Anna M. Abel

Anna M. Abel, 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 after a short stay at Oakridge Gardens.

Ann was born on April 7, 1921 to Martin and Elizabeth (Derkes) Lemmens in Kimberly. On October 10, 1946 she was united in marriage to Virgil Abel at St. John Catholic Church in Seymour. Ann enjoyed crocheting, knitting and making pies, especially her Thanksgiving banana crème pies. After Virgil's retirement they enjoyed traveling and spending time in Eagle River. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and that time will always be cherished. Ann was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Menasha.

Ann is survived by her son, Robert (Dyann) Abel, Menasha; grandchildren: Elizabeth Abel, Birmingham, Alabama; David (Debra) Abel, McFarland; Thomas Abel, Phoenix, Arizona; and Jessica Abel, Omaha, Nebraska; a great grandchild, Braxton Abel; three brothers: Arnold (Verna) Lemmens, Seymour; John Lemmens, Green Bay; and Bernard (Kathy)Lemmens, Green Bay; five sisters: Marie Hoes, Green Bay; Martha Melchert, Black Creek; Sally Ossman, Seymour; Esther Gerrits, Green Bay; and Harriet Rolkosky, Green Bay; a sister-in-law, Joyce Abel, Appleton and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Virgil and a sister Josephine Coenen.

The funeral liturgy for Ann will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 516 DePere St., Menasha with Fr. Paul Paider officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff at Good Shephard Home in Seymour, Oakridge Gardens, and Affinity Hospice for all of your care and concern during this difficult time. Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.wichmannfargo.com