Otto Halvensleben

M, b. 1891, d. 14 August 1961
Father*John Cristof August Halvensleben b. 3 Oct 1852, d. 31 May 1938
Mother*Dorothea Bodendick b. 15 Sep 1859, d. 2 Apr 1938
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOtto Halvensleben was also known as Halbensleben.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1891Otto Halvensleben was born in 1891 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Cristof August Halvensleben and Dorothea Bodendick.
Marriagecirca 1915Otto Halvensleben married Martha B. Rose circa 1915.
Death14 August 1961Otto Halvensleben died on 14 August 1961 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 June 1895Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinOtto Halvensleben appeared on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of John Cristof August Halvensleben at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; household includes 4 male and 4 female; 6 born in the US and 2 born in Germany.
1 June 1905Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinOtto Halvensleben appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of John Cristof August Halvensleben at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
1910Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinOtto Halvensleben was listed as a hired man with the Emil Wolters family on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
15 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Otto Halvensleben and Martha B. Rose

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31. Dwelling 128.

Martha B. Rose

F, b. 29 April 1894, d. 20 July 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1915As of circa 1915,her married name was Halvensleben.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 April 1894Martha B. Rose was born on 29 April 1894 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1915She married Otto Halvensleben, son of John Cristof August Halvensleben and Dorothea Bodendick, circa 1915.
Death20 July 1964Martha B. Rose died on 20 July 1964 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMartha B. Rose was listed as wife in Otto Halvensleben's household on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Martha B. Rose and Otto Halvensleben

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31. Dwelling 128.

Donald O. Halvensleben

M, b. 5 May 1920, d. 24 December 1939
Father*Otto Halvensleben b. 1891, d. 14 Aug 1961
Mother*Martha B. Rose b. 29 Apr 1894, d. 20 Jul 1964
Donald Halvensleben 1937 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1920Donald O. Halvensleben was born on 5 May 1920 at Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 1919.
He was the son of Otto Halvensleben and Martha B. Rose.
Death24 December 1939Donald O. Halvensleben died on 24 December 1939 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 19.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDonald O. Halvensleben was listed as a son in Otto Halvensleben's household on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • Donald O. Halvensleben graduated in 1937 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31. Dwelling 128.

Lorraine Halvensleben

F, b. circa 1918, d. before 2004
Father*Otto Halvensleben b. 1891, d. 14 Aug 1961
Mother*Martha B. Rose b. 29 Apr 1894, d. 20 Jul 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schmidt.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLorraine Halvensleben married Wilbert A. Schmidt.
Birthcirca 1918Lorraine Halvensleben was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Otto Halvensleben and Martha B. Rose.
Deathbefore 2004Lorraine Halvensleben died before 2004.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLorraine Halvensleben was listed as a daughter in Otto Halvensleben's household on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31. Dwelling 128.

Wilbert A. Schmidt

M, b. 29 December 1908, d. 22 June 2001
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilbert A. Schmidt married Lorraine Halvensleben, daughter of Otto Halvensleben and Martha B. Rose.
Birth29 December 1908Wilbert A. Schmidt was born on 29 December 1908.
Death22 June 2001He died on 22 June 2001 at age 92.

Dora (?)

F, b. 1844
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1896As of circa 1896,her married name was Hahn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1844Dora (?) was born in 1844 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1896She married Johann Juergen Hahn, son of (?) Hahn, circa 1896.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinDora (?) was listed as wife in Johann Juergen Hahn's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 171.

(?) Eikhordt

M, d. before 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation(?) Eikhordt was also known as (?) Eichorst.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Eikhordt married Dorthea (?).
Deathbefore 1880(?) Eikhordt died before 1880.

Child of (?) Eikhordt and Dorthea (?)

Otto Bollweg

M, b. 1810, d. 1867
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOtto Bollweg was also known as Ballweg.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOtto Bollweg married Elizabeth (?).
Birth1810Otto Bollweg was born in 1810 at Germany.
Death1867He died in 1867.

Child of Otto Bollweg and Elizabeth (?)

Alvina Meyer

F, b. 9 March 1902, d. November 1985
Father*(?) Meyer
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1920As of circa 1920,her married name was Hamburg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 March 1902Alvina Meyer was born on 9 March 1902 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of (?) Meyer.
Marriagecirca 1920Alvina Meyer married Herman Hamburg, son of Frederick Hamburg and unknown (?), circa 1920.
DeathNovember 1985Alvina Meyer died in November 1985 at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 May 1930Loganville, Sauk, WisconsinAlvina Meyer was listed as wife in Herman Hamburg's household on the 1930 Census at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • Alvina Meyer obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Alvina Meyer and Herman Hamburg

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Dwelling 68.

Evelyn Valeska Hamburg

F, b. 7 August 1922, d. 14 October 2011
Father*Herman Hamburg b. 13 Feb 1895, d. Jan 1963
Mother*Alvina Meyer b. 9 Mar 1902, d. Nov 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEvelyn Valeska Hamburg was also known as Evie.
Married Name28 December 1940As of 28 December 1940,her married name was Hanusa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 August 1922Evelyn Valeska Hamburg was born on 7 August 1922 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman Hamburg and Alvina Meyer.
Marriage28 December 1940Evelyn Valeska Hamburg married Roger Lowell Hanusa, son of Edward Henry Hanusa and Clara Pauline Terasa, on 28 December 1940.
Death14 October 2011Evelyn Valeska Hamburg died on 14 October 2011 at age 89 Evelyn V. "Evie" Hanusa, of Oshkosh, died peacefully at Bethel Home on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. She was born Aug. 7, 1922, in Sauk County, a daughter of Herman and Alvina Hamburg. On April 5, 1936, she was confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville, and on Dec. 28, 1940, she married Roger Hanusa at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and worked at Mercury Marine. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing, bowling, crafts, crocheting, knitting, painting and raising her orchids. She was a musician, sang in the church choir and loved bird watching. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Mitten of Gahanna, Ohio, Euni (Marty) Stednitz of Naperville, Ill., and Gail (Rod) Jones of Oshkosh; a son, Richard (Rita) Hanusa of Oshkosh; 10 grandchildren, Dr. Gerritt Lagemann, Benjamin (Carol) Lagemann, Matt Hanusa, Erick (Lynn) Hanusa, Sarah (Jay) Wasserberg, Courtney Jones, Krystle (Josh) Richardson, Cody Jones, Bryan Stednitz and Amanda (Doug) McCoy; and 10 great-grandchildren, Sean and Ella Hanusa, Alexis, Natalie and Rebecca Wasserberg, Hannah and Madison McCoy, Gryffin Lagemann and Dakota and Rebekah Richardson. She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 9, 2010; two sisters; and one brother. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Church Ave., Oshkosh, with the Rev. George Hanusa and the Rev. Steve Hanusa officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from noon until the time of service Saturday. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Park.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 May 1930Loganville, Sauk, WisconsinEvelyn Valeska Hamburg was listed as a daughter in Herman Hamburg's household on the 1930 Census at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Dwelling 68.

Evangeline Hamburg

F, b. 15 May 1925, d. 22 September 2006
Father*Herman Hamburg b. 13 Feb 1895, d. Jan 1963
Mother*Alvina Meyer b. 9 Mar 1902, d. Nov 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1943As of before 1943,her married name was Thieding.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 May 1925Evangeline Hamburg was born on 15 May 1925 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman Hamburg and Alvina Meyer.
Marriagebefore 1943Evangeline Hamburg married Henry Thieding before 1943.
Death22 September 2006Evangeline Hamburg died on 22 September 2006 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 May 1930Loganville, Sauk, WisconsinEvangeline Hamburg was listed as a daughter in Herman Hamburg's household on the 1930 Census at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Evangeline Hamburg and Henry Thieding

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Dwelling 68.

Peter Darger

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePeter Darger married Mary Becker.

Child of Peter Darger and Mary Becker

Mary Becker

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Darger.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Becker married Peter Darger.

Child of Mary Becker and Peter Darger

Henry Behn

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Behn married Charlotta Wermann.

Child of Henry Behn and Charlotta Wermann

Charlotta Wermann

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Behn.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharlotta Wermann married Henry Behn.

Child of Charlotta Wermann and Henry Behn

Helene Herningmeier

F, b. circa 1856, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelene Herningmeier married unknown (?).
Birthcirca 1856Helene Herningmeier was born circa 1856 at Illinois.
Deathafter 1925She died after 1925.

Child of Helene Herningmeier and unknown (?)

unknown (?)

M, d. before 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthUnknown (?) was born at Illinois.
MarriageHe married Helene Herningmeier.
Deathbefore 1925Unknown (?) died before 1925.

Child of unknown (?) and Helene Herningmeier

Harold J. Kuethe

M, b. 3 April 1906, d. April 1965
Father*Otto C. Kuethe b. 17 Nov 1880
Mother*Martha L. (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 April 1906Harold J. Kuethe was born on 3 April 1906 at Iowa.
He was the son of Otto C. Kuethe and Martha L. (?).
DeathApril 1965Harold J. Kuethe died in April 1965.
  • Harold J. Kuethe obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence not specified.

Edna C. Kuethe

F, b. circa 1909
Father*Otto C. Kuethe b. 17 Nov 1880
Mother*Martha L. (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1909Edna C. Kuethe was born circa 1909 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Otto C. Kuethe and Martha L. (?).

Selma Kuethe

F, b. circa 1910
Father*Otto C. Kuethe b. 17 Nov 1880
Mother*Martha L. (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1910Selma Kuethe was born circa 1910 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Otto C. Kuethe and Martha L. (?).

Elmer C. Kuethe

M, b. 4 October 1911, d. September 1987
Father*Otto C. Kuethe b. 17 Nov 1880
Mother*Martha L. (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 October 1911Elmer C. Kuethe was born on 4 October 1911 at Iowa.
He was the son of Otto C. Kuethe and Martha L. (?).
DeathSeptember 1987Elmer C. Kuethe died in September 1987 at age 75.
  • Elmer C. Kuethe obtained US Social Security Card; last residence Readlyn, Bremer, Iowa.

Paul Kuethe

M, b. 2 April 1913, d. 5 February 1992
Father*Otto C. Kuethe b. 17 Nov 1880
Mother*Martha L. (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 April 1913Paul Kuethe was born on 2 April 1913 at Iowa.
He was the son of Otto C. Kuethe and Martha L. (?).
Death5 February 1992Paul Kuethe died on 5 February 1992 at age 78.
  • Paul Kuethe obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence not specified.

Hortense Kuethe

F, b. circa 1916
Father*Otto C. Kuethe b. 17 Nov 1880
Mother*Martha L. (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916Hortense Kuethe was born circa 1916 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Otto C. Kuethe and Martha L. (?).

Lucille Kuethe

F, b. circa 1918
Father*Otto C. Kuethe b. 17 Nov 1880
Mother*Martha L. (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1918Lucille Kuethe was born circa 1918 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Otto C. Kuethe and Martha L. (?).

Bernice Kuethe

F, b. circa 1919
Father*Otto C. Kuethe b. 17 Nov 1880
Mother*Martha L. (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1919Bernice Kuethe was born circa 1919 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Otto C. Kuethe and Martha L. (?).

Edgar Kuethe

M, b. 2 October 1920, d. November 1970
Father*Otto C. Kuethe b. 17 Nov 1880
Mother*Martha L. (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 October 1920Edgar Kuethe was born on 2 October 1920 at Iowa.
He was the son of Otto C. Kuethe and Martha L. (?).
DeathNovember 1970Edgar Kuethe died in November 1970 at age 50.
  • Edgar Kuethe obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence not specified.

Clara Kuethe

F, b. 25 June 1876, d. 4 March 1943
Father*Rev. Friedrich Kuethe b. 3 Dec 1841, d. 29 Jun 1899
Mother*Wilhelmina F. Grossman b. 5 Apr 1855, d. 21 Oct 1907
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schwake.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClara Kuethe married Hermann Schwake.
Birth25 June 1876Clara Kuethe was born on 25 June 1876 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Rev. Friedrich Kuethe and Wilhelmina F. Grossman.
Death4 March 1943Clara Kuethe died on 4 March 1943 at age 66.
Burialafter 4 March 1943She was buried after 4 March 1943 at Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, Bremer, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 June 1880Harmony, Fillmore, MinnesotaClara Kuethe was listed as a daughter in Rev. Friedrich Kuethe's household on the 1880 Census at Harmony, Fillmore, Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0619 Page Number 327A.

Hermann Schwake

M, b. 14 February 1871, d. 4 January 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHermann Schwake was also known as John.
Name VariationHermann Schwake was also known as Johann Hermann.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHermann Schwake married Clara Kuethe, daughter of Rev. Friedrich Kuethe and Wilhelmina F. Grossman.
Birth14 February 1871Hermann Schwake was born on 14 February 1871.
Death4 January 1950He died on 4 January 1950 at age 78.
Burialafter 4 January 1950He was buried after 4 January 1950 at Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, Bremer, Iowa.

George Martin Grossman

M, b. 18 October 1823, d. 24 August 1897
Father*Ludwig Grossman
Mother*Maria Margaretha Rotenhaeuser
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Martin Grossman was also known as Grossmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1823George Martin Grossman was born on 18 October 1823 at Germany.
He was the son of Ludwig Grossman and Maria Margaretha Rotenhaeuser.
Marriagebefore 1847George Martin Grossman married Nannie Steppes before 1847 at Germany.
Death24 August 1897George Martin Grossman died on 24 August 1897 at age 73.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1860Sperry, Clayton, IowaGeorge Martin Grossman was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Sperry, Clayton, Iowa.1
7 July 1870Sperry, Clayton, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Sperry, Clayton, Iowa.2
June 1880Waverly, Bremer, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Waverly, Bremer, Iowa.3
  • GEORGE MARTIN GROSSMANN, distinguished for his pioneer work as a Lutheran clergyman and particularly as the first director of the Wartburg College and Teachers Seminary at Waverly, was born in Germany, at Grossbieberau, Hessen-Darmdtadt, October 18, 1823, son of Ludwig and Maria Margaretha (Rotenhaeuser) Grossmann. His father was a teacher. He attended normal school at Friedburg, engaged in teaching, and while thus occupied became interested in the missionary work in America, then being directed by Wilhelm Loehe, of Neuendettelsau. After studying theology he offered his services to Loehe, who chose him to conduct a training school for parochial school teachers at Saginaw, Michigan.
    George M. Grossmann was ordained at Hamburg, and with his family and some young men who were to be hid pupils reached Saginaw in July, 1862, opening his school. The Lutheran pastors of Saginaw County were members of the Missouri Synod. Grossmann soon found himself unpleasantly concerned in a controversy between Loehe and the Missouri Synod over the nature of the ministerial office and its relation to the priesthood of believers. He sided with Loehe against the extreme congregationalism of the Missourians. Consequently finding his position at Saginaw uncomfortable, he decided to migrate to a part of the country unoccupied by pastors of that synod, and accordingly, late in October, 1853, he and his friend, Rev. Johannes Deindoerfer, moved to Iowa. Settling at Dubuque, he reopened his school, gathered a Lutheran congregation, while Deindoerfer went some sixty miles northwestward into Clayton County. On August 24, 1854, these two pioneer ministers and two other young men recently sent over by Loehe met in Deindoerfer's cabin at Saint Sebald in Clayton County and organized the German Lutheran Synod of Iowa. The synod during the years continued to grow, although handicapped by the polemical onslaughts of the Missouri Synod, and by some dissensions and intrigue within its own ranks. Loehe continued to send men and money for its work, and as German immigrants poured into the West and Northwest the synod gradually extended its activities east to Lake Erie and west to the Rocky Mountains. Rev. Mr. Grossmann was president of the synod from 1854 to 1893.
    In the meantime his school was transformed into a theological seminary, of which he was president until 1874. In 1878, in vacant rooms in an orphanage at Andrew, Iowa, he resumed his training of parochial school teachers. In 1879 the synod established a small private school for boys at Waverly, and at the call of the synod Rev. Mr. Grossmann took charge of the school, which became the Wartburg Normal College, designed to prepare young men for teaching in parish schools. Thus he became the first director or president of the new seminary. The youngest of the thirteen students enrolled in 1879 was August Engelbrecht, who is now director or president. For a short time Waverly's first hotel was rented as a temporary home for the college. In 1880 work was started on the building of "Old Maine," a three story structure, in the building of which the students contributed much of the labor. In 1885 the college department of the synod's theological seminary at Mendota, Illinois, was transferred to the Waverly school, which thereafter was known as the Warthurg College and Teachers Seminary. Some years later it was decided to separate the seminary and the college department and in 1894 the college was removed to Clinton, Iowa, where it has since been known as the Wartburg College. This division seriously depleted the faculty and student body at Waverly, but in a short time the academy department, the commercial department and school of music were added, in 1905 a pro-seminary department was organized, and about two years later co-education was introduced. In 1920 the Junior College was added and the name of the institution changed to Wartburg Normal College. Between 1910 and 1926 North Hall was doubled in size, and the old Commercial Building, Grossmann Hall, Watburg Hall, Gymnasium and Luther Hall and other structures added to the campus. At the present time Wartburg is a fully accredited normal school and junior college, with the campus and modern equipment. During the fifty years the school at Waverly has had four presidents or directors: Director Grossmann, Director Lutz, Director Bergatrasser and Director Engelbrecht.
    Director Grossmann took up his labors at Waverly on a salary of six hundred dollars a year and a house, and continued to direct the work until 1894, when the infirmities of old age made it necessary for him to retire. He continued to be a resident of Waverly until his death on August 24, 1897. He was the author of a book, Die Christliche Gemeindeschule, published in 1895.
    During his early manhood in Germany he married Nannie Steppes, who survived him and passed away in 1912 at the age of eighty-eight. Of their eight children the only surviving son is G. A. Grossmann, Waverly banker and secretary of the Lutheran Mutual Aid Society.

Children of George Martin Grossman and Nannie Steppes

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Handwritten number 544. Dwelling 414.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 6-7. Dwelling 43.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED80. Dwelling 485.

Ludwig Grossman

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLudwig Grossman married Maria Margaretha Rotenhaeuser.

Child of Ludwig Grossman and Maria Margaretha Rotenhaeuser