- Jansen, Eugene R.Eugene R. Jansen, "Gene," Menasha, age 77, passed away on Sunday, Janua ry 8, 2006, at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on S eptember 24, 1928, in Little Chute, son of the late Henry J. and Loretta ( Coenen) Jansen. Gene married Rita Wagner on February 24, 1951, in Washingt on D.C. Gene was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. and w as a part of the Korean Conflict. He was employed as an ink technician wi th Marathon/Sun Chemical Corporation from 1950 until 1992, when he retir ed after 42 years. Gene loved playing cards, going up north to the fami ly cottage, and crossword puzzles. Gene was an avid reader and enjoyed wat ching the Packers and listening to the Brewers. He especially loved the ti me he spent with his grandchildren and family.Gene is survived by his wife, Rita, their children: Steve (Marlene) Janse n, John Jansen, Chris Jansen, Lori (Steve) Nelson, and Lisa (Josh) Michalk iewicz; grandchildren: Matthew (Katie) Jansen, Morgan and Carly Michalkiew icz; a sister, Yvonne (Lyle) Butts; a brother Earl Jansen; sisters-in-la w: Margaret Faust and Helen Prestipino; and brother-in-law, Paul (Ellie) D ohr. Eugene is further survived by other family members and friends.He was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Dohr, brothers-in-law and s ister-in-law: Burnell (Virginia) Wagner, John Faust, and Hank PrestipinA Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at S t. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 516 De Pere Street, Menasha, with F r. Paul Radetski officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until t he time of service at the church. Interment will take place in St. John Ce metery, Menasha. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established.Gene's family would like to thank the "girls" of ThedaCare Hospice: Bet h, Nancy, Carmen, Candice, Gina, Amber, Shelly, Sheila, and Kathy for the ir caring and kindness in their time of need."To our loving daughter, Lori, thank you very much for the comfort and ca re you provided to him through his illness." - Mom
Westgor Funeral Home 1140 Appleton Road Menasha 920-720-0314
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