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Reverend Francis "Frank" Edward Camann, age 73 of Clintonville, entered his eternal home on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. He was the son of the late Albert and Emma (Baars) Camann. Frank was baptized on November 15, 1931 and confirmed on March 25, 1945 into the Lutheran faith at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz, NY. Upon graduating from Niagara Falls Senior High School, he worked at General Abrasive Corp. and Niagara Power Co. one year before attending Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, IL. He graduated there on June 11, 1954 with a B.S. Degree in Education. On June 25, 1955 he married Doris Schmidt. His parochial school teaching years were spent in Plymouth, WI (1954-1963), Cabot, PA (1963-1965), and Luxemburg, WI (1965-1968). He enrolled at Concordia Seminary, Springfield, IL in 1968. During his 3 years of studies he assisted congregations in Farmersville and Danville, IL. His vicarage year was spent at St. John, Rochester, MI. In 1972 Frank graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary. He served pastorates at Zion, Wayside, WI (1972-1978), St. Paul, Williamsburg, IA (1978-1979), and Trinity and Grace, Bear Creek, WI (1979-1994). He retired from full-time ministry in 1994, completing 40 years of service to the church. During retirement Frank assisted the chaplain at Wisconsin State Veterans Home in King, WI. He also helped at various area churches, primarily Zion Embarrass and St. Peter Pella Opening, and St. Martin in Clintonville until early 2003 when his health began to fail.
Survivors are: His wife Doris.
3 Sons: Daniel (Paula) Camann, Algonquin, IL.
Thomas (Karen) Camann, Neenah, WI.
Joel (Shari) Camann. Waupaca, WI.
3 Daughters: Rebecca (Theodore) Lipanot, Clintonville, WI.
Beth (Jerry) McCormick, Clintonville, WI.
Judith (Daniel) Miller, Clintonville, WI.
17 Grandchildren: Megan (Tony) Moretti, Amanda Camann, Andrew, Nicholas, and Kathryn Camann, Rachel, Sarah, Rebecca, and James Camann, Jacob and Luke McCormick, Amy, Abigail, and Thomas Miller, Timothy, David, and Benjamin Lipanot. 2 Great-Grandchildren: Jackson and Grace Moretti.
3 Brothers: Waldemar Camann, Roland (Bonnie) Camann, and Eugene Camann all of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Frank was preceded in death by: His Parents and a brother Albert Jr. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 9, 2005 at 11 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in the Township of Bear Creek, Waupaca County, WI with the Rev. Steven Pockat officiating and interment will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery also in the Township of Bear Creek.
Friends may call at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home, Clintonville from 5-8 PM Friday with a prayer service beginning at 8 PM or after 10 AM at the church on Saturday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church Building or organ funds. For more information or to send condolences visit www.eberhardtstevenson.com. Frank's family gives special thanks to Theda Care Hospice, especially Amy Jobe.

Francis married SCHMIDT, Doris M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. CAMANN, Daniel Albert
2. CAMANN, Rebecca Ann
3. CAMANN, Thomas Mark
4. CAMANN, Joel Frederick
5. CAMANN, Judith Marie
6. CAMANN, Beth Elaine

Albert + BAARS, Emma Mathilda Elinore. Emma (daughter of BAARS, Christian Friedrich and BLUHM, Wilhelmina Maria) was born on 1 Nov 1892 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Mar 1981 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married GRASSMAN, Helena Wilhelmina Emilie on 15 Apr 1875 in New York. Helena (daughter of GRASSMAN, Wilhelm and ZABEL, Helena Magdalene) was born on 9 Oct 1853 in Prussia; died on 12 Jan 1939 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bergholtz Woman Dies at 85 Years

BERGHOLTZ, Jan. 13 - Mrs. Emilie Camann, 85, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julius Stoelting. of this village. She was born in the town of Wheafield and had resided there all her life. Besides the daughter, she is survived by seven sons, Charles, of Tonawanda. William and John, of Niagara Falls, Frank. Albert. Edwin and Harry, all of this village; one sister, Mrs. Henry Witkop, of Pekin. 32 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 pm. from the Stoelting home and at 2:30 from the Holy Ghost Lutheran church. The Rev. John Kuchenbecker will officiate and interment will be in Holy Ghost cemetery.

Christian married BLUHM, Wilhelmina Maria on 30 Sep 1874 in Bagemuehl, Battin, Uckermark, Prussia. Wilhelmina (daughter of BLUHM, Ferdinand and RETZLAFF, Maria) was born in Jan 1848 in Prussia; died on 1 May 1922 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christoph married GROBENGIESER, Louise Frederike on 30 Sep 1838 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Louise (daughter of GROBENGIESER, Justus Johann and REIBICKI, Caroline Wilhelmine) was born on 5 Sep 1815 in Brussow, Brandenburg, Germany; died on 6 Mar 1895 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilhelm + ZABEL, Helena Magdalene. Helena (daughter of ZABEL, Christian and GRAMZOW) was born on 21 May 1814 in Fahrenwalde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Friedrich + BISCHOFF, Christine. Christine was born in Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ferdinand + RETZLAFF, Maria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]