Tennessen, Arthur W.

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• News Mention: 28 Dec 1945; Kaukauna Tmes
• Military Service: Bef 1949; WWII - US Army TEC4

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News Mention:
W. Arthur Tennessen was honorably discharged at Fort Sheridan after serving three years, seven months in the Army. He was awarded the victory medal, American theater ribbon, and the European African Middle Eastern ribbon with three battle stars, the good conduct ribbon and the meritorious unit award.

Arthur married Kobussen, Eileen J. 7 Sep 1946. Eileen (daughter of Kobussen, William and DeBruin, Cordelia "Kattie") was born 3 Jun 1924, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Feb 1988, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 15 Feb 1988, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1966, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 12 Nov 2017; APC

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Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1966

Obituary:
Thomas A. Tennessen, Kaukauna, age 69, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 10, 2017. He was born in Kaukauna on December 9, 1947 to the late Arthur and Eileen (Kobussen) Tennessen. Tom was a driven man. He worked at Haen Meat Packing through his high school years. After graduation, he started drywalling and plastering, first with his father-in-law at Promer Drywall and Plastering and then on his own at Tennessen Drywall and Plastering. He purchased Orv's Pizza in 1987 and operated it until 1999. During his working years, Tom also ran a charter fishing business on Lake Michigan. Many fish were caught while out on his boat, Plumpy.
Tom loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He hunted locally and took many trips to Canada and out West. Tom enjoyed his Saturday morning coffee with his good friend Pete and conversations with Mavis. He cherished his family and was a man of great faith.
Tom is survived by his wife, Gloria (LeBrun-Robertson) Tennessen; son: Scott (Kim) of Kimberly; grandchildren: Ty, Tia and Trey; Gloria's children: Lisa (Paul) Konshak of De Pere; Joseph (Niki) Robertson of Pearland, TX; and Sara (Andy) Springer of Chicago; Gloria's grandchildren: Samantha (fiance Wil Rowe), Connor, Cal and Trey Konshak, Brett, Reese and Brooklyn Robertson, Grace and Noah Springer; Scott's mother, Marlene (Promer) Tennessen; siblings: Cheryl (Bob) Smith, Mike (Ellen) Tennessen, Faye Beach, Tony (Brenda) Tennessen and Jill (Roger) Manders; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Ray (Mary) LeBrun, Sr. Doris Jean LeBrun, Dorothy (Jim) Euclide, Eunice Pozza, Marilyn (Larry) Gillis, Don (Jan LeBrun), Mary (Jerry) Gandt, Roger (Diana) LeBrun, JoAnn (Steve) Madson and Samantha Keenan. He is further survived by his Uncle Bob; close friend Mary; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Bob and Ethel Promer; brothers, Bill and Jack (infant) Tennessen; Gloria's daughter, Carla Robertson; and brothers and sister-in-law: Frank Beach, Joseph Pozza, Ann LeBrun and James Keenan.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH - ST. MARY CHURCH (119 W. 7th Street, Kaukauna) beginning at 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate with Deacon Steve Vande Hey assisting. Committal St. Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for Polycystic Kidney Research.
Tom's family would like to send a special thank you to the health professionals that helped him through the years, especially Dr. Marie Weber and Seymour Chiropractic.
Tom will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He touched the life of everyone he met.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Nov. 12, 2017

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• Obituary: 27 Jan 2016; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
William J. Tennessen, Little Chute, age 56, died January 24, 2016. He was born in Kaukauna to the late Arthur and Eileen (Kobussen) Tennessen. Bill worked in the painting business for over 30 years. He started working for Custom Painting, with his brother Mike and most recently, owned and operated Bill Tennessen Painting and was known as the "Happy Painter." He enjoyed going up north to Perch Lake to hunt and fish with his son, Travis and other family members. Bill also enjoyed attending Emily and Travis' sporting events, and watching the Packers, Badgers and Brewers with family and friends. In his earlier years, Bill was passionate about designing and installing his own landscaping.
Bill is survived by his children: Emily (Ben) Hermus of Little Chute and Travis (girlfriend Morgan Holz) Tennessen of Kaukauna; his children's mother: Lois (Ed) Zwick-Perez; and his newest blessing, grandson Daniel Hermus. He is further survived by his siblings: Tom (Gloria) Tennessen, Cheryl (Bob) Smith, Mike (Ellen) Tennessen, Fay Beach, Tony (Brenda) Tennessen and Jill Manders; as well as special cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Frank Beach.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 29, 2016 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St. Little Chute) beginning at 4:00 p.m. until time of Funeral at 6:00 p.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.