Duane Kleinschmit

M, b. 9 November 1943, d. 21 December 2019
Father*Andrew J. Kleinschmit b. 28 Oct 1906, d. 23 Nov 1970
Mother*Agatha A. Wiebelhaus b. 16 Jun 1912, d. 6 Aug 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 November 1943Duane Kleinschmit was born on 9 November 1943 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Andrew J. Kleinschmit and Agatha A. Wiebelhaus.
Death21 December 2019Duane Kleinschmit died on 21 December 2019 at South Dakota at age 76 Duane C. Kleinschmit, age 76, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his home in Yankton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2019, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Menominee, Nebraska with Reverend Jim Keiter officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Crofton American Legion Post 128. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery at a later date. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota, with a rosary and vigil service at 7:00 PM.

Pallbearers are Doug Schurman, Mike Manas, Kelly Mauer, Troy Schmitt, J.R. Kleinschmit, Cory Sudbeck, Kyle Kleinschmit, Lepiro Kantai. Honorary pallbearers will be his goddaughters and grandchildren.

Duane C. Kleinschmit was born November 9, 1943 in Menominee, Nebraska to Andrew and Agatha (Wiebelhaus) Kleinschmit. He grew up on the farm near Menominee and graduated from Crofton High School in 1962. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in Panama as a paratrooper. After he completed his service in the army he returned to the family farm near Menominee which he eventually took over and farmed until 2004 when he retired and moved to Yankton, South Dakota. While he was farming he also drove the school bus. He loved visiting with the kids and would make beef jerky for all the kids on his route.

Duane was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, the American Legion, and The Center in Yankton. He loved visiting with friends and family and enjoyed going for coffee. He loved making salsa from his garden, jelly from his fruit trees, beef jerky and wine. He was a generous, kind and welcoming man who would help anyone who needed a hand, picking up hitchhikers and inviting them to supper or even to a Christmas Party. He loved dressing up as Santa Clause on Christmas and visiting with children. He enjoyed watching politics and westerns and was always ready for a card game. He loved spending time with his family and especially loved his grandkids.

Survivors include his significant other, Linda Abbott of Yankton; seven children: Toni (Phillip) Stahl of Yankton; Camille (Francis) Kantai of Wayne, Nebraska; Ellie Mae Kleinschmit of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Pamela (John) Dickes of Wayne; Agnes (Brad) Wissink of Lincoln, Nebraska; Andrew (Shelby) Kleinschmit of Omaha, Nebraska; and Danielle (Tony) Becker of Tea, South Dakota; 15 grandchildren; three sisters: Gertie (Chan) Shippy of Colome, South Dakota; Gracie (Don) Mauer of Plainview, Nebraska; and Andrea “Andy” Sudbeck of Fordyce, Nebraska; two brothers: Vernon (Patty) Kleinschmidt of Pearl City, Hawaii and Galen (Betty) Kleinschmit of St. Helena, Nebraska; brother-in-law, Marvin Manas of Utica, South Dakota; Linda’s son, David Smith of Yankton and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Bonita; three sisters: Karen Kleinschmit, Bonita Kleinschmit; and Marie Manas; and brother-in-law, Ed Sudbeck.

Child of Duane Kleinschmit

Marie A. Kleinschmit

F, d. before 2020
Father*Andrew J. Kleinschmit b. 28 Oct 1906, d. 23 Nov 1970
Mother*Agatha A. Wiebelhaus b. 16 Jun 1912, d. 6 Aug 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 October 1965As of 2 October 1965,her married name was Manas.
Life EventDateDescription
Marie A. Kleinschmit was the daughter of Andrew J. Kleinschmit and Agatha A. Wiebelhaus.
Deathbefore 2020Marie A. Kleinschmit died before 2020.

Edmund Sudbeck

M, d. before 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdmund Sudbeck was also known as Ed.
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2020Edmund Sudbeck died before 2020.

Dolores A. Wiebelhaus

F, b. 12 February 1916, d. 6 September 2005
Father*Fred Wiebelhaus b. 2 Aug 1881, d. Jun 1970
Mother*Theresa Uhing b. Jan 1885, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDolores A. Wiebelhaus was also known as Delores.
Married NameHer married name was Hildahl.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDolores A. Wiebelhaus married (?) Hildahl.
Birth12 February 1916Dolores A. Wiebelhaus was born on 12 February 1916 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.
Death6 September 2005Dolores A. Wiebelhaus died on 6 September 2005 at age 89.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Hartington, Cedar, NebraskaDolores A. Wiebelhaus was listed as a daughter in Fred Wiebelhaus's household on the 1920 Census at Hartington, Cedar, Nebraska.1
  • Dolores A. Wiebelhaus obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED44. Dwelling 449.

(?) Hildahl

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Hildahl married Dolores A. Wiebelhaus, daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.

Karen Ann Kleinschmit

F, d. before August 2004
Father*Andrew J. Kleinschmit b. 28 Oct 1906, d. 23 Nov 1970
Mother*Agatha A. Wiebelhaus b. 16 Jun 1912, d. 6 Aug 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Karen Ann Kleinschmit was the daughter of Andrew J. Kleinschmit and Agatha A. Wiebelhaus.
Deathbefore August 2004Karen Ann Kleinschmit died before August 2004.

Bonita L. Kleinschmit

F, b. 1941, d. 1942
Father*Andrew J. Kleinschmit b. 28 Oct 1906, d. 23 Nov 1970
Mother*Agatha A. Wiebelhaus b. 16 Jun 1912, d. 6 Aug 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1941Bonita L. Kleinschmit was born in 1941.
She was the daughter of Andrew J. Kleinschmit and Agatha A. Wiebelhaus.
Death1942Bonita L. Kleinschmit died in 1942.

Herman G. Wiebelhaus

M, b. 13 July 1909, d. December 1978
Father*Fred Wiebelhaus b. 2 Aug 1881, d. Jun 1970
Mother*Theresa Uhing b. Jan 1885, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHerman G. Wiebelhaus was also known as Gildard.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 July 1909Herman G. Wiebelhaus was born on 13 July 1909 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.
Marriage24 November 1939Herman G. Wiebelhaus married Walburga McCloud, daughter of William McCloud and Leona (?), on 24 November 1939.
DeathDecember 1978Herman G. Wiebelhaus died in December 1978 at age 69.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 May 1910Precinct 9, Cedar, NebraskaHerman G. Wiebelhaus was listed as a son in Fred Wiebelhaus's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 9, Cedar, Nebraska.1
30 January 1920Hartington, Cedar, NebraskaHerman G. Wiebelhaus was listed as a son in Fred Wiebelhaus's household on the 1920 Census at Hartington, Cedar, Nebraska.2
  • Herman G. Wiebelhaus obtained US Social Security Card at Nebraska; last residence Center, Knox, Nebraska.

Child of Herman G. Wiebelhaus and Walburga McCloud

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED39. Dwelling 29.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED44. Dwelling 449.

Frederick Wiebelhaus

M, b. 29 November 1917, d. June 1984
Father*Fred Wiebelhaus b. 2 Aug 1881, d. Jun 1970
Mother*Theresa Uhing b. Jan 1885, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 November 1917Frederick Wiebelhaus was born on 29 November 1917 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.
DeathJune 1984Frederick Wiebelhaus died in June 1984 at age 66.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Hartington, Cedar, NebraskaFrederick Wiebelhaus was listed as a son in Fred Wiebelhaus's household on the 1920 Census at Hartington, Cedar, Nebraska.1
  • Frederick Wiebelhaus obtained US Social Security Card at Nebraska; last residence Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED44. Dwelling 449.

John Wiebelhaus

M
Father*Fred Wiebelhaus b. 2 Aug 1881, d. Jun 1970
Mother*Theresa Uhing b. Jan 1885, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
John Wiebelhaus was the son of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.
DeathJohn Wiebelhaus died at died as an infant.

Julia A. Wiebelhaus

F, b. 6 March 1908, d. 8 February 2002
Father*Fred Wiebelhaus b. 2 Aug 1881, d. Jun 1970
Mother*Theresa Uhing b. Jan 1885, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 August 1930As of 12 August 1930,her married name was Ketter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 March 1908Julia A. Wiebelhaus was born on 6 March 1908 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.
Marriage12 August 1930Julia A. Wiebelhaus married Maurice Ketter Sr. on 12 August 1930.
Death8 February 2002Julia A. Wiebelhaus died on 8 February 2002 at age 93 Julie Ketter, 93 Wynot, died Feb 8, 2002, at Park View Haven Nursing Home. Coleridge.

Julie was born March 6, 1908, to Frederick and Theresa (Uhling) Wiebelhaus in Bow Valley. She married Maurice Ketter Sr. on Aug 12,1930, in Bow Valley. He died May 3, 1984 at the age of 75.

She grew up in the Hartington and Bow Valley area and attended Tip Top School and Mount Marty High School. After her marriage they farmed in the Wynot area until moving to California and lived there during WWII. She did laundry for an army battalion during that time. After the war they moved back to Nebraska buying their farm place north of Wynot. In 1960 they moved into Wynot. She had been a resident of Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge since 1997. She was the head cook at the Wynot Public School Lunch Program for man years.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Christian Mothers and the Wynot American Legion Auxiliary Post #31.

Survivors include six children and spouses: Lucy Holdorf, Yankton, S.D; Norma and Glen Foster, Newcastle; Doral and Don Schroeder, Wynot; Maurice and Nadene Ketter Jr., Wynot; Linda and Milo Stodola, Fremont; Stanley Ketter, Wynot; three sisters; Agatha Kleinschmit, Fordyce; Delores Hildahl, Sioux City, Ia; Rita Holcomb, Sioux City, Iowa; one brother and his wife, Dan and Mary Wiebelhaus, Fordyce; 25 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Ronald, one daughter, Sandra Ketter; two brothers; four sisters and two grandchildren.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 May 1910Precinct 9, Cedar, NebraskaJulia A. Wiebelhaus was listed as a daughter in Fred Wiebelhaus's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 9, Cedar, Nebraska.1
30 January 1920Hartington, Cedar, NebraskaJulia A. Wiebelhaus was listed as a daughter in Fred Wiebelhaus's household on the 1920 Census at Hartington, Cedar, Nebraska.2
  • Julia A. Wiebelhaus obtained US Social Security Card at Nebraska; last residence Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska.

Children of Julia A. Wiebelhaus and Maurice Ketter Sr.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED39. Dwelling 29.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED44. Dwelling 449.

Maurice Ketter Sr.

M, b. circa 1909, d. 3 May 1984
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1909Maurice Ketter Sr. was born circa 1909.
Marriage12 August 1930He married Julia A. Wiebelhaus, daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing, on 12 August 1930.
Death3 May 1984Maurice Ketter Sr. died on 3 May 1984.

Children of Maurice Ketter Sr. and Julia A. Wiebelhaus

Olivia M. Wiebelhaus

F, b. 6 January 1911, d. 3 April 1993
Father*Fred Wiebelhaus b. 2 Aug 1881, d. Jun 1970
Mother*Theresa Uhing b. Jan 1885, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schieffer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOlivia M. Wiebelhaus married Fred Schieffer.
Birth6 January 1911Olivia M. Wiebelhaus was born on 6 January 1911 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.
Death3 April 1993Olivia M. Wiebelhaus died on 3 April 1993 at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Hartington, Cedar, NebraskaOlivia M. Wiebelhaus was listed as a daughter in Fred Wiebelhaus's household on the 1920 Census at Hartington, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Children of Olivia M. Wiebelhaus and Fred Schieffer

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED44. Dwelling 449.

Fred Schieffer

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFred Schieffer married Olivia M. Wiebelhaus, daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.

Children of Fred Schieffer and Olivia M. Wiebelhaus

Florentine Wiebelhaus

F, b. circa 1915, d. 16 August 1945
Father*Fred Wiebelhaus b. 2 Aug 1881, d. Jun 1970
Mother*Theresa Uhing b. Jan 1885, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFlorentine Wiebelhaus was also known as Florentina.
Married NameHer married name was Reifenrath.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFlorentine Wiebelhaus married (?) Reifenrath.
Birthcirca 1915Florentine Wiebelhaus was born circa 1915 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.
Death16 August 1945Florentine Wiebelhaus died on 16 August 1945 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Hartington, Cedar, NebraskaFlorentine Wiebelhaus was listed as a daughter in Fred Wiebelhaus's household on the 1920 Census at Hartington, Cedar, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED44. Dwelling 449.

(?) Reifenrath

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Reifenrath married Florentine Wiebelhaus, daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.

Edna Wiebelhaus

F, b. circa 1922, d. before August 2004
Father*Fred Wiebelhaus b. 2 Aug 1881, d. Jun 1970
Mother*Theresa Uhing b. Jan 1885, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Cook.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdna Wiebelhaus married (?) Cook.
Birthcirca 1922Edna Wiebelhaus was born circa 1922 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.
Deathbefore August 2004Edna Wiebelhaus died before August 2004.

(?) Cook

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Cook married Edna Wiebelhaus, daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.

Elsie Wiebelhaus

F, b. circa 1925, d. before August 2004
Father*Fred Wiebelhaus b. 2 Aug 1881, d. Jun 1970
Mother*Theresa Uhing b. Jan 1885, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Waddell.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElsie Wiebelhaus married (?) Waddell.
Birthcirca 1925Elsie Wiebelhaus was born circa 1925 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.
Deathbefore August 2004Elsie Wiebelhaus died before August 2004.

(?) Waddell

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Waddell married Elsie Wiebelhaus, daughter of Fred Wiebelhaus and Theresa Uhing.

Frank Noelle

M, b. circa 1864, d. 19 January 1930
Father*Henry Noelle
Mother*Franziska Bracht d. b 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1864Frank Noelle was born circa 1864 at Germany.
He was the son of Henry Noelle and Franziska Bracht.
Birth3 May 1864Frank Noelle was born on 3 May 1864 at Westfalen, Germany.
Marriagebefore 1912He married Theresia Tillmann, daughter of Bernard Tillmann and Theresa Gockler, before 1912.
Death19 January 1930Frank Noelle died on 19 January 1930 at heart attack.
  • At http://marykleinschmit.com/ Our father was born on May, 3, 1864 in a small town in Westfalen, Germany, called Callenhardt. He was the oldest child of Henry and Franziska Bracht Noelle He had two brothers, Henry and Joseph. Their mother died when Joseph was a baby. Later their father married Elizabeth Walters. They had six children including a set of twins. The three boys from the first marriage and the youngest boy of the second wife emmigrated to America as young men. They did not come at the same time. We think Frank was the first one to come in 1890 when he was 25. With him were Frank Thielmann, Anton Prinz, and a cousin, Albert Bracht, all from the town of Callenhardt.
  • Frank Noelle immigrated in 1890.
  • He and Theresia Tillmann immigrated on 15 June 1923 to arrived on the S.S. George Washington final destination Wayne County, Nebraska.

Children of Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann

Theresia Tillmann

F, b. 4 November 1889, d. June 1964
Father*Bernard Tillmann
Mother*Theresa Gockler
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationTheresia Tillmann was also known as Maria Franziska Theresia.
Married Namebefore 1912As of before 1912,her married name was Noelle.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1889Theresia Tillmann was born on 4 November 1889 at Westfalen, Germany, also reported as 3 Nov 1884.
She was the daughter of Bernard Tillmann and Theresa Gockler.
Marriagebefore 1912Theresia Tillmann married Frank Noelle, son of Henry Noelle and Franziska Bracht, before 1912.
DeathJune 1964Theresia Tillmann died in June 1964 at age 74.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Wilbur, Wayne, NebraskaTheresia Tillmann was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Wilbur, Wayne, Nebraska.1
  • At http://marykleinschmit.com/ Our Mother's name was Maria Franziska Theresia Tillmann but she went by Theresia. Her parents were Bernard Tillmann and Theresa Gockler. She was born on Nov. 3, 1884 in Bockum, Kreis Meschede, Westfalen, Germany. Her parents died of typhoid fever within two weeks of each other during a typhoid epidemic. They had two daughters, Theresia, 5, and Maria, 3 years old. The two girls were raised by two different families. Mother was raised (not adopted) by cousins, Joseph and Kasperina (Kessler) Tillmann in Wenneman, a town near Bockum where Mother's parents lived. They had children her age so she fit right in. Maria was adopted by a family named "Doering" in a nearby town of Freinohl. They were an older couple who had no children, so she was raised as an only child. Although both girls were dearly loved by their new families, I think Mother missed having her sister with her while they were growing up. I've been told that they occasionally visited each other but I'm sure they would rather have been together. I was never told why they weren't adopted by the same family.
  • Theresia Tillmann obtained US Social Security Card at Nebraska; last residence Nebraska.
  • She and Frank Noelle immigrated on 15 June 1923 to arrived on the S.S. George Washington final destination Wayne County, Nebraska.

Children of Theresia Tillmann and Frank Noelle

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED18. Dwelling 34.

Frances Alfreda Noelle

F, b. 20 July 1914, d. 30 November 1999
Father*Frank Noelle b. c 1864, d. 19 Jan 1930
Mother*Theresia Tillmann b. 4 Nov 1889, d. Jun 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrances Alfreda Noelle was also known as Franziska.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 July 1914Frances Alfreda Noelle was born on 20 July 1914 at Germany.
She was the daughter of Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann.
Death30 November 1999Frances Alfreda Noelle died on 30 November 1999 at age 85 Frances A. Noelle, 85, Laurel, died Nov. 30, 1999, at Hillcrest Care Center, Laurel. Services were Dec. 3 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Laurel, with Rev. Alfred J. Salanitro officiating. Burial was held at the St. Frances Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Kleinschmit, Roger Kleinschmit, Gerry Gubbels, Douglas Gubbels, Marvin May and Gerald May. Frances Alfreda Noelle, daughter of Frank and Theresia (Tillmann) Noelle, was born July 20, 1914, in Bockum Westfalen, Germany. She came to the United States with her family when she was nine years old. Frances attended rural school near Laurel. She kept house for her mother and brothers. Frances was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Laurel. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and crafts. She is survived by one brother, Frank Noelle, Laurel; three sisters, Mrs. Arnold (Elsie) May, Norfolk; Mrs. Cletus (Mary) Kleinschmit, Bow Valley; and Mrs. Michael (Dorothy) Gubbels, Columbus; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and two sisters. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999-CEDAR COUNTY NEWS.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Wilbur, Wayne, NebraskaFrances Alfreda Noelle was listed as a daughter in Theresia Tillmann's household on the 1930 Census at Wilbur, Wayne, Nebraska.1
  • Frances Alfreda Noelle immigrated with Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann on 15 June 1923 at arrived on the S.S. George Washington; final destination Wayne County, Nebraska.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED18. Dwelling 34.

Frank J. Noelle

M, b. 11 July 1923, d. 19 March 2008
Father*Frank Noelle b. c 1864, d. 19 Jan 1930
Mother*Theresia Tillmann b. 4 Nov 1889, d. Jun 1964
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDFrank J. Noelle was never married.
Birth11 July 1923He was born on 11 July 1923 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann.
Death19 March 2008Frank J. Noelle died on 19 March 2008 at age 84 Frank Noelle, 84, of Laurel, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Hillcrest Care Center in Laurel.
Mass of Resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m.Thursday at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Laurel. Burial will be in the St. Frances Catholic Cemetery in Randolph with military rites.

Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Family will be present from 6-8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m.

Frank J. Noelle, son of Frank and Theresia (Tillmann) Noelle, was born July 11, 1923, in Wayne two weeks following his parent?s arrival from Germany. He grew up in rural Wayne County and attended Flag School through the eighth grade. Frank farmed the home place with his brother, Henry, until entering the United States Army in 1944. He served in the Pacific Theatre in Okinawa, Leyte and Guadalcanal. He was wounded and awarded the Bronze Star. In 1946, he was discharged and returned to farm with Henry until Henry?s death in 1991. Frank moved into Laurel with his sister, Frances. He was a member of St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Laurel. Frank was very active in the Wayne VFW #5291. During his retirement, Frank took cancer patients for treatment and therapy to Sioux City and Norfolk. He also enjoyed the Riverboat in Sioux City.

Frank is survived by two sisters, Mary Kleinschmit of Bow Valley and Dorothy (Mike) Gubbels of Columbus, and many nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sr. Theresa Mary Leonarda, RSM, Elsie (Arnold) May, and Frances Noelle; and a brother, Henry.

The family requests memorials to the Diabetes Foundation or St. Mary?s Church of Laurel.

Hasemann-Schumacher Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Wilbur, Wayne, NebraskaFrank J. Noelle was listed as a son in Theresia Tillmann's household on the 1930 Census at Wilbur, Wayne, Nebraska.1
  • Frank J. Noelle obtained US Social Security Card at Nebraska; last residence Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED18. Dwelling 34.

Elsie C. Noelle

F, b. 21 April 1913, d. 26 August 2004
Father*Frank Noelle b. c 1864, d. 19 Jan 1930
Mother*Theresia Tillmann b. 4 Nov 1889, d. Jun 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElsie C. Noelle was also known as Elisabeth.
Married Name16 June 1941As of 16 June 1941,her married name was May.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 April 1913Elsie C. Noelle was born on 21 April 1913 at Bockum, West Falia, Germany.
She was the daughter of Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann.
Marriage16 June 1941Elsie C. Noelle married Arnold May on 16 June 1941.
Death26 August 2004Elsie C. Noelle died on 26 August 2004 at age 91 Elsie May, 91, of Laurel died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk.

Elsie Tillmann, daughter of Frank and Theresia (Tillmann) Noelle, was born in Bockum, West Falia, Germany, on April 21, 1913. Her family immigrated to America in June 1923 on the S.S. George Washington. She graduated from Wayne State College in 1933 with a teaching degree and then taught school at Wayne, Hartington, Belden, and Randolph. She married Arnold May on June 16, 194, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne. The couple moved lived in Sioux City, moved to Laurel for a brief time, made their home in Marcus, Iowa, for two years before returning to Laurel in 1945.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Laurel.

Survivors include: three sons, Gerald (and wife, Nancy) May of Fremont, Leon May of Laurel, and Marvin (and wife, Tammy) May of Dixon; three daughters, Deanna May of Omaha, Elaine Jorgensen, and Mary Nemec, both of Norfolk; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Noelle of Laurel; two sisters, Mark Kleinschmidt of Bow Valley and Dorothy Gubbels of Columbus.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arnold in 1993, two grandchildren, one brother, and two sisters.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Laurel with the Rev. James F. McCluskey and the Rev. Rod Kneifl officiating. Visitation will be noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Schumacher-Hasemann Funeral Home in Laurel and continuing at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Laurel from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Burial will be at the Laurel Cemetery.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Wilbur, Wayne, NebraskaElsie C. Noelle was listed as a daughter in Theresia Tillmann's household on the 1930 Census at Wilbur, Wayne, Nebraska.1
  • Elsie C. Noelle immigrated with Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann on 15 June 1923 at arrived on the S.S. George Washington; final destination Wayne County, Nebraska.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED18. Dwelling 34.

Arnold May

M, b. 12 June 1919, d. 9 November 1993
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 June 1919Arnold May was born on 12 June 1919.
Marriage16 June 1941He married Elsie C. Noelle, daughter of Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann, on 16 June 1941.
Death9 November 1993Arnold May died on 9 November 1993 at age 74.
  • Arnold May obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska.

Michael J. Gubbels

M, b. 29 September 1924, d. 25 June 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1924Michael J. Gubbels was born on 29 September 1924 at Randolph, Nebraska, also reported as 1926.
Death25 June 2013He died on 25 June 2013 at age 88 Michael J. Gubbels, 88, of Columbus, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the Golden LivingCenter in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2013, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 3921 20th St. in Columbus. Reverend Tim Forget and Reverend Mike Keating will be officiating. Interment will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Columbus.

Lunch will be served at St. Bonaventure Church Social Hall, (1600 15th St.), following the services at the cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013, with a 7 p.m. vigil, continuing 8-9 a.m. Saturday, all at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus.

In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be directed to St. Bonaventure Church, Scotus Central Catholic or donors choice.

Michael Joseph Gubbels, the son of Mathias and Sophia (Scharf) Gubbels, was born September 29, 1924, in Randolph, Nebraska. He graduated from St. Francis High School, in Randolph, in 1941. On November 27, 1951, Michael was united in marriage to Dorothy A. Noelle at St. Francis Catholic Church in Randolph. He farmed until 1966 and then worked at D & L in Tool and Die for thirteen years. Michael was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, Perpetual Adoration, 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, Volunteer Guide at the Columbus Community Hospital and helped with Meals on Wheels.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Gubbels, of Columbus; daughter, Patricia Joan Scow, of Columbus; son, Douglas (Joan) Gubbels, of Columbus; son, Gerard (Beverly) Gubbels, of Columbus; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Br. Mark Gubbels, FSC, of Memphis, Tenn; brother, Melvin Gubbels, of Lena, Wis; brother, Thomas Gubbels, of Randolph; and brother-in-law, William Otterpohl, of Hartington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mathias and Sophia Gubbels; brother and sister-in-law, Isidore (Angela) Gubbels; sister, Sr. Magdalita Gubbels; sister, Alexia Otterpohl; and sister-in-law, Althea Gubbels.

Henry B. Noelle

M, b. 23 June 1919, d. 10 April 1991
Father*Frank Noelle b. c 1864, d. 19 Jan 1930
Mother*Theresia Tillmann b. 4 Nov 1889, d. Jun 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry B. Noelle was also known as Heinrich.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1919Henry B. Noelle was born on 23 June 1919 at Germany.
He was the son of Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann.
Death10 April 1991Henry B. Noelle died on 10 April 1991 at age 71.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Wilbur, Wayne, NebraskaHenry B. Noelle was listed as a son in Theresia Tillmann's household on the 1930 Census at Wilbur, Wayne, Nebraska.1
  • Henry B. Noelle obtained US Social Security Card at Nebraska; last residence not specified.
  • He immigrated with Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann on 15 June 1923 at arrived on the S.S. George Washington; final destination Wayne County, Nebraska.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED18. Dwelling 34.

Sister Theresa Mary Leonarda Noelle RSM

F, b. 19 March 1912, d. 30 June 1996
Father*Frank Noelle b. c 1864, d. 19 Jan 1930
Mother*Theresia Tillmann b. 4 Nov 1889, d. Jun 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSister Theresa Mary Leonarda Noelle RSM was also known as Sister Mary Leonarda.
Name VariationSister Theresa Mary Leonarda Noelle RSM was also known as Theresia F.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1912Sister Theresa Mary Leonarda Noelle RSM was born on 19 March 1912 at Germany.
She was the daughter of Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann.
Death30 June 1996Sister Theresa Mary Leonarda Noelle RSM died on 30 June 1996 at age 84.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Wilbur, Wayne, NebraskaSister Theresa Mary Leonarda Noelle RSM was listed as a daughter in Theresia Tillmann's household on the 1930 Census at Wilbur, Wayne, Nebraska.1
  • Sister Theresa Mary Leonarda Noelle RSM obtained US Social Security Card at California; last residence Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.
  • She immigrated with Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann on 15 June 1923 at arrived on the S.S. George Washington; final destination Wayne County, Nebraska.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED18. Dwelling 34.

Hildegard Noelle

F, b. 1917, d. 1917
Father*Frank Noelle b. c 1864, d. 19 Jan 1930
Mother*Theresia Tillmann b. 4 Nov 1889, d. Jun 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1917Hildegard Noelle was born in 1917.
Death1917She died in 1917 at only lived only a day or so.
She was the daughter of Frank Noelle and Theresia Tillmann.