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WOLANSKE, Walter Edward

Male 1916 - 1993  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  WOLANSKE, Walter Edward was born on 8 Apr 1916 in New York (son of WOLANSKE, Albert Helwood and WILKE, Louise); died on 22 Mar 1993 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Walter married MEYERS, Lois on 21 Oct 1944 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/24/1944

    All white flowers decorated the
    chancel of Grace Lutheran church
    for the marriage of Miss Lois Meyers,
    daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
    Wm. Meyers, to Cpl. Walter Wolanske,
    son of Mrs. Louise Wolanske,
    of Tremont street, Saturday.
    Oct. 21.
    Given in marriage by her father,
    the bride wore a white lace
    gown, with long tight fitting
    sleeves, falling in points over the
    wrists, and a full skirt, which
    foil into a graceful court length
    train. She wore a finger tip veil
    of illusion, held with a crown of
    orange blossoms. Her wedding
    bouquet was of calla lilies and
    blue delphiniums.
    Miss Audrey Meyers, the bride's
    sister, was the Maid-of-honor. She
    wore a pale blue taffeta gown,
    with a matching fingertip veil and
    carried a bouquet of roses and
    pom-poms.
    Miss Jean Meyers, sister of the
    bride, and Miss Lorrine LeFleur,
    riece of the groom were the
    bridesmaids, wearing similarly
    fashioned gowns of pale green and
    pael pink taffeta, with matching

    fingertip veils. They carried roses
    and pom-poms. The bride's gifts
    to her attendants were pearls.
    Following the ceremony a reception
    was held for 100 guests,
    at the Ukranian hall. The bridal
    table was covered with a lovely
    lace cloth and centered with a
    three tiered wedding cake.
    Cpl. and Mrs. Wolanske left for
    a short wedding trip, after which
    Cpl. Wolanske will report to Lake
    Placid, N. Y. His bride will accompany
    him.

    Children:
    1. WOLANSKE, Walter Albert
    2. WOLANSKE, Barbara Lois

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  WOLANSKE, Albert Helwood was born on 15 Oct 1874 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY (son of WOLANSKE, Ferdinand and Caroline); died on 20 Nov 1938 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Niagara Gazette - 11/21/1938

    NORTH TONAWANDA. Nov. 21 -
    Albert H. Wolanske. 64, of 461 Ward
    road, died last night after a long
    illness! He was a lifelong resident
    here. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Louise
    Wolanske; six sons, Wilbert. Raymond.
    Truman, George. Albert and
    Walter, all of this city: two daughters,
    Mrs. Albert Rappleyea. of this
    city, and Mrs. Truman Lafleur, of
    Tonawanda; 14 grandchildren and a
    sister. Mrs. Robert Cramer, of this
    city. The funeral will be held Wednesday
    at 2 p.m. at the home and at
    2:30 at St. Mark's church in Washington
    street. Interment will be In
    St. Matthew's cemetery.

    ALSO

    North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/8/1964

    Descendants of the late Albert
    Wolanske Sr., brought their family
    records up to date at their
    recent annual reunion in Mayor's
    Park, North Tonawanda.
    Wilbert Wolanske was the oldest
    member present and monthold
    Diana Gail, daughter of John
    and Janet Nowicki of Buffalo,
    was the youngest One marriage
    was recorded during the year-
    that of Donald Wolanske and Anita
    Smith. Two births were recorded,
    a son to Richard and
    Sharon Hodge and a daughter to
    John and Janet Nowicki, both of
    Buffalo.
    During the business session the
    group elected Walter Wolanske,
    president; Mrs. Kenneth Heim,
    secretary - treasurer and Mrs.
    Casey Cech and Laverne Ensminger
    of Lockport, committee for
    the 1965 reunion program.
    The third annual reunion was
    planned for June 1965 in Mayor's
    Park.
    Families brought basket picnic
    fare for luncheon* and supper.
    Games provided entertainment
    for the 27 adults and 36 children
    attending.

    Albert + WILKE, Louise. Louise (daughter of WILKE, Rudolph R and Maria) was born about 1875 in New York; died on 25 Nov 1946 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  WILKE, Louise was born about 1875 in New York (daughter of WILKE, Rudolph R and Maria); died on 25 Nov 1946 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/26/1946

    Mrs. Louise Wolanske, 71, died
    last night at her home, 461 Ward
    road. A lifelong resident, she was
    a member of St. Mark's Lutheran
    church. She leaves a daughter,
    Mrs. Truman LaFleur; five sons,
    Wilbert, Truman and George of
    the town of Wheatfield, Raymond
    and Walter of North Tonawanda;
    20 grandchildren, four great
    grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs.
    Rudolf Poerschke of Indian Falls,
    N. Y., and Mrs. Amelia Fehrman
    of North Tonawanda, and four
    brothers, Fred and Walter Wilke
    of North Tonawanda, Rudolf Wil-
    Ke of Santa Monica, Calif, and
    George Wilke of Patterson, N. J.
    Rites will be held Friday afternoon
    at 2 o'clock from the residence
    and at 2:30 from the St.
    Mark's church. The Rev. Paul
    Fretthold will officiate. Burial
    will be in St. Matthew's cemetery.

    Children:
    1. WOLANSKE, Gertrude was born about 1901 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Jul 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    2. WOLANSKE, Wilbert H was born on 30 Nov 1902 in New York; died on 11 Feb 1968 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
    3. WOLANSKE, Lillian E was born on 28 May 1906 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Jan 1986 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    4. WOLANSKE, Raymond Rudolph was born about 1909 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Apr 1959 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    5. WOLANSKE, Truman Clarence was born on 15 Aug 1909 in New York; died on 30 May 1988.
    6. WOLANSKE, George Elmer was born on 7 Jan 1911 in New York; died on 23 Mar 1951 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY.
    7. WOLANSKE, Albert Laverne was born on 4 Jul 1914 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Nov 1944 in Holland.
    8. 1. WOLANSKE, Walter Edward was born on 8 Apr 1916 in New York; died on 22 Mar 1993 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  WOLANSKE, Ferdinand was born in 1840 in Prussia; died about 1910 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Ferdinand + Caroline. Caroline was born about 1835 in Germany; died on 6 May 1910 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Caroline was born about 1835 in Germany; died on 6 May 1910 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/7/1910

    Caroline Wolansky. aged 75 years,
    died unexpectedly last evening at the
    home of her son, Mr. Albert Wolansky
    of the Ward Road. She is survived
    by two sons, Albert and Ernest, and
    one daughter, Mrs. Robert Cramer
    all of Tonawanda. Funeral Monday
    afternoon.

    Children:
    1. WOLANSKY, Ernest Ernst Friedrich Johann was born on 11 Jun 1865 in Ploewen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 11 Feb 1916 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    2. WOLANSKE, Amelia was born in Nov 1866 in Germany; died on 18 Apr 1955 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    3. 2. WOLANSKE, Albert Helwood was born on 15 Oct 1874 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Nov 1938 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

  3. 6.  WILKE, Rudolph R was born in Oct 1839 in Germany; and died.

    Rudolph + Maria. Maria was born about 1849 in Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Maria was born about 1849 in Prussia; and died.
    Children:
    1. WILKE, Emilie M was born on 3 Jan 1866 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Sep 1949 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    2. WILKE, William was born about 1873 in New York; and died.
    3. 3. WILKE, Louise was born about 1875 in New York; died on 25 Nov 1946 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    4. WILKE, Frederick was born in Aug 1878 in New York; died on 6 Jun 1952 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    5. WILKE, Agnes was born in Dec 1884 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died in Apr 1952 in Batavia, Genesee County, NY.
    6. WILKE, Rudolph was born in Feb 1890 in New York; and died.
    7. WILKE, Walter A was born on 2 Feb 1890 in New York; died in Jun 1966 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY.
    8. WILKE, George E was born in Feb 1892 in New York; died on 21 May 1958 in Patterson, NJ.



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