Kahler, Herbert R.

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• 1920 Census: 1920, Center, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Center, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 27 May 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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1920 Census:
Henry Kahler34
Jennie Kahler30
Sylvia Kahler4
Roy Kahler2
Herbert Kahler0
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1940 Census:
John Uhlenbrauckuck48
Delia Uhlenbrauckuck53
Elna Uhlenbrauckuck21
Donald Uhlenbrauckuck15
Lester Shoseder26
Herbert Kahler20

Obituary:
Herb Kahler, 89, Appleton, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Herb was born in the Town of Ellington on August 23, 1919, son of the late Henry and Jenny Kahler. On October 4, 1941, he married the former Lucille Ellefson At Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Ellington; she preceded him in death in 1986. As a young man he worked on the family farm, and later worked for Fox Tractor, Fox River Paper Company, and in 1983, retired from Kools Brothers Farm Implements in Menasha. Herb enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, NASCAR, professional wrestling and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by four children, Pat (Larry) Weber, Shawano; Ralph (Shiela) Kahler, Hortonville; Warren (Cheryl) Kahler, Appleton and Daniel (Linda) Kahler, Appleton; sixteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Dorothy Papenfus, Appleton; Bernice Gitter, Greenville; Myrtie (Russell) Krueger, Appleton; and Martha Kahler, Appleton and three brothers-in-law, Lloyd Ellefson, Appleton; Normal Ellefson, Appleton; and Warner Trunk, Appleton.
Herb was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lucille in 1986, daughters Roberta Fulcer and Vivian (Larry) Piloczewski, a grandson Shawn Mackesy, a great-grandson, brothers Roy (Marie) Kahler and Elmer Kahler; sisters Sylvia McMahon, Lula (Woody) Wheelock, Millie Trunk and Bernice (Gil) Beyer; brothers-in-law, Gordon Papenfus and Clem Gitter and sisters-in-law, Eva Ellefson and Gene Ellefson.
The funeral service for Herb will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Highland Memorial Park's Star of Hope Chapel, 3131 North Richmond Street in Appleton, with Rev. Judy Deckert of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the cemetery chapel on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the hour of the service.
Herb was blessed to be cared for by many wonderful physicians and nurses. They include everyone at the Affinity Group on Richmond Street, Dr. Hildebrand, Dr. Hanson, Dr. Abouzelam, Dr. W. Carlson, Dr. Krieger, Nurse Jan, and Nurse Sara. Thank you so much; we will never forget your kindness.
Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231
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Herbert married Ellefson, Lucille 4 Oct 1941. Lucille was born 29 Sep 1919; died 4 Jan 1986, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Daniel — Diedrich, Linda. (daughter of Diedrich, Joseph J. and Ganzen, Joan) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 7 Jan 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Ralph H. Kahler, age 65, of Hortonville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving family and went to sleep in this life to be welcomed into his new life with Jesus, his parents and his two sisters. He was born on November 12, 1949 in Appleton, to the late Herbert and Lucille (Ellefson) Kahler. On December 29, 1973, Ralph married Shiela Ritchie at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London, recently celebrating 41 amazing years together. Ralph was employed in June of 1974 at Miller Electric and worked there over 35 years. He will be remembered as a hard worker, and an artist with wood, in which many family members and friends will cherish their special items in the years to come.
Ralph enjoyed the outdoors and the peace and quiet of the country, deer hunting, and especially the time at the family land named Kahler Acres. He loved spending time with his family, and his grandchildren had him wrapped around their finger. Ralph would do anything for them! He loved gardening and taking meticulous care of his yard. Ralph loved telling stories, putzing around and was the "jack of all trades", who was able to fix or build anything. He was an avid sports enthusiast loving the Packers, Brewers, Badgers, and NASCAR.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Shiela Kahler; children: Justin (Brooke) Kahler and Alisa (Timothy) Christianson; grandchildren: Everett and Beckett Kahler; siblings: Pat (Larry) Weber, Warren (Cheryl) Kahler, and Daniel (Linda) Kahler; Shiela's mother Mildred (Ritchie) Gore and siblings: Barry (Cindy) Ritchie, Patty (Jon) Lathrop, Joan (Russell) Fenske, Marcia (Doug) Flease, and Norma (Jim) Gerhardt; and godchildren: Jess Lathrop, Jamie Garvey, and Nicholas Ritchie. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ralph was preceded in death by his sisters: Roberta Fulcer and Vivian (Larry) Piloczewski; nephew Shawn Mackesy; father-in-law Zona Ritchie; and niece Crystal Ritchie.
The Celebration of Ralph's Life will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, January 9, 2015 at ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, Hwy 47 in Mackville. Fr. Michael Ingold will be officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday at the CHURCH from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again on Friday morning from 10:00 am until 11:45 am. You are welcome to wear your favorite team sports apparel in honor of Ralph. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Ralph was blessed to be cared for by many wonderful physicians and nurses within the Theda Care team. Thank you so much; we will never forget your kindness.
Dearest Ralph, Dad and Grandpa: Here's to us. To what we've done. Stayed together. Supported each other. Been happy. Made something of ourselves. Grew up. Changed. Defied the odds. We're proud of that. Proud of us. In love with you. In love with our family. Still. Always.

Ralph married Ritchie, Shiela [Group Sheet]