Sharon L. Brautigam

April 27, 1934 - February 12, 2021

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

On Friday, February 12, 2021, Sharon Lynn Brautigam (Wetzel) passed away at home at the age of 86 years. Sharon will be forever cherished and missed by her husband Richard, their daughters, Kim (Mike) Hibsch, Brenda (David) Schrier, and Susie (Randy) Fieldhack, and her four grandchildren, Blake & Claire Schrier and Jackson & Katie Fieldhack. Sharon was born on April 27, 1934 in Marion, Wisconsin and moved to Appleton as a child. She graduated from Appleton West High School and married her high school sweetheart, Richard Brautigam, on September 11, 1954. She was a member of St. Mary’s Parish in Appleton. Sharon was a warm and loving stay at home mother for many years, which her daughters remember with enormously grateful hearts. Sharon worked in the catalog and fine jewelry departments of JC Penney from 1974 to 1985. She also worked at Family Doctors until her retirement in 1996.

Sharon adored her grandchildren and especially enjoyed watching them participate in sporting events and attending their school concerts when they were young. She loved spending time at the family cottage on Lac Vieux Desert near Land ‘O Lakes, Wisconsin as well as traveling to Gulf Shores, Alabama to take a break from Wisconsin winters. She enjoyed playing cards and going to lunch with her many wonderful friends. Sharon was an excellent baker and cook, an enthusiastic gardener and a talented knitter. She was immensely compassionate and spent countless hours knitting baby blankets and caps for the newborns at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. She was a gentle soul who was kind and generous to everyone she met.

Sharon was preceded in death by her son Greg, mother Ruby DeVaud and father Richard DeVaud.

A memorial service will be held at a 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 S State St., Appleton. Friends and family may gather at the church from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Sharon may be made to the St. Paul Hospice Services program at St. Paul Elder Services, 312 E. 14^th St., Kaukauna, WI 54130.

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Dick & Family, We are saddened to read of Sharon's passing. We were happy to get to know you through our relationship with Sharon's parents and enjoyed our visits in Marion and in the grocery store. God's Blessings and Our Love.

I remember my Aunt Betty Bradley speaking so fondly of her friendship with Sharon and Dick/Richard Brautigam over so many many decades--when she was first in high school in Appleton and later married and living in Neenah....and the love and friendship that prevailed over distance and time. Betty Bradley, now 87, living in Dayton, OH and widowed herself, wishes to reach out to Dick but cannot find a current phone number. If you're reading this, Dick, you likely have Betty's number as it hasn't changed in 30 years. She would love to express her condolences should you wish to call her. She is so sad to hear of Sharon's passing and wishes she could be back in Wisconsin again for you and family but she cannot. Take care and my sympathies to you and your family.

Sharon was a true friend and one I am going to miss every day for a very long time. our lunches with other friends were always great, the group could always find a broad conversation and everyone could have their own opinion and nobody cared,the important part was to save room in our tummies for Hot Fudge Sundays!. I will not forget Sharon! Dick, you were such a great care giver and Sharon appreciated everything! The girls were lucky to have her as a mom!

Dick and Family, My deepest condolences in the loss of such a beautiful treasure in every way. May the Lord hold you in His arms and strengthen and console you.

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I'm sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Sending peace, prayers and hugs. May your memories of Sharon sustain and comfort you.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.