Meyer, Elsie

Elsie married Heidke, Theodore Gustave Bef 1926. Theodore was born 10 Jul 1892; died 15 Jun 1955. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 22 Mar 2013; Fuller Speckien Hulkie Funeral Home

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Bernice Helen Marie Prellwitz, 86, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013, at The Clairemont Palliative Care Unit in Eau Claire following a lengthy battle with complications of congestive heart failure.
Bernice was born in Menasha, Wisconsin on July 11, 1926 to Theodore and Elsie Heidke. She grew up on the family farm in nearby New London, Wisconsin. She graduated at the top of her high school class. Following graduation, she worked as a private secretary in Neenah to the president and general manager of the Hewitt Machine Company which fulfilled contracts for the Army and Navy during World War II.
In September, 1946 she married Clarence Prellwitz of Manawa, Wisconsin where they worked the family farm for 44 years along with their three children. Bernice was an active long-time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Manawa where she was a Sunday School teacher for 26 years, sang in the choir for ten years, was active in the Ladies Aid for many, many years, also participated with Vacation Bible School, plus many Bible studies.
In addition to church activities, Bernice was a general 4-H leader for 15 years. It wasn't uncommon to have several young gals over to the farmhouse learning how to sew or do cooking and baking. Also through the 4-H programs she had the unique pleasure of working with the kids and their dog projects while also training her own boxer pets of Brandy and Benjie. They became great at "sit" and "stay!".
Bernice was a very hard worker and was so proud that her three girls were able to attend college and graduate. She was also a great organizer.
In 1990 Bernice and Clarence retired from regular farming, but continued to live in the homestead while still gardening and doing lawn care. Bernice underwent bypass surgery in 2000 due to complications of congestive heart failure and several heart attacks, fairing pretty well until 2009 when additional illnesses created the need to move to Eau Claire closer to family and medical attention.
Bernice will be greatly missed by her husband, Clarence, and three daughters - Ellen, Eau Claire, Marcia, Eau Claire, and Beverly (David), Pembine, Wisconsin, and two grandchildren, Jessie and Zachary, currently students at UW-Stevens Point.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Elsie and siblings, Leora, Charlie, Gloria, Roland and Carol, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life will take place at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Manawa, Wisconsin with Pastor Wally Waite and Pastor Vilas Mazemke as officiates on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm with visitation at the church prior beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will be at the Little Wolf Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials for Bernice would be welcomed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 742 Depot St, Manawa, WI 54949, or the Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire, P O Box 4105, Eau Claire WI 54702.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire, for their professional expertise over the past 12 years in regard to Bernice's health concerns and most recently to the staff of The Clairemont for their kind care near the end of her life. Also special thanks to the Lake Care Ministries team and many other Lake Street UMC members through their extended ministries.
Bernice will be fondly remembered for her many cooking and baking talents. She always whipped up some delicious goodies to share at church or for the neighbors - especially her sticky buns and lemon poppy seed cake!.
Fuller Speckien Hulke is assisting the family with arrangements. To express condolences online, please visit www.fullerspeckienhulke.com.

Bernice married Prellwitz, Clarence Abt Sep 1946. Clarence was born 11 Oct 1924, Little Wolf, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Jan 2015, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 8 Jul 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

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Roland Gerald Heidke, "Rollie" "Ronnie", age 83, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2012 at home in Neenah. He was born on July 24, 1928, son of the late Theodore and Elsie Heidke. On August 20, 1947 he married Luella L. Pelky in Bear Creek. They were blessed with a family of six children. He did some farming in Bear Creek when they were first married. They've lived at their residence in Neenah since the Spring of 1956. Roland took a job with Hewitt Machine and worked there for over 35 years as a Journeyman Machinist. Over the years, Roland held several positions within his Machinist's Union, the Local 1855.
Roland was a member of St. Gabriel Church in Neenah. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and bowling. In 1977 the family started the family restaurant, Jim's Drive Inn, in Neenah. Roland enjoyed the customers and all the employees at the Drive Inn until it closed in 1987. He also enjoyed Monday morning breakfasts with friends and attending Saturday auctions.
Roland will be warmly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Luella; his sons: Robert (Nancy), Oshkosh, James, Milwaukee, Daniel, Neenah; his daughter, Mary (Jay) Brehmer, Appleton; grandchildren: Rebecca (Jeremy) Kwiatkowski, Michael Heidke, Kristy Heidke, Nicholas Heidke, Benjamin Heidke, Faith (Mike) Thomack, Catherine (Mike) Link, Andrew Heidke, Elissa Heidke, Matthew Brehmer, Joshua Brehmer, Eric Heidke, Ashlee Heidke, Eli Heidke; great grandchildren: Hailey, Wyatt, Aeden, Natalie, Noah, Jake, Madelyn, Hope, and Braydon; daughters-in-law: Bette Heidke and Mary Larsen; a sister, Bernice (Clarence) Prellwitz, Eau Claire; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: William and Gerald; and four siblings.
Mass of Christian Burial for Roland will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Richard Allen officiating. Friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of Mass in the chapel at church. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Bear Creek, Wisconsin.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
Online Condolences
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Dad, Grandpa, we will miss talking to and being with you and your auction treasures. Be in peace, and love ya. -The Kids
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 8, 2012

Roland married Pelky, Luella L. 20 Aug 1947, Bear Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Luella (daughter of Pelky, Eli and Konrad, Mabel Clara) was born 1 Jul 1925, Bear Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Jul 2013, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 16 Jun 1999; Appleton Post Crescent

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William Louis Heidke
Neenah
Age 50, died Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born November 25, 1948, in New London, son of Roland and Luella (Pelky) Heidke. Bill married Elizabeth Lenz on August 12, 1972, in Neenah. He was a member of Saint Gabriel Catholic Church, Neenah. Bill was the Technical Director of Pickard Auditorium, Neenah. Theater was his passion; anyone who visited Pickard or viewed a show there probably saw him or witnessed his talent.
Bill is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his parents, Roland and Luella Heidke, Neenah; his children, Rebecca, Michael and Kristine, all at home; three brothers, Robert (Nancy), Oshkosh, Jim (Cathy), Muskego, and Dan, Shawano; one sister, Mary (Jay) Brehmer, Green Bay; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday June 18, 1999, at Saint Gabriel Church with the Rev. Richard Allen officiating. Entombment will be in the Shrine of Heaven Mausoleum, Neenah. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
A special thank you to all the doctors and nurses of the Critical Care Unit at Theda Clark Medical Center for all their assistance.

William married Lenz, Elizabeth Monica (daughter of Lenz, Kenneth and Kilsdonk, Henrietta) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 7 Dec 1997; Appleton Post Crescent

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Gerald R. Heidke "Jerry"
910 W. Sherry St., Neenah
Age 42, beloved husband and father, died Saturday December 6, 1997, at his home. He was born April 29, 1955 in New London, son of Roland and Luella (Pelky) Heidke. Jerry was married to Mary Cross on June 4, 1976 at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Menasha. He was employed 25 years with Stowe Woodward and was Vice President of Local 1855. He was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Jerry is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Faith of Neenah, his parents, his mother in law Bernice Cross, Menasha; his sister, Mary (Jay) Heidke Brehmer, Green Bay; four brothers, Bill (Bette) Heidke of Neenah, Bob (Nancy) Heidke of Oshkosh, Jim (Cathy) Heidke of Milwaukee, and Dan, Neenah. He was preceded in death by his father in law, Russell Cross. Funeral services will be Monday, December 8, at 7 p.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church with Rev. James Plymire officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends can call on Monday at Westgor Funeral Home from 2 pm until 4:30 pm. Visitation will continue at the church from 6 p.m. until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Thank you to family, friends, doctors, and nurses for help and support which was greatly appreciated
Appleton Post Crescent December 7, 1997 Page B-5

Rebecca married Kwiatkowski, Jeremy (son of Kwiatkowski, Robert and Unknown, JoEllen) [Group Sheet]