1.HeleneMaeVaubel, born 14 Dec 1919 in Dysart, Tama Co., IA1; died 08 Nov 2003 in WI. She was the daughter of 2. OliverCharlesVaubel and 3. AnnaMabelShafer. She married (1) JamesRobert FrankPierce 23 Jun 1938 in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA1. He was born 21 Feb 1918 in Woodville, Wilkinson Co., MS1, and died 11 May 1973 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI1.
Notes for Helene Mae Vaubel:
Died in a palliative care facility in Wauwatosa, WI.
Obituary Milwaukee Journal/Sentinal:
Daub, Helene Mae (nee Vaubel) Found Peace Sat., Nov 8, 2003, age 84. Beloved wife of the late James F. Pierce and the late Richard Daub. Dear mother of Karen "Kari" (Brian) Olson and Larry (Sharon) Pierce of Arizona. Step-mother of Richard (Nina) and Michael Daub. Loving grandmother of the Eric (Brenda), Anders and Kristian Olson. Also loved by other relatives and friends.
Visitation at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church 12012 W. North Ave., Tue. Nov. 11, 5-7 PM. Funeral Service at 7 PM. Private Burial Pinelawn.
Helene grew up in Dysart, IA and was a graduate of Dysart Consolidated Schools and later of Chillacothe Business College. She worked for Met-Life Insurance until first married. While raising her two children she was a Den Mother and Block Warden. She earned a certificate in Red Cross home nursing.
She enjoyed many hobbies including reading, arts and crafts, dancing and especially loved cats. She was a Deaconess for the First Bapist Church of West Allis, and a member of the Choir and Bell Choir at Mot. Zion Church in Wauwatosa. Other affiliations were many varied club memberships and officer positions and service in the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 449.
Memorials appreciated to Alzheimer's Association of Southeaster Wisconsin;, 6130 W. National Ave., Suite 200, West Allis, WI 53227 or Mt. Zion Church.
Helene will be remembered for her sense of humor and was loved by many who came in contact with her.
condolences to: www.krausefuneralhome.com
Krause Funeral Home and Cremation Services 9000 W. Captiol Dr. 414-464-4640
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Burial: 12 Nov 2003, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Wauwatosa WI
Notes for James Robert Frank Pierce:
Delayed Certificate of Birth #43187, Mississippi State Board of Health:
James Frank Pierce, b. 21 Feb 1918 in Wilkerson Co., MS; father Norval Lee Pierce (b. Marion, KY); mother Margaret Bond (b. Carollton, KY). Affadavit by N.L. Pierce and Mrs. O.W. Spalding (aunt) 24 Feb 1944.
Honorable Discharge #5929-11: Pierce James F., ser #37 630 531; Sgt.; service: AAF; component AUS; organization Sq H 64th AAF Base Unit. Date of Separation 8 Apr 46 at Fort George G. Meade Md. Date of induction 9 Dec 43; Jeff Barracks MO; home address at time of entry into service: 7241 Balson Ave., University City MO; specialty #405 (Administrative and Technical Clerk)
James was known during his lifetime as James Frank, but was born James Robert. At the age of 14, he started using the middle name Frank, the name of his uncle instead of Robert, the name of his grandfather, who had died by the time he was born. When he was drafted, 3 Dec 1943, his parents made an affadavit so James Frank would be on his service record.
He grew up on the Pierce's farm in Woodville, played basketball as a youth. He went to 2 yr business college at Chilicothe, OH (probably Southeastern Business College, now Samuel Stephen College) and there met Helene Vaubel. They married after graduation. During WWII he was stationed in the States as an acountant. After the war, the family lived in Memphis, TN and St. Louis, MO. They then moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1952 where he worked as an accountant and eventually office manager for the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
In 1965, after more than 20 years wth Firestone, he quit and became a purchasing agent for Kickhaefer Mfg. Co. of Grafton, WI, a manufacturer of clamps and fittings. He suffered at heart attack after a stress EKG in 1973 and died less than 24 hours later at St. Michael's Hospital, Milwaukee. An autopsy showed that he must have had a previous heart attack that he never knew about. A true son of the South, he ate bacon and eggs almost every day and smoked, habits which undoubtedly contributed to his early death. Well, Dad, I miss you.
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Burial: Pinelawn Memorial Park, Wauwatosa WI
