Obituaries
Elizabeth J. Ullmer, 85, Pulaski, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, September 7th 2010. Betty, as she was lovingly known, was born to William Sr. and Hazel Vollmar on March 26th, 1925 in Green Bay.
On October 24, 1944 she married her sweetheart, Ronald G. Ullmer, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Howard. Together they lived a faith-filled life, raising their six wonderful children. As pillars of the community, the couple balanced family and service, always going above and beyond to help grow their community and church.
A grandmother to twenty-three and a great-grandmother to another fifty-three, she was always surrounded by those she loved most, her family. While always humble and avoiding the spotlight, Betty was the shining light who guided her family.
As devoted members of Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski, Betty and Ron could often be found supporting their parish community. From church auctions to the produce stand, Christian Mothers (now Council of Catholic Women) to Sunday Mass, Betty offered her time and talents in any way she could. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #337, Pulaski.
An avid baker, Betty could always be found busy in the kitchen. From her chocolate cupcakes, well… anything chocolate, to her butterscotch torte, Betty always had a delicious snack on hand for her grandchildren. It is well known in her family that a party just wasn’t a party unless Grandma Betty’s potato chip dip and butterscotch torte were on hand!
Betty loved to knit and passed on her talent to several of her grandchildren. Each winter she was ready to clothe the little ones in scarves and mittens. In her later years, she attempted to make each great-granddaughter a little hat, which they will always treasure.
From 1963, when Ron and Betty open their first grocery store in Howard, to her final days as a proud customer, Betty took great pride in what she and Ron had accomplished and the legacy that they left for their family. From the days when Betty ran the cash register while still making sure that supper was on the table and homework was completed to the day she became our angel in heaven, she wore many hats. She certainly put the “Super” in Super Ron’s!
Survivors include her children, Kristine (Francis) Ullmer, John Ullmer, Charles Ullmer, David Ullmer, and Virginia (Larry) Westenberg; her grandchildren, Paul (Kathy) Ullmer, Lisa (Greg) Stachura, Mark (Dawn) Ullmer, Bridget (Bill) Drew, Joseph (Katie) Ullmer, Adam (Misty) Ullmer, Dominic (Lindsey) Ullmer, Rebecca (Trevor) Anderson, Maria (Nic) Knutson, Jean (Travis) Gritt, Therese (Tony) Sobiesczyk, Amy (Devin) Kropp, Jacquelyn (Josh Engel) Ullmer, Francis Jr. (Aaryn Lexow) Ullmer; Sara (Jay) Neuenschwander, Bryan (Stephanie) Ullmer, Melanie Ullmer; Jessica (Ron) Zimmerman, Jennifer (Rick Olson) Ullmer, Ashlee Vandewettering; Elizabeth (Matt) Dorobek; her great-grandchildren, Karla, Paul Jr., Jennifer, Kayla, David, Elizabeth, Stephen, Isabella and Owen Ullmer; Joseph, Alex, Luke and Lydia Stachura; Danielle, Christopher, Hailey, Rachael and Matthew Ullmer and Tallion; Charles, Nicole, Katlyn, Bernadette, Anthony, Benedict, Jean, Simon, Emily and James Drew; Meggan, Michael, Carissa, Valerie and Genevieve Ullmer and Eian, Katelynn, Hunter and Joshua Wadeen; Austin and Shane Ullmer and Haley; Dominic and Nathan Ullmer; Rebeka, Spencer and Drew Knutson; Harvey, Wesley and Brooke Gritt; Nyklus and Antone Sobiesczyk; Mason and Taylor Neuenschwander
She is also survived by three sisters, Joyce (Robert) Calewarts, Bonnie (Ralph) Barlament, and Mary (William) Ricker, one sister-in-law Ruth Vollmar, Ron’s family: Sister Carlotta Ullmer O.S.F., Gerald (Edna) Ullmer, Delores (Donald) Rettmann, Charlene (Gary) Maus, E.J. (Mary Amy) Ullmer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ronald G. Ullmer, on January 22, 2001, an infant son, Michael, two grandchildren, Katherine and Brett, a daughter-in-law, Mary Ullmer, two brothers, William Vollmar Jr. and Jim (Jan) Vollmar.
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Daniel V. Przybylski, 82, Pulaski died peacefully Monday morning, September 6, 2010 at a Green Bay hospital following a short illness. The son of the late John and Helen (Pytel) Przybylski was born September 16, 1927 in the Town of Angelica and farmed in the Town of Chase most of his life.
As a young man he worked for Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. He built silos and installed silo unloaders and barn cleaners. He also sold seed for many years. In his heyday, Danny belonged to several area dance clubs. He enjoyed playing cards, and was active in the 4-H. Danny loved the outdoors and enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting and fishing. He had been a member of Assumption B.V.M. Parish in Pulaski for the past 60 years.
Danny is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law; Darlene (Jim) Dalton, Green Bay; Bonnie (Mike) Drzewiecki, Pulaski; Diane (Ed) VanDenBerg, Waukesha; and one son and daughter-in-law; Thomas (Jennifer) Przybylski, Pulaski. He is further survived by 11 grandchildren; Daniel Nelson, Jeffrey (Crystal) Nelson, Andrew Dalton, Crystal Drzewiecki, Amy (Ben) Putthoff, Brian Drzewiecki, Kenneth and Gregory VanDenBerg, Chase, Felicia, and Annmarie Przybylski; two brothers; Ray, southern Wisconsin; Tony, Krakow; a special friend for the past 26 years, Bertha Wesolowski, Pulaski; along with nieces and nephews, relatives and other friends.
He was preceded in death by his children’s mother, Helen Bolssen, on December 5, 2009; one grandson, Joseph Drzewiecki; and three sisters; Adalaide and Mary Przybylski, and Virginia (Bernard) Blaser.
The family would like to thank the 3rd Floor medical staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, especially Jeanna, Lyn, and Thomas, and Fr. Patrick Gawrylewski O.F.M. and Janet Maroszek from Assumption B.V.M. Parish for their care and concern.
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Marian A. (Martin) Bohn, 84, Green Bay, died peacefully Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in Green Bay. She was born in Angelica on September 10, 1925 to Raymond Sr. and Clara (Berndt) Martin, and was a 1943 graduate of Pulaski High School. It was during her school years at Pulaski High that Marian met her future husband, Claude H. Bohn. They had their first date in June of 1941. When WWII started, Claude enlisted. They kept in close contact until he returned home. On October 19, 1946 Claude and Marian were married at Angelica United Methodist Church, where Marian had also been baptized and confirmed.
The couple lived in Green Bay before moving to Escanaba, Michigan in 1954, where they raised their family and made their home for 22 years, before returning to Green Bay in 1976. While living in Escanaba, Marian was invited into the PEO Chapter Z, which was a very important part of her life. Upon returning to Green Bay, she became affiliated with Chapter BS.
Marian’s family and friends were very dear to her. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she referred to them as her special angels. Marian was an avid bridge player. She also enjoyed traveling. Marian and Claude traveled extensively all over the world. They visited all 50 states, the southern provinces of Canada, the eastern countries of Europe including Russia, and Brazil. Marian loved Brazil and spent 2 ½ months there, visiting friends.
Survivors include her husband, Claude; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas (Karen) Bohn, Seymour and Paul (Shelley) Bohn, Allouez; five grandchildren, Kathryn (Chris) Kockler, William (Amanda) Bohn, Tim Bohn, Alexander Bohn, and Caslin Bohn; two great-grandchildren, Audrina and Ethan Bohn; one sister, Alice Graf, Angelica; Claude’s family, Marie Winter, Wausau and Shirlee Merkus, Illinois; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends, including her special friend and caregiver, Debra Allen.
She was preceded in death by one son, William Bohn, who died tragically in 1981 at the age of 26; one brother, Raymond Martin, Jr., a brother-in-law, Art Graf; brothers-in-law, Leslie and Durward Bohn, and a sister-in-law, Florence Jordan.
Funeral Services were held Monday, September 6th at Angelica United Methodist Church, Pastor Loretta Waegli officiating with burial in Advance Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Ann Johnson, 84, Laney, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, September 1, 2010 at a  Green Bay hospital. The daughter of John and Julia (Holewinski) Ertman was born September 17, 1925 in the Town of Chase.
On November 13, 1946, she married Wallace Johnson in the Town of Lessor. In her early years, she was employed at Allis Chalmers in Milwaukee, Karcz Ford, and Pulaski High School as a secretary in the guidance office. She also worked on the home dairy farm for many years, even into her seventies. Ann was a huge sports fan: the Brewers, the Packers, and the Badgers were her “Big Three”. She also enjoyed gardening and walking on local country roads; she walked for miles each day for most of her life. Ann was a great cook and made the best rhubarb torte and tomato soup. In recent years, she documented some of her best recipes on paper for her family to carry on for generations to come. Her grandchildren were very special to her. She enjoyed watching their activities and playing cribbage and Scrabble with her family and friends. She skunked Dale and Eric in cribbage on a regular basis. She especially loved the newest addition to her family, her one-year-old great-granddaughter Macy Ann. They had a special hug and kiss just a day before Great Grandma passed away.
Ann is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John (Anne) Johnson, Kaukauna; Dale (Pam) Johnson, Laney, six grandchildren; Eric (Tera) Johnson, Green Bay; Abby Johnson, Madison; Andrew Johnson, LaCrosse; Benjamin Johnson, Christopher Johnson, and David Johnson, all of Kaukauna, and one great-granddaughter, Macy Ann Johnson. She is further survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Leonard (Regina) Ertman, Milwaukee, two sisters-in-law, Irene Ertman, Green Bay; Eleanor Ertman, California, one brother-in-law, Pat Milewski, Green Bay, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Wally on July 14, 2005, one son, Clifford “Kippy” in 1952, three brothers, Edward, Joe (Margie), and Henry Ertman, five sisters; Agnes (Jack) Blohowiak, Frances (Bob) Rickert, Carrie (Clarence) Blohowiak, Lucille (Bob) Peters, and Cecelia Milewski.
The Funeral Service for Ann was held on Tuesday, September 7th at St. John Lutheran Church in Pulaski, Pastor Jeffrey Dobratz officiating. Burial took place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Laney.
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