Houle, Gladys

Other Events:

• Obituary: 9 Jun 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Gladys L. "Granny" Meis, Appleton, age 96, passed away at Appleton Health Care Center on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Granny, as she was called by most, was born in Freedom on January 10, 1914, to the late Joe and Petronella (School) Houle. On November 20, 1934, she was united in marriage to Frank Meis at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton. They had 2 children together, a daughter Charlene and a son William "Bill." Frank preceded her in death in 1952. Gladys went on to marry Joe Meis on August 31, 1954, in Greeley, CO. Joe passed away in 1982.
Granny lived in Greeley and Kersey, Colorado, from 1954 to 1980 when she returned to Appleton. While in Colorado, Granny took great care in helping to care for 2 of her grandchildren, Vicki Jo and Frank. Granny was the only person known to fall up a ladder. She enjoyed playing the organ, was not one to pass up a good game of cards, and read dozens of "pre-read" books sent to her from Vicki. It was a condition of accepting the books that Vicki read them first. Granny would quiz Vicki on them to be sure she had indeed read the books.
Once back in Wisconsin, she was able to spend time with her other two grandkids, Lorie and Debbie. Granny enjoyed fishing, and on one fishing trip with Debbie, fell into a hole on the walk down to the river. Debbie and Granny laughed so hard it was difficult to get her up on her feet.
Lorie and Granny shared a love for critters. Granny would feed the birds, squirrels and strays that came to her apartment. Lorie would often bring Sheeba, a Pit Bull mix, to Appleton Health Care Center on her visits. Granny would rummage through her things to find a "treat" for her.
Granny loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and she was diligent in praying her Rosary. Her belief and faith in the Catholic Church could not go unnoticed.
Gladys is survived by her daughter-in-law, Karen (Bill) Meis and dearest friend, Butch; son-in-law, Leonard (Charlene) Seidl; two stepsons: John and Gerald; stepdaughters in law, Ellen (Linus) Mese, Fern (Ken Meis) Ross, and Jenny Meis; grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Vicki Jo (Ken) Highfield and their sons Kenny and Zachary, Frank (Julie) Meis and their sons Derrick and Brandon, Debbie (Kevin) Marg, Lorie (Loren) Madden and their kids Nikki (James) Ryberg and their daughters McKenna and Kailyn, Jenna Madden and her good friend Jeff, Jason, Keith and his good friend Brittnie. Stepgrandchildren: Barb (Jim) Reinke, Dennis (Karen) Seidl and Ken (Jean) Seidl. Ten stepgreat-grandchildren and many stepgreat-great-grandchildren; Dorothy "Dot" Meis; two nieces: twins June (Karl) Pasch and Jane. She also leaves behind her dearest and most trusted friend Judy Danzinger and her roommate at Appleton health Care Center Mary Rusch.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, her children Charlene and Bill, her brothers and sister-in-law: Ira (Velda) Houle and Ervin Houle; stepkids from husband Frank: Ken, Alvin, Alfred, Linus and Irene; stepkids from husband Joe: Ann Stroh, Eleanor Darling, Katherine Krois and Betty Conduay; and pet bird Trixie.
The life of Gladys blended several families from Colorado and Wisconsin together. If anyone was overlooked, it is with sincere apologies and by no means intentional.
A celebration of Gladys' life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 404 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, with Father Larry Abler officiating. Friends may visit directly at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. As per Gladys' wishes, the Rosary will be prayed. Interment will take place at St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom.
Going through the notes of wishes for Granny's funeral was a side note written by her late daughter, Charlene: "You were a great Mother."
Gladys appreciated and was thankful for her care givers at Appleton Health Care Center.
Brettschneider
Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton 920-733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com

Gladys married Meis, Frank 20 Nov 1934, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. Frank was born 27 Oct 1896; died 17 Dec 1952; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gladys married Meis, Joseph Aft 1952. Joseph died Abt 1982. [Group Sheet]

William married Unknown, Karen [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 10 Oct 2000
• Obituary: 12 Oct 2000; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Charlene G. Seidl
Birth: 28 Aug 1936
Death: 10 Oct 2000 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Civil: Colorado

Obituary:
Charlene Meis 8/28/1936 10/10/2000 Post Crescent 10/12/2000 B 4

Charlene married Seidl, Leonard [Group Sheet]