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Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:37 am


Edward Frederick Lass Jr. age 94 of the Town of Wheatfield, NY was called to his heavenly home on January 18, 2015 at Elderwood at Grand Island. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 3, 1920, he was the son of the late Edward and Edna (Boeldt) Lass Sr.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Irma Gravelle; brother, David Lass and an infant daughter, Catherine Edna Lass. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Wilma (Jepsen) Lass, whom he married on November 28, 1946; four daughters, Barbara (Charles) Grempler of Severna Park, MD, Irene Purificato of North Troy, NY, Patricia Lass of Baldwinsville, NY and Amy Kauderer of Lockport, NY; three sons, Frederick (Renee) Lass of Delmar, NY, William Lass of Newfane, NY and Kenneth (Lori) Lass of Brackney, PA; a sister, Norine Taylor of Lewiston, NY; a brother, Paul Lass of Norfolk, VA; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Ed attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School's three-year chemistry program. He served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II, stationed in California, Arizona and India. While in India he worked on the C46 airplanes, rebuilding the radio systems. He retired from Olin Corp after 24 years as a chemical analyst. Ed was an active charter member of Tri-Community Ambulance Service, Inc., member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, and served as secretary of the building committee for the present church. He played basketball in high school and later played first base in the church softball league. Ed enjoyed vegetable gardening, traveling and loved his family, especially the little ones.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME (731-3234), 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Thursday, January 22 from 4-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. R.P. Vogeler, on Friday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street in Bergholz. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tri-Community Ambulance Service, Inc., 6276 Ward Road, Sanborn, NY 14132 or Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6630 Luther Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

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Edward married JEPSEN, Wilma Irene on 28 Nov 1946. Wilma (daughter of JEPSEN, William C and MEYER, Martha) was born on 31 Aug 1927 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE; died on 17 Mar 2023 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wilma Irene (Jepsen) Lass. age 95 of the Town of Wheatfield, NY was called to her heavenly home on March 17, 2023 at Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center, Lockport. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 31, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William C and Martha (Meyer) Jepsen.Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Edward F Lass whom she married on November 28, 1946; brother, Donald Jepsen; infant daughter, Catherine Edna Lass and daughter-in-law Renee (Frederick) Lass. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara (Charles) Grempler of Severna Park, MD, Irene Purificato of Cohoes, NY, Patricia Lass of Baldwinsville, NY and Amy Kauderer of Lockport, NY; three sons, Frederick Lass of Delmar, NY, William Lass of Newfane, NY and Kenneth (Lori) Lass of Brackney, PA; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.Wilma received her Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in 1947 and a Master’s degree from SUNY College at Buffalo after her children were grown. She was a long time Girl Scout leader, including leading a troop on the Tuscarora Nation; a founding member of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York where she was the editor of Der Brief for 40 years as well as being secretary and President; and a longtime member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz. Wilma enjoyed travel, nature hikes, and time with her grandchildren.Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME (731-3234), 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Wednesday, March 22 from 4-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. R.P. Vogeler, on Thursday, March 23 at 10:00 a .m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street in Bergholz. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York, 2549 Niagara Falls, NY 14304, or Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6630 Luther Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

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Niagara Gazette - 11/30/1934

Edward F. Lass, of 1709 Sixteenth
street, a veteran of the World War,
died In Memorial hospital yesterday,
following a short Illness. He was 44
years old,
Mr. Lass was a native and lifelong
resident of Niagara Falls. Ho was
employed for many years as a carpenter
by the Ayers-WItmer Lumber
company. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Edna Lass; three sons, Edward
Jr.. David and Paul: two daughters,
Irma and Norine: his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frederick Lass; two sisters,
Mrs. James Monroe and Miss Hilda
Lass, and one brother. Carl Lass, all
of this city.
Military honors will be observed at
the funeral services, which will be
held at the family home at 2:30 p. m.
Sunday, with the Rev. Arthur H.
Schmoyer. pastor of the Zlon Evang-
elical Lutheran church, officiating. Bur-
rial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Edward married BOELDT, Edna F about 1920. Edna (daughter of BOELDT, Charles F and HOFFMAN, Tilllie) was born in Jun 1892 in New York; died on 30 Dec 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/30/1954

LASS-in this city.' Dec. 30.. 1954.
Edna B. Lass. Beloved mother of
Edward F. Lass.'David C. Lass. Paul
L. Lass, Mrs. Paul Gravelle (Irma),
and Mrs. Willam Taylor (Norine):
sister of, Clarence J. Boeldt. Mrs.
Clarence Lambert. Mrs. Herbert
Maloney. city .and Carl E. Boeldt.
Chambersburg. Penna. She is also
survived by 13 grandchildren. Fu-
neral from Cobler's Funeral Home.
640 Park Place. Monday. Jan. 3,
1935 at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. from
Zlon Lutheran Church. Rev. Arthur
H. Schmoyer officiating. Interment
in Oakwood Cemetery.. Deceased
member of American Legion Auxiliary
No. 381. In lieu of flowers
kindly send gifts to Zion Lutheran
Memorial.

William + MEYER, Martha. Martha and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/3/1947

Funeral services for Charles
Frank Boeldt, 81. of 1354 Michigan
avenue, a charter member of the
Niagara Falls Exempt Firemen's
association and the former Suspen-,
sion Bridge Volunteer Fire company,
who died Saturday at the Memorial
hospital, will be held at 2 pjn..
tomorrow it the Otto Redanz Funeral
home, Michigan avenue and
Tenth street. The Rev. Dr. Arthur
H. Schmoyer. pastor of Zion
Evangelical Lutheran church, Michigan
avenue and Tenth street, will
officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood
cemetery.
Mr. Boeldt suffered a fracture of
the left hip when he slipped and
fell as he was crossing the street at
Portage road and Cedar avenue on
February 19 while pn his way to
the Exempt Firemen's home, 715
Third street. He had been caretaker
there 18 years.
Born at Mecklenberg, Germany,
July 4, 1865, a son of the late Gottlieb
and Annabelle Fredriks Boeldt,
he came to this city with his parents
when he was six years old.
He was employed as a foreman
by the Aluminum Company of America
until his retirement 18 years
ago. Mr. Boeldt was a member of
the company's 25-year club.
On September 25, 1890, he was
married to Miss Tillie Hoffman. She
died March 17, 1916.
Surviving are three daughters
and two sons, Mrs. Edna B. Lass,
Mrs. Clarence A. Lambert, Mrs.
Herbert J. Maloney, Clarence J., and
Carl E. Boeldt. all of this city and
a sister, Mrs. Anna Robinson. Astabula,
O. Fifteen grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren also
survive.

Charles married HOFFMAN, Tilllie on 25 Sep 1890. Tilllie was born in Apr 1869 in Germany; died on 17 Mar 1916 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/18/1916

BOELDT - In t h i s city. Friday, March
17, 1916. Tillie, wife of Charles F. Boeldt;
besides her husband. she is survived by
three daughters. Edna F.. Florence M.,
and Lillian C , two sons. Clarence -T. and
Carl C.. all at home, three sisters, Mrs.
William Bond of the Saunders Settlement
road, Mrs. Adam Goralsky of Springfield,
O., and Mrs. Lena Gross of Toledo, O.
Funeral will be held from the family
home, 1354 Michigan avenue, Tuesday aft-
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock, burial Oakwood
cemetery.