Ethel Boehler

Boehler, Ethel

Ethel Boehler, 86, was quietly called by her Lord and Savior to join Him in eternal life united once again with her husband Tony and other family members on September 26, 2010. Ethel was born on February 6, 1924, the eldest daughter of Harold and Margaret (Schultz) Rehfeldt in Grand Chute. She married the love of her life Anthony on September 19, 1946 and together they built their home, raised five children and shared nearly 52 years together. She was most happy when surrounded by her family, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She took special delight in preparing home cooked meals and baking her favorite desserts especially the often requested strawberry-kiwi cake for birthdays and graduations.

Ethel had a deep faith in the Lord and openly shared her faith with her children teaching us our first prayers, and sharing and supporting us in our own faith journeys through the sacraments. She was truly a Christian and a faithful life long member of Grace Lutheran Church in Appleton enjoying fellowship and serving for many years as usher and volunteer.

Ethel is survived by her five children; daughters, Shirley Probst, Appleton, Cecilia Fischer Neenah, Rose (John) Coon, Appleton, Elaine (Tim) Vogler, Great Falls, Montana, and her son, Allen Boehler, Shiocton 14 grandchildren; Hank (Pam) Probst, Chuck (Juanita) Probst, Alyssa (Fiancé Josh Dieringer) Probst, Stacie (Tim) Ferguson, Kerrie (Doug) Drobnick, Chris, Jamie, Craig (Tasha), and Rachael Fischer (special friend Matt Pribbernow), Andy and Ben Coon, Stephanie (Shawn) Dunnihoo, Nathan and Emily Volger, 16 great grandchildren; Jacob, Logan, Grant and Natalia Probst, Ellinor and Olivia Bogan, Katie Boehler, and Addison Drobnick, Arianna Pribbernow, Isaac, Timothy and Jacob Fischer, Dylon and Trista Coon, Haileigh and Mackenzie Dunnihoo, her sisters, Arlene (Gerald)VanDen Wildenberg, and Jane Griesbach, a brother-in-law Floyd Cottrell, a sister-in-law Margaret Shoulak, her daughter-in-law Caryn Boehler, step grandchildren, Christina Coon and her daughters Kira, Kiana and Kayla Liesch and Joseph (Corrina) Coon, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Tony, a grandson Anthony, a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Cottrell, and brothers-in-law, Don Griesbach and Eugene Shoulak.

A funeral service for Ethel will be held on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (900 N. Mason St. Appleton) with Pastor Judy Deckert officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 4 until 8 PM at the Wichmann Funeral Home and on Friday from 9:30 AM until the time of services at the Church. The family wishes to thank her caregivers at American Grand Assisted Living Suites for their care and compassion for mom and the family. You are special in our hearts. Also, a thank you to her caregivers from Southern Care Hospice.

Mom,

We are relieved your struggles have come to an end. We will get our strength to go on knowing you are at peace by Dad’s side. We love you and we will miss you. You will be forever in our hearts. Your special treats will truly be missed.
Love, Shirley, Allen, Cecilia, Rose and Elaine

Grandma,

Your smile was created by angels, your heart made in heaven. You will always be a part of our lives,

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
920-739-1231