Family/Spouse: HASELEY, Marilyn Doris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. RETZLAFF, Scott Randall
2. RETZLAFF, Amanda Marilyn

Family/Spouse: WALCK, Darla Joyce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RETZLAFF - Willis S., Wheatfield town assessor NF Gazette 8/22/2005

WHEATFIELD - Willis S. Retzlaff, who served as town assessor for 27 years and was active in community and church affairs, died of a heart attack Saturday in his home. He was 78.
Mr. Retzlaff was born in Wheatfield and attended local schools. He served in the Air Force and was a member of Wheatfield Post 1451, American Legion.
He was a lifelong farmer and a skilled carpenter who built several homes in the area.
He was town assessor from 1972 to 1999 and the following year was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. He had been president of the Niagara County Assessors Association and an officer of the New York State Assessors Association.
Mr. Retzlaff was an active member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served as president, elder and financial secretary. At the time of his death, he was chairman of the cemetery committee.
He was a charter member and past president of the Wheatfield Lions Club and was serving as treasurer at the time of his death.
He was named Lion of the Year in 1991 and won two other Lions awards: the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 1994 and the Robert Uplinger Distinguished Service Award in 1998.
He was a charter member of the Wheatfield Republican Club; member and past president of the Wheatfield Business Association; treasurer of the Wheatfield Family Picnic Committee; a former member of the Bergholz German Band; a member of the town Historical Society; and a volunteer for Kids Voting.
He enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, the former Lois Hassan; a daughter, Debra Sheehan of Bergholz; a son, Randall of Wheatfield; a sister, Alice Walck of Sanborn; a brother, Kenneth of Wheatfield; and six grandchildren-.
Services will be at 11 A.M. Wednesday in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore Road. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Willis Sherman Retzlaff

Willis Sherman Retzlaff was born on June 7,1927 to Arthur and Lily (Pfuhl) Retzlaff. He was baptized on June 19, 1927 and confirmed on April 14, 1940. Willis was united in marriage to Lois Hassan on September 8, 1951. They were blessed with two children, Debra and Randall.
Willis was a life long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church where he served as President of the Congregation, financial secretary, Elder and presently as Chairman of the Cemetery Committee.
Willis farmed for many years then went into carpentry and built many homes in the area. He was elected Assessor for the Town of Wheatfield and served in that capacity for 27 years, retiring in 1999.
He was a charter member, past President and currently served as Treasurer of the Wheatfield Lions Club. He was named Lion of the year in 1991, received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 1994 and the Robert Uplinger Distinguished Service Award in 1998. He was a charter member of the Wheatfield Republican Club, member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens, member and past President of the Wheatfield Business Association and treasurer of the Wheatfield Family Picnic Committee, a former member of the Bergholz Band, member of the Historical Society, was a volunteer for Kids Voting each year, was a former President of Niagara County Assessor's Association, a former officer of the New York State Assessor's Association, served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of the American Legion-Wheatfield Post 1451, member of the Wheatfield Zoning Board of Appeals.
Willis enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and helping anyone in need.
On Saturday, August 20, 2005, at home, unexpectedly Willis was called to be with His Lord.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, daughter, Debra (Theodore) Sheehan, son, Randall; grandchildren, Theodore (Holly) Sheehan Ill, Becky, Tim and Tom Sheehan, Amanda and Scott Retzlaff; a sister, Alice Walck, a brother, Kenneth (Dianne) Retzlaff; sisters-in-law, Joanne (Edwin) Scherrer, Betty Lou (George) Lozina and Sally Archer and many nieces and nephews.

Willis + HASSAN, Lois Ruth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married PFOHL, Lily Auguste Albertine on 2 Nov 1924 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Lily (daughter of PFUHL, Friedrich Johannes and WALCK, Amalia Bertha Auguste) was born on 15 Nov 1903 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Jun 1988 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lily A. Retzlaff
Lifelong resident of Wheatfield
WHEATFIELD ..;. Lily A. (Pfohl) Retzlaff, 84 of Lockport Road, died Friday (June 17, 1988) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Town of Lewiston.
A Wheatfield native, she lived in the town all her life.
She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church on Walmore Road.
She was the wife of Arthur Retzlaff, who died in 1981, and sister of the late Henry Pfohl.
Mrs. Retzlaff is survived by a daughter, Alice Walck of the Town of Lewiston; sons, Willis S. Retzlaff and Kenneth A. Retzlaff, both of Wheatfield; a sister, Ella Mueller; a brother, Adolph Pfohl both of Wheatfield; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Stephen P. Roehrs. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions to the church are acceptable as tribute.

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NF Gazette

HASSAN - Leonard J., age 68, 2288 Cayuga Dr. Extension, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Former employee of Union Carbide & Bergholtz Fire Co. Survived by his wife Ruth (nee DuBois) Hassan; four daughters, Mrs. Willis (Lois) Retzlaff of Sanborn. Mrs. Edwin (Joan) Fehewez(sic), Mrs. George (Betty Lou) Lozina. Mrs. Ronald (Sally) Archer, all of Niagara Falls; 2 sisters. Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Smith of Phillipsburg, N.J., Mrs. Marvin (Agnes) Bugenhagen of Sanborn; 3 brothers, John Hassan of Reynoldsville, Pa, Joseph Hassan, of Hinsdale, N.Y., Daniel Hassan of Grand Island. Survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral from the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Wednesday at 1:30 with Rev. Ralph Buchmann officiating. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired Memorials may be made to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Building Fund. The Bergholtz Fire Co. will meet at Company Headquarters at 7 p.m. then proceed to Funeral Home to pay last respects.

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/31/1974

HASSAN - Leonard J. Hassan,
68, of 2288 Cayuga Drive
Extension, in Niagara Falls
Memorial Medical Center,
Niagara* Falls. N.Y., Monday
(May 20, 1974). A former
employe of the Union Carbide,
he was a member of Bergholz
Fire Company.
He is survived by his wife,
Ruth (nee DuBois) Hassan;
four daughters, Mrs. Willis
(Lois) Retzloff of Sanborn,
Mrs. Edwin (Joanne) Scherrer,
Mrs. George (Betty Lou)
Lozina and Mrs Ronald (Sally),
Archer, all of Niagara Falls:
two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Mary
Smith of Phillipsburg, N.J.,
Mrs. Marvin (Agnes) Budenhagen
of Sanborn; three
brothers, John Hassan of
Reynoldsville, Pa., Joseph
Hassan of Hinsdale, N.Y., and
Daniel Hassan of Grand Island,
N.Y.; 10 grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Friends may call at the Fretthold
Funeral Home, Inc., 1241
Oliver St., at Ward Road,
North Tonawanda, Monday
from 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral
services from Holy Ghost
Lutheran Church Wednesday
at 2:30 with the Rev. Rolf
Buchmann officiating. Interment
in Holy Ghost Lutheran
Cemetery. If so desired,
memorials may be made to the
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Building Fund

Leonard married DUBOIS, Ruth Bertha Albertine on 24 Nov 1923 in Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of DUBOIS, Albert August Wilhelm and LOESCHKE, Maria) was born on 12 Nov 1907 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Mar 1986 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
Ruth Hassan Was Lifelong Wheatfield Resident
WHEATFIELD - Ruth B. (DuBois) Hassan, 78, of Cayuga Drive, died Saturday (March 29, 1986) at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a four month illness. She lived in the Wheatfield area all her life. She was the widow of Leonard J. Hassan and sister of the late Mrs. Harry (Minnie) Camann, George DuBois, William DuBois and Edwin DuBois. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Willis (Lois) Retzlaff, Mrs, Edwin (Joanne) Scherrer and Mrs. Ronald (Sally) Archer, all of Wheatfield, and Mrs. George (Betty Lou) Lozina of Town of Niagara; brothers, Arthur DuBois and Herbert DuBois, both of Wheatfield, and Walter DuBois of Niagara Falls; sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Wienke of Town of Niagara, Mrs. Arthur (Elizabeth) Heuer of Wheatfield, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam and Seymour streets, Tonawanda. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz. The Rev. Stephen P. Roehrs will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholz. Contributions to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church are acceptable as tribute. Funeral arrangements are by the DuBois Funeral Home.

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Retzlaff Rites Held
Walmore, N. Y.-Funeral services for Edward F. Retzlaff, of Walmore, N. Y., were held Tuesday from the home at 2 P.M. and at St. Peter's Lutheran church at 2:30. Burial was in the Walmore Cemetery. The bearers were Rudolph Retzlaff, Edward Walck, Alfred Walck, Howard Walck, Arthur DuBois, and Melvin Walck. Honorary bearers included Willis Retzlaff, Chester Walck, Emily Walck and Ruth Beutel.
Mr. Retzlaff was born in Germany in 1862. He came to this country in 1880 and has since resided in Walmore. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Auguste Retzlaff, one son, Arthur and two daughters, Mrs. August Walck and Mrs. Felix Walck. He also left 11 grandchildren.

Edward married WALCK, Auguste Albertine Louise on 31 Oct 1889 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of WALK, Friedrich and ZIMMERMAN, Albertine) was born on 7 Jun 1870 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Nov 1958 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

RETZLAFF-In Niagara Falls, N.Y., Nov. 18, 1958. Auguste A. Retzlaff, age 86 years. Widow of Edward, mother of Mrs. Felix Walck, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Arthur Retzlaff of Sanborn; sister of Benjamin Walck, Sanborn. Also survived by 11grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pike & Jones Funeral Home, Sanborn, where services will be held Friday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. and at 2:30 in St. Peters Lutheran Church, Walmore. The Rev. Donald G. Rehkopf officiating. Interment in St. Peters Cemetery.

Friedrich married WALCK, Amalia Bertha Auguste on 11 Jan 1900 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Amalia (daughter of WALCK, Johannes B W and WOLF, Wilhelmine Christine) was born on 27 Sep 1879 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jan 1945 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/8/1945

SANBORN. N. Y., Jan. 8.-Mrs.
Amelia B. Pfohl, 65, a lifelong resident
of Niagara county, died today
at the family home, Lockport road,
after a long Illness. Mrs. Pfohl was
bom In the village of Bergholtz. N.
Y. She was a member of St. Peter's
church al Walmore. N. Y., and In
former years was active In Its organizations.
Mrs. Pfohl is survived by her
husband. Fred J. Pfohl. at home:
two daughters, Ella Pfohl. of the
town of Niagara, and Mrs. Arthur
Retzloff. of Sanborn. N. Y.: two
sons. Henry and Adolph Pfohl. of
Sanborn, N. Y.; three sisters. Mrs.
Albertlna Mueller and Mrs. Albert
DeVantler. R.F.D. 1. Niagara Falls,
N. Y., and Mrs. Edward Blumerich,
of Niagara Falls. N. Y., six grandchildren
and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held from
the Lockport road home Thursday
afternoon at 3 o'clock and at 3:30
at 8t. Peter's church. Walmore. The
Rev. Edward Graubau will officiate.
Interment will be In Walmore cemetery.

Frank married Anna A in 1900 in PA. Anna was born in Apr 1881 in PA; died about 1919 in PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married LOESCHKE, Maria on 29 Nov 1900. Maria died in 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]