Emma Catherine Kleffner was the daughter of George Kleffner and Helena Zimmerman, both of whom were born in Westphalia, Germany and came to America about 1855. They first settled in Dubuque county, Iowa and moved to Omaha by 1860.
Obituary: (provided by contributor MrsB).
The Pilot Blair, Nebraska 19 Aug 1925
Wolff, Emma (Kleffener) 8/13/1925
Mrs. Victor Wolff passed peacefully away at about 7 o’clock last Thursday evening. She had been failing from anemia for the past year, but her condition became critical about two weeks ago. The funeral service was held at the Catholic church at 10 o’clock Monday morning, Father Byersdorfer officiating. Emma Kleffener was born in Omaha January 31st, 1860, her parents being pioneers of that place. She grew to womanhood there and was united in marriage to Victor Wolff June 29th, 1878. they made their home in Omaha for some seven years before moving to this city, which has been their home ever since. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Rose Metzinger and Mrs. C. J. Beekmann, both of this city and six sons, Victor, Jr., Ed, Carl, and Louis of this city, Frank of Ft. Calhoun and Arthur of Omaha. Also a sister, Mrs. O. T. Rhodes and a brother, Wm. Kleffener of Denver and two brothers, George and Fred of Omaha. There are thirteen grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbor lodge, but two of whom are now living. Mrs. Wolff loved her home and family duties and was seldom away from them, but was greatly beloved by those who knew her intimately and will be very much missed by them.
~~Obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~
Obituary: (provided by contributor MrsB).
The Pilot Blair, Nebraska 19 Aug 1925
Wolff, Emma (Kleffener) 8/13/1925
Mrs. Victor Wolff passed peacefully away at about 7 o’clock last Thursday evening. She had been failing from anemia for the past year, but her condition became critical about two weeks ago. The funeral service was held at the Catholic church at 10 o’clock Monday morning, Father Byersdorfer officiating. Emma Kleffener was born in Omaha January 31st, 1860, her parents being pioneers of that place. She grew to womanhood there and was united in marriage to Victor Wolff June 29th, 1878. they made their home in Omaha for some seven years before moving to this city, which has been their home ever since. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Rose Metzinger and Mrs. C. J. Beekmann, both of this city and six sons, Victor, Jr., Ed, Carl, and Louis of this city, Frank of Ft. Calhoun and Arthur of Omaha. Also a sister, Mrs. O. T. Rhodes and a brother, Wm. Kleffener of Denver and two brothers, George and Fred of Omaha. There are thirteen grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbor lodge, but two of whom are now living. Mrs. Wolff loved her home and family duties and was seldom away from them, but was greatly beloved by those who knew her intimately and will be very much missed by them.
~~Obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~
Emma Catherine Kleffner was the daughter of George Kleffner and Helena Zimmerman, both of whom were born in Westphalia, Germany and came to America about 1855. They first settled in Dubuque county, Iowa and moved to Omaha by 1860.
Obituary: (provided by contributor MrsB).
The Pilot Blair, Nebraska 19 Aug 1925
Wolff, Emma (Kleffener) 8/13/1925
Mrs. Victor Wolff passed peacefully away at about 7 o’clock last Thursday evening. She had been failing from anemia for the past year, but her condition became critical about two weeks ago. The funeral service was held at the Catholic church at 10 o’clock Monday morning, Father Byersdorfer officiating. Emma Kleffener was born in Omaha January 31st, 1860, her parents being pioneers of that place. She grew to womanhood there and was united in marriage to Victor Wolff June 29th, 1878. they made their home in Omaha for some seven years before moving to this city, which has been their home ever since. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Rose Metzinger and Mrs. C. J. Beekmann, both of this city and six sons, Victor, Jr., Ed, Carl, and Louis of this city, Frank of Ft. Calhoun and Arthur of Omaha. Also a sister, Mrs. O. T. Rhodes and a brother, Wm. Kleffener of Denver and two brothers, George and Fred of Omaha. There are thirteen grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbor lodge, but two of whom are now living. Mrs. Wolff loved her home and family duties and was seldom away from them, but was greatly beloved by those who knew her intimately and will be very much missed by them.
~~Obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~
Obituary: (provided by contributor MrsB).
The Pilot Blair, Nebraska 19 Aug 1925
Wolff, Emma (Kleffener) 8/13/1925
Mrs. Victor Wolff passed peacefully away at about 7 o’clock last Thursday evening. She had been failing from anemia for the past year, but her condition became critical about two weeks ago. The funeral service was held at the Catholic church at 10 o’clock Monday morning, Father Byersdorfer officiating. Emma Kleffener was born in Omaha January 31st, 1860, her parents being pioneers of that place. She grew to womanhood there and was united in marriage to Victor Wolff June 29th, 1878. they made their home in Omaha for some seven years before moving to this city, which has been their home ever since. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Rose Metzinger and Mrs. C. J. Beekmann, both of this city and six sons, Victor, Jr., Ed, Carl, and Louis of this city, Frank of Ft. Calhoun and Arthur of Omaha. Also a sister, Mrs. O. T. Rhodes and a brother, Wm. Kleffener of Denver and two brothers, George and Fred of Omaha. There are thirteen grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbor lodge, but two of whom are now living. Mrs. Wolff loved her home and family duties and was seldom away from them, but was greatly beloved by those who knew her intimately and will be very much missed by them.
~~Obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~
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