Clara Rohloff

Clara L. (Voeks) Rohloff, 94, of Appleton, passed away at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, September 2, 2011. She was born in rural Black Creek, the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Hilgenberg) Beyer.

Clara married Norbert Voeks in September 1939. They operated a dairy farm in rural Black Creek until Norbert passed away in January, 1971. Clara later married Raymond Rohloff, and they shared a life together until his death in February, 1991.

Clara enjoyed her employment at Thrivent Financial, formerly Aid Association for Lutherans, for twenty years. In retirement Clara spent a great deal of time tending to her flower gardens, sewing blankets, crocheting afghans, scarves, and caps and visiting with family and friends.

Survivors include 2 daughters: Judy (Wayne) Schmidt, Combined Locks; Janet Voeks, Lake Mills, WI; and one son Gerald Voeks, Black Creek. Surviving grandchildren and great grandchildren include: Diane (Brian) Lampert and their children Connor and Forrest of Appleton; Steve Schmidt, New London; Kathy (Ron) Erickson and their children Jessica and Bradley, Kimberly; Carrie (Phil) Van Thiel and their children Ethan, Wesley, Tate, and Ryder, Combined Locks; Dan Schmidt, Kaukauna; Cindy (John) Wimberly and their children, Adam, Brooke, and Paige, Green Bay, and Jacea (Brett) Deml, Milwaukee; Randy (Pam) Voeks and their children Dakotah and Cordell, Appleton; Vicky (David) Drossel and their children Haley, Kyle, Kayla, Ashley, and great great granddaughter Tatum, Sheboygan Falls.

Preceeding Clara in death were her parents; three sisters: Dorothy Beyer, Marguerite Hermann; infant Katherine Beyer; four brothers: Wilbur (Elmyra) Beyer, Gordon, Raymond, and infant Ralph Beyer all of Black Creek.

Friends may call at Bethany Lutheran Church, 530 W. Parkway Blvd., Appleton, on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 9 AM until funeral services at 11 AM with Pastor Mark Henke and Pastor Darin Aden officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Bethany Lutheran Church in Clara's name.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to all of the dedicated, caring staff at the Renaissance Assisted Living facility which was Clara's home. Clara treasured the wonderful staff and the many residents she met while living there for the past four years.