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Roger Kanzenbach Obituary
Roger F. Kanzenbach, 70, Cecil, died Sunday morning, July 1, 2012 following an eight-year illness with chronic lymphomic leukemia. The son of Arthur and Marian (Morris) Kanzenbach was born July 18, 1941 in Green Bay and was a 1959 graduate of Pulaski High School. On October 7, 1967 he married Jean Wawiorka at St. Casimir Church in Krakow. The couple farmed on the family farm for over 50 years.
Roger enjoyed going to the stock car races at Seymour and Shawano. He liked polka music and feeding the birds.
Survivors include his wife of over 44 years, Jean; his children, Laura (John) Kalbes of Suring, Ken Kanzenbach of Cecil, Sarah Kanzenbach of LaCrosse, Mark (Erin) Kanzenbach of Pulaski, and Angela (Ryan) VanCleve of Marinette; three grandchildren; Logan Kalbes of Suring, Alex and Henry Kanzenbach of Pulaski; an uncle, Kermit (Esther) Morris, Cecil; and aunt, Lily Bennet of Bonduel; a sister-in-law, Nancy (Ambrose) Kowalczyk, Green Bay.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, David; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Casey (Jeanette) Wawiorka; a brother-in-law, Dale Wawiorka, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call at Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, with the Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation continues at 9:00 a.m. Friday at St. Casimir Church, W146 Park St., Krakow. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the church, Fr. James Esser, O.F.M. presiding. Burial will take place in St. Anthony Cemetery, Oconto Falls.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gerald Bayer of Green Bay Oncology.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.marnochafuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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July 6, 2012
My sympathy. Classmate from PHS 1959. Dick Pamperin
July 5, 2012
Jeannie and family,
Our sympathies in the loss of you husband, father and grandfather.
So sorry,
Marty & Marcy (Hoffman) Weyers.
Bob & Kaye Rundquist
July 4, 2012
Our sympathies on your loss. He was a very nice man and a credit to the Town.
July 3, 2012
My sincerest Sympathies in your loss.
Am so glad that I had the chance to have met Roger during our lunches last year.
Nancy Hager
Martha Severson-Schmidt
July 3, 2012
Jean, Sorry to read about the loss of your husband. Take care and trust in the Lord.
Glen & Heather Kraning
July 3, 2012
Our condolences go out to your whole family during this tough time. May God help you through.
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