Armella T. (Schweitzer) Walber, age 96, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein.
She was born July 12, 1924, in the Town of Eaton to Louis & Emma (Stauber) Schweitzer.
On October 9, 1943, she married Clemens Walber in St. Nazianz. The couple farmed for many years. In addition, Armella also worked for 31 years at Tecumseh Engine Products in New Holstein, the Northland Turkey Farm, and Banta Packing in Kaukauna.
Armella was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein.
Survivors include her two children, James (Pat) Walber of New Holstein, and Dale (Joan) Walber of Appleton; her son-in-law, David Heinrich of Brillion; six grandchildren, Sue Ann Heinrich, Joe (Anna) Heinrich, Carol Jean (Brian) Dobke, Andrew Walber (fiancé, Tammy), Penny Walber, and Kelly (Matt) Forster; four great-grandchildren, Marcus & Bradley Forster and Brianna & Kaylee Dobke; her brother, Bernie (Marion) Schweitzer. She is further survived by nieces; nephews; and other relatives.
Preceding Armella in death were her parents, Louis & Emma Schweitzer; her husband, Clemens Walber; her two daughters, infant daughter, Dorothy and Rita Heinrich; two sisters; and six brothers.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at St. Martin Heritage Park, N3298 County Road T, New Holstein, WI 53061 from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM in the former St. Martin Church.
The Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein is assisting the family with arrangements (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.