Obituary Cherie L. Hartman, age 67, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Cherie was born on August 16, 1951 in Oshkosh and was the 1st of three daughters born to Clyde and Elaine Schmude Hartman. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1969 and then from UW Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1976. On July 21, 1982, she married William Wittkowske at Lakeshore Golf Course. It was a fun day for both sides of the family. They lived and raised their two sons in Oshkosh. Cherie loved her family and friends and was an extremely compassionate and generous person. She was always willing to help anyone who needed her. Her granddaughter Charli was a special gift to her and Cherie spent a lot of hours with her enjoying music together, reading books and having fun playing. Cherie was so proud of Charli. The family dog Buddy became a very important part of Cherie’s life. Buddy seemed to know how much he was needed by her and they spent a lot of time snuggled on the couch together. Cherie’s teaching career started at Reedsville High School. She had the opportunity to work with many gifted and talented students and was very proud to be the advisor for the school newspaper, which won the School Bell Award presented from the WEAC in 1978. This award was for best school newspaper in Wisconsin for that year. After leaving Reedsville Cherie returned to Oshkosh and became one of the pioneering teachers at Second Chance Program, which is an alternative educational program for students with social, behavioral or emotional struggles. Cherie found her niche there and loved her job. We believe she made a big difference in many of her students lives. Cherie and her family were proud of her involvement in changing the Blood Borne Pathogen law to include teachers on the list of persons entitled to get informed if exposed while working. The law made it possible for Wisconsin teachers to be able to force students to submit to HIV tests if they thought they had contact with students’ blood. The law was the first of its kind in the country to specifically list school district employees in the same class as emergency workers like police and first responders who, in many states, can make people take blood tests if they think they’ve been exposed to contaminated blood. Cherie was passionate about politics and human rights and was known to stand up for the underdog. Her intelligence, sarcasm and wit will be missed by many. Her passing is going to leave a large void in many people’s lives. Cherie is survived by her husband Bill, her sons, Seth Wittkowske, Aaron Wittkowske, and granddaughter Charlotte (Charli) Wittkowske; her mother Elaine; two sisters, Steph (Clark) Nipko, Michele (Matt) Meszaros; sisters-in-law, Mary Beder and Lois Wittkoske; brothers-in-law, Carl (Cindy) Wittkowske and Gene Wittkowske ; her nieces and nephews that she was so fond of; three special aunts and uncles; many cousins; and a close group of special friends. Cherie was preceded in death by her father (2018). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home, 100 Lake Pointe Dr., Oshkosh. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of celebration. To send flowers to the family of Cheryl “Cherie” L. Hartman, please visit Tribute Store. Events May9 Visitation Thursday, May 09, 2019 9:00AM – 11:00AM Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes – Westside 100 Lake Pointe Drive Oshkosh, WI 54904 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Cheryl “Cherie”‘s Visitation. Guaranteed delivery before Cheryl “Cherie”‘s Visitation begins. May9 Service Thursday, May 09, 2019 11:00AM Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes – Westside 100 Lake Pointe Drive Oshkosh, WI 54904 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Cheryl “Cherie”‘s Service. Guaranteed delivery before Cheryl “Cherie”‘s Service begins. Final Resting Place Lake View Memorial Park 2786 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901 Get directions View MapTextEmail
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Cheryl Cherie L Hartman August 16 1951 April 20 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Oshkosh, state: Wisconsin