Obituary

HETZEL, Marion B. (nee Kuczkowski)

91, of Oshkosh, formerly of Milwaukee and Brown Deer, passed away peacefully after weeks of being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and dear friends. With the blessed assurance of the Lord's love and mercy, Marion was called home to the embrace of her heavenly Father and our Blessed Mother Mary on July 12, 2024. Most loving and cherished mother of daughter, Dotti (Tom) Binder and sons, Andy (Stephanie), Larry (Lynn), Tony (Susan) and Dave (Cheryl) Hetzel. Devoted grandma of Jimmy (Andrea) Gavin, Dan (Heidi) Gavin, Alex (Erin) Binder, Christy (Kevin) Welch, Andy Hetzel Ill, Ben Hetzel, Alex Long, Jack Long, Jamie (Chad) King, Erin (Bryant) Fazer, Kaitlyn (Stew) Roberts, Zach (Katie) Hetzel, Adriana Hetzel, Brianne (Brad) Culliton, Marshall (Alicia) Bryant, Brittney (Zach) Wallin, Justin (Hailey) Hetzel and Christopher (Kaitlyn) Hetzel. Fun and loving great - grandma of Iris and Josie Gavin and Thaddeus Johnston; Ethan and Sophie Welch and Evie Hetzel; Everett, Eli and Avery King, Callie, Lillian and Julliana Fazer, Calvin, Marley and Baby Roberts; Analiese and Jerica Johnson and Davin Culliton; Betty and Ricky Wallin, Easton and Hayes Hetzel, and Jaxon Hetzel. Further survived by sisters - in-law Ann Kuczkowski (the late John) and Mary Froschmayer (the late Matthew) and many relatives and friends.

Marion is reunited with her loving husband of 62 years, Andy Hetzel; her parents, Henry and Frances Kuczkowski; brother, John Kuczkowski (Ann); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Andrew and Agnes Hetzel; sisters - in-law, Florette Knueppel (the late Donald), Dolores Knueppel (the late Norbert) and Margaret Kaczmarek (the late Mike); and brother-in-law, William Hetzel (the late Beatrice) and countless relatives and friends.

Marion was born on October 29, 1932, in Milwaukee. She graduated from St . John's Cathedral High School in 1950. Marion and Andy were married on April 11, 1953, and were blessed with their five children who she loved with all her heart and soul. She worked at the First Wisconsin Bank before starting her family and choosing to be a full-time homemaker. Later in life, Marion worked as an assistant for the Church of Good Hope in Milwaukee until retiring and relocating to Oshkosh in 1996. Andy and Marion spent many years traveling together before and after retirement. They loved spending time at their condo in Fort Myers during the winter months. After Andy's passing in 2015, she traveled with her children and their families and made precious memories. She had the best sense of humor and lit up the room with her laughter and beautiful smile. She loved gardening and flowers. She was talented in so many ways and enjoyed making beautiful floral arrangements for charity and family . Another of her favorite things to do was playing bingo with family and special friends. Her faith and family were most important in her life and she had a special relationship with each one of us. She was a dedicated parishioner of St . Raphael's in Oshkosh.

Marion lived a life of service to those in need. She volunteered for 28 years at Fr. Carr's Place 2B, where she enjoyed the company of her spiritual counselor and close friend, Fr . Dave Duffeck, Sr. Grace, Sr . Angela, Sr. Matilda and many wonderful volunteers. Marion had a very deep devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary and proudly decorated the Chapel at Fr. Carr's. She touched everyone she met and was loved by all who knew her. She was a supportive, strong, classy, fun-loving lady with a heart of gold and the matriarch of our family. She will be dearly missed until we meet again .

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 10:00am-12 Noon at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, 830 South Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh. Mass of Christian Burial to follow, officiated by Fr. Tom Long and Fr. Dave Duffeck concelebrating. A private burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery in Mequon on Monday, July 29, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated in Marion's memory to: Fr. Carr's Place 2B, 1062 North Koeller Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902.

A special thank you to the Compassus Hospice team, Senior Stride Home Care, and Home Instead for their compassionate care of Marion and our family.

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