Woldt, Earnestine Marie 1869-1923

WOLDT, ROEPKE

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/28/2013 at 15:31:20

Note: She is buried in Le Mars Memorial Cemetery.

MRS. PAUL WOLDT DIES WEDNESDAY

Lived in Le Mars for Last Five Years
Pernicious Anemia Cause of Death

Mrs. Paul Woldt, living at 320 Fourth Avenue North West died at her home Wednesday, at the age of 53 years, 11 months, and 15 days. Pernicious anemia was the cause of her death. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the Lutheran church, Rev. J. J. Vollmar conducting.

Mrs. Paul Woldt was born in Germany April 26, 1869. Her maiden name was Miss Earnestine Marie Roepke. In 1882 she and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Roepke came to the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woldt lived in Pipestone, Minn., from 1902 to 1906 and moved to Lincoln township, Plymouth county, Iowa, in 1906. Here they lived until 1918, then moved to Le Mars. Mrs. Woldt has been living in Le Mars up to the time of her death.

Those her survive her are her husband Paul Woldt; and five daughters, Mrs. Julius Beck of Lake Benton, Minn., Mrs. Ed Beck and Mrs. W. Heimgartner of Lincoln township and Amanda and Clara living at home.

Mrs. Woldt was a loving mother, giving most of her attention to her children and husband. She was well liked by the people who knew her and as an industrious woman.

Le Mars Globe Post
Thursday, April 12, 1923
Le Mars, Iowa