Betty Jane Kohl

Betty Jane Kohl, 81, Appleton, passed away on February 24, 2014. Betty was born on April 9, 1932 in Appleton to John and Margaret Abendroth. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School and was married to LaVerne “Bud” “Bun” Kohl. Although being a homemaker was most important to Betty Jane, she also worked outside the home at both Agape and Valley Packaging. Family was most important to Betty Jane. She loved family gatherings and daily phone calls. Her beautiful smile brightened all our events. She also enjoyed trips to the casino and playing bingo and loved playing cards, especially sheephead. She liked watching movies and listening to country music.
She is survived by her children: Linda (Scott) Frederick, Appleton, Cheryl (Larry) Fails, Florida, Pamela (William) Schabo, Kaukauna, Michele (Randy) Buss, Freedom, Kathy (Jim) Armstrong, Freedom, Lisa (Bob) Kunstman, Appleton, Brian Kohl, Appleton and Jeff Kohl, Manawa, 16 grandchildren: Barry, Jody, Jaime, Craig, Shantel, Shane, Sarah, Drew, Dylan, Jesse, Jeremy, Michael, Tony, David, Lindsey and Garrett, special friend Jim LeRoux as well as many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bun Kohl and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral Services for Betty will be at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton on Friday February 28, 2014 at 10:30 am. Visitation will be Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff of ManorCare Health Services of Appleton and Matthews Senior Living of Neenah for all the love and care given to our mother