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Marie R. Griesbach

January 31, 1909 — April 3, 2007

GRIESBACH, MARIE R.

Marie Griesbach, age 101, formerly of Appleton, died on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at Century Oaks–Westridge, Menasha. Marie was born on January 31, 1906, in Marshfield, to the late Louie and Lena (Buss) Merkel. She married Joseph C. Griesbach in 1925; he preceded her in death on January 3, 1967. Marie and Joseph farmed for many years on their homestead on Capitol Drive in Appleton. She was a charter member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, enjoyed dancing and was especially fond of her strawberry patch. Survivors include her daughter Shirley Brooks (Oscar Rodriguez), Menasha; her son, Marvin (Myrna) Griesbach, Appleton, 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elaine (Isadore) Reis, and her son, Melvin (Audrey) Griesbach; her grandchildren, Barbara Wenzel and Donald Griesbach, and her great granddaughter Jennifer Wenzel; her sister, Mildred Griesbach and her brother Ivan (Ethel) Merkel. The Funeral Liturgy will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2006, at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 West Marquette Street, Appleton, with Fr. Thomas Farrell officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Shannon, Katie and all of the caring staff at Century Oak-Westridge for taking such good care of Marie.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com

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