Krahn, Althea

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• Obituary: 20 May 2018; APC

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Obituary:
Seymour - Aletha M. Buchmann, 93, of Seymour, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, at Allouez Parkside Village Assisted Living in Green Bay. She was born August 22, 1924, daughter of the late Albert and Edna (Ruberg) Krahn. On March 8, 1944, she was united in marriage to Norman Buchmann, who preceded her in death August 13, 2001. In September of 1946, Norm and Aletha bought a farm in the Town of Osborn and moved to Seymour in the spring of 1947. Aletha was very active in the farming community, including acting as a leader for the Wild Grove 4-H Club.
Aletha was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour, and a former choir member. She enjoyed farming and raised German shepherds and Persian cats. Her greatest joy was found in the land and her friends and neighbors in the Osborn farming community.
She is survived by her son, William; grandchildren: Rebecca Buchmann, Beau (Amy) Buchmann and Brandon (Elizabeth) Buchmann; great-grandchildren: Bella, Grayson, and Brayden; former daughter-in-law, Lyn; and niece Nancy (Krahn) Claeson.
Aletha is preceded in death by her son Ron, and one brother, Lavern "Bud" Krahn and sister-in-law Marcella Krahn.
Friends may call at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour on Friday, May 25, 2018, from 10:00 am until services at noon with Pastor Roland Lindeman officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to Aletha's family at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
Thank you to the staff of Allouez Parkside Village for all your care and concern and Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home for assisting us. We extend a special thank you to Aletha's friends and neighbors who helped her in so many ways stay on the farm for so many years.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on May 20, 2018

Althea married Buchmann, Norman 8 Mar 1944. Norman was born 24 Jul 1924; died 13 Aug 2001, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]