Wendy married ZUCH, Thomas Edwin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Irving Gath, Landscaper, Dies at 33
NORTH TONAWANDA - Irving E. G a t h, 33, of 580 Ward Road, died Sunday (March 27, 1966) in Sister's Hospital, Buffalo, after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of this c i t y , a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and a Sunday School teacher. He was also a member of the Laymen's Lutheran League. He was an employee of Trinity Tools Inc. and operated the Gath Landscaping Service. He is survived by his widow, the former Helen Walck; two sons, R a n d a l l and Robert Gath; and two daughters, Wendy and Kathleen Gath. all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gath, this city: three sisters, Mrs. Clyde (Alrene) Pat t e r s o n. Cleveland., Ohio; Mrs. Norman (Norma) Thorn, and Mrs. Nelson (Faith) Goodrich, and a brother Paul E. Gath. all of this city. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Rev. Loren J. Shiley officiating. Burial will be in St Marks Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Wednesday

Irving married WALCK, Helen Sophie on 2 May 1953 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of WALCK, August Philipp Albert and RETZLAFF, Eleanora Albertine Mathilda) was born on 4 Jan 1931 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Dec 2008 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette

Waldkoetter, Helen W.
Helen W. Waldkoetter (Gath) (nee Walck) of North Tonawanda, was taken by Jesus to her Heavenly home on December 2, 2008 while in Niagara Hospice House, after a 12 year courageous battle with cancer. Helen was a graduate of the Buffalo General School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Obstetrics Unit at DeGraff Memorial Hospital until the early 1970’s. In the early 1980’s she began a career as a much loved tour escort in the travel industry as a co-founder of, The Way to Go Tours. She was a very active and devoted member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and for many years she worked for the Niagara County Board of Elections. She was the daughter of the late August and Eleaner Walck and was the wife of the late Irving Gath. Beloved wife of Jerry Waldkoetter; dear mother of Wendy (Thomas) Zuch, Randall (Lee) Gath, Kathleen (John) Fretthold, Robert (Edythe) Gath all of North Tonawanda, and Julie Waldkoetter of New York City. Grandmother of Daniel, Ryan, Cory, Lissa, Andrew, Allison, Joanna, Edward, Leah and the late Erin; step-grandmother of Kelly; great-grandmother of Hannah. Sister of Doris (Arthur) Toellner of Madison Heights, MI and the late Marion, Melvin, Norman, Chester and Frances; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Thursday and Friday from 3-7 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. from St. Mark Lutheran Church, the Rev. Patrick McKenzie will officiate, interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, Roswell Park Cancer Inst., Niagara Hospice or the Susan G. Komen for the Cure

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Niagara Gazette - 6/1/1953

WALMORE, June 1 - Mr. and
Mrs. Irving Gath, were married
at St. Peter's Lutheran church,
Walmore road. The bride is the
former Helen Walck, Lockport
road, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. August Walck. Mr. Gath is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Gath,
North Tonawanda.
The Rev. Martin Pempeit read
the ceremony in St. Peter's church,
which was decorated with white
carnations and snapdragons The
bride was given in marriage by her
brother, Melvin Walck. Miss
Doris Walck, sister of the bride,
was maid of honor. The best man
was Ernest Scheibert, Chicago.
Other attendants were the Misses
Gertrude. Bechtel, Faith Gath and
Jane DuBois. Chester Walck and
James Krueger. Linda Pankow and
David Thom were the flower girl
and ring bearer.
For her wedding dress. Miss
Walck chose a gown fashioned of
nylon tulle over satin, with a fit-
ted bodice and cascades of em-
broidered ruffles falling from the
waist to form a cathedral train.
She carried a bouquet of white
roses and stephanotis.
The bridesmaids were attired in
nylon net in pastel shades of orchid
and green.. The flower girl, wore a
similar dress of. white net.
A dinner for 65 guests was
served at St. Mark's Lutheran
church. North Tonawanda, and the
wedding reception was held at
the Bcrgholtz Community hall.
Following a wedding trip
through the New England states,
Mr. and Mrs. Gath are at home,
at 572 Ward, road, North Tonawanda.
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Edward married SCHEIBERT, Evelyn in 1924 in Niagara County, NY. Evelyn (daughter of SCHEIBERT, Ernest and STRASSBURG, Hulda W) was born in 1902 in Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/28/1951

SANBORN. Feb. 28-August P.
A. Walck. 61, Lockport road. Walmore,
well-known . farmer and lifelong
resident died early today at
Memorial hospital, Niagara Falls,
after a long illness.
Funeral services for Mr. Walck
will he held at 2 p.m. on Friday
at bis home and at 2:30 pin. at St
Peter's Lutheran church. The Rev.
Martin Pempeit will officiate at the
services.
Mr. Walck was born in Walmore,
the son of the late August and Emlie
Walck. He 'was a leader in the
activities of St. Peter's Lutheran,
church."1 .' 4iv
' a °
Surviving are his wife, -Eleanore
Walck; three daughters, Mrs* Arthur
DuBoise, Niagara Falls, and the
Misses Helen and Doris Walck, Walmore;
three sons, Melvin, Norman
and Chester Walck, Walmore; a
sister, Mrs. William Long; two
brothers; Hugo Walck, Walmore,
and Emil Walck, Niagara Falls;
three grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Burial will be in Walmore cem-
etery.

August married RETZLAFF, Eleanora Albertine Mathilda on 3 Apr 1921 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Eleanora (daughter of RETZLAFF, Edward Friedrich Wilhelm and WALCK, Auguste Albertine Louise) was born on 6 Nov 1890 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Aug 1952 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born in the Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Retzlaff, baptized by Rev. J. N. Grabau; confirmed by Rev. H. Mackensen 1904; on Oct 17, 1912 married to Adolph Haseley who died in May 1913, one daughter to this union, Marion (now Mrs. Art . DuBois); on April 5 1921 married to August R. Walck, who died Feb 28, 1951; she was very ill at this time, but had been always very healthy and active until Nov. 14, '50. Survivors: 6 children: Marion, Melvin, Norman [Frances] Chester, Helen, and Doris (Frances is deceased). Text: Rom 8:16-18; End: Ps 34:11-22.

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NF Gazette, Nov 28, 1959
Fred A. Gath, 89, Dies
NORTH TONAWANDA - Fred A. Gath, 89, of 78 Washington St., a retired employe of the Buffalo Bolt Corp., died Friday evening (Nov. 27, 1959) at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in Wolcottsville, Mr. Gath resided in this city for the last 75 years. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Gratwick Hose Co. No. 6 and the Firemen's Benevolent Assn. His wife, Johanna Gath, died in 1948. Surviving are two sons, Edward Gath, this city, and Elmer Gath, Wheatfield; three daughters.Mrs. Carl Allyn, Mrs. Paul Mix and Mrs. Kenneth Runge, all of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Lillian Doebler, Mrs. Edward Wienke and Mrs. Edward Strassburg, all of this city, and Mrs. John Herman, Tonawanda; a brother, Edward Gath, this city; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The Rev. Lauren Shiley will conduct the funeral service at 2 p.m: Monday at the Fretthold Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery.

Fredrich married BROECKER, Johanna A in 1900 in Niagara County, NY. Johanna (son of BROECKER, Christian and STENZEL, Karoline) was born in 1882 in Prussia; died on 22 May 1948 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/25/1948

Mrs. Johanna A. Gath, nee
Broecker, 66, died suddenly Saturday
evening in her home, 78 Washington
St. She was a member of
the St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran
Church and the Ladies Aid
Society of the church. She is survived
by her husband, Fred Gath;
two sons, Edward and Elmer Gath
three daughters, Mrs. Carl Allyn,
Mrs. Paul Mix, and Mrs. Kenneth
Runge; nine grandchildren and
three brothers, Gustav, William,
and August Broecker all of North
Tonawanda. Services will be held
Wednesday at 2 p. m. from the
residence and at 2:30 p. m. from
the St., Mark's church. The Rev.
Paul Fretthold will officiate. Burial
will be in St. Mark's cemetery

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Niagara Gazette - 4/22/1948

The will of Ernest Scheibert,
North Tonawanda, who died March
18, was admitted to probate and letters
testamentary were Issued to a
son, William G. Scheibert, 566
Ward road, North Tonawanda.
The homestead and a three-acre
farm with all furnishings and
equipment were left in equal shares
to the son. William, another son,
Erwin, and a daughter, Hulda
Scheibert, all of 566 Ward road.
Cash bequests of $1,000 each were
made to the son, Erwin, and the
daughter, Hulda.
A bequest of $300 was made to a
granddaughter, Gladys Atwater. of
Binghamton. The residue was left
hi equal shares to the sons, William
and Erwin, the daughter, Hulda,
and another son, Ernest, of Chicago
and a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Gath,
573 Ward road, North Tonawanda.

Ernest + STRASSBURG, Hulda W. Hulda (daughter of STRASSBURG, Johann Gottlieb Wilhelm and MOLL, Bertha Christiane Albertine) was born in 1865 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Oct 1941 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/13/1941

MRS. SCHEIBERT DIES
NORTH TONAWANDA.—Mrs.
Hulda Scheibert. 76. died yesterday
at her home. 566 Ward road. Born
in the Town of Wheatfield she had
lived in the vicinity all her life.
She is survived by her huiband
Ernest: two daughters. Hulda and
Mrs. Edward Gath; two sons, Wil-
liam and Ernest both of North Tonawanda.
and a third son, The Rev.
Ernest Scheibert of Chicago.
The funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the
residence and at 2.30 o'clock at St.
John's church, St. Johnsburg. Interment
will be in St. John's cemetery

August married WENDT, Emilie Wilhelmine on 10 May 1883 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Emilie (daughter of WENDT, Friedrich Wilhelm and ZIEMENDORF, Wilhelmine) was born on 5 Dec 1862 in New York; died on 30 Jan 1921 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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.