Frieda Anna Filter

Frieda Anna (Weckwerth) Filter was born on April 20, 1918 in Milwaukee to Otto and Theresa (Skibbe) Weckwerth and in her early years grew up on a fruit farm in Michigan. She was baptized on June 21, 1918 and confirmed on March 29, 1931 at St. Pauls United Lutheran Church, Bainbridge, Michigan. Frieda was the beloved wife of Arthur A. Filter. They were married on June 22, 1940 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cedarburg. Last June, 2010 they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Their marriage was blessed with two children, daughter Celia (Ron) Lechnyr of Eugene, Oregon and son Arthur E. (Marlene) Filter of Cedarburg. Frieda was the beloved grandmother of Todd (Toni) Filter of Germantown; Kristin Filter of West Bend; David (Belin) Lechnyr of Eugene, OR.; Michelle (Oyvind) Henningsen of Bothell, WA; Sandra (Geoff) Arsenault of Eugene OR.; and Terri Lechnyr of Eugene, OR. Frieda was blessed to have 5 great-grandchildren: Preston Filter, Germantown, Wisconsin; Tristan Arsenault, Eugene, Oregon; Kristoffer, Emilie, and Madeleine Henningsen of Bothell, Washington. Frieda is further survived by sisters Cecile (David) Paul of Palatine, Illinois, and Elsie Rantz of Watervliet, Michigan, and sister-in-law Elda Filter Menomonee Falls, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Carl Weckwerth and Albert Weckwerth. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and dear friends. Frieda was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cedarburg, and spent many hours volunteering with the Quilting Group and Ladies Aid. She was also active in her Homemakers Group. For many years she worked in the family business, Filter Oil. Frieda loved to bake and cook. She also enjoyed gardening, traveling, and playing cards. The past 13 winters were spent at their winter home in Mesa Arizona, where she and Art enjoyed the company of many friends and the warm climate. Frieda will be missed greatly. May she rest in peace and be blest with being in the presence of her God. Friedas Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 1:00PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cedarburg. Family will receive friends at the church Saturday from 11:00AM until the time of service. Interment will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Cedarburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cedarburg. A special thank you to Dr. Goniu and the caring staff at Horizon Hospice at St. Marys Ozaukee campus. Cemetery: Immanuel Cemetery N32 W5200 Hamilton Rd. Cedarburg, WI, 53012 (map/driving directions) Visitation: 11:00AM to 1:00PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church W61 N498 Washington Ave. Cedarburg, WI, 53012 on Saturday, April 30, 2011 (map/driving directions) Service: 1:00PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church W61 N498 Washington Ave. Cedarburg, WI, 53012 on Saturday, April 30, 2011 (map/driving directions)