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Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, 1949

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue. View the original source document: WHI 56519

Eva Deutschkron was a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who settled in Madison, Wisconsin, after World War II.

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron was born in Posen, Germany (now Poznan, Poland), on November 12, 1918. Her widowed mother moved the family to Berlin. Young Eva was generally shielded from the growing Nazi terror until Kristallnacht. She witnessed the November 9-10, 1938, rioting that launched widespread violence against the Jewish community.

Eva's family attempted to immigrate to the U.S. Delays in the U.S. Consulate in Berlin prevented the family from leaving. In October 1942, Nazi officials captured Eva's sister and the parents of her husband, Martin. Eva's parents were also eventually abducted and murdered. At 24, Eva and her husband were assigned to forced labor at the Siemens Munitions Factory. They eluded Nazi attention until January 1943. That is when Eva and her husband went into hiding.

Helped by a number of Gentiles, the Deutschkrons survived the war by hiding underground in Berlin, the seat of the Third Reich. They experienced many harrowing events - not only close calls with the Gestapo but also bombing from Allied warplanes. After the war, with the help of American soldiers, they re-established contact with relatives in the U.S. In May 1946, they emigrated from Germany, shortly after the birth of their son.

Settling for a time in New York City, the Deutschkrons moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in November 1948. A daughter was born in 1951. From humble beginnings in a rented store, they established Martin's, Inc., a tailoring and retail clothing business with several locations around the city. Eva died in 2011.

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Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, 1949

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue. View the original source document: WHI 56519

Eva Deutschkron was a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who settled in Madison, Wisconsin, after World War II.

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron was born in Posen, Germany (now Poznan, Poland), on November 12, 1918. Her widowed mother moved the family to Berlin. Young Eva was generally shielded from the growing Nazi terror until Kristallnacht. She witnessed the November 9-10, 1938, rioting that launched widespread violence against the Jewish community.

Eva's family attempted to immigrate to the U.S. Delays in the U.S. Consulate in Berlin prevented the family from leaving. In October 1942, Nazi officials captured Eva's sister and the parents of her husband, Martin. Eva's parents were also eventually abducted and murdered. At 24, Eva and her husband were assigned to forced labor at the Siemens Munitions Factory. They eluded Nazi attention until January 1943. That is when Eva and her husband went into hiding.

Helped by a number of Gentiles, the Deutschkrons survived the war by hiding underground in Berlin, the seat of the Third Reich. They experienced many harrowing events - not only close calls with the Gestapo but also bombing from Allied warplanes. After the war, with the help of American soldiers, they re-established contact with relatives in the U.S. In May 1946, they emigrated from Germany, shortly after the birth of their son.

Settling for a time in New York City, the Deutschkrons moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in November 1948. A daughter was born in 1951. From humble beginnings in a rented store, they established Martin's, Inc., a tailoring and retail clothing business with several locations around the city. Eva died in 2011.

Eva Deutschkron, Oral History Interview

Listen to Eva Deutschkron tell her story to the Wisconsin Historical Society interviewer.

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Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, 1949

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue. View the original source document: WHI 56519

Eva Deutschkron was a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who settled in Madison, Wisconsin, after World War II.

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron was born in Posen, Germany (now Poznan, Poland), on November 12, 1918. Her widowed mother moved the family to Berlin. Young Eva was generally shielded from the growing Nazi terror until Kristallnacht. She witnessed the November 9-10, 1938, rioting that launched widespread violence against the Jewish community.

Eva's family attempted to immigrate to the U.S. Delays in the U.S. Consulate in Berlin prevented the family from leaving. In October 1942, Nazi officials captured Eva's sister and the parents of her husband, Martin. Eva's parents were also eventually abducted and murdered. At 24, Eva and her husband were assigned to forced labor at the Siemens Munitions Factory. They eluded Nazi attention until January 1943. That is when Eva and her husband went into hiding.

Helped by a number of Gentiles, the Deutschkrons survived the war by hiding underground in Berlin, the seat of the Third Reich. They experienced many harrowing events - not only close calls with the Gestapo but also bombing from Allied warplanes. After the war, with the help of American soldiers, they re-established contact with relatives in the U.S. In May 1946, they emigrated from Germany, shortly after the birth of their son.

Settling for a time in New York City, the Deutschkrons moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in November 1948. A daughter was born in 1951. From humble beginnings in a rented store, they established Martin's, Inc., a tailoring and retail clothing business with several locations around the city. Eva died in 2011.

Eva Deutschkron, Oral History Interview

Listen to Eva Deutschkron tell her story to the Wisconsin Historical Society interviewer.

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Eva lived in New York after

Died 2011

Had one son

And one daughter

Moved everywhere

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Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, 1949

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue. View the original source document: WHI 56519

Eva Deutschkron was a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who settled in Madison, Wisconsin, after World War II.

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron was born in Posen, Germany (now Poznan, Poland), on November 12, 1918. Her widowed mother moved the family to Berlin. Young Eva was generally shielded from the growing Nazi terror until Kristallnacht. She witnessed the November 9-10, 1938, rioting that launched widespread violence against the Jewish community.

Eva's family attempted to immigrate to the U.S. Delays in the U.S. Consulate in Berlin prevented the family from leaving. In October 1942, Nazi officials captured Eva's sister and the parents of her husband, Martin. Eva's parents were also eventually abducted and murdered. At 24, Eva and her husband were assigned to forced labor at the Siemens Munitions Factory. They eluded Nazi attention until January 1943. That is when Eva and her husband went into hiding.

Helped by a number of Gentiles, the Deutschkrons survived the war by hiding underground in Berlin, the seat of the Third Reich. They experienced many harrowing events - not only close calls with the Gestapo but also bombing from Allied warplanes. After the war, with the help of American soldiers, they re-established contact with relatives in the U.S. In May 1946, they emigrated from Germany, shortly after the birth of their son.

Settling for a time in New York City, the Deutschkrons moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in November 1948. A daughter was born in 1951. From humble beginnings in a rented store, they established Martin's, Inc., a tailoring and retail clothing business with several locations around the city. Eva died in 2011.

Eva Deutschkron, Oral History Interview

Listen to Eva Deutschkron tell her story to the Wisconsin Historical Society interviewer.

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Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, 1949

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue. View the original source document: WHI 56519

Eva Deutschkron was a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who settled in Madison, Wisconsin, after World War II.

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron was born in Posen, Germany (now Poznan, Poland), on November 12, 1918. Her widowed mother moved the family to Berlin. Young Eva was generally shielded from the growing Nazi terror until Kristallnacht. She witnessed the November 9-10, 1938, rioting that launched widespread violence against the Jewish community.

Eva's family attempted to immigrate to the U.S. Delays in the U.S. Consulate in Berlin prevented the family from leaving. In October 1942, Nazi officials captured Eva's sister and the parents of her husband, Martin. Eva's parents were also eventually abducted and murdered. At 24, Eva and her husband were assigned to forced labor at the Siemens Munitions Factory. They eluded Nazi attention until January 1943. That is when Eva and her husband went into hiding.

Helped by a number of Gentiles, the Deutschkrons survived the war by hiding underground in Berlin, the seat of the Third Reich. They experienced many harrowing events - not only close calls with the Gestapo but also bombing from Allied warplanes. After the war, with the help of American soldiers, they re-established contact with relatives in the U.S. In May 1946, they emigrated from Germany, shortly after the birth of their son.

Settling for a time in New York City, the Deutschkrons moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in November 1948. A daughter was born in 1951. From humble beginnings in a rented store, they established Martin's, Inc., a tailoring and retail clothing business with several locations around the city. Eva died in 2011.

Eva Deutschkron, Oral History Interview

Listen to Eva Deutschkron tell her story to the Wisconsin Historical Society interviewer.

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Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, 1949

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue. View the original source document: WHI 56519

Eva Deutschkron was a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who settled in Madison, Wisconsin, after World War II.

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron was born in Posen, Germany (now Poznan, Poland), on November 12, 1918. Her widowed mother moved the family to Berlin. Young Eva was generally shielded from the growing Nazi terror until Kristallnacht. She witnessed the November 9-10, 1938, rioting that launched widespread violence against the Jewish community.

Eva's family attempted to immigrate to the U.S. Delays in the U.S. Consulate in Berlin prevented the family from leaving. In October 1942, Nazi officials captured Eva's sister and the parents of her husband, Martin. Eva's parents were also eventually abducted and murdered. At 24, Eva and her husband were assigned to forced labor at the Siemens Munitions Factory. They eluded Nazi attention until January 1943. That is when Eva and her husband went into hiding.

Helped by a number of Gentiles, the Deutschkrons survived the war by hiding underground in Berlin, the seat of the Third Reich. They experienced many harrowing events - not only close calls with the Gestapo but also bombing from Allied warplanes. After the war, with the help of American soldiers, they re-established contact with relatives in the U.S. In May 1946, they emigrated from Germany, shortly after the birth of their son.

Settling for a time in New York City, the Deutschkrons moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in November 1948. A daughter was born in 1951. From humble beginnings in a rented store, they established Martin's, Inc., a tailoring and retail clothing business with several locations around the city. Eva died in 2011.

Eva Deutschkron, Oral History Interview

Listen to Eva Deutschkron tell her story to the Wisconsin Historical Society interviewer.

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Eva Deutschkron, age 92, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 20, 2011. Â She was born in Poznan, Germany November 12, 1918 the daughter of Emmanuel and Hedwig (Hollaender) Lauffer. Â She came to the United States in 1947, a survivor of the Holocaust. Eva was united in marriage to Martin Deutschkron in Germany. Martin and Eva owned Martin's on State Street. Â Eva's family,especially her grandchildren were the love and joy of her life. Â She enjoyed teaching her grandchildren and great grandchildren to play Mensch Â argere Â dich Â nicht, her favorite childhood game. Eva was a member of Temple Beth El and Hadassah. Â Â Eva is survived by her children Ruth (Russell) Frank, grandchildren; Aaron (Dawn) Frank, Melissa (Ken) Barmore, Shoshana Deutschkron, and great-grandchildren; Caitlin and Megan Frank, and Amanda and Zoe Barmore. Â She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Martin, and a son Ed. Â A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at FOREST HILL CEMETERY, 1 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI Â 53705. Â Please meet at the main entrance of the cemetery. Â Memorial contributions may be made in Eva's name to, the Deutschkron Holocaust Fund at Temple Beth El, Jewish Social Services, or HospiceCare Inc. Â The family would like to thank the staffs Â of Sebring Assisted Living and HospiceCare for their loving and Â compassionate care. Â

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Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, 1949

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue. View the original source document: WHI 56519

Eva Deutschkron was a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who settled in Madison, Wisconsin, after World War II.

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron was born in Posen, Germany (now Poznan, Poland), on November 12, 1918. Her widowed mother moved the family to Berlin. Young Eva was generally shielded from the growing Nazi terror until Kristallnacht. She witnessed the November 9-10, 1938, rioting that launched widespread violence against the Jewish community.

Eva's family attempted to immigrate to the U.S. Delays in the U.S. Consulate in Berlin prevented the family from leaving. In October 1942, Nazi officials captured Eva's sister and the parents of her husband, Martin. Eva's parents were also eventually abducted and murdered. At 24, Eva and her husband were assigned to forced labor at the Siemens Munitions Factory. They eluded Nazi attention until January 1943. That is when Eva and her husband went into hiding.

Helped by a number of Gentiles, the Deutschkrons survived the war by hiding underground in Berlin, the seat of the Third Reich. They experienced many harrowing events - not only close calls with the Gestapo but also bombing from Allied warplanes. After the war, with the help of American soldiers, they re-established contact with relatives in the U.S. In May 1946, they emigrated from Germany, shortly after the birth of their son.

Settling for a time in New York City, the Deutschkrons moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in November 1948. A daughter was born in 1951. From humble beginnings in a rented store, they established Martin's, Inc., a tailoring and retail clothing business with several locations around the city. Eva died in 2011.

Eva Deutschkron, Oral History Interview

Listen to Eva Deutschkron tell her story to the Wisconsin Historical Society interviewer.

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Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, 1949

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue. View the original source document: WHI 56519

Eva Deutschkron was a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who settled in Madison, Wisconsin, after World War II.

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron was born in Posen, Germany (now Poznan, Poland), on November 12, 1918. Her widowed mother moved the family to Berlin. Young Eva was generally shielded from the growing Nazi terror until Kristallnacht. She witnessed the November 9-10, 1938, rioting that launched widespread violence against the Jewish community.

Eva's family attempted to immigrate to the U.S. Delays in the U.S. Consulate in Berlin prevented the family from leaving. In October 1942, Nazi officials captured Eva's sister and the parents of her husband, Martin. Eva's parents were also eventually abducted and murdered. At 24, Eva and her husband were assigned to forced labor at the Siemens Munitions Factory. They eluded Nazi attention until January 1943. That is when Eva and her husband went into hiding.

Helped by a number of Gentiles, the Deutschkrons survived the war by hiding underground in Berlin, the seat of the Third Reich. They experienced many harrowing events - not only close calls with the Gestapo but also bombing from Allied warplanes. After the war, with the help of American soldiers, they re-established contact with relatives in the U.S. In May 1946, they emigrated from Germany, shortly after the birth of their son.

Settling for a time in New York City, the Deutschkrons moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in November 1948. A daughter was born in 1951. From humble beginnings in a rented store, they established Martin's, Inc., a tailoring and retail clothing business with several locations around the city. Eva died in 2011.

Eva Deutschkron, Oral History Interview

Listen to Eva Deutschkron tell her story to the Wisconsin Historical Society interviewer.

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Oral Histories: Wisconsin Survivors of the Holocaust
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Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, 1949

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue. View the original source document: WHI 56519

Eva Deutschkron was a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust who settled in Madison, Wisconsin, after World War II.

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron was born in Posen, Germany (now Poznan, Poland), on November 12, 1918. Her widowed mother moved the family to Berlin. Young Eva was generally shielded from the growing Nazi terror until Kristallnacht. She witnessed the November 9-10, 1938, rioting that launched widespread violence against the Jewish community.

Eva's family attempted to immigrate to the U.S. Delays in the U.S. Consulate in Berlin prevented the family from leaving. In October 1942, Nazi officials captured Eva's sister and the parents of her husband, Martin. Eva's parents were also eventually abducted and murdered. At 24, Eva and her husband were assigned to forced labor at the Siemens Munitions Factory. They eluded Nazi attention until January 1943. That is when Eva and her husband went into hiding.

Helped by a number of Gentiles, the Deutschkrons survived the war by hiding underground in Berlin, the seat of the Third Reich. They experienced many harrowing events - not only close calls with the Gestapo but also bombing from Allied warplanes. After the war, with the help of American soldiers, they re-established contact with relatives in the U.S. In May 1946, they emigrated from Germany, shortly after the birth of their son.

Settling for a time in New York City, the Deutschkrons moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in November 1948. A daughter was born in 1951. From humble beginnings in a rented store, they established Martin's, Inc., a tailoring and retail clothing business with several locations around the city. Eva died in 2011.

Eva Deutschkron, Oral History Interview

Listen to Eva Deutschkron tell her story to the Wisconsin Historical Society interviewer.

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Oral Histories: Wisconsin Survivors of the Holocaust
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Learn about and listen to Holocaust survivor Eva Deutschkron tell her story.