Christine E. Applebee Obituary
We announce the death of Christine E. Applebee of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, who passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Christine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Christine E. Applebee to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Collins and Mae Collins (Anderson); her husband Leslie Applebee Sr.; her son-in-law Arlin Rothe; her grandchild Meredith Jape; her great grandchild Meghan; and her sisters, Roberta Haase and Marcella Collins.
She is survived by: her children, Paula Rothe, Timothy Doolittle, Dawn Becker (Carl) and JoAnn Drexler-Borden (Bill); her grandchildren, Mike Rothe (Cindy), Matt Rothe (Kari), Charissa Doolittle, David Doolittle (Betsy), Angela Grundman (JR), Mandi Gulch (Brett Odle), Melinda Albrecht (Matt), Mark Dodd (Brittany), Gabby Schneider (Mark) and Brandon Drexler; her great grandchildren, Darien (Tyler), Aaron, Joseph, Abigail, Samantha, Brittney, Allyson, Sawyer, Grace, Alana, Bradon Gulch (Chloe), Collin, Ethan, Emma, Haven and Nash; her great great grandchildren, Destiny, Natalie, Rayna, Zamir, Katalaya and Sincer; her siblings, Maynard Collins, Robert Collins and Kathy Rymer (David); and her stepchildren, Diana Redemann, Leslie Applebee Jr. (Sheri) and Kevin Applebee (Valinda).
Visitation was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Grace Bible Church (145 W 24th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902). A funeral service was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
