Ellen Louise Wolf-Preimesberg

Ellen Louise Wolf-Preimesberg, age 43, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2009.
Ellen was born July 27, 1965 in Appleton, to Thomas and Nola (Krull) Wolf. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Central, Menasha, Class of 1983. Ellen continued her education at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in International Relations.
On September 14, 1996 Ellen was united in marriage to Thomas J. Preimesberg at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Appleton.
As an assisted living Administrator and social worker, Ellen extended her infinite love and care to the homeless and the forgotten. She faithfully gave comfort and strength to those around her, bringing joy and compassion while too often putting her own concerns last. Despite suffering chronic pain, Ellen brought a vitality and radiance into the world that only she could. Ellen loved animals. She rode horses, took-in stray and adopted just about every kind of critter one can imagine. Her creativity spilled into over into gardening, sculpture and restoring church artifacts. Ellen had a unique way of making those around her feel comfortable and loved.
In addition to her husband Tom, Ellen is survived by her parents Thomas and Nola Wolf; her brother: Greg (GayLynn) Wolf; two sisters: Susan (Doug) Sawyer and Allison (Charlie) Bayne as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ellen was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Joseph Catholic Church, 410 West Lawrence St., Appleton. Fr. Larry Abler and Ellen's uncle, Fr. Joe Wolf, will be the celebrants. A time of visitation and support will be held at 5-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2009 with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, and again at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Ellen's name.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231