Ellen Weno's Obituary
Ellen Diane Weno, age 67, of Oshkosh passed away on Saturday evening November 9, 2013 at her residence. Ellen was born in Milwaukee the daughter of Orville and Shirley (Schmidt) Sarff. Ellen was raised by her mother Shirley Willson and her step-father Dennis G. Harrell. Ellen married Ralph Weno on August 13, 1965 in Charleston, SC. Ellen served her Country in the U.S. Navy. Ellen was employed at Jacob Shapiro School in Oshkosh as a noon supervisor. She was a faithful member of First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Ellen loved her family, animals, nature and music. She loved the EAA convention and all the kids at Jacob Shapiro School. She is survived by her husband; Ralph Weno of Oshkosh. Her mother; Shirley Willson of Milwaukee. Three daughters; Andrea (David) Holst of Oshkosh; Kelly (Chad) Gehrke of Omro and Sarah (Scott) Moderson of Wisconsin. One son; Mark Weno of Oshkosh. Three siblings; Linda (Walter) Wilinski of New Berlin; Denise Harrell of Wrightstown and Mark (Dawn) Harrell of Milwaukee. Ellen's grandchildren; Kayla, Andrew and Matthew Holst. Ryan and Kamryn Gehrke. Nathan and Madaline Moderson. She was preceded in death by her son; David; her father and her step-father. Memorial services will be held on Thursday November 14, 2013 at 2pm at First English Lutheran Church at 1013 Minnesota Street. Oshkosh, WI 54902. Rev. Martin Ruge will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 12noon until the time of service. In Lieu of flowers memorials should be directed to the Oshkosh Humane Society at 1925 Shelter Court. Oshkosh, WI 54901.
Poklasny Funeral Home 870 W. South Park Ave Oshkosh, WI 54902 (920) 235-1170 www.fissbillspoklasny.com
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