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Niagara Falls Gazette

WALCK RITES HELD
Body of Bergholtz Man Borne to Grave by Grandchildren BERGOLTZ, Dec. 27. - Funeral services for John Walck, who died suddenly Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Helena Zimmerman, at Niagara street, were held Tuesday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Zimmerman at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 from St. James church on Rohr Street. The Rev. Otto Bruss officiated.
Mr. Walck is survived by five daughters, Mrs. August D. Mueller, Mrs. Apolonia (sic) Blumreich, of Niagara Falls, Amalia (sic) Pfuhl, of Walmore. and Mrs. Helena Zimmerman and Mrs. Lydia DeVantier, of this village, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. The deceased was a retired farmer and had resided in this vicinity all his life. His two sons, John Walck and Christ (sic) Walck, died a number of years ago. Burial was in St. James cemetery. The bearers were all grandchildren: Edward and Arthur Zimmerman, Theodore and Edwin Walck, Edward Mueller and A. Pfuhl.

Johannes married WOLF, Wilhelmine Christine on 9 Nov 1871 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelmine (daughter of WOLF, Christian S and SCHULZ, Wilhelmine Christine) was born on 16 Jan 1849 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Dec 1905 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 5/8/1943

BERGHOLTZ. N. Y.-Mrs. Helen
Zimmerman, 70 years old, one of the
best known and most highly respected
residents of this community,
died yesterday afternoon at the
family home. Niagara road, after
a period of ill health extending over
a year.
Mrs. Zimmerman was born in
Bergholtz. a daughter of the late
John and Wilhelmina Walck, and
had resided here alf her life. She
was a member of St. James Lutheran
church and until ill health
prevented was active In the Ladies'
Aid society and other church organizations.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from the family home to St.
James' Lutheran church, where services
will be held at 3 o'clock. The
Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate. Interment
will be in St. James' cemetery.
Mrs. Zimmerman Is survived by
two daughters and four sons, Edward,
John and Rudolph, of Bergholtz,
Arthur and Lydta. of Niagara
Falls, and Helen, of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida; two nieces, Alice and
Jean; one nephew, Arthur Zimmerman.
Jr.. of California, and four
sisters, Mrs. Albertine Mueller and
Mrs. Edward Blumreich. of Niagara
Falls, Mrs. Fred Pfuhl. of Walmore,
N. Y.. and Mrs. Albert DeVantier, of
Bergholta.

Helena married ZIMMERMAN, Johannes Albert on 15 May 1890 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Johannes (son of ZIMMERMAN, Friedrich Wilhelm and SCHULZ, Charlotte Frederike) was born on 19 Nov 1864 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 May 1911 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/10/1954

Mrs. Albertine Mueller Dies Suddenly at 80
Mrs. Albertine Mueller, 80, died suddenly yesterday at the home of her son. Edward Mueller. 9660 Cayuga Dr. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, Mrs. Mueller had lived in this city for the last 60 years. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church,. Bergholtz, and its Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies. She was the wife of the late August D. Mueller, a carpenter and contractor in this city for many years, who died in 1937. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Louis C. Heuer, Yorkville, IL.; a son, Edward Mueller, six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Albert DeVantler, Wheatfield, and Mrs. Lona Blumreich, this city, Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the home of the son, Edward, and Vat 2:30 o'clock at St. James' Church, Bergholtz. The Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate. Interment will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

Albertine married MUELLER, August Daniel on 4 Nov 1897 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. August (son of MUELLER, Johann and HELLERT, Wilhelmine Ernestine) was born on 23 Sep 1863 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Feb 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married PFUHL, Hannah Albertine on 10 Apr 1902 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Hannah (daughter of PFUHL, Friedrich Wilhelm and HASELEY, Auguste Ulricke) was born on 10 Nov 1876 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Sep 1968 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/8/1945

SANBORN. N. Y., Jan. 8.-Mrs.
Amelia B. Pfohl, 65, a lifelong resident
of Niagara county, died today
at the family home, Lockport road,
after a long Illness. Mrs. Pfohl was
bom In the village of Bergholtz. N.
Y. She was a member of St. Peter's
church al Walmore. N. Y., and In
former years was active In Its organizations.
Mrs. Pfohl is survived by her
husband. Fred J. Pfohl. at home:
two daughters, Ella Pfohl. of the
town of Niagara, and Mrs. Arthur
Retzloff. of Sanborn. N. Y.: two
sons. Henry and Adolph Pfohl. of
Sanborn, N. Y.; three sisters. Mrs.
Albertlna Mueller and Mrs. Albert
DeVantler. R.F.D. 1. Niagara Falls,
N. Y., and Mrs. Edward Blumerich,
of Niagara Falls. N. Y., six grandchildren
and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held from
the Lockport road home Thursday
afternoon at 3 o'clock and at 3:30
at 8t. Peter's church. Walmore. The
Rev. Edward Graubau will officiate.
Interment will be In Walmore cemetery.

Amalia married PFUHL, Friedrich Johannes on 11 Jan 1900 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Friedrich (son of PFUHL, Friedrich Wilhelm and HASELEY, Auguste Ulricke) was born on 23 May 1870 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Jan 1947 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BERGOLTZ, Mar. 13. - The passing of Christian Walck, 45 years old, whose funeral was held last Saturday afternoon, removes a well (known) resident of Niagara county. He lived and labored in this vicinity all his life. He was failing in health last week and was removed to the Memorial hospital at Niagara Falls. N. Y., where he died of influenza and heart failure. The services for Mr. Walck were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family home and at 2:30 at the St, Jacob's church, the Rev. Otto Bruss officiating. Burial was in the St. Jacob's cemetery, Niagara street. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. He is survived by his wife, Ida (nee Haseley), one daughter. Levina, five sisters, Mrs. Helena Zimmerman of Niagara street, Mrs. Edward Blumreich and Miss Lydia Walck of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Frederick Pfuhl of Sanborn, and Mrs. August D. Mueller of La Salle, and by his father, John Walck, of LaSalle.

Christian married HASELEY, Ida Ernestine Ottilie on 10 Jun 1917 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Ida (daughter of HASELEY, William Gustav David and WENDT, Ottilie Johanna Elisabeth) was born on 20 Nov 1892 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Jun 1975 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/5/1957

BERGHOLTZ - Mrs. Lydia De
Vantier, 73, a lifelong resident of
the Town of Wheatfield, died
Wednesday (July 3, 1957) in Ran-
somville General Hospital after a
lengthy illness.
Mrs. DeVantier was a former
member of St James Ladies Aid
Society of St. James Lutheran
Church, Bergholtz.
Survivors include two daughters,
Mrs. Erwin Pfohl and Mrs. Rich-
ard Haseley, both of the Town of
Wheatfield; a sister, Mrs. Edward
Blumreich, Niagara Falls, and six
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at
2 p.m. Saturday at the Fretthold
Funeral Home and at 2:30 p.m.
at St. James Lutheran Church,
Bergholtz, with the Rev. Otto
Bruss officiating. Interment will
be in St. James Lutheran Ceme-
tery.

Lydia married DEVANTIER, Albert Philipp Christian on 1 Sep 1928 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Albert (son of DEVANTIER, Johannes Wilhelm and ZIMMERMAN, Hulda Emilie) was born on 26 Jun 1882 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Dec 1955 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 5/29/1960

BLUMREICH-In Buffalo, N. Y., Saturday,
May 28, 1960, Lona Blumreich.
Beloved mother of Mrs. Henry B.
Frerk, 2487 Pierce Ave., City; grandmother
of Candace Frerk,-city. She
is also svrvived by several nieces and
nephews. Funeral from Cooler's Funeral
Home, 640 Park Place, Tuesdsy,
May 31, I960 at 1:30 p.m. and
2 p.m., from St. Paul's Lutheran
Church, Rev. Evan J. Bartell officiating.
Interment In Rlverdale Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 P.m. to 5
P.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
and Monday

Appolonia married BLUMREICH, Eduard Carl Gottfried on 1 Jun 1916 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Eduard (son of BLUMREICH, Charles Gottfried and SCHROEDER, Martha) was born on 26 Aug 1887 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Dec 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

ZIMMERMAN-Suddenly in Memorial Hospital, March 4, 1960, Edward, age 68 years of Bergholtz. Brother of Miss Lydia Zimmerman, this city, Arthur of Lewiston, and Rudolph of Bergholtz. Uncle of Arthur, CA, Mrs Alice Lewis, Punxsutawney, Pa., and Miss Jean Zimmermann, Bergholtz. Funeral services will be held from I the Hardison-Ingram Funeral Home, 734 Seventh St., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and from the St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Ernest W. Dietz officiating. Interment St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholtz. Mr. Zimmerman was a member of the Sanborn American Legion Post and the Brotherhood Society of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Edward married SCHRIEBER, Emma M in 1916. Emma was born in 1889 in Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Mar 1950 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

ZIMMERMAN-John R. Zimmerman
of Niagara Rd., Bergholz. N,Y.
Suddenly April 1st. 1958. Husband
of Elsie Miller Zimmerman. brother
of Miss Lydia Zimmerman of thls
city. Edward & Rudolph Zimmerman
of Bergholz. N.Y.. & Arthur
Zimmerman of Lewiston. N.Y.
Friends may call until noon Friday
at the Hemp Funeral Home. 37
Adam S t . Tonawanda, N.Y. Funeral
services will be bead Friday afternoon at
2 pm. In St. James Lutheren
Church, Bergholz. N.Y. Burial
in St. James Cemetery. Mr. Zimmerman
wee a 36 year member of
the First Volunteer Fire Co. of
Bercholz, N.Y.

Family/Spouse: MILLER, Elsie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LYDIA ZIMMERMAN
Miss Lydia Zimmerman, 76, of the Parkway Apartments, died Wednesday (Nov. 10, 1971) in Memorial Medical Center after a short illness. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, she had lived in Niagara Falls for 60 years. She had been a housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence for 40 years, retiring 15 years ago. Survivors include two brothers, Arthur Zimmerman of Lewiston, and Rudolph Zimmerman of Begholtz (sic), and two nieces and a nephew. Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Theodore Menter, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Bergholtz. Friends may call at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday. Memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund will be acceptable as tribute, the family said.

Arthur married BOWAN, Alma M on 24 Nov 1921 in New Dundee, Ontario, Canada. Alma was born on 5 Feb 1897 in Canada; died on 1 Feb 1980 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 5, 1990
Services for Rudolph H. Zimmerman, 87, who operated the former Zimmerman Builders Supply here for 60 years, will be conducted at 7 P.M. Friday in the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, and at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Zimmerman, 87, died Tuesday (July 3, 1990) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda. A lifelong Bergholz resident, he was an exempt member of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Company and a member of St. James Lutheran Church, which he served as an elder, trustee and building committee member. Zimmerman retired from his business in 1972. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, the former Edna Ferchen, and a daughter, Jean

Rudolph married FERCHEN, Edna Louise Wilhelmine on 19 Nov 1927 in Niagara County, NY. Edna (daughter of FERCHEN, Johannes Friedrich August and HASELEY, Albertine Regina) was born on 11 Apr 1906 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Jun 1995 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wilhelmine A. Heuer
Pa. resident born in Falls in 1898
BERGHOLZ - Wilhelmine A. Heuer, 91, of St. John Lutheran Care Center, Mars, Pa., died Wednesday (Nov. I 1; 1989) in the care center.
Services will be held Sunday in Bergholz.
She was born in Niagara Falls, Aug. 13. 1898, daughter of the late August and Albertine (Walck) Mueller. She was active in church groups and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Mars, Pa.
Mrs. Heuer was the widow of the Rev. Louis Heuer, who died Jan. 16, 1983. He was a Lutheran minister at. various churches for over 65 years. She was the mother of the late Rev. Bernard Heuer and sister of Edward Mueller, who died Oct. 19, 1989.
Mrs. Heuer is survived by a daughter, Gertrude Kalk of Canton, OH; and seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Visiting hours are Saturday in Mars and at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, where services be held at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Contributions to St. James Lutheran Church are acceptable as tribute.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - November 3, 1989
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, for Wilhelmine A. Heuer.
Her late husband, the Rev. Louis Heuer, was a former minister of the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Heuer, 91, died Wednesday (Nov. 1, 1989) in the St. John Lutheran Care Center in Mars, Pa. She and her husband moved to Pennsylvania from Columbus, OH, in 1975. Mr. Heuer died in 1983.
He was a minister at Niagara Falls area churches for 17 years before being assigned to churches in other parts of the country.
Mrs. Heuer is survived by a daughter, Gertrude Kalk of Canton, OH; seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren

Wilhelmine married HEUER, Rev Ludwig Ezra on 2 Jun 1918 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Ludwig (son of HEUER, Heinrich Georg and HOFFMEISTER, Christine Wilhelmine Johanna) was born on 8 Nov 1895 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Jan 1983 in Mars, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edward M. Mueller
Former Wheatfield justice was 87
WHEATFIELD - Edward M. Mueller, 87, of Cayuga Drive Extension, died Thursday (Oct. 19, 1989) in Mount St, Mary's Hospital, Town Of Lewiston.
Mueller was a lifelong resident of Wheatfield.
He was a former Wheatfield town justice and was employed at the National Grinding Wheel Co. for 35 years. Be was a 50 year member of the Co-op Fire Insurance Corp. of Bergholz and served as its president for a number of years, as well as on the board of directors.
Mueller was actively involved with the Cataract Camera Club and was a recipient of many awards. He was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, holding numerous offices over the years. After retirement he involved himself in the activities of the Retired Men's Service Club and especially enjoyed singing in its chorus. He was a member of the North German Historical Society. He was also first president of St. James Lutheran Church congregation.
He was the husband of Edna (DeVantier) Mueller, who died in l984 and was father of the late Lowell Mueller.
Mueller is survived by daughters, Audrey Walck of Sanborn and Marilyn Mueller of New Orleans; sons, Milton Mueller of Sanborn and Myron Mueller of North Tonawanda; and a sister, Whilimine (sic) Heuer of Ohio; nine ,grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Road, Bergholz, with the Rev. David B. Menz officiating. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholz. Contributions to St. James Lutheran Church Building Fund or World Hunger.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 20, 1989
Edward M. Mueller, 87, of Cayuga Drive, a former justice of the peace and amateur photographer, died Thursday (Oct. 19, 1989) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.
He had worked at National Grinding Wheel for 35 years and was a former justice of the peace in the Town of Niagara.
He was a 50-year member of Co-Op Fire Insurance Corp. of Bergholz, serving as president for a number of years and on the board of directors.
He was involved with the Cataract Camera Club and received a number of awards for his photographs.
An active member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bergholz, he held numerous offices over the years and was the first president of the congregation.
After his retirement, he was active in the Retired Service Men's Club and sang in its chorus. He was also a member of the North German Historical Society.
His wife, Edna DeVantier Mueller, died in 1984.
Survivors include two daughters, Audrey Walck of Sanborn and Marilyn Mueller of New Orleans; two sons, Milton of Sanborn and Myron of North Tonawanda; a sister, Wilhelmine Heuer of Ohio; nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 3 P.M. Sunday in St. James Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery

Eduard married DEVANTIER, Edna Lydia Auguste on 18 Nov 1926 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Edna (daughter of DEVANTIER, Albert Ferdinand and WILLIAMS, Alma Elisabeth Wilhelmine) was born on 26 Jul 1903 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Jun 1984 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Theodore married PFOHL, Agnes Veronica on 11 Oct 1931 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Agnes (daughter of PFUHL, Rudolf Antonius and HASELEY, Marie Elizabeth) was born on 17 Dec 1910 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Apr 2006 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - December 18, 2001
Edwin D. Walck, 94, a longtime farmer, died Monday (Dec. 17, 2001) in CrestWood Health Care Center after a brief illness. Walck was born in Wheatfield and attended St. James School in Bergholz. Before becoming a farmer, he worked as a machinist in Niagara Falls for 14 years. Most of his working years were spent operating farms in the Town of Niagara, Pendleton and Cambria. Among cash crops he harvested were wheat, corn, oats and hay. Walck moved to the health care facility three years from his home in Cambria. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Sanborn, where he served as an elder and trustee. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau and Niagara County Extension. He and his wife of 59 years, Frances Haseley Walck, enjoyed spending winters in Florida. She died in 1994. Walck also had enjoyed hunting on land he owned in northern Pennsylvania. Survivors include two sons, Donald of Pendleton and Darrell of Cambria; a daughter, Suzanne Milleville of Wheatfield; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in St. Peter's Church, Walmore Road, Sanborn. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Edwin married HASELEY, Frances Alice Viola on 17 Jun 1934 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Frances (daughter of HASELEY, Anthony William Ferdinand and KROENING, Hulda Auguste Louise) was born on 2 Feb 1912 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Jan 1994 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes Buffalo News, The (NY) - January 16, 2003
Ella E. Mueller, 102, of CrestWood Health Care Center, died there Monday (Jan. 13, 2003).
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday in St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street, Bergholz.
Born Ella Pfuhl in Wheatfield, she attended St. Peter's Lutheran School in Walmore.
Her husband, John N., died in 1986. Survivors include a son, Delbert Mueller of Streetman, TX; a daughter, Eunice Garner of Bergen; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

Ella married MUELLER, Johannes Nathaniel on 19 Apr 1952 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Johannes (son of MUELLER, Johannes August Heinrich and HOFFMEISTER, Anna Clara Wilhelmine) was born on 26 Sep 1895 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Oct 1986 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lily A. Retzlaff
Lifelong resident of Wheatfield
WHEATFIELD ..;. Lily A. (Pfohl) Retzlaff, 84 of Lockport Road, died Friday (June 17, 1988) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Town of Lewiston.
A Wheatfield native, she lived in the town all her life.
She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church on Walmore Road.
She was the wife of Arthur Retzlaff, who died in 1981, and sister of the late Henry Pfohl.
Mrs. Retzlaff is survived by a daughter, Alice Walck of the Town of Lewiston; sons, Willis S. Retzlaff and Kenneth A. Retzlaff, both of Wheatfield; a sister, Ella Mueller; a brother, Adolph Pfohl both of Wheatfield; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Stephen P. Roehrs. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions to the church are acceptable as tribute.

Lily married RETZLAFF, Arthur Edward on 2 Nov 1924 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Arthur (son of RETZLAFF, Edward Friedrich Wilhelm and WALCK, Auguste Albertine Louise) was born on 21 Sep 1896 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died in May 1987 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

PFOHL-Henry J. age 63 of 2719 Lockport Road, Sanborn, Tuesday, January 9, 1973 at Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mr. Pfohl was. member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore. A retired employee of Columbus McKennan Chain. He is survived by his wile Hilda (nee Warblow). Two daughters Mrs. John (Dianne) Kacala, North Tonawanda and Janice Pfohl at home. One Grandson. A brother, Adolph Pfohl and two sisters, Mrs. John (Ella) Mueller and Mrs. Arthur (Lily) Retzlaff. Several Nieces and Nephews, all of the Town of Wheatfield. The Family will receive friends at The Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, North Tonawanda from 7 to 9 this evening, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Wednesday and Thursday until Noon Friday. Services will be held in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Harold Baum will officiate. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/10/1973

PFOHL - Henry J. Pfohl, 63,
of 2719 Lockport Road, Sanborn,
Tuesday (Jan. 9, 1973) at
Memorial Medical Center,
Niagara Falls, after a lengthy
illness.
Mr. Pfohl was a retired
employe of Columbus McKinnon
and a member of St. Peter
Lutheran Church, Walmore. He
is survived by his wife, Hilda
(nee Warblow) Pfohl; two
daughters, Mrs, John (Dianne)
Kacala, North Tonawanda, and
Janice Pfohl at home; one
grandson; a brother, *AdoIph
Pfohl; two sisters, Mrs, John
(Ella) Mueller and Mrs. Arthur
(Lily) Retzlaff, and several
nieces and nephews, all of the
Town of Wheatfield.
The family will receive
friends at the Fretthold
Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver
Street at Ward Road, North
Tonawanda, from 7 to 9 this
evening and from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday and until noon Friday
Services will be held in St. Peter
Lutheran Church, Friday at 2
p.m. The Rev. Harold Baum
will officiate. Interment in St.
Peter Lutheran Cemetery.

Heinrich married WARBLOW, Hilda Louise on 15 Jun 1935 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Hilda (daughter of WARBLOW, Herman William and BROECKER, Anna Ernestine Wilhelmine) was born on 11 Jul 1911 in New York; died on 18 May 1999 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Adolph Pfohl - NF Gazette
Farmer, director of Milk Cooperative
SANBORN, - Adolph Pfohl, 76, of Lockport Road, died Monday (July 31,1989) at his home.
Born in Wheatfield, he operated a farm on Lockport Road. He was a lifelong member of SI. Peter's Lutheran Church, a member of the Niagara County Farm Bureau and a director of the Milk Cooperative for more than 10 years.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Sciuk Himmelback Pfohl; a son; Calvin Pfohl; daughters, Marjorie Miller and Audrey Johnson, ail of Sanborn; a stepson, Laurence Himmelback of Ransomville; a stepdaughter, Jean Walck of the Town of Lewiston; a sister, Ella Mueller of Wheatfield; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, He was the husband of the late Margaret Warblow Pfohl and the brother of the late Henry Pfohl and Lily Retzlaff.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Road, with the Rev. Herbert R. Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Contributions to St. Peter's Lutheran Church are acceptable as tribute.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - August 1, 1989
Services for Adolph Pfohl, 76, a farmer and lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield, will be held at 2 P.M. Wednesday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Pfohl died Monday (July 31, 1989) in his home on Lockport Road.
He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, a member of the Niagara County Farm Bureau and, for more than 10 years, a director of the Milk Cooperative.
His first wife, Margaret Warblow Pfohl, is deceased.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Sciuk Himmelback Pfohl; a son, Calvin; two daughters, Marjorie Miller and Audrey Johnson; a stepson, Laurence Himmelback of Ransomville; a stepdaughter, Jean Walck of Lewiston; a sister, Ella Mueller of Wheatfield, and several grandchildren

Adolph married WARBLOW, Margaret Viola on 3 Jun 1939 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Margaret (daughter of WARBLOW, Herman William and BROECKER, Anna Ernestine Wilhelmine) was born on 28 Jun 1917 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Oct 1952 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adolph married SCIUK, Genevieve on 24 Sep 1976 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Genevieve (daughter of SCIUK, Lawrence P and OLSZOWY, Julia) was born on 4 Sep 1911 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Sep 2005 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lavina A. Moll (Walck), age 83, died February 21, 2002 at her residence in Bergholz, and formerly lived in Lockport. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY on May 1, 1918 to Christian and Ida (Haseley) Walck. She was a homemaker for most of her life, a lifelong member of St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in Bergholz and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include one son, Leonard (Carol) Moll of Bergholz. She was predeceased by her husband, Erwin Moll on January 2, 1974; a brother, Harold Schmidt; stepbrothers, Clarence and Richard Schmidt; and stepsisters, Hilda Jensen and Edna Schumacher
Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Saturday from 7-9 P.M. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Services will be conducted by the Rev. David B. Menz on Monday at 11:00 A.M. in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner of Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment in the church cemetery, Town of Wheatfield. Memorials may be made to St. James Ev. Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Lavina married MOLL, Erwin G on 27 May 1938 in Niagara County, NY. Erwin (son of MOLL, Rudolph A and BOLDT, Anna W) was born on 23 Jul 1913 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Jan 1974 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married FRERK, Henry Belitz on 29 Nov 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Henry was born on 4 Feb 1913 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; died on 10 Oct 1983 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Orange County Register

Arthur Harold Zimmerman , 81, of Orange, an aerospace engineer, died April 16, 2004, of natural causes. Services held April 20 at Salem Lutheran Church, Orange. Arrangements by Shannon-Bryan Mortuary, Orange.

Family/Spouse: Doris A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEWIS, James Aeros. James was born on 28 Aug 1926; died on 19 Mar 1994 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 20, 1995
Services for Jean E. Zimmerman, a longtime church organist, will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road.
Miss Zimmerman, 64, of Cayuga Street, died Monday (Sept. 18, 1995) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, after apparently suffering a heart attack.
Born in North Tonawanda, she was a graduate of Capital University, Columbus, OH.
Miss Zimmerman was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, where she served as the organist for more than 40 years.
She was a waitress at Our Place Restaurant in Wheatfield and for 15 years worked at an M&T Bank branch.
Miss Zimmerman enjoyed music, gardening and traveling.
She is survived by a friend, Wallace Pfohl of Sanborn

Family/Spouse: KALK, Rev Willard. Willard was born on 19 Aug 1918; died on 3 Dec 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Rev. Bernard E. Heuer, 66, Whiting, N.J.: born April 15, 1920; died Jan. 19, 1987; served as U.S. Navy chaplain (1944- 46 and 1952-54); parishes in Columbus (1947-50), Middletown (1950-52), and Greenville (1954-59), Ohio; chaplain for LSS of Northwestern Ohio (1959-68); administrator of St. John Lutheran Home, Mars, Pa. (1968-79); parish in Whiting, N.J., from 1979 until he retired in 1985.

Family/Spouse: YOUNG, Mary Ann. Mary died on 21 Feb 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Born August 13, 1928 to Edward and Edna (DeVantier) Mueller, in the Town of Niagara. Baptized on August 19, 1928, confirmed on May 18, 1941 by the Rev. Otto Bruss, at St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz. Audrey was united in marriage to Norman A. Walck on October 1, 1949. She attended local schools and was a 1945 graduate of LaSalle High School. Audrey was employed by Moore Business Forms, Carborundum Company, Hooker Chemical Company, and New York Power Authority. She was an active member at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Sanborn, serving as Sunday School teacher, working with the young people and served on the church council as secretary and president. As chairperson of St. Peter's Archive Committee, she assisted in translating the church's records from the original German script, into English. Mrs. Walck was an accomplished porcelain artist, an officer in the Towpath China Painters Club, and World Organization of China Painters. Pictures of a number of her paintings were published in the organization's publication. Mrs. Walck was a member in the Niagara Women's Club, member of the German Historical Society, Sanborn Area Historical Society, and charter member of Artpark & Company. Audrey's greatest joy was the time spent with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Robert (Judith) Walck; daughter, Cheryl (Edward III) Hayes; grandchildren, Noelle and Nathan Urbach, Laura Hayes; sister, Marilyn Mueller; sisters and brothers in law, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Norman; parents, Edward and Edna Mueller; and brothers, Lowell, Milton and Myron Mueller. Visitation will be at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Corky Spitler, on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Road, Wheatfield.

Audrey married WALCK, Norman August on 1 Oct 1949 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Norman (son of WALCK, August Philipp Albert and RETZLAFF, Eleanora Albertine Mathilda) was born on 14 Mar 1923 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jul 2000 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 11, 2004
Services for Milton H. Mueller of Sanborn, an industrial arts teacher, were held Wednesday in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial was in St. James Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Wheatfield.
Mr. Mueller died Saturday (March 6, 2004) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after suffering a heart attack at home. He was 71.
He was born in Niagara Falls and attended St. James Lutheran School. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1950 and from Buffalo State Teachers College in 1954.
As a college student in the early 1950s, Mr. Mueller worked on the construction of the Niagara Power Project. He served with the Army from 1954 to 1956.
Mr. Mueller began his teaching career in 1956 in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District. In 1959 he transferred to Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, where he taught for 31 years before retiring.
He was a longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church, where he was an elder. Mr. Mueller and his wife, Fern, traveled to Russia and China as missionaries, distributing Bibles. He was the television cameraman for the Niagara Ministries television program "Digging In," which is shown throughout the United States and Canada.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Fern S. Channell; two sons, Jeffery of Fargo, ND, and Douglas of Niagara Falls; a daughter, Deborah Bennion of Macomb, Mich.; a brother, Myron of North Tonawanda; two sisters, Audry Walck of Sanborn and Marilyn Mueller of New Orleans; and 10 grandchildren

Family/Spouse: CHANNELL, Fern Sylvia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

Myron L. Mueller, age 73, of Wheatfield, was called to his heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Monday, April 6, 2009 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY on January 1, 1936 to the late Edward and Edna (DeVantier) Mueller. He was a lifelong member of St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in Bergholz, where he held various positions over the years and enjoyed singing in the choir. Myron served in the National Guard and retired as a carpenter superintendent with Scrufari Construction Company, was a 50 year member of the Buffalo Carpenters Union and was project manager, working on the Wheatfield recreation and water department buildings and was very proud of his accomplishments. Myron enjoyed bowling at the Manor II Lanes on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons, played bingo, traveled many places along the coast - Maine to the Carolina's, visiting lighthouses, faithfully kept a weather journal and had an A-frame at Rushford Lake, where his family vacationed during the summer months. Hobbies included woodworking, gardening, painting, puzzles, fishing and golfing. Myron especially enjoyed being with his family and watching his grandchildren play baseball, and would have an Easter Egg hunt at his house for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with pizza for lunch.Survivors include his beloved wife, Marlene (Goater) Mueller. There were united in marriage on June 14, 1958; four children, Kyle (Larry) Hall, Karen (Gary) Pfohl, Kim (Bill) Szelazkiewicz and Mike (Cindy) Mueller; grandchildren, Darryl and Michelle Hall, Kelly and Dave Patterson, Billy Szelazkiewicz, Mikie Szelazkiewicz, Alex Mueller, Michael Mueller and Jillian Mueller; great-grandchildren, Erica, Andrew and Kyle V. Hall and Autumn Patterson; two sisters, Audrey Walck and Marilyn Mueller; sister-in-law, Fern Mueller and brother-in-law and sister-in- law, Margo and Paul Beecher; uncle, Harry (Marian) Morath; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Lowell and Milton Mueller; and brother-in-law, Norman Walck.Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten on Thursday at 10:30 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James Ev. Lutheran Church Building Fund or the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for online guest register.

MUELLER - Myron L. Age 73, of Wheatfield on April 6, 2009. 50 year member of the Buffalo Carpenters Union; employed with Scrafari Construction Co. Survived by his wife, Marlene (Goater) Mueller; children: Kyle (Larry) Hall, Karen (Gary) Pfohl, Kim (Bill) Szelazkiewicz and Mike (Cindy) Mueller; grandchildren: Darryl & Michelle Hall, Kelly & Dave Patterson, Billy and Mikie Szilazkiewicz, Alex, Michael and Jillian Mueller; four great-grandchildren; two sisters: Audrey Walck and Marilyn Mueller; sister-in-law, Fern Mueller; brother and sister-in-law, Margo and Paul Beecher; uncle, Harry Morath; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, Edward and Edna Mueller; brothers, Lowell and Milton Mueller; and brother-in-law, Norman Walck. Visitation on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Services on Thursday at 10:30 AM in St. James Lutheran Church, 2435 Niagara Road, Wheatfield.

Published in Buffalo News on 4/7/2009

Myron married GOATER, Marlene Morath on 14 Jun 1958. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 27, 2002
A funeral for Roger A. Walck, 70, of the Town of Niagara, a longtime Harrison Radiator employee, will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6169 Walmore Road, Sanborn. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Walck died Wednesday (Sept. 25, 2002) at his Town of Niagara home.
He was employed at Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corp. in Lockport for 31 years, the last 15 years as a forklift operator, retiring in 1987. He was a part-time farmer and built lawn furniture and picnic tables at his residence.
He served in the Air Force Reserve for three years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Walck was a member of Wheatfield Post, American Legion.
He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He also was a member of Local 686, United Auto Workers, at Harrison.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Darlene; two sons, Brian R. and Bruce M., both of the Town of Niagara; a daughter, Cindy Y. Engle of Lewiston; his mother, Agnes of Wheatfield; a sister, Gloria Hildebrandt of Cambria; and five grandchildren
Services will be at 11 A.M. Wednesday in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield.

Roger married TAYLOR, Darlene Marilyn on 8 Dec 1953 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Darlene (daughter of TAYLOR, Elwyne R and FURRY, Vivian Irene) was born on 28 Jun 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Sep 2006 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NORTH TONAWANDA, Ivan T. Walck, 41, of 1705 Third Ave., died Saturday (Feb. 4, 1978) in Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was a lifelong resident of the Towns of Wheatfield and Niagara, a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, and of the International Union of' Operating Engineers, Local 463.
For 10 years he was self-employed, operating Walck's Trenching and was later employed by the John J. Gross Plumbing and Heating Co.
He is survived by a son, Randy; a daughter, Terri; his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Walck of Wheatfield; two brothers, Roger A. Walck of the Town of Niagara and Duane V. Walck of Cuba, N.Y.; and a sister, Mrs. Karl (Gloria) Hildebrandt of Sanborn.
The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. today and Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will he held in St. Peter Lutheran Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Wittenberg officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to SI. Peter Lutheran Church, the family said.

Ivan married FREEMAN, Beverly Jean on 7 Feb 1959 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gloria married HILDEBRANDT, Karl Edward [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Duane V. Walck
Ex-Falls man dies in Rochester
BATAVIA - Duane V. Walck, 47, of Clinton Street, formerly of Niagara Falls, died Wednesday (Oct. 23, 1991) in Highland Hospital, Rochester, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Theodore J. Walck, who died in 1983, and was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Sanborn. He is survived by his mother, Agnes V. Walck of Niagara Falls; a brother, Roger A. Walck of Niagara Falls; a sister, Gloria Hildebrandt of Sanborn; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Ivan Walck, who died in 1978.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the . Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Sanborn, with the Rev. David Menz officiating.
Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church

Donald married HASELEY, Lois Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Suzanne married MILLEVILLE, Roy Philip [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ALLPORT, Maureen S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CARTER, Deborah Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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October 16, 2012
Alice B. Walck
Niagara Gazette
WHEATFIELD - Alice B. (Retzlaff) Walck, age 87, of Wheatfield, was called peacefully to her heavenly home, to be with her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2012 at her residence. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, on July 22, 2012, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lily (Pfuhl) Retzlaff. Alice attended St. Peter's Lutheran School in Walmore and was a 1943 graduate of LaSalle High School. She was employed at the former Bell Aircraft and later at the Carborundum Company - Bonded Abrasives division in Niagara Falls, until her retirement in 1983. Alice was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Wheatfield, where she was with the St. Peter's Quilters. She was also a member of the Ransomville Seniors and enjoyed gardening, flowers and traveling. Survivors include her brother, Kenneth (Dianne) Retzlaff of Wheatfield; sister-in-law, Lois Retzlaff; eight nieces and nephews, Debra (Ted) Sheehan, Brian (Sandra) Retzlaff, Gary Retzlaff, Randy Retzlaff, Sandra (Steven) Lang, Carol (Leonard) Binns, David (Allison) Retzlaff and Dale (Lisa) Retzlaff; twenty great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Walck, on December 1, 1994. They were united in marriage on February 5, 1972. Also predeceased by a brother, Willis Retzlaff. Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Bruce Gamache' on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Walmore Road. Interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Alice married WALCK, Leonard William on 5 Feb 1972 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Leonard (son of WALCK, Rudolph Christopher and HASELEY, Ernestine Dorothea Justine) was born on 27 Jul 1926 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Dec 1994 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RETZLAFF - Willis S., Wheatfield town assessor NF Gazette 8/22/2005

WHEATFIELD - Willis S. Retzlaff, who served as town assessor for 27 years and was active in community and church affairs, died of a heart attack Saturday in his home. He was 78.
Mr. Retzlaff was born in Wheatfield and attended local schools. He served in the Air Force and was a member of Wheatfield Post 1451, American Legion.
He was a lifelong farmer and a skilled carpenter who built several homes in the area.
He was town assessor from 1972 to 1999 and the following year was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. He had been president of the Niagara County Assessors Association and an officer of the New York State Assessors Association.
Mr. Retzlaff was an active member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served as president, elder and financial secretary. At the time of his death, he was chairman of the cemetery committee.
He was a charter member and past president of the Wheatfield Lions Club and was serving as treasurer at the time of his death.
He was named Lion of the Year in 1991 and won two other Lions awards: the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 1994 and the Robert Uplinger Distinguished Service Award in 1998.
He was a charter member of the Wheatfield Republican Club; member and past president of the Wheatfield Business Association; treasurer of the Wheatfield Family Picnic Committee; a former member of the Bergholz German Band; a member of the town Historical Society; and a volunteer for Kids Voting.
He enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, the former Lois Hassan; a daughter, Debra Sheehan of Bergholz; a son, Randall of Wheatfield; a sister, Alice Walck of Sanborn; a brother, Kenneth of Wheatfield; and six grandchildren-.
Services will be at 11 A.M. Wednesday in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore Road. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Willis Sherman Retzlaff

Willis Sherman Retzlaff was born on June 7,1927 to Arthur and Lily (Pfuhl) Retzlaff. He was baptized on June 19, 1927 and confirmed on April 14, 1940. Willis was united in marriage to Lois Hassan on September 8, 1951. They were blessed with two children, Debra and Randall.
Willis was a life long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church where he served as President of the Congregation, financial secretary, Elder and presently as Chairman of the Cemetery Committee.
Willis farmed for many years then went into carpentry and built many homes in the area. He was elected Assessor for the Town of Wheatfield and served in that capacity for 27 years, retiring in 1999.
He was a charter member, past President and currently served as Treasurer of the Wheatfield Lions Club. He was named Lion of the year in 1991, received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 1994 and the Robert Uplinger Distinguished Service Award in 1998. He was a charter member of the Wheatfield Republican Club, member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens, member and past President of the Wheatfield Business Association and treasurer of the Wheatfield Family Picnic Committee, a former member of the Bergholz Band, member of the Historical Society, was a volunteer for Kids Voting each year, was a former President of Niagara County Assessor's Association, a former officer of the New York State Assessor's Association, served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of the American Legion-Wheatfield Post 1451, member of the Wheatfield Zoning Board of Appeals.
Willis enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and helping anyone in need.
On Saturday, August 20, 2005, at home, unexpectedly Willis was called to be with His Lord.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, daughter, Debra (Theodore) Sheehan, son, Randall; grandchildren, Theodore (Holly) Sheehan Ill, Becky, Tim and Tom Sheehan, Amanda and Scott Retzlaff; a sister, Alice Walck, a brother, Kenneth (Dianne) Retzlaff; sisters-in-law, Joanne (Edwin) Scherrer, Betty Lou (George) Lozina and Sally Archer and many nieces and nephews.

Family/Spouse: HASSAN, Lois Ruth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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KENNETH ARTHUR RETZLAFF, age 84 of Wheatfield, NY, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Niagara Hospice, on November 25, 2020, at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 8, 1936, son of the late Arthur and Lilly (Pfuhl) Retzlaff. He was a life long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Sanborn. Ken graduated from Trott Vocational High School. He married Dianne Blank on May 17, 1957, and they enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. Ken was a farmer all his life, a member of the Wheatfield Zoning Board, then elected eight terms as a Wheatfield Town Councilman, serving for 32 years, and as Deputy Supervisor. He was a member of the Wheatfield Republican Club, was a trustee at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and a member of the building committee of the new addition of the church. Ken enjoyed golfing, hunting, and spending time at the cabin.Survivors include his loving wife; six children, Brian (Sandra) Retzlaff, Gary Retzlaff, Sandra (Steven) Lange, Carol (Leonard) Binns, David (Allison) Retzlaff, Dale (Lisa) Retzlaff; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice (Leonard) Walck, brother, Willis (Lois) Retzlaff, and brother-in-law, Darrell (Nancy) Blank. Friends may call on Saturday (Nov. 28) from 9-11 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Thorstad, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or Niagara Hospice. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.

Kenneth married BLANK, Diane Carol [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RICH, Charles Anthony. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married WITT, Ronald L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KACALA, John L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Audrey Margaret Johnson, age 71 of the Town of Lewiston, NY, was called to her heavenly home, unexpectedly at her residence, on June 8, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 26,1950; daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret (Warblow) Pfohl. A lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore, where over the years,she held various positions at the church, loved volunteering at the school, and was also the treasurer for the church and school. Audrey enjoyed crocheting, playing games on Kindle, attending her grandchildren's sporting events, and loved her two cats.Survivors include her daughter, Kylene (Dave) Hershberger; three grandchildren, Kierstyn, Michael and Brian; and a brother, Calvin (Patricia) Pfohl; many nieces and nephews, including Sherry (Kevin) DeVantier, Cindy (Niel) DeVantier, Diana (Bill) Sacher, Daniel Pfohl; and great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Ann Miller.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Sunday (June 12) from 4-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Kaminska, on Monday (June 13) at 4:00 p.m. in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. Interment will take place in the church cemetery on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran School. The family request for those attending, to wear bright colored clothing, in recognition of the celebration of Audrey's life.

Family/Spouse: JOHNSON, David E B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SMITH, Patricia Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MARJORIE ANN MILLER, age 76 of Wheatfield, NY, was called to her heavenly home on March 23, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born April 26, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY; daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret (Warblow) Pfohl. A lifelong member of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Sanborn, she attended St. Peter's Lutheran School, and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School. Marjorie was employed as an insurance agent, with Stevens Insurance Agency, until her retirement. She enjoyed the special times spent with her family, and her dog Bailey.Preceded in death by her husband, Norman C. Miller on June 7, 2010.Survivors include a brother, Calvin (Patricia) Pfohl; sister, Audrey Johnson; and many nieces and nephews, including Sherry (Kevin) DeVantier, Cindy (Niel) DeVantier, Diana (Bill) Sacher, Daniel Pfohl, Kylene (Dave) Hershberger; and great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Sunday (March 27) from 3-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Kaminska, on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Town of Wheatfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or St. Peter's Lutheran School.

Marjorie married MILLER, Norman Charles in 1966. Norman (son of MILLER, Charles and WEEKS, Bernice) was born on 7 Jun 1939 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 7 Jun 2010 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MILLEVILLE, Carol Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Candace A. Frerk, age 72 of the Town of Tonawanda, and formerly of Niagara Falls, unexpectedly on June 22, 2021 at her residence.
Candace was a former member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls. She was a long time member of Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she served for several years as Church Council President.
Daughter of the late Henry B. and Betty J. Frerk; cousin of the late Sandra (surviving spouse William) Butler; and many dear friends.
No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Tuesday, June 29th at 10 AM in Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3143 Eggert Rd. in the Town of Tonawanda, 14150. Burial will be in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Bergholtz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church or to Lutheran Charities of WNY, 5125 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221.
Condolences may be shared at ROTHFUNERAL.com.

Family/Spouse: ADCOCK, Ellen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: URBACH, Mark A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAYES, Edward P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MIELKE, Dianne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LINDQUIST, Susan. Susan was born in 14 Aug. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BENNION, Kirk Douglas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HALL, Lawrence. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PFOHL, Gary Melvin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: SZELAZKIEWICZ, William P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARIELLE, Tanis Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ENGLE, James Elliot. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BERNOSKI, Adrianna Dorothy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: EUGENI, Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WEAVER, Charles E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MULLEN, Richard Leigh. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SOUTHARD, Nicholas Paul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GILLESPIE, Marc Raymond. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GOODWIN, James Royce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BROWN, Patrick J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MORRIS, Michael T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FRANK, Stephen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WALCK, Randy Jerald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ARNOLD, Kelly A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WEEKS, Ethan Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SHEEHAN, Theodore William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HASELEY, Marilyn Doris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WALCK, Darla Joyce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SYRUWS, Sandra Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LUSCHEN, Lori June. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEVANTIER, Sandra Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LANGE, Steven William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: BINNS, Leonard John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOWLES, Allison Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VIVIAN, Lisa Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HERSHBERGER, David Allen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LICHT, Robert Gary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEVANTIER, Kevin Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEVANTIER, Neil Douglas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MENDEZ, Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: PATTERSON, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BARRANCOTTA, Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LICHT, Timothy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEWIS, Mary Etta. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married WHITTON, Margerite M L on 12 May 2012. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married SHIRBACK, Benjamin T [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelsey married TALLEY, Matthew Christopher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]