Gage, Kathleen

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• Obituary: 14 Feb 2016; Appleton Post Crescent

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Feidler (sic), Kathleen A. "Kathy" (Gage) Watch out God, here she comes! Get the paints, brushes and supplies ready - She wants to craft with the Angels! You gave her great years on earth, with a wonderful husband, 4 great children plus one, and as a bonus 11 beautiful grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Kathleen A. Fiedler, 86, Neenah, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton. She was born on August 26, 1929, in Janesville, daughter of Howard and Charlotte (Connell) Gage. Kathy graduated from Janesville High School, Class of 1948. While in high school Kathy met her soul mate, Don. They were married in 1949, moved to Neenah in 1955, and lived happily ever after.
Kathy and Don were foster parents, welcoming in 49 little ones over the years. She volunteered at the Boys' & Girls' Brigade, Neenah, for many years, including 20 years volunteering at Onaway Island, and even earning the S.F. Shattuck Award for her time and dedication to the Brigade. Many will remember her for leading craft workshops over the years and bringing new crafting ideas to Onaway.
Kathleen is survived by her husband: Don; 4 children: Nancy (Rick) Taylor, Neenah; Mary Hamann, Oshkosh; and Christopher "Chris" (Darcie) Fiedler, Kaukauna, Jimmy Immel, Menasha; 11 grandchildren: Teresa (Troy) Buss, Brian (Katie) Fiedler, Angela (Ryan) LaCount, Erin (Todd) Arnold, David (Laura) Taylor, Justin (Elizabeth) Finch, Jason (Carissa) Finch, Tiffany Schmalz, Ryan L. Hamann, Brittany (fiance Jordan Schroeder) Fiedler, and Christopher (Amanda) Fiedler; 15 great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Howard (Janice) Gage and Charles (Marie) Gage; a sister-in-law: Sister Mary Louise Fiedler; and many other relatives and friends.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; a son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Paula Fiedler; and a brother: Jack Gage.
Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 809 S. Commercial St., Neenah, with Rev. Catherine A.K. Mode officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Appleton. Visitation will be held Thursday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to the Boys' & Girls' Brigade, Neenah.
Kathleen's family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Cherry Meadows for their kindness and compassion.
To my children - You didn't grow under my heart, but in it! You made my life complete!
I am only going Home now to meet my Lord and my Heavenly Family. I want to thank all my dear friends and relatives for the joy they gave me here on earth, especially Joan.
Good bye for now - until we meet again, Love Kathleen.

Kathleen married Fiedler, Donald [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 26 Mar 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

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Fiedler, Michael J.Michael J. Fiedler, of Menasha, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Thursd ay, March 24, 2005. Mike was born August 14, 1953 in Milwaukee, the s on of Donald and Kathleen (Gage) Fiedler. He graduated from Neenah High Sc hool in 1971. He married Paula Van Gompel on December 7, 1973 at St. Ma ry Catholic Church in Menasha. Mike had been employed at Morgan Doors in O shkosh for 17 years and then owned and operated Resource Associates and wo rked as an Industrial Adviser at Forintek International in Canada. Mike lo ved hunting, fishing, bird watching and being in the woods. He also lov ed darts and billiards. Mike enjoyed throwing Backyard BBQ Parties for h is family and friends. He was a Packers and Badgers Fan. Mike also loved h is “Board Meetings” with his kids and friends. He had been active at the B oys and Girls Brigade for many years and he loved spending time with his f amily and his many good friends.Mike is survived by his loving wife, best friend and “girlfriend” of 31 ye ars, Paula; his children: Teresa Fiedler, at home, Brian (Katie) Fiedle r, Kaukauna; Mike’s first grandchild, expected in June, Angela Fiedler (sp ecial friend Ryan) also at home. He is also survived by his brothers: Chr is (Darcie) Fiedler of Menasha and Jim Immel of the Town of Menasha, his s isters: Nancy (Richard) Taylor of Neenah and Mary Hamann of Oshkosh; his a unt, Sister Mary Louise Fiedler, S.J.; his grandmother, Edna Fiedler, Neen ah; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clement and Agnes Van Gompel, Men asha; his brother-in-law, James Van Gompel, Menasha; his sisters-in-law: L aura Van Gompel, Menasha; Lisa (Scott) Helker, Washington; Gina (Dean) Zar etzke, Neenah; Sara (Mike) Scharpf, Oshkosh; Jana Van Gompel, Oshkosh; ma ny nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.Mike was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and his paternal g randfather.Funeral services for Mike will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 11 a. m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Second St., Menasha. Friends and fami ly will be received at the Laemmrich Funeral Home, 312 Milwaukee St., Mena sha on Monday evening from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. when a prayer service wi ll be held. There will also be visitation at the church on Tuesday morni ng from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral mass.
In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established.

Michael married VanGompel, Paula Marie 7 Dec 1973, St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA. Paula (daughter of VanGompel, Clement Martin and Verkuilen, Agnes Cecelia) was born 18 Feb 1955, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Jun 2010, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Therese — Peterson, Eric. [Group Sheet]