Carl Lewis Wolfinger

Male 1921 - 2013  (92 years)


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  • Name Carl Lewis Wolfinger 
    Born 26 Jan 1921  Darboy, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 19 Sep 2013 
    Buried Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I42391  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 20 Sep 2013 

    Father John Wolfinger,   b. 30 Jul 1887, Town of Woodville, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Apr 1967  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Ida Gertrude Juckem,   b. 16 Oct 1890, Chilton, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jun 1972  (Age 81 years) 
    Family ID F50779  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Elizabeth VanHeeswyk,   b. 06 Apr 1924, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Feb 2005  (Age 80 years) 
    Children 
     1. Carl J Wolfinger
     2. Elizabeth Ann Wolfinger
     3. Rosemary Wolfinger
     4. Shirley Wolfinger
     5. Robert E Wolfinger,   b. 10 May 1964, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Dec 2014, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years)
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F14656  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Janet Zastrow 
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F37828  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Carl Lewis Wolfinger, Sr., age 92, died peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his home. Carl was born on January 26, 1921 in Darboy, Wisconsin son of the late John and Ida (Juckem) Wolfinger. He served his country during WWII with the United States Coast Guard from December 12, 1942 until October 19, 1945. On October 27, 1978 he was united in marriage to Janet Zastrow. They shared 35 wonderful years together. Carl was a member of St. Patrick's Parish of Stephensville. He was formerly employed with Thilmany Paper Company as a mill-worker for over 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and was a member of the American Legion Post 2930 in Portage, Wisconsin.

      Carl is survived by his wife, Janet and his children, Carl (Marilyn) Wolfinger, Jr., Weyauwega; Betty Ann Van Dyke, Green Bay; Rosie Klauber, Shirley Wolfinger, Robert Wolfinger, all of Appleton; and Janet's children, Cheryl (Ervin) Fischer, Larsen; Patty (Herman) Griesbach, Kathy (Jack) Balke, Rick (Julie) Derks, all of Appleton; 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, a sister, Doris Mae Boehlein, Appleton; and by a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter-in-law, two brothers, five sisters, and his first wife, Betty.

      The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM on Monday, September 23, 2013 at St. Patrick's Parish, N 3686 State Road 76 in Stephensville with Rev. Joseph Nsereko officiating. He will be entombed at the Star of Hope Mausoleum in Appleton, with Military Honors. Carl's Family will receive relatives and friends at Valley Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8PM and again on Monday at the church from 9:00AM until 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established in Carl's name.

      Carl's family would like to thank the Staff of

      ThedaCare@Home Hospice for the care and compassion given unto Carl and his family and to Father Joseph and Deacon Ken for their visits at his home and when Carl was in the hospital.