Anneliese J. Basler

Anneliese Johanna Basler, 80, died peacefully in her home on September 04, 2009. She was born October 21, 1928 in Holm by Wedel, Germany; the daughter of Rudolph and Berta Dora (Weiland) Wallbaum. Anneliese was pregnant with her son David when she, her first husband Micheal Swietlicki and their daughter, Sonja came to the United States in 1949. Anneliese was a nurse by trade upon arrival to the US, and continued her employment in the health care industry and private nursing. Anneliese later married William D. Basler in Kansas City, Missouri in1959. Anneliese loved to work, keep a clean house, pay her bills on time, garden, and spoil her little Tyna Louise. She was a very giving woman, despite the fact that she was living on a pension, she gave to many charitable organizations such as The VFW, COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors,) National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, St. Jude, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Council of Indian Affairs and the ASPCA. Mom insisted that so long she had enough money to cover the bills, giving what she could to charity was of better use. Anneliese was also a 19 year member of American Legion Auxillary Post 364 of Winneconne, WI. Mom retired from private nursing aftercaring for her husband William, and his death in 1990, and she continued to live in her own home until her passing. Anneliese is survived by her children: Sonja Peterson of Appleton, WI, David (Lauren) Swietlicki of Sacramento, CA, Kelly Swietlicki of Neenah, WI, Marie (Ken) Ostorero of Menasha, WI, twin daughters: June (Joe) Dorn of Neenah, WI, Joanne (Steve) VanRossum of Appleton, WI, step children William F (Kathy) Basler of Menasha, WI, Rose Bragg of Appleton, WI and Margarite Leary of Appleton, WI, Anneliese also raised a granddaughter, Billie Jo Basler of Fond du Lac. Anneliese is further survived by 2 brothers in law; Gerald (Joyce) Basler and James (Dana) Collins. Three sisters in law; Florence Lambert, Clara Basler, and Ruby Basler. Anneliese was the proud grandmother to 24 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands. Anneliese was also preceded by two sons, James Swietlicki and George Swietlicki Sr, one grandson John VanRossum, and a great granddaughter Aspen Krzyzak.. The family would like to take this opportunity to express the utmost gratitude to Dr. Woodhall and Dr. Champseddin, Mary Schaeffer and all the wonderful nurses and staff at St Agnes that brought comfort and joy to her final weeks. We also send a heartfelt thanks to Ilene, Chris, Char, and Karen and Agnesian Hospice Hope for their guidance and support in the final hours of Mom's life. And last but not least, Rebecca (Jason) Peters: Mom's neighbor she claimed as her daughter, thanks for your undying love and support.



Visitation: will be from 9-11 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The Liturgy of the Word service will be held at 11 AM with Deacon Larry Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in a unique procession to her resting place next to her husband William, in Winneconne, WI. Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.