Besaw, Ervin

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• 1940 Census: 1940, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• WWII Draft Registration Cards: 1942
• Death Record - Civil: 29 May 1980
• Obituary: 29 May 1980; Appleton Post Crescent

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1940 Census:
Ervin E Besaw39
Madeline N Besaw34
Bernice A Besaw11
Dorothy A Besaw9
William J Besaw5
Lester G Besaw3

WWII Draft Registration Cards:
Name:Irvin Edward Besaw
County:Outagamie
State:Wisconsin
Birth Date:19 Sep 1899
Race:White
Draft Board:2

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Irvin E Besaw
Death Date:29 May 1980
Location:Outagamie (May be abbreviated)
Certificate:012451

Obituary:
Section B, Page 11

Ervin married VanDenzen, Maria Magdalena Bef 1928. Maria (daughter of VanDenzen, Henry and Welhouse, Johanna "Anna") was born 27 May 1905, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died Abt 1957; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 25 Nov 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Berniece A. Wuyts, Kaukauna, age 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, surrounded by her family, at Appleton Medical Center. She was born on December 4, 1928 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Ervin and Magdalene (Vandenzen) Besaw. On June 10, 1950 Berniece married Jack D. Wuyts at Holy Cross Catholic Church. The couple enjoyed 61 years of marriage together prior to his death on May 23, 2011. Berniece loved spending time at the cottage in Mountain, fishing, crocheting and especially spending time with the family she held so precious. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church where she volunteered in the CCD Program and was a volunteer at the St. Paul Home. Berniece was also an avid Green Bay Packer fan.
Berniece is survived by her children: Karen (Ray) Diedrick, and Keith Wuyts; a son-in-law, Dave Wittman (special friend Bonnie); 9 grandchildren: Cory (Angela) Wittman, Mike (Becky) Wittman, Heather (Joe) Totman, Nick (Tina) Wuyts, Brian (Rene) Diedrick, Eric (Tammy) Diedrick, Dustin Diedrick, Jake Wuyts, and Taylor Wuyts; 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren; a brother, Lester (Janice) Besaw, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She is further survived by her husband's family: Aureta and Bernice Wuyts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, a daughter, Diane Wittman in 2013, a son, Donald "Woody" Wuyts in 2007, a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy (Dave) Carnot, and a brother, Bill Besaw. She is further preceded in death by her husband's family: Annie (Joe) Rademacher, Emma (Ezra) Terry, Bertha (Bill) Zahn, Albert (Louise) Wuyts, Harry (Jean) Wuyts, Carl Wuyts, Florence (Leo) Blair, and Robert Wuyts.
A funeral service for Berniece will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoyer St., Kaukauna with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Friends may call directly at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 766-2099 www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com

Bernice married Wuyts, Jack D. 10 Jun 1950. Jack (son of Wuyts, August and Fleming, Lydia) was born 22 Aug 1929, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 May 2011, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 26 May 2011, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 10 Jan 1997; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997
• Obituary: 14 Jan 1997; Kaukauna Times

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Death Record - Civil:
Name: Dorothy Agnes Carnot
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1930
Death Date: 10 Jan 1997
Certificate # 000947
Age:
Residence:

Obituary:
Obituary
Mrs. David Carnot (nee: Dorothy Besaw)
Kaukauna Times | Date: 01/14/1997 | Page: A4 | Type: Obituary

Dorothy married Carnot, David Aft 1948. David (son of Carnot, William and Meyer, Edith) was born 3 Dec 1927; died 22 Dec 1982; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1954, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1954

William married Charles, UnknownF [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 7 May 2017; APC

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Obituary:
Lester G. Besaw August 11, 1936 to May 2, 2017
Loving, amazing, husband, father, brother-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend has gone to heaven to join his wife of 51 years, Janice M. Besaw in their heavenly home. Together again, after 2 months, as Janice went first March 8, 2017. Lester worked at Thilmany in Kaukauna for 38 years retiring at 68, he enjoyed all of his co-workers and spoke of them often. Per Lester's request, there will not be a service as his family will mourn privately.
Dad, give mom a kiss and hug, tell her I miss her. Make sure to take her to the heavenly casino and enjoy each other like before. Until we meet again. Love You! Dawneen
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna, WI 54130 (920) 766-2099 www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on May 7, 2017

Lester married Hoolihan, Mary Ann 7 Jul 1958, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Mary (daughter of Hoolihan, Arthur J. and Deltgen, Marguerite I.) was born 26 Jun 1942; died 31 Aug 1965; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lester married Genske, Janice Aft 1966. Janice was born 23 Feb 1945; died 8 Mar 2017. [Group Sheet]

Karen — Diedrick, Ray "Toby" Jr.. (son of Diedrich, Raphael George "Ray" and Hietpas, Minnie) [Group Sheet]

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• Organizations: KAHS Founding Member
• Obituary: 27 Jun 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Diane M. Wittman (Wuyts) of Kaukauna, age 62 passed away June 26, 2013 surrounded by her family after a 22 month "inspirational battle" with brain cancer. She was born March 13, 1951 in Appleton to Jack and Berniece Wuyts (Besaw).
Diane graduated in 1969 from Kaukauna High School. She later graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with high honors in 1998 and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Diane married the love of her life, David J. Wittman on December 4, 1971 and lived in Kaukauna all her life. She had numerous friends in Kaukauna and at their cottage on Sunrise Lake and later on Flower Lake. Diane's real enjoyment in life was going to the cottage, knitting, quilting, walking almost every night for 30 years with her friend Elaine and also being with her grandchildren.
She was employed by the Kaukauna Public Library last serving as Assistant Director when cancer forced her to take retirement after 29 years. She truly enjoyed the library customers, the library staff, and the many projects she participated in.
Diane was involved in many volunteer activities including Boy Scout Troop 104 Personal Management Merit Badge and Finance and Secretary to the troop for many years. She served as Financial and Secretary Positions for the Saint Aloysius School Board. She also served as Executive Secretary for Kaukauna Rotary Club. She was instrumental in organizing the Kaukauna Area Historical Society. She served for a short time on the KEEN Board, currently Kaukauna Community Family of Funds before ill health forced her to retire.
She is survived by her high school sweetheart, husband, best friend, and caregiver, Dave. The joys of life were her children Cory (Angela) Wittman and Mike (Becky) Wittman; and her dear granddaughters, Allie Jo, Coryna and Jada.
She is further survived by her mother Berniece; her sister and brother-in-law Karen and Ray Diedrick; her brother Keith; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandee (John) Nytes, Dennis (Lois) Wittman, and Gary (Sandy) Wittman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Diane was preceded in death by her father, Jack Wuyts; her brother Donald; and mother and father in-law, Elmer and Mildred Wittman. Also a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dale and Debra Wittman.
Visitation will be held Monday July 1, 2013 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH - ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH (2401 Main Ave. Kaukauna) beginning at 1:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 4:00 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Pastors will officiate. Committal St. Mary Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Diane's honor by her family.
The Family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Dr. Bhattacharjee, Dr. Mortara, Dr. Conkright, Dr. Kohl, Dr. Bannish and the entire staff of St. Elizabeth Radiation Dept. plus the entire staff of Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology. We would like to express our sincere thanks to The Ministry Home Care Hospice for all their kind help.
Dave and his family would also like to thank "Aunt Karen" for always being there. We Love You.
Diane, words can not describe how much I am going to miss you. I will forever love you. -- Dave
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from June 27 to June 29, 2013

Diane married Wittman, David J. (son of Wittman, Elmer H. and Lynch, Mildred) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 17 Oct 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Donald J. Wuyts, Neenah, age 55, died unexpectedly Saturday, October 13, 2007. Don was born May 3, 1952, to Jack and Bernice (Besaw) Wuyts in Appleton. He worked as a millright all his life, starting out at Thilmany Papers, then Kimberly Clark and most recently working at Cellu Tissue. Don most enjoyed spending time at his cottage. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and working on the cottage.
He is survived by his parents, Jack and Bernice Wuyts; his daughter, Heather and Joe Totman; his son, Nicholas and Tina Wuyts; two sisters: Diane and Dave Wittman and Karen and Ray Diedrich; a brother, Keith and Jodi Wuyts and many nieces and nephews.
Don's Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Monday October 22, 2007, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna, with Fr. Marty Fox officiating. Friends will be received on Monday at Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be 2 p.m. in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. 920-766-2099