Adolph Lawrence Lewis
Adolph Lawrence Lewis was born July 18, 1904, in Catawba Twp., Price Co., WI, and died June 12, 1965, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 60. Buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. He is the son of Albert Lewis of Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, and Cora Edna Wagner of Fall City, WI.
Eva Beatrice Nielsen was born September 1, 1906, in Saxeville, Waushara Co., WI, and died December 18, 1992, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 86. Buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. She is the daughter of Kristophus "Sophus" Nielsen of Hellum, Denmark, and Marie Kristina "Christine" Nielsen of Kongsted, Sjaelland, Denmark.
Adolph Lawrence Lewis and Eva Beatrice Nielsen were married July 10, 1926, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Adolph Lawrence Lewis, Eva Beatrice (Nielsen) Lewis, and their unnamed infant are buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Adolph Lawrence Lewis and Eva Beatrice (Nielsen) Lewis had two children:
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Franklin L. Jorgensen is buried in Saxeville Union Cemetery, Saxeville, Waushara Co., WI.
Adolph Lawrence Lewis and Eva Beatrice (Nielsen) Lewis.
Rosalene Marie "Rosie" (Lewis) Lund as a young woman.
Adolph Lawrence Lewis was born July 18, 1904, in Catawba Twp., Price Co., WI.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Albert Lewis (age 28) born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents is an Engineer living in Catawba Twp., Price Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Cora Lewis (age 21) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, who is a Housewife. Also living there is his son: Adolph Lewis (age 11/12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
Eva Beatrice Nielsen was born September 1, 1906, in Saxeville, Waushara Co., WI.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 30, 1910, shows Albert Lewis (age 35) born in Wisconsin to Swedish and Danish-born parents is an Engineer in a Starch Factory who owns his home, and is living on North Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of six years, Cora E. Lewis (age 26) born in Wisconsin of Maine and Wisconsin-born parents. At home is the only child born to her: Adolph L. Lewis (age 5) born in Wisconsin.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Albert Lewis (age 43) born in Wisconsin to Swedish and Danish-born parents is machinist in an auto shop owning his own home at 712 Ninth Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Cora Edna Lewis (age 35) born in Wisconsin of Maine and Wisconsin-born parents. At home are their children: Adolph L. Lewis (age 15), and Lawrence P. Lewis (age 5/12), both born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1920, shows Sophus Nelson (age 51) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1886, and becoming a Naturalized Citizen in 1906, is a married General Farm Farmer who owns his Farm free of a mortgage, and is living in Saxeville Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Christina Nelson (age 49) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1888, and becoming a Naturalized Citizen in 1906. Also living there are his three daughters, all born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents: Eva Nelson (age 13); Leta Nelson (age 9); and Veta Nelson (age 9).
Adolph Lawrence Lewis was a member of the 1923 Graduation Class of Waupaca High School, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Appleton Post Crescent, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, Saturday, July 17, 1926
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sophus Nielsen on Saturday, July 10, occurred the marriage of their daughter Eva. B. to Adolph L. Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lewis. The young couple was attended by Misses Leat and Verda Nielsen and Russel Morey and Harold Cartwright. They will make their home in Kenosha where the groom is employed by the Nash Motor company.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930, shows Adolph Lewis (age 25) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is proprietor of a grocery store owning his own home valued at $1,500 with a radio and first married at age 22 living at 719 Eighth Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Eva B. Lewis (age 23) born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents and first married at age 20 who is a saleslady in a grocery store. At home is their daughter: Rosaline M. Lewis (age 5/12), born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Adolph's father, Albert Lewis and family lives on Ninth Street, an adjacent house.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1930, shows Sophus Neilson (age 61) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1887, and a Naturalized Citizen, and first married at age 22, is a married Laborer at a Potato Warehouse Farm Farmer who owns his home worth $3,000 and is living at 721 Eighth Street, 2nd Ward, City of Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Marie C. Nelson (age 59) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1888, and a Naturalized Citizen, and first married at age 20.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1940, shows Adolph L. Lewis (age 35) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Carpenter for a Contract Company who owns his home worth $1,000 and is living at 719 Seventh Street, 2nd Ward, City of Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Eva B. Lewis (age 33) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of High School; his unmarried daughter, Rosalene M. Lewis (age 10), born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 5 years of School; and his unmarried daughter, Dorothy C. Lewis (age 1), born in Wisconsin.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1940, shows Albert Lewis (age 63) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a married Mechanic at a Repair Shop who owns his home worth $1,100 and is living at 712 Ninth Street, 2nd Ward, City of Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Cora E. Lewis (age 56) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, a Laundress in her Own Home; and his unmarried son, Lawrence P. Lewis (age 21), born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a New Worker.
Dorothy Christine "Dot" Lewis was a member of the 1956 Graduation Class of Waupaca High School, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Appleton Post Crescent, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, August 15, 1959
Today's Deaths
Mrs. Henry Morgan
Mrs. Henry Morgan, 78, of 600 Elm street, Waupaca, died Thursday at Waupaca after a short illness. She was born May 7, 1881, in Denmark and came to this country with her parents at the age of 2. Survivors include her husband; five step-daughters, Mrs. Fred Anderson, Racine, Mrs. Dora Patterson, Wild Rose, Mrs. Adolph Lewis, Waupaca, Mrs. Kenneth Buck, Waupaca, and Mrs. Veda Pugmire, Waupaca; two step-sons, Arthur Neilsen, Fessenden, N. D., and Alfred Neilsen, Sacramento, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Alice Alstrom, Oak Lawn, Ill. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p. m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran church, Waupaca, with burial in the First Belmont cemetery, Portage county. Friends may call at the Holly Funeral home, Waupaca, until 12:30 p. m. Sunday and then at the church.
Adolph Lawrence Lewis died June 12, 1965, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 60. Buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Waupaca - Last rites for Adolph Lawrence Lewis, 60, of 729 Eighth St., Waupaca, were held this afternoon at Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca. The Rev. Walter M. Abramson, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Baldwins Hills, officiating. Mr. Lewis, who has been hospitalized since May 26 of this year, died Saturday morning at Riverside Community Hospital, Waupaca. Born July 18, 1904 at Catauba, Price County, he was a self employed carpenter. He married former Eva Nielsen July 10, 1926 at Waupaca and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church here. Survivors include his widow: two daughters, Mrs. Warren Lund, and Mrs. Franklin Jorgensen, both of Waupaca; his mother, Mrs. Cora Lewis, Waupaca, one brother Lawrence, Cedar Grove, and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca.
Appleton Post Crescent, Appleton, WI, Sunday, June 13, 1965
Obituaries
Mr. Adolph L. Lewis, 729 Eighth St., Waupaca, 60, passed away Saturday morning after a lingering illness. Survivors include his wife, Eva; his mother, Mrs. Cora Lewis, Waupaca; two daughters, Mrs. Rosalene Lund, and Mrs. Dorothy Jorgensen, both of Waupaca; 1 brother, Lawrence, of Cedar Grove; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca.
Franklin L. Jorgensen died June 5, 1976, Springwater Twp., Waushara Co., WI, at age 46. Buried in Saxeville Union Cemetery, Saxeville, Waushara Co., WI.
Neenah Menasha Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Monday, June 7, 1976
Franklin Jorgensen
Waupaca. - Franklin Jorgensen, 46, of 401 Bailey St., died Saturday at 8 p.m. while camping in the Town of Springwater. He was born in the Town of Springwater, June 21, 1929. He was married in Waupaca to Dorothy Lewis, Sept. 12, 1959. Mr. Jorgensen was a Korean War veteran and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was employed as an auto technician by Culligan Motors. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mary and Barbara, at home; and three brothers, Arnold, Menomonee Falls, Raymond, Jessup, Ga., and Kermit of Beaver Dam. Services will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Peter Kirkegaard officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Saxeville. Friends may call at the Holly Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today.
Warren Douglas "Fusser" Lund died February 19, 1987, at the Veteran Administration Medical Center, Wood, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 58. Buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, Saturday, February 21, 1987
Warren D. Lund (Fusser) Waupaca
Age 58, passed away Thursday at the Veteran Administration Medical Center, Wood, Wisconsin. He was born July 20, 1928 in Waupaca, son of Holgar and Agnes Lund. He was married April 2, 1955 to Rosalene Marie Lewis in Waupaca. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Waupaca, life member of the DAV, Henry Hartsworm Chapter 54, Waupaca and former member of the Waupaca Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, the U. S.. Army, and a retired mail carrier in Waupaca. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Henry Christine) Crabtree, Corvallis, Oregon; two sons, Charles, Iola; Christopher, Corvallis, Oregon; two sisters: Mrs. George (Betty) Hunter, Appleton; Mrs. John (Barbara) Fritz, Waupaca; a brother, Robert Lund, Oshkosh; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Everts, Waupaca. Funeral services will be Monday 1:30 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca with Rev. Charles Tews officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeside memorial Park. Friends may call at the Holly Funeral Home from 4 until 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service.
The sisters, Dorothy Christine "Dot" (Lewis) (Jorgensen) Streck and Rosalene Marie "Rosie" (Lewis) Lund, at Rosie's home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, April, 2002
Rosalene Marie "Rosie" (Lewis) Lund died November 9, 2006, at Bethany Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 77. Buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Lund, Rosalene M.
Rosalene M. Lund, age 77, of Waupaca, WI, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006 at Bethany Home. Rosie was born in Waupaca, WI on June 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Adolph and Eva (Nielsen) Lewis. She married Warren (Fusser) Lund on April 22, 1955 in Waupaca. He preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1987. Rosie worked at Riverside Hospital for 10 years and then the Waupaca Co. Sheriff's Dept. for over 10 years before retiring in 1989. She was a member of the Waupaca School Board for over 20 years, serving a number of years as its President. She was also a member of RMC Auxiliary, Trinity Lutheran Church and was very active in bowling leagues. She is survived by her sons: Charles Lund of Waupaca; Christopher Lund of Eureka Springs, Ark; her daughter: Christine Crabtree of Corvallis, Oregon; a granddaughter, Cora Crabtree and a sister, Dorothy (Lane) Streck of Saxeville, WI. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be at 1 PM on Thursday, Nov. 16 at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca with Reverend Nathan Liedtke, officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 15 from 5 - 7 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Park. Memorials are appreciated to Waupaca High School FFA Club or Riverside Hospital Auxilary.
Vilas O. "Bud" Streck died Saturday, May 5, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh, Oshkosh Co., WI, at age 90.
The Oshkosh Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, May 11, 2007
Streck, Vilas O. "Bud"
Vilas Streck, of Neenah, formerly of Appleton, age 90 years, died on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh. He was born November 5, 1916, in Woodville, Wisconsin, the son of the late Carl and Clara (Fahrbach) Streck. On August 11, 1945, he married the former Clara Kuzenski. Vilas served in the U.S. Army from November 11, 1941, to November 13, 1945. He was a member of Riverview Ev. Lutheran Church, Harvey Pierre VFW Post #2778 and the Appleton DAV. Bud was employed at Riverside Paper Company for 30 years and retired as a supervisor. Clara and Bud enjoyed the years at Round Lake in Waushara County with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Clara Streck, Neenah; son, Lane (Dorothy) Streck, Wild Rose; two step-granddaughters: Nancy (Kevin) Johnson, Waupaca and Barbara (David) Barg, Waupaca; four step-great grandchildren: Mitchell Johnson, Oshkosh; Jordan Johnson, Waupaca; Eric and Jessica Barg, Waupaca; four sisters-in-law: Olga Streck, Appleton; Elaine (John) Cotton, Appleton; Marion Kuzenski, Little Chute and Awanda Kuzenski, Appleton. Bud is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Clara Tank-Streck, brother Earl Streck and sister Bernice Janssen. The funeral service for Bud will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at RIVERVIEW EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 136 W. Seymour St., Appleton, with Rev. Dennis W. Belter officiating, followed by full military honors. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Riverview Ev. Lutheran Church appreciated. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, WI
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Mrs. Marie Christine Nielsen, was born Dec. 22, 1870, in Kongssted, Selland, Denmark, and died at her home on Eight Street, this city, on Saturday morning, Feb. 28, 1931, at the age of 60 years, two months and six days. Death was following a lingering illness of a years duration. She came to the United States in 1888, and in 1890, was united in marriage to Sophus Nielsen of Neenah. The couple lived in that vicinity until 1900, when they moved to Saxeville. Here they farmed until 1921 when they moved to Waupaca; making their home since that time. Mrs. Nielsen was a life long member of the Lutheran Church, and a devoted wife and mother. In addition to the bereaved husband she leaves to mourn their loss seven children: Alfred of Heaton, N.D., Arthur of Fessenden, N.D., Mrs. Fred Anderson of Kenosha, Mrs. Ellery Patterson of Wild Rose, Mrs. Adolph Lewis, Mrs. Lila Buck and Mrs. Kermit Pugmire, of Waupaca. There is also three brothers, Peter, Chris, and Charles of Neenah; and two sisters, Mrs. Peter Danielsen and Mrs. James Jensen of Saxeville; and 16 grand-children. One son died in 1918. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon of this week, the services being in charge of Rev. Henry N. Hansen of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Internment was in the Saxeville Cemetery.