Published in Pilot-Tribune, October 17, 2000
HELEN D. LATWAITIS
Helen D. Latwaitis, 77, of Blair, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at her home in rural Blair.
Helen Dorothy Latwaitis was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 18, 1923, to Louis and Edythe Tripp Aldrich.
She married Alfred Latwaitis on March 1, 1941, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She moved to Long Island with her husband and two sons in 1955, and while there, had two daughters. Mrs. Latwaitis and her husband then started a family business, Al-Lat Industries, a high precision component parts manufacturer.
Mrs. Latwaitis was actively involved in their local Congregational Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and a teacher for inner-city children in a Saturday-school program. She worked extensively with migrant workers and was an advocate for their rights.
In 1967, she moved with her husband and two daughters to Omaha. She worked for a brief time at Wilkinson Manufacturing Plant as a Quality Control Manager. In May of 1968 she moved with her family to rural Blair, where she resided until her death. In 1971, she and her husband began DeSoto Precision Industries, now known as DeSoto Engineering, Inc.
Mrs. Latwaitis was actively involved in the Republican Women, Monday Afternoon Club, and the Hospital Auxiliary. She also served on the DeSoto Township Election Board.
She was known for her philanthropic heart and willingness to help others. She started the Al Latwaitis High School Scholarship Fund and contributed to the scholarship fund of Dana College.
Mrs. Latwaitis may best be remembered as a classy woman with an ever-present sense of humor. She had a warm and open heart, encouraging others to believe in themselves and be strong in the face of adversity. She was a dedicated mother, who instilled a persevering spirit in her children.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, including Al and Arlene Latwaitis of Blair; daughter and son-in-law, a daughter, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three foster grandchildren, a sister and a brother.
Funeral services for Mrs. Latwaitis were held on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Chapel in Blair. Interment was at the Blair Cemetery.
HELEN D. LATWAITIS
Helen D. Latwaitis, 77, of Blair, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at her home in rural Blair.
Helen Dorothy Latwaitis was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 18, 1923, to Louis and Edythe Tripp Aldrich.
She married Alfred Latwaitis on March 1, 1941, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She moved to Long Island with her husband and two sons in 1955, and while there, had two daughters. Mrs. Latwaitis and her husband then started a family business, Al-Lat Industries, a high precision component parts manufacturer.
Mrs. Latwaitis was actively involved in their local Congregational Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and a teacher for inner-city children in a Saturday-school program. She worked extensively with migrant workers and was an advocate for their rights.
In 1967, she moved with her husband and two daughters to Omaha. She worked for a brief time at Wilkinson Manufacturing Plant as a Quality Control Manager. In May of 1968 she moved with her family to rural Blair, where she resided until her death. In 1971, she and her husband began DeSoto Precision Industries, now known as DeSoto Engineering, Inc.
Mrs. Latwaitis was actively involved in the Republican Women, Monday Afternoon Club, and the Hospital Auxiliary. She also served on the DeSoto Township Election Board.
She was known for her philanthropic heart and willingness to help others. She started the Al Latwaitis High School Scholarship Fund and contributed to the scholarship fund of Dana College.
Mrs. Latwaitis may best be remembered as a classy woman with an ever-present sense of humor. She had a warm and open heart, encouraging others to believe in themselves and be strong in the face of adversity. She was a dedicated mother, who instilled a persevering spirit in her children.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, including Al and Arlene Latwaitis of Blair; daughter and son-in-law, a daughter, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three foster grandchildren, a sister and a brother.
Funeral services for Mrs. Latwaitis were held on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Chapel in Blair. Interment was at the Blair Cemetery.
Published in Pilot-Tribune, October 17, 2000
HELEN D. LATWAITIS
Helen D. Latwaitis, 77, of Blair, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at her home in rural Blair.
Helen Dorothy Latwaitis was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 18, 1923, to Louis and Edythe Tripp Aldrich.
She married Alfred Latwaitis on March 1, 1941, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She moved to Long Island with her husband and two sons in 1955, and while there, had two daughters. Mrs. Latwaitis and her husband then started a family business, Al-Lat Industries, a high precision component parts manufacturer.
Mrs. Latwaitis was actively involved in their local Congregational Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and a teacher for inner-city children in a Saturday-school program. She worked extensively with migrant workers and was an advocate for their rights.
In 1967, she moved with her husband and two daughters to Omaha. She worked for a brief time at Wilkinson Manufacturing Plant as a Quality Control Manager. In May of 1968 she moved with her family to rural Blair, where she resided until her death. In 1971, she and her husband began DeSoto Precision Industries, now known as DeSoto Engineering, Inc.
Mrs. Latwaitis was actively involved in the Republican Women, Monday Afternoon Club, and the Hospital Auxiliary. She also served on the DeSoto Township Election Board.
She was known for her philanthropic heart and willingness to help others. She started the Al Latwaitis High School Scholarship Fund and contributed to the scholarship fund of Dana College.
Mrs. Latwaitis may best be remembered as a classy woman with an ever-present sense of humor. She had a warm and open heart, encouraging others to believe in themselves and be strong in the face of adversity. She was a dedicated mother, who instilled a persevering spirit in her children.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, including Al and Arlene Latwaitis of Blair; daughter and son-in-law, a daughter, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three foster grandchildren, a sister and a brother.
Funeral services for Mrs. Latwaitis were held on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Chapel in Blair. Interment was at the Blair Cemetery.
HELEN D. LATWAITIS
Helen D. Latwaitis, 77, of Blair, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at her home in rural Blair.
Helen Dorothy Latwaitis was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 18, 1923, to Louis and Edythe Tripp Aldrich.
She married Alfred Latwaitis on March 1, 1941, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She moved to Long Island with her husband and two sons in 1955, and while there, had two daughters. Mrs. Latwaitis and her husband then started a family business, Al-Lat Industries, a high precision component parts manufacturer.
Mrs. Latwaitis was actively involved in their local Congregational Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and a teacher for inner-city children in a Saturday-school program. She worked extensively with migrant workers and was an advocate for their rights.
In 1967, she moved with her husband and two daughters to Omaha. She worked for a brief time at Wilkinson Manufacturing Plant as a Quality Control Manager. In May of 1968 she moved with her family to rural Blair, where she resided until her death. In 1971, she and her husband began DeSoto Precision Industries, now known as DeSoto Engineering, Inc.
Mrs. Latwaitis was actively involved in the Republican Women, Monday Afternoon Club, and the Hospital Auxiliary. She also served on the DeSoto Township Election Board.
She was known for her philanthropic heart and willingness to help others. She started the Al Latwaitis High School Scholarship Fund and contributed to the scholarship fund of Dana College.
Mrs. Latwaitis may best be remembered as a classy woman with an ever-present sense of humor. She had a warm and open heart, encouraging others to believe in themselves and be strong in the face of adversity. She was a dedicated mother, who instilled a persevering spirit in her children.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, including Al and Arlene Latwaitis of Blair; daughter and son-in-law, a daughter, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three foster grandchildren, a sister and a brother.
Funeral services for Mrs. Latwaitis were held on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Chapel in Blair. Interment was at the Blair Cemetery.
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