Lutz, Fredrika "Ricky"

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1935, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 23 May 2016; APC

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1935

Obituary:
Fredrika "Ricky" Casey, Appleton, age 98, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Carolina Manor Assisted Living, just days before her 99th birthday.
She was born in Appleton, WI on May 27, 1917 to the late Fred and Margaret (Salchert) Lutz. She was the youngest of five children: Louise (Bernard) Prasher, Lawrence (Irma) Lutz, Fred (Goldine) Lutz and John (Marcella) Luta, all preceding her in death.
On September 8, 1941, she married the love of her life, Leo J. Casey. Together they owned and operated Casey Junction Store in Appleton for many years, until 1966. He preceded her in death in 1977, after 56 years together. Ricky loved her family, faith, and friends. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, word puzzles and reading as well as watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She worked outside the home at Austin's Grocery, Gloudemans Dept. Store, and McCain's Clothing Store - all in Appleton
Leo and Ricky raised six children: Leo F. Casey, Patrick J. Casey, Margaret "Meg" Casey, Kathleen "Kathy" (Glenn Bechler) Casey, Elizabeth "Beth" (Douglas) Buchholtz, and Steven G. Casey. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Brian (Cheryl) Casey, Carol (Todd) Clements, Anne Casey, Kelly Buchholtz, Kelena Bechler and Mark Buchholtz as well as great-grandchildren: Cyrus, Stella and Bryson Clements and Owen and Leonardo Casey. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Of special note is her dear childhood friend Jean Bleck of New London.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leo J. Casey, son Leo F. Casey.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 5 PM, Wednesday, May 25 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, with Fr. Jim Leary, OFM Cap. officiating. Friends may visit the family at the church from 2 pm until the time of service. Entombment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Joseph Food Program, LEAVEN or Salvation Army.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Carolina Assisted Living for the wonderful care given to our Mother in the time she spent with you. She truly considered Carolina home. Also, thanks to the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital for the compassionate care shown to our Mother and our family.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from May 23 to May 24, 2016

Fredrika married Casey, Leo Bef 1946. Leo (son of Casey, John and Wittlin, Margaret H.) was born 8 Aug 1905, Ellington, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Sep 1997, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 2 Feb 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Leo Fred Casey, 67, Larsen, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at his home after a long battle with smoking-induced COPD.
Leo was born July 26, 1946, to Leo J. and Fredrika (Lutz) Casey. He grew up in Appleton working at his parents' store, Casey's Junction Grocery, at Outagamie and second Streets. He graduated from Xavier High School in 1964 and earned an Associate's Degree in data processing from Fox Valley Tech in 1966. Soon after, he enlisted in the US Army, where he served until 1969, including a tour in Vietnam and time at Fort Ord, CA, where his father had been stationed during WWII.
After his honorable discharge, Leo reconnected with the former Rose Coffey in Milwaukee where they married in 1970. They returned to Appleton so Leo could continue his education, working full time and earning his Bachelors in Business Administration from UW-Oshkosh in 1977.
Leo started as an accountant with American Can, ultimately working at its Menasha ink plant, which would become M&T Chemicals. Promotions led him to Mobile, AL, in 1980, to help open a new manufacturing facility. He worked for M&T and its successors in Mobile until 1990, when the family returned to Appleton and Leo joined the JJ Plank Corp. He retired as the company's Vice President of Finance & Information Systems in 2008. In retirement, Leo enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family (especially his new baby grandson, Bryson), and many a laugh with his fun-loving neighbors in the Boom Bay area.
Survivors include his mother, Fredrika Casey, Appleton; children: Brian (Cheryl) Casey, Greenville and Caron (Todd) Clements, Neenah; one grandson, Bryson; two step-grandchildren: Cyrus and Stella; brothers and sisters: Patrick Casey, Appleton; Meg Casey, Appleton; Kathy Casey (Glenn Bechler), Appleton; Beth (Doug) Bucholtz, West Bloomfield and Steve casey, Seymour; former wife and friend, Rose Casey; nieces and nephews: Anne, Kelly, Kelena and Mark; two great nephews: Owen and Leonardo.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leo J. Casey.
According to Leo's wishes, there will not be a funeral service. A celebration of Leo's life will take place in the spring. A memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Drs. Robert Nonn and John Swanson, and the caring staff of ThedaCare at Home Hospice. We'd also like to thank Dad's Boom Bay neighbors who spent time with him and helped take care of him for several years.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Feb. 2, 2014

Leo married Coffey, Rose (daughter of Coffey, Joseph Dennis and McCann, Mary Mayo) [Group Sheet]