Theodora Pauline Fourness

Theodora Pauline Fourness
Appleton

Theodora was born November 9, 1919; and died May 23, 2006. She married John Charles Fourness June 6, 1942, and lived in Appleton, Wisconsin. They had six children, fourteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. We fondly remember Mom as brainy, witty, caring, generous, scrappy, independent, eclectic, full of vitality and opinions, and a bit of a rebel. We thank her for teaching us to work hard, expect the best, take pride in a job well done, sprinkle life with humor, and be ourselves. We thank her for teaching us to care for each other.

Theo was a bridge enthusiast. She earned Life Master’s status. She was an American Contract Bridge League tournament director for decades, and Treasurer of the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Bridge Association for over 40 years. She was still actively employed at age 86.

For the last three years Mom lived at Angelus Retirement Community in Appleton. Our family thanks the staff for their exceptional care and attention in welcoming and enjoying Mom and making her feel at home. We also thank Theda Care At Home Hospice for their sensitive and professional care.

Theo lives in the hearts of her family who survive her: 6 children; Kathleen (Frank) Cady, Kirkland, Washington; Christine (Louis) Mancini, Bellevue, Washington; John (Susan) Fourness, Appleton; James (Marcia) Fourness, Anacortes, Washington; Ellen (James) Rossmeissl, Edmond, Oklahoma; Amy Domaszek, Dallas, Texas; fourteen grandchildren: Morgan (Chris) Buscher; Mike (Dana) McLean; Eddie and Louie Mancini; Joe (Margaret) Fourness, Mike (Kathy) Fourness, Matt Fourness, Dann Fourness, Andy, Maggie, and Katie Rossmeissl; John (Bridget) Domaszek, and Julie and Jenna Domaszek; Four great grandchildren: Cady and John Buscher, and Jack and Sean Fourness. Theo is also remembered with love by her sisters and brother, Pat (Bill) Riehl, JoAnn Schulz, and Paul (Mary) Wassenberg. She was preceded in death by her husband John on September 7, 1991, and a brother Roman Wassenberg.

Memorial services for Theo will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday May 27, 2006 at the WichmannFuneral Home 537 N. Superior St., Appleton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 A.M. until the time of services. A memorial has been established.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton 739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com