Winifred A. Wieseckel, formerly of Little Chute and Kimberly, age 85, passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She was a loving, devoted wife and mother, caring, generous, with a vibrant spirit! She will be remembered by all whose lives she touched for her dignity, strength and grace.

Winnie was born in Little Chute on October 9, 1926 to the late William and Effie (Vanden Boom) Weyenberg. She married Clarence M. Wieseckel at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on June 11, 1947. Winnie was a member of the Women of the Moose for over 50 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, crafts, music and the horse races.

Winnie is survived by her children: Kathleen (Ronald) Jansen, New Berlin; Lenora (Cal) Kornstedt, Madison; Christine (Donald) Uelmen, Madison; and Richard (Vivian) Wieseckel, Appleton; grandchildren: Jennifer (Brett) Twente, Jessica and Nick Jansen, Amber (Jonathan) Lindell, Brent Uelmen, Neil (Rebecca) and Chad Kornstedt, Derek, Devin (Kayla), Adam, Victoria and Drew Wieseckel; great-grandchildren: Nate and Leah Twente, with the arrival of another in August; sister and brother-in-law: Mary Jane (Butch) Van Daalwyk and Larry (Mardella) Wieseckel; and godchildren: Brent Uelmen and Jean Schaefer.

Winnie was preceded in death by her husband Clarence; parents, William and Effie Weyenberg; father and mother-in-law, Clem and Dorothy Wieseckel; and brother-in-law, Eugene (Agnes) Wieseckel.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 29, 2012 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) at 4:00 p.m. concluding with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday April 30, 2012 at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. James Hablewitz will officiate and Rev. Robert Vandenberg will concelebrate. Committal Highland Memorial.

The family would like to thank Fr. Bob Vandenberg, cousin and long-time friend and Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, for their compassionate and devoted care.

Mom – you will be greatly missed, but the beauty of your spirit will live on forever in our hearts.