Vernon Fleischmann

Vernon Fleischmann, age 86 of Westfield, was born to eternal life on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born on October 25, 1926 in Milwaukee to George and Frances (Prokop) Fleischmann.

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Virginia; three children, Scott (Lynne) Fleischmann, Lake County, IL, Linda (George) Greenwald-Zach, Wales, WI and Jayne (Richard) Schaefer, Phoenix, AZ; eight grandchildren, Lora Conrad, Katy Jarka, Amy McCary, Todd Greenwald, Liza Good, Joshua Turcotte, Brandi Bollack and Melanie Schaefer; 15 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Vernon was a devout Christian and was always quick with a joke, a smile and a kind word. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II and was a V.F.W. member. Vernon was a devoted and loving husband and father. He and Virginia enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona. Vernon was a dedicated Packer fan and now has one of the best seats in the house. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 23, 2013 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Brooks at 10:30 a.m. with Monsignor John Hebl officiating. A memorial visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.


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