Clara Elizabeth Zerfas went to her Eternal home at the age of 105, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.
Clara was born in Manitowoc on September 18, 1910, daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Pelishek) Pankopf. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1928. Clara worked at White House Milk Company, Manitowoc for several years before accepting an office position at the Charles Harbough Lumber Co., in Twin Lakes. Later Clara joined the dental firm of Dr. Fred C. Mayer in 1951. Clara then attended dental school and graduated as a Certified Dental & Surgical Assistant and continued her professional career for 23 years until her retirement.
On December 21, 1945, Clara was married to Charles Zerfas at Twin Lakes and resided there until 2010 when she returned to Manitowoc. Chuck preceded her in death on November 5, 1988.
In her younger years, Clara performed as a tap and acrobatic dancer with various groups as well as a soloist. She was a Charter member of Calvary Congregational United Church of Christ in Twin Lakes.
She is survived by special friends: Ruth Franz, Manitowoc; Tom Troullier, Manitowoc, other friends and relatives and distant relatives also survive. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Charles Zerfas; one sister and brother-in-law: Evelyn (Franklin) Allen; one half-brother: Paul Pankopf Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Pastor Judy Wang will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Mar 25 2016
Clara was born in Manitowoc on September 18, 1910, daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Pelishek) Pankopf. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1928. Clara worked at White House Milk Company, Manitowoc for several years before accepting an office position at the Charles Harbough Lumber Co., in Twin Lakes. Later Clara joined the dental firm of Dr. Fred C. Mayer in 1951. Clara then attended dental school and graduated as a Certified Dental & Surgical Assistant and continued her professional career for 23 years until her retirement.
On December 21, 1945, Clara was married to Charles Zerfas at Twin Lakes and resided there until 2010 when she returned to Manitowoc. Chuck preceded her in death on November 5, 1988.
In her younger years, Clara performed as a tap and acrobatic dancer with various groups as well as a soloist. She was a Charter member of Calvary Congregational United Church of Christ in Twin Lakes.
She is survived by special friends: Ruth Franz, Manitowoc; Tom Troullier, Manitowoc, other friends and relatives and distant relatives also survive. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Charles Zerfas; one sister and brother-in-law: Evelyn (Franklin) Allen; one half-brother: Paul Pankopf Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Pastor Judy Wang will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Mar 25 2016
Clara Elizabeth Zerfas went to her Eternal home at the age of 105, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc.
Clara was born in Manitowoc on September 18, 1910, daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Pelishek) Pankopf. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1928. Clara worked at White House Milk Company, Manitowoc for several years before accepting an office position at the Charles Harbough Lumber Co., in Twin Lakes. Later Clara joined the dental firm of Dr. Fred C. Mayer in 1951. Clara then attended dental school and graduated as a Certified Dental & Surgical Assistant and continued her professional career for 23 years until her retirement.
On December 21, 1945, Clara was married to Charles Zerfas at Twin Lakes and resided there until 2010 when she returned to Manitowoc. Chuck preceded her in death on November 5, 1988.
In her younger years, Clara performed as a tap and acrobatic dancer with various groups as well as a soloist. She was a Charter member of Calvary Congregational United Church of Christ in Twin Lakes.
She is survived by special friends: Ruth Franz, Manitowoc; Tom Troullier, Manitowoc, other friends and relatives and distant relatives also survive. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Charles Zerfas; one sister and brother-in-law: Evelyn (Franklin) Allen; one half-brother: Paul Pankopf Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Pastor Judy Wang will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Mar 25 2016
Clara was born in Manitowoc on September 18, 1910, daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Pelishek) Pankopf. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1928. Clara worked at White House Milk Company, Manitowoc for several years before accepting an office position at the Charles Harbough Lumber Co., in Twin Lakes. Later Clara joined the dental firm of Dr. Fred C. Mayer in 1951. Clara then attended dental school and graduated as a Certified Dental & Surgical Assistant and continued her professional career for 23 years until her retirement.
On December 21, 1945, Clara was married to Charles Zerfas at Twin Lakes and resided there until 2010 when she returned to Manitowoc. Chuck preceded her in death on November 5, 1988.
In her younger years, Clara performed as a tap and acrobatic dancer with various groups as well as a soloist. She was a Charter member of Calvary Congregational United Church of Christ in Twin Lakes.
She is survived by special friends: Ruth Franz, Manitowoc; Tom Troullier, Manitowoc, other friends and relatives and distant relatives also survive. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Charles Zerfas; one sister and brother-in-law: Evelyn (Franklin) Allen; one half-brother: Paul Pankopf Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Pastor Judy Wang will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Mar 25 2016
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