Elwood (Joe) Eisentraut's Obituary
Elwood (Joe) W. Eisentraut, age 86, of Waupaca, WI passed away Tuesday, July 12th, 2005 at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born December 20, 1918 in the Town of Scott, Sheboygan Co.; son of Walter G. and Ella (Laux) Eisentraut. On June 7, 1947 he married Geraine E. Arndt in Batavia, Sheboygan Co., WI. Joe was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Waupaca and had served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Joe and Geraine farmed in the Town of Waupaca for over 50 years. Joe is survived by: Wife: Geraine E. Eisentraut of Waupaca, WI Children: Wayne E. (Sue) Eisentraut of Waupaca, WI; Donna M. (Bruce) Burns of Sheboygan Falls, WI; Larry J. (Ardyce) Eisentraut of Waupaca, WI; and LeAnn (Roger) Tilden of Appleton, WI
Nine Grandchildren: Gina S. Eisentraut of Waupaca, WI; Tanner W. Eisentraut of Waupaca, WI; Heather A. Burns of Sheboygan, WI; Holly J. Burns of Jacksonville, FL; Heidi R. (Todd) Landis of Bally, PA; Christian M. Burns of Batavia, WI; Kari L. (Tom) Riley of Amherst, WI; Paul J. (Joni) Eisentraut of Waupaca, WI; and April A. (John) Bartel of Scandinavia, WI
Seven Great-Grandchilden: Levi E. Ahles of Sheboygan, WI; Ethan, Elisha, and Everlah Riley of Amherst, WI; Devan and Aiden Eisentraut of Waupaca, WI; and Verena Bartel of Scandinavia, WI
Sister-in-law: Myrna Eisentraut of Sheboygan Falls, WI
A.F.S. Son: Noel McFarland of New South Wales, Australia He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Maurice, Donald, and Roger Eisentraut. A Funeral Service will be on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at the First United Methodist Church in Waupaca. A visitation will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca and also one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. A VFW service will be held on Friday evening at 7:30 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in the Town of Farmington. A memorial has been established in the name of Elwood (Joe) Eisentraut. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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