Anna W. Treon1
F, #75939, b. 9 January 1913, d. 30 September 1992
- Last Edited: 12 Jan 2025
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Anna W. Treon was born on 9 January 1913, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.2,3
- She was the daughter of John Charles Treon and Jennie Bobb.2
- Anna W. Treon married Melvin S. Wolfe, son of William Oscar Wolfe and Beulah May Brosius.1
- Anna W. Treon died on 30 September 1992, Community Hospital, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 79.3,1
- Newspaper obituary:
HERNDON - Anna W. Wolfe, 79, of Herndon RD1 died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1992, at , Sunbury Community Hospital, where she had been a patient for three days. Prior to entering the hosvital, she was a resident of L'eader Nursing Home, Sunbury, since May 15,1991.
Anna W. Wolfe, 79, Herndon RD1
Homemaker
HERNDON - Anna W. Wolfe, 79, of Herndon RD1 died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1992, at , Sunbury Community Hospital, where she had been a patient for three days. Prior to entering the hospital, she was a resident of Leader Nursing Home, Sunbury, since May 15,1991.
Born Jan. 9, 1913, in Rebuck, she was a daughter of the late J. Charles and Jennie Bobb Treon, In 1931, she married Melvin S. Wolfe.
Mrs. Wolfe was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ Church, Urban, Herndon RD1.
She was a 1931 graduate of Herndon High School.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Loretta Kramer of Pine Grove, Janet and Diane Wolfe, both of Harrisburg, Norma Klinger of Klingerstown and Rebecca Frey of Danville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Mattern of Dalmatia and Bessie Mattern of Sunbury; and a brother, Samuel Treon of Herndon RD1.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Phillips and Hilda Levy.
The funeral will be conducted a at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ Church, Urban, Herndon RD1, by the Rev. George, Heberling. Burial will be in St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Urban.
Visitors may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Church of .Christ Church, Urban, Herndon RD1 17830..
Arrangements were made by the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown RD1.
The Daily Item, October 1, 1992, Page 11.3 - She was buried at Saint Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Urban, Northumberland County, PA.2
- Father*: John Charles Treon2 b. 27 Feb 1880, d. 1942
- Mother*: Jennie Bobb2 b. 1 Feb 1877, d. 15 Jul 1919
Children of Anna W. Treon and Melvin S. Wolfe
- Rebecca Wolfe1
- Loretta Mae Wolfe+4 b. 5 Apr 1932, d. 9 Nov 2006
- Janet R. Wolfe5 b. 13 Jul 1933, d. 27 Mar 2017
- Norma June Wolfe3
- Diane J. Wolfe6
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Melvin S. Wolfe, The Danville News, December 6, 1995, Page 3. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177918934/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Anna W. Wolfe, The Daily Item, October 1, 1992, Page 11. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147429381/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Janet R. Wolfe, The Patriot-News, March 30, 2017, Page 19. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
- [S1378] 1950 US Census, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1697; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 49-25; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62308/records/…
Loretta Mae Wolfe1
F, #75943, b. 5 April 1932, d. 9 November 2006
- Last Edited: 12 Jan 2025
- Relationship: 5th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Loretta Mae Wolfe was born on 5 April 1932, Mandata, Northumberland County, PA.1
- She was the daughter of Melvin S. Wolfe and Anna W. Treon.1
- Loretta Mae Wolfe married Samuel F. Kramer Jr., son of Samuel E. Kramer Sr. and Ruth G. Miller, circa 1960.2
- Loretta Mae Wolfe died on 9 November 2006, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 74.1
- Newspaper obituary:
Loretta M. Kramer, 74, Pine Grove
PINE GROVE - Loretta M. Kramer, 74, of Walnut St., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9,2006, in the Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Born on April 5, 1932, in Mandata, she was a daughter of late Melvin S. and Anna W. (Treon) Wolfe. She was married to Samuel F. Kramer for 46 years.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Pine Grove.
In 1950 she graduated from the Lower Mahanoy Joint School and in 1954 graduated from the Polyclinic School of Nursing. She had been a registered nurse at the Polyclinic Hospital and last was employed at the Tremonth Health and Rehab Center for 18 years.
Loretta was an avid reader. She enjoyed raising flowers, bowling and playing with the card club.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Barto of Hershey; two sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel and Mona Kramer and John and Celene Kramer, all of Pine Grove; five grandchildren, Kole Kramer, Alexa Kramer, Madeline Barto, Peter Barto, and Lucy Barto; and four sisters, Janet Wolfe of Harrisburg, Norma Klinger of Klingerstown, Diane Wolfe of Mandata, and Rebecca Frey of Danville.
There will be a viewing from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 139 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove. The funeral will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Frances Whitehurst officiating.
Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, West Wood Street, Pine Grove.
The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations be given to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 277 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, PA 17963, in Loretta's memory.
The Daily Item, November 12, 2006, Page 18.2
- Father*: Melvin S. Wolfe1 b. 15 Dec 1909, d. 3 Dec 1995
- Mother*: Anna W. Treon1 b. 9 Jan 1913, d. 30 Sep 1992
Children of Loretta Mae Wolfe and Samuel F. Kramer Jr.
Citations
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147429381/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Loretta M. Kramer, The Daily Item, November 12, 2006, Page 18. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Samuel F. Kramer, Republican and Herald, May 29, 2015, Page A10. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/republican-and-herald/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
Samuel F. Kramer Jr.1
M, #75944, b. 18 May 1931, d. 27 May 2015
- Last Edited: 12 Jan 2025
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Samuel F. Kramer Jr. was born on 18 May 1931, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.3
- He was the son of Samuel E. Kramer Sr. and Ruth G. Miller.2
- Samuel F. Kramer Jr. married Loretta Mae Wolfe, daughter of Melvin S. Wolfe and Anna W. Treon, circa 1960.1
- Samuel F. Kramer Jr. died on 27 May 2015, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 84.3
- Newspaper obituary:
Samuel F. Kramer Jr.
May 27, 2015
Samuel F. Kramer Jr., 84, of Walnut Street, Pine Grove, passed away Wednesday in the hospice unit of the VA Hospital, Lebanon.
Born in Pine Grove, May 18, 1931, he was a son of the late Samuel E Sr. and Ruth G. Miller Kramer.
Samuel joined the Cub Scouts in 1939 and received his Eagle Scout Award in 1946. He served as Scout Leader of Boy Scout Troop 111 and was very active with the Camp Pine Grove Association and devoted a lot of time there helping to construct many of the buildings. He remained very active in the Scouts until earlier this year and received a certificate for over 50 years of service to the Boy Scouts of America.
He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove, where he served on Consistory and was a past president, taught Sunday school, was a member of Men's Brotherhood and the choir, treasurer and served as a lay leader and liturgist for many years.
He was a 1949 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School where he was class president and a 1954 graduate of Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute with an associate's degree in mechanical engineering. He was a member of the Pine Grove Alumni Association and received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2001. He was a veteran having served in the Army He was part of the Honor Guard and served 18 months in Germany. He received the OCC MED GER, Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a member of the Pine Grove VFW Post 3432 and the Pine Grove American Legion.
Samuel worked as a machinist, tool and dye-maker and lastly was a production foreman and supervisor for the former Amp Inc., Tower City.
He was a 60-year member of the H.H.L. Fire Company 1, Pine Grove, a member of the Pine Grove Masonic Lodge 409 F.&A.M., Pine Grove, where he served as past master in 1978, was a trustee and also served as temple association secretary He was a member of the Grundsau Lodge in Pine Grove where he served as treasurer. In 2010, Samuel received a certificate of service for 52 years as a forest fire warden from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fly fishing and loved woodworking. He was also a Little League coach in Pine Grove.
Samuel's family was a very important part of his life and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Samuel was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Loretta M. Wolfe Kramer, on Nov. 9, 2006; a brother, Frank Kramer; and two sisters, Ruth Schwartz and June Doody.
Surviving are two sons, Samuel F. Kramer III and his wife, Mona, and John Kramer, both of Pine Grove; a daughter, Susan Barto and her husband, David, Heshey; five grandchildren, Kole and Alexa Kramer, and Madeline, Peter and Lucy Barto; a sister, Myrle Lehman and her husband, Eugene Sr., Pine Grove; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, with Dr. Autumn Hardenstine officiating. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday with Masonic Services at 7 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to either St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 277 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, PA 17963 or the Lebanon VA Hospice Unit Ward 1-4B, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042 in his memory.
Republican and Herald, May 29, 2015, Page A10.2
- Father*: Samuel E. Kramer Sr.2
- Mother*: Ruth G. Miller2
Children of Samuel F. Kramer Jr. and Loretta Mae Wolfe
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Loretta M. Kramer, The Daily Item, November 12, 2006, Page 18. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Samuel F. Kramer, Republican and Herald, May 29, 2015, Page A10. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/republican-and-herald/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147428856/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Samuel E. Kramer Sr.1
M, #75945
- Last Edited: 12 Jan 2025
- Samuel E. Kramer Sr. married Ruth G. Miller.1
Child of Samuel E. Kramer Sr. and Ruth G. Miller
- Samuel F. Kramer Jr.+1 b. 18 May 1931, d. 27 May 2015
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Samuel F. Kramer, Republican and Herald, May 29, 2015, Page A10. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/republican-and-herald/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
Ruth G. Miller1
F, #75946
- Last Edited: 12 Jan 2025
- Ruth G. Miller married Samuel E. Kramer Sr.1
Child of Ruth G. Miller and Samuel E. Kramer Sr.
- Samuel F. Kramer Jr.+1 b. 18 May 1931, d. 27 May 2015
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Samuel F. Kramer, Republican and Herald, May 29, 2015, Page A10. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/republican-and-herald/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
Janet R. Wolfe1
F, #75951, b. 13 July 1933, d. 27 March 2017
- Last Edited: 12 Jan 2025
- Relationship: 5th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Janet R. Wolfe was born on 13 July 1933, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA.1
- She was the daughter of Melvin S. Wolfe and Anna W. Treon.1
- Janet R. Wolfe died on 27 March 2017, Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 83.1
- Newspaper obituary:
Janet R. Wolfe
Janet R Wolfe, 83, of Millersburg formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
Janet was born in Herndon, on July 13, 1933, a daughter of the late Anna W. (Treon) and Melvin S Wolfe.
She graduated from Mahanoy Joint High School in 1951 and was employed for over 50 years as a legal secretary to the late John W. Purcell, Esq..
Janet was a lifetime member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Urban. She was also a member of the Soroptimist Venture Club, was a former Girl Scout leader and was an active member of the Dauphin County Legal Secretary Association.
She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, was an avid reader and looked forward to trips to the casino. She enjoyed spending time with her niece, Allyson Frey.
Janet is survived by three sisters, Norma Klinger, of Klingerstown; Diane Wolfe, of Herndon and Rebecca Frey, of Danville she is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister Loretta Kramer.
Viewing will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 10-11 AM at St. Paul's U.C.C Urban with the funeral service following at 11:00 AM Rev. Daniel Shahan officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's U.C.C 1473 Urban Road Herndon, PA 17830.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.
The Patriot-News, March 30, 2017, Page 19.1 - She was buried at Saint Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Urban, Northumberland County, PA.1,2
- Father*: Melvin S. Wolfe1 b. 15 Dec 1909, d. 3 Dec 1995
- Mother*: Anna W. Treon1 b. 9 Jan 1913, d. 30 Sep 1992
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Janet R. Wolfe, The Patriot-News, March 30, 2017, Page 19. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177857915/janet_r_wolfe. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Agnes Kerstetter1
F, #75953
- Last Edited: 13 Jan 2025
Child of Agnes Kerstetter and William Ellsworth Brosius
- Beulah May Brosius+1 b. 20 Oct 1890, d. 1 Mar 1948
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Beulah Wolfe, Elizabethville Echo, March 4, 1948, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 12, 2025).
Ellanore Hoyer1
F, #75954, b. 20 May 1887, d. 9 January 1921
- Last Edited: 13 Jan 2025
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Ellanore Hoyer was born on 20 May 1887, Kansas.1,2,3,4
- She married Samuel Dubendorf, son of William Dubendorf and Julianna Wiest, on 30 September 1906, Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA.1
- Ellanore Hoyer died on 9 January 1921, Castlerock, Cowlitz County, WA, at age 33.1
- She was buried at IOOF Cemetery, Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA.3
Children of Ellanore Hoyer and Samuel Dubendorf
- William H. Dubendorf+5 b. 17 Aug 1907, d. 21 May 1956
- Francis Earl Dubendorf+6 b. 30 Dec 1909, d. 18 Mar 1968
- Margaret Luciele Dubendorf7 b. 8 Sep 1912, d. 14 Feb 1981
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1883-1960; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1208/records/…
- [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Arkansas Precint, Cowlitz County, Washington; Roll: 1742; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0033; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7602/records/…
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37318365/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960, FHL Film Number: 1992761; Reference ID: cn 6; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/records/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960, FHL Film Number: 2033620, Reference ID: 9985; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/records/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Birth Records, 1907-1920, Certificate Number: 641; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6493/records/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017, Certificate Number: 1 5360; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6716/records/…
William H. Dubendorf1
M, #75955, b. 17 August 1907, d. 21 May 1956
- Last Edited: 13 Jan 2025
- Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- William H. Dubendorf was born on 17 August 1907, Kelso, Cowlitz County, WA.1
- He was the son of Samuel Dubendorf and Ellanore Hoyer.1
- William H. Dubendorf married Zenia Caroline Fix, daughter of Samuel Fix and Clara Harris, on 2 September 1933, Pierce, Pierce County, WA.2
- William H. Dubendorf died on 21 May 1956, Olympia, Thurston County, WA, at age 48.1
- Newspaper obituary:
William H. Dubendorf
William H. Dubendorf died Monday afternoon in his home on Route Ten (Box 172). Death was due to heart attack. He was born in Kelso, August 17, 1907 and came to Olympia from Auburn in 1944. Mr. Dubendorf had been a systems operator for the Puget Sound Power and Light Company in Olympia for twelve years. He was a member of Olympia Power Squadron and had been a member of Olympia Ski Club. Surviving are his Zenia Dubendorf, Olympia; two sons. Keith G. Dubendorf, attending the University of Washington, and Graham Dubendorf, attending St. Martin's College; a brother, Francis, Springfield, Oregon, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Chessman, Kent. A private funeral service will be held in the Mills and Mill' Mills' chapel this Wednesday morning, starting at eleven o'clock. The Reverend William Callahan, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate. Cremation will follow.
The Olympian, May 22, 1956, Page 9.3
- Father*: Samuel Dubendorf1 b. 26 Aug 1883, d. 8 Jul 1949
- Mother*: Ellanore Hoyer1 b. 20 May 1887, d. 9 Jan 1921
Children of William H. Dubendorf and Zenia Caroline Fix
- Keith Grant Dubendorf+4 b. 10 May 1935, d. 12 Oct 2024
- Graham C. Dubendorf5 b. 21 Feb 1937, d. 9 Jul 1985
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960, FHL Film Number: 2033620, Reference ID: 9985; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/records/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2378/records/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for William H. Dubendorf, The Olympian, May 22, 1956, Page 9. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 13, 2025).
- [S1147] Online Obituary for Keith Grant Dubendorf, South Whidbey Record, https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/obituaries/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/records/…
Zenia Caroline Fix1
F, #75956, b. 18 August 1912, d. 3 December 1999
- Last Edited: 13 Jan 2025
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Zenia Caroline Fix was born on 18 August 1912, Kapowsin, Pierce County, WA.2
- She was the daughter of Samuel Fix and Clara Harris.2
- Zenia Caroline Fix married William H. Dubendorf, son of Samuel Dubendorf and Ellanore Hoyer, on 2 September 1933, Pierce, Pierce County, WA.1
- Zenia Caroline Fix died on 3 December 1999, Forest View THC Nursing Home, Everett, WA, at age 87.2
- Newspaper obituary:
Zenia C. Dubendorf
Zenia Caroline Dubendorf, 87, a 53-year resident of Olympia, died of natural causes Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at Forest View THC Nursing Home, Everett.
She was born Aug. 18, 1912, to Samuel and Clara (Harris) Fix in Kapowsin.
She married William H. Dubendorf on Oct. 2, 1932. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Dubendorf was a clerk for the Washington state Department of Licensing.
She is survived by a son, Keith Dubendorf of Whidbey Island; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Dubendorf of Whidbey Island; a sister, lone Chase of Orting; three grandchildren; one great- grandchild; three nieces and one nephew.
At Mrs. Dubendorf's request, no services are planned. A family gathering will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are by American Memorial Funeral Directors, Olympia.
The Olympian, December 9, 1999, Page 20.2
- Father*: Samuel Fix2
- Mother*: Clara Harris2
Children of Zenia Caroline Fix and William H. Dubendorf
- Keith Grant Dubendorf+3 b. 10 May 1935, d. 12 Oct 2024
- Graham C. Dubendorf4 b. 21 Feb 1937, d. 9 Jul 1985
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2378/records/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Zenia C. Dubendorf, The Olympian, December 9, 1999, Page 20. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 13, 2025).
- [S1147] Online Obituary for Keith Grant Dubendorf, South Whidbey Record, https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/obituaries/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/records/…
Samuel Fix1
M, #75957
- Last Edited: 13 Jan 2025
- Samuel Fix married Clara Harris.1
Child of Samuel Fix and Clara Harris
- Zenia Caroline Fix+1 b. 18 Aug 1912, d. 3 Dec 1999
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Zenia C. Dubendorf, The Olympian, December 9, 1999, Page 20. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 13, 2025).
Clara Harris1
F, #75958
- Last Edited: 13 Jan 2025
- Clara Harris married Samuel Fix.1
Child of Clara Harris and Samuel Fix
- Zenia Caroline Fix+1 b. 18 Aug 1912, d. 3 Dec 1999
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Zenia C. Dubendorf, The Olympian, December 9, 1999, Page 20. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 13, 2025).
Keith Grant Dubendorf1
M, #75959, b. 10 May 1935, d. 12 October 2024
- Last Edited: 13 Jan 2025
- Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Keith Grant Dubendorf was born on 10 May 1935, Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma, Pierce County, WA.1
- He was the son of William H. Dubendorf and Zenia Caroline Fix.1
- Keith Grant Dubendorf died on 12 October 2024, Greenbank, WA, at age 89.1
- Newspaper obituary:
Keith Dubendorf: May 10, 1935 – October 12, 2024
Keith Grant Dubendorf passed away at his home in Greenbank, WA on Saturday October 12th, 2024 at the age of 89.
Keith was born May 10, 1935 at Tacoma General Hospital to William & Zenia Dubendorf and spent all of his formative years in Olympia, WA living on SleaterKinney Road. ‘Grandpa Duby’ and ‘Boppa Teeth’, as he was known by his grandkids, had an early love of building models and especially planes.
Keith graduated from Olympia High School in 1953 and went on to St. Martin’s College. From there he served in the army and spent 2 years in Korea. After his Army career, he enrolled at the University of Washington. At the UW, he earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and it was there that he met a girl, Shirley, that he loved even more than planes. They married in 1962 at University Christian Church in Seattle.
Did I mention that Keith loved planes? Keith spent most of his professional career at Boeing as an engineer designing sections of many planes including the Super Sonic Transport, various versions of the 747, and the 767. Keith was one of the “747 Incredibles” (worth a Google search). When he wasn’t designing planes for Boeing, he loved designing, building and flying radio control planes with others. He even belonged to both the Whidbey Island Radio Control Society (WIRCS) and Snohomish Radio Aero Club (SRAC) at the same time.
Keith never sat still. He would run with friends during his lunch break. He was also part of the ‘Good Samaritans’ at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, helping neighbors during rough times.
Keith loved his family dearly and dedicated all of his free time to being with his boys. He was an avid skier and instilled a love of skiing in his kids. He spent many winters teaching them to ski and then driving them to races all over the Northwest as they progressed in ski racing. He coached multiple basketball and baseball teams. He was a chief in the YMCA Indian Guides. He was an Assistant Scout Master in Boy Scout Troop 325 and helped lead the boys on three 50-mile treks. Two were on the Cascade Crest Trail and the other one on the Skagit river.
In 1999, upon retirement, Keith and Shirley moved to Whidbey Island and built their dream house where numerous family gatherings, holidays and celebration parties happened throughout the years. His generous and giving nature continued on Whidbey. He and Shirley joined Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland where he was an active member in several groups. He assisted with the Boy Scouts, opened the gym to the indoor radio control flying club (did we mention that he liked planes?), and spent many years splitting wood and making friends with the ‘Wood Cutters’ in Trinity Lutheran Church’s Firewood Ministry.
Keith is survived by his wife Shirley, sons Willy, Darin and Mark, their wives Heather, Laura and Debbie and grandchildren Isla, Aengus, Noelle, Claire, Elli and Isaac.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland, WA on November 16th, 2024 at 1:00pm. There will be a reception at the church immediately following the service and a gathering at the home of Keith and Shirley after the reception.
South Whidbey Record.1
- Father*: William H. Dubendorf1 b. 17 Aug 1907, d. 21 May 1956
- Mother*: Zenia Caroline Fix1 b. 18 Aug 1912, d. 3 Dec 1999
Children of Keith Grant Dubendorf and Shirley April Olson
Citations
- [S1147] Online Obituary for Keith Grant Dubendorf, South Whidbey Record, https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/obituaries/…