VIRGINIA L STELTZ
(1937 - 2023)
Virginia L. "Ginger" Steltz, age 86, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday morning, November 23, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.
Ginger was born in Two Rivers on August 7, 1937 to Leonard and Eva (Konitzer) Birr. She attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1955. On May 17, 1958, she married Thomas H. Steltz at St. Luke's Catholic Church. The couple was blessed with five children and 61 years of marriage. Tom preceded her in death on January 27, 2020.
Ginger worked as a receptionist at the Two Rivers Doctors Clinic for 30 years until her retirement. She was very involved at her church (Holy Redeemer/St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church) throughout the years. She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer; taught high school CCD classes with her husband; volunteered at the church office; and served as a lecter & song leader. Ginger loved music, dancing with her husband and singing. She sang for many weddings & funerals over the years; and loved listening to her favorite, Neil Diamond. Every Christmas, she led Christmas carols while playing her ukulele. She loved having guests and would open her home to anyone who needed a place to stay. Ginger loved life in Two Rivers; she enjoyed the beautiful beach, the outdoors, flowers, cooking, and most of all, time with her family. She treasured the time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her siblings.
She is survived by her children: Julie Steltz, Ellen (Roger) Daudelin, David (Nancy) Steltz, Barbie Waschbisch (Dean), John (Desiree) Steltz; as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her brother and sisters: Karen Strohm, Kay Stangel, and Roger (Shirley) Birr; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Eva Birr; her husband, Tom Steltz; two brothers-in-law, Bob Strohm and Ron Stangel; father & mother-in-law, Herbert and Myrtle Steltz; step mother-in-law, Viola Steltz; and a step brother-in-law, Albert Fanslau.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Pleier, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers, Wednesday evening, December 6th, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church Thursday morning from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Steltz family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful caregivers of Sharon Richardson Hospice for the compassionate care and kindness given to our mother during her final journey.
(1937 - 2023)
Virginia L. "Ginger" Steltz, age 86, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday morning, November 23, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.
Ginger was born in Two Rivers on August 7, 1937 to Leonard and Eva (Konitzer) Birr. She attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1955. On May 17, 1958, she married Thomas H. Steltz at St. Luke's Catholic Church. The couple was blessed with five children and 61 years of marriage. Tom preceded her in death on January 27, 2020.
Ginger worked as a receptionist at the Two Rivers Doctors Clinic for 30 years until her retirement. She was very involved at her church (Holy Redeemer/St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church) throughout the years. She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer; taught high school CCD classes with her husband; volunteered at the church office; and served as a lecter & song leader. Ginger loved music, dancing with her husband and singing. She sang for many weddings & funerals over the years; and loved listening to her favorite, Neil Diamond. Every Christmas, she led Christmas carols while playing her ukulele. She loved having guests and would open her home to anyone who needed a place to stay. Ginger loved life in Two Rivers; she enjoyed the beautiful beach, the outdoors, flowers, cooking, and most of all, time with her family. She treasured the time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her siblings.
She is survived by her children: Julie Steltz, Ellen (Roger) Daudelin, David (Nancy) Steltz, Barbie Waschbisch (Dean), John (Desiree) Steltz; as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her brother and sisters: Karen Strohm, Kay Stangel, and Roger (Shirley) Birr; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Eva Birr; her husband, Tom Steltz; two brothers-in-law, Bob Strohm and Ron Stangel; father & mother-in-law, Herbert and Myrtle Steltz; step mother-in-law, Viola Steltz; and a step brother-in-law, Albert Fanslau.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Pleier, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers, Wednesday evening, December 6th, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church Thursday morning from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Steltz family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful caregivers of Sharon Richardson Hospice for the compassionate care and kindness given to our mother during her final journey.
VIRGINIA L STELTZ
(1937 - 2023)
Virginia L. "Ginger" Steltz, age 86, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday morning, November 23, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.
Ginger was born in Two Rivers on August 7, 1937 to Leonard and Eva (Konitzer) Birr. She attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1955. On May 17, 1958, she married Thomas H. Steltz at St. Luke's Catholic Church. The couple was blessed with five children and 61 years of marriage. Tom preceded her in death on January 27, 2020.
Ginger worked as a receptionist at the Two Rivers Doctors Clinic for 30 years until her retirement. She was very involved at her church (Holy Redeemer/St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church) throughout the years. She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer; taught high school CCD classes with her husband; volunteered at the church office; and served as a lecter & song leader. Ginger loved music, dancing with her husband and singing. She sang for many weddings & funerals over the years; and loved listening to her favorite, Neil Diamond. Every Christmas, she led Christmas carols while playing her ukulele. She loved having guests and would open her home to anyone who needed a place to stay. Ginger loved life in Two Rivers; she enjoyed the beautiful beach, the outdoors, flowers, cooking, and most of all, time with her family. She treasured the time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her siblings.
She is survived by her children: Julie Steltz, Ellen (Roger) Daudelin, David (Nancy) Steltz, Barbie Waschbisch (Dean), John (Desiree) Steltz; as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her brother and sisters: Karen Strohm, Kay Stangel, and Roger (Shirley) Birr; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Eva Birr; her husband, Tom Steltz; two brothers-in-law, Bob Strohm and Ron Stangel; father & mother-in-law, Herbert and Myrtle Steltz; step mother-in-law, Viola Steltz; and a step brother-in-law, Albert Fanslau.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Pleier, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers, Wednesday evening, December 6th, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church Thursday morning from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Steltz family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful caregivers of Sharon Richardson Hospice for the compassionate care and kindness given to our mother during her final journey.
(1937 - 2023)
Virginia L. "Ginger" Steltz, age 86, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday morning, November 23, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.
Ginger was born in Two Rivers on August 7, 1937 to Leonard and Eva (Konitzer) Birr. She attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1955. On May 17, 1958, she married Thomas H. Steltz at St. Luke's Catholic Church. The couple was blessed with five children and 61 years of marriage. Tom preceded her in death on January 27, 2020.
Ginger worked as a receptionist at the Two Rivers Doctors Clinic for 30 years until her retirement. She was very involved at her church (Holy Redeemer/St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church) throughout the years. She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer; taught high school CCD classes with her husband; volunteered at the church office; and served as a lecter & song leader. Ginger loved music, dancing with her husband and singing. She sang for many weddings & funerals over the years; and loved listening to her favorite, Neil Diamond. Every Christmas, she led Christmas carols while playing her ukulele. She loved having guests and would open her home to anyone who needed a place to stay. Ginger loved life in Two Rivers; she enjoyed the beautiful beach, the outdoors, flowers, cooking, and most of all, time with her family. She treasured the time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her siblings.
She is survived by her children: Julie Steltz, Ellen (Roger) Daudelin, David (Nancy) Steltz, Barbie Waschbisch (Dean), John (Desiree) Steltz; as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her brother and sisters: Karen Strohm, Kay Stangel, and Roger (Shirley) Birr; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Eva Birr; her husband, Tom Steltz; two brothers-in-law, Bob Strohm and Ron Stangel; father & mother-in-law, Herbert and Myrtle Steltz; step mother-in-law, Viola Steltz; and a step brother-in-law, Albert Fanslau.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Pleier, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers, Wednesday evening, December 6th, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church Thursday morning from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Steltz family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful caregivers of Sharon Richardson Hospice for the compassionate care and kindness given to our mother during her final journey.
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