Kessler, John

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• Obituary: Aft 12 Oct 1911

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Notes for JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN KESSLER/KASTELL:
Joachim Kastel was his birth name, but he went by several aliases. He got married on the 16th of May 1870 at St. Boniface Catholic Church to Appolonia Hoffmann, under the name of Joachim. After some years, he changed his name to John Kessler, and his wife was called Anna, and at times Maria. He left this family after having six children and went up north. He later married Clara D. Arldt Barker and they had six children. About this time, Joachim took the name of John Kastell.
Generation No. 1

1. JOACHIM KASTELJOHN2 KESSLER/KASTELL (JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born December 24, 1848 in Town Germantown, Washington Co., Wi., and died October 12, 1911 in Kaukauna, WI. He married (1) APPOLONIA HOFFMANN May 17, 1870 in St. Boniface, Goldendale, Washington Co., Wi, daughter of JOSEPH HOFFMANN and ANNA HEITSCHER. He married (2) CLARA D. ARLDT BARKER Aft. 1881.

Notes for JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN KESSLER/KASTELL:
Joachim Kastel was his birth name, but he went by several aliases. He got married on the 16th of May 1870 at St. Boniface Catholic Church to Appolonia Hoffmann, under the name of Joachim. After some years, he changed his name to John Kessler, and his wife was called Anna, and at times Maria. He left this family after having six children and went up north. He later married Clara D. Arldt Barker and they had six children. About this time, Joachim took the name of John Kastell.
From his obituary:
John Kastell, age 62 years, 9 months and 2 days , departed this life on Thursday night, October 12, about 12 o'clock, 1911, at his home in Tanner's addition. Deceased was born at Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, and has resided in Kaukauna with his family for eleven years. He had been married twice, having separated from his first wife by which union he was the father of six children, two of whom are still living. His widow of the second marriage survives, together with two sons and two daughters, two children by this marriage having departed this life. Those of the present family living are: Mrs. Wm. Schmaltz, Myrtle, Clarence, and Ellsworth. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon at the South Congregational church, Rev. Samuel MacNeill officiating, with interment at the union cemetery. The pall-bearers were as follows: John Hiting, George Kromer, Chris Kandler, Raymond Juneau, Jos. Kailhofer and John Pein. The deceased was not affiliated with any fraternal societies, but carried a life insurance of $1,000 with the Western Life Indemnity Co. of Chicago, his widow being the beneficiary.
Mrs. Kastell and the children wish to express heartfelt thanks to their neighbors, and many kind friends who assisted them, and rendered valuable aid during their affliction. The many kindnesses will ever be cherished in memory.

Information from Sister Donna Marie Kessler.
Children of JOACHIM KESSLER/KASTELL and APPOLONIA HOFFMANN are:
i. URSULA3 KASTEL, b. May 04, 1871, Town Germantown, Washington Co., Wi.
ii. JOSEPH KASTEL, b. March 15, 1872, Town Germantown, Washington Co., Wi.
2. iii. MARY KESSLER, b. 1873; d. 1908.
iv. ANDREW KESSLER, b. 1874.
3. v. GEORGE PETER KESSLER, b. June 01, 1877, Combined Locks, Wi.; d. December 10, 1949, Wi.
vi. CHARLES KESSLER, b. 1880.
Children of JOACHIM KESSLER/KASTELL and CLARA BARKER are:
4. vii. ETHEL M.3 KASTELL, b. 1894; d. 1979.
5. viii. MYRTLE T. KASTELL, b. 1896.
6. ix. CLARENCE L. KASTELL, b. 1898; d. 1960.
x. PANSY PEARL KASTELL, b. 1898.
7. xi. ELLSWORTH L. CASTELL, b. 1899; d. 1932.
xii. UNKNOWN KASTELL.

Generation No. 2

2. MARY3 KESSLER (JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1873, and died 1908. She married GEORGE HENRY CANHAM, son of JAMES CANHAM and ELIZABETH PALEEN.
Children of MARY KESSLER and GEORGE CANHAM are:
i. JAMES4 CANHAM, b. 1894, Wi; d. 1945, Wi.
ii. GEORGE CANHAM, b. 1899.
8. iii. MABEL CANHAM, b. 1900; d. 1987.

3. GEORGE PETER3 KESSLER (JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born June 01, 1877 in Combined Locks, Wi., and died December 10, 1949 in Wi. He married BERTHA EMILIE WEGENKE, daughter of GEORGE WEGENKE and HENRIETTA HAMMERSCHMIDT.
Children of GEORGE KESSLER and BERTHA WEGENKE are:
9. i. EDWARD GEORGE4 KESSLER, b. February 26, 1904, Combined Locks, Wi.; d. October 28, 1977, Wi.
10. ii. ARTHUR JOHN KESSLER, b. 1905.
iii. MARIE ELIZABETH KESSLER, b. April 05, 1909, Kaukauna, WI; d. July 29, 2000, Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wi.

Notes for MARIE ELIZABETH KESSLER:
Marie Therese Kessler entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1934.

Sister Marie Therese earned a bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mi.

Sister Marie Therese served as a high school teacher at St. Francis, Hollantown; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; St. Nicholas/Rosecrans High School, Zanesville; St. Mary, Delaware; and St. Benedict High School, Cambridge, Ohio. She also served as a principal and teacher at St. Francis Xavier in Petoskey, Mi. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1987 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 1992.

iv. LAWRENCE DANIEL KESSLER, b. 1912; d. 1912.
v. MILDRED MATILDA KESSLER, b. 1913.

Notes for MILDRED MATILDA KESSLER:
Sr. Mary Sponsa Kessler lived with her family in Combined Locks where her father and brothers worked in a 'big paper Mill Then the family moved to Appleton where on six acres there was one cow, one horse, chickens, cats, a woods to play in, a garden to work in, a hay field so the cow could be fed and a dog. She was confirmed at 15 at St. Joseph Church in Appleton. After that she went directly to the convent.

Sr. Mary Kessler taught 2nd graders for 60 years, most of those years at St. Jerome in Oconomowoc.
While there is no difficulty in maintaining discipline with second graders, or to enchant them with the Bible stories, she realizes the never-ending battle that goes on, notably with television for their attention.

She taught in Chicago at Holy Guardian School, until it was closed because the University of Chicago wanted their property for expansion, and the late Mayor Richard Daly said that the deal was made. She then came to St. Jerome.

She retired at the end of the 1993 school year, but she intended to stay in the business as an aide at St. Joan of Arc, in Okauchee. "I can't really retire. I'm too active to be shelved," she said.

11. vi. ROBERT JOSEPH KESSLER, b. 1916.

4. ETHEL M.3 KASTELL (JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1894, and died 1979. She married RAYMOND SCHMALZ.
Children of ETHEL KASTELL and RAYMOND SCHMALZ are:
12. i. ONITA4 SCHMALZ, b. 1911.
13. ii. RUTH SCHMALZ, b. 1917.

5. MYRTLE T.3 KASTELL (JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1896. She married JOHN SCHAEFER.
Children of MYRTLE KASTELL and JOHN SCHAEFER are:
i. ROBERT4 SCHAEFER, b. 1917.
ii. DOROTHY SCHAEFER, b. 1922.
iii. ESTHER SCHAEFER, b. 1924.
iv. GRACE SCHAEFER, b. 1925.
14. v. DONALD SCHAEFER, b. 1930.

6. CLARENCE L.3 KASTELL (JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1898, and died 1960. He married ANITA HOFFMAN.
Child of CLARENCE KASTELL and ANITA HOFFMAN is:
i. DOROTHY4 KASTELL, b. 1936.

7. ELLSWORTH L.3 CASTELL (JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1899, and died 1932. He married GRACE WALLACE.

Notes for ELLSWORTH L. CASTELL:
Ellsworth Kastell changed his name to Ellsworth Castell - it is not known when that took place.
Child of ELLSWORTH CASTELL and GRACE WALLACE is:
i. DONALD4 CASTELL, b. 1930; m. DOLORES REID.

Generation No. 3

8. MABEL4 CANHAM (MARY3 KESSLER, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1900, and died 1987. She married CARL SWEDEBURG, SR.
Children of MABEL CANHAM and CARL SWEDEBURG are:
i. CARL SWEDEBURG5 JR.
ii. JEAN SWEDEBURG.
iii. JAMES SWEDEBURG.
iv. KENNETH SWEDEBURG.

9. EDWARD GEORGE4 KESSLER (GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born February 26, 1904 in Combined Locks, Wi., and died October 28, 1977 in Wi. He married MARY CATHERINE LANGENBERG.
Children of EDWARD KESSLER and MARY LANGENBERG are:
i. MARY THERESE5 KESSLER, b. 1928.
15. ii. LAWRENCE EDWARD KESSLER, b. 1929.
16. iii. JOHN WENZEL KESSLER, b. 1931.
17. iv. ROBERT GEORGE KESSLER, b. 1932.
18. v. VIRGINIA MARY KESSLER, b. 1934.
vi. DONNA MARIE KESSLER, b. 1943.

Notes for DONNA MARIE KESSLER:
Donna Marie Kessler entered the convent and joined the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.

19. vii. THOMAS JOSEPH KESSLER, b. 1939.

10. ARTHUR JOHN4 KESSLER (GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1905. He married (1) MARGARET GOSZ. He married (2) MARION JONES. He married (3) RUTH VAN HANDEL.
Children of ARTHUR KESSLER and MARGARET GOSZ are:
20. i. RICHARD A.5 KESSLER, b. 1937.
ii. MARY MARGARET KESSLER, b. 1939; d. 1995; m. (1) ? MCATEER; m. (2) PIERRE LELAUMIER.
iii. JEAN ANN KESSLER, b. 1941.
21. iv. GEORGE W. KESSLER, b. 1942.
22. v. JAMES J. KESSLER, b. 1946.

11. ROBERT JOSEPH4 KESSLER (GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1916. He married (1) MARJORIE BROULLARD. He married (2) MARY.
Children of ROBERT KESSLER and MARJORIE BROULLARD are:
i. JOSEPH5 KESSLER.
23. ii. PETER KESSLER, b. 1943.

12. ONITA4 SCHMALZ (ETHEL M.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1911. She married HAROLD JACOBSON.
Child of ONITA SCHMALZ and HAROLD JACOBSON is:
24. i. SHARON5 JACOBSON, b. 1936.

13. RUTH4 SCHMALZ (ETHEL M.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1917. She married VICTOR NETTEKOVEN.
Children of RUTH SCHMALZ and VICTOR NETTEKOVEN are:
25. i. PAUL5 NETTEKOVEN, b. 1936.
26. ii. RICHARD NETTEKOVEN, b. 1940.
27. iii. THOMAS NETTEKOVEN, b. 1947.
28. iv. DANIEL NETTEKOVEN, b. 1950.
29. v. MARY LOU NETTEKOVEN, b. 1953.
vi. DAVID NETTEKOVEN, b. Unknown.
vii. GERALD NETTEKOVEN, b. Unknown.

14. DONALD4 SCHAEFER (MYRTLE T.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1930. He married ESTHER ROCKE.
Children of DONALD SCHAEFER and ESTHER ROCKE are:
30. i. CYNTHIA5 SCHAEFER, b. 1952.
31. ii. SANDRA SCHAEFER, b. 1952.
iii. JOHN SCHAEFER, b. 1954; d. 1967.
iv. GERALD SCHAEFER, b. 1956; m. CHARLOTTE NAUROCKI.
v. CATHERINE SCHAEFER, b. 1958; m. TED LIENHART.
vi. JEFFREY SCHAEFER, b. 1964.
vii. KAREN SCHAEFER, b. 1966.
viii. ROBERT SCHAEFER, b. 1968.

Generation No. 4

15. LAWRENCE EDWARD5 KESSLER (EDWARD GEORGE4, GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1929. He married DONNA RITA SPRINGBORN, daughter of OLAF SPRINGBORN.
Children of LAWRENCE KESSLER and DONNA SPRINGBORN are:
i. LAURIE ANN6 KESSLER, b. 1955; m. (1) RICHARD EISCH; m. (2) LAWRENCE BERENDSEN.
ii. BARBARA JEAN KESSLER, b. 1961; m. JEROME VAN DINTER.

16. JOHN WENZEL5 KESSLER (EDWARD GEORGE4, GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1931. He married SALLY MAE STILP, daughter of IRVING STILP and CHARLOTTE NEWBY.
Children of JOHN KESSLER and SALLY STILP are:
i. JOHN STEPHEN6 KESSLER, b. 1955; m. (1) TRISH WALSH; m. (2) JEANNE CHAUSEE.
ii. JEAN MARIE KESSLER, b. 1956; m. ERNEST LEGGE.
iii. MARY KESSLER, b. 1958; d. 1958.
iv. ROSANN MARIE KESSLER, b. 1959; m. HOWARD TAYLOR.
v. WILLIAM THOMAS KESSLER, b. 1961; m. CAREN TANCRELL.
vi. DAVID MICHAEL KESSLER, b. 1962; d. 1983; m. CHERYL FORTIN.
vii. THOMAS JOHN KESSLER, b. 1965; m. (1) MICHELLE; m. (2) LISA POELS.

17. ROBERT GEORGE5 KESSLER (EDWARD GEORGE4, GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1932. He married NANCY TOMAN.
Children of ROBERT KESSLER and NANCY TOMAN are:
i. TANYA MARIE6 KESSLER, b. 1967; m. RICHARD JOHNSON.
ii. ANTHONY JAMES KESSLER, b. 1969; m. AMY.

18. VIRGINIA MARY5 KESSLER (EDWARD GEORGE4, GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1934. She married WILLARD JOHN BOLWERK, son of MARTIN BOLWERK and ADRIANNA HURKMAN.
Children of VIRGINIA KESSLER and WILLARD BOLWERK are:
i. MARY LYNN6 BOLWERK, b. 1958; m. CHRIS VOLKMAN.
ii. PATRICIA ANN BOLWERK, b. 1959; m. (1) ANTHONY ST. JOHN; m. (2) THOMAS SMITH.
iii. MARTIN EDWARD BOLWERK, b. 1963; m. MARCIA.
iv. KRISTI ANN BOLWERK, b. 1964; m. ANDREW YATES.
v. JANE MARIE BOLWERK, b. 1966; m. GARY KATTAU.
vi. JON WILLARD BOLWERK, b. 1970; m. DAWN.

19. THOMAS JOSEPH5 KESSLER (EDWARD GEORGE4, GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1939. He married JOYCE BOWERS.
Children of THOMAS KESSLER and JOYCE BOWERS are:
i. ANNETTE MARIE6 KESSLER, b. 1979.
ii. LAURA JEAN KESSLER, b. 1981.

20. RICHARD A.5 KESSLER (ARTHUR JOHN4, GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1937. He married ADRIENNE M. ADRIAN, daughter of IVAN ADRIAN and MARY VAN DYCK.
Children of RICHARD KESSLER and ADRIENNE ADRIAN are:
i. TIMOTHY A.6 KESSLER, b. 1961.
ii. JEFFREY R. KESSLER, b. 1962.
iii. LISA M. KESSLER, b. 1963.
iv. DAVID KESSLER, b. 1965.
v. MICHAEL KESSLER, b. 1967.

21. GEORGE W.5 KESSLER (ARTHUR JOHN4, GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1942. He married ?.
Child of GEORGE KESSLER and ? is:
i. DEREK6 KESSLER.

22. JAMES J.5 KESSLER (ARTHUR JOHN4, GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1946. He married LAURA ?.
Children of JAMES KESSLER and LAURA ? are:
i. RYAN6 KESSLER.
ii. JASON KESSLER.

23. PETER5 KESSLER (ROBERT JOSEPH4, GEORGE PETER3, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1943. He married BONNIE ?.
Children of PETER KESSLER and BONNIE ? are:
i. KURT6 KESSLER.
ii. BRYAN KESSLER.
iii. WENDY KESSLER.

24. SHARON5 JACOBSON (ONITA4 SCHMALZ, ETHEL M.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1936. She married JAMES MANTSCH.
Children of SHARON JACOBSON and JAMES MANTSCH are:
i. DAVID6 MANTSCH, b. 1966.
ii. JAMES MANTSCH, b. 1968.
iii. MICHAEL MANTSCH, b. 1969.
iv. KATHRYN MANTSCH, b. 1970.
v. JOHN MANTSCH, b. 1970.
vi. TIMOTHY MANTSCH, b. 1973.
vii. REBECCA MANTSCH, b. 1974.

25. PAUL5 NETTEKOVEN (RUTH4 SCHMALZ, ETHEL M.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1936. He married ?.
Children of PAUL NETTEKOVEN and ? are:
i. MARK6 NETTEKOVEN, b. 1958.
ii. GARY NETTEKOVEN, b. 1959.
iii. CAROL NETTEKOVEN, b. 1960.

26. RICHARD5 NETTEKOVEN (RUTH4 SCHMALZ, ETHEL M.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1940. He married ?.
Children of RICHARD NETTEKOVEN and ? are:
i. WILLIAM6 NETTEKOVEN, b. 1963.
ii. JAMES NETTEKOVEN, b. 1964.

27. THOMAS5 NETTEKOVEN (RUTH4 SCHMALZ, ETHEL M.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1947. He married ?.
Children of THOMAS NETTEKOVEN and ? are:
i. CHAD6 NETTEKOVEN, b. 1972.
ii. TIMOTHY NETTEKOVEN, b. 1976.

28. DANIEL5 NETTEKOVEN (RUTH4 SCHMALZ, ETHEL M.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1950. He married ?.
Child of DANIEL NETTEKOVEN and ? is:
i. JEFFENER6 NETTEKOVEN, b. 1984.

29. MARY LOU5 NETTEKOVEN (RUTH4 SCHMALZ, ETHEL M.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1953. She married ?.
Child of MARY NETTEKOVEN and ? is:
i. SHARI6 ?.

30. CYNTHIA5 SCHAEFER (DONALD4, MYRTLE T.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1952. She married JOHN ZOLSCH.
Children of CYNTHIA SCHAEFER and JOHN ZOLSCH are:
i. TIFFANY6 ZOLSCH, b. 1975.
ii. SUSAN ZOLSCH, b. 1980.

31. SANDRA5 SCHAEFER (DONALD4, MYRTLE T.3 KASTELL, JOACHIM KASTEL/JOHN sup>2 KESSLER/KASTELL, JOHANN BAPTIST1 KASTEL) was born 1952. She married ROBERT HOORMAN.
Children of SANDRA SCHAEFER and ROBERT HOORMAN are:
i. NOELLE6 HOORMAN, b. 1977.
ii. DEAN HOORMAN, b. 1979.
iii. CRAIG HOORMAN, b. 1980.
iv. PAUL HOORMAN, b. 1982.

Obituary:
John Kastell,(sic) age 62 years, 9 months and 2 days , departed this life on Thursday night, October 12, about 12 o'clock, 1911, at his home in Tanner's addition. Deceased was born at Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, and has resided in Kaukauna with his family for eleven years. He had been married twice, having separated from his first wife by which union he was the father of six children, two of whom are still living. His widow of the second marriage survives, together with two sons and two daughters, two children by this marriage having departed this life. Those of the present family living are: Mrs. Wm. Schmaltz, Myrtle, Clarence, and Ellsworth. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon at the South Congregational church, Rev. Samuel MacNeill officiating, with interment at the union cemetery. The pall-bearers were as follows: John Hiting, George Kromer, Chris Kandler, Raymond Juneau, Jos. Kailhofer and John Pein. The deceased was not affiliated with any fraternal societies, but carried a life insurance of $1,000 with the Western Life Indemnity Co. of Chicago, his widow being the beneficiary.
Mrs. Kastell and the children wish to express heartfelt thanks to their neighbors, and many kind friends who assisted them, and rendered valuable aid during their affliction. The many kindnesses will ever be cherished in memory.

John married Hoffmann, Appolonia 17 May 1870, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Goldendale, Washington, Wisconsin. Appolonia was born 9 Sep 1854, Germantown, Washington, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Sep 1925. [Group Sheet]

John married Arlt, Clara 21 Jun 1890, , Wood County, Wisconsin, USA. Clara was born 26 Dec 1869, , , , Germany; died 22 Nov 1948, Muskego, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1910 Census:
George Kenler 32
Bertha Kenler 27
Edward Kenler 6
Arthur Kenler 4
Marie Kenler 1

1920 Census:
George Kessler 45
Bertha Kessler 37
Edward Kessler 15
Arthur Kessler 14
Marie Kessler 10
Mildred Kessler 6
Robert Kessler 3 5/12

1930 Census:
George Kessler 52
Betha Kessler 47
Arthur Kessler 24
Maie Kessler 21
Robert Kessler 13

George married Wegenke, Bertha Abt 1903, , , Wisconsin, USA. Bertha was born 27 Jul 1882, , , Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Jan 1949. [Group Sheet]

Ethel married Schmalz, Raymond Aft 1911. Raymond (son of Schmalz, Theodore and Vandenberg, Martha) was born 5 Mar 1893, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Dec 1979, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 18 Dec 1979, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 26 Feb 1904
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Edward George Kessler
Birth Date:26 Feb 1904
Birth Place:Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:George Kessler
FHL Film Number:1305139

1930 Census:
Edward Kessler26
Mary Kessler25
Mary T Kessler2 [2 3/12]
Lawerence Kessler0

1940 Census:
Edward Kassler36
Mary Kassler35
Mary Theresa Kassler12
Lawrence Kassler10
John Kassler8
Robert Kassler7
Virginia Kassler5
Thomas Kassler7/12

Edward married Langenberg, Mary "Mayme" Bef 1928. Mary (daughter of Langenberg, John Wenzel and Klein, Anna Maria Magdelena) was born 19 Aug 1904, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Nov 1996, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 19 Sep 1905
• Obituary: 27 Dec 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Arthur John Kessler
Birth Date:19 Sep 1905
Birth Place:Little Chute, Out. County, Wisconsin
Race:White
Father's Name:George Kessler
Father's Birth Place:Appleton, Wisconsin
Mother's Name:Bertha Wegenke
Mother's Birth Place:Chrystal Lake, Wisconsin
FHL Film Number:1305140

Obituary:
Arthur J. Kessler, 100, Neenah, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005, at his residence. He was born Sept. 19, 1905, in Little Chute, son of George and Bertha (Wegenke) Kessler. Art married Margaret Gosz, Sept. 28, 1935, in Appleton and she preceded him in death March 4, 1968. He married Marion Jones in Neenah and she preceded him in death July 11, 1989. He married Ruth Van Handel Miller in Appleton and she survives him. Mr. Kessler, a funeral director since 1934, owned and operated the Kessler Funeral Home in Neenah from 1940 to 1972. He was a former member of the National, Wisconsin and Fox River Valley Funeral Directors Associations. Art was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Neenah; a member of the Knights of Columbus, Nicolet Council, and the Allouez Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus; a charter member of the Neenah Lions Club and a member of the Neenah-Menasha Elks Lodge #676.Art attended Lawrence Conservatory of Music for clarinet lessons and loved to play the clarinet. He played clarinet with the 120 Field Artillery Band of Appleton, the Appleton Elks Band, the City of Appleton Municipal Band, the Masonic Concert Band in St. Petersburg, Florida and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Marching and Concert Band in Oshkosh.
Mr. Kessler is survived by his wife, Ruth; his sons and daughter: Richard and Adrienne Kessler, Wisconsin Rapids; Jean Kessler and her friend Cathy Van Deurzen, Neenah; George and Ann Kessler, Neenah; Jim and Laura Kessler, Mendota Heights, Minnesota; his brother, Robert and Mary Kessler, Kimberly; his grandchildren: Lisa (David) Barrientez, Jeffrey (Joan) Kessler, David (Olga) Kessler, Michael (Tonya) Kessler, Jason (Mary Anne) Kessler, Ryan (Jessica) Kessler, Derek Kessler, Nicholas and Sara Rech; 15 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews
He was also preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Mary Kessler Lelaumier; grandson, Timothy A. Kessler; two brothers: Edward (Mary) Kessler and Lawrence Kessler; two sisters: Sister Marie Therese Kessler and Sister Sponsa Kessler.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at St. Margaret Mary Church with Rev. Michael L. Ingold officiating. Interment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. Friends may call at the Kessler Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of the mass. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for the Valley VNA Assisted Living Community.
The Kessler family wishes to express their utmost gratitude to the staff at Valley VNA Senior Services Assisted Living Community for their loving care and compassion for our father. We will always remain forever grateful and we feel you are all truly angels of mercy.
KESSLER FUNERAL HOME
& CREMATION SERVICES
Neenah 920-722-6464
Section C, Page 3

Arthur married Gosz, Margaret Aft 1922. Margaret (daughter of Gosz, George and Voissem, Christina) was born 19 Jan 1904; died 4 Mar 1968; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Arthur married Jones, Marion Aft 1968. Marion died 11 Jul 1989, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Arthur married VanHandel, Ruth 20 Nov 1989. Ruth (daughter of VanHandel, Frank H. and Schmidt, Gertrude M.) was born 26 Sep 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Sep 2013, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - College/University: Aft 1930
• Religious Vows: Abt 1931; Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
• Stationed at: Aft 1930, St. Francis Catholic School, Hollandtown, Wisconsin
• Occupation: Aft 1930
• Death Record - Civil: 29 Jul 2000
• Biography: Aft 29 Jul 2000
• Obituary: 6 Aug 2000; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1928

Education - College/University:
Sister Marie Therese earned a bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mi.

Religious Vows:
Marie Therese Kessler entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1934. Sister Therese

Occupation:
Teacher
Sister Marie Therese served as a high school teacher at St. Francis, Hollantown; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; St. Nicholas/Rosecrans High School, Zanesville; St. Mary, Delaware; and St. Benedict High School, Cambridge, Ohio. She also served as a principal and teacher at St. Francis Xavier in Petoskey, Mi. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1987 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 1992.

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Marie T. Kessler
SSN: 374-52-8039
Last Residence: 54220 Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born: 5 Apr 1909
Died: 29 Jul 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1965 )

Biography:
Parents:George and Bertha Wegenke Kessler. Marie Therese Kessler entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1934.
Sister earned a bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mi.
Sister Marie Therese served as a high school teacher at St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; St. Nicholas/Rosecrans High School, Zanesville; St. Mary, Delaware; and St. Benedict High School, Cambridge, Ohio. She also served as a principal and teacher at St. Francis Xavier in Petoskey, Mi. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1987 and she was a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 1992

Obituary:
Section B, Page 4

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Bef 14 Jan 2005
• Death Record - Civil: 14 Jan 2005
• Obituary: Aft 14 Jan 2005

Notes:

Religious Vows:
Sister Sponsa

Death Record - Civil:
Mildred F. Kessler 26 Mar 1913 14 Jan 2005 Elm Grove, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Obituary:
Kessler, Sr. Sponsa, SSNCSr. Sponsa Kessler, SSND, born to eternal life Friday, January 14, 2005. A fter 91 years. Beloved sister of Art (Ruth) and Robert (Mary) Kessler. Fur ther survived by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, nieces, nephews, oth er relatives and friends.A Wake Service will be held Monday, January 17, 1:30 p.m. followed by a Ma ss of Christian Burial at HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL AT NOTRE DAME OF ELM GROVE, 1 3105 Watertown Plank Road Road, Elm Grove, WI. Private interment Convent C emetery. Friends may call at Elm Grove on Monday January 17, 11 a.m. to ti me of Wake Service at 1:30 p.m. Memorials to SSND Retirement Fund apprecia ted. FRANZEN JUNG KAUFMANN & WEIAND Richard B. Lee, Associate Serving the Family. 414-464-2700
See obit in Milwaukee Journal Sentinal 1/16/2005 Born to Eternal Life Friday, January 14, 2005, age 91 years. Beloved sister of Art (Ruth) and Robert (Mary) Kessler. Further survived by School Sisters of Notre Dame, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Wake Service will be held on Monday, Jan. 17, 1:30PM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at HOLY ........
Sr. Mary Sponsa Kessler lived with her family in Combined Locks where her father and brothers worked in a 'big paper Mill Then the family moved to Appleton where on six acres there was one cow, one horse, chickens, cats, a woods to play in, a garden to work in, a hay field so the cow could be fed and a dog. She was confirmed at 15 at St. Joseph Church in Appleton. After that she went directly to the convent.
Sr. Mary Kessler taught 2nd graders for 60 years, most of those years at St. Jerome in Oconomowoc.
While there is no difficulty in maintaining discipline with second graders, or to enchant them with the Bible stories, she realizes the never-ending battle that goes on, notably with television for their attention.
She taught in Chicago at Holy Guardian School, until it was closed because the University of Chicago wanted their property for expansion, and the late Mayor Richard Daly said that the deal was made. She then came to St. Jerome.
She retired at the end of the 1993 school year, but she intended to stay in the business as an aide at St. Joan of Arc, in Okauchee. "I can't really retire. I'm too active to be shelved," she said.

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1936, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 28 May 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1936

Obituary:
Robert Kessler, 90, Kimberly, died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Theda Clark Medical Center as a result of a fall at home. He was born July 15, 1916, in Combined Locks, son of George and Bertha (Wegenke) Kessler. Robert served in the U. S. Navy for three years during World War II in New Orleans and the Panama Canal Zone in the Fleet Post Office. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Harvey Pierre Post #2778 and the Military Order of Cooties Pup Tent 29 both of Appleton. He was a member of the William Verhagen American Legion Post #60, Kimberly and a life member of the DAV Chapter William F. Speel of Appleton. Bob was a Letter Carrier for the Appleton Post Office for 32 years. He was a member of National Association of Federal Employees, St. Paul Catholic Church, Combined Locks and the Catholic Knights Branch #6 of Appleton. He enjoyed playing cribbage and sheephead, music, dancing and travel.
Bob married Mary Nelessen, Nov. 24, 1976, in Kimberly. He was married to Marjorie Brouillard for 35 years prior to her death in 1975. That marriage was blessed with one daughter and four sons, Mildred Kessler, Appleton; Peter (Bonnie) and Paul (Lynne) Kessler, both of New London; Mark (Vicki) Kessler, Menasha. An infant son, Joseph also preceded him in death. Nine grandchildren, Kurt and Bryan Kessler, Wendy Fassbender, Angelique Nikolopoulos, Marguerite Artez, Danilo P. Artez, Kristin, Joseph and Angela Kessler; seven great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Donald (Marilyn) Brouillard; a sister-in-law, Ruth Kessler; nieces and nephews.
Bob is survived by his wife, Mary A. Kessler and also her children, Sister Kathleen Nelessen, CSA Fond du Lac; Cletus (Dianne) Nelessen, Combined Locks; Donna Nelessen, Darboy; Luella (Tom) Opsteen, Kaukauna; Sharon (Charles) Mikkelsen, Kansas City, Mo.; Cynthia (Paul) Sanders, Menominee Falls and Carla (Paul) German, Oconomowoc; 13 grandchildren, Jeffrey Nelessen, Bradley and Ryun Van Cuyk, Tara Opsteen Van Dyke, Aaron Opsteen, Crystal Lehmann, Edward and Dawn McAmoil, Sara Mikkelsen, Ben and Jesse Sanders, Hannah and Leah German; eight great-grandchildren.
Bob was also preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Edward (Mary) Kessler, Arthur (Margaret) (Marion) Kessler and Lawrence Kessler; two sisters, Sister Marie Therese Kessler, OSF and Sister Sponsa Kessler, SSND; a granddaughter, Anne (Terry) Reichardt; a sister-in-law, Bernice (Aloysious) Verstegen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Combined Locks, with Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Interment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. Friends may call at the Verkuilen Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church from 10 a.m. Wednesday, until the time of the mass. An American Legion prayer service will be held at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday and a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted by members of the William Verhagen American Legion Post #60, Kimberly following the services at church. A memorial has been established.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff at Theda Clark Medical Center, Dr. Susan Hibbs, Carla and Casey and the staff at Appleton Medical Center and family and friends who supported and cared for Bob's family during this time of crisis. The family also wishes to acknowledge Dr. Montgomery Elmer for his care of Bob through the years. The spiritual care and support Fr. Jim Lucas, Fr. Gerald Falk and Fr. Paul Radetski gave to Bob and his family is very much appreciated.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Little Chute 920-788-3321

Robert married Brouillard, Marjorie Abt 1940. Marjorie (daughter of Brouillard, Joseph Meadore and Heigl, Mary) was born 11 Sep 1920; died 1 Jun 1975, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robert married VanLanen, Mary Ann 24 Nov 1976, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Mary (daughter of VanLanen, Francis J. and Vanderheiden, Katherine) was born 28 Oct 1917, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Oct 2013, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Onita married Jacobson, Harold O. Aft 1929. Harold was born 29 Jul 1911; died 18 Mar 1980; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1935, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 8 Jun 1993; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1935

Obituary:
Mrs. Victor Nettekoven, Ruth Schmalz, 520 W. Eighth St., Kaukauna
Age 76, died unexpectedly Monday, June 7, 1993 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born May 2, 1917 in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel (Kastell) Schmalz. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Victor; four sons and daughters-in-law: Paul and Margaret Nettekoven, Richard and Donna Nettekoen, Thomas and Mary Ann Nettekoven, Daniel and Sue Nettekoven, all of Kaukauna; a daughter and son-in-law, Marylu and Dale Busse, Kaukauna; ten granchildren: Carol (Steward) Neff, Gary and Mark Nettekoven; Bill and Jim Nettekoven; Tim Nettekoven,; jessica Larsen and Jennifer Nettekoven; Cheri Wochinski and Jamie Busse; a sister Onita Jacobson, Kaukauna and her husband's sister and spouse Irene and Frank Thelen, Kaukauna. She was preceded in death by two sons, David and Gerald; a grandson, Chad and a brother-in-law, harold Jacobson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Kaukauna with Father Ron Lhotte officiating.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Ruth married Nettekoven, Victor F. 28 Jun 1936, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Victor (son of Unknown, UnknownFather and Nicola, Selma B.) was born 7 Nov 1914, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Nov 2001; was buried Aft 15 Nov 2001, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Abt 1948; Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
• Obituary: 11 Nov 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Religious Vows:
Sister Donna Marie Kessler entered the convent and joined the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.

Obituary:
Sister Donna Marie Kessler, age 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday morning, November 10, 2014 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Mary Therese Kessler was born on February 9, 1928 in Appleton, daughter of the late Edward G. & Mary C. (Langenberg) Kessler. She entered the Convent in 1946 and professed her vows in 1948. Sister Donna Marie earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, a Masters Degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee, and a Masters of Religious Studies from St. Charles Seminary, Philadelphia, PA. Sister Donna Marie served as a teacher/principal at St. Boniface, Holy Redeemer and St. Andrew, Manitowoc, St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Gabriel, Neenah, St. Therese, Appleton and St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio. After serving on the General Council from 1969-1977, Sister served as a part time Faculty member at Silver Lake College and did extensive research on the history of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. She was 37 years the Archivist, Retreat Director and author of various Community documents including a history of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity that is in the process of being published. Since 2011, she had been a resident of St. Rita's Health Center. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers and five sisters-in-law: Larry & Donna (Springborn) Kessler of Neenah, Bob & Nancy (Toman) Kessler of Exeland, Tom & Joyce (Bauer) Kessler of Turtle Lake, Sally (Stilip) Kessler of Neenah; and two sisters: Ginny Bowerk of Neenah and Donna Kessler of Green Bay. Nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Edward and Mary Langenberg Kessler; her two aunts: Sister Marie Therese Kessler, OSF, Sister Sponsa Kessler, SSND; a brother: John Kessler and a brother-in-law: Willard Bolwerk.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Finian Zaucha, OFM with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014 and Thursday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Other Events:

• Obituary: 31 Jan 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
John Kessler, 82, Neenah, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Sterling House. He was born May 29, 1931, in Appleton, son of Edward and Mary (Langenberg) Kessler. John married Sally Stilp on April 24, 1954, in Neenah. He was employed by Marathon, which became American Can Company, and later Georgia Pacific, for 44 ½ years. John was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Neenah, and the Knights of Columbus #5514 Neenah Council.
John is survived by his wife, Sally; children: Stephen (Jean) Kessler, Poughkeepsie, NY; Jean (Ernest) Legge, Stormville, NY; Rosanne (Howard) Taylor, Moscow Mills, MO; William (Beverly) Kessler, Uxbridge, MA; and Thomas (Michele) Kessler, Green Bay; 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; siblings: Sister Donna Marie Kessler, Manitowoc; Lawrence (Donna) Kessler, Neenah; Robert (Nancy) Kessler, Exeland, WI; Virginia Bolwerk, Neenah; Thomas (Joyce) Kessler, Turtle Lake, WI; and Donna Kessler, Green Bay; two brothers-in-law: Don (Jean) Stilp, Neenah; and Tom Stilp, Aiken, SC; and many other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David; an infant daughter; a brother-in-law, Willard Bolwerk; and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Stilp.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 620 Division St., Neenah, with Fr. David Funk O.F.M. Cap officiating. Interment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan. 31, 2014

John married Stilp, Sally (daughter of Stilp, Irving Henry and Newby, Charlotte) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 17 Feb 2016; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Virginia M. Bolwerk, 81, Neenah, died Monday, February 15, 2016, at St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna. She was born on October 10, 1934, in Appleton, to the late Edward and Mary (Langenberg) Kessler. Ginny married Willard Bolwerk on May 11, 1957, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Menasha. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2009. She was employed at Morton Pharmacy/LTC for over 30 years. Ginny was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Ginny loved her children, adored her grandchildren and cherished her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed family vacations The Birches Resort for 43 years.
Ginny is survived by her children: Mary (Chris) Volkman, Trish (Tom) Smith, Marty (Debbie) Bolwerk, Kristi (Andy) Yates, Jane (Gary) Kattau, and Jon (Dawn) Bolwerk; 13 grandchildren: Peter (Leslie) Volkman, Kati (Russ) Stacy, Betsy (Nathan) Frailey, Adam and Matt (Katelyn) Bolwerk, April and Kyle Yates, Emily, Jonah, Jarrod and Noah Kattau, and Jacki and Gabi Bolwerk; 5 great-grandchildren: Ella Stacy, Nora and Henrik Volkman, Nathan Frailey and Fynn Bolwerk; a sister: Donna Kessler; 3 brothers: Larry (Donna) Kessler, Bob (Nancy) Kessler, and Tom (Joyce) Kessler; a sister-in-law: Sally Kessler; and many other family members and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents; Virginia is further preceded in death by a sister: Sister Donna Marie Kessler, and a brother: John Kessler.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 620 Division St., Neenah, with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Interment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. Visitation will be held Friday at the Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial St., Neenah, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a parish prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Holy Family Convent which will support the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Ginny's family wishes to express a warm thank you to all the staff at St. Paul Elder Services for their compassionate care.

Virginia married Bolwerk, Willard J. 11 May 1957. Willard (son of Bolwerk, Martin A. and Hurkman, Adrianna J.) was born 22 Jun 1931, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 May 2009, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Meulemans, Laura (daughter of Meulemans, Chester V. and DeBruin, Loraine) [Group Sheet]

Richard married Adrian, Adrienne (daughter of Adrian, Ivan M. and VanDyck, Mary) [Group Sheet]

Mark married Zimmerman, Peggy [Group Sheet]

Mark married Unknown, Vicki [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 25 Nov 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Paul Kessler, 58, New London, died Monday, November 22, 2010, at his home. He was born October 29, 1952, in Appleton, son of Robert and Marjorie (Brouillard) Kessler. Paul married Lynne Eaton on July 24, 1999, in New London. Paul was employed with Pierce Manufacturing Company for 22 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a Packer and NASCAR fan. He loved the outdoors and gardening along with his dogs.
Paul is survived by his wife Lynne; step mother: Mary Kessler, Kimberly; mother- and father-in-law: Lois and Charles "Doc" Castledine, Windom, MN; his daughter, Kristin (Jeffrey) Stohl, Little Chute; step-children: Silas Eaton, Stevens Point; Dan Eaton, Los Angeles, CA; and Leah Eaton, Redding, CA; brothers and sisters-in-law: Peter (Bonnie) Kessler, New London; Mildred "Millie" Kessler, Appleton; Mark (Vicki) Kessler, Menasha; sister-in-law: Judy (Warren) Moe, Burnsville, MN; brother-in-law: David Castledine, St. Paul , MN; numerous nieces and nephews and a long time hunting and fishing friend, Randy Van Epps, Fremont.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2010, at the Verkuilen Funeral Home, 101 Canal St., Little Chute with Fr. David Lewis officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 12 p.m. Friday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Little Chute 920 788 3321
Read more: http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20101125/APC010301/11250582/Kessler-Paul-J-#ixzz16KdLvDGn

Paul — Unknown, Mary. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1954, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Abt 1955; US Air Force

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1954

Paul married VanDyke, Margaret (daughter of VanDyke, Harold J. and Sager, Anita) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1958, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1958, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Aft 1 Aug 1958
• Obituary: Aft 22 Nov 2016

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1958

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1958

Occupation:
Thilmany Pulp & Paper Company for 43 years.

Obituary:
Richard "Whitey" Nettekoven, age 76, of Kaukauna, is no longer suffering and now at peace in Heaven with his sons. Richard passed at The Atrium of Little Chute. For the past few months he had been receiving care at both The Atrium and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center of Appleton.
He was born on July 31, 1940 in Appleton. The son of Victor and Ruth (Schmalz) Nettekoven. Richard lived in Kaukauna all his life. Richard graduated from St. Mary's in 1954 and Kaukauna High School in 1958.
On July 30, 1959 Richard married Donna Wiedenhaupt, together they were blessed with two sons in 1963 and 1964. Richard started work at Thilmany Pulp & Paper August 1, 1958. He worked his entire career on paper machinery. After forty-three years he retired as Machine Tender on Machine Number Twelve.
His hobbies were fishing, golfing, boating, and playing cards with his friends in Dundas. After his retirement Richard enjoyed being outdoors and watching birds in his yard. He especially enjoyed watching the Packers and Badgers and never missed a good Western movie. Together Richard and Donna played their weekly card game and visited the casino. He was also a member of the Quarter Century Club.
Richard is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years in marriage, Donna - his reason for living; his brother, Paul (Margaret) Nettekoven, Tom (Mary Ann) Nettekoven and Dan Nettekoven; his sister, Mary Lou (Dale) Busse and his sister-in-law, Karen (Tom) Van Deraa. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two sons, William and James Nettekoven; his in-laws, Irvin and Mildred Wiedenhapt; grandparents, Ray and Ethel Schmalz, Selma Nettekovan and two infant brother, Gerald and David.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior Street in Appleton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday starting at 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery in Kaukauna. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Richard's name. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at both The Atrium of Little Chute and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center of Appleton for the wonderful care given to Richard and his family. His family would also like to thank, Mike Van Deraa "their maintence man", for taking such good care of both Richard and Donna.

Richard married Wiedenhaupt, Donna Jean (daughter of Wiedenhaupt, Irvin G. and Selig, Mildred Alvina) [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Nytes, Mary Ann (daughter of Nytes, Aloysius A. and Bruecker, Edith Elizabeth) [Group Sheet]

Daniel married Unknown, Susan [Group Sheet]

MaryLou married Wochinski, Michael [Group Sheet]

MaryLou married Busse, Dale [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 15 Feb 2017; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Joseph Robert Kessler "Joe", Menasha, 27, died Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born August 12, 1989, in Appleton, son of Mark and Peggy (Zimmerman) Kessler. Joe graduated from Menasha High School in 2007. He joined the National Guard and was proud to serve before being disqualified by a medical condition. Joe was an animal lover and had a special affinity for birds. He volunteered frequently at RoseBerry Bird Rescue, and could tame even the most difficult of birds. He loved his family cottage up north and would spend many hours fishing on the lake. He spent all of his free time with his beloved girlfriend, Micaela Reinwand. They had three wonderful years together, and Joe was welcomed into her family.
Joe endured many hardships in his life, but never lost his compassion for every living creature. His gentle, loving soul and huge heart touched many people from all walks of life. He had a razor-sharp wit and his intelligence allowed him to have spirited conversations with friends and family, whom he adored. Joe also loved to cook and create dishes for Micaela, friends and family. We are all better people to have known this amazing young man for his much too brief life.
Joe is survived by his parents: Mark (Vicki) Kessler and Peg (Mike) Ringer; sister, Angela Kessler and brother, Justin (Cassandra Schmidt) Meyer and girlfriend, Micaela Reinwand as well asnother relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, February 17, 2017, at the Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S Commercial St., Neenah, with Rev. Dani Artez officiating. Visitation will be held Friday at the funeral home from 4:00 PM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the RoseBerry Bird Rescue of Neenah.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15, 2017

Kristin married Stohl, Jeffrey [Group Sheet]

Carol married Neff, Stewart Doulas [Group Sheet]

Gary married Anthony, Mary Jo [Group Sheet]

Mark married Kallin, Susan Laurraine [Group Sheet]

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• Address: Address:
  William "Zippy" Nettekoven
  Sarah St.
  Kaukauna, Wi 54130
• Obituary: 27 Jul 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Nettekoven, William M.
William M. "Zippy" Nettekoven, 46, Kaukauna, joined his brother James in Heaven on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Bill was born in Kaukauna, on Feb. 7, 1963, to Richard F. and Donna J. (Wiedenhaupt) Nettekoven. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, class of 1981.
Bill was employed for 28 years at the Kimberly Paper Mill. He was a member at Zion Lutheran Church, Appleton. He was an avid pool player, a fisherman, and enjoyed watching sports, mainly the Packers. He loved spending time with his family which included going on many golf outings with his aunt and uncle: Karen and Tom Van Deraa; mom and dad; cousins: Mike and Jenny; and his brother, James. Bill looked forward to his weekly card playing nights with mom and dad, where he enjoyed winning. Most of all Bill had a heart of gold, and was always there for anyone.
In addition to his parents, Richard and Donna, Bill is further survived by his aunts and uncles: Karen (Tom) Van Deraa, Paul (Margaret) Nettekoven, Tom (Mary Ann) Nettekoven, Dan Nettekoven, and Mary Lou (Dale) Busse; and numerous cousins.
Bill is preceded in death by his brother, James Nettekoven; maternal grandparents: Irvin and Mildred (Selig) Wiedenhaupt; and paternal grandparents: Victor and Ruth (Schmalz) Nettekoven.
A Funeral Service for Bill will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 912 N. Oneida Street, Appleton. A time of visitation and support will be held at the church on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until the time of service.
A memorial fund has been established in Bill's name.
"We loved you like a son." Love, Tom and Karen
Bill you lived life like there was no tomorrow. Love, Dad
I will miss you very much my sweet son, see you in Heaven. Love, Mom
Fargo Funeral Home 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Kaukauna, 920-766-6200
Online Condolences www.wichmannfargo.com

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• Address: Address:
  James J. Nettekoven
  CA, CA
• Obituary: 17 Nov 2003; Appleton Post Crescent

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Nettekoven, James J., Former ly of Kaukauna Passed away Friday, November 14, 2003 in Redlands, California followi ng a brief battle with lymphoma and complications due to pneumonia at t he age of 39. Jim was born in Kaukauna on February 17, 1964, son of Richa rd and Donna (Wiedenhaupt) Nettekoven. Jim was a 1982 graduate of Kaukau na High School, attended The University of Edinborough in Scotland for o ne year, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay whe re he made the Dean's List with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. Fol lowing his graduation, Jim worked in the communications field for a varie ty of companies, including Schneider Communications, LDDS, Norstan, and T DS Metrocom where he was the Director of Sales. While living in Californi a, he owned and operated an Italian restaurant, Rosemarino's. Jim enjoy ed traveling the world over as well as attending numerous theatrical and m usical events. He was always aware of his physical well-being, and w as an active runner, weight trainer, and generally was an exercise enthusi ast.Jim is survived by his parents: Richard and Donna Nettekoven of Kaukaun a; a brother: Bill "Zippy" Nettekoven of Kaukauna; a special aunt and uncl e: Karen and Tom VanDeraa of Appleton; a very close cousin: Jenny (Mike) V anDeraa of Appleton. Jim is further survived by additional aunts and uncle s: Paul (Margaret) Nettekoven of Kaukauna, Tom (Mary Ann) Nettekoven of Fr eedom, Dan Nettekoven of Kaukauna, and Mary Lou (Dale) Busse of Kaukaun a. Jim is also survived by his "California" Family: Dino, Dorothy, Rober t, Nicky, and Kimi Raimondi, as well as numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, o ther relatives and many friends.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ervin and Mildred Wi edenhaupt and his paternal grandparents Victor and Ruth Nettekoven.Funeral services for Jim will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 6: 30 PM at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 912 N. Oneida Street in Appleton with Re v. Larry Matthews officiating. Interment will be in Kaukauna's Union Cemet ery. The family will receive relatives and friends directly at the chur ch on Thursday from 4:00 PM until the hour of the service.Many will remember Jim as a great organizer - he always knew what was comi ng next in his life. He had a quick wit, a great sense of humor, and a ze st for life that he lived to the fullest. He will always be remember ed in the hearts of those who loved him.Dear Jim: You always were the "wind beneath my wings." - Lov ya, Mom.Dear Jim: We were always proud of your goals and accomplishments. Love, M om and Dad.Dear Jim: That 100-yard dash we were always going to run, we'll do th at in heaven, because I'll be quicker then! - Love, Zippy.
Love you like a son; we will miss you. - Karen and Tom.Last but least, to my best friend and confidant: I will hold you forev er in my heart. Love, Goose.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME400 W. Wisconsin AvenueKaukauna
Nettekoven, James J.Formerly of KaukaunaPassed away Friday, November 14, 2003 in Redlands, California followi ng a brief battle with lymphoma and complications due to pneumonia at t he age of 39. Funeral services for Jim will be held on Thursday, Novemb er 20, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 912 N. Oneida Stre et in Appleton with Rev. Larry Matthews officiating. Interment wi ll be in Kaukauna's Union Cemetery. The family will receive relatives a nd friends directly at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the ho ur of the service.

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• Obituary: 16 Feb 1992; Appleton Post Crescent

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