Koehnke, Marcella

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• Education - High School: 1933, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1933

Marcella married Alesch, Arthur 19 Jul 1935. Arthur (son of Alesch, Edward and Baum, Helen) was born 14 Jul 1915; died 5 Apr 1995, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 25 Jun 2011

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Obituary:
Patricia (Patsy) Lynn Roche (Alesch) passed away Saturday, June 25 with family by her side. Patricia was born on December 12, 1935 to Arthur and Marcella (Koehnke) Alesch Patricia attended Catholic grade school in Appleton and Darboy then attended Kimberly High school and later continued her education at FVTC. Patricia resided in the Hortonville area where she worked at Hortonville Toy Factory, the Canning Company, and later at Pacon Corp. for many years where she was known as "Mother Superior". Patricia also worked at Bergstrom Paper and at American Can until she was injured. She also worked several jobs involving care for handicap and elderly. Patricia volunteered for Domestic Abuse, Harbor House, and the Humane Society. She volunteered with the belief that if only one life changed or one animal was saved, then it was worth her time. Her passion for animals caused her to have many pets of her own that were treated like Kings and Queens. Patricia loved to travel. Whether it was a trip in the country, Door County or to Germany, she always wanted to get out and see the sights. Patricia gave of herself to her children all her life. Caring for them especially when they had health issues, it was Mom to the rescue. She worried and cared until she couldnt anymore. No matter where she lived or worked, she touched others lives and made friends which include the many homes she lived in the past few years. Patricia is survived by her children Michael (Espi), Wichita Falls, TX., Bill (Pam), Mill Center, Jerry (Linda), Gresham, Randy (Nancy), Hortonville, Jeff(Debbi), Freedom, Debbie(fiancé-Mike), Madison, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Suzanne (David) Heller and her nephews Mark and Danny Heller, and her longtime friend Katrina (Katie) Leon. We would like to thank Sharon and the girls at Greenville Manor where she enjoyed her friend Carlyle Manley (aka Grandpa Manley) with a game or two. We also would like to thank the caring and loving staff of St. Joe's Nursing Home in New London for all you did. A very special thank you to Dr. Price and especially Nurse Nancy for going above the call of duty. Whenever we needed your help, you were there! Also a special thank you to Community Care workers Linda Schmidt and Dana Daubner-Lenz for their true caring through every challenge. She is preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Marcella (Koehnke) Alesch, a niece, a grandchild, and many aunts and uncles. Funeral services for Patricia will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St. Appleton with Father Bob Lexa officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Appleton Highlands Memorial Park. Friends will be received on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Patricia will be sadly missed by her family and friends. "Patsy, I always thought we would grow old and cold together." Love, Sister "Speedy, I will forever miss your humor and love and I know you will be waiting on the sunny side for me. Thanks for always being there." Love, Sonny

Patricia married Roche, Joseph Abt Jun 1953, Holy Angels Catholic Church, Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin. Joseph (son of Roche, Walter P. and Garvey, Mary A.) was born 25 Dec 1932, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Jul 2012, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]