Heidi Ehlert, age 26, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 after a courageous battle with Sarcoma. She was born October 2, 1987 to Catherine (Stumpf) and the Late Robert Ehlert in Appleton, WI. She attended Hortonville High School, completing her education in 2007. She worked at Valley Packaging until her diagnosis of cancer in…
Continue ReadingHeidi Ehlert, age 26, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 after a courageous battle with Sarcoma. She was born October 2, 1987 to Catherine (Stumpf) and the Late Robert Ehlert in Appleton, WI. She attended Hortonville High School, completing her education in 2007. She worked at Valley Packaging until her diagnosis of cancer in January 2013.
Heidi enjoyed participating in Special Olympics Bowling, Swimming, Bocce Ball and Track and Field through the ARC of the Fox Valley, Valley Packaging, and school. She was so happy when she lived 'on her own' in Agape 2 for nearly two years. Heidi also loved spending a week at Camp LuWiSoMo several times. She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Heidi loved to socialize with friends and family, and cherished her special relationship with her niece Lilly.
Heidi is survived by her parents, Cathie and Mike Locke; brother Capt. Adam Ehlert, Ft. Stewart, GA; step-siblings Ashley (Ryan) Skenandore; Menasha, Jessica (Bob) Doller, Tempe, AZ; Paul (Robyn) Locke, Appleton. She is further survived by her grandparents Chuck and Diane Stumpf, Madison, WI and Clara Locke, Oshkosh. Heidi will be missed by her niece and nephews Lilly and Ethan Skenandore, Lucas Doller, Blake, Tyler and Reid Locke. Additional family members include her aunts and uncles – Bill and Anne Ehlert, Briggsville, WI; Rick and Jan Ehlert, Greenville; Gail and John Watts, Fishers, IN; Deb and Pete Sturn, Neenah, Rick and Jean Locke, Neenah; Sandy and Carleton Wiley, Weatherford, TX; Missy and Nick Rinehart, Oshkosh; Kelly Hartman, Oshkosh; Kevin and Leah Locke, Oshkosh; Scott Locke, Oshkosh; Great Aunts and Uncles and many cousins.
Heidi was preceded in death by her father, Bob Ehlert; grandparents Norman and Bertha Ehlert and Paul Locke.
The funeral service for Heidi will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM at SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH, N1615 Meadowview Dr. Greenville, with Rev Paul Shackel officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Wichmann Funeral Home Tri County Chapel and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. Memorials can be made in Heidi's name to Special Olympics of the Arc of the Fox Cities, The Cancer Team of Bellin Health Foundation, or Agape of Appleton.
Heidi's step-dad Mike was an integral part of Heidi's care throughout her life and especially throughout her ordeal, and she always depended on him to do what was best for her. In addition, for all the special care and treatment of Heidi over the last 15 months, we'd like to thank Mary from Theda Care Hospice, the Cancer Team at Bellin Health, and Bellin Hospital.
Colin Oakes
left a message on April 21, 2014:
“I cannot say and I
will not say
That she is dead –
she is just away.
With a cheery smile
and a wave of a hand
She has wandered
into an unknown land,
And left us
dreaming how very fair
It needs must be
since she lingers there.”
-- Away, by James
Whitcomb Riley
Lori (Schmidt) Veerman
left a message on April 20, 2014:
Cathie,
You are in my prayers. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter.
Melissa Marie Barker
left a message on April 19, 2014:
Hey Cathie I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter Heidi Ehlert and I will miss her so much
Jaclyn Charais
left a message on April 18, 2014:
I only went to high school with Heidi for a short while. She was a senior while I was a freshman, and high school is a scary place but she always said hi to me when she passed in the halls. Didn't matter who you were, she was always so nice. She made a lasting impression on me. So sorry for your loss
Cory Johnson
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Cathie, I am so sorry for your loss. Heidi was always such a breath of fresh air and she will hold a special place in my heart.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
gretchen mattingly
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Cathy - SO sorry to hear about Heidi. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Gretchen Mattingly & Michael WInn
Nathan Bird
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Sending love, warm thoughts, and prayers your way.
Cheryl, John and Paul Janke
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Heidi had a smile that would melt anyone's heart. Our Son Paul also sends his sympathies, He went to school with Heidi and is also in the Special Olympics with her. He will always remember her kindness and love.
Kay Geisler
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Cathie, my heart goes out to you and our family at this difficult time. Heidi was always a trooper and always had a smile on her face. She will be sorely missed.
Mlohrenz
left a message on April 18, 2014:
I will never forget Heidi's kindness and joy. I went to school with her at HHS - when we would see each other and say hi I felt she always wanted me to know she cared. My deepest condolences to your family. She will be missed by all she impacted with her sweetness, positivity and happiness.
M. Menzel
left a message on April 18, 2014:
My prayers for your family, she is with God in such a wonderful place now, I will always remember her kindness and smile from riding the bus to school with her, she always had a way to make the day positive, I am glad I ad the opportunity to meet her.
Ann VanCaster HES Counselor
left a message on April 17, 2014:
My deepest sympathies to all members of Heidi's family. Heidi had so much love in her heart for all those she met. She always greeted us with a smile on her face when she would come from the middle school or later on the high school to help us out at Hortonville Elementary. Heidi will truly be missed.
Bob O'Neill
left a message on April 17, 2014:
My heartfelt sympathies to the entire family.
Janice Zuege
left a message on April 17, 2014:
My deep condolences in the loss of Heidi. Heidi holds a special place in my heart. When she attended HMS she was the happiest and most friendly student in the school. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to share. As the Associate Principal of HMS, she always brought a smile to my face. She was an inspiration to everyone she met. Her friendly personality and love of life will live on. She taught all of us to live life to the fullest.
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Colin Oakes
left a message on April 21, 2014:
“I cannot say and I
will not say
That she is dead –
she is just away.
With a cheery smile
and a wave of a hand
She has wandered
into an unknown land,
And left us
dreaming how very fair
It needs must be
since she lingers there.”
-- Away, by James
Whitcomb Riley
Lori (Schmidt) Veerman
left a message on April 20, 2014:
Cathie,
You are in my prayers. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter.
Melissa Marie Barker
left a message on April 19, 2014:
Hey Cathie I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter Heidi Ehlert and I will miss her so much
Jaclyn Charais
left a message on April 18, 2014:
I only went to high school with Heidi for a short while. She was a senior while I was a freshman, and high school is a scary place but she always said hi to me when she passed in the halls. Didn't matter who you were, she was always so nice. She made a lasting impression on me. So sorry for your loss
Cory Johnson
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Cathie, I am so sorry for your loss. Heidi was always such a breath of fresh air and she will hold a special place in my heart.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
gretchen mattingly
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Cathy - SO sorry to hear about Heidi. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Gretchen Mattingly & Michael WInn
Nathan Bird
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Sending love, warm thoughts, and prayers your way.
Cheryl, John and Paul Janke
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Heidi had a smile that would melt anyone's heart. Our Son Paul also sends his sympathies, He went to school with Heidi and is also in the Special Olympics with her. He will always remember her kindness and love.
Kay Geisler
left a message on April 18, 2014:
Cathie, my heart goes out to you and our family at this difficult time. Heidi was always a trooper and always had a smile on her face. She will be sorely missed.
Mlohrenz
left a message on April 18, 2014:
I will never forget Heidi's kindness and joy. I went to school with her at HHS - when we would see each other and say hi I felt she always wanted me to know she cared. My deepest condolences to your family. She will be missed by all she impacted with her sweetness, positivity and happiness.
M. Menzel
left a message on April 18, 2014:
My prayers for your family, she is with God in such a wonderful place now, I will always remember her kindness and smile from riding the bus to school with her, she always had a way to make the day positive, I am glad I ad the opportunity to meet her.
Ann VanCaster HES Counselor
left a message on April 17, 2014:
My deepest sympathies to all members of Heidi's family. Heidi had so much love in her heart for all those she met. She always greeted us with a smile on her face when she would come from the middle school or later on the high school to help us out at Hortonville Elementary. Heidi will truly be missed.
Bob O'Neill
left a message on April 17, 2014:
My heartfelt sympathies to the entire family.
Janice Zuege
left a message on April 17, 2014:
My deep condolences in the loss of Heidi. Heidi holds a special place in my heart. When she attended HMS she was the happiest and most friendly student in the school. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to share. As the Associate Principal of HMS, she always brought a smile to my face. She was an inspiration to everyone she met. Her friendly personality and love of life will live on. She taught all of us to live life to the fullest.
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