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Oliver Roy Griese

Male 1910 - 2016  (105 years)


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  • Name Oliver Roy Griese 
    Born 21 Jun 1910  Bonduel, Shawano Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 29 Apr 2016 
    Buried Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I314292  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 29 Apr 2016 

    Family Mary Margaret Lucille Chmela,   b. 02 May 1918, Oneida, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jun 2002  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 09 Apr 1946  Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Judy Lynn Marie Griese,   b. 06 Dec 1848, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Oliver George Thomas Griese
     3. LuAnne Ida Marie Griese
     4. SuAnne Ida Marie Griese
     5. Michael Walter John Griese
     6. Mary Kay Griese
     7. Gregory Gerald George Griese
     8. Gail Margaret Mary Griese
     9. Joanne Rose Marie Griese
     10. Barbara Ann Griese
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F123491  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Oliver Griese, Sr., 105, of Allouez, passed away peacefully Friday, April 29, 2016 at a local nursing home to start the next phase of his life's journey. He was born June 21, 1910, Oliver Roy August Griese in Rio Creek, WI to the late Charles and Ida (Lawrenz) Griese. Oliver grew up in Bonduel, WI. He owned and operated Oliver's Ice Cream (a Packer hangout back in the day) and later owned and operated Oliver's Restaurant. He was the Treasurer for the Town of Allouez for 12 years. Oliver was an avid Packer Fan. He married Mary Lou Chmela-Vissers on April 9, 1946. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2002. They lived in Allouez for 60 years. He belonged to Faith Lutheran Church.

      Oliver is survived by his 10 children, Oliver, Jr (Jennie), Neenah, WI, SuAnne (Jim) Lopata, Chicago, IL, LuAnne Griese, Tuscon, AZ, Judy (Bob) Boncher, New Franken WI, Michael (Tami) Green Bay, WI, Mary Griese, San Mateo, CA, Gregory (Christine), Hudson, WI, Gail (Dave) Carlson, N. Richland Hills, TX, Joanne (Joel) Shefflin, Santa Barbara, CA, and Barbara Griese, Cary ,NC; grandchildren, Tony Knope, Monica Eldredge, Jesse (Renee), Jeremy (Melissa) and Justin Boncher, Jackie Griese, Kendall and Katelyn Carlson, Joey Griese, Ermei and AiYan Shefflin; great grandchildren, Paige and Dakota Eldredge, Kenzie and Kallie Boncher.

      Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lillian, Clarice and Mildred; and brothers, Walter and Orville.

      Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 PM at Woodside Lutheran Home Chapel, 1040 Pilgrim Way with a prayer service to follow with Pastor Steve Apfel officiating. Entombment will be at the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Malcore (East) Funeral Home is caring for the family. Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to send a condolence to the family. Entombment at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.

      The family extends their gratitude to the wonderful staff at Woodside Lutheran Home, Dr. Jason Hoppe and Ashley Wolfgram from Optum for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Oliver. Also a special thanks to Pastor Steve Apfel and Pastor Joshua Errer and those who faithfully came to visit.
      Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on Apr. 30, 2016