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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Michael John
Ascher
November 20, 1946 – March 30, 2016
Obituary
Rev. Michael John Ascher, age 69, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
Michael was born on November 20, 1946 in Shawano, the son of the late Felix J. and Rose M. (Sperberg) Ascher.
Michael was united in marriage to Candace "Candy" Seignemartin on April 23, 1988 in Gillett.
He taught social studies for 14 years at Sacred Heart, was the former Main Street Manager in the Shawano and Two Rivers communities before entering pastoral ministry in 2001.
Michael was an active member and past president of the Shawano County Arts Council.
He was also active in the church, enjoyed vegetable gardening, "rough" carpentry, and playing board games with his beloved grandchildren.
Michael is survived by:
his wife, Candy; four children, Eric Ascher of Shawano, Karl Ascher of Wild Rose, Richard Rajchel of Appleton, and Christopher (Holly) Rajchel of Appleton; his grandchildren, Nathon Ascher, Aubrey (Chris) Schwartz, Caresse (James) Russell, Nicholas Howard, Gabe Ascher, Joe Ascher, Christian Haataja, Christopher Rajchel, and Brayden Rajchel; three great-grandsons, Rockland, Noah, and Taylin.
He is further survived by his brother and sisters, Dr. Peter D. Ascher of Bowler, Mary (David) Sund of Minnesota, and Rita (David) Skalecki of Green Bay.
He was preceded in death by: his daughter, Sara Ascher; his parents; and one sister, Patricia.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Church on the Hill in Shawano with Rev. Allen Christenson officiating.
Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
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