Koffarnus, George

George married Lautenschlaeger, Helena Bef 1909. Helena was born 10 Oct 1889; died 15 Sep 1965, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 1 Sep 2017; APC

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Obituary:
Alvin E. Koffarnus, age 90, of Hilbert, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Brillion Westhaven in Brillion. He was born December 9, 1926 in the Town of Chilton, son of the late George & Helena (Lautenschlager) Koffarnus.
Alvin was baptized into the family of Christ and later confirmed his faith at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hilbert where he remained a life long member serving on various boards.
He proudly served in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged in September of 1947. Following his discharge, Alvin began working with his brother, Rueben at his cheese factory.
He married Delores Paul at Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church in Potter on August 16, 1949. In April of the following year, the couple moved back to the Koffarnus family homestead and began farming in the Town of Chilton. During his time on the farm, the Koffarnus family farm was recognized as a Century Farm having remained in the same family for 100 years from 1883 to 1983. Through his working career, Alvin also worked installing silo and barn equipment for a local dealer.
Knowing all of the blessings bestowed upon him by God, Alvin always maintained a servant's heart looking to serve others in any way he could. Besides the various boards and committees he volunteered on at church, he also served on the Hilbert School District Board and served as Treasurer for the Town of Chilton for 32 years.
Although Alvin worked hard and served others well, he also found time to relax and enjoy himself. He enjoyed time spent bowling with his wife at couple's bowling and going out polka and square dancing. Alvin looked forward to shooting dart ball, and enjoyed the great outdoors hunting, sturgeon spearing and taking time to travel to Canada & Minnesota to fish. His most cherished hobby was playing cards; with a slap on his knee and a contagious joyful laugh, everyone in the house knew Alvin was playing.
Survivors include his children: Dallas (Denith) Koffarnus, Douglas (Cheri) Koffarnus, Daniel (Cindy) Koffarnus; his grandchildren: Michael, Andrew, Sarah, Thomas, Amy, Tracy, Ross, Nicholas & Taylor; his great grandchildren: Isaac, Norah, Lauren, Elsie, Anna, Evan, Claire, Vivian, Lydia & Karen; a sister: Vera Smallcombe; and his sisters-in-law: Elaine Giese, Kay Koffarnus & Edwina Paul.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Delores; an infant grandchild: Ryan; 6 brothers; and 3 sisters.
Funeral service will be at 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at St. Peter Lutheran Church (43 N. 3rd St.) in Hilbert with the Rev. Mark Krueger officiating. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 2:00 pm until 3:45 pm on Sunday, September 3, 2017.
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Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Sept. 1, 2017

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• Obituary: 10 Aug 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Ralph O. Koffarnus, age 75, of Hilbert, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1933, in the Town of Chilton, son of the late George and Helena (Lautenschlager) Koffarnus. On October 20, 1956, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Lau at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion.
Ralph was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hilbert. He also served his community by being on the Village Board and Hilbert Volunteer Fire Department. Ralph served his country with the U.S. Army stationed in Alaska. He was an Army veteran and member of the American Legion Kupsch-Brockman Post #127. He was employed by Brillion Iron Works for 33 years. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren who he loved dearly. He liked fishing, golfing and playing cards.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of 51 years, five children and 13 grandchildren: Debbie (Mike) Bursack, Jared and Justin, Menasha; Jayne (Dan) Rogney, Melissa (fiance Andy Fulcer), Marc, Michael, Appleton; Jim (Mary Beth) Koffarnus, Joey, Hilbert; Julie (Greg) Pritzl, Adam, Rachel, Emily, Ben, Appleton; Bob (Sandi) Koffarnus, Jessica, Derek, Jake, Brillion; two sisters: Lucille Flemming, Milwaukee; Vera (Lawrence) Smallcombe, Three Rivers, MI; one brother: Alvin (Delores) Koffarnus, Hilbert; two sister-in-laws: Elaine (Warren) Giese, Sauk City; Kay Koffarnus, Brillion.He is further survived by Dorothy's family, Gerhard, Jr. (Carolyne) Lau, Potter; Alex (Elaine) Lau, Brillion; Phyllis (Wayne) Koffarnus, Appleton; Erdine (Roger) Schultz, Reedsville; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: Elmer, Norbert, Rueben, Roman and Gerald; two sisters: Esther Muesegades and Mildred Helstrom; Dorothy's parents: Gerhard, Sr. and Rachel (Wenzel) Lau.
A funeral service for Ralph will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2008, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Third Street, Hilbert. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday, August 10, 2008, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Monday at 10 a.m. until the time of service with the Reverend Brian Crane officiating. Burial will take place at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion is assisting the family with the arrangements.
You were a loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa. We love you and will miss you dearly.

Ralph married Lau, Dorothy A. 20 Oct 1956. Dorothy (daughter of Lau, Gerhard Sr. and Wenzel, Rachel) was born 21 Apr 1934, Rantoul, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Nov 2015, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Hilbert, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Julie — Pritzl, Gregory Harold. (son of Pritzl, Harold Aloysius and Lamers, Dorothy) [Group Sheet]