Arthelia Lucille Stieffel

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      Sex: F

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 21 Dec 1907 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 12 Oct 2002 - The Woodlands, Montgomery, Texas, USA
         Burial: 16 Oct 2002 - Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery
 Cause of Death: 
Events
•  Residence: 1945 forward, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. 
•  Soc Sec Num: 436-10-5684. 

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Parents

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         Father: Emile Laurant Stieffel
         Mother: Arthelia Jane Fayard

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Edward Martin Snyder Jr.
       Marriage: 28 Sep 1935 - Sacred Heart of Jusus Church, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
       Children:
                1. Sandra Snyder

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Notes

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General:

Per New Orleans birth index:
December 21, 1907
STIEFFEL, ARTHELIA LUCILLE
Mother: FAYARD, ARTHELIA JANE
Father: STIEFFEL, EMILE L
Orleans parish Page: 329 Volume: 136

Per 1910 US Census 4/1/1910 1824 Terpsichore New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Edward Stieffel is the 38 year old white male married head of household, born in Louisiana, his parents in French speaking Alsace, Germany. He works as a clerk for the railroad, and rents his home. His wife is Arthelia Stieffel, 29 years old, born in Mississippi as were her parents. She has had 9 children, 4 still living and at home. All four were born in Louisiana: 7 year old son, Fayard Stieffel; 5 year old son Alton Stieffel; 2 year old daughter Arthelia Stieffel; and 2 month old daughter [?] Ray Stieffel.

Per Times-Picayune 5/18/1913 Page 24
A COMMUNION PARTY
On Monday, May 12, a communion party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stieffel, 1824 Terpsichore Street, in honor of their two sons, Fayard and Alton. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stieffel, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Henecko, Mr. and Mrs. C. Steiffel (sp), Mr. and Mrs. L. Woodworth, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bourgeois, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Schulz, Sr., Messrs. Dan Fayard, H. Strouder, F. P. Deck, A. Deck, J. L. Schulz, Jr., I. F. Schulz, C. Morel, A. Goldenberg, C. Hardt, H. Dupuis, Joseph Jure, J. M. Penucheau, W. Hiemel, L. Kline, E. L. Bourgeois, Z. A. Bourgeois, E. F. Stieffel, A. J. Stieffel, Alfred Autz, Ray H. Stieffel, James J. Stieffel, C. Lejuerme, O. Aragon, Mrs. F. C. Deck, Misses S. Mullen, A. Coignard, E. Deck, M. Goldenberg, A. Deck, V. Fayard, L. Buerkle, L. Morel, I. Recknagle, D. Aragon, N. Esposito, N. Condren, T. Aragon, A. Woodworth, M. Woodworth, A. Stieffel, C. Drell, N. Bourgeois, T. Bourgeois, C. Carrio, M. Becke, A. schulz, G. Bertucci, Doris Levy, H. Flanagan, D. Thompson, E. Donahue, G. Stieffel.

Per 1920 US Census: 1/7/1920 1703 Carondelet St, Ward 1, New Orleans, Orleans, LA
Emile L. Stieffel is the 44 year old white male head of household, who rents his home. He was born in Louisiana, his parents in French speaking Alsace-Lorraine. He is a clerk for the Railroad. His wife is 39 year old Arthelia Stieffel, born in Mississippi, as were her parents. They have 5 children, all born in Louisiana: 17 year old son, Emile F. Stieffel, attends school and is a stenographer for an insurance company; 15 year old son, Alton J. Stieffel, attends school and is an office boy for a lawyer; 12 year old daughter, Arthelia Stieffel, attends school; 9 year old son, Ray H. Stieffel, attends school; 6 year old son, James J. Stieffel, attends school.

Per Times-Picayune 7/17/1938 Page 15
MRS. MOREL HEADS VETERAN AUXILIARY
Mrs. Lillian Morel has been elected commander of the women's auxilliary of New Orleans Chapter No. 1, Disabled American Veterans, Mrs. Eleanor Ranson, publicity chairman, announced Saturday.
.... the following were elected members of the executive committee: Mrs. Arthelia Stieffel, ....

Per Times-Picayune 8/14/1938 Page 37
Commander Names Auxilliary Chairmen
Mrs. Lillian Morel, who recently was elected commander of the Auxilliary to New Orleans Chapter No. 1 of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, has made the following appointments for 1938-1939:
.... Mrs. Arthelia Stieffel, parliamentarian ....

Per 1930 US Census: 4/5/1930, 126 Jefferson Davis Parkway, Ward 3, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Emile Stieffel is the 58 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $45 a month, and owns a radio set. Born in Louisiana, his parents in France, he works as a clerk for a railroad, and is not a veteran. His wife is 48 year old Arthelia Stieffel, who was born in Mississippi, her father in Mississippi, her mother in Louisiana. When they first got married, Emile was 32 and Arthelia was 20. They have a 21 year old daughter, single, Arthelia Stieffel, born in Louisiana, a stenographer for an oil company. A 17 year old son, single, James Stieffel, also born in Louisiana, attends school. Living with the family is grand-daughter Anna Mae Stieffel, 4 years 6 months old, born in Louisiana, as were her parents.

SNYDER Monday 10/14/2002 Houston Chronicle, Section A, Page , 3 Edition
ARTHELIA LUCILLE STIEFFEL SNYDER
was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 21, 1907, and died in The Woodlands, Texas on October 12, 2002 at the age of 94 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile Laurent Stieffel and Arthelia Jane Fayard Stieffel; her husband, Edward Martin Snyder, Jr. and her daughter, Professor Sandra Snyder Mondin; her four brothers: Alton, Fayard, and Ray of natural causes; and Lt. James Stieffel during combat in WWII in the Philippines. Arthelia graduated from Soulé Business College in New Orleans completing the coursework in the shortest time ever recorded by a student. Arthelia then worked for the Southern Cotton Oil Company and the F.B.I. She and her husband moved from New Orleans to Houston in 1945 and were among the founding families of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where Arthelia was active in the Altar Society and the St. Rose School. She also served as an officer in the Mothers' Club of St. Pius X High School. In addition, Arthelia was an avid bridge player scoring well in local, regional and national tournaments and was a Life Master a ranking that she was proud of stating that she had earned and had not bought through playing with a professional. In Houston, among other jobs, she worked for the County Clerk's office during elections well into her eighties. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Jane Snyder Robeau and Richard Mark Robeau of San Antonio, Texas; her son and daughter-in-law, Richard John Snyder and Judith Phillip Snyder of Montgomery, Texas; 6 grandchildren - Jeffrey and Gavin DeCuir and Corinne, Robin, Martin, and Evan Snyder; and nieces Annamae Stieffel Silbernagel and Catherine Nell Stieffel Bourgeois of Metairie, Louisiana, plus many other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. Graveside services for Arthelia will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Arthelia's memory to St. Pius X High School, 811 Donovan, Houston, Texas 77091

Per Social Security death index:
SNYDER, ARTHELIA L
Born: 21 Dec 1907
Died: 12 Oct 2002 (V)at age 94
Last address of record: 77356 (Montgomery, Montgomery, TX)
Issued in LouisianaSSN: 436-10-5684

Marriage Notes (Edward Martin Snyder Jr.)

Per Times-Picayune 9/30/1935 Page 17
Of interest among the later September weddings was that of Miss Arthelia Lucille Stieffel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emile Laurant Stieffel, to Mr. Edward Martin Snyder, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Snyder of this city, celebrated Saturday morning last at the Sacred Heart of Jesus church on Canal street with the Rev. G. J. McNamara officiating. The bride was given away by her father and wore a pretty gown of ivory-colored satib on princess' line, with a tulle veil held to a cap of real lace.
The attendants on the bride were Mrs. Walter D. Stella, Jr., as matron of honor, Misses Altha Schulz, Dorothy Walsh and Mercedes Ledet as bridesmaids. The best man was Mr. Harold Rauch, the groomsmen were Messrs. James Stieffel, Martin Klein and Leonard Johnson. The ushers were Messrs. Lloyd Bouchon and Leo Leach.
A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents on Jefferson Davis Parkway. Mrs. Stieffel was assisted in receiving by the bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Edward Martin Snyder, and members of the bridal party.
The young couple will be at home in New Orleans at 6023 Colbert street.