Ella Louise Ida Zander Obituary (1920

Ella Zander, 94, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Monday afternoon, August 3, 2015 at Oelwein Health Care Center in Oelwein. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, August 7, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein, with Rev. Leo Combs-Lay officiating. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein and for one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment: Hazleton (Fontana) Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa. A Memorial Fund has been established for Zion Lutheran Church. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Ella Louise Ida Ladeburg was born on October 1, 1920 in Oelwein, Iowa the daughter of Karl R. & Emma W. (Michaelis) Ladeburg. She was baptized into the Christian faith at her home on February 14, 1921 by Pastor E.J. Braulich. Ella was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church by Pastor F.H. Volker on March 25, 1934. Her memory verse for this Christian occasion was, Isiah 43:1. "Fear not, for I have redeemed thee; thou art mine." This bible verse had always been her favorite throughout her life. She received her education in the Oelwein Public Schools, graduating in May of 1938. Upon graduating, Ella worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Co in traffic as well as the office. In her church she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and was the leader of her circle. On December 6, 1942 Ella was united in marriage to Wilbur Arthur Zander. Pastor H.C. Schiffler of Zion Lutheran Church officiated at this Christian marriage. They were not blessed with children but with many nieces and nephews that were adopted by Uncle Wilbur and Aunt Ella. They took the place of the children that they never had. Ella enjoyed gardening and writing stories and letters to Santa Claus for her nieces and nephews. She will be remembered as a person that was always willing to lend a helping hand. Ella is survived by her Brother: Karl (Dorothy) Ladeburg of Oelwein; Many Nieces & Nephews and many Great Nieces & Great Nephews. Ella was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Wilbur on May 9, 1995, brother: Herbert and 3 sisters: Gertrude Windt, Erna Hilsenbeck and Emma Marble.