- Remmel, Mrs. Milton Grace J. Remmel
In the summer of 1905, a child was born to John and Mary Jabas; with 5 loving brothers, Grace Julia was the only girl. Grace attended two years at Lawrence and left her studies to care for her Mother. It was at this interval she met a Marquette student named Milton Remmel, to whom she was married for 62 years. The couple spent their entire married life in Neenah and Grace then spent four years in Renaissance Assisted Living in Appleton, a most loving community.
Her infinite wisdom was shared with whoever asked. She truly cared and empathized. Her capacity to love was never attained. She was blessed with a phenomenal memory and ability to contemplate. About three weeks ago she requested details about Sarah Palin!
She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and attended St. Patrick's church for 78 years.
Grace was preceded in death by her husband Milton, her five brothers, her daughter, Mary Faith Smith Bagos and son-in-law, Dennis Herrling.
Grace and Milton had three children: Mary (Jack) Smith Bagos, Nora Herrling, Appleton, and Barry (Margo) Remmel, Silver City, NM.
Grandchildren are Julie Smith, Tucson, AZ, Barry Smith, Flagstaff, AZ, Marcia (Eddie) Nicholson, Phoenix, AZ, Brian Smith, Detroit, MI, Stuart (Moose) Smith, London, England. Kevin (Pam) Herrling, Appleton; Stacia (Sean) White, Kimberly; Faith Herrling, Appleton; Kristin Remmel and Cary Remmel, Green Bay. Great-grandchildren include John (Casey) Sankey, Travis Smith, Tulah and Blake Smith, Aaron and Austin Herrling, Alicia (Mike) Vande Ven, Brady and Logan Remmel. Great-great-grandchildren include Caroline and Evan Sankey. She is further survived by cousins, nephews and special friends too numerous to name but equally as important in her life.
Grace was intrinsically aware of each friend who shared with her by phone, visits or notes. She found joy in her world by hugging and being hugged, loving and being loved; and she lived each day with the connotation her name implies ... and so will we.
We are grateful to The Renaissance staff for their ability to know Grace's needs, feel her love and respond with their own. The support, frequent hugs and professional confidence shall never be forgotten. We thank Erin and Karen of Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 324 Nicolet Boulevard, Menasha, with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Fellowship will immediately follow. Entombment will be in a local cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Kessler Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Neenah 920-722-6464
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1905 - 2008 (103 years)
Education - High School
