Louis "Buster" WINDEY

Oconto County Reporter October 6, 1999



Louis "Buster" E. Windey, 90, Oconto, died Friday, October 1, 1999 at
Oconto Memorial Hospital. Louie was born February 26, 1909 in Oconto to
the late Arthur and Lena (VanHulle) Windey. He married Pearl Wiegelt in
1953. She preceded him in death on July 20. 1990. Louie farmed in the area
until 1945 when he entered the service in W.W.II. He served with Company A
8th Tank Battalion of the 4th Armored Division in Bastonge and the Battle
of the Bulge. He was honorably discharged in January 1946. Survivors
include four sisters Margaret Doyle, Daytons Beach, FL; Florence
Fredrickson of Waupaca; Helen Crooks, Green Bay; three step grandchildren,
Steve, Mike, Bob Klarkowski, nine step great-grandchildren and many nieces
and nephews, cousins and friends. Louie was preceded in death by two
brothers, Robert and Ray Windey, and two sisters, Elizabeth Stromberg and
Cecile Routheau. Visitation was held at the Gallagher Funeral Home in
Oconto from 4:00- 9:00 Sunday, October 3, with prayer services at 7:00
p.m. Mass of Christian burial was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday October 4, at
Holy Trinity Parish St. Joseph Site with the Rev. David C. Ruby
officiating. Burial at Oconto Catholic Cemetery.



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