- Robert N. "Grizz" Grissman Sr., Kaukauna, 82, died peacefully Friday, March 16, 2007, at Cherry Meadows Hospice surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Kaukauna April 3, 1924, to the late Herman and Mary (Schaefer) Grissman. He served in the Navy in the South Pacific aboard the USS Langley Aircraft Carrier during World War II. In addition to being a lifelong member of the Kaukauna VFW Post 3319, Bob was a member and past commander of the Kaukauna American Legion Post 41. On November 29, 1947, he married Violet M. Lenhart, the love of his life, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish where he was a lifelong member. This year would have been a celebration of 60 years of marriage. Bob was a man of varied interests. He was an avid bowler eventually capturing the coveted 300 game. Over the years, Bob joined square dancing, dabbled in oil painting and wood crafts. He loved his unending crossword puzzles, Scrabble game marathons, and card games. Bob volunteered at 1000 Islands Environmental Center and St. Mary's Church. He retired after 40 years as Head Beater Engineer at Thilmany's Pulp and Paper Mill where he became a member of the Quarter Century Club.
Robert is survived by his wife, Violet; six children, Linda (Kenneth) Vosters, Little Chute; Karen (Tom) Schmidt, Appleton; Bob Jr. (Janice) Grissman, Kimberly; Rick Grissman, Kaukauna; Wendy (Lee) Schmidt, Middleton; and Timothy Grissman, Kaukauna; six grandchildren, Jill (Jeff) Ison, Bonnie (Randy) Huss, Betsy Hietpas, Ava Schmidt, Schelby and Stephany "Beetle" Grissman; five great-grandchildren, Scott and Logan Ison, Carlie, Brody and Riley Huss; brothers, Don (Eunice) Grissman, Richard (Bea) Grissman; sisters, Joyce Alt, Helen (Marv) Baeten; brothers and sisters-in-law, Louella Grissman, Mary Grissman, Milton Lenhart, Joyce Lenhart, Sue (David) Petznick, Garnet Lehrer, Gladys Lenz, Matt Jr. (Karen) Lenhart, Beulah Cumbers, and June May Dorin.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Collette (Andrew) Walton; brothers, Carl, Roy and Jerry Grissman; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clement Lehrer, Donald Lenz, Rudolph Dorin, Wilbert (Mavis) Lenhart, Leroy (Irene) Lenhart.
The Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish (119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna). The Rev. Jerry Pastors will officiate. Military rites performed by the Kaukauna VFW Post 3319 will immediately follow the Mass. Friends may call Tuesday, after 9 a.m. until the time of Mass directly at church. Committal St. Mary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Montgomery Elmer and the entire staff at Cherry Meadows Hospice, especially Terry Metropolis.
O'CONNELL FUNERAL SERVICES
2020 E. Main Street
Posted March 18, 2007
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1924 - 2007 (82 years)
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