HARWINTON- George H. Woike, Sr., 83, of Scoville Hill Road, died Monday, July 26, 2010 at Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Anna W. (Hochadel) Woike.
Mr. Woike was born in Wethersfield on October 14, 1926, a son of the late Emil and Emma (Sonstrom) Woike and had been an area resident many years. He was a World War II U.S. Navy Seabees Veteran and an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Torrington, where he devoted many hours to church activities. Mr. Woike was a self employed pattern maker for over sixty years. He was very skilled craftsman in woodworking, metalworking and truly enjoyed his work.
Survivors, in addition to his wife Anna, include three sons, George H. Woike, Jr. and his wife Joyce, of Hartland, Herbert E. Woike, of Somersville and Timothy R. Woike, Sr. of Palmer, MA, a daughter, Shirley A Downes and her husband Jeffrey, of Harwinton, a brother, Leonard R. Woike and his wife “Sam”, of Pickens, SC a sister, Eleanor G. Woike of Harwinton, several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Woike was pre-deceased by his daughter, Anna Wilhelmina Woike and brothers and sisters, Paul Alfred, Herbert, Alma, Lydia and Helene.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30, 2010, at 11:00a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles St., Torrington. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington, on Friday afternoon at 2:30p.m. Friends may call Thursday, July 29, 2010, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at The Gleeson Mortuary, 258 Prospect St., Torrington.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Puppettude or St. Paul’s Youth Group c/o St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles St., Torrington, Ct 06790.
To offer an online condolence, please visit www.gleesonservices.com.
To Fellow Members of St. Paul’s,
As many of you may know, I under went back surgery on May 7th. With the urging of a few of my dear friends at St Paul’s, I was talked into accepting help from church members in the way of having dinners brought to us during my recovery. Initially I said no, we’ll be fine and really don’t need the help. Then after a few more conversations and thinking about it, I decided I would let them bring dinners 4 nights a week for a month. I cannot tell you how grateful my husband and I were to have the dinners come each night. I’m glad I said 4 nights would be enough because most of the dinners either would feed more then the 2 of us or we’d have leftovers for another night. I was overwhelmed with the response and what wonderful food was sent. Being I’m diabetic, every single dinner was prepared with that consideration and we even received some delicious sugar free desserts! The people who brought dinners were mostly all familiar or known to me but there were 4 families that I didn’t know at all. That was even more touching. We are so lucky to have the kind and generous people at St Paul’s and this project, led by Margaret Shaffer, is a wonderful thing. Everyone I told about the dinners, meaning friends and family, that aren’t members of St Paul’s, couldn’t believe how caring and considerate so many people are in our church to do this. I can tell you that I believe having this support and the support of the visiting of both Pastors, and the many cards I received made a huge differenc in my recovery from this surgery. We indeed have a wonderful church and I want to thank all of you who cooked, sent cards, called me or asked about me and visited. Both my husband and I will never forget the kindness of you all.
Sincerely,
Donna Bruno
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- 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off & Summer Picnic
A big thanks to all of you who came out and celebrated the summer with us at the 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off & Picnic this past Sunday. We had almost 60 people bring their chairs, blankets, sunscreen and a dish to share as we came together for fellowship and fun. There were 7 entries for the chili cook-off, ranging from hot & spicy to meaty to vegetarian. Winning by a landslide was Loretta Hanson. Congrats Loretta! Word is you have some competition next year…people are already talking about perfecting their recipes!
A BIG thanks to Sharon Machuga & her committee for organizing this event and to Pastor Mike for organizing all of the “kid games.” We are looking forward to another picnic event next year!
It is official! The winner of the 1st annual St. Paul’s Chili cook-off is LORETTA HANSON! Congratulations to Loretta and her chili.
At today’s church picnic the church members were treated to 7 delicious different chili recipes and after a taste off Loretta’s chili were voted the favorite. Everyone agreed that it was a difficult choice since all of the different recipes were so tasty. Several members were heard to comment that they now had a whole year to perfect their chili recipes for next year’s contest.
Ahoy Luther Leaguers!
Are you all wet? Or are you up for some fun?
Bring your bathing suit and sunblock - we’re going TUBING ON THE FARMINGTON RIVER!
We’re meeting at the church at 12:30pm on Sunday July 25th. $20 gets you a tube, life vest and shuttle back to the parking lot. We should be back at the church somewhere between 3:30-4:00pm.
1st Annual St. Paul’s
Chili Cook-Off & Picnic
Sunday, July 18th
12:00pm - ???
Rain or Shine
Please bring:
* Your family
* A crock pot of chili if you wish to compete for the title of “St. Paul’s Best Chili Cook”
* Lawn Chairs, blankets, sunscreen, beach towels for water games
* a potluck dish (big enough for your family to share)
*If your last name begins with:
A-D bring Hors D’oeuvres/Munchies
E-K bring salads
L-R bring Entree
S-Z bring dessert
· Beverages & paper products will be provided
· Playing cards or board games for adults
· There won’t be any tents/canapes unless families bring them. If you have one you’d like to set up, please bring it.
*sponsored by the “Family Ministry” Committee
…will take place on Sunday, July 18th at 12pm. Please join us as we celebrate fellowship & fun!
*We will have games for the kids (including water games…please bring beach towels.
*Please bring lawn chairs, blankets and small canopy tents, if desired.
*Enter your “Best Chili” in our Chili Cook-Off for a chance to win “St. Paul’s Best Chili.”
*This is a potluck event: please bring a dish to share!
*This is a rain-or-shine event!
*For more info, please see flyers around the church building or contact Sharon Machuga (machugas@optonline.net) for more info.
Hope to see you there!
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