Evelyn "Eva" Hoyt (Wengraf) (Landeis - Landers)

Evelyn HOYT divorced WENGRAF née LANDEIS: b. 9 March 1921, Wien - d. 21 July 2013, Wisconsin, USA

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Evelyn G. “Eva” Hoyt died peacefully on July 21, 2013 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center.

Eva was born in Vienna, Austria, on March 9, 1921 to Karl and Stephanie Landeis, who were a well-to-do family of Austro-Hungarian heritage in the haberdashery business. Her father died when she was young. She attended grammar and middle school in Vienna.

In the years leading up to World War II, Eva, like many children during that time, was sent to England to safety, where she attended school in London. Then, followed by her mother, they lived with a family in the Cotswolds until Eva and her mother emigrated to the United States in 1939-40. They lived in New York City, where, during World War II, Eva served as an air raid warden and remembered marching in a parade down 5th Avenue. In 1943, Eva became a naturalized U.S. citizen and moved to Hollywood, California, where she was married in Trinity Episcopal Church to John E. Wengraf, a stage and screen actor who had also emigrated from Vienna and who had been a family friend. They were married for 26 years, with one child, Harriet Elizabeth. They moved to Santa Barbara, California in 1960, and divorced in 1973.

In October 1973, Eva was married to architect Robert Ingle Hoyt. They were married for 12 years until Robert’s death in 1986. Eva lived in Santa Barbara until 2007, when she moved to Webster to live with her daughter and son-in-law.

Eva was a wonderful, dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of the “Greatest Generation,” who loved America and California. She was a “liberated woman” long before that term was invented. After her divorce from Wengraf, she went to work as a dental receptionist. After her marriage to Robert Hoyt, she worked full time as his partner and office manager until his death in 1986. In addition to working, Eva volunteered with “hippotherapy,” helping challenged children horseback ride and was a docent at the beautiful, famous Santa Barbara Courthouse. She and Robert were La Cumbre Country Club members, where he played golf and they both played tennis, which she kept up until she was 86 years old. In earlier years, Eva played the piano, sewed, drew, and painted. Later, as a widow, she enjoyed doing her own home maintenance and repairs including house painting and gardening. She loved animals and always had cats as pets. She valued her friendships and was a loyal, caring friend.

http://www.swedberg-taylor.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id... Evelyn G. "Eva" Hoyt died peacefully on July 21, 2013 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center, Burnett County, Wis.

She was born in Vienna, Austria, on March 9, 1921 to Karl and Stephanie Landeis, She attended schools in Vienna and London. Her father died when she was young.

Eva and her mother emigrated to the United States in 1939-40. In 1943, Eva became a naturalized U.S. citizen and was married in Hollywood, Calif., to John E. Wengraf, a stage and screen actor who also emigrated from Vienna.

They moved to Santa Barbara in 1960. After her divorce from Wengraf, she went to work as a dental receptionist for Dr. Karl Hawes, D.D.S.

In October 1973, Eva married Robert Ingle Hoyt, AIA. She worked full time as his partner and office manager until his death in 1985. Eva lived in Santa Barbara until 2007, when she moved to Webster, Wis., to live with her daughter and son-in-law.

Eva was a dedicated wife, mother, helpmate and homemaker. She was a member of the "Greatest Generation," who loved America and California. She was a "liberated woman" long before that term was invented. Eva volunteered locally with "hippotherapy," helping challenged children horseback ride, and she was a docent at the Courthouse.

She and Robert were La Cumbre Country Club members, where he played golf and they both played tennis, which she kept up until she was 86 years old.

In earlier years, Eva played the piano, sewed, drew, and painted. She enjoyed doing her own home repairs and maintenance, including house painting and gardening.

She loved animals and always had cats as pets. She valued her friendships and was a loyal, caring friend.

Eva is survived by her daughter, Harriet Rice, and son-in-law, Arne Ardell of Webster, Wisconsin; stepsons William Clason Hoyt (Lisa) of Wyoming, and Dibblee Hoyt of California; stepdaughter Antonia Hoyt of Utah; step granddaughter Amanda Hoyt of Wyoming, and cousins: Gerda Lydon (Phil) of California, Marian Kretsch of Connecticut, and Lilly Kautsky of Missouri.

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Arrival in USA: 19.08.1941 on SS Samaria from Liverpool

New York passenger listings:

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Stefanie Landeis Female 41 1940 New York, New York, United States 1899 Germany Immigration Samaria

Eva Gertrude Landeis Female 19 1940 New York, New York, United States 1921 Germany Immigration Samaria

Stefanie's profession given as "housewife".

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Departure: "friend" Mr. A.F. DOLMAN LOXHORE?, Kinsington place, Newport

Arrival: "friend" Dr. BILIK, 667 Madison Ave., NYC,