This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17107/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Thursday, August 20, 2009 Orval J. Kielman Orval J. Kielman, age 89, Birnamwood, died Aug. 17, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on Nov. 6, 1919 in Bowler, the son of the late Charles and Amanda (Kortbein) Kielman. On Aug. 4, 1967 he was united in marriage to Anna Kirsch in Milwaukee. She survives. Orval served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He worked at Allis Chalmers in Milwaukee for over 20 years. In 1971, Orval and Anna moved to the Birnamwood area and he did carpentry work until he retired in 1981. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, telling jokes, playing cards, crafts and spending time with family. In addition to his wife, Anna, survivors include two sons, Wayne (Jeanne) Kielman, Mesa, Ariz., Dennis (Catherine) Kielman, Milwaukee; three grandchildren, John (Nicole) Kielman, Becky Kielman and Brian Kielman; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Mattmiller, Antigo, two brothers, Royal (Joyce) Kielman, Bowler and Alvin (Lois) Kielman, Mattoon. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, two sisters and one great-grandchild. The Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bowler. Rev. Michael Schram will officiate. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, town of Almon, Shawano County. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Friday at the church. Schmidt Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood is assisting the family with arrangements. The family guestbook and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.