Choudoir, Roland "Rollie"

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1935, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 4 Sep 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1935

Obituary:
Roland F. "Rollie" Choudoir, age 97, of Appleton, passed away joyfully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Bridges of Appleton surrounded by his loving family. Rollie was born August 17, 1917, in Appleton, son of the late Anton and Lena (Schmeider) Choudoir. On February 14, 1942, Rollie was united in marriage to Vernice Dreier. The couple enjoyed 65 years together until her death in 2007. In 1953, he became a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters. In 1960, he became business manager for Local 458, now known as Local 400, until his retirement in 1979. Through his efforts and determination, members of Local 400, whom he considered his second family - were able to work with dignity and respect. In 2013, Rollie was inducted into the first class of the Local 400 Hall of Fame. In the mid to late 30's, Rollie could be found playing on baseball and softball diamonds throughout the area. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and hunting. He was active for many years as an usher at his parish, Sacred Heart.
He is survived by four children: Antoinette "Toni" (Bill) Ellenbecker, Appleton, Kathleen (Jim Wyatt) Clark, Boyce, VA, R. F. John Choudoir, Menasha, and Gregory (Mary Kay) Choudoir, Appleton; ten grandchildren: Russell (Jodie) Ellenbecker, Karen (Mike) Toman, Christine (Butch) Kalmus, Valerie (Dean) Vosters, Peter (Jamie Draheim) Ellenbecker, Jason (Tara) Ellenbecker, Marissa Choudoir, Justin (Megan Sandlin) Choudoir, Christopher (Amanda) Choudoir, and Patrick (Erin) Choudoir; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter and 1 great-great grandchild on the way; 2 sisters-in-law: Leora Hooyman and Joyce Choudoir; and a brother-in-law, Allan Dreier. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Vernie, 2 granddaughters, a great-great grandson, 5 siblings: Tony, Gordon, Warren, Sally, and Harold; and many brothers and sisters-in-law.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 am on Friday, September 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 222 E. Fremont St., Appleton, with father Brian Wideman officiating. Friends may visit and share their "Rollie stories" from 3 to 6 pm on Thursday at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel and directly at church in the Sacred Heart Room on Friday from 10 until the time of service. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Fox River Valley Pipe Trades Education Foundation, care of John Choudoir, 737 Jefferson St., Menasha, WI 54952 - or a charity of your choice .
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care of Rollie, and also to all the friends and neighbors who kept an eye on the "Mayor of Garden Court."

Roland married Dreier, Vernice 14 Feb 1942. Vernice (daughter of Dreier, Edward and Boldt, Anna) was born 22 May 1921, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Sep 2007. [Group Sheet]

Antoinette married Ellenbecker, William Francis (son of Ellenbecker, Carl Anton and Milheiser, Pearl) [Group Sheet]