Kelpinski, Merlin

1923 - 2012  (89 years)    Has 8 ancestors and 11 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Kelpinski, Merlin
  Born	12 Jul 1923	Bear Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  1930 Census	1930	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Edward Kelpinski27 Elizabeth Kelpinski30 Victor Kelpinski8 Mildred Kelpinski7 Myrlin Kelpinski6 Orvil Kelpinski1 [1 2/12]
  1940 Census	1940	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Edward Kelpinski40 Elizabeth Kelpinski39 Victor Kelpinski18 Mildred Kelpinski17 Merlin Kelpinski16 Orville Kelpinski11
  Died	7 Aug 2012	Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	9 Aug 2012
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Merlin E. Kelpinski, of Appleton, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 in Waupaca. He was born on July 12, 1923 in Bear Creek, Wisconsin, the son of late Edward and Elizabeth (Pelke) Kelpinski. On September 20, 1944, Merlin married Mary Schuh at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly, she preceded him in death. He was employed for 40+ years at Fox River Paper Mill, retiring in 1985. Merlin and Mary enjoyed many happy years with their family and friends at the cottage on Stratton Lake. He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. Merlin enjoyed fishing, square dancing, and playing cards. He was known as "Mr. Fix It", and loved staying busy and being independent. Merlin is survived by his children: David (Anita) Kelpinski, Dianna Kelpinski, Dan Kelpinski and Debbie (Dave) Ganzen; grandchildren: Rick (Lynn) Kelpinski, Dawn (Ken) Marquardt, Kelly and John Ganzen; great grandchildren: Casey and Lindsay Kelpinski and Kristina (fiancé Will) Marquardt; and great great grandson: Owen. He is further survived by his sister: Mildred Berg; and sisters-in-law: Mona Kelpinski and Marion Kells. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers: Orville Kelpinski and Victor Kells. The funeral liturgy for Merlin will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 W. Lawrence Street, Appleton, with Fr. David J. Funk, OFM. CAP officiating. Interment will take place at the parish cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on August 9, 2012
  Person ID	I37904	1FamilyTree | JaysRelated, WeslieBougie82821, DianeSchuh16721, PatrickKempen16182, SteveMeulemans57780
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Kelpinski, Edward,   b. 8 Jun 1902,   d. 12 Dec 1982, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Pelky, Elizabeth,   b. 2 Jun 1899, Bear Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 4 Nov 1992, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 93 years)
  Family ID	F12214	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Schuh, Mary Magdalene,   b. 1 Jul 1922, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 7 Sep 2010, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Married	20 Sep 1945	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	+ 1. Kelpinski, David Lee   2. Kelpinski, Diane Lynn   3. Kelpinski, Daniel Lee + 4. Kelpinski, Deborah Elizabeth
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F12196	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 12 Jul 1923 - Bear Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA 1930 Census - 1930 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA 1940 Census - 1940 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 20 Sep 1945 - Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 7 Aug 2012 - Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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