Femal, Ernest James

Other Events:

• Birth - Civil Record: 22 Apr 1891
• 1900 Census: 1900, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Ed 69 Page 11a
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Ed 121 Page 09a
• WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1917
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Ed 188 Pagr 08a
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; 6224/4547571_00256/01
• Residence: 1938, Apple Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• WWII Draft Registration Cards: 1942
• Biography: 1964; Biographies of Prominent People Page 168
• Death Record - Civil: 9 Feb 1965
• Obituary: 9 Feb 1965; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Birth - Civil Record:
1891 Outagamie County Birth records Vol 6 page 77 rec # 179; Ernest Jam es born on 4/22/1891 in Appleton to Francis Femal and Mary O'Connell, oth er children already born listed as Thomas.

1900 Census:
Listed living with widowed mother, age 9

1905 State Census:
Mary Femal41
Thomas Femal16
Ernste Femal14
Raymond Femal12
Millicent Femal10
Harry Femal8
Mark Femal6
Frank Femal4

1910 Census:
on 4th St.; Listed living wi th Thomas and Mary Femal, not sure which children are Mary and Frank Femal 's and which are Thomas Femal and his previous wife. Listed age as 18, bo rn Wisconsin.

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Wisconsin WW1 Draft registrations Film # 1674882; Listed as Ernest Ja mes Femal born 4/21/1891 born in Kaukauna, Boilermaker, wife and 2 childre n.

1920 Census:
Listed living with wife and 3 chil dren, age 29, born Wis. Occupation BoilermakerAlso living with them was a Grace Elsler? age 18 listed as sister in law

1930 Census:
Ernest Fennel39
Gertrude Fennel38
Francis French15
James Fennel11
Russell French8
Carol Fennel4
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Residence:
Name:Ernest J Femal
Gender:Male
Residence Year:1938
Street address:703 S Story Tel 2742-R
Residence Place:Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse:Gertrude Femal
Publication Title:Appleton, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1938

1940 Census:
Ernest J Femal48
Gertrude C Femal48
James Femal21
Russell A Femal18
Carol M Femal12

WWII Draft Registration Cards:
Name:Ernest J Femal
Birth Date:22 Apr 1891
Birth Place:Kaukonna, Wisconsin, USA
Residence:Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Race:White

Biography:
E. J. FEMAL - Benjamin Disraeli, noted prime minister of England in the 19th century, said: "The secret of success is constancy to purpose." E. J. Femal, founder of the Fox River Boiler Works, apparently knew the secret, and held on to his dreams and ambitions throughout all kinds of obstacles to reach success.
Mr. Femal was born in Kaukauna in 1892.
His family moved to Appleton a year later, where he attended St. Mary's grade school. He then went to what was to be the beginnings of the State Teachers College then, telegraphy school in Oshkosh.
He began in the business world in Detroit by meeting two giants in American history and industry. He upholstered cars for none other than Henry Ford, who, in the course of his work, introduced Mr. Femal to John D. Rockefeller. But, upholstering cars, even for such illustrious persons, was a long way from E. J. Femal's prime ambition'97to own and manage his own company.
Soon, he became a line man for a Racine Power Company. Then, in 1918, he began work for the old Northern Boiler Works in Appleton.
In the meantime, Mr. Femal had married the former Gertrude Esler of Kaukauna in 1914, and they had started their family. With a wife and children to support, E. J. Femal still did not lose sight of his goals. While working for Northern Boiler Works, he studied nights to gain his engineering degree by correspondence from the University of Wisconsin.
Seven years after coming back to Appleton, having worked his way to an engineering diploma, E. J. Femal realized a life long ambition. He founded his own company, the Fox River Boiler Works, in 1925. The firm manufactures and distributes boilers as well as doing boiler repairs. Today, still a growing concern, it is also involved with structural steel fabrications.
E. J. Femal was a part of Appleton's growth in civic affairs as well as in industry. Interested in good government for the expanding community, he served several terms on the City Council. He is a member of Appleton Rotary Club and is a charter member of the Elks Club.
Today, semi-retired at 72, E. J. Femal still visits the office daily when in Appleton. His winter months arc largely spent in Florida.
Life long members of St. Mary's parish, the E. J. Femals had five children: James, Robert, Frances, Carole (Mrs. Richard E. White), and Russell. Robert died when four years old.
This year 1964 will mark Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Femal's golden wedding anniversary. Certainly, they will reminisce over the 50 years past, and feel the glow of a job well done, both in the business Mr. Femal built, and in the family they raised. Perhaps, too, they would agree at least in part with Disraeli's statement: "The secret of success is constancy to purpose," for perseverance and a dauntless spirit to move forward can certainly be seen in the success story of E. J. Femal.

Death Record - Civil:
ERNEST FEMAL SSN 391-07-2483 Residence: 54911 Appleton, Outagamie, WI Born 22 Apr 1891 Last Benefit: Died Feb 1965 Issued: WI (Before 1 951

Obituary:
See Image Section D, Page 4

Buried:
Name:Ernest J Femal
Birth Date:1891
Death Date:1965
Cemetery:Saint Marys Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place:Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA
Has Bio?:N

Ernest married Esler, Gertrude Abt 1914. Gertrude (daughter of Esler, Peter Aslin Sr. and Reichel, Frances) was born 30 Oct 1891, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 May 1968, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 1 May 1968, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1935, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 1 Aug 1981

Notes:

1920 Census:
page 8A ED # 188, Listed living with parents age 5

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1935

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Francis Femal
SSN:396-01-1129
Last Residence:33952 Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, USA
Born:21 Apr 1915
Died:Aug 1981
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Name:Francis Femal
Death Date:1 Aug 1981
Certificate:018185

Francis — Schilling, Eleanor. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 5 Feb 1921; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1920 Census:
page 8A ED # 188 Listed living with parents age 3 10/12

Obituary:
FEMAL FUNERAL The funeral of Robert J. Femal, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Femal, 391 Story-St was held Monday morning from St. Mary church. The Rev. W. J. Fitzmaurlce conducted the service. Interment was in St. Mary cemetery. APPLETON POST.CRESCENT. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1921
FemalRobert J.Post Crescent2/8/19212

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1937, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 5 Feb 1944 and 14 Nov 1945; WWII A
• Residence: Abt 1980, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 5 Aug 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1920 Census:
page 8A ED # 188; Listed living with parents age 1

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1937

Residence:
Lived accross the street from the Solie family on Hancock.

Obituary:
Femal, James J.James J. Femal, of Appleton, age 85 passed away peacefully in his home Mon day, August 2, 2004. He was born January 19, 1919 in Kaukauna, son of t he late Ernest and Gertrude (Esler) Femal. He was united in marriage to Lo is Boon, December 4, 1943, sharing almost 50 years together before her dea th on March 13, 1993.Jim was a navigator on B-17 and B-24 bombers during World War II serving w ith the Army Air Corp in England with the 8th Air Force and in the South P acific. After the war he attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison maj oring in Engineering. Jim spent most of his adult life working at the F ox River Boiler Works in Appleton, which was founded by his father, Erne st Femal and Giles Courtney. Later it was owned and operated by brothers J im, Red and Russell Femal until 1986 when it was closed after 61 years.He is survived by his five children: Jef (Patt) Femal of Menasha, Catheri ne Femal of Oshkosh, Mark Femal of Madison, Mary (Gary) Carlson of Minneap olis, MN and William (Kristy) Femal of Plainfield; 12 grandchildren: Joell e, Jupy, Jeffrey, Nicholas, Michael, Kevin, Matthew, Jessica, Christophe r, Garrett, David and Parker; one great-granddaughter, Lauren; a sister-in -law: Mary Femal of Appleton, many nieces and nephews.Preceding James in death were 3 brothers, Bobby, Frances "Red" and Russe ll and a sister Carol Peterson.A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the Br ettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Justin Werner of ficiating. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 10 a.m. until the t ime of service. A memorial to the Red Cross has been established.Brettschneider-Trettin-LedererFuneral Chapel606 N. Oneida St., Appleton, W I920-733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com

James married Boon, Lois 4 Dec 1943. Lois (daughter of Boon, Henry George and Unknown, Hilda) was born 15 Aug 1920; died 13 Mar 1993, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1939, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 7 Jul 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Military Service:
WWII - US. Army Air Corp

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1939

Obituary:
Russell A. Femal, Appleton, age 83, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at Francisc an Care Center. Russell was born June 13, 1921 in Appleton to the late Ern est and Gertrude (Esler) Femal, and has lived in the Appleton area his ent ire life. On July 24, 1943 he was united in marriage to Mary Kamps in Madi son, WI, and the couple has enjoyed over 60 years together. Russell, wi th his brother Jim, owned and operated the family business, Fox River Boil er Works, for many years until his retirement in 1985. He proudly served h is country during WWII in the Army Air Corp. Russell was a 4th degree Knig ht with the Knights of Columbus.
He was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church, Appleton.
Russell will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, of Appleton. two dau ghters: Sue (Rollie) Stephenson, of Sherwood and Sherry Prasertlum, Kaukau na. three sons: Michael (Jane) Femal, Arlington Heights, IL; Steven Fema l, Appleton; and John (Anne) Femal, of Stevens Point. 13 grandchildren a nd 5 great grandchildren; a brother James Femal, Appleton, and a son in l aw Dr. Paul Rohrer, of CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Sandra Rohrer, a broth er Francis Femal, and a sister Carol Peterson.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 9th at St. Pius Catho lic Church, 500 W. Marquette St. Appleton, with the Rev. Donald Zuleger of ficiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 10 a. m. until the time of service. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary Cathol ic Cemetery, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been establ ished.
Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St. Appleton
733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com

Russell married Kamps, Mary (daughter of Kamps, Ralph and Goeser, Barbara) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 18 Jan 1997; Social Security Death Index

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Carol M. Peterson
15 Dec 1925
18 Jan 1997
54911 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Wisconsin (Before 19

Carol — Peterson, Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Carol — White, Richard E.. Richard was born 18 Mar 1925; died Abt Jun 1963. [Group Sheet]

Kari married Ness, Robert [Group Sheet]

Sandra married Rohrer, Paul [Group Sheet]

Sue married Stephenson, Rollie [Group Sheet]

John married Smith, Anne Margaret (daughter of Smith, Jerome Conrad and Anton, Eunice Mae) [Group Sheet]