Fumiko M. Eppinger

Fumiko M. Eppinger, Kaukauna, age 95, died Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was born January 1, 1930 to the late Kentoro Masuya in Tokyo, Japan. Fumiko met her late husband, Jerome Eppinger, at a square dance in Tokyo. She worked as a waitress for many years at Siego's and Nakashima of Japan. Fumiko thought of the Nakashimas as family and they treated as such. She was a loving and caring person with lots of friends and put a smile on everyone's face with her love and compassion.
Fumiko is survived by her sons: John (Sue) Eppinger of Kimberly, and Kenneth (Doreene) Eppinger of Two River; and her grandchildren. She is further survived by her family in Tokyo: brother Toru, and nieces Meiko and Tomoko; other relatives, and friends.
Fumiko was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Eppinger; and her relatives in Japan: her mother, two sisters, and brother, Kenichi
Visitation will be held June 17, 2025 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH -- ST. MARY CHURCH from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m., officiated by the Rev. Luke Ferris. Committal St. Paul Cemetery, Combined Locks. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.
The Eppinger Family would like to thank all of Fumiko's neighbors, especially Delores, and friends and family for looking after our Mother in her later years. She greatly appreciated you.
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