George E. Monday

Monday, George E.
Black Creek

George E. Monday, formerly of Wabeno, passed away peacefully at Colony Oaks Care Center on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the age of 85. George was born in Kaukauna on October 1, 1923 to the late Joseph and Agnes (Collette) Monday. He was united in marriage to Lois Mae Casper Ziemer on February 25, 1945. She was the glue that held the family together. Lois preceded him in passing on September 23, 1983.

George was employed at the Kimberly Clark mill in Kimberly until bad health forced his retirement in 1976. He was also an experienced handyman and could fix just about anything. He loved doing woodworking and making clocks.

George is survived by his three children: Linda (Tom) Young Appleton; Pat Gonzalez, Wild Rose; Rick Monday, Black Creek and four grandchildren. He is further survived by three brothers: Anthony (Lois) Monday, Neenah; Joseph (Janice) Monday, Green Bay and Louis (JoAnn) Monday, Kaukauna; two sisters: Antoinette Gossens, Neenah and Janice Cornielious, California; brother-in-law: Pat Rochon. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his wife Lois, George was preceded in death by two brothers: Michael and John Monday; four sisters: Marion LeMere, Josephine Haefs, Margaret Haefs and Marlene Rochon; four brothers-in-law: Richard Haefs, Lawrence Haefs, Merlyn Cornielious and Norbert Gossens.

The memorial service for George will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN CHAPEL with Deacon Maury Reed officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.

The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to every one at Colony Oaks Care Center and Heartland Hospice for their kindness and skill in making Dad comfortable during his final days.

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