Schommer, Raymond

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• 1940 Census: 1940, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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1940 Census:
Ray Schommer33
Rose Schommer35
Ray Schommer11
Mark Schommer8
Daniel Schommer5

Raymond married Wydeven, Rose Ann 24 Oct 1927. Rose (daughter of Wydeven, Adrian and Verhagen, Hattie) was born 18 Nov 1904, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Jun 1985, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Abt Jun 1985, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1946, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: From 1946 to 1949; US Navy
• Obituary: 18 Nov 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1946

Obituary:
Ray Schommer, Kaukauna, 79, passed away on Nov. 15, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Ray was born Oct. 2, 1928, in Little Chute, the son of the late Raymond J. and Rose (Wydeven) Schommer. Ray married Karen (Wulterkens) Van Dyn Hoven on Oct. 19, 1979, in Little Chute. Ray was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna. He attended Fond du Lac Business College and served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1949. He was employed for 41 years at Thilmany Pulp and Paper and retired in 1990 as Production Control Manager. He served as President, Vice President and Secretary of the Thilmany Management Club and was a member of the Thilmany Quarter-Century Club. Ray was past Vice-President for the Kaukauna Credit Union Board of Directors and served on the board for 12 years. Ray enjoyed golf and his years with the "Swingers" Golf League at Countryside Golf Course. He was a member of Fox Valley Golf Course for many years. Ray and Karen enjoyed wintering in Punta Gorda, Fla.
Ray is survived by his wife, Karen and seven children, Michael (Kathleen) Schommer, Appleton; Patricia Schommer (Jim) Buss, New London; Lisa Schommer (Wesley) Kain, Appleton; Michelle Schommer (Randy) Springstroh, Freedom; Corinna Schommer (Travis) Jahnke, Freedom; Kari Van Dyn Hoven (Michael) Helf, Kimberly and Kelli Van Dyn Hoven (Bill) Hurst, Kaukauna. A gentle and devoted Grandpa, Ray is survived by grandchildren, Sara (Neil) Brandon; Nora Breuer; Christopher Wilcox; Heidi and Derek Buss; Ryan, Adam and Benjamin Kain; Isaac and Stephanie Springstroh; Nicholas and Jaime Schommer and Jacob Jahnke; Ryan and Jackson Helf; Tyler Bossert and Dakotah Hurst; and great-grandchildren, Athena and Ella Brandon and Christy and James Breuer. He is further survived by two brothers, Monsignor Mark Schommer, Wautoma; Dan (Lois) Schommer, Kaukauna and a sister, Sister Mary Lee Schommer, Manitowoc; sisters-in-law, Audrey (Mel) DeBroux; Kathy (Bill) Carnot, all Kaukauna; Cindy (Fred) Zwoniarkiewicz, Baraboo; brothers-in-law, Denny (Patty) Dakins; Bob (Deb) Dakins, all Kaukauna; Jerry (Tommie) Dakins, Opelika, Ala.; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Rose Schommer; a niece, Becky Schommer; a brother-in-law, Thomas E. Wulterkens and a sister-in-law, Mary Wulterkens-Harvey. Ray will be greatly missed by many and remembered by all for his friendly, fun-loving attitude and enthusiastic love of life.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday Nov. 19, 2007, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Kaukauna. The Rev. Msgr. Mark Schommer will officiate. Military rites performed by the Kaukauna VFW Post #3319 will immediately follow Mass. Friends may visit Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service directly at church.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff on 2 South and ICU at St. Elizabeth Hospital for their care and concern for Ray and would especially like to thank Dr. Patrick O'Brien and Dr. Karl Baum.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.
Isaiah 40:31
"But they that wait upon
the Lord shall renew
their strength;
they shall mount up
with wings as eagles;
they shall run,
and not be weary;
and they shall walk
and not faint."
O'CONNELL
FUNERAL SERVICES
2020 E. Main Street
Little Chute 920-759-2951

Raymond married Wilson, Virginia Aft 1952. Virginia (daughter of Wilson, William and Byrd, Ellena "Lena") was born 14 Jul 1934, , , Ohio, USA; died 30 Sep 2005, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Raymond married Wulterkens, Karen [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1950, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Religious Vows: Aft 1950
• Ordained: 1 Jun 1963, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• News Mention: 1 Jun 1988; Kaukauna Times
• Obituary: 14 Jul 2017; APC

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Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1950

News Mention:
Rev. Msgr. Mark Schommer, a native of this city, is marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination today June 1. A celebration at a Jubilee mass will be at noon on Sunday, June 5, at St. Mary's church, Kaukauna.

Obituary:
Msgr. Mark Schommer, a lifelong man of God, was called to his Father's side on Wednesday evening, July 12, 2017. The funeral liturgy for Msgr. Mark Schommer will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 119 W. 7th Street in Kaukauna. Family members and friends are invited to gather AT THE CHURCH on Monday from 5:00 PM until the time of a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will resume at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the mass. Burial will take place at St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Diocese of Green Bay. A complete obituary will appear in the Sunday edition.
For more information or to share a memory of Msgr. Schommer, please visitwww.wichmannfargo.com.

Rev. Msgr. Mark Schommer, a man of God, was called to his Father's side on Wednesday evening, July 12, 2017.
Monsignor Schommer was born in Kaukauna, to Raymond and Rosalia (Wydeven) Schommer. He grew up with one sister and two brothers. He attended Kaukauna High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, in 1954. Although he did not end up playing professional football, the Green Bay Packers drafted him and he played in three exhibition games. This led to a lifetime of involvement in the Green Bay Packer organization, as well as being inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at both Kaukauna High School and the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point.
After 17 months serving in the Army, in 1956, Msgr. Schommer entered St. Francis Minor Seminary to study Latin, and then transferred to St. Francis Major Seminary to study Philosophy and Theology. Most Reverend Stanislaus V. Bona ordained Father Schommer on June 1, 1963, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay.
Monsignor Schommer's first appointments were as Assistant Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Wautoma, and St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay. From 1965 to 1988, he served in various diocesan offices. In 1988, he was appointed Pastor of St. John Parish, Gillett, and St. Martin Parish, Cecil. Monsignor Schommer served in many parishes throughout the diocese including Pastor of St. Rose Parish, Clintonville, and St. Mary Parish, Bear Creek, and Priest Moderator of St. Patrick Parish, Stiles, and St. Anthony Parish, Oconto Falls. He entered senior priest status in 2002.
Passionate about the education of children, in 1965 Monsignor Schommer served as the Assistant Diocesan Superintendent of Schools, and in 1969, was appointed Diocesan Director of Schools.
During this same time, Monsignor Schommer attended Marquette University in Milwaukee to earn a Master's degree in Education. In 1970, he again attended Marquette University for a Doctorate in Education and eventually was appointed Superintendent of Education for the Diocese of Green Bay. He was named Executive Officer of the Year by the National Association of Catholic Boards of Education in April 1984. In 1975, he was named a monsignor and raised to the dignity of Honorary Prelate by Pope Paul VI.
Mark will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his dear friend and housekeeper, Pat McGrath. He is further survived by his brother: Dan Schommer of Kaukauna; his sister: Sister Mary Lee of Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces and nephews who adored him: Mike (Kaethi) Schommer, Pat (Jim) Buss, Lisa (Wes) Kain, Shelly (Randy) Sprinstroh, Corri (Travis) Jahnke, Tracy (Jeff) Wydeven, Terri (Rick) Kuchelmeister, and Bill (Diane) Schommer; and a sister-in-law: Karen Schommer. There are also eighteen great nieces and nephews, as well as many great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Raymond Schommer, a brother Ray Schommer, a sister-in-law Lois Schommer, a niece Rebecca Schommer, and a former sister-in-law Virginia Ranquette.
On Monday, July 17, 2017, after the Reception of the Body, visitation will take place from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at St. Katharine Drexel Parish; St. Mary of the Annunciation Worship Site, in Kaukauna. A Prayer Service will conclude visiting hours at 7:00 PM and will be led by Deacon Steve Vande Hey. Visitation will continue at the church the next morning from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
The Funeral Liturgy, expressing our faith and our hope in the promised glory of the Lord's Resurrection, will take place at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at St. Katharine Drexel Parish; St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish Worship Site, located at 119 W. 7th Street, Kaukauna, Bishop Morneau will be the Celebrant and Homilist. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Diocese of Green Bay. For more information or to share a memory, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com
Thank you for generosity, love, prayers, support, and guidance. You were respected and loved by so many. We find peace knowing you are in the arms of your Lord and Savior. God Bless you Father Mark.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 16, 2017

Dan married Frank, Lois (daughter of Frank, Melbourne "Boze" and Jansen, Dorothy Ann) [Group Sheet]

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• Marriage Status: Never Married

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Religious Vows:
Ssiter Mary Lee