- Grafmeier, Elizabeth Jane “Be tty”Elizabeth was born into eternal life on August 29, 2005. There to greet h er were her husband, John “Jack” Grafmeier and her daughter, Patricia “Pa t” Friebel. Betty was born on January 4, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois, the d aughter of the late Frank and Catherine (DeGroot) Weyenberg. When Betty w as a young girl her family moved to Wisconsin eventually settling in Litt le Chute. Her father owned and operated the local bowling alley and bar, F rank’s Tavern in Little Chute. It was there that Betty met the love of h er life, Jack Grafmeier who was serving in the Navy on the USS Ringold dur ing World War II.After he returned from the war Jack and Betty were married on October 2, 1 946 at St. John’s, Little Chute. On February 18, 1954 they welcomed the ir first child Pat into the world, Jean followed on August 26, 1956 and Jo hn on February 12, 1961. Betty was a homemaker and was an excellent seamst ress. Betty loved to play cards with her card club. She also loved golfi ng and bowling. She was an excellent bowler and was still active until Jan uary 2005. Jack and Betty traveled to many places with their close frien ds and truly enjoyed life together. Their daughter Pat went to be with t he Lord on September 18, 1987. Betty and Jack were devastated, but their f aith got them through. Jack left to be with the Lord on June 27, 1995. Bet ty was active in her church and community, bringing communion to the si ck and helping children with their reading at Westside School.Betty is survived by her daughter, Jean (John) Timm and son, John (speci al friend, Vanessa) Grafmeier and her children: Callie and Stefan. Betty h as seven grandchildren and four great- grandchildren: Chris (Carrie) Ti mm and their daughter Alexis, Michelle (Darin) Dollevoet and their childre n: Tyler, Kelsie and a future son, Nicole Timm, Cathy (Ish) Le Braun and t heir daughter Eva, Brad Friebel, Andy Friebel and Jackie (Mike) William s, sister-in-law, Germaine Weyenberg, brother-in-law, Mark Grafmeier and m any nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Jack, daughter, Pat, her parent s: Frank and Catherine Weyenberg, her brothers: Eugene Weyenberg and Richa rd (Betty) Weyenberg and sister, Frances “Farmer” Baker, brother-in-law, C arl (Ida) Grafmeier, sister-in-law, Lorraine Grafmeier and father and moth er-in-law: John and Margaret Grafmeier.The funeral liturgy will be held at 12 noon on Friday, September 2, 20 05 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH- KIMBERLY, 600 E. Kimberly Ave. with Fr. Tom Pome roy officiating. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukaun a. Friends may call at the Church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the ti me of Mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial to donor’s charity of choice ap preciated.The family would like to thank all who were involved in Betty’s care D r. Avi Barlev, Dr. Editha Krueger, ThedaCare Hospice, especially Kelly, A nn and Charlie. Thank you for all your help and care during this difficu lt time.
JANSEN-FARGOFUNERAL HOME204 E. Kimberly Ave.
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1927 - 2005 (78 years)
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