Eugene Paltzer

Eugene Paltzer, 92, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2012 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center.

Eugene was born on October 27, 1919 in Grand Chute to the late John and Anna (Schilling) Paltzer. He married Marcella Wittlin on November 25, 1943. Eugene worked at Western Elevator in Appleton and then as a loan officer for 20 years at Production Credit Association. He was a charter member of the Columbine 4-H Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Wisconsin and National Director of Post N of Traveler's Protective Association. He attended many state and national conventions for TPA, with his wife Marcie. He was a treasurer for the Town of Grand Chute in the late 1960's. Eugene enjoyed bowling in several Appleton leagues and attended many state and national conventions. He and Marcie enjoyed traveling together and Eugene played a lot of golf after he retired. He especially enjoyed any “party” with his family and friends. Gene took great pride in being the last surviving Meade Street Paltzer.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marcella, five children; Susan (Lloyd) Geroux, Tim (Mary Jo) Paltzer, Dan (Pat) Paltzer, Greg (Barb) Paltzer, and Cindy (Andy) Andrews, his grandchildren, Scott (Susan) Geroux, Paul (Jill) Geroux, Shawn (George) Swiechowski, Sara (Tony) Sprangers, Shane (Jody) Paltzer, Heather (Scott) Kirch, Jesse (Angie) Paltzer, Jason (Amanda) Paltzer, Jaret (Jennifer) Paltzer, Nick (Mandy) Paltzer, Adam (Jenny) Paltzer, Justin (Brandi) Andrews, Kevin Andrews, 27 great grandchildren. He is further survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Paltzer, Glenna Wittlin, Gerald (Winefred) Wittlin, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George Paltzer, Richard Paltzer, five sisters; Margaret Schuh, Marie Busch, Julia Trieber, Helen May and Delores Busch.

The funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N. MacDonald St. with Fr. Gerald Falk officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass at the church.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers at Rennes Health Center for taking such loving care of “Happy Feet”. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established in his name. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.