"Our love and condolences go out to all of Uncle Cletus' family and friends. We pray for God's tender care and comfort during this time of great loss. Uncle Cletus left a wonderful legacy of a huge loving family. God bless you. Love, Gini and Bill"
In loving memory of
Cletus C. Bichler
November 20, 1923 - June 3, 2010
Mr. Cletus C. Bichler
Cletus Bichler, of Sheboygan, formerly of Dacada, passed away Thursday morning, June 3, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Sheboygan. He was 86 years old. Cletus was born November 20, 1923 in the town of Belgium, son of Nicholas and Susan Mayer Bichler. He was a farmer for many years, and also worked at Bolens Manufacturing in Port Washington as a milling machine operator. Mr. Bichler was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Nicholas Chapel in Dacada, as well as Catholic Knights. Cletus enjoyed traveling to Luxemburg and Europe, visiting and researching his family heritage, playing cards, singing and dancing. He is survived by seven children: Robert Bichler of Los Angeles, CA, William (Nancy) Bichler of Davenport, IA, Linda (Donald) Kies of Random Lake, Mary Ann Bichler of Milwaukee, Betty (Randy) Soerens of Random Lake, Doris Mueller of Mequon and Diane (Scott) Roeker of Pewaukee. He is further survived by his former wife Georgia (nee Westmoreland) Bichler of Random Lake, 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters: Coletta Schmitt of Random Lake, Sr. Philip Neri of St. Francis, Mary (John) Schmitz of Belgium and Dorothy Bichler of Port Washington, 6 brothers: Vernon (Millie) of Adell, Clem (Geraldine) of Belgium, Gregory of Denvor, CO, Robert (Mary Jo) of Racine, Nic (Mary Ann) of Dacada and Tom (Bonnie) of Random Lake, 2 sisters-in-law: Barbara Bichler of Dacada and Marcia Fenner of Sheboygan Falls, 1 brother-in-law Elden Mondloch of Cedar Grove, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Fritz and Claude Bichler and 1 sister Rita Mondloch. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30AM on Monday, June 7 at Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Nicholas Chapel in Dacada. He will be laid to rest in the parish cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the church on Monday morning from 10-11:30AM. The Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .
Service:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30AM on Monday, June 7, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Nicholas Chapel in Dacada.
Cemetery:
St. Nicholas Cemetery, Dacada
Tributes
"Ann and I send our love, prayers and sympathies to the Bichler family in the death of Cletus C. Bichler. (We are the couple who participated in the family reunion last year at Burns Flat, OK from Fort Worth who were related to Roy Holland. Ann is his youngest daughter.) God bless each of you, especially Georgia."
"Diane and Family: You have our sympathies as you go through this time. Diane, I remember being on the farm with you and your family when we were younger in Dacada. Clare, Neal, Michael and Alexia Bowe Mexia, Texas"
"Bill & Nancy, My thoughts and condolences are with you on the loss of your father. What a large and wonderful family lineage that has developed over the years!! WOW! Monty Morse"
"Bill, Sorry for your loss. Joe"
" Our family would like to express our sincere sympathy to the surviving family. Our thoughts and prays are with you all."
"Pleaswe accept our sympathy for your loss. My brother Elmer also sends his sympathy."
"Our sympathy to the entire family, especially to our good friends Betty and Randy. We pray for your peace, in knowing the better life your dad now has. "
"Our Very Deepest Sympathy Is Extended To The Entire Bichler Family On The Death Of Cletus. Our Sincere Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All In The Coming Days. Kindest Regards, Bonnie, Jason, Jeremy, Jaclyn And Jeriod."