Francis Croal Eastman

M, b. 6 September 1888, d. 15 October 1968
Father*Orienf N. Eastman b. c 1861, d. Feb 1893
Mother*Catherine L. Croal b. 1859, d. 10 Feb 1943
Francis Croal Eastman signature 1942
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 September 1888Francis Croal Eastman was born on 6 September 1888 at Milbank, Grant, South Dakota.1
He was the son of Orienf N. Eastman and Catherine L. Croal.
UNMARRIED1942As of 1942, Francis Croal Eastman was never married.
Death15 October 1968He died on 15 October 1968 at Los Angeles, California, at age 80.2
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1910Bellingham, Whatcom, WashingtonFrancis Croal Eastman was listed as a son in Catherine L. Croal's household on the 1910 Census at Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington; living at 620 Elk Street.3
14 January 1920San Francisco, San Francisco, CaliforniaFrancis Croal Eastman was listed as a son in Catherine L. Croal's household on the 1920 Census at San Francisco, San Francisco, California; living at 754 Church Street.4
4 April 1930Seattle, King, WashingtonFrancis Croal Eastman was listed as a son in Catherine L. Croal's household on the 1930 Census at Seattle, King, Washington.5
13 April 19404225 Ranier Ave., Seattle, King, WashingtonFrancis Croal Eastman was listed as a son in Catherine L. Croal's household on the 1940 Census at 4225 Ranier Ave., Seattle, King, Washington.6
  • Francis Croal Eastman obtained US Social Security Card at Washington; last residence Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California.
  • He was a student in 1904 at Seattle, King, Washington.
  • He and Catherine L. Croal lived in 1905 at Ranier Boulevard, Seattle, King, Washington, son also listed in director as Musician at Columbia Station.
  • Francis Croal Eastman was a musician at Columbia Station in 1905 at Seattle, King, Washington.
  • He and Catherine L. Croal lived in 1906 at Ranier Boulevard, Seattle, King, Washington, Francis C Eastman listed as pianist; Kate listed as widow of Orient N Eastman.
  • Francis Croal Eastman was a pianist in 1906 at Seattle, King, Washington.
  • On 28 May 1917 at World War I Draft Registration; 4225 Ranier Ave., Seattle, King, Washington, reported support of mother.
  • He and Catherine L. Croal lived in 1918 at 100 9th, Oakland, California, Kate is listed as a widow of Orient N Eastman; Francis C is listed as a musician.
  • Francis Croal Eastman was a musician in 1918 at Oakland, California.
  • He and Catherine L. Croal lived in 1922 at 4225 Ranier Ave, Seattle, Washington, Kate is listed as a widow of Orient N Eastman; Francis C is listed as a musician.
  • Francis Croal Eastman was a musician in 1922 at Seattle, King, Washington.
  • He was a musician in 1941 at Seattle, King, Washington.
  • He and Catherine L. Croal lived in 1942 at 4225 Ranier Ave, Seattle, Washington, Kate is listed as a widow of Orient N Eastman; Francis C is listed as a musician.
  • In 1942 at U.S. World War II Draft Registration, Seattle, King, Washington, nearest relative is Mrs. Kate Croal (mother).
    U.S. World War II Draft Registration - Francis Croal Eastman - 1942 - Seattle, King, WA
  • Francis Croal Eastman lived in 1950 at Seattle, Washington.

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 595300 (unknown file date).
  2. [S204] California Death Records (published).
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED331. Dwelling 185.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED110. Dwelling 111.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED17-203. Dwelling 44.
  6. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04382; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 40-295.

Cornelia Bertril Kaercher

F, b. 12 February 1902, d. 14 October 1969
Father*Leonard Michael Kaercher b. Jun 1862, d. 15 May 1944
Mother*Mary Anne Croal b. Aug 1865, d. 17 Jun 1923
Cornelia Kaercher-Colorized
Cornelia Bertril Kaercher
Cornelia Kaercher
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCornelia Bertril Kaercher was also known as Carmellia.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 February 1902Cornelia Bertril Kaercher was born on 12 February 1902 at Millbank, South Dakota, twin with Dorothea.
She was the daughter of Leonard Michael Kaercher and Mary Anne Croal.
Death14 October 1969Cornelia Bertril Kaercher died on 14 October 1969 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 67.1
Census DateLocationDescription
13 January 1920Millbank City, Grant, South DakotaCornelia Bertril Kaercher was listed as a daughter in Leonard Michael Kaercher's household on the 1920 Census at Millbank City, Grant, South Dakota.2
19 April 1930Minneapolis, Hennepin, MinnesotaCornelia Bertril Kaercher was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.3
  • Cornelia Bertril Kaercher obtained US Social Security Card at Minnesota; last residence Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota.
  • Cornelia stayed in Milbank, South Dakota, where she remained unmarried and had a long career as a librarian and did some editorial work where she made connections and had correspondences with illustrious literary people, including the author, Ogden Nash.
  • Circa 1915 portrait of Leonard Michael Kaercher family.
  • In 1944 at South Dakota Library Association, President, Milbank, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S329] Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 (published), State File Number: 027245.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Dwelling 180. Ward 3.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED27-25. Dwelling 220.

Dorothea Louise Kaercher

F, b. 12 February 1902, d. 11 November 1937
Father*Leonard Michael Kaercher b. Jun 1862, d. 15 May 1944
Mother*Mary Anne Croal b. Aug 1865, d. 17 Jun 1923
Dorothea Kaercher-Colorized
Dorothea Louise Kaercher
Dorothea Kaercher
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDorothea Louise Kaercher was also known as Dorothy.
Married Name23 June 1930As of 23 June 1930,her married name was Hagle.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 February 1902Dorothea Louise Kaercher was born on 12 February 1902 at Millbank, South Dakota, twin with Cornelia.
She was the daughter of Leonard Michael Kaercher and Mary Anne Croal.
Marriage23 June 1930Dorothea Louise Kaercher married Elza Dean Hagle, son of Henry Albert Hagle and Mary Francis Allen Corey, on 23 June 1930 at Ventura, California.
Death11 November 1937Dorothea Louise Kaercher died on 11 November 1937 at at hospital, Santa Barbara, California, at age 35 Dorothea (Kaercher) Hagle obituary.
Oxnard Daily Courier November 13, 1937 - Dorothea (Kaercher) Hagle obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
13 January 1920Millbank City, Grant, South DakotaDorothea Louise Kaercher was listed as a daughter in Leonard Michael Kaercher's household on the 1920 Census at Millbank City, Grant, South Dakota.1
  • Circa 1915 portrait of Leonard Michael Kaercher family.

Children of Dorothea Louise Kaercher and Elza Dean Hagle

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Dwelling 180. Ward 3.

Alice Catherine Kaercher

F, b. 17 June 1908, d. 4 July 1998
Father*Leonard Michael Kaercher b. Jun 1862, d. 15 May 1944
Mother*Mary Anne Croal b. Aug 1865, d. 17 Jun 1923
Alice Catherine Kaercher-Colorized
Alice Catherine Kaercher
Alice Catherine Kaercher
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1937As of before 1937,her married name was McGuire.
Married Nameafter 1942As of after 1942,her married name was Bernard.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1908Alice Catherine Kaercher was born on 17 June 1908 at Big Stone, Minnesota, triplet.
She was the daughter of Leonard Michael Kaercher and Mary Anne Croal.
Marriagebefore 1937Alice Catherine Kaercher married Elmer John McGuire, son of Francis H. McGuire and Eleanor Q. Baxter, before 1937 at first marriage for her.
Marriageafter 1942Alice Catherine Kaercher married Thomas Vincent Bernard after 1942 at second marriage for her.
Death4 July 1998Alice Catherine Kaercher died on 4 July 1998 at Washington, Minnesota, at age 90.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 January 1920Millbank City, Grant, South DakotaAlice Catherine Kaercher was listed as a daughter in Leonard Michael Kaercher's household on the 1920 Census at Millbank City, Grant, South Dakota.1
19 April 1930Minneapolis, Hennepin, MinnesotaAlice Catherine Kaercher was listed as a sister in Cornelia Bertril Kaercher's household on the 1930 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.2
  • Circa 1915 portrait of Leonard Michael Kaercher family.
  • In July 1918 Mrs L M Kaercher of Milbank, sister of J P Croal, and the ladys' triplet daughters, Alice, Helen and Vivian were over Sunday visitors at the Croal home in this city. (Sisseton, SD).
  • Alice Catherine Kaercher witnessed the adoption of Charles Leonard McGuire after 1937.
  • In 1941 McGuire Family portrait, left to right: Dorothea (Hagle), Elmer J, Michael, Alice, Mary Eleanor, and Charles (Hagle) circa late 1941.
    McGuire Family portrait, left to right: Dorothea (Hagle), Elmer J, Michael, Alice, Mary Eleanor, and Charles (Hagle) circa late 1941

Child of Alice Catherine Kaercher and Elmer John McGuire

Child of Alice Catherine Kaercher and Thomas Vincent Bernard

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Dwelling 180. Ward 3.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED27-25. Dwelling 220.

Helen Teresa Kaercher

F, b. 17 June 1908, d. 12 May 1982
Father*Leonard Michael Kaercher b. Jun 1862, d. 15 May 1944
Mother*Mary Anne Croal b. Aug 1865, d. 17 Jun 1923
Helen Theresa Kaercher-Colorized
Helen Theresa Kaercher
Helen Theresa Kaercher
Helen (Kaercher) Sanzone
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHelen Teresa Kaercher was also known as Helen Theresa.
Married NameHer married name was Sanzone.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelen Teresa Kaercher married Paul Peter Sanzone Sr., son of (?) Sanzone and (?) Gesino.
Birth17 June 1908Helen Teresa Kaercher was born on 17 June 1908 at Big Stone, Minnesota, triplet; also reported as South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Leonard Michael Kaercher and Mary Anne Croal.
Death12 May 1982Helen Teresa Kaercher died on 12 May 1982 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 73.1
Census DateLocationDescription
13 January 1920Millbank City, Grant, South DakotaHelen Teresa Kaercher was listed as a daughter in Leonard Michael Kaercher's household on the 1920 Census at Millbank City, Grant, South Dakota.2
19 April 1930Minneapolis, Hennepin, MinnesotaHelen Teresa Kaercher was listed as a sister in Cornelia Bertril Kaercher's household on the 1930 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.3
  • Sanzone Family photo, left to right: Teresina, Paul P Sr, Zita, Helen, Maria and Paul P Jr.
    Sanzone Family - Teresina Paul P Sr Zita Helen Maria and Paul P Jr-Colorized
    Sanzone Family - Teresina, Paul P Sr, Zita, Helen, Maria and Paul P Jr
  • Circa 1915 portrait of Leonard Michael Kaercher family.
  • In July 1918 Mrs L M Kaercher of Milbank, sister of J P Croal, and the ladys' triplet daughters, Alice, Helen and Vivian were over Sunday visitors at the Croal home in this city. (Sisseton, SD).

Children of Helen Teresa Kaercher and Paul Peter Sanzone Sr.

Citations

  1. [S329] Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 (published), State File Number: 011608.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Dwelling 180. Ward 3.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED27-25. Dwelling 220.

Miriam Honoria Kaercher

F, b. 17 June 1908, d. 9 February 1981
Father*Leonard Michael Kaercher b. Jun 1862, d. 15 May 1944
Mother*Mary Anne Croal b. Aug 1865, d. 17 Jun 1923
Miriam Honora Kaercher-Colorized
Miriam Hanora Kaercher
Miriam Honora Kaercher
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMiriam Honoria Kaercher was also known as Mimi.
Married Namebefore 1943As of before 1943,her married name was Yaeger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1908Miriam Honoria Kaercher was born on 17 June 1908 at Big Stone, Minnesota, triplet.
She was the daughter of Leonard Michael Kaercher and Mary Anne Croal.
Marriagebefore 1943Miriam Honoria Kaercher married Neil Leonard Edward Yaeger, son of J. H. W. Yaeger and Anna M. E. Heydlauff, before 1943.
Death9 February 1981Miriam Honoria Kaercher died on 9 February 1981 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 72.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 January 1920Millbank City, Grant, South DakotaMiriam Honoria Kaercher was listed as a daughter in Leonard Michael Kaercher's household on the 1920 Census at Millbank City, Grant, South Dakota.1
19 April 1930Minneapolis, Hennepin, MinnesotaMiriam Honoria Kaercher was listed as a sister in Cornelia Bertril Kaercher's household on the 1930 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.2
  • Miriam Honoria Kaercher obtained US Social Security Card at Minnesota; last residence Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.
  • Circa 1915 portrait of Leonard Michael Kaercher family.
  • In July 1918 Mrs L M Kaercher of Milbank, sister of J P Croal, and the ladys' triplet daughters, Alice, Helen and Vivian were over Sunday visitors at the Croal home in this city. (Sisseton, SD).

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Dwelling 180. Ward 3.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED27-25. Dwelling 220.

Mamie Teresa Lacross1

F, b. 13 May 1884, d. January 1972
Father*Louis A. Lacrosse b. Aug 1847, d. 1925
Mother*Nannie Reid Bell b. Feb 1861, d. 18 Dec 1943
Tess (Lacross) Croal-Colorized
Tess (Lacross) Croal
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMamie Teresa Lacross was also known as Tess.
Name VariationMamie Teresa Lacross was also known as Mary G.
Name VariationMamie Teresa Lacross was also known as Lacrosse.
Name VariationMamie Teresa Lacross was also known as Mary T.
Name VariationMamie Teresa Lacross was also known as Teresa M.
Married Namecirca 1908As of circa 1908,her married name was Croal.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 May 1884Mamie Teresa Lacross was born on 13 May 1884 at Texas.
She was the daughter of Louis A. Lacrosse and Nannie Reid Bell.
Marriagecirca 1908Mamie Teresa Lacross married Thomas Bernard Croal Sr., son of Andrew James Croal and Honora Brigid Gormanly, circa 1908.
Burialcirca January 1972Mamie Teresa Lacross was buried circa January 1972 CROAL, Teresa M. "Nana."
DeathJanuary 1972She died in January 1972 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Nevada, at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900District 2, Luling, Caldwell, TexasMamie Teresa Lacross was listed as a daughter in Louis A. Lacrosse's household on the 1900 Census at District 2, Luling, Caldwell, Texas.2
24 January 1920Las Vegas, Clark, NevadaMamie Teresa Lacross was listed as wife in Thomas Bernard Croal Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada; Living on 2nd street.3
4 April 1930Las Vegas, Clark, NevadaMamie Teresa Lacross was listed as wife in Thomas Bernard Croal Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.4
3 April 1940Las Vegas, Clark, NevadaMamie Teresa Lacross was listed as wife in Thomas Bernard Croal Sr.'s household on the 1940 Census at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.5
  • Mamie Teresa Lacross obtained US Social Security Card at Nevada; last residence Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.
  • Photo of Tess (Lacross) Croal, Thomas B Croal, Theresa (Croal) Wilson and Mabel (Wilson) Buck.
    Tess Lacross Croal Thos B Croal Theresa Croal Wilson and Mabel Wilson Buck-Colorized
    Tess (Lacross) Croal, Thos B Croal, Theresa (Croal) Wilson and Mabel (Wilson) Buck

Children of Mamie Teresa Lacross and Thomas Bernard Croal Sr.

Citations

  1. Andrew L. Croal's mother's surname was listed as Lacross on the California Death Index.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED121. Dwelling 18.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Sheet 16B. Dwelling 460.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2-7. Dwelling 136.
  5. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada; Roll: m-t0627-02276; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2-13.

Thomas Bernard Croal Jr.

M, b. 1910, d. February 1938
Father*Thomas Bernard Croal Sr. b. 3 Mar 1873, d. 6 Apr 1963
Mother*Mamie Teresa Lacross b. 13 May 1884, d. Jan 1972
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1910Thomas Bernard Croal Jr. was born in 1910 at Texas.
He was the son of Thomas Bernard Croal Sr. and Mamie Teresa Lacross.
BurialFebruary 1938Thomas Bernard Croal Jr. was buried in February 1938 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Nevada, CROAL, Thomas Bernard Jr.
DeathFebruary 1938He died in February 1938 Thomas B Croal Jr death inquest.
Nevada State Journal February 25, 1938 - Thomas B Croal Jr death inquest
Census DateLocationDescription
24 January 1920Las Vegas, Clark, NevadaThomas Bernard Croal Jr. was listed as a son in Thomas Bernard Croal Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada; Living on 2nd street.1
4 April 1930Las Vegas, Clark, NevadaThomas Bernard Croal Jr. was listed as a son in Thomas Bernard Croal Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Sheet 16B. Dwelling 460.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2-7. Dwelling 136.

Andrew Louis Croal

M, b. 20 November 1913, d. 12 July 1968
Father*Thomas Bernard Croal Sr. b. 3 Mar 1873, d. 6 Apr 1963
Mother*Mamie Teresa Lacross b. 13 May 1884, d. Jan 1972
Andrew L Croal 1937 graduation with degree in pharmacy - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 November 1913Andrew Louis Croal was born on 20 November 1913 at Nevada.
He was the son of Thomas Bernard Croal Sr. and Mamie Teresa Lacross.
Marriage1 November 1941Andrew Louis Croal married Ynez Louise Lyon on 1 November 1941 Louise Ynez Lyon and Andrew Louis Croal engagement announcement.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, California) 05 Nov 1941 - Louise Ynez Lyon and Andrew Louis Croal marriage announcement
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, California) 29 Oct 1941 - Louise Ynez Lyon and Andrew Louis Croal engagement announcement
Death12 July 1968Andrew Louis Croal died on 12 July 1968 at San Bernadino, California, at age 54 Rosary and Mass will be held in Barstow for noted resident Andrew Louis (Andy) Croal, who died yesterday in a Barstow hospital following an apparent heart attack.

Croal, 54, was owner-operator of Croal's Rexall Drug in Barstow.

A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Croal had lived in the desert since 1938 and in California since1933. Graduating from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, in 1937, Croal worked as a pharmacist for White and Platt's Drug Store for eight years. He became a partner in the drugstore with Eugene White after the death of Nowe Platt in 1940, and since 1946 has operated his own drug store in Barstow.

Active and well-known throughout the community, Croal was a member of Fray Garces Council, Knights of Columbus; St. Joseph's Catholic Church; Charter member Elks Lodge, 1920, Barstow; past member of the Barstow Rotary Gold Club, Lenwood; Apple Valley Gold Club; SO Alumni Association, and was a member of the San Bernardino County Pharmaceutical Association.

He is survived by the widow, Ynez, of the family home, 1133 E Williams Street; a son, Sgt Thomas L Croal, serving with the US Air Force at Castle AFB, Merced, one daughter, Kristine, of Barstow, and his mother, Mrs T B Croal of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 am in St Joseph's Catholic Church, with the Rev Charles P Young officiating.

Burial will be held in Mt View Cemetery, Barstow.1
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, California) 13 Jul 1968 Andrew Louis Croal obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
24 January 1920Las Vegas, Clark, NevadaAndrew Louis Croal was listed as a son in Thomas Bernard Croal Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada; Living on 2nd street.2
4 April 1930Las Vegas, Clark, NevadaAndrew Louis Croal was listed as a son in Thomas Bernard Croal Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.3
  • Andrew Louis Croal obtained US Social Security Card at California; last residence not specified.
  • In 1975 mentioned in article of widow Ynez (Lyon) Croal Fischer to head Mother's March Against Birth Defects.

Citations

  1. [S204] California Death Records (published).
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Sheet 16B. Dwelling 460.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2-7. Dwelling 136.

Michael Maring

M, b. 6 May 1853, d. 8 November 1919
Father*Frederic John Maring b. 10 Aug 1807, d. 27 Jan 1888
Mother*Anna Barbara Meyer b. 29 Dec 1818, d. 26 Jan 1899
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMichael Maring was also known as Mike.
Name VariationMichael Maring was also known as Marring.
Name VariationMichael Maring was also known as Mitchell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 May 1853Michael Maring was born on 6 May 1853 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frederic John Maring and Anna Barbara Meyer.
Marriage10 October 1882Michael Maring married Elizabeth Lebben, daughter of John Lebben and Anna Weigel, on 10 October 1882 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death8 November 1919Michael Maring died on 8 November 1919 at Wisconsin at age 66.
Burialafter 8 November 1919He was buried after 8 November 1919 at Jamestown Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin.
Michael Maring tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
27 July 1860Paris Twp, Grant, WisconsinMichael Maring was listed in Frederic John Maring's household on the 1860 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.1
21 July 1870Paris, Grant, WisconsinMichael Maring was listed in Frederic John Maring's household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.2
11 June 1880Paris, Grant, WisconsinMichael Maring was listed as a son in Frederic John Maring's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.3
20 June 1895Smelser, Grant, WisconsinMichael Maring appeared on the census of 20 June 1895 at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin, household has 2 males (probably a brother of Michael) and 3 females.4
6 June 1900Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.5
1 June 1905Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.6
28 April 1910Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.7

Children of Michael Maring and Elizabeth Lebben

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 108.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 1. Stamp 335. Dwelling 3.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427. Page 280B. ED120. Dwelling 90.
  4. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
  5. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 19.
  6. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 106.
  7. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED444. Dwelling 92.

Elizabeth Lebben

F, b. 16 July 1859, d. 15 June 1926
Father*John Lebben b. 1828, d. 12 Jan 1877
Mother*Anna Weigel b. Nov 1841, d. 16 Jan 1904
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Lebben was also known as Lizzie.
Married Name10 October 1882As of 10 October 1882,her married name was Maring.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 July 1859Elizabeth Lebben was born on 16 July 1859 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Lebben and Anna Weigel.
Marriage10 October 1882Elizabeth Lebben married Michael Maring, son of Frederic John Maring and Anna Barbara Meyer, on 10 October 1882 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death15 June 1926Elizabeth Lebben died on 15 June 1926 at age 66.
Burialafter 15 June 1926She was buried after 15 June 1926 at Jamestown Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin.
Elizabeth Lebben Maring tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1860Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Lebben was listed in John Lebben's household on the 1860 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to George Lebben.1
15 July 1870Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Lebben was listed in John Lebben's household on the 1870 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1880Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Lebben was listed as a daughter in Anna Weigel's household on the 1880 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.3
20 June 1895Smelser, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Lebben is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of Michael Maring at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; household has 2 males (probably a brother of Michael) and 3 females.4
6 June 1900Smelser, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Lebben was listed as wife in Michael Maring's household on the 1900 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.5
1 June 1905Smelser, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Lebben is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Michael Maring at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.6
28 April 1910Smelser, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Lebben was listed as wife in Michael Maring's household on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.7
2 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Lebben was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.8
  • Elizabeth Lebben had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 3 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Elizabeth Lebben and Michael Maring

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 40. Dwelling 299.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 2. Dwelling 12.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 143D.
  4. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
  5. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 19.
  6. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 106.
  7. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED444. Dwelling 92.
  8. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 2. Stamp 222.

Anna Louise Maring

F, b. 10 December 1892, d. January 1976
Father*Michael Maring b. 6 May 1853, d. 8 Nov 1919
Mother*Elizabeth Lebben b. 16 Jul 1859, d. 15 Jun 1926
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna Louise Maring was also known as Louisa Anna.
Name VariationAnna Louise Maring was also known as Louise.
Married Namebefore 1918As of before 1918,her married name was Blindert.
Married Namecirca 1925As of circa 1925,her married name was McReynolds.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 December 1892Anna Louise Maring was born on 10 December 1892 at Grant, Wisconsin, Social Security Index reports birth as 11 Dec 1892.1
She was the daughter of Michael Maring and Elizabeth Lebben.
Marriagebefore 1918Anna Louise Maring married Walter Blindert, son of Gerhardt Blindert and Elizabeth Gockel, before 1918.
Marriagecirca 1925Anna Louise Maring married Clifford F. McReynolds, son of George Washington McReynolds and Lois Carrie Rister, circa 1925.
BurialJanuary 1976Anna Louise Maring was buried in January 1976 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
DeathJanuary 1976She died in January 1976 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 June 1895Smelser, Grant, WisconsinAnna Louise Maring is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of Michael Maring at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; household has 2 males (probably a brother of Michael) and 3 females.2
6 June 1900Smelser, Grant, WisconsinAnna Louise Maring was listed as a daughter in Michael Maring's household on the 1900 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.3
1 June 1905Smelser, Grant, WisconsinAnna Louise Maring is listed as daughter on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Michael Maring at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.4
28 April 1910Smelser, Grant, WisconsinAnna Louise Maring was listed as a daughter in Michael Maring's household on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.5
2 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinAnna Louise Maring was listed as a daughter in Elizabeth Lebben's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.6
3 April 1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinAnna Louise Maring was listed as wife in Clifford F. McReynolds's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.7
16 May 1940Smelser, Grant, WisconsinAnna Louise Maring was listed as wife in Clifford F. McReynolds's household on the 1940 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.8
  • Anna Louise Maring obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of Anna Louise Maring and Walter Blindert

Citations

  1. [S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Birth Reel: 0073, Record: 002995.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 19.
  4. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 106.
  5. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED444. Dwelling 92.
  6. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 2. Stamp 222.
  7. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-51. Dwelling 36.
  8. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22-48.

Clifford F. McReynolds

M, b. 13 March 1895, d. 7 January 1963
Father*George Washington McReynolds b. 22 Mar 1856, d. 9 Dec 1940
Mother*Lois Carrie Rister b. Feb 1861, d. 1917
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 March 1895Clifford F. McReynolds was born on 13 March 1895 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Washington McReynolds and Lois Carrie Rister.
Marriagecirca 1925Clifford F. McReynolds married Anna Louise Maring, daughter of Michael Maring and Elizabeth Lebben, circa 1925.
Death7 January 1963Clifford F. McReynolds died on 7 January 1963 at age 67 Clifford McReynolds obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 9, 1963 - Clifford McReynolds obituary
Burialafter 7 January 1963He was buried after 7 January 1963 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 June 1900Smelser, Grant, WisconsinClifford F. McReynolds was listed as a son in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1900 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Smelser, Grant, WisconsinClifford F. McReynolds is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of George Washington McReynolds at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2
15 April 1910Smelser, Grant, WisconsinClifford F. McReynolds was listed as a son in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.3
10 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinClifford F. McReynolds was listed as a son in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.4
3 April 1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinClifford F. McReynolds was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.5
16 May 1940Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.6
  • Clifford F. McReynolds obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 47.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 11.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED444. Dwelling 7.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 79.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-51. Dwelling 36.
  6. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22-48.

Merton Michael Blindert

M, b. 16 November 1918, d. 22 August 1959
Father*Walter Blindert b. 14 Apr 1898, d. 1918
Mother*Anna Louise Maring b. 10 Dec 1892, d. Jan 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMerton Michael Blindert was also known as Morton.
Name Variationcirca 1925As of circa 1925, Merton Michael Blindert was also known as McReynolds.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 November 1918Merton Michael Blindert was born on 16 November 1918 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Walter Blindert and Anna Louise Maring.
Marriagebefore 1959Merton Michael Blindert married Kathryn (?) before 1959.
Death22 August 1959Merton Michael Blindert died on 22 August 1959 at Wisconsin at age 40.
Burialafter 22 August 1959He was buried after 22 August 1959 at Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinMerton Michael Blindert was listed as a grandson in Elizabeth Lebben's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
3 April 1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinMerton Michael Blindert was listed as a step-son in Clifford F. McReynolds's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2
16 May 1940Smelser, Grant, WisconsinMerton Michael Blindert was listed as a step-son in Clifford F. McReynolds's household on the 1940 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.3
  • On 2 June 1941 at U.S. World War II Army Enlistment, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Name: Merton M Blindert Birth Year: 1918 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Wisconsin State: Hawaii Enlistment Date: 2 Jun 1941 Enlistment State: Wisconsin Enlistment City: Milwaukee Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of college Civil Occupation: Automobile Serviceman Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 67 Weight: 126.
  • In 1947 Member of the Potosi, Wisconsin, Veterans of Foreign Wars post.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 2. Stamp 222.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-51. Dwelling 36.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22-48.

Walter Blindert

M, b. 14 April 1898, d. 1918
Father*Gerhardt Blindert b. 19 Mar 1859, d. 16 Jan 1939
Mother*Elizabeth Gockel b. 8 Dec 1864, d. 25 Aug 1924
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 April 1898Walter Blindert was born on 14 April 1898 at McCook, South Dakota.
He was the son of Gerhardt Blindert and Elizabeth Gockel.
Marriagebefore 1918Walter Blindert married Anna Louise Maring, daughter of Michael Maring and Elizabeth Lebben, before 1918.
Death1918Walter Blindert died in 1918 at Haedin, Montana.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Richland, McCook, South DakotaWalter Blindert was listed as a son in Gerhardt Blindert's household on the 1900 Census at Richland, McCook, South Dakota.1
22 April 1910Bison, Perkins, South DakotaWalter Blindert was listed as a son in Gerhardt Blindert's household on the 1910 Census at Bison, Perkins, South Dakota.2

Child of Walter Blindert and Anna Louise Maring

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richland, McCook, South Dakota; Roll: 1551; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0359; FHL microfilm: 1241551.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bison, Perkins, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1487; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1375500.

George Washington McReynolds

M, b. 22 March 1856, d. 9 December 1940
Father*Robert McReynolds b. c 1820
Mother*Nancy (?) b. Oct 1822
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 March 1856George Washington McReynolds was born on 22 March 1856 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Robert McReynolds and Nancy (?).
Marriagecirca 1884George Washington McReynolds married Lois Carrie Rister, daughter of Henry Oliver Rister and Anna Kidde, circa 1884.
Death9 December 1940George Washington McReynolds died on 9 December 1940 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 84.
Burialafter 9 December 1940He was buried after 9 December 1940 at Smelser Cemetery, Georgetown, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 July 1860Smelser, Grant, WisconsinGeorge Washington McReynolds was listed in Robert McReynolds's household on the 1860 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
2 July 1870Smelser, Grant, WisconsinGeorge Washington McReynolds was listed in Nancy (?)'s household on the 1870 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1880Smelser, Grant, WisconsinGeorge Washington McReynolds was listed as a son in Nancy (?)'s household on the 1880 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.3
8 June 1900Smelser, Grant, WisconsinGeorge Washington McReynolds was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.4
1 June 1905Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.5
15 April 1910Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.6
10 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.7
7 April 1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as father in Robert Henry McReynolds's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.8

Children of George Washington McReynolds and Lois Carrie Rister

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 113. Dwelling 805.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 9. Dwelling 69.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 369C.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 47.
  5. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 11.
  6. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED444. Dwelling 7.
  7. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 79.
  8. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-51. Dwelling 56.

Lois Carrie Rister

F, b. February 1861, d. 1917
Father*Henry Oliver Rister b. 14 Dec 1832, d. 29 Jul 1915
Mother*Anna Kidde b. 12 Mar 1836, d. 4 Jan 1911
Carrie Rister McReynolds 1908-Colorized
Carrie Rister McReynolds 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLois Carrie Rister was also known as Carrie.
Married Namecirca 1884As of circa 1884,her married name was McReynolds.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1861Lois Carrie Rister was born in February 1861 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry Oliver Rister and Anna Kidde.
Marriagecirca 1884Lois Carrie Rister married George Washington McReynolds, son of Robert McReynolds and Nancy (?), circa 1884.
Death1917Lois Carrie Rister died in 1917 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Burial1917She was buried in 1917 at Smelser Cemetery, Georgetown, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 July 1870Paris, Grant, WisconsinLois Carrie Rister was listed in Henry Oliver Rister's household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Jacob Rister.1
8 June 1900Smelser, Grant, WisconsinLois Carrie Rister was listed as wife in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1900 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Smelser, Grant, WisconsinLois Carrie Rister is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of George Washington McReynolds at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.3
15 April 1910Smelser, Grant, WisconsinLois Carrie Rister was listed as wife in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.4
  • In 1908 portrait of Henry and Anna (Kidde) Rister family.
  • Lois Carrie Rister lived in 1911 at Georgetown, Wisconsin.

Children of Lois Carrie Rister and George Washington McReynolds

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Stamp 340. Dwelling 68.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 47.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 11.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED444. Dwelling 7.

Hester A. McReynolds

F, b. 10 August 1885, d. December 1968
Father*George Washington McReynolds b. 22 Mar 1856, d. 9 Dec 1940
Mother*Lois Carrie Rister b. Feb 1861, d. 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1905As of circa 1905,her married name was Riege.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 August 1885Hester A. McReynolds was born on 10 August 1885 at Georgetown, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Washington McReynolds and Lois Carrie Rister.
Marriagecirca 1905Hester A. McReynolds married George Lee Riege circa 1905.
DeathDecember 1968Hester A. McReynolds died in December 1968 at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 June 1900Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHester A. McReynolds was listed as a daughter in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1900 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHester A. McReynolds is listed as daughter on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of George Washington McReynolds at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2
10 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHester A. McReynolds was listed as a married daughter in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.3
7 April 1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinHester A. McReynolds was listed as wife in George Lee Riege's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.4
  • Hester A. McReynolds obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Children of Hester A. McReynolds and George Lee Riege

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 47.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 11.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 79.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-51. Dwelling 55.

Robert Henry McReynolds

M, b. 25 April 1888
Father*George Washington McReynolds b. 22 Mar 1856, d. 9 Dec 1940
Mother*Lois Carrie Rister b. Feb 1861, d. 1917
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 April 1888Robert Henry McReynolds was born on 25 April 1888 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Washington McReynolds and Lois Carrie Rister.
Marriage14 February 1910Robert Henry McReynolds married Edna M. Fager on 14 February 1910.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 June 1900Smelser, Grant, WisconsinRobert Henry McReynolds was listed as a son in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1900 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Smelser, Grant, WisconsinRobert Henry McReynolds is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of George Washington McReynolds at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2
7 April 1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinRobert Henry McReynolds was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 47.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 11.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-51. Dwelling 56.

William F. McReynolds

M, b. July 1890
Father*George Washington McReynolds b. 22 Mar 1856, d. 9 Dec 1940
Mother*Lois Carrie Rister b. Feb 1861, d. 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam F. McReynolds was also known as Willie.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1890William F. McReynolds was born in July 1890 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Washington McReynolds and Lois Carrie Rister.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 June 1900Smelser, Grant, WisconsinWilliam F. McReynolds was listed as a son in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1900 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Smelser, Grant, WisconsinWilliam F. McReynolds is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of George Washington McReynolds at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2
15 April 1910Smelser, Grant, WisconsinWilliam F. McReynolds was listed as a son in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 47.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 11.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED444. Dwelling 7.

George Lee Riege

M, b. 31 January 1882, d. May 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Lee Riege was also known as Lee.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 January 1882George Lee Riege was born on 31 January 1882 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1905He married Hester A. McReynolds, daughter of George Washington McReynolds and Lois Carrie Rister, circa 1905.
DeathMay 1967George Lee Riege died in May 1967 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinGeorge Lee Riege was listed as a son-in-law in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
7 April 1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinGeorge Lee Riege was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2
  • George Lee Riege obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Children of George Lee Riege and Hester A. McReynolds

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 79.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-51. Dwelling 55.

Kenneth L. Riege

M, b. circa 1907
Father*George Lee Riege b. 31 Jan 1882, d. May 1967
Mother*Hester A. McReynolds b. 10 Aug 1885, d. Dec 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1907Kenneth L. Riege was born circa 1907 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Lee Riege and Hester A. McReynolds.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinKenneth L. Riege was listed as a grandson in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
7 April 1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinKenneth L. Riege was listed as a son in George Lee Riege's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 79.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-51. Dwelling 55.

Claude Riege

M, b. 17 August 1911, d. September 1977
Father*George Lee Riege b. 31 Jan 1882, d. May 1967
Mother*Hester A. McReynolds b. 10 Aug 1885, d. Dec 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 August 1911Claude Riege was born on 17 August 1911 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Lee Riege and Hester A. McReynolds.
DeathSeptember 1977Claude Riege died in September 1977 at age 66.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinClaude Riege was listed as a grandson in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
  • Claude Riege obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 79.

Lois G. Riege

F, b. circa 1916
Father*George Lee Riege b. 31 Jan 1882, d. May 1967
Mother*Hester A. McReynolds b. 10 Aug 1885, d. Dec 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916Lois G. Riege was born circa 1916 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Lee Riege and Hester A. McReynolds.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 January 1920Smelser, Grant, WisconsinLois G. Riege was listed as a granddaughter in George Washington McReynolds's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1
7 April 1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinLois G. Riege was listed as a daughter in George Lee Riege's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 79.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-51. Dwelling 55.

Joan Jean Klemme

F, b. 16 December 1929, d. 3 April 1973
Father*Walter William Klemme b. 21 Nov 1897, d. 20 Nov 1963
Mother*Helen Evangeline Erickson b. c 1901, d. 26 Feb 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Duensing.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoan Jean Klemme married William Duensing.
Birth16 December 1929Joan Jean Klemme was born on 16 December 1929 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Walter William Klemme and Helen Evangeline Erickson.
Death3 April 1973Joan Jean Klemme died on 3 April 1973 at Cook, Illinois, at age 43 also reported as 08 Apr 1973.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisJoan Jean Klemme was listed as a daughter in Walter William Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
  • Joan Jean Klemme witnessed the burial of Margaret Erickson in May 1948 at Illinois; Mr and Mrs Walter Klemme and daughter Joan, Mrs Leslie Adams, Mrs Dee M Sumpter, Mrs Gus Janetske and Mrs A C Hartmann attended funeral services for Margaret Erickson at the West End funeral chapel, Chicago Heights, last Wednesday afternoon. Miss Erickson, who died suddenly May 9 at her home in Chicago was a sister of Mrs Klemme and was a former resident of Chicago Heights.
  • On 16 December 1948 Joan Klemme - home from college.
    Joan Klemme - home from college - 21 Dec 1948 The Chicago Heights Star (Chicago Heights, IL)

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 98. Sheet 4A.

Vernon Harry Klemme

M, b. 16 May 1921, d. 19 November 1994
Father*Henry August Klemme b. 18 Jan 1888, d. 21 Mar 1983
Mother*Anna Sophia Schmidt b. 21 Mar 1893, d. 24 Sep 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 May 1921Vernon Harry Klemme was born on 16 May 1921 at Akron, Iowa.
He was the son of Henry August Klemme and Anna Sophia Schmidt.
Marriage6 July 1947Vernon Harry Klemme married Margaret Holland on 6 July 1947 at Spirit Lake, Iowa, Vernon Klemme and Margaret Holland wedding announcement.
Akron Register Tribune July 17, 1947 - Vernon Klemme and Margaret Holland wedding announcement
Marriagebefore 1994Vernon Harry Klemme married Ann Colton before 1994.
Death19 November 1994Vernon Harry Klemme died on 19 November 1994 at Riverside, California, at age 73 Vernon H. Klemme, 73, of Hemet, Calif., died Saturday, Oct. 19, 1994 at a nursing home in Hemet, after a long illness. Arrangements are pending and inurnment will be at a later date in Akron. Vernon H. Klemme was born May 16, 1921, in Portland township, Akron, the son of Anna (Schmidt) and Harry A. Klemme. He was confirmed at IMM Lutheran church In Akron, and was associated with the Pentecostal church in Calif. He grew up and lived in the Akron-Chatsworth area until his marriage to Margaret Holland. They moved to Sioux City, where he owned and operated Klemme Window and Insulation Co. and Quality Trailer Sales, until the late 1950s. They moved to Calif. where he worked with a trailer sales and repair service, and built spas and hot tubs. He married Ann Colton and they resided in the Hemet area.

Survivors include his wife Ann; a son David; two stepchildren; a brother Embert, and a sister, Mrs. Geo. (Ella) Willer both of Akron; and five grandchildren. His former wife, Margaret resides in Garden City, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Lenora Hanson Dirks of Hawarden, and Mrs. Ted (Wilma) Willer of Akron.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, November 24, 1994

Note: He is buried in Riverside Cemetery.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 April 1930Portland, Plymouth, IowaVernon Harry Klemme was listed as a son in Henry August Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.1
  • Vernon Harry Klemme obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence San Jacinto, Riverside, California.
  • He was a groomsman at the wedding of Mahlon D. Hansen and Lenora Anna Mathilda Klemme on 16 February 1938 at Marcus, Iowa; Double marriage of sisters Lenora and Ella Klemme with Mahlon Hansen and George Willer.
  • In November 1938 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, Henry and Lucia (Miller) Buehre 50th wedding anniversary celebration.
  • On 6 July 1975 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Schmidt family reunion.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 35. Sheet 2B. ED75-27.

Darlene Klemme

F, b. circa 1928
Father*Alexander Christian Klemme b. 23 Aug 1889, d. 26 Dec 1965
Mother*Mary Louise Plueger b. 28 Nov 1892, d. 26 Nov 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDarlene Klemme was also known as Darleen.
Married NameJanuary 1949As of January 1949,her married name was Youngstrom.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1928Darlene Klemme was born circa 1928 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Alexander Christian Klemme and Mary Louise Plueger.
MarriageJanuary 1949Darlene Klemme married Richard Youngstrom in January 1949 at Sioux City, Iowa, Darlene Klemme and Richard Youngstrom marriage announcement.
Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel January 7, 1949 - Darlene Klemme and Richard Youngstrom marriage announcement
Census DateLocationDescription
14 April 1930Preston, Plymouth, IowaDarlene Klemme was listed as a daughter in Alexander Christian Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.1
23 April 1940Preston, Plymouth, IowaDarlene Klemme was listed as a daughter in Alexander Christian Klemme's household on the 1940 Census at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Mrs Anna (Bubs) Klemme.2
  • On 29 December 1938 at LeMars Globe-Post Mr. and Mrs. Alex Klemme and daughter, Darlene, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Klemme
    and Mrs. Louie Plueger spent Christmas eve at the Jack Borchers home near
    Brunsville.
  • In September 1961 at Plymouth, Iowa, Darlene Youngstrom and sons visiting brother Leslie, sister Mrs Jack Borchers, and her parents.
    Lemars Globe Post September 11, 1961 - Darlene Youngstrom and sons visiting brother Leslie, sister Mrs Jack Borchers, and her parents

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-28. Dwelling 95.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Preston, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01190; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 75-28.

Arnold William Klemme

M, b. 22 September 1922, d. 16 December 1963
Father*Frederick Klemme b. 19 Dec 1886, d. 18 Jun 1962
Mother*Etta Margaret Tapper b. 15 Nov 1890, d. 24 Feb 1963
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 September 1922Arnold William Klemme was born on 22 September 1922 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
He was the son of Frederick Klemme and Etta Margaret Tapper.
Marriage20 June 1947Arnold William Klemme married Marjorie McHale, daughter of Jesse O. McHale and Kathryn E. Rieken, on 20 June 1947 at Brunsville, Plymouth, Iowa.
Death16 December 1963Arnold William Klemme died on 16 December 1963 at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 41 Arnold W. Klemme was dead on arrival at Sacred Heart Hospital just before noon today after suffering an attack at his home. Mr. Klemme had suffered severe headaches recently. He had been injured with shrapnel during world war 2 in Germany. He was taken to the hospital by Luken's ambulance. Mr. Klemme was born September 12, 1922 at Akron, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klemme. He was married to Marjorie McHale on June 20, 1947. Mr. Klemme had farmed on the home place from 1948 to 1956 when he moved to Brunsville.

During world war two he had been awarded the purple heart while serving with the army in Germany. He attended school in Preston township and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Preston township Lutheran church with Rev. Theo Meyer as pastor. He entered the armed-service on July 9, 1942.

Funeral services are tentatively set for Thursday at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brunsville, where he was a member.

Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Kriste Lee; five brothers, Alvin, LeMars; Leonard, Akron; Norman, Akron; Lowell, Merrill; Harvey, Akron; a sister, Mrs. Irene (Claus) Kruse, LeMars.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bernard.

From: Le Mars Globe-Post, December 16, 1963.
Akron Register Tribune December 19, 1963 - Arnold William Klemme obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Preston, Plymouth, IowaArnold William Klemme appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frederick Klemme at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.
15 April 1930Preston Township, Plymouth, IowaArnold William Klemme was listed as a son in Frederick Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Preston Township, Plymouth, Iowa.1
1940Preston, Plymouth, IowaArnold William Klemme was listed as a son in Frederick Klemme's household on the 1940 Census at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.2
  • Arnold fought in World War II in the Battle of the Bulge and was wounded and survived, but maintained schrapnel in his brain. Arnold worked as a hired hand for the William C. Toel family. He later worked as a salesman. Arnold died at a fairly early age.
  • Arnold William Klemme was the best man at the wedding of Evelyn E. Marienau and Norman Klemme on 18 February 1951 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brunsville, Plymouth, Iowa; Miss Evelyn Marienau of Brunsville became the bride of Norman Klemme of Akron at a double ring ceremony performed Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2pm in St. Peter's Lutheran church in Brunsville. The Rev. A. F. Zenk read the service.
    The bride was attractive in an aqua blue suit with brown accessories and an orchid corsage. Miss Eileen Marienau was her sister's bridesmaid. She wore a gold suit with brown accessories. Her corsage was white carnations.
    Brother of the bridegroom, Arnold Klemme was best man. The men's boutonnieres were white carnations.
    The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Ben H. Marienau and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Fred Klemme.
    A two course luncheon was served to the wedding party and immediate families of the couple at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony.
    Mrs. Marienau received in a dress of navy blue and Mrs. Klemme appeared in a tan suit. Both mothers wore corsages of red roses.
    Serving at the luncheon were Mrs. Marvin Marienau, Mrs. Norman Marienau and Mrs. Arnold Klemme.
    The bride attended Ireton high school and Mr. Klemme has been farming with his brother.
    After a wedding trip to Denver, Colo., and other points west, Mr. And Mrs. Klemme will be at home on the tenant farm of Walter Mitchell located north of Ireton.3
  • In November 1954 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, in hospital while friends and family were picking 100 acres of corn on his farm.
    Le Mars Globe Post November 11, 1954 - Picking 100 acres of corn on Arnold W Klemme farm

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-28. Dwelling 113. Sheet 6B.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Preston, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T627_1190; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 75-28.
  3. [S271] Historical Newspaper Collection, Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel (Le Mars, Iowa) 1951 March 02.

Norman Klemme

M, b. 10 January 1925, d. June 1986
Father*Frederick Klemme b. 19 Dec 1886, d. 18 Jun 1962
Mother*Etta Margaret Tapper b. 15 Nov 1890, d. 24 Feb 1963
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 January 1925Norman Klemme was born on 10 January 1925 at Iowa.
He was the son of Frederick Klemme and Etta Margaret Tapper.
Marriage18 February 1951Norman Klemme married Evelyn E. Marienau, daughter of Bernard H. Marienau and Ida Berg, on 18 February 1951 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brunsville, Plymouth, Iowa, Miss Evelyn Marienau of Brunsville became the bride of Norman Klemme of Akron at a double ring ceremony performed Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2pm in St. Peter's Lutheran church in Brunsville. The Rev. A. F. Zenk read the service.
The bride was attractive in an aqua blue suit with brown accessories and an orchid corsage. Miss Eileen Marienau was her sister's bridesmaid. She wore a gold suit with brown accessories. Her corsage was white carnations.
Brother of the bridegroom, Arnold Klemme was best man. The men's boutonnieres were white carnations.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Ben H. Marienau and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Fred Klemme.
A two course luncheon was served to the wedding party and immediate families of the couple at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony.
Mrs. Marienau received in a dress of navy blue and Mrs. Klemme appeared in a tan suit. Both mothers wore corsages of red roses.
Serving at the luncheon were Mrs. Marvin Marienau, Mrs. Norman Marienau and Mrs. Arnold Klemme.
The bride attended Ireton high school and Mr. Klemme has been farming with his brother.
After a wedding trip to Denver, Colo., and other points west, Mr. And Mrs. Klemme will be at home on the tenant farm of Walter Mitchell located north of Ireton.1
Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel March 2, 1951 - Evelyn Marienau and Norman Klemme marriage announcement
DeathJune 1986Norman Klemme died in June 1986 at age 61.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Preston Township, Plymouth, IowaNorman Klemme was listed as a son in Frederick Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Preston Township, Plymouth, Iowa.2
1940Preston, Plymouth, IowaNorman Klemme was listed as a son in Frederick Klemme's household on the 1940 Census at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.3
  • Norman Klemme obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S271] Historical Newspaper Collection, Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel (Le Mars, Iowa) 1951 March 02.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-28. Dwelling 113. Sheet 6B.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Preston, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T627_1190; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 75-28.

Lowell Luverne Klemme

M, b. 23 June 1927, d. 10 April 2018
Father*Frederick Klemme b. 19 Dec 1886, d. 18 Jun 1962
Mother*Etta Margaret Tapper b. 15 Nov 1890, d. 24 Feb 1963
Lowell Luverne Klemme (1927-2018)
Lowell Klemme
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1927Lowell Luverne Klemme was born on 23 June 1927 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
He was the son of Frederick Klemme and Etta Margaret Tapper.
Marriage18 April 1949Lowell Luverne Klemme married Vivian Patricia Osweiler, daughter of Albert John Osweiler and Zella Mae Claire Guthrie, on 18 April 1949 at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.
Death10 April 2018Lowell Luverne Klemme died on 10 April 2018 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 90 Lowell Klemme, 90, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Plymouth Manor Care Center in Le Mars.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Le Mars. Reverend Dr. Jean Ziettlow and Reverend Chris Meier will officiate. Burial with military honors provided by the Oleson-Halweg American Legion Post 125 of Merrill will be at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill. Visitation with the family present will be after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Lowell L. Klemme was born June 23, 1927 on a farm in Preston Township, rural Plymouth County, Iowa, the son of Fred and Etta (Tapper) Klemme. Lowell was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, Preston Township. He attended country school in Preston Township and later high school in Le Mars where he graduated from Le Mars Central in 1945.

He enlisted in the United States Army on September 18, 1946. He served his country during WWII. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to the Le Mars area.

He was united in marriage to Vivian Osweiler on April 18, 1949 at the St. James Catholic Church Rectory. Lowell and Vivian moved to Thor, Iowa; where he operated the Standard Oil Tank Service. While in Thor, they were blessed with a son, Rodney. In June of 1955, Vivian and Lowell moved to Merrill where he was transferred as the Standard Oil Agent. While living in Merrill, the family was again blessed with the births of Julie, Barb, and Robin. Lowell worked with Standard Oil for over 25 years until he sold his business to Plymouth Coop in the 1980’s. Lowell worked for the United States Postal Service for over 26 years, working 16 years as a substitute mail carrier and the last 10 years as a fulltime carrier. Lowell also sold real estate in Le Mars and Merrill for over 21 years. He also worked for 15 years mowing at the Le Mars Municipal Golf Course. Lowell worked as a funeral assistant for Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars for several years, retiring in June of 2007 so he could take care of his wife. Vivian passed away December 8, 2014.

Lowell was a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Merrill where he held several officer positions. After moving to Le Mars in 1993, he became a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars where he ushered for many years. He was a member of the Oleson-Halweg American Post 125 in Merrill and the WWII Last Man Standing Club in Le Mars. He was also a longtime member of the Le Mars Lion’s Club and former Le Mars Elks Club. He served on the Thor Fire Department for 5 years and for the Merrill Fire Department for 30 years. He served one term on the Le Mars Community School Board. Lowell loved to tell stories and jokes and visiting with people. Lowell and Vivian enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad, dancing, golfing, playing in many card clubs in Le Mars and Merrill. He also enjoyed playing pitch with the guys at the Legion in Le Mars and bowling for many years in league. Lowell and Vivian enjoyed attending all of their grandchildren’s activities as much as possible.

Survivors include a son: Rodney (Mary) Klemme of Menomonee Falls, WI and their children, Scott (Megan) Klemme and their daughter, Ella Ray of Carlsbad, CA, and Katy (Shane) Bechler of Menlo Park, CA; a daughter: Julie (Doug) Schultz of Le Mars, IA, and their children, Brian (Shauna) Schultz of Le Mars and their children, Grayson and Kendall, Steve (Mallori) Schultz of Sioux Falls, SD and their children, Gunner and Scarlett, and Tyler Schultz of Le Mars; a daughter: Barbara Klemme (Tim Stroehlein) of Littleton, CO and her children, Travis Pederson of Bozeman, MT and Alysha Pederson of Broomfield, CO; a son: Robin (Rhonda) Klemme of Merrill, IA and their children, Trent (Virginia) Hanner of Oyens, IA and their children, Riley and Raiden, Jacob (Samantha) Lehmann of Sioux Falls, SD and their children, Talan, Grace, and Knox, and Ryan (Rachel) Lehmann of Sioux Falls, SD; two sisters in law: Betty Klemme of Akron, IA and Caroline Grabowksi of Titusville, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vivian; his sister: Irene Kruse; and 6 brothers: Benny in infancy, Arnold, Norman, Alvin, Leonard, and Harvey.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Preston Township, Plymouth, IowaLowell Luverne Klemme was listed as a son in Frederick Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Preston Township, Plymouth, Iowa.1
1940Preston, Plymouth, IowaLowell Luverne Klemme was listed as a son in Frederick Klemme's household on the 1940 Census at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.2
  • On 18 September 1946 at U.S. World War II Army Enlistment, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Name: Lowell L Klemme Birth Year: 1927 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Iowa State: Iowa County or City: Plymouth Enlistment Date: 18 Sep 1946 Enlistment State: Minnesota Enlistment City: Fort Snelling Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Geographer Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 88 Weight: 990.
  • In July 1949 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended the Klemme family picnic.
  • On 28 July 1957 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Klemme Picnic family reunion.
  • On 18 April 2009 Lowell and Vivian Klemme of Le Mars will observe their 60th wedding anniversary April 18, 2009. They will celebrate the diamond anniversary with a family dinner.
    Their family is also honoring the couple with a card shower. Cards and greetings may be sent to them at: 1362 Ridgewood Dr., Le Mars, Iowa 51031. Lowell Klemme and the former Vivian Osweiler were married April 18, 1949, at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. They have four children: Rod and Mary Klemme of Menomonee Falls, Wis., Doug and Julie Schultz of Le Mars, Barb and Luke Pederson of Littleton, Colo., and Robin and Rhonda Klemme of Merrill. They have 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Vivian and Lowell Klemme-Colorized
    Vivian and Lowell Klemme

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-28. Dwelling 113. Sheet 6B.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Preston, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T627_1190; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 75-28.