July 28, 1926 - December 02, 2020
Alice Irene Weisz Deutscher Wyatt of Lodi passed away early morning on December 2nd. A life lived well leaving an indelible mark on those who knew and loved her. She touched many lives through her membership in clubs, friendships, and as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.
Alice was born to John and Christina Marie Weisz (Iszler) on July 28, 1926 in Lehr, North Dakota. She spent her early years in Lehr growing up on a farm helping tend to the animals and other daily chores with her siblings. She told stories about her life on the farm and how she enjoyed riding horses bareback. This speaks to her beautiful spirit and zest for life that was undeniable. Later she met and married her husband Harry Deutscher in Streeter, North Dakota. They married in 1946 and had six children together moving from North Dakota, to Montana and eventually settling in California. She was a devoted and loving mother raising her children on her own and working hard to provide for them. Being resourceful she canned fruits and sewed clothing and even cut her children’s hair. She worked as a waitress for over 30 years always greeting her customers with a big smile. Alice was an excellent cook and loved preparing German dishes and deserts for her children and later for her grandchildren. She possessed an incredible strength and positive outlook on life. For her, family was everything!
In 1968 she met Cortez J. Wyatt in the restaurant where she worked. After a courtship they married and enjoyed life together traveling all over the U.S. in their motor home. Alice loved traveling and sightseeing. She had a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and loved every opportunity she had to pack her bags and go on another adventure.
Other hobbies included square dancing and reading. As Alice’s family grew her love for them did too. She loved her son-in-laws, one daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She had a tremendous energy for life and lived it to the fullest. She embodied a true spirit of living life in the moment. Any one who knew her knew that she did not let the grass grow under her feet.
She belonged to and participated in several organizations over the years including the Moose Lodge, Dakota Club, Emblem Club, Women’s Club, and The Loel Senior Center where she volunteered helping with the monthly news letter, as well as exercised and socialized with the members. She was a woman of devout faith as a member of Lodi First United Methodist Church attending services for many years. It was her strong faith in the Lord that helped her through difficult and challenging times.
Alice is survived by her daughter, Patricia Sherman (Dave), Cheryl Bertsch (Tim), Sharon Frame (Dean), Dennis Deutscher Sr., Janel Graffigna (Pete); her grandchildren Lisa Mayfield (Steve), Dina Ballard (Brandon), Dennis Deutscher Jr. (Marlo), Kevin Warnecke (Michelle), Laree Arreola (Victor), Krissy Knutson (Kevin), Danny Frame (Heather), Brett Graffigna (Chantal), Jeff Bertsch (Ladawn), Julie Biondi; great grand children Garret, Brannon (Cetara), Logan, Blake (Katie), Karli, Savanna (Tyler), Sophia, Aiven, Ivey, Lauren, Breanna, Jake, Carter, Kylee, Katelyn, Kiersten, Colton, Jubilee, Dylan, Cassidy, Madison, Zackary, Austyn; great great grandchildren Avri, Chloe, Bodhi; her brother Ray Weisz (Tippy), sister-in-law Bernice Weisz; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Cortez J. Wyatt, Harry Deutscher; son Bruce P. Deutscher; grandson Troy Graffigna; brothers Ervin Weisz and Milton Weisz, sisters Edna Buck and Averna Kubler.
She will be missed by all.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Graveside services will he held at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240. on January 5th at 1:00.
Donations in memory of Alice Wyatt may be made to The Loel Senior Center or Animal Friends Connection Humane Society.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Wyatt family.