Alphons Joseph Pinkelman

M, b. 28 January 1919, d. 28 April 2000
Father*Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. b. Dec 1872, d. 1947
Mother*Anna Schroeder b. 1879, d. 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlphons Joseph Pinkelman was also known as Alphonse.
Name VariationAlphons Joseph Pinkelman was also known as Al.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 January 1919Alphons Joseph Pinkelman was born on 28 January 1919 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. and Anna Schroeder.
Marriage10 August 1949Alphons Joseph Pinkelman married Verna Berniece Guenther, daughter of Jacob Guenther and Regina McNally, on 10 August 1949.
Death28 April 2000Alphons Joseph Pinkelman died on 28 April 2000 at age 81 Alphons J. Pinkelman, 81, died April 28, 2000, at Beverly Healthcare, Hartington. Visitation was May 1, 2000, at the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington. Mass of Christian Burial was May 2, 2000, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with Rev. William Sanderson officiating. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery, Hartington, with military services conducted by the Wynot American Legion Post #31. Pallbearers were Richard Pinkelman, Jerome Pinkelman, Tom Pinkelman, Stanley Pinkelman, Fred Thoene and Dennis Schumacher. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren. Alphons was born Jan. 28, 1919, to Frank and Anna (Schroeder) Pinkelman in St. James. He married Verna Guenther Aug. 10, 1949, in St. James. He grew up in the St. James area and farmed the home place until moving to Hartington in 1983. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from July 1941-August 1943. He was a former member of Sts. Philip and James Catholic Church, St. James; a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington; and the Wynot American Legion Post #31. Survivors include his wife, Verna, Hartington; six children and spouses, Anita and Randy Larsen, Omaha; Daniel and Audrey Pinkelman, Bow Valley; Diane and Eric Christensen, Omaha; Karen and Ron Lammers, Hartington; Norman and Penny Pinkelman, Columbus; Harvey and Ann Pinkelman, Englewood, Colo; twelve grandchildren; two sisters, Cecelia Pinkelman, Yankton, S.D; and Mrs. Melvin (Alma) Thoene, Burwell; and a brother, Urban Pinkelman, Wynot. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Fritz, Lawrence and Frank Pinkelman; and two sisters, Sister Mary James and Emma Pinkelman.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Precinct 6, Cedar, NebraskaAlphons Joseph Pinkelman was listed as a son in Frank J. Pinkelman Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 88.

Verna Berniece Guenther

F, b. 23 October 1926, d. 10 January 2011
Father*Jacob Guenther b. 27 Jan 1894, d. 5 Mar 1953
Mother*Regina McNally b. 5 Dec 1896, d. 10 Mar 1986
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 August 1949As of 10 August 1949,her married name was Pinkelman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 October 1926Verna Berniece Guenther was born on 23 October 1926 at Crofton, Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Jacob Guenther and Regina McNally.
Marriage10 August 1949Verna Berniece Guenther married Alphons Joseph Pinkelman, son of Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. and Anna Schroeder, on 10 August 1949.
Death10 January 2011Verna Berniece Guenther died on 10 January 2011 at Hartington, Nebraska, at age 84 Verna B. Pinkelman, age 84 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Hartington, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Jeffery Loseke officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s cemetery in Hartington, NE. Visitation will be on Friday from 3-8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. Visitation will continue on Saturday at church one hour prior to services. Honorary pallbearers will be Verna’s grandchildren and great grandchildren. Verna Berniece Pinkelman was born on October 23, 1926 in Crofton, Nebraska to Jacob and Regina (McNally) Guenther. She grew up in the Crofton area and moved to St. James, NE when she was twelve years old. Verna worked as a housekeeper/nanny for several area families prior to her marriage. She married Alphons Joseph Pinkelman on August 10, 1949 in St. James, NE. Verna and Alphons lived south of St. James until they moved into Hartington in 1983. Verna worked as a cook at the Green Diamond in St. James for many years. She then worked as a cook for several of the cafes in Hartington. Verna’s last employment as a cook was for the nursing home in Hartington in the 1980’s. After Alphons died on April 28, 2000 Verna continued to live in her home until moving to the Golden Living Nursing Home/Assisted Living in December of 2007. She went back home in August of 2008 and then became a resident of Autumn Winds Assisted Living in December of 2009. Verna was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters of America, Hartington VFW Auxillary, Wynot American Legion Auxillary, and several card clubs. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, needle work, puzzle books, baking and cooking. She is survived by her six children and their spouses, Anita and Randy Larsen of Columbia, MO; Daniel and Audrey Pinkelman of South Yankton, NE; Diane and Eric Christensen of Omaha, NE; Karen and Ron Lammers of Hartington, NE; Norman and Penny Pinkelman of Columbus, NE; Harvey and Ann Pinkelman of Centennial, CO; 13 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; 1 great step-granddaughter; two brothers, Jim and Bonnie Guenther of Magnet, NE; Ralph Guenther of Yankton, SD; three sisters, Eleanor and husband Dale Bergman of Coleridge, NE; Dorothy Murray of Hartington, NE; Alice Schumacher of Norfolk, NE; many nieces and nephews. Verna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alphons on April 28, 2000 at the age of 81 years; three brothers Armond and wife Angeline Guenther; Harold and Marvin Guenther.

Urban F. Pinkelman

M, b. 14 October 1923, d. 2 May 2010
Father*Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. b. Dec 1872, d. 1947
Mother*Anna Schroeder b. 1879, d. 1959
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDUrban F. Pinkelman was never married.
Birth14 October 1923He was born on 14 October 1923 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. and Anna Schroeder.
Death2 May 2010Urban F. Pinkelman died on 2 May 2010 at age 86 Urban F. Pinkelman, age 86 of Wynot, Nebraska died on Sunday, May 02, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Hartington, NE.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family (Sacred Heart) Catholic Church in Wynot with the Rev. Eric Olsen officiating. Burial will be in the Sts. Philip & James Cemetery in St. James, NE with military graveside rites by the Wynot American Legion Post 31. Visitation will be on Monday from 3-8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. all at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. There will be visitation on Tuesday morning at church one hour prior to services. Urban F. Pinkelman was born on October 14, 1923 in St. James, NE to Frank J. and Anna (Schroeder) Pinkelman. Urban was the youngest child in a family of nine. He grew up on the family farm south of St. James. He attended St. James Catholic School and District 33 country school. He never married and was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. In 1951, he moved to Wynot with his mother and continued farming the family farm with his brother, Alphons. His mother died in 1959. Urban retired from farming in 1969. His sister, Emma, came to live with him in 1972. She died in November of 1998. Another sister, Cecelia, lived with him before moving to the Sister James Nursing Home in Yankton. Urban had been a resident of the Golden Living Center in Hartington since December 8, 2003. He loved baseball and did manage the St. James baseball team for several years. He was a member of the Sts. Philip & James Catholic Church in St. James and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Urban also belonged to the Wynot America Legion Post 31. Urban is survived by a sister-in-law, Verna Pinkelman of Hartington; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Urban in death were his parents, 4 brothers, Fritz, Frank, Lawrence, and Alphons Pinkelman; 4 sisters, Sister Mary James Pinkelman, Emma Pinkelman, Cecelia Pinkelman, and Alma (Mrs. Melvin) Thoene.

Cecelia Pinkelman

F, b. 4 December 1911, d. 29 October 2003
Father*Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. b. Dec 1872, d. 1947
Mother*Anna Schroeder b. 1879, d. 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCecelia Pinkelman was also known as Celia.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 December 1911Cecelia Pinkelman was born on 4 December 1911 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. and Anna Schroeder.
Death29 October 2003Cecelia Pinkelman died on 29 October 2003 at age 91.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Precinct 6, Cedar, NebraskaCecelia Pinkelman was listed as a daughter in Frank J. Pinkelman Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 88.

Alma Mary Pinkelman

F, b. 6 October 1916, d. 17 September 2001
Father*Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. b. Dec 1872, d. 1947
Mother*Anna Schroeder b. 1879, d. 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 June 1943As of 1 June 1943,her married name was Thoene.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 October 1916Alma Mary Pinkelman was born on 6 October 1916 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. and Anna Schroeder.
Marriage1 June 1943Alma Mary Pinkelman married Melvin Thoene on 1 June 1943.
Death17 September 2001Alma Mary Pinkelman died on 17 September 2001 at age 84 Alma Mary Thoene, 84, of Burwell died Monday September 17, 2001 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell. Funeral services were 10:30 am Friday September 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burwell. Burial was in the Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Rev Bernard Berger officiated. Hitchcock Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell AmbulanceSupply Fund. Mrs Thoene was born October 6,1916 to Frank and Anna Schroeder Pinkelman near St James in Cedar County. They farmed and ranched in the Wynot area until 1959 when they moved their family to a ranch located eight miles east of Burwell. The couple retired and moved to the park View Plaza in Burwell in 1998. She moved to the Community Memorial Health Center in November of 2000 and her husband moved to the assisted living there in May of 2001.
Mrs Thoene was a devoted wife and mother, and was especially proud of her six sons.
Mrs Thoene was actively involved with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and its Altar Society, and was a long standing member of theMidvale Ladies Social Club, and was busy with her sons, 4-H activities as they were growing up.
Mrs Thoene was a homemaker and loved raising flowers and vegetables. She was well known for her homemade bread and jelly and always had a jar full of cookies for the grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin of Burwell; six sons and four daughters-in-law, Cy and Marilyn of Ansley, Roger Thoene of Burwell, Gene Thoene of Ainsworth, Charlie and Veda Thoene, Fred and Sue Thoene, Hank and Marci Thoene, all of Burwell; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one brother, Urban Pinkelman of Wynot and one sister, Cecilia Pinkelman of Yankton, South Dakota.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Fritz, Lawrence, Frank and Al Pinkelman and two sisters, Emma Pinkelman and Sister Mary James.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Precinct 6, Cedar, NebraskaAlma Mary Pinkelman was listed as a daughter in Frank J. Pinkelman Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska.1
  • Alma Mary Pinkelman was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Gerald Anthony Kleinschmit Sr. and Irene Elizabeth Pinkelman on 17 June 1941 at Nebraska; Miss Irene Pinkelman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pinkelman of Wynot, became the bride of Gerald Kleinschmidt, son of Mrs. Gertrude Kleinschmidt of Hartington, at a ceremony performed in Sts. Phillip and James Catholic church Tuesday morning June 17. Rev. C. Knieppen officiated. Attendants were Miss Alma Pinkelman, cousin of the bride, and Cletus Kleinschmidt, brother of the groom. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents and a dance was given a$ the Bow Valley hall Tuesday night Mr. and Mrs. Kleinschmidt will farm near Menominee.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 88.

Melvin Thoene

M, b. 29 July 1919, d. 29 January 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 July 1919Melvin Thoene was born on 29 July 1919.
Marriage1 June 1943He married Alma Mary Pinkelman, daughter of Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. and Anna Schroeder, on 1 June 1943.
Death29 January 2005Melvin Thoene died on 29 January 2005 at age 85.

James Pinkelman

M, d. before 2000
Father*Lawrence Pinkelman b. 7 Aug 1909, d. 10 Jan 2000
Mother*Mary Catherine Imoehl b. 10 Sep 1906, d. 7 Jan 1987
Life EventDateDescription
James Pinkelman was the son of Lawrence Pinkelman and Mary Catherine Imoehl.
Deathbefore 2000James Pinkelman died before 2000.

Sister Mary James Pinkelman

F, b. May 1904, d. January 1991
Father*Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. b. Dec 1872, d. 1947
Mother*Anna Schroeder b. 1879, d. 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSister Mary James Pinkelman was also known as Theresa.
Name VariationSister Mary James Pinkelman was also known as Tracy.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1904Sister Mary James Pinkelman was born in May 1904 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. and Anna Schroeder.
DeathJanuary 1991Sister Mary James Pinkelman died in January 1991 at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
May 1910Precinct 6, Cedar, NebraskaSister Mary James Pinkelman was listed as a daughter in Frank J. Pinkelman Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; living next door to Herman Pinkelman.1
30 January 1920Precinct 6, Cedar, NebraskaSister Mary James Pinkelman was listed as a daughter in Frank J. Pinkelman Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 533; FHL Number: 1374853.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 88.

Emma W. Pinkelman

F, b. 23 August 1906, d. 4 November 1998
Father*Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. b. Dec 1872, d. 1947
Mother*Anna Schroeder b. 1879, d. 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 August 1906Emma W. Pinkelman was born on 23 August 1906 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Frank J. Pinkelman Sr. and Anna Schroeder.
Death4 November 1998Emma W. Pinkelman died on 4 November 1998 at age 92.
Census DateLocationDescription
May 1910Precinct 6, Cedar, NebraskaEmma W. Pinkelman was listed as a daughter in Frank J. Pinkelman Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; living next door to Herman Pinkelman.1
30 January 1920Precinct 6, Cedar, NebraskaEmma W. Pinkelman was listed as a daughter in Frank J. Pinkelman Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 533; FHL Number: 1374853.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 88.

Jacob Guenther

M, b. 27 January 1894, d. 5 March 1953
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 January 1894Jacob Guenther was born on 27 January 1894 at Nebraska.
Marriage15 October 1917He married Regina McNally on 15 October 1917.
Death5 March 1953Jacob Guenther died on 5 March 1953 at Nebraska at age 59.

Children of Jacob Guenther and Regina McNally

Regina McNally

F, b. 5 December 1896, d. 10 March 1986
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 October 1917As of 15 October 1917,her married name was Guenther.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 December 1896Regina McNally was born on 5 December 1896 at Iowa.
Marriage15 October 1917She married Jacob Guenther on 15 October 1917.
Death10 March 1986Regina McNally died on 10 March 1986 at age 89.

Children of Regina McNally and Jacob Guenther

Audrey Jane Foster

F, b. 13 January 1955, d. 7 March 2020
Father*Glenn Foster b. 1929, d. 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAudrey Jane Foster was also known as Kleinschmit.
Married Name22 October 1996As of 22 October 1996,her married name was Pinkelman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 January 1955Audrey Jane Foster was born on 13 January 1955.
She was the daughter of Glenn Foster.
Death7 March 2020Audrey Jane Foster died on 7 March 2020 at age 65 Audrey Jane Pinkelman was born on January 13, 1955 to Glenn and Norma (Ketter) Foster. She was one of seven siblings. She grew up near Obert, Nebraska. She attended Kelbert grade school and graduated from Hartington High in 1973.
Audrey was blessed with three daughters. In 1996 she married Daniel J. Pinkelman.
Audrey loved her family, particularly her five grandchildren. She enjoyed being outside and keeping busy. Her favorite pass time was going on roadtrips to the river, she loved to boat, float and build BIG campfires. She never missed any of her grandchildren’s activities and was always their biggest fan.
She had the amazing ability to remember everyone’s birthdays, anniversaries and even death dates. She sent cards any opportunity she had and her presence at a birthday party meant lots of balloons.
She worked at many places throughout life, and like her father, was a jack-of-all-trades. She worked at M-tron, First National Bank of Omaha, B&B Locker and managed the Green Diamond, just to name a few. She recently retired from the Human Services Center and was currently working part time at Casey’s in Hartington and the Dollar Tree in Yankton.
Audrey is survived by her husband, Daniel J. Pinkelman of St. Helena; three daughters: Mandy (Reggie) Hochstein and their daughter, Hazel Jane of Hartington, NE, Katie (Todd) Timmermann and their daughter, Rehgan J. of Washougal, WA and Cindy (Ryan) Chilson and their children: Ian Duane, Ali Lynn, and Lea Jo of Newman Grove, NE; six brothers and sisters: Connie Otteman of North Bend, NE, Larry (Marilyn) Foster of South Sioux City, NE, Laurie (Donald) Schulte of Bow Valley,NE, Wanda (Duane) Kruse of Marbel Rock, IA, Russel Foster of Phoenix, AZ, Claudia (Greg) Hite of Wynot, NE and her mother, Norma Foster of Wynot, NE.
Audrey is preceded in death by her father Glenn Foster.

James Guenther

M, b. 6 October 1936, d. 15 March 2013
Father*Jacob Guenther b. 27 Jan 1894, d. 5 Mar 1953
Mother*Regina McNally b. 5 Dec 1896, d. 10 Mar 1986
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJames Guenther was also known as Jim.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 October 1936James Guenther was born on 6 October 1936.
He was the son of Jacob Guenther and Regina McNally.
Death15 March 2013James Guenther died on 15 March 2013 at age 76.

Armond Guenther

M, b. 10 August 1918, d. 7 July 1996
Father*Jacob Guenther b. 27 Jan 1894, d. 5 Mar 1953
Mother*Regina McNally b. 5 Dec 1896, d. 10 Mar 1986
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 August 1918Armond Guenther was born on 10 August 1918.
He was the son of Jacob Guenther and Regina McNally.
Marriage25 June 1946Armond Guenther married Angeline Mildred Arens, daughter of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck, on 25 June 1946.
Death7 July 1996Armond Guenther died on 7 July 1996 at age 77.

Angeline Mildred Arens

F, b. 15 December 1924, d. 1 November 2009
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 June 1946As of 25 June 1946,her married name was Guenther.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1924Angeline Mildred Arens was born on 15 December 1924 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Marriage25 June 1946Angeline Mildred Arens married Armond Guenther, son of Jacob Guenther and Regina McNally, on 25 June 1946.
Death1 November 2009Angeline Mildred Arens died on 1 November 2009 at age 84 Angeline M. Guenther, age 84 of Yankton passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, November 5, 2009 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton with Rev. Paul Josten officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitations will be from 3-9 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7:00 PM rosary followed by a 7:30 PM scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Angeline Mildred was born on December 15, 1924 to Louis Casper and Rosa Marie (Sudbeck) Arens in Bow Valley, Nebraska. She grew up in Bow Valley, NE and completed school through the eighth grade at St. Peter and Paul Catholic School. She was united in marriage to Armond Guenther on June 25, 1946 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bow Valley. For 14 years, she worked at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. She was a member of the DAV Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Antique Auto Club, and Sacred Heart Card Club.

Those who will always cherish her memory are her four sons: Kenneth Guenther, Yankton, SD, David (Leanne) Guenther, Negaunee, MI, Lawrence Guenther, Yankton, SD, and Darrel (Ileana) Guenther of Las Vegas, NV; four daughters: Donna (James) Huff, Allen, TX, Luette (Steve) Obr, Yankton, SD, Ellen (Alton) Walz, Yankton, SD, and Doreen (Tom) Cook, Lawton, IA; 16 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Benedict (Theresa) Arens, Yankton, SD and Louis Arens, Bow Valley, NE; sisters-in-law: Betty Arens, Kansas City, MO, Shirley Arens, Hartington, NE, Eleanor (Dale) Bergman, Hartington, NE, Verna Pinkelman, Hartington, NE, Dorothy Murray, Hartington, NE and Alice Schumacher, Norfolk, NE; brothers-in-law: James Guenther, Magnet, NE and Ralph Guenther, Yankton, SD, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Armond, her parents, 6 brothers: Anthony, Victor, Edmond, Rudolph, Ralph, and Hugo, 4 sisters: Mary Ann Lenzen, Rosena, Rita, and Ruth Arens, and a grandson, Daniel Guenther.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaAngeline Mildred Arens was listed as a daughter in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Harold F. Guenther

M, b. 18 October 1922, d. 11 December 1966
Father*Jacob Guenther b. 27 Jan 1894, d. 5 Mar 1953
Mother*Regina McNally b. 5 Dec 1896, d. 10 Mar 1986
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1922Harold F. Guenther was born on 18 October 1922.
He was the son of Jacob Guenther and Regina McNally.
Death11 December 1966Harold F. Guenther died on 11 December 1966 at age 44.

Marvin Guenther

M, d. before 2011
Father*Jacob Guenther b. 27 Jan 1894, d. 5 Mar 1953
Mother*Regina McNally b. 5 Dec 1896, d. 10 Mar 1986
Life EventDateDescription
Marvin Guenther was the son of Jacob Guenther and Regina McNally.
Deathbefore 2011Marvin Guenther died before 2011.

Louis Casper Arens

M, b. 1875, d. 1941
Father*Frank Arens b. c 1832, d. a 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1875Louis Casper Arens was born in 1875 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Frank Arens.
Marriagecirca 1908Louis Casper Arens married Rosa Marie Sudbeck, daughter of Joseph Sudbeck and Elizabeth Kohls, circa 1908.
Death1941Louis Casper Arens died in 1941.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Precinct 5, Cedar, NebraskaLouis Casper Arens was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Precinct 5, Cedar, Nebraska.1
1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.3

Children of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 5, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 503; FHL Number: 1374853.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 54.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Rosa Marie Sudbeck

F, b. March 1888, d. 1956
Father*Joseph Sudbeck b. 11 Sep 1857, d. 30 Nov 1935
Mother*Elizabeth Kohls b. Jan 1862, d. a 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRosa Marie Sudbeck was also known as Rose.
Married Namecirca 1908As of circa 1908,her married name was Arens.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1888Rosa Marie Sudbeck was born in March 1888 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Joseph Sudbeck and Elizabeth Kohls.
Marriagecirca 1908Rosa Marie Sudbeck married Louis Casper Arens, son of Frank Arens, circa 1908.
Death1956Rosa Marie Sudbeck died in 1956.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Precinct 5, Cedar, NebraskaRosa Marie Sudbeck was listed as a daughter in Joseph Sudbeck's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct 5, Cedar, Nebraska.1
1910Precinct 5, Cedar, NebraskaRosa Marie Sudbeck was listed as wife in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 5, Cedar, Nebraska.2
1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaRosa Marie Sudbeck was listed as wife in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.3
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaRosa Marie Sudbeck was listed as wife in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.4

Children of Rosa Marie Sudbeck and Louis Casper Arens

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 5, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T623_919; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 34.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 5, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 503; FHL Number: 1374853.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 54.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Benedict Arens

M, b. circa 1923
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBenedict Arens was also known as Ben.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1923Benedict Arens was born circa 1923 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaBenedict Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Louis Isedore Arens

M, b. 18 June 1927, d. 1 July 2019
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Louis Isedore Arens
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 June 1927Louis Isedore Arens was born on 18 June 1927 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Death1 July 2019Louis Isedore Arens died on 1 July 2019 at Nebraska at age 92 Louis I Arens age 92 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Monday, July 01, 2019 at Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge, NE.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family (Sts. Peter & Paul) Catholic Church in Bow Valley, Nebraska with the Rev. Jim Keiter officiating. Burial will be at the Sts. Peter & Paul cemetery in Bow Valley, Nebraska with military rites by the Hartington VFW Post #5283. Visitation will be on Friday morning, at church, from 9:00 a.m. until service time with a rosary recited at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be James Arens, Bill Arens, Vern Arens, David Guenther, Ray Lenzen, Gayle Brummer, Kenny Arens, and Terry Brummer.

Louis Isedore Arens was born on June 18, 1927 in Bow Valley to Louis Casper and Rosa Marie (Sudbeck) Arens. He grew up in the Bow Valley area and attended school in Bow Valley. Louis served in the U.S. Army from 2/28/1951 to 2/18/1953. Louis served as a supply truck driver for 15 months in Korea during the Korean War. After being discharged, he did farm work for several summers for his brother Ben at Orient, SD, and then worked for an Implement business in Hartington setting up farm equipment. Louis also drove a truck for Herman Lenzen and drove a school bus. He had work on the farm for Bruno Heine for 27 years. Louis also enjoyed fixing and riding bicycles.

Louis was a member of Holy Family (Sts. Peter & Paul) Catholic Church.

Louis is survived by his sister-in-law Theresa Arens of Yankton, SD; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Louis & Rosa (Sudbeck) Arens; seven brothers Victor, Edmund, Rudolph, Ralph, Ben, Hugo Arens and infant brother; sisters Mary Ann Lenzen and Angeline Guenther, along with three infant sisters.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaLouis Isedore Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Anthony Arens

M
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Anthony Arens was the son of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
DeathAnthony Arens died at died in infancy.

Victor J. Arens

M, b. 19 October 1910, d. 23 June 1993
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 October 1910Victor J. Arens was born on 19 October 1910 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Death23 June 1993Victor J. Arens died on 23 June 1993 at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaVictor J. Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.1
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaVictor J. Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 54.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Edmond Arens

M, b. circa 1913, d. before February 2008
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdmond Arens was also known as Ed.
Name VariationEdmond Arens was also known as Edmund.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913Edmond Arens was born circa 1913 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Deathbefore February 2008Edmond Arens died before February 2008.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaEdmond Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.1
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaEdmond Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 54.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Rudolph Arens

M, b. 13 April 1918, d. 1 February 2008
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRudolph Arens was also known as Rudy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 April 1918Rudolph Arens was born on 13 April 1918 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Marriage1 June 1948Rudolph Arens married Henrietta A. Brand on 1 June 1948.
Death1 February 2008Rudolph Arens died on 1 February 2008 at age 89 Rudolph F. "Rudy" Arens, age 89, of Hartington, NE died on Friday, February 1, 2008 at the Golden Living Center in Hartington. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. John Pietramale officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be on Monday from 1-8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 2:00 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Pallbearers will be Larry Guenther, Steve Obr, Raymond Lenzen, James Arens, Thomas Arens, and Lenard Arens. Rudy was born on April 13, 1918 at Bow Valley to Louis and Rosa (Sudbeck) Arens. He grew up in the Bow Valley area and attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Bow Valley. Rudy married Henrietta A. Brand on June 1, 1948 at St. Helena, NE. Rudy lived all of his life in the Bow Valley and Hartington area where he worked on the farm and sheared sheep. He also worked on the Green Thumb Program in Felber Park in Hartington. Rudy had been a resident of the Golden Living Center in Hartington since Nov. 15, 1997. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and enjoyed watching TV, listening to music, reading and visiting with his family and friends. Rudy is survived by 3 brothers and their wives; Ralph and Shirley Arens of Hartington, Ben and Theresa Arens of Yankton, Louis Arens of Bow Valley, a sister; Angeline Guenther of Yankton, 3 sisters in law; Betty Arens of Kansas City, MO, Jean Mueller of Yankton, Elizabeth Brand of St. Helena, a brother in law; John Brand of St. Helena, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Henrietta, on April 22, 1983 at the age of 58, 4 brothers; Victor, Edmund, Hugo, and infant Anthony Arens, 4 sisters; Mary Ann Lenzen, and infants Rosina, Rita, and Ruth Arens.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaRudolph Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.1
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaRudolph Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 54.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Ralph R. Arens

M, b. 20 June 1920, d. 23 October 2009
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 June 1920Ralph R. Arens was born on 20 June 1920 at Nebraska twin with Rosena.
He was the son of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Death23 October 2009Ralph R. Arens died on 23 October 2009 at age 89 Ralph R. Arens, 89 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Hartington. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Jeffery Loseke officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 2-8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 3:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. To view the video tribute or to send online condolences please visit www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com.
Pallbearers will be Burnell Herbolsheimer, Larry Guenther, Jim Arens, Paul Arens, Ray Lenzen and T. Luke McAllister. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Organizations Ralph belonged to. Ralph R. Arens was born on June 20 1920 at Bow Valley, Nebraska to Louis and Rosa (Sudbeck) Arens. He grew up in Bow Valley and finished eighth grade at the Bow Valley School. He served in the United States Army from June 1944 to May of 1946. Ralph served in the Philippines and Japan. He crossed the equator on route. He was a Motor Sergeant while in Japan on Leyte Island and Luzon Island. After the service, he returned home to the farm and raised hogs. Ralph married Shirley Steele on April 11, 1959 in Hartington. He worked on different dams in South Dakota and Kansas, including Gavins Point Dam. Ralph worked for 37 years in Ray's Super Saver and Foodtown Grocery Store business in Hartington. He has traveled much of the states working with people and especially his family. He has been a member of the Historical Society for over 50 years. He was a life member of the Hartington VFW and the American Legion, AmVets and the DAV. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church and its Perpetual Adoration for over 50 years. Ralph was a 25 year member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Ralph loved his family and he loved to play cards. Ralph is survived by his wife, Shirley; one son, Richard Arens of Interlochen, Florida; one daughter and spouse, Nancy and Keith Veltkamp of Warrenton, Oregon; two grandchildren, Crystal and Luke McAllister of Oregon; 2 brothers and spouses, Ben and Teresa Arens of Yankton, SD, Louis Arens of Coleridge, NE; one sister, Angeline Guenther of Yankton, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin sister Rosena Arens; 5 brothers, Victor, Ed, Rudolph, Hugo and Anthony Arens; sister Mary Ann Lenzen.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaRalph R. Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Hugo A. Arens

M, b. 22 July 1929, d. 26 October 1999
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1929Hugo A. Arens was born on 22 July 1929 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Death26 October 1999Hugo A. Arens died on 26 October 1999 at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaHugo A. Arens was listed as a son in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Mary Ann Arens

F, b. 1 July 1915, d. 23 May 2006
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Lenzen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 July 1915Mary Ann Arens was born on 1 July 1915 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Death23 May 2006Mary Ann Arens died on 23 May 2006 at age 90 Mary Ann Lenzen, 90, formerly of Wynot, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the Pierce Manor. The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Holy Family (Sacred Heart) Catholic Church in Wynot with burial at Sts. Philip and James Cemetery in St. James. Visitation will be on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a vigil at 7:30 p.m., at Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington and continue one hour prior to service at the church.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaMary Ann Arens was listed as a daughter in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.1
2 April 1930Precinct 4, Cedar, NebraskaMary Ann Arens was listed as a daughter in Louis Casper Arens's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 54.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: 1268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 429.0.

Rosena Arens

F, b. 20 June 1920, d. circa 1921
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRosena Arens was also known as Rosina.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 June 1920Rosena Arens was born on 20 June 1920.
She was the daughter of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
Deathcirca 1921Rosena Arens died circa 1921 at died in infancy.

Rita Arens

F
Father*Louis Casper Arens b. 1875, d. 1941
Mother*Rosa Marie Sudbeck b. Mar 1888, d. 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Rita Arens was the daughter of Louis Casper Arens and Rosa Marie Sudbeck.
DeathRita Arens died at died in infancy.