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- Aebischer, Darold Francis
On Thursday evening, May 4th, 2017, Darold "Big Abe" Aebischer, flagged his final race. After 89 years, he crossed his life's finish line. He worked hard to get there. While working full time for North Central Airlines (the Blue Goose), he worked part time with the Lucky O'Hara Thrill Show AND as flag man at local dirt tracks when racing was just developing into the sport it is now. He was proud of his work and took it seriously. He was most proud of his time with North Central. He talked about how that company was "family" and he treated it that way. He continued working in Las Vegas and then retired there. As it is said, "all work and no play…". Well, Darold and Sylvia took time to play on their new playground, Las Vegas. For thirty one years they challenged each other to see who would NOT become the biggest loser. It was a draw…both won. And then they came home to Green Bay.
While his work life meant a lot to him, his family life was most important. A wife, four daughters, foster children and a sprinkling of animal pets along the way…that was, and still is, his family. The daughters, Diane, Peggy, Kris and Mary Jo are the four corners of the family and Sylvia, his wife for 67 years, is at the center. Together, they lived, played and grew as a family. Now, there's one less. But memories remain. Whether it was a trip on a plane, a trip to the track or a trip to Fairmont's, those visions still live. That was Darold's purpose-to help and support each one as he could, as he saw it was right. In that way he still lives, because what he offered still lives in them. And each will remember in their own way.
Darold was not the first to finish life's travel. His mom and step-dad, Beatrice and Walter Gillis, dad, Roy Aebischer, along with relatives, in-laws, a son-in-law and friends welcomed him as he went home to the Creator who called him to life 89 years ago. Those who remain, his wife Sylvia, daughters Diane Verdegan, Peggy Peters, Kris (Bill) Hartung, Mary Jo (Art) Siefert, sisters Darlene Wery and Eleanor (Jerry) Pamperin, brother Earl (Delores) Gillis, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren will know of this loss but still feel his presence. There will not be a formal funeral service. Darold's earthly home was offered up to God in private.
Thank you to those who cared for Darold, especially the staff at Manor Care West. It's not always an easy job but you treated him, especially during his final time, with the care and respect he deserved.
Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Online condolences welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on May 14, 2017
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1928 - 2017 (89 years)
, d. 02 Jan 2009, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin 