Backes, John

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 14 Feb 1980; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1930 Census:
Ernest Sternhagen 73
Emilia Sternhagen 68
John M Backes 34
Hattie M Backes 36
Leola L Backes 7
Ruth M Backes 4
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Obituary:
Description: John Backes
Spouse: Hattie Backes
Born: February 21, 1895
Died: February 13, 1980
Place of Birth: St. John, WI
Obituary Newspaper: Post-Crescent
Notice Date: February 14, 1980
Section: B Page: 11 Type: OB
Cemetery Name: Oak Hill Location: Neenah, WI

Buried:
Description: John Backes
Spouse: Hattie Backes
Born: February 21, 1895
Died: February 13, 1980
Place of Birth: St. John, WI
Obituary Newspaper: Post-Crescent
Notice Date: February 14, 1980
Section: B Page: 11 Type: OB
Cemetery Name: Oak Hill Location: Neenah, WI
Cemetery Record Inquiry Cemetery Code H Oak Hill
Addition Code WS West Side
Section Code 007 Section 7
Block Code 0 Block 0
Lot Code 57 Split Extension 0
Grave Number 002
Name BACKES, JOHN
Date of Death 2/13/1980
Date of Burial 4/15/1980
Age in Years 84 Age in Months 0
Placement Description Relationship to Owner OWNER
Veteran? Y

John married Sternhagen, Hattie Aft 1913. Hattie (daughter of Sternhagen, Ernest and Unknown, Amelia) was born 29 Aug 1893; died 13 Apr 1985; was buried 17 Apr 1985, Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 3 Dec 2016; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Ruth M. Staffeld, age 91, of Neenah passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Prairie Home in Menasha. She was born on September 19, 1925, daughter of the late John and Hattie (Sternhagen) Backes. On June 11, 1949 she married Donald F. Staffeld. Their marriage was blessed with two sons and 52 wonderful years before Donald preceded her in death on October 8, 2001. Ruth worked side-by-side with Don at their insurance business. She took pride in raising family and keeping a nice home. Ruth was an expert at throwing together many last-minute fish boils, per Don's request. She volunteered for many years at the EAA as a docent, into her late 80s. She and Don both enjoyed working with the B-17. Ruth loved birdwatching, and reading. She was a warm soul, with a big heart, and she loved her family to no end.
She will be sadly missed by her sons: Bill (Jill) Staffeld, Neenah; Bob (Laurie) Staffeld, Appleton; a brother-in-law, Robert J. Staffeld, Mountain Home, AR; a close friend, Judy Millard; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, and her beloved husband Don, she was preceded in death by her sister, Leola Backes; and brother-in-law, Alvin Staffeld.
A Memorial Gathering for Ruth will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest beside Don at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in her name.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
Online Condolences
www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
The family would like to extend a warm thank you to Prairie Homes and ThedaCare at Home Hospice for their kindness and compassion while caring for Ruth.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Dec. 1 to Dec. 4, 2016

Ruth married Staffeld, Donald 11 Jun 1949. Donald was born 18 Aug 1922; died 8 Oct 2001, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]