Ellen Zippel FREDERICK
Oconto County Reporter
Ellen E. Frederick 84 Gillett, died Thursday evening, January
1999, at the Sharpe Care Ltd., Oconto Falls, following a long struggle
with cancer.
She was born December 6, 1914, in the town of Oconto Falls, to the late
Albert and Anna (Johnson) Zippel. On June 19, 1937, Ellen married Clarence
G. Frederick at St. John Lutheran Church, where they remained lifelong
members. Ellen was a member of the WELCA at the church. The couple were
active in dairy farming until 1970, and in 1973 they moved to Gillett.
Clarence preceded her in death August 12, 1978. Following Ellen's retirement,
she devoted most of her time to her grandchildren, friends and neighbors.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Evelyn,
Gillett; her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and David Evenson, Reedsville;
her brother, Carl Zippel, Gillett; ten grandchildren; nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
Friends called at the Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett. Funeral services
were 11 a.m. Monday, February 1, 1999, at St. John Lutheran Church, Gillett,
with the Rev. Dennis N. Nelson officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
Ellen's grandchildren served as pallbearers.
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