Brewster, Michael

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 15 Jun 1917 and 24 May 1918; WWI,
• 1920 Census: 1920, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Ed 214 Page 24b
• Occupation: Aft 1 Apr 1926
• 1940 Census: 1940, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1900 Census:
page 22B on Dixon Ave.; Listed living wi th parents age 11/12

1905 State Census:
page 776; Listed living with pa rents age 6, born in Wis. Name listed as Ray.

1910 Census:
Ellan S Brewster49 widowed
George Brewster27
Eathen Brewster15
Matilda M Brewster14
Gladis Brewster10
Lester Brewster9 (Ray)

Military Service:
NAME:Mike Brewster
BIRTH DATE:9 Jun 1899
DEATH DATE:19 Jun 1978
SSN:394071656
ENLISTMENT DATE 1:15 Jun 1917
RELEASE DATE 1:24 May 1918

1920 Census:
Ella Brewster - 49
Mike Brewster - 21

Occupation:
Blacksmith helper
Chicago and NorthWestern Employment records
Name: Michael Lester Brewster
Birth Date: 9 Jun 1899
Hire Date: 1 Apr 1926
Record Date: 28 Jan 1937
Record Place: Kaukauna, Wis.
Occupation: Blksmth. Hlpr.

1940 Census:
Mike Brewster 40
Zella Brewster 40
Mary Carman Brewster 10
Marjory Brewster 9
Fay Anne Brewster 5

Michael married Unknown, Zella Marie Bef 1931. Zella was born 10 Oct 1899; died 11 Jan 1985; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Hermsen, J. Roger (son of Hermsen, Christian and Herman, Emily) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1949, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 14 Oct 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1949

Obituary:
Mrs. Dick Rettler, Marjorie Mae Rettler, 80, Appleton, passed away on October 12, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Margie, daughter of Michael and Zella Brewster, was born February 21, 1931 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1949, along with future husband Dick Rettler. They were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church on June 30, 1951 and spent sixty years of married life together. Margie was proud of her "Career" in retail sales, and the dress department was her special love. She had very fond memories of time spent at Prange's, "Just Petites," and "Karnibys in the Paper Valley." Margie volunteered many hours during her lifetime, including eight years at St. Pius Grade School, assisting Inez Getshaw, RN, with the special education swim program. Also, she volunteered for three years at the Easter Seal Store in downtown Appleton. In later years, Marjorie was a long time member of St. Joseph Parish Senior Citizen Community. She also volunteered at the Appleton Public Library and worked at the polling booths during many local and national elections.
Margie loved the Packers, and thoroughly enjoyed going to the games over a span of 28 years. She and Dick, along with their children, Rorie and Rick, have fond memories of the Lombardi era; going to games at Lambeau Field was a family activity for many years. Margie also spent many summers at the cottage at Pelican Lake, Wisconsin with her family and relatives. She loved to fish for perch and play royal rummy.
One of Margie's biggest achievements was getting her driver's license. Once her children left for college, she took lessons at Fox Valley Technical School and was determined to pass her driver's test. Many times she would say "I love my driver's license." In all of her years of driving, she had a perfect record!
Margie loved the theater; she enjoyed going to productions at the Attic Theater and later the Appleton Performing Arts Center. She participated in productions during High School and at the University of Wisconsin-Menasha and later at the Thompson Center. She was enthusiastic when talking about being a part of the plays and spoke highly of all the friends she'd met. She truly valued her time at the Thompson Center - it was a very special place to her. While in High School she enjoyed her years as a cheerleader and senior year was voted co-captain. Marge too, was an adventurer; she traveled to Alaska seven times over a 22-year period to visit her daughter, Rorie and family. She was an avid reader and also loved to go gambling; the nickel slot machines were her favorite.
Margie is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Dick, Appleton; daughter Rorie and son-in-law, Rob Hammel, Girdwood, AK; son, Rick and daughter-in-law, Katie, Stevens Point; four grandchildren: Raina (Richard Segal) Hammel, Boston, MA, Ryan Hammel, Girdwood, AK, Ross Rettler, Stevens Point, and Chase Rettler, Platteville, WI; three sisters: Mary Carmen (Roger) Hermsen, Appleton, Fay (John) Kettenhofen, Appleton, Sarah (Roger) Wittman, Kimberly; brother-in-law, Fred Rettler, Appleton; and sister-in-law, Jean (Nick) Knauf, Neenah. She is also survived by many special nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Zella Brewster and father-in-law and mother-in-law Harold and Laura Rettler.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on October 17, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 414 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, with Father David Funk OFM CAP, officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass. A private burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Appleton Public Library or the Thompson Community Center of Appleton in Marjorie's name.
Margie and the family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Leveille and his staff, and also to Leslie Gumpert, RN of Hospice for her exceptional care and many acts of kindness.
Brettschneider-
Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton 733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from October 14 to October 16, 2011

Marjorie married Rettler, Richard (son of Rettler, Harold and Missling, Laura) [Group Sheet]

Fay married Kettenhofen, John P. (son of Kettenhofen, Michael Henry and Stilp, Catherine Mary) [Group Sheet]

Sarah — Wittman, Roger. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 15 Dec 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Timothy John Kettenhofen, 54, of Appleton, passed away at his home on December 10, 2014 surrounded by family. Tim was born September 24, 1960, in Appleton, the son of John and Fay (Brewster) Kettenhofen.
Tim was married to Keena Allison on March 1, 1986. Together they have two children: son, Quinn Kettenhofen (19); and daughter, Bria Kettenhofen (17). Tim will be deeply missed by his wife; parents; children and his sister Amy Kettenhofen. Tim is further missed by numerous loving family and friends.
Tim was proud to have worked at Kimberly-Clark for 31 years as an electrical engineer. He was well respected and loved by so many that worked with him. Tim was also a passionate athlete, late model race car enthusiast and woodworker. Tim was proud to have worked as crew chief on several racecar teams, finally winning the 2005 FRRC Limited Model Championship with the Tom Spierowski (1) team. After finishing his racing career, Tim became more intently focused on running. In typical Tim fashion, he set goals and achieved them, eventually qualifying for the 2011 Boston Marathon, which he ran in 3:04. Wanting to test himself further, Tim also trained in biking and swimming so that he could eventually prepare himself for the 2013 Ironman Wisconsin, which he finished in 11:10. Pretty good for an older guy with brain cancer! Tim felt strongly that his successes could never have been accomplished without the support of family, friends, and coaches.
Tim is remembered fondly for his special way of doing things, his precise meticulousness, and his organization. He was an engineer after all! He was a man who could do almost anything and always excel at it.
Everyone who knew Tim is asked to celebrate his life in their own way; perhaps by raising a glass of Sam Adams. In addition, the family asks that you perform and unsolicited act of kindness in Tim's name.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at 11:00 AM, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, located at 724 E. SOUTH RIVER ST., in Appleton, with Rev. Stephen Savides officiating. Family and friends may visit with the family from 9:30 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: Fox Valley Brain Tumor Coalition (fvbtc.org).
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of the people at ThedaCare at Home Hospice and Cherry Meadows Hospice.

Timothy married Allison, Keena [Group Sheet]