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Esther P. Platz
1909 - 2012
Esther P. Platz, age 103, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday
morning, Nov. 10, 2012, at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown.
A private
graveside service was held today at the Oak Hill
Cemetery in Watertown with the Rev. Michael Jensen of St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church in Watertown officiating.
The former
Esther Pauline Prahl was born on Oct. 12, 1909, in
Watertown the daughter of August and Louise (Fehrmann)
Prahl. On June 26, 1927, she married Marvin Platz at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon.
Esther is
survived by three daughters, Genny (Mylan) Voss of Oconomowoc, Lorraine Knaack
and Carol Lopez both of Watertown; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Platz of Watertown; 16 grandchildren, 24
great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
She was
preceded in death by her husband Marvin on Oct. 15, 1986; a son, Kenneth; a
daughter, Marilyn Buss; one brother and seven sisters.
The family is
very appreciative of the many years of care given to Esther by St. Mark’s
pastors and the staff of Marquardt Memorial Manor. The Hafemeister
Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may
be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.
Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown
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