Gerrits, Lawrence N.: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1910 - 2002 (92 years)

Generation: 1

Gerrits, Lawrence N. was born 25 May 1910, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Dec 2002, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 2 Dec 2002, St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Hollandtown, Wisconsin, USA.

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Obituary: 3 Dec 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Gerrits, Lawrence N. W3053 Dundas Rd. Brillion, WisconsinAge 92, died early Monday morning December 2, 2002 at St. Elizabeth Hospit al, Appleton. He was born May 25, 1910 to the late John and Anne (Conrad y) Gerrits in the Town of Woodville where he lived and farmed the family H omestead his entire life. In 1936, he was united in marriage to Loretta Te nnessen and later had two sons. Lawrence was an avid repairman and lov ed to talk about “the old days”. His family was very important to him a nd the grandchildren, the light of his life. He will be sadly missed by h is sons and family. Lawrence is survived by Arthur and Mary Gerrits, Robe rt and Diane Gerrits and grandchildren; Laura and J.R. Fabry, Jeremy Gerri ts and Diana, Stacy, Brad, Kimberly and Cory Gerrits. He is further surviv ed by two sisters; Minnie Flanigan and Mary Tennessen and two sisters-in-l aw; Helen Tennessen and Marcella Tennessen, also many nieces and nephew s, and special friends, Norbert Micke and Len Schmidt. Lawrence was preced ed in death by his wife of 57 years, Loretta, his parents, brothers Fran k, Albert and Ambrose and sisters, Nellie Lautenschlager and Regina Vercau tren. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 pm Wednesday, December 4, 20 02 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Hollandtown with Fr. Jim Lucas Mullark ey officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call direct ly at the church from 2:30 pm Wednesday until the time of services. In li eu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. Boettch er Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family.

Lawrence married Tennessen, Loretta R. 30 Jun 1936. Loretta (daughter of Tennessen, John and Peters, Katherine) was born 15 Jun 1915, Sherwood, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Jun 1992, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 20 Jun 1992, St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Hollandtown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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