- Philip W. Reuss, 94, Neenah, passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 18, 200 6, at his home. He was born in Appleton on Dec. 8, 1911, to the late Clare nce H. and Alice M. (Bogan) Reuss. Phil was a graduate of Appleton High Sc hool. On Feb. 12, 1936, he married Virginia Gonnering and they shared 44 w onderful years until she preceded him in death in 1980. He was employ ed by Kimberly-Clark as a converting mechanic for 34 years before retiri ng in 1974. He enjoyed Harley motorcycles, and was a handy man who was ve ry gifted in woodworking and cabinetry. Phil was a member of St. Gabriel 's Catholic Church.He is survived by his children, Dolly (Dan) Meyer, Tom (Joan) Reuss, Jo hn (Molly) Reuss, Mark (Sue) Reuss, all of Neenah; grandchildren, David Br oehm, Debi (Al) Ebben, James (Renee) Broehm, Robert Broehm, Marnie (Stev e) Nelson, JoAnn (Jim) Schmidt, Chris (Terri) Reuss, Kathie (Caleb) Warre n, Steve (Valerie) Reuss; 15 great grandchildren, many other relatives a nd friends.In addition to his parents and his wife, Virginia, he was preceded in dea th by his brothers, Randall, James, and Clarence; his sister, Miriam; a nd his grandson, Mark Jr.Funeral mass for Mr. Reuss will be celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 200 6, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church (900 Geiger St., Neenah) w ith Father Richard Allen officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a .m. until the time of the mass at church. Interment will be in St. Margar et Cemetery, Neenah.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Theda Care Hospic e, Dr. Mark Yackley, and Theresa Dachel, Nurse Practitioner for all of t he wonderful care given to our father.
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