Viola T. Woyak

WOYAK, VIOLA T.

Viola T. Woyak, 97, of Appleton, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha. She was born January 5, 1913 in Kimberly, the daughter of the late John and Harriet (Sternagel) Welhouse. Viola married Henry Woyak on November 27, 1937.

She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, fishing and cooking for her family and grandchildren. Viola was a member of the Golden Agers of Kimberly and the Monday afternoon Ladies Card Club. Viola and Henry were members of St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha since their marriage.

She is survived by her children: Theresa (Bob) Quella, Appleton; Barb Godeck, Menasha; Ken (Gail) Woyak, Little Chute; grandchildren: Steve (Lori) Quella, Cedar Rapids, IA; Sharon Quella, Sun Prairie; Sue (Tom) Tengowski, Green Bay; Jeff (Lisa) Gietman, Ukiah, CA; Brian (Erica) Godeck, Neenah; Tom (Stephany) Woyak, Appleton; and Tiffany Woyak, Madison; nine great grandchildren; sons-in-law: John Gietman, Somis, CA and James Godeck, New London; sisters: Rosella Miller, Kimberly and Frances (Elmer) Helms, Appleton; sisters-in-law: Alice (Bob) Erdman, Neenah; Irene Kain, Neenah; Marcine Last, Appleton and Mabel Welhouse, Appleton. Viola is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viola was preceded in death by her husband: Henry Woyak; daughter: Janet Gietman; brothers: John Jr. (Evelyn) and Joseph Welhouse; sister: Julia Vande Voort; grandson: James Godeck, Jr.; granddaughter: Bonnie (Godeck) Longsine and great grandson: Joshua Longsine.

The funeral liturgy for Viola will be held at 11:30 am on Monday, April 12, 2010 at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 528 Second Street, Menasha. Father Paul Radetski will be officiating. Inurnment will take place at the parish cemetery. A time of visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)831-9905