Katharine "Katie" Ditchen

F, b. 7 July 1905, d. 25 February 1982
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  • Married Name: As of 26 May 1929,her married name was Schaap.

Parents:

Father*: Frank Ditchen b. 13 Aug 1878, d. 17 Aug 1938
Mother*: Rosalia "Rose" Schmidt b. 29 Apr 1885, d. 11 Jun 1976

Family:

Dean McKinley Schaap b. 2 Nov 1896, d. 1964

Peter William Ditchen

M, b. 25 June 1908, d. 27 January 1945
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Parents:

Father*: Frank Ditchen b. 13 Aug 1878, d. 17 Aug 1938
Mother*: Rosalia "Rose" Schmidt b. 29 Apr 1885, d. 11 Jun 1976

Family:

Gladys Maxwell b. 1905, d. 1967

Children:

Mary Joan Ditchen b. 26 Nov 1940, d. 29 Dec 2013
Kenneth L. Ditchen b. 27 Jul 1942, d. 1 Jan 1995

Frank Philip Ditchen

M, b. 11 March 1912, d. 10 January 2003
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  • Occupation*: He was Farmer.
  • (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 in the household of Frank Ditchen at North Howell, Marion County, Oregon.
  • (Witness) Census: Frank Philip Ditchen appeared on the census of 30 April 1940 in the household of Rosalia "Rose" Schmidt at North Howell, Marion County, Oregon.
  • Obituary: An obituary appeared in the Frank Philip Ditchen
    
    March 11, 1912 - January 10, 2003
    
    SALEM - Frank Philip Ditchen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Friday at the age of 90.
    
    Frank was born in Mt. Angel to Frank and Rosalia Ditchen. He married Laura Luella Gerig on Feb. 28, 1941. After Laura’s death, he married Josephine H. Sittser on Nov. 29, 1981.
    
    Frank lived his early years at North Howell and in the 1940’s moved to Labish Center. He was a farmer all his life. Frank was very people oriented, and dearly loved his family. All through his life God and church were important to him. He was involved with the Christian Singles Groups FOCAS and SOLOS. His favorite activities in his early years were playing baseball and playing the trombone in a band.
    
    Frank is remembered for his kind heartedness, friendliness and generosity. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
    
    Survivors include his wife, Josephine; daughters, Donna Siems of Silverton, Carolyn Emmert of High Point N.C., Diane Crisell of Woodburn, Ruth Morgan of Salem; sister, Elizabeth deVries; brothers, Joe and Reuben Ditchen; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and stepchildren, Ted Sittser of Portland, Carol Cole of Temecula, Calif. and Paul Sittser of Milwaukie, Ore.
    
    Visiting will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 15; all day Thurs., Jan. 16 and all day Fri., Jan. 17 at Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors in Salem. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sat., Jan. 18 at Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Dr. in Salem. Interment will be at Bethany Cemetery in Silverton. Contributions may be made to Union Gospel Mission or Peoples Church.
    Statesman Journal on Tuesday, 14 January 2003 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
  • Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Silverton Appeal online edition on Sunday, 19 January 2003 Silverton, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Father*: Frank Ditchen b. 13 Aug 1878, d. 17 Aug 1938
Mother*: Rosalia "Rose" Schmidt b. 29 Apr 1885, d. 11 Jun 1976

Family:

Laura Luella Gerig b. Jan 1913, d. 6 Mar 1974

Elizabeth Louise Ditchen

F, b. 28 February 1914, d. 30 March 2015
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  • (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 in the household of Frank Ditchen at North Howell, Marion County, Oregon.
  • Married Name: As of 1 June 1936,her married name was deVries.
  • (Witness) Census: Elizabeth Louise Ditchen appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 in the household of Arthur Rudolph "Art" deVries at Macleay, Marion County, Oregon.
  • Residence*: Elizabeth Louise Ditchen lived in 1991 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
  • Note*: She Survived her brother Frank in 2003 in 2003.
  • Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Elizabeth L. deVries February 28, 1914 - March 30, 2015
    Our loving mother, Elizabeth Louise deVries,101, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2015. She will be missed; however she longed to be with her Savior and now joins her husband, Arthur deVries; her parents; many relatives and friends in Heaven. Elizabeth was born February 28, 1914 in Mt. Angel, Oregon to Frank and Rose Ditchen. She was the middle child of 8. Elizabeth attended North Howell Grade School and Silverton High School. She lived in North Howell until she met and married Arthur deVries in 1936. They had two children and resided on the family farm in Pratum, Oregon where they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Elizabeth was a member at Emanuel Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur in July 1996. Survived by her children Lois (Cecil) Roth, Silverton, OR; Glen deVries (Sherry Lavoe), Sisters, OR; brother Joe (Sarah) Ditchen, Salem, OR; sister-in-law Muriel Ditchen, Salem, OR; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Celebration of life will be at 2 pm on Saturday April 11, 2015, at Emanuel Bible Church. Memorials may be given to Emanuel Bible Church building fund or Union Gospel Mission. Elizabeth is cared for by Howell-Edwards-Doerksen. after 30 March 2015 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Father*: Frank Ditchen b. 13 Aug 1878, d. 17 Aug 1938
Mother*: Rosalia "Rose" Schmidt b. 29 Apr 1885, d. 11 Jun 1976

Family:

Arthur Rudolph "Art" deVries b. 21 Apr 1908, d. 24 Jul 1996

Freda Edith Ditchen

F, b. May 1916, d. 31 July 1973
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Parents:

Father*: Frank Ditchen b. 13 Aug 1878, d. 17 Aug 1938
Mother*: Rosalia "Rose" Schmidt b. 29 Apr 1885, d. 11 Jun 1976

Family:

Ralph Austin Clark b. 2 Jun 1915, d. 24 Dec 1999

Carl David Ditchen

M, b. 17 January 1920, d. 14 October 1991
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Parents:

Father*: Frank Ditchen b. 13 Aug 1878, d. 17 Aug 1938
Mother*: Rosalia "Rose" Schmidt b. 29 Apr 1885, d. 11 Jun 1976

Reuben Franz Ditchen

M, b. 28 July 1922, d. 8 June 2005
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  • (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 in the household of Frank Ditchen at North Howell, Marion County, Oregon.
  • (Witness) Census: Reuben Franz Ditchen appeared on the census of 30 April 1940 in the household of Rosalia "Rose" Schmidt at North Howell, Marion County, Oregon.
  • Residence*: Reuben Franz Ditchen lived in 1991 at Silverton, Marion County, Oregon.
  • Note*: He Survived his brother, Frank (2003) in 2003.
  • Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Reuben Franz Ditchen
    
    July 28, 1922 - June 8, 2005
    
    SILVERTON - Reuben Franz Ditchen was born on July 28, 1922, in Silverton, Ore., at the home farm where he continued to live until his death on June 8, 2005. Reuben was the son of Frank and Rose Ditchen, who immigrated to America in the early 1900s. Farming was his life’s occupation and he loved it.
    
    His life was truly blessed when he met Bertha Rustad and married her on Valentine’s Day 1947. Bertha passed away in 2004. Reuben is survived by his daughter, Linda Harger; sons, Gregg and Robert Ditchen; son-in-law, Royal Harger; daughters-in-law, Bonnie and Carol; and six grandchildren, Brad and Jeremy Harger, Keith, Kimberly, Jessica and Justin Ditchen. Reuben is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth deVries; brother, Joseph Ditchen; sisters-in-law, Muriel, Sara, and Josephine Ditchen, Ruth Mayo; and many nieces and nephews. He had a great pride and love for his family.
    
    His church was a constant source of strength and joy. He especially enjoyed his Sunday School Class and all their activities and trips. He never missed a church event! Music was another love of his life. He enjoyed gospel singing and all Christian music. His love of the Lord and living a Christ-filled life was most important to him.
    
    He enjoyed going out for coffee and meeting with friends every morning. He had many good times with all his friends. Reuben was a very active man traveling as much as possible. Reuben and Bertha enjoyed their yearly stays at Sky Valley Park in Palm Springs, Calif. This past November he was again able to spend a month there and recently took a trip to New York City.
    
    Viewing time will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., June 11 and 1 to 5 p.m., Sun., June 12 at Unger Funeral Chapel, Silverton. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Mon., June 13, 2005 at the Salem Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 555 Gaines St. N.E., Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Missions Fund or the Union Gospel Mission. Arrangements are by Unger Funeral Chapel, Silverton.

    Statesman Journal on Sunday, 12 June 2005 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Father*: Frank Ditchen b. 13 Aug 1878, d. 17 Aug 1938
Mother*: Rosalia "Rose" Schmidt b. 29 Apr 1885, d. 11 Jun 1976

Family:

Bertha Christine Rustad b. 11 Jun 1923, d. 30 Jan 2004

Fred Joseph Schmidt

M, b. 29 December 1914, d. 13 December 2007
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Parents:

Father*: Albert Schmidt b. 4 Jan 1887, d. 24 Mar 1975
Mother*: Anna Weisz b. 28 Aug 1895, d. 25 Jan 1982

Family:

Anne Rust b. 19 Jul 1914, d. 14 Mar 2008

Child:

Paul Fred Schmidt b. 5 Jun 1950, d. 18 May 1980

Helen F. Schmidt

F, b. 8 May 1916, d. 8 May 2007
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  • (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 in the household of Albert Schmidt at Turner, Marion County, Oregon.
  • (Witness) Census: Helen F. Schmidt appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 in the household of Albert Schmidt at North Howell, Marion County, Oregon.
  • Note*: Helen F. Schmidt married Ernest Zelinski.
  • Married Name: As of 1946,her married name was Hollin.
  • (Surviving Sibling F) Obituary: She survived her sister (Clara Cecelia Schmidt) and was listed in the obituary as Helen Hollin of Salem (Obituary dated after 19 January 2000.)
  • Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Helen F. Hollin SALEM - Helen F. (Schmidt) Hollin was born and raised in the Mt. Angel area. She later moved to Salem, met and married Lloyd Hollin in 1946. Helen was a homemaker, she also worked in the cannery for many years. After retiring, she enjoyed restoring furniture and traveling to Reno and Lake Tahoe to visit her children and grandchildren. Helen was always ready and happy to help and be with the family she loved. Helen is survived by son, Glen (wife, Doris) of Terrebonne; daughter, Irene Koc of Lake Tahoe, Nevada; brothers, Fred Schmidt of Mt. Angel and Clarence Schmidt of Silverton; sister, Leona Schaffers of Salem; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; and friends. She was preceded in death by husband, Lloyd in 2002; sister, Clara Zielinski in 2002; and parents, Albert and Anna Schmidt. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, at Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton. Rosary will begin at 9 a.m., Thursday, May 17, and is immediately followed by Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem. Interment will be at 12 p.m., Thursday, May 17, at Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Angel. Arrangements are by Unger Funeral Chapel. Contributions may be made to your favorite children's charity in her name.

    Published in StatesmanJournal on May 14, 2007 on Monday, 14 May 2007 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Father*: Albert Schmidt b. 4 Jan 1887, d. 24 Mar 1975
Mother*: Anna Weisz b. 28 Aug 1895, d. 25 Jan 1982

Family:

Lloyd Noralf Hollin b. 17 Nov 1917, d. 12 Aug 2002

Clarence Raymond Schmidt

M, b. 17 June 1923, d. 23 January 2009
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  • (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 in the household of Albert Schmidt at North Howell, Marion County, Oregon.
  • (Witness) Census: Clarence Raymond Schmidt appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 in the household of Albert Schmidt at North Howell, Marion County, Oregon.
  • (Surviving Sibling F) Obituary: Clarence Raymond Schmidt survived his sister (Clara Cecelia Schmidt) and was listed in the obituary as Clarence Schmidt of North Howell (Obituary dated after 19 January 2000.)
  • Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Clarence Raymond Schmidt June 17, 1923 - January 23, 2009 NORTH HOWELL - Clarence Raymond Schmidt, 85, died at his home and went to be with the Lord January 23, 2009, following complications of a stroke. He was born at home to Albert and Anna (Wiesz) Schmidt in the North Howell area on June 17, 1923, and lived there throughout his life. He was a devout member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was also a member of Wilco. He worked hard as a farmer until his health prevented him from continuing. He enjoyed visiting and dancing. Survivors include his sister, Leona Schaffers of Salem; 13 nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Fred Schmidt; and two older sisters, Clara Zielinski and Helen Hollin. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27 and Mass of the Resurrection will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28 both at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mt. Angel. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Mid-Willamette Valley Hospice or St. Mary's Church. Funeral arrangements are by Unger Funeral Chapel, Mt. Angel.

    Published in StatesmanJournal from January 25 to January 27, 2009 on Tuesday, 27 January 2009 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Father*: Albert Schmidt b. 4 Jan 1887, d. 24 Mar 1975
Mother*: Anna Weisz b. 28 Aug 1895, d. 25 Jan 1982

Ronald Joseph Schmidt

M, b. 24 February 1927, d. 10 June 2014
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  • Occupation*: He was farmer & custom home builder.
  • (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 in the household of Joseph Schmidt at North Howell, Marion County, Oregon.
  • (Witness) Note: Ronald Joseph Schmidt was a witness built Pete & Ann Sproed's house with Joseph Schmidt.
  • (Witness) Note: Ronald Joseph Schmidt was a witness Joseph Schmidt built Tony Pfau's home with his son, Ronald Joseph Schmidt with Joseph Schmidt.
  • Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Ronald Joseph Schmidt (February 24, 1927 - June 10, 2014) U.S. Veteran
    Salem - Ronald Schmidt passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 10th, 2014. He was born in Silverton, Oregon on February 24, 1927 to Joseph and Nora Schmidt, the oldest of 5 boys. Ronald was a first generation American, whose father came through Ellis Island as a child. Growing up in the Howell Prairie area east of Salem, he attended elementary school at North Howell and Central Howell Schools and high school in Silverton. Ronald joined the Navy during World War II, when he was 17, serving in the Pacific Theatre. He was proud of his military service and loved this country. After Ronald was discharged from the Navy, he came back to the Silverton area and worked on the family farm and with his father, Joseph, doing construction. While attending North Howell Assembly of God Church, he met Mildred Bailey and after a 6 month courtship, they were married on February 10th, 1950. Dad and Mom bought 80 acres of farmland east of Salem where Dad built a house and they started a family. Their children, Connie, Douglas and Cheryl, were all raised on the farm and in the home that Dad and Mom built. Dad had 2 jobs he truly loved, farming and construction. Dad was a farmer first, but he was also a respected builder in the Woodburn, St. Paul and Howell Prairie areas east of Salem. His construction skills were wide and varied, from custom homes to seed cleaners, to onion dryers, to decks on a house. As their children grew, Ronald and Mildred loved to go on construction trips around the world to build churches. They built churches in Africa, remodeled Bible Schools in Spain and put additions on churches in the Samoan Islands. This was Dad's way of telling people around the world about Jesus; he gave them a place they could come and hear God's Word. Dad was a loving husband and father. He treated people as friends and with respect. He was a man of his word and would prefer doing business by his word instead of a contract. He gave people around the world the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. He was curious about people and places. He was a man who did the best he knew how to do in all aspects of his life. Ronald is survived by, Mildred, his wife of 64 years; daughter, Connie (Fred) Jaeger, son, Douglas, and daughter Cheryl (Loren) Russell; grandchildren: Valerie Jaeger, Kimberly Jaeger, Michelle (Julio) Aguilar and Stephen Russell; great-grandchildren: Adrian, Emma, Sophia, Christian and AnnaBella Aguilar; his brothers, Robert (Kathy), Lee (Mary), Alan (Lorene) and Ralph (Priscilla). A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 14th at Bethany Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 14th at 11:30 a.m., at Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Dr., Salem Oregon. Visitation will take place 5 p.m. to 8p.m. Friday, June 13th at the funeral home. after 10 June 2014 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Father*: Joseph Schmidt b. 6 Jun 1896, d. 13 Oct 1975
Mother*: Nora Hazel Gunderson b. 16 Sep 1901, d. 10 Aug 1997

Robert Lyle Schmidt

M, b. 24 July 1928, d. 27 May 2015
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Parents:

Father*: Joseph Schmidt b. 6 Jun 1896, d. 13 Oct 1975
Mother*: Nora Hazel Gunderson b. 16 Sep 1901, d. 10 Aug 1997

Ruth Marie Reznicsek

F, b. 24 April 1927, d. 5 July 1931
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Parents:

Father*: Raphael Reznicsek b. 19 Sep 1899, d. 3 Aug 1973
Mother*: Mary Schmidt b. 4 Dec 1901, d. 24 Dec 1998