2355 Commercial NE 

4413 Fir Dell Dr S 

Evelyn Belle Gottberg was born 3 Sep 1912, in Colton, Oregon, to Gus Adolph Gottberg and Anna Noyar Gottberg. Evelyn had a stepsister, Leona Perry, from Anna’s previous marriage.   

At the age of 17, Evelyn began work at a woolen mill near Clackamas, Oregon, following her father’s death in May 1930. On 7 Oct 1930, shortly after her 18th birthday, she married Ronald Blischke, aged 20, in Vancouver, Washington. The couple had two children: a daughter, Violet Jean, born 1 Jan 1931, and a son, Donald, born 16 Mar 1934.   

Between 1935 and 1940, the family settled in Salem, Oregon, at 1020 Howard St. where they remained for over 15 years. Ronald worked as an auto mechanic, later partnering with his brother Otto in an auto sales business by 1947. Evelyn worked at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill in 1942 and intermittently returned to weaving at TKWM throughout the 1950s.  

In 1953, son Donald enlisted in the Marine Corps, and daughter Violet married, marking a turning point for the family. With her children grown, Evelyn returned to work at TKWM to contribute to the household income. By 1960, however, Evelyn and Ronald divorced after 30 years of marriage, with Ronald retaining their home on Fir Dell Dr. in Salem.  

Evelyn’s life after the divorce remains partially unknown, though she eventually moved to Albany, Oregon, where she worked for Albany Freeze Dried Company before retiring. Evelyn died in Albany on 16 Feb 1999, at the age of 86. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oregon City, Oregon, alongside her father. 

1930  Evelyn B. Gottberg. Age: 17. Birth: abt 1913 in Oregon. Daughter of HOH. Residence: 901 5th St, Clackamas, OR. Occupation: Spooler, Woolen Mill. Household members: Gus O. Gottberg, age 51, HOH. Occupation: Grinderman, Paper Mill; Anna Gottberg, age 43, wife; Evelyn B. Gottberg, age 17, daughter; William C. Rohlfing, age 19, boarder.  

1940  Evelyn B. Blischke. Age: 27. Birth: abt 1913 in Oregon. Wife of HOH. Residence: 1020 Howard St, Salem, Marion, Oregon. 1935 residence: Oregon City. Highest education: 2nd year High School. No employment shown. Household members: Ronald Blischke, age 28, HOH; Evelyn B. Blischke, age 27, wife; Violet Blischke, age 9, daughter; Donald L. Blischke, age 6, son.    

1950  Evelyn B. Blischke. Age: 37. Birth: abt 1913 in Oregon. Married to HOH. Residence: 1020 Howard, Salem, Marion, Oregon. No occupation. Household members: Ronald Blischke, age 38, HOH, owns auto service shop; Evelyn B. Blischke, age 37, wife; Donald L. Blischke, age 16, son. 

1942  Ronald Blischke (Evelyn B) mechanic, State Motors, h 1020 Howard 

Evelyn B Blischke, weaver, TKWM, h 1020 Howard 

1945  Ronald Blischke (Evelyn B) Service Manager, Shrock Motor Co, h 1020 Howard 

1947   Ronald Blischke (Evelyn) Rons Motor Co, h 1020 Howard 

1949   Ronald Blischke (Evelyn) Rons Motor Co, h 1020 Howard 

1951   Ronald Blischke (Evelyn) Salesman, h 1020 Howard 

1953/1954  Evelyn G Blischke, weaver, TKWM, h 1020 Howard 

Ronald Blischke, salesman, 1020 Howard 

1955  Ronald Blischke, mechanic, h 1020 Howard 

1956  Ronald Blischke (Evelyn) Ron and Don’s Flying A Service, h 1020 Howard 

1957  Evelyn G Blischke Mrs., with TKWM, r 1020 Howard 

Ronald Blischke, Ron and Don’s Flying A Service, h 1020 Howard 

1958  Evelyn G Blischke Mrs., laborer, TKWM, r 2355 Commercial NE 

Ronald Blischke, salesman, Applegate Motors, h 2355 Commercial NE 

1959  Evelyn G Blischke Mrs., laborer, TKWM, r 4413 Fir Dell Rd 

Ronald Blischke (Evelyn) Ron’s Motors Used Cars, h 4413 Fir Dell Dr S 

1960  Ronald Blischke (Evelyn) Ron’s Auto Parts; Ron’s Motors Used Cars, h 4413 Fir Dell Dr S 

1961  Ronald Blischke (Evelyn B) Ron’s Motors Used Cars, h 4413 Fir Dell Dr S 

1962  Evelyn Blischke not listed.   

Ronald Blischke Ron’s Auto and Trailer Sales, h 4315 Fir Dell Dr SE 

Ronald Blischke  Birth: 1911. Death: 27 Feb 2003 (aged 91-92) in Marion County, Oregon. Burial:  Restlawn Memorial Gardens, West Salem, Polk County, Oregon. Memorial ID: 126658068. 

Oregon Statesman 3 Apr 1953, p. 11 – Donald Lee Blischke enlisted in the USMC.    

Oregon Statesman 7 Jul 1953, p. 7 – Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Blischke announce the marriage of their Daughter Violet Jean to USMC Technical Sergeant Arthur Barrett of Bronx, NY.  The couple will settle at Camp Pendelton, CA. where Arthur is stationed.  

The Oregonian 27 Feb 1999, p. 23 – Evelyn B Blischke obit.  Died 16 Feb 1999 at age 86.  Born 3 Sep 1912 in Colton.  Her maiden name was Gottberg.  Prior to her retirement, she worked at Pendleton Woolen Mills and Albany Freeze Dried.  Surv:  Daughter Violet Barrett of Arizona City, AZ, Son Don of Milwaukie, for grandchildren, one great grandchild and one great-great-grandchild.    

WA State Marriage Record.  Evelyn Gottberg 18 b abt 1912 in OR married Ronald Blischke 20 in Vancouver, WA on 7 Oct 1930.  

OR State Marriage Record.  Don Blischke, 18, married Dolly Joan O’Neil in Salem on 10 Jun 1952.  He is a gas station attended.  She works at White’s Drive In.    

WA State Marriage Record.  Violet Jean Blischke, b 1 Jan 1931, married Arthur M Barrett, b 28 Dec 1929, on 6 Jun 1953 in Skamania County, WA.  

OR State Divorce Record.  Evelyn Blischke from Ronald Blischke in Clackamas County on 5 Dec 1960.  Cruelty.  Married 15 Mar 1930.  

Public Records Index.  Undated.  Evelyn B Blischke b 3 Sep 1912.  3475 Bernard Abe NE, Albany, OR.  

Public Records Index.  1986 Donald L Blischke b 16 Mar 1934.  Res 17225 Beck Rd, Dallas, OR.      

Social Security Death Record.  Evelyn Blischke 544-12-8952 issued in OR.  B 3 Sep 1912.  D 16 Feb 1999.  Last address Albany, OR.