Elsie V. Lichtenwald

Elsie V. Lichtenwald, 86, formerly of 810 Michigan Avenue, North Fond du Lac, died Monday, April 23, 2007, at Deerview Meadows, Fond du Lac.She was born on January 19, 1921, in Fond du Lac, a daughter of George H. and Agatha M. Gross Langacker. Elsie was baptized at home on February 28, 1921, by Rev. Walter Schumann and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North Fond du Lac, on March 25, 1934, by Rev. Carl Lawrenz.Elsie attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Grade School and graduated in 1934. After graduation from North Fond du Lac High School in 1938, she attended Fountain City Business College and graduated in 1940. She also studied music from area teachers.On October 18, 1942, she married Walter Lichtenwald at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Rev. Carl Lawrenz officiating.Elsie taught Sunday School at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for many years. Starting at age 13, she was assistant organist at the church and accompanied their choir for many years. She also played organ at numerous churches which included: Redeemer Lutheran Church of Fond du Lac, Zion Lutheran Church of Van Dyne, Faith Lutheran Church of Fond du Lac, where she also accompanied their choir for several years, Ridge Road Church of Eldorado, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Fond du Lac, St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church of Fond du Lac, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Town of Forest and many years at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of North Fond du Lac. Elsie spent many years giving private piano lessons. She was a member of the Music Teachers Association at national, state and local levels. Elsie was also a member of Regional Writers and Area Writers Club. She is survived by a daughter, Amy (Roy) Leemon of North Fond du Lac; two grandchildren: David Leemon of Dubuque, Iowa, Penny (Wayne) Messman of Austin, Texas; two great-grandchildren: Brett and Christa Messman of Texas; a sister, Lucille Hart of Westerville, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Kitty Langacker of Ohio; nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter, on December 1, 1995; a daughter, Rose Marie Lichtenwald on February 14, 1998; two brothers: George Langacker and Lee Langacker; and a brother-in-law, Frank Hart. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2007, at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 607 Illinois Avenue, North Fond du Lac, with Rev.Thomas H. Behnke officiating. Burial will be in Estabrooks Cemetery. The visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Mach Funeral Chapel, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac and on Thursday at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Elsie V. Lichtenwald

January 19, 1921 - April 23, 2007