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Rissell, Edna Magretta
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| LAST: Rissell
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FIRST: Edna
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MID: Magretta
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| GENDER: F
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MAIDEN NAME: Hoffman
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TITLE: Mrs.
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| BORN: 14 Apr 1910
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DIED: 18 May 1991
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BURIED: 23 May 1991
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OCCUPATION:
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| BIRTH PLACE: Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska
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| DEATH PLACE: Silverton, Marion Co., Oregon
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NOTES:
*OSBH DC (Marion County 1991) #91-09359;
1910 NE CENSUS - Edna Hoffman, age 1 month, b. Nebraska, is enumerated with father Herman Hoffman, age 42, 2nd marriage, occupation farmer, b. Germany, year of immigration 1889, is enumerated with his wife of 7 years, Hannah, age 26, 1st marriage, mother of 4 children, 3 of whom are living at the time of the census, b. Nebraska, along with Awine, female, age 12, Fredie, female, age 10, Theodore, age 9, Arthur, age 7, and Herbert, age 3, all born in Nebraska.
1920 NE CENSUS - Edna Hoffman, age 9, b. Nebraska, is enumerated with father Herman, age 56, occupation dairyman, b. Germany, year of immigration 1878 [this date differs from the date given in 1910 census], and [mother] Hannah, age 36, [place of birth not given], along with Peter, age 20, Arthur, age 16, Herbert, age 12, Rudolph, age 5, Harold, age 3, and Otto, age 2, all born in Nebraska.
1930 NE CENSUS - Etna [sic] Rissell, age 20, married at age 19, b. Nebraska, is enumerated with husband Walter Rissell, age 21, married at age 20, occupation farm laborer, b. Nebraska. They are living next door to her parents Herman, age 61, married at age 28, farmer, b. Germany, and Johanna Hoffman, age 46, married at age 19, b. Nebraska, and siblings Rudolf, age 15, Herold [sic], age 14, Otto, age 12, Lawrence, age 9 and Louella, age 5, all born in Nebraska.
BIOGRAPHICAL:
Edna Johanna Magreta Rissell was born on April 14, 1910, near Fremont, Nebraska to Hermann and Johanna Dahl Hoffman. She was the third of eight children.
Edna met Walter Rissell at the Walter Savage Carnival where he worked as a ferris wheel operator and they were married on May 1, 1929, in Yankton, South Dakota.
During the depression years, Walt became an auto mechanic and later a diesel truck mechanic. Edna and Walt moved to Oregon in 1947 with their children – Doris, Salem; Clarence, Gladstone; and Joan, Newport. They later bought property in the Waldo Hills area where they operated a family farm…
In addition to her children, Edna leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Luella Schack-Faust; nine grandchildren, Mike McCulley, Terri McCulley Lewallen, Debra Rissell Martin, Ritch Rissel, Gayleen Smith Robblee, and Jay, Bryan, Jerry and Dyann Smith. She was especially proud of her seven great grandchildren, Katrina McCulley; Christopher, Katheryn and Craig Lewallen, Erika Martin, and Jennifer and Scott Robblee.
Edna is remembered by her children, family and friends for her spunkiness, fun-loving enthusiasm, and good natured ways. The sound of her laughter and warmth of her love were a part of every day life. Edna’s love of and for life was reflected in everything she did and had impact on the lives of everyone she knew.
Her grandchildren remember her as the one they could talk to openly and honestly, one who would accept and still love – not condemn – even when she didn’t approve. But they also knew that they couldn’t put anything over on her and she’d call them on it if they tried. They spent fun-filled days talking and playing games and cards. They affectionately remember her Conestoga Wagon cookie jar and three-tiered candy jar overflowing with homemade treats.
Edna was always first up in the morning and last to bed at night, never complaining about her aches and pains or how much work she had to do. She had endless compassion and always worried about the troubles of others, never her own. Canes and crutches didn’t stop Edna as she worked beside Walt on the farm – driving trucks, sewing sacks, or climbing the combine steps to ride beside him and keep him company while he worked.
Edna loved all that was beautiful and all that God made – flowers in the field, sunsets, ocean waves, and mountain peaks. She adored babies and animals, especially her dogs. She dearly enjoyed visiting with her many, many friends and playing cards with them. Edna was an avid sports fan and fervent Trailblazer backer, never missing a broadcast game and without hesitation she would wager a dollar or two with family members or friends. You can rest assured the Blazers will win now – they have a new Guardian Angel looking over them. (From the Memorial Service folder, Calvary Lutheran Church, Stayton, Oregon; supplied by Doris Rissell Smith).
NOTE: Photo of Walter and Edna courtesy of Doris Smith.
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OBITUARY:
Sublimity – Edna M. Rissell, 81, died Saturday, May 18, 1991, in Silverton Hospital.
Born April 14, 1909, on a farm near Fremont, Neb., she was one of eight children born to Hermann and Johanna Hoffman. She married Walter Rissell on May 1, 1929.
She came to Oregon in 1947 and farmed in the Waldo Hills area near Sublimity with her husband, Walt, who preceded her in death in 1982. She moved to Marion Retirement Center in 1989.
She was a member of the McAlpin Stitchers and Calvary Lutheran Church, Stayton, and enjoyed playing cards and visiting.
Survivors include her daughters, Doris Smith of Salem and Joan McCulley of Newport, son Clarence of Gladstone; sister Luella Schack/Faust of Silverton, nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Stayton. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, east of Salem. Arrangements are by Weddle Mortuary, Stayton.
Contributions may be made to the Mount Hope Cemetery Fund, Calvary Lutheran Church, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Silverton Appeal 22 May 1991 (photo included).
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INSCRIPTION:
Rissell
Edna M.
Apr 14, 1910
May 18, 1991
Married
May 1, 1929
[shares marker with Walter]
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SOURCES:
Hellie, Mader & Rickey
Saucy
ODI
1910 NE CENSUS (Saunders Co., Pohocco Pct., ED 151, sheet 1B)
1920 NE CENSUS (Madison Co., Norfolk, ED 146, sheet 10A)
1930 NE CENSUS (Madison Co., Norfolk, ED 22, sheet 9A)
SA 22 May 1991
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