VIVIAN KOSTUCH

Vivian Jane Kostuch, age 89, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna. She was born on March 13, 1926 in Neenah; daughter of the late Walter and Viola (Baer) Knaack. On September 1, 1945 she married Paul Kostuch, Jr. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Neenah, and the union was blessed with two beautiful daughters. Vivian was baptized, confirmed and was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Neenah. She worked at Tuttle Press, before it was Artfaire and Hafemeister. Vivian loved playing bingo, fishing and spending time at the cottage. Her favorite time was when she got to spend it with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. Her great-grandchildren blew up "super bubbles" to her in Heaven to greet her when she got there. She will be deeply missed by her daughters: Sandra (Arlyn) Schuelke, Weyauwega and Terry (Mark) Smith, Kaukauna; grandchildren: Tina (sp. friend, Mark) Haasl, Brenda (Tommy) Dawes, Michelle (Andy) Staats and Matthew (Heather) Smith; great-grandchildren: Haley and Lana Haasl, Alexis, Austin and Aaron Staats and Brooklynn Smith; and brothers: Dale (Barb) Knaack, Vernon Knaack and Russell (Gerry) Knaack. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Paul Kostuch, Jr.; brother, Walter Knaack, Jr. and a sister, Shirley Sweetalla. A Funeral Service for Vivian will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 407 Oak Street, Neenah. The Rev. Tony L. McKenzie will officiate. Family and friends may visit at the church on Monday from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Neenah. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna, especially those on Primrose Lane for their wonderful care and compassion.