Third Generation

34. Carl SCHOLZE was born (date unknown).

Carl SCHOLZE and LaVerne D. OERTEL were married on 30 March 1976.²² LaVerne D. OERTEL, daughter of Karl OERTEL and Minnie WOELFEL, was born on 13 February 1931.²² She died on 1 December 2007 at the age of 76 in Racine, Racine County, WI.²²

Obituary Notes: "LaVerne D. (nee: Oertel) Scholze, 76, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at her residence.

LaVerne was a lifetime resident of Racine, born on Feb. 13, 1931, to Karl and Minnie (nee: Woelfel) Oertel. LaVerne was united in marriage to Carl Scholze on March 30, 1976.

She was a 1948 graduate of Park High School. She was a longtime member of Franksville United Methodist Church and a member of the Fifty-Niners Senior Club. LaVerne worked as a dental assistant for many years. Later, she became licensed as a Hearing Aid Audiologist for Beltone, retiring in 1981. LaVerne enjoyed gardening outdoor flowerbeds, especially roses, as well as a love for indoor plants. She especially enjoyed cooking, knitting, playing cards and playing the piano and organ.

Surviving are her step-children: Gary Scholze of Sturtevant and Denis (Nancy) Scholze of Union Grove; three granddaughters, Kristine (Ashley) Sayers, Diane (Brice) Hazelwood and Ellen Lofton; four great-grandchildren, Trey, Emma, Kalei and Sophie; son-in-law, William Lofton; sisters-in-law, Jackie Oertel, Betty (Roy) Rasch, Linda (Damon) Beville and Jewell Scholze; special niece, Julie Larsen; caregivers and dear friends Kathie and Harold Stayton; and her precious and loyal Schnauzer “Candy.” She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, on May 24, 2005; her first husband, Del Nadolski; step-daughter Karla Lofton; brother Rick Oertel; sisters Doris Larsen and Bernice Oertel; and six brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.

Funeral services were held at Franksville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kaye Glennon officiating. Interment followed at Caledonia Memorial Park. There was a time to meet with family and friends at the church on Wednesday before the services from 10 a.m. until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Franksville United Methodist Church have been suggested.

Special thanks to Pastor Kaye Glennon for her never-ending support during the illness of Carl and LaVerne."