Family/Spouse: DEPRIEST. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George + SCHMEICHEL, Dorothy Anne. Dorothy (daughter of SCHMEICHEL, Wilbert Lawrence and Florence H) was born on 1 Feb 1933; died on 6 Oct 2022 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothy A. Gardei (Schmeickel) age 89, of North Tonawanda, passed away October 6, 2022. The happiest time in Dorothy’s life was when she was raising her children. Later in life she became a nurse and worked for Heathwood Assisted Living. She was the wife of the late George Gardei. Beloved mother of Sandra Brazier, Randy (Bonnie) Gardei, Candi (Rev. Terry) Bull, Tami DePriest, Jacqueline (William) Owens, and the late George Gardei Jr. Grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Sister of Betty, Shirley, and Donald, stepsister of James, aunt of several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation, funeral services will be held privately. If so desired memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Condolences may be shared at frettholdfuneralhome.com

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/7/1954

FUTURE BRIDE: The engagement of Dorothy Anne Smykle to
George J. Gardei, son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Gardei, 1501
Kingston Ave., is announced by the bride-elect's mother, Mrs.
Salvatore Papasidero, 199 Oliver St. The wedding will take place
in the near future.

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GARDEI - George Dewey Gardei, 71, of 1501 Kingston Ave., North Tonawanda, Tuesday (Sept. 29. 1970) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Gardei was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda. a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, the Rescue Fire Company and the Firemen's Benevolent Association. Survived by his wife Florence (nee Reigels) Gardei; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Betty) McAninch of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Alt of Warren, Mich.; a son, George J. Gardei. of North Tonawanda, and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, North Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Luther Knauff will officiate. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery.

George + RIEGLE, Florence V. Florence (daughter of RIEGLE, Ervin and SITZLOW, Auguste E) was born on 14 Jul 1908 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Aug 1986 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GARDEI - Florence V. Gardei, age 78, of North Tonawanda, suddenly Tuesday, (August 19,1986) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Gardei was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church and the Women of the Church. She was the wife of the
late, George Dewey Gardei. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Betty J. Mc Aninch of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Alt of Warren, Michigan;
a son, George (Dorothy) Gardei of North Tonawanda; thirteen grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren; a brother, Leonard (Evelyn) Riegle of Bergholz; she was the sister of the late, Hazel Donner and Violet Gardei. She is also survived by several nieces andnephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda, today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home Thursday at 1 p.m. the Rev. Jack Moore will officiate. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. If so desired memorials may be made to St. Martin Lutheran Church or Hope Education Center, Livermore, California.

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NORTH TONAWANDA-Wilbert L. Schmeichel,
58, of 290 Falconer St., died Wednesday (Jan. 25, 1967)
at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

He was born in Sanborn and lived the greater part of his life in this area.

He was employed for 30 years as a tester for Spaulding Fibre Corp.

Mr, Schmeichel was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Layman's League of the church.

He was a member of the International Association of Machinists, Lodge 2106.

Survivors Include his widow, Mrs. Minnie McGill Schmeichel; a son, S/Sgt. Daniel Schmeichel, stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Jane Kowalski, Buffalo, Mrs. Robert Kobernus and Mrs. George Gardei, both of the Tonawandas; a brother, Arthur Schmeichel, Sanborn; sister, Mrs. Donald (Leona) Black, this city, and ten grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Wattengel Funeral Home by Rev. Robert H. Rose, minister of Redemer Lutheran Church. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial

Wilbert married Florence H about 1927. Florence was born on 24 Oct 1908 in New York; died in Aug 1979 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JAMES AUGUST GARDEI IS DEAD AT HIS HOME
James August Gardei, age 35 years, died at his home, 69 FIrst avenue, yesterday morning about 11 o'clock as the result of an operation. Mr. Gardei was a prominent Democrat in the city, having been at one time a member of the Democratic county and city committees. Four years ago Mr. Gardei was secretary of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and of the Red Men. He was an exempt fireman and a member of the Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Society. He was a charter member of the Sweeney Hose Company.
Mr. Gardei is survied by a wife and three children, a mother, five brothers, Isaac, John, Herman, William of North Tonawanda and Louis of Washington, Pa., also five (sic) sisters, Mrs. Charles Boyer and Mrs. Alfred Martz of this city and Mrs. William Macdonald of Buffalo.
The funeral will be held from the late residence on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Red Men will have charge of the ceremony, and Rev. Duncan Cameron will officiate. Interment will take place at Elmlawn cemetery.

James married GOERSS, Anna M about 1894. Anna (daughter of GOERSS, August Johann and WERTH, Wilhelmina) was born in 1874 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Mar 1956 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from Tonawanda News
Saturday, March 10, 1956
FOLLENDORF - Anna Gardei Follendorf, 82, this morning (March 10, 1956) at the Bethesda Home, Tonawanda. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, she had lived in North Tonawanda most of her life. She was a member of Friedens Church. Survivors include her two sons, Clarence A. Gardei of Lewisburg, Pa., and George D. Gardei of North Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. Howard C. Flanders of Lockport; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a brother, August Goerss of North Tonawanda; three step-sons, William, Fred, and Herman Follendorf, all of North Tonawanda, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Ida Runge of North Tonawanda. Friends may call at Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam St., Tonawanda, where services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Carl E. Berges officiating. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery.

Ervin married SITZLOW, Auguste E about 1901. Auguste (daughter of SITZLOW, Charles J and GLAWF, Louise) was born in Sep 1888 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 May 1970 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOLL - Mrs. Augusta E. Riegle Moll of 131 10th Ave., North Tonawanda, Wednesday (May 27, 1970) after a long illness. She was a member of St. Matthew Church, the Ladies' Guild of the church and the Golden Agers of the Tonawandas. She is survived by her husband, William C. Moll; a son, Leonard Riegle of Niagara Falls; two daughters, Mrs. George (Florence) Gardei and Mrs. Clarence (Violet) Gardei, both of North Tonawanda; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Alice Coughlin of Sanborn, N.Y.; 20 grandchildren and 45 greatgrandchildren. She was the mother of the late Mrs. Henry Donner. Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, North Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday.The Rev. A. W. Moldenhauer will officiate. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery.

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24 September 1954 Tonawanda News
SCHMEICHEL - Albert C. Schmeichel, 76, of 334 Oliver St., died last evening
(Sept. 23, 1954) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was
born in Germany and had lived here 73 years. He is survived by his wife,
Adelaide Wienke Schmeichel; two sons, Arthur of Eggertsville and Wilbert
Schmeichel of North Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Black of North
Tonawanda; four brothers, William of Colorado Springs, Colo., Edward,
Benjamin and Charles of the Tonawandas; four sisters , Mrs. Edward Batt,
Mrs. Carl Kolz and Mrs. Frank Netter, all of Tonawanda, and Mrs. William
Collins of Buffalo; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He
was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church and the Live Hose Company.
Funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home., 307 Oliver
St., the Rev. Arthur Hornish officiating. Burial in St. Martin's Cemetery.

Albert married WIENKE, Adelaide Helene Louise on 10 Mar 1898 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Adelaide (daughter of WIENKE, Albert Frederic and RETZLAFF, Mathilda Bertha Auguste) was born on 26 Oct 1879 in Prussia; died on 13 Apr 1957 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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13 April 1957 Tonawanda News
POKELWALDT - Adelaide Schmeichel Pokelwaldt, 77, of 181 18th Ave., North
Tonawanda, died Saturday (Apr. 13, 1957) in Meyer Memorial Hospital,
Buffalo, after a long illness. Born in Germany, she resided in North
Tonawanda for 71 years and was the wife of the late Herman Pokelwaldt. She
is survived by two sons, Arthur of Eggertsville and Wilbert of North
Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Black of North Tonawanda; three bothers,
Adolph Weinke of Sanborn and John and Reinhardt Weinke of Bergholtz, and
four sisters, Mrs. Edward Jagow of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Esther Moll and Mrs.
Emma Haseley of Bergholtz and Mrs. Ella Eggert of Gasport. Seven
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Pokelwaldt was
a member of St. Martin's Church, North Tonawanda. Friends may call at the
Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., where services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday with the Rev. Arthur Hornish officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark's
Cemetery.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/10/1954

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schmeichel,
334 Oliver St., both residents of
North Tonawanda for more than
70 years, today are observing their
56th wedding anniversary.
Both were born in Germany and
came to this city when they were
small children. Mr. Schmeichel
is 76 years old, his wife, 73.
The couple was married March
10,1898 in Bergholtz. They are the
parents of four children: Wilbert
Schmeichel and Mrs. Leona Black
of North Tonawanda, Arthur
Schmeichel of Eggertsville and the
late Edward Schmeichel, a former
alderman of the seventh ward.
They have 12 grandchildren and 3
great-grandchildren.
A former cabinet maker at the
Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, Mr
Schmeichel later was custodian at
the Tonawandas YMCA and worked
for a time in the Evening
NEWS building.
For several years, until his retirement
about 10 years ago, Mr.
Schmeichel . operated a tavern
Mrs. Schmeichel, who occupies
much of her leisure time with hand
work, at one time prepared luncheons
for the Kiwanis and Rotary
Clubs of the Tonawandas.
Mr. Schmeichel is confined in
his home with penumonia and a
celebration of the anniversary has
been postponed by the couple's
family until his recovery and
"warmer weather" will allow a
family get-together.