FRANCIS WALTER KERSCHER
Francis Walter Kerscher will be remembered at a Memorial Mass on Saturday,
July 30, 2005 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Site, Waldo Boulevard at
N. 14th St., Manitowoc, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dave Hoffman will officiate.
Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. to the time of liturgy.
Mr. Kerscher died peacefully on Jan. 15, 2005 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home at the
age of 92. He donated his body to the Medical College of Wisconsin, formerly
the Marquette Medical School.
Francis W. Kerscher was preceded in death by his wife: Frances Mary (O’Hearn)
Kerscher. He was born on Jan. 12, 1913 to the late Frank J. and Teresa (Kornely)
Kerscher. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc, Mr. Kerscher attended Sacred Heart
grade school, Lincoln High School and Marquette University School of Engineering.
Upon the death of his father in 1933, he helped run the family business, Frank J.
Kerscher Company, later joined by his brother, Vincent. Francis and Frances Mary
were married at St. Patrick’s Church in Maple Grove on June 15, 1943. He became
president of Kerscher Metal Service Company in Green Bay and retired after 54
years with the company.
He was devoted to their four children: John (Sandra) Kerscher, Manitowoc; Mary
(Martin) Golden, Greendale; Margaret (Peggy) Kershek, Ramona, Calif.; and Norene
(Dr. Thomas) Culhane, Camus, Wash. He embraced the task of grandfathering his
11 grandchildren and 8 1/2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his
sister-in-law: Dorothy (Vincent) Kerscher, as well as nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife and his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his grand-
children: Timothy and Natalie Culhane; his sister and brother-in-law: Irma and
Quirin Delsman; his brother: Vincent Kerscher; his nephew: Roman Delsman; and
his niece; Karen (Kerscher) Moon.
In addition to his family, Francis loved his work and his community. He and his
wife founded the Kerscher Foundation to support education at Roncalli High School,
Silver Lake College, St. Norbert College, Marquette University and other schools
and charities. He received the Marquette University service award in 1988. For
many years, he was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 4th Degree
Knights of Columbus, Catholic Social Services, the Izaak Walton League, Kiwanis,
Serra Club, Elks, the Red Cross, Cancer society, Easter Seal Society, Boy Scouts,
the Manitowoc Garden Club, the Shoto Recreation Club and was a founding member
of the Holy Innocents Men’s choir. He served as a past lieutenant governor of
Optimist International, past president of the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce and
served on the Manitowoc County Industrial Safety Council. A lover of parades, he
chaired Manitowoc’s 125th birthday celebration parade. Mr. Kerscher was a past
president of the NHAW (National Heating and Air Conditioning Wholesaler) and after
his retirement became active in SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives).
A tradition for over 20 years, Francis Kerscher and his family, with help from
friends, created a “live” Christmas Nativity scene complete with a cow, donkey
and sheep adjacent to their home in Manitowoc. It was viewed annually by
thousands of visitors. Francis was as excited as any child staging the display.
The Frank J. Kerscher Co., run by Francis and Vincent, followed the example of
their father’s pioneering efforts by offering a pension and profit sharing plan
for their employees in 1948 and later an employee disability benefit plan before
most other businesses. Francis was proud of the company and the employees all
became friends.
After Francis’ stroke, he kept his sense of humor and faith in God while remaining
an optimist until his final hour. The family is grateful for the loving care Francis
received these past years at St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc and to the friends and
relatives who visited and shared happy memories.
In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Roncalli High School, St. Francis
of Assisi School, Silver Lake College, St. Mary’s Nursing Home or a charity of
your choice.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 2005 p.A3
Francis Walter Kerscher will be remembered at a Memorial Mass on Saturday,
July 30, 2005 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Site, Waldo Boulevard at
N. 14th St., Manitowoc, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dave Hoffman will officiate.
Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. to the time of liturgy.
Mr. Kerscher died peacefully on Jan. 15, 2005 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home at the
age of 92. He donated his body to the Medical College of Wisconsin, formerly
the Marquette Medical School.
Francis W. Kerscher was preceded in death by his wife: Frances Mary (O’Hearn)
Kerscher. He was born on Jan. 12, 1913 to the late Frank J. and Teresa (Kornely)
Kerscher. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc, Mr. Kerscher attended Sacred Heart
grade school, Lincoln High School and Marquette University School of Engineering.
Upon the death of his father in 1933, he helped run the family business, Frank J.
Kerscher Company, later joined by his brother, Vincent. Francis and Frances Mary
were married at St. Patrick’s Church in Maple Grove on June 15, 1943. He became
president of Kerscher Metal Service Company in Green Bay and retired after 54
years with the company.
He was devoted to their four children: John (Sandra) Kerscher, Manitowoc; Mary
(Martin) Golden, Greendale; Margaret (Peggy) Kershek, Ramona, Calif.; and Norene
(Dr. Thomas) Culhane, Camus, Wash. He embraced the task of grandfathering his
11 grandchildren and 8 1/2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his
sister-in-law: Dorothy (Vincent) Kerscher, as well as nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife and his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his grand-
children: Timothy and Natalie Culhane; his sister and brother-in-law: Irma and
Quirin Delsman; his brother: Vincent Kerscher; his nephew: Roman Delsman; and
his niece; Karen (Kerscher) Moon.
In addition to his family, Francis loved his work and his community. He and his
wife founded the Kerscher Foundation to support education at Roncalli High School,
Silver Lake College, St. Norbert College, Marquette University and other schools
and charities. He received the Marquette University service award in 1988. For
many years, he was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 4th Degree
Knights of Columbus, Catholic Social Services, the Izaak Walton League, Kiwanis,
Serra Club, Elks, the Red Cross, Cancer society, Easter Seal Society, Boy Scouts,
the Manitowoc Garden Club, the Shoto Recreation Club and was a founding member
of the Holy Innocents Men’s choir. He served as a past lieutenant governor of
Optimist International, past president of the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce and
served on the Manitowoc County Industrial Safety Council. A lover of parades, he
chaired Manitowoc’s 125th birthday celebration parade. Mr. Kerscher was a past
president of the NHAW (National Heating and Air Conditioning Wholesaler) and after
his retirement became active in SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives).
A tradition for over 20 years, Francis Kerscher and his family, with help from
friends, created a “live” Christmas Nativity scene complete with a cow, donkey
and sheep adjacent to their home in Manitowoc. It was viewed annually by
thousands of visitors. Francis was as excited as any child staging the display.
The Frank J. Kerscher Co., run by Francis and Vincent, followed the example of
their father’s pioneering efforts by offering a pension and profit sharing plan
for their employees in 1948 and later an employee disability benefit plan before
most other businesses. Francis was proud of the company and the employees all
became friends.
After Francis’ stroke, he kept his sense of humor and faith in God while remaining
an optimist until his final hour. The family is grateful for the loving care Francis
received these past years at St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc and to the friends and
relatives who visited and shared happy memories.
In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Roncalli High School, St. Francis
of Assisi School, Silver Lake College, St. Mary’s Nursing Home or a charity of
your choice.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 2005 p.A3
FRANCIS WALTER KERSCHER
Francis Walter Kerscher will be remembered at a Memorial Mass on Saturday,
July 30, 2005 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Site, Waldo Boulevard at
N. 14th St., Manitowoc, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dave Hoffman will officiate.
Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. to the time of liturgy.
Mr. Kerscher died peacefully on Jan. 15, 2005 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home at the
age of 92. He donated his body to the Medical College of Wisconsin, formerly
the Marquette Medical School.
Francis W. Kerscher was preceded in death by his wife: Frances Mary (O’Hearn)
Kerscher. He was born on Jan. 12, 1913 to the late Frank J. and Teresa (Kornely)
Kerscher. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc, Mr. Kerscher attended Sacred Heart
grade school, Lincoln High School and Marquette University School of Engineering.
Upon the death of his father in 1933, he helped run the family business, Frank J.
Kerscher Company, later joined by his brother, Vincent. Francis and Frances Mary
were married at St. Patrick’s Church in Maple Grove on June 15, 1943. He became
president of Kerscher Metal Service Company in Green Bay and retired after 54
years with the company.
He was devoted to their four children: John (Sandra) Kerscher, Manitowoc; Mary
(Martin) Golden, Greendale; Margaret (Peggy) Kershek, Ramona, Calif.; and Norene
(Dr. Thomas) Culhane, Camus, Wash. He embraced the task of grandfathering his
11 grandchildren and 8 1/2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his
sister-in-law: Dorothy (Vincent) Kerscher, as well as nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife and his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his grand-
children: Timothy and Natalie Culhane; his sister and brother-in-law: Irma and
Quirin Delsman; his brother: Vincent Kerscher; his nephew: Roman Delsman; and
his niece; Karen (Kerscher) Moon.
In addition to his family, Francis loved his work and his community. He and his
wife founded the Kerscher Foundation to support education at Roncalli High School,
Silver Lake College, St. Norbert College, Marquette University and other schools
and charities. He received the Marquette University service award in 1988. For
many years, he was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 4th Degree
Knights of Columbus, Catholic Social Services, the Izaak Walton League, Kiwanis,
Serra Club, Elks, the Red Cross, Cancer society, Easter Seal Society, Boy Scouts,
the Manitowoc Garden Club, the Shoto Recreation Club and was a founding member
of the Holy Innocents Men’s choir. He served as a past lieutenant governor of
Optimist International, past president of the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce and
served on the Manitowoc County Industrial Safety Council. A lover of parades, he
chaired Manitowoc’s 125th birthday celebration parade. Mr. Kerscher was a past
president of the NHAW (National Heating and Air Conditioning Wholesaler) and after
his retirement became active in SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives).
A tradition for over 20 years, Francis Kerscher and his family, with help from
friends, created a “live” Christmas Nativity scene complete with a cow, donkey
and sheep adjacent to their home in Manitowoc. It was viewed annually by
thousands of visitors. Francis was as excited as any child staging the display.
The Frank J. Kerscher Co., run by Francis and Vincent, followed the example of
their father’s pioneering efforts by offering a pension and profit sharing plan
for their employees in 1948 and later an employee disability benefit plan before
most other businesses. Francis was proud of the company and the employees all
became friends.
After Francis’ stroke, he kept his sense of humor and faith in God while remaining
an optimist until his final hour. The family is grateful for the loving care Francis
received these past years at St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc and to the friends and
relatives who visited and shared happy memories.
In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Roncalli High School, St. Francis
of Assisi School, Silver Lake College, St. Mary’s Nursing Home or a charity of
your choice.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 2005 p.A3
Francis Walter Kerscher will be remembered at a Memorial Mass on Saturday,
July 30, 2005 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Site, Waldo Boulevard at
N. 14th St., Manitowoc, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dave Hoffman will officiate.
Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. to the time of liturgy.
Mr. Kerscher died peacefully on Jan. 15, 2005 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home at the
age of 92. He donated his body to the Medical College of Wisconsin, formerly
the Marquette Medical School.
Francis W. Kerscher was preceded in death by his wife: Frances Mary (O’Hearn)
Kerscher. He was born on Jan. 12, 1913 to the late Frank J. and Teresa (Kornely)
Kerscher. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc, Mr. Kerscher attended Sacred Heart
grade school, Lincoln High School and Marquette University School of Engineering.
Upon the death of his father in 1933, he helped run the family business, Frank J.
Kerscher Company, later joined by his brother, Vincent. Francis and Frances Mary
were married at St. Patrick’s Church in Maple Grove on June 15, 1943. He became
president of Kerscher Metal Service Company in Green Bay and retired after 54
years with the company.
He was devoted to their four children: John (Sandra) Kerscher, Manitowoc; Mary
(Martin) Golden, Greendale; Margaret (Peggy) Kershek, Ramona, Calif.; and Norene
(Dr. Thomas) Culhane, Camus, Wash. He embraced the task of grandfathering his
11 grandchildren and 8 1/2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his
sister-in-law: Dorothy (Vincent) Kerscher, as well as nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife and his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his grand-
children: Timothy and Natalie Culhane; his sister and brother-in-law: Irma and
Quirin Delsman; his brother: Vincent Kerscher; his nephew: Roman Delsman; and
his niece; Karen (Kerscher) Moon.
In addition to his family, Francis loved his work and his community. He and his
wife founded the Kerscher Foundation to support education at Roncalli High School,
Silver Lake College, St. Norbert College, Marquette University and other schools
and charities. He received the Marquette University service award in 1988. For
many years, he was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 4th Degree
Knights of Columbus, Catholic Social Services, the Izaak Walton League, Kiwanis,
Serra Club, Elks, the Red Cross, Cancer society, Easter Seal Society, Boy Scouts,
the Manitowoc Garden Club, the Shoto Recreation Club and was a founding member
of the Holy Innocents Men’s choir. He served as a past lieutenant governor of
Optimist International, past president of the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce and
served on the Manitowoc County Industrial Safety Council. A lover of parades, he
chaired Manitowoc’s 125th birthday celebration parade. Mr. Kerscher was a past
president of the NHAW (National Heating and Air Conditioning Wholesaler) and after
his retirement became active in SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives).
A tradition for over 20 years, Francis Kerscher and his family, with help from
friends, created a “live” Christmas Nativity scene complete with a cow, donkey
and sheep adjacent to their home in Manitowoc. It was viewed annually by
thousands of visitors. Francis was as excited as any child staging the display.
The Frank J. Kerscher Co., run by Francis and Vincent, followed the example of
their father’s pioneering efforts by offering a pension and profit sharing plan
for their employees in 1948 and later an employee disability benefit plan before
most other businesses. Francis was proud of the company and the employees all
became friends.
After Francis’ stroke, he kept his sense of humor and faith in God while remaining
an optimist until his final hour. The family is grateful for the loving care Francis
received these past years at St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc and to the friends and
relatives who visited and shared happy memories.
In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Roncalli High School, St. Francis
of Assisi School, Silver Lake College, St. Mary’s Nursing Home or a charity of
your choice.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 2005 p.A3
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