Family/Spouse: Cindy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Alexander Kelberer, 87, of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 19, 1921 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, he was the son of the late Alexander F. and Ruth (Plumbsteel) Kelberer. On May 29, 1941, he married the former Evelyn M. Sawyer in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.Mr. Kelberer was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. William served in the United States Navy, during World War II, from February 19, 1944 until his honorable discharge on January 28, 1946. From 1940 to 1958 he worked for EI DuPont and later for George’s Appliance, Niagara Welders and aided in the construction of the New York State Power Authority, and then for 24 years he worked for General Motors in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY, where he retired from. Mr. Kelberer was a member of the UAW Local #774, the 40 and 8 Society and the American Legion LaSalle Post #1142, where he served as Post Commander. William enjoyed electrical and mechanic work and watching football.In addition to his beloved wife of 67 years, Mr. Kelberer is survived by three sons, Larry W. (Terry) Kelberer of Colorado Springs, CO, Gary A. (Bonnie) Kelberer of Cheltenham, MD and Alexander G. (Cindy) Kelberer of Cape Coral, FL; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. William is also survived by one sister, Gail M. Mason of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one son, William D. Kelberer; and two sisters, Helen Mayne and Mildred Neville.Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, LASALLE PARK CHAPEL, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6th at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Dr. William Nelson-Loefke officiating. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1010 Michigan Avenue, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY 14305

William married SAWYER, Evelyn M on 29 May 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Evelyn (daughter of SAWYER, Gordon and GOUPIL, Mary) was born on 18 Sep 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Sep 2010 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRAND ISLAND — Evelyn Mary (nee Sawyer) Kelberer, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, September 26, 2010 in Elderwood Health Care at Riverwood, in Grand Island, NY, following a brief illness. Born on September 18, 1923 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary (Goupil) Sawyer.

Mrs. Kelberer was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. On May 29, 1941, Evelyn married William Kelberer in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. He predeceased her on September 30, 2008. During World War II, she worked for Carborundum, Moore Business Forms, Nabisco and the DeVeaux School. Mrs. Kelberer was an active member of the former Church of the Redeemer Episcopal Church, where she served as Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer, Choir Member, Altar Guild Member and Redeemer Guild Treasurer. Evelyn was also a registered Girl Scout Leader for many years. She enjoyed puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Kelberer is survived by four children, Gail Mason of Sanborn, NY, Larry W. (Terry) Kelberer of Colorado Springs, CO, Gary A. (Bonnie) Kelberer of Cheltenham, MD, and Alexander G. (Cindy) Kelberer of Cape Coral, FL; seven grandchildren, Michael (Pam) Kelberer, Bill Kelberer, Paula Hoffman, Donna Curtis, Colin (Amber) Mason, Michael Mason and Christopher Mason; seven great-grandchildren, Kassandra Burke, Anthony Curtis, Rebecca Curtis, Thomas Curtis, Teresa Curtis, Ayden Kelberer and Morgan Mason; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn was predeceased by four brothers, Stanley, Gerald, Gordon and Lawrence Sawyer and one sister, Marjorie Licata Agliata.

Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Susan Keppy officiating. Interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Girl Scouts of the USA, Fund Development, P.O. Box 19611A, Newark, NJ 07195-0611, the Food Bank of WNY, 91 Holt Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, or to a charity of one’s choice.

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Alexander married PLUMSTEEL, Sarah Ruth on 27 Jun 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Sarah (daughter of PLUMSTEEL, Frederich John and HASELEY, Emma Barbara Caroline) was born on 22 Aug 1898 in London, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 May 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gordon married GOUPIL, Mary about 1918 in Canada. Mary was born on 10 Feb 1901 in Canada; died in Jun 1966 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married HANNEL, Auguste Clara on 7 Feb 1888 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of HANNEL, Aleck J and STEINHARDT, Rosa) was born on 16 Oct 1869 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Nov 1958 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederich married HASELEY, Emma Barbara Caroline in 1897 in New York. Emma (daughter of HASELEY, Friedrich Johann and SCHUELER, Augustine Caroline Wilhelmine) was born on 8 Jan 1880 in Bay Park, Tuscola County, MI; died on 29 Feb 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]