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Elmina Margaret “Ellie” Wiemken Backhaus

Birth	:	28 Apr 1947 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	27 Dec 2017 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4129240, -84.3257920
Description	:	Elmina M. "Ellie" Backhaus, 70, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 28, 1947 to Anton and Wilamina (Lineau) Wiemken in Defiance County. On February 28, 1966 she married Carl Backhaus, who preceded her in death in December, 2003. Ellie was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. She was a 1965 graduate of Ridgeville Schools, but attended Tinora up to her senior year. She worked at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for over 35 years, retiring in 2012. She... Read More	Elmina M. "Ellie" Backhaus, 70, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 28, 1947 to Anton and Wilamina (Lineau) Wiemken in Defiance County. On February 28, 1966 she married Carl Backhaus, who preceded her in death in December, 2003. Ellie was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. She was a 1965 graduate of Ridgeville Schools, but attended Tinora up to her senior year. She worked at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for over 35 years, retiring in 2012. She also had a motor route delivering the Crescent News, and she loved her customers. Ellie and her husband were huge supporters of Tinora and Fairview sports programs. The Backhaus Wrestling Duals at Tinora were named after Ellie and Carl. Ellie is survived by her sons, Michael (Tamara) Backhaus of Sherwood, and Gary (Tracey) Backhaus of Defiance, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brothers, Henry (Rose Marie) Wiemken of Napoleon, and Norm (Kathleen) Wiemken of Defiance, sisters, Dorothy (Henry) Gerken of Napoleon, and Louisa (Robert) Blue of Hamler, and mother-in-law, Ilene Backhaus of Defiance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Backhaus, and brothers, Frederick and Edward Wiemken. Visitation will be held from 3-8 pm on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 31st at St. Mark Lutheran Church, with Pastor Rich Rentner officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Tinora or Fairview Wrestling Programs, or Ft. Defiance Humane Society.

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Elmina Margaret “Ellie” Wiemken Backhaus's memorial is located at: Saint Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Elmina Margaret “Ellie” Wiemken Backhaus death?
Elmina Margaret “Ellie” Wiemken Backhaus death on 27 Dec 2017 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.4129240
Longitude: -84.3257920

Family Members:

Parent

Anton Frederick “Tony” Wiemken

(1904 - 1962)

Wilhelmina Ardena Clara Lienau Wiemken

(1911 - 1947)

Spouse

Carl Lynn Backhaus

(1946 - 2003)

Siblings

Dorothy Anna Wiemken Gerken

(1934 - 2020)

Frederick Henry Wiemken

(1935 - 2001)

Edward Alvin “Ed” Wiemken

(1936 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marks Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4129240, -84.3257920

2. Domersville Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3821983, -84.3244019

3. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ridgeville Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4425410, -84.3084650

4. Zion Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4417000, -84.3628006

5. Battenburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3840010, -84.2748520

6. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4050120, -84.2608930

7. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

8. Evansport Cemetery
Evansport, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4075012, -84.3964005

9. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

10. Saint Johns Methodist Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3878700, -84.3943100

11. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

12. Locust Grove Cemetery
Ridgeville Corners, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4389650, -84.2558060

13. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Ridgeville Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4389000, -84.2549973

14. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4414170, -84.2495930

15. Buck Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4272003, -84.4250031

16. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4063290, -84.2163380

17. McCauley Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3697014, -84.4203033

18. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200

19. Archbold Cemetery
Archbold, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5028000, -84.3058014

20. Bremer Cemetery
Okolona, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3863980, -84.2093960

21. Reform Cemetery
Archbold, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5039790, -84.3061070

22. Defiance County Childrens Home Cemetery
Brunersburg, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3461480, -84.4210910

23. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

24. Kibble Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3586769, -84.4374390