Maria B. Herrmann

Maria Herrmann, age 49, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Those who knew her admired her courage and positive outlook throughout her entire illness. Maria was born in Appleton on December 19, 1959, daughter of the late Peter Havinga and Maria (Cops) Havinga who currently resides in Phelps. Maria was a 1977 graduate of Xavier High School and also worked as a clerk in the Appleton Post Office. Many will remember Maria as the familiar face of the Scrip Program for the Appleton Catholic Education System (ACES), but for the past year or so she had worked as an administrative accountant there. She enjoyed boating, fishing, traveling, really anything that gave her time with her family. She enjoyed being a wife to Dave and as well as being a mother to David and Brian. She was so proud of them, and they brought her much happiness through the years.

Maria is survived by her husband, whom she married on October 21, 1989: David Herrmann of Hortonville; her two sons: David and Brian, both at home; her mother: Maria Havinga of Phelps, Wisconsin; two brothers: Tom Havinga of Kaukauna and Tim (Charlene) Havinga of Appleton; a sister: Wilma “Willie” (Pete) Beckman of Appleton; her mother-in-law: Sue Herrmann of Waupaca; a brother-in-law: Arthur “Chip” Herrmann of Waupaca; and sisters-in-law: Marcia Herrmann of New London; Kris (Jim) Serwe of Kaukauna; and Lisa Straw of Fremont. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her father Peter Havinga, her father-in-law Arthur Herrmann, a brother-in-law Bill Beckman, and a nephew Shane Selig.

The funeral liturgy for Maria will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 9, 2009, at ST. PIUS X Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette Street in Appleton. Maria's uncles, Fr. Gus Cops and Fr. Peter Cops will officiate. Interment will be in Appleton's Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday morning from 9:30 AM until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to honor Maria's memory.

The family would like to offer their gratitude to Dr. Guenther and his staff, and to everyone at the Martha Siekman Center. We knew Maria could have been in no better hands. Thank you all so much for everything you have done.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, Wisconsin 54911
920 739-1231