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- July 28, 2009
Spoehr, Ellen W. (nee McGlone)
Ellen W.. Spoehr, Black Creek, age 84, died Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Colony Oaks Care Center in Appleton. Ellen was born May 19, 1925, in Little Chute to the late Michael D. and Mary (Van Schyndel) McGlone. She was Salutatorian of Shiocton High School class of 1943. On April 5, 1945, Ellen was united in marriage to Bryce R. Spoehr and the couple enjoyed 64 years together. During her lifetime, Ellen worked a variety of positions at St. Elizabeth Hospital, retiring in May of 1990. Ellen was very committed to her faith and family, with a special commitment to the unborn. She was a member of the Christian Mothers, Third Order of St. Francis, Co-President of St. Joseph Home School Association, Ladies Societies of St. Edward and St. Mary Parish, and was currently a member at St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton.
She will be sadly missed by her husband Bryce, Black Creek; seven sons and six daughters: Sharon (Neil) Halbach, Anoka, MN; Dale (Linda) Spoehr, Colorado Springs, CO; Patricia Lowden, Menasha; Ruth Bradley, Frankfurt, IL; Chuck (Kathy) Spoehr, Appleton; Roger Spoehr, Kaukauna; Ron (Julie) Spoehr, Appleton; Rosan (Rick) Zahn, Stevens Point; Gary (Lee Ann) Spoehr, Appleton; Mary Ellen (David) Julien, Greenville; Jeff (Joanne) Spoehr, Neenah; Leland (Peggy) Spoehr, Neenah; and Karen (Tony) Allard, Green Bay; her sister, Sr. Goretti McGlone, Appleton; sister in law, Nanette Bohren; 36 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers: Martin, Bernard, Daniel, and Michael; two sisters: Agnes Nieman and Sr. Michaeline McGlone; a daughter in law, Shelley Spoehr and a son in law, Bob Bradley.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 S. State St. Appleton, with the Rev. Bob Lexa officiating. Friends may call at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel from 4 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Parish Prayer Service 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Alzheimer's Association.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Colony Oaks Care Center for the loving care provided to Ellen for the past 3 years.
Mom, you are so loved!
Brettschneider Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St. Appleton
920-733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com
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1925 - 2009 (84 years)
