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Clarence "Sonny" Lotzer

1939 - 2018

Clarence "Sonny" Lotzer obituary, 1939-2018, Neenah, WI

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

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Wichmann Funeral Home - Laemmrich Chapel

312 Milwaukee Street

Menasha, Wisconsin

Clarence Lotzer Obituary

Clarence "Sonny" Lotzer

Neenah - Clarence J. "Sonny" Lotzer, Jr. passed away peacefully August 6, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born June 27, 1939 to Clarence Lotzer Sr. and Florence (Cepelic) Lotzer in Menasha, Wisconsin. Clarence had been a resident of Neenah, Wisconsin for 46 years. He graduated from St. Mary's Central High School with the class of 1957, was a member of the football team and later served as coach of both their football and track teams. He was a graduate of UW-Oshkosh and a member of the National Guard 32nd Division. Clarence married his wife of 54 years, Helen (Verbrick) Lotzer in 1964 and they have one daughter, Jennifer Smith. Both huge sports fans, they enjoyed attending many football, baseball and basketball games, cheering the Packers, Badgers, and Brewers on with family, which was most important to him. He was a loving and supportive husband to Helen and an awesome Dad who attended all Jen's events - from softball games to ballroom dance. He also loved his cats Buttons J. and MacGwire, and his grand-cats George and KG2.

Clarence retired from Appleton Papers in Combined Locks in 2002, after 21 years as Superintendent of Shipping and Finishing. He previously worked for 16 years at Job Service. His attention to detail and his ability to relate to and care about the people who he worked with made him an amazing friend and boss.

Clarence is survived by his wife: Helen; his daughter: his daughter: Jennifer along with grand-cat KG2; four brothers: Gerald, Edward (Donnalyn), Robert, and John Lotzer; four sisters: Marianne Stiller, Vicki (Jim) Smith, Meg McGough, and Nettie (Dave) Burnett; sisters-in-law: Patty Lotzer and Shirley Verbrick, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, his son-in-law Matthew Smith, his father and mother-in- law Thomas and Florence Verbrick, his brother James Lotzer, his sister-in-law Patricia Lotzer, his brother-in-law Bill McGough, other sisters and brothers-in-law Linda (Randy) Siebert, Nancy (Vern) Palmer, Margaret (Jack) Jahnke, Thomas (Millie), Robert, and Donald (Barbara) Verbrick.

Family and friends are invited to visit at Wichmann Funeral Home, Laemmrich Chapel, 312 Milwaukee Street in Menasha on Sunday, August 12, from 3:00 PM until the time of the parish prayer service at 5:30 PM. (Packer, Badger, and Brewer attire is encouraged) The funeral mass for Clarence will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday, August 13, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 528 Second Street in Menasha. A memorial fund has been established.

Clarence's Family would like to give a special thanks to Julie File from St. Paul's Elders Memory Clinic, Lori Jaeger, Jeanie Verbrick, Donna Jahnke, Tim and Sharla Jahnke and their family, Deb and Gary Winters and their family, Ellen Jahnke, and Kate Flynn, as well as the rest of the Verbrick Family for becoming such a wonderful part of his life.

For more information or to share a memory of Sonny, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 9, 2018.
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While our friendship was ever so brief, Mark and I so enjoyed chatting with our backyard neighbor, Clarence in the early 80's. So sad to read of his passing in the Compass. He was a wonderful man & we so enjoyed time with him and you as well Helen. We pray for his eternal happiness with Jesus.

Mark & Pat Wiese

August 28, 2018

Helen and Jenny,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Clarence was a gem. He was always so full of life and laughter. I will never forget him. He was like a second father to me, along with being a great coach. Helen, I don't know many people who have been married as long as you all were. It's inspiring, rare and a testament to your commitment and love.
Know that I think of you often and have many fond memories. Jenny, give me a call, I would love to catch-up and reconnect.

Love Always, Heidi

Heidi Moussa (Meyer)

August 27, 2018

Helen and family We are sorry to read about the loss of Sonny. prayers go out to you. we will keep in touch. Love Marian & Richard from Fl.

August 9, 2018

Helen and Jennie, May Our Lord watch over you two and the entire family while you travel through this difficult time. Remember: Always in the heart, Not the shoulder . Love with our prayers and our hearts..Lawrence and Sharon G.

Lawrence Grunert

August 9, 2018

So very, very sorry to hear about Sonny. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jen. Sorry I can't be with you.

Karen "Switch"

August 9, 2018

RIP Sonny I don't remember Sonny as much as I remember the entire Lotzer Family. It is hard to see someone pass from our childhood neighborhood. My condolences to the entire family and I remember we always tricker treated at the Lotzer house because they always gave the best treats and the biggest. Meg I hope you read this and would love to connect with you. My email is [email protected]. Our childhood was the good times.

Sandi (Keberlein) Doemel

August 9, 2018

"The community of St. Mary Catholic Schools sends its thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of Clarence Lotzer, a member of the class of 1957. May he rest in peace."

Sue Peters
Alumni Relations Coordinator
St. Mary Catholic Schools

August 9, 2018

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

August 9, 2018

Sonny always made us feel so special! He was truly a beautiful example of Gods Great love. A true disciple on Earth. We will miss his loving spirit. Also, we were blessed to have Sonny in our life.

Sue Van Camp

August 8, 2018

Good times and memories from the 2016 reunion.

Cara (CB) Mattson

Family

August 8, 2018

Love you Uncle Sonny! We will all miss you so much...especially my Dad. Love and prayers for Butch and Jenny!

Cara, Erik, Brendan, and Claire Mattson

Family

August 8, 2018

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3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Wichmann Funeral Home - Laemmrich Chapel

312 Milwaukee Street, Menasha, WI 54952

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12

Prayer Service

5:30 p.m.

Wichmann Funeral Home - Laemmrich Chapel

312 Milwaukee Street, Menasha, WI 54952

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13

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

528 Second Street, Menasha, WI

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