- Janssen, Edgar E. "Ed"
Edgar "Ed" E. Janssen, 76, Appleton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 26, 2008. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 7, 1931, in De Pere, the son of the late Francis and Myrtle (Landry) Janssen. He married Darlene Curtis in 1951. She preceded him in death on Aug. 8, 1979. Ed was employed at Appleton Papers for 38 years before he retired in 1991. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Brewers, Badgers and Packers fan. Ed loved fishing and sitting on his lawn chair watching the birds and the animals. He enjoyed listening to the radio and watching game shows on TV.
He is survived by seven children, Richard Janssen, Kimberly; Kathie (Tim) Steward, Appleton; Randy (Marcia) Janssen, Neenah; Wally Janssen, Appleton; Robert (Janet) Janssen, Appleton; John (Cathy) Janssen, Wisconsin Rapids; Laura Van Den Berg, Appleton; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Dean (Betty) Curtis, Menasha; a sister-in-law, Joyce Janssen, Kimberly; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ed is preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Merlin and Ronald; and one great-granddaughter, Hailey Mae.
Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 12 p.m. at the Vine Christian Fellowship, 3395 W. College Avenue, Appleton, with Pastor Steve Shepard officiating. Family and friends will be received at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Online thoughts and prayers can be left for Ed at www.martens-laemmrich funeralhome.com
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1931 - 2008 (76 years)
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