Evelyn D. Mengel

(nee Kahles) began her journey home Thursday, March 25th at the age of 88. Born in Athelstane, WI, Evelyn also lived in Wausaukee, WI, Winnetka, IL, Milwaukee, WI and finally retired in Manitowoc, WI, where Evelyn spent her last 6 months at Shady Lane Nursing Home.Devoted wife of 60 years to Eugene W. Mengel, who preceded her in death in September 2007. Loving mother to Ronald (Jennifer)Mengel, Castle Valley, UT, George (Jackie) Mengel, Hartland, WI, and Diane (Robert) Goen, Manitowoc, WI. Grandmother to Wade (Chizu) Mengel, San Francisco, CA, Brooke (Carlos Roach-Mendez) Mengel, Minneapolis, MN, R. Tyler (Tanya) Goen, Howard, WI, Keith Mengel, Milwaukee, WI, and Kaelyn Mengel, Hartland, WI. Great Grandmother to Luna Mae and Taiyou Mengel, San Francisco, CA. She is survived by four sisters: Violet Kuchta, Manitowoc, WI; Agnes Hoffman, Deerbrook, WI; Elizabeth Wankowski, Ashwaubenon, WI; Helen Mason, Burlington, VT; and one brother Raymond Kahles, Crivitz, WI. Numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Service 12401 W. National Ave., New Berlin, WI, Tuesday, March 30th from 11 AM – 12:45 PM. Funeral Service at 1 PM. Procession to Highland Memorial Park to follow.Evelyn was a wonderful wife, mother and caregiver and dedicated 20 years of service working for Gimbels. In retirement she loved to bowl, play cards, bingo and volunteer at the Manitowoc Senior Center. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.Memorials can be directed to the National Parkinson's Association or the Manitowoc Humane Society."You will always be a part of our lives"