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Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Niagara Falls - Richard A. Geltz, age 89, of Niagara Falls NY, died Thursday, July 22, 2010 in the Schoellkopf Health Care Center in Niagara Falls. Richard was born October 9, 1920 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Louis and Celeste (Walck) Geltz. He was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls and was a lifelong resident. Richard was a Millwright, employed by Wendt's Manufacturing in Niagara Falls, NY, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Richard was an avid bowler, fisherman and model ship builder. He loved baseball, especially the NY Yankees. He married Caroline (Coyle) Geltz on December 12, 1970. Caroline predeceased him on November 6, 2006. He is survived by his children, Rick (Chris) Geltz of Lockport, Mike (Grant) Geltz of Oakland, CA, Sue (Jerry) Lambert of Ransomville, Carla "Cookie" (John) O'Malley of Niagara Falls, Becky (Dave) Sled of Lockport, John (Roxanne) Geltz of Ransomville, and Janice (Jerry) Hoover of Sanborn; two step-daughters, Peggy Coyle of Lewiston and Carol Ann (Leo) Lehner of Cupertino, CA; a brother, Kenneth (Shirley) Geltz of Lewiston, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 26th at 10:00 AM in Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2759 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, with the Rev. Glenn Richardson officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2759 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Richard married GATELY, Phyllis E about 22 Jul 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Phyllis (daughter of GATELY, Edward W and ARKLES, Ruby) was born on 13 Jun 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Mar 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. GELTZ, Carla C
2. GELTZ, Richard Denzil
3. GELTZ, Michael Anthony
4. GELTZ, Rebecca Irene
5. GELTZ, John E
6. GELTZ, Sue
7. GELTZ, Janice Charlene

Richard married COYLE, Caroline on 12 Dec 1970. Caroline was born on 7 Aug 1919; died on 6 Nov 2006 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Louis L. Geltz NF Gazette
World War I veteran born in LaSalle village
AKRON - Louis L. Geltz, 102, of Wesley Avenue, died Wednesday (Oct. 15, 1997) in the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Batavia. He was born Feb. 19, 1895, in LaSalle, the son of Adam and Minnie (Hartman) Geltz.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War I in the 307th Infantry, 77th Division.
Mr. Geltz worked as a truck driver for the Industrial Welding Co. in Niagara Falls. He was a member of the LaSalle American Legion Post 1142 and the Akron-Newstead Senior Citizens. He is survived by his wife, Hilda (Baehr) Geltz; two sons, Richard Geltz of Niagara Falls and Kenneth Geltz of Lewiston; a step-daughter, Gladys Bruning of Gasport; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; five step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the husband of Celesta (Walck) Geltz, who died in 1966; the brother of the late, Elmer Geltz, Carl Geltz and Eva Geltz; and the stepfather of the late Bernard Bruning. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, 130 Main St. Visitation also will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, followed by services at 11 a.m. Burial with full military honors will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church

LOUIS L. GELTZ, 102, WORLD WAR I DOUGHBOY
The Buffalo News, October 18, 1997

Louis L. Geltz, a former Niagara Falls resident and a Niagara Falls truck driver for many years, died Wednesday (Oct. 15, 1997) in Veterans Hospital in Batavia. He was 102.
Geltz, of Wesley Avenue, Akron, was born on Feb. 19, 1895, in what is now the LaSalle area of Niagara Falls.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War I in the 307th Infantry, 77th Division.
Geltz worked for many years as a truck driver for the former Industrial Welding Co. in Niagara Falls.
He was a member of the LaSalle American Legion Post 1142, Niagara Falls and the Akron-Newstead Senior Citizens.
Geltz's first wife, Celesta Walck Geltz, died in 1966.
He is survived by his wife, the former Hilda Baehr; two sons, Richard of Niagara Falls and Kenneth of Lewiston; a step-daughter, Gladys Bruning of Gasport; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson; five step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. today in St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville Road, Wolcottsville. Burial with full military honors will be at 11 A.M. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston.

Louis married WALCK, Celeste Emma Christine on 26 Jun 1919 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Celeste (daughter of WALCK, Johannes B Friedrich and DEVANTIER, Fredericke Charlotte) was born on 15 Dec 1889 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Aug 1966 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/20/1966

Mrs. Celeste Geltz, 76, of 1820
Saunders Settlement Road, died
in Niagara Falls Memorial
Hospital Friday (Aug. 19, 1966)
after a short illness.
She was born in the Town of
Wheatfield and lived in this
area all her life.
She was an active member of
the Ladies Aid Society of Grace
Lutheran Church, N i a g a ra
Falls.
She is survived by her husband,
Louis Geltz, and two sons,
Richard A., Town of Niagara,
and Kenneth L. Geltz, Town of
Lewiston. She is also survived
by one sister, Mrs. Alma Haseley,
Lockport, and one brother,
Andrew Walk, Albion, N.Y., and
by nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran
Church by Rev. Walter G.
Schultz.
Friends may call at the Lane
Funeral Home from 2 to 9 p.m.
starting today.
Members of the family said
memorial tributes may be made
to Grace Lutheran Church.

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Niagara Gazette - 7/1/1944

The silver wedding anniversary
of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Feltz, of
North Military road, which was ob-
served Saturday, June 24, with a
buffet supper and reception, was
one of the most unique and interest-
ing anniversaries held in this city
in a long time. Not only were their
two sons, Richard and Kenneth,
present and many of their friends,
but receiving with Mr. and Mrs.
Gelts were the members of their
wedding party 25 years ago, wiith
Mrs. Harold Austin, the former
Augusta Burrow, maid of honor in
the wedding in 1918; with the
former bridesmaids, Mrs. Edward
Krull, of North tonawanda, who
was Miss Irene Hasley and Mrs.
Phillip Walck, formerly miss Rose
Devantier, of Sanborn, N.Y.
the best man at the wedding was
Mr. Carl Geltz and his ushers were
Mr. Harry haseley, of North Tona-
wanda, and from this city Mr.
Robert Neville, Mr. Archie Neville
and Mrs. John Mueller.
Twenty-five years ago Mr. Gelts
arrived home six weeks before his
wedding date from overseas duty
in the First World War. His best
man and ushers wee all his friends
who had returned only a short time
before the wedding, from overseas
duty.
At the wedding anniversary, which
was held in the hall of the Veter-
ans of Foreign Wars of the United
States, Buffalo avenue and Eighty-
seventh street, more than 100
friends were present. Mrs. Feltz
wore a light blye floor-length gown
f crepe with a corsage of dainty
summer flowers. She wore a silver
ornament in her hair. Mrs. Austin
wore a gown of wine lace and silk.
Mrs. Krull wore a black and white
summer print and Mrs. Walck was
in a summer print. Each wore a
corsage of mixed flowers.
The three tier wedding cake was
set in summer flowers with tall
silver holders holding white tapers
at each end of the table.
Mr. and Mrs. Geltz were both
bom in this city, have made it their
home for the last 25 years. They
were the recipients of many lovely
anniversary gifts. Friends were
here from North Tonawanda, Hornell.
N. Y, Akron, N. Y , Lockport,
and this city.

Adam married Wilhelmina in 1885 in New York. Wilhelmina was born in 1863 in New York; died on 1 Oct 1961 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

Mrs. Minnie Getz Snyder.
97, a resident of this city for
16 years, died Sunday (Oct. 1,
1961) in the Niagara Convalescent
Home after an illness of
12 years.
She is survived by two sons,
Carl Geltz, this city, and
Louis Geltz, Lewiston; and a
sister., Mrs. Augusta Fitzgerald,
of North Tohawanda.
Four grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren
and one great-
grandchild also survive.
Funera lservices will be
held at the Lane Funeral
Home. Wednesday at 2 p.m..
with Rev. Fred. W. House, of
First Methodist Church officiating.
Interment will be in Riverdale
Cemetery.

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NF Gazette

WALCK-At Walmore, N. Y., Dec. 24, John B., father of Mrs. Herman Bruning (sic) of Akron, N. Y. Anthony Walck of Walmore, Mrs. Elmer Haseley of Wrights Corners, Mrs. Louis Geltz of La Salle and Andrew Walck of North Tonawanda, fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral from his late home, in Walmore. Friday. Dec. 27, at 1:30 p. m. and from St. Peter's church at 2:30 p. m. Burial at Walmore.

Johannes married DEVANTIER, Fredericke Charlotte in May 1871 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Fredericke (daughter of DEVANTIER, F Wilhelm Johann and GOERSS, Charlotte) was born on 11 May 1851 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Apr 1922 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 5/2/1921

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Walck pleasantly
celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary at their home on Lockport
road, last Wednesday afternoon and
evening A bountiful dinner was serv-
ed at four o'clock, covers being laid
for 125 guests, many of whom were
from Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls,
Lockport, North Tonawanda and La
Salle.
Mr. Walck was born on the farm
where he now resides. Mrs. Walck
was formerly Fredericka Deventier.
and their declining years are bright-
ened by seve children and five grand-
children. Their sons and daughters
are Mrs. Herman Browning of Wol-
cottsville, Mrs. August Haseley of
North Tonawanda. Mrs Louis Gelz of
La Salle, Mrs. Alvin Haseley of North
Ridge, Anthany, Albert and Andrew
Walck of this township

Johann married SCHROEDER, Johanne Friederike about 1847 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Johanne (daughter of SCHROEDER, Carl Friedrich and WOLTER, Johanne Sophia) was born on 19 Feb 1829 in Schwaneburg, Brandenburg, Germany; died on 16 Jun 1854 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

F married GOERSS, Charlotte on 24 Jul 1848 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Charlotte (daughter of GOERSS, Friedrich W and SY, Maria) was born on 2 Mar 1821 in Ploewen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 19 Feb 1891 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]