Kamps, Gerhard

Other Events:

• Immigration: Abt 1860
• Naturalization: 8 Oct 1868; Outagamie County Naturalizations Vol 01 Page 128
• 1880 Census: 1880, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Bef 1895
• Obituary: Aft 4 Sep 1895
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0768

Notes:

Family History Document:
Born Menslen, near Moers, in what was then part of Prussia, now Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Emigrated to Wisconsin with his parents and siblings in 1860. Opened a harness and saddlery business with his brother Theodore in Appleton the same year, which eventually became a sizeable enterprise. Died of complications of diabetes in 1895.

Children with first wife, Catharina Janssen: John Henry, Helen, Herman, Agnes Marie, Theodore, Eberhard J.M. (died in infancy) and Maria Catharina (died in infancy).

Children with second wife, Sophia Maria Baumann: Gerhard (died in infancy), Wilhelm (died in infancy), William Francis, Richard Gerhard, Catharina (Kate), Henrietta, Margarethe (died in infancy) and Margaret (Gretchen).

Naturalization:
Name Gerhard Kamps
Birth Place Prussia
Court District Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa
Date of Action 8 Oct 1868

1880 Census:
Gerhard KAMPS Self M Male W 45 PRUSSIA Harness M aker PRUSSIA PRUSSIA
Sopha M. KAMPS Wife M Female W 30 PRUSSIA Keeping House P RUSSIA PRUSSIA
Hellen M. KAMPS Dau S Female W 16 WI Works At Home PRUSS IA
Herman A. KAMPS Son S Male W 15 WI At School PRUSSIA
Agnes M. KAMPS Dau S Female W 13 WI At School PRUSSIA
Thedore E. KAMPS Son S Male W 11 WI At School PRUSSIA P
Willie F. KAMPS Son S Male W 4 WI At Home PRUSSIA PRUS
Richard G. KAMPS Son S Male W 2 WI At Home Prussia PRUS
Census Place Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Family History Library Fi lm 1255440
NA Film Number T9-1440 Page Number 69C

Occupation:
Harness Maker, shop at 207 W. College Ave. Had a stone horse head on the buliding, still present in 2016.

Obituary:
GERHARD KAMPS, deceased. Prominent among the business citizens of Appleto n, Wsisconsin, was the late Gerhard Kamps, in whose death, September 4, 18 95, the city sustained a severe loss. He was born October 8, 1833,.at Mens len, Kreis Moers, R. B. Dusseldorf, R. P. Preussen, Germnany, received a c ommon school education and learned the saddlery business. He entered the P russian army in 1853, and served as a lancer in the Fifth Uhlanen Regime nt a little over three years, receiving an honorable discharge from the Ki ng of Prussia. In 1860 he came to America with his parents, locating fir st in Calumet county, Wisconsin, and March 8, 1861, he came to Appleton a nd engaged in the harness and saddlery business, in which he was engaged u ntil the time of his retirement, April-1, 1894. On July-4, 1861, he was ma rried to Katherina Jansen, who was born December 19, 1841, at Zifflich, Kr eis Cleve, Prussia, Germany, a daughter of Herman and Helena (Bomkamp) Jan sen, and seven children were born to this union: John Henry, who is deceas ed; Helen, wife of John J. Sherman; Herman A.; Agnes, who is deceased, w as the wife of II. Renter; Theodore E., a resident of Appleton; and Everha rd and Catherina, who died in infancy. The mother of these children died April 20, 1872, and Mr. Kamps was married (second) January 21, 1873, to Sophia. Baumann, who was born December 13, 1849, at Alpen, Germany. Seven children were born to this union, as follows: William F., who is cashier of the Outagamie County Bank; Richard G. and Catherine, who are deceased; Etta, who married J. J. Plank; Gretchen A.. living at home; and two who di ed in infancy. Mr. Kamp was one of the original directors of the Citizen s' Bank, and for twenty-five years.was successfully engaged in the hide and leather business. The family is c onnected with St. Joseph's congregation of the Roman Catholic Church, a nd Mr. Kamps held membership in the Catholic Knights.

Biography:
GERHARD KAMPS, deceased. Prominent among the business citizens of Appleton, Wsisconsin, was the late Gerhard Kamps, in whose death, September 4, 1895, the city sustained a severe loss. He was born October 8, 1833,.at Menslen, Kreis Moers, R. B. Dusseldorf, R. P. Preussen, Germnany, received a common school education and learned the saddlery business. He entered the Prussian army in 1853, and served as a lancer in the Fifth Uhlanen Regiment a little over three years, receiving an honorable discharge from the King of Prussia. In 1860 he came to America with his parents, locating first in Calumet county, Wisconsin, and March 8, 1861, he came to Appleton and engaged in the harness and saddlery business, in which he was engaged until the time of his retirement, April-1, 1894. On July-4, 1861, he was married to Katherina Jansen, who was born December 19, 1841, at Zifflich, Kreis Cleve, Prussia, Germany, a daughter of Herman and Helena (Bomkamp) Jansen, and seven children were born to this union: John Henry, who is deceased; Helen, wife of John J. Sherman; Herman A.; Agnes, who is deceased, was the wife of H. Reuter; Theodore E., a resident of Appleton; and Everhard and Catherina, who died in infancy. The mother of these children died April 20, 1872, and Mr. Kamps was married (second) January 21, 1873, to Sophia. Baumann, who was born December 13, 1849, at Alpen, Germany. Seven children were born to this union, as follows: William F., who is cashier of the Outagamie County Bank; Richard G. and Catherine, who are deceased; Etta, who married J. J. Plank; Gretchen A.. living at home; and two who died in infancy. Mr. Kamp was one of the original directors of the Citizens' Bank, and for twenty-five years was successfully engaged in the hide and leather business. The family is connected with St. Joseph's congregation of the Roman Catholic Church, and Mr. Kamps held membership in the Catholic Knights.

Gerhard married Jansen, Katharina 4 Jul 1861, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Katharina (daughter of Jansen, Herman H. and Bomkamp, Helena) was born 19 Dec 1841, Zyfflich, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; died 20 Apr 1872, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gerhard married Baumann, Sophia 21 Jan 1873, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Sophia (daughter of Baumann, William and Overfeld, Margaret) was born 13 Dec 1849, Alpen, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; died 7 Oct 1912, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Schmidt, Catherine Abt 1884, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Catherine was born Abt Jun 1859, Nenno, Washington, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Jan 1937, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 13 Jan 1923; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Illness Since Last April Ends With Death Wednesday Morning At Residence
Mrs. Helen Kamps Sherman, 59, wife of John Sherman, president of the Citizens National bank, died at her home at 500 Walnut street early Wednesday morning. She had been ill since last April. Mrs. Sherman was a native of Appleton, having been born here July 5, 1863, and lived here all her life with the exception of the first few years after her marriage, which were spent in Wausau. where Mr. Sherman was serving as county Judge of Marathon. The decedent is survived by her widowed husband; five daughters. Miss Margaret Sherman, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Basil F. McKenzie, Boston; Mrs. Samuel Fomen. Chicago; the Misses Agnes and Marie Sherman, Appleton; one son, Maj. A. Edward Sherman, Hot Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph J. Plank. Appleton; Mrs. Karl Reiss. Ladysmith; three brothers, Herman A. Kamps and Theodore E. Kamps. Appleton; and William F. Kamps, Milwaukee. The funeral will be held at 9:30 Friday morning at St. Joseph church, with interment in St. Joseph cemetery.

Helen married Sherman, John Joseph 1 May 1888, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Sherman, Jacob and Sell, Margaret) was born 28 Aug 1853, Addison, Washington, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Apr 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0950

Notes:

1910 Census:
Herman A Kamps 41
Mary C Kamps 40
Barbara M Kamps 19
Cecelia S Kamps 17
Harold H Kamps 13
Ralph H Kamps 10
Loraine H Kamps 7

Biography:
HERMAN A. KAMPS, president of the jewelry firm of H. A. Kamps Company, Incorporated, has been a well-known figure in the jewelry trade of this section for a number of years. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, March 8, 1865, a son of Gerhard and Katherine (Jansen) Kamps, who were born near the Rhine, Germany. They came to the United States during the '50s and located in Appleton about 1861, where Mr. Kamps engaged in the harness business until a few years prior to his death. He was a well-known and highly esteemed business citizen, and retired in comfortable circumstances. His death occurred September 14, 1893, and that of Katherine (Jansen) Kamps, April 20, 1873. They had a family of five children and Mr. Kamnps also had five children by a second marriage. Herman A. Kamps attended the public and high schools of Appleton, as well as the parochial school, and his first experience in the jewelry business was as clerk with L. M. Follett, in whose employ he continued two years. He then took a business course, and during the following nine years was employed by Max Mayer, at Appleton. For several years thereafter he was employed in different jewelry estabishments in this city, and at Milwaukee, but eventually returned to Mr. Mayer's employ, and at the time of the latter's death, in 1892, he bought a half interest in the business, the firm name becoming Mayer & Kamps. This connection continued for several years, when Mr. Kamps bought out the Mayer interest and formed the firm of H. A. Kamps Company, Incorporated, with himself as president and treasurer, M. C. Kamps as vice-president, and J. H. Bedessem as secretary. This business was established in 1880 in Appleton by Max Mayer, and is one of the old and reliable firms of the city. Under Mr. Kamps' management the business has increased steadily and now takes front rank with other Appleton jewelry houses. Kamps and his family are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and he holds membership in the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Catholic Knights and St. Joseph's Society. On June 10, 1890, Mr. Kamps was married to Mary C. Bedessem, daughter of M. and Barbara (Bain) Bedessem, and they have had five children, namely: Barbara, Celia, Harold, Ralph and Laurine.

Herman married Bedessem, Mary 10 Jun 1890. Mary (daughter of Bedessem, Michael and Bain, Barbara) was born Abt 1867, Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Dec 1949, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1905 State Census:
Henry Reuter40
Agnes Reuter37
Agnes H Reuter15
Helen Reuter13
Gerhardt Reuter9
Lena Rutzenberger28

Agnes married Reuter, Henry 1 May 1888. Henry (son of Reuter, Peter and Borlinghausen, Gertrude) was born 1 Jan 1865, Rice Lake, Barron, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Aug 1925, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 25 Aug 1925, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 29 Jul 1940; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Theodore E. Kamps, 71, former Appleton resident, died Saturday night in Pasadena, Calif., after a brief illness. Mr. Kamps left Appleton about 12 years ago.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Ben Beschta, Mrs. Earl W. Bates, Appleton; Mrs. John Pappas, Pasadena; Mrs. Percy Knight, Monrovia, Calif., Mrs. Marvin Smith, Los Angeles; three sons, Norman and Richard, Pasadena; Sherman, Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Plank, Appleton; one brother, William Kamps, Milwaukee.

Theodore married Schreiter, Julia 26 Jul 1893, Stephensville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Julia (daughter of Schreiter, Wenzel and Maedler, Cattarina) was born 3 Mar 1868, Center, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 30 Apr 1939, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 4 Sep 1909; Appleton Post Crescent

Henrietta married Plank, Joseph J. 29 Aug 1906. Joseph (son of Plank, Ferdinand and Trier, Sybilla) was born 30 Dec 1881, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 17 Oct 1949; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1909, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Residence:
Referred to as Gretchen in her brothers obit (and her fathers Biography in History of Outagamie County)

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1930 Census:
Gerald T Kamps43
Margaret Kamps43
Robert M Kamps17
Louise A Kamps16
Elizabeth K Kamps15
Ruth Kamps14
Ethel Kamps12
Margaret Kamps10
Frank Kamps8
John Kamps5
William Kamps2
[2 9/12]
Paul Kamps1
[1 4/12]

Gerhard married Maurer, Margaret Bef 1912. Margaret (daughter of Maurer, Mathias and Philipe, Anna) was born 23 Jun 1886, St. John, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 17 Nov 1982, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1920 Census:
Herman Kamps29
Hazel Kamps25
Mary Jane Kamps4
Helen Kamps2
[2 6/12]
Vivian Kamps0
[4/12]
Julia Frye17

Herman married Dean, Hazel Bef 1915. Hazel (daughter of Dean, Dwight W. and Wilson, Helene) was born 3 Aug 1894, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Jul 1980, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1914, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 27 Nov 1961; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1914

Obituary:
Mrs. Kathryn Bradley, (Kathryn Kamps), 335 W. Sixth St., Appleton, Age 66, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Monday. She was born September 7, 1895, and was a life long resident of Appleton. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Fancis. Mrs. Bradley is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William P. Garvey, Appleton; Miss Jean Bradley, Oshkosh; two sons, John, Antigo; James, Appleton; one sister, Mrs. George Mader, Appleton; 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. Mary's Catholic church with burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Ellenbecker Funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The parish rosary will be prayed ata 7:30 p.m. and the Thirdy Order rosary at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Kathryn married Bradley, James 6 Apr 1920. James was born 27 May 1894, Ironwood, Gogebic, Michigan, USA; died 31 Dec 1953, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Hildegard married Mader, George Bef 1924. George (son of Mader, George and Probst, Anna Margaret) was born 6 Jun 1899, Harrison, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Jul 1970, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 6 Jul 1970, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Helen married McKenzie, Basil Bef 1920. Basil was born 8 Dec 1898, Turtle Lake, Barron, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Jan 1964, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Civil Record: 28 Nov 1896
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birth - Civil Record:
Name: Harold Henry Kamps
Birth: 28 Nov 1896
Birth: Wisconsin;United States of America
Residence: Outagamie, Wisconsin
Other: Outagamie County

1930 Census:
Harold H Kamps33
Virginia L Kamps31
Virginia M Kamps4 [4 10/12]
Richard J Kamps1 [1 5/12]
Jerome H Kamps0 [2/12]
Wilma Schiefellain17

1940 Census:
Harold H Kamps43
Virginia V Kamps41
Virginia M Kamps14
Richard J Kamps11
Jerome H Kamps10

Harold married Lally, Virginia Bef 1925. Virginia was born 1 Jun 1897, Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Oct 1985. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Ed 13 Page 06b
• Obituary: 20 Jul 1959; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1930 Census:
Ralph Kamps - 35
Barbara Kamps - 29
Mary Kamps - 8
Ralph Kamps - 6
Thomas Kamps - 4
Daniel Kamps - 4
James Kamps - 2 9/12
Barbara Kamps - 1

Obituary:
Section A, Page 14

Ralph married Goeser, Barbara Abt 1920. Barbara was born 21 Apr 1900, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Dec 1980; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lorrine married Krautkramer, Boniface Aft 1925. Boniface (son of Krautkramer, Joseph and Nackers, Mary) was born 14 Apr 1903, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Sep 1953; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1905 State Census:
Henry Reuter40
Agnes Reuter37
Agnes H Reuter15
Helen Reuter13
Gerhardt Reuter9
Lena Rutzenberger28

1910 Census:
Henry Reuter45
Cathren Reuter37
Agnes Reuter20
Helen Reuter17
Gerhardt Reuter13

1920 Census:
Henry Reuter56
Catherine Reuter46
Agnes H Reuter30
Helen C Reuter27

1930 Census:
Edward A Ritger35
Agnes H Ritger39
Edward A Ritger6
Donald J Ritger5

Agnes married Ritger, Edward Bef 1923. Edward (son of Ritger, Michael and Kneisel, Elizabeth) was born 24 Mar 1896; died 5 Nov 1950; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 18 Mar 1964; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1905 State Census:
Henry Reuter40
Agnes Reuter37
Agnes H Reuter15
Helen Reuter13
Gerhardt Reuter9
Lena Rutzenberger28

1910 Census:
Henry Reuter45
Cathren Reuter37
Agnes Reuter20
Helen Reuter17
Gerhardt Reuter13

1920 Census:
Henry Reuter56
Catherine Reuter46
Agnes H Reuter30
Helen C Reuter27

1930 Census:
Edmund H Rossmasaf39
Helen C Rossmasaf38
Robert A Rossmasaf8
Henry G Rossmasaf4

Obituary:
Mrs. Edmund Rossmeissl 615 S. Walnut St. Age 71, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. She was born May 29, 1892, the daughter of the late Henry Reuter (former Mayor of Appleton) and has been a lifelong resident. She was a member of the Christian Mother's Society and Ladies Aid of St. Joseph Catholic Church; and the Third Order of St. Francis. Mrs. Rossmeissl is survived by three sons, Robert and Thomas, both of Appleton; John, Madison; one brother, Gerhard Reuter, Los Angeles, Calif.; 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ellenbecker Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Appleton Post Crescent Wed., Mar. 18, 1964 pg. D6

Helen married Rossmeissl, Edmund Bef 1921. Edmund (son of Rossmeissl, Joseph and Schreiter, Katherine) was born 26 Mar 1891, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Dec 1945; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 14 Aug 1896
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• WWI Draft Registration Card: 4 Jun 1918
• Death Record - Civil: 2 Sep 1974

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Gerhard Richard Reuter
Birth Date:14 Aug 1896
Birth Place:Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:Henry Reuter
Mother's name:Agnes Kamps
FHL Film Number:1306422

1905 State Census:
Henry Reuter40
Agnes Reuter37
Agnes H Reuter15
Helen Reuter13
Gerhardt Reuter9
Lena Rutzenberger28

1910 Census:
Henry Reuter45
Cathren Reuter37
Agnes Reuter20
Helen Reuter17
Gerhardt Reuter13

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:Gerhard Edward Reuter
County:Sauk
State:Wisconsin
Birthplace:Wisconsin;United States of America
Birth Date:7 Oct 1896
Race:Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number:1674982
DraftBoard:0

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Gerhard Reuter
SSN:352-03-5614
Last Residence:90057 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Born:14 Aug 1896
Died:Aug 1974
State (Year) SSN issued:Illinois (Before 1951)
Name:Gerhard R Reuter
Social Security #:352035614
Sex:Male
Birthplace:Wisconsin
Death Date:2 Sep 1974
Death Place:Los Angeles

Other Events:

• Obituary: 3 Apr 1962; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Katherine Kamps 7/20/1894 4/3/1962 Post Crescent 4/3/1962 B 8
Also
Mother of Area Resident Dies
Mrs Katherine Beschta mother of Mrs Bernard Audrey, Van Den Boogard
Kaukauna Times | Date: 04/06/1962 | Page: 12 | Type: Obituary

Katherine married Beschta, Bernard John 26 Sep 1916. Bernard (son of Beschta, Peter and Kannenberg, Theresa) was born 7 Apr 1893, Clintonville, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Jul 1975, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 18 Jul 1975, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude married Theiss, Andrew Georg 20 Jun 1936. Andrew (son of Theiss, Professor Andrew J. "AJ" and Huhn, Anna Mary) was born 29 Apr 1907, Taycheedah, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Aug 1988, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1928

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 27 Apr 1968
• Obituary: 27 Apr 1968; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: William Plank SSN: 396-03-2007Last Residence: 54911 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United Stat es of America Born: 29 Apr 1911 Died: Apr 1968 State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (Before 1951 )

Obituary:
Section B, Page 4

William married Westphal, Virginia Bef 1935. Virginia was born 9 Nov 1912; died 1 Oct 1987, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1929, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1929

Mary married Rechner, Robert Aft 1930. Robert (son of Rechner, Louis John and Alberty, Genevieve) was born 16 Sep 1910; died Abt Mar 1987. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1940 Census:
Joseph J Plank58
Henrietta Plank57
Margaret Plank25
Annette Plank23
Ferdinand A Plank81

Margaret married Koller, Otto G. 29 Aug 1940. Otto (son of Koller, Joseph and Pimiskern, Mary) was born 5 Nov 1914; died 22 Sep 1983, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1934, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1934

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1930

Buried:
Body Donated for Medical Research.

Robert married Frassetto, Gloria (daughter of Frassetto, Primo Angelo and Roberts, Grace Vingo) [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Schmidt, Victor 14 Jan 1935, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Victor was born 29 Aug 1911, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Nov 2004, Sun Prairie, Dane, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1934, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 2 May 2010

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1934

Obituary:
Ruth M. Stier, 94, Menasha, passed away on April 29, 2010, at Brewster Village. She was born Feb. 13, 1916, daughter of the late Gerhard and Margaret (Mauer) Kamps. On June 14, 1938, she was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Stier. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1984.
Ruth was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Menasha. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, cribbage and spending time with her family.
Ruth is survived by her children, Ted (Yolanda), San Diego; Gretchen (Don) Landskron, Las Vegas; Jim (Joyce), Neenah; five grandchildren, Susan (Jeff) Hopp, Stefanie (Don) Larson, Ted (Charlotte) Stier, Brett and Andrea Stier; two great-grandchildren, Kamps and Connor Larson; sister, Ethel O'Brien; and a brother, John "Jake" Kamps. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ruth was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth, Jr.; four brothers, Bob, Bill, Frank "Frozz" and Paul "Mick"; three sisters, Louise "Susie" Walters, Betty Schmidt and Margaret "Muggie" Marx; and special friend, Pat Fischer.
A Funeral Mass for Ruth will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 324 Nicolet Blvd., Menasha, with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Ruth will be laid to rest at St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 790 Marvelle Lane, Green Bay, WI, 54304, or the March of Dimes, 790 Parkview Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, in Ruth's name.
The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers at Brewster Village for the care given to our mother, and a special thanks to Judy and Charlie Pfister and Barbara Bloomer for their love and friendship.
Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home Menasha 920-722-8252 Light a candle in memory

Ruth married Stier, Kenneth J. 14 Jun 1938. Kenneth was born 5 Jan 1916; died 23 May 1984. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1935, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 4 Dec 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1935

Obituary:
Ethel M. "Lolly" O'Brien, age 96, of Neenah passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Theda Clark Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born on September 18, 1917 in Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Gerhard and Margaret (Mauer) Kamps. She was a graduate of Appleton High School. In November of 1939 she married Robert O'Brien at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Menasha. The marriage was blessed with four sons, and nearly 40 years before Robert preceded her in death on September 10, 1979. Lolly was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She was a fun-loving woman with a tremendous sense of humor. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, fishing, walking, swimming, and playing cribbage. Her family will miss her deep love, her unconditional support, and her famous lemon meringue pie.
She is survived by her sons: Bill (Rosemary), Appleton; Pat (Nancy), Atlanta GA; Mike (Debbie), Appleton; John (Cindy), Neenah; grandchildren: Todd (Mary), Fisherville, VA; Michael (Peggy), Pompono Beach, FL; Steve (Renee), Greenville; Greg (Colleen), Appleton; Mark (Sara), Atlanta, GA; Tim (Wendy) Ellicott City, MD; Paul (Tonia), Little Chute; Casey (Niki), Menasha; John (Suzie) Taylor, Appleton; Amy (Prince) Ugwah, Austin, TX; Andrew (Nicole), Bartlett, IL; 15 great grandchildren; her brother, Jack Kamps, Appleton; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kelly; four sisters: Ruth, Louise, Betty, Margaret; four brothers: Bob, Frank, Bill, Michael.
Funeral Mass for Ethel will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church (320 Nicolet Blvd., Menasha) with Father Jim Hablewitz officiating. Friends will be received on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service, directly at the church. Interment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul Elder Services or to St. Patrick's Catholic Church in her name.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
Online Condolences
www.westgorfuneralhomes.c
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2013

Ethel married O'Brien, Robert Abt Nov 1939, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Robert was born 7 Mar 1916; died 10 Sep 1979. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1937, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1937

Margaret married Marx, John 14 Jun 1938. John (son of Marx, Henry and Stier, Mary Martha) was born 2 Nov 1912, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 May 1991, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1939, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1939

Frank married Buchman, Veronica 24 Nov 1956. Veronica (daughter of Buchman, Earl and Steidl, Anna) was born 1 Jun 1920, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Dec 2007. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1942, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1942, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 12 Jan 2016; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1942

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1942

Obituary:
Kamps, Jack, John J, "Jack", "Jake" Age 91, of Appleton, died Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Brewster Village. John was born in 1924 in Appleton, son of the late Gebhard and Margaret (Maurer) Kamps. He was very proud of his life long career as an Accountant and enjoyed a game of golf with family and friends. He married Mary Catherine McCarthy in Pittsburgh, PA in 1946. John was a graduate of Appleton West High School, and of the Robert Morris College - Accounting School in Pittsburgh, PA. He has an Honorable Discharge from the US Army/Air Force after serving active overseas duty in South East Asia, 1943 - 1946.
He is survived by his children Geraldine (Dave) Traczyk, William Kamps, Mary Pat (Neil) Hartzheim, Maggie Callaham, Timothy (Vicki) Kamps, David (Kathy) Kamps, Jeffrey (Bonnie) Kamps, son-in-law Steven Mueller, grandchildren Max (Darcy) Mueller, Dan (Alyssa) Mueller, Wendy Traczyk, Sara (Cory) McKone, Kelly Traczyk, Patty (Ryan) Riedl, Brian Kamps, Maggie (Paul) Wratkowski, Brigitte (Kyle) Haeusser, Kevin (Jenna) Hartzheim, Jacob Kamps, Jesse (Stephanie) Kamps, Joshua (Hya ) Kamps, Jonathan Kamps, Joseph Kamps, James Kamps, Katie (Jason) Beck, Jackie Lynn Kamps, Michael (Becca) Kamps, Heather Kamps; 14 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews. John was predeceased by his wife Mary Catherine, a daughter Christine (Steven) Mueller, his parents, and siblings Louise (George) Walter, Elizabeth (Victor Schmidt, Ruth Kenneth Stier, Ethel Robert O'Brien, William Alice Kamps Paul Mick Kamps, Margaret John Marx, Robert Gloria Kamps, Frank Veronica Kamps.
The Funeral Liturgy will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016, at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 West Lawrence Street, Appleton, with Fr Jim Leary, O.F. M. Cap. officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com

John married McCarthy, Mary Catherine Abt 1946, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born 28 Sep 1924, , , New York, USA; died 14 Jul 2004. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 23 Mar 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

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Kamps, William G.William G. Kamps, age 76, of Beaver Dam, died on March 21, 2004 at the U. S. Hospital in Madison. Bill was born on July 11, 1927 in Appleton to Gebh ardt and Margaret (nee Maurer) Kamps. He was married to Alice E. Mull en on September 2, 1950 in Appleton.Bill is survived by his wife, Alice, Beaver Dam; a daughter, Mary (Donal d) Birmingham, Green Bay; four sons: Paul (Alison) Kamps, Oregon, WI; Jam es Kamps, Fond du Lac; Michael (Deb) Kamps, Beaver Dam; Peter (Giniene) Ka mps, Hortonville, WI; three sisters: Elizabeth (Victor) Schmidt, Sun Prair ie; Ruth Stier, Menasha; Ethel O'Brien, Appleton; a brother, John (Mary) K amps, Clearwater, FL; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, n ephews, other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Joseph; three brot hers and two sisters.Bill graduated from Appleton High School in 1945 and attended college at S t. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. Bill started his career in t he paper industry with Marathon/American Can and progressed through vario us marketing assignments that took the family to Neenah, WI., Cincinnati a nd New York City. In 1972, Bill and Joe Lawlor Sr founded K&L Services, In c., a paper converting company located in Beaver Dam. Bill enjoyed golfin g, playing bridge, sheepshead, gin and cribbage. He was a member of St. Pe ter's Catholic Church, Beaver Dam; Elks Club, Knights of Columbus and O ld Hickory Golf Club.A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 11 a. m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Beaver Dam with Rev. Fr. William K ey officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, March 25, 2004 from 9:30 a. m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Bea ver Dam. Burial of Bill's cremains will take place at St. Joseph Cathol ic Cemetery in Appleton. Memorials may be directed to United Catholic Pari sh in Beaver Dam.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jamison Harke r, Dr. Timothy Kamp and the staff at U.W. Hospital for their Compassion a nd caring during Bill's illness. A special thank you to Dr. Sharon Haase f or her years of care for Bill
Koepsell Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family.

William married Mullen, Alice Elizabeth 2 Sep 1950, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Alice (daughter of Mullen, Christopher and Ryan, Mary Grace) was born 1 Jun 1927, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 May 2006, Beaver Dam, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1935, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1935

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• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 26 Mar 2013
• Obituary: 27 Mar 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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1930 Census:
Hazil Kamps35
Mary Jane Kamps15
Helen Kamps12
Vivian Kamps10
Dean Kamps4

Death Record - Civil:
Name :Vivian Meinert
Birth Date : 19 Sep 1919
Death Date: 26 Mar 2013
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Vivian (Kamps) Meinert, took her last breath on earth and first breath with her Savior on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. All of her children were present during her passing into eternal life.
Vivian was a selfless woman who always tried to show love by giving of herself in some way, through a kind word or sharing of a gift. She was always looking for ways to brighten someone's day. Vivian was very involved in the community. She was a member of the Heart of the Valley, VFW, American Legion, Kaukauna Community Hospital Auxiliary and St Mary's Altar Society. She also enjoyed traveling, especially to Fish Creek.
She is survived by her four children, Noreen (Kern) Brogan, Dennis Meinert, Debbie (Bob) Moore and Mary (Rus) Maddox; and her brother Dean (Ginny) Kamps. She is further survived by her grandchildren Kristin (Mike) Baranski, Nathan (Nicole) Brogan, Lonnie (Chad) Baldauf, Shelly (Tony) Verhasselt, Raven (Adam) Marchuk, Meredith (Jon) Fraser, Greg (Bridget Keaty) Moore, Alex Maddox, Jordan Maddox and Morgan Maddox, as well as 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Norman, her parents Herman and Hazel Kamps, her sisters Helen Sanders and Mary Jane Kamps and her great grandson Chase Baldauf.
The funeral liturgy to celebrate Vivian's life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at ST KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH, ST MARY CHURCH ( 119 W Seventh St) with Father Jerry Pastors officiating. A time of visitation for friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Home Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to truly thank St. Paul Elder and Hospice Care services for their personalized care and total dedication to the entire family. We would also like to thank our brother Dennis, for his wonderful care of our mother.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from March 27 to April 1, 2013

Vivian married Meinert, Norman 13 Oct 1941. Norman (son of Meinert, Oscar and Wunrow, Elsie) was born 29 Jul 1917, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Feb 2006, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII, US Army
• Obituary: 26 Sep 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Dean Thomas Kamps, 87, of Menasha, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. He died at St. Elizabeth Hospital following brain surgery.
Dean was born in Appleton on April 16, 1926, the son of the late Herman and Hazel (Dean) Kamps. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Infantry. Dean was united in marriage to Virginia "Ginny" Van Ryzin on June 23, 1948. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with their entire family present. Prior to his retirement, Dean was a paper machine operator with Bergstrom Paper Company in Neenah. He was a very active volunteer in his lifetime-coaching his children in various sports, including Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball. He volunteered at the Food Pantry, the Salvation Army, St. Elizabeth Hospital and was an active member with the Kiwanis Golden K Club.
He was a man of faith and honored God and his country. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, the Packers, the BADGERS, and John Wayne. He also gave out the best bear hugs ever and we will all miss those. Dean and Ginny loved to travel and visited Hawaii, Europe, Canada and most of the United States. They held season tickets for the Wisconsin Badgers, traveling to Madison for all home games and to many away games, as well as Bowl Game appearances.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; four children: Kristine Manteuffel, Appleton; Patricia (Robert) Collar, Little Chute; Sandra (Jeffrey) Krueger, Appleton; and Steven (Faith) Kamps, Madison; grandchildren: Greg (Lisa) Manteuffel, Brad (Kim) Manteuffel, Scott (Amy) Manteuffel, Beth (Brendan) Fahrenkrug, Chad (Jennifer) Collar, Bryan (Rebecca) Collar, Adam Collar, Andrew Krueger (girlfriend Jenna), Michael (Courtney) Krueger, Amy (Rob) Santiago, Zachary Kamps and Joshua Kamps; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Mary Jane Kamps, Helen Sanderson and Vivian Meinert and their respective spouses. He was also preceded in death by his father and mother in-law, Clarence and Lucille Van Ryzin and several sisters and brothers in-law.
A memorial mass for Dean will be celebrated Friday, September 27, 2013, 11:00 a.m., at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 W. Pine St., Appleton, with Fr. Dennis Ryan officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. Friday until the hour of mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his honor.
The family would like to thank the ICU and 4th floor staffs at St. Elizabeth Hospital for the compassionate care and help given to Dad.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 25 to September 26, 2013

Dean married VanRyzin, Virginia "Ginny" 23 Jun 1948, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Virginia (daughter of VanRyzin, Clarence Henry and Schabo, Lucille) was born 13 Feb 1927, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Jan 2017, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 12 Nov 1966; APC

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James F. Bradley Milwaukee, Wis., formerly of Appleton. Age 45, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon. He was born February 25, 1921 in Antigo, the son of James J. and Kathryn Bradley. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton; the Holy Name Society and a past president of the Society; he served with the U.S. Army from September 9, 1942 to November 20, 1945 and was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Bradley is survived by two sisters, Mrs. William (Marge) Garvey, Appleton; Miss Jean Bradley, Denver, Colo; one brother, John H. Bradley, Antigo. A Requiem High Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton with Msgr. Adam Grill as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Appleton. Friends may call at the Ellenbecker Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Rosary will be prayed Sunday evening at the funeral home.

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• Education - High School: 1941, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1941, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII,
• Biography: Bef 1994; by Kit and Morgan Benson
• Obituary: 12 Jan 1994; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1941

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1941

Biography:
Iwo Jima Flag Raiser. During the Battle for Iwo Jima he was a US Navy Corpsman (Pharmacist's Mate Second Class) assigned to E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division, and one of six men who were immortalized in Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal's photo of the US Flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, just after noon on February 23, 1945, for which Rosenthal was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. The six men were Corporal Harlon Block, Private Rene Gagnon, Private Ira Hayes, Private Franklin Sousley, Sergeant Mike Strank, and US Navy Corpsman John Bradley. Author James Bradley described his life's story in the bestseller, "Flags of Our Fathers" (2000). The flag in the famous photo is the second US flag raised over Mount Suribachi; the first flag was raised there at 10:20 am by Sergeant Henry Hansen, Platoon Sergeant Eugene Thomas, Corpsman John Bradley, Private Philip Ward, Private James Michels and Corporal Chuck Lindberg, and photographed by Sergeant Lou Lowery. Corpsman John Bradley is the only one in both flag raising photos. Born in Antigo, Wisconsin, the son of James J. and Kathryn Bradley, he moved with his family to Appleton, Wisconsin where he grew up. His father worked as a railroad engineer. In 1942, as World War II raged, 19 year old Jack enlisted into the US Navy, to become a medical technician, happy to have what he thought would be a non-combat job. Following training, he was assigned to the Navy Medical Hospital in San Francisco. In January 1944, he was sent to the Marine Corps Field Medical School to become a corpsman. After completing the school, he was assigned to the 5th Marine Division, then forming up at Camp Pendleton, California, and slated for the upcoming invasion of Iwo Jima. The Invasion of 70,000 marines landed on February 19, 1945, on the south side of the island, with Bradley landing at Green Beach, closest to Mount Suribachi. On the second day of the invasion, Bradley was pinned down with his unit under heavy enemy fire when an unidentified marine was cut down by crisscrossing Japanese machine guns and mortar fire. Braving the intense enemy fire, Bradley ran thirty yards over exposed bare ground to reach the downed marine, inserting plasma to save his life, then covered the wounded marine with his own body to protect him from fire while the plasma dripped into the downed marine. When the plasma bottle finally emptied, Bradley then carried the wounded marine back to safety, an action for which he was later presented the Navy Cross (second highest award for valor). On the fourth day of the invasion, the Marines captured Mount Suribachi and raised the American flag. Following the capture of Mount Suribachi, the 28th Regiment was redeployed to continue the attack along west coast of the island. Bradley was hit by Japanese shell fire on March 12, while aiding other wounded Marines. Ignoring his own wounds, he helped another wounded marine to the aid station, where doctors there noticed his own severely damaged legs. Despite his protests to remain with his unit, Bradley was immediately air evacuated to Guam and then to Hawaii; his war was over. Upon his return to the US at the end of the war, Bradley left the military to return to Antigo, where he married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Van Grop, and became a funeral director. He and Betty would have eight children. He refused to discuss the war, and refused to participate in the fame that would be directed to the Flag Raisers. Whenever told he was a war hero, he would always tell his praisers that the real heroes were the men who didn't come back. His family only learned of his Navy Cross and Purple Heart medals, and the details of his role in the raising of the flag after his death. In one of his very few comments about the flag raising, he stated: "It took everyone on that island and the men on the ships offshore to get the flag up on Suribachi." (bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)

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Section B, Page 6

John married Vangorp, Elizabeth 4 May 1946, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Vangorp, Simon Peter and Mollen, Clara Marie) was born 23 Jan 1924, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Sep 2013, , , New Hampshire, USA. [Group Sheet]

Margaret married Garvey, William P. Aft 1943. William (son of Garvey, Patrick J. and Williamsen, Zita Elizabeth) was born 9 Apr 1923, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Dec 1972, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 24 Jul 2004; Sheboygan Press

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Jean K. Bradley, Appleton, age 70, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Jean was born on March 25, 1934, in Appleton, to the late James and Kathryn (Kamps) Bradley. Jean was a surgical nurse, caring for patients in Denver and Tucson; the final 17 years of her career were at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She retired in 1999.
Jean was a long-time member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Jean enjoyed the outdoors, walking, card playing, was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and enjoyed the company of her favorite canine companion, Sadie. Jean was well known as a loving caregiver to family members in times of need, especially her great nephew Michael Backhaus.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Betty Van Gorp Bradley, Wausau; her nephews, Bradley G. (Nancy) Garvey, Appleton, and Brian J. (Judy) Garvey, Appleton; her great nephew and nieces, Michael Backhaus, Megan Garvey, Erin Garvey; her nieces and nephews, Kate Bradley, Steve (Mary) Bradley, Mark (Ann) Bradley, James Bradley, Barb Bradley (Al Limberg), Patrick (Karrie) Bradley, Joseph (Deb) Bradley and Tom (Laurel) Bradley; many great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is further survived by a special friend and fellow caregiver, Lois Bayer.
She was preceded in death by her brothers James and John Bradley; her sisters, Mary Ellen Bradley and Margaret Garvey; and a special niece, "Cassie" Garvey Backhaus.
The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2004, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 South State Street, Appleton, with Fr. Michael O'Rourke and Fr. Bob Lexa officiating. Friends may call at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, Appleton, on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again directly at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Appleton. A memorial has been established in Jean's name.
May the angels lead you into paradise, may the Martyrs receive you at your coming, and take you to Jerusalem, the holy city. May the choir of angels receive you, and may you, with the once poor Lazarus, have rest eternal.

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• Education - High School: 1942, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 3 Oct 2001; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1942

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Katherine A. Mader 7/10/1924 10/1/2001 Post Crescent 10/3/2001 C 4

Katherine married Gregorius, Sylvester Bef 1948. Sylvester (son of Gregorius, Leo Joseph and Hoffman, Josephine) was born 27 Jul 1918, Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Jan 1994, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 27 Jan 1994, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 7 Jun 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Mary Frances Mader Leopold, 85, died June 6, 2011, at Appleton Healthcare Center after a lengthy illness. She was a life-long resident of the city. Mary was born on May 15, 1926, the daughter of George E. and Hilda (Kamps) Mader, the second of five children. After attending local schools, she graduated from Appleton High School in 1944. Mary Mader and Robert G. Leopold, a World War II veteran, were married on October 1, 1946, in Appleton. The couple lived in Appleton and Neenah. In 1962 they moved back into her parents' home in Appleton. Along with raising her six children, Mary helped care for her parents. She was the matriarch of a large family that included 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was a life-long member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Her quick wit and spontaneous sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Mary was preceded in death by: her parents; husband Robert, who died in August 1974; a sister, Katherine and husband, Ves Gregorious; brothers H. George Mader and wife, Wilma; and brother Thomas Mader.
Survivors include six children: Robert (Connie) Leopold of Shiocton; Connie (Terry) Diemel of Mount Morris; Linda Leopold, Charles Leopold and John Leopold, all of Appleton; and George Leopold (Ellen Seefelt) of Reston, Virginia. Also surviving are: a sister, Joan Peterson and husband Duane Peterson; sisters-in-law Mrs. Thomas (Faye) Mader, Mrs. Melvin (Gertrude) Leopold and Mrs. Frank (Lois) Olsen; along with many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011, at ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Morrison Street at Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, with Fr. William Hoffman officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again directly at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. There will be parish prayer and scripture service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you the staff at Appleton Health Care for their loving care. A memorial has been established in her name.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton (920)739-1231
Online Condolences
www.wichmannfargo.com

Mary married Leopold, Robert G. 1 Oct 1946. Robert (son of Leopold, Henry and Reetz, Edith) was born 15 Jun 1921; died 12 Aug 1974, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 11 May 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

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Section B, Page 4

George married Meyer, Wilma May 23 Feb 1952. Wilma (daughter of Meyer, William and Unknown, Ida) was born 7 Aug 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Dec 2008. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 16 May 2010

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Obituary:
Thomas "Tom" J. Mader, 76, Poulsbo, WA, passed away Tuesday morning, May 4, 2010, at Harrison Medical Center, Bremerton, WA, after a brief, but painful battle with cancer. Tom was born April 30, 1934, in Appleton, WI, to George and Hilda (Kampe) Mader. He graduated from Appleton High School 1952 and married Faye Dunsirn July 10, 1953. Tom and Faye resided in Appleton, except for six years in Arizona (1960-66) and the last two years in Poulsbo.
Tom is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Faye; three children, Steve (Janet) Mader of Edina, MN; Don (Sherri) Mader of Appleton, WI; and Sherri (Steve) Danielson of Poulsbo, WA; six grandchildren, Jeremy (Amanda) Mader, Ryan (Shervin) Mader, Christopher Mader, Nick Danielson, Stephanie (Trent) Emory and Amanda Danielson; great grandchild Fiona Mader; sisters, Joan (Pete) Peterson and Fran (Robert) Leopold; brother-in-law Byron (Virginia) Lembcke; sisters-in-law Annabelle (Bronnie) Stroud and Betty Peck; and many other relatives and friends.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Lydia Dunsirn and Harry Zimmerman; his brother George (Wilma) Mader; his sister Kate (Vess) Gregorious; his brother-in-law, Clifford (Lassie) Dorman.
As a lifelong carpenter/ remodeling contractor, Tom lived by the simple motto: "No matter what your lot in life, build something on it." Tom loved people and no one was a stranger after visiting with him for just a few minutes. As a committed follower of Christ, Tom lived out his faith through his devotion to family, his loving care for everyone he met and his integrity in his construction business. The imprint and legacy that he left on his family and friends will be felt for generations.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., June 12, 2010, at Calvary Chapel in Appleton, WI. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed in Tom Mader's name to Wycliffe Bible Translators.

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• Obituary: 28 Sep 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

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Sherwood, WI - Born May 30, 1923, Helen S. Fieweger died Sunday, September 26, 2010, at 87 years young. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Helen attended St. Mary's School in Appleton, St. Mary's High, Menasha, and graduated from Rosary College, River Forest, IL (now Dominican University). She and Joseph F. Fieweger were married in December 1944 and enjoyed 55 years together before his death in 1999. Helen spent her life enjoying her husband, family and friends. She was active in the church and community wherever the family lived. This included Connecticut, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, California, Green Bay, and Sherwood since 1974.
She was an avid Brewers and Packer fan and always interested in sports and games, especially golf and bridge. Her family will remember her best for her goodness, generosity, and zest for living.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents: Basil F. McKenzie and Helen (Sherman) McKenzie, and by her brother, Jim.
Survivors include two sons: Tom (Caroline Ceconi) of Aptos, CA, and Joe (Mary Catherine Horan) of Irvine, CA. Three daughters: Mary Gigot of Fall City, WA, Kate MacKenzie (Buck Seeger) of Sunriver OR, and Lala of Sherwood, WI; six grandchildren: Anne, Tommy (Carrie) and John Fieweger, Jessica and Emily Gigot, and Dan (Mariko Savitt) Trimbach; three great-grandchildren: Mary Cecilia Velasquez, Reagan Fieweger, and Justin Trimbach. Also, one sister, Mary Pownall of Olean, NY; two brothers: Tom (Rusty) McKenzie of Menasha, and John W. (Wendy) McKenzie of Ft. Atkinson; sister-in-law, Marion Fieweger of Menasha, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at 11 a.m. at St. John Sacred Heart Parish, N369 Military Road, Sherwood, with Fr. Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep. Family and friends may gather at the church prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah.Memorial donations in Helen's honor may be made to Sacred Heart School, N369 Military Road, Sherwood, WI 54169; or St. Paul Hospice Services, 316 East 14th St., Kaukauna, WI 54130.
Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home Menasha 920-722-8252

Helen married Fieweger, Joseph F. Abt Dec 1944. Joseph (son of Fieweger, Raymond J. and Tuchscherer, Margarite) was born 8 Jan 1923; died 15 Jul 1999; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 21 Dec 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

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Thomas married Unknown, Mary "Rusty" [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 13 Dec 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Groh, Virginia Mae Kamps Virginia was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on May 18, 1925. She entered Eternal Life on December 8, 2007, at the age of 82. Loving wife and best friend of James A. Groh for 59 years. Devoted mother of: James M. (Mary Swoboda), David (Mary LaGalbo), Robert, Elizabeth (Jerry DeWitt), Kevin (Bambi Wessel), Daniel (Amy Fetherston), Colleen (Edward Dunphy). She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and brothers Jerry and Dick Kamps. Virginia enjoyed volunteerism and believed strongly in it. James and Virginia enjoyed family activities and traveling. They spent as much time as possible in Door County, Wisconsin. Upon retirement, winters were spent in Florida. Virginia attended Lawrence College and Miss Brown's Business College after graduating from Appleton Senior High School. Favorite prayers: Serenity Prayer, Peace Prayer, and Memorare. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Saint Robert's Catholic Church in Shorewood. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Appleton, WI, was private for the family. Memorials in Virginia's name may be made to your favorite charity.
FEERICK FUNERAL HOME
414-962-8383 Shorewood
www.feerickfuneralhome.com

Virginia — Groh, James A. "Jim". (son of Groh, Frank Bernard and Miller, Mary Christina "Mamie") [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Aft Sep 1946; Korea
• Obituary: 12 Oct 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Other Info or Events:
Marriage;
possible? Name:Richard J Kamps
Estimated Birth Year:1929
Age:48
Gender:M (Male)
County of Residence:Outagamie
Spouse:Kringel
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year:1945
Spouse's Age:32
Spouse's Gender:F (Female)
Spouse's County of Residence:Outagamie
Marriage Date:16 Jul 1977
Marriage County:Outagamie
Certificate Number:019582
Microfilm Roll Number:35

Obituary:
Richard J. "R.J." Kamps, age 83, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, October 11, 2012. RJ was born in Appleton on October 26, 1928, to Harold and Virginia (Lally) Kamps. He was one of three in the family, including his sister Virginia "Ginny" and brother Jerry. RJ grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton Senior High School in 1946. He and five high school buddies joined the Army in September of 1946. RJ served in the Army of Occupation in Korea until March of 1948 when he was discharged as a sergeant. He then attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated in 1952 with a BS in Economics. RJ was in the sales management field for 41 years. He was active in founding VFW Post 10544 and was its initial Post Commander. RJ leaves many friends. His charismatic personality left a memorable impression on all who had the privilege of meeting him. His luncheon group, the R.O.M.E.O.s (Retired Old Men Eating Out) held special meaning to him. RJ is survived by his wife and best companion, Charlsey Jo "Josie" and four children, Kristi (Nathaniel) Kamps; Michael (Carol) Kamps; Lisa (John) Glaze; and Kathy (Bill) Houston. He is further survived by his stepchildren, John (Maria) Schachner; James (Paula) Schachner; and Susan Swanson. RJ is also survived by his brother Jerry (Annette) Kamps. He was preceded in death by his son, Rick, in 1993 and his sister Ginny in 2007. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2012, at the GRAND MERIDIAN, 2621 N. Oneida Street, Appleton, with Mr. Bill Countney officiating. Friends are invited to join in a celebration of RJ's life at the VFW Clubhouse on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from October 12 to October 13, 2012

Richard married Unknown, Charlsey Jo "Josie" [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Bef 1956; US Air Force
• Occupation: Between 1957 and 1991
• Obituary: 6 May 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Occupation:
Teacher Beaver Dam High School

Obituary:
Following a courageous battle with lymphoma, Jerome H. Kamps, 85, Beaver Dam, died on May 4, 2015. Jerry was born in Appleton, WI, on January 27, 1930. With an interjection of four years in the Air Force, he graduated from Lawrence University, Appleton WI, in 1956, and received an MFA degree in art education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1963. He began teaching at the Beaver Dam High School in 1957, and retired in 1991.
He was a charter member and co-founder of the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre and of the Beaver Dam Area Arts Association.
Jerry is survived by his wife Annette; children, Maureen (Art) Noe, Hartford; Colette (Steve) McLaughlin, Phoenix, AZ; Teresa (Greg) McCulloch, Baraboo; Jeremy Kamps (Trixie and her daughter, Sofia Kioko), Brooklyn, NY; his grandchildren, Jacob and Ryan Lawrence, Virginia and Grace Noe; and six step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Steven Jerome in 1967; parents, Harold and Virginia (Lally) Kamps; sister, Virginia (James) Groh, and brother, Richard (Josie) Kamps.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jerry will be held on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 511 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam. Father Michael Erwin will serve as celebrant. Immediately following the Mass, a luncheon will be served at Mission Hall. Inurnment will take place at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Beaver Dam at a later date.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2015, from 5-8 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam and also on Friday, prior to the Mass at church, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Memorials may be directed to Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre, Beaver Dam Area Arts Association, Dodge County Historical Society, St. Katharine Drexel School, Hillside Hospice, or Cancer Research Center at UW-Madison.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may send private online condolences or sign the family's guest book at www.cstonefs.com.

Jerome married Unknown, Annette [Group Sheet]

Mary married Femal, Russell (son of Femal, Ernest James and Esler, Gertrude) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 10 Sep 1942 and 11 Jul 1943; WWII, Sergeant, 461st Bomb Squad, 331st Bomb Group

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Thomas married Hickinbotham, Jean M. (daughter of Hickinbotham, Arnold Charles and Reitzner, Sarah Elizabeth) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Korean War
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; ED 13 Page 03b
• Death Record - Civil: 27 Jul 1950

Notes:

Military Service:
From Appleton

Name: Daniel F Kamps
Birth Date: 1926
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Home City: Outagamie
Home State: Wisconsin
Citizen Status: US Citizen
Death Date: 27 Jul 1950
Processed Date: Nov 1979
Casualty Country: Korea
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Cause: US Army - No Information Available
Casualty Air: US Army - No Information Available
Service Branch: US Army
Component: National Guard (ANG, AFNG, NGUS)
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Pay Grade: Second Lieutenant (U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps) Or Ensign (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)

1930 Census:
Ralph Kamps 35
Barbara Kamps 29
Mary Kamps 8
Ralph Kamps 6
Thomas Kamps 4
Daniel Kamps 4
James Kamps 2 9/12
Barbara Kamps 1

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Daniel F Kamps
Birth Date: 1926
Race: White
Home State: Wisconsin
Casualty Date: 27 Jul 1950
Casualty Country: South Korea
Casualty Type: Killed in Action OR Missing in Action, KIA
Group: KIA or Missing in Action, KIA
Branch: Infantry
Component: Organized Reserve Corps (ORC)
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Pay Grade: Second Lieutenant
Previous Detail: Missing in Action
Disposed Date: 27 Jul 1950
Disposed Place: South Korea
Organization: In Rgt
Unit #: 0029
Service Occupation: Field Communications Chief

Daniel married Grosser, Dorothy Marie Bef 1946. Dorothy (daughter of Grosser, Wenzel and Humm, Otillie) was born 10 May 1927, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Jul 1991, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII,
• Obituary: 19 Oct 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of

Obituary:
James Henry "Jiggs" Kamps, passed away peacefully in his chair at home on Saturday, October 18, 2014 with his wife by his side. He was born to Ralph and Barbara (Goeser) Kamps of Appleton on June 12, 1927. Jiggs attended Appleton West High School and went on to enlist in the Army. He proudly served his country during WWII. When he returned from Japan he went to work with his Dad as a beer distributor for Kingsbury Beer. He went on to work at Thilmany's until his retirement. James was united in marriage to Mary Lou McGoey on October 6, 1951. They just celebrated 63 years together. Jiggs family was very important to him. He enjoyed family get togethers watching his grandchildren participate in various activities. He was an avid Brewers and Packer fan and never missed a game and kept perfect stats. He also loved the game of cribbage and cherished the time spent playing with his son-in-laws and grandsons.
Jiggs is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Lou, two daughters; Kara (Bernie) Hietpas, and Katie (Travis) Kroner, his grandchildren; Chris, Ali and Ben Hietpas, Audrey and Tyler Kamps, Kip and Kamryn Kroner, great grandchildren; Brayden and Charlotte Hietpas. He is further survived by his sisters, Mary Femal and Barbara Mahony, brother-in-law Gary McGoey and sisters-in-law, Norma McGrath and Jean Kamps, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jiggs was preceded in death by his parents, his son Kevin and an infant daughter Mary.
A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 4:00 PM at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH , 309 Desnoyer St., with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 PM until the time of the mass at church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Jiggs and his family were very thankful for the daily visits from his friend Pete Kessler, the services provided by Thedacare Hospice, and to Dr. Michael Werner, for everything he did.

James married McGoey, Mary Lou 7 Oct 1951. Mary (daughter of McGoey, Thomas J. and Koehler, Louise M.) was born 6 Mar 1929, Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Aug 2015. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1941, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 6 May 1991

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1941

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Edward A. Ritger
SSN:396-12-4854
Born:9 Jul 1923
Died:6 May 1991
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 13 Mar 2000
• Obituary: 15 Mar 2000; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Donald J. Ritger
SSN:398-12-6870
Last Residence:54650 Onalaska, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:9 Sep 1924
Died:13 Mar 2000
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Obituary:
Donald J. Ritger, Onalaska Age 75, died at his home on Monday, March 13, 2000. He was born September 9, 1924, at Appleton to Edward and Agnes (Reuter) Ritger. He was a veteran of World War II. Prior to his retirement he was employed as an auditor with Wausau Insurance Co.
He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ellis, whom he married on June 17, 1950, in Appleton;
two sons, William (Claudia) Ritger, Watertown; Robert (Ellen) Ritger, Onalaska; a grandson,
Adam. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Edward.
Graveside committal services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2000, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood
Cemetery, De Pere. The Reverend Brad McIntyre will officiate. The family is being assisted by the
Dickinson Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 401 Main Street, Onalaska.

Other Events:

• Obituary: 30 Jun 1921; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
INFANT DIES, Edmund Henry Rossmeissl, 4 day old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Rossmeissl, Sherman-pl. died Thursday morning. The funeral was held from St. Joseph church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Appleton Post Crescent Thu., June 30, 1921 pg. 10

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 9 Oct 2000

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Robert A. Rossmeissl
SSN:392-14-4735
Last Residence:54911 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:11 Jun 1922
Died:9 Oct 2000
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Robert married Nemacheck, Charlotte 22 Aug 1953, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Charlotte (daughter of Nemacheck, George and Buttrick, Charlotte) was born 1 Jun 1926, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Jan 2015, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 25 Apr 1992; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Thomas E Rossmeissl
Birth Date: 09 Feb 1931
Death Date: 25 Apr 1992
Certificate # 011387
Age:
Residence:

Other Events:

• Obituary: 10 Apr 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Beschta, Vincent N.
Vincent N. Beschta born into Eternal Life on April 7, 2008, at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Hackett) for 50 years. Loving father of Larry (Mary Jane), Nancy, Mary (Roger) Uttech, Margaret Cole, Marlene, David (Ellyn) and Laurie (Rick) Soike. Loving grandpa of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Gene (Carol) and Joan Gruentzel.
Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Catherine; and six brothers and sisters. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Vincent was a proud employee of Wisconsin Bell and retired after 46 years of dedicated service.
Visitation at MAX A. SASS GREENRIDGE CHAPEL on Friday, April 11, 2008, from 4-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil and thereafter on Saturday, April 12, at ST. ALPHONSUS Catholic Church (6060 W. Loomis Rd.) from 10-10:45 a.m. with an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Private interment.
MAX A. SASS & SONS
GREENRIDGE CHAPEL
Funeral & Cremation
Services
4747 S. 60th St.

Vincent married Hackett, Mary [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 1 Mar 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Audrey Vanden Boogaard, of Kimberly, age 87, died Monday, February 27, 200 6, at Franciscan Care Center. She was born November 18, 1918, in Manitowo c, the daughter of the late Bernard and Katherine (Kamps) Beschta. On Apr il 29, 1946, she married Bernard Vanden Boogaard.
Audrey was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Kimberly, and William Verhag en Post 60 of the American Legion Auxillary. She was a devoted wife, moth er and grandmother and her son Bob will remember her as his "queen, ang el and movie star." Audrey enjoyed dancing and playing in a weekly card cl ub for over 30 years.
She is survived by her children: James (Sheree) Vanden Boogaard of Oshkos h, Patricia (Thomas) Asman of Kimberly, Mary (Lenny) Milton of Darboy, K im (Cheryl) Vanden Boogaard of Greenville and Robert Vanden Boogaard of Ca dott; nine grandchildren: Marria Marg, Jessie (Daniel) Pinckney and Sar ah Vanden Boogaard; Jeff (Kelli Rindt) Asman and Randy (Anne) Asman; Jen ny (Jason) Chevalier and Laurie (Pete) Ritger; Ben and Cory Vanden Boogaar d; ten great-grandchildren: Daniel and Ezra Pinckney; Melvin Vanden Boogaa rd; Grant and Michael Asman; Marley, Will and Luke Chevalier; Nathan and E lizabeth Ritger; two brothers: Vin Beschta of Greendale and Gene (Carol) B eschta of Appleton; sister, Joan Gruentzel of Appleton; five sisters-in-la w: Marcie Beschta of Appleton, Dorothy Vanden Boogaard of Appleton, Esth er Vanden Boogaard of Appleton, Maxine Wichman of Kimberly and Mary (Ed) P rellwitz of Savannah, Georgia; three brothers-in-law: Matt (Marian) Vand en Boogaard of Kimberly, Paul (Evelyn) Vanden Boogaard of Appleton and Elm er (Opal) Vanden Boogaard of Appleton.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband Bernard; her son and daughter- in-law, Garry (Jackie) Vanden Boogaard; her sister, Pat (Dick) Brouillar d; four brothers: Stan, Carl (Bette), Don (Delores) and Gerry (Jeannie) Be schta; four brothers-in-law: Gene Gruentzel, Robert Vanden Boogaard, Vin V anden Boogaard and Otto Wichman; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Beschta a nd Esther (Norbert) Schwab.
The funeral liturgy will be held at 12 (noon) on Thursday, March 2, 200 6, at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, 600 E. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, with Fr. Tom Pom eroy and Deacon Quinn Mann officiating. Interment will take place at the p arish cemetery. Visitation will be at Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. unt il the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being establis hed.
The family would like to thank Margaret and Larry Artz for their weekly vi sits to our mom at Franciscan Care Center. Also, special thanks to Un it 3 nurses and staff at Franciscan Care Center for your excellent care a nd compassion.
If I got to go , I got to go.
JANSEN FARGO FUNERAL HOME
204 E. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly 920788-6202

Audrey married vandenBoogaard, Bernard J. 29 Apr 1946, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Bernard (son of vandenBoogaard, Henry and VerVoort, Frances) was born 19 Jun 1916, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Apr 2002, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 20 Apr 2002, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Carlton married Laux, Bette J. 29 Dec 1945. Bette (daughter of Laux, Joseph S. and Sorenson, Lucille) was born 30 Apr 1925, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Apr 2004, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1942, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 1 Jun 1981; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997 Certificate 013154

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1942

Joan married Gruentzel, Eugene Clark (son of Gruentzel, Eugene and Krohn, Odelia) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Korea
• Obituary: 17 Apr 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
J. J. "Skip" Beschta, age 85, of Appleton, passed away at Cherry Meadows on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Skip was born on May 30, 1929, in Appleton, to the late Ben and Katherine (Kamps) Beschta. He married Carol Pommerenke on June 11, 1955; she preceded him in death on July 14, 2011.
Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME - TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 1592 Oneida Street, Menasha, with Deacon C. F. Dedman officiating. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com

also 4/19/2015
J. J. "Skip" Beschta, age 85, of Appleton, passed away at Cherry Meadows on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Skip was born on May 30, 1929, in Appleton, to the late Ben and Katherine (Kamps) Beschta. He married Carol Pommerenke on June 11, 1955; she preceded him in death on July 14, 2011.
Skip proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Wisconsin Bell Phone Company for over 44½ years. Skip was a well-known fast and slow-pitch catcher and pitcher, retiring from the sport after age 50. He enjoyed ski jumping, snowmobiling, and was famous for his long and "friendly" walks. Most of all, Skip was revered as a world-class "tinkerer." His abilities to fix, improvise and improve are legendary. He and Carol enjoyed traveling to South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park. Skip also truly enjoyed raspberry-filled donuts and raspberry sherbert, not to mention molasses cookies.
Survivors include his children, Judy (Mike) Grishaber, Appleton; Luann (Brian) Byatt, Appleton; and Gene (Bonnie) Beschta, Appleton; his grandchildren, Lance (Jesse Brinkmann) Grishaber, Lucas (Kelly Webb) Grishaber and John Beschta; his sister Joan Gruentzel; his sister-in-law, Marcie Beschta. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Vincent (Mary) Beschta; Stan Beschta, Donald (Delores) Beschta; Gerald Beschta; and Carl (Bette) Beschta; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat (Dick) Broulliard and Audrey (Bern) Vanden Boogard; and Gene Gruentzel.
Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME - TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 1592 Oneida Street, Menasha, with Deacon C. F. Dedman officiating. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Appleton Cardiology Clinic, especially Dr. Silja Majahalme; the staff at Cherry Meadows Hospice; and his caring neighbors - the Ungers, the Johnsons, the Rades and the Dallmans. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Skip's name to benefit Cherry Meadows Hospice.

J. married Pommerenke, Carol 11 Jun 1955. Carol (daughter of Pommerenke, Walter W. and Brandt, Mabel) was born 5 Mar 1934; died 14 Jul 2011. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 23 Feb 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Section C, Page 6

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1951, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1951

Patricia married Brouillard, Richard G. 24 May 1952. Richard (son of Brouillard, Henry Joseph and Pompa, Henrietta L.) was born 3 Aug 1931; died 20 Dec 1985, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 20 Dec 1985, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Terry married King, Richard [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 10 Oct 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Plank, Jr., William J. “Bill ”William J. “Bill” Plank, Jr., of Appleton, age 65, died Wednesday, Oc t. 6, 2004 at his home following brain cancer. Bill was born Aug. 6, 19 39 in Appleton to the late William and Virginia (Westphal) Plank Sr. He w as a graduate of St. Mary Catholic High School in Menasha, and a gradua te of Lawrence University. On June 24, 1961, Bill married Carol Schuel er at St. Mary’s in Menasha, and the couple has enjoyed 43 years togethe r. Bill was president and third generation owner of the family busine ss - J. J. Plank Corporation and Spencer Johnston Company from 1967 to 199 8. He was one of several founding members of the Outagamie chapter of Duc ks Unlimited. Bill was a strong supporter of the Webfooter Water Ski Cl ub in Fremont. He was a member at St. Bernard Catholic Church.Survivors include his Wife Carol, of Appleton; two sons, Joe (Cheree) Plan k, Appleton; and David (Kathleen) Plank, Appleton; a daughter, Jill Plan k, Neenah; two grandchildren: Andy and Katie Plank; and a brother-in-la w, Bob (Rita) Schueler, Fla.A Mass of Resurrection will take place 4 p.m. Monday Oct. 11th at St. Bern ard Catholic Church, 1617 W. Pine St., Appleton with the Rev. John Bergst ad officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 1 p .m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has be en established.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Theda Care at Hom e, Home Instead, Dr. Tom Wascher, David Bond, and the Neuro Spine Cent er of Wisconsin for the compassionate care shown to Bill during his illnes s.Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer606 N. Oneida St.Appleton 733-7383

William married Schueler, Carol [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 26 Mar 2018; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Perrysburg - Barbara "Barb" M. (Schmidt) Luebke, 73, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away March 22, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice of NW Ohio. She was born on September 21, 1944, in Appleton, WI. to Victor P. and Elizabeth C. (Kamps) Schmidt. Barb received her bachelor's degree from Edgewood College of the Sacred Heart. She was a Certified Clinical Research Associate for Roche. Barb was a faithful member of St. Rose Catholic Church, and she was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.
Barb is survived by her son, Stefan R. (Cathy) Luebke; daughter, Rebecca L. (Brian) Geffe; grandchildren, Ava and Drew Geffe; sister, Margaret "Peg" E. Pitzen; brother, Paul R. (Bonnie) Schmidt; loving nieces and nephews; and beloved golden retrievers. Barb is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Daniel.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 East Front St. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Barb's name to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Little Sisters of the Poor, or the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource in Waterville. Online condolences: witzlershank.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Mar. 26, 2018

Barbara married Luebke, UnknownM [Group Sheet]

Robert married Grishaber, Sandra (daughter of Grishaber, Leo F. and Schabach, Dorothy Marie) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 6 Mar 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Thomas R. Marx, age 71 of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on December 2, 1941 in Appleton, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Kamps) Marx. On October 15, 1971 he was united in marriage to Carol Schultz in Oshkosh. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2004. Thomas was a retired Iron Worker and member of the Local 8 Union. In his younger years he was an avid skydiver and stock car racer. In more recent years, he played on a pool league and enjoyed spending time at The Lighthouse. Tom was a jack of all trades and took pleasure in helping neighbors and friends with their household projects.
Thomas is survived by: his son, Craig (Christina) Marx of Oshkosh; and his daughter, Gretchen (Travis) Burns of Winneconne. He is further survived by his beloved 6 grandchildren whom he gave special nicknames to from the day they were born, Samantha "Roy Boy", Grace "Amy Moses" and Alex "Hans" Marx, Bryce "Clem", Callie "Suzy" and Evelynn "Bridget" Burns. Also surviving are his 2 brothers, Bob (Sandy) Marx of Shawano and Jack Marx of Appleton.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Lighthouse Bar & Grill in Shawano from 1-5pm. The Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Uncle Bob and Aunt Sandy, Uncle Tom and Aunt Nancy, and Dad's buddy, Dan for everything they have done during this difficult time. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Mortara, Patti and the hospice nurses for the wonderful care given to Tom.
www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on March 6, 2013

Thomas married Schultz, Carol [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 1966 and 1967; Vietnam. US Marine Corps
• Obituary: 23 Dec 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
John N. Marx "Jack", age 69, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Monday December 21, 2015 at Heritage Woods. He was born June 20, 1946, in Appleton the son of John "Hans" and Margaret K. "Muggs" Marx. Jack proudly served his country as a member of the 3rd and 26th battalion of the Marines in Vietnam from 1966-1967.
He is survived by his brother Bob (Sandy) Marx; nephews, Dan (Julie) Marx, Greg Marx, Craig (Tina) Marx; niece Gretchen (Travis) Burns, and their children. He is further survived by his special friend Teri Stecker.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret, brother Tom "TR", sister-in-law Carol, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jack will miss his special friends; Mike DeVries, Jim Winske, Barry Emmer, Andy Grignon, Bob, Jim and Mike Siddall.
Jack wishes to extend a thank you to the staff and friends at the King Home for Veterans and the Thedacare home hospice care unit in Appleton.
In accordance with Jack's wishes there will be no formal funeral services.

Timothy — Unknown, Vicki. [Group Sheet]

David — Unknown, Kathleen. [Group Sheet]

Gerry — Traczyk, David. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Hartzheim, Neil. (son of Hartzheim, Clarence E. and Geurts, Verona M.) [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Callaham, UnknownM. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 19 Jul 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Christine "Chrissy" Mueller, age 64, of Appleton, was taken to Heaven to be with Jesus, on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Cherry Meadows in Appleton. She was born on June 24, 1947, in Pittsburg, PA, the daughter of John and Mary Catherine(McCarthy) Kamps. At age 13, Christine entered the School Sisters of Notre Dame Convent and remained there for six years. On December 11, 1969, Christine married Steven Mueller at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Appleton. She worked for Dave Kamps Accounting Service for 13 years. As she battled cancer, Steve did many sweet acts of charity which touched Christine deeply.
Christine was an artist and poet, as well as a flamboyant storyteller with an infectious laugh. She played guitar, piano, flute and viola. Christine also loved to swim, lift weights, bike and walk in the woods. Some of her happiest hours were spent sitting by their pond meditating and praying.
Christine was currently a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in New London, where she worshipped and attended prayer groups and bible studies. Before joining her St. John's family, Christine was a member of the Assembly of God Church where she was involved with the worship team and worship band. She visited shut-ins, and helped with chapel services for several nursing homes. She was also a member of Women's Aglow and Fox Valley Jail Ministry. Christine loved her St. John's family deeply and loved being a witness for Jesus.
Christine is survived by her husband, Steven; her two sons, whom she loved and prayed for daily, Max (Darcie); LaCrescent, MN and Daniel (Alissa), Kaukauna; her father, John Kamps, Appleton; four brothers, William Kamps, Appleton; Timothy (Vicki) Richmond, IN; David(Kathleen)Kamps, Appleton; and Jeffrey(Bonnie)Kamps, DePere; three sisters, Gerry (Dave) Traczyk, Hurley, WI; Mary (Neil)Hartzheim, Green Bay; and Margaret Callaham, Hurley, WI; a sister-in-law, Karen Phillips, Deerbrook, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Catherine; an infant daughter, Rose, an infant brother, John, and her father and mother-in-law, John and Barbara Mueller.
Funeral services for Christine will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1513 Pinewood Lane, New London. Rev. Paul Feider will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established.
Christine's family would like to extend a special Thank you to all who supported her with calls, cards, hugs and prayers. They also wish to Thank Dr. Guenther, the nursing staff at Appleton Medical Center, as well as everyone at Cherry Meadows Hospice.
Lewin Funeral Home
210 Main St,
Fremont, WI 54940
(920)-446-2288
www.lewinfuneralhome.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from July 18 to July 19, 2011

Christine married Mueller, Steven J. (son of Mueller, John "Jack" and Lucassen, Barbara) [Group Sheet]

Jeffrey married Erber, Bonnie [Group Sheet]

Noreen married Brogan, Kern [Group Sheet]

Kristine married Manteuffel, UnknownM [Group Sheet]

Kristine — Manteuffel, Wayne Gordon. (son of Manteuffel, Walter M. and Flood, Bernice) [Group Sheet]

Patricia married Collar, Robert [Group Sheet]

Sandra married Krueger, Jeffrey [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Bef 12 Aug 1969; Vietnam War US Marine Corps
• Death Record - Civil: 12 Aug 1969
• Military Service: 12 Aug 1969; Vietnam

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Name: Michael Jon Gregorius
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1948
Death Date: 12 Aug 1969
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Home City: Appleton
Home State: Wisconsin
Religion: Roman Catholic
Marital Status: Single (Spouse Not Listed)
SSN/Service #: 395464419
Citizen Status: U.S.

Death Date: 12 Aug 1969
Processed Date: Aug 1969
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Gunshot or Small Arms Fire
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Military Grade: Lance Corporal
Pay Grade: Private First Class (U.S. Army) or Airman First Class (U.S. Air Force) or Lance Corporal (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Second Column: A; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Province: Military Region 1 - Quang Nam
Length of Service : 01
Service Occupation: Motor Vehicle Operator (USMC)
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File

Death Record - Civil:
Name: MICHAEL JON Gregorius
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1948
Death Date: 12 Aug 1969
Home City: Appleton
Home State: Wisconsin
SSN/Service #: 395464419

Military Service:
Death Date: 12 Aug 1969
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 7
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Rank: Lance Corporal
Military Grade: Lance Corporal
Pay Grade: Private First Class (U.S. Army) or Airman First Class (U.S. Air Force) or Lance Corporal (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Second Column: A; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Province: 03
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: Motor Vehicle Operator (USMC)
Data Source: Coffelt Database

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• Obituary: Aft 3 May 1950

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• Obituary: 25 Aug 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Constance M. Diemel, age 64, of Wautoma, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Appleton, WI, on January 31, 1949, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Mader) Leopold.
She married Terry Diemel on September 22, 1978. Constance loved spending time with her family, gardening, going thrift shopping, rummage saleing, fishing and riding motorcycles
Survivors include her Husband: Terry Diemel, Wautoma, WI; Children: David (Shar) Damro, Omro, WI; Travis (Angie) Diemel, Waupaca, WI; Tara (Morry) Diemel, Appleton, WI; Casey (Jodi) Diemel, Waupaca, WI; Grandchildren: Olivia & Avery Damro, Omro, WI; Carson & Taylor Diemel, Waupaca, WI; Micah, Hailee & Codey Anderson, Appleton, WI; Sister: Linda Leopold; Brothers: Bob, Chuck, George & John Leopold. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Mt. Morris Hills Park in Mt. Morris on Friday, August 30th, 2013, from 1 until 5 PM.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on August 25, 2013

Mark married Gauger, Bonnie [Group Sheet]

Mary married Downs, Timothy [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 7 Mar 2016; APC

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Peter T. McKenzie, 51, died of a heart attack on March 2, 2016 at his home at Oneida Heights in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Peter was born on June 18, 1964. He was the fourth of Thomas and Mary "Rusty" McKenzie's five children. A strong, bright and happy child, Peter loved the outdoors and activities like skiing and hunting. When he was 13 mental illness set in, and it became a challenge that would define the rest of his life. In recent years, with advances in medicine and his practice of yoga, he became well enough to avoid psychiatric hospitalization.
Whenever he could, he turned his own trials into ways to help others. He says it the best in his It's Your Call piece that ran in this paper in July 2013; "I believe that God believed in me enough to challenge me to be a better, stronger person than I would have been without these challenges. Now I can be of use to others who have disabilities." Peter became known by family, friends and those he met across Appleton as a generous and gentle giant. He'd share jokes and advise on how to relieve stress, and if someone needed it he would hand them a small pamphlet listing the social services available in Outagamie County with phone numbers.
He tried to be charitable and kind to everyone he met regardless of their background or circumstances. Again, a letter of his that ran in the Post Crescent reads, "the cheapest green, reusable, renewable medicine is a kind word and a smile … Humor works, too. It works heath care wonders." Peter will be remembered for lifting the spirits of those around him, even when his own days were difficult.
Peter is survived by his parents Thomas and Rusty McKenzie and siblings Jane McKenzie, Katie (Guglielmo Sala) McKenzie and Thomas (Jill Newman) McKenzie. He is preceded in death by his sister Molly McKenzie. He is also survived by his ex-wife Tracie Anania and her son Steven (Bonnie) Proszenyak.
The funeral liturgy for Peter will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 W. Lawrence St., with Fr. Jim Leary O.F.M. Cap officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Peter's name to the charity of your choice . To submit online condolences and find more information visit: www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Drs. Thomas Tatlock, Randy Kerswill and Charles McKee and all of the other health care providers, mental health specialists and social workers who provided compassionate and high quality care for Peter. And special thanks to Sister Anne, Jim Stack, Tim Spalding and others for being close and supportive friends.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Mar. 7, 2016

Sandra married Rohrer, Paul [Group Sheet]

Sue married Stephenson, Rollie [Group Sheet]

John married Smith, Anne Margaret (daughter of Smith, Jerome Conrad and Anton, Eunice Mae) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 6 Jun 2017; APC

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Mary Frances Kohl, age 68 of Sheboygan, passed away June 3rd, 2017 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born February 28, 1949 in Appleton to Daniel and Dorothy Grosser Kamps. Mary was a program supervisor for Sheboygan County Human Services for 26 years before retiring in 2002, prior to that she was employed by Manitowoc Human Services. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, her local book club, and she enjoyed gardening, playing the flute, ballet and shopping.
Mary is survived by her son Daniel (Andrew Clark) Kohl, one sister, Mary Kay Buck, and four brothers, Ralph Kamps, Jim Vanbommel, Joey Vanbommel and Kurt Vanbommel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Dorothy, her step-father, John Van Bommel, a sister, Karen Kamps,and a brother, Marty Vanbommel.
A Celebration Of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2104 Geele Ave. Sheboygan with Pastor Kristin Berglund officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome at the Church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the celebration.
A memorial fund has been established in Mary's name for the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice or St. Peter Lutheran Church.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Mary's arrangements.
Mary's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their loving care and support.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on June 6, 2017

Mary married Kohl, Gary [Group Sheet]

Ralph married Phelan, Kay P. [Group Sheet]

Katie — Kroner, Travis. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 25 Mar 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Kevin J. Kamps, Appleton, age 49, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at home. He was born June 13, 1957, in Kaukauna, to James and Mary (McGoey) Kamps. Kevin was a 1975 Kaukauna High School graduate and graduated from UW Oshkosh in 1980, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History. He was employed by the State of Wisconsin as a Supervisor of Meat and Food Safety. Kevin enjoyed baseball, football, golf, and NASCAR racing.
He is survived by his parents: James and Mary Kamps, Appleton; his son, Tyler and daughter, Audrey, both at home; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Kara (Bernie) Hietpas, and their family, Christopher, Alexandria and Benjamin, Kaukauna, and Katie (Travis) Kroner, and their family, Kip and Kamryn, Combined Locks. He is further survived by his children's mother, Amy Basten, Appleton.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary.
Kevin's Funeral Services will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2007, at Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna, with Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for his children's education. 920-766-2099

Kevin married Basten, Amy [Group Sheet]

Kara married Hietpas, Bernard "Bernie" (son of Hietpas, Donald H. and DeJong, Elizabeth Alice) [Group Sheet]

Mary married Keller, Mark [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 17 Jul 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Vanden Boogaard, James R. "Bogey"
James R. "Bogey" Vanden Boogaard, age 64, of Oshkosh, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center. Jim was born on February 22, 1947, in Appleton, to Bernard & Audrey (Beschta) Vanden Boogaard. He attended schools in Kimberly graduating from Kimberly High School and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He married Sherree Pueschner on July 18, 1987. He owned and operated Dutchman Painting for over 25 years. Jim was very athletic, golfing and playing for many years in softball leagues. He was an avid baseball fan. His love of the outdoors led him to his second career of scrapping to help save the planet. In addition to sports and the outdoors, Jim also enjoyed playing sheepshead and a passion for Romanian art glass. Family and friends will always remember his sense of humor which was as big as he was. He is survived by his bride and best friend of 24 years, Sherree Vanden Boogaard; his daughters, Marriah Marg of Appleton, Jessie Pinckney and Sarah (D'Angelo) Tinsley, both of Phoenix, AZ; his grandchildren, Daniel, Ezra and Melvin; his sisters and brothers, Pat (Tom) Asmen, Mary (Lenny) Milton, Kim Vanden Boogaard and Robert Vanden Boogaard, all of Appleton; his in-laws, Bev & Gene Pueschner of Marshfield, Jody (William) McConnell of Oshkosh, Shane (Mary) Pueschner of Madison and Irene Pueschner of Marshfield; his close friend, William Schroeder; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law Garry (Jackie) Vanden Boogaard, and brother-in-law, Eric Pueschner.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jim's family would like to thank the Oshkosh Police, First Responders and the ER Staff at Aurora Medical Center for the help given to Jim and his family. A special thanks to John for his compassion.
Fox Cities Funeral & Cremation Services 3026 Jackson St.,
Oshkosh 920-966-9000
www.foxcities
funeral.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 17, 2011

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• Obituary: 3 Mar 2017; AOC

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Asman, Patricia M. - God peacefully took our Wife, Mother, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Niece, Godmother, Friend, Patty Duke and Rockstar to be a special angel on the morning of March 1, 2017.
We know why she was put on this earth. Considering the 34 years she protected children in the Village of Kimberly as a crossing guard, the thousands of trips to the nursing home to care for her parents, Bernard and Audrey Vanden Boogaard, being a guardian for her younger brother Bob after their parent's death, on top of raising a family and being a wonderful wife, it is clear that she was placed here to guard and care for us. But that was nothing yet.
Even after being given a tough diagnosis of leukemia and fighting it with all the side effects that 27 chemotherapy sessions over the next five and a half years would bring her, she continued to take care of people. She attended more of her grandkids games than seemed reasonably possible, made hundreds of frosted and sugared cut-out cookies every year, and lightened the day of the nurses who took care of her.
When she had time to take care of herself she loved to hold and go to rummage sales, have 'learning sessions' with her breakfast group, and take out other friends at lunch. She loved going to country music concerts, traveling anywhere anyone would take her, and watching TV and keeping track of the celebrities, especially Nashville series and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society chairperson, Charles Esten.
We will fondly remember her determination, persistence, pride, humor, spoiling, 'opera' singing, Culvers, tacos, and Tootsie Pops.
While she only was on this earth 67 years, we should not feel that she did not live a full life. In fact, she probably lived more than most, and we believe that is shown by the number of people she impacted and share our love for her. Regrettably, we couldn't possibly list them all, but you know who you are.
She is loved by her husband of 46 years, Tom, her son Jeff and Kelli Rindt, and her son Randy and Anne and her grandkids Grant (Buddy), Michael (The Man) and Claudia (Sweetie Pie). She is loved by her brothers and sisters: Mary and Lenny Milton, Kim and Laurie Vanden Boogaard, and Bob Vanden Boogaard and sister-in-law Sherree (Jim), and their children.
She is too loved by Tom's brothers and sisters: Dave and Maria Asman, Mary and Steve Arend, and Russ and Lynne Asman and their children.
She has joined her parents, her brother Jim, and brother Garry and sister-in-law Jackie, and Tom's parents Roy and Effie, in heaven.
We know we are not alone in our love for her. We invite all those who knew her to celebrate her life on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Jansen Fargo Funeral Home, 204 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly, and Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 620 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly on Saturday, March 4 from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM.
We know that words are difficult. Please bring a photo or a written thought of Pat to help us preserve her memory.
For more information or to share a memory of Pat, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2017

Patricia married Asman, Tom (son of Asman, Roy F. and Spaay, Effie A.) [Group Sheet]

Mary married Milton, Leonard C. (son of Milton, Cletus J. and McCabe, Hazel Joyce) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 26 Mar 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

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Vanden Boogaard, Garry R.Garry R. Vanden Boogaard, age 50, of Kimberly, died unexpectedly, d ue to a heart attack, Wednesday morning, March 24, 2004. He was born Febru ary 2, 1954, to Bernard and Audrey (Beschta) Vanden Boogaard, in Kimberl y, were he was a resident most of his life. Garry married his beloved wif e, Jackie Calkins, on October 28, 1983, she preceded him in death on Septe mber 23, 2002. He enjoyed fishing, but, most of all he enjoyed socializi ng with his friends at area establishments. Garry had a special place in h is heart for his brother, Bob.Survivors include his mother, Audrey Vanden Boogaard, Appleton; three brot hers and two sisters-in-law: Jim and Sherree Vanden Boogaard, Oshkosh; K im and Cheryl Vanden Boogaard, Hortonville; Bob Vanden Boogaard, Chippe wa Falls, WI; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Pat and Tom Asman, Kimberl y; Mary and Len Milton, Darboy; nieces and nephews: Marria (Gary) Marg, Je ssie (Daniel) Pickney, Sarah Vanden Boogaard, Jeff Asman, Randy (Anne) Asm an, Jenny (Jason) Chevalier, Laurie (Pete) Ritger, Ben Vanden Boogaard (Ga rry's Godson) and Cory Vanden Boogaard.He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Vanden Boogaard, April 2 0, 2002.Funeral service for Garry will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, 200 4, at the funeral home, with Deacon Pete Reinl officiating. Friends may ca ll at the funeral home form 3 p.m. Monday until the time of the servic e. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.Jansen Fargo Funeral Home204 East Kimberly AvenueKimberly788-6202

Garry married Calkins, Jacqueline L. 28 Oct 1983, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Jacqueline was born 13 Dec 1955, Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Sep 2002, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Sep 2002, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Kim married Ticks, Cheryl [Group Sheet]

Kim married Jennerjohn, Laurie [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 27 Sep 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

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William A. Beschta, age 59 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at Appleton Medical Center from complications following a heart attack. Bill was born January 13, 1947, in Appleton the son of the late Carlton and Bette (Laux) Beschta. He resided in Appleton all of his life and was a 1965 graduate of Xavier High School. On May 22, 1971, Bill married his special love and soul mate Pamela Weiss, sharing 35 wonderful years together. Bill was employed by Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. for 34 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, proudly serving two tours with U.S. Navy. Bill touched everyone he met with his infectious smile, warm hugs, and caring personality. He was affectionately called BAPA MOE BEAR by his grandchildren Landon, Jayden, and Brielle, and GRANDPA GATOR by his grandson, Alex who were the center of his universe. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He prided himself on friends, family, and helping others. For many years he has been an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, volunteering his time to mentor couples in marriage classes with his wife with Pam. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Each year, Bill could be found on his land hunting with his sons and friends. He spent a number of years involved with Boys Scout of America with his sons as a scout leader and then as a scout master until 1998. He loved traveling, playing cards, and golfing. Bill will be deeply missed by his loving wife Pamela; two sons: Todd (Laura) Beschta, Mukwonago; Anthony (Suzann) Beschta, Greenville; grandchildren: Alex, Jayden, Landon, and Brielle; brothers: Peter Beschta, Black Creek; Chuck (Linda) Beschta, Bonduel; a sister, Kris (Jeff) Brockes, Rolla, MO; brothers-in-law: David (Diana) Weiss, Shawnee Mission, Kansas; Mark (Anne) Weiss, Sandy, Utah; sisters-in-law, Jeanine (Joseph) Jankowski, Menasha; Barbara Olk, Hortonville; Judy (Jim) Swiecichowski, Menasha; Karin (Steve) Brown, Appleton; and Michele (Phil) Virnig, Middleton, WI; also many nieces, nephews, and dear friends, especially life-long friends, Dennis and Donna Short. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his twin brother Joseph and a brother-in-law Vincent Olk. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 30th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 410 W. Lawrence St., with Fr. Larry Abler officiating. Full military honors will follow. Friends and relatives may call at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel from 4-8 p.m. Friday and at the church from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established. Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer

William married Weiss, Pamela 22 May 1971, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Pamela (daughter of Weiss, Leo Sylvester and Friestrom, Jean) was born 7 Sep 1949, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Jan 2014, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Sandi married vandenBoogaard, UnknownM [Group Sheet]

Bambi married Pohlman, Ronald V. Aft 1972. Ronald was born 4 May 1946; died 27 Mar 2006, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Daniel — Schilling, Julie Ann. [Group Sheet]

Randy married VandeHey, Anne (daughter of VandeHey, Thomas and Hurst, Jeanette) [Group Sheet]