- Irma Wittmann, 98, Appleton, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Manor Care in Appleton. She was born on Aug. 16, 1911, in Appleton, daughter of the late George and Katherine (Renn) Schwalbach. On June 20, 1933, Irma was united in marriage to Joseph Wittmann at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Darboy. Irma was an elementary school teacher having taught at St. Joseph School, Sacred Heart School, and St. Bernadette School until her retirement. She was an active member in the Darboy American Legion Auxiliary and also a leader in the Darboy 4-H Club. She enjoyed many hobbies which included sewing, crafts, and baking. Irma was also an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan.
She is survived by her seven children: George (Pat), Joseph (Olivia), Robert (Jo Ann), Caryl (Larry) Busse, Art (Linda), Marilyn (Conrad) Knier, and Kristine (Steve) Kratzke; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild on the way; a sister Sue Miller; three sisters-in-law: Honey, Vera, and Lila Schwalbach, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Preceding her in death were her husband Joseph; two sons, Richard and Thomas; her twin sister, Lucille (Carl) Grassel; four sisters, Stella (Cyril) Klien, Alice (John) Dietzen, Catherine (Le Roy) Klein, and Hattie (Howard) Thiessen; and three brothers: Joe, Paul, and George Schwalbach.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 East Lourdes Drive, Appleton, with Fr. Don Zuleger celebrating. Burial will follow in Holy Angels Cemetery in Darboy. Friends may call at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive in Kaukauna, on Tuesday from 4 to 7p.m. where there will be a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Irma's name.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Manor Care for the loving care and concern shown to Irma and her family.
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