Agnes Walentowski, of Jennings, died Monday, December 22, 2014. She was 96 years old. She was born on January 24, 1918 in Deerbrook, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Starka) Losser.
She was raised in Deerbrook and attended Bluebell grade school. She was married to Harry Wissbroecker. He preceded her in death in 1977. She later married Harry Walentowski who preceded her in death in 1984.
As a young lady she worked seasonally in the Antigo potato fields and at the Elcho Mink Ranch. From 1962 - 1984 she owned and operated the B and Z Grocery and Bar in Jennings, which later became Aggies Grocery and Bar.
Mrs. Walentowski was a volunteer and member of the Advisory board of the Langlade County Committee on Aging and participated in many of their trips. She also volunteered as a medical escort for the Pelican Lake Fire Department. She served as secretary for the town of Schoepke Volunteer Fire Department for 23 years and volunteered as a docent for the Mecikalski Stovewood building in Jennings for 25 years. She was a member of the Noetzelman-Boodry American Legion Post 377, Auxiliary in Elcho. Mrs. Walentowski served as president of the Elcho and Post Lake card clubs and was a source of transportation to card parties and senior citizen meal sites.
She enjoyed playing cards, baking, fishing, making quilts and crocheting. She was an active traveler having gone to Europe, Hawaii, Canada, Nashville, Bronson, and Alaska.
Survivors include four daughters, Arlene Pribbernow, New Holstein, JoAnne (Gary) Lucia, New Holstein, June Wissbroecker, New Berlin, Bonnie (William) Zelechowski, West Allis; four sons, Ervin (Elyn) Wissbroecker, Fond Du Lac, Harvey (Loretta) Wissbroecker, Sheboygan, Herbert Wissbroecker, New Holstein, Joseph (Marilyn) Wissbroecker, Sheboygan Falls; seven grandchildren Tammy (David), Diana, Jeff (Kerri), Paula (Keith), Michael, Dean (Margaret) and Donald; eight great-grandchildren Thomas (Lauren), Matthew (April), Ronni, Jordan, Justin, Jacob, Kristina and Jessica; one great-great-granddaughter Addison; a sister, Albie Zempel, Winona, MN; many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands and parents, a granddaughter Jill Loing; two daughters-in-law, Mary Lou Wissbroecker and Sharon Wissbroecker; a son-in-law, Donald "Butch" Pribbernow; a sister, Josephine Catoire, two brothers Frank and Mike Losser.
The American Legion Post 377, Auxiliary memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bradley Funeral Home. The funeral services will follow. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
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My sympathy to her family, she was a special lady. She was always willing to share time and conversation. I enjoyed visiting with her. She was one of the last of her generation and she will be greatly missed.
My condolences to the entire family. Agnes was a key part of my Jennings life. My father stopped at the Jennings bar to find the property on Cole rd he had purchased in 1974. Aggie and Harry put us up many times before we moved up north. Aggie introduced us to the Ginter's and many others. I also learned to water ski at Aggie's cabin. Many, Many memories! R.I.P Agnes!
All of us from the Stovewood Museum have been richly blessed from working with Agnes. The history that she remembered, stories that she told us, and all the good times that we had together, we will always past on to all the visitors that will visit the museum.
We will miss Agne's help as a docent at the Stovewood Museum at Jennings. She was an outspoken contributor of her time and talents for many years. Her time with the foundation was appreciated.
I remember Agnes when I was still in grade school.
My uncle Adolph Mayer was a good friend of Ed Wissbroecker. We stayed in the old log house. Agnes and her family came to visit one day when we were up there,they drove a model A ford. Later we stayed at the cottage on Post Lake and visited her and her family there.
Later years my family and I visited her at the bar and at her house at Jennings. We always enjoyed her stories of different events etc. Agnes had such a sharp mind and could remember so many things from bygone days..
We will shurly miss her....
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