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     Paul Arthur Freuler was born on 26 September 1927 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of Arthur Louis Freuler and Eva Marguerite Ingles. Paul Arthur Freuler married Mary Jane Bishop on 1 September 1951. Paul Arthur Freuler died on 6 November 2003 at St. James, Minnesota, at age 76. He was buried after 6 November 2003 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan, Kansas.
     He was listed as a son in Arthur Louis Freuler's household on the 1930 Census at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.

     Mary Jane Bishop was born on 27 July 1926 at Fayette, Missouri. She married Paul Arthur Freuler, son of Arthur Louis Freuler and Eva Marguerite Ingles, on 1 September 1951. Mary Jane Bishop died on 18 November 2001 at Bloomington, Minnesota, at age 75.
     Mary Jane Bishop was also known as Jane. As of 1 September 1951,her married name was Freuler.

     George Glasgow died before 2000.

     Walter J. Freuler was buried at Suset Memorial Park & Mausoleum, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri. He died. He married Martha Trapp. Walter J. Freuler was born on 22 August 1902 at Missouri. He was the son of Otto F. Freuler and Augusta Josephine Kurrus.
     Walter J. Freuler was listed as a son in Otto F. Freuler's household on the 1910 Census at St Louis Ward 13, Saint Louis City, Missouri.¹ Walter J. Freuler was listed as a son in Otto F. Freuler's household on the 1920 Census at St Louis Ward 24, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri.² Walter J. Freuler was listed as a son in Otto F. Freuler's household on the 1930 Census at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.³

     Martha Trapp married Walter J. Freuler, son of Otto F. Freuler and Augusta Josephine Kurrus. Martha Trapp was born on 23 September 1901. She died on 7 May 1969 at age 67. She was buried after 7 May 1969 at Suset Memorial Park & Mausoleum, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.
     Her married name was Freuler.

     Otto E. Freuler was born on 24 March 1907 at Missouri. He was the son of Otto F. Freuler and Augusta Josephine Kurrus. Otto E. Freuler married Joan Schrott before 1930. Otto E. Freuler died on 11 May 1984 at Santa Barbara, California, at age 77.¹
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Missouri; last residence Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California. He was listed as a son in Otto F. Freuler's household on the 1910 Census at St Louis Ward 13, Saint Louis City, Missouri.² Otto E. Freuler was listed as a son in Otto F. Freuler's household on the 1920 Census at St Louis Ward 24, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri.³

     Joan Schrott married Otto E. Freuler, son of Otto F. Freuler and Augusta Josephine Kurrus, before 1930.
     As of before 1930,her married name was Freuler.

     Frederic Freuler was born on 24 August 1913 at Missouri. He was the son of Otto F. Freuler and Augusta Josephine Kurrus. Frederic Freuler died on 13 February 1973 at age 59.
     He was listed as a son in Otto F. Freuler's household on the 1920 Census at St Louis Ward 24, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri.¹ Frederic Freuler was listed as a son in Otto F. Freuler's household on the 1930 Census at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.²

     Louis Jacob Freuler was born on 23 August 1883 at Highland, Madison, Illinois, also reported as Aug 1882. He was the son of Jacob Freuler and Barbara Ann Mollet. Louis Jacob Freuler married Marie Albertine Schlender, daughter of Christoph W. Schlender and Maria Louisa Oelschlaeger, on 20 June 1912. Louis Jacob Freuler died on 8 July 1949 at Hermann, Gasconade, Missouri, at age 65.
     Louis Jacob Freuler was also known as L. J. He was listed as a boarder with the Max A. Kretschmar family on the 1900 Census at St Louis Ward 8, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri.¹ He was listed as a son in Barbara Ann Mollet's household on the 1910 Census at St Louis Ward 10, Saint Louis City, Missouri.² Louis Jacob Freuler was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.³

     Marie Albertine Schlender was born on 4 July 1883 at Hermann, Gasconade, Missouri. She was the daughter of Christoph W. Schlender and Maria Louisa Oelschlaeger. Marie Albertine Schlender married Louis Jacob Freuler, son of Jacob Freuler and Barbara Ann Mollet, on 20 June 1912. Marie Albertine Schlender died on 6 February 1954 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 70.
     She had zero children. As of 20 June 1912,her married name was Freuler. She was listed as wife in Louis Jacob Freuler's household on the 1930 Census at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.¹

     Edward Rudolph Freuler was never married. He was born on 18 January 1885 at Highland, Madison, Illinois. He was the son of Jacob Freuler and Barbara Ann Mollet. Edward Rudolph Freuler died on 29 January 1933 at age 48.
     He was listed as a son in Jacob Freuler's household on the 1900 Census at Helvetia, Madison, Illinois.¹ Edward Rudolph Freuler was listed as a son in Barbara Ann Mollet's household on the 1910 Census at St Louis Ward 10, Saint Louis City, Missouri.² Edward Rudolph Freuler was listed as a son in Barbara Ann Mollet's household on the 1920 Census at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri; living at 2908 Wisconsin.³ Edward Rudolph Freuler was listed as a boarder with the Tony Kostech family on the 1930 Census at St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri.⁴

     Alice E. Freuler was born on 22 July 1889 at Highland, Madison, Illinois. She was the daughter of Jacob Freuler and Barbara Ann Mollet. Alice E. Freuler married William Carl Schlender, son of Christoph W. Schlender and Maria Louisa Oelschlaeger, on 4 July 1919 at St. Louis, Missouri, also reported as 04 Aug 1919. Alice E. Freuler died on 6 March 1969 at Hermann, Gasconade, Missouri, at age 79 also reported as 07 Mar 1969.
     Alice E. Freuler was also known as Alice B. She was listed as a daughter in Jacob Freuler's household on the 1900 Census at Helvetia, Madison, Illinois.¹ Alice E. Freuler was listed as a daughter in Barbara Ann Mollet's household on the 1910 Census at St Louis Ward 10, Saint Louis City, Missouri.² As of 4 July 1919,her married name was Schlender. Alice E. Freuler was listed as a daughter-in-law in Christoph W. Schlender's household on the 1920 Census at Hermann City, Roark Township, Gasconade, Missouri.³ Alice E. Freuler was listed as a daughter-in-law in Maria Louisa Oelschlaeger's household on the 1930 Census at Hermann, Gasconade, Missouri.⁴

     William Carl Schlender was born on 8 December 1891 at Hermann, Gasconade, Missouri. He was the son of Christoph W. Schlender and Maria Louisa Oelschlaeger. William Carl Schlender married Alice E. Freuler, daughter of Jacob Freuler and Barbara Ann Mollet, on 4 July 1919 at St. Louis, Missouri, also reported as 04 Aug 1919. William Carl Schlender died on 12 December 1974 at from stroke at age 83.
     William Carl Schlender was also known as Wilhelm Carl. He obtained US Social Security Card at Missouri; last residence Hermann, Gasconade, Missouri. He was listed as a son in Christoph W. Schlender's household on the 1920 Census at Hermann City, Roark Township, Gasconade, Missouri.¹ William Carl Schlender was listed as a son in Maria Louisa Oelschlaeger's household on the 1930 Census at Hermann, Gasconade, Missouri.²

     Marguerite M. Schlender was born on 28 June 1920 at Hermann, Gasconade, Missouri, also reported as 22 Jun 1920. She was the daughter of William Carl Schlender and Alice E. Freuler. Marguerite M. Schlender died on 29 September 1967 at age 47.
     She had zero children. She was listed as a granddaughter in Maria Louisa Oelschlaeger's household on the 1930 Census at Hermann, Gasconade, Missouri.¹ As of 31 July 1943,her married name was Kozlowski.

     Frank M. Medinnus was born circa 1875 at Germany. He was the son of Carl Medinnus and Justine Uschkoreit. Frank M. Medinnus married Josephine Johanna Mollet, daughter of Gotthardt Mollet and Mary Josephine Braunesreither, circa 1897 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. Frank M. Medinnus died before 1940.
     He immigrated in 1878. He was listed as a son in Carl Medinnus's household on the 1880 Census at Township 97, Hutchinson, Dakota Territory.¹ Frank M. Medinnus was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Presho, Lyman, South Dakota.² He was a brakeman on the steam railroad in 1930. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.

     Edith F. Medinnus was born on 2 October 1897 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Frank M. Medinnus and Josephine Johanna Mollet. Edith F. Medinnus married George J. Stelljes circa 1920. Edith F. Medinnus and George J. Stelljes were divorced before 1940. Edith F. Medinnus died on 31 August 1984 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 86.
     She was listed as a daughter in Frank M. Medinnus's household on the 1910 Census at Presho, Lyman, South Dakota.¹ As of circa 1920,her married name was Stelljer. As of circa 1920,her married name was Stelljes. As of circa 1920,her married name was Stephens. Edith F. Medinnus was listed as wife in George J. Stelljes's household on the 1930 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.² Edith F. Medinnus was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.³

     George J. Stelljes was born on 2 December 1893 at Minnesota. He married Edith F. Medinnus, daughter of Frank M. Medinnus and Josephine Johanna Mollet, circa 1920. George J. Stelljes and Edith F. Medinnus were divorced before 1940. George J. Stelljes died on 31 May 1964 at Minnesota at age 70.
     George J. Stelljes was also known as Stelljer. George J. Stelljes was also known as Stephens. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.¹

     Joseph Gottlieb Bierle was born on 5 May 1881 at South Dakota. He was the son of Christian Bierle and Charlotte Mueller. Joseph Gottlieb Bierle married Katherine C. Mollet, daughter of Gotthardt Mollet and Mary Josephine Braunesreither, on 13 March 1906 at Lesterville, Yankton, South Dakota, Katherine listed as Katie C. Muller.¹ Joseph Gottlieb Bierle died on 16 July 1957 at Yankton, South Dakota, at age 76.
     He was listed as a son in Christian Bierle's household on the 1900 Census at T95 R56, Yankton, South Dakota; living next door to Gotthardt Mollet.² Joseph Gottlieb Bierle was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South Dakota; living between Jacob H Bierle and Christian Bierle.³ On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Yankton, South Dakota. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Central, Yankton, South Dakota.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Central (T95 R56), Yankton, South Dakota.⁵

     Oscar Christian Bierle was born on 18 June 1907 at South Dakota. He was the son of Joseph Gottlieb Bierle and Katherine C. Mollet. Oscar Christian Bierle married Lucille Ella Skorepa, daughter of William Skorepa and Clara B. Hewer, on 8 October 1930 at Yankton, South Dakota. Oscar Christian Bierle died in June 1984.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota. He was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1910 Census at Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South Dakota; living between Jacob H Bierle and Christian Bierle.¹ Oscar Christian Bierle was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1920 Census at Central, Yankton, South Dakota.² Oscar Christian Bierle was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1930 Census at Central (T95 R56), Yankton, South Dakota.³

     Louis G. Bierle was born in December 1914 at South Dakota. He was the son of Joseph Gottlieb Bierle and Katherine C. Mollet. Louis G. Bierle married Nelda E. Soyland, daughter of Anton Soyland and Nella (?), on 2 October 1937 at Yankton, South Dakota. Louis G. Bierle died in April 1959 at age 44.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence not specified. He was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1920 Census at Central, Yankton, South Dakota.¹ Louis G. Bierle was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1930 Census at Central (T95 R56), Yankton, South Dakota.²

     Bessie Beebe Roush was born on 26 February 1899 at Nebraska. She was the daughter of Manis Roush and Mary E. (?). Bessie Beebe Roush married William A. Mollet, son of Gotthardt Mollet and Mary Josephine Braunesreither, before 1922. Bessie Beebe Roush married Arthur Morris Carlson on 7 October 1944 at noted as widower & widow, Davison, South Dakota.¹ Bessie Beebe Roush died on 24 June 1989 at age 90.
     She obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota. She was listed as a daughter in Manis Roush's household on the 1900 Census at Canada, Polk, Nebraska.² Bessie Beebe Roush was listed as a daughter in Manis Roush's household on the 1910 Census at Draper, Lyman, South Dakota; living next door to son James B. Roush.³ Bessie Beebe Roush was listed as a daughter in Manis Roush's household on the 1920 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.⁴ As of before 1922,her married name was Mollet. Bessie Beebe Roush appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of William A. Mollet at South Dakota. Bessie Beebe Roush was listed as a sister in Joe Richard Roush's household on the 1930 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.⁵ Bessie Beebe Roush appeared on the census of 1935 at Draper, Jones, South Dakota, listed as widowed. She was listed as a sister in John L. Roush's household on the 1940 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.⁶ As of 7 October 1944,her married name was Carlson.¹

     Thomas O. Jonasen was born on 5 May 1927 at South Dakota. He was the son of Oscar T. Jonasen and Sarah Agnes Mooney. Thomas O. Jonasen died on 26 October 1984 at age 57.
     He was listed as a son in Oscar T. Jonasen's household on the 1930 Census at Butler, Sanborn, South Dakota.¹

     William T. Jonasen was born on 1 April 1949. He was the son of Thomas O. Jonasen. William T. Jonasen died on 23 July 1974 at age 25.

     Mary Elizabeth Mollet was born on 9 April 1922 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of William A. Mollet and Bessie Beebe Roush. Mary Elizabeth Mollet died on 28 August 1998 at age 76.
     Mary Elizabeth Mollet was also known as May. She appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of William A. Mollet at South Dakota. Mary Elizabeth Mollet was listed as a niece in Joe Richard Roush's household on the 1930 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.¹ Mary Elizabeth Mollet appeared on the census of 1935 in the household of Bessie Beebe Roush at Draper, Jones, South Dakota; listed as widowed. Mary Elizabeth Mollet was listed as a niece in John L. Roush's household on the 1940 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.² As of 16 November 1944,her married name was Craig.

     Eva May Mollet was born circa 1925 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of William A. Mollet and Bessie Beebe Roush. Eva May Mollet married Laverne Louis Pranke, son of Herman Simon Pranke and Margaret Agnes Loubey, on 21 December 1946 at Davison, South Dakota, County of Residence: Davison.¹ Eva May Mollet died on 17 June 1966 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
     She appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of William A. Mollet at South Dakota. Eva May Mollet was listed as a niece in Joe Richard Roush's household on the 1930 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.² Eva May Mollet appeared on the census of 1935 in the household of Bessie Beebe Roush at Draper, Jones, South Dakota; listed as widowed. Eva May Mollet was listed as a niece in John L. Roush's household on the 1940 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.³ As of 21 December 1946,her married name was Pranke.

     Laverne Louis Pranke was born on 28 July 1922 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. He was the son of Herman Simon Pranke and Margaret Agnes Loubey. Laverne Louis Pranke married Eva May Mollet, daughter of William A. Mollet and Bessie Beebe Roush, on 21 December 1946 at Davison, South Dakota, County of Residence: Davison.¹ Laverne Louis Pranke married Rita M. Finken on 29 May 1970. Laverne Louis Pranke died on 18 February 2013 at age 90 Laverne Louis Pranke, 90, of Sioux City died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Harlingen, Texas.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sioux City. The Rev. Armand Bertrand will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m., at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home.

Laverne was born in Sioux City on July 28, 1922, the son of Herman and Margaret (Loubey) Pranke. He was raised in Sioux City and graduated from East High School in 1941 and National Business Training School in 1952 (accounting). He joined the U.S. Army in 1942, serving in the European Theater during World War II. He earned the rank of sergeant and was awarded two Battle Stars, one for the Battle of the Bulge and the other for European operations. He served under Generals Bradley and Patton. After the service, he worked as a railroad mail sorter and later for the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked for 30 years. He also worked in accounting for several firms.

On Dec. 21, 1946, he married Eva Mollet in Mitchell, S.D. She passed away on June 17, 1966 in Sioux City. He then married Rita Finken on May 29, 1970. She passed away on Aug. 11, 1996. On Dec. 5, 1998, he married LaTricia Saunders in Sioux City.

Laverne was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Morningside Council 5660 of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Boys of 68 and the VFW. He enjoyed baseball, softball, bowling and golf (including a hole-in-one in 2004). He was an avid Hawkeyes and Cubs fan. The most important part of Laverne's life was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and his extended family. On Oct. 13, 2009, he proudly joined other veterans on a Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to see the World War II Veterans Memorial.

He is survived by his wife, LaTricia of Sioux City; four children, Becky and Leon Stidfole of Altoona, Iowa, Greg and Julie (Miller) Pranke of Sioux City, Janice Pranke of Minneapolis, and Cheri and Chris Van Schepen of Runnells, Iowa; four grandchildren, Jaimie (Josh), Aaron, Nicole and Austin; two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Cale; stepchildren, Myrna Powers, Jean Wisor, Dale Finken, Mel Finken, Gary Finken, Charlene LeMoine, Dan Finken, Bill Saunders, Bob Saunders and Marie Primm; many stepgrandchildren and great-stepgrandchildren; a brother, Darrell and Frances Pranke of Sioux City; and a sister, Vera and Bill Manley of Akron, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; two brothers, Ed and Herman; a sister, Marge; and three stepchildren, Ron Finken, Glen Finken and Michael Saunders.
     Laverne Louis Pranke was also known as Lavern Louis.

     Lloyd Mollet was born before 1930. He died before 1930. He was the son of William A. Mollet and Bessie Beebe Roush.

     John P. Hamann was born circa 1871 at Denmark. He was the son of Detleff F. Hamann and Mary C. (?). John P. Hamann married Amelia Mollet, daughter of Gotthardt Mollet and Mary Josephine Braunesreither, circa 1892. John P. Hamann died after 1940. He was buried after 1940 at Wells, North Dakota.
     He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Antelope, Wells, North Dakota.¹ He purchased land on 5 May 1910 at Township 146N Range 72W, Wells, North Dakota, Section 34 Acreage 160 Type 251101 Casetype PA DocID 128317. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Chaseley, Wells, North Dakota; living next door to Detleff F. Hamann.² He was listed as father in Edward William Hamann's household on the 1940 Census at Belknap, Sanders, Montana; living next door to John H. Hamann.³

     Lillie Mollet was born circa 1891. She was the daughter of Gotthardt Mollet and Mary Josephine Braunesreither. Lillie Mollet died on 17 June 1893 age 2 years.
     Lillie Mollet was also known as Lilly.

     Warren John Mollet was the son of Charles Mollet and Alice Armstrong.