Flenz, Ferdinand Frank

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 5 Nov 1892
• Obituary: 25 Jun 1971; Appleton Post Crescent

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Birth - Church Record:
Name:Ferdinand Flenz
Birth Date:5 Nov 1892
Birth Place:Beaver Dam, Dodge, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's name:Ferdinand Flenz
Father's Birth Place:Germany
Mother's name:Mary Dine
Mother's Birth Place:Germany
FHL Film Number:1302860

Obituary:
Section B, Page 10

Ferdinand married Harder, Henrietta Bef 1922. Henrietta was born 5 May 1889; died 1 Jan 1975, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA

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1930 Census:
Ferdinnand F Flenz37
Henrietta Flenz41
Frank Flenz7
Henrietta Flenz6
Edward Flenz4
[4 3/12]
Paul Flenz3
[3 7/12]

Henriette married Lau, Wilbert L. 16 Oct 1948. Wilbert (son of Lau, Theodore and Riemer, Elsie) was born 1 May 1924; died 3 Dec 2011. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII, US Army
• Obituary: 20 Apr 2016; APC

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Obituary:
Edward William Herbert Flenz, age 90 years and 4 months, was called home by his Lord on April 18, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, WI. He was born December 4, 1925 in Neenah, Wisconsin, the son of Ferdinand and Henriette (Harder) Flenz. He was baptized into the Christian faith on December 20, 1925 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Neenah and confirmed on Palm Sunday, April 6, 1941. On August 6, 1944, while in the army, Ed married Stella Anna Kuehl, also of Neenah, at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. They met in the young people's group at Trinity Lutheran Church. Stella preceded Ed in death on July 14, 2011, after nearly 67 years of marriage. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Edward Robert and Michael William (Anita) Flenz.
Ed attended Trinity Lutheran School through eighth grade and one year at Neenah High School. He was learning woodworking at Neenah Vocational School when the United States entered World War II. He joined the U.S. Army at Ft. Sheridan, IL on April 26, 1944. During his time in the army, Ed served in the fields of artillery and combat support. He was stationed with the Fifth Army in Italy from Dec 23, 1944 to Aug 17, 1945. He also served at state-side posts in Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia. He was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Army Occupation Medal (Italy), the American Theater Ribbon, the European/African/Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon. He received an honorable discharge with the rank of private first class at Ft. Meade, MD on May 4, 1946.
After discharge from the army, Ed was employed by Marathon Corporation (later American Can and James River) in Menasha for 42 years, working as a carpenter in the plant maintenance department. He retired as a journeyman carpenter in March of 1988. After retirement, Ed enjoyed time with family and friends and working around the house. He was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Neenah for many years, serving as financial secretary, trustee, and usher. In more recent years, he and Stella were members of Trinity Lutheran Church of Neenah. On August 16, 2004, Ed and his brothers Frank and Paul became members of the Neenah High School graduating class of 2004 and were awarded their diplomas in accordance with Wisconsin Act 73.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, wife Stella, brothers Frank and Paul, and sister Henriette (Hank) Lau.
Survivors include Sister Ethel (James) Weyenberg, sons Edward and Michael Flenz, daughter-in-law Anita Flenz, two grandchildren (Phillip and Veronica), two great granddaughters, one great great grandson, and many nieces and nephews.
The visitation for Ed will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home, 205 W. Doty Avenue, Neenah. The Christian Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 407 Oak Street, Neenah with military honors to immediately follow the service. An additional time of visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Entombment will take place at the Shrine of Heaven Mausoleum in Greenlawn Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah, WI 54956
Online Condolences:
www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Apr. 20 to Apr. 24, 2016

Edward married Kuehl, Stella Anna 6 Aug 1944. Stella died 14 Jul 2011. [Group Sheet]

Paul married Wendt, Dorothy 5 Oct 1946. Dorothy was born 19 Aug 1925; died 22 Jul 2000. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 2 Jan 2017

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Obituary:
Dennis "Tiny" Flenz, age 65, of Appleton, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born November 7, 1951 in Neenah to the late Paul and Dorothy (Wendt) Flenz. He graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran in 1970.
He married Linda Michalkiewicz on November 4, 1983 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Appleton. Together they were blessed with four children; Joe, Sara, Jen and Michael. Dennis was employed with R&R Steel Construction for over thirty years before his health forced him to retire in 2003.
Dennis enjoyed all things that where outdoors. In earlier years, he fished and hunted with many of his friends. Now as of recent, his favorites were his vegetable garden, the flower beds and scooter rides. He spent the remaining time reading and enjoying the company of Charley (the family Beagle). Above all Dennis cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; four children, Joe (Amber) Flenz, Sara (Brian) Oberhart, Jen (Jason) Flenz and Michael Flenz; his three grandchildren, Carter, Annabelle and Lucas; his siblings, Nancy, Dave (Jan), Doug (Berny), Dallas, Dan (Jayne), Diann (Gary) and Dawn (Dewey). He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Scott and his best friend, Charley.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at BETHEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 829 Appleton Road in Menasha. Visitation will be held on Thursday starting at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Dennis's name. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Dennis's family would like to thank the staff and physicians of St. Elizabeth Hospital ICU for the care and compassion given to Dennis and shown to his family.

Dennis married Michalkiewicz, Linda [Group Sheet]

Danny married Hermans, Jayne Marie (daughter of Hermans, John Jerome Sr. and Kempen, Germaine Gertrude) [Group Sheet]

Sara married Oberhart, Brian (son of Oberhart, Thomas and Unknown, Diane) [Group Sheet]