Mr. Adelbert Voigt, principal of St. Stephen’s Lutheran School from 1957 to 1994, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. He served at St. Stephen’s since his graduation from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1949.
Adelbert was born the son of Rev. Walter and Alma (Graese) Voigt on May 6, 1928 in Monticello, MN. He graduated Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN in 1949. Ade faithfully served St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church and School in Beaver Dam as teacher, principal, choir director, and organist for 45 years. He was married to Ramona Damrow on July 18, 1965 at St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Ade’s passion was gardening whether it was planting potatoes or tending to his roses.
Ade is survived by his wife, Ramona of Beaver Dam; his children: Kathryn (Diego) Betancourt of Pewaukee and Timothy (Paulet) Voigt of West Salem, WI; his brother, Gerhardt Voigt; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Walmar and Donald.
A visitation will be held at St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam on Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Seth Dorn will preside. Interment will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Reeseville.
Memorials may be directed to St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.
