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- NF Gazette
Camann, Waldemar H. "Wally"
Waldemar H. "Wally" Camann, age 91, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. He was born in Bergholz, the son of the late Albert A. and Emma (Baars) Camann on January 26, 1917. Mr. Camann lived in Bergholz nearly all of his life and was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. He married the former Lucille E. Wilksen on April 26, 1941. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage until her death on April 23, 1996. Mr. Camann received his early education at Holy Ghost Lutheran School, followed by South Junior High School, quit school to work at Carborundum for a time during the Depression, then returned to school and graduated from Trott Vocational School in 1937.Mr. Camann started work at DuPont in 1938 as a welding apprentice and eventually worked in sheet metal layout, until his retirement in 1978. He also crafted and installed gutters on many homes in the area to supplement the income needed to support his large family.After retirement, the Camann's enjoyed traveling and enjoying the scenery, and for visits with far-flung family and friends. He was involved with volunteering from an early age and was always available to "lend a hand" whether to individuals or through organizations to which he belonged. He was a very active member of his church, the Walther League, the Lutheran Laymen's League, the historical society and had over 70 years of volunteer service with the First Volunteer Fire Company of Bergholz, Inc. Mr. Camann is survived by his children, sons, William (JoAnne) Camann, Kent, NY, Dr. Keith (Ellen) Camann, Okemos, MI, Richard (Sue) Camann, Plymouth, MI; and daughters, Cecile Beutel, Walworth, NY, Barbara Sniffen, Gainesville, FL, Audrey Pfohl, Highlands Ranch, CO, and Donna (Jeffrey) Zygmont, Salem, NH. He was very proud of his 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Roland (Bonnie) Camann, Niagara Falls; sisters-in-law, Doris Camann, Loraine Wilksen, Violet Wurm; and brother-in-law, Leslie Wilksen, and was Uncle Wally to many nieces and nephews. Mr. Camann was predeceased by his wife and two ..... sons, Joel and Frederick; son-in-law, Marvin Beutel; and brothers, Albert C., Eugene W. and the Rev. Francis E. Camann.Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Saturday at 11:00 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6630 Luther Street, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY 14304. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran School or the Historical Society of North German Settlements of Western New York, 2549 Niagara Road, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY 14304
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