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Joseph W. Ably

October 26, 1916 — January 4, 2003

Joseph W. Ably
Age 86
Of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2002 at Brewster Village in Appleton. He was born to the late John and Ellen (Hayes) Ably on November 27, 1916 in Wausau. Joe married Margie on November 21, 1941 in White Lake, Wisconsin. He worked for Appleton Papers in Combined Locks as a truck driver until his retirement in 1977.
Joe is survived by his children: Kathy (John) Wordell, Sherwood, Michael (Jenny) Ably, Appleton, Cheryl (Jeff) Southard, Minneapolis, Pat (Laurie) Ably, Wausau; grandchildren: Tara (Jim) Burkhardt, Rachel De Groot, Carrie De Groot, Joseph (Leah) Southard, Melissa Southard, John Ably, Sam Ably, Norma and Michelle Ably; great grandchildren: Kyle Karhu, Lisa and David Ably, and Paul Lucca Ably-Schmid; sisters Betty (David) Elderidge, White Lake; he is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Margie on June 19, 1999; a son John, brothers: Forest and Ralph Ably; sisters: Florence, Jean and Hazel.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2002 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Deacon Pete Reinl officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until the time of service also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. A memorial fund is being established.
The family would like to express a thank you to the staff at Brewster Village for their care and friendship showed to Joe since his arrival at Brewster Village.

Wichmann funeral Home
537 North Superior St.
Appleton 739-1231
www.wichamnnfuneralhomes.com

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