Freidenberger, Florence

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• Obituary: 29 Mar 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Hallwachs, Hackel Florence W. (Freidenberger)
Florence W. Hackel, age 92, died on March 26, 2009, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc while surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born on February 3, 1917, in Whitelaw to the late Charles and Flora (Mayer) Freidenberger. On November 22, 1939, she married Harley F. Hallwachs. Harley preceded her in death on November 28, 1962. On February 14, 1970, Florence married Joseph C. Hackel in Little Chute, and they enjoyed over 32 years of marriage together. Joseph preceded her in death on July 20, 2002.
Florence was a homemaker for most of her life, raising her four children on a farm south of Manitowoc. She worked at Kresge's, Fehr's Jewelers, and Manitowoc Engineering before marrying Joseph and completing the raising of his children in Little Chute. Florence loved gardening and she and Joe were active in the Paper Valley Garden Club, of which she was past president.
Survivors include her four children: Donald (Deanna) Hallwachs, Two Rivers; Richard (Michele) Hallwachs, Clover; Kenneth (Lorna) Hallwachs, Lakeside, CA; Judith (Lynn) Helke, Newton; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nine stepchildren: George (Val) Hackel; Trish (Jim) Lenhart, Lee (Dot) Hackel, Marla (Paul) Garber; Tim (Pat) Hackel, Donna (Judd) Vanden Heuvel, Jeff (Barb) Hackel, Dan (Jackie) Hackel, David Hackel; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Florence was preceded in death by one brother, Charles H. Freidenberger.
The family will greet relatives and friends at First Reformed United Church of Christ, 3613 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, on Tuesday, March 31 from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Rev. Richard Runge will officiate with burial to follow at Branch-Evergreen Cemetery.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Florence's name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Florence's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the care and compassion they provided to their Mom
The Post - Crescent [Appleton, Wis] 29 Mar 2009: .6

Florence married Hackel, Joseph C. 14 Feb 1970. Joseph (son of Hackel, John Jr. and Berner, Margaret) was born 7 Jul 1923; died 20 Jul 2002, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 20 Jul 2002, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]