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Gertrude F. Popken

F, b. 20 December 1918, d. 30 December 2014

Father*

Otto John Frederick Popken b. 23 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1958

Mother*

Emma Amelia Schwarting b. 10 May 1891, d. 28 Feb 1951

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Gertrude Popken Sommervold

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	14 February 1943	As of 14 February 1943,her married name was Sommervold.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

14 February 1943

As of 14 February 1943,her married name was Sommervold.

Life Event	Date	Description
Burial		Gertrude F. Popken was buried at Union Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota. Gertrude and Alvin O Sommervold tombstone
Birth	20 December 1918	She was born on 20 December 1918 at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Otto John Frederick Popken and Emma Amelia Schwarting.
Marriage	14 February 1943	Gertrude F. Popken married Alvin O. Sommervold, son of Peter Alfred Sommervold and Olivia Abraham, on 14 February 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
Death	30 December 2014	Gertrude F. Popken died on 30 December 2014 at Akron, Iowa, at age 96 Gertrude "Gert" Sommervold, 96, of Akron, Iowa passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Union Creek Lutheran Church, rural Akron, Iowa. Reverend Carla Nelson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday and following the service during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlsen Funeral Home - Schroeder Chapel in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com. Gertrude F. Popken was born December 20, 1918 on the family farm in Preston Township, rural Plymouth County, Iowa, the daughter of Otto and Emma (Schwarting) Popken. She was baptized into the Christian faith at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Preston Township. She attended country school in Preston Township. Gert was united in marriage to Alvin Sommervold on February 14, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. She and Alvin farmed in Union County, South Dakota for over 40 years. In 1984, they retired and moved to Akron. Alvin passed away May 29, 2000. In December of 2009, Gert became a resident of the Akron Care Center. Gert was a longtime member of Union Creek Lutheran Church where she was active in W.E.L.C.A. for many years. Through the years, Gert enjoyed gardening, ceramics, and watching and feeding birds. She will be remembered for her cooking and baking, especially her pies. But most of all, she loved the times spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include her son and his wife: Alan and April Sommervold of rural Akron; a granddaughter: Tara (Greg) Pirak of Gayville, SD and their children, Brett, Derek, and William; a granddaughter: Amber (Jim) Saloum of Sioux Falls, SD, and their daughter, Elena; a sister: Ella (Gordon) Swanson of Sioux City, IA; a brother in law: Arlo Sommervold of Sioux Falls, SD; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alvin; her siblings: Bill (Regina) Popken and Lenore (Roland) Rohlfs; and her sisters in law: Mary Sommervold, Opal (Jay) Robertson, and Pearl (Henry) Wilkens.

Life Event

Date

Description

Burial

Gertrude F. Popken was buried at Union Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.

Gertrude and Alvin O Sommervold tombstone

Birth

20 December 1918

She was born on 20 December 1918 at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.

Marriage

14 February 1943

Gertrude F. Popken married Alvin O. Sommervold, son of Peter Alfred Sommervold and Olivia Abraham, on 14 February 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

Death

30 December 2014

Gertrude F. Popken died on 30 December 2014 at Akron, Iowa, at age 96 Gertrude "Gert" Sommervold, 96, of Akron, Iowa passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Akron Care Center in Akron.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Union Creek Lutheran Church, rural Akron, Iowa. Reverend Carla Nelson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday and following the service during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlsen Funeral Home - Schroeder Chapel in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com.

Gertrude F. Popken was born December 20, 1918 on the family farm in Preston Township, rural Plymouth County, Iowa, the daughter of Otto and Emma (Schwarting) Popken. She was baptized into the Christian faith at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Preston Township. She attended country school in Preston Township.

Gert was united in marriage to Alvin Sommervold on February 14, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. She and Alvin farmed in Union County, South Dakota for over 40 years. In 1984, they retired and moved to Akron. Alvin passed away May 29, 2000. In December of 2009, Gert became a resident of the Akron Care Center.

Gert was a longtime member of Union Creek Lutheran Church where she was active in W.E.L.C.A. for many years. Through the years, Gert enjoyed gardening, ceramics, and watching and feeding birds. She will be remembered for her cooking and baking, especially her pies. But most of all, she loved the times spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her son and his wife: Alan and April Sommervold of rural Akron; a granddaughter: Tara (Greg) Pirak of Gayville, SD and their children, Brett, Derek, and William; a granddaughter: Amber (Jim) Saloum of Sioux Falls, SD, and their daughter, Elena; a sister: Ella (Gordon) Swanson of Sioux City, IA; a brother in law: Arlo Sommervold of Sioux Falls, SD; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alvin; her siblings: Bill (Regina) Popken and Lenore (Roland) Rohlfs; and her sisters in law: Mary Sommervold, Opal (Jay) Robertson, and Pearl (Henry) Wilkens.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Gertrude F. Popken was listed as a daughter in Otto John Frederick Popken's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
7 April 1930	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Gertrude F. Popken was listed as a daughter in Otto John Frederick Popken's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Gertrude F. Popken was listed as a daughter in Otto John Frederick Popken's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

7 April 1930

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Gertrude F. Popken was listed as a daughter in Otto John Frederick Popken's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 72.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 37. Sheet 2B. ED75-27.

Otto John Frederick Popken

M, b. 23 January 1889, d. January 1958

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Otto John Frederick Popken was also known as Otto J. F.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Otto John Frederick Popken was also known as Otto J. F.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 January 1889	Otto John Frederick Popken was born on 23 January 1889 at Oldenburg, Germany.
Marriage	4 April 1913	He married Emma Amelia Schwarting on 4 April 1913.
Death	January 1958	Otto John Frederick Popken died in January 1958 Otto J. Popken Dies at Hospital In Sioux City Funeral services for Otto J. F. Popken, almost 69 years of age, were held at Trinity Lutheran church Saturday afternoon with Rev. O. F. Pittack in charge. Committal was in Riverside cemetery of Akron with the Barnard Funeral home in charge. Otto John Frederick Popken was born to Hinrich Popken and wife, Friedericke Christine, near Jever, Oldenburg, Germany, on January 23. 1889, and spent his entire childhood and youth in Germany. At the ago of 23 he immigrated recently to the United States and arrived at Le Mars, Iowa, in April of 1912. A year later, on April 4, 1913, he was married to Emma A Schwarting by Rev. Volhnar, Lutheran pastor in Le Mars. During the next 25 years he was engaged in farming on a number of farms east of Akron, all in Plymouth county. On March 1, 1948, he retired and moved into his home on Avenue F in this city and in 1950 he transferred his membership from Immanuel Lutheran church of Akron to the local congregation. He served his local congregation as a recorder of vital information and statistics, and his community and city he served as the caretaker of the city park for a number of years and retired from this occupation in 1955 on account of his health. In 1953 he returned to Germany to join his confirmation class the golden anniversary of their confirmation. From May 6 to August 17, 1957, he went to Germany again, this time to conduct a tour of visitors from America. For a number of years he was failing in health. On Labor Day 1955, he suffered a heart attack and was taken to the local hospital for recovery. Last December he submitted to an operation in a hospital in Sioux City. On Wednesday. January 15, he returned to this hospital for a checkup. Shortly after he had gone to his assigned room be was stricken with a heart attack to which he succumbed. He was preceded in death by his wife on February 28, 1951, his parents and one brother. Surviving are a son, William of Akron; three daughters. Mrs. Gertrude Sommervold and Mrs. Lenora Rohlfs, both of Akron, and Mrs. Ella Swanson of Sioux City; eight grandchildren; one brother, Fred of Akron; six sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, Mrs. Marie Vander Hamm and Mrs. Herbert Buchre, all of Akron, and Mrs. Frieda Popken, Mrs. Martha Molzen and Miss Anna Popken, all of Le Mars. Hawarden Independent, Hawarden, Iowa, Thursday, January 23, 1958.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 January 1889

Otto John Frederick Popken was born on 23 January 1889 at Oldenburg, Germany.

Marriage

4 April 1913

He married Emma Amelia Schwarting on 4 April 1913.

Death

January 1958

Otto John Frederick Popken died in January 1958 Otto J. Popken Dies at Hospital In Sioux City

Funeral services for Otto J. F. Popken, almost 69 years of age, were held at Trinity Lutheran church Saturday afternoon with Rev. O. F. Pittack in charge. Committal was in Riverside cemetery of Akron with the Barnard Funeral home in charge.

Otto John Frederick Popken was born to Hinrich Popken and wife, Friedericke Christine, near Jever, Oldenburg, Germany, on January 23. 1889, and spent his entire childhood and youth in Germany.

At the ago of 23 he immigrated recently to the United States and arrived at Le Mars, Iowa, in April of 1912. A year later, on April 4, 1913, he was married to Emma A Schwarting by Rev. Volhnar, Lutheran pastor in Le Mars. During the next 25 years he was engaged in farming on a number of farms east of Akron, all in Plymouth county. On March 1, 1948, he retired and moved into his home on Avenue F in this city and in 1950 he transferred his membership from Immanuel Lutheran church of Akron to the local congregation.

He served his local congregation as a recorder of vital information and statistics, and his community and city he served as the caretaker of the city park for a number of years and retired from this occupation in 1955 on account of his health.

In 1953 he returned to Germany to join his confirmation class the golden anniversary of their confirmation. From May 6 to August 17, 1957, he went to Germany again, this time to conduct a tour of visitors from America.

For a number of years he was failing in health. On Labor Day 1955, he suffered a heart attack and was taken to the local hospital for recovery. Last December he submitted to an operation in a hospital in Sioux City. On Wednesday. January 15, he returned to this hospital for a checkup. Shortly after he had gone to his assigned room be was stricken with a heart attack to which he succumbed.

He was preceded in death by his wife on February 28, 1951, his parents and one brother.

Surviving are a son, William of Akron; three daughters. Mrs. Gertrude Sommervold and Mrs. Lenora Rohlfs, both of Akron, and Mrs. Ella Swanson of Sioux City; eight grandchildren; one brother, Fred of Akron; six sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, Mrs. Marie Vander Hamm and Mrs. Herbert Buchre, all of Akron, and Mrs. Frieda Popken, Mrs. Martha Molzen and Miss Anna Popken, all of Le Mars.

Hawarden Independent, Hawarden, Iowa, Thursday, January 23, 1958.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Otto John Frederick Popken was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
7 April 1930	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Otto John Frederick Popken was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

7 April 1930

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Children of Otto John Frederick Popken and Emma Amelia Schwarting

William H. Popken+ b. 22 Jul 1914, d. 5 May 1966
Gertrude F. Popken+ b. 20 Dec 1918, d. 30 Dec 2014
Lenora M. Popken b. c 1921, d. b 2015

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 72.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 37. Sheet 2B. ED75-27.

Emma Amelia Schwarting

F, b. 10 May 1891, d. 28 February 1951

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	4 April 1913	As of 4 April 1913,her married name was Popken.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

4 April 1913

As of 4 April 1913,her married name was Popken.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 May 1891	Emma Amelia Schwarting was born on 10 May 1891 at Oldenburg, Germany.
Marriage	4 April 1913	She married Otto John Frederick Popken on 4 April 1913.
Death	28 February 1951	Emma Amelia Schwarting died on 28 February 1951 at age 59 Mrs. Otto Popken, 59, died at the Hawarden hospital early Wednesday morning following a long illness from leukemia. Mrs. Popken had been ill for approximately two years. A year ago she sought-medical aid at the Mayo clinic at Rochester, Minn. The past year she submitted to many blood transfusions at the Hawarden hospital. She became critically ill Tuesday. Emma Amelia Schwarting was born May 10, 1891, in Golzwarden, Oldenburg, Germany, and came to America in her youth. She was confirmed in the Lutheran church in Germany. On April 4, 1913, she was married to Otto Popken at Le Mars. For many years she lived on a farm in the Akron vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Popken came to Hawarden about three years ago. She is survived by her husband four children, Mrs. Roland Rohlfs, Mrs. Alvin Sommervold and William of Akron, and Mrs. David Swanson of Sioux City; two sisters, Frieda Schwarting of Chicago and Sophie Schwarting who resides in Germany; one brother, William of Williamsville, N.Y. and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements had not been completed Wednesday afternoon. The body was taken to the Barnard Funeral Home. Hawarden Independent, Hawarden, Iowa, March 1, 1951.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 May 1891

Emma Amelia Schwarting was born on 10 May 1891 at Oldenburg, Germany.

Marriage

4 April 1913

She married Otto John Frederick Popken on 4 April 1913.

Death

28 February 1951

Emma Amelia Schwarting died on 28 February 1951 at age 59 Mrs. Otto Popken, 59, died at the Hawarden hospital early Wednesday morning following a long illness from leukemia. Mrs. Popken had been ill for approximately two years. A year ago she sought-medical aid at the Mayo clinic at Rochester, Minn. The past year she submitted to many blood transfusions at the Hawarden hospital. She became critically ill Tuesday.

Emma Amelia Schwarting was born May 10, 1891, in Golzwarden, Oldenburg, Germany, and came to America in her youth. She was confirmed in the Lutheran church in Germany.

On April 4, 1913, she was married to Otto Popken at Le Mars. For many years she lived on a farm in the Akron vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Popken came to Hawarden about three years ago.

She is survived by her husband four children, Mrs. Roland Rohlfs, Mrs. Alvin Sommervold and William of Akron, and Mrs. David Swanson of Sioux City; two sisters, Frieda Schwarting of Chicago and Sophie Schwarting who resides in Germany; one brother, William of Williamsville, N.Y. and four grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements had not been completed Wednesday afternoon. The body was taken to the Barnard Funeral Home.

Hawarden Independent, Hawarden, Iowa, March 1, 1951.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Emma Amelia Schwarting was listed as wife in Otto John Frederick Popken's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
7 April 1930	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Emma Amelia Schwarting was listed as wife in Otto John Frederick Popken's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Emma Amelia Schwarting was listed as wife in Otto John Frederick Popken's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

7 April 1930

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Emma Amelia Schwarting was listed as wife in Otto John Frederick Popken's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Children of Emma Amelia Schwarting and Otto John Frederick Popken

William H. Popken+ b. 22 Jul 1914, d. 5 May 1966
Gertrude F. Popken+ b. 20 Dec 1918, d. 30 Dec 2014
Lenora M. Popken b. c 1921, d. b 2015

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 72.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 37. Sheet 2B. ED75-27.

Jay Douglas Robertson

M, b. 16 July 1919, d. 27 June 1984

Father*

John Robertson b. c 1895

Mother*

Ruth Dean b. c 1896

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 July 1919	Jay Douglas Robertson was born on 16 July 1919 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
		He was the son of John Robertson and Ruth Dean.
Marriage	8 June 1949	Jay Douglas Robertson married Opal E. Sommervold, daughter of Peter Alfred Sommervold and Olivia Abraham, on 8 June 1949 at Union Creek Church, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Death	27 June 1984	Jay Douglas Robertson died on 27 June 1984 at age 64 AKRON, Iowa - Jay Douglas Robertson, 64, of Akron died Wednesday in the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. after a long illness. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Union Creek Lutheran Church, rural Akron. The Rev. Benard Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. today in the Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron. Mr. Robertson was born July 16, 1919, at LeMars. He married Opal Sommervold June 8, 1949, at Akron. He farmed in the Akron area for 15 years, operated a laundromat in Marcus from 1964 to 1974, and was a mechanic for International and John Deere from 1974 until retiring in 1983. Mr. Robertson was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Italy, North Africa and the Middle East. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (JoEllen) Puttmann of Sioux City and Miss Beth at home; two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Darlene) Lucken of Akron and Miss Marjorie of San Francisco, Calif. And one brother, Calvin of Akron. Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa) of 29 June 1984.
Burial	after 27 June 1984	He was buried after 27 June 1984 at Union Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 July 1919

Jay Douglas Robertson was born on 16 July 1919 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.

He was the son of John Robertson and Ruth Dean.

Marriage

8 June 1949

Jay Douglas Robertson married Opal E. Sommervold, daughter of Peter Alfred Sommervold and Olivia Abraham, on 8 June 1949 at Union Creek Church, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹

Death

27 June 1984

Jay Douglas Robertson died on 27 June 1984 at age 64 AKRON, Iowa - Jay Douglas Robertson, 64, of Akron died Wednesday in the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. after a long illness.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Union Creek Lutheran Church, rural Akron. The Rev. Benard Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. today in the Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron.
Mr. Robertson was born July 16, 1919, at LeMars. He married Opal Sommervold June 8, 1949, at Akron. He farmed in the Akron area for 15 years, operated a laundromat in Marcus from 1964 to 1974, and was a mechanic for International and John Deere from 1974 until retiring in 1983.
Mr. Robertson was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Italy, North Africa and the Middle East.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (JoEllen) Puttmann of Sioux City and Miss Beth at home; two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Darlene) Lucken of Akron and Miss Marjorie of San Francisco, Calif. And one brother, Calvin of Akron.

Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa) of 29 June 1984.

Burial

after 27 June 1984

He was buried after 27 June 1984 at Union Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.

Census Date	Location	Description
11 February 1920	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Jay Douglas Robertson was listed as an unnamed baby son in John Robertson's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

11 February 1920

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Jay Douglas Robertson was listed as an unnamed baby son in John Robertson's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Child of Jay Douglas Robertson and Opal E. Sommervold

Denise Robertson b. 29 Jul 1957, d. 29 Nov 1962

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED128. Dwelling 110.

John Robertson

M, b. circa 1895

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		John Robertson married Ruth Dean.
Birth	circa 1895	John Robertson was born circa 1895 at Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John Robertson married Ruth Dean.

Birth

circa 1895

John Robertson was born circa 1895 at Iowa.

Census Date	Location	Description
11 February 1920	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	John Robertson was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

11 February 1920

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

John Robertson was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Children of John Robertson and Ruth Dean

Minnie Robertson b. c 1918
Jay Douglas Robertson+ b. 16 Jul 1919, d. 27 Jun 1984

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED128. Dwelling 110.

Ruth Dean

F, b. circa 1896

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Robertson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Robertson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Ruth Dean married John Robertson.
Birth	circa 1896	Ruth Dean was born circa 1896 at Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Ruth Dean married John Robertson.

Birth

circa 1896

Ruth Dean was born circa 1896 at Iowa.

Census Date	Location	Description
11 February 1920	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Ruth Dean was listed as wife in John Robertson's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

11 February 1920

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Ruth Dean was listed as wife in John Robertson's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Children of Ruth Dean and John Robertson

Minnie Robertson b. c 1918
Jay Douglas Robertson+ b. 16 Jul 1919, d. 27 Jun 1984

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED128. Dwelling 110.

Denise Robertson

F, b. 29 July 1957, d. 29 November 1962

Father*

Jay Douglas Robertson b. 16 Jul 1919, d. 27 Jun 1984

Mother*

Opal E. Sommervold b. 1 May 1918, d. 4 Dec 2005

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 July 1957	Denise Robertson was born on 29 July 1957 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Jay Douglas Robertson and Opal E. Sommervold.
Death	29 November 1962	Denise Robertson died on 29 November 1962 at age 5 Akron, Ia. - Special: Funeral services for Denise Olivia Robertson, 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Robertson, rural residents here, who died Friday at a Sioux City hospital after an operation, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Union Creek Lutheran Church near here in South Dakota. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of the Lewison funeral home. She was born July 29, 1957 in Akron. Survivors in addition to the parents are two sisters, Jo Ellen and Beth, both at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sommervold of Akron; a grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Robertson, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Emma Dean, both of LeMars, Ia. Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa) of 11/20/1962.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 July 1957

Denise Robertson was born on 29 July 1957 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Jay Douglas Robertson and Opal E. Sommervold.

Death

29 November 1962

Denise Robertson died on 29 November 1962 at age 5 Akron, Ia. - Special: Funeral services for Denise Olivia Robertson, 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Robertson, rural residents here, who died Friday at a Sioux City hospital after an operation, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Union Creek Lutheran Church near here in South Dakota. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of the Lewison funeral home.
She was born July 29, 1957 in Akron.
Survivors in addition to the parents are two sisters, Jo Ellen and Beth, both at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sommervold of Akron; a grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Robertson, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Emma Dean, both of LeMars, Ia.

Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa) of 11/20/1962.

Henry Christian Wilkens

M, b. 4 January 1917, d. 12 June 1981

Father*

Fred H. Wilkens

Mother*

Anna Renken

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Henry Christian Wilkens was also known as Hank.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry Christian Wilkens was also known as Hank.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 January 1917	Henry Christian Wilkens was born on 4 January 1917 at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.
		He was the son of Fred H. Wilkens and Anna Renken.
Baptism	17 January 1917	Henry Christian Wilkens was baptized on 17 January 1917 at Peace Lutheran Church.
Marriage	14 February 1946	He married Pearl E. Sommervold, daughter of Peter Alfred Sommervold and Olivia Abraham, on 14 February 1946 at Union Creek Church, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Death	12 June 1981	Henry Christian Wilkens died on 12 June 1981 at Morningside Manor, Alcester, Union, South Dakota, at age 64.
Burial	16 June 1981	He was buried on 16 June 1981 at Union Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 January 1917

Henry Christian Wilkens was born on 4 January 1917 at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.

He was the son of Fred H. Wilkens and Anna Renken.

Baptism

17 January 1917

Henry Christian Wilkens was baptized on 17 January 1917 at Peace Lutheran Church.

Marriage

14 February 1946

He married Pearl E. Sommervold, daughter of Peter Alfred Sommervold and Olivia Abraham, on 14 February 1946 at Union Creek Church, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹

Death

12 June 1981

Henry Christian Wilkens died on 12 June 1981 at Morningside Manor, Alcester, Union, South Dakota, at age 64.

Burial

16 June 1981

He was buried on 16 June 1981 at Union Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.

Henry was confirmed in the Peace Lutheran Church on April 12, 1931. He lived in the Alcester community until entering the Army Air Corps on January 19, 1942. He returned from oversears duty in the European Theater on October 1945. During his lifetime, he was engaged in farming and served his church and community by holding positions as a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Union Creek Church council for several years and was a member of the Ludwig School Board. He was a charter member of the Alcester Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Henry Christian Wilkens was a farmer.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.

Fred H. Wilkens

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Fred H. Wilkens married Anna Renken.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Fred H. Wilkens married Anna Renken.

Child of Fred H. Wilkens and Anna Renken

Henry Christian Wilkens+ b. 4 Jan 1917, d. 12 Jun 1981

Anna Renken

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Wilkens.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Wilkens.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anna Renken married Fred H. Wilkens.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna Renken married Fred H. Wilkens.

Child of Anna Renken and Fred H. Wilkens

Henry Christian Wilkens+ b. 4 Jan 1917, d. 12 Jun 1981

Mary Louise Woods

F, b. 13 December 1935, d. 4 November 2008

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	11 June 1955	As of 11 June 1955,her married name was Sommervold.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

11 June 1955

As of 11 June 1955,her married name was Sommervold.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 December 1935	Mary Louise Woods was born on 13 December 1935 at South Dakota.
Death	4 November 2008	She died on 4 November 2008 at South Dakota at age 72 Mary Woods Sommervold, 72, born December 13, 1935 in Sioux Falls, SD passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Mary attended All Saints School and graduated from Washington High School in 1952, and USD with a B.A. in 1956 and an M.F.A. 1957. She married Arlo Sommervold in 1955. Mary taught music at Cleveland, Franklin, Edison, All Saints School and Lincoln High School. Mary hosted the daytime television show Party Line, was a Director of the Dakota Savings and Loan, and the first Executive Director of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Very active in the community, Mary was the first recipient of the Mayor’s Award for the Arts, president of the South Dakota Symphony Guild, president of the South Dakota Symphony Board of Directors, on the National Endowment for the Arts, president of the Board of Trustees of the Washington Pavilion, first woman appointed to the Board of Trustees of Sioux Valley Health System eventually serving as president, served on the Board of Directors of Minnesota Public Radio, and as president of the South Dakota Board of Education. Mary was State Chair of Teen Age Republicans, National Chair of Teen Age Republicans and started the Teen Age Republican camps. Mary was the organist for All Saints School, Calvary Cathedral and Good Sheppard Episcopal Church. She was a member of Chapter AQ of PEO Sisterhood, Pi Beta Phi sorority and the Church of St. Mary. Grateful for having shared her life is her husband, Arlo Sommervold; her four children, Mary Ann Tech (Tim), Colorado Springs, Peter Sommervold (Sue), Sioux Falls, Jon Sommervold (Cate), Sioux Falls and Sara Friesen (Scott), St. Louis Park, MN; her sister Deede Meyers (Don), Paradise Valley, AZ; and her 12 grandchildren, Alexander Tech, Mary Elizabeth Sommervold, Madeline Tech, Erik Sommervold, Kathryn Tech, Charles Sommervold, Alison Sommervold, Gunnar Sommervold, Maxwell Sommervold, Joseph Sommervold, Noah Friesen and Lillian Friesen. The family extends an invitation to join in celebration of a life so well lived in the Great Hall of the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science immediately following the memorial Mass. Committal services begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Woodlawn Cemetery, followed by a memorial Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church. The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Friday at St. Mary’s with a scripture service beginning at 7:00 PM. Memorials my be directed to the Washington Pavilion or the SD Symphony.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 December 1935

Mary Louise Woods was born on 13 December 1935 at South Dakota.

Death

4 November 2008

She died on 4 November 2008 at South Dakota at age 72 Mary Woods Sommervold, 72, born December 13, 1935 in Sioux Falls, SD passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Mary attended All Saints School and graduated from Washington High School in 1952, and USD with a B.A. in 1956 and an M.F.A. 1957. She married Arlo Sommervold in 1955. Mary taught music at Cleveland, Franklin, Edison, All Saints School and Lincoln High School. Mary hosted the daytime television show Party Line, was a Director of the Dakota Savings and Loan, and the first Executive Director of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Very active in the community, Mary was the first recipient of the Mayor’s Award for the Arts, president of the South Dakota Symphony Guild, president of the South Dakota Symphony Board of Directors, on the National Endowment for the Arts, president of the Board of Trustees of the Washington Pavilion, first woman appointed to the Board of Trustees of Sioux Valley Health System eventually serving as president, served on the Board of Directors of Minnesota Public Radio, and as president of the South Dakota Board of Education. Mary was State Chair of Teen Age Republicans, National Chair of Teen Age Republicans and started the Teen Age Republican camps. Mary was the organist for All Saints School, Calvary Cathedral and Good Sheppard Episcopal Church. She was a member of Chapter AQ of PEO Sisterhood, Pi Beta Phi sorority and the Church of St. Mary. Grateful for having shared her life is her husband, Arlo Sommervold; her four children, Mary Ann Tech (Tim), Colorado Springs, Peter Sommervold (Sue), Sioux Falls, Jon Sommervold (Cate), Sioux Falls and Sara Friesen (Scott), St. Louis Park, MN; her sister Deede Meyers (Don), Paradise Valley, AZ; and her 12 grandchildren, Alexander Tech, Mary Elizabeth Sommervold, Madeline Tech, Erik Sommervold, Kathryn Tech, Charles Sommervold, Alison Sommervold, Gunnar Sommervold, Maxwell Sommervold, Joseph Sommervold, Noah Friesen and Lillian Friesen. The family extends an invitation to join in celebration of a life so well lived in the Great Hall of the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science immediately following the memorial Mass. Committal services begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Woodlawn Cemetery, followed by a memorial Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church. The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Friday at St. Mary’s with a scripture service beginning at 7:00 PM. Memorials my be directed to the Washington Pavilion or the SD Symphony.

Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard

M, b. 15 December 1919, d. 14 January 2002

Father*

Olaf L. Jamtgaard b. 2 Nov 1896, d. 4 Oct 1948

Mother*

Rose L. Buum b. 9 Sep 1898, d. 13 Sep 1988

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 December 1919	Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard was born on 15 December 1919 at at home, Alcester, South Dakota.
		He was the son of Olaf L. Jamtgaard and Rose L. Buum.
Marriage	2 November 1943	Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard married Martha Darline Sommervold, daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham, on 2 November 1943 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Death	14 January 2002	Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard died on 14 January 2002 at age 82.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 December 1919

Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard was born on 15 December 1919 at at home, Alcester, South Dakota.

He was the son of Olaf L. Jamtgaard and Rose L. Buum.

Marriage

2 November 1943

Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard married Martha Darline Sommervold, daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham, on 2 November 1943 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹

Death

14 January 2002

Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard died on 14 January 2002 at age 82.

Census Date	Location	Description
20 January 1920	Big Springs, Union, South Dakota	Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.²
24 April 1930	Big Springs, Union, South Dakota	Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.³

Census Date

Location

Description

20 January 1920

Big Springs, Union, South Dakota

Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.²

24 April 1930

Big Springs, Union, South Dakota

Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.³

Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
He was a farmer.
On 14 September 1975 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, attended Petra (Abraham) Sommervold 80th birthday celebration.
Akron Register Tribune September 25, 1975 - Petra (Abraham) Sommervold 80th birthday celebration

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED245. Stamp 208. Dwelling 67.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-5. Dwelling 137.

Olaf L. Jamtgaard

M, b. 2 November 1896, d. 4 October 1948

Father*

Louis O. Jamtgaard b. 7 Jun 1860, d. 1939

Mother*

Anna A. Solem b. Sep 1866, d. 1904

Olaf Jamtgaard circa 1909-Colorized

Olaf Jamtgaard circa 1909

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Olaf L. Jamtgaard was also known as L. Olaf.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Olaf L. Jamtgaard was also known as L. Olaf.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 November 1896	Olaf L. Jamtgaard was born on 2 November 1896 at Sioux City, Iowa.
		He was the son of Louis O. Jamtgaard and Anna A. Solem.
Marriage	circa 1919	Olaf L. Jamtgaard married Rose L. Buum, daughter of Johan Johansen Buum and Betsy Jamtgaard, circa 1919.
Death	4 October 1948	Olaf L. Jamtgaard died on 4 October 1948 at Union, South Dakota, at age 51.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 November 1896

Olaf L. Jamtgaard was born on 2 November 1896 at Sioux City, Iowa.

He was the son of Louis O. Jamtgaard and Anna A. Solem.

Marriage

circa 1919

Olaf L. Jamtgaard married Rose L. Buum, daughter of Johan Johansen Buum and Betsy Jamtgaard, circa 1919.

Death

4 October 1948

Olaf L. Jamtgaard died on 4 October 1948 at Union, South Dakota, at age 51.

Census Date	Location	Description
4 June 1900	Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa	Olaf L. Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Louis O. Jamtgaard's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.¹
1905	Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa	Olaf L. Jamtgaard appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Louis O. Jamtgaard at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; household also includes Anna Ronning.
18 April 1910	Sioux Ward 2, Woodbury, Iowa	Olaf L. Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Louis O. Jamtgaard's household on the 1910 Census at Sioux Ward 2, Woodbury, Iowa.²
20 January 1920	Big Springs, Union, South Dakota	Olaf L. Jamtgaard was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.³
24 April 1930	Big Springs, Union, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

4 June 1900

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Olaf L. Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Louis O. Jamtgaard's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.¹

1905

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Olaf L. Jamtgaard appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Louis O. Jamtgaard at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; household also includes Anna Ronning.

18 April 1910

Sioux Ward 2, Woodbury, Iowa

Olaf L. Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Louis O. Jamtgaard's household on the 1910 Census at Sioux Ward 2, Woodbury, Iowa.²

20 January 1920

Big Springs, Union, South Dakota

Olaf L. Jamtgaard was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.³

24 April 1930

Big Springs, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.⁴

Jamtgaard family circa 1909 Alice, Sophia, Bertha, Arnold, Olaf.
jamtgaard_children_-_arnold_alice_olaf_bertha_sophie-Colorized
Jamtgaard family circa 1909 Alice, Sophia, Bertha, Arnold, Olaf.
On 5 June 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Union, South Dakota.
Jamtgaard, L Olaf - World War I Draft Registration Card

Children of Olaf L. Jamtgaard and Rose L. Buum

Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard+ b. 15 Dec 1919, d. 14 Jan 2002
Eldon R. Jamtgaard b. 21 Feb 1924, d. 27 Feb 1924
Grace Jamtgaard+ b. 3 Oct 1927, d. 15 Jan 2011

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED166. Dwelling 57.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED182. Dwelling 72.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED245. Stamp 208. Dwelling 67.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-5. Dwelling 137.

Rose L. Buum

F, b. 9 September 1898, d. 13 September 1988

Father*

Johan Johansen Buum b. 29 Jul 1872, d. 4 Oct 1934

Mother*

Betsy Jamtgaard b. 6 Oct 1877, d. 20 Mar 1960

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Rose L. Buum was also known as Rosie S.
Married Name	circa 1919	As of circa 1919,her married name was Jamtgaard.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rose L. Buum was also known as Rosie S.

Married Name

circa 1919

As of circa 1919,her married name was Jamtgaard.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 September 1898	Rose L. Buum was born on 9 September 1898 at South Dakota.
		She was the daughter of Johan Johansen Buum and Betsy Jamtgaard.
Marriage	circa 1919	Rose L. Buum married Olaf L. Jamtgaard, son of Louis O. Jamtgaard and Anna A. Solem, circa 1919.
Death	13 September 1988	Rose L. Buum died on 13 September 1988 at age 90.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 September 1898

Rose L. Buum was born on 9 September 1898 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Johan Johansen Buum and Betsy Jamtgaard.

Marriage

circa 1919

Rose L. Buum married Olaf L. Jamtgaard, son of Louis O. Jamtgaard and Anna A. Solem, circa 1919.

Death

13 September 1988

Rose L. Buum died on 13 September 1988 at age 90.

Census Date	Location	Description
19 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Rose L. Buum was listed as a daughter in Johan Johansen Buum's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota; living next door to John R. Buum.¹
6 May 1910	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Rose L. Buum was listed as a daughter in Johan Johansen Buum's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota; living next door to Berth Buum.²
20 January 1920	Big Springs, Union, South Dakota	Rose L. Buum was listed as wife in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.³
24 April 1930	Big Springs, Union, South Dakota	Rose L. Buum was listed as wife in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Rose L. Buum was listed as a daughter in Johan Johansen Buum's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota; living next door to John R. Buum.¹

6 May 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Rose L. Buum was listed as a daughter in Johan Johansen Buum's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota; living next door to Berth Buum.²

20 January 1920

Big Springs, Union, South Dakota

Rose L. Buum was listed as wife in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.³

24 April 1930

Big Springs, Union, South Dakota

Rose L. Buum was listed as wife in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.⁴

Rose L. Buum obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Alcester, Union, South Dakota.

Children of Rose L. Buum and Olaf L. Jamtgaard

Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard+ b. 15 Dec 1919, d. 14 Jan 2002
Eldon R. Jamtgaard b. 21 Feb 1924, d. 27 Feb 1924
Grace Jamtgaard+ b. 3 Oct 1927, d. 15 Jan 2011

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 140.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 121.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED245. Stamp 208. Dwelling 67.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-5. Dwelling 137.

Clarence Martin Zweifel

M, b. 1 March 1919, d. 21 November 2009

Father*

Joseph Zweifel b. 8 Jul 1872, d. Aug 1962

Mother*

Anna Margaret Voegeli b. 4 Oct 1885, d. Jan 1974

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 March 1919	Clarence Martin Zweifel was born on 1 March 1919 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
		He was the son of Joseph Zweifel and Anna Margaret Voegeli.
Marriage	20 February 1949	Clarence Martin Zweifel married Mildred Jeanette Sommervold, daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham, on 20 February 1949 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Death	21 November 2009	Clarence Martin Zweifel died on 21 November 2009 at age 90 Clarence Martin Zweifel was born March 1, 1919 to parents Joseph and Margaret (Voegeli) Zweifel on their farm near Beresford, SD. He died on November 21, 2009 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford, SD at the age of 90 years, 8 months and 20 days. Clarence grew up on the family farm and moved for the first time to the city of Beresford and the age of 60. He attended Silver Lake School #59 in Lincoln County for eight years. As a child and young adult he was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren church northeast of Beresford. He worked on the farm and also for the telephone company. He married Mildred Jeanette Sommervold on February 20, 1949. The couple became members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford following their wedding. The couple lived on the Zweifel farm northeast of Beresford where they farmed with Clarences brother Albert. Clarence enjoyed his family, bowling, cars, gardening with his wife, and remained interested in farming even after his retirement. He is survived by four children: Darlene Zweifel, John (Valerie) Zweifel, David (Linda Kay) Zweifel, and Royal (Kay) Zweifel all of Beresford; eight grandchildren: Heather Zweifel and Danelle (Tom) Kamnikar, Sioux Falls, Janelle Zweifel, Murfreesboro, TN, Gregory (Candace) Zweifel, Beresford, Mark (Shana) Zweifel, Harrisburg, and Lori (Anthony) Laurvik, Luke Zweifel, and Lisa Zweifel all of Beresford; four great grandchildren: Austin Zweifel, Murfreesboro, TN, Maggie and Lily Kamnikar, Sioux Falls and Zachary Zweifel, Harrisburg; two sisters: Iona Carlson, Sioux Falls and Lorene (Freeman) Swanstrom, Beresford; three sisters-in-law: Laura Zweifel and Martha Jamtgaard of Beresford and Esther Zweifel of Alcester; two brothers-in-law: Morris Sommervold of Alcester and Bruce Nilson of Fergus Falls, MN; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred, five brothers, Albert, Jacob, Edward, Walter and Emil, sister Katherine Krause; sisters-in-law Rudi Nilson and Helen Sommervold ; brothers-in-law, Walter Krause, Merle Carlson, and Marvin Jamtgaard; nephews, James Zweifel and Lawrence Krause and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM, Tuesday, November 24 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beresford, with burial at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Beresford. Visitation will be Monday from 1PM to 5PM at Wass Funeral Home and resuming at 6:30PM at the church with a prayer service beginning at 7PM.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 March 1919

Clarence Martin Zweifel was born on 1 March 1919 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

He was the son of Joseph Zweifel and Anna Margaret Voegeli.

Marriage

20 February 1949

Clarence Martin Zweifel married Mildred Jeanette Sommervold, daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham, on 20 February 1949 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹

Death

21 November 2009

Clarence Martin Zweifel died on 21 November 2009 at age 90 Clarence Martin Zweifel was born March 1, 1919 to parents Joseph and Margaret (Voegeli) Zweifel on their farm near Beresford, SD. He died on November 21, 2009 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford, SD at the age of 90 years, 8 months and 20 days. Clarence grew up on the family farm and moved for the first time to the city of Beresford and the age of 60. He attended Silver Lake School #59 in Lincoln County for eight years. As a child and young adult he was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren church northeast of Beresford. He worked on the farm and also for the telephone company. He married Mildred Jeanette Sommervold on February 20, 1949. The couple became members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford following their wedding. The couple lived on the Zweifel farm northeast of Beresford where they farmed with Clarences brother Albert. Clarence enjoyed his family, bowling, cars, gardening with his wife, and remained interested in farming even after his retirement. He is survived by four children: Darlene Zweifel, John (Valerie) Zweifel, David (Linda Kay) Zweifel, and Royal (Kay) Zweifel all of Beresford; eight grandchildren: Heather Zweifel and Danelle (Tom) Kamnikar, Sioux Falls, Janelle Zweifel, Murfreesboro, TN, Gregory (Candace) Zweifel, Beresford, Mark (Shana) Zweifel, Harrisburg, and Lori (Anthony) Laurvik, Luke Zweifel, and Lisa Zweifel all of Beresford; four great grandchildren: Austin Zweifel, Murfreesboro, TN, Maggie and Lily Kamnikar, Sioux Falls and Zachary Zweifel, Harrisburg; two sisters: Iona Carlson, Sioux Falls and Lorene (Freeman) Swanstrom, Beresford; three sisters-in-law: Laura Zweifel and Martha Jamtgaard of Beresford and Esther Zweifel of Alcester; two brothers-in-law: Morris Sommervold of Alcester and Bruce Nilson of Fergus Falls, MN; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred, five brothers, Albert, Jacob, Edward, Walter and Emil, sister Katherine Krause; sisters-in-law Rudi Nilson and Helen Sommervold ; brothers-in-law, Walter Krause, Merle Carlson, and Marvin Jamtgaard; nephews, James Zweifel and Lawrence Krause and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM, Tuesday, November 24 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beresford, with burial at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Beresford. Visitation will be Monday from 1PM to 5PM at Wass Funeral Home and resuming at 6:30PM at the church with a prayer service beginning at 7PM.

Census Date	Location	Description
27 January 1920	Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	Clarence Martin Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.²
5 April 1930	Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	Clarence Martin Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1930 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

Census Date

Location

Description

27 January 1920

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Clarence Martin Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

5 April 1930

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Clarence Martin Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1930 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

Clarence Martin Zweifel was a farmer.
The Joseph Zweifel farm has been in the family and farmed by three generations. First "Grandpa Joe", then Clarence and his brother Albert, and now (1991) Clarence's three sons, John, David and Royal.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 119. Sheet 10A.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-22. Dwelling 36.

Joseph Zweifel

M, b. 8 July 1872, d. August 1962

Father*

(?) Zweifel

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Joseph Zweifel was also known as Joe.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Joseph Zweifel was also known as Joe.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	8 July 1872	Joseph Zweifel was born on 8 July 1872 at Switzerland.
		He was the son of (?) Zweifel.
Marriage	circa 1903	Joseph Zweifel married Anna Margaret Voegeli, daughter of Joseph Voegeli and Anna Stuessi, circa 1903.
Death	August 1962	Joseph Zweifel died in August 1962 at age 90.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 July 1872

Joseph Zweifel was born on 8 July 1872 at Switzerland.

He was the son of (?) Zweifel.

Marriage

circa 1903

Joseph Zweifel married Anna Margaret Voegeli, daughter of Joseph Voegeli and Anna Stuessi, circa 1903.

Death

August 1962

Joseph Zweifel died in August 1962 at age 90.

Census Date	Location	Description
16 May 1910	Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	Joseph Zweifel was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.¹
27 January 1920	Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.²
5 April 1930	Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

Census Date

Location

Description

16 May 1910

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Joseph Zweifel was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.¹

27 January 1920

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

5 April 1930

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

Joseph Zweifel obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence South Dakota.
He immigrated in 1890.

Children of Joseph Zweifel and Anna Margaret Voegeli

Albert Zweifel b. 22 Jun 1905, d. 17 Apr 1995
Jacob Zweifel b. c 1906, d. b Dec 2007
Katherine A. Zweifel+ b. 24 Dec 1907, d. 15 Dec 2007
Edward Zweifel b. 24 Dec 1907, d. 9 Sep 1908
Walter Zweifel+ b. 14 Aug 1912, d. Dec 1986
Emil William Zweifel b. 17 Jan 1914, d. 15 Oct 2002
Clarence Martin Zweifel+ b. 1 Mar 1919, d. 21 Nov 2009
Iona Florence Zweifel b. 23 Aug 1920
Lorene M. Zweifel b. 26 Aug 1925, d. 15 Dec 2020

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 169.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 119. Sheet 10A.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-22. Dwelling 36.

Anna Margaret Voegeli

F, b. 4 October 1885, d. January 1974

Father*

Joseph Voegeli b. Apr 1859, d. a 1930

Mother*

Anna Stuessi b. Jun 1861, d. a 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anna Margaret Voegeli was also known as Margaret.
Married Name	circa 1903	As of circa 1903,her married name was Zweifel.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Margaret Voegeli was also known as Margaret.

Married Name

circa 1903

As of circa 1903,her married name was Zweifel.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 October 1885	Anna Margaret Voegeli was born on 4 October 1885 at Lincoln, South Dakota, also reported as Oct 1886.¹
		She was the daughter of Joseph Voegeli and Anna Stuessi.
Marriage	circa 1903	Anna Margaret Voegeli married Joseph Zweifel, son of (?) Zweifel, circa 1903.
Death	January 1974	Anna Margaret Voegeli died in January 1974 at age 88.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 October 1885

Anna Margaret Voegeli was born on 4 October 1885 at Lincoln, South Dakota, also reported as Oct 1886.¹

She was the daughter of Joseph Voegeli and Anna Stuessi.

Marriage

circa 1903

Anna Margaret Voegeli married Joseph Zweifel, son of (?) Zweifel, circa 1903.

Death

January 1974

Anna Margaret Voegeli died in January 1974 at age 88.

Census Date	Location	Description
8 June 1900	Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as a daughter in Joseph Voegeli's household on the 1900 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.²
16 May 1910	Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as wife in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1910 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³
27 January 1920	Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as wife in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴
5 April 1930	Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as wife in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

8 June 1900

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as a daughter in Joseph Voegeli's household on the 1900 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

16 May 1910

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as wife in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1910 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

27 January 1920

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as wife in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

5 April 1930

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as wife in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

Anna Margaret Voegeli obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Children of Anna Margaret Voegeli and Joseph Zweifel

Albert Zweifel b. 22 Jun 1905, d. 17 Apr 1995
Jacob Zweifel b. c 1906, d. b Dec 2007
Katherine A. Zweifel+ b. 24 Dec 1907, d. 15 Dec 2007
Edward Zweifel b. 24 Dec 1907, d. 9 Sep 1908
Walter Zweifel+ b. 14 Aug 1912, d. Dec 1986
Emil William Zweifel b. 17 Jan 1914, d. 15 Oct 2002
Clarence Martin Zweifel+ b. 1 Mar 1919, d. 21 Nov 2009
Iona Florence Zweifel b. 23 Aug 1920
Lorene M. Zweifel b. 26 Aug 1925, d. 15 Dec 2020

Citations

[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota (unknown file date).
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 60.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 169.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 119. Sheet 10A.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-22. Dwelling 36.

Albert Zweifel

M, b. 22 June 1905, d. 17 April 1995

Father*

Joseph Zweifel b. 8 Jul 1872, d. Aug 1962

Mother*

Anna Margaret Voegeli b. 4 Oct 1885, d. Jan 1974

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 June 1905

Albert Zweifel was born on 22 June 1905 at North Dakota.

He was the son of Joseph Zweifel and Anna Margaret Voegeli.

Death

17 April 1995

Albert Zweifel died on 17 April 1995 at age 89.

Census Date

Location

Description

16 May 1910

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Albert Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1910 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.¹

27 January 1920

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Albert Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

5 April 1930

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Albert Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1930 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

Albert Zweifel obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 169.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 119. Sheet 10A.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-22. Dwelling 36.

Dr. George O. Solem

M, b. 7 June 1888, d. 1960

Father*

Anders Olai Solem b. Mar 1850, d. 24 Jan 1935

Mother*

Sigri Johnson Lund b. 17 Jun 1854, d. 1 Sep 1934

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 June 1888

Dr. George O. Solem was born on 7 June 1888 at South Dakota also reported as Jun 1887.

He was the son of Anders Olai Solem and Sigri Johnson Lund.

Marriage

circa 1920

Dr. George O. Solem married Lillian T. Kinloch, daughter of Dr. Edward Jenner Kinloch and Marie W. (?), circa 1920.

Death

1960

Dr. George O. Solem died in 1960.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Dr. George O. Solem was listed as a son in Anders Olai Solem's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota; surname listed as Olsen.¹

2 May 1910

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Dr. George O. Solem was listed as a son in Anders Olai Solem's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

20 April 1930

Oak Park Village, Cook, Illinois

Dr. George O. Solem was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Oak Park Village, Cook, Illinois.³

Dr. George O. Solem was a physician, general practice on 20 April 1930.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T623_1555; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 340.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Dwelling 62.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED416-2250. Dwelling 396.

Daniel Julius Solem

M, b. 30 January 1878, d. 10 July 1943

Father*

Anders Olai Solem b. Mar 1850, d. 24 Jan 1935

Mother*

Sigri Johnson Lund b. 17 Jun 1854, d. 1 Sep 1934

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Daniel Julius Solem was also known as Olson.

Name Variation

Daniel Julius Solem was also known as Daniel G.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 January 1878

Daniel Julius Solem was born on 30 January 1878 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Anders Olai Solem and Sigri Johnson Lund.

Marriage

9 October 1912

Daniel Julius Solem married Marie Regina Lokken, daughter of Christopher Lokken and Regina Lund, on 9 October 1912 at Union, South Dakota, his name listed as Daniel J. Olson.

Death

10 July 1943

Daniel Julius Solem died on 10 July 1943 at Minnesota at age 65.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Spink, Union, Dakota Territory

Daniel Julius Solem was listed as a son in Anders Olai Solem's household on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory; surname listed as Olson.¹

2 May 1910

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Daniel Julius Solem was listed as a son in Anders Olai Solem's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

1920

School District 20, Sheridan, Montana

Daniel Julius Solem was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at School District 20, Sheridan, Montana.³

26 April 1930

Jameson, Koochiching, Minnesota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Jameson, Koochiching, Minnesota.⁴

Child of Daniel Julius Solem and Marie Regina Lokken

Arnold Solem b. c 1915, d. 1935

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spink, Union, Dakota Territory; Roll: 115; Family History Film: 1254115; Page: 403A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 0005.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Dwelling 62.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: School District 20, Sheridan, Montana; Roll: T625_975; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 204; Image: 1045.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jameson, Koochiching, Minnesota; Roll: 1102; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 848.0.

Henry E. Klemme

M, b. 8 December 1901, d. January 1953

Father*

Charles H. Klemme Sr. b. 30 Oct 1870, d. 25 Jul 1953

Mother*

Maria Emilie Anna Claus b. 2 Jan 1875, d. 1 Jun 1967

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

UNMARRIED

Henry E. Klemme was never married.

Birth

8 December 1901

He was born on 8 December 1901 at Illinois.

He was the son of Charles H. Klemme Sr. and Maria Emilie Anna Claus.

Burial

January 1953

Henry E. Klemme was buried in January 1953 at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, Hanover Prairie, Dyer, Indiana, Henry Klemme funeral notice.

Chicago Star Publications January 16, 1953 - Henry Klemme funeral notice

Death

January 1953

He died in January 1953 at Will, Illinois, at age 51 Henry Klemme, 51, obituary.

Chicago Star Publications January 9, 1953 - Henry Klemme, 51, obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Crete, Will, Illinois

Henry E. Klemme was listed as a son in Charles H. Klemme Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Fred.¹

18 March 1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Henry E. Klemme was listed as a son in Charles H. Klemme Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.²

1 May 1930

Crete, Will, Illinois

Henry E. Klemme was listed as a son in Charles H. Klemme Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to William Klemme.³

Henry E. Klemme lived with Charles H. Klemme Sr. in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.⁴

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 4A. Stamp 17. ED143. Dwelling 46.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 213.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-4. Dwelling 100.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Charles V. Klemme

M, b. 24 December 1906, d. March 1986

Father*

Charles H. Klemme Sr. b. 30 Oct 1870, d. 25 Jul 1953

Mother*

Maria Emilie Anna Claus b. 2 Jan 1875, d. 1 Jun 1967

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Charles V. Klemme was also known as Charles W.

Name Variation

Charles V. Klemme was also known as Carl.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 December 1906

Charles V. Klemme was born on 24 December 1906 at Crete, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of Charles H. Klemme Sr. and Maria Emilie Anna Claus.

Marriage

after May 1930

Charles V. Klemme married Edna M. Wehrmann after May 1930.

Death

March 1986

Charles V. Klemme died in March 1986 at age 79 Charles V. Klemme obituary.

Homewood Star March 16, 1986 - Charles V Klemme obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Crete, Will, Illinois

Charles V. Klemme was listed as a son in Charles H. Klemme Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Fred.¹

18 March 1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Charles V. Klemme was listed as a son in Charles H. Klemme Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.²

1 May 1930

Crete, Will, Illinois

Charles V. Klemme was listed as a son in Charles H. Klemme Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to William Klemme.³

Charles V. Klemme lived with Charles H. Klemme Sr. in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.⁴
In January 1956 attended Mrs Charles H Klemme Sr (Maria Claus) birthday party.
Charles V. Klemme and Beverly Ann Klemme were confirmed in 1959 Beverly Klemme confirmation announcement.
Chicago Heights Star April 3, 1959 - Beverly Klemme confirmation announcement

Children of Charles V. Klemme and Edna M. Wehrmann

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 4A. Stamp 17. ED143. Dwelling 46.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 213.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-4. Dwelling 100.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Elmer W. Klemme

M, b. 27 February 1902, d. 17 October 1965

Father*

Wilhelm Klemme b. 2 Jul 1866, d. 23 Apr 1944

Mother*

Emma Heldt b. 14 Jan 1876, d. 13 Sep 1942

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 February 1902

Elmer W. Klemme was born on 27 February 1902 at Illinois.

He was the son of Wilhelm Klemme and Emma Heldt.

Marriage

7 September 1930

Elmer W. Klemme married Melba E. Dierking, daughter of Emil Dierking and Justine Engelking, on 7 September 1930.

Death

17 October 1965

Elmer W. Klemme died on 17 October 1965 at age 63.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1910

Crete, Will, Illinois

Elmer W. Klemme was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

18 March 1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Elmer W. Klemme was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.²

1 May 1930

Crete, Will, Illinois

Elmer W. Klemme was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Charles Klemme.³

5 April 1940

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Elmer W. Klemme was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.⁴

Elmer W. Klemme lived with Wilhelm Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.⁵
On 12 July 1938 at Birthday celebration for Allen Klemme.
Elmer W. Klemme was educated in 1940 at through 7th grade.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 34.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 213.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-4. Dwelling 101.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED45-14A. Dwelling 34.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Allen A. Klemme

M, b. 6 July 1913, d. 11 August 1984

Father*

Wilhelm Klemme b. 2 Jul 1866, d. 23 Apr 1944

Mother*

Emma Heldt b. 14 Jan 1876, d. 13 Sep 1942

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Allen A. Klemme was also known as Allan.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 July 1913

Allen A. Klemme was born on 6 July 1913 at Illinois.

He was the son of Wilhelm Klemme and Emma Heldt.

Marriage

26 December 1938

Allen A. Klemme married Waneta (?) on 26 December 1938.

Death

11 August 1984

Allen A. Klemme died on 11 August 1984 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 71 Park Forest Star August 12, 1984 - Allen Klemme obituary.

Park Forest Star August 12, 1984 - Allen Klemme obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

18 March 1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Allen A. Klemme was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.¹

1 May 1930

Crete, Will, Illinois

Allen A. Klemme was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Charles Klemme.²

Allen A. Klemme obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Beecher, Will, Illinois.
He lived with Wilhelm Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.³
On 12 July 1938 at Birthday celebration for Allen Klemme.
Birthday celebration for Allen Klemme 12 July 1938 The Chicago Heights Star (Chicago Heights, IL)

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 213.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-4. Dwelling 101.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Pearl Linda Claus

F, b. circa 1896

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Pearl Linda Claus was also known as Linda.

Married Name

circa 1915

As of circa 1915,her married name was Klemme.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1896

Pearl Linda Claus was born circa 1896 at Indiana.

Marriage

circa 1915

She married Arthur Walter Klemme, son of Charles H. Klemme Sr. and Maria Emilie Anna Claus, circa 1915.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 March 1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Pearl Linda Claus was listed as wife in Arthur Walter Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.¹

23 April 1930

Washington, Will, Illinois

Pearl Linda Claus was listed as wife in Arthur Walter Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Pearl Linda Claus lived with Arthur Walter Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.³
In January 1956 attended Mrs Charles H Klemme Sr (Maria Claus) birthday party.

Children of Pearl Linda Claus and Arthur Walter Klemme

George Klemme b. b 1918
Mildred Klemme b. c 1918
Evelyn Klemme b. c 1921

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 213.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Sheet 7A. Dwelling 151.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Mildred Klemme

F, b. circa 1918

Father*

Arthur Walter Klemme b. 17 Feb 1895, d. b 1967

Mother*

Pearl Linda Claus b. c 1896

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1918

Mildred Klemme was born circa 1918 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Arthur Walter Klemme and Pearl Linda Claus.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 March 1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Mildred Klemme was listed as a daughter in Arthur Walter Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.¹

23 April 1930

Washington, Will, Illinois

Mildred Klemme was listed as a daughter in Arthur Walter Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Mildred Klemme lived with Arthur Walter Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.³

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 213.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Sheet 7A. Dwelling 151.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Anna K. D. Hinrichs

F, b. 1880, d. 1941

Father*

Prismer Hinrichs d. b 1935

Mother*

unknown (?) d. a 1934

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1906

As of circa 1906,her married name was Klemme.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1880

Anna K. D. Hinrichs was born in 1880 at Illinois also reported as circa 1885.

She was the daughter of Prismer Hinrichs and unknown (?).

Marriage

circa 1906

Anna K. D. Hinrichs married Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme, son of Heinrich Christian Klemme Jr. and Maria Dorothea Sophia Grages, circa 1906.

Burial

1941

Anna K. D. Hinrichs was buried in 1941 at Adams Cemetery, Crete, Will, Illinois.

Death

1941

She died in 1941.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Crete, Will, Illinois

Anna K. D. Hinrichs was listed as wife in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Charles H.¹

19 March 1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Anna K. D. Hinrichs was listed as wife in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.²

1 May 1930

Crete, Will, Illinois

Anna K. D. Hinrichs was listed as wife in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.³

Anna K. D. Hinrichs lived with Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.⁴

Children of Anna K. D. Hinrichs and Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme

Frederick H. Klemme b. 4 Aug 1906, d. 6 Sep 1993
Rudyard E. Klemme b. 17 Dec 1908, d. Dec 1978

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 4A. Stamp 17. ED143. Dwelling 46.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 219.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-4. Dwelling 98.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Frederick H. Klemme

M, b. 4 August 1906, d. 6 September 1993

Father*

Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme b. 17 May 1878, d. 1 Mar 1966

Mother*

Anna K. D. Hinrichs b. 1880, d. 1941

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Frederick H. Klemme was also known as Fred Klemme Jr.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 August 1906

Frederick H. Klemme was born on 4 August 1906 at Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme and Anna K. D. Hinrichs.

Death

6 September 1993

Frederick H. Klemme died on 6 September 1993 at age 87.

Burial

after 6 September 1993

He was buried after 6 September 1993 at Adams Cemetery, Crete, Will, Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Crete, Will, Illinois

Frederick H. Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Charles H.¹

19 March 1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Frederick H. Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.²

1 May 1930

Crete, Will, Illinois

Frederick H. Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.³

Frederick H. Klemme lived with Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.⁴

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 4A. Stamp 17. ED143. Dwelling 46.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 219.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-4. Dwelling 98.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Rudyard E. Klemme

M, b. 17 December 1908, d. December 1978

Father*

Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme b. 17 May 1878, d. 1 Mar 1966

Mother*

Anna K. D. Hinrichs b. 1880, d. 1941

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rudyard E. Klemme was also known as Rudy.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 December 1908

Rudyard E. Klemme was born on 17 December 1908 at Crete, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme and Anna K. D. Hinrichs.

Marriage

September 1943

Rudyard E. Klemme married Margaret Genevieve Miller in September 1943.

Burial

December 1978

Rudyard E. Klemme was buried in December 1978 at Wheatfield Cemetery, Wheatfield, Jasper, Indiana.

Death

December 1978

He died in December 1978 at Jasper, Indiana, Rudyard E. Klemme, 70, of Rt. 2, Wheatfield, died at 1 p.m. Saturday in Jasper County Hospital.
Born in Crete, Ill., on Dec. 17, 1908, he was a son of Fred and Ann (Hendrix) Klemme. He was married to Margaret Miller on Sept. 18, 1943, in Chicago Heights, Ill.
A resident of the Wheatfield area since 1971, he was a retired farmer.
Surviving with the wife is one brother, Fred Klemme Jr., of Crete, Ill.
Funeral services will be conducted from Todd Funeral Home, DeMotte, at 1 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. John Shortle Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Wheatfield Cemetery.

Chicago Homewood Flossmoor Star December 28, 1978 - Rudyard E Klemme obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Crete, Will, Illinois

Rudyard E. Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Charles H.¹

19 March 1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Rudyard E. Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.²

1 May 1930

Crete, Will, Illinois

Rudyard E. Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.³

Rudyard E. Klemme obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Wheatfield, Jasper, Indiana.
He lived with Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.⁴
In September 1968 Rudy and Marjorie Klemme 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
Park Forest Star September 29, 1968 - Rudy and Marjorie Klemme 25th wedding anniversary celebration

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 4A. Stamp 17. ED143. Dwelling 46.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 219.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-4. Dwelling 98.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Ann (?)

F, b. circa 1788

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Mercer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Ann (?) married Caleb Mercer, son of Solomon Mercer and Abigail Sharpless.

Birth

circa 1788

Ann (?) was born circa 1788 at Pennsylvania.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 August 1850

East Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania

Ann (?) was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at East Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania, Dwelling 229..

Child of Ann (?) and Caleb Mercer

Sarah E. Mercer b. c 1830