Vorpahl, Fredbert

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• 1930 Census: 1930, Belle Plaine, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA

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1930 Census:
Fredbert Vorpahl52
Huldah Vorpahl42
Bertha Vorpahl20
Emma Vorpahl18
Gertrude Vorpahl16
Herman Vorpahl14
Arthur Vorpahl13
Leonard Vorpahl11
Clarence Vorpahl9
Reuben Vorpahl8
Oliver Vorpahl6
Margaret Vorpahl3
Amelia Vorpahl79

Fredbert married Radloff, Hulda Bef 1910. Hulda was born 9 Sep 1887; died 14 Oct 1957. [Group Sheet]

Leonard married Bourassa, Elberta 1 Jun 1940. Elberta (daughter of Bourassa, Ignatius and Goehler, Mary) was born 16 Jul 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 May 2005, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 7 May 2005, Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• 1930 Census: 1930, Belle Plaine, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA
• WWII Army Enlistment Records: 25 Nov 1942

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1930 Census:
Fredbert Vorpahl52
Huldah Vorpahl42
Bertha Vorpahl20
Emma Vorpahl18
Gertrude Vorpahl16
Herman Vorpahl14
Arthur Vorpahl13
Leonard Vorpahl11
Clarence Vorpahl9
Reuben Vorpahl8
Oliver Vorpahl6
Margaret Vorpahl3
Amelia Vorpahl79

WWII Army Enlistment Records:
Name:Ruben E Vorpahl
Birth Year:1922
Race:White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country:Wisconsin
State of Residence:Wisconsin

Enlistment Date:25 Nov 1942
Enlistment State:Wisconsin
Enlistment City:Milwaukee
Branch:Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code:Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade:Private
Grade Code:Private
Term of Enlistment:Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component:Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:Civil Life

Education:1 year of high school
Civil Occupation:Semiskilled occupations in manufacture of furniture, n.e.c.
Marital Status:Single, without dependents
Height:68
Weight:137

Ruben married Reichel, Murna 25 Nov 1942. Murna (daughter of Reichel, William John and Werner, Dora) was born 19 May 1923, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Sep 2009. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Davis, Althea [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 11 Jul 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Dennis Vorpahl, Greenville, age 61, was suddenly called home to heaven while on vacation in South Carolina. Dennis was born in Appleton on August 24, 1949, son of the late Leonard and Elberta (Bourassa) Vorpahl. He was a 1967 graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School, and studied at Milwaukee's Layton School of Art, graduating in 1971. At that time, he returned to Appleton and began working with his parents and brothers in the family business - a furniture and upholstery shop. In the early 1980's Dennis opened his own business, Dennis Vorpahl Design Concepts. Over the years, Dennis had become one of the premier interior design consultants and furniture specialists in the Valley. He had a keen eye for design and art and for that reason loved painting and architecture. Dennis was a former member of the Little Chute Kiwanis, and was a current member of the Greenville Civic Club and the Montego Bay, Jamaica Kiwanis Club. Jamaica was one of his favorite vacation spots, and he traveled there often to help build and reconstruct homes. Dennis had a zest for life - he loved having fun and fishing with friends, telling stories, and sometimes doing crazy things, believe it or not.
Survivors include two daughters: Renee Vorpahl of Oshkosh, her children Alex, Chloe, and Jacob, and her fianc? Mike Peterson; and Erin (Jeff) Huettl of Hortonville and their children Hunter and Chase; two step-daughters: Karen (Bret) Pemble of Combined Locks and their children Brianna and Brady; and Vickie Johnson of Combined Locks and her children Kendra and Austin; three brothers: Robert (Althea) Vorpahl of Eureka, California; Steven (Angela) Vorpahl of California; and Timothy Vorpahl of Appleton; several nieces and nephews: Victoria Vorpahl, Joseph (Theresa) Vorpahl, Benjamin Vorpahl, Andrew Vorpahl, and Elisa Vorpahl. Dennis is also survived by his former wives: Laura Hinzman of Seattle and Kathy Vorpahl-Gillis of Cascade, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a granddaughter: Kylie.
The Christian Funeral for Dennis will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 900 N. Mason Street in Appleton with Rev. Judy Deckert officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again Tuesday at the church from 9:30 AM until the hour of the service. Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
Online condolences www.wichmannfargo.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from July 6 to July 11, 2011

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• Obituary: Aft 21 Sep 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Tim Vorpahl knew he had a bad "ticker" as he called it, and often said he was living on "borrowed time." On Monday afternoon, September 21, 2015, his Lord decided to bring Tim to heaven at the age of 53. He died suddenly, with no pain, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Tim was born in Appleton on April 16, 1962, son of the late Leonard and Elberta (Bourassa) Vorpahl. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Appleton, and was confirmed in 1976. It was from this grade school class of 1976 that Tim made, fostered, and retained many lifelong friendships. In 1980, Tim graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School, and while there enjoyed working behind the scenes on various theatrical productions. Tim was naturally handy with tools, and during the time he attended the University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley, his interest in theater staging continued. His talents were eventually discovered by the Walt Disney Company, and he was invited to travel abroad with Disney On Ice, working as the stage manager. Eventually, his heart yearned to be back home, working with his dad at Vorpahl Furniture - so that's exactly what he did. For many years, Tim continued to learn the furniture repair and upholstery trade at his dad's side. Following Leonard's death in 1997, Tim took over the family business, and proudly produced high quality home furnishings. His heart and soul stayed with that mission until his final day. Tim was aware that it was clear to all that he had grown up in the 1970's and 80's. He collected things like Star Trek movies, rock and roll posters, board games from his youth, Packer memorabilia, vinyl record albums, and valuable books. He was especially proud of his collection of vintage furniture.
Tim's sudden passing will leave a void in the hearts of many. They include his beloved daughter: Elisa Vorpahl (Mr. Lynn Johnson) of Sparta, Georgia; a brother: Steven (Angela) Vorpahl of California; and a sister-in-law: Althea Vorpahl of California. There are also many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his father Leonard in 1997, his mother Elberta in 2005, his brother Dennis in 2011, and his brother Robert in 2015. Just last month, Tim also had to say farewell to his longtime companion, Tango.
Pastor Judy Deckert will lead a service to honor Tim's life among us at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 29. 2015, at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street in Appleton. He will be laid to rest along with his parents and his brother at Highland Memorial Park. Friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon from 4:00 PM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. For more information or to share a memory of Tim, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.
I would like to thank my dad's legion of faithful friends who stuck by him and came to his aid when times got tough. He loved and appreciated each of you more than you can ever imagine. And even today, while fond memories of my dad flood my heart, my gratitude for each of you remains boundless. Thank you all so very much.
-Elisa Vorpahl