Earl G. Wichman

Earl G. Wichman, age 73, was called home on Sunday, January 31, 2010 due to heart complications at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah. Earl was born on May 22, 1936 in Appleton; son of the late Raymond and Leona (Gehring) Wichman. On November 1, 1958 in Marion, WI, he was united in marriage to Joyce A. Niemuth. Earl graduated from Freedom High School in 1954. He worked for Wisconsin Bell for 35 years before he retired and started farming full-time. Earl was a lifetime member of St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Freedom. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons; he adored, and loved spending time with his grandchildren and also getting away to his home in Marion, WI. Earl is survived by his wife, Joyce Wichman, Freedom; children, Kristi (Chris) Zillmer, Little Chute, Kevin (Lori) Wichman, Marion, Jeff (Penny) Wichman, Appleton and Greg (Kara) Wichman, Bonduel; grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Kelly and Jessica Kolb, Mackenzie Wichman, Matt (fiancé Alisha Voight) Wichman, Bethany Wichman, Justin (fiancé Emily Straw) Wichman, Nathan Wichman and Alicia, Cody, Collin and Morgan Wichman; step-grandchildren, Trent and Hannah Thomas; brothers, Vernon (Shirley) Wichman and Gary (Linda) Wichman; sister, Bev (Bob) Winters, sisters-in-law, Millie Wichman, Karen (Stan) Riska, Pat (Jim) Krueger, June (Dale) Kluth and Sandy (William) Springstroh; brother-in-law, Gary Mortensen; mother-in-law, Elda Niemuth and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Floyd Wichman and Ray Wichman, Jr. Funeral services for Earl will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at ST. PETER EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, N2749 French Rd., Freedom with the Rev. Tim Glende officiating. Family and friends may visit at Jansen Fargo Funeral Home, Kimberly on Tuesday (TONIGHT) from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m and again on Wednesday at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will take place in St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established to benefit St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Earl's family would like to say a special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff in the CCU at Theda-Clark for their wonderful care.

I Have a Place in Heaven
Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears.
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know.
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
~ Author Unknown ~

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