Viola Martha Bastian

Female 1905 - 2005  (100 years)


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  • Name Viola Martha Bastian 
    Born 01 Aug 1905  Freedom, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 10 Sep 2005  Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I25953  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 21 Feb 2020 

    Father Frederick Bastian,   b. 14 Jun 1868, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Apr 1946  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Agnes Radloff,   b. 23 Oct 1869, Kiel, Manitowoc Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Oct 1944  (Age 74 years) 
    Family ID F32768  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joseph Arnold Williamsen,   b. 15 Apr 1908, Town of Vandenbroek, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Feb 1988, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 28 Jun 1936  St Therese Church, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F8620  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Williamsen, Viola (nee Bastian) Appleton

      Viola completed an earthly journey on September 10, 2005, which began August 1, 1905. She is the daughter of Fred and Agnes Radloff Bastian. On June 29, 1936, she married Joe Williamsen, which began a wonderful 52 year marriage. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1987. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Betty Bastian and Betty Williamsen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Viola was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Appleton for 69 years. She was very active in United Methodist Women, where she used her artistic talents in culinary arts. She worked for Design Unlimited for many years, a company owned by her friend, Georgia Schreiner. Viola loved children, especially babies, and sewed, knit, crocheted, and tatted for all members of the family.

      Interment will take place at Appleton Highland Memorial Park. A memorial service celebrating Vi’s life will be held at First United Methodist Church at a later date.

      The family would like to thank the pastors of First United Methodist Church for their dedicated efforts to be of help-Rev. David Brice, Rev. Kent Ingram, and Rev. Jane Voight; the wonderfully dedicated staff at Peabody Manor will always be remembered with gratitude, as will the Peabody Manor Auxiliary. Special thanks to the following for their continued loyalty to Aunt Vi by their regular visits-Dana Biasi, Ione Brechlin, Ken & Rita Hoffman, Gary & Judy Schumacher, Delores Schroeder, Sherry Filz-Strawn, and Aunt Betty Williamsen.

      WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231 www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com