Zitske, Helen

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• Obituary: 17 Oct 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Helen E. Schmidt, age 92, of Menasha. God answered mom's prayers and took her to Heaven on Sunday, October 14, 2012. She was married to our dad, Harvey, 73 years ago on this day. They are celebrating together in Heaven. Helen was born in a small house on a hill in Dale, Wisconsin, on January 19, 1920, the youngest of five children to the late Frank and Adeline (Sommers) Zitske. She met Harvey while working for his family, and they married at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Dale, Wisconsin, on October 14, 1939. Harvey preceded her in death on February 15, 2002. Helen was a charter member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Menasha, Wisconsin. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her strong Christian faith and her great love for her family were very important to her. Growing flowers and keeping a beautiful yard brought her great joy. She made wonderful apple pies and the best sweet rolls which she generously shared with her family. Harvey and Helen sold vegetables and Christmas trees for many years at their home on Appleton Road in Menasha. She started working at Morton Drug Store in Neenah at the soda fountain where her pies were a favorite with customers. She then worked at Gilbert Paper Company in Menasha for over 25 years retiring in 1979.
Helen will be missed by her loving children: Karen Lorge, Dorothy (Len) Paulowski, Roger (Ann) Schmidt; 7 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren: Rick (Kerri) Lorge, Aubrey and Chandler; Kris (Tim) Mielke, Gracie and Kenzie; Debbie (Rev. Charles) Westra, Andy, Abby, Adam, and Caleb; Doug Paulowski, Nikki, Travis, Drake, and Lynsay; Derek (Cori) Paulowski, Callie and Connor; Brian (Katie) Schmidt; Kelly (Barrett) Miller, Kayla, Kendra, Kiera and Bryson.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters: Mary (Rob) Pietz and Erna (Silas) Walker; two brothers: Fred (Della) Zitske and Leon (Arbutus) Zitske; and her son-in-law, Eddie Lorge.
The Funeral Service for Helen will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 19, 2012, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 829 Appleton Road, Menasha, with Rev. Samuel Degner officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the hour of the service at the church. Interment will take place at Dale Union Cemetery, Medina. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Helen at our website.
We would like to say many thanks to Pastor Samuel Degner for his visits and prayers.
Also, we are extending many thanks to Ann Doyle at Gardenview Assisted Living in Menasha and her wonderful staff for their loving and compassionate care of our mom since January. You were all truly wonderful to her.
Thank you to Heartland Hospice for the gentle care of mom the last month.
Mom, I will miss our daily phone calls. You were not only my mom, but my best friend. Love Karen
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on October 17, 2012

Helen married Schmidt, Harvey 14 Oct 1939. Harvey (son of Schmidt, Herman C. and Selle, Mary E.) was born 8 Jan 1910; died 15 Feb 2002, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Karen married Lorge, Edward [Group Sheet]