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Glenna Wittlin Obituary

Glenna J. Wittlin

Glenna J. Wittlin, Greenville, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at her residence. Glenna was born on June 12, 1928, daughter of the late June Grossman. On May 20, 1948, Glenna was united in marriage to Clarence "Buster" Wittlin at St. Edward Catholic Church in Mackville. Together they lived & farmed in the Township of Ellington for most of their lives. Glenna also worked for several years as a librarian at Hortonville Public Library until her retirement in 1997. She loved spending time with her family and traveling. She also was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan, reader, and card player. She looked forward to her time up north every year with her family and going on rides with anyone, anywhere, anytime.

She is survived by 2 sons: David Wittlin, Appleton; Randy (Laurie) Wittlin, New London. A daughter Jane (David) Kettner, Greenville. 8 grandchildren: Christine, Tony, Matthew, Michael, Kim, Joseph (Kara), Lindsey, Mitchell. Great-Grandsons: Carter Wittlin and Kolton Wittlin. She is further survived by 2 sisters in law: Marcella Paltzer, Appleton; Betty Paltzer, Appleton; a brother in law Gerald (Winifred) Wittlin, Black Creek; Also numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Buster", daughter Laurie Ann, son Ronald, mother June Grossman, daughter in-law Beverly Wittlin, and her aunt and uncle who raised her after her mother's death, Anita and Russell Laird.

Funeral Mass for Glenna will be held on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, N2385 Municipal Drive Greenville, w/ Fr. Peter Mitchell, Celebrant. Burial will be in St Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Stephensville. Friends may call at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00p.m. and on Monday from 10:00a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Fund has been established.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Sep. 13, 2014.

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Judy Coenen-Eichhorn

September 15, 2014

Dear Wittlin family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I will always remember her kindnesses to me, especially when she surprised me with the cake on the night of our high school graduation. What a thoughtful gesture that touched me deeply and will never be forgotten. You were blessed to have such a wonderful woman as your mother.
With my deepest sympathy,

JoAnn & Craig Meyer

September 15, 2014

Dave, Randy and Jane and your families,
Glenna was such a beautiful person (inside and outside). God will keep you close to his heart at this difficult time. Your parents were so well-liked by the community and you are carrying on their legacy. God Bless You All!

September 14, 2014

Randy, Laurie and family,
Our sympathy to you in the loss of your Mom.
You are in our prayers.

Dan and Sharon Larson and family

Tom & Betty Hesselman

September 14, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Always so sweet, pretty, and talented. I have been making your Mom's sugar cookies for years. The recipe is in old Hortonville Catholic church cook book. We'll miss her, too.

September 12, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's
passing, my prayers are with your families.
Bonnie Fischer

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