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1938
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2020
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Jeanette Wirtz Obituary
Fond du Lac - Jeanette "Marty" M. Wirtz, 81, of Malone, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. She was born May 27, 1938 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Rudy and Ester Barney Martin. On June 7, 1958 she married Lawrence L. Wirtz in Fond du Lac and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2018. Marty worked for Dr. Karl Pennau until her retirement in 2003. Marty enjoyed golf, gambling, especially playing slot machines, ceramics, she was a cribbage champion, most of all she loved bringing family and friends together through her cooking and baking.
She is survived by seven children, Mike (Ellen) Wirtz, Katie (Bob) Schumacher, Don (Shelley) Wirtz, Mark (Carol) Wirtz, Dave (Amy) Wirtz, Patty (Jeremy) Kraus, and Steve Wirtz; twelve grandchildren, Amy Wirtz, Jacob (Ayantu) Wirtz, Michael Schumacher, Nicole Wirtz, Brian Wirtz, Christina Wirtz, Matthew Wirtz, Jessica Wirtz, Ryan (Beth) Doll, Alexandria (Jason) Hojem, Tessa Wirtz, and Briar Wirtz; two great-grandchild, Olivia Hojem and Zelie Doll; one sister, Judy (Tony) Powers; one sister-in-law, Joan (Denis) Justman; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence; one daughter, Mary Wirtz; one brother, Jerry (Darlene) Martin; two sisters, Shirley (Bill) Green and Joanne (Charles) Garner.
Due to the current circumstance surrounding COVID-19, private family burial has taken place in St. Peters Catholic Cemetery. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at a later date.
The family would like to thank the St. Francis home for all their compassion and care.
Memorials may be directed to Katie Schumacher, W3205 Schumacher Rd, Malone, WI, 53049.
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Elyn Charlyn (Wagner) Hoefs
May 18, 2020
Dear Mike and Ellen Wirtz, and Michael Schumacher, and you families, please accept my sincere sympathies at this sad time. God bless you all now and as your grieve the loss of such a wonderful mother and grandmother!
Mary Renner
May 14, 2020
Patti, Jeremy, Ryan and Alex. I'm sorry to hear of your mom's/Grandma's passing. You're in my thoughts.
Mary Renner
May 11, 2020
Our sympathy to all the Wirtz family. Larry and Marty were great neighbors for many years. She will be missed but will live in our hearts forever.
Don and Ruth
The Staff of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home
May 11, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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