Odessa City Cemetery 

                                                              Obituaries submitted by Marge Womach

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Weigum, Elizabeth Uhl,  (d. 4-09-1947; b. 2-22-1877; TS; OC;  Strates)  “Elizabeth Weigum. Residence: Warden, WA. Place of death: Columbia Basin Hospital.  Birth: Feb 22, 1877.  Death: Apr 9, 1947. Age 70 yrs 1 mo 17 days. Female, married, white, housewife.  Birthplace: Freeman. Father: George Reinar; Physician: Dr Tardif; Burial: Odessa Cemetery.” (Mortuary Ledger-lacking data)

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Weik, Joe M.,  s/o L. C., d. 10-18-1925; b. 7-04-1901; TS; OC;

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Weik, Lewis Charles,  (d. 8-22-47; b. 1-30-1868; TS; OC; Strates)  “Lewis Charles Weik. Residence: Odessa, WA.  Place of death: at home in Odessa. Spouse: Nellie A.  Birth: Jan 30, 1868. Death: Aug 22, 1947.Age: 79 yrs 6 mos 20 days. Male, white, married. Birthplace: Peckatara, IL. Father: Louis Weik born Germany; Mother: Jane Wood born IN.  Cause of death: Heart attack. Burial: Odessa Cemetery. Funeral: English church at 2 p.m.  Interment: Aug 25, 1947” (Mortuary Ledger)  “Lewis Charles Weik.  Died: 8-22-1947. Birth: 1-30-1868, Illinois.  Spouse: Nellie A. Weik.  Father: Louis Weik. Mother: Jane Worde.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card) “Lewis Charles Weik. Residence: Odessa, WA. Birth: Jan 30, 1868, Pickatona, IL. Death: Aug 22, 1947, at home in Odessa. Wife: Nellie A.  Age 79 yrs 6 mos 20 days. Male, white, married, retired printer. Father: Louis Weik, born Germany; Mother: Jane Wood, born IN. Cause of death: Heart attack. Burial: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA. Funeral: English Church, 2 p.m.; Interment: Aug 25, 1947.” (Mortuary Ledger) “Funeral services for L. C. Weik, 79, former publisher and pioneer resident of the Odessa region, were held from the English Congregational church on Monday afternoon, the Rev M. J. Galle officiating. The Odessa Masonic lodge had charge of the cemetery service, with E. J. Wachter, past district grand master, acting as manager. The Strate Funeral Home had charge of the service. Pallbearers were chosen from the lodge membership and included Sol Reiman, B. A. Oliver, John Erickson, L. O. Williams and J. C. Michaelsen. Mr. Weik, who had been in failing health for some time, died suddenly on Friday evening at his home, were he had recently completed a modernizing program, including installation of a lawn sprinkling system, oil furnace and other labor saving additions.  Born at Peckatonia, IL, Jan 30, 1868, he was reared there, later going to Spirit Lake, Iowa, where he taught in the high school. He came west as a railway employee, took in the gold rush in the Klondike, and in 1900 was married at Spokane to Miss Nellie Austin of Iowa. At Odessa he took up a homestead in the early days, and later purchased the Odessa Record, which he operated for a period, selling to become postmaster, operating the post office in a store he operated. He repurchased the newspaper and operated it until 1931, selling to C A Bragg, present operator, who had been in his employee for several years. He served as city clerk before retiring from active duty. In 1924 he was elected to the state legislature from this district. During his entire career he took active leadership in community affairs, and the present city hall, city park, and public swimming pool were ventures he led. Under his guidance the Odessa community was one of the first to arrange Trade Days, popular meeting days for farmers and townsmen.  Mrs. Weik survives him, with one daughter, Mrs. Jeannette Walter, and a grandson, Noel Walter. Two sons, Joe and Harold, preceded him in death.” (Odessa Record: 28 Aug 1947)

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Weik, Nellie A.,  (d. 7-15-1956; b. 8-03-1873; TS; OC; Cong)  “Died: 7-15-1956.  Birth: 8-03-1873. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial card) “Mrs. Nellie Bertha Weik.  Age: 83 yrs. Dated: July 17, 1956. Burial: Odessa.” (English Congregational Church ledger-handwritten) (See also Harold Weik, son)

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Weis, Adolf,  (d. 1991; b. 1906; TS; OC)  “Adolf Weis (84).—Passed away June 26, 1991 in Spokane. His home, Spokane, formerly of Odessa, WA. Survived by one brother, Albert Weis, Tekoa, WA; two sisters, Olga Weber, Odessa, WA, and Paulene Hoefner, Cashmere, WA, several nieces and nephews.  Lifetime member of Heritage UCC, Odessa, WA. Graveside service, Friday, June 28, 1991 at 2 p.m., Odessa Cemetery Chapel, Rev John Branden, officiating. Strate Funeral Home, Odessa, WA, in charge.” (scrapbook obit) “Adolf Weis.  Died: 6-26-1991. Birth: 12-27-1906, WA.  Never married. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card) “Graveside service for Adolf Weis, a lifetime area resident, will be today with Strate Funeral Home of Odessa in charge.  Mr. Weis, who died Wednesday, was born in Warden, WA, and was raised in the Batum area southwest of Odessa. He worked the family farm for many years, retiring in 1969 and moving into Odessa. He had lived in Spokane since 1974. He was a life member of Heritage United Church of Christ in Odessa. Survivors include one brother, Albert Weis of Tekoa, WA; and two sisters, Olga Weber of Odessa and Pauline Hoefner of Cashmere, WA.” (Spokesman Review: 6-28-1991)

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Weis, Rose,  (d. 1957; b. 1925; TS; OC)  “Rose Edna Weis.  Died: 8-05-1957.  Birth: 4-01-1925. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial card) “Rose Weis, born 1 April 1925 in Big Timber, Montana. In 1950 ____ Albert Weis, and to live in Odessa Washington Region. On 5 August 1957 at the age of 32 yrs 4 months and 4 days, she died leaving husband, mother and step-father, Jacob Martin and wife; one brother, William; 2 sisters, Mrs. Helen Lasson and Mrs. Bonnie Geiger; one step-sister and 2 step-brothers....” (Loose translation with portions missing of “Der Kirchenbote” of August 1957)

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Weis, William,  (d. 1960; b. 1873; TS; OC)  “William Weis.  Died: 1-17-1960, Odessa, WA.  Birth: 11-07-1873;  Father: Fred Weis.  Mother: Mary Zinbelle.  Spouse: widowed.  Buried: Odessa, Cemetery.”  (Lincoln Co Health death and burial cards) “Weis Funeral is Wednesday. Helped Pioneer in Adams County Area.  Funeral services for William Weis, 86, were held from the United Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev Harry G. Pfeiff officiated, with burial in the Odessa Cemetery under the direction of the Strate Funeral Home.  Pall bearers were W C Raugust, Ed Kiesz, Robert Brauer, Henry Uhrich, Sam Homberg and John Hopp Jr.  Mr. Weis was born in Bessarabia, Russia, Nov 7, 1873, and grew to manhood there. He was married in 1897 to Miss Christine Schaal and in 1901 came to the United States. They arrived at Ritzville, Dec 7, 1901 and spent their first winter in that area.  In 1902 they homesteaded near Warden. It was in November of 1912 that they moved to a ranch near Batum, where the family home has been since. Mrs. Weis died in April, 1919.  Mr. Weis was a member of the United Congregational Church, and in his younger years was an active officer and member. During late years he had been in failing health, but was never bedridden. On Saturday he took seriously ill and entered the hospital, where he died early Sunday morning, after a 90 minute stay at the hospital.  Survivors include three sons, Jacob Weis, Pierce, Idaho; Adolf Weis and Albert Weis, both of Odessa; two daughters, Mrs. Olga Weber, Odessa; Mrs. Pauline Hoefner, Cashmere; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; three brothers, Carol Weis, Walla Walla; Dan Weis, Spokane; John Weis, Ruff; three sisters, Mrs. Hulda Getzinger, Warden; Mrs. Christine Dormaier, Olympia; and Mrs. Lydia Cilk, Red Bluff, California.” (Odessa Record: 1-21-1960)

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Weishaar, Carl’s son, (added)  “The 6-year old son of Carl Weishaar, living southwest of town, was drowned by falling into a cistern last Thursday. The cover had been left off, and the little fellow, unnoticed by his parents, ventured too near the opening and fell in. He was dead when taken out of the water.” (From the Odessa Record: Aug 11, 1905 in 8-11-2005) (edit: this would be s/o Carl & Magdalena Weishaar)

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Weishaar, Carl,  (d. 11-13-1916; b. 1865; TS; OC; Cong)  “Carl Weishaar, an old settler of the Odessa country, died at Spokane Monday of cancer of the stomach. Mr. Weishaar was 51 years of age at the time of his death and had been afflicted with the disease for over a year, and for several months had been confined to his home. Although his case was hopeless, two weeks ago he was taken to a Spokane hospital where he could receive better treatment and he lingered there in pain until death came to relieve his suffering.  Mr. Weishaar was born in South Russia and emigrated with his family to this country in 1901, coming direct to Ritzville and later settling on a homestead  in the southwest Odessa country. In 1911 he purchased from Laban Zimmer a ranch 2 ½ miles south of Odessa. His family still resides on that place. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and eight children, five girls and three boys, Amelia, Lizzie, Pauline, John, Andrew, Otto, Jake, and Reinhold Weishaar, all residing at home or in the vicinity of Odessa.  The remains were shipped to Odessa and funeral services conducted at the Pilgrim Congregational church at one o’clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev Wm Essig officiating, after which burial took place at the Odessa Cemetery.” (Odessa Record-Nov 17, 1916) “Weishaar, Karl.  Birth: (not shown); Died: (not shown); age: 51 yr 2 mos 12 dys; cancer; Spouse: Magdalena Weishaar. Burial: 15 Nov 1916.” (Odessa Congregational Funeral Ledger, burial location not shown).

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Weishaar, Donald W., (d. 1993; b. 1930; TS; OC)  “Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 23, (1993), at Christ Lutheran Church in Odessa for Donald W. Weishaar.  Mr. Weishaar, a lifetime Odessa resident, died Saturday, June 19, 1993, following a long illness. He was graduated from Odessa High school in 1950. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, the Odessa Gun Club and the Odessa Lions Club. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Phyllis, at the home; one son, Robin, and his wife, Juli, of Odessa; three daughters, Sue Ellen and her husband, James Burden, of Bellingham; Lou Ann and her husband, Michael Hardung, of Odessa; and Karen and her husband, Bill Weber, of Odessa; four brothers, Stanley and his wife, Barbara, of La Grande, OR, Maurice and his wife Frances, of Odessa, Warren and his wife, Susan, of Davenport, and Wallace and his wife, Gerry, of Odessa; one sister, LuVerna and her husband, Clarence Buddrius, of Odessa; 10 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The Rev Tom Sayre officiated at the funeral. Interment was at Odessa Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record-undated) “Donald Wayne Weishaar.  Died: 6-19-1993.  Birth: 1-03-1930, WA.  Spouse: Phyllis Huff.  Father: Fred Weishaar. Mother: Louise Diefe.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death and burial cards)

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Weishaar, Fred Sr.,   (d. 8-30-1946; b. 11-14-1865; TS; OC; Strates; Cong)  “Fred Weishaar Sr.  Residence: Odessa, WA. Place of Death: Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane. Birth: Nov 14, 1865, Russia; Death: Aug 30, 1946; age: 80 yrs 9 mos 16 days; male, widowed, white, retired farmer.  Mother: Lois Lade born Russia; Father: ____, born Russia; Dr Melbourn of Spokane; Burial: Odessa Cemetery; Funeral: United Cong. Church on Wednesday, 2 p.m.; Interment: 9-04-1946, Rev Eslinger.” (Mortuary Ledger) “Fred Weishaar.  Died: 8-30-1946. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial card) “Fred Weishaar. Birth: 14 Nov 1865; Died: 30 Aug 1946” (Congregational Church ledger by Eslinger) “Death claimed two of the Odessa pioneers this week, Jacob Hopp, Sr., regarded as the oldest man in Odessa, died suddenly at his home on Saturday afternoon, after a half hours’ illness. Fred Weishaar, Sr., another pioneer of the area, died at a Spokane hospital on Friday evening, after a protracted illness. Funeral services for Fred Weishaar, Sr., 80, were held on Tuesday afternoon from the United Congregational church, the Rev E. J. Eslinger officiating, with burial in the Odessa Cemetery under the direction of Strate Funeral Home.  Mr. Weishaar was born Nov 14, (1865), at Lichtental, Bessarabia, Russia, where he was married to Louise Lade on March 11, 1886. He brought his family to America in 1903, settling at Eureka, South Dakota, moving a few years later to Culbertson, NE, from where he came to the state of Washington and homesteaded near Quincy.  In 1912 he moved to the Odessa area, where he farmed until 1927, when he moved to town, where he resided until he was taken to a Spokane hospital, where he died on Friday, Aug 30, 1946, at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 16 days. His wife preceded him in death in December 1939.  Pallbearers were all grandsons of the deceased. Survivors include three sons, Fred S. Weishaar, Odessa; Reinhold Weishaar, Yakima, and Louis Weishaar, Seattle; six daughters, Mrs. Rosa Lentz, Tacoma; Mrs. Mary Weitzel, Portland, OR; Mrs. Mathilda Kern, Odessa; Mrs. Louise Hemmerling, Odessa; Mrs. Emma Lane, Lemon Grove, CA, and Mrs. Hilda Matthews, Spokane. A brother in Loveland, Colorado, also survives as well as 29 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.” (Odessa Record: 9-05-1946)

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Weishaar, Fred S.,  (d. 1978; b. 1891; TS; OC)  “Fred S Weishaar.  Died: 4-21-1978.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial card) “An area resident for 65 years, Fred S. Weishaar died suddenly and unexpectedly while a patient at the Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake on Friday, April 21, (1978). He was nearly 87 years old. Funeral services were conducted at the United Congregational Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev Everett E. Schoessler officiating. Interment was in the Odessa Cemetery, Strate Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Fred S. Weishaar was born May 15, 1891 at Lichtental, South Russia, the son of Fredrich and Louise (Lade) Weishaar. The family came to Canada in 1902, then lived for short periods of time in the Dakotas and Nebraska. In 1906, the family moved to Quincy, WA.  He later came to the Odessa area and began farming in 1913. On Oct 31, 1915 he was married to Louise (Lucy) Deife in the Friedensfeld Church north of Odessa by the Rev Albert Reimann. The couple continued farming until 1946 when they moved into town. Mr. Weishaar remained active for many years assisting his sons in the farming operation.  He became a member of the former Pilgrim Congregational Church in 1937. He was a faithful member of the United Congregational Church until his death. He was also an active member of the Odessa Grange since 1935. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife, Lucy; a daughter, LuVerna, Mrs. Clarence Buddrius of Everett, WA; 5 sons, Stanley of LaGrande, OR; Maurice, Wallace and Don of Odessa; Warren of Davenport; 20 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Mrs. Louise Hemmerling, and Emma, Mrs. Bill Lane, both of Odessa; and one brother, Louie Weishaar, of Seattle.” (Odessa Record: 4-27-1978)

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Weishaar, Judy Lee,  (d. 1-26-1974; b. 6-17-1949; TS; OC)  “Judy Lee Weishaar. Died: 1-26-1974.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial card)  “Funeral services are being held Thursday, Jan 31 for Judy Lee Weishaar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Weishaar, who died in Mesa, AZ, over the week end. Miss Weishaar was 23 years old, and died of complications following the flu.  Judy was born on June 17, 1949 in Spokane. She lived on the family ranch north of Odessa and in Odessa until she went to college. She graduated from Odessa High school in 1967, and attended Big Bend Community College, Eastern Washington State College and the University of Washington. She graduated from the University with a B S degree in Political Science and Sociology in 1972. Since that time she has been employed by the Motorola Corporation in Mesa. Dr B. M. Schafer will officiate at memorial services. Interment will be in the Odessa Cemetery under the direction of Strate Funeral Home.  Surviving Judy, in addition to her parents, are a sister, Terrie; a brother, Tom; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weishaar, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cook; and numerous aunts and uncles.” (Odessa Record: 1-31-1974)

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Weishaar, Louisa Lad,  (w/o F.; d. 12-04-1939; b. 3-20-1865; TS; OC; Strates) “Louisa Weishaar. Residence: Odessa, WA. Died: Dec 4, 1939 at 12:05 a.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital. Birth: March 20, 1865 in Russia; age: 74 yrs 8 mos 14 days. Female, white, married, housewife. In US since 1903, 36 years. Father: Jacob Lad born Russia; Mother: Fridrica Roosevelt born Russia.  Physician: Dr F. W. Milburn. Husband: Fred of Odessa. 3 Sons: Fred of Odessa, Reinhold of Yakima, and Louis of Odessa; 6 daughters: Mrs. Rosie Lentz, Tacoma; Mrs. Mary Weitzell, of Portland; Mrs. Lilla Fink of Odessa; Mrs. Emma Lane of Fairbanks, Alaska; Mrs. Louise Hemmerling of Odessa; Mrs. Wm Weiber of Odessa. Hair: Grey; Eyes: Brown; Height: 5’1 ½”; Weight: 100 lbs.” (Mortuary Ledger) “Mrs. Louisa Wieszhaar. Burial 12-07-1939 in Odessa at age 74 yrs 8 mos 14 days. Cancer of liver.” (Rev Hausauer’s Funeral Ledger) “Louisa Weishaar. Birth: 20 Mar 1865; Died: 3 Dec 1939; Aged: 74 yrs 8 mos 14 days. Survived by: Gotte, 9 kinder, 33 enkel, 13 urenkelkinder.” (Congregational Church Ledger by Hausauer)

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Weishaar, Louise Lucy,   (d. 1990; b. 1896; TS; OC)  “Louise Lucy Weishaar, age 93.—Passed away Dec 7, 1990 in Odessa, WA. Her home Odessa. Survived by one daughter and her husband, LuVerna Clarence Buddrius, Odessa; five sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Barbara Weishaar, LaGrande, OR; Maurice and Frances Weishaar, Odessa, WA; Warren and Susan Weishaar, Davenport, WA; Wallace and Gerry Weishaar, Odessa; Donald and Phyllis Weishaar, Odessa; 20 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred Weishaar in 1978 and one granddaughter, Judy Lee in 1974. A life member of the Odessa Grange and a member of Heritage United Church of Christ, both of Odessa. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec 11, 1990 at 11 a.m. at the Heritage UCC, Rev Glenn Gettinger officiating. Interment Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (scrapbook obit) “Louise (Lucy) Weishaar of Odessa passed away here Dec 7. She was 93. She had been a member of Heritage UCC and of Odessa Grange 931. She was the widow of Fred Weishaar, who died in 1978.” (Dec 20, 1990 Odessa Record excerpt) “Louise Weishaar.  Died: 12-07-1990. Birth: 12-28-1896, Russia. Widowed. Father: William Diefe.  Mother: Katherine Diefe.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death and burial card) 

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Weishaar, Magdalena,  d. 1961; b. 1871; TS; OC;1^st husband, Carl Weishaar; “Schillinger Rites Here Wednesday.  Funeral services for Mrs Magdalena Weishaar Schillinger, Spokane, were held from the United Congregational Church on Wednesday afternoon, with burial in the Odessa Cemetery.  The matron, a pioneer resident of Odessa, had made her home at Spokane the past 35 years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs Elizabeth Bennett, Seattle; Mrs Amelia Keefer and Mrs Pauline Norton, both Spokane; four sons, John Weishaar, Portland; Otto Weishaar , Bellview, Jake and Reinhold Weishaar, both of Spokane; nine grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.” (Odessa Record: 4-27-1961)

Weishaar, Maurice Lee  (b. 1-29-1925; d. 11-30-2009); “Maurice Lee Weishaar, age 84.—Passed away at home in Odessa, WA on Nov 30, 2009 after an eleven year battle with Leukemia and other cancers. Born at the family country farm in Marlin, WA, on Jan 29, 1925 the son of Fred S and Louise (Lucy Deife) Weishaar. Maurice grew up in a farming family of one sister and four brothers. They had to ride bicycles and horses one and a half miles to church and the school bus stop. For Maurice, it was worth it since it was on the school bus that he became acquainted with his future bride, Frances Delores Cook.   He attended grade school at Marlin, WA, graduated from Odessa High school in 1943, entered active duty in the US Navy in 1944 and honorably discharged in 1946. Married Frances D Cook in Odessa, WA on Jan 11, 1948. Following military service, Maurice began his farming in partnership with his brother, Stanley. He continued to work and develop the ranch at Wilson Creek, WA until his death.  Devoted to God and his family, Maurice is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frances, daughter Terri and son Tom (Debbie), sister LuVerna Buddrius, brothers Stanley (Barbara), Wally and Warren Weishaar and brothers-in-law Lavene and Delbert (Delores) Cook. Also Maurice is survived by his grandchildren, Toni (Steven) Stanford, Traig (Carmen) Weishaar and great grandchildren, Cody, Tanner, Shyanna, Stanford, Victoria and Pilot Weishaar, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, lifelong friends and coffee buddies. Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Judy, in 1974, and his brother Don. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Heritage Church in Odessa, WA, with Pastor Jon Hayashi and Rev Mark Bassett, officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow the service at the Odessa Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA, is caring for the family.” (Spokesman Review: submitted)  

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Weisser, Betty L.,  (d. 1999; b. 1933; TS; OC)  “Funeral services for Betty Weisser were held Tuesday, April 6, at the Odessa Baptist Church. Mrs. Weisser, 65, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 in Spokane. She had been a Marlin area resident for 55 years. She was born in Niobrara, Neb., May 8, 1933. She met and married Raymond Weisser on June 2, 1950. She lived on the family farm north of Odessa with her husband until her death.  Betty was a member of the Odessa Baptist Church and the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society. In addition to being a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother to many, she was her husband’s right hand when it came to running the farm and being the Number One combine driver for many years.  She is survived by her husband, Ray Weisser, at the home; one son, Donald Weisser, of Moses Lake; three daughters, Patty Chamberlain, of Renton, WA, Kathy Gustafson, of Tacoma, and Dianne Bianche, of Medical Lake; two brothers, Jack Hagedorn of Union, WA; and Jim Hagedorn, of Viola, WA; one sister, Alice Brewer, of Seattle; 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.  Pastor Charles Smith officiated at the funeral. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa record-April 8, 1999)

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Weisser, Daniel H.,  (d. 1933; b. 1904; TS; OC; obit)  “Daniel Weisser, 29, died Wednesday afternoon at a Spokane hospital, where he had been rushed from his home at Cheney to undergo an operation for a rupture appendix.  Born in Edmonton, Canada, he moved with his family to the Marlin region and later to Odessa, where he was married to Miss Susie King. One son, Daniel Jr., was born to this marriage... He had been married about five years, making his home on the old Zabel ranch near Lamona, and on the Clover Leaf ranch, now operated by Ralph King, moving to Cheney about two years ago to make his home.” (Odessa Record-Feb 10, 1933) “ Funeral services for David H. Weisser, 29, who died at Spokane on Wednesday afternoon, were held on Monday from the English Congregational church at Odessa, with the Rev M. J. Galle officiating. Burial was made in the Odessa Cemetery.  Pallbearers were chosen from neighbors and friends of the deceased and included D. A. Laney, T. J. McDermott, B. J. Lyons, Henry Schiewe, George Schiewe and John Haner. Music at the service was furnished by the church mixed choir. Survivors include his wife, Susie, and one son, Daniel; eight brothers, George, of Tacoma, WA; Harry of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Jacob of Odessa; Chris and Emanuel, both of Camrose, Alberta, Canada; Matt and Adolph, both of Portland, OR; and John in the East; three sisters, Mrs. Jake Schimke and Mrs. Mary Rudolph, Edmonton, Canada, and Mrs. Matt Wolff, Spokane.” (Odessa Record-Feb 17, 1933)

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Weisser, Daniel R.,  (d. 3-16-1967; b. 12-12-1928; TS; OC)  “Daniel Robert Weisser.  Died: 3-16-1967.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial card) 

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Weisser, Frances L.,  (d. 9-16-1993; b. 11-16-1929; TS; OC)  “Graveside services were held yesterday, Wednesday, Sept 22, (1993), at Odessa Cemetery for Frances Weisser, 65, of Missoula, Mont.  She was the widow of Danny Weisser, who was a son of the late Dan Weisser, formerly of Marlin, and the late Suzie King Weisser, of Odessa. She is survived by two daughters and one son.” (scrapbook obit)  “Frances Lorraine Weisser.  Died: 9-16-1993. Birth: 11-16-1929.  Widowed. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial card) 

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Weisser, Jacob,  (d. 1955; b. 1871; TS; OC)  “Jacob Weisser.  Died: 2-28-1955. Birth: 11-14-1871, Russia.  Married. Father: Chris Weisser. Mother: Mother Traster.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death and burial card)

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Weisser, Mary,  (d. 1962; b. 1876; TS; OC)  “Mary Weisser.  Died: 5-18-1962, Odessa, WA. Birth: 3-09-1876. Spouse: widowed. Father: Jacob Schiewe.  Mother: Christine Pahl.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death and burial cards)  “Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Weisser, pioneer matron, from the Odessa Baptist church. The Rev Edward Kopf officiated, with burial in the Odessa Cemetery. The Strate Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Edward Kopf played the piano music and Mr. and Mrs. Roger James sang two hymns. Pallbearers were the following grandsons, Raymond, Vernon, and Gary Weisser; Melvin and Dennis Stone; and Harold Hoefel.  Mary Schiewe Weisser was born March 9, 1876, in South Russia.  Her parents were Jacob Schiewe and Christine Pahl Schiewe. She came to the United States with her parents at the age of one year and settled in Scotland, SD. When she was 15 she moved with her parents to Turner, Oregon. She was married to Jacob Weisser on Jan 28, 1895. Three children were born to this union. Her husband preceded her in death in 1955. In 1900 she moved with her family to Odessa, where she was a charter member of the Odessa Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Weisser homesteaded 17 miles north of Odessa, where they lived until 1930, when they moved to Odessa to retire. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Emma Starkel, Odessa; Mrs. Bertha R. Stone, Almira; one son, Samuel, Marlin; 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; 5 sisters, Mrs. Sophia Weisser, Vancouver, BC; Mrs. Diana Haag, Portland; Mrs. Pauline Cotant, Colfax; Mrs. Bertha Rhodes, Alpine, OR; and Mrs. Edith Christianson, Toledo, OR; four brothers, Henry Schiewe, Odessa; Chris Schiewe, Davenport; George Schiewe, Olympia; and William Schiewe, Weston, OR.” (Odessa Record: 5-24-1962)

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Weisser, Raymond R.,  (burial not confirmed) “Raymond Ralph Weisser, who was 75 years old, died Sunday, Dec 28, 2003, at his home in Odessa. He was born Jan 23, 1928, on the family farm 12 miles northeast of Marlin. Raymond grew up on the farm and graduated from Marlin High School in 1947. He married Betty Lou Hagadorn in 1950 and farmed for approximately 50 years, until retirement in 2000, then moved to Odessa. He was a lifelong member of the Odessa Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty in 1999 and daughter Patty Chamberlain in August 2003. He is survived by three children, Donald Weisser, of Moses Lake; Kathy Gustafson, of University Place, WA, and Dianne Bianche, of Medical Lake; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers, Vernon Weisser, of Connell, and Gary Weisser, of Renton; two sisters, Maureen Knopp, of Red Deer, Alberta, and Donna Reich, of Anaheim, CA; and a very special friend, Donna Schafer, of Odessa. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Strate Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: undated)

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Weisser, Ruby E.,  (d. 1992; b. 1903; TS; OC) “Ruby E. Weisser.—Passed away May 28, 1992 in Odessa, WA. Her home Odessa. Formerly Marlin, WA. She is survived by three sons, Raymond Weisser of Marlin, WA; Vernon Weisser of Connell, WA; Gary Weisser of Renton, WA.  Two daughters, Maureen Knopp, Leslieville, Alberta, Canada; Donna Cognetti, Anaheim, CA; 23 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Weisser, 1971, and three sisters and one brother. Lifetime resident of the Marlin/Odessa area. Member of the Odessa Baptist Church and Missionary Fellowship, the Odessa Memorial Hospital Guild, and a 10-year Honorary Host Volunteer with the Odessa School District.  Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 1, 1992 at 1 p.m. in the Odessa Baptist Church, Pastor Charles Smith officiating. Interment in the Odessa Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, in charge.” (scrapbook obit) “Former Marlin  resident Ruby E. Weisser, 88, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 28, in Odessa Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec 7, 1903 to Leon and Bertha (Ramey) Stone at Marlin. She was raised and educated and lived there most of her life.  She attended Cheney Normal School and received a teaching degree.  She married Samuel H. Weisser on May 31, 1927, at Spokane. They farmed and lived at Marlin most of their lives. She moved to Odessa after retirement...” (scrapbook item excerpt of new details) “Ruby married Samuel Weisser on May 31, 1927, and to that union were born three sons, Raymond, Vernon and Gary, and two daughters, Maureen and Donna. Sam and Ruby retired from the family farm in 1953 and lived in Marlin for 17 years before moving to Odessa in 1970. Sam passed away in Sept 1971. A member of the Odessa Baptist Church, Ruby taught Sunday School for several years. She was a member of the Missionary Fellowship and of the Odessa Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.” (additional details from Odessa Record of June 4, 1992) “Ruby Ethel Weisser.  Died: 5-28-1992.  Birth: 12-07-1903, WA.  Widowed;  Father: Leon Stone; Mother: Bertha Ramey.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death and burial cards)

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Weisser, Samuel H.,  (d. 1971; b. 1897; TS; OC) “Funeral services for Samuel H. Weisser of Marlin were held at the Odessa Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept 15. Mr. Weisser died at the local hospital on the 11^th of September at the age of 74. Mr. Weisser was born in 1897 at Turner, Oregon. He had farmed north of Odessa for many years, and since his retirement had lived in Marlin.  He is survived by his wife, Ruby, at the home; three sons, Raymond, Marlin; Vernon, Connell; and Gary, Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Maureen Knapp, Leslieville, Alta., and Mrs. Donna Congnetti, Anaheim, California; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Starkel, Spokane, and Mrs. Bertha Stone of Almira, and 14 grandchildren.  Rev Albert Richardson officiated at the services. Burial was in the Odessa Cemetery. Strate’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (scrapbook obit) “Samuel Henry Weisser.  Died: 9-11-1971, Odessa, WA.  Father: Jacob Weisser; Mother: Mary Schiewe; Spouse: Ruby Stone; Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death and burial cards) “In Memory of Samuel H. Weisser.  Born June 23, 1897;  Passed Away Sept 11, 1971, Odessa, WA.  Funeral Services: Wednesday, Sept 15, 1971 at 11 a.m. Odessa Baptist Church, Odessa, WA.  Rev Albert Richardson, Officiating. Concluding Services and Vault Interment, Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Funeral Program)

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Weizel, LeeRoy,  (added) d. May 13, 2003  “Funeral services were held on May 17 at the Heritage Church in Odessa for LeeRoy Weizel, who died Tuesday, May 13, 2003, in Spokane. He was 85 years old. He was a lifelong resident of the Odessa area. He was born July 15, 1917, in Odessa, the son of Jacob and Katie (Lenhart) Weizel. He was a descendant of the pioneer family of George and Katherine (Frick) Lenhart, who came to the Odessa area in the early 1890s, where they homesteaded and farmed. LeeRoy grew up in Odessa and graduated from Odessa High School in 1938. After high school he attended Benson diesel school in Portland, where he became a diesel mechanic. At the start of World War II, he went to Yakutat, Alaska, with the Army Corps of Engineers for a few years. After leaving Alaska, he returned to the family farm in Odessa. He married Viola Fink, of Odessa, and continued to farm until his retirement. In 1990, he began going to Lake Havasu City, NV, in the winter and returning to Odessa in the summer. He married Margaret Lyons on Nov 23, 1990, in Lake Havasu City. LeeRoy continued to live on the family farm until last year, when he moved into Ritzville, where he resided until he died. He is survived by his wife Margaret, at the home; three step-children, Robert Lyons, of Duvall, WA, Tom Lyons, of Seattle, and Susan Salameh, of Fort Meyers, FL; six step-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Ferguson, of Riverside, CA; and Virginia Parn, of Hoquiam, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Katie Weizel, and his first wife, Viola, in 1986. LeeRoy was a member of the Heritage Church in Odessa, the Odessa Grange, the coin and stamp clubs in both Odessa and Arizona, and a hiking club in Arizona. Pastor Larry Snyder officiated at the funeral. Interment followed at Odessa Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: 5-22-2003)

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Weizel, unnamed female, (added-not confirmed, ck Emmaus) “Weizel, unnamed female.  Died: 24 Feb 1915, Odessa, WA.  Birth: 24 Feb 1915. Father:  Jacob P. Weizel, born Russia; Mother: Katie Lenhart, born WA. Burial: place not mentioned.” (Lincoln Co Health Death card)

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Weizel, Viola (Fink),  (d. 3-20-1986; b. 2-06-1920; TS; OC)  Viola Marie Weizel. Died: 3-20-1986, Spokane. Spouse; Lee Roy Weizel.  Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial card)  “Viola Weizel, born Feb 6, 1920 to Conrad and Annie Fink, passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, on March 20, (1986), following an extended illness. She had been in failing health for a number of years.  She received her education in the Odessa Schools, graduating from Odessa High School in 1937, then attended business college in Spokane before returning to Odessa to work in the Offices of Howard Phillips as a secretary.  She was united in marriage to LeeRoy Weizel July 21, 1962, and he survives along with three sisters: Pearl Sackmann of Ritzville, Leona Kuest of Odessa and Jean Biermann of Bellevue; two brothers: Reuben Fink of Odessa and Harry Fink of Athol, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Weizel was preceded in death by her parents and by three brothers.  Funeral service was held March 24 at the UCC, Odessa, Pastor Randall Griffith officiating. Casket bearers were Bruce Biermann, Neil Biermann, Alvin Fink, Byron Fink, Gayle Gering, Allen Kuest, Jimmy Ferguson and Gary Parn, all nephews of the deceased.  Burial was in the Odessa Cemetery with Strate Funeral Home in charge.” (Odessa Record: 4-03-1986)

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Weller, infant of V. W., (added) d. 9-04-1908 obit  “Two deaths visited our little burg last Thursday, the infant child of V. W. Weller, dying in the morning of that day and the infant child of L. C. Densow dying about midnight of the same day. The interment took place in the Odessa Cemetery, Rev Redfern officiating the ceremony.” (Odessa record: 9-11-1908, Irby Column)

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Wenz, Dorothy Jean Starkel,  (added)  “Dorothy Jean Wenz died at her home in Spokane Valley Sunday morning, April 5, at the age of 84.  Dorothy was born in Marlin Jan 23, 1925. She graduated from Almira High School in 1943 and married Ernie Wenz in Odessa in June of 1955. They moved to Spokane in 1959.  She was preceded in death by Ernie, her husband  of 44 years, who died in 1999, and her sisters Jean Hoefel and Janet Kuest.  She is survived by her children Pamela O’Neill, Brian Wenz, Peggy Ward (George) and Jeanne King (Greg); grandchildren Mark, Jason and Erin, sisters Mary Betty Bechtol and Lorene Repp and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many dear extended family members and friends. Dorothy took pride in her garden and roses. She was an avid knitter and enjoyed ceramics, playing cards and was renowned for her baking. She loved cheering for the Mariners and the Zags. For many years following Ernie’s retirement, the two of them could be found fishing in the lakes of Washington and on the coast of Oregon while enjoying the company of close friends and family.  A graveside service will be held in Odessa on Friday, April 10, 2009 at 10 a.m.  She will lie in state at the Odessa Cemetery Chapel from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. A memorial service will follow the same day in Spokane at Spokane Valley Baptist Church, Spokane Valley at 2 p.m. with the Rev Dr Norman Haupt officiating. Strate Funeral Home of Davenport is caring for the family.” (Odessa Record:  4-09-2009)

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Wenz, Ernest, (d. 1999; b. 1923; TS; OC;

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Wenz, William,  (d. 1992; b. 1913; TS; OC)  “William (Bill) Wenz.—Passed away May 3, 1992 at his home in Spokane. Formerly of Odessa, WA. He is survived by his wife, Tillie, at the home; one son, Loren and his wife, Ginna Wenz, two grandchildren, Daren and Tina Wenz, all of Salem, OR; one sister, Louise Huber, Spokane; six brothers, Karl of Baker, MT, Emil of Billings, MT, Andy of Chico, CA, Fred of Glendive, MT, Ernie of Spokane, Art of Moses Lake, WA; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by a grandson, David William Wenz, in 1987, and two brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church of Spokane. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 8, 1992 at 10 a.m. at the Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.  Memorial services will be held Friday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church, Rev Jim Singleton officiating. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (scrapbook obit) “William (Bill) Wenz, for many years a business and civic leader in Odessa, died in Spokane on May 3, 1992... Mr. Wenz was born May 26, 1913, in Baker, MT, to John and Johanna (Blum) Wenz. He grew up in eastern Montana, where he also received his education. He developed skills in mechanics, engineering, farming and electronics. He married Tillie E. Fried on June 26, 1938, in Plevna, MT, and the couple moved to Odessa in 1940, where he was employed by the Odessa Trading Company and later for the Odessa Tractor and Implement Co. In 1952 he established Wenz Tractor and Implement Co in Odessa, which he operated and managed until his retirement in 1981. While living in Odessa, Mr. Wenz was an influential civic and community leader as well as an active member of the United Church of Christ. He served as president of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and the Odessa Lions Club. He was a deacon, member of the choir and served on various committees at the church. Since his retirement Bill and Tillie have made their home in Spokane. Mr. Wenz loved spending time with his family and visiting with friends. He also enjoyed traveling, fishing, bowling and music...” (Odessa Record-May 7, 1992)

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Werner, Addline Roloff , (legal name: Mays) (d. July 4, 1995) “Graveside service for Addline H. Werner Mays, a lifetime resident of Lincoln County, was held July 7 at the Odessa Cemetery, with Dr Charles Smith officiating. A memorial service followed at the Odessa Baptist Church. Mrs. Mays, who spent many of her years in Mohler, died July 4 in Odessa. She was 86.  She was born Jan 10, 1909, in Odessa to Simon and Mathilda (Reich) Roloff.  She and her first husband, Adrian Werner, raised a family in Mohler and their children attended Harrington schools. They were active in the Mohler Grange and community projects. Mr. Werner, who worked over 40 years for the Odessa Union Warehouse Co managing Mohler, Downs and later Harriington stations, died in 1969. Mrs. Mays, who returned to Odessa in 1970, was a member of the Odessa Baptist Church and Women’s Missionary Society, and the Odessa Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary.  Mrs. Mays is survived by one son, Donald A Werner of Milwaukie, OR; two daughters, Gloria G Kaiser of Clackamas, OR; and Jean A. Musgrave of Portland, OR; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 step children, Bonnie Swannack and Gene Mays, each of LaCrosse; several step-grandchildren and great step-grandchildren; two brothers, Dan Roloff of Bremerton and Harold Roloff of Cheney; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Adrian E. Werner in 1969 and John Mays in 1988. Strate Funeral Home in Odessa in charge.” (scrapbook obit)  

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Werner,  Adolph, s/o John  (d. 2-08-1909; b. 1908; age 4 mos; obit; DC) “Adolph Werner. Male, white, child. Birth: Oct 8, 1908, Lincoln County; Age: 3 mos 24 days.  Father: Jno Werner, born Russia; Mother: Eva Flackarat, born So. Dakota. Informant: Father, Odessa, WA.  Death: Feb 2, 1909, 6 a.m., Odessa, Lincoln County. Cause of death: pneumonia, duration 6 days.  Burial: Odessa Cemetery on Feb 3, 1909. Undertaker: Stone & Son.” (WA State Certificate of Death) " The home or Mr. and Mrs. John Werner has been saddened by the 

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Werner, Adrian,  h/o Addline, (d. 1969; b. 1899; ) “A long-time Mohler resident, Adrian E Werner, 70, died at an Odessa hospital April 5, 1969.  Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Baptist church in Odessa with the Rev Albert Richardson officiating. Interment was at the Odessa Cemetery.  Mr. Werner was born in Crab Orchard, Nebraska, on August 7, 1899. He was married to Addline Roloff in Odessa in 1930. He was a member of the Odessa Baptist church and was a past Lincoln County Red Cross chairman. He was also one of the original directors for the Odessa Memorial hospital. Mr. Werner also had worked for the Odessa Union Warehouse at Mohler for over 43 years. He is survived by his wife, Addline, at the home; one son, Donald A Werner, Portland, OR; two daughters, Mrs. Gloria Kaiser, Mohler, and Miss Jean Werner of Portland; six grandchildren; six brothers, Egbert and Rauel, both of Bremerton, WA; Hubert of Yakima, Julius of San Carlos, CA, Dwayne of Seattle and O’Kiel of Walla Walla; three sisters, Mrs. Irma Cordon of Wetmor, KS; Mrs. Leona Horsman of Tacoma; and Mrs. Ella Moos, Lodi, CA.  (Davenport Times of Apr 10, 1969) “Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Odessa Baptist Church for Adrian Werner, who passed away at the Odessa Memorial Hospital, Saturday, April 5 at the age of 69. Mr Werner was born Aug 7, 1899 at Crab Orchard, NE. He was the son of Ernest F and Ella V Werner, and spent his childhood near Axtell, Kansas. In 1920 he went to Alberta, Canada, and then in 1923 he moved to Lamona, where he worked on farms until he secured employment with the Odessa Union Warehouse Co. In 1924 he was appointed local agent at Lamona and then transferred to Mohler as manager in 1928. In 1965 the Harrington station was added to the Mohler and Downs stations, which he managed until ill health prevented it. On Sept 28, 1930 he was married to Addline H. Roloff of Lamona. They made their home and raised their family in Mohler. Several younger brothers and sisters of both Addline and Adrian stayed in their home, and later several cousins also lived with them. Mr. Werner participated in many county wide activities. He was a member of the Odessa Baptist Church in Odessa and served as Sunday School Supt. for many years. He was Liberty Grange Secretary and local agent for the Grange Insurance Assoc. for a number of years. He served as Lincoln County Red Cross Chairman and Heart Fund Chairman. He is a pioneer in the district hospital field in the State and helped organize the Odessa District, the 2^nd in the state. For the past 20 years he has been Commissioner of the local hospital district and served as president of the District Hospital Association of the State of Washington. Surviving are his wife Addline; three children, Donald A Werner of Portland, OR; Gloria (Mrs. Lewis Kaiser), Mohler; Jean A Werner of Portland, and 6 grandchildren.  Also surviving are six brothers and three sisters; Egbert and Reuel Werner of Bremerton; Hubert Werner of Yakima; Julius Werner of San Carlos, CA; Dwayne Werner of seattle; O’Kiel Werner of Walla Walla; Mrs. Donald Cordon (Irma) of Wetmore, KS; Mrs. Neal Horsman (Leona) of Tacoma; and Mrs. Edwin Moos (Ella) of Lodi, CA;  Rev Albert W. Richardson was in charge of the funeral services. Organist was Lynaie Rodenbaugh, and soloist was Gregg Knapp of Harrington. Honorary pallbearers were Dan Koth, Adam Roth, Merle Janke, Emanuel Kinzel, Karl Knapp and Frank Tate. Active pallbearers were Winston Weber, Roger James, Al Weist, Sol Miller, Merlin Taylor and Bill Richardson.” (Odessa Record: 4-10-1969)

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Wertenberger, Minnie,  (d. 9-20-1914; b. 1909; TS; OC; LL) “Wertemberger, Hermina.  Died: 20 Sept 1914; Birth: 11 Nov 1908; Daughter of Johann Georg Wertemberger and Maria Catharina Bauer.” (Odessa Christ Lutheran Ledger) " Hermina, the five year old daughter of 

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Odessa City Cemetery Obituaries, Odessa, Washington,  submitted 

to the WAGenweb March 2006 by Marge Womach

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