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Florence E. Schinke

August 14, 1921 — June 13, 2010

SCHINKE, FLORENCE E.
nee Dingeldein

Florence Schinke, age 88, of Greenville, surrounded by her family, peacefully entered her Eternal Home with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Florence was born on August 14, 1921, in Bonduel, to the late George and Caroline (Christensen) Dingeldein. She married Alvin O. Schinke on September 2, 1939; he preceded her in death on August 2, 1988. Florence was an active, life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she “enjoyed working for the Lord.” In addition to her faith, she focused on her family. Florence was a caring, considerate and loving mother and especially enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Geri (Bob) Paschke, Greenville, Wisconsin; Janice Penterman, Greenville, Wisconsin, Don (Judi) Schinke, Grand Chute, Wisconsin; Rev. Dale (Cynthia) Schinke, Phelan, California; Tom (Sue) Schinke, Grand Chute; and Leigh Ann (John) Heus, Irving, Texas; her brother, George Dingeldein, Boise, Idaho; her sisters, Mildred (Lee) Schuh, Shawano, Wisconsin, Ethel (Ralph) Gehring, Shiocton, Wisconsin, and Violet Sagert, Appleton; and her 12 grandchildren and her 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gwen M. Schinke; her sisters, Dorothy Dingeldein and Marion Hickinbothom; and her brothers, Fred “Fritz” Dingeldein and Dewey Dingeldein. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 912 N. Oneida Street, Appleton, with Rev. Kurt Kovanen officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. A memorial has been established in her name to benefit the ministries of Zion Lutheran Church.

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

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