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Virginia E. "Betty" Kirst

1921 - 2013

Virginia E. "Betty" Kirst obituary, 1921-2013, Fond Du Lac, WI

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1921

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2013

Virginia Kirst Obituary

Kirst, Virginia "Betty" E.

Virginia "Betty" E. Kirst, 91, of Fond du Lac, passed away Monday July 8, 2013 at St. Francis Terrace.

She was born September 12, 1921 in Berlin, WI a daughter to the late Harold and Anna Kline Ginke.

On May 16, 1949 she married Lester E. Kirst at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Menasha, WI.

Lester and Virginia operated Kirst Real Estate for many years prior to retiring in 1989. She is a member of Holy Family Parish, BPOE Elks Lodge #57 Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus Council #664 Auxiliary, and several local breakfast clubs.

Survivors include one son, Michael E. (Linda) Kirst of Kissimmee, FL, three grandsons, Lee, Mark, and Jonathan Kirst, two sisters, Dolly (John) Schwarzbauer of Menasha and Rita (Robert) Schueler of Melbourne, FL, two sisters-in-law, Joyce Rowe of West Bend and Genevieve Kirst of Vero Beach, FL, also by nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lester, her brother, Harold and her sister, Jane Strange.

Visitation: There will be no public visitation.

Services: A Liturgy of the Word Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday July 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Ledgeview Cemetery.

Zacherl Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.

Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Jul. 14, 2013.
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Betty, you are missed. I remember your many many trips to Neenah to visit Grandma Ginke, you were always the fun one!! Your nephew, Harold Ginke and wife Ann

September 15, 2013

I will miss Virginia very much. I have known her and Lester for many years working at the clinic where they came. Virginia was always a "ray of sunshine" so positive and cheerful. I loves talking to her. She and her family are in my prayers. God Bless You Virginia. Susan Brandt/Aurora Clinic

July 19, 2013

Joanie

July 17, 2013

Betty was a special lady who touched the lives of many people. I will miss her smile and the good talks we had at McD's. I was blessed to have known her and will keep her in my heart. My sympathy to her family. I know how much she will be missed. We all now have an angel named Betty watching over us.

Joan Bellis

July 17, 2013

Betty always put a smile on my face and especially my kids faces when we walked into McDonald's!! I feel blessed just to have me her! She always reminded me what a blessing children are and how sweet mine were. My family will definitely miss her!

Tina Krug

July 16, 2013

Betty! You were a great friend..always looked forward to you both visiting me when you cam e to the Ripon Cookie outlet..I will add those 2 star fish on the Christmas tree and always remember them as Les & Betty! I will miss you! BUT will see you later!!

Karen Sarauer

July 15, 2013

I know Betty was patiently waiting for that next "roundup", as she would say with a smile. Her great example of positivity and graciousness will be remembered and missed!

Linda

July 15, 2013

Betty was a very sweet and wonderful lady. She was always a positive thinker no matter the situation. I will miss the many trips she and Les took down to Florida when we would get together. You will be missed Betty. All our love!

Steve Schueler

July 15, 2013

Betty was a special lady who always had a smile on her face. She will be forever missed.

Carrie

July 14, 2013

We were neighbors with Les and Betty way back when they lived on Vincent Street. God bless them both.

John Hansen

July 14, 2013

I finally found the Obit.My thanks to all who helped her in the final hours.
Rita

Rita Schueler

July 13, 2013

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