VERNON W. HOLSCHBACH
(1926 - 2014)
Vernon "Vern" W. Holschbach, age 87, of Manitowoc, died Monday, April 28th 2014 at Aurora Health Care Center in Green Bay surrounded by his loving wife, Dorothy, and his children and grandchildren.
Vern was born October 17th 1926 to Clara (Dirkmann) and Paul Holschbach. He is the father of 11 children and was preceded in death by his eldest son, Vince.Vernon attended St. Boniface Parochial Grade School, Manitowoc, and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1944. He then attended Lakeshore Technical College. On September 3, 1949 he married the former Dorothy Reed at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple enjoyed 64 blessed years together. He was a full-time bricklayer and mason for many years and has left us many examples of his excellent craftsmanship throughout Manitowoc County. During this time, Vern was also very involved in the Manitowoc community; including serving on the Manitowoc County Board from 1968-80.
Vern was elected to the State Assembly in 1980 and served until 1993. He was known as a very successful and dedicated advocate for the less fortunate and consumers. He was the author of Wisconsin's "Lemon Law," which remains one of the strongest consumer protection laws in the country. He served as Chairman of the Labor Committee for many of his years in the Legislature and was a proud member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen International Union serving as local president for years.
Vernon was a dedicated and longtime member of Saint Boniface Catholic Parish. He served on many community boards and organizations including the Holiday House Board of Directors. He was a proud leader of the Democratic Party in the community and in the Legislature.
Vernon was a family man and devoted husband. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Dorothy, and his children and grandchildren; doing garden work or cheering on the Packers and Badgers. And you never had to ask twice to get Vern to sit down with friends or family for a game of sheepshead.
Vern is survived by his loving and devoted wife and partner: Dorothy (Reed) Holschbach; his loving sister Grace Brandl; and loving in-laws: Dolores Kleiber Holschbach, Maurice and Janice Reed, Ed and Marie Jo Reed and Elaine and Philip Fischer.
Six sons and five daughters-in-law: Keith and Mary Ellen, Kent and Pattee, Leon and Debbie, Randy and Ann, Brian, Todd and Andrea; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Mary Claire Konkle, Cindy Holschbach, Jackie and Troy Anhalt, Bridget and Jim Kohler; nineteen grandchildren: Elizabeth Simon Holschbach, Faith Fischer Holschbach, Sara Curtis, Erin (Dave) Lewis, Jessica (Mike) Jarvela, Nathan (Amy) Holschbach; Justin, Evan (Lindsey), Lauren Holschbach; Ryan (Vanessa), Aaron Holschbach; Nick (Autumn), Craig Konkle; Spencer and Allison Anhalt; Kirill and Misha Holschbach; Jack and Claire Kohler; and nine great grandchildren: Jonas Holschbach, Savanna and Chloe Lewis, Lily and Jackson Jarvela, Ashlyn and Landon Holschbach, Will and Max Konkle. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his son: Vince Holshbach; his parents: Paul and Clara Holschbach; five brothers and their spouses: Jerome Holschbach, Harvey and Corrine Holschbach, Donald Holschbach, Paul and Rose Holschbach, Marvin and Pat Holschbach; and two sisters and a spouse: Eunice Mella, Bernice and Donald Barta. He is further preceded in death by his in-laws: Arnold Brandl, Frank Bremser, Margaret and Elwin Schroeder, Cecilia VanDynHoven, Mary and Louie Smith, Bernie and Evelyn Reed, and Philip Reed.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier, assisted by Deacon Keith Holschbach, Vern's son.
A private committal service at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, will be held at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue), Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Vern's name to the Holiday House or the Painting Pathways Clubhouse of Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
An assemblyman died today
a mason passed away
a hardworking brick layer
an invincible image
a grandfather
with hard working hands
who constructed a lineage
a legacy that stands
a family to be envied
manufactured by the mortar of
a steadfast love so steady
survived by a clan
who cherishes the man
a firm voiced fearless leader
Written by Spencer Anhalt (grandson)
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Apr. 30, 2014
(1926 - 2014)
Vernon "Vern" W. Holschbach, age 87, of Manitowoc, died Monday, April 28th 2014 at Aurora Health Care Center in Green Bay surrounded by his loving wife, Dorothy, and his children and grandchildren.
Vern was born October 17th 1926 to Clara (Dirkmann) and Paul Holschbach. He is the father of 11 children and was preceded in death by his eldest son, Vince.Vernon attended St. Boniface Parochial Grade School, Manitowoc, and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1944. He then attended Lakeshore Technical College. On September 3, 1949 he married the former Dorothy Reed at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple enjoyed 64 blessed years together. He was a full-time bricklayer and mason for many years and has left us many examples of his excellent craftsmanship throughout Manitowoc County. During this time, Vern was also very involved in the Manitowoc community; including serving on the Manitowoc County Board from 1968-80.
Vern was elected to the State Assembly in 1980 and served until 1993. He was known as a very successful and dedicated advocate for the less fortunate and consumers. He was the author of Wisconsin's "Lemon Law," which remains one of the strongest consumer protection laws in the country. He served as Chairman of the Labor Committee for many of his years in the Legislature and was a proud member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen International Union serving as local president for years.
Vernon was a dedicated and longtime member of Saint Boniface Catholic Parish. He served on many community boards and organizations including the Holiday House Board of Directors. He was a proud leader of the Democratic Party in the community and in the Legislature.
Vernon was a family man and devoted husband. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Dorothy, and his children and grandchildren; doing garden work or cheering on the Packers and Badgers. And you never had to ask twice to get Vern to sit down with friends or family for a game of sheepshead.
Vern is survived by his loving and devoted wife and partner: Dorothy (Reed) Holschbach; his loving sister Grace Brandl; and loving in-laws: Dolores Kleiber Holschbach, Maurice and Janice Reed, Ed and Marie Jo Reed and Elaine and Philip Fischer.
Six sons and five daughters-in-law: Keith and Mary Ellen, Kent and Pattee, Leon and Debbie, Randy and Ann, Brian, Todd and Andrea; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Mary Claire Konkle, Cindy Holschbach, Jackie and Troy Anhalt, Bridget and Jim Kohler; nineteen grandchildren: Elizabeth Simon Holschbach, Faith Fischer Holschbach, Sara Curtis, Erin (Dave) Lewis, Jessica (Mike) Jarvela, Nathan (Amy) Holschbach; Justin, Evan (Lindsey), Lauren Holschbach; Ryan (Vanessa), Aaron Holschbach; Nick (Autumn), Craig Konkle; Spencer and Allison Anhalt; Kirill and Misha Holschbach; Jack and Claire Kohler; and nine great grandchildren: Jonas Holschbach, Savanna and Chloe Lewis, Lily and Jackson Jarvela, Ashlyn and Landon Holschbach, Will and Max Konkle. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his son: Vince Holshbach; his parents: Paul and Clara Holschbach; five brothers and their spouses: Jerome Holschbach, Harvey and Corrine Holschbach, Donald Holschbach, Paul and Rose Holschbach, Marvin and Pat Holschbach; and two sisters and a spouse: Eunice Mella, Bernice and Donald Barta. He is further preceded in death by his in-laws: Arnold Brandl, Frank Bremser, Margaret and Elwin Schroeder, Cecilia VanDynHoven, Mary and Louie Smith, Bernie and Evelyn Reed, and Philip Reed.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier, assisted by Deacon Keith Holschbach, Vern's son.
A private committal service at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, will be held at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue), Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Vern's name to the Holiday House or the Painting Pathways Clubhouse of Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
An assemblyman died today
a mason passed away
a hardworking brick layer
an invincible image
a grandfather
with hard working hands
who constructed a lineage
a legacy that stands
a family to be envied
manufactured by the mortar of
a steadfast love so steady
survived by a clan
who cherishes the man
a firm voiced fearless leader
Written by Spencer Anhalt (grandson)
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Apr. 30, 2014
VERNON W. HOLSCHBACH
(1926 - 2014)
Vernon "Vern" W. Holschbach, age 87, of Manitowoc, died Monday, April 28th 2014 at Aurora Health Care Center in Green Bay surrounded by his loving wife, Dorothy, and his children and grandchildren.
Vern was born October 17th 1926 to Clara (Dirkmann) and Paul Holschbach. He is the father of 11 children and was preceded in death by his eldest son, Vince.Vernon attended St. Boniface Parochial Grade School, Manitowoc, and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1944. He then attended Lakeshore Technical College. On September 3, 1949 he married the former Dorothy Reed at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple enjoyed 64 blessed years together. He was a full-time bricklayer and mason for many years and has left us many examples of his excellent craftsmanship throughout Manitowoc County. During this time, Vern was also very involved in the Manitowoc community; including serving on the Manitowoc County Board from 1968-80.
Vern was elected to the State Assembly in 1980 and served until 1993. He was known as a very successful and dedicated advocate for the less fortunate and consumers. He was the author of Wisconsin's "Lemon Law," which remains one of the strongest consumer protection laws in the country. He served as Chairman of the Labor Committee for many of his years in the Legislature and was a proud member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen International Union serving as local president for years.
Vernon was a dedicated and longtime member of Saint Boniface Catholic Parish. He served on many community boards and organizations including the Holiday House Board of Directors. He was a proud leader of the Democratic Party in the community and in the Legislature.
Vernon was a family man and devoted husband. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Dorothy, and his children and grandchildren; doing garden work or cheering on the Packers and Badgers. And you never had to ask twice to get Vern to sit down with friends or family for a game of sheepshead.
Vern is survived by his loving and devoted wife and partner: Dorothy (Reed) Holschbach; his loving sister Grace Brandl; and loving in-laws: Dolores Kleiber Holschbach, Maurice and Janice Reed, Ed and Marie Jo Reed and Elaine and Philip Fischer.
Six sons and five daughters-in-law: Keith and Mary Ellen, Kent and Pattee, Leon and Debbie, Randy and Ann, Brian, Todd and Andrea; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Mary Claire Konkle, Cindy Holschbach, Jackie and Troy Anhalt, Bridget and Jim Kohler; nineteen grandchildren: Elizabeth Simon Holschbach, Faith Fischer Holschbach, Sara Curtis, Erin (Dave) Lewis, Jessica (Mike) Jarvela, Nathan (Amy) Holschbach; Justin, Evan (Lindsey), Lauren Holschbach; Ryan (Vanessa), Aaron Holschbach; Nick (Autumn), Craig Konkle; Spencer and Allison Anhalt; Kirill and Misha Holschbach; Jack and Claire Kohler; and nine great grandchildren: Jonas Holschbach, Savanna and Chloe Lewis, Lily and Jackson Jarvela, Ashlyn and Landon Holschbach, Will and Max Konkle. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his son: Vince Holshbach; his parents: Paul and Clara Holschbach; five brothers and their spouses: Jerome Holschbach, Harvey and Corrine Holschbach, Donald Holschbach, Paul and Rose Holschbach, Marvin and Pat Holschbach; and two sisters and a spouse: Eunice Mella, Bernice and Donald Barta. He is further preceded in death by his in-laws: Arnold Brandl, Frank Bremser, Margaret and Elwin Schroeder, Cecilia VanDynHoven, Mary and Louie Smith, Bernie and Evelyn Reed, and Philip Reed.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier, assisted by Deacon Keith Holschbach, Vern's son.
A private committal service at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, will be held at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue), Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Vern's name to the Holiday House or the Painting Pathways Clubhouse of Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
An assemblyman died today
a mason passed away
a hardworking brick layer
an invincible image
a grandfather
with hard working hands
who constructed a lineage
a legacy that stands
a family to be envied
manufactured by the mortar of
a steadfast love so steady
survived by a clan
who cherishes the man
a firm voiced fearless leader
Written by Spencer Anhalt (grandson)
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Apr. 30, 2014
(1926 - 2014)
Vernon "Vern" W. Holschbach, age 87, of Manitowoc, died Monday, April 28th 2014 at Aurora Health Care Center in Green Bay surrounded by his loving wife, Dorothy, and his children and grandchildren.
Vern was born October 17th 1926 to Clara (Dirkmann) and Paul Holschbach. He is the father of 11 children and was preceded in death by his eldest son, Vince.Vernon attended St. Boniface Parochial Grade School, Manitowoc, and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1944. He then attended Lakeshore Technical College. On September 3, 1949 he married the former Dorothy Reed at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple enjoyed 64 blessed years together. He was a full-time bricklayer and mason for many years and has left us many examples of his excellent craftsmanship throughout Manitowoc County. During this time, Vern was also very involved in the Manitowoc community; including serving on the Manitowoc County Board from 1968-80.
Vern was elected to the State Assembly in 1980 and served until 1993. He was known as a very successful and dedicated advocate for the less fortunate and consumers. He was the author of Wisconsin's "Lemon Law," which remains one of the strongest consumer protection laws in the country. He served as Chairman of the Labor Committee for many of his years in the Legislature and was a proud member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen International Union serving as local president for years.
Vernon was a dedicated and longtime member of Saint Boniface Catholic Parish. He served on many community boards and organizations including the Holiday House Board of Directors. He was a proud leader of the Democratic Party in the community and in the Legislature.
Vernon was a family man and devoted husband. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Dorothy, and his children and grandchildren; doing garden work or cheering on the Packers and Badgers. And you never had to ask twice to get Vern to sit down with friends or family for a game of sheepshead.
Vern is survived by his loving and devoted wife and partner: Dorothy (Reed) Holschbach; his loving sister Grace Brandl; and loving in-laws: Dolores Kleiber Holschbach, Maurice and Janice Reed, Ed and Marie Jo Reed and Elaine and Philip Fischer.
Six sons and five daughters-in-law: Keith and Mary Ellen, Kent and Pattee, Leon and Debbie, Randy and Ann, Brian, Todd and Andrea; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Mary Claire Konkle, Cindy Holschbach, Jackie and Troy Anhalt, Bridget and Jim Kohler; nineteen grandchildren: Elizabeth Simon Holschbach, Faith Fischer Holschbach, Sara Curtis, Erin (Dave) Lewis, Jessica (Mike) Jarvela, Nathan (Amy) Holschbach; Justin, Evan (Lindsey), Lauren Holschbach; Ryan (Vanessa), Aaron Holschbach; Nick (Autumn), Craig Konkle; Spencer and Allison Anhalt; Kirill and Misha Holschbach; Jack and Claire Kohler; and nine great grandchildren: Jonas Holschbach, Savanna and Chloe Lewis, Lily and Jackson Jarvela, Ashlyn and Landon Holschbach, Will and Max Konkle. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his son: Vince Holshbach; his parents: Paul and Clara Holschbach; five brothers and their spouses: Jerome Holschbach, Harvey and Corrine Holschbach, Donald Holschbach, Paul and Rose Holschbach, Marvin and Pat Holschbach; and two sisters and a spouse: Eunice Mella, Bernice and Donald Barta. He is further preceded in death by his in-laws: Arnold Brandl, Frank Bremser, Margaret and Elwin Schroeder, Cecilia VanDynHoven, Mary and Louie Smith, Bernie and Evelyn Reed, and Philip Reed.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier, assisted by Deacon Keith Holschbach, Vern's son.
A private committal service at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, will be held at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue), Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Vern's name to the Holiday House or the Painting Pathways Clubhouse of Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
An assemblyman died today
a mason passed away
a hardworking brick layer
an invincible image
a grandfather
with hard working hands
who constructed a lineage
a legacy that stands
a family to be envied
manufactured by the mortar of
a steadfast love so steady
survived by a clan
who cherishes the man
a firm voiced fearless leader
Written by Spencer Anhalt (grandson)
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Apr. 30, 2014
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