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John Erchul Obituary
John Anthony Erchul, Ph.D., age 65, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. John was born on March 28, 1950, in El Paso, Texas, to the late Dr. James and Harriet (Maslowski) Erchul. He earned his Ph.D. in Education and was a longtime advocate of literacy programs. John and his beloved Westie, Watson, were long-time friends. He was also an avid baseball fan.
Survivors include his brothers, James (Nanette Dahms) Erchul, Eagan, Minnesota, and William (Ann Schulte) Erchul, Raleigh, North Carolina ; his nieces and nephews, John Nickasch, Sarah Nickasch, Nicolette Erchul and Anthony Erchul; and his aunt, Jean (William) John. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne Nickasch.
The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 E. Fremont Street, Appleton, with Fr. Donald Zuleger officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton. A memorial has been established in John's name to benefit the Fox Valley Literacy Council (130 E. Franklin Street, Appleton, 54911). The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of ThedaCare At Home Hospice, for their loving care. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tom Vanderpool
June 1, 2015
The world has lost a Force.
Jon Mitchell
June 1, 2015
Fond memories of growing up with the Erchuls. Thoughts and prayers with Jimmy and Bill.
Dave Nelton
June 1, 2015
I have wonderful memories of conversations with John about the needs of students and the challenges facing the Literacy Council. I appreciated his warmth and compassion, his strong mind, and his sense of humor.
Susi-Q Lessor
June 1, 2015
My deepest condolences to all of John's extended family. I truely enjoyed working for John, caring for his home and needs. We shared many memorable conversations even on his last day on this earth as we joked and laughed about circumstances. He will always be very dear to my heart and sadly missed. May the Lord be your strength now and may you cling to all the wonderful memories you have with John.
June 1, 2015
Neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. While I don't personally know you, my thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
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