Genevieve Evelyn Seefeld, 91, formerly of N5689 Seefeld Road died peacefully Tuesday Feb. 18, 2014 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, she joined her husband Warren in heaven. She was born on May 25, 1922 in Johnsburg, the daughter of the late Michael B. and Frances C, Kiersten Schmitz. Growing up on the family farm she learned a strong German work ethnic at a young age. She finished elementary school at St. John the Baptist. She worked at a variety of interesting jobs including being a nanny in Chicago. Also she worked at Allis Chalmers making superchargers during World War II and at Schlitz Brewery. She married Warren Seefeld on June 1, 1946 at St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg wearing a wedding dress made from a German parachute. The early married years were spent farming in Eden. Later, they owned and operated Seefeld Sales and Service (a farm implement equipment business) where she did the bookkeeping. Gen was always known for her generous spirit and kind heart. She was a great listener with a ready word of comfort and wisdom. Family and faith were her priorities in life. She was always available to her family when needed. She taught us to do likewise. She loved spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially at Christmas which was her favorite holiday. Gen was an active member of St. Louis Parish. She belonged to the St. Anne Mission Society and the Grief Ministry. Other volunteering included the Loaves and Fishes Program and the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, years before she became a resident. Currently, she was a member of the Holy Family Parish. Mom, we loved you dearly! You will be forever in our hearts and prayers and will be greatly missed! Survivors include two daughters: Bonnie (Jeff) Timler of Fond du Lac and Gloria (Dennis) Rasmussen of Oshkosh and Dennis (Sheila) Seefeld of Fond du Lac, her six grandchildren: Colleen (Steven) Lingenfelter of Downers Grove, IL, Mark (Kathleen)Timler of Franksville, Jason (Marie) Rasmussen of Hopewell, IL, Rebecca (Alex) Rasmussen of Chicago, IL, Nick (Nichole) Rasmussen of Omro, and Bernadette (Tim) Seefeld of Sun Prairie; her nine great grandchildren: Mackain, Meghan, Genevieve, Sam, Cora, Cole, Icie, Ian and Abby. She is further survived by one sister Lorraine Harvey of Fond du Lac and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Warren on March 29, 2005; one brother Adrian in Jan. 2010; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Holy Family Catholic Church, at 271 Fourth Street Way in Fond du Lac and entombment will be Sat. at 10 AM the Chapel of the Risen Christ at Calvary Cemetery in Fond du Lac. Friends may call Friday at the church from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association of SE Wisconsin. The Twohig Funeral Home of Fond du Lac is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.
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