Pelky, Luella L.

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• Obituary: 17 Jul 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Heidke, Luella Luella Lorraine Heidke, of Neenah, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Matthews Senior Living of Neenah. She was born on July 1, 1925 in Bear Creek, WI, daughter of the late Eli and Mabel Pelky.Luella graduated from Bear Creek High School in 1943. Afterwards, she graduated from Beauty School in Appleton the same year. On August 20, 1947, she married Roland G. Heidke in Bear Creek. They were blessed with a family of six children. Luella always wanted to have a large family. They moved to Neenah in the spring of 1957, which was their home ever since.Luella was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Neenah. When her children were younger she was an active member of the church including the 4H Club and Christmas events. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and playing cards, especially Canasta. Luella was an active parent and grandmother attending school, sporting, church, theater and musical events. In 1977, the family started the family restaurant, Jim's Drive Inn. Luella enjoyed the customers and all the people that worked for the Drive Inn until it closed in 1987.Luella will be warmly remembered and sadly missed by her family; her sons: Bob (Nancy) Heidke, Jim Heidke, Dan Heidke; her daughter, Mary (Jay) Brehmer; her daughter-in-laws: Bette Heidke and Mary Larson; her 14 grandchildren: Becky (Jeremy) Kwiatkowski, Michael (fiancée, Katie), Kristy, Nick (fiancée, Ashley), Ben, Faith (Mike) Thomack, Catherine (Mike) Link, Andrew, Elissa, Matt, Josh, Eric, Ashlee and Eli; 10 great-grandchildren: Aeden, Hailey, Wyatt, Natalie, Noah, Jake, Madelyn, Braydon, Hope and Josephine.Luella was preceded in death by her husband, Roland; two sons: William and Gerald; and her siblings.The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 19, 2013, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 900 Geiger St., Neenah, with Fr. Richard Allen officiating. Family and friends will be received at the church from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Westgor Funeral Home205 W. Doty Ave.Neenah 722-7151Online condolences:www.westgorfuneralhomes.com Luella's family would like to thank all of the staff at Matthews Senior Living of Neenah, for their care of Luella, especially the Theda Care at Home Hospice nursing staff.Mom & Grandma, we will miss talking to you and especially your laughs. Be at peace and love ya, All of your family.

Luella married Heidke, Roland Gerald "Rollie" 20 Aug 1947, Bear Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Roland (son of Heidke, Theodore Gustave and Meyer, Elsie) was born 25 Jul 1928, Bear Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Jul 2012, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Bear Creek, Outagamie, 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]