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Frank Edward Fetzer

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Frank Edward Fetzer

Birth
Kossuth, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
24 Nov 1996 (aged 59)
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
Plot
E-44-3-3
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FRANK E. FETZER

Frank E. Fetzer, age 59, of Manitowoc, died early Sunday
morning, November 24, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
November 27, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am.
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley
with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born June 4, 1937, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc
County, son of the late Frank J. and Nora Holsen Fetzer.
He attended St. Anne’s School in Francis Creek and was a
graduate of Mishicot High School in 1954, being class president.
On July 6, 1963, he married the former Janet A. Westphal at St.
Paul Catholic Church. Rev. Clement P. Kern presided at the
marriage of the couple. The couple resided in the city of
Manitowoc since their marriage. Frank started his employment
with the Hamachek Company as an automobile insurance salesman
and soon began his career in auto sales working in various
positions as used car manager, sales manager and sales at
Hamachek, Lauson Chevrolet and currently Maritime Ford. Frank
enjoyed camping with his family and friends. He had a beautiful
singing voice and enjoyed singing country music and playing his
guitar, especially around the campfire. Frank also sang with the
Meistersingers Guild in the 1950’s.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; three daughters and sons-in-law,
Jeanne and Matt Pekarske, Randolph, Wis., Mary and Dave Place,
Reidsville, N.C., Anne and Dave Burgarino, Sussex, Wis.; one son
and his fiancée, Peter Fetzer and Jodi Weinicke, Charlotte, N.C.;
three grandchildren, Kelsey Pekarske, Joshua and Taylor Place.
Frank is also survived by a sister, June E. Fetzer, Manitowoc; one
sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette M. and Richard Heyroth, Mishicot;
one brother and sister-in-law, Edward F. and Cheryl Fetzer, Neenah.
He is further survived by two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-
law, Kenneth and Margaret Westphal, Sussex, Wis., Donald and Grace
Westphal, Hartland, Wis., Gladyce Westphal, Cedarburg; an aunt,
Celia Holsen, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, and
God-children. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and
father-in-law and two brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from
4-8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 6 p.m.
by Deacon Ken Nelesen.
Frank was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed
spending time with his family. We will remember his hearty laugh
and ever so kind heart. Frank will be sadly missed by his family,
friends and co-workers.
Herald Times Reporter, November 25, 1996 P. A2
FRANK E. FETZER

Frank E. Fetzer, age 59, of Manitowoc, died early Sunday
morning, November 24, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
November 27, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am.
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley
with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born June 4, 1937, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc
County, son of the late Frank J. and Nora Holsen Fetzer.
He attended St. Anne’s School in Francis Creek and was a
graduate of Mishicot High School in 1954, being class president.
On July 6, 1963, he married the former Janet A. Westphal at St.
Paul Catholic Church. Rev. Clement P. Kern presided at the
marriage of the couple. The couple resided in the city of
Manitowoc since their marriage. Frank started his employment
with the Hamachek Company as an automobile insurance salesman
and soon began his career in auto sales working in various
positions as used car manager, sales manager and sales at
Hamachek, Lauson Chevrolet and currently Maritime Ford. Frank
enjoyed camping with his family and friends. He had a beautiful
singing voice and enjoyed singing country music and playing his
guitar, especially around the campfire. Frank also sang with the
Meistersingers Guild in the 1950’s.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; three daughters and sons-in-law,
Jeanne and Matt Pekarske, Randolph, Wis., Mary and Dave Place,
Reidsville, N.C., Anne and Dave Burgarino, Sussex, Wis.; one son
and his fiancée, Peter Fetzer and Jodi Weinicke, Charlotte, N.C.;
three grandchildren, Kelsey Pekarske, Joshua and Taylor Place.
Frank is also survived by a sister, June E. Fetzer, Manitowoc; one
sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette M. and Richard Heyroth, Mishicot;
one brother and sister-in-law, Edward F. and Cheryl Fetzer, Neenah.
He is further survived by two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-
law, Kenneth and Margaret Westphal, Sussex, Wis., Donald and Grace
Westphal, Hartland, Wis., Gladyce Westphal, Cedarburg; an aunt,
Celia Holsen, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, and
God-children. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and
father-in-law and two brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from
4-8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 6 p.m.
by Deacon Ken Nelesen.
Frank was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed
spending time with his family. We will remember his hearty laugh
and ever so kind heart. Frank will be sadly missed by his family,
friends and co-workers.
Herald Times Reporter, November 25, 1996 P. A2


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  • Created by: Kent Salomon
  • Added: Aug 11, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95204388/frank_edward-fetzer: accessed ), memorial page for Frank Edward Fetzer (4 Jun 1937–24 Nov 1996), Find a Grave Memorial ID 95204388, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Kent Salomon (contributor 901).