Jean f osterberg obituaries appleton wi 2006

He is preceded in death by his mother Karen. Gary is survived by his longtime girlfriend Carrie Brzezinski of Ringle children, Ryan (Karysca) Vlietstra of Ringle and Steve Vlietstra of Hatley father Jack Vlietstra of Ringle siblings Jeff Vlietstra of Ringle, Paul (Michelle) Vlietstra of Frisco, Texas, Sally (Terry) Vaughn of Brownstown, Michigan and nieces Elissa and Lily. He will be truly missed but will live in the hearts of his family and friends. He was also an avid fisherman and cherished time spent on the lakes and ice with Carrie. He loved working his German Shorthairs guiding pheasant hunts. When Gary was not farming, he enjoyed hunting, especially spring turkey season as well as raising and hunting pheasants. For the past several years, his longtime girlfriend Carrie Brzezinski worked with Gary raising beef and milking Red Holstein dairy cows. Although each owned independent farms, Gary worked his entire career with his brother Jeff doing shared fieldwork and chores. He raised his two wonderful sons on the farm where they all enjoyed living in the country and being outdoors. The farm was originally located in Weston prior to moving to Ringle in 2006. Gary has owned and operated a dairy farm for over 35 years. Gary was born the son of Jack and Karen (Geurink) Vlietstra of Ringle on March 5, 1962. Gary Dean Vlietstra, 59, of Ringle, passed away on Friday, Octoat the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. A celebration of life happy hour and fish fry is planned for Friday, October 29 at Greenwood Hills Country Club from 4:30 вЂ“ 7:30pm. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a donation to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum or Monk Gardens, two of LindaвЂ™s favorite places. Stephen (Tess) Koeppen and Richard (Becky) Koeppen, and a very large and loved extended family. Melissa (Nathaniel Shultz) Wanserski, Salt Lake City, UT Shelly (Jason) Dailey and granddaughter Elliot, Minneapolis, MN and Jeffrey (Anita Hartley) Wanserski, Steamboat Springs, CO and siblings Judy (Joseph) Wanserski Dr. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Mel Koeppen, and is survived by her husband Jim, and children Katy (Christopher) Lee and grandson Felix, ZГјrich Switzerland Dr. She possessed a great sense of humor and positivity in any situation, often giving her advice, вЂњDonвЂ™t cry because it is over, smile because it happened.вЂќ She made her home open and welcome to everyone, greeting them with rice krispie treats, mini cupcakes and freshly baked cookies. If you were fortunate enough to know her, she would show her appreciation for you by dropping off a miniature rose in a small vase.Д«ut by far her most important and fulfilling accomplishment was her family. She enjoyed teaching the neighborhood kids about the cycle of life (while single-handedly saving the Monarch species). Her passion was for nature вЂ“ she was an accomplished gardener, loved wild birds and listening to frogs, and was happiest amongst her flowers. Her smile, infectious enthusiasm, and welcoming demeanor were her trademark in the neighborhood. She loved giving back to the Wausau community вЂ“ volunteering at Aspirus Wausau Hospital gift shop for over 15 years, helping with the Festival of Trees, advocating for breast cancer survivors, and giving countless hours to supporting her kidsвЂ™ activities вЂ“В Brownie leader, classroom aid, Woodsy Owl, and sideline cheerleader.ДЄs a founding investor/member of Greenwood Hills Country Club, Vistas Development, and The Reserve Linda showcased her love for flowers and nature. Linda moved to Wausau, WI to start and raise a family with her husband, Jim Wanserski, to whom she was married for over 46 years. She left college to pursue her dream of wearing wings, joining Continental Airlines as a flight attendant, and served as a Second Lieutenant in the Vietnam Military Air Command. She was valedictorian at Big Foot High School and went on to major in mathematics at UW-Madison, proudly failing a course titled Marriage and Family. Linda was born on Septemin Janesville, WI and spent her childhood in Walworth, WI. Our beloved Linda / Lin / Linny / Mom / Molly / Aunt Linda / Mops died peacefully at home on Tuesday October 19, 2021.

Jean f osterberg obituaries appleton wi 2006