Schmuck, Katharina

Katharina married Sensenbrenner, Philip Bef 1856. Philip was born 1 May 1829, Dettwiller, , Alsace, France; died 8 Sep 1893, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 10 Aug 1920; Daily Northwestern

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Obituary:
MENASHA PIONEER EXPIRES
Charles Sensenbrenner Ill Only Few Minutes Then Death Came
(Special to the Northwestern)
Menasha, Charles Sensenbrenner, resident of Menasha for sixty-four years, passed away at his home on Third street after an illness of only a few minutes. Mr. Sensenbrenner had enjoyed a hearty evening meal and was engaged in conversation with members of his family when he suffered a sudden seizure and death resulted within the next five minutes. Deceased was born in Menasha Oct. 3, 1856, and lived here all of his life. He learned the trade of a blacksmith when a lad fourteen years of age and followed that vocation until his death. He was a member of St. Joseph's society and Germania society. Surviving is his wife, two sons, F.E. and William Sensenbrenner; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Crawford, and Miss Olive Sensenbrenner, all of this city; two brothers, F.J. Sensenbrenner of Neenah, and Joseph Sensenbrenner of Kimberly; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Patzel of Neenah, and Mrs. Gustave Zeimann of Sherman, Calif. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church this morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. John Hummel officiating, and interment was at St. Margaret's cemetery.

Charles married Renz, Margaret 27 Jan 1880, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Margaret was born 30 Jul 1858; died 25 Feb 1937, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 8 Jun 1893; Oshkosh NorthWestern

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Obituary:
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Henry — Wickert, Eva. Eva was born 26 Sep 1863, Brothertown, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Sep 1935, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Induction: PaperMakers International Hall of Fame
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1950; Who's Who in America 1950
• Obituary: Aft 22 Jul 1952
• News Mention: 24 Sep 2013; Investors.com

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Biography:
Frank J. Sensenbrenner was born in Menasha, Wisconsin, on December 23, 1864. He was educated through the eighth grade in public and parochial schools. His first job was as a grocery store clerk in 1878, followed by a postal clerk in the Menasha Post Office in 1879. Between 1880 and 1884, Mr. Sensenbrenner worked as a bookkeeper for the Menasha Chair Company, and then for John Strange Lumber and Saw Mill until 1888, when he joined Webster Manufacturing Company. In 1889 he went to work for Kimberly-Clark & Company, again as a bookkeeper.
When the firm was reorganized in 1907, Mr. Sensenbrenner became a stockholder and rose successively through the ranks to president and chief executive officer of the corporation, a position he held from 1928 to 1942. Although John A. Kimberly retained the title of president until his death in 1928, Mr. Sensenbrenner, as first vice president, actually ran the company through the teens and most of the '20s, until he was officially elected president in 1928. He was chairman of the board until 1944 and remained a director until 1952.
Under Mr. Sensenbrenner's leadership, Kimberly-Clark grew from a small company to a multi-state and Canadian operation. In 1907, the company acquired the assets of the Atlas Paper Company and the Tellulah Company in Appleton, Wisconsin. Two years later, K-C and William Bonifas organized Bonifas Lumber Company in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and purchased large stands of hemlock and spruce. In 1912, K-C acquired Bonifas Lumber.
In 1915, the Globe Mill, Neenah, was rebuilt, terminating K-C's production of newsprint in reaction to a 1911 U.S.-Canadian treaty that allowed Canada to ship newsprint into the United States duty free. The rebuilt mill began producing Cellucotton, K-C's trade-marked name for absorbent wadding used as a substitute for cotton surgical dressings.
In the same year, a pulp mill was built at Kimberly, Wisconsin, to make refined bleached groundwood and double the capacity of the electrolytic chlorine and caustic soda plant already there. After these changes, the Kimberly mill began using sulfite and bleached groundwood pulp to make bookpapers - the first mill in the U.S. to utilize this type of furnish. For a period of years, almost all rotogravure printing in the U.S. was done on groundwood paper from K-C's Kimberly and Niagara, New York, mills.
In 1920, K-C marketed its first consumer product, Kotex feminine pads, through the International Cellucotton Products Company. Four years later, the company began to market Kleenex facial tissue. K-C was the first to market these unique products. K-C stayed the course when initial sales were disappointing due to social taboos and retail resistance. The company allotted unusually high levels of advertising money, for that time, to make each product a byword in the industry.
In partnership with the New York Times, Spruce Falls Power and Paper Company Ltd., Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada, was formed in 1928 at a cost of $16 million. K-C owned 51 percent, and the newspaper owned 49 percent. By 1930, the mill was producing 650 tons of newsprint for the New York Times and 17 other newspapers. A sulfite pulp mill, which produced 150 tons per day, and a 75,000 horsepower hydroelectric plant also began production. A planned community was then built around the complex.
In 1929, the Lakeview Mill, Neenah, WI, was purchased from Sears, Roebuck & Co. to produce school and specialty papers. During the Depression years, 1930 - 1935, K-C grew from 2,836 employees (excluding Spruce Falls) to 4,067, while sales fell only 7 percent from $21.8 million in 1929 to $20.3 million in 1935. Lower prices were responsible for the reduction, although at the Atlas Mill, Appleton, the number of tons shipped increased. During this time, the production of wallpaper was improved through four-color rotogravure printing, washable surface, and register embossing.
Between 1942 and 1944, the Ordnance Division of Kimberly-Clark, located in the Kimlark plant, Neenah, WI, assembled M-45 automatic antiaircraft guns utilizing 2,000 parts from subcontractors in five states. The U.S. Army's production schedule was met or exceeded each month, and the only gun returned for repairs was one that fell from an Army truck during a parade. Also in 1944, the Ordnance Division began a contract to assemble the M48A2 point detonating fuse. An Army-Navy E was awarded to K-C in June 1944 in recognition of K-C's production record.
Mr. Sensenbrenner was one of the founders of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association and was a director from 1911 to 1945. Education was of particular importance to him: he was a trustee of Lawrence University; member, Board of Governors, Marquette University; member, Lay Advisory Board, St. Norbert College; president and member, Board of Regents, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Mr. Sensenbrenner's contributions to the paper industry were widely recognized; in addition, he received many awards for his contributions to civic and educational organizations. He received honorary doctor of law degrees from Marquette University, St. Norbert College, and the University of Wisconsin. He was made a Knight Commander of the order of St. Gregory for distinguished service to church and state by The Vatican; and was recognized for work in human relations by the National Conference of Jews and Christians, Wisconsin Region. He received an award for distinguished service as a resident of a state in the Northwest Territory, Northwestern University; and in 1960, he was inducted into the Wisconsin Industrial Hall of Fame.
Mr. Sensenbrenner and his wife, Margaret, who died in 1912, had four children, John, Gertrude (Bergstrom), Margaret (Gilbert), and J. Leslie. Throughout his life, F. J. Sensenbrenner lived in Neenah or Menasha, WI.

1905 State Census:
Frank Sensenbrenner40
Maggie Sensenbrenner40
John Sensenbrenner19
Gertrude Sensenbrenner17
Leslie Sensenbrenner13
Margaret Sensenbrenner11
Eva Petzel20

Biography:
Term: Sensenbrenner, Frank Jacob 1864 - 1952
Definition: paper manufacturer, business executive, b. Menasha. He worked for a time as a postoffice clerk, later became a bookkeeper for various manufacturing firms, and, in 1889, began his long career with the Kimberly-Clark Co. of Neenah. When the original partnership of Kimberly-Clark was reorganized in 1907, and stock sold in the firm, Sensenbrenner became a stockholder, and rose successively to become vice-president, general manager and director. He was president and director of Kimberly-Clark (1928-1942), chairman of the board (1942-1944), and continued on the board of directors (1945-1952). Sensenbrenner also held executive posts in several Kimberly-Clark subsidiaries, including the Spruce Falls Power and Paper Co. (Pres., 1920-1942), the William Bonifas Lumber Co. (Pres., 1909-1942) and the Neenah-Menasha Water Power Co. and North Star Timber Co. He was a director of the International Cellucotton Products Co., and had holdings in banking and insurance businesses throughout the state. From 1911 to 1945, Sensenbrenner was a director of the Wisconsin Manufacturers' Association. First appointed to the board of regents of the Univ. of Wisconsin in 1939, he served as president of the regents (1945-1952), and was also a trustee of Marquette Univ. and Lawrence College. A Republican, although Sensenbrenner was never a candidate for public office, he served as a powerful member of the party's finance committee. Who's Who in Amer., 26 (1950); N.Y. Times, July 23, 1952; Milwaukee Journal, July 23, 1952.

News Mention:
Frank Sensenbrenner Launched Kleenex At Kimberly-ClarkAt World War I's end in 1918, Frank Sensenbrenner had a problem.
As vice president at Kimberly-Clark Corp., he was looking at a large surplus of Cellucotton, a substitute cotton used in sanitary bandages for wounded soldiers.
Now he had no new customers.
"The Army had canceled all the contracts, and the Red Cross was giving away all the sanitary wound dressings free to hospitals," Thomas Heinrich, author of "Kotex, Kleenex, Huggies: Kimberly-Clark and the Consumer Revolution in American Business," told IBD. "There was no market."
Until Sensenbrenner made one.
In 1920, Kimberly-Clark introduced Kotex, the first disposable feminine hygiene product.
Four years later, they rolled out Kleenex, the first disposable paper handkerchief.
By finding a peacetime use for Cellucotton, Sensenbrenner helped Kimberly-Clark become a pioneer of personal hygiene products in the 20th century.
It Took Some Nerve
When Kotex hit the market, stores wouldn't carry the product, magazines wouldn't advertise it, and sales were poor. Yet Sensenbrenner persevered, overcoming the cultural taboos that made marketing the product so difficult. Within a decade, women considered Kotex a basic necessity of life.
When Kleenex landed on the shelves in 1924, it was targeted as a makeup remover for adult women. Sales were sluggish. When it dawned on Sensenbrenner that people were wiping their noses with his paper tissues, he repositioned it as a disposable handkerchief. Kleenex quickly became an iconic brand and the company's most reliable profit maker.
"His background isn't that of someone you'd expect to evolve into a brilliant CEO," Heinrich said. "He finished eighth grade, and that was it. He was a bookkeeper. He looked like a bookkeeper - a good, solid Victorian bookkeeper. But beneath it, he was a bit of a gambler. ... The guy was just a really good strategic thinker. He could figure out where opportunities were."
Despite his feats, Sensenbrenner was known for his modesty.
Although John A. Kimberly, one of the company's four founders, retained the title of president until his death in 1928, Sensenbrenner ran things from about 1914 and was officially elected president in 1928. He refused the title of president out of respect for Kimberly, whose health was failing.
"Sensenbrenner was the guy in charge," Heinrich said.
Born in Menasha, Wis., Sensenbrenner (1864-1952) found work as a grocery store clerk after dropping out of junior high school.
He was only 16 when he found his niche as a bookkeeper, and 19 when he started keeping books for Kimberly-Clark, a paper company headquartered in Neenah, Wis. The firm would move to Irving, Texas, in 1985.

Frank married Stilp, Margaret 15 Apr 1885. Margaret (daughter of Stilp, John and Birling, Josephine) was born 1 Feb 1864, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 May 1911, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 12 Apr 1883
• WWI Draft Registration Card: 12 Sep 1918
• 1920 Census: 1920, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• WWII Draft Registration Cards: 1942

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Birth - Church Record:
Name:Joseph Sensenbrenner
Birth Date:12 Apr 1883
Birth Place:Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:Carl Sensenbrenner
Father's Birth Place:U.S. of America
Mother's Name:Margaretha Renz
Mother's Birth Place:U.S. of America
FHL Film Number:1305606

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:William Joseph Sensenbrenner
County:Winnebago
State:Wisconsin
Birth Date:12 Apr 1883
Race:White

1920 Census:
William Sensenbrenner36
Theresa Sensenbrenner35
Mary Sensenbrenner9
Dorothy Sensenbrenner7 [1]
Mildred Sensenbrenner4 [4 7/12]
William Sensenbrenner3 [3 11/12]
Edna Sensenbrenner0 [7/12]

1940 Census:
William Sensenbrenner57
Theresa Sensenbrenner56
Raymond Sensenbrenner20
Hildegarde Sensenbrenner19

WWII Draft Registration Cards:
Name:William Joseph Sensenbrenner
Birth Date:12 Apr 1883
Birth Place:Menasha, Wisconsin
Residence:Menasha, Wisconsin
Race:White

William married Hackstock, Theresa Bef 1913. Theresa was born 10 Apr 1884; died 10 May 1957; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 26 Jun 1972; Appleton Post Crescent

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1900 Census:
Eva Seneenbreuer36
Rudolf Seneenbreuer12
Louisa Seneenbreuer9

1905 State Census:
Eva Sensenbrenner42
Rudolph Sensenbrenner17
Lulla Sensenbrenner14
Mathia Wickert77

Obituary:
Rudy Sensenbrenner
Spouse: Barbara Sensenbrenner
Born: October 21, 1887
Died: June 26, 1972
Place of Birth: Menasha, WI
Obituary
Newspaper: Post-Crescent
Notice Date: June 26, 1972
Section: B
Page: 11
Type: OB

Rudolph married Schaefer, Barbara Bef 1914. Barbara (daughter of Schaefer, Nicholas and Sanders, Johanna) was born 3 Sep 1889; died 6 Mar 1979, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 20 Apr 1979

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1920 Census:
Roman Aa28
Louise Larckscherer29
Douglas Larckscherer9
Dorothy Larckscherer7

1940 Census:
Roman Tuchscherer49
Louise Tuchscherer49
Douglas Tuchscherer29
Daniel Tuchscherer18

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Louise Tuchscherer Birth: 24 Dec 1890 Death: Apr 1979 - Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States of America Civil: Wisconsin Other: Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States of America

Louise married Tuchscherer, Roman Bef 1911. Roman (son of Tuchscherer, Henry J. and Kemmeter, Katharine) was born 9 Jun 1891, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Jan 1964. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 20 Apr 1886

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Birth - Church Record:
Name:John Stilp Sensenbrenner
Birth Date:20 Apr 1886
Birth Place:Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Father's Name:Frank J Sensenbrenner
Mother's Name:Margaret Stilp
FHL Film Number:1305611

John married Kerwin, Grace 27 May 1908. Grace was born 6 Jan 1887, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 May 1958, Palm Springs, Riverside, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude married Bergstrom, James Abt 1910. James (son of Bergstrom, George and Smith, Alice) was born 22 Jan 1884; died 30 Mar 1967. [Group Sheet]

J. — LaCombe, Ina. Ina was born 1 Aug 1891; died 10 Apr 1971, , , Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Gilbert, George H.. George (son of Gilbert, Louis and Nackers, Rosalia Gilbert) was born 22 Feb 1892, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Nov 1953; was buried , St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Aft 1931; School Sisters of Notre Dame

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Buried:
Body donated to Science

Other Events:

• Obituary: 5 Aug 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Lennert Hengsteler, Mildred G. "Millie"
Mildred G. Lennert Hengsteler, better known as "Millie, the Candy Grandma" and "Energizer Bunny," passed away in the arms of her daughter while listening to her favorite music on Friday, July 31, 2009, at Cherry Meadows. She was born on May 16, 1915, in Menasha; daughter of the late William and Theresa Sensenbrenner. Millie was 94 years old but had an amazing memory and zest for life! She enjoyed the simple things like the best apples to make an apple pie and where you could get the best deal on produce. She graduated from St. Mary High School in 1933 and was an active member of her class; she was the editor of the yearbook and an organizer of many class reunions. She was a devoted volunteer at Hearthside Meal Center in Neenah, at St. Gabriel School and served on the Winnebago County Senior Meals Advisory Board. Millie enjoyed sharing her wisdom of life and had a compassionate ear for those who visited at The Heritage where she resided for the past seven years.
She is survived by her daughters: Marie (David) Rouse, Neenah; Judi (Mark) Munroe, Greenville; eleven grandchildren: Brenda Castillo, Neenah; Robert (Brandy) Lennert, Wild Rose; Steve Ramich, Davey, FL; Doug (Laura) Ramich, Luck, WI; John (Laurie) Ramich, Neenah; Kate (Mike) Wiedel, Milwaukee; Beth (Bill) Stratton, Woodbury, MN; Ben Rouse, Neenah; Justin (Gail) Heitl, New London; Mackenzie and Marklie Munroe, Greenville. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Millie was preceded in death by her first husband Anton Lennert in 1972 and her second husband William Hengsteler in 1987. She endured the unexpected deaths of two children, Robert (Berni) Lennert and Leah Ramich, along with her parents and siblings, Bill, Ray, Hilda Sensenbrenner, Marie Herdt and Sister Lucienne (Dorothy). A granddaughter, Mary Lennert, also preceded her in death.
Millie will always be remembered for her thoughtfulness, generosity and amazing positive attitude in spite of years with macular degeneration. A visit with Millie meant enjoying a handful of Hershey's Kisses from her bottomless candy dish. She credited her longevity to chocolate, Cheetos and an occasional glass of wine. She truly enjoyed each season of her life and to her, the end came all too soon!
The Memorial Mass for Millie will be celebrated on Saturday, August 8, 2009, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha, with Fr. Robert Lexa officiating. The visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the hour of the service. Inurnment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Cherry Meadows Hospice in Millie's honor.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff at The Heritage, Cherry Meadows and granddaughters Brenda, Mackenzie and Marklie.
"Tell the world you're doing
fine. Keep a going!" Millie
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 920-722-7151
Online condolences at
www.westgor
funeralhomes.com

Mildred married Lennert, Anton Aft 1933. Anton was born 4 Aug 1914; died 27 May 1972, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mildred married Hengsteler, William Aft 1972. William died Abt 1987. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII - US Air Force
• Obituary: 9 Apr 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Military Service:
World War II as a navigator in the 306th Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force on a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber. He was stationed in England for four years.

Obituary:
Raymond Frank Sensenbrenner, 87, Appleton, WI, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ray was born July 24, 1920, in Menasha to William J. and Therese (Hackstock) Sensenbrenner. He married Margaret (Midge) I. Gear on September 6, 1941. Midge passed away on December 30, 2003.
Ray served his country during World War II as a navigator in the 306th Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force on a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber. He was stationed in England for four years. After the war Ray worked for Kimberly-Clark Corporation in sales in Neenah, Munising, MI and Chicago, IL. He retired in 1985 after 46 years of service.
Ray attended the College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho, and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Ray was a former member and usher at Sacred Heart and St. Joseph parishes, Appleton. Later he joined Holy Name of Mary, Maplewood, WI, and Sacred Heart parish, Punta Gorda, Florida.
Ray was a former Commander of the Harvey Pierre Post 2778, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Appleton; Cubmaster of Pack 25 Scouts; member of Burnt Store Marina Country Club, Punta Gorda, Florida, Elks Clubs, Appleton and Sturgeon Bay, and the Knights of Columbus, Appleton.
Ray enjoyed hunting, golf and gardening at his Lake Michigan Door County home. He loved planting trees and bird watching. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Ray is survived by his daughter Mary Jo (Erick) Jensen, Appleton; sons, Richard R. (Julie) Sensenbrenner, Appleton and James B. (Carol) Sensenbrenner, Appleton, 12 grandchildren, Rick (Karen) Sensenbrenner, Atlanta, GA, Jeff (Christina) Sensenbrenner, Dayton, OH, Scott (Ann) Sensenbrenner, Lawton, MI, Meg Sensenbrenner, Santa Barbara, CA, Jamie (Jenny) Sensenbrenner, Little Chute, Kevin (Crystal) Sensenbrenner, Dallas, TX, Carrie (Kurt) Schmitz, Albertville, MN, Jill (Jason) Jakubek, Menasha, Charlie Sensenbrenner, Stevens Point, Doug Sensenbrenner, Los Angeles, CA, Katrina and Kirsten Jensen, Appleton, step grandchildren, Jenny (Ann) Arndt, Appleton, Todd (Rachel) Arndt, McCall, ID and Jeff (Ann) Arndt, Waukesha and 14 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mildred (Bill) Hengsteler, Appleton, sister-in-law, Alice (Gordon) Weber, Menasha and special friend, Lorraine Daniels.
Services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at St. Joseph Church, 404 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, with Fr. Larry Abler officiating. Full Military Honors will follow provided by the US Air Force and VFW Post #2778. Friends will be received directly at the church from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday until the funeral Mass. Interment will be in St. Margaret's Cemetery, Neenah. A memorial fund has been established.
Ray's family wants to acknowledge the wonderful, compassionate care given by Jacob, Tom, Beth, Elesha, Jenny, Dr. Jesse Johnston, and the entire ICU staff at Appleton Medical Center. Thank you!
Dad we will all miss you! You were the greatest Dad and Grandfather! You touched all of our lives in so many ways. We will remember you always and think of you every day.
Brettschneider-Trettin- Lederer
606 N. Oneida St. Appleton
920-733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com

Raymond married Gear, Margaret Ione 6 Sep 1941. Margaret (daughter of Gear, Charles Clyde and Hawley, Irene Barbara) was born 9 Apr 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 30 Dec 2003, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Osborne, Lucille M. Aft 1932, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Lucille (daughter of Osborne, William and Dietzen, Catherine) was born 18 Oct 1914, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died 29 Aug 2006, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 8 Aug 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Agnes L. Sensenbrenner-Hermsen, 89, of De Pere, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, August 6, 2007. She was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, on December 30, 1917, to the late Rudy and Barbara (Schaefer) Sensenbrenner. After moving from Ladysmith, most of her early years were spent in Menasha, where she graduated from Menasha High School. There she played French horn in the National Championship Marching Band. She attended Lawrence College in Appleton where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. After studying at Mosser Business College in Chicago, she was employed by Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah.
Agnes married Jerry Hermsen in St. Patrick's Church in Menasha on July 7, 1941, and moved to De Pere in 1955, where she has resided ever since. She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Congregation and a longtime member of the Altar Rosary Society. Agnes enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting and making craft items for her grandchildren. For many months she delivered Meals on Wheels to local residents who requested this service.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Jerry (Gerald) Hermsen, and three children: Thomas (Judie) Hermsen, Barrington, IL; Barbara (John) Lamb, Wauwatosa, WI; and Tria (Jeff) Jensen of Pinellas Park, FL; four grandchildren: Mark (Joy) Hermsen, Jessica (Mike) Vahey, Sara and Kaitlin Lamb; four great-grandchildren: Annelise and Zoe Hermsen, and Anderson and Avery Vahey; brother, Robert P. (Dougie) Sensenbrenner of Park Ridge, IL; sisters: Margaret (Robert C. "Bud") Williams of Appleton and Barbara Cashman of Phoenix, AZ; plus in-laws: Lorraine Schwinn of Minneapolis; Bernard (Barbara) Hermsen of Glenview, IL; Joan (Tony) Groh of Milwaukee; Rosalie (Ernie) Miller of Minneapolis; Paul (Lois) Hermsen of Kaukauna; Imelda Kandler of Little Chute; Marge Miller of Appleton; plus nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Owen K. (Lucille) Sensenbrenner of Tarpon Springs, FL, and James (Ozzie) Sensenbrenner of Milwaukee; and sister, Mary Jane (Tut) Grode of Menasha.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in Agnes' memory to St. Francis Xavier Church or to Unity Hospice.
The Hermsen family extends their gratitude to Reverend Father Jack Harper and to the entire staff at Unity for their special compassionate care of Agnes and our family. The family also extends a special thank you to Clarity Healthcare, especially Brenda Easman for her devoted concern, friendship and visits to Agnes during her last remaining days.
To know Agnes was one of the true pleasures in life. She enjoyed visiting with people even if they were strangers. No matter how often and how much she suffered through numerous illnesses and setbacks she was always more concerned about how others were feeling. Her big heart and extreme empathy will be missed by all.
Friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, August 11, at the St. Francis Xavier Church, 220 S. Michigan Street, De Pere. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. John H. Harper officiating.
Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.cotterfuneralhome.com

Agnes married Hermsen, Gerald Arnold "Jerry" 7 Jul 1941. Gerald (son of Hermsen, George Martin and Gloudemans, Johanna Mary "Anna") was born 21 Jul 1915, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Jul 2018, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 4 Aug 2018, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 6 Sep 2017; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Margaret M. "Toots" Williams, age 90, of Darboy, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 3, 2017, with her family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1926, in Menasha, to the late Rudolph "Rudy" and Barbara (Schaeffer) Sensenbrenner. On February 19, 1949, she married her high school sweetheart Robert C. "Bud" Williams; who preceded her in death on January 24, 2012.
Her determination, drive, and love of life were apparent at a young age. In high school she was president of her junior class, member of the junior Red Cross council, magazine campaign manager, and served on numerous committees. She attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in English. She worked at Banta Corporation and volunteered at Theda Clark Hospital.
Mom's greatest gifts were her love and sense of humor. She was the rock in our home; supporting Bud's career and raising seven kids. She always put others before herself. All who had the privilege of knowing her immediately fell in love with her. She always said, "you have to have a sense of humor to get through life" and she loved to share jokes.
Mom's greatest blessing was her faith. It is difficult to say goodbye to a woman who is loved by so many, but as Toots often said, "Promise me that when I die there will be a celebration as it will be my "Victory Day" when I can be with God and the love of my life, Bud". Mom, today we celebrate you; your strength, your guidance, and your love.
Bud and Toots joined Prince of Peace Lutheran Church when they moved to Darboy in 1998 and built their third home. For 20 years, the Snowbirds enjoyed their winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where they walked for miles on the beach and welcomed visits from the family.
Survivors include their seven children, John (Lynne) Williams; Mary Williams; Jane Ebben; Charles (Rebecca) Williams; James (Debra)Williams; Robert (Lori) Williams; Anne (Robert) Betz; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; her sister, Barbara Cashman and her brother-in-law, Jerry Hermsen.
Friends and family can join us in celebration of Toot's life at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017, at PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2330 E. Calumet Street, Appleton, with Rev. Roger McQuistion officiating. The family will be greeting family and friends at a luncheon in Toot's honor following the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name for Heartland Hospice and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Heartland Hospice for their loving care. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Sept. 6, 2017

Margaret married Williams, Robert C. "Bud" 19 Feb 1949. Robert (son of Williams, Charles and Kohls, Mabel) was born 1 Oct 1926, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Jan 2012, Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Douglas — Unknown, Ruth. Ruth was born 24 Jul 1920; died 5 Jan 2000; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 31 May 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

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Neely, Dorothy T.Dorothy T. Neely, age 92, formerly of Menasha, died Sunday, May 29, 200 5, at Franciscan Care Center. She was born August 31, 1912 in Neenah, daug hter of Roman and Louise (Sensenbrenner) Tuchscherer. Dorothy married T ed R. Neely, September 21, 1933, and he preceded her in death December 2 9, 1986. She was a former member of the Neenah-Menasha Elks Ladies, the Vi siting Nurses Association and the Republican Party. Dorothy was a lady w ho was very active in helping and caring for others.Mrs. Neely is survived by her sons, Jack R. (Sandy) Neely, Summerfield, Fl a.; William J. (Carol) Neely, Detroit, Mich.; 4 grandchildren, Ted (Lind a) Neely, Lisa (Eric) Poleck, Susan Neely Skrzypczak and Jack Neely, Jr .; five great-grandchildren, Aaron, Emma, Devon, Will and Ted; a brothe r, Dan (Mary Ann) Tuchscherer, Oshkosh.She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Doug (Ruth) Tuch scherer and a daughter-in-law, Sally Neely.Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2005, at S t. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha with the Rev. Paul Radetski officiatin g. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Menasha. Friends may call at t he church from 10:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of the mass. A memori al has been established. KESSLER FUNERAL HOME& CREMATION SERVICES

Dorothy married Neely, Ted R. 21 Sep 1933. Ted was born 25 Dec 1903, Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, USA; died 29 Dec 1986, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 26 Jul 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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Sensenbrenner, F. Joseph
F. Joseph Sensenbrenner, 87, Neenah, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009. He was born Oct. 8, 1921, in Appleton to the late J. Leslie and Ina (LaCombe) Sensenbrenner. On Dec. 28, 1946, he married Mary Ellen Schuetter at St. Margaret Mary Church in Neenah. She preceded him in death on May 8, 2008.
Joe is survived by four children: Trudy (James) Roselle, Lake Forest, IL; F. Joseph (Mary Ellyn) Sensenbrenner Jr., Madison; Peter (Emily) Sensenbrenner, Ripon; and Ann (Timothy) Salutz, Manitowoc. In addition, he is survived by nine grandchildren: Avery (Roland Backhaus) Roselle and Lesley Roselle. F. Joseph (Jennifer) Sensenbrenner and David Sensenbrenner. Peter and Kurt Sensenbrenner, and John, Mary and Jane Salutz. He is also survived by one great-grandson, Finley Jonathon (Jack) Sensenbrenner.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, July 27, 2009, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. Funeral liturgy will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Margaret Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would invite donations to St. Margaret Mary Church or to the charity of your choice.
The family extends their gratitude to Valley VNA, Brewster Village and Felician Village for the care given to Joe.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 920-722-7151

F. married Schuetter, Mary Ellen 28 Dec 1946, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. Mary (daughter of Schuetter, Karl A. and Balliet, Pearl Ellen) was born 11 Apr 1921, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 May 2008, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 9 Jan 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Mrs. John D. Schmerein, ("Tot" aka "Martot"), a lifelong resident of Neenah died at her home on January 8, 2015. Tot was born in Neenah on January 28, 1918 to George and Margaret (Sensenbrenner) Gilbert. She married John D. Schmerein on August 14, 1940, enjoying 66 years of marriage when he passed April 7, 2007.

John and Tot were both graduates of Lawrence University, Appleton, WI. Tot was an avid golfer and bridge player, belonging to North Shore Golf Club, Ridgeway Golf Club and Innisbrook in Tarpon Springs, FL.

Tot is survived by her children: John G. (Susan) Schmerein, Dallas, TX and Mame (Daniel) Heaney, Neenah; grandchildren: John Charles Schmerein, Kristina (Michael) Kinzley, all of Dallas, TX, and Patrick (Kate) Heaney, Middleton, WI; and great-grandchildren: Lachlan and Iona Heaney.
A Funeral of Christian Celebration will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 320 Nicolet Blvd., Menasha. The Rev. Jim Hablewitz and Mary Krueger, Pastoral Leader will officiate. Family and friends may visit at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in St. Margaret's Cemetery, Neenah. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Valley VNA, St. Patrick's Church or the Neenah/Menasha YMCA would be appreciated. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful caregivers from the Valley VNA who have become "family".

Margaret married Schmerein, John D. 14 Aug 1940. John was born 18 Mar 1918; died 7 Apr 2007. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Neveau, Julie [Group Sheet]

James married Scherzinger, Barbara [Group Sheet]

James married Cheslock, Carol L. (daughter of Cheslock, Raymond and West, Leila C.) [Group Sheet]

MaryJo married Jensen, Erick Allen [Group Sheet]

Judith — Heun, Thomas. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Foote, Karen Louise [Group Sheet]

Jeffory married Anderson, Kristina Lynn [Group Sheet]

Scott married Reynolds, Suzy Kim [Group Sheet]

Carrie married Schmitz, Kurt [Group Sheet]

Douglas married Smith, Michelle [Group Sheet]