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A-10 FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE WWW.GREENBAYPRESSGAZETTE.COM TODArS OBITUARIES TO SUBMIT Friends and families of the deceased have prepared these obituaries and funeral announcements. They are a tribute to their loved ones' accomplishments and a service to friends who would like to pay their respects. To submit announcements and discuss fees, please contact your funeral director or call the Press-Gazette's classified advertising department at (920) 431-8300 or (920) 435-4411. Van Wychen, Thomas, 67, Kaukauna. See obituary.

Williquette, Joann, 78. See obituary. Obituaries for the past seven days are online at www greenbaypressgazette.com. Krouth, Arietta, 87. See obituary.

Pecha, Mary, 94. See obituary. Van Dyk, John, 86, De Pere. See obituary. Drossart, Roger, 53, Allouez.

See obituary. Hodapp, Mary Ann, 79, Green Bay. See obituary. Keyser, Kathryn, 56, Green Bay. See obituary.

Brault William, 84, De Pere. See obituary. Cashman, John, 79, De Pere. See obituary. Delaney, Lucille, 91, Green Bay.

See obituary. Brault, William "Bill" Pecha, Mary Lorraine Van Wychen, Thomas A. "Tom' i ,4 I. i V'g A- Shirley Retzlaff, Oconto; and her lap dog, Sophie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie; an infant daughter; a son, Harland; a daughter, Jane Marie; a grandson, Dale; a great-great grandson, Odis Davis; and 21 brothers and sisters.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, with St. Anne's Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and prayer services by Deacon Walter Kaszynski at 7 p.m.

Visitation will continue on Monday, Jan. 23, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 9 to 1 1 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 1 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating.

Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www. gallagherfuneralhome.net. Special thanks to daughter Cindy, Karen Carlin, and staff of Community Memorial Hospital for the love and comfort given to mom during this difficult time. Timothy "Tim" In the summer of 1944, a son was born to Norb and Eileen Van Wychen.

Tom did not celebrate birthdays but he's had 67 July 18th's. For the last nine years, Tom has fought the good fight with early-on-set of Alzheimer's. He left us to be with Virg, Vance, Bud, and a bunch of his lifelong friends. Tom will also be fishing with his dad, Norb and gambling with his mum, Eileen who went on ahead. Tom was employed at Appleton Coated LLC for over 42 years.

He started in Building Services, moved through various departments and ended as Supervisor of CM and stock prep. He was well liked by all the crews who worked with him. Tom's passions lay on both sides of the fence at the softball games. He doted on his corvette and motorcycle and just yesterday got permission to get them back. Thomas Anthony Van Wychen leaves behind many people who love him.

Among whom are his daughters and sons, Judy (Ed) Krzyzak, Sue (Mike) Eiting, Shari (Todd) Romenesko, Michael Van Wychen Maggie Stalsburg, and Russell Miller. He is also survived by his wife, Mary Pat Van Wychen; ex-wives, Joyce Van Wychen and Cathy Rietveld; two sisters, Pat (Fred) Zimmer, Luanne (Tim) Brinkman and their families; nine beloved grandchildren, Sara Olsen, Keith (Trisha) Krzyzak, Madelin, Matthew, Marcus, and Maisen Eiting, Travis and Brandon Romenesko, Tristan Van Wychen; four great-grand kids, Destiny, Desi, Chandler Nicolaison and Faith Krzyzak. Waiting for Tom, grandson, Guy and great- in Loviny Memory at Daniel L. Sanderson Who Died 29 Years Ago Today January 20, 1983 'Jln In Loviny Howard Who Passed IB years 7201917- William "Bill" Brault, 84, De Pere resident, entered heaven on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, to be with his beloved wife who passed away exactly six years ago, Jan.

17, 2006. He was a very loving and devoted family man; son, husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was born Feb. 27, 1927 in Two Rivers, to the late Arthur and Ruby (Collins) Brault. Bill attended St.

Luke Grade School in Two Rivers and graduated from St. Francis Xavier Cathedral grade school in Green Bay. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1945. Following high school he began serving in the U.S. Navy starting at Great Lakes Naval Academy.

He served in the Naval Air Transport in the South Pacific during World War II. Following his honorable discharge he continued his education at St. Norbert College and the Milwaukee Business College. On July 22, 1950, Bill married the love of his life, Carol Corbeill at St. Willebrords Catholic Church, where they were lifetime members.

Bill started his professional career working alongside his father at Brault's Cafe, later expanding their business to include the Turquoise Room and Brault's Catering. Bill envisioned the Packers and Green Bay as the tourist attraction it became. An abrupt three minute meeting with Vince Lombardi marked the beginning of Green Bay, as a tourism destination when he asked then General Manager Lombardi for permission to start a Hall of Fame for the Packers in 1966. The meeting ended with Lombardi telling Bill "that's fine with me, but keep your tourists away from my players," then patting him on the back and saying "And I'm holding you responsible, that a way to go, Bill." Bill never forgot the responsibility Lombardi demanded as he grew the Hall of Fame from an idea into an attraction that drew more visitors than the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Temporary displays grew into a permanent building that was dedicated in 1976, with Bill at the side of President Gerald Ford.

In 1995, the Hall officially inducted Bill as its founder, recognizing his creative thinking and vision of the future that led to its existence. He continued his support of the Packers until nis death. Even in the beginning, the tourism industry recognized Bill's progressive thinking and ideas. He received the Governor's award for promotion of Wisconsin in Miami before Super Bowl I in 1968. In 1979, he became the founder of the Wisconsin Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, receiving their lifetime achievement award in 1994, for his creativity, professionalism, promotion, honor and leadership in making Wisconsin the premier tourism destination in the Midwest.

His insights into tourism promotion reached to the nails of Madison and Washington DC, as he was appointed to various state and national Tourism Task Forces and Congressional Caucus where he fought for tourism funding. He stood with Governor Thompson when a tourism bill was signed and President Reagan when a 4i -n 5 St 1 national tourism bill was enacted. Bill was a visionary whose ideas spawned countless projects that furthered tourism and made Green Bay a top destination. He was the first president of the Green Bay Area Visitor and Convention Bureau in 1969, and held that position for 25 years. In 1983, he established PMI, a promotion company whicn started Dutchman's Landing riverfront amusement park, managed the stadium concessions and booked shows at the arena.

Bill was intricately involved in the development, fund-raising and design of Shopko Hall, the Resch Center and the National Railroad Museum. Bill was a decade's long member of numerous local, state and national professional organizations related to his career in the tourism industry including the International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus and the International Association of Auditorium Managers and received numerous service awards for his invaluable contributions to the profession of tourism and building management. He was also a great supporter of Catholic Education, serving in the Parent's Club of St. Norbert College, where he was inducted mto the Golden Knights Society. Bill was a proud member of American Legion Post 11.

Bill is survived by his four children, Kathy Brault, Wrightstown; Pat and Kathy Brault, Minneapolis, Mary ana Pat Gilson, West De Pere; Sue and Bill Van Oss, Duluth, six grandchildren, Andrea Brault, Chicago; Erin Brault, Milwaukee; Emily Brault, Gloucester Point, Zachary and Rachel Gilson, De Pere; and Lui-sa Van Oss, Duluth; Bill's sister, Lois and Ken Wall, Krakow; his brother-in-law, Dick (Sylvia) Corbeill, Green Bay. Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at St.

Wille-brord Catholic Church in the Fr. Ken Center until time of Mass. American Legion Post 11 memorial service 6:45 p.m. Thursday, parish wake service 7 p.m. Thursday.

Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Friday at church with the Rev. Andrew Cribben, O.Praem officiating. Entombment at the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. On-line condolences may be sent to Bill's family at www.prokowall.com.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund has been established in Bill's name. Bill's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the many caregivers in Bill's life. They would also like to say a special thank you to Bill's "brother" Rudy Brault, for his lifelong closeness and camaraderie over the years. Mary Lorraine Pecha, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Community Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls.

Mary was born on April 24, 1917, in Oconto, to the late Peter and Leona (Car-riveau) Shallow. On May 30, 1939, Mary was united in marriage to Archie Pecha at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Oconto. Archie preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1997.

She lived in Oconto all her life on the family homestead. Archie and Mary owned and operated a taverngas stationgrocery store for 27 years, which was started by her father and mother. Mary was a caregiver for her father and mother and anyone else who needed help. She worked at Frigo Cheese, had a foster home and worked with Respite Care for many years. Her home was always open to family, friends, and any stray animals.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Oconto, and St. Anne's Society. Mary came from a family of 22 children whom she was the last survivor. Mary will be sadly missed by three sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Jackie, Neal and Cathy, and Ron and Anita, all of Oconto; two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia and Ray Trever, Kelly Lake; and Cindy, Oconto; two sisters-in-law, Ber-nice (John) Goetz, Oconto; and Evelyn Saucier, Coleman; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; a very special person, Drossart, Roger Roger "Tim" Drossart, 53, Allouez, entered heaven on Jan. 17, 2012, surrounded by loving family and friends.

He was born in Green Bay, on Aug. 30, 1958, to the late Geral-dine (Gregorich) and Roger Drossart. Tim graduated from Pre-montre High School class of 1976. Post high school, Tim earned an Associate of Arts degree from Went-worth Military Academy in 1978, and a B.A. in business administration from California State University Fullerton.

Tim began his professional career as a financial advisor and entrepreneur in the Los Angeles area. He returned to Green Bay to raise his family. At that time, Tim redirected his professional focus to pursue his passion for golf. He trained with the PGA and became a PGA teaching professional, being elected as a class A member of the PGA in taking 1995. Early on in Tim's golf career, he held the position as the golf professional at South Hills in Fond Du Lac, Nicolet Golf Course in Crandon, and Mid Vallee Golf Course in De Pere.

In 2000, Tim left Mid Vallee, to pursue a career in teaching young people the game of golf by first establishing a youth golf teaching program, followed by taking the position of Executive Director of the First Tee Green Bay, which he so loved and held until the time of his death. Tim married the love of his life Corinne Cain on July 30, 2005. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a brother, and a trusted friend. He enjoyed golf, fantasy football, Green Bay Packers, and most of all, selflessly sharing with others his time and attention. He used the gifts God gave him to further the work of the Lord.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Cori; four children, Justin, Green Bay; Memoriam granddaughter, Aspen are looking after Norb and Eileen at the cottage far, far away. Also surviving Tom are his current in-laws, Pat Betters, Roy (Linda) Betters, Bill (Jackie) Betters, Heidi (Don) Dercks, and all their families, not to mention dear friends, too many to count. Tom is sorely missed by his four legged, furry shadow Teddy! He is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and other relatives. According to Tom's wishes the family is donating Tom's remains to the Wisconsin Medical College of Milwaukee in hopes of some answers for the many others who suffer from the many forms of dementia. One answer, one miracle.

A prayer service and wake will be held at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Kaukauna, on Thursday. Jan. 26, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your good andor funny memories to share with us for we have some good ones for you.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, The family wishes to thank the staff of Colony Oaks, especially, Donald. In Loving Memory ot Mercedes (Piton) Walton On Her 9th Annlver sarv In Heaven. my, I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life Is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

I'd like the tears of these who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life Is done. Loved by. Daughter Mary Ann Family In Loving Memory Of My Mom ANNA BIEDA On Her 27th Year In Heaven January 20, 1985 Mom, An empty place no one can can fill; I miss you and I always will. A prayer, a tear, are all I can give; these you will hove os long as I live. Sadly and Lovingly Missed by Son Jim Lasso Memory at Williquette Away ago.

120, 1994 if -H Sadly Missed by Patrick and Donna In Loving Memory of IRVIN PHILLIPS Who went to be with his Heavenly Father Four Years ago Today As many things change. One thing is the same. There are moments in every hour When we think back and feel the sorrow Of you not being here To share with us our tomorrows. Remembered by Family, Jim Sherry zrSj Sadly missed. Always loved, Never forgotten.

Your wife Geri, Children, Grandchildren Great-grandchildren 2 new great grandchildren) In Loving Memory Of ERV LINDSLEY Who Passed Away 19 Years Ago Today January 20, 1993 Tamara, Oakland, Elena and Calli, at home; brothers, Lawrence (Sandy) Drossart, Greg (Ellen) Drossart, Michael (Lisa) Welch; sisters, Sue (Mike) Holtz, Shirley (Jim) Daul, Lisa (Dan) Rafferty; sister-in-law, Karen Drossart; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He is reunited in heaven with his mother, Geraldine; his father, Roger; and his brother, Dean. A visitation will be held on Friday (Today) Jan. 20, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m..

followed by a Mass to celebrate his life in the Chapel at Green Bay Community Church, 600 Cardinal Lane, Howard, with the Rev. Troy Murphy officiating. In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund has been established. Tim's family would like to express thanks and gratitude to the many people who enriched Tims life with their compassion and expertise, especially, Dr. Kelly Lynch, Path' Marquart NP, Dr.

Amy James, Helen Wellens, NP, and the wonderful people we came to know at the Bellin Cancer Team and Unity Hospice. A heartfelt thanks, also, to our many friends and family who nave been there for Tim and his family during the difficult times over the past pur years. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Hansen Family Funeral Cremation Services 1644 Lime Kiln Road (920) 593-2620 In Loving Memory Of LEO F.JOLAN JR. Who Passed Away 10 Years Ago Today January 20, 2012 It's been 19 years since you bid no one a last farewell or never said goodbye ond though your smile is gone forev er, and your hand we can not touch, your memories are our keepsakes from which we'll never part, for God has you in his keeping, but, we all hove you In our hearts.

Sadly and Fondly Missed By Wife, ChildrenSpouses And Two Precious Grandsons, Andrew Bryce Those we Love don't go away. They walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, stilt very dear. Deeply missed by Allthe Family If you i would like to place an In Memorium for your loved one, please call 1-XX8-774-7744 two business days prior to publication, or for voiir convenience yon can cull up to 6 weeks in advarue. MORE OBITUARIES, A-ll AND A-12 To place a classified ad, call (920) 431-8300..