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Ivy Minerva Olt^1,2

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ivy Minerva Olt was born on 12 July 1902, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Edwin Olt and Emma Schneck.²
• Ivy Minerva Olt was baptized on 4 October 1904, Jacobs Evangelical Lutheran Curch, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She married Ray Swalm, son of Morris Swalm and Sarah Catherine Klinger.¹
• Ivy Minerva Olt died on 6 January 2003, Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 100.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ivy M. Schwalm
  Ivy M. Schwalm, 100, of Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, died there Monday, Jan. 6, 2003. She was the wife of the late Ray Schwalm.
  Born July 12, 1902, in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Emma Schneck Olt. A homemaker, she was a member of Suedberg Church of God.
  Surviving are daughter Anna Mae Bachman of Lebanon; sister Anna Fidler of Pine Grove; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by children Earl, Allen and Alvin Schwalm, a grandson, sister Erma Reed and brothers Elvin, Famon and Allen Olt.
  Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in the Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg Road, Pine Grove.
  The Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania), 09 Jan 2003, Thu, Page 2.³
  

• Father*: Edwin Olt²
• Mother*: Emma Schneck²

Edwin Olt¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2020

• Edwin Olt married Emma Schneck.¹

Emma Schneck^1,2

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2020

• Emma Schneck married Edwin Olt.¹

Earl Morris Schwalm¹

• Last Edited: 25 May 2025

• Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Earl Morris Schwalm was born on 9 April 1925, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Ray Swalm and Ivy Minerva Olt.¹
• Earl Morris Schwalm married Alma M. Yerger, daughter of Arthur M. Yerger Sr. and Naomi M. Kalbach, on 13 December 1952.^2,3
• Earl Morris Schwalm died on 25 September 1996, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 71.^1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Earl M. Schwalm
  Earl M. Schwalm, 71, of 3 Golf Road, Lebanon, died Wednesday in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.
  Born in Suedberg, April 9, 1925, he was a son of Ivy Olt Schwalm, Lebanon, and the late Ray Schwalm. He was a 1943 graduate of Pine Grove High School.
  He was a retired truck driver for AWI and had been a barber in Lebanon until 1972. He was a member of Suedberg Church of God and Fredericksburg American Legion Post.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen and Alvin.
  Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, the former Alma M. Yerger; a daughter, Kathleen M. Schwalm, Lebanon; a sister, Anna Mae Bachman, Lebanon; several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from Rohland Funeral Home Inc., Lebanon. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Sep 1996, Fri, Page 3.⁴
  
• He was buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Ray Swalm¹ b. 7 Nov 1900, d. 9 Jan 1987
• Mother*: Ivy Minerva Olt¹ b. 12 Jul 1902, d. 6 Jan 2003

Alma M. Yerger^1,2

• Last Edited: 25 May 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Alma M. Yerger was born on 24 April 1933, Berks County, PA.^4,5
• She was the daughter of Arthur M. Yerger Sr. and Naomi M. Kalbach.³
• Alma M. Yerger married Earl Morris Schwalm, son of Ray Swalm and Ivy Minerva Olt, on 13 December 1952.^6,5
• Alma M. Yerger died on 24 December 2023, at age 90.⁶
• Funeral home obituary:
  Alma M. Schwalm
  April 24, 1933 - December 24, 2023
  Alma Marie Yerger Schwalm passed from this life on December 24, 2023 in the presence of her family in her home. Alma was born April 24, 1933 on a farm in Berks County, delivered by her father due to a late spring snowstorm preventing the doctor to arrive at the farm. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Sr. and Naomi Kalbach Yerger. She was the wife of Earl M. Schwalm who passed away September 26, 1996.
  Alma worked all her life in the garment business, working at the former Mills and Mills, The Diane and spent 30+ years at Susan Garments as a pressor, trimmer, inspector and relief floor lady until it closed when she was 61. Alma was always a hard and diligent worker. After leaving the garment world, she would “help out” at Schwalm’s Restaurant as a cashier and hostess until she was 80. She volunteered working banquets and learned to make candy with the “Willing Workers” at Zoars Lutheran church in Mt. Zion.
  She was well known as the “candy lady and cookie lady” during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Even after experiencing her first stroke in 2018 she went back to making candy and cookies. Not just any candy, but the best opera fudge this side of the Mississippi. She was a perfectionist when it came to her candy making; her fudge was always smooth and creamy, she would get upset if it had even one small grainy sugary bite in it. She would coat it perfectly, making sure the hat pin hole she used to dip and coat the candy, was covered with a perfect dab of chocolate. Her candy was loved by the nurses and doctors her daughter worked with throughout her career, not only locally but in Philadelphia, where the doctors said they wanted to set her up in her own candy factory. The ER nurses in Virginia took a picture of themselves holding a sign that read “we will work for candy”. She shared her candy and cookies with many. She made the best sand tarts and chocolate chip cookies which people loved, but they always came back to talking about the opera fudge.
  She and Earl had many adventures through their marriage just shy of 45 years. They were married December 13, 1952. Whatever phase of toys Earl had, she went along willingly from Harley motorcycles in the 1950’s to a small motor boat for fishing trips in the 60’s, flying with the Distelfink Aeroclub in Fredericksburg in the 70’s and back to the motorcycles in the 80’s and 90’s. She was a fiercely independent woman and loved being on the go, driving everywhere she could until her first stroke left her unable to do so. Even after her recent stroke, she thought she should be able to drive and it was always “her” fault she would tell people of her nurse daughter Kathy. She enjoyed country music and was known to yodel along with the tunes and also enjoyed polka music. She would go shopping just to “snoop” and come home with her prized finds. She loved working outside in the yard, even doing her own mowing and flower bed gardening up until three years ago. In her gardens and around the house were beautiful statutes and lawn ornaments she would paint. Neighbors, friends and family members all have pieces in their yards and homes that she painted meticulously. Speaking of painting, two years ago while her daughter was away, she decided to paint her powder room purple, her favorite color. Her house is full of zebras that she has collected over the past 30 years. She bowled for many years at the Fredericksburg bowling alley, then the Eagles in Lebanon. After giving up bowling she became a bingo player, her favorite spot being Glen Lebanon Fire Company. She delighted in her trips to Atlantic City casinos in the old days to her favorite local spot, Hollywood Casino in Grantville – didn’t have to ask her twice if she wanted to go. She loved to go out and eat at local restaurants and the last several years revived her love of the Coney Dogs at The Coney Island in Pottsville. She went out with her sisters Ella and Vivian every Friday and Saturday for dinner. They never knew where they would end up eating dinner. Her favorite meal at home – 3 peanut butter sandwich cookies and a cup of coffee, three times a day.
  She is survived by her daughter Kathy Schwalm and daughter-in-law Mary Lou Telego and grand puppy Pepper, who adored her grandma. She also leaves behind her beloved cats Mama Boots and Baby Boots. She was one of 14 children. She is survived by sisters Wanda Wenrich of Fredericksburg, Evelyn Morgan of Dover PA, Vivian Bohr of Lebanon and Ella Donmoyer of Jonestown. She is survived by brothers Arthur Jr. of Tampa FL, Charles of Pine Grove PA and George of Newville. She is also survived by her longtime, childhood friend and sister-in-law Anna Mae Bachman of Lebanon. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Mabel, Iva, Clara Lymaster and Elizabeth Minnich and brothers James and Robert.
  The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the care she received from her team from Hospice for all Seasons. Every member on her team gave their best and she was especially fond of her daily caregiver Joyce, who cared for her with the most tender, loving, gentle care possible and made her smile every day. Thanks to Kyle for his weekly visits and assistance in making her transition comfortable. Thanks to Michelle who treated and cared for patient and family members and to Chaplain Rick for his visits and prayers. Thanks to the family and friends that have supported her along her journey these last five years. A special thank you to Louise and Kimberly for being present and assisting in her care during her final days.
  At her request there will be no public viewing or funeral. A graveside service for those closest to her will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements will be provided by Kreamer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice for all Seasons Foundation, 280 South Hill Drive, Grantville, PA 17028.⁴
  
• She was buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.^4,5

• Father*: Arthur M. Yerger Sr.³ b. 1 Dec 1901, d. 13 Mar 1992
• Mother*: Naomi M. Kalbach³ b. 21 Feb 1903, d. 20 May 1997

Allen Robert Schwalm¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2019

• Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Allen Robert Schwalm was born on 19 May 1930, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Ray Swalm and Ivy Minerva Olt.¹
• Allen Robert Schwalm married Frances L. Natale, daughter of Carmine D. Natale and Alice Monti.^3,2,4,5
• Allen Robert Schwalm died on 27 August 1994, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 64.^1,2,6
• Newspaper obituary:
  Allen Schwalm
  Allen "Bob" Schwalm, 64, of Cleona, died Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.
  Born in Suedberg, May 19, 1930, he was a son of Ivy Olt Schwalm, Cleona, and the late Ray Schwalm.
  He retired from the Lebanon Bethlehem Steel plant.
  He had served with the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was a member of the Suedberg Church of God, Cleona Fire Company, Annville American Legion, Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association and the National Rifle Association.
  He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Alvin Schwalm.
  Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, the former Frances L. Natale; a son, Randy, Cleona; a sister, Anna Mae Bachman, Lebanon; two grandchildren.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 29 Aug 1994, Mon, Page 3.^6,7
  
• He was buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.^1,2

• Father*: Ray Swalm¹ b. 7 Nov 1900, d. 9 Jan 1987
• Mother*: Ivy Minerva Olt¹ b. 12 Jul 1902, d. 6 Jan 2003

Fred Deichert¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Fred Deichert was born on 19 July 1896.¹
• He was the son of Wilson Deichert and Catherine Wagner.²
• Fred Deichert married Katie Swalm, daughter of Morris Swalm and Sarah Catherine Klinger.¹
• Fred Deichert died on 30 December 1968, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 72.^3,2
• He was buried at Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Wilson Deichert²
• Mother*: Catherine Wagner²

Howard Irvin Deichert¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2017

• Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Howard Irvin Deichert was born on 27 August 1923, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Fred Deichert and Katie Swalm.¹
• Howard Irvin Deichert died on 22 December 2007, at age 84.¹

• Father*: Fred Deichert¹ b. 19 Jul 1896, d. 30 Dec 1968
• Mother*: Katie Swalm¹ b. 20 Feb 1903, d. Oct 1973

Lloyd Clair Deichert¹

• Last Edited: 24 Apr 2023

• Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lloyd Clair Deichert was born on 1 May 1925, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Fred Deichert and Katie Swalm.¹
• Lloyd Clair Deichert married Anna Mae Lehman, daughter of George Lehman and Mary Berger, on 2 December 1950, St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4
• Lloyd Clair Deichert died on 17 February 2023, New Carlisle, OH, at age 97.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Lloyd C Deichert
  May 1, 1925 - February 17, 2023
  Lloyd C. Deichert, age 97, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born in Pine Grove, PA on May 1, 1925, the son of Fred and Kate (Schwalm) Deichert.
  Lloyd proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. He was retired from Wright-Patterson AFB after many years of civil service.
  Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Dinah Board; three grandchildren, Thomas Board III, David (Cassandra) Board and Nicole (Brent) Board Matthews; four great-granddaughters, Riley Matthews, Lauren Matthews, Reagan Board and Hadley Matthews.
  In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his brother, Howard and a sister, Ivy.
  Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
  Memorial gifts may be made in Lloyd’s name to Honor Flight of Dayton, Inc., 200 Canary Court, Enon, Ohio 45323.²
  
  

• Father*: Fred Deichert¹ b. 19 Jul 1896, d. 30 Dec 1968
• Mother*: Katie Swalm¹ b. 20 Feb 1903, d. Oct 1973

Ivy Anna Deichert¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2017

• Relationship: 4th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ivy Anna Deichert was born on 25 April 1929, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Fred Deichert and Katie Swalm.¹
• Ivy Anna Deichert married Lester E. Hauer, son of George D. Hauer and Lillie Hiester.²
• Ivy Anna Deichert died on 15 June 2007, York Hospital, York, York County, PA, at age 78.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ivy A. Hauer, 78, of Fredericksburg passed away on Friday June 15, 2007, at the York Hospital. She was the wife of Lester E. Hauer Sr., and together they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on May 20th. Born in Suedburg on April 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Katie Schwalm Deichert. In 2005 she retired from Verl's Salads in Fredericksburg after 20 years. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Hamlin where she sang in the choir and was in the Ladies Aide. She was a member of the Mary E. Moore Order of the Eastern Star Chapter, Pine Grove, and she enjoyed her flowers and gardening. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son Lester E. Hauer Jr., husband of Dolores of Stouchburg; and her daughter Susan L., wife of Donald Potts of Pine Grove; brothers Howard Deichert of Boca Raton, Fla., and Lloyd Deichert of New Carlisle, Ohio; and grandchildren Christopher and Jason Hauer, and Katie and Ryan Potts and his wife Amy. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Viewing will be Tuesday from 9:30 until the time of the service. Interment will be at the Hamlin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her church, at 129 Chestnut Hill Road, Fredericksburg, PA 17026.
  Lebanon Daily News, 6/17/2007.²
  
• She was buried on 19 June 2007, at Hamlin Cemetery, Hamlin, Lebanon County, PA.²

• Father*: Fred Deichert¹ b. 19 Jul 1896, d. 30 Dec 1968
• Mother*: Katie Swalm¹ b. 20 Feb 1903, d. Oct 1973

Lester E. Hauer¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lester E. Hauer was born on 29 June 1922, Bethel, Berks County, PA.¹
• He was the son of George D. Hauer and Lillie Hiester.²
• Lester E. Hauer married Ivy Anna Deichert, daughter of Fred Deichert and Katie Swalm.¹
• Lester E. Hauer died on 17 August 2013, Stone Ridge Poplar Run Nursing Home, Myerstown, Lebanon County, PA, at age 91.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Lester E. Hauer Sr., 91, of Myerstown passed away on Saturday August 17, 2013, at Stone Ridge Poplar Run Nursing Home, Myerstown. He was the husband of the late Ivy A. Hauer, who died on June 15, 2007.
  Born in Bethel on June 29, 1922, he was the son of the late George D. and Lillie Hiester Hauer.
  Lester was a graduate of Bethel High School and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hamlin. Lester worked for CF Man-beck chicken plant as an office manager until his retirement. He was very active in his church and was an active member in many local organizations.
  He is survived by a son, daughter, four grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a sister.
  He was preceded in death by brothers, George, Marty, Ray and Mark Hauer; sisters, Ruth, Carrie, Edna and Viola.
  Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd. Jonestown. Viewing will be from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.
  Interment will be in Hamlin Cemetery, Hamlin.
  Published in Reading Eagle on August 19, 2013.²
  
• He was buried on 22 August 2013, at Hamlin Cemetery, Hamlin, Lebanon County, PA.²

• Father*: George D. Hauer²
• Mother*: Lillie Hiester²

Charles Allen Ditzler¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Allen Ditzler was born on 29 April 1903, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of Irvin Wilson Ditzler and Gertrude Boltz.²
• Charles Allen Ditzler married Minerva Swalm, daughter of Morris Swalm and Sarah Catherine Klinger, on 7 January 1928, Suedberg Church of God, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• Charles Allen Ditzler died on 6 June 1972, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 69.²
• He was buried at Suedberg Church of God, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Irvin Wilson Ditzler²
• Mother*: Gertrude Boltz²