HELENE CLARA KALTWASSER, 91

HELENE CLARA KALTWASSER, 91, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, at her residence. Born September 21, 1913, in Olney, Texas, she was a teacher at Ossian Elementary School. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the church altar guild and as a pastor’s wife, she was active in various church programs.

Survived by her husband, Rev. A.O. Kaltwasser of Fort Wayne; son, Wayne A. Kaltwasser of Fort Wayne; daughters, Jeanell J. (James) Peek of Barrington, Illinois, Dorthylyn J. (William) Evans of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Lanette R. (Rev. Earl) Schmidt of Ava, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Dell Kaltwasser; and four brothers.

Service was Wednesday, May 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1636 St. Mary’s Ave., Fort Wayne. Calling was Tuesday, May 16, at Elzey Patterson Rodak, Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne. Burial at Lindenwood Cemetery.

Memorials to Lutheran Hour or Trinity Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.

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