Vivian Gale

Vivian J. Gale, 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday January 20, 2019 at Morningside Health Center.
Vivian was born February 25, 1920 in Silver Creek, WI, daughter of the late Herbert and Phillomena (Minnie) Klug (nee Ehlenbeck). She was the third of four Klug sisters. While growing up in Silver Creek she enjoyed farm life and was a member of the local church Ladies Aid and choir, where she sang alto. She especially loved the dances held in the community.
Vivian attended Random Lake High School, graduating in the Class of 1937 as valedictorian. She worked for the Courthouse, Verifine Dairy, and Gale Chevrolet as a bookkeeper following graduation.
In September 1957 she married Clarence Gale and they began their life together living on the intercoastal waterway in Lighthouse Point, Florida. They would travel north to Wisconsin every summer and eventually purchased a second home in Sheboygan to remain close to family and friends. Clarence preceded her in death in December 1973. While living in Florida most of the year, she was the ultimate hostess, entertaining many family and friends in their beautiful home on the waterway. She will always be remembered as a kind, gracious and generous woman who adored her family and was adored by her family.
Vivian was a member of Fountain Park United Methodist Church of Sheboygan. She enjoyed collecting just about everything. She had a wonderful eye for interior design and would find many treasures during flea market outings with her sisters. She was an avid reader and loved collecting books.
She is survived by her sisters Evelyn Heinen and Marvel Harrison both of Sheboygan. Her nieces and nephews, Russell (the late Diane) Heinen, of Solana Beach California, William (the late Christine) Holbrook of Sheboygan, Susan (the late James) Morgan of Fond du Lac, Gary Holbrook (Tammy) of Plymouth, Steven Harrison (Joann) of Sheboygan, Randall Harrison of Sheboygan, and Roxanne Pauls (Kevin) of Sheboygan, and Dan Olson of Sheboygan. She is further survived by many great nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. In addition to her parents and her husband Clarence, Vivian was also preceded in death by her sister Gladys Holbrook and her nephew Daniel Heinen and niece Robin Olson. Additionally, preceded by three brothers-in-law, Isadore Heinen, Glenn Holbrook, and Chester Harrison Jr.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Ballhorn Funeral Chapel and Cremation Care Center 1201 North 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081. Pastor Warren Waddell will officiate. Friends may call from 10:00 am until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts to Camp Evergreen would be appreciated.
The family would like to thank all the nurses and caregivers at Morningside Health Center over the years as well as Dr. Mary Gentine for her kindness and care.
For online condolences, please visit www.Ballhornchapels.com