Gladys G. Sasse, age 100, formerly of 1911 Wild Oak Drive, Manitowoc, and also formerly of rural Webster, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 03, 2012 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Gladys was born on April 11, 1912 in Milwaukee to the late Walter and Mary Trzecrakowski Swiantczak. In December of 1934, Gladys married Carl J. Sasse in Eagle, Wisconsin. Carl preceded her in death on June 22, 2011. She had been employed at Sperry Candy in Wisconsin and also had worked with her brother at a barber shop in Chicago. Gladys enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary in Webster, Wisconsin.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Alice and Jerry Seibel, Manitowoc; and Monica and John Ford, Campbellsport; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 great great granddaughters; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; one great grandson, James; and five brothers and sisters.

A life celebration event for Gladys and Carl Sasse will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 N. Water St., Manitowoc on Saturday, May 12, 2012. At 1 pm there will be a dinner provided for relatives and friends with a social hour starting at 12 pm. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel and burial of their cremated remains will be held at 11 am on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Northern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staffs of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Aurora VNA Hospice for the care and compassion they provided to both Gladys and her family.