1949
Chris
2000
Chris Belau
August 9, 1949 — May 19, 2000
Chris Henry Belau, age 50, of Ripon, WI, died Friday, May 19, 2000, at his home.
He was born August 9, 1949, in Oshkosh, a son to Norman and Orleen (Klingbeil) Belau. Chris graduated from Ripon High School and attended MPTC in Fond du Lac. On April 20, 1974, he married Beverly Jodarski at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Berlin. Chris farmed on Reeds Corners Rd. all his life. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Ripon, FFA Alumni, Ripon Pool League, and was an Official Leinie Lodge Member. He was also a former member and leader of Springvalley 4-H Club.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly (Jodarski) Belau of Ripon; mother, Orleen (Klingbeil) Belau of Ripon; daughter, Angie (Mitch) Beuthin of Ripon; Clint of Hollywood, CA; daughter, Mandy of Ripon; sister, Kay (Bill) Zinecker of Green Lake; brother, Barrie (Debby) Belau of Ripon and sister, Dawn (Kevin) Moore of Silverdale, WA. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Mary Jodarski of Berlin; brothers-in-law, Ray Jodarski of Berlin, Bob Jodarski of Omro, Jerry (Rose) Jodarski of Berlin and Randy (Sue) Jodarski of Berlin; and sisters-in-law, Mary (Bob) Paugels of Berlin and Gloria (Ron) Briski of Berlin. He is also survived by many other relatives and wonderful caring friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Belau, father-in-law, Ray Jodarski and brother-in-law, Rich Jodarski.
Chris loved farming, working his land, and taking care of the livestock that he treated like family. This made him endlessly happy. His unique sense of humor was constantly bringing a smile to the faces of others. He took nothing for granted, always making sure to take time to enjoy all the small things about life. Throughout his courageous battle with cancer, he taught us many lessons. Perhaps the most important being never to feel sorry for yourself. Cherish the love your family and friends provide and make the most of what you have every day.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Monday, May 22, 2000, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Ripon with Father Robert A. Fictum officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Reeds Corners Cemetery in the Town of Metomen. Visitation will be Sunday, May 21 from 4-8 pm at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home in Ripon followed by Prayer Service at 8 pm. Visitation will also be on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the church. A memorial has been established.
Please visit www.butzinmarchant.com to send on-line condolences.
He was born August 9, 1949, in Oshkosh, a son to Norman and Orleen (Klingbeil) Belau. Chris graduated from Ripon High School and attended MPTC in Fond du Lac. On April 20, 1974, he married Beverly Jodarski at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Berlin. Chris farmed on Reeds Corners Rd. all his life. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Ripon, FFA Alumni, Ripon Pool League, and was an Official Leinie Lodge Member. He was also a former member and leader of Springvalley 4-H Club.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly (Jodarski) Belau of Ripon; mother, Orleen (Klingbeil) Belau of Ripon; daughter, Angie (Mitch) Beuthin of Ripon; Clint of Hollywood, CA; daughter, Mandy of Ripon; sister, Kay (Bill) Zinecker of Green Lake; brother, Barrie (Debby) Belau of Ripon and sister, Dawn (Kevin) Moore of Silverdale, WA. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Mary Jodarski of Berlin; brothers-in-law, Ray Jodarski of Berlin, Bob Jodarski of Omro, Jerry (Rose) Jodarski of Berlin and Randy (Sue) Jodarski of Berlin; and sisters-in-law, Mary (Bob) Paugels of Berlin and Gloria (Ron) Briski of Berlin. He is also survived by many other relatives and wonderful caring friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Belau, father-in-law, Ray Jodarski and brother-in-law, Rich Jodarski.
Chris loved farming, working his land, and taking care of the livestock that he treated like family. This made him endlessly happy. His unique sense of humor was constantly bringing a smile to the faces of others. He took nothing for granted, always making sure to take time to enjoy all the small things about life. Throughout his courageous battle with cancer, he taught us many lessons. Perhaps the most important being never to feel sorry for yourself. Cherish the love your family and friends provide and make the most of what you have every day.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Monday, May 22, 2000, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Ripon with Father Robert A. Fictum officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Reeds Corners Cemetery in the Town of Metomen. Visitation will be Sunday, May 21 from 4-8 pm at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home in Ripon followed by Prayer Service at 8 pm. Visitation will also be on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the church. A memorial has been established.
Please visit www.butzinmarchant.com to send on-line condolences.
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