Glasheen, William J.

1920 - 2010  (89 years)

• Name	Glasheen, William J.  [1]
  Birth	31 Jul 1920	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1939	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [2]
  Appleton High School Class of 1939
  WWII Army Enlistment Records	25 Nov 1942	Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
  Name: William J Glasheen Birth Year: 1920 Race: White, citizenNativity State or Country: Wisconsin State: Wisconsin County or City: Ou tgamieEnlistment Date: 25 Nov 1942 Enlistment State: Wisconsin Enlistment Cit y: Milwaukee Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: PrivateTerm of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emerge ncy, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherw ise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Marital Status: Mar ried Height: 67 Weight: 149
  Military Service	Bef 1946
  WWII - US Army 302nd Infantry 94th Division
  Military Service Awards	Bef 1949
  He served in the 302nd Infantry 94th Division during World War II and received many awards, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct, World War II Victory, American and European Campaign medals.
  News Mention	18 Jun 1992
  Kaukauna Times
  Mr. and Mrs. William Glasheen Kaukauna Times 6/18/1992 B5 An niversary - 50 years - photo
  Death	27 Mar 2010	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	29 Mar 2010
  Appleton Post Crescent
  William J. "Bill" Glasheen, 89, Kimberly, died peacefully Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1920, in Appleton, to the late Ross and Regina (Homblette) Glasheen. Bill graduated in the first class of what is now Appleton West High School. He served in the 302nd Infantry 94th Division during World War II and received many awards, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct, World War II Victory, American and European Campaign medals. Bill was a 59-year member of the William Verhagen American Legion Post 60. Bill married Wilma Derkes on June 6, 1942, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. He retired from the Kimberly Paper Mill in 1982 after 42 years of employment. Together, Bill and Wilma enjoyed square dancing for 25 years, with Bill as a caller for ten and Wilma planning dances for their three area clubs. Bill was an avid sturgeon spearer and decoy maker. They enjoyed 25 years of fishing and camping at Guth's Resort on the Wolf River. Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wilma; children, Robert, Kaukauna; Joseph, Appleton; Susan De Bruin, Middleton; Michael (Kathleen), Kaukauna; Stephen, Neenah; and Patrick (Ann), Appleton; grandchildren, Robert, Jr., Ross (Becky), Robyn, David, Paul (Heidi), Elizabeth, Timothy (Jennifer), Kenneth (Sarah), Christopher (Jennifer), Jeffrey, Brian (Shironda), Gretchen, Samuel, Aaron and Tyler Glasheen, Amanda (Beau) Kriewaldt, godchild, Connie (Devin) Hogan, Lynn (Jim) Will, Andrew and Troy (Lisa) De Bruin, Lori (Aaron) Lahm and Julie (Jason) Hartl; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Breydon, Stephanie, Emily, Alex, Alexis, Kennidi, Madelyn, Megan, Maximus and Alana Glasheen, Elliot Kriewaldt, Sean and Kylie Hogan, Misty Will, Christian, Dominic and Noah De Bruin, Lily and Emerson Lahm, Trevor, Aiden and Katelin Hartl and Becky Glasheen's daughter, Mikayla Sipiorski; godchild, Diane Derkes: other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James; daughter-in-law, Sharon; two infant granddaughters, Kathryn and Emily; brothers, Clifford, John (Myrtle), Ross, Clarence and Joseph (Rita); his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Nellie Derkes; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie (Ed) Rosner, Leona (Claire) Baumann, Peter (Edna) and infant Elmer Derkes. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 30, 2010, beginning at 4 p.m. until time of Vigil service at 7 p.m. at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (201 E. Main St., Little Chute). Visitation will continue Wednesday, March 31, 2010, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH - KIMBERLY SITE (620 E. Kimberly Ave.). The Rev. David Beaudry will officiate. Committal Holy Name Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the William Verhagen American Legion Post 60. For online condolences, please visit www.oconnell funeralservices.com. Special thank you to Father Falk, Sister Annette and the staff at AMC, especially Alisa and Steve. O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME 201 E. Main Street Little Chute 920-788-6237
  Burial	31 Mar 2010	Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
  		Glasheen, William J. Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I28150	1FamilyTree | JulieGonnering112641, kathleenRees206722, NancyGeister131697
  Last Modified	9 Sep 2017

  
  

  Father	Glasheen, Ross J.,   b. 7 Jul 1888, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA d. 30 Jan 1961, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Hamblette, Regina "Jean" Virginia,   b. 19 Mar 1886, , , , Belgium d. 1 Jun 1952, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA (Age 66 years)
  Family ID	F39491	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Derkes, Wilhelmina Theodora "Wilma",   b. 29 Mar 1923, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 12 Sep 2016, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 93 years)
  Marriage Record (Family)	2 Jun 1942
  Outagamie V 30, page 344
  1942? Outagamie County Marriage Records V 30 page 344; William J. Glashe en aged 21 born in Appleton of Ross J. Glasheen and Jean Hamblette occupat ion Mill worker married in Little Chute Wilma Derks aged 19 born in Litt le Chute of William Derks and Nellie Hubers.
  Marriage	6 Jun 1942	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  News Mention (Family)	27 May 2007
  Glasheen, Bill and Wilma Derkes 65th Anniversary News
  	Glasheen, Bill and Wilma Derkes 65th Anniversary News
  Children	+ 1. Glasheen, Robert W. Sr.,   b. 16 Jul 1943, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 23 Jun 2018, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 74 years) + 2. Glasheen, Susan M. + 3. Glasheen, James R.,   b. 13 Oct 1946, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 20 Feb 2004, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 57 years) + 4. Glasheen, Joseph,   b. 2 Jul 1948, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 27 Jun 2017, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 68 years) + 5. Glasheen, Michael E. + 6. Glasheen, Stephen R. + 7. Glasheen, Patrick
  Family ID	F6454	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	22 Aug 2012

  
  

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  [S1008] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, (Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.). [S1050] Appleton High School, Appleton High School Class of 1939 Clarion Yearbook, (Appleton High School Class of 1939 Clarion Yearbook (first class at new Appleton West??)). 28150 - Appleton High School Class of 1939