VanHandel, Martha

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• 1930 Census: 1930, Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 30 Jul 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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1930 Census:
Joseph Van Handle46
Elizabeth Van Handle40
Josephine Van Handle19
Edward Van Handle18
Cora Van Handle17
Anna Van Handle16
Martha Van Handle15
Barbara Van Handle2
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Obituary:
Martha Marie Woldt, 98, peacefully passed away at her daughter Carol's home on Friday, July 25, 2014. She was 5 weeks shy of her 99th birthday. Martha was born on August 30, 1915 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Hietpas) Van Handel. On June 15, 1939 she married Raymond R. Woldt at St. John Catholic Church in Little Chute WI. They celebrated 69 years of marriage until his death on August 25, 2008.
Martha lived a long and productive life. Being a mother and grandmother was her main focus. She was always involved in her children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's lives and gave a helping hand whenever needed. When she and Ray lived on Ballard Rd, she had a large garden and loved to can and freeze as much as she could. She was an excellent cook and had a huge collection of recipes. Her specialties were carrot cake, doughnuts for the neighbor kids, chocolate chip cookies, buns and chocolate covered Wheaties.
Before they were married, Martha and Ray would go on flying dates in an open cockpit double-wing plane with Ray as the pilot. This was in 1938-1939 when they were in their early 20's. She said she could climb in the plane as easily as others would get in a car. She was a stay-at-home mom until her youngest child was in school. Then she worked at Lawrence University for 16 years in housekeeping. She enjoyed earning her own money and making friends with the staff and students. She also showed her independence later in life when, after Ray died, she lived alone until April 2014. A great day for her was having a visit from family or friends and enjoying one of her favorite foods - strawberries, cashew crunch, oatmeal raisin cookies, McDonald's apple pies, or KFC cole slaw.
Martha was a devout Catholic and loved her church, St. Thomas More in Appleton, of which she was a charter member. She attended mass until June, 2014. She cherished having Father Gerald Falk as her spiritual advisor and always felt special when he would bless her and call her name "Martha, Martha." She also appreciated the weekly visit from fellow parishioner, former neighbor and friend, Betty Mauthe, to give her communion. They even came to visit Martha at her daughter's house in Ogdensburg during the last days of her life.
Martha is survived by her daughters, Carol Spiegelberg and Patricia Woldt; daughters-in-law, Donna Woldt and Connie Woldt; 6 grandchildren, Sherri (Gary) Gerrits, Travis (Katie) Woldt, Lisa (Quentin) Johnson, Kelli (Adam) Peters, James (Acela)Spiegelberg and Laura (Dan) Wood; and 13 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Derek, Emma, Luke, Mikenna, Carson, Austin, Jacob, Joseph, Abigail, Raymond, Vivian and Dylan. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Raymond (Marge) Van Handel; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara (Gene) Sprague; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Herman (Imelda) Woldt; brother-in-law, Ray Wittlin and many nieces and nephews.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband Ray Woldt; sons, Robert and James Woldt; son-in-law, Lyle Spiegelberg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward (Blanche) Van Handel and Earl (Audrey) Van Handel; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cora Van Handel, Josephine (Martin) Van Asten, Anna (Joseph) Paalman, and Ronald Peterson; and infant siblings, Richard, Theodore, Barbara and Raymond. She was also preceded in death by in-laws, Oscar (Bertha) Woldt, Anita (Peter) Berg, Melvin Woldt, Gordon (Marge) Woldt, Leslie (Lois) Woldt, Kenneth Woldt, Bernice (Henry) Stein and Lila Wittlin.
A time of visitation will be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N. McDonald Street, Appleton with Rev. Gerald Falk officiating. An additional time of visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
The family would like to thank ThedaCare Hospice for their compassionate care of our mother and grandmother. Special thanks to nephew Erv Woldt for all his help and visits to Mom. The family would also like to thank neighbor and friend, Rose Smits, for her many phone calls and longtime friendship.
Remember me, my children through laughter, joy and cheer and do not weep for me in tears. Though I had to part, I will always be in your hearts. So remember me for I'm always at your side in spirit and someday we shall be together once again. With Love, Your Mother
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from July 26 to July 27, 2014

Martha married Woldt, Ray 15 Jun 1939, St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. Ray (son of Woldt, Herman W. and Plamann, Hilda) was born 13 Mar 1916, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Aug 2008, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Aft 1963; US Navy
• Obituary: 17 Feb 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of

Obituary:
Robert E. "Bob" Woldt, 67, of Pelican Lake, WI died Thursday, February 14, 2013 after a long battle with cancer.
Robert was born in Appleton, WI on April 1, 1945; the son of Raymond and Martha Woldt. He attended Appleton West High School before entering the U.S. Navy. Bob was employed by Appleton Papers for 35 years. He was united in marriage to the former Donna Green on May 16, 1970.
Bob was an avid outdoorsman… from fishing to hunting; he was always doing something outside. He was also very involved with the American Legion Post #38, Appleton and was a member of the color guard for military funerals. He also enjoyed a wonderful trip with Donna to New Orleans last year. What a great time they had!
He is survived by his loving family, wife: Donna and daughter, Sherri and Gary Gerrits; mother, Martha Woldt; sisters, Pat Woldt and Carol Spiegelberg; sisters-in-law, Connie Woldt, Janet and Jim Van Hoof, Elaine and Dan Bowers and Joyce and Jim Golden; and brother-in-law, Earl and Bernie Green. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Raymond; brother, Jim; brother-in-law, Lyle Spiegelberg and father and mother-in-law, Norbert and Harriet Green.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 12:00 P.M. at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N. McDonald St., Appleton with the Rev. Gerald Falk officiating. Family and friends may visit at the church on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the mass. Military honors will be held at the church after the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his name. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.valleyfh.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from February 17 to February 19, 2013

Robert married Green, Donna [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 23 Jan 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
James J. "Jim" Woldt, age 56, passed away at his home Sunday evening, January 21, 2007, with his loving family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 28, 1950, in Appleton, the son of Raymond and Martha (Van Handel) Woldt. On April 8, 1972, he married the love of his life, Connie Hersant, in Appleton. Jim was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Seymour. He was employed with Appleton "Papers" for 38 years as a millwright. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Nascar, the Green Bay Packers (he was able to enjoy and attend his first Packer game with his family in September), computer bicycle solitaire, working on tractors, aviation and flying with Jerry Steffens, and taking long rides in his truck as if there was no tomorrow. There was nothing more he looked forward to than the week at the cottage in the summertime, with his family; especially taking his grandchildren boating and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Connie; three children and grandchildren: Travis (Katie) Woldt, Twsp. of Oneida, and their children, Jacob and Joseph, Lisa (Quentin) Johnson, Freedom and their children, Taylor, Derek and Emma; and Kelli Woldt, Freedom, and her daughter, Mikenna. He is further survived by his parents, Raymond and Martha Woldt, Appleton; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wallace and Loretta Hersant, Appleton; his sisters and brother: Carol (Lyle) Spiegelberg, Manawa; Patricia Woldt, Neenah; and Robert (Donna) Woldt, Kaukauna; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Wally "Sam" (LouAnn) Hersant, Appleton; Sherry (Andy) Deltour, Reedfield; and Wesley Hersant, Appleton; also many loved nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, 358 S. Main St., Seymour, on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, from 4-8 p.m., followed by a prayer service. Visitation will continue on Thursday, January 25, 2007, at St. John's Catholic Church, 915 Ivory St., Seymour; from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with Father Robert Kabat officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.boettcherfuneral
homes.com
"Dad, you had a sense of humor and had a way of making people laugh, even in your illness, you comforted us with your wit. You always said, you weren't 'pushing up the daisies yet,' and now you're no longer on the sunny side of the grass, but at peace in heaven, forever. We all love you and will miss you dearly."
"Grandpa 'Papa Jim,' thank you for always making us feel special. You are now our guardian angel. Love you!"
Jim wrote: "When I was born, I was crying and everyone around me was smiling. I lived my life so that when I die I will be the one smiling and everyone around will be crying."
The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Guenther and the staff at the Martha Siekman Cancer Center for their care and compassion, especially Marlene and Melissa for all their hugs; the AMC Radiation Oncology Unit, and the wonderful staff on 3 South; and Theda Care Hospice, especially Paul. We would also like to thank our many friends and relatives for all their support. Special thanks to Mike Pingel and Tom Cleven, for all the special visits.

James married Hersant, Connie (daughter of Hersant, Wallace and Tyvol, Loretta) [Group Sheet]