Wolfinger, Carl

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• Military Service: Between 12 Dec 1942 and 19 Oct 1945; WWII, US Coast Guard
• Obituary: 21 Sep 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Carl Lewis Wolfinger, Sr., age 92, died peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his home. Carl was born on January 26, 1921 in Darboy, Wisconsin son of the late John and Ida (Juckem) Wolfinger. He served his country during WWII with the United States Coast Guard from December 12, 1942 until October 19, 1945. On October 27, 1978 he was united in marriage to Janet Zastrow. They shared 35 wonderful years together. Carl was a member of St. Patrick's Parish of Stephensville. He was formerly employed with Thilmany Paper Company as a mill-worker for over 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and was a member of the American Legion Post 2930 in Portage, Wisconsin.
Carl is survived by his wife, Janet and his children, Carl (Marilyn) Wolfinger, Jr., Weyauwega; Betty Ann Van Dyke, Green Bay; Rosie Klauber, Shirley Wolfinger, Robert Wolfinger, all of Appleton; and Janet's children, Cheryl (Ervin) Fischer, Larsen; Patty (Herman) Griesbach, Kathy (Jack) Balke, Rick (Julie) Derks, all of Appleton; 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, a sister, Doris Mae Boehlein, Appleton; and by a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter-in-law, two brothers, five sisters, and his first wife, Betty.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM on Monday, September 23, 2013 at St. Patrick's Parish, N 3686 State Road 76 in Stephensville with Rev. Joseph Nsereko officiating. He will be entombed at the Star of Hope Mausoleum in Appleton, with Military Honors. Carl's Family will receive relatives and friends at Valley Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8PM and again on Monday at the church from 9:00AM until 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established in Carl's name.
Carl's family would like to thank the Staff of ThedaCare@Home Hospice for the care and compassion given unto Carl and his family and to Father Joseph and Deacon Ken for their visits at his home and when Carl was in the hospital.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on September 21, 2013

Carl married VanHeeswyk, Elizabeth Aft 1942. Elizabeth (daughter of VanHeeswyk, Martin and Smaxwell, Elizabeth M.) was born 6 Apr 1924, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Feb 2005, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Carl married Zastrow, Janet [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth — VanDyke, UnknownM. [Group Sheet]

Rosie married Klauber, UnknownM [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 4 Jan 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Robert E. Wolfinger, age 50, of Appleton, passed away on December 31, 2014, at Appleton Medical Center, following a long battle with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. Rob was born on May 10, 1964, in Appleton, to the late Carl, Sr. and Elizabeth (Van Heeswyk) Wolfinger.
Rob was a gentle and loving soul, an inspiration to everyone he met. He was well-known for his optimism, his perseverance and strength, his genuinely kind heart, and his ability to see the good in any situation. Many have been blessed to have known Rob.
Survivors include his brother and sisters, Carl (Marilyn) Wolfinger; Betty Ann Van Dyke (special friend, Del Delcore); Rosemary Wolfinger Klauber; and Shirley Wolfinger; and his step-mother, Janet Wolfinger and her family. Rob is further survived by an uncle and aunts, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Abiding by Rob's request, there will be no formal funeral services. A memorial has been established in Rob's name. The family would like to thank the staff at Appleton Medical Center and Parkside Care Center for their compassionate care. Thank you, Shirley, for your love and devotion to Rob. Also, Aunt Pat and Justin are thanked for their friendship. The Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton, is serving the family.