John N. Bartel, age 93, of Chilton, died on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton.
He was born August 1, 1917 in St. Nazianz, son of the late Joseph & Theresa (Lietermann) Bartl. John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the close of WWII. He married Virginia M. Gerhartz on October 16, 1948 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marytown.
John was a successful business owner and operator of Bartel Contractors for over 60 years. He was a perfectionist with a strong work ethic who was completely devoted to his work. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, formerly St. Mary Parish, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the American Legion Post #125 in Chilton.
In his free time, John enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Sheepshead, and gardening. He will be forever remembered by his family as a loving husband and father, a strong leader, teacher and role model who would do anything to help his children, or beloved wife, Ginny.
Survivors include his wife: Virginia; children: Pat (Bucky) Bowe, Barb (Steve) Gerner, Donny (Shirley) Bartel, Jerry (Dawn) Bartel, Linda (Joe) Trempala, Susie (Henry) Sweere; 14 grandchildren: Terry (Rita) Bowe, Kristy & Ryan Gerner, Brian Bartel, Greg (Sara) Bartel, Tom (Bridget) Bartel, Tyler, Kyle & Michael Bartel, JR, Jessica, & Jennifer Trempala, Kylie, & Garrett Sweere; 8 great-grandchildren: Misty, Blade, & Nikki Bowe, Ellie Gerner, Kaleb Kappell, Katie, Tevin, & Hayden Bartel; a sister: Helen Mertens, a brother-in-law: Norman Gerhartz; and a sister-in-law: Joan Gerhartz. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter: Samantha Bartel; 6 brothers; 3 sisters; and a brother-in-law: Roman Gerhartz.
Funeral service will be at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Entombment will take place in the Knollwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, when the family prayers will be held.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Calumet Medical Center, Dr. Hetzner, and the Hospice & Home Health Care Agency for all of their loving care. Also, thank you to Father Bob Kollath, and Deacon Dennis Bennin for the pastoral visits, and prayers.
Note: obituary prepared by Wieting Family Funeral Home
He was born August 1, 1917 in St. Nazianz, son of the late Joseph & Theresa (Lietermann) Bartl. John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the close of WWII. He married Virginia M. Gerhartz on October 16, 1948 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marytown.
John was a successful business owner and operator of Bartel Contractors for over 60 years. He was a perfectionist with a strong work ethic who was completely devoted to his work. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, formerly St. Mary Parish, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the American Legion Post #125 in Chilton.
In his free time, John enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Sheepshead, and gardening. He will be forever remembered by his family as a loving husband and father, a strong leader, teacher and role model who would do anything to help his children, or beloved wife, Ginny.
Survivors include his wife: Virginia; children: Pat (Bucky) Bowe, Barb (Steve) Gerner, Donny (Shirley) Bartel, Jerry (Dawn) Bartel, Linda (Joe) Trempala, Susie (Henry) Sweere; 14 grandchildren: Terry (Rita) Bowe, Kristy & Ryan Gerner, Brian Bartel, Greg (Sara) Bartel, Tom (Bridget) Bartel, Tyler, Kyle & Michael Bartel, JR, Jessica, & Jennifer Trempala, Kylie, & Garrett Sweere; 8 great-grandchildren: Misty, Blade, & Nikki Bowe, Ellie Gerner, Kaleb Kappell, Katie, Tevin, & Hayden Bartel; a sister: Helen Mertens, a brother-in-law: Norman Gerhartz; and a sister-in-law: Joan Gerhartz. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter: Samantha Bartel; 6 brothers; 3 sisters; and a brother-in-law: Roman Gerhartz.
Funeral service will be at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Entombment will take place in the Knollwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, when the family prayers will be held.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Calumet Medical Center, Dr. Hetzner, and the Hospice & Home Health Care Agency for all of their loving care. Also, thank you to Father Bob Kollath, and Deacon Dennis Bennin for the pastoral visits, and prayers.
Note: obituary prepared by Wieting Family Funeral Home
John N. Bartel, age 93, of Chilton, died on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton.
He was born August 1, 1917 in St. Nazianz, son of the late Joseph & Theresa (Lietermann) Bartl. John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the close of WWII. He married Virginia M. Gerhartz on October 16, 1948 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marytown.
John was a successful business owner and operator of Bartel Contractors for over 60 years. He was a perfectionist with a strong work ethic who was completely devoted to his work. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, formerly St. Mary Parish, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the American Legion Post #125 in Chilton.
In his free time, John enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Sheepshead, and gardening. He will be forever remembered by his family as a loving husband and father, a strong leader, teacher and role model who would do anything to help his children, or beloved wife, Ginny.
Survivors include his wife: Virginia; children: Pat (Bucky) Bowe, Barb (Steve) Gerner, Donny (Shirley) Bartel, Jerry (Dawn) Bartel, Linda (Joe) Trempala, Susie (Henry) Sweere; 14 grandchildren: Terry (Rita) Bowe, Kristy & Ryan Gerner, Brian Bartel, Greg (Sara) Bartel, Tom (Bridget) Bartel, Tyler, Kyle & Michael Bartel, JR, Jessica, & Jennifer Trempala, Kylie, & Garrett Sweere; 8 great-grandchildren: Misty, Blade, & Nikki Bowe, Ellie Gerner, Kaleb Kappell, Katie, Tevin, & Hayden Bartel; a sister: Helen Mertens, a brother-in-law: Norman Gerhartz; and a sister-in-law: Joan Gerhartz. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter: Samantha Bartel; 6 brothers; 3 sisters; and a brother-in-law: Roman Gerhartz.
Funeral service will be at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Entombment will take place in the Knollwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, when the family prayers will be held.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Calumet Medical Center, Dr. Hetzner, and the Hospice & Home Health Care Agency for all of their loving care. Also, thank you to Father Bob Kollath, and Deacon Dennis Bennin for the pastoral visits, and prayers.
Note: obituary prepared by Wieting Family Funeral Home
He was born August 1, 1917 in St. Nazianz, son of the late Joseph & Theresa (Lietermann) Bartl. John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the close of WWII. He married Virginia M. Gerhartz on October 16, 1948 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marytown.
John was a successful business owner and operator of Bartel Contractors for over 60 years. He was a perfectionist with a strong work ethic who was completely devoted to his work. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, formerly St. Mary Parish, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the American Legion Post #125 in Chilton.
In his free time, John enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Sheepshead, and gardening. He will be forever remembered by his family as a loving husband and father, a strong leader, teacher and role model who would do anything to help his children, or beloved wife, Ginny.
Survivors include his wife: Virginia; children: Pat (Bucky) Bowe, Barb (Steve) Gerner, Donny (Shirley) Bartel, Jerry (Dawn) Bartel, Linda (Joe) Trempala, Susie (Henry) Sweere; 14 grandchildren: Terry (Rita) Bowe, Kristy & Ryan Gerner, Brian Bartel, Greg (Sara) Bartel, Tom (Bridget) Bartel, Tyler, Kyle & Michael Bartel, JR, Jessica, & Jennifer Trempala, Kylie, & Garrett Sweere; 8 great-grandchildren: Misty, Blade, & Nikki Bowe, Ellie Gerner, Kaleb Kappell, Katie, Tevin, & Hayden Bartel; a sister: Helen Mertens, a brother-in-law: Norman Gerhartz; and a sister-in-law: Joan Gerhartz. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter: Samantha Bartel; 6 brothers; 3 sisters; and a brother-in-law: Roman Gerhartz.
Funeral service will be at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Entombment will take place in the Knollwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, when the family prayers will be held.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Calumet Medical Center, Dr. Hetzner, and the Hospice & Home Health Care Agency for all of their loving care. Also, thank you to Father Bob Kollath, and Deacon Dennis Bennin for the pastoral visits, and prayers.
Note: obituary prepared by Wieting Family Funeral Home
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