Erma Eleanor Gantner

Erma E. Gantner, 90, of Eden began the day celebrating turning “the big 9-0” and ended the day celebrating the beautiful light of Heaven with Jesus on Tuesday November 21, 2017.  She was born November 21, 1927 in Fond du Lac the daughter of Peter and Giovanna Cappozzo.  On August 2, 1947, Erma married Elmer Gantner at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac.  She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Campbellsport.   Erma enjoyed playing cards, casino trips to play bingo with her daughters and her shared memories and travels with her sister Gloria. Erma also loved the Brewers especially #17.  Most important to Erma was the time spent with her beloved family.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include her children Patty (Ken) Rickert of Fond du Lac, Jim (Jeannine) Gantner of Eden, Jerry Gantner of Fond du Lac, Mike (Diane) Gantner of Eden, Linda (Mike) Meisner of Fond du Lac, Tom (Chris) Gantner of Fond du Lac and Lisa (Bob) Schommer of Eden, sons-in-law Roger Strean and Bill Lee, 25 grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 12 step great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, her sisters Gloria (Nick) Romalia and Dora (John) Uelmen, her brother-in-law Lester Wollerman, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elmer, her daughters Shirley Strean and Judie Lee, her granddaughter Sandra Strean, her son-in-law Jim Crofts, her sister, her brother, 2 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 27th at 6:00 PM at the Twohig Funeral home, 305 Fond du Lac Ave. Fond du Lac.  Rev. Grant Baumgart will officiate and entombment will be in Ledgeview Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Monday, November 27th from 3:00 PM until time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the charity of your choice in Erma’s name.

She was blessed to live at home until her 90th birthday, the same day she went home to the Lord, thanks to the extra loving care given by Lisa, Bob and Samantha.  There are not enough words to describe how much we appreciate the love and sacrifices the three of them gave to our mother, the gentlest soul we have ever known.

Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences are at www.twohigfunerals.com.