Paul Lawrence Sackett
(1925-2007)
| Father | James Arthur Sackett (1884-1968) |
| Mother | Zoa Belle Wolff (1896-1977) |
Paul Lawrence Sackett, son of James Arthur Sackett and Zoa Belle Wolff, was born in Tecumseh, Lenawee County, MichiganG, on 1 June 1925.1 He died aged 82 on 1 June 20072,3,4 and was buried at Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Hillsdale County, MichiganG.5 He married first in North Adams, Hillsdale County, MichiganG, on 22 February 1946, Betty Jane Gallop, daughter of George C Gallop and Clara Harmon.6 Betty was born in Coldwater, Branch County, MichiganG, on 17 September 1927.7 They divorced in 1946 or 1947. Betty married second in IndianaG on 24 February 1950, Max Halferty.8 Paul married second in 1947, Louisa Mae Proctor, daughter of Roland Phillip Proctor and Louise Florence Peacock. Louisa was born in Salt Lake City, UtahG, on 26 February 1929.5 They divorced before 1950.9 Louisa married second on 7 October 1955 Clifton E Pritzkau. She died aged 79 in Tooele, UtahG, on 8 July 2008 and was buried at Tooele City CemeteryG.5 Paul married third in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, MichiganG, on 26 July 1952, Katherine Cora Badders, daughter of Alvie Badders and Vera Blair.10 Katherine was born in JonesvilleG on 27 May 1924. She died aged 88 in Hillsdale, MichiganG, on 20 June 2012 and was buried at Sunset View Cemetery, JonesvilleG.5
In 1930 Paul was living at Manum Road, Madison, Lenawee County, MichiganG, in the household of his mother Zoa, and was recorded in the census as Paul L Sackett, aged five and born in Michigan.11
In 1940 he was living at Moscow Road, Moscow, Hillsdale County, MichiganG, in the household of his mother Zoa and stepfather Joseph Johns, and was recorded as Paul Sackett, aged 14.12
Paul completed a World War II draft registration card on 1 June 1943. He was aged 18 and was living in ColdwaterG. Next of kin was his mother, now Mrs Joseph Johns.13
Paul served in the US Army from 1 November 1945 to 22 November 1946.4
In 1930 Paul was living at Manum Road, Madison, Lenawee County, MichiganG, in the household of his mother Zoa, and was recorded in the census as Paul L Sackett, aged five and born in Michigan.11
In 1940 he was living at Moscow Road, Moscow, Hillsdale County, MichiganG, in the household of his mother Zoa and stepfather Joseph Johns, and was recorded as Paul Sackett, aged 14.12
Paul completed a World War II draft registration card on 1 June 1943. He was aged 18 and was living in ColdwaterG. Next of kin was his mother, now Mrs Joseph Johns.13
Paul served in the US Army from 1 November 1945 to 22 November 1946.4
Paul L Sackett (1925–2007), Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Michigan
(Src: Find a Grave, Vernon Goodrich)
(Src: Find a Grave, Vernon Goodrich)
Paul L Sackett (1925–2007), Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Michigan
(Src: Find a Grave, Vernon Goodrich)
(Src: Find a Grave, Vernon Goodrich)
Louisa Mae (Proctor) Sackett
(1929-2008)
(Src: Find a Grave, Ryan Curtis)
(1929-2008)
(Src: Find a Grave, Ryan Curtis)
Katherine Cora (Badders) Sackett
(1924-2012)
(Src: Find a Grave, WalkAMile)
(1924-2012)
(Src: Find a Grave, WalkAMile)
Children of Paul Lawrence Sackett and Louisa Mae Proctor
Children who are or may be living are not shown.
- Roland James Sackett b. 3 Aug 1947, d. 23 Dec 1947
Child of Paul Lawrence Sackett and Katherine Cora Badders
- Alvie Lawrence Sackett b. 11 May 1953, d. 10 Mar 2024
Louisa Mae Proctor Pritzkau passed over to our Heavenly Father on July 8, 2008.
Born February 26th, 1929 to Roland and Louise (Peacock) Proctor. She was the eldest of seven. She married Clifton E. Pritzkau on October 7, 1955. They have five children, twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She loved spending time with her family. She had a very caring heart. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid crocheter and loved to embroider. She was always looking for new crafts and patterns to make for Christmas. Most of all her gifts were handmade. She also enjoyed all the different activities she and Clifton did with their children and horses. Her favorite was Christmas caroling, hay rides, and the Fourth of July parade.
Survived by her loving husband, Clifton E. Pritzkau. Children, Kayleene (Russ) Driggs of Salt Lake City, UT; John Pritzkau of Battle Mtn., NV; Marie Peasnall of Battle Mtn, NV; and Milo (Tiffany) Pritzkau of Erda, UT. Twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Brother, Edwin (Judy) Proctor, sister, Carolyn Proctor. Preceded in death by her parents, one son, four sisters, and two grandsons.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 15th at 11 a.m. at the Tooele 19th LDS Ward Chapel, 1030 South 900 West. A Viewing will be held on Monday, July 14th from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 South Main Street, Tooele and from 9:30-10:30 prior to the Funeral at the Church on Tuesday.
Interment will be in the Tooele City Cemetery.
—Deseret News, Utah, 13 Jul 2008
Notes & Citations
- Death record.
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Paul Lawrence, b. Tecumheh Lan, Michigan, 1 Jun 1925, d. 1 Jun 2007, father James Sackett, mother Zoa B Wolf. Feb 1948 listed as Paul Lawrence Sackett; 05 Jun 2007 listed as Paul L Sackett."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Paul L Sackett, b. Jun 1, 1925, d. Jun 1, 2007, SSN 529-36-4489 issued UT, residence Jonesville, Michigan, 49250, county Hillsdale."
- "US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Paul L, b. 1 Jun 1925, d. 1 Jun 2007, branch ARMY, enlisted 1 Nov 1945, discharged 22 Nov 1946."
- Find a Grave.
- "Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952" (Ancestry image), "22 Feb 1946, North Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, Paul L Sackett, 20, of Jerome, Michigan, b. Michigan, soldier, US Army, father James Sackett, mother Zoa Wolff; to Betty Jane Gallop, 18, of Coldwater, Mich, b. Mich, father George Gallop, mother Clara Harmon. Both 1st m. Witnesses: William E Sackett, Carrie Eileen Sackett, both of Jonesville, Mich. By Rev Fred Seewer, Minister."
- Marriage record.
- "Indiana, Marriages, 1810–2001" (Ancestry transcript), "24 Feb 1950, in Indiana, Betty Gallop, 23, of Coldwater, Michigan, b. Coldwater, 17 Sep 1927, father George Gallop, mother Clara Harmon; and Max Halferty, 32, b. LaGrange, Indiana, 30 Jul 1918, father Brady Halferty, mother Flossie Baird."
- Census.
- "Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952" (Ancestry transcript), "26 Jul 1952, Jonesville, Hillsdale, Michigan, Paul L Sackett, 27, of North Adams, Michigan, b. Tocumseh, Michigan, father James Sackett, mother Zoa Wolfe; to Katherine C Badders, 28, of Jonesville, b. Jonesville, father Alvie Badders, mother Vera Blair."
- 1930 United States Federal Census, Page 2A, Enumeration District 0031, FHL microfilm 2340742
Manum Road, Madison, Lenawee County, Michigan
Sackett, Zoa, head, 34, m. at 17, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home rented, $15
Sackett, Ella M, daughter, 16, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI
Sackett, Charles O, son, 13, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI
Sackett, Carrie E, daughter, 12, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI
Sackett, William E, son, 10, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI
Sackett, Mary A, daughter, 8, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI
Sackett, Paul L, son, 5, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI
Sackett, Hazel M, daughter, 3 3/12, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI
Sackett, Lillian M, daughter, 1 3/12, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI. - 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-01755, p 5B, ED 30-19
Moscow Road, Moscow, Hillsdale County, Michigan
Johns, Joseph E, head, 28, laborer, farming, b. MI, home rented, $2
Johns, Zoa B, wife, 44, b. MI
Sackett, Paul, stepson, 14, b. MI
Sackett, Hazel, stepdaughter, 13, b. MI
Sacket, Lillian, stepdaughter, 11, b. MI
Johns, Roy, son, 7, b. MI
Johns, Minion, son, 5, b. MI. - "U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947" (Ancestry image), "Paul Lawrence Sackett, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, age 18, b. Lenawee, Michigan, 1 Jun 1925, nok Mrs Joe Johns, emp Coal? Co, Coldwater, race white, ht 5 5, eyes blue, wt 104, hair blonde, complexion ruddy. Reg Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, 1 Jun 1943."
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 6th great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven |
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.4 |
| Last Edited | 25 Mar 2024 |
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