Werth, Ferdinand

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1940 Census:
Ferdinand Worth38
Leona Worth35
Vernon Worth18
Harold Worth17
Marion Worth14
Robert Worth8
Richard Worth5

Ferdinand married Klitzke, Leona Bef 1921. Leona was born Abt 1905; died 13 Dec 1953; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 23 Dec 1921
• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: Abt Jan 1942

Notes:

Baptism:
Name:Vernon William Werth
Event Type:Baptism
Birth Date:8 Dec 1921
Baptism Date:23 Dec 1921
Baptism Place:Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Father:Ferdinand Werth
Mother:Leone Klitzke
Church Name:Peace
Church Location:Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name:Vernon William Werth
[Vernon W Werth]
SSN:398141775
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birth Date:8 Dec 1921
Birth Place:Oshkosh Winn, Wisconsin
Father Name:Ferdinand Werth
Mother Name:Leona Kletzke
Death Date:28 Oct 1989
Type of Claim:Original SSN.
Notes:Jan 1942: Name listed as VERNON WILLIAM WERTH; 17 Nov 1989: Name listed as VERNON W WERTH

Vernon married Nelson, Marian 22 Oct 1949. Marian (daughter of Nelson, Louis S. "Lars Soren" and McGlin, Mary Jane) was born 7 Apr 1916; died 13 Oct 2010, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 1954 and 1956; US Army
• Obituary: 25 Sep 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Robert "Bob" Werth, age 79, of Menasha, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. On May 19, 1933, Bob was born the son of the late Ferdinand and Leona (Klitzke) Werth in Oshkosh. Bob served his country in the US Army from 1954-1956. On December 22, 1956, he was united in marriage to LaVerne Buchholz at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa. They became members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Menasha shortly after they were married. They were both active with the church, Bob being involved with the maintenance of the church. He worked for Eggers Industries for 41 years until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and fishing. Bob also loved to watch the Packers, Brewers, and the Golf Channel.
Bob will be missed by his loving wife of 55 years, LaVerne; his children: Cindy (Dan) Geiger, Pamela (fiancé, Kendall Rasmussen) Van Hout, Susan (Keith) Schroeder, James (Wendy) Werth; his grandchildren: Drew (Vickey) Schmidt, Kristi (Brian) Kramp, Adam Van Hout, Eric (fiancé, Molly) Van Hout, Amber Van Hout, Heather and Brooke Schroeder, Robert (Brittany) Werth, Holly (Greg) Lohff, and Tara Werth; his great-grandchildren: Tiana, Anayjah, Alayna, Anya, Olivia, Silvia, Jaden, and one on the way in October; two brothers-in-law: Arlyn (Betty) Buchholz and Gilbert Buchholz; sisters-in-law: Luella (Warren) Zimmerman and Gayle Werth. He is further survived by other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Vernon (Marion) Werth, Harold (Helen) Werth, Richard "Dick" Werth and one sister, Marion (Harold) Schroeder.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 Broad Street, Menasha, with Rev. Steven Billings officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home, 312 Milwaukee Street, Menasha. Visitation will again be on Friday morning from 9:30 am until the hour of the service at the church. Military Honors will follow at the church. Interment will take place at Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Prairie Homes and the nurses at St. Elizabeth Hospital for their compassion and loving care given to Bob.
They also want to extend a very special thank you to Pastor Keith Tomlinson for his weekly visits.
Sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Bob at our website.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 25 to September 26, 2012