1. | CAMANN, George H was born in Jan 1925 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY (son of CAMANN, George Wilhelm August and URTEL, Wilhelmine Friedericke Maria); died on 29 Jan 2013 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
February 1, 2013
George H. Camann
Niagara Gazette
NORTH TONAWANDA — George H. Camann, age 88, of North Tonawanda on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, after a brief illness. George lived in Bergholtz prior to moving to North Tonawanda in 1953. He worked at the Wurlitzer Company as an Organ Tuner until its closing. He then joined the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1987 after 29 years of service in North Tonawanda.
George was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and 2 Purple Hearts. He was at the Battles of Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland and Normandy.
Husband of the late Jean M. (nee Wiseman) Camann. Brother of the late Carl Camann, Natalie Camann, Doris Flett and Anita Edwards.
Beloved father of Joan (David) Lukasavich, George (Ruth) Camann and Carol (John) Dowd, all of North Tonawanda. Proud grandfather of Lynne, Steven (Karrie), Jeffrey (Kelly) Lukasavich, George (Claire) Camann and Valerie (Neil) Haseley. Great-grandfather of Cole, Ella, Reed, Logan, Parker Lukasavich and Margaret, Elizabeth and Georgia Camann. Brother-in-law of Velma Camann and Robert Edwards. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends received by the family on Wednesday (February 6, 2013), from 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home (692-3841), 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held at 8:00 PM. Interment at Acacia Park Cemetery will be private. The family requests that memorials be made to Homes for Our Troops http://www.homesforourtroops.org.
Online register book, directions and obituary can be found at www.brunnerfuneralhome.com.
George married WISEMAN, Jean on 23 Nov 1946 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Jean (daughter of WISEMAN, John Mortimer and GOW, Johanna) was born on 10 Jan 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 May 2007 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Niagara Gazette - 11/23/1946
BERGHOLTZ. NOV. 23-White
chrysanthemums, pompons and
palms decorated the altar of the St.
James Lutheran church when Miss
Jean Wiseman, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Wiseman, of Bergholtz,
and Mr. George Camann, son of
Mrs. Minnie Camann, were united in
marriage with the Rev. Otto Bruss
officiating.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a gown of white
satin and lace. The bodice was
chantilly lace fashioried with a
sweetheart neckline and long sleeves
coming to a point over the wrist.
She wore pearls, the gift of the
bridegroom and carried a bouquet of
white roses and mums.
Miss Patricia Wiseman, sister of
the' bride, who was the maid of
honor wore a gown of blue brocaded
satin and net.
The bridesmaid. Miss Natalie
Camann, sister of the groom, and
Miss June Wiseman, sister of the
bride, wore gowns Identical to that
of the maid of honor.
Mr. Carl Camann. brother of the
groom, was the best man. Mr.
Eugene Camann and Mr. Warren
Camann, cousins of the groom, were
the ushers.
The bride's mother wore a black
crepe dress. The groom's mother was
also attired In a black dress and
wore a corsage of white mums. Mr.
Martin Brauer sang, accompanied
at the organ by Rev. Marcus Mueller.
Following the ceremony, there was
a wedding dinner at the Samovar
for members of the bridal party and
families. A reception was held at
the Bergholtz Fire hall after the
dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. George Camann left
on a wedding trip to Illion.
Children:
- CAMANN, Joan M
- CAMANN, George J
- CAMANN, Carol
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