Marcella P. Koehnke

MARCELLA P. KOEHNKE (nee Endter),
Appleton

Age 93, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the Golden Homes care facility where she resided since August 2004. She was born March 26, 1914, to the late Fred and Clara (Schubring) Endter and married Howard N. Koehnke in 1933 in Appleton. Howard preceded her in death in April 1987. Survivors include one son, James F. (Donna) Koehnke, Warrenton, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Barbara Koehnke, Appleton; two sisters, Beatrice Hiler, Appleton, and Inez Noffke, Neenah; sister-in-law Lucille Bartman; as well as five grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Besides husband, Howard N., Marcella was preceded in death by son, Howard W. Koehnke, a brother, Milan Endter and sisters Lolieta Berg and Evelyn Narf. "Mar" was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Appleton and a loving and caring mother and homemaker. Her talents and interests included working on handicrafts of all varieties and playing solitaire and canasta with family and friends.

Friends and relatives may call at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, on Thursday, August 2, 2007, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00, with Pastor Kurt Kovanen from Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Entombment will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park.