1986; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1910 Census:
Listed living with parents, age 7

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 17

1930 Census:
James Coonen 60
Nellie Coonen 52
Lester Coonen 23
Hildgard Coonen 21
Germane Coonen 18
Catherine Coonen 27
Norbert Coonen 16
Jerome Coonen 14
Grace Coonen 12
James Coonen 9
Willard Coonen 6

Death Record - Civil:
SSDI; 1986 Individual: Coonen, Katherine, Social Security #: 397-05-5936, SS# issu ed in: Wisconsin
Birth date: Sep 4, 1902, Death date: Mar 1986
ZIP Code of last known residence: 54130, Kaukauna, Wisconsin

Obituary:
300 1/2 E 7th St Kaukauna Age 83, died Tuesday, March 18, 1986. She was born September 4, 1902 at Dundas to the late James and Nellie (Biese) Coonen. She had lived and worked in this area all of her life and retired from Riverview Health Care center in 1968. She is survived by six brothers and sisters-in-law: Edgar and Marge Coonen, Cincinatti; Lester and Virginia Fort Atkinson; Norbert and Bernice, Woodstock, Illinois; Jerome and Mary, Kaukauna; James and Jaqueline, Gallipolis, Ohio; Willard and Katherine, Brillion; three sisters and a brother in law: Mrs Grace LeFevre, Detroit; Germaine and Max Wittman, Brillion; Hildegard Thiel, St John; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Henry; and a sister Martha Van Asten. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mry Catholic Church, Kaukauna with Rev. Theodore Hendricks officiating. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Hollandtown. Friends may call at the Greenwood Funeral Home from 4 until 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday morning until the cortege leaves for the church. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Section C, Page 5

Buried:
St Francis Church cemetery tombstone COONEN, Father James L. 1869-1958, Mo ther Petronella 1877-1938, Daughter Katherine 1902-1986, Sec 2 Row 6 L ot 6 1902-1986

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• Biography: Bef 29 Nov 1986

Notes:

Family History Researcher:
This is one of the longer articles that will appear in the next newsletter, requesting comments from my wired critics.
Jeanne
The following is a document that was given to me at the reunion this summe r. It is interesting in that it provides a window into the world of li fe in the 1930's. I remind you that this was written just 30 days before Ma was killed in the auto accident on the way to church.
Dundas Wis. October 13, 1938
Dear Edgar & Marge, I suppose it is about time that I write. it seams it was something all the time since then. I am just about caught up wit sleep what I lose we were all down to Germaine's last weak all the Coonens to bad you folks weren't with us. We took guns and cow bells and dish pans along with us we made all the noise we could we took our eats along when we got there. Max was just going away, we stooped him and did we shiveree them. Martha said they had every else but that we all had a good time. His folks live up stairs, they came down, they didn't know what was going on. Aunt Nellie went along too. They have a nice place when it is all fixed up. They both seem to be happy. Norbert was home yesterday, he went to the homecoming St. Norbert's football game. I was gone to Milwaukee with Henry & Betty last week. Baker's bookkeeper is getting married next week. Grace had the first chance to work there when she told her boss she was going to work there he raised her wages so she stayed in Appleton. The boys are busy putting on roofs. They put a roof on a big barn last week, they are still at it and then they have a house yet then inspected, they will be true. W have a railroad car of coal coming next week, they have to deliver the most of that. I have the store to clean, yet we have an extra boarder at noon. Mary Verbaten is the bookkeeper at the canning factory now, Aunt Nellies's daughter. I had a letter from Lester a while ago, he seems to like it there. Cye (?) was there to see him, Norbert said it seemed lonesome at first when everybody was gone but now we have someone living upstairs and George stays here all the time and Mary comes for dinner. We are kept busy. Jimmie was gone hunting yesterday, he shot two squirrels. I expect Germaine home tomorrow, she wanted to know when we made up that surprise party we had on her. It would have been too bad if they we re gone. Last Sunday we were gone to Uncle Frank's with Hildegard and Fritz, the weather surly is nice out here. We haven't had any frost yet. It looks like rain now. Thanks for the check you sent us, it is too bad you aren't here now, we would have more time to visit. I feel better now, I was all in wh en you were here. They took Nell Fink to the hospital Friday, she was out of her mind, but they say she is better now. I suppose you folks were all tired out when you got home. Was Uncle Jo hn surprised to see you come and visit him? How are they getting along. I suppose Jerome will be leaving us some time when he gets a job out there, we can't blame him, he has to look out for himself too. By next year Jimie will be 19, that is all Jerome was too, when Norbert left. It seems when they have to go ahead with the work they get along too. I will have to close with
Love from Dad & Mother
Shiveree - a surprise party for newly weds

1910 Census:
Listed living with parents, age 5

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 15

Biography:
Edgar J. Coonen Bio

As told by his daughters Ruth Treon of Ohio and Mary Ann Harrigon of New York

Facts --- Experiences --- Odd Conditions --- Historical

Born Sept. 1, 1904 at home in Dundas Wisconsin, the fourth of thirteen children. One sister, I believe that her name was to be Agnes, was born about 1913 and lived just a few days.

Started to school on a part time basis at age 5. The school consisted of four rooms, with two grades taught in each room by an order of Catholic Nuns. The school was located in Hollandtown, about two and one half miles from Dundas. Seldom was any transportation available. The old school house at Hollandtown eventually had to be replaced. Pa decided to buy the old standing seam steel roof. Henry and I removed it. If you should drive thru Dundas now, I think that you would find that it is still in service on one of the old sheds. Most of the lime used in the laying of bricks and plastering in the new school was hauled from a limekiln, I think located in Brillion by myself.

A few words about going to school. In the winter when the snow was six inches deep or more, one's ankles usually got wet and the feet somewhat the same. The cold wet feet resulted in chilblains, the closest one can get to frostbite without frostbite. The method we used in the evening to combat the awful itching was to remove our shoes and socks and run around in the snow for a minute. The back of our legs just above the shoes became badly chapped and got a daily application of Vaseline. On cold days we wore a fascinator around the head to keep our faces warm. Boys would often turn their earflaps up to see who could take the cold the longest. This occasionally resulted in white ear lobes. Come springtime we were given a tonic of sulphur and molasses. This was made somewhat easier by one of the results. On the following night we would take off our stockings and shake them over a hot stove lid to watch the tine blue flames that would appear.

At about age ten, during the summer, work was available at the local canning factory, stacking tin cans whenever a carload arrived. Ten cents an hour was the wage rate. Tin cans at that time were a bit different than they are today. Each empty can had a lid on it with about a one-inch hold in the center. The cans were filled through this opening and a cap was soldered to them automatically, about a dozen at a time. The final operation was to solder a tiny hole in the center of the cap. One man using a soldering copper that hung in the air balanced by a spring did this. The man doing this operation was Fof Wolfinger. He was also the first man in Dundas to openly smoke a cigarette.

When the present type of can came into use, Joe Wolfinger, our next-door neighbor, invented a device to pick up about fifteen cans at a time. At least one of my brothers and I were employed to make this device.(Editors note. In summer of 1959, I worked at that same canning factory and used this device during the pea canning season). During the fall when corn was being canned, the job of husking corn was available at the rate of three cents a bushel. Since the only way into town was by train, a lookout was posted at each train arrival to check for a child labor inspector.

A little description of the town of Dundas might be in order. There was no cross road, just a main street. Dundas was on a spur line of the Chicago and North Western that ran from Manitowoc to Antigo. The railway had about a quarter mile siding that permitted one train to meet or pass another. In addition to that, it had a sidetrack that serviced the canning factory and grain elevator, plus a siding that serviced the Coonen facilities. A train did not have to stop to pick up mail, the pouch could be hung from a bar and the mail car had a device that could reach out and snatch it. There was one side road that lead to the depot, the elevator and canning factory.

The elevator was sort of special in that it had a fifty horsepower single cylinder gasoline engine for motive power with a unique way of being started. First the piston was brought to dead center, next a wooden match was attached to a plunger and screwed into the combustion chamber, this was followed by a priming charge of gasoline, and then air was pumped into the compression chamber. This completed the preparation. With a bar inserted into a hole in about an eight-foot flywheel, the piston was moved off of dead center, the pumped in air kept it moving until the operator took a hammer and struck the plunger with the match in it. It usually started and ejected a smoke ring out of the exhaust pip for a distance of a hundred feet.

The Coonen store was in the center of town. On it's west side the Dundas House, a saloon with several overnight rooms. On the east side of the Coonen lot lived Joe Wolfinger and next to his place was built a garage when automobiles came of age. On the other side of the street was a cheese factory next to the other saloon. This saloon had a dance floor on the second floor. A blacksmith shop was next to it. Across the street from the Dundas House was the Micke farm which was always the first in the area to have its crop planted in the spring.

In my early days I did occasionally assist the cheese maker in raking the curd and putting it into round metal boxes to be pressed.

Each of the saloons had an icehouse. These houses would be filled with ice packed in sawdust. The supply usually outlasted the summer.

The Coonen store sold farm machinery, coal, cement, shoes, harnesses, hardware and groceries. It purchased butter, eggs, furs and basswood bolts for shipment.

About 1918 electricity came to town. Previous to that we had gaslights, three in the store, one in our kitchen and one in the flat above the store. The gas was generated in a burner in the rear of the store. It required about a gallon of gasoline each night.

Kerosene was sold in the store. It was stored in an open farm tank located under a wooden window display platform. Many farmers brought in their cans to be filled with a potato pushed over the spout for a dap.

The Fateful Corner

Dundas and traveling east for about a mile, a north south road crossed the Dundas road. When about seven years old I sprained an ankle wrestling with Frank Micke at this corner. All the other kids continued home, but I couldn't walk so I stayed there until a farmer with horse and buggy coming from Dundas turned around and took me home. Pa hitched up Frank (our horse) and took me to the doctor at Kaukauna. This was my first look at X ray. With sparks jumping a foot between brass balls, it was quite a memorable experience. The end result was two months at home. That X ray machine was called a Morton-Holtz Influence Machine.

In the year 1938, Ma, Pa, Catherine and, I think, Grace with Jerome the driver, were returning from Mass on a snowy winter day in a Dodge sedan that had a partial fabric top.

The car was hit by another car at the intersection and it turned over. Ma was thrown partly through the fabric top and was crushed by the weight of the car. She died with but one gasp of breath. Pa was knocked unconscious and remained so for a month and then regained consciousness. The injuries to the others were minor in comparison.

On an earlier winter day about 1920, we had gone to Mass on a Sunday with the temperature at about zero. This time it was by a one-horse sleigh. I was the driver, Ma, Catherine, and Norbert the riders. While at Mass, a blizzard came up which wiped out all previous sleigh tracks. We left the Hollandtown road and turned toward Dundas at the fateful corner. The snow was so deep that the single tree on the sleigh broke. We abandoned the sleigh. I put Norbert on the horse and led it home. Ma and Catherine followed on foot. Each of us had some part of the body frozen. Ma was totally exhausted when she reached home.

About 1919, Lester and myself attended the Brown County Fair. The main attraction to us was a world war one biplane. It had tow open cockpits. The pilot sat in the rear. Lester and myself sat in the front cockpit in a space meant for one. We asked the pilot to do a loop. That he said would be another five dollars, which we didn't have. It was quite an experience for both of us.

I remember one little incident at home. Pa had purchased a lot of lamp chimneys that were hard to break. He delighted in accidentally knocking one off the counter and then selling it to the astonished customer.

One summer was spent hoeing a several acre patch of cabbage for Ross Beach. We also gardened a couple acres of railroad right of way.

When not busy at home I did work for farmers during silo filling time, mostly loading bundles of green corn onto wagons. Also followed the threshing machine, pitching bundles of grain from a how mow toward the thresher. Several winters were spent with a hay bailer. If the temperature was too low to start the tractor, it was towed into a wide open space and a fire was built under it to bring it to starting temperature. My job was called wiring, which meant poking wires through slots in a wooden block between bales of hay after someone on the opposite side pushed the wires back through the next block to tie the two ends together. Also had to call out the word BLOCK when the bale was long enough. The man feeding the press would then pull a lever that would insert the next block.

When the cheese factory at Hollandtown burned down, Pa contracted to pick up the milk from the farmers and haul it to the Kaukauna Club Dairy at Kaukauna. This meant getting up at five every morning and picking up the milk at each farm. I made a mistake one morning and dumped the fresh mild instead of the whey that I was returning to one farm. One advantage was, waiting at the cheese factory for one's turn to unload the milk, we would go to the bakery, get donuts, skim a bit of cream off the milk and have a second breakfast.

Another job taken on because of the truck was the hauling of about fifty yards of gravel for the construction of a beet dump. This was a facility for unloading farmers wagons by picking up the front of the wagon and letting the beets slide off into a large bucket which was then raised high enough into the air to let the beets slide off into a rail car.

During the early construction of this dump, a gin pole had been erected. After its erection, it was necessary to make a change at the top of the pole. The contractor had no one willing to do this. I volunteered for the task, was hired and helped construct this and a similar installation at Wrightstown.

One winter was then spent at Green Bay working in the sugar factory, a rather easy job, only twelve-hour nights. One of my first nights on the job I made my first contact with electricity. Using a crowbar to break loose sections of frozen beets, I made contact with the traveling cranes' 240-volt trolley. Quite shocking. We fed the beets into a sluiceway under the mountains of beets. Later my job was to scrape the sugar from centrifuges use to get out most of the liquid.

One of two winters was spent at the local canning factory, nailing together wooden boxes for the shipping of canned peas. Eventually this canning factory became obsolete, was sold and a more modern plant was built. After a few years I acquired the job of cook. With fourteen retorts in a circle and operating inside this circle it was a rather warm job. The process was to stack three crates of number ten cans on top of each other, close the cover and secure it with about a dozen large wing nuts. The temperature was gradually brought to 240 degrees at about 11 pounds of steam pressure. One this temperature was reached, it was maintained for 60 minutes. Then admitting cold water into the bottom of the retort did the cooling under pressure. If done too rapidly, the steam pressure would collapse with the resultant buckling of all cans. With all fourteen retorts in use at one time, this became a real job. Brother Lester worked in the warehouse and was responsible for the storage and cataloging of each day's pack.

During all of my working years at home all my paychecks were given to my dad. I became bold at one time and cashed one of my paychecks. I spent several dollars for a pongee shirt. Pa said "you might as well have thrown the money in the river".

After graduating from grade school at age thirteen, I was enrolled at Saint Norbert's for a high school education. After one semester I contacted the flu, was sent home and spent two months in bed. This was at the time of the great epidemic and for many it was fatal. Also World War I ended while I was at St Norbert. This was the end of my formal education until age twenty-two.

At about age twenty-one I purchased a car for the sum of seventy dollars. It had a racing body, no top, no windshield spotlights for headlights, and no fenders and could turn around on a road regardless of width. One day brother Norbert and myself had been to Kaukauna, on the way home we were each eating a bag of popcorn and traveling at about 45 miles per hour when a farmer, coming out of his driveway, drove directly into our path. I warned Norbert to hold onto his popcorn. We took to the ditch, went around a culvert and back onto the highway without slackening our speed or spilling any popcorn.

I spent much time with my Uncle George who was the working mechanic, while Pa was the business manager and salesman of the partnership of Coonen Brothers. After my dad purchased Uncle George's share of the business, the business became known as J. L. Coonen and Sons. Henry was called home to take over the mechanical duties. He worked at home until he got married. Being paid no wages and having worked a number of years a day of settlement was at hand. A rather severe blow to the solvency of J. L. Coonen and Sons.

At age 22 I had made up my mind to leave Dundas. I gave Dad the choice of lending me $1000 to go to Bliss Electrical School or I would join the navy. I was advanced the money and went to Bliss, graduated with honors and went to work for the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company at the rate of 50 cents per hour.

All through my years at home I was plagued by a head problem, with trips once a week, first to the family doctor and then to a head specialist with no improvement. About 1922 a cousin of mine and I went to the Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minnesota. After an examination by Dr Rockwell, I asked for and received an appointment with Dr. Charles Mayo. That was the end of useless treatment. This condition was so bad that I did much of my breathing through my mouth. It has never entirely left me but did improve very much as the years went by.

Just a word or two about farm tractors. The first tractor sold was a Mogul, single cylinder with a planetary transmission. Next came the Titan, a two-cylinder job that operated on kerosene, with a water valve on the carburetor to adjust to prevent knocking. The first four cylinder one was an International; a 10-20 McCormick Deering followed this. Later developments produced diesel engines, power steering, enclosed cabs with air conditioning and hydraulic controls for the towed implements.

Edgar married Weichman, Mary Margaret 19 Jun 1934, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Mary was born 7 Mar 1907; died 4 Dec 1999, Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Ed , Page 02a
• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• 1930 Census: 1930, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; ED 18, page 13a
• Education - College/University: 1933, St. Norbert Catholic College, Depere, Wisconsin, USA; Bachelor of Science
• Education - College/University: Abt 1938, University Of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Ph. D.
• Occupation: Aft 1938; Teacher - Professor of Biology
• Death Record - Civil: 5 Dec 1989
• Obituary: 6 Dec 1989; Daily Jefferson County Union

Notes:

1910 Census:
Listed living with parents, age 3

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 13

1930 Census:
James Coonen 60
Nellie Coonen 52
Lester Coonen 23
Hildgard Coonen 21
Germane Coonen 18
Catherine Coonen 27
Norbert Coonen 16
Jerome Coonen 14
Grace Coonen 12
James Coonen 9
Willard Coonen 6

Occupation:
Teacher - Professor of Biology

Death Record - Civil:
1989 Individual: Coonen, L. P., Social Security #: 395-10-9485, SS# issu ed in: WisconsinBirth date: Jan 4, 1907, Death date: Dec 4, 1989 ZIP Code of last known re sidence: 53538, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Obituary:
See Image Professor L.P. Coonen, Les P. Coonen, 82, Fort Atkinson, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Countryside Home, Jefferson, due to complications of a stroke. Born Jan. 4,1907 in the Town of Dundas, Wis., the son of James L. and Petronella Biese Coonen, he graduated from St. Norbert College with a bachelor of science degree and a master's degree from 1933 to 1935 and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin Madison from 1935 to 1938.Mr. Coonen was a retired professor of biology, having taught at DeSales College and the University of Detroit. He had published many periodicals and books in the field of biology.His marriage to Virginia Goetzman took place on Aug. 9, 1941. They moved to Fort Atkinson in 1972 following his retirement from the University of Detroit. Surviving are his wife; Virginia; three daughters, Marynell (Tim) Mally, Oregon, Wis.; Shelley Ann (Charlie) Hoben, Columbus, Ohio, and Katherine (Mark) Foelker, Hebron; eight sons, Peter, San Francisco, Calif.; John (Gail ), Eureka, Calif.; Christopher (Claudia), Hawaii; Kim (Mary), Cedar Spring, Mich.; Lee (Lori), Waterloo; Michael and Steven, Tucson, Ariz.; Erik (Carrie), Milwaukee; 20 grandchildren; four brothers, Jerome, Norbert, Willard and James; and three sisters, Germaine, Hildegard and Grace. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Edgar, and two sisters, Martha and Catherine.Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Nitardy Funeral Horne a nd at 10:30 in St. Joseph'sCatholic Church" the Rev. Alfred' P. Endres and the Rev. Dennis Burke, former president of St. Norbert College, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Lester married Goetzman, Virginia 9 Aug 1941, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Virginia (daughter of Goetzman, Francis "Frank" or "Son" Ulrich and Feller, Anna "Ann" Magdelena) was born 13 Jul 1916, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Oct 1991, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• Obituary: Aft 5 Dec 1996

Notes:

1910 Census:
Listed living with parents, age 1 1/2

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 10

Obituary:
Missing text or image.

Hildergarde married Thiel, Alfred J. "Fritz" 17 Jan 1930, St. Francis Catholic Church, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Alfred (son of Thiel, Michael Sr. and Lauer, Mary) was born 8 Aug 1899, St. John, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Sep 1971, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 11 Sep 1971, St. John, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• Education - High School: 1928, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: Bef 1988, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: Aft 12 Dec 1998

Notes:

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 8

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1928

Obituary:
Missing text or image.

Germain married Wittman, Max Joseph 17 Sep 1938, St. Francis Catholic Church, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Max (son of Wittmann, Joseph and Ditter, Mary Margaretha) was born 28 Dec 1909, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Nov 1991, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• Education - High School: 1931, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 19 May 1991
• Obituary: Aft 19 May 1991; Missing

Notes:

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 5 10/12

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1931

Death Record - Civil:
1991 Individual: Coonen, N., Social Security #: 395-10-4234, SS# issued in: Wis consin
Birth date: May 10, 1914, Death date: May 19, 1991
ZIP Code of last known residence: 60098, Woodstock, Illinois

Obituary:
Missing text or image.

Norbert married Schneider, Bernice O. "Bea" 21 Feb 1944, Saint Louis, St. Louis (City), Missouri, USA. Bernice was born 26 Oct 1923, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died 19 Mar 2001, Woodstock, Mchenry, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• 1930 Census: 1930, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; ED 18, Page 13a
• Occupation: Aft 1932; Owner Hydraulic repair business
• Education - High School: 1934, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - College/University: Bef 7 Jun 1968, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• News Mention: 7 Jun 1968; Kaukauna Times
• Death Record - Civil: 23 Oct 1997
• Obituary: Aft 23 Oct 1997

Notes:

Occupation:
Had a grocery store in Dundas, WI

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 3

1930 Census:
James Coonen 60
Nellie Coonen 52
Lester Coonen 23
Hildgard Coonen 21
Germane Coonen 18
Catherine Coonen 27
Norbert Coonen 16
Jerome Coonen 14
Grace Coonen 12
James Coonen 9
Willard Coonen 6

Occupation:
Owner Hydraulic repair business

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1934

Education - College/University:
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Class of 1968

News Mention:
Jerome Coonen began working for the Kaukauna school system as a custodian about six years ago he found he had a lot of time on his hands. Jerome decided to go back to college. Last week he was among the 1968 graduates at Wisconsin State University – Oshkosh. He did it the hard way – working around 50 hours a week and with a family that numbers eleven children.

Death Record - Civil:
1980 Winnebago County Death records Vol 180/119; cause of death list ed as pneumonia and Alzheimers. At Evergreen retirement home.

Obituary:
Missing text or image.

Buried:
Buried at St. Francis Cemetery, Holland, WI Jerome Coonen 1916-1997, marri ed 6/13/1939 Mary Beach 1915-1990. Sec 5 Row 9 Lot 3 1916-1997

Jerome married Beach, Mary 13 Jun 1939, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Mary (daughter of Beach, Harry Magdeburg and Kelly, Myrtle) was born 30 Aug 1915, Dundas, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Jun 1990, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 10 Jun 1990, St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Hollandtown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jerome married Goetzman, Virginia 22 Nov 1990, St. Mary Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Virginia (daughter of Goetzman, Francis "Frank" or "Son" Ulrich and Feller, Anna "Ann" Magdelena) was born 13 Jul 1916, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Oct 1991, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; Page 11a
• Education - High School: 1936, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 10 Aug 1994
• Obituary: Aft 10 Aug 1994

Notes:

1920 Census:
Listed living with parents age 1

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1936

Death Record - Civil:
1994 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security D eath Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 24, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.140 424.160]]Individual: Lefevre, Grace, Social Security #: 399-07-5636, SS# issued i n: Wisconsin
Birth date: Apr 30, 1918, Death date: Aug 10, 1994
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48066, Roseville, Michigan

Obituary:
Missing text or image.

Grace married LeFevre, Francis "Frank" 29 Jan 1948, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Francis was born 1 May 1918; died 1 Jan 1975. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Address: James W. Coonen; Address:
  440 Hedgewood Dr
  Galipolis, OH 45131
• Family History Document: Another War Story by Jim Coonen
• Education - High School: 1938, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Aft Nov 1942; WWII
• News Mention: Abt 1943; Unknown Newspaper and date

Notes:

Family History Researcher:
Thought you all would like to see this great picture of Jim and Jackie Coo nen and their kids, celebrating Jim and Jackie's golden anniversary a b it early. They actually were married on May 10, 1952.
Their address, if you want to know: 440 Hedgewood Drive, Gallipolis, Oh io 45631. Email jjcoonen@zoomnet.net

Family History Document:
1998 Coonen Family Newsletter; Another War Storyby Jim CoonenThe date was Nov. 9, 1942, I received a notice that my request to join t he Merchant Marine Cadet Corp was approved. They ordered me to repo rt to 45 Broadway, New York City on Nov 11. Suddenly the whole world w as opening up to me. I had never been outside the state of Wisconsi n, In fact, I had never ridden in any kind of public transportation, inclu d¬ing buses, trains, taxis and of course subways and ferries. This had a ll changed by the 12th. I arrived a day late but was for¬tunate to be joi ned by three others who were also late. After reporting, we went by subwa y, train, and a bus to the acad¬emy at Kingspoint, LongIsland. I was assigned with 23 other cadets to a class for engineering trainin g. We were given a fast six weeks of preliminary training which was ju st enough time to give us all the immuni- zations known at the time. We we re supposedly protected and ready to go to sea. There were 4 of us Cadets assigned to the same ship, The Andrea F Lucken bach. Two of them were Deck Cadets who were to learn seamanship, anoth er Engine Cadet and myself. We joined the ship in Brooklyn. I think it w as at the 36th St. pier. The Luckenbach was a state of the art ship when she was built back in 1 918. She was a twin screw turbine driven ship. We were told that she w as the largest general cargo ship in the US Registry at the time she enter ed into service. When we came aboard she was in the process of finishing off the loadin g. They were still bringing in and loading 500 # bombs into the hold s. We found out later that some of the holds were full of 37mm anti-aircr aft ammo. We kiddingly said that on this trip we would have no need for l ife jackets. We figured we would be better off with harps.Now that the ship was ready to go, we went to Boston to join a convoy. Ru mors were that we were heading for Mur¬mansk, Russia, above the arctic cir cle. The Germans subs along the coast of Norway had sunk most of the shi ps that tried to make the trip. The US kept trying in spite of the heavy l osses. This was the only access to our ally, Russia. Fortu¬nately, wh en we arrived in Boston our rudder jammed. By the time we had it repaire d, we were too late for the convoy so we returned to New York to join an¬o ther convoy.Finally after losing almost a month, we left New York on Feb. 28,194 3. We thought we were fortunate because six months earlier, the German U- boats were lying in wait off the east coast and were sinking ships dail y. I believe it was either the air patrols or blimps that forced the U-boa ts that forced them out to sea. In any event, our convoy of about 30 shi ps headed out to sea without any problem. The North Atlantic in Ma rch is rough and cold, 20 foot waves are not uncommon. On the 6th or 7th d ay out, a storm with higher waves and white caps hit. The storm was seve re enough to destroy all our life rafts on the starboard side. Even wi th the heavy seas, the convoy was able to stay in formation. They may ha ve increased the spacing between the ships during rough weather they disco ntinued the routine zigzag course. The zigzagging was done to make the ships a harder target to hit. The e ntire convoy would continue to turn like flocks of starlings. They follow ed a pattern of going a given number of minutes in one direction and th en turning sharply. At night or if visibility was poor, the turns were acc ompanied by a blast by the ship's whistle to keep the turns synchronized.On March 10th, when we were about 2/3 across the Atlantic we were torpedoe d. It was about 6:30pm. One of the Deck Ca¬dets and I were in our state ro om. I was lying on my bunk with my shoes off. I was wearing a light kha ki jacket and a pair of khaki pants. Mine was a lower bunk so I had my li fe jacket lightly tied to the bunk above me. Two torpedoes hit us spac ed 5 to 10 seconds apart. They shook the ship but not as much as you wou ld expect. I guess this was because of the thousands of tons of mass a nd the damp¬ening effect of the water. The explosions were strong enou gh to break the ship in two. The stern sank almost immediately. There we re no survivors from the aft quarters.Our training told us not to save anything except yourself. You should gr ab you life jacket and head for your assigned emer¬gency station. Cade ts were to head for the open deck on the same level as our quarters and em bark a lifeboat as it was lowered past that level. By the time that I arri ved at my station, which was a matter of seconds, the two lifeboats were a lmost down to our level. As it went past our deck, 3 or 4 of us climbed i nto it. The two men who were lowering it did a good job of keeping it leve l. A common problem in the excitement is to allow one end to get ahe ad of the other and dump everyone out of the boat. There was no problem g etting the boat into the water and free from the ship in spite of 15-20 fo ot waves. In practically no time we had the lifeboat full of men that we h elped pull out of the water. As soon as possible, we started to row away f rom the ship. The suction of a sinking ship can pull the life boat down w ith it. About one fourth of the ship sank immediately, the remainder disa ppeared from sight six minutes after the torpedoes hit. We heard shouts f or help from the water where the ship had bee. The officer-in-charge to ld us not to row over there because it appeared that there were many peop le in the water. He was afraid that too many people would swamp the bo at that was already fully loaded. He soon determined that all the "head s" that he saw were not men but 500 pound bombs, so we rowed over and pick ed up the one guy that was shouting. We rowed aimlessly for about an ho ur and then saw a ship appear. Here again our training says no ship ev er stops in a convoy to help anyone because they are a good target for U-b oats in the area. This ship was an exception, it was an English ship abo ut half the size of ours. It had been in a shipyard in the States for exte n¬sive repairs. When the repairs were complete, they manned it with Engli sh sailors who were stranded because their ships had been sunk off the ea st coast. Some of them had lost as many as four ships trying to get ba ck to England. I think every one of them had been torpe¬doed at least onc e.We rowed over to the ship, they had hung a landing net over the side f or us to come aboard. A landing net is like a big spider web made of rop e. Due to the high waves, we could only grab the net and climb aboard wh en the lifeboat was on the apex of a wave. One of the men who misjudged w as crushed between the boat and the ship. On board the English ship we mil led around to see who had made it. We lost all of the Navy gunnery crew be cause they were berthed aft. In the final count we lost 24 of the total 7 5.There were no medical personnel aboard, so our ship steward shaved a gu ys head and sewed up a cut with a regular needle and thread. Rum was us ed as both anes¬thetic and to steady the hand of the stew¬ard. Rum was pas sed around to the survi¬vors. A couple of them got a "snoot full". I w as too afraid to take one drink.After a couple of hours we rejoined the convoy which did not give us a ve ry se¬cure feeling. The destroyer escorts (DE's) were still circling arou nd the convoy and dropping depth charges. Several more ships were sunk aft er we caught up with the convoy.The English were very sympathetic, pro¬viding articles of clothing to tho se of us who were in dire need. They felt sorry for me walking arou nd in my stocking feet. I suspect that very few of them had a spare of sh oes because they were all survivors. In any event, I doubt that anyone h ad a size 12EEE. This ship being a tanker, had some special gear aboar d. When it was necessary to enter a tank that had explo¬sives vapors th ey wore spark resistant covers over their shoes. These were leather wi th wooden pegs instead of nail in the soles. The design was like little gi rls patent leather shoes. Someone brought me a pair of them. Needle ss to say they were plenty wide and long enough. When I walked on dec k, it sounded like a Dutchman with wooden shoes. My bud¬dies would say wh en they heard me coming, "Here comes Coonen with his 'Jesus shoes'". Th ey figured I could walk on water with them.After five days we landed in Lockalsh, Scotland in the Gebrides. We were t old this was a submarine base. we were trans¬ported by a narrow guage rail road in very small coaches to Inverness. We stopped just long enough to e at at a fancy hotel. The waiters wore tuxes and we were given a clean pla te with each serving of food. We had 5 or 6 courses of plates but not mu ch food. Can you visualize 55 men with black sticky fuel oil smeared on t heir clothing in this fancy setting.We continued on to Glasgow. Here we received clean clothe. I got a pa ir of gray slacks with a label in them "Christian Science Monitor-Boston ", shirt, sweater and raincoat. I traded my "Jesus shoes" for a pair of wh ite tennis shoes. Back in those days, tennis shoes were only use for tenn is or to do roofing work. After a couple of days we proceeded to Liverpo ol for transportation home. Six of us were assigned to the Santa Catala n, a Grace line ship. We left Mar. 24, 1943 with a convoy for New Yor k. A convoy can only go as fast as the slowest and convoys lose a l ot of time zigzagging.We arrived five days before the convoy. This was good, at least we thoug ht it was.We landed in NY on Saturday and could not get ashore until Monday becau se we had no passports. On Monday I went to the Luchenbach office to get p aid off but I had to wait until the captain returned to be paid. As I rem ember, I had about $5. in my pocket. The Merchant Marine Cadet Corp w as no help except they did tell me that there was a stranded sailor's shel ¬ter on 13th street. Sure enough, for 50cents a night, they furnished a bu nk in a great big room. Fortunately, most of the bunks were empty so it w as fairly quiet. I did sleep with most of my clothes under my pill ow so I would have them in the morning. I only had to spend two nights the reI returned home to Wisconsin less than five months after leaving home f or the first time. I had seen the world and was returning home a her o. My first Sunday home I think I had to shake hands with everyone at chu rch. I told my story over and over again as people near me backed aw ay to let new ones get closer.After three weeks at home, I was eager to get back to the new world that w as discovering.

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1938

James married Averell, Jaqueline [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service Awards: 4 Apr 1945
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII
• Obituary: 1 Mar 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1940

Military Service Awards:
Kaukauna Times News; Cpl. Willard F. Coonen of Dundas was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the European theater of operations.

Obituary:
Willard (Bill) F. Coonen, age 88, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.
He was born July 24, 1923 to Petronella (Biese) and James L. Coonen of Dundas. He graduated from Kaukauna High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bill and the former Kathryn Kubale were married on April 18, 1953 in Reedsville.
Bill was a member of the U.S. Army during World War II and saw extensive action in the European Theater. His combat decorations include the E.T.O. ribbon with a silver star and bronze arrowhead designating participation in five battle campaigns and the "D-Day" invasion in Normandy. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for service while a member of a forward observing team, and the Purple Heart for being wounded in the "Battle of the Bulge." He was a sergeant when discharged.
He was employed by the Farm Equipment Division of the Brillion Iron Works for over thirty-three years and was the General Sales Manager of the division from 1966 to the time of his retirement in 1986.
Bill was a member of the Brillion Lions Club, the American Legion Post No. 126 and a volunteer distributor for Meals on Wheels.
Bill was the youngest, and the last surviving of the 12 children of Nell and James Coonen. Survivors include his wife Katie (West Bend), his children Fr. Tim, OMI, of Ottawa, Canada, Carrie Plamann (Rolf Hagberg) of Duluth, MN, Paula (Jeff) Stadtmueller of Cottage Grove, WI, and Laura (Randy) Westerman of Slinger, WI; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jacqueline Coonen of Columbus OH, Larry and Dottie Kubale of Middleton, Bernard and Karen Kubale of Merton, Dorothy Reinke of Reedsville, and Frances Kubale of Green Bay; many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion with his son Fr. Tim officiating. Gathering will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the liturgy beginning at 11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established in Bill's memory. The Wieting Funeral Home of Brillion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.wieting-funeralhome.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on March 1, 2012

Willard married Kubale, Kathryn Frances "Katie" 18 Apr 1953, Reedsville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA. Kathryn was born 16 Jun 1930, Reedsville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Mar 2013. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Aft 1947; US Air Force
• Obituary: Aft 10 Sep 2016

Notes:

Obituary:
David Peter Coonen, age 87, founder of the pioneering Menasha Men's Club, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2016. David was born on February 23, 1929 in Kimberly, WI to Henry and Elizabeth (Blaha) Coonen. In 1937, Henry "Hammer Hank" moved the family along, with his gas station and auto repair business, to Menasha, WI. Dave grew up working in his father's garage during WWII when he stated, during one news interview, that "I must have fixed 50, 000 tires." In 1947 he graduated from St. Mary High School after which he enlisted in the military. He served four years in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Germany during the Berlin airlift. He was also stationed in New York and Wyoming during his years of service. Although he loved to travel early on, in his later years he would only venture outside Menasha for his grandchildren (weddings and graduations) or food (restaurants).
After serving in the military, Dave returned to Menasha to join his father in working at the family business, Coonen's Complete Service. In October 1953 he married Nancy Johnson of Menasha, WI and over the next 10 years they had five children. Dave spent most of his time at "the shop" working hard first for his father, and then taking over ownership of the business with his brother Dan in the late 1960s. In the late 1990s, Dave passed down ownership of "The Shop" to his son John in a fashion fit for a small town family business as Dave told most people he was "fired." Since retiring wasn't an option, Dave did the next best thing, and took a job driving truck delivering parts for NAPA. In his new role he could keep an eye on the people and happenings of Menasha, and give everyone a hard time along the way. This job allowed him to keep several unofficial titles including historian of St. Mary's Central. His grandchildren were amazed at how he knew someone everywhere he went.
By far, Dave's favorite place to be was "The Shop" which has been, and continues to be, a fixture in the city of Menasha for almost eighty years and it was here, especially on Saturday mornings, where the brightest minds would gather to solve the world's most difficult problems. Soon, this group would be recognized as "The Menasha Men's Club". The friendships that Dave accumulated over these years were priceless to him, and he very much cherished those memories until the end. Dave was also extremely proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren whom all loved him dearly and appreciated his "Old Man Coonen" sense of humor. Dave will be missed by many who knew him, although his legacy continues to live on as Coonen's Complete Service continues to be owned and operated by his youngest son Peter.
Dave is survived by his wife Nancy; children Mike (Becky) Coonen, Paul Coonen, Mary (Jeffrey) Linehan, Peter (Jackie) Coonen; Grandchildren Michael (Sally) Coonen, Dane (Maria) Coonen, Jessica (Rob) Coenen, Megan (David) Thumann, Adam (Lauren) Coonen, Nikolas Linehan, Samantha Linehan, Aly Linehan, Courtney Long, Kelvin Long; nine great grandchildren (and counting); and sister Jane (Charles) Washbush, brother Dan Coonen, sister Alice Coonen, and sister-in-law Barbara Coonen. David was preceded in death by his son John Coonen, brother Leo Coonen, sister-in-law Sally Coonen.
The memorial mass for Dave will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, September 16, 2016 at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH (528 Second St., Menasha) with Fr. Paul Paider Officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dave Coonen Memorial Fund.
Thank you to all the staff at St. Elizabeth's hospital, the Atrium Post Acute Care of Little Chute, WI, and the Veterans Affairs Hospital. Also, a special thank you to Craig, Sandy, Lisa, and Sam Rousseau for being wonderful neighbors.

David married Johnson, Nancy [Group Sheet]

Jane married Washbush, Charles [Group Sheet]

Daniel — Kislewski, Sara. [Group Sheet]

Leo married Doane, Barbara [Group Sheet]

Alice married Siebenthall, William [Group Sheet]

Grace married Waller, Gordon L. [Group Sheet]

Grace married Gebhart, Unknown [Group Sheet]

Ivo married Lingnofske, Sylvia [Group Sheet]

Ivo married Centner, Elizabeth [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Aft 1945; Korea, US Army
• Obituary: 19 Aug 2016; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Donald H. Van Asten, 89, passed away on August 13, 2016 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna after a long illness. Donald was born April 11, 1927 to John H. and Martha (Coonen) Van Asten at home in Vandenbroek, the fourth of 14 children. He served in the Korean War as a machine gunner in the Army and was a member of the American Legion. On July 7, 1953, he married Romunda K. Portmann at St. Mary Church in Stockbridge. Together they raised eight children on a dairy farm nearby. In his younger days he enjoyed square dancing while more recently he played the drums in the band at the nursing home.
Donald is survived by his wife of 63 years: Romunda K. (Portmann) Van Asten; his eight children: Barbara (Don Gosiewski) Van Asten, Sheila (Vincent) Galassi, David Van Asten, Mark (Karen) Van Asten, Jay (Debbie) Van Asten, Lyle Van Asten, Lisa Meier, and Jon Van Asten; his brothers: Ivo Van Asten, Leroy Van Asten, James Van Asten, and John E. Van Asten; his sisters: Grace Gebhardt, Sister Cyril Marie (nee Dorothy Van Asten), Betty Bast, Joyce (Phil) Bruecker, and Marcia (Ron) Siebers; 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents John H. and Martha Van Asten, his brothers: Gerald Van Asten, Cyril Van Asten and Kenneth Van Asten; and an infant sister Mary Van Asten.
The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at ST. MARY CHURCH in Stockbridge, followed by full military honors. The time of visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hovcremation.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Paul's Home, Kim, Anne and Kristy as well as others, for the care given to Donald.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 19, 2016

Donald married Portmann, Romunda K. (daughter of Portmann, John F. and Meyers, Josephine) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 1 Dec 1950 and 1 Dec 1954; US Navy
• Obituary: 2 Nov 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Gerald Van Asten, age 81, of Kaukauna, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2011 at St. Paul Home after a long battle with Parkinson 's disease and cancer. He was born on November 3, 1929 in Kaukauna, the son of the late John H. and Martha (Coenen) Van Asten. On August 23, 1951 he married Mary J. Schuessler at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kaukauna. Gerald served four years in the U.S. Navy from December 1950 to December 1954. After an honorable discharge, Jerry and Mary owned and operated a dairy farm on Kavanaugh Road in Kaukauna for 35 years. After retirement they resided near their farm. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on August 23, 2011.
Jerry enjoyed wood crafting and many fix it jobs. He volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul, was a member of the Hollandtown Volunteer Fire Department for 41 years, Outagamie Farm Bureau, Jacob Coppus Post #258 American Legion, Little Chute and Holy Cross Parish, Kaukauna. His greatest joys were his family, his siblings, many friends and anything to do with farming.
He is survived by his loving wife: Mary Van Asten; two daughters: Sharon (Joe) Kapitany, New London and Diane Schmidt, Menasha; three sons: Steve Van Asten, Madison; Gary Van Asten, Florida and Randy (Mary) Van Asten, Greenville; five grandchildren: Ryan Van Asten; Daniel and Nicole Schmidt; Joshua and Aaron St. Louis. He is further survived by six brothers: Donald (Romunda) Van Asten, Stockbridge; Le Roy (Mary) Van Asten, Kaukauna; James (Bernice) Van Asten, Appleton; John (Jane) Van Asten, Appleton; Ivo (Noni) Van Asten, California and Ken (Anna Marie) Van Asten, Florida; five sisters: Grace (special friend Norm) Gebhart, Appleton; Sister Cyril M. Marie, Racine; Betty (Roy) Bast, Little Chute; Joyce (Phil) Bruecker, Kaukauna and Marcie (Ron) Siebers, Menasha.
Jerry is also survived by Mary's brothers: Ralph (Lucille) Schuessler, Michigan and Lloyd (Lois) Schuessler, Kaukauna, numerous nieces and nephews, including eight godchildren and Nancy Vanderloop, Little Chute and many friends.
Gerald was preceded in death by two infant sons, Michael and Dale; an infant sister, Mary Van Asten; brother, Cyril Van Asten and Mary's parents, Michael and Marie Schuessler.
The funeral liturgy for Gerald will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 4, 2011 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna followed by full military honors. Father Tom Pomeroy will be officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna. A visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 9:00 am until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Parkinson's Foundation, ThedaCare at Home Hospice and St. Paul Elder Service and Hospice.
Gerald's family thanks all of their friends and family who helped during this difficult time. Dr. John Swanson and staff at Martha Siekman Cancer Center, ThedaCare Hospice at Cherry Meadows, St. Paul Home and Hospice and to all the people who were so kind and cared for Jerry in his final stage of life. We will never forget you.
Fargo Funeral Home 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Kaukauna 766-6200
Online condolences www.wichmannfargo.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from November 2 to November 3, 2011

Gerald married Schuessler, Mary J. 23 Aug 1951, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Mary (daughter of Schuessler, Michael J. and Arentz, Marie J.) was born 25 Nov 1931, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Jun 2017. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1949, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1949

Betty married Bast, LeRoy J. (son of Bast, John J. and Timmers, Ella Mae) [Group Sheet]

Leroy married Gerrits, Mary T. (daughter of Gerrits, Joseph B. and Meulemans, Agnes A.) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Marriage Status: Never Married
• Obituary: 3 Feb 1941; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
See Image Cyril VanAsten 2/1/1941 Post Crescent 2/3/1941 14

James married Blazek, Bernice A. (daughter of Blazek, Frank A. and Stoffel, Beatrice) [Group Sheet]

John married Krautkramer, RuthAnn (daughter of Krautkramer, Walter and Kabat, Cecilia) [Group Sheet]

Joyce married Mischler, Peter J. (son of Mischler, Louis J. and Spice, Irene M.) [Group Sheet]

Joyce married Bruecker, Phil [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1961, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 21 Feb 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1961

Obituary:
Kenneth I. Van Asten, age 68, passed away on February 9, 2012 after a brave struggle with cancer. Ken was born on August 10, 1943 to John and Martha (Coonen) Van Asten. Ken graduated from St. John High School, Little Chute in 1961. A man of many accomplishments, Ken was known to many as 'a simple man.' Serving in the U.S. Navy brought Ken to Jacksonville, FL. Shortly after his honorable discharge, he became a firefighter and rose to District Chief with the Jacksonville Fire Department, retiring in February, 2004. Ken was a successful businessman, owning and managing numerous properties. Ken was an avid collector of Jacksonville history. Surviving Ken is his beloved wife of 27 years, Anna Marie (Meyers) Van Asten; sons: Kevin (Cory), Keith (Melissa) and Kyle; step children: Tim Starling, Tamala Starling and Sharon (Martin) Nipper; and 13 grandchildren; brothers: Ivo (Nonie), Donald (Romunda), Leroy (Mary Therese), James (Bernice) and John (Jane); sisters: Grace Gebhart, Sister Cyril Marie Van Asten, Betty (Roy) Bast, Joyce (Phil) Bruecker, Marcy (Ron) Siebers; and sister-in-law, Mary Jane Van Asten. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Cyril and Gerald and sister Mary. The funeral service was at St. Johns Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville with interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on February 21, 2012

Kenneth married McKaskel, Betty [Group Sheet]

Marcia married Siebers, Ronald [Group Sheet]

Mary married Harrigan, Michael [Group Sheet]

Ruth married Treon, Michael [Group Sheet]

Mary married Mally, Timothy (son of Mally, George Gregory and Butler, Helen) [Group Sheet]

Peter married Mohr, Unknown [Group Sheet]

John married Unknown, Gail [Group Sheet]

Christopher married Hannum, Claudia (daughter of Hannum, Donald and Tasket, Virginia) [Group Sheet]

Christopher married Sok, Chamreun [Group Sheet]

Shelley married Hoben, Charles [Group Sheet]

Kim married Allington, Mary [Group Sheet]

Lee married Weber, Lori [Group Sheet]

Michael married Unknown, Sue "Coonen" [Group Sheet]

Michael married Unknown, Candice "Coonen" [Group Sheet]

Katherine married Foelker, Mark (son of Foelker, Arthur and Jelinek, Bethel) [Group Sheet]

Steven married Kopec, Gerrie Frances (daughter of Kopec, Albert and Krakowiac, Genevive) [Group Sheet]

Erik married Henry, Cari [Group Sheet]

Doris married Stommel, Roland Bernard Jr. 8 Jul 1952, St. John, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. Roland (son of Stommel, Roland and Schumacher, Harriet) was born 6 Feb 1927, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Mar 1985, King, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Donald married Ertl, Lois (daughter of Ertl, Joseph and Winters, Mary) [Group Sheet]

Daniel married Heimann, Joanne Clare 6 Jun 1959, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. Joanne (daughter of Heimann, Arnold and Behnke, Erna Anna) was born 06 May 1938, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Sep 2022, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Carol married Kloeppel, Roger [Group Sheet]

Notes:

possibly died February 21, 1941

Joan married Turner, Grant [Group Sheet]

Sue married Langman, Rodney [Group Sheet]

Paul married Flores, Caroline [Group Sheet]

Amy married Eckel, Peter [Group Sheet]

Mark married Hassemer, Deborah [Group Sheet]

Barbara married Soltwisch, Dale [Group Sheet]

Anne married Gast, Lyle [Group Sheet]

Jerome married Lum, Laurie Ann [Group Sheet]

Jerome married Luttner, Susan [Group Sheet]

Martin married Botterman, Mary Jo [Group Sheet]

Ned married Kellogg, Marcia [Group Sheet]

Carol married Drungil, Thomas A. [Group Sheet]

Daniel married Whitmore, Karen R. [Group Sheet]

Jeanne married Owens, Dan (son of Owens, William and Payne, Ruth) [Group Sheet]

Jeanne married Bristol, Warren [Group Sheet]

Kathryn married Cronin, John [Group Sheet]

Nancy married Slattery, William Michael [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Address: Michael Beach Coonen; Address:
  935 Gringon St.
  Kaukauna, WI. 54130
• Obituary: 3 Jan 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Michael B. Coonen, age 67 of Kaukauna, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at home. Mike was born September 8, 1945 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Jerome and Mary (Beach) Coonen. Mike was married to Ellen O'Connor on March 20, 1971. They resided in Kaukauna. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and was a long-time employee of Fox Structures, Inc. of Kaukauna. Mike was always quick with a joke, and "never let the truth get in the way of a good story." Over the years, he had given out countless nicknames, enjoyed coaching Kaukauna Youth Baseball and always had cookies ready for the neighborhood kids. Mike was also a long time Wisconsin Badger fan and was glad to see Bucky at the Rose Bowl.
Mike is survived by his family: his wife Ellen of Kaukauna; a daughter: Wendy Coonen of Kaukauna; two sons: Timothy (Rachel) Coonen of Menasha and Jonathan Coonen of River Falls; and one granddaughter, Amrynn Coonen.
Mike is also survived by eight sisters and one brother: Jeanne (Warren) Bristol of Balsam Lake; Kay Cronin of Kaukauna; Nancy (W. Michael) Slattery of Maribel; Pat (Ed) Coonen-Korte of Shakopee MN; Beth Coonen of Kaukauna; Maria O'Meara of Randolph, Massachusetts; James (Maureen Quinlan) Coonen of Madison; Grace (Dave) Pable of Oshkosh; and Nora (Paul) Virnig of Neenah. He is also survived by a sister-in-law: Mary (Frank) Wywialowski, of Beloit; and a brother-in-law: Dave Klister of Kaukauna. He is also survived by Aunt Katie (Willard) Coonen formerly of Brillion and Aunt Joan (Thomas) Beach of Menasha; and by nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents: Jerome and Mary Coonen; his sister: Vera "Beep" Klister; two brothers-in-law: James Cronin and William O'Meara; and a nephew: Mikin Coonen-Korte.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:30 PM on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Thomas Pomeroy officiating. Interment will be at a later date at the parish cemetery. A visitation will be held from on Saturday morning at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the family for a memorial fund to be set up at a later date.
Mike's family would like to express our gratitude for the kindness and love that was shown by family, friends and neighbors during this time. We are blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives. Our family would like to thank Affinity Visiting Nurses Palliative Care and Hospice Care for all that you have done to help Mike and the entire family during this time. We would like to thank Phil for his knowledge and guidance, and Gina for her blend of compassion, humor and shared musical taste.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from January 3 to January 4, 2013

Michael married O'Connor, Ellen (daughter of O'Connor, Clifford J. and Powers, Ann L.) [Group Sheet]

Patricia married Korte, Harvey [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Address: Address:
  Elizabeth Beach Coonen
• Education - High School: 1967, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1967

Elizabeth married Steadman, Robert [Group Sheet]

Maria married O'Meara, William [Group Sheet]

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• Address: Vera Beach Coonen; Address:
  705 W 10th St.
  Kaukauna, WI. 54130
• Obituary: 22 Jan 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
VERA B KLISTER 16-DEC-52 54130
Posted January 22, 2008
Klister, Vera "Beep" (Coonen)
Peacefully and with great faith, Beep joined hands with her Father in heaven on Saturday, January 19, 2008. Beep was surrounded by the family she loved and blessed with her strength, courage and passion for life. A woman who lived to serve and touch people, Beep was thankful for the many, many family and friends who "were the puzzle pieces in the beautiful picture" of her life. One puzzle piece that will continue to blossom is her dream of Plum Hill, Cafe and Art.
Along with her husband Dave, they have four children: Kiara (Charles) West, Katie, Leah and Greg Klister. Family made her who she was; her parents Jerome and Mary Coonen, her brothers and sisters: Jeanne (Warren) Bristol, Kay (Jim) Cronin, Nancy (Michael) Slattery, Mike (Ellen) Coonen, Pat (Ed) Coonen-Korte, Beth Coonen, Maria (Bill) O'Meara, Jim (Maureen) Coonen, Grace (Dave) Coonen-Pable and Nora (Paul) Virnig. And the Klister family that loved her as daughter, sister and friend. Dave's parents Cyril and Martha Klister, brothers and sisters: Mary (Dave "Moe") Van Zeeland, Barb (Bob) Ludke, Bud (Dee) Klister, John Klister, Karl (Becky) Windinwood and Tina (Dave) Wiedenhaupt.
Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Albert.
She came from the Coonens,
Mary and Jerome.
Born on December 16, 1952,
Kaukauna was her home.
Taken too young
at the age of fifty-five,
Living her faith and her dreams were for what she did strive.
While cooking she loved,
baking bread was her passion,
Living life in bright colors
with glitter sparkling
her fashion.
Married 32 years to her true
love and best friend Dave,
Made him a better man with
the love that she gave.
Her children are four: Kiara
Greg, Leah and Katie,
An active model of love,
they'll miss her like crazy.
Many sat around her table,
sharing stories and laughter.
To all those who have known
her, let us write
the next chapter.
A special thanks to the nurses and doctors of Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin, for the support and devoted care they gave to Beep and her family. To our family doctor, Paul Russo, who always made himself available. And to all those who have offered prayers and endless support, we thank you more than words can say.
Visitation for friends and family will be held at Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna on Wednesday, January 23, from 3 to 7 p.m. followed by a prayer service. A mass to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at 12 p.m. Noon at St. Mary's church, Kaukauna. Prior to the service there will be a visitation at the church starting at 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Fund is set up in her name.

Vera married Klister, David Earl (son of Klister, Cyril H. and Haen, Martha Margaret) [Group Sheet]

James married Amiotte, Margaret Merrill [Group Sheet]

Grace married Pable, David [Group Sheet]

Nora married Peterson, Michael [Group Sheet]

Nora married Vernig, Paul [Group Sheet]

Lois married Bertin, Joseph [Group Sheet]

Linda married Schmitz, David [Group Sheet]

Judy married Zielke, David [Group Sheet]

James — Richards, Roxanne. [Group Sheet]

John married Donley, Nancy [Group Sheet]

Carolyn married Ford, Robert [Group Sheet]

Constance married Morgan, John [Group Sheet]

Maureen married Cox, Carl [Group Sheet]

Michael married Roberts, Sharon [Group Sheet]

Carrie married Plamann, Roger [Group Sheet]

Michael married Rausch, Rebecca [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 10 Mar 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
John P. Coonen, age 54, passed away after a two-year fight with cancer on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at ThedaCare Hospice Residence in Appleton.
John was born on September 11, 1956, at Theda Clark Hospital to David and Nancy (Johnson) Coonen. In 1970, John started working for his father's business, Coonen's Brake and Muffler, and in 1974 he graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha. In 1994, John took over "the shop" and prided himself on being able to continue the family tradition of providing honest and dependable service to his many customers. John always looked forward to warmer weather when he could spend much of his free time on the golf course. He was also an avid reader of anything historical, technological or biographical. Family and friends were always amazed at his depth of knowledge. That knowledge was put to the test every evening while watching "Jeopardy." It was often a contest between his children to see if any of them could ever answer a question before dad. Most of all, John loved spending time with his grandchildren. Even through his most difficult days, he always had a smile for Kendal and Henry. John also had a great group of lifelong friends. He always looked forward to his yearly "guy's weekend" up north which, rumor has it, was the only time John ever sang karaoke.
John will be dearly missed by his loving children: Jessica (Rob Coenen) Coonen, Megan (David) Thumann, Adam (fiance, Lauren Novak) Coonen; two grandchildren: Kendal Sue Coonen and Henry John Thumann; his parents: David and Nancy Coonen; his brothers and sister: Mike (Becky) Coonen, Paul Coonen, Mary (Jeff) Linehan, Peter (Jackie) Coonen; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Second Street, Menasha, with Fr. Paul Paider officiating. A Memorial Gathering will take place from 10 a.m. until the hour of the Mass at the church. John's request was to continue the celebration of his life following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in John's name to ThedaCare Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
John's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of ThedaCare Hospice Residence, the staff at St. Elizabeth's Radiology and Oncology, and to Dr. Goggins and the staff of Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology, for all of the loving care and kindness given to John over the past two years.
Martens-Laemmrich
Funeral Home
Menasha 920-722-8252
Light a candle in memory of John at: www.martens-
laemmrichfuneralhome.com

John married Blood, Sue [Group Sheet]

Mary — Linehan, Jeffry. [Group Sheet]

Peter married Ruesch, Jacqueline [Group Sheet]

Janet married Roseberry, Jack [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Taylor, Catherine [Group Sheet]

Edward — Booker, Judy. [Group Sheet]

Colleen married Page, Dennis (son of Page, Rueben and Hoppe, Grace) [Group Sheet]

Matthew married Unknown, Margery [Group Sheet]

Nancy married Parker, Steven Allen [Group Sheet]

Lucy married Ouradnik, Greg James [Group Sheet]

Anne married Ganser, Daniel Lee [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 23 Dec 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Gerald "Jerry" Waller, age 63, of Neenah passed away peacefully December 23, 2012. Jerry had Cerebral Palsy and lived life to the fullest. He worked at many places including Goodwill Industries. He was a frequent camper at Camp Waubeek in Wisconsin Dells. He liked country music, often attended Country USA and loved going to Disney World. He had an engaging smile and smiling eyes that made you want to smile with him.
Jerry is survived by his mother, Grace Gebhart, Appleton and six siblings: Daniel (Patricia) Waller, Waupaca; Dennis (Chris) Waller, Holyoke, MA; Karen (Russell) Borchardt, Neenah; David (Ann) Waller, Appleton; Kathy (Lee) Sternhagen, Omro; and Ken (Lisa) Waller, De Pere. He is further survived by five nieces, five nephews, other relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Waller.
The funeral liturgy for Jerry will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29th, 2012 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 900 Geiger Street in Neenah, with Fr. Richard Allen officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service.
The family wishes to thank the many caregivers and friends who have cared, helped, prayed and loved Jerry. No words can convey how very much we appreciate the care and love given through the years.

Daniel married Fink, Patricia (daughter of Fink, Wayne and Behnke, Verona) [Group Sheet]

Dennis married Hunt, Christine [Group Sheet]

Karen married Borchardt, Russell [Group Sheet]

Katherine married Sternhagen, Lee [Group Sheet]

Marie married Unknown, Paul S. [Group Sheet]

Barbara married Gosiewski, Donald [Group Sheet]

Sheila married Galassi, Vincent [Group Sheet]

David married Beining, Debra [Group Sheet]

Mark married Stache, Debra [Group Sheet]

Jay — Kurtz, Lori. [Group Sheet]

Lisa — Meier, Mark. [Group Sheet]

Steven married Milke, Laurie [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 17 Sep 1957; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Page 14

Randy married Putzer, Mary Ann [Group Sheet]

Sharon married St. Louis, Raymond Gerard (son of St. Louis, Raymond and Kneice, Angeline) [Group Sheet]

Richard married Smits, Sandra (daughter of Smits, John Ervin and Smith, Elizabeth) [Group Sheet]

Ronald married Wall, Mary V. [Group Sheet]

William married Hale, Linda (daughter of Hale, Thomas J. and Verhagen, Eileen) [Group Sheet]

Susan married Jones, Roger Roland (son of Jones, Marvin R. and Geary, Wanda E.) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1976, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 22 Sep 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kimberly High School Class of 1976

Obituary:
Robert James Bast, age 57, of Kaukauna, passed away surrounded by loving family and friends on September 20, 2014 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. He fought a brave battle against cancer for nearly six years.
Bob was born on December 26, 1956, the son of Betty M. Bast and the late LeRoy J. Bast. He went to grade school at Holy Name of Jesus and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1976. Bob worked for Van Thull's Bakery and then Valley Grinding in Little Chute. He retired in 2013.
Bob is survived by his mother, Betty Bast (Van Asten), Little Chute; his sister, Susan Jones, Hortonia; and his six brothers: Richard (Brenda), Sherwood; Ronald, Greendale; William (Kay), Phoenix; Joseph (Diane), Sherwood; Brian (Mary), Suring; and Jeffrey (Karen), Waukesha. He is also survived by scores of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his long-time partner, Becky Janssen; father, LeRoy Bast; two sisters-in-law: Mary Virginia Bast and Sandra Bast; and one brother-in-law, Roger Jones.
A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Jansen Fargo Funeral Home, 204 East Kimberly Ave., Kimberly. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Bob's family thanks the doctors, nurses, and other staff of Appleton Medical Center who provided expert care during nearly six years of chemotherapy and the staff of Cherry Meadows for their kindness during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to your favorite charity .

Joseph married VerVoort, Diane (daughter of VerVoort, James Peter and Malliet, Millie) [Group Sheet]

Brian married Roskom, Mary Beth [Group Sheet]

Linda married Arnoldussen, Harold Jr. (son of Arnoldussen, Harold Peter and VanderHorst, Wilma) [Group Sheet]

Michael married Biese, Carolyn Ann (daughter of Biese, Marvin Benedict and Krautkramer, Patricia Ann) [Group Sheet]

Roger married Meyerhofer, Helen [Group Sheet]

Dennis married Franzke, Cindy (daughter of Franzke, Randall C. and Milquette, Patricia) [Group Sheet]

Timothy married Fuerst, Pamela J. (daughter of Fuerst, Glenn and Knuth, Janis) [Group Sheet]

Edward married O'Bright, Ann [Group Sheet]

Wayne married Wittman, Gwen Ann [Group Sheet]

Julie married VanHoof, John (son of VanHoof, Urban James and Clark, Anne) [Group Sheet]

Robert married Eisch, Kellie J. (daughter of Eisch, James and Skell, Patricia) [Group Sheet]

Ann married Clausnitzer, William (son of Clausnitzer, Robert and Morgan, Joan) [Group Sheet]

James married Bevers, Lynn [Group Sheet]

James married Skinner, Vicky (daughter of Skinner, Ronald and Fischer, Mary) [Group Sheet]

Sara married Tess, Terry [Group Sheet]

Jennifer married Mau, Jeffrey (son of Mau, John Jr. and Faust, Joann) [Group Sheet]

Jennifer married Bonneville, Craig Richard [Group Sheet]

Susan married Hornung, Timothy Robin [Group Sheet]

Nathan married Nozkowski, Rose Ann (daughter of Nozkowski, Greg and Dykstra, Yvonne) [Group Sheet]

Rachael married Langley, Ryan Jefferson Munroe (son of Langley, Ronald and Haefner, Barbara) [Group Sheet]

Mark — Unknown, Jane. [Group Sheet]

Ann — Hastings, Brian. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Sweeney, Phillip. [Group Sheet]

Jill married Enriquez, Jose G. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Patterman, Linda [Group Sheet]

Nancy — Gruett, Dennis. [Group Sheet]

Jean married Pethan, Gregory (son of Pethan, Eugene and Nenning, Charlotte) [Group Sheet]

Gary married Vandewettering, Lori (daughter of Vandewettering, Kenneth F. and VandenHeuvel, Lois) [Group Sheet]

Diane — Hemauer, Gary. [Group Sheet]

Donna married Schwalenberg, Michael J. (son of Schwalenberg, Cyril and Hillmann, Delores) [Group Sheet]

Craig married Lynette, Cathy [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 21 Apr 2001; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Brillion man killed in motorcycle accident
Town of Brillion - An 18-year-old Brillion man was killed Saturday after being ejected from his motorcycle just south of the Brown-Calumet county line.
Calumet County Medical Examiner Mike Klaeser said the victim was riding the cycle south on County PP when it left the highway at a curve just south of Man-Cal road.
Emergency personnel from Calumet, Brown and Outagamie counties were summoned to the scene after the crash was reported by a 911 call at 6:01 p.m.
Witnesses indicated the victim was passing more than one vehicle at a curve when the cycle touched the east shoulder and lost traction.
The ThedaStar helicopter responded, but its crew was instructed via radio to cease resuscitation efforts at the scene at 6:45 p.m.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and taken to a Brillion funeral home.
Klaeser said he received no indication alcohol played a role in the accident, calling it "apparently speed-related."
Klaeser declined to disclose the cause of death, but said the victim was not wearing a helmet.
The cycle left the roadway to the east, entered a ditch and struck a driveway culvert, Klaeser said.
The victim, who was not identified Saturday because a family member could not be reached, was ejected upon impact, Klaeser said.
Authorities were having difficulty trying to reconstruct the accident late Saturday, Klaeser said.
"It appears the motorcycle traveled farther than the victim did," Klaeser said.
End of article.
Bill and I visited Mark and Debbie this afternoon. The family member who could not be reached was their oldest son, Brett who is a student at a college in Mississippi. Their oldest child and only daughter, Shanna, is now at home having graduated from college this past mid-term. Their other son, between Brett and Brandon, is Marshal, who lives in Appleton. I think it was Brett arriving home when Bill and I were driving away from the house this afternoon, but I am not sure.
It has been very windy the last few days, and Mark suspects that a sudden heavy gust of wind might have blown Brandon off the road. He said, I think, (I don't know thing one about motorcycles!) that it was a racing motorcycle, without a windshield, and Brandon was not wearing a helmet, although
he usually did. He was traveling, most likely, from the home Germaine and Max lived in most recently (on ManCal Road) to the house they had lived in for most of their married life (on County K.) A relatively short distance.
Debbie, Brandon's mother, had been in Brillion grocery shopping and saw the ambulance and other police and rescue vehicles farther down the road when she came home. A neighbor, a friend, came to get her, and she was able to be with Brandon, holding his hand at the end. (This was told
to me by one of her close friends.)
Funeral arrangements had not been made when we talked to Mark & Debbie, but they were thinking most likely there would be a wake Tuesday, funeral Wednesday. Those of you who want to can access the obit at their web site:
www.postcrescent.com
I am not sure which address is correct, but most likely either or both will work, if you care to write (or check the Post Crescent); I have both of these Brillion addresses: W641 ManCal Road, Brillion, WI 54110 Phone 920-864-7720
W522 County Trunk K, Brillion, WI 54110 Phone 920-864-7813
Please share this information with anyone you think may want to know about it. Perhaps most of us will know this young man only in that he was Germaine's grandson.
Love, Katie and Bill
Brandon Wittman
W522 County Hwy. K
Brillion
Age 18, died on Saturday, April 21, 2001. He was born Aug. 19, 1982, in Gr een Bay, son of Mark and Deborah (Hassemer) Wittman. He was a gradua te of Brillion High School, class of 2000. Brandon was currently employ ed at Wiese Bros. Farms in Greenleaf. He loved motorcycles, snowmobiles a nd cars. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church in Brillion a nd served on the board of directors of the Brillion Snow Riders. Survivo rs include his parents, Mark and Deborah Wittman, Brillion; maternal grand mother, Josephine Hassemer, Wayside; a sister, Shonna, Brillion; two broth ers, Brett, Mississippi State University, and Marshall, Kaukauna. He is fu rther survived by his aunts and uncles, Sandra (Dennis) Vogels, Green Ba y; Barbara (Lavonne) Dietrich, Gurnee, Ill.; Andrew (Mary) Hassemer, Green leaf; Joan (Grant) Turner, Green Bay; Sue Langman, Pittsville, Mass.; Pa ul (Caroline) Wittman, Bonita, Calif.; Amy (Paul) Allen, Stoughton, and ma ny cousins and friends. Brandon is also survived by his extended family, R ita Heraly, and Kathy and Dale Meetz. He was preceded in death by his pate rnal grandparents, Max and Germaine Wittman; maternal grandfather, Louis H assemer, and "Grandpa" Al Heraly. Funeral service will be held on Wednesda y, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church in Brillio n. Rev. Mark Krueger will officiate. Burial will be in the Bluff Cemeter y, Brillion. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion on T uesday from 4-9 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday, from 9 a.m. until t he time of service.

Victoria married Gettler, Richard [Group Sheet]

Tony married Siegal, Amy [Group Sheet]

Kevin married VandeHey, Debbie (daughter of VandeHey, Norbert F. and Hietpas, Margaret) [Group Sheet]