Brigitte H. Wargula

Brigitte H Wargula, 82, of Oshkosh, passed away July 31, 2007 at Evergreen Retirement Community, finally joining her husband, Lucian, who preceded her in death on February 24, 2001. She is survived by her son James (Patricia) of Fitchburg, WI, grandson Matthew (Alanna) of Kenwood, CA, granddaughter Lucia of Middleton, WI, special cousin and friend Marge Schock, nephews Stephen and David Priestley (and their families) in England, and numerous relatives and friends.Brigitte was born September 1, 1924 in Berlin, Germany, where she received her primary education. She continued her education in Croydon, England and pursued a career in fashion design in London, until the outbreak of WWII when she served in the British Transportation System. At the conclusion of WWII, she was employed by the US State Department for the Civil Censorship Division as a tri-lingual operative in Paris, France and Esslingen, Germany. It was during this time that she met her husband-to-be, Lucian. The couple was married in Giessen, Germany in a Military Wedding on March 23, 1946. They returned to Oshkosh, WI that year, and resided there for the rest of their lives. Brigitte enjoyed various occupations and activities, particularly those having to do with UW-Oshkosh, and traveling. She taught German Language evening classes at Fox Valley Technical College for many years. Both Lucian and Brigitte attended UW-O in their later years, and graduated with honors, with Bachelor of Liberal Arts degrees. The funeral service will be on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 6:00 PM at the Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home (Westside) Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 PM to the time of service. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Evergreen Retirement Community Benevolent Annual Fund or to the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staffs of Evergreen Retirement Community and University Hospital Transplant Clinic of Madison, WI.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Friday, August 10, 2007
4:00 p.m. to the service time



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Friday, August 10, 2007
6:00 p.m.



Calvary Catholic Cemetery



Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
WI
54901