- Roger Walbrun, age 71, of Appleton, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison on Thursday, August 28, with his loving family by his side. Roger was born on November 16, 1942, in Menasha, to the late Sylvester and Lydia (Kunke) Walbrun. He married Ethel Kohl on September 9, 1961, in Appleton. Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, wine making, gardening, card playing, bowling, and was an avid Packers and Brewers fan. Roger especially enjoyed the time he spent with his family. He was a respected Master Plumber, long-time member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #400, and a City of Appleton Plumbing Inspector at the time of his retirement. Roger's contributions helped build the foundations for many of the programs offered by the Local #400 today. He was recently honored by the local union with his induction into the Plumbers Hall of Fame.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ethel; his children Corrine (Greg) Dahlk, Scott (Kim) Walbrun, Chris (Dan) Hearden and Brad (Alana) Walbrun; his grandchildren, Drew, Michelle, Troy, Jena, Matthew and Joe; Zach and Luke; Morgan and Sam; Stephen, Ben and Caroline; his great grandson, Vincent; his siblings, Richard (Arlene) Walbrun, Larry Walbrun, Harvey (Sue) Walbrun, Roman (Judy) Walbrun, Paul (Carol) Walbrun, Carol (Doug) Cottrell, Ken (Mary) Walbrun, and Fran (Jim) Larson. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Roger was preceded in death by his sister, Annette Walbrun, and his brothers, Jim and George Walbrun.
The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014, at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton, with Fr. Donald Zuleger officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
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1942 - 2014 (71 years)
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