Coonen, Benedict M.

Benedict married Schumacher, Rosella Marie Abt Jul 1941, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Rosella (daughter of Schumacher, Martin and VanDommelen, Johanna "Anna") was born 30 Jul 1913, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Oct 1996, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 20 Oct 1996, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Dianne — Riehl, Roger. (son of Riehl, Victor and Ihde, Marceleta "Sally") [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 3 Nov 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Gene M. Coonen, Town of Woodville, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2006. He was born in Appleton on July 21, 1952, to the late Benedict and Rosella (Schumacher) Coonen. Gene was a 1972, graduate of Appleton East High School. After earning a certificate in welding from Fox Valley Technical College, Gene worked as a certified welder for Pierce Manufacturing in the Town of Menasha. After his tenure at Pierce, he worked out of his home repairing small engines. In addition to working, Gene enjoyed gardening, cutting wood, and spoiling his niece, nephew, and great nephew. Gene spent much of his time socializing at the Railroad Inn Cafe in Forest Junction.
He will be sadly missed by his sister, Diane (Roger) Riehl, Appleton; nephew, Kevin Riehl, Appleton; niece, Laurie (David) Nytes, Kaukauna; and a great-nephew, Ben Elliot Nytes.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Ben and Rosella.
Funeral mass for Gene will be celebrated on Monday, November 6, 2006, at 11 A.M. with Father Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10 A.M. until the time of the mass. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park.
Fargo Funeral Home
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 920-766-6200