St. Clair County Obits

LOUISE P. WAFEL

Hill & Son Funeral Home
October 30, 1914 - February 11, 2002
Louise Pauline Wafel was born October 30, 1914 to Albert and Louise (Hurdelbrink) Conrad in Appleton City, Missouri. She passed away at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri on February 11, 2002 at the age of 87 years. Louise was baptized November 22, 1914 by Reverend Henry Schmidt, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton City, Missouri. She was confirmed May 5, 1935 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton City by Reverend Al Rohlfing. Louise worked the switchboard at the telephone office for several years in the 30’s and later worked at the Schlichtman Hatchery. She also worked at Yoss Bros. Grocery for many years. She was united in marriage to Oscar V. Wafel on October 25, 1942. To this union one son Robert was born. Louise loved to serve the Lord and His church as she taught Sunday school for 38 years as the nursery teacher. She belonged to LWML, Ladies Aid and evening bible studies. She also dearly loved her garden and her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband on Feb. 7, 1989. Survivors include her son Robert of Appleton City, one sister Naomi Marquardt and husband Arnold of Prairie City, Missouri, many nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.