- Russell A. Femal, Appleton, age 83, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at Francisc an Care Center. Russell was born June 13, 1921 in Appleton to the late Ern est and Gertrude (Esler) Femal, and has lived in the Appleton area his ent ire life. On July 24, 1943 he was united in marriage to Mary Kamps in Madi son, WI, and the couple has enjoyed over 60 years together. Russell, wi th his brother Jim, owned and operated the family business, Fox River Boil er Works, for many years until his retirement in 1985. He proudly served h is country during WWII in the Army Air Corp. Russell was a 4th degree Knig ht with the Knights of Columbus.
He was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church, Appleton.
Russell will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, of Appleton. two dau ghters: Sue (Rollie) Stephenson, of Sherwood and Sherry Prasertlum, Kaukau na. three sons: Michael (Jane) Femal, Arlington Heights, IL; Steven Fema l, Appleton; and John (Anne) Femal, of Stevens Point. 13 grandchildren a nd 5 great grandchildren; a brother James Femal, Appleton, and a son in l aw Dr. Paul Rohrer, of CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Sandra Rohrer, a broth er Francis Femal, and a sister Carol Peterson.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 9th at St. Pius Catho lic Church, 500 W. Marquette St. Appleton, with the Rev. Donald Zuleger of ficiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 10 a. m. until the time of service. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary Cathol ic Cemetery, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been establ ished.
Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St. Appleton
733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com
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1921 - 2004 (83 years)
Education - High School
