Evangeline Whitwam

Evangeline Hildegard (Klabechek) Whitwam, 97, of Sheboygan, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at Sheboygan Senior Community. Evangeline was born May 3, 1917 in Sheboygan to the late George and Bertha (Horneck) Breckheimer. She was employed by Ebenreiter Woodworking for over 20 years before retiring in 1982. Evangeline enjoyed polka music, dancing, sewing and beadwork. She also enjoyed time spent with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as with her cat, Rambo. Survivors include grandchildren, Mona Eisner (Ervin Frank), Menomonee Falls, Tarrie (Mark) Lehman, Tony (Teresa) Eisner, David Eisner, all of Sheboygan, Robert Eisner, Arizona; eleven great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren and one nephew, Wayne Breckheimer. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Raymond Eisner, Sr., Roland Klabechek and Earl "Tommy" Whitwam, one son, Raymond Eisner, Jr., one daughter, Sharon Johnson and two brothers, Eugene and Leland. A memorial service for Evangeline will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Zimmer's Westview (Hwy 42 & JJ, Howards Grove). Rev. DuWayne Hanke will officiate. Friends may call on Tuesday, Zimmer's Westview, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Sheboygan Senior Community.