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Emmet A.Truttschel, age 80, of Howards Grove, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday March 4, 2013. He was born February 13, 1933 in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County Wisconsin, a son of the late Ervin and Aurelia (Sixel) Truttschel. Emmet attended Haven Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Sheboygan Central High School.
Evangeline Lechler and Emmet Truttschel were united in marriage on September 4, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2001. Emmet was a sheet metal technician with Neumann Plumbing & Heating for over 45 years until his retirement.
Emmet was a dedicated member of Grace Lutheran Church in Haven, and was the former sexton of Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Town Mosel. Emmet was always on the go, and he treasured the time he had at his cabin by the woods, deer hunting and snowmobiling. He was a member of the Howards Grove Senior Center and their Dartball Team, a longtime member of the Howards Grove Firefighters where he was former captain and treasurer of the department, and was active with the Lakeshore Driftbusters Snowmobile Club. Emmet loved polka music, dancing and playing sheephead as well.He enjoyed the fun times spend with his family and friends and annual sausage making with his family and friends.
Surviving Emmet is a son, James (Mary) of Howards Grove; two daughters, Judith (Ray) Glander of rural Plymouth and Jill (John) Pelnar Sr. of Howards Grove; seven grandchildren, Adam ( Becky), Benjamin (Fiancé Kayla Fermanich) and Tyler (Special friend Brittnee Bitter) Truttschel, Rebecca (Derek) Pelnar and Samantha (Adam) Chaffin, Amber Buchmann and Brooke (Special friend Kris Milner) Buchmann; six great-grandchildren, Cameron, Kennidy, Lauryn Pelnar, Ava and Lilly Truttschel and Maddison Chaffin; his stepfather-in-law, Herman Binversie of Kiel; a brother, Eugene (Shelby) Truttschel, a sister, LuAnn (Dennis) Baker, both of Sheboygan A sister-in-law, Kathleen Sixel of Cleveland;, as well as nieces, nephews and many friends, survives him as well. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Nancy Truttschel,a brother in law, Donald Sixel and his mother and father-in-law Florence (Lechler) Binversie and Mike Lechler.
A Funeral Service and Christian Burial will be conducted for Emmet on Friday March 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. W1264 CTH FF, Haven. Reverend Kenneth R. Serr and Reverend Bryan Osladil will officiate. Interment will be in Immanuel Cemetery, Town Mosel. Friends may call at Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center on Thursday from 3 until 8 p.m. and at the CHURCH on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A Memorial Fund has been established in the name of Emmet Truttschel to Grace Lutheran Church.
The Truttschel family wishes to thank the wonderful nurses at the St. Nicholas Hospital Dialysis Center, and Doctors Johnson, Matthews, and Coulis.
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To the family of Emmet, my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.
Bonnie Holz
March 8, 2013
Your Dad was a nice man - always had a greeting and smile when he met us. He will certainly be missed. Our sympathy to all of the family. Jeff and Susie Sixel
March 8, 2013
To Jim and family,
My condolances to all in your loss of your dad. My prayers are with you.
Pat Baskfield
March 7, 2013
What a great person your dad was. I just saw him Saturday playing sheepshead and told him I'd probably be playing with him the next tournament. I know he'll be missed so very much. My sincere sympathy.
Irmie Zerger
March 7, 2013
May you be at peace and in comfort now.
Patrick and Rachel Pelnar
March 7, 2013
To all Emmets Family Jack & I are sorry for your lose. Heaven is a better place. God bless you all.
Jack & Marge Bunge
Margene Bunge
March 7, 2013
Judy,Ray and Family
Our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Dad. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you.
Janet & Bernard Schmitt
March 7, 2013
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
DORIS HITSMAN BLATZ
March 6, 2013
(Friend of Amber B.): Emmet although I did not have the honor to know you I can say that you have left a great legacy behind. May you forever rest in God's peace.
Gigi Madison
March 6, 2013
Emmet was such a nice man. he will be missed by everyone that knew him. I had such a nice talk with him on Sunday and was shocked when I heard of his passing. you all have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers.
Ginny Horneck
March 6, 2013
Dear Family of Emmet I believe you will remember me, Janet Sauer. I think everybody knew Otto. We truly regret your loss and hope the rest of you are in good health. Otto is gone now over two years. God be with you, Janet
Janet Sauer
March 6, 2013
carol zutz
March 6, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss, Jill. May God give you peace and comfort.
Kim Beloin
March 6, 2013
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