About 1910, Clara lived with her sister, Connie, and Connie's husband, Gustav, in Milwaukee while Clara studied stenography at Spencerian College.
On 1 November 1911, Clara (age 21) married John Henry Roepke (age 23), son of Frederick Roepke and August Marlowe. The couple had six children (one stillborn). Clara's husband was a milkman for Gridley Dairy (which later became Borden Dairy) in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
In 1969, John (age about 81) and Clara (age about 79) moved to St. Anne's Nursing Home for the Elderly in Milwaukee and for five years enjoyed life there with friends, daily Mass, and good care.
On 11 September 1974, Clara died from heart problems. Her obituary, in part, reads: "Nee Neidhardt. Wed. Sept. 11, 1974, age 84 years. Beloved wife of John H., dear mother of Sister Alice S.S.N.D., Grace Dettman, John L (Margaret), Raphael (Joan), Mary (Frank) Mente, Paula (Robert) Immel of Antioch, California and…sister of Rose Wendorf…In state at St. Anne's Home for the Elderly, 3800 N 92nd St. Fri., from 4 to 9 pm with vigil service at 9 pm. Funeral Mass Sat. at 9:30 am. at the home chapel. Interment Holy Cross. Member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Christian Mothers Society…" (Milwaukee Sentinel, Friday, 13 September 1974, Page 29)
On 13 September 1974, Clara was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee. Clara's husband, John died in 1976 and was buried next to her.
About 1910, Clara lived with her sister, Connie, and Connie's husband, Gustav, in Milwaukee while Clara studied stenography at Spencerian College.
On 1 November 1911, Clara (age 21) married John Henry Roepke (age 23), son of Frederick Roepke and August Marlowe. The couple had six children (one stillborn). Clara's husband was a milkman for Gridley Dairy (which later became Borden Dairy) in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
In 1969, John (age about 81) and Clara (age about 79) moved to St. Anne's Nursing Home for the Elderly in Milwaukee and for five years enjoyed life there with friends, daily Mass, and good care.
On 11 September 1974, Clara died from heart problems. Her obituary, in part, reads: "Nee Neidhardt. Wed. Sept. 11, 1974, age 84 years. Beloved wife of John H., dear mother of Sister Alice S.S.N.D., Grace Dettman, John L (Margaret), Raphael (Joan), Mary (Frank) Mente, Paula (Robert) Immel of Antioch, California and…sister of Rose Wendorf…In state at St. Anne's Home for the Elderly, 3800 N 92nd St. Fri., from 4 to 9 pm with vigil service at 9 pm. Funeral Mass Sat. at 9:30 am. at the home chapel. Interment Holy Cross. Member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Christian Mothers Society…" (Milwaukee Sentinel, Friday, 13 September 1974, Page 29)
On 13 September 1974, Clara was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee. Clara's husband, John died in 1976 and was buried next to her.
Family Members
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Max Neidhardt
1869–1918
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Anna Margaretha "Annie" Neidhardt Boehme
1871–1950
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Henry Neidhardt
1873–1932
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Mary Neidhardt Rademacher Uhlis Guenther
1875–1945
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Cunigunda "Connie" Neidhardt Kaunzner
1877–1959
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Josephine Caroline Neidhardt Frank
1879–1967
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John Nicholas Neidhardt
1882–1950
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Katharine Neithard
1885–1885
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Rose Joanna Neidhardt Wendorf
1888–1987
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