ELIZABETH 'BETTY' LINDEMANN Elizabeth "Betty" Lindemann, age 70, of 12401 Newton Road, Valders, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, Nov. 10, 2007, after a courageous, 10-month battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 25, 1937, in the village of St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Francis and Linda (Kaltenbrun) Schnell. Elizabeth was a graduate of Valders High School, Class of 1955. She worked in data entry at the Salvatorian Seminary, St. Nazianz, then as a receptionist for Dr. Raymond Jost, Manitowoc, until her marriage. On June 23, 1956, she married Philip C. Lindemann at St. Gregory's Church, St. Nazianz. Elizabeth was a homemaker assisting her husband at Pine River Pre-Pack Inc., Newton, and nurturing her spiritual interest that encompassed prayer, reading, journaling and song writing. Survivors include her husband: Philip C. Lindemann, Valders; two daughters and sons-in-law, three sons and daughters-in-law, Valders, 17 grandchildren, a sister and brother-in-law, a special aunt, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She also was preceded in death by two brothers: Elroy Schnell, Valders and Paul Schnell, St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Elizabeth's name to Holy Family Cancer Care Center, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community or a charity of your choice. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank Elizabeth's many relatives and friends for their prayers and Holy Family Memorial Hospice for their caring support. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 11, 2007 (Sent in by a family member, see contributors page) (living persons edited for privacy)
PHILIP C. LINDEMANN Philip C. Lindemann, age 77, of 12401 Newton Road, Valders, died on Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. He was born on Nov. 4, 1930, in the city of Manitowoc, son of the late Oscar E. and Rose (Glander) Lindemann. Philip was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1949. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea, 848 Ordnance Ammunition Company, in 1952 and 1953, then returned to his native Wisconsin. He worked from 1954 to 1963, for Northern Wisconsin Produce Co., Manitowoc, packaging and marketing Sunshine Farms brand Wisconsin cheese. On June 23, 1956, he married the former Elizabeth L. Schnell at St. Gregory's Church, St. Nazianz. They shared 51 years of marriage together, while raising five children. Philip was the president of Pine River Pre-Pack, Incorporated, 10134 Pine River Road, Newton, from 1963, until he retired in 1997. With a background in all phases of the dairy trade, from farm hand to licensed cheese grader, and a fascination with technology, he set off on his mission to make Wisconsin cheese more widely available in new, convenient forms. He developed a recipe for Cold Pack Cheese that his company produced and marketed. Under his leadership, Pine River won many blue ribbons and gold medals at the World Championship Cheese Contest, World Dairy Expo, U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, American Cheese Society, Wisconsin Governor's Sweepstakes, and the Wisconsin Grand Master Cheese Maker Competition. The company also produces chocolates, and has won numerous Wisconsin State Fair Seal of Excellence Awards. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, three sons and daughters-in-law, 17 grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, and a brother-in-law. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife: Elizabeth L. Lindemann, Valders; two brothers: Oscar Lindemann, Pigeon Lake; and John Lindemann, Valders; and a sister: Muriel Ellingboe, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW OTTO OAS Post 659. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, from 9:30 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, or the charity of choice. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank Philip's many relatives and friends for their visits and prayers and the Manitowoc Health Care Center staff for their compassionate care. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 12, 2007 (Sent in by a family member, see contributors page) (living persons edited for privacy)