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Frederick Heuser Obituary
Father Heuser was born on May 15, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI. The son of the late Hugo Heuser and Marie (Memmel) Heuser Haese Siegel. He began his priestly formation at Saint Francis Minor Seminary in 1947 and attended Saint Francis Major Seminary from 1949 to 1955. Father Heuser was ordained to the priesthood on May 14, 1955 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee by the Most Reverend Albert G. Meyer, Archbishop of Milwaukee.
Father's priestly ministry began on June 1, 1955 as an assistant at St. Mary Parish, Racine. He was appointed to the faculty at St. Catherine's High School in Racine on August 25, 1960, and to the faculty at Pio Nono High School in Milwaukee on June 27, 1967. Beginning on June 17, 1969, Father began ministry as staff member at the Archdiocese's Catholic Family Life program. On November 23, 1976 he was appointed pastor at St. James Parish, Kenosha a faithful family he served until his death. Father had been a religion teacher at St. Joseph's High School in Kenosha until his death. Father Heuser was the Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus Council #973.
Father is survived by his niece, Nancy (Lawrence) Babb; his cousins, Jo-Ann Weise, Jean (Robert) Schlidt, Jerome (Betty) Jung, Phyllis (Norbert) Heinen-Vogl, Patricia (Donald) O'Rourke, Jean (Dr. Eugene) Sinclair, Joan (William) Siembieda, and Ted (Patricia) Memmel. Father is also survived by his good friend, George (Donna) Lawrence.
Father was preceded in death by his step-father, Fredrick Haese; his step-sisters, Margaret (James) Ellis and Gladys (Charles) Kircheval.
A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 17, 2006 at St. James the Apostle Catholic Parish, 5804 Sheridan Road. Interment to follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery in the Priest Circle. Visitation will be held at St. James Church on Thursday from 4 PM until 8 PM and on Friday at the Church from 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wisconsin Right to Life, St. James Parish, St. James Cemetery or charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Sunny
February 18, 2006
Fr. Heuser was a blessing to our family. Even though we only attended St. James for the past year and a half, his ministry had a profound impact on my family's life. We will greatly miss his teaching and kindness.
Thomas Sanders
February 15, 2006
My condolences to the family and friends of Father Heuser. I was an Altar Boy at St Mary's in the 50's and knew Father well. He was a strong influence for many young men and women.May he rest in peace
Rev Richard Beck
February 15, 2006
My condolences to the family and friends of Fr. Fred. He was a most gracious classmate to me all thru our Seminary days as well as a very upbeat friend in need. Happily I had a fine meeting with him this Past spring when we celebrated our 50th Anniversary of Ordination . I will miss him and remember him often in my prayers and memories of our past happy get togethers.
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