Mae R. Koshnick

Mae R. Koshnick, 83, a resident of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, June 6, 2010.She was born on November 26, 1926, in Jewel, Iowa, a daughter of Edward N. and Elsie K. Kraemer Keifenheim. Mae graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School, Class of 1945. On August 15, 1945, she became employed by National Exchange Bank, where she remained a dedicated employee for over 40 years. In her 40 year tenure with the bank, she held many positions, eventually becoming the first female officer. The customers were always her primary concern.On June 11, 1949, she married Wilfred “Will” F. Koshnick at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Becker officiating.Mae was a Life Member of Soroptimist International of Fond du Lac, and was a past member of the National Association of Bank Women. For more than 20 years she served as treasurer of the American Cancer Society and she served as a director on one of the first United Way boards.She enjoyed bowling, golf, working on the class reunion committee, and being involved with the Election Poll.She was a member of Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church.Mae is survived by a sister, Colleen J. Hensen; a brother-in-law, Deacon Robert Hensen; a sister-in-law, Joyce Schultz; two aunts: June Diener and Amanda Rumlow; six nieces: Debbie (Jerry) Zasada, Cindy (Peter) Meinholz, Pattie (Michael) LaDue, Kay (Craig) Marple, Ann (Frank) Smyser, and Maureen (John) Mason; a nephew, Wayne (Gayle) Schultz, together with their families.She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Lemke, stepfather, Walter Lemke, her father Edward Keifenheim; her husband, Will on August 20, 2006; a sister, Betty Hensen; a brother-in-law, Raymond Hensen; and a niece, Terri Jarapko.The funeral service will be held at noon, on Friday, June 11, 2010, at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, with the Rev. Shari Routh officiating. Entombment will follow at Ledgeview Memorial Park, Shrine of Rest Mausoleum.The visitation will be at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.Memorials may be directed to Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church.A special thank you to the staff at St. Francis Terrace for their loving care.

Mae R. Koshnick

November 26, 1926 - June 6, 2010