Stella C. Fassbender

Fassbender, Stella C.
(Geyso)
Kaukauna

Age 96, passed away at St. Paul Villa in Kaukauna on Saturday, November 6, 2010. She was born in Hilbert on November 2, 1914 the daughter of the late Hugo and Helen (Schaeffer) Geyso. On May 14, 1935 she married her husband of 56 years, Norbert “Red” Fassbender. He preceded her in death in 1991. Stella was a wonderful homemaker and proud of raising her eight children. She enjoyed traveling with Red, usually going to the warmer climates to play golf. Stella was also an avid bowler at Van Abel's and loved to dance to anything. She will be remembered for never complaining, sense of humor, and love of life.

Stella is survived by her children: Ken (Mary) Fassbender of Hollandtown, Delores “Toots” (James) Dillon of Racine, David (special friend, Shirley Dennis) Fassbender of Kaukauna, Jack Fassbender of Wrightstown, Paul (Gayle) Fassbender of Hollandtown, and James (Kim) Fassbender of New London; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Marie Fassbender of Green Bay; and sisters-in-law: Marie Fassbender and Delores Fassbender. She was preceded in death by her sons: Robert and Donald Fassbender; grandson, David Fassbender, Jr.; brothers: Otto (Katherine) and Elmer (Myrtle) Geyso; and sisters: Dorothy (Fred) Clark, Esther (Phillip) Lee, and Mabel (Herbie) Stenelle.

The funeral liturgy will be at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL, St. Francis Church, 433 County CE, Hollandtown, with Rev. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the mass. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Hollandtown.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at St. Paul Villa and St. Paul Hospice for their close and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Stella's name is being established.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6200