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Elsie Schlechte

Birth	:	5 Jan 1922 Waco, York County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	18 Jul 2018 Waco, York County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Waco Cemetery, Waco, York County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8943000, -97.4658000
Plot	:	C Lot 93 3rd addition
Description	:	Elsie Florentina Schlechte was born on January 5, 1922 south of Waco to Ludwig Carl Blum and Mathilda Otilla Schlueter, and passed on to glory July 18, 2018 at York General Hospital at the age of 96 years, 6 months and 13 days. Elsie was baptized on January 29, 1922 and confirmed on April 14, 1935 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Waco, Nebraska. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Utica, Nebraska. On September 3, 1944 Elsie was united into marriage to Melvin Henry Schlechte at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Waco, Nebraska. To this union three... Read More	Elsie Florentina Schlechte was born on January 5, 1922 south of Waco to Ludwig Carl Blum and Mathilda Otilla Schlueter, and passed on to glory July 18, 2018 at York General Hospital at the age of 96 years, 6 months and 13 days. Elsie was baptized on January 29, 1922 and confirmed on April 14, 1935 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Waco, Nebraska. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Utica, Nebraska. On September 3, 1944 Elsie was united into marriage to Melvin Henry Schlechte at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Waco, Nebraska. To this union three children were born. Elsie lived on the same farm for 71 years (1944 to 2015) and moved to York General Hearthstone, York, Nebraska in the fall of 2015. Elsie stayed engaged in her farm operation post physical limitations keeping up to date with changing farm practices and technology. She loved experiencing the beauty of God’s creation through nature with a sense of wonder, a twinkle in her eye, a song in her voice. She was always asking questions, problem solving, and discovering. Most importantly, she had gratitude for the life she was given. Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and three brothers, husband and son. Elsie is survived by, daughter Nancy (Dwane) Niemann and granddaughter Sabrina Niemann (Bill Distel), daughter Shirley Schlechte, daughter-in-law Cheryl Schlechte and granddaughters Stacy and Amy. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Monday, July 23, 2018 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica with the Reverends Jon Dunbar and Richard Gudgel officiating. Burial will follow at the Waco Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8 pm, Sunday with her family greeting friends from 4-6 pm at the mortuary in York. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church or School, Orphan Grain Train, or to Lutheran Hour Ministries. Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary Messages will be given to the family.

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Where is Elsie Schlechte's memorial?
Elsie Schlechte's memorial is located at: Waco Cemetery, Waco, York County, USA.
When did Elsie Schlechte death?
Elsie Schlechte death on 18 Jul 2018 in Waco, York County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elsie Schlechte's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8943000
Longitude: -97.4658000

Family Members:

Parent

Louis C. Blum

(1879 - 1948)

Mathilda Bertha Carolina Schlueter Blum

(1884 - 1973)

Spouse

Melvin H. Schlechte

(1919 - 1994)

Siblings

Martin Julius Herman Blum

(1908 - 1927)

Hilda O. W. Blum Feigion

(1909 - 1973)

Augusta Marie Anna Blum Naber

(1915 - 1993)

Helena Maria Anna Blum Pieper

(1917 - 2001)

Louis William Blum

(1926 - 1956)

Children

Gary James Schlechte

(1953 - 2012)

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