Family/Spouse: DEVANTIER, Sandra Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. RETZLAFF, Courtney Michelle

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KENNETH ARTHUR RETZLAFF, age 84 of Wheatfield, NY, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Niagara Hospice, on November 25, 2020, at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 8, 1936, son of the late Arthur and Lilly (Pfuhl) Retzlaff. He was a life long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Sanborn. Ken graduated from Trott Vocational High School. He married Dianne Blank on May 17, 1957, and they enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. Ken was a farmer all his life, a member of the Wheatfield Zoning Board, then elected eight terms as a Wheatfield Town Councilman, serving for 32 years, and as Deputy Supervisor. He was a member of the Wheatfield Republican Club, was a trustee at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and a member of the building committee of the new addition of the church. Ken enjoyed golfing, hunting, and spending time at the cabin.Survivors include his loving wife; six children, Brian (Sandra) Retzlaff, Gary Retzlaff, Sandra (Steven) Lange, Carol (Leonard) Binns, David (Allison) Retzlaff, Dale (Lisa) Retzlaff; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice (Leonard) Walck, brother, Willis (Lois) Retzlaff, and brother-in-law, Darrell (Nancy) Blank. Friends may call on Saturday (Nov. 28) from 9-11 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Thorstad, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or Niagara Hospice. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.

Kenneth married BLANK, Diane Carol [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

SANBORN - John N. Blank, 60,. at 3197 Lockport Road, died Sunday (Jan. 19,1969) in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of the Town of Wheatfield and had been an inspector at the Carborundum Company for over 35 years. He was an exempt member of the Sanborn Fire Company.
Survivors include his wife, Irma; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Dianne) Retzlaff; a son, Darrel J. Blank; a sister, Mrs. Elton (sic) Wendt, all of Sanborn, and seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. in St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, with the Rev. Robert Lehman officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home Inc., Hoover Road, Sanborn, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 , and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Johannes married DEVANTIER, Irma Emilie Elisabeth on 3 Jun 1934 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Irma (daughter of DEVANTIER, Albert Ferdinand and WILLIAMS, Alma Elisabeth Wilhelmine) was born on 28 Jan 1907 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Apr 1994 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Irma E. Blank
Lifelong church member enjoyed quilting, Bible
Irma E. (DeVantier) Blank. 87, of Lockport Road, died Wednesday (April 13, 1994) at her daughter's home.
A native of Wheatfield, she was born Jan. 28, 1907, the daughter of Albert and Alma (Williams) DeVantier. She was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz. Mrs. Blank loved quilting, gardening and Bible study class. She was a homemaker most of her life.
She was the widow of John N. Blank, who died Jan. 19, 1969. Mrs. Blank is survived by a daughter. Dianne Retzlaff of Sanborn; a son, Darrell Blank of Sanborn; a brother, Alfred DeVantier of Sanborn; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Sandra Blank and was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. The Rev. David B. Menz will conduct services at 11 a.m. Saturday in SI. James Lutheran Church, comer of Rohr Street and Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in SI. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - April 15, 1994
Irma E. Blank, 87, of Lockport Road, a lifelong resident of Wheatfield, died Wednesday (April 13, 1994) in the Lockport Road home of her daughter, Dianne Retzlaff.
The former Irma DeVantier was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz.
Mrs. Blank taught Bible study classes and enjoyed quilting and gardening.
Her husband, John N., died in 1969.
In addition to her daughter, she is survived by a son, Darrell, and a brother, Alfred DeVantier, both of Sanborn; eight
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. James Lutheran Church, Rohr Street and Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery

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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.

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Born Jan 7, 1879 in Prenzlau, Mark(sic) Brandenburg, Germany. Son of Wm. Blank and Frederika (sp - sic) nee Mehls. When 3 years old to America. Confirmed Apr. 10, 1892 by Rev J. A. Grabau. Married to Mathilda Wolf. Always quite healthy, and able to work until about the last two years, although he suffered for about 25 years with hernia. Last illness lasted about 10 weeks. May 4, 1951 taken to hospital because of a heart attack. Received Holy Communion just before noon May 21, and right after that underwent a minor operation and never recovered consciousness. Died about 5:25 PM. Survivors: 1 son, John Blank Jr.; 1 daughter Mrs. Irene (Alton) Wendt; 2 brothers, Gustave and William; 7 grandchildren. Ger text 2 Cor. 13:14, Eng text John 14:19.b

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Niagara Gazette - 5/22/1951

SANBORN, May 22.-John W.
Blank, 72, of the Lockport road,
died at Memorial hospital, Niagara
Falls, yesterday afternoon after an
illness of several weeks.
Mr. Blank was born in Germany,
a son of the late William and Fred,
ericka Blank. He came to this coun
try when a boy and had been a
successful farmer for many years
His wife, Bertha Wolf Blank, died
about a year ago.
Mr. Blank Is survived by one son
John N. Blank; one daughter, Mrs.
Alton Wendt, both of this vicinity;
two brothers, Gustav Blank, Nlag
ara Falls, and William Blank, Gas-
port, and'seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at
the home of the son, John N. Blank,
Lockport road, Thursday at 2 p.m.,
and at 2:30 o'clock at St. Peter's
church, Walmore.- The Rev. Martin
Pemert will officiate. Interment will
be in Walmore cemetery.

Johannes married WOLF, Bertha Albertine Mathilde on 23 Feb 1905 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Bertha (daughter of WOLF, Christian Gottlieb George and PFUHL, Auguste Maria Ulricke) was born on 10 Apr 1879 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Mar 1950 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/6/1950

SANBORN. March 6 Mrs. Bertha
M. Blank. 70. of the Lockport road.
died yesterday at Memorial hospital.
Niagara Falls, where she had
been a patient .several °weeks.
Mrs. Blank is survived by. her
husband. John W Blank. Sr : two
children. Mrs Alton Wendt and
John N Blank. Jr of this community;
two sisters Mrs John Belling,
Beach Ridge. Mrs Paul. Haseley.
and a brother. Elmer Wolf.
both of Bergholtz, and seven grandchildren.
The Rev Martin E Pempeit,
minister of St. Peter's Evangelical
Lutheran church. Walmore will
officiate at funeral services in the
Blank home a' 2 p m on Wednesday
and at 2 30 in St Peter's. Burial
will be in Walmore.

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Niagara Falls Gazette

A. F. DeVantier, 77, Wheatfield, Dies
Was Lifelong Resident of Bergholtz Vicinity.
BERGHOLTZ, Dec. 11-Albert F. DeVantier, 77 years old, a lifelong and well known resident of the Town of Wheatfield, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herbert Stenzel, of the Niagara Falls boulevard. Mr. DeVantier was formerly engaged in farming, having retired about 12 years ago. He was a member of St. James church and in former years took an active interest in church and social affairs in Bergholtz.
He is survived by six sons, Hugo, Harold and John, of Bergholtz, Edward and Bernard, of Niagara Falls, and Alfred, of Sanborn; five daughters. Mrs. John Voelker, of Buffalo, Mrs. Stenzel. of Bergholtz, Mrs. William Groening (sic), Jr., and Mrs. John Blank, Jr., of Sanborn, and Mrs. Edward Mueller, of Niagara. Falls; 22 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. August Kroening, of Sanborn.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stenzel home and at 2:30 from St. James church, Bergholtz. The Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate and interment will be in St. James cemetery.
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Niagara Falls Gazette

North Tonawanda-Albert F. DeVentier (sic), 77, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herbert Stenzel, Falls Boulevard, Bergholtz. He leaves six sons, Hugo, Harold and John of Bergholtz, Edward and Bernard of Niagara Falls and Alfred of Sanborn; five daughters, Mrs. John Voelker of Buffalo, Mrs. Stenzel of Bergholtz, Mrs. William Kreoning (sic), Jr. and Mrs. John Blank, Jr. of Sanborn, and Mrs. Edward Mueller of Niagara Falls; 22 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. August Kroening of Sanborn. Rites will he held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Stenzel residence and at 2.30 o'clock in the St. James Church in Bergholtz. The Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery

Albert married WILLIAMS, Alma Elisabeth Wilhelmine on 24 Nov 1898 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Alma (daughter of WILLIAMS, Ferdinand August and WALK, Eldice Lydia Magdalene) was born on 15 Feb 1878 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Mar 1928 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

DE VANTIER-At DeGraff's hospital, Tonawanda N.Y. , March 22, 1928. Alma E. De Vantier, aged 50 years. Beloved wife of Albert F. De Vantier. mother of Mrs. John Voelker, Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. Herbert Stenzel, Mrs. Wm. Kroening, Mrs. Edw. Miller, Miss Erma, Harold, John and Alfred, at home, Hugo, Edward and Bernard; daughter of Ferdinand Williams. She also leaves three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services Sunday at the home, Bergholtz, N. Y., at 2 p. m. and at St. James Lutheran church at 2:30 p. m. Interment, Bergholtz cemetery.

Niagara Falls Gazette, Mar 24, 1928
NORTH TONAWANDA, March 24. Mrs. Alma DeVantier, 50 years old, of tho Niagara Falls boulevard, Bergholz, died Thursday afternoon at the DeGraff Memorial Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. She was a life-long resident of the Town of Wheatfield. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence and half an hour later at St Martin's Church, Bergholz. Rev. Otto Bruss will -conduct the services and interment will be in St Martin's cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Albert F. DeVantier; five daughters. Miss Irene DeVantier and Mrs. Herbert Stenzel of Bergholz, Mrs. John Voelker of Buffalo, Mrs. "William Kroening of Sanborn and Mrs. Edward Mueller of LaSalle; six sons, Hugo, John and Alfred of Bergholz, Bernard of Niagara Falls and Edward of LaSalle; seven grandchildren; her father, Ferdinand A. Williams of Bergholz; three sisters, Mrs. John Proefrock of Tonawanda. Mrs. Fred Lindke of Medina, and Mrs. Rudolph Milleville of Niagara Falls, and three brothers. John Williams and Ferdinand A. Williams, Jr.,of Lockport and Philip Williams of Niagara Falls.