Gustav Martin Gord

M, b. 5 November 1893, d. January 1974
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGustav Martin Gord was also known as Gard.
Name VariationGustav Martin Gord was also known as Martin.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUGustav Martin Gord obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1893Gustav Martin Gord was born on 5 November 1893 at Minnesota.
Marriage24 February 1922He married Edith Marie Klemme, daughter of August Chris Klemme Jr. and Anna Magdalena Ida Maria Frahm, on 24 February 1922 listed as 24 Feb. Married 8 years in 1930.
DeathJanuary 1974Gustav Martin Gord died in January 1974 at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Hartley, O'Brien, IowaGustav Martin Gord was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Hartley, O'Brien, Iowa.1
DateLocationDescription
Gustav Martin Gord had zero children.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED71-17. Dwelling 152.

Ronald Eli Klemme

M, b. 21 February 1924, d. 1998
Father*Roy Christian Klemme b. 20 Jul 1900, d. 3 Apr 1970
Mother*Nora Odell Jordin b. 11 Sep 1904, d. 5 Jun 1974
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Ronald Klemme 1942 senior portrait Le Mars Community High School, Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 February 1924Ronald Eli Klemme was born on 21 February 1924 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, also reported as 20 Feb 1924.
He was the son of Roy Christian Klemme and Nora Odell Jordin.
Marriage8 October 1946Ronald Eli Klemme married Janet Hazen on 8 October 1946 at St John's American Lutheran Church, LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
Marriage23 October 1965Ronald Eli Klemme married Vada Godbout on 23 October 1965.
Death1998Ronald Eli Klemme died in 1998.
Burial1998He was buried in 1998 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 April 1930LeMars, Plymouth, IowaRonald Eli Klemme was listed as a son in Roy Christian Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa; living at 402 Central Avenue.1
DateLocationDescription
10 April 1938St John's American Lutheran Church, LeMars, Plymouth, IowaRonald Eli Klemme was confirmed on 10 April 1938 at St John's American Lutheran Church, LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
January 1939In January 1939 Ronald Klemme is spending his vacation with his grandmother, Mrs. A. C. Klemme, and other relatives and friends at Fairmont, Minnesota.
Lemars Globe Post January 5, 1939 - Ronald Klemme is spending his vacation with his grandmother, Mrs A C Klemme at Fairmont, Minn.
1970Glendale, CaliforniaHe lived in 1970 at Glendale, California.
1972Denver, ColoradoHe lived in 1972 at Denver, Colorado.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-17. Dwelling 358.

Vada Godbout

F, b. 18 July 1920, d. 16 May 2000
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 March 1946As of 20 March 1946,her married name was Swinson.
Married Name23 October 1965As of 23 October 1965,her married name was Klemme.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUVada Godbout obtained US Social Security Card at Kansas; last residence Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 July 1920Vada Godbout was born on 18 July 1920.
Marriage20 March 1946She married Harold Swinson on 20 March 1946.
Marriage23 October 1965Vada Godbout married Ronald Eli Klemme, son of Roy Christian Klemme and Nora Odell Jordin, on 23 October 1965.
Death16 May 2000Vada Godbout died on 16 May 2000 at age 79.
Burialafter 16 May 2000She was buried after 16 May 2000 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas.
DateLocationDescription
Vada Godbout had zero children.

Milan W. Schroeder

M, b. 9 April 1926, d. 6 March 2019
Father*Harry A. Schroeder b. 1 Dec 1900, d. 6 Oct 1947
Mother*Clara Wilhelmine Louise Klemme b. 19 Dec 1902, d. 8 May 2002
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMilan W. Schroeder was also known as Fuzz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 April 1926Milan W. Schroeder was born on 9 April 1926 at Peotone, Will, Illinois, also reported as 9 Mar 1926.
He was the son of Harry A. Schroeder and Clara Wilhelmine Louise Klemme.
Marriage25 September 1948Milan W. Schroeder married Virginia Grubb on 25 September 1948.
Marriagebefore 2002Milan W. Schroeder married Bobbie Lois Greer, daughter of William R. Greer and Lois B. (?), before 2002 at second marriage for her.
Death6 March 2019Milan W. Schroeder died on 6 March 2019 at Will, Illinois, at age 92.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 April 1930Peotone, Will, IllinoisMilan W. Schroeder was listed as a son in Harry A. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois; living at 424 South Street.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-75. Dwelling 5.

Virginia Grubb

F, b. 23 May 1928, d. 21 August 1980
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 September 1948As of 25 September 1948,her married name was Schroeder.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 May 1928Virginia Grubb was born on 23 May 1928.
Marriage25 September 1948She married Milan W. Schroeder, son of Harry A. Schroeder and Clara Wilhelmine Louise Klemme, on 25 September 1948.
Death21 August 1980Virginia Grubb died on 21 August 1980 at age 52.

Bonnie Jean Schroeder

F, b. 27 August 1930, d. 20 February 2021
Father*Harry A. Schroeder b. 1 Dec 1900, d. 6 Oct 1947
Mother*Clara Wilhelmine Louise Klemme b. 19 Dec 1902, d. 8 May 2002
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Bonnie Jean (Schroeder) Carstens
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 March 1951As of 18 March 1951,her married name was Carstens.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 August 1930Bonnie Jean Schroeder was born on 27 August 1930 at Peotone, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Harry A. Schroeder and Clara Wilhelmine Louise Klemme.
Marriage18 March 1951Bonnie Jean Schroeder married Lyle M. Carstens on 18 March 1951.
Death20 February 2021Bonnie Jean Schroeder died on 20 February 2021 at Illinois at age 90 Bonnie J. Carstens, age 90, of Normal, IL; formerly of Peotone; passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born on August 27, 1930 in Peotone, IL, the daughter of Harry and Clara (Klemme) Schroeder. She married Lyle M. Carstens on March 18, 1951 at Salem United Church of Christ in New Orleans, LA. He passed away on September 19, 2017. Bonnie lived in Peotone for most of her life until moving to Normal in 2013 to be closer to her family. She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone, the Peotone American Legion Auxiliary, and a former member of the Peotone Women’s Club. She enjoyed golf, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl (Jeff) Crumrine of Bloomington, IL; her son, Thomas Carstens of Roswell, GA; 5 grandchildren, Mark (Amy) Crumrine of Chicago, Kristin Crumrine of Bloomington, Beth (Kurtis) Zinger of Colorado, Lauren Carstens of Roswell, GA, and Jack Carstens of Roswell, GA; and 4 great-grandchildren, Michael Crumrine, Luke Crumrine, Lincoln Zinger, and Maggie Zinger. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lyle; and her brother, Milan “Fuzzy” Schroeder.

A memorial visitation will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. with a memorial service being held at 4:00 p.m., Nancy Wheeler officiating. Due to the global health pandemic (COVID-19) the wearing of a face covering will be required to enter the funeral home and social distancing must be observed.

Lyle M. Carstens

M, b. 19 September 1929, d. 19 September 2017
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Lyle M Carstens
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 September 1929Lyle M. Carstens was born on 19 September 1929.
Marriage18 March 1951He married Bonnie Jean Schroeder, daughter of Harry A. Schroeder and Clara Wilhelmine Louise Klemme, on 18 March 1951.
Death19 September 2017Lyle M. Carstens died on 19 September 2017 at age 88.

Lloyd E. Bate

M, b. 18 March 1897, d. 22 January 2001
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLloyd E. Bate was also known as Bates.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECULloyd E. Bate obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Peotone, Will, Illinois.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLloyd E. Bate married Louise T. (?)
Birth18 March 1897Lloyd E. Bate was born on 18 March 1897.
Marriage20 January 1954He married Clara Wilhelmine Louise Klemme, daughter of August Chris Klemme Jr. and Anna Magdalena Ida Maria Frahm, on 20 January 1954 May be 31 Jan 1954.
Death22 January 2001Lloyd E. Bate died on 22 January 2001 at age 103.
Burialafter 22 January 2001He was buried after 22 January 2001 at Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, Will, Illinois.

Shirley Rae Larson

F, b. 7 September 1927, d. 9 June 1993
Father*Clifford Henry Larson b. 20 May 1902, d. 25 Nov 1989
Mother*Eleanor Pauline Klemme b. 12 Aug 1906, d. 18 Jun 1988
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Shirley Rae (Larson) Shafer
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Changeafter 9 October 1931On after 9 October 1931 her name was legally changed to Koch.
Married Name27 August 1948As of 27 August 1948,her married name was Shafer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 September 1927Shirley Rae Larson was born on 7 September 1927 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Clifford Henry Larson and Eleanor Pauline Klemme.
Marriage27 August 1948Shirley Rae Larson married Edison Henry Shafer on 27 August 1948 also reported as 19 Aug 1948.
Death9 June 1993Shirley Rae Larson died on 9 June 1993 at Illinois at age 65 Shirley (Larson) Shafer obituary.
Sandusky (OH) Register June 10, 1993 - Shirley (Larson) Shafer obituary
The Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois) 10 Jun 1993 - Shirley Rae (Larson) Shafer obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Hartley, O'Brien, IowaShirley Rae Larson was listed as a niece in Gustav Martin Gord's household on the 1930 Census at Hartley, O'Brien, Iowa.1
10 April 1940Fairmont, Martin, MinnesotaShirley Rae Larson was listed as a daughter (actually step-daughter) in Matthew P. Koch's household on the 1940 Census at Fairmont, Martin, Minnesota.2
DateLocationDescription
Shirley Rae Larson was adopted; Shirley was adopted by Matt Koch, her mother's second husband.
November 1936Plymouth, IowaIn November 1936 at Plymouth, Iowa, Thanksgiving guests at the H F Klemme home.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED71-17. Dwelling 152.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fairmont, Martin, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1937; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 46-9A.

Edison Henry Shafer

M, b. 17 February 1917, d. 22 August 1993
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 February 1917Edison Henry Shafer was born on 17 February 1917 at Ohio also reported as 11 Feb 1917.
Marriage27 August 1948He married Shirley Rae Larson, daughter of Clifford Henry Larson and Eleanor Pauline Klemme, on 27 August 1948 also reported as 19 Aug 1948.
Death22 August 1993Edison Henry Shafer died on 22 August 1993 at Illinois at age 76.
DateLocationDescription
Edison Henry Shafer was a Food Production Manager at Illinois State University.

Matthew P. Koch

M, b. 15 September 1900, d. 31 December 1971
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMatthew P. Koch was also known as Math.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUMatthew P. Koch obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Bloomington, Mclean, Illinois.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 September 1900Matthew P. Koch was born on 15 September 1900 at Nebraska.
Marriage9 October 1931He married Eleanor Pauline Klemme, daughter of August Chris Klemme Jr. and Anna Magdalena Ida Maria Frahm, on 9 October 1931.
Death31 December 1971Matthew P. Koch died on 31 December 1971 at age 71.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1940Fairmont, Martin, MinnesotaMatthew P. Koch was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Fairmont, Martin, Minnesota.1

Child of Matthew P. Koch and Eleanor Pauline Klemme

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fairmont, Martin, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1937; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 46-9A.

James August Koch

M, b. 13 July 1932, d. 13 June 1999
Father*Matthew P. Koch b. 15 Sep 1900, d. 31 Dec 1971
Mother*Eleanor Pauline Klemme b. 12 Aug 1906, d. 18 Jun 1988
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James A Koch
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 July 1932James August Koch was born on 13 July 1932 at Cherokee, Iowa, also reported as 31 Jul 1932.
He was the son of Matthew P. Koch and Eleanor Pauline Klemme.
Death13 June 1999James August Koch died on 13 June 1999 at age 66 James A Koch obituary.
The Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois) 14 Jun 1999 - James A Koch obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1940Fairmont, Martin, MinnesotaJames August Koch was listed as a son in Matthew P. Koch's household on the 1940 Census at Fairmont, Martin, Minnesota.1
DateLocationDescription
James August Koch was a Pharmacist.
November 1936Plymouth, IowaIn November 1936 at Plymouth, Iowa, Thanksgiving guests at the H F Klemme home.

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fairmont, Martin, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1937; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 46-9A.

Margaret Elizabeth Ritchie

F, b. 7 November 1922, d. 2 October 1999
Father*William Glasgow Ritchie b. 3 Oct 1885, d. Mar 1964
Mother*Nellie Mae Blesh b. 1 Nov 1894, d. 21 Dec 1952
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Margaret E (Ritchie) Klemme
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 October 1943As of 16 October 1943,her married name was Klemme.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUMargaret Elizabeth Ritchie obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; Last residence Akron, Plymouth, Iowa..
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 November 1922Margaret Elizabeth Ritchie was born on 7 November 1922 at Estherville, Emmet, Iowa.
She was the daughter of William Glasgow Ritchie and Nellie Mae Blesh.
Marriage16 October 1943Margaret Elizabeth Ritchie married Arnold Luverne Klemme, son of Elmer Jacob Klemme and Hilda Johanna Sommervold, on 16 October 1943 at Sacramento, California.
Death2 October 1999Margaret Elizabeth Ritchie died on 2 October 1999 at age 76 Margaret (Ritchie) Klemme obituary.1
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 04 Oct 1999 - Margaret (Ritchie) Klemme obituary
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) 05 Oct 1999 - Margaret (Ritchie) Klemme obituary
Margaret E (Ritchie) Klemme funeral card
Burialafter 2 October 1999She was buried after 2 October 1999 at Roseni Lutheran Church Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 April 1930Washington, Jasper, IowaMargaret Elizabeth Ritchie was listed as a daughter in Nellie Mae Blesh's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Jasper, Iowa.2
5 April 1950Spink Twp, Union, South DakotaMargaret Elizabeth Ritchie was listed as wife in Arnold Luverne Klemme's household on the 1950 Census at Spink Twp, Union, South Dakota.3
DateLocationDescription
May 1976In May 1976 Hilda (Sommervold) Klemme 80th birthday celebration.

Child of Margaret Elizabeth Ritchie and Arnold Luverne Klemme

Citations

  1. [S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 106, 1999, Oct 14.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50-38. Dwelling 62.
  3. [S423] U.S. Federal Census 1950 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Enumeration District: 64-16; Description: Spink township. Sheet 4.

Dorothy Helen Klemme

F, b. 7 July 1921, d. 27 May 2015
Father*Elmer Jacob Klemme b. 17 Dec 1891, d. 26 Jul 1965
Mother*Hilda Johanna Sommervold b. 13 May 1896, d. 28 Aug 1991
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Mrs Roy R Pomplun (Dorothy Klemme) 1945
Dorothy Klemme 12 Mar 1929-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameDorothy Helen Klemme also went by the name of Mimi.
Married Name7 February 1945As of 7 February 1945,her married name was Pomplun.
Married Name2 April 1985As of 2 April 1985,her married name was Ridinger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 July 1921Dorothy Helen Klemme was born on 7 July 1921 at Union, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Elmer Jacob Klemme and Hilda Johanna Sommervold.
Marriage7 February 1945Dorothy Helen Klemme married Raymond Russell Pomplun on 7 February 1945 at Dade, Florida, Marriage record of Raymond Pomplun and Dorothy H Klemme.
Marriage record of Raymond Pomplun and Dorothy H Klemme 07 Feb 1945 Dade county, FL
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 04 Mar 1945 - Roy R Pomplun and Dorothy Klemme marriage announcement
Divorce8 April 1968Dorothy Helen Klemme and Raymond Russell Pomplun were divorced on 8 April 1968 at Boulder, Colorado.
Marriage2 April 1985Dorothy Helen Klemme married William C. Ridinger on 2 April 1985 at Denver, Colorado.
Death27 May 2015Dorothy Helen Klemme died on 27 May 2015 at age 93 Dorothy Pomplun Ridinger - Passed away May 27, 2015 at the age of 93. Survived by son, James (Kemilou) Pomplun; 4 granddaughters: Jennifer Pomplun (Bruce Gutherie), Kimberly Lucas, Sheryl (Mike) Violett, and Lori (Brian) Walters; 9 great-grandchildren: Austin Bannon, Tanner & Skyler Lucas, Justin & Jason Violett, and Matthew, Caleb, Hanna and Seth Walters. A member of Messiah Lutheran Church for over 6 decades, Dorothy, or Mimi, as she is known by her family, was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Born on a farm in South Dakota, she lived in Denver, Colorado, for most of her life, retired from United Bank of Denver as Senior Investment Representative at 65 years young, and spent the rest of her active life traveling and taking care of loved ones. She will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Private interment at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Memorial Service Fri June 5, 2015 at 11am at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1750 Colorado Blvd, Denver. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church.
Published in Denver Post on May 31, 2015.
Burial5 June 2015She was buried on 5 June 2015 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver, Colorado.
Census DateLocationDescription
1925South Dakota State Census, South DakotaDorothy Helen Klemme appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of Elmer Jacob Klemme at South Dakota State Census, South Dakota.
17 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaDorothy Helen Klemme was listed as a daughter in Elmer Jacob Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
1935South Dakota State Census, Spink, Union, South DakotaDorothy Helen Klemme appeared on the census of 1935 in the household of Elmer Jacob Klemme at South Dakota State Census, Spink, Union, South Dakota.
1940Spink, Union, South DakotaDorothy Helen Klemme was listed as a daughter in Elmer Jacob Klemme's household on the 1940 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
DateLocationDescription
12 March 1929Beresford, Union, South DakotaDorothy Helen Klemme was flower girl at the marriage of Roy Abraham and Sarah Marie Sommervold on 12 March 1929 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota; County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Akron, Iowa; Roy Abraham and Sarah Sommervold wedding party portrait. Left to right: bridesmaid--Alma Abraham (groom's sister) & groomsman--Sigvald Sommervold (bride's brother); bridesmaid--Irene Larson (groom's niece) & groomsman--Martin Sommervold (bride's brother); bride--Sarah Marie Sommervold & groom--Roy Abraham; ring bearer--Gorden Eggen (bride's nephew) & flower girl--Dorothy Klemme (bride's niece--Hilda's daughter); groomsman Ed Abraham (groom's brother) & bridesmaid Esther Sommervold (bride's sister.)3
September 1932Pleasant Hill School, Akron, Plymouth, IowaDorothy Helen Klemme witnessed Lu Ida Olive Klemme attending school in September 1932 at Pleasant Hill School, Akron, Plymouth, Iowa; (listed in newspaper.)
1983861 Cherry Street, Denver, ColoradoAs of 1983, Dorothy Helen Klemme's address was 861 Cherry Street, Denver, Colorado.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 147.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3869; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64-16.
  3. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.

Raymond Russell Pomplun

M, b. 5 September 1916, d. August 1980
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Raymond Pomplum 1938 sophomore portrait Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Roy R Pomplun 1945
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRaymond Russell Pomplun was also known as Ray.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECURaymond Russell Pomplun obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Englewood, Arapahoe, Colorado.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 September 1916Raymond Russell Pomplun was born on 5 September 1916.
Marriage7 February 1945He married Dorothy Helen Klemme, daughter of Elmer Jacob Klemme and Hilda Johanna Sommervold, on 7 February 1945 at Dade, Florida, Marriage record of Raymond Pomplun and Dorothy H Klemme.
Marriage record of Raymond Pomplun and Dorothy H Klemme 07 Feb 1945 Dade county, FL
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 04 Mar 1945 - Roy R Pomplun and Dorothy Klemme marriage announcement
Divorce8 April 1968Raymond Russell Pomplun and Dorothy Helen Klemme were divorced on 8 April 1968 at Boulder, Colorado.
BurialAugust 1980Raymond Russell Pomplun was buried in August 1980 at Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen, Brown, South Dakota.
DeathAugust 1980He died in August 1980 at age 63.

William Glasgow Ritchie

M, b. 3 October 1885, d. March 1964
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Glasgow Ritchie married Nellie Mae Blesh.
Birth3 October 1885William Glasgow Ritchie was born on 3 October 1885 at Iowa.
Divorcebefore 1930He and Nellie Mae Blesh were divorced before 1930.
DeathMarch 1964William Glasgow Ritchie died in March 1964 at Arizona at age 78.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 January 1920Des Moines, Polk, IowaWilliam Glasgow Ritchie was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.1

Children of William Glasgow Ritchie and Nellie Mae Blesh

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED95. Dwelling 114.

Nellie Mae Blesh

F, b. 1 November 1894, d. 21 December 1952
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ritchie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNellie Mae Blesh married William Glasgow Ritchie.
Birth1 November 1894Nellie Mae Blesh was born on 1 November 1894 at Illinois also reported as Pennsylvania.
Divorcebefore 1930She and William Glasgow Ritchie were divorced before 1930.
Death21 December 1952Nellie Mae Blesh died on 21 December 1952 at Polk, Iowa, at age 58.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 January 1920Des Moines, Polk, IowaNellie Mae Blesh was listed as wife in William Glasgow Ritchie's household on the 1920 Census at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.1
9 April 1930Washington, Jasper, IowaNellie Mae Blesh was listed as a divorced servant for the Myron Buck family on the 1930 Census at Washington, Jasper, Iowa.2

Children of Nellie Mae Blesh and William Glasgow Ritchie

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED95. Dwelling 114.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50-38. Dwelling 62.

Gayle Diane Klemme

F, b. 10 July 1947, d. 22 June 2023
Father*Arnold Luverne Klemme b. 21 Oct 1919, d. 5 Mar 1985
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Ritchie b. 7 Nov 1922, d. 2 Oct 1999
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Gayle (Klemme) Gacusana
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 September 1979As of 22 September 1979,her married name was Giacasana.
Married Name22 September 1979As of 22 September 1979,her married name was Gacusana.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 July 1947Gayle Diane Klemme was born on 10 July 1947 at Akron, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Arnold Luverne Klemme and Margaret Elizabeth Ritchie.
Death22 June 2023Gayle Diane Klemme died on 22 June 2023 at age 75 Gayle (Klemme) Gacusana passed away June 22, 2023 at Mercy One Hospital following a brief illness.

A celebration of life will be held July 22, 2023 at 10:00 am at Roseni Lutheran Church in the downstairs fellowship hall; burial will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials in Gayle’s name be made to The Pleasant Hill Chapel.

Gayle Diane Klemme was born July 10, 1947 in Akron, Iowa, the daughter of Margaret (Ritchie) Klemme and Arnold Luverne Klemme. She attended school at Pleasant Hill Country School, Akron Community High School and graduated from Nettleton Business School. Gayle’s career journeys took her to Sioux City, working for Bomgaars, and the USD Art Department in Vermillion, SD, Denver, Co with Continental Airlines, and IBP in Amarillo, TX and finally returning back home.

She met the love of her life, Corey Gacusana in 1977, and married September 22, 1979. They traveled to California, and New Mexico with his job and returned back to their farm in Spink Township where she worked with the Department of Social Services in Elk Point retiring after 20 years in 2021.
Gayle always had a love for animals. She rescued both dogs and cats plus was well known for her love of horses.

She is survived by her husband: Corey Gacusana, her brother, Bruce Klemme, her sister, LeAnn (Tim) Barnes; nephew, Shaun (Jolene) Klemme, nieces, Kristen Parrott, Vanessa (Joe) Klemme VanDeWiele; Courtney Barnes and Carly Barnes. Those who preceded her in death were: her parents, Arnold and Margaret Klemme.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1950Spink Twp, Union, South DakotaGayle Diane Klemme was listed as a daughter in Arnold Luverne Klemme's household on the 1950 Census at Spink Twp, Union, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S423] U.S. Federal Census 1950 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Enumeration District: 64-16; Description: Spink township. Sheet 4.