William J. Berthold, age 84, longtime resident of Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon, May 17, 2018 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Bill was born April 6, 1934 in Kewaunee County, son of the late John and Christine (Kostka) Berthold. He grew up in Kewaunee, graduated from Kewaunee High School, and entered the U.S. Army in 1954, serving in Japan during the Korean War. After being discharged from active service in 1956, he continued to serve with the Army Reserves for several years. Bill married the former Shirley A. Langley on May 25, 1957 at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on August 24, 2009. The couple enjoyed many years of traveling together, and also camping with family and friends. For many years, they camped with friends from the Manitowoc/Two Rivers area who were known as the "Happy Hooligans" camping club. Bill was retired from Hamilton Mfg. of Two Rivers after many years of employment. In his retirement, he volunteered many hours at the Two Rivers Senior Center, most recently driving the Trust Car around for the elderly; he loved playing sheepshead at the center and with other card clubs; enjoyed playing dartball at the center and with several leagues in the area; and he served as an usher for many years at Holy Redeemer/St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Bill loved Wisconsin Sports, and was a die-hard Packer, Badger & Brewer fan; he more recently loved to attend all of his grandchildren's many sporting events.
Survivors include his four children: Charlene Hemingway of Memphis, TN, Patrick Berthold of Largo, FL, Tammy (Jeff) Murphy of Freedom, WI and Michael (Marcie) Berthold of Clearwater, FL; six grandchildren: Amber (Osman) Hernandes, Ryan (Courtney) Murphy, Scott (Rachel) Murphy, Sean Murphy, Brody Berthold, Brynlee Berthold; and five great-grandchildren: Connor and Quinn Murphy, Doni and Lucas Delgado, and Esthela Hernandes. He is further survived by one sister-in-law, Doris Berthold of Little Chute; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; and a brother, Donald.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Knollwood Memorial Park, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded at the church immediately following the mass by members of VFW Post #1248 and American Legion Post #165 of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Thursday morning from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Berthold family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Gahl and Dr. Lynn Baatz; and the staff's of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Atrium Post Acute Care and Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for all the wonderful care and compassion extended to our father over the years. Your kindness was very much appreciated.
Bill was born April 6, 1934 in Kewaunee County, son of the late John and Christine (Kostka) Berthold. He grew up in Kewaunee, graduated from Kewaunee High School, and entered the U.S. Army in 1954, serving in Japan during the Korean War. After being discharged from active service in 1956, he continued to serve with the Army Reserves for several years. Bill married the former Shirley A. Langley on May 25, 1957 at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on August 24, 2009. The couple enjoyed many years of traveling together, and also camping with family and friends. For many years, they camped with friends from the Manitowoc/Two Rivers area who were known as the "Happy Hooligans" camping club. Bill was retired from Hamilton Mfg. of Two Rivers after many years of employment. In his retirement, he volunteered many hours at the Two Rivers Senior Center, most recently driving the Trust Car around for the elderly; he loved playing sheepshead at the center and with other card clubs; enjoyed playing dartball at the center and with several leagues in the area; and he served as an usher for many years at Holy Redeemer/St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Bill loved Wisconsin Sports, and was a die-hard Packer, Badger & Brewer fan; he more recently loved to attend all of his grandchildren's many sporting events.
Survivors include his four children: Charlene Hemingway of Memphis, TN, Patrick Berthold of Largo, FL, Tammy (Jeff) Murphy of Freedom, WI and Michael (Marcie) Berthold of Clearwater, FL; six grandchildren: Amber (Osman) Hernandes, Ryan (Courtney) Murphy, Scott (Rachel) Murphy, Sean Murphy, Brody Berthold, Brynlee Berthold; and five great-grandchildren: Connor and Quinn Murphy, Doni and Lucas Delgado, and Esthela Hernandes. He is further survived by one sister-in-law, Doris Berthold of Little Chute; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; and a brother, Donald.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Knollwood Memorial Park, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded at the church immediately following the mass by members of VFW Post #1248 and American Legion Post #165 of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Thursday morning from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Berthold family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Gahl and Dr. Lynn Baatz; and the staff's of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Atrium Post Acute Care and Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for all the wonderful care and compassion extended to our father over the years. Your kindness was very much appreciated.
William J. Berthold, age 84, longtime resident of Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon, May 17, 2018 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Bill was born April 6, 1934 in Kewaunee County, son of the late John and Christine (Kostka) Berthold. He grew up in Kewaunee, graduated from Kewaunee High School, and entered the U.S. Army in 1954, serving in Japan during the Korean War. After being discharged from active service in 1956, he continued to serve with the Army Reserves for several years. Bill married the former Shirley A. Langley on May 25, 1957 at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on August 24, 2009. The couple enjoyed many years of traveling together, and also camping with family and friends. For many years, they camped with friends from the Manitowoc/Two Rivers area who were known as the "Happy Hooligans" camping club. Bill was retired from Hamilton Mfg. of Two Rivers after many years of employment. In his retirement, he volunteered many hours at the Two Rivers Senior Center, most recently driving the Trust Car around for the elderly; he loved playing sheepshead at the center and with other card clubs; enjoyed playing dartball at the center and with several leagues in the area; and he served as an usher for many years at Holy Redeemer/St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Bill loved Wisconsin Sports, and was a die-hard Packer, Badger & Brewer fan; he more recently loved to attend all of his grandchildren's many sporting events.
Survivors include his four children: Charlene Hemingway of Memphis, TN, Patrick Berthold of Largo, FL, Tammy (Jeff) Murphy of Freedom, WI and Michael (Marcie) Berthold of Clearwater, FL; six grandchildren: Amber (Osman) Hernandes, Ryan (Courtney) Murphy, Scott (Rachel) Murphy, Sean Murphy, Brody Berthold, Brynlee Berthold; and five great-grandchildren: Connor and Quinn Murphy, Doni and Lucas Delgado, and Esthela Hernandes. He is further survived by one sister-in-law, Doris Berthold of Little Chute; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; and a brother, Donald.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Knollwood Memorial Park, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded at the church immediately following the mass by members of VFW Post #1248 and American Legion Post #165 of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Thursday morning from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Berthold family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Gahl and Dr. Lynn Baatz; and the staff's of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Atrium Post Acute Care and Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for all the wonderful care and compassion extended to our father over the years. Your kindness was very much appreciated.
Bill was born April 6, 1934 in Kewaunee County, son of the late John and Christine (Kostka) Berthold. He grew up in Kewaunee, graduated from Kewaunee High School, and entered the U.S. Army in 1954, serving in Japan during the Korean War. After being discharged from active service in 1956, he continued to serve with the Army Reserves for several years. Bill married the former Shirley A. Langley on May 25, 1957 at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on August 24, 2009. The couple enjoyed many years of traveling together, and also camping with family and friends. For many years, they camped with friends from the Manitowoc/Two Rivers area who were known as the "Happy Hooligans" camping club. Bill was retired from Hamilton Mfg. of Two Rivers after many years of employment. In his retirement, he volunteered many hours at the Two Rivers Senior Center, most recently driving the Trust Car around for the elderly; he loved playing sheepshead at the center and with other card clubs; enjoyed playing dartball at the center and with several leagues in the area; and he served as an usher for many years at Holy Redeemer/St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Bill loved Wisconsin Sports, and was a die-hard Packer, Badger & Brewer fan; he more recently loved to attend all of his grandchildren's many sporting events.
Survivors include his four children: Charlene Hemingway of Memphis, TN, Patrick Berthold of Largo, FL, Tammy (Jeff) Murphy of Freedom, WI and Michael (Marcie) Berthold of Clearwater, FL; six grandchildren: Amber (Osman) Hernandes, Ryan (Courtney) Murphy, Scott (Rachel) Murphy, Sean Murphy, Brody Berthold, Brynlee Berthold; and five great-grandchildren: Connor and Quinn Murphy, Doni and Lucas Delgado, and Esthela Hernandes. He is further survived by one sister-in-law, Doris Berthold of Little Chute; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; and a brother, Donald.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Knollwood Memorial Park, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded at the church immediately following the mass by members of VFW Post #1248 and American Legion Post #165 of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Thursday morning from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Berthold family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Gahl and Dr. Lynn Baatz; and the staff's of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Atrium Post Acute Care and Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for all the wonderful care and compassion extended to our father over the years. Your kindness was very much appreciated.
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