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Elizabeth “Betty” <I>Jensen</I> Grenzer

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Elizabeth “Betty” Jensen Grenzer

Birth
Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
13 Feb 2015 (aged 74)
Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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Grenzer, Elizabeth "Betty"

Elizabeth "Betty" Grenzer, age 74, of Hilbert, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on June 24, 1940 in Chilton, daughter of the late Elmer and Cecilia (Weber) Jensen. She was a graduate of Hilbert High School, class of 1958. On November 25, 1961, she married Kenneth "Ken" Grenzer at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hilbert.

Betty started her career at Chilton Metal Works, the place where she met Ken. She also has worked at Deno's Steakhouse/Schmitz Brothers in Hilbert and the Railway Junction in Forest Junction as a cook. Betty enjoyed traveling, camping, hiking, and biking. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Betty is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ken; their children: Theron Grenzer, Joel (Michelle) Grenzer, Tonya (Scott) Kratz, Aric (Andrea) Grenzer, Jason (Dawn) Grenzer, Nathan (special friend Wendy) Grenzer, Jennifer (Bruce) Eichmeier, and Natasha (fiance' Christian Proctor) Grenzer; grandchildren: Tyler, Taylor, Karlie (Alex), Jena, Rachel, Katie, Alandra, Addison, Carson, Kendrix, Dominic, McKenna; three brothers: Charles (special friend, Ruth), Eugene (special friend, Stella), and Elmer Jensen; three sisters and six brothers-in-law: Jane (Paul) Thiel, Barbara (Gary) Nennig, Alice (Levant) Purdy, Bob (Mary) Eichmeier, Charles (Marlene) Grenzer, and Robert Suttner ; four sisters-in-law: Mary (Joseph) Schomisch, Barbara (Lon) Schroeder, Joan (Mike) Slominski, and Marguerite (Kurt) Myers; the family dog, Champ; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws: John and Ruth (Schmitz) Grenzer; one sister: Karen Eichmeier, and one sister-in-law: Carol Suttner.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Timothy Brandt with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

Appleton Post-Crescent on Feb. 17, 2015
Grenzer, Elizabeth "Betty"

Elizabeth "Betty" Grenzer, age 74, of Hilbert, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on June 24, 1940 in Chilton, daughter of the late Elmer and Cecilia (Weber) Jensen. She was a graduate of Hilbert High School, class of 1958. On November 25, 1961, she married Kenneth "Ken" Grenzer at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hilbert.

Betty started her career at Chilton Metal Works, the place where she met Ken. She also has worked at Deno's Steakhouse/Schmitz Brothers in Hilbert and the Railway Junction in Forest Junction as a cook. Betty enjoyed traveling, camping, hiking, and biking. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Betty is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ken; their children: Theron Grenzer, Joel (Michelle) Grenzer, Tonya (Scott) Kratz, Aric (Andrea) Grenzer, Jason (Dawn) Grenzer, Nathan (special friend Wendy) Grenzer, Jennifer (Bruce) Eichmeier, and Natasha (fiance' Christian Proctor) Grenzer; grandchildren: Tyler, Taylor, Karlie (Alex), Jena, Rachel, Katie, Alandra, Addison, Carson, Kendrix, Dominic, McKenna; three brothers: Charles (special friend, Ruth), Eugene (special friend, Stella), and Elmer Jensen; three sisters and six brothers-in-law: Jane (Paul) Thiel, Barbara (Gary) Nennig, Alice (Levant) Purdy, Bob (Mary) Eichmeier, Charles (Marlene) Grenzer, and Robert Suttner ; four sisters-in-law: Mary (Joseph) Schomisch, Barbara (Lon) Schroeder, Joan (Mike) Slominski, and Marguerite (Kurt) Myers; the family dog, Champ; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws: John and Ruth (Schmitz) Grenzer; one sister: Karen Eichmeier, and one sister-in-law: Carol Suttner.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Timothy Brandt with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

Appleton Post-Crescent on Feb. 17, 2015


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146369886/elizabeth-grenzer: accessed ), memorial page for Elizabeth “Betty” Jensen Grenzer (24 Jun 1940–13 Feb 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 146369886, citing Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by screenname (contributor 47410821).