Linda N. Siech Peterman Wiskow 

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Oconto County Reporter  
Wednesday, October 11, 2000  

 
 

Linda N. Wiskow, 84, died suddenly, Saturday morning, October 7, 2000. She was born April 5, 1916, in the Town of Gillett, to the late Henry and Nora (Moede) Siech. On July 5, 1935, Linda married Bernard Peterman, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Gillett. He preceded her in death December 24, 1948. She then married Fred Wiskow, December 5, 1953, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Gillett. He preceded her in death in 1957.

She farmed in the Town of Gillett and then was employed by the former Mirro Aluminum Co., Gillett, until her retirement. Linda was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, town of Gillett and the Ladies Aide. She was a member of the Gillett Golden Agers, Oconto River Dartball League, Lone Oak Gun Club, and was a volunteer at the Gillett Meal site. Linda enjoyed fishing, cooking, baking, crafts, and caring for her family and friends. She enjoyed life to the fullest.

Survivors include her children: Marcella Binkowski, West Allis; Mavis and Arnold Olson, Lawrence and Betty Peterman, Marlin Wiskow, Sr., all of Gillett; Dennis and Donna Wiskow, Suamico; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Marvin Siech, Gillett; Henry, Jr. and Ruby Siech; Vernon and Carol Siech, all of Green Bay; Walter and Shirley Siech, Sheboygan Falls; six sisters: Elda Mittag, Gillett; Martha Makos, Green Bay; Margaret Lemarande, Oconto; Lillian Pasack, Two Rivers; Hertha Richert, Hales Corners; Selma Richert, Gillett; stepchildren: Isabel Giese, Milwaukee; Carol and Vernon Siech; Dean and Cindy Wiskow, all of Green Bay; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Linda was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Joann Wirtz; one son-in-law, John Binkowski; two sisters, Ora Mae Siech and Norma Krueger; two brothers, Arnold and Gerhardt Siech; and two stepdaughters, Myrtle Schultz and Ruth Tulzman.

Friends may call at the Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, Tuesday from 4-9 p. m. and then at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Gillett, Wednesday after 10:30 a.m. Funeral services, 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2000, at the church, with Deacon Ralph Beversdorf officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established for Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Gillett.


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