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In Memoriam
We remember and honor members of the Society who died.
2011
May 30, 2011
Kurt P. Frenzel
Frenzel, Kurt P. of Mequon, born March 6, 1931, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. He was preceded in death by his son Matthias. Survived by his wife Susanne. Private interment. Memorials to charity of your choice appreciated.
May 18, 2011
Raymond J. Golding
Departed peacefully into Eternal Life Wednesday, May 18, 2011, age 95. Beloved husband for 45 years of Margaret (nee Hischke). Brother of the late Marguerite (the late James) Denman. Uncle of Peter (Nancy) Denman, Philip Denman and Patricia (Dennis) Smith. Brother-in-law of the late Karl (Vila) Hischke, Irmgard (the late Alfred) Becher, Ruth (Orlyn) Wik, Martin (Elenore) Hischke, Waldemar (Anita) Hischke, Roland (the late Helen) Hischke, Mona (the late Fred) Pfefferkorn and Paul (Lynn) Hischke. Further survived by many nieces and nephews-in-law, other family and friends.
Visitation at LUTHER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3833 North Maryland Avenue, Saturday, May 21, 9:30-11:00 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Private entombment at Wisconsin Memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church are appreciated.
Ray was a proud veteran, having served in the US Army during WWII. He retired from General Motors with 33 years of service. He was a member of the Milwaukee Male Chorus for 50 years.
Service: LUTHER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3833 North Maryland Avenue, Milwaukee, Saturday, May 21, 11:00 AM.
January 23, 2011
Marian Froehlich
Froehlich, Marian (nee Wallner). Born on March 8, 1930 and passed away on January 23, 2011 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Oscar for 62 years. Loving mother of Linda (Richard) Mueller, Dennis (Chris) Froehlich, the late Joyce Harvey, David (Colette) Froehlich, James (Cherylynn) Froehlich, the late Anita Ruth Froehlich, Lawrence (Shelly) Froehlich, Connie Froehlich and Tim Froehlich. Proud grandma of 22 and great-grandma of 12. Further survived by one brother, several sisters, other relatives and friends.
2010
October 8, 2010
Hermann Erich Kaspar Frenz
 At his residence on October 8, 2010, Hermann Frenz of Stratton, Ontario passed away at the age 77. Hermann was born in Neuenhagen-Abtei , Germany on February 26, 1933.
He immigrated to Canada in 1957, settling in the Rainy River District. Later he moved to Red Lake , Ontario and worked as a miner for many years until retirement. In 1993 he moved to Stratton , Ontario and remained until his passing.
Hermann was very well liked by all his family and friends, especially for his sense of humor and his willingness to share his life experiences. He will be fondly remembered by his love of fishing, hunting, walking and his favorite motto was “NO GUTS-NO GLORY”.
He survived by his sister Maria Feist of Germany , nephews Werner, Erich, Hans-Juergen, Bernd, Thomas, and nieces Christine, Brigitte, Martina and families. Also survived by his cousins Jutta and Hildegard and families, sister in law Eugenie Frenz and many good friends and neighbors.
As per Hermann’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private interment will take place in Saskatoon , Saskatchewan at a later date.
2009
December 9, 2009
Richard E. Wullschleger
Wullschleger, Richard E. was born into Eternal Life on Dec. 9, 2009, at the age of 77. He is the loving brother of Dorothy (Paul) Edwards, and loving uncle of 8 nieces and nephews. He is further survived by many friends. Richard worked for RexNord his entire career. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Trinity United Church of Christ ( 4435 N. Calhoun Rd. , Brookfield ), from 9 AM until the time of service at 11 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the church.
September 16, 2009
Ronald J. Puttkammer
Wisconsin Rapids / Cape Canaveral , Fla. - Ronald J. 'Putt' Puttkammer, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Wisconsin Rapids . He was born on Sept. 17, 1938, the son of Paul and Agnes (Paskey) Puttkammer. Ronald married Judy (Nelson) Puttkammer on June 2, 1962, in Madison . He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church , Madison , from 1969 through 1999, and attended Christ Lutheran Church , Cape Canaveral , Fla. , from 1998 to present. Ron remained a devout Christian throughout his life. He retired in 1993, from the UW Physical Plant, where he worked as a storekeeper for 28 years.
August 3, 2009
Martha Johanna Auguste Riggle
Riggle, Martha Johanna Auguste, 87, homemaker, closed her eyes for the last time August 3, 2009. Visitation with family present, 6 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service 10:30am, Friday, Reformation Lutheran Church. Burial 2:30 at the Blackwell Cemetery, Blackwell, OK. Survivors include husband, Leslie Riggle; sons, Michael and Thomas Riggle; daughter, Jeannean Green; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Send condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com . Services by Broadway Mortuary. Martha and her husband Les provided translation services for some of the PVF publications.
From Die Pommersche Zeitung, 5 December 2009 -- Letter written in German on 5 September 2009 by Leslie Riggle concerning the death of Martha 3 August 2009. (Translated by Duane Bogenschneider)
Leslie Riggle
231 South Morningside
Wichita, Kansas 67218-1813
Erika Laabs
Ostseestrasse 2, Apt 309
23570 Lübeck-Travenmünde
Dear Erika:
Many thanks for the telephone call. Martha was in the hospital until the middle of July. Her doctor said that nothing else could be done for her due to the condition of her heart and that she should be taken home. We set up a hospital bed in the recreation room and I had a sofa bed and took care of her. Our daughter, Jeannean, who is a nurse, was here daily and helped very much. The nurses and other hospice workers visited daily, as well as our pastor and sisters from the church.
July 31 was her last good day. She had lost her wedding ring and on this day I ordered a new one. That made her very happy. I made some potato puffs and apple sauce. She ate with a good appetite and also drank a little beer. After that, she ate less and less and slept more and more.
On Monday, 3 August, she closed her eyes. Jeannean determined that she had no pulse and we contacted the funeral home.
The funeral service was in our Reformation church (where we celebrated our golden wedding anniversary in 2003), and she is buried now in my hometown, about 200 kilometers from Wichita. She has the new wedding ring on her finger and is wearing her tracht. This is how we buried her.
[This letter arrived this week to the Pommern Central office in Lübeck-Travenmünde. Leslie Riggle, an American, who married a Pomeranian and in 56 years almost became a Pomeranian because of his love for his dear Martha. Leslie learned German during his marriage, and was President for a long time of the German club in the Pomeranian “colony” in Freistadt, Wisconsin. As his beloved Martha became deathly ill, he could even make potato puffs with apple sauce. Martha Riggle, born Kotenbeutel, was born on 16 January 1922 in Gladbeck, Westphalia. Her grandparents lived in Kreis Pyritz. She died on 3 August 2009 in Wichita, Kansas.}
June 16, 2009
Gerhard Richard Reinhold Schulz
Gerhard Richard Reinhold Schulz was born in Falkenberg, Pomerania to the late Adolf and Amanda Schulz. After grade 8, he took a trade at a textile wool mill. He served five years in the Army in World War II, a member of Flak-Lehr Regiment in Air Defense. He went to West Germany in 1946 where he met and married Gertrude Popken in 1947. they had one daughter, Margaret.
In 1953 he immigrated to Canada, and came to Churchbridge and worked for Cliff and Ruth Swanson on the farm. After moving to Wawanesa, Manitoba, Gertrud and Margaret joined him, as he worked on a large form. In two years they returned to Churchbridge, living on the Oren Swanson farm where the first two cows were bought, and he worked for Roger Kaeding. The family moved to the George zich farm where they had cattle, pigs, chickens and a team of horses, and rented some land. In 1963 a farm was bought north of Churchbridge. The farm animals were all his pets, and the dog Rex traveled in the truck with him everywhere. As Gertrud was sick with MS, they sold the farm in 1975 and bought a house in Churchbridge. Gertrud moved into the Care Home in 1984. Working for Bob Clark kep the summer busy for Gerhard.
The typewriter and photocopier were always on the go as he wrote short stories to the German paper, and many letters to family and friends. Travelling was also on the list of things to do. Trips to Germany, California, Madge Lake, and also Vancouver by train were greatly enjoyed.
In 2005 he moved to the senior’s uit in Langenburg and in January 2008 to Southview. For pastime he enjoyed reading, as he had many, many b ooks, listening to his classical music and mostly playing cars – Schafskope – and was very happy the grandchildren and spouses would play. He was very happy to be able to see his great-grandson in February. That was very special for him. This past September was a highlight as visitors from Germany came – his niece Renate and her son Stephan and wife Evelyne, and Renate plays Schafskope too!
Gerhard was predeceased by his wife Gertrud, sister Herta Scholz, two brother-in-laws, and nephew Sigmar Santowski. He leaves to mourn his daughter Margaret (Ruben) Weinheimer, granddaughter Marla (Chad) Allen, grandson Wayne (Natasha) Weinheimer, and great-grandson Quinn Weinheimer; one sister Gertrude, nieces and nephew and families.
Funeral Service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Langenburg, SK on Friday, June 19, 2009, Interment: Churchbridge Town Cemetery, Churchbridge, Saskatchewan.
May 9, 2009
Edna D. Cherney
Cherney, Edna D. (Nee Pieper) Called Home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while her family was at her side on Saturday, May 9, 2009, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Preceded by her parents Frank H. and Clara Pieper, and her siblings Ruben Pieper, Walter Pieper, John Pieper, Clarence Pieper, Verna Knuth and Robert Fabian. Loving mother of Rosemary (Jerry) Heinz, Anthony D. (Claudia) and Jeffrey, Sr. (fiancee Renee Shurr). Proud grandma of Kristy and Jacqueline Heinz, Jeanine (Erich) Schmandt, Jennifer Cherney, and Jessica and Jeffrey Jr. Cherney. Great-grandma of 7. Dear sister of Pastor Frank (Joyce) Pieper, Bertha Cook and Evelyn Bast. She will be missed by many other family and friends. Visitation at LUTHER MANOR Faith and Education Center, 4545 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 3:30-4:30PM. Further visitation at Wisconsin Memorial Park Family Center, Brookfield , 5-6PM. Funeral Service 6PM. Private entombment Wisconsin Memorial. Edna served on the church council and acted as a Bible Study Leader for Wellington Park Lutheran Church . She also was a genealogist and webmeister for Pommerscher Verein Freistadt. As an author who penned her family's genealogy, she was nationally recognized twice for those writings. A special thanks to VITAS Hospice and her special caregivers. INFORMED CHOICE Funeral & Cremation Alternatives 414-327-2500. ( Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - May 12, 2009)
In Memoriam
We remember and honor members of the Society who died.
2011
May 30, 2011
Kurt P. Frenzel
Frenzel, Kurt P. of Mequon, born March 6, 1931, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. He was preceded in death by his son Matthias. Survived by his wife Susanne. Private interment. Memorials to charity of your choice appreciated.
May 18, 2011
Raymond J. Golding
Departed peacefully into Eternal Life Wednesday, May 18, 2011, age 95. Beloved husband for 45 years of Margaret (nee Hischke). Brother of the late Marguerite (the late James) Denman. Uncle of Peter (Nancy) Denman, Philip Denman and Patricia (Dennis) Smith. Brother-in-law of the late Karl (Vila) Hischke, Irmgard (the late Alfred) Becher, Ruth (Orlyn) Wik, Martin (Elenore) Hischke, Waldemar (Anita) Hischke, Roland (the late Helen) Hischke, Mona (the late Fred) Pfefferkorn and Paul (Lynn) Hischke. Further survived by many nieces and nephews-in-law, other family and friends.
Visitation at LUTHER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3833 North Maryland Avenue, Saturday, May 21, 9:30-11:00 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Private entombment at Wisconsin Memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church are appreciated.
Ray was a proud veteran, having served in the US Army during WWII. He retired from General Motors with 33 years of service. He was a member of the Milwaukee Male Chorus for 50 years.
Service: LUTHER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3833 North Maryland Avenue, Milwaukee, Saturday, May 21, 11:00 AM.
January 23, 2011
Marian Froehlich
Froehlich, Marian (nee Wallner). Born on March 8, 1930 and passed away on January 23, 2011 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Oscar for 62 years. Loving mother of Linda (Richard) Mueller, Dennis (Chris) Froehlich, the late Joyce Harvey, David (Colette) Froehlich, James (Cherylynn) Froehlich, the late Anita Ruth Froehlich, Lawrence (Shelly) Froehlich, Connie Froehlich and Tim Froehlich. Proud grandma of 22 and great-grandma of 12. Further survived by one brother, several sisters, other relatives and friends.
2010
October 8, 2010
Hermann Erich Kaspar Frenz
At his residence on October 8, 2010, Hermann Frenz of Stratton, Ontario passed away at the age 77. Hermann was born in Neuenhagen-Abtei , Germany on February 26, 1933.
He immigrated to Canada in 1957, settling in the Rainy River District. Later he moved to Red Lake , Ontario and worked as a miner for many years until retirement. In 1993 he moved to Stratton , Ontario and remained until his passing.
Hermann was very well liked by all his family and friends, especially for his sense of humor and his willingness to share his life experiences. He will be fondly remembered by his love of fishing, hunting, walking and his favorite motto was “NO GUTS-NO GLORY”.
He survived by his sister Maria Feist of Germany , nephews Werner, Erich, Hans-Juergen, Bernd, Thomas, and nieces Christine, Brigitte, Martina and families. Also survived by his cousins Jutta and Hildegard and families, sister in law Eugenie Frenz and many good friends and neighbors.
As per Hermann’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private interment will take place in Saskatoon , Saskatchewan at a later date.
2009
December 9, 2009
Richard E. Wullschleger
Wullschleger, Richard E. was born into Eternal Life on Dec. 9, 2009, at the age of 77. He is the loving brother of Dorothy (Paul) Edwards, and loving uncle of 8 nieces and nephews. He is further survived by many friends. Richard worked for RexNord his entire career. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Trinity United Church of Christ ( 4435 N. Calhoun Rd. , Brookfield ), from 9 AM until the time of service at 11 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the church.
September 16, 2009
Ronald J. Puttkammer
Wisconsin Rapids / Cape Canaveral , Fla. - Ronald J. 'Putt' Puttkammer, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Wisconsin Rapids . He was born on Sept. 17, 1938, the son of Paul and Agnes (Paskey) Puttkammer. Ronald married Judy (Nelson) Puttkammer on June 2, 1962, in Madison . He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church , Madison , from 1969 through 1999, and attended Christ Lutheran Church , Cape Canaveral , Fla. , from 1998 to present. Ron remained a devout Christian throughout his life. He retired in 1993, from the UW Physical Plant, where he worked as a storekeeper for 28 years.
August 3, 2009
Martha Johanna Auguste Riggle
Riggle, Martha Johanna Auguste, 87, homemaker, closed her eyes for the last time August 3, 2009. Visitation with family present, 6 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service 10:30am, Friday, Reformation Lutheran Church. Burial 2:30 at the Blackwell Cemetery, Blackwell, OK. Survivors include husband, Leslie Riggle; sons, Michael and Thomas Riggle; daughter, Jeannean Green; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Send condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com . Services by Broadway Mortuary. Martha and her husband Les provided translation services for some of the PVF publications.
From Die Pommersche Zeitung, 5 December 2009 -- Letter written in German on 5 September 2009 by Leslie Riggle concerning the death of Martha 3 August 2009. (Translated by Duane Bogenschneider)
Leslie Riggle
231 South Morningside
Wichita, Kansas 67218-1813
Erika Laabs
Ostseestrasse 2, Apt 309
23570 Lübeck-Travenmünde
Dear Erika:
Many thanks for the telephone call. Martha was in the hospital until the middle of July. Her doctor said that nothing else could be done for her due to the condition of her heart and that she should be taken home. We set up a hospital bed in the recreation room and I had a sofa bed and took care of her. Our daughter, Jeannean, who is a nurse, was here daily and helped very much. The nurses and other hospice workers visited daily, as well as our pastor and sisters from the church.
July 31 was her last good day. She had lost her wedding ring and on this day I ordered a new one. That made her very happy. I made some potato puffs and apple sauce. She ate with a good appetite and also drank a little beer. After that, she ate less and less and slept more and more.
On Monday, 3 August, she closed her eyes. Jeannean determined that she had no pulse and we contacted the funeral home.
The funeral service was in our Reformation church (where we celebrated our golden wedding anniversary in 2003), and she is buried now in my hometown, about 200 kilometers from Wichita. She has the new wedding ring on her finger and is wearing her tracht. This is how we buried her.
[This letter arrived this week to the Pommern Central office in Lübeck-Travenmünde. Leslie Riggle, an American, who married a Pomeranian and in 56 years almost became a Pomeranian because of his love for his dear Martha. Leslie learned German during his marriage, and was President for a long time of the German club in the Pomeranian “colony” in Freistadt, Wisconsin. As his beloved Martha became deathly ill, he could even make potato puffs with apple sauce. Martha Riggle, born Kotenbeutel, was born on 16 January 1922 in Gladbeck, Westphalia. Her grandparents lived in Kreis Pyritz. She died on 3 August 2009 in Wichita, Kansas.}
June 16, 2009
Gerhard Richard Reinhold Schulz
Gerhard Richard Reinhold Schulz was born in Falkenberg, Pomerania to the late Adolf and Amanda Schulz. After grade 8, he took a trade at a textile wool mill. He served five years in the Army in World War II, a member of Flak-Lehr Regiment in Air Defense. He went to West Germany in 1946 where he met and married Gertrude Popken in 1947. they had one daughter, Margaret.
In 1953 he immigrated to Canada, and came to Churchbridge and worked for Cliff and Ruth Swanson on the farm. After moving to Wawanesa, Manitoba, Gertrud and Margaret joined him, as he worked on a large form. In two years they returned to Churchbridge, living on the Oren Swanson farm where the first two cows were bought, and he worked for Roger Kaeding. The family moved to the George zich farm where they had cattle, pigs, chickens and a team of horses, and rented some land. In 1963 a farm was bought north of Churchbridge. The farm animals were all his pets, and the dog Rex traveled in the truck with him everywhere. As Gertrud was sick with MS, they sold the farm in 1975 and bought a house in Churchbridge. Gertrud moved into the Care Home in 1984. Working for Bob Clark kep the summer busy for Gerhard.
The typewriter and photocopier were always on the go as he wrote short stories to the German paper, and many letters to family and friends. Travelling was also on the list of things to do. Trips to Germany, California, Madge Lake, and also Vancouver by train were greatly enjoyed.
In 2005 he moved to the senior’s uit in Langenburg and in January 2008 to Southview. For pastime he enjoyed reading, as he had many, many b ooks, listening to his classical music and mostly playing cars – Schafskope – and was very happy the grandchildren and spouses would play. He was very happy to be able to see his great-grandson in February. That was very special for him. This past September was a highlight as visitors from Germany came – his niece Renate and her son Stephan and wife Evelyne, and Renate plays Schafskope too!
Gerhard was predeceased by his wife Gertrud, sister Herta Scholz, two brother-in-laws, and nephew Sigmar Santowski. He leaves to mourn his daughter Margaret (Ruben) Weinheimer, granddaughter Marla (Chad) Allen, grandson Wayne (Natasha) Weinheimer, and great-grandson Quinn Weinheimer; one sister Gertrude, nieces and nephew and families.
Funeral Service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Langenburg, SK on Friday, June 19, 2009, Interment: Churchbridge Town Cemetery, Churchbridge, Saskatchewan.
May 9, 2009
Edna D. Cherney
Cherney, Edna D. (Nee Pieper) Called Home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while her family was at her side on Saturday, May 9, 2009, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Preceded by her parents Frank H. and Clara Pieper, and her siblings Ruben Pieper, Walter Pieper, John Pieper, Clarence Pieper, Verna Knuth and Robert Fabian. Loving mother of Rosemary (Jerry) Heinz, Anthony D. (Claudia) and Jeffrey, Sr. (fiancee Renee Shurr). Proud grandma of Kristy and Jacqueline Heinz, Jeanine (Erich) Schmandt, Jennifer Cherney, and Jessica and Jeffrey Jr. Cherney. Great-grandma of 7. Dear sister of Pastor Frank (Joyce) Pieper, Bertha Cook and Evelyn Bast. She will be missed by many other family and friends. Visitation at LUTHER MANOR Faith and Education Center, 4545 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 3:30-4:30PM. Further visitation at Wisconsin Memorial Park Family Center, Brookfield , 5-6PM. Funeral Service 6PM. Private entombment Wisconsin Memorial. Edna served on the church council and acted as a Bible Study Leader for Wellington Park Lutheran Church . She also was a genealogist and webmeister for Pommerscher Verein Freistadt. As an author who penned her family's genealogy, she was nationally recognized twice for those writings. A special thanks to VITAS Hospice and her special caregivers. INFORMED CHOICE Funeral & Cremation Alternatives 414-327-2500. ( Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - May 12, 2009)
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