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Henry Kobus Obituary

Kobus, Henry

Henry F. Kobus, 79, of Green Bay passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at his home after a battle with a rare form of stomach cancer. The son of the late Emil and Minnie (Bieber) Kobus was born June 20, 1933 in the Town of Brazeau. He attended Golden Horn grade school, a one room school house, from 1940 to 1947. He spent his childhood growing up around White Potato Lake where he learned to hunt anything that could run or fly, catch anything that could swim, and pick anything that was edible. He served in the Army in Germany from 1955 to 1957 where he received his GED. He was married to Carol Schwartz on August 5, 1961 at St. Mary Church, Crivitz. He worked for High Line Construction for a year; he then worked as an engineering technician with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 30 years where he worked as an inspector on many of the major bridge projects in Northeastern Wisconsin until he retired in 1990. He was fortunate to spend most of his life, and his retirement, in good health enjoying the outdoors and all it had to offer with family and friends until the last year of his life. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends along with his fish fry's and boils, smoked fish, wild mushrooms and blueberries.

Surviving are his wife Carol, his three children Faith (Don) Murray, Kurt (Lisa), and Tom (Lynn) all of Green Bay; four grandchildren Julie, Rachel, Bryce and Brooke; two sisters; Ella Patz and Helen Zeitler both of Pound; sister-in-law Josephine Kobus of Marinette; many nieces, nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter Lori Lee; three brothers, Chet, Roy, and Elmer Kobus; and his sister, Marion Buege. Along with, not due to lack of effort, all the blue berries he could not find; deer that out smarted him; fish that would not bite or that were caught and released over his limit; walleyes he was not allowed to keep on a Michigan Lake; and brook trout in beaver ponds at locations, not shared, and unknown.

Family and friends may call at the Nicolet Memorial Gardens, 2770 Bay Settlement Road, Green Bay from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2013, with interment to follow. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com

Special thanks to Green Bay Oncology and Unity Hospice for their care. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette on Dec. 30, 2012.
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so sorry for you,r loss Carol and famly

Jerry Borkowski

January 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Julie and Cris Fezatte

January 2, 2013

Hank, was a special person, always a smile and a very caring person. He was a very good employee for the state of Wis. A fun person to work with. Sorry for your loss. Ralph Forseth

Ralph Forseth

December 31, 2012

TO CAROL AND HANK'S FAMILY, I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY SYMPATHY. I HAVE A LOT OF HAPPY MEMORIES OF THE TIME SPENT WITH YOU AND HANK. I THINK THIS QUOTE SAYS IT ALL.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."From a headstone in Ireland

DAVE LIEBERGEN

December 31, 2012

Faith and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a parent, but take comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering. In fact he is probably chit chatting with my mom as we speak! They are both in a better place right now, and we will see them on the other side I am sure. Take care of your mom, as it will be very hard on her, as it was (and is) on my dad. Be strong for her, and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of a great man.

Tami and Ava Winstin (Sieloff)

December 31, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to the Kobus family. Hank was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all those who knew him, especially the Breakfast Boys.
Bob and Ellie Thayer

December 31, 2012

We're sorry for your loss. We'll miss Hank and the laughter and joy that he brings.

Donna And Joe Murray

December 31, 2012

Kurt,

My sincerest condolences !!

Mark Lesatz

December 31, 2012

Dear Faith,Kurt,Julie,Rachel and Kobus Family: I met your Dad many moons ago when I was a kid. He was a very nice man with a great sense of humor. Our prayers and thought are with you during this difficult time. If you need anything let us know.
The Gerrits Family
Bonnie Semrau-Gerrits, Dan, Mairee, Maria, and Matthew.

December 31, 2012

Carol, Faith, Don, Julie, Rachel and the entire Kobus Family: We are so sorry for your loss. May God's peace and love fill your hearts and bring you comfort during this difficult time. Prayers and blessings for you all.

Joanne & Dave Adrians

December 30, 2012

He will be missed by all who knew him.
Our Sympathy to the Kobus families.

Carlton & Elaine Cook

December 30, 2012

Tom,Lynn and entire Kobus family:
So sorry for your loss. The outdoor world has lost a great spirit and someone we all looked up to.

Jim & Kathy Wallen

December 30, 2012

Tom, Lynn, and family,

So sorry to learn of Henry's passing. His legacy lives on.

Dave and Gwen Kohls

December 30, 2012

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