Alferetta Jane Finger

Alferetta Jane Finger obituary, Appleton, WI

Alferetta Jane Finger

Alferetta Finger Obituary

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Alferetta J. Finger, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on May 7, 1941, in Neenah, the daughter of Stanley and Ruth (Robinson) Larsen. Freddie was united in marriage to Lonn L. Finger on July 16, 1960, and he preceded her in death on June 24, 2013. She worked alongside Lonn for many years as the owners of Chemco Products until her retirement in 1997. Freddie loved to travel with her husband and daughters over the years and enjoyed the rich flower garden that she cultivated. Her and Lonn also bought and sold antiques together. Freddie was a talented seamstress, often making clothing for her daughters, making teddy bears or Christmas ornaments.

Freddie is survived by her daughter: Lonnie (Miles) Milbach; grandchildren: Tyler (Courtney) Milbach, Cory (Ashlee) Milbach, Emily (Chris) O’Connell, Amanda (Chris) Seils, Andrea (Pablo) Isaias, and Chelsea (Brian) Seils; 13 great grandchildren; a brother: Jim Larsen; a sister-in-law: Janet Finger; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Freddie is further preceded in death by a daughter: Linda Seils; a brother-in-law: Ron Finger; and her father- and mother-in-law: LeRoy and Anita Finger.

A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to The Cure Starts Now Foundation.

Freddie’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Emily O’Connell for her care and loving attention to mom, and also special thank you to Liz with Compassus Hospice for her compassion and kindness.

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