Rutter, Jean

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• Education - High School: 1951, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 22 Aug 2018; APC

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Education - High School:
Neenah High School Class of 1951

Obituary:
Kaukauna - Jean Breitbach, age 85, passed away with her family at her side on August 21, 2018, after suffering a stroke. Jean was born at her family home in Neenah, WI, on January 13, 1933 to the late Ambrose and Margaret (Fox) Rutter. She attended St. Pat's grade school and graduated from Neenah High School in 1951. Jean worked in the steno pool at Kimberly Clark, becoming the supervisor of the department. She continued her education by taking night classes at St. Norbert College. Prior to getting married, Jean enjoyed many activities - skiing, fishing, canoeing, tennis, badminton and travel.
Jean met her husband, Paul, at a party at Lake Winnebago. They were married at St. Pat's Church in Neenah, WI, on August 17, 1963. After beginning a family, Jean was a devoted mother, cooking, cleaning and caring for her family. As the family grew, so did her work load, which she handled with perseverance and strength. The family moved around the state due to her husband's work assignments, creating many fond memories wherever she and her family lived. She was a perfect example of sacrificial love for others.
Jean was passionate about many causes - she marched at the abortion clinic, was involved in Menasha School Board, and donated to numerous orphanages and missions. Jean frequented estate and rummage sales, looking for items to donate or resell. She began buying and reselling antiques in several consignment shops in order to earn additional funds to use for her charitable giving. One of her annual activities was sewing 40 felt Christmas stockings for distribution to needy children in New York.
Jean was a strong Christian - she never missed a chance to witness to others about her Lord and Savior. On many occasions, she visited and read the Bible to friends that were sick. Jean loved worshipping her Lord in song her entire life. Worship music played at her bedside in the hospital, which we are sure she enjoyed. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.
Jean is survived by her husband of 55 years, Paul Breitbach; six children: Mark (Susan) Breitbach, Mishicot; Paula (Greg) Meyer, Appleton; Margaret (Chuck) LaFleur, Appleton; Cathy (Mike) Smith, Canton, GA; Chris (Joe) Lamers, Kaukauna; and John (Jan) Breitbach, Greenville; grandchildren; Jennifer Leach, Michelle (Jon) Lassiter, Mike Breitbach, Alyssa, Briana and Christopher Meyer, Meghyn and Catherynn Scheffler, Cade La Fleur, Sabrina and Madeline Smith, Zach, Isaiah and Natalie Lamers, Austin and Nick Breitbach; great grandchildren: George, Cajea, William and Weston; sister: Carol (Don) Burnett; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Jim (Idelle) Breitbach, Jerry (Mary Ann) Breitbach and Norm Heidemann. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her siblings: Marion, Margaret (Jim) Oberweiser, Lawrence (Donna) Rutter and Betty (Roy) Dare; and her sister-in-law, Carlene Heidemann.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018 at APPLETON ALLIANCE CHURCH (2693 W. Grand Chute Blvd. Grand Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Mark Tegtmeier will officiate. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
The family would like to thank those that cared for Jean during this past week - the Kaukauna Rescue group, ThedaCare Emergency Room staff in Appleton, Doctor Yazbak, ThedaCare Neenah ICU staff and 5th floor nursing staff.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 22, 2018

Jean married Breitbach, Paul John [Group Sheet]