EMMA TESSEN

TESSEN, EMMA

Emma Tessen, age 96, of Appleton, died on Thursday, February 10, 2005. Emma was born on February 9, 1909, in the Town of Caledonia, to the late Carl and Amelia Gorges. She married Alfred C. Tessen on April 8, 1931 in Zittow; he preceded her in death on February 4, 1967. Emma was employed in the kitchen of the Columbus Club for over 20 years. She loved playing 500 Rummy and bingo, and enjoyed visiting with her friends. Emma lived at Oneida Heights for many years, moving into Country Terrace two years ago. She read her German Bible everyday and was especially fond of praying the Lord’s Prayer in German. Survivors include her sons, Leonard (Lois) Tessen, Kimberly, and Leland (Rita) Tessen, Kaukauna; her ten grandchildren, Steve, Gary, Doug, Jeff, Debbie, Ken, John, Bruce, Todd and Chris; her 22 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Otto, Leonard, William, and Albert; her sisters, Marie, Hulda, Elsie, Clara, Anne and Zelma; her son, Harold; her granddaughter, Donna and grandson David. She was loved by so many and surely will be missed. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Country Terrace for their loving care. Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2005, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 North Superior Street, Appleton, with Rev. Martin Koeller of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church officiating. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Hortonville.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com
Emma is at peace now as she has gone to be with her Heavenly Father. We love you Mom/Grandma…We will all miss you.