- Clara L. (Voeks) Rohloff, 94, Appleton, passed away at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. She was born in rural Black Creek, the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Hilgenberg) Beyer.
Clara married Norbert Voeks in September of 1939. They operated a dairy farm in rural Black Creek until Norbert passed away in January of 1971. Clara later married Raymond Rohloff, and they shared a life together until his death in February of 1991.
Clara enjoyed her employment at Thrivent Financial, formerly Aid Association for Lutherans, for 20 years. In retirement, Clara spent a great deal of time tending to her flower gardens, sewing blankets, crocheting afghans, scarves and caps, and visiting with family and friends.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy (Wayne) Schmidt, Combined Locks; Janet Voeks, Lake Mills, Wis.; and one son Gerald Voeks, Black Creek. Surviving grandchildren and great-grandchildren include Diane (Brian) Lampert and their children, Connor and Forrest, Appleton; Steve Schmidt, New London; Kathy (Ron) Erickson and their children, Jessica and Bradley, Kimberly; Carrie (Phil) Van Thiel and their children, Ethan, Wesley, Tate, and Ryder, Combined Locks; Dan Schmidt, Kaukauna; Cindy (John) Wimberly and their children, Adam, Brooke and Paige, Green Bay; Jacea (Brett) Deml, Milwaukee; Randy (Pam) Voeks and their children, Dakotah and Cordell, Appleton; Vicky (David) Drossel and their children, Haley, Kyle, Kayla, Ashley; and great-great-granddaughter, Tatum, Sheboygan Falls.
Preceeding Clara in death were her parents; three sisters, Dorothy Beyer, Marguerite Hermann; infant Katherine Beyer; four brothers, Wilbur (Elmyra) Beyer, Gordon, Raymond and infant Ralph Beyer, all of Black Creek.
Friends may call at Bethany Lutheran Church, 530 W. Parkway Blvd., Appleton, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mark Henke officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Bethany Lutheran Church in Clara's name.
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to all of the dedicated, caring staff at the Renaissance Assisted Living facility which was Clara's home. Clara treasured the wonderful staff and the many residents she met while living there for the past four years.
The family would also wish to extend its gratitude to the staff at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center who provided the excellent attention and care Clara received in her final days.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on September 4, 2011
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