RHODA ANN WELLER
(1916 - 2001)
Rhoda A. Weller, age 84, of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 1615 New York Ave., Manitowoc, born to eternal life, Sunday evening, March 4, 2001, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Foley with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #659.
She was born December 17, 1916, in Florence, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Anna Koutnik Ziesler. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1934. She then continued her education at Holy Family School of Nursing receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. Rhoda then entered the United States Army during World War II and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. She was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain of the Army Nurse Corps. Rhoda then went to Ohio Institute of Medical technicians for a year in Cleveland, Ohio. After completing her schooling in Ohio, she moved back to Manitowoc and was employed for Dr. Norman Erdman for five years. Rhoda then became employed at Holy Family Hospital as a registered nurse for over 20 years until she retired. She was married to Raymond Weller on November 13, 1948, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Raymond preceded Rhoda in death on January 27, 1963. She was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Mary Ann Weller, Manitowoc, Michael and DebraWeller, Manitowoc, Mark and Liz Weller, Waunakee, Wis.; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jim Svacina, Grimms; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary May and Edward Schnell, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Terry, Shelly, Lauren, Nicholas, Danielle, Ian and Garrett. Nieces, nephews, other relative and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by he husband, Raymond in 1963, and one brother, Upton Ziesler.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Rhoda spent her life in service to others..her God, her family and her country and fellowman.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2001 P. A6
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Rhoda Ann Ziesler was born on Dec. 17, 1916 in Florence, Wis. and later moved to Manitowoc, where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1934. On December 16, 1940, Rhoda entered the Army Nurse Corps and trained at Camp Custer, Mich. Her first duty assignment was the 215th General Hospital at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where she arrived on Nov. 9, 1941. As a head nurse of a medical ward containing 112 beds, Rhoda kept all records and rendering reports, supervised six nurses, and was assistant to the chief nurse of a 600 bed hospital.
Not even a month into her duty as a nurse, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, “A day which will live in infamy,” as proclaimed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The attack resulted in more than 2,400 lives lost and 1,100 wounded.
Rhoda witnessed the Japanese bombing run, and detailed her experience later in an application for a Pearl Harbor commemorative medal.
“On the morning of the attack, I and several other nurses were on duty and stepped outdoors to see what happening. The Japanese planes were flying so low. We could see the rising sun [on the planes].”
Rhoda survived, and after the war married Robert Weller from Chilton, whom she met in Hawaii. She later received many awards and merits for the time she served.
Rhoda’s journal, along with photographs, her nurse’s uniform, letters, a flashlight she used during numerous blackouts, hunting knife, grass skirt and other Hawaiian souvenirs, are part of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s collection.
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(1916 - 2001)
Rhoda A. Weller, age 84, of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 1615 New York Ave., Manitowoc, born to eternal life, Sunday evening, March 4, 2001, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Foley with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #659.
She was born December 17, 1916, in Florence, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Anna Koutnik Ziesler. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1934. She then continued her education at Holy Family School of Nursing receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. Rhoda then entered the United States Army during World War II and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. She was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain of the Army Nurse Corps. Rhoda then went to Ohio Institute of Medical technicians for a year in Cleveland, Ohio. After completing her schooling in Ohio, she moved back to Manitowoc and was employed for Dr. Norman Erdman for five years. Rhoda then became employed at Holy Family Hospital as a registered nurse for over 20 years until she retired. She was married to Raymond Weller on November 13, 1948, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Raymond preceded Rhoda in death on January 27, 1963. She was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Mary Ann Weller, Manitowoc, Michael and DebraWeller, Manitowoc, Mark and Liz Weller, Waunakee, Wis.; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jim Svacina, Grimms; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary May and Edward Schnell, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Terry, Shelly, Lauren, Nicholas, Danielle, Ian and Garrett. Nieces, nephews, other relative and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by he husband, Raymond in 1963, and one brother, Upton Ziesler.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Rhoda spent her life in service to others..her God, her family and her country and fellowman.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2001 P. A6
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Rhoda Ann Ziesler was born on Dec. 17, 1916 in Florence, Wis. and later moved to Manitowoc, where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1934. On December 16, 1940, Rhoda entered the Army Nurse Corps and trained at Camp Custer, Mich. Her first duty assignment was the 215th General Hospital at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where she arrived on Nov. 9, 1941. As a head nurse of a medical ward containing 112 beds, Rhoda kept all records and rendering reports, supervised six nurses, and was assistant to the chief nurse of a 600 bed hospital.
Not even a month into her duty as a nurse, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, “A day which will live in infamy,” as proclaimed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The attack resulted in more than 2,400 lives lost and 1,100 wounded.
Rhoda witnessed the Japanese bombing run, and detailed her experience later in an application for a Pearl Harbor commemorative medal.
“On the morning of the attack, I and several other nurses were on duty and stepped outdoors to see what happening. The Japanese planes were flying so low. We could see the rising sun [on the planes].”
Rhoda survived, and after the war married Robert Weller from Chilton, whom she met in Hawaii. She later received many awards and merits for the time she served.
Rhoda’s journal, along with photographs, her nurse’s uniform, letters, a flashlight she used during numerous blackouts, hunting knife, grass skirt and other Hawaiian souvenirs, are part of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s collection.
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RHODA ANN WELLER
(1916 - 2001)
Rhoda A. Weller, age 84, of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 1615 New York Ave., Manitowoc, born to eternal life, Sunday evening, March 4, 2001, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Foley with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #659.
She was born December 17, 1916, in Florence, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Anna Koutnik Ziesler. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1934. She then continued her education at Holy Family School of Nursing receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. Rhoda then entered the United States Army during World War II and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. She was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain of the Army Nurse Corps. Rhoda then went to Ohio Institute of Medical technicians for a year in Cleveland, Ohio. After completing her schooling in Ohio, she moved back to Manitowoc and was employed for Dr. Norman Erdman for five years. Rhoda then became employed at Holy Family Hospital as a registered nurse for over 20 years until she retired. She was married to Raymond Weller on November 13, 1948, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Raymond preceded Rhoda in death on January 27, 1963. She was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Mary Ann Weller, Manitowoc, Michael and DebraWeller, Manitowoc, Mark and Liz Weller, Waunakee, Wis.; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jim Svacina, Grimms; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary May and Edward Schnell, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Terry, Shelly, Lauren, Nicholas, Danielle, Ian and Garrett. Nieces, nephews, other relative and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by he husband, Raymond in 1963, and one brother, Upton Ziesler.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Rhoda spent her life in service to others..her God, her family and her country and fellowman.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2001 P. A6
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Rhoda Ann Ziesler was born on Dec. 17, 1916 in Florence, Wis. and later moved to Manitowoc, where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1934. On December 16, 1940, Rhoda entered the Army Nurse Corps and trained at Camp Custer, Mich. Her first duty assignment was the 215th General Hospital at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where she arrived on Nov. 9, 1941. As a head nurse of a medical ward containing 112 beds, Rhoda kept all records and rendering reports, supervised six nurses, and was assistant to the chief nurse of a 600 bed hospital.
Not even a month into her duty as a nurse, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, “A day which will live in infamy,” as proclaimed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The attack resulted in more than 2,400 lives lost and 1,100 wounded.
Rhoda witnessed the Japanese bombing run, and detailed her experience later in an application for a Pearl Harbor commemorative medal.
“On the morning of the attack, I and several other nurses were on duty and stepped outdoors to see what happening. The Japanese planes were flying so low. We could see the rising sun [on the planes].”
Rhoda survived, and after the war married Robert Weller from Chilton, whom she met in Hawaii. She later received many awards and merits for the time she served.
Rhoda’s journal, along with photographs, her nurse’s uniform, letters, a flashlight she used during numerous blackouts, hunting knife, grass skirt and other Hawaiian souvenirs, are part of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s collection.
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(1916 - 2001)
Rhoda A. Weller, age 84, of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 1615 New York Ave., Manitowoc, born to eternal life, Sunday evening, March 4, 2001, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Foley with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #659.
She was born December 17, 1916, in Florence, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Anna Koutnik Ziesler. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1934. She then continued her education at Holy Family School of Nursing receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. Rhoda then entered the United States Army during World War II and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. She was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain of the Army Nurse Corps. Rhoda then went to Ohio Institute of Medical technicians for a year in Cleveland, Ohio. After completing her schooling in Ohio, she moved back to Manitowoc and was employed for Dr. Norman Erdman for five years. Rhoda then became employed at Holy Family Hospital as a registered nurse for over 20 years until she retired. She was married to Raymond Weller on November 13, 1948, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Raymond preceded Rhoda in death on January 27, 1963. She was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Mary Ann Weller, Manitowoc, Michael and DebraWeller, Manitowoc, Mark and Liz Weller, Waunakee, Wis.; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jim Svacina, Grimms; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary May and Edward Schnell, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Terry, Shelly, Lauren, Nicholas, Danielle, Ian and Garrett. Nieces, nephews, other relative and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by he husband, Raymond in 1963, and one brother, Upton Ziesler.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Rhoda spent her life in service to others..her God, her family and her country and fellowman.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2001 P. A6
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Rhoda Ann Ziesler was born on Dec. 17, 1916 in Florence, Wis. and later moved to Manitowoc, where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1934. On December 16, 1940, Rhoda entered the Army Nurse Corps and trained at Camp Custer, Mich. Her first duty assignment was the 215th General Hospital at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where she arrived on Nov. 9, 1941. As a head nurse of a medical ward containing 112 beds, Rhoda kept all records and rendering reports, supervised six nurses, and was assistant to the chief nurse of a 600 bed hospital.
Not even a month into her duty as a nurse, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, “A day which will live in infamy,” as proclaimed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The attack resulted in more than 2,400 lives lost and 1,100 wounded.
Rhoda witnessed the Japanese bombing run, and detailed her experience later in an application for a Pearl Harbor commemorative medal.
“On the morning of the attack, I and several other nurses were on duty and stepped outdoors to see what happening. The Japanese planes were flying so low. We could see the rising sun [on the planes].”
Rhoda survived, and after the war married Robert Weller from Chilton, whom she met in Hawaii. She later received many awards and merits for the time she served.
Rhoda’s journal, along with photographs, her nurse’s uniform, letters, a flashlight she used during numerous blackouts, hunting knife, grass skirt and other Hawaiian souvenirs, are part of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s collection.
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