Julius Frank Schmitt

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage30 August 1950Julius Frank Schmitt married Dolores C. Wiepen, daughter of Anton Frank Wiepen and Bertha Mary Jansen, on 30 August 1950.

Children of Julius Frank Schmitt and Dolores C. Wiepen

Betty Schmitt

F, d. before 2021
Father*Julius Frank Schmitt
Mother*Dolores C. Wiepen b. 20 Jul 1928, d. 4 Dec 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Yousef.
Life EventDateDescription
Betty Schmitt was the daughter of Julius Frank Schmitt and Dolores C. Wiepen.
Deathbefore 2021Betty Schmitt died before 2021.

Gary Joseph Schmitt

M, b. 16 July 1970, d. 31 October 2021
Father*Julius Frank Schmitt
Mother*Dolores C. Wiepen b. 20 Jul 1928, d. 4 Dec 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 July 1970Gary Joseph Schmitt was born on 16 July 1970 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Julius Frank Schmitt and Dolores C. Wiepen.
Death31 October 2021Gary Joseph Schmitt died on 31 October 2021 at age 51 Gary Joseph Schmitt age 51 of Fordyce, Nebraska died on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 10:30 am at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce, Nebraska with Rev. Jim Keiter officiating. Burial will be in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 until service time at church on Thursday morning. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Gary was born on July 16, 1970 in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up on his parents’ (Julius and Dolores (Wiepen) Schmitt’s) farm in the Fordyce/Menominee area. Gary attended elementary school in Fordyce and Jr. High in Menominee. He earned his GED and completion of the Construction skills program in a trade school in Rapid City. Gary did construction work for Allen Lammers in the Fordyce area for several years before running his own construction company. Gary then worked for Virgil Kathol’s trucking operation for many years, and has been operating his own truck and trailer since then.

Gary thoroughly enjoyed cooking, grilling, and socializing with his family and close friends. He was a handyman who was always quick to help friends and family with his many talents and skills. He especially enjoyed time with nieces and nephews and their families, along with his faithful dog Walter. He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce, NE.

Gary is survived by his brother, Alan Schmitt of West Point, UT; sister, Janine (Mark) Berke of Simpsonville, SC; nieces and nephews, Raed, Rania, Rami, and Rashad Yousef, Jennifer and Michael Schmitt, Zachary and Allyson Berke; and brother-in-law, Bassam Yousef.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Dolores (Wiepen) Schmitt; and sister, Betty Yousef.

Alphonse H. Wiepen

M, b. 6 August 1926, d. 4 February 2021
Father*Anton Frank Wiepen b. 23 Feb 1891, d. Aug 1966
Mother*Bertha Mary Jansen b. 15 Jan 1897, d. Aug 1987
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1926Alphonse H. Wiepen was born on 6 August 1926 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Anton Frank Wiepen and Bertha Mary Jansen.
Marriage23 August 1949Alphonse H. Wiepen married Gertrude Louise Day, daughter of (?) Day, on 23 August 1949.
Death4 February 2021Alphonse H. Wiepen died on 4 February 2021 at age 94 Alphonse H. Wiepen, age 94 of Coleridge, Nebraska and formerly of St. Helena, Nebraska died on Thursday, February 04, 2021 at Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family (Immaculate Conception) Catholic Church in St. Helena, Nebraska with the Rev. Jim Keiter officiating. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception cemetery in rural St. Helena. Visitation will be on Sunday, at church, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a Vigil service at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday, at church, one hour prior to services. Face masks and social distancing are required for the visitation and funeral. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be Kale Wiepen, Jake Wiepen, Kyle Wiepen, Michael Lammers, Heath Lammers, Chase Lammers, Miles Lammers, and Sonny Lammers. Honorary pallbearers will be Alphonse’s grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Alphonse Henry was born on August 6, 1926 in Yankton, SD to Anton Frank and Bertha Mary (Jansen) Wiepen. He grew up on a farm near St. Helena and attended country school until the 8th grade. He helped his dad and brothers on the farm until he married Gertrude Louise Day on August 23, 1949 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Newcastle, Nebraska. They purchased a farm in the St. Helena area and Alphonse continued working the farm until he retired in 2013, then moving to Yankton, SD. Alphonse had been a resident of Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge for the past several years.

Alphonse belonged to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Helena. He liked to hunt pheasants and deer, play cards, and being a part of the Social Club. Alphonse loved to visit with people and tended to tease his grandchildren and other children.

Alphonse is survived by his eight children and spouses, Bonnie (Guy) Kohles of Crofton, NE, Emery (Claudette) Wiepen of St. Helena, NE, Glendy (Vernon) Lammers of Hartington, NE, Phyllis Jansen of Yankton, SD, Judy Bonertz of Sioux City, IA, Joan (Steve) Jansen of Fordyce, NE, Christy Hochstein of Yankton, SD, Jeff (Jan) Wiepen of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law Irma Wiepen of St. Helena, NE; 27 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren; many dear nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Anton and Bertha; wife Gertrude on 12/30/2019 at the age of 93 years; two sons, Duane in 1977, and infant son Gerard; son-in-law, John Jansen; sisters Anna (Edwin) Pinkelman, Dolores (Julius) Schmitt, Frances Wiepen, Bruno (Joyce) Wiepen; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marjorie (Leonard) Pinkelman, Betty (Pat) Kneifl, Zeta (Jerome) Boeckman, and Francis and Gerald Day.

Child of Alphonse H. Wiepen and Gertrude Louise Day

Gertrude Louise Day

F, b. circa 1926, d. 30 December 2019
Father*(?) Day
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 August 1949As of 23 August 1949,her married name was Wiepen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1926Gertrude Louise Day was born circa 1926.
She was the daughter of (?) Day.
Marriage23 August 1949Gertrude Louise Day married Alphonse H. Wiepen, son of Anton Frank Wiepen and Bertha Mary Jansen, on 23 August 1949.
Death30 December 2019Gertrude Louise Day died on 30 December 2019.

Child of Gertrude Louise Day and Alphonse H. Wiepen

Francis Wiepen

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Father*Anton Frank Wiepen b. 23 Feb 1891, d. Aug 1966
Mother*Bertha Mary Jansen b. 15 Jan 1897, d. Aug 1987
Life EventDateDescription
Francis Wiepen was the son of Anton Frank Wiepen and Bertha Mary Jansen.

Bruno Wiepen

M, b. 11 September 1934, d. July 1973
Father*Anton Frank Wiepen b. 23 Feb 1891, d. Aug 1966
Mother*Bertha Mary Jansen b. 15 Jan 1897, d. Aug 1987
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUBruno Wiepen obtained US Social Security Card at Nebraska; last residence not specified.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBruno Wiepen married Joyce (?)
Birth11 September 1934Bruno Wiepen was born on 11 September 1934.
He was the son of Anton Frank Wiepen and Bertha Mary Jansen.
DeathJuly 1973Bruno Wiepen died in July 1973 at age 38.

Joyce (?)

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wiepen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoyce (?) married Bruno Wiepen, son of Anton Frank Wiepen and Bertha Mary Jansen.

Frank Wiepen

M, b. circa 1861, d. after 1930
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrank Wiepen married Henrietta (?)
Birthcirca 1861Frank Wiepen was born circa 1861 at Germany.
Deathafter 1930He died after 1930.

Child of Frank Wiepen and Henrietta (?)

Henrietta (?)

F, b. circa 1870, d. after 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wiepen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenrietta (?) married Frank Wiepen.
Birthcirca 1870Henrietta (?) was born circa 1870 at Germany.
Deathafter 1930She died after 1930.

Child of Henrietta (?) and Frank Wiepen

Harold Hoffart

M, b. 29 April 1915, d. April 1979
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUHarold Hoffart obtained US Social Security Card at Nebraska; last residence Coleridge, Cedar, Nebraska.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 April 1915Harold Hoffart was born on 29 April 1915.
Marriage14 February 1939He married Marcella M. Bruening on 14 February 1939.
DeathApril 1979Harold Hoffart died in April 1979.

Child of Harold Hoffart and Marcella M. Bruening

Marcella M. Bruening

F, b. 17 March 1918, d. 30 July 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 February 1939As of 14 February 1939,her married name was Hoffart.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 March 1918Marcella M. Bruening was born on 17 March 1918.
Marriage14 February 1939She married Harold Hoffart on 14 February 1939.
Death30 July 2013Marcella M. Bruening died on 30 July 2013 at age 95 Marcella Mary Frances Hoffart, age 95 of Hartington, Nebraska and formerly of Coleridge, Nebraska, died on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Hartington.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Coleridge with Rev. David Liewer officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery in Hartington. The Wintz Funeral Home in Coleridge is assisting with the arrangements.
Pallbearers are her grandsons, John Hoffart, Michael Hoffart, Larry Kusel, Kent Hoffart, Tim Hoffart and Lee Hoffart.
Marcella was born on March 17, 1918 in rural Bow Valley, Nebraska to Frank and Bernadine (Steffen) Bruening. When she was 2 ½ years old the family moved to a farm on the south edge of Hartington. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1935. Marcella married Harold H. Hoffart on February 14, 1939 at Hartington. They worked for Dwight Burney on a farm west of Hartington and then in 1945 they moved to a farm east of Coleridge in the Norris Community. Harold died on April 14, 1979 at the age of 63 and at that time she moved into Coleridge where she worked for several businesses.
Marcella was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and Ladies Guild in Coleridge and was a Eucharistic Minister for many years, and also Christian Mothers. She was a member of the Norris Homemaking Club and enjoyed line dancing, playing cards, reading, doing crossword puzzles and traveling to visit her kids.
Marcella is survived by 4 children, Ruth Ann (Henry) Kusel of Riverton, Wyoming; Jerry (Jean) Hoffart of Hartington, Galen (Leslie) Hoffart of Coleridge; Randy (Rebecca) Sutherland Hoffart of Hartington; a daughter-in-law, Joann Hoffart of Coleridge; 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and her good friend, Kate Hansen, of Coleridge.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Larry Hoffart, infant son John Francis Hoffart and 3 brothers, Fredolin "Fritz", Edgar and Marcus "Mike" Bruening.

Child of Marcella M. Bruening and Harold Hoffart

Larry Dean Hoffart

M, b. 14 January 1940, d. 22 April 2007
Father*Harold Hoffart b. 29 Apr 1915, d. Apr 1979
Mother*Marcella M. Bruening b. 17 Mar 1918, d. 30 Jul 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 January 1940Larry Dean Hoffart was born on 14 January 1940 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Harold Hoffart and Marcella M. Bruening.
Death22 April 2007Larry Dean Hoffart died on 22 April 2007 at age 67 Larry Dean Hoffart, 67 of Coleridge, Nebraska, died on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Coleridge with the Rev. John Pietramale officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery, Coleridge with military graveside rites by the Coleridge American Legion Post 114.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3-8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service and Video Tribute at 7:00 p.m. all at the Church. Wintz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Mitch Miller, Tim Hoffart, Kent Hoffart, Larry Kusel, Joel Bruning, and John McGuire.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry's grandchildren; Melissa Hoffart, Taylor Olsen, Ben Hoffart, Michael John Hoffart, Shelby Olsen, Zach Hoffart, Mikaela Hoffart, and Morgan Mitchell.
Larry Dean Hoffart was born on January 14, 1940 in Hartington, NE to Harold and Marcella (Bruening) Hoffart. Larry attended District 30 Noris School from the 1st thru 8th grade and graduated from Coleridge High School in 1957. He went to Wayne State College on a football scholarship for one year prior to joining the U.S. Navy in 1958. Larry lived in Taiwan, the Phillipines, San Francisco, CA, and San Diego, CA while serving 20 years in the Navy until he retired in 1978. He then moved to Coleridge in 1978 and went to refrigeration school in Norfolk, NE at Northeast Community College. Larry drove the Cedar County Handibus for 17 years until 1997.
He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Coleridge, Hartington VFW Post #5283 and belonged to the Coleridge American Legion Post #114.
Larry is survived by his wife, Joann of Coleridge; 3 children and spouses, John and Teri Hoffart of Coleridge, Michael Hoffart of Abilene, KS, Sharon and Kirk Olsen of Coleridge; 8 grandchildren; mother, Marcella Hoffart of Coleridge; one sister, Ruth and husband Henry Kusel of Riverton, Wyoming; 3 brothers and spouses, Gerry and Jean Hoffart of Hartington, Galen and Leslie Hoffart of Coleridge, and Randy and Rebecca Hoffart of Bastrop, TX; several aunts and uncles.
Preceding Larry in death was his father, Harold; and infant brother John Francis Hoffart.

Mary Kast

F, b. 17 February 1884, d. 21 January 1941
Father*George Kast b. 5 Mar 1839, d. 2 Nov 1905
Mother*Elizabeth Ruhland b. 17 Jun 1846, d. 30 Oct 1916
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 September 1905As of 7 September 1905,her married name was Kleinschmit.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 February 1884Mary Kast was born on 17 February 1884 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of George Kast and Elizabeth Ruhland.
Marriage7 September 1905Mary Kast married Henry Kleinschmit, son of Johann Peter Kleinschmit and Elizabeth Schaefer, on 7 September 1905 at Cedar, Nebraska, license issued Sept. 6, 1905.
Death21 January 1941Mary Kast died on 21 January 1941 at Gregory, South Dakota, at age 56.

Children of Mary Kast and Henry Kleinschmit

George Kast

M, b. 5 March 1839, d. 2 November 1905
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 March 1839George Kast was born on 5 March 1839 at France.
Marriage2 November 1872He married Elizabeth Ruhland on 2 November 1872.
Death2 November 1905George Kast died on 2 November 1905 at Nebraska at age 66.

Children of George Kast and Elizabeth Ruhland

Elizabeth Ruhland

F, b. 17 June 1846, d. 30 October 1916
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 November 1872As of 2 November 1872,her married name was Kast.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1846Elizabeth Ruhland was born on 17 June 1846 at Prussia.
Marriage2 November 1872She married George Kast on 2 November 1872.
Death30 October 1916Elizabeth Ruhland died on 30 October 1916 at Nebraska at age 70.

Children of Elizabeth Ruhland and George Kast

Mariam Anna Kast

F, b. 17 June 1880, d. 1959
Father*George Kast b. 5 Mar 1839, d. 2 Nov 1905
Mother*Elizabeth Ruhland b. 17 Jun 1846, d. 30 Oct 1916
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kuchta.
Name VariationMariam Anna Kast was also known as Ann.
Name VariationMariam Anna Kast was also known as Annie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMariam Anna Kast married Joseph Kuchta Jr., son of Joseph Kuchta Sr. and Mary (?).
Birth17 June 1880Mariam Anna Kast was born on 17 June 1880 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of George Kast and Elizabeth Ruhland.
Death1959Mariam Anna Kast died in 1959.

Children of Mariam Anna Kast and Joseph Kuchta Jr.

Joseph Kuchta Jr.

M, b. January 1879, d. 1957
Father*Joseph Kuchta Sr. b. Jun 1847, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Mary (?) b. May 1861, d. a 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Kuchta Jr. was also known as Joe.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph Kuchta Jr. married Mariam Anna Kast, daughter of George Kast and Elizabeth Ruhland.
BirthJanuary 1879Joseph Kuchta Jr. was born in January 1879 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Joseph Kuchta Sr. and Mary (?)
Death1957Joseph Kuchta Jr. died in 1957.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900Precinct 3, Cedar, NebraskaJoseph Kuchta Jr. was listed as a son in Joseph Kuchta Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Children of Joseph Kuchta Jr. and Mariam Anna Kast

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED35. Dwelling 15.

Elizabeth Mary Kuchta

F, b. 27 February 1907, d. 31 May 1991
Father*Joseph Kuchta Jr. b. Jan 1879, d. 1957
Mother*Mariam Anna Kast b. 17 Jun 1880, d. 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Mary Kuchta was also known as Lizzie M.
Name VariationElizabeth Mary Kuchta was also known as Mary Elizabeth.
Married Nameafter 1930As of after 1930,her married name was Kleinschmit.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1907Elizabeth Mary Kuchta was born on 27 February 1907 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Joseph Kuchta Jr. and Mariam Anna Kast.
Marriageafter 1930Elizabeth Mary Kuchta married Henry Matthew Kleinschmit, son of William Kleinschmit and Margaret M. Klinkner, after 1930.
Death31 May 1991Elizabeth Mary Kuchta died on 31 May 1991 at age 84.

Elizabeth Mary Kleinschmit

F, b. circa 1907, d. before March 2008
Father*Henry Kleinschmit b. 25 Dec 1876, d. 2 Nov 1947
Mother*Mary Kast b. 17 Feb 1884, d. 21 Jan 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Mary Kleinschmit was also known as Lizzy.
Name VariationElizabeth Mary Kleinschmit was also known as Lisie.
Married Name15 February 1927As of 15 February 1927,her married name was Messman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1907Elizabeth Mary Kleinschmit was born circa 1907 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Henry Kleinschmit and Mary Kast.
Marriage15 February 1927Elizabeth Mary Kleinschmit married Joseph J. Messman on 15 February 1927 at Gregory, South Dakota.
Deathbefore March 2008Elizabeth Mary Kleinschmit died before March 2008.

Frank George Kleinschmit

M, b. 4 December 1907, d. 12 December 1992
Father*Henry Kleinschmit b. 25 Dec 1876, d. 2 Nov 1947
Mother*Mary Kast b. 17 Feb 1884, d. 21 Jan 1941
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUFrank George Kleinschmit obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Wall, Pennington, South Dakota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 December 1907Frank George Kleinschmit was born on 4 December 1907 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Henry Kleinschmit and Mary Kast.
Marriage11 March 1935Frank George Kleinschmit married Shandon Woods, daughter of William Woods and Erma Conklin, on 11 March 1935.
Death12 December 1992Frank George Kleinschmit died on 12 December 1992 at age 85.

Joe Kleinschmit

M, b. 7 April 1909, d. November 1980
Father*Henry Kleinschmit b. 25 Dec 1876, d. 2 Nov 1947
Mother*Mary Kast b. 17 Feb 1884, d. 21 Jan 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoe Kleinschmit was also known as Joseph.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUJoe Kleinschmit obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 April 1909Joe Kleinschmit was born on 7 April 1909 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Henry Kleinschmit and Mary Kast.
Marriage27 November 1935Joe Kleinschmit married Etta Piccola Whitwer on 27 November 1935 at Pennington, South Dakota.
DeathNovember 1980Joe Kleinschmit died in November 1980 at age 71.

Rosina Kleinschmit

F, b. circa 1910, d. before March 2008
Father*Henry Kleinschmit b. 25 Dec 1876, d. 2 Nov 1947
Mother*Mary Kast b. 17 Feb 1884, d. 21 Jan 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRosina Kleinschmit was also known as Rozina.
Name VariationRosina Kleinschmit was also known as Rosine.
Married Name15 July 1931As of 15 July 1931,her married name was Bunker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1910Rosina Kleinschmit was born circa 1910 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Henry Kleinschmit and Mary Kast.
Marriage15 July 1931Rosina Kleinschmit married Harry L. Bunker on 15 July 1931 at Gregory, South Dakota.
Deathbefore March 2008Rosina Kleinschmit died before March 2008.