Kretschmann, Meta

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• Reference Number: 7165
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1940 Census:
Gustav Leisering 53
Meta Leisering 53
Dorothea Leisering 27
Edgar Leisering 21
Marion Leisering 13

Meta married Leisering, Gustav Bef 1912. Gustav was born Abt 1885; died Abt 1973; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 7165
• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: Abt Apr 1959

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Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name: Dorothea Meta Sager
[Dorothea L Sager]
[Dorothea Meta Leisering]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1912
Birth Place: Appleton Out, Wisconsin
Death Date: 1 Apr 1997
Father: Gustav E Leisering
Mother: Meta A Kretschman
SSN: 394409781
Notes: Apr 1959: Name listed as DOROTHEA META SAGER; 08 Apr 1997: Name listed as DOROTHEA L SAGER

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 7165
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1936, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 20 Jul 1942 and 8 Feb 1946; WWII, Navy

Notes:

1930 Census:
Gustave Leisering45
Meta Leisering42
Dorothea Leisering17
Edgar Leisering11
Marion Leisering2
[2 ??/12]

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1936

Military Service:
Name:Edgar Leisering
Gender:Male
Birth Date:8 Apr 1919
Death Date:18 Mar 1988
Cause of Death:Natural
SSN:391059859
Branch 1:NAVY
Enlistment Date 1:20 Jul 1942
Release Date 1:8 Feb 1946

Edgar married Mueller, Esther R. 14 Jun 1947. Esther (daughter of Mueller, Adolph and Hickmann, Emilie) was born 5 Nov 1923, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Nov 2010, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 7165
• Obituary: 28 Mar 2018; APC

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Obituary:
Appleton - Marion Louise Leisering, 90 years and 11 months of age, passed away in Appleton at Carolina Assisted Living on March 26, 2018 due to the effects of multiple strokes. Marion was born in Appleton on April 20, 1927, daughter of Meta (Kretschmann) and Gustav Leisering. She lived in the home her father built on Harriman Street until 2016 when she moved to Touchmark and then in 2017 to Carolina
Marion began her working career as a secretary at Kimberly Clark financing her way through Oshkosh State College earning a BS in secondary education and then going on to UW Milwaukee for a Master's Degree. Her teaching career began at Neenah High School where she taught English and French. When she moved to Kaukauna High School she taught and served as Assistant Principal. When retired from teaching, she again took a job at Kimberly Clark as an Administrative Assistant in the Legal Department. After working at paying jobs, she continued to use her knowledge, skills and interest to help organizations in the Fox Valley, volunteering at Hearthstone House Museum, LEAVEN, St. Vincent de Paul, and serving on Lutheran Homes' Board of Directors and Fox Valley Symphony League.
Marion was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. For a number of years she attended St. Paul Lutheran in Neenah before returning to Zion in her last years. She was very active at both churches, singing soprano and playing bells in the choirs, serving on committees and teaching religious classes. At Zion she was a strong supporter of and contributor to the organ restoration project. Music was a passion and besides singing and playing the piano she was thrilled to be part of the violin section of the Fox Valley Symphony for a number of years.
Marion had many hobbies including almost all needlecrafts. She was an active member of Embroiderer's Guild and Knitter's Guild. She loved reading and learning and often memorized sayings, jokes and poems to share with others. She had a remarkable memory. She also enjoyed working in her garden and fulfilled the requirements to become a Master Gardener. She loved watching the birds in her yard and was a proud cat owner for many years.
Marion is survived by nieces Kristene and Ann Sager, cousin Mary Kay Smith and her children and Leisering relatives. She was proceeded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Dody and Ken Sager, brother and sister-in-law Eddie and Esther Leisering, brother Herbert, Aunts and Uncles she felt very close to and, of course, her beloved cats.
The funeral service for Marion will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00 at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 912 N. Oneida St. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Marion used all of her talents and resources to give support to her community and truly made a difference. She will be missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Marion's name to the Zion Organ Fund, Hearthstone House Museum, or a nonprofit of your choice.
The family would like to thank all of her caregivers at Carolina Assisted Living and Compassus Hospice Care and her friends who prayed, visited, and sent cards during a difficult time.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Mar. 28, 2018