Frieda E. (Kaltenbrun) Voeks, 102, of Shawano, passed away on Oct. 16, 2014, at her home. She was born on March 1, 1912, in St. Nazianz to the late Anton and Mary (Stahl) Kaltenbrun.
On May 27, 1933, Frieda was united in marriage to Wallace R. Voeks, who preceded her in death in 1998. Frieda was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano and was very active on the church counsel. She worked at Schultz Brothers Store for 10 years. Frieda was also guardian and grand-guardian for Jobs Daughters, a grand officer for White Shrine of Jerusalem and a member of Order of Eastern Star. Frieda and Wallace spent their winters in Florida after they retired.
Frieda is survived by two sons, Dr. Wallace Voeks, of Hawaii, and Dr. James (Mary) Voeks, of Florida; one daughter, Jean Ann Voeks, of Eau Claire; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Leo Kaltenbrun, of Sheboygan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Frieda was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace; one son, Roy; one daughter-in-law, Celeste Voeks; sisters, Helen, Olivia, Viola, Gert and Angie; brothers, Arhard, Edmond and Fred.
Eastern Star and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct, 21, 2014, at the Peace United Church of Christ of Shawano with the Rev. Marty Black officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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