Leslie J. Chaloupka, age 84, of 122 Fanna St., Fond du Lac, died on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Hospice Home of Hope.
He was born on Sept. 26, 1922, in Manitowoc County, a son of Adolph J. and Mildred (Strouf) Chaloupka. Leslie married F. Louise Johnston on June 5, 1948, at First Presbyterian Church, Oshkosh. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School, class of 1939. He attended Manitowoc County Normal School, graduating in 1941. Les taught at Lakeside School, a rural one-room school, in Manitowoc County prior to serving in the U.S. Army 252nd Field Artillery Battalion from 1943-1946. He served in the European Theater of Operation. Les returned to Oshkosh Teacher's College earning a bachelor of science degree. He also earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Les taught school for seven years at Lincoln and McKinley schools, Fond du Lac, and also five years in Racine. He was the principal at Washington, Fahey and Chegwin elementary schools from 1960 to 1984, until his retirement. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fond du Lac, where he served as an elder, deacon and choir member. He also served as clerk of session and was a representative to Winnebago Presbytery. Les was a member of the National Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association, Wisconsin Elementary Principals Association and Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Louise; three children: Jean Ann (Mark) Scherer, Appleton; John (Janet) Chaloupka, Ormond Beach, Fla.; and Susan (Joe) Herman, Appleton; nine grandchildren: Sara and Benjamin Scherer; Beth (Cory) Mohr; Abigail and Drew Herman; Clinton (Jessica) Chaloupka; Justin (Jennifer) Chaloupka; Scott (Sally) Hastings; and Todd (Cheryl) Hastings; two great-grandchildren: William Mohr and Madison Hastings; a brother: Allan (Kathleen "Katie") Chaloupka, Denmark. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Joan Alioto and Elaine LaViolette.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Barbara Carmichael officiating. Private burial will take place in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Melnik.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family.
Herald Times Report
August 24, 2007
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter – Friday, August 24, 2007 – P. A3
He was born on Sept. 26, 1922, in Manitowoc County, a son of Adolph J. and Mildred (Strouf) Chaloupka. Leslie married F. Louise Johnston on June 5, 1948, at First Presbyterian Church, Oshkosh. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School, class of 1939. He attended Manitowoc County Normal School, graduating in 1941. Les taught at Lakeside School, a rural one-room school, in Manitowoc County prior to serving in the U.S. Army 252nd Field Artillery Battalion from 1943-1946. He served in the European Theater of Operation. Les returned to Oshkosh Teacher's College earning a bachelor of science degree. He also earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Les taught school for seven years at Lincoln and McKinley schools, Fond du Lac, and also five years in Racine. He was the principal at Washington, Fahey and Chegwin elementary schools from 1960 to 1984, until his retirement. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fond du Lac, where he served as an elder, deacon and choir member. He also served as clerk of session and was a representative to Winnebago Presbytery. Les was a member of the National Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association, Wisconsin Elementary Principals Association and Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Louise; three children: Jean Ann (Mark) Scherer, Appleton; John (Janet) Chaloupka, Ormond Beach, Fla.; and Susan (Joe) Herman, Appleton; nine grandchildren: Sara and Benjamin Scherer; Beth (Cory) Mohr; Abigail and Drew Herman; Clinton (Jessica) Chaloupka; Justin (Jennifer) Chaloupka; Scott (Sally) Hastings; and Todd (Cheryl) Hastings; two great-grandchildren: William Mohr and Madison Hastings; a brother: Allan (Kathleen "Katie") Chaloupka, Denmark. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Joan Alioto and Elaine LaViolette.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Barbara Carmichael officiating. Private burial will take place in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Melnik.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family.
Herald Times Report
August 24, 2007
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter – Friday, August 24, 2007 – P. A3
Leslie J. Chaloupka, age 84, of 122 Fanna St., Fond du Lac, died on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Hospice Home of Hope.
He was born on Sept. 26, 1922, in Manitowoc County, a son of Adolph J. and Mildred (Strouf) Chaloupka. Leslie married F. Louise Johnston on June 5, 1948, at First Presbyterian Church, Oshkosh. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School, class of 1939. He attended Manitowoc County Normal School, graduating in 1941. Les taught at Lakeside School, a rural one-room school, in Manitowoc County prior to serving in the U.S. Army 252nd Field Artillery Battalion from 1943-1946. He served in the European Theater of Operation. Les returned to Oshkosh Teacher's College earning a bachelor of science degree. He also earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Les taught school for seven years at Lincoln and McKinley schools, Fond du Lac, and also five years in Racine. He was the principal at Washington, Fahey and Chegwin elementary schools from 1960 to 1984, until his retirement. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fond du Lac, where he served as an elder, deacon and choir member. He also served as clerk of session and was a representative to Winnebago Presbytery. Les was a member of the National Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association, Wisconsin Elementary Principals Association and Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Louise; three children: Jean Ann (Mark) Scherer, Appleton; John (Janet) Chaloupka, Ormond Beach, Fla.; and Susan (Joe) Herman, Appleton; nine grandchildren: Sara and Benjamin Scherer; Beth (Cory) Mohr; Abigail and Drew Herman; Clinton (Jessica) Chaloupka; Justin (Jennifer) Chaloupka; Scott (Sally) Hastings; and Todd (Cheryl) Hastings; two great-grandchildren: William Mohr and Madison Hastings; a brother: Allan (Kathleen "Katie") Chaloupka, Denmark. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Joan Alioto and Elaine LaViolette.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Barbara Carmichael officiating. Private burial will take place in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Melnik.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family.
Herald Times Report
August 24, 2007
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter – Friday, August 24, 2007 – P. A3
He was born on Sept. 26, 1922, in Manitowoc County, a son of Adolph J. and Mildred (Strouf) Chaloupka. Leslie married F. Louise Johnston on June 5, 1948, at First Presbyterian Church, Oshkosh. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School, class of 1939. He attended Manitowoc County Normal School, graduating in 1941. Les taught at Lakeside School, a rural one-room school, in Manitowoc County prior to serving in the U.S. Army 252nd Field Artillery Battalion from 1943-1946. He served in the European Theater of Operation. Les returned to Oshkosh Teacher's College earning a bachelor of science degree. He also earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Les taught school for seven years at Lincoln and McKinley schools, Fond du Lac, and also five years in Racine. He was the principal at Washington, Fahey and Chegwin elementary schools from 1960 to 1984, until his retirement. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fond du Lac, where he served as an elder, deacon and choir member. He also served as clerk of session and was a representative to Winnebago Presbytery. Les was a member of the National Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association, Wisconsin Elementary Principals Association and Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Louise; three children: Jean Ann (Mark) Scherer, Appleton; John (Janet) Chaloupka, Ormond Beach, Fla.; and Susan (Joe) Herman, Appleton; nine grandchildren: Sara and Benjamin Scherer; Beth (Cory) Mohr; Abigail and Drew Herman; Clinton (Jessica) Chaloupka; Justin (Jennifer) Chaloupka; Scott (Sally) Hastings; and Todd (Cheryl) Hastings; two great-grandchildren: William Mohr and Madison Hastings; a brother: Allan (Kathleen "Katie") Chaloupka, Denmark. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Joan Alioto and Elaine LaViolette.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Barbara Carmichael officiating. Private burial will take place in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Melnik.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family.
Herald Times Report
August 24, 2007
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter – Friday, August 24, 2007 – P. A3
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