Cloid E. Voeste's Obituary
Cloid E. Voeste Cloid Emanuel Voeste, of Easton, left this world to enter Heaven on Monday November 2, 2015. He was 99 years young. Born on September 15, 1916 in Hammond Indiana, he was the son of the late Gordon and Elsie Reithmuller Voeste. He was raised in the Poconos Mountains of PA; and spent many years in Irvington, and Mountainside, N.J. He eventually settled in Easton, MD. where he has lived for the past 25 years. Mr. Voeste savored every day of his 99 years. He always had a smile on his face, pep in his step, and was constantly on the go. A graduate of Rutgers University, he was very proud of his Scarlet Knights. He served proudly with the Army Air Corps as a Sargent during WWII. His working years were in sales at the Keebler Biscuit Co. and Commerce Clearing House. Mr. Voeste was an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Easton. In addition, he was a member of the Elks Lodge #1622, Past President of the Isaac Walton League, and volunteered at the gift shop at Memorial Hospital, Easton. Mr. Voeste is survived by his wife; Ruth Meier Voeste of Easton, a daughter; Julienne Brown of New Mexico, a step-son; Roy Karlsen (Barbara Zembron) of Florida, who were also his devoted caregivers; step-daughters, Karen Schmieding, PA, Cheri Myers, NJ; a brother-in-law and best friend; Harold Hayes of Easton, who always called him “Sportâ€; 2 grandsons, and 2 Great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two wives; Helen Hayes Voeste, and Marian Anthony Voeste; one brother; Robert Gordon Voeste. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Easton, on Saturday December 12, 2015 at 10am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Washington St. Easton, MD. 21601 Arrangements are by the Ostrowski Funeral Home P.A. of St. Michaels.
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