Evelyn (Nienhaus) Ebert

Evelyn (Nienhaus) Ebert, age 75, of Taus died from cancer on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at home with her family.

She was born on May 23, 1947, in Manitowoc to Ellsworth and Elaine (Spatchek) Nienhaus and attended Menchalville School, St. Joseph Catholic School in Kellnersville, and Reedsville High School, where she graduated with the class of 1965. On October 23, 1965, Evelyn married Russell E. Ebert at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They were together for 52 years. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2017.

Throughout her life, Evelyn worked at Mirro, Oswald’s, and Bob and Elaine’s bar in Taus and babysat for more than forty kids. She was a charter member of the Inland Snowblazers and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, she was devoted and resourceful, and you could often find her in her garden, crocheting, or working on a craft project. Evelyn was also an ardent blood donor and gave more than 15 gallons of blood in the last few decades, meaning she likely saved at least 360 lives.

Evelyn loved spending time with and caring for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was the best mom and grandma.

Evelyn leaves behind her family: her favorite son: Mark (Jennifer) Ebert, of Whitelaw, and favorite daughter: Tammy (David) Maas, of Reedsville; grandchildren: Michael (Ashley) Ebert, of Brillion, and Grace Ebert, of Chicago; great-grandchildren: Oliver and Kingsley Ebert; siblings: Elroy (Karen) Nienhaus, of Menchalville, Elaine (Romy) Bishop, of Menchalville, Elsie Korinek, of Kellnersville, and Ellen (Karl) Schmidt, of Manitowoc; and brothers- and sisters-in-law: Betty (Art) Dietrich, of Whitelaw, Ruth Ebert Noack, of Kellnersville, Barb (Paul) Wallander, of Reedsville, Joe Welch, of Reedsville, Tom (Betty) Ebert, of Whitelaw, and Dan (Barb) Ebert, of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by her husband: Russell, parents, mother- and father-in-law, sisters- and brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 522 Tower Avenue, Kellnersville. The Rev. Santiago Turiano Jr. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville location is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

Evelyn’s family would like to thank the staffs of Holy Family Memorial Center Cancer Care Center and Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for their care and support.

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