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Harold J. Wiepert, age 87 of Ransomville, died Saturday January 17, 2015 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, after a lengthy illness.Harold was born December 24, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Louis and Mabel (Hecht) Wiepert, and was a lifelong resident of Ransomville. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1945. He married Ellen (Campbell) Wiepert on September 24, 1949 in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge. Ellen predeceased him on March 17, 2009.Harold started Wiepert's Service with his brother Gerald. After a short stay he and his brother Carl established Wiepert Brothers Builders. Together they built hundreds of homes and two churches in the Ransomville, Wilson, and Lockport areas. Harold later joined Carpenter's Union Local 280 in Lockport and worked on the Sommerset Power Plant.He was a member of the NRA, the 3 F Sportsman Club in Lewiston (where he shot both pistol archery) and the 7 Clan Archery Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In the 1960's and 1970's he shot Tournament Archery and won several tournaments both local and state wide. He was always involved in something, He enjoyed Photography, breeding Huskies, snowmobiles, camping, boating, motorcycles, gardening, and collecting. When he was in his mid sixties, he built a new house for his wife, figuring it would be his last. He was an avid and highly skilled wood worker and carver and was more than happy to show and teach his talents.Harold was very active in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge. He sang in the choir, was a Steward, and did maintenance at the church. He seldom missed church and even after becoming disabled, he insisted on walking into church as long as it was possible. Harold will be remembered as being easy going. He enjoyed and loved helping children, teaching the skills he had, listening to their stories and problems, and giving them advice, all of which he did with tremendous patience.He is survived by a special nephew, Gerald Wiepert and his wife, Joyce of Ransomville; two brothers, Carl Wiepert (Nancy) of Lockport and Merton (late Gloria) Wiepert of Ransomville, a brother in law, Franklin (the late Sally) and Marlene Campbell of The Villages, FL; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Louis "Bob" (late Bea and Ruth) Wiepert, Donald Wiepert, Gerald (late Beverly) and Lloyd (late Joyce) Wiepert. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 22, at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd. Town of Cambria, with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ladies Aid Society of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge.

Harold married CAMPBELL, Ellen Adaire on 24 Sep 1949 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Ellen (daughter of CAMPBELL, Earl) died on 17 Mar 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/28/1949

At North Ridge RANSOMVILLE, Sept. 28 - A
beautiful Fail wedding took place
Saturday. Septembrr 24. at St.
Peter's church. North Ridge, uniting
Ellen Adalre Campbell, daughter o!
Mr. and Mrs.'Earl Campbell. Ran-
somville, and Mr. Harold John Wie-
pert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Wiepert, also of Ransomville.
The bride's gown, of eggshell sa-
tin and chantilly lace, was fashion-
ed with long pointed sleeves, fitted
bodice and circular train. she car-
ried a white Bible, topped with
an orchid and baby roses tied in
the streamers.
The matron of honor. Mrs. William
Bye. Olcott. wore apple green
taffeta and carried a colonial bouquet
of yellow and rust mums.
The groom was attended by his
brother, Mr. Lloyd Wiepert.
A reception for 150 guests was
held at the home of the brides
parents In North Lake street. Outof-
town guests were present from
New York City. Syracuse, Clyde,
Waterloo, Geneva, Wright's Corners
and Olcott.
For traveling, the bride chose an
ensemble of navy blue and grey.
After a motor trip through New
England the couple will reside in
North Lake street, Ransomville.

Louis married HECHT, Mabel M about 1922. Mabel (daughter of HECHT, John) was born on 5 Sep 1899 in Depew, Erie County, NY; died on 11 Jul 1965 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

RANSOMVILLE - Mrs.
Maole Wiepert, 65, of 2692
New Road, a 50-year resident
of this community, died Sunday
(July 11, 1965) In the Inter-
Communlty Hospital, Newfane.
She had been ill since
May.
Mrs. Wiepert was born Sept.
5, 1899. in Depew, the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John
Hecht. She was a member of
St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
North Ridge.
She Is survived by her husband,
Louis; six sons, Robert,
Jerald, Harold, Carl and Merton
Wiepert, all of Ransomville,
and Lloyd Wiepert Lockport;
four brothers, Arthur
Hecht and W i l l i am Hecht,
Ranaomvllle, Albert Hecht, in
Florida, and Raymond Hecht,
In Michigan; two sisters. Mrs.
Ella George, Rochester, and
Mm. Ida Robinson. Tonawanda,
and 15 grandchildren
and i t v e r a l nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hardison
Funeral Home here, and
at J:S0 at St Peter's Lutheran
Church, North Ridge,
Rev. Ernest E. Heuer officiating.
Burial will be In North
Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home fromll to 5 and 7
to 9 p.m.

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Niagara Gazette - 12/7/1962

RANSOMVILLE _ Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Wiepert,
New Road, will entertain at
an open house for friends
and relatives from 3 to 7
p m. Satutay in observance
of their 40th wedding anni-
versary.
Mr. and Mrs. Wiepert,
the parents of 12, sons and
grandparents of 12 have
lived here most of their
married life. T h e i r sons
are Lloyd. Robert, Gerald.
Harold, Carl and Merton
Wiepert. all of Ransomville.

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Niagara Gazette - 2/7/1952

TOWN- OF LEWISTON, Feb. 7.
-Funeral services for Charles A.
Wiepert, 74, who. died at Niagara
Falls Tuesday, will be held Saturday
at 2 p.m. from the home of his
daughter,' Mrs. Franklin Miller.
Balmer road, Town of Porter, and
at 2:30 o'clock at St. Peter's Lutheran
church, North Ridge. The
Rey." Carl Oldach will officiate. Interment
will be in St. Peter's Lutheran
cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Louis
Wiepert, Ransomvillc; three daughters,
Mrs. Albert Hecht, Wilson, Mrs.
Miller, Town of Porter, and Mrs.
Elton Wilkins, Town of Cambria:
three sisters, Mrs. Louis Simmons
and Mrs. Ernest Krohn, Town of
Cambria, and Mrs. William Krohn,
Town of Lewiston, and a brother,
John Wiepert, Town of Lewiston. He
is also survived by several grandchildren
and great grandchildren.

Charles married Ida about 1901. Ida was born about 1876 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/20/1937

SANBORN, Jan. 20.-Fred Wlepert,
88 years old, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Louis Simmons, on the
South Ridge road. Town of Cambria,
this morning. He is survived by two
sons, John Wlepert, also of the South
R'dge road, and Charles Wiepert, of
Ransomville; three daughters, Mrs.
Simmons and Mrs. William Krohn
and Mrs. Ernest Krohn, both of Ransomvllle,
and one brother, Charles
Wiepert, in Germany. Nineteen grand-
children and 19 great-grandchildren
also survive. He was the husband of
the late Wilhelmina Wiepert.
Sixty-six years ago Mr. Wiepert
came to this country from Germany
and settled near Ransomville in the
Town of Porter. Later he moved to
the Ridge road. Town of Ransomville.
He had been ill for about a year and
during that time had lived with his
daughter. He was a member of St.
Peter's church, North Ridge road.
The funeral will be held from the
home of his daughter at 2 p. m. Saturday,
with services at St. Peter's church
at 2:30 p. m., the Rev. C. Oldah officiating.

Ferdinand married TAEGE, Wilhelmine about 1870. Wilhelmine was born on 2 Sep 1847 in Bad Freienwalde, Brandenburg, Germany; died on 16 Oct 1917 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]