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Erickson, Clara
Age: 93 Passed Away: 2009-06-24 Funeral Home: Schmidt-Schulta
Clara Erickson, age 93, Wittenberg, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg. She was born in a log cabin in the Town of Morris, Shawano County, on September 25, 1915, the daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Hanke) Hartleben. She told of walking through the woods with her older brothers to attend Banner School, where she graduated from the 8th grade. She was employed as a “hired girl” for families of relatives. When she was eighteen she started working for Mrs. Viola Johnson in Wittenberg. Mrs. Johnson had a women’s dress shop and would bring dresses home for Clara that cost 29 cents. Clara did the housework and cooking and was a companion for the Johnson’s only son, Buddy. Clara married John Vincent Boreen on July 22, 1936. They farmed in the Town of Wittenberg and had two daughters, Vivian and Maxine. That marriage ended in divorce. Clara then married Albert Erickson on August 24, 1946. They farmed in the Town of Morris until Albert passed away in 1984. For the next 10 years, Clara took turns living with her daughters. Clara was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Morris and the Women of Faith. Survivors include two daughters, Vivian (Arlen) Koepke, Town of Morris, Maxine (Gordon) Graetz, Clintonville; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands and parents, Clara was preceded in death by three brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter (Lillian) Hartleben, Arthur (Selma) Hartleben, Arnold (Caroline) Hartleben and her sister and brother-in-law, Lucille (Ben) Wopshel. Clara will be missed by her family who loved her. A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Morris. The Rev. John Hielsberg will officiate. Interment will be in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10AM until the time of service at the church. Schmidt Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg ,is assisting the family. The family guestbook at www.schmidtschulta.com.