Alta E. Proffer

Alta Emma Proffer - Born March 26, 1908 on a farm near Oak Ridge, Missouri. Her parents were Charles Ludwig and Josephine (Dambach) Ludwig. She was one of ten children; four brothers and 5 sisters. The four deceased brothers were Elmer (Maudie) Ludwig, John (Wilma) Ludwig, Willis (Oleda) Ludwig and Kermit (Elsie) Ludwig. The 3 deceased sisters were Bertha (Gus) Koenig, Norma (Henry) Huhn and Nelta (Rito) Petzoldt. She is survived by two sisters Alphia (Rudy) Hoeh and Cleta (Harry) Janowski. Dear Mother of Marvin E. (Donna) Proffer (former State Representative from Cape Girardeau County) and, Charles (Peggy) Proffer (Charles passed away January 2006); Grandmother of Kirk (Cathy) Proffer, Marian (Steve) Houser; Kent (Peggy) Proffer; Linda (Ed) Heisler; and Carol Kirkby. Great-grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren; aunt, cousin and friend to many. Alta moved to Cape Girardeau as a young girl. She eventually went to work at International Shoe Company where she worked for 41 years. She retired at age 66 and continued to live independently in her home until age 91 when she moved to Fountainbleau Lodge. Alta was a proud lady and an excellent seamstress (making many of her own clothes). She was an outstanding cook. Each Christmas she made cookies and candies for her children and grandchildren. Alta was a loyal church member of Evangelical United Church of Christ for over 80 years. She was very active in the Mary Martha Circle. As a child she belonged to St. John's United Church of Christ near Fruitland where she was baptized and confirmed. She attended Horrell School and graduated from the 8th grade. She was known for her excellent penmanship. All 9 of her brothers and sisters attended Horrell School. Visitation will be Monday, January 24, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Ford and Sons Funeral Home, 1001 Mount Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Funeral service will immediately follow visitation at 11:30 a.m.and burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorials may be sent to Evangelical United Church of Christ, 33 South Ellis, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703.

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Alta E. Proffer

January 19, 2011