Kieckhafer, Marlene Amanda

Other Events:

• Obituary: 26 Oct 2016; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Marlene A. Ziesemer, 85, Neenah, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2016, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on August 6, 1931, in Dale, daughter of Harold and Amanda (Giebel ) Kieckhafer. Marlene attended New London High School. She was united in marriage to Wilbert W. Ziesemer on April 23, 1960, at Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church, Neenah. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2000. Marlene and Wilbert owned and operatated Rockland Kennels. She enjoyed baking; especially a Venetian Torte, as well as gardening, and feeding the birds. Marlene's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren especially during "Survivor" night.
Marlene is survived by her 2 children: Sharon (David) O'Bright, Oklahoma; and Kevin (Sheila) Ziesemer, Hortonville; 5 grandchildren: Nicholas (Sarah) and Benjamin (Katie) O'Bright, Zachary, Mitchell, and Erin Ziesemer; 2 great-grandchildren: Liam and Hunter O'Bright; 2 sisters: Lorraine (Gerald) Van Dinter and Karen (Dennis) Heimer; and many other relatives and friends.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 2 siblings: Richard (Muriel) Kieckhafer and Lorna (Gerald) Gore.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 28, 2016, at Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, 436 S. Lake St., Neenah with Pastor Tyler Shinnick officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah. Visitation will be Friday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the American Cancer Society .
Marlene's family would like to thank the entire staff at Brewster Village, Island Shores, and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 26, 2016

Marlene married Ziesemer, Wilbert 23 Apr 1960, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Wilbert (son of Ziesemer, Julius Carl Jr and Seefeldt, Dorothea) was born 25 Nov 1927; died 15 Mar 2000, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]