Kalies, Ralph

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• Obituary: 19 Jan 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Ralph F. Kalies Sr., age 85 of Omro, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh. He was born in Brillion to the late Carl Sr. and Emma (Maertz) Kalies on August 28, 1928. On February 19th, 1951 he married Elaine Kollath, she preceded him in death on February 15, 2008. Ralph was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion. He loved traveling and making new friends around the country and around the world. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed to polka. He was close with his family and spent time with them at every family event and more. He encouraged his children to be all they could be, assisting them when necessary but made sure they were self-reliant.
He is survived by his children; Dr. Ralph Jr. (Gretchen Leach) Kalies, Dr. Sandra (Dr. Jeffery) Wierichs and Dr. Terry Kalies, grandchildren; Elizabeth Morrell (Jeffrey) and Peter Leach, Zachary Wierichs and Jennifer Rooyackers, brothers and sisters; Elroy (Marlene) Kalies, Betty (Pete) Zaroth, Shirley Jandrey, Virginia (Alfred) Zeimer, Nancy (Norman) Raatz, Carl Jr. (Beverly) Kalies, sisters and brothers in law; Janet Kalies, Donald Olp, Allen See, Dorothy (John) Peters, Donald (Monica) Kollath and Phyllis Bruex. Ralph is further survived by other nieces, nephews, other relatives, close neighbor Elaine and friends.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elaine, daughter in law, Barbara Kalies, sisters Doris Olp and Bonnie See, brother, Lloyd Kalies, brothers and sisters in law; Eugene Jandrey, Marlow Kollath and Victor Bruex.
A celebration of life for Ralph will be held at 1:00PM, on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St, Appleton. Friends and family may call at the funeral home from 11:00AM until the time of service. Full military honors will follow.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23, 2014

Ralph married Kollath, Elaine 19 Feb 1951. Elaine (daughter of Kollath, Herman and VanSchyndel, Martha) was born 6 Oct 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Feb 2008. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1972, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 8 Oct 2017; APC

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Education - High School:
Kimberly High School Class of 1972

Obituary:
Dr. Sandra Ann Wierichs, of Appleton, passed in the prime of her life on September 30, 2017. Sandra was the daughter of the late Ralph F. and Elaine A. (Kollath) Kalies. She was a graduate of Kimberly High School. Sandra then went on to further her education at Theda Clark with their in house x-ray technician certificate and then Logan Chiropractic College in St. Louis, MO. She later was certified with the American Veterinarian Chiropractic Association as a practitioner.
Sandra loved her 4-H kids. She ran the Outagamie 4-H dog project with her pal MaryJo. Sandra was a project leader with B-Squared 4-H and a resource leader with 4-H for Outagamie County. She was also a volunteer teacher at the Winnigamie Dog Club. Sandra trained our own Great Danes Cash and Ryker, and both were nationally ranked as performance dogs. She took Cash to a National Championship and National Reserve Championship. Sandra used our home as a haven for Great Dane and Doberman rescue dogs. She was a life member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. Sandra "The Princess" enjoyed sharing her Tierra with her Birthday Club ladies. She spent a lot of time caring for family members in need. She was a great cook, preparing bear, deer, elk or anything else Zach and Jeff would bring home.
She is survived by her loving husband Jeff and their son Zachary; her siblings: Dr. Ralph Jr. (special friend Gretchen Leach) Kalies and Dr. Terry Kalies; in-laws: Louis J. Wierichs, Jr., Daniel (Cheri) Wierichs, Terry Wierichs, Maria Wierichs, and Christina (Tim) Kimball; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
She was further preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Louis J. and Harriet (Czajka) Wierichs, Sr., a sister-in-law: Barb Kalies; and a brother-in-law: Thomas J. Wierichs.
Celebration of Sandra's life activities will be held at Valley Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday evening October 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and continue Saturday October 14, from 12:00 noon until the time of service at 3:00 PM.
She was a loving mother and wife, and she will be greatly missed.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12, 2017

Sandra married Wierichs, Jeff [Group Sheet]