- John N. Bartel, 93, Chilton, died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born Aug. 1, 1917, in St. Nazianz, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Lietermann) Bartl. John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the close of World War II. He married Virginia M. Gerhartz on Oct. 16, 1948, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marytown.
John was a successful business owner and operator of Bartel Contractors his whole life. He was a perfectionist with a strong work ethic who was completely devoted to his work. If a job wasn't done right, it needed to be redone; after all, he was proudly putting his name on that craftsmanship. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, formerly St. Mary Parish, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the American Legion Post #125 in Chilton.
In his free time, John enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Sheepshead and gardening. He will be forever remembered by his family as a strong leader, teacher and role model who would do anything to help his children, or beloved wife, Ginny.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; children, Pat (Bucky) Bowe, Barb (Steve) Gerner, Donny (Shirley) Bartel, Jerry (Dawn) Bartel, Linda (Joe) Trempala, Susie (Henry) Sweere; 14 grandchildren, Terry (Rita) Bowe, Kristy and Ryan Gerner, Brian Bartel, Greg (Sara) Bartel, Tom (Bridget) Bartel, Tyler, Kyle and Michael Bartel, JR, Jessica and Jennifer Trempala, Kylie (Garrett) Sweere; eight great-grandchildren, Misty, Blade and Nikki Bowe, Ellie Gerner, Kaleb Kappell, Katie, Tevin and Hayden Bartel; a sister, Helen Mertens; a brother-in-law, Norman Gerhartz; and a sister-in-law, Joan Gerhartz. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Samantha Bartel; six brothers, three sisters; and a brother-in-law, Roman Gerhartz.
Funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton, with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Entombment will take place in the Knollwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton, from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, when the family prayers will be held.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Calumet Medical Center, Dr. Hetzner and the Hospice & Home Health Care Agency for all of their loving care.
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1917 - 2011 (93 years)
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