Eileen R. Fink

1940 - 2017

Fink, Eileen R.

Eileen Rose Fink, 77, Ashwaubenon, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born March 24, 1940 in Portage, WI to John and Ella Rose (Moll) Borkenhagen. On January 11, 1958 she married Eugene Fink. They moved to Green Bay in 1965 where they raised their family. Eileen was a long-time custodian at Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School where she taught her children the art of hard work. Eileen enjoyed providing alterations to her many customers and quilting. Everyone in her family cherishes the quilts that she made them with love. Eileen also loved being outdoors and puttering in her yard.

She is survived by four children and their spouses, William and Paula Fink, Milwaukee; Kathleen and Doug Shirley, Springfield, MO; James Fink (Tina), Green Bay; Patricia and Rob Fornell, Green Bay; 12 grandchildren, Gregory Engler (Becky), Jeff (Jacqui) Engler, Amie Englerl, Forrest Fink, Catherine Fink, Alyssa (Jared) Smith, Jonathon Schliem, Laura Fink, Charles Fink, Anthony Fasulo, Joseph Fasulo and Marisa Fasulo; three great grandchildren, Emalyn Engler, Luke Bastien, and Emelia Engler; a sister-in-law, Delores Borkenhagen; and several friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Eugene in 1992; a daughter, Cynthia Etersky in May of this year, a daughter-in-law, Anne Fink in 2011; a granddaughter, Cassandra Fink in 1990; a brother, Harland Borkenhagen, and several loving brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Nicolet Memorial Garden. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

A Memorial Fund has been established to benefit Heritage Church which has been her faith-filled and supportive family for many years.

Eileen's children give their appreciation to Gerry and Nancy Mathisen, Heartland Hospice for their loving care and compassion, Comfort Keepers for their company and too many friends and neighbors to count.