- Bernard H. Finnel, 92, formerly of the Town of Franklin and of Tisch Mills, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 20, 2008, at Bishop's Court, Allouez. He was born in the Town of Franklin, on Aug. 13, 1916, a son of the late Nicholas and Armina "Minnie" (Weber) Finnel. On Sept. 28, 1946, Bernard married Lillian Lodel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. He and Lillian owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Franklin for many years. In 1970, they moved to Tisch Mills, where they operated a tree farm. He had been a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church (St. Isadore the Farmer Parish), Tisch Mills, and had also belonged to St. James Parish, Cooperstown.
Surviving are his wife, Lillian; four daughters, Sharon (Wayne) Jirovetz, Green Bay; Judy (Brad) Hoard, Two Rivers; Linda (Brock) De Voe, Sullivan; and Chris (Brad) Englebert, Mishicot; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters.
He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Finnel; three brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at St. Isadore the Farmer Catholic Church, 18424 Tisch Mills Road, Tisch Mills, on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, from 9 to 11 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Friday at 11 a.m. with Father Dennis Drury officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com
The family wishes to express their thanks to the wonderful staff at Bishop's Court for their kindness and compassionate care.
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1916 - 2008 (92 years)
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