- Paula Fiedler, age 55, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 28, 2010, in Menasha. Paula was born in Neenah, on February 18, 1955, to Clement and Agnes (Verkuilen) Van Gompel. Paula was a graduate of St. Mary High School, Menasha, class of 1973. In December of 1973, she was united in marriage to Michael Fiedler, who preceded her in death on March 24, 2005. Paula worked at Kohls and Manderfields. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha, where she was involved with the choir. She was a homemaker, loved gardening, bird watching, Packers and enjoyed being with family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed attending concerts with her children and was very involved in her faith.
Paula is survived by her children: Teresa (Troy) Buss, Menasha; Brian (Katie) Fiedler, Kaukauna; Angela (Ryan) LaCount, Neenah; her Parents: Clement and Agnes VanGompel; Father and Mother in law Don and Kathy Fiedler; two grandchildren: McKiley Fiedler, Bryson Fiedler with one grandchild on the way; brother; James VanGompel, Pine River, WI.; sisters: Laura VanGompel, Menasha; Lisa (Scott) Helker, Washington; Gina (Dean) Zaretzke, Neenah; Sara (Mike) Scharpf, Oshkosh; Jana VanGompel, Oshkosh; special Aunt Sister Mary-Louise Fiedler, NY, two sisters in law Nancy (Rick) Taylor and Mary Hamann; two brothers in law Chris (Darcie) Fiedler and Jim Immel. Paula is further survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at 12 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Second St., Menasha, with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m., at the church, until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
Special Thank You to Manderfields family and employees, Dr. Timothy Goggins and Oncology, Hematology staff, Affinity Hospice, especially Tammy Mertens.
Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home Menasha 920 722-8252
Paula Marie VanGompel 2/18/1955 6/28/2010 Post Crescent 6/29/2010 B 5
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