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John Lange

M, b. 25 December 1895, d. December 1970

Father*

John Henry Lange b. Apr 1851, d. b 1930

Mother*

Christina Foecke b. Aug 1859

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		John Lange was also known as Johnny.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Lange was also known as Johnny.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 December 1895	John Lange was born on 25 December 1895 at Nebraska also reported as Dec 1896.
		He was the son of John Henry Lange and Christina Foecke.
Death	December 1970	John Lange died in December 1970.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 December 1895

John Lange was born on 25 December 1895 at Nebraska also reported as Dec 1896.

Death

December 1970

John Lange died in December 1970.

Census Date	Location	Description
21 June 1900	Constance, Cedar, Nebraska	John Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.¹
15 April 1910	Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska	John Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1910 Census at Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska.²

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Constance, Cedar, Nebraska

John Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

15 April 1910

Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska

John Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1910 Census at Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 102.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 6.

John I. Kuhl

M, b. 21 October 1931, d. 13 November 2009

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 October 1931	John I. Kuhl was born on 21 October 1931.
Marriage	25 September 1956	He married Imelda Marie Lange, daughter of August F. Lange and Lavina Gertrude Kleinschmit, on 25 September 1956.
Death	13 November 2009	John I. Kuhl died on 13 November 2009 at age 78.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 October 1931

John I. Kuhl was born on 21 October 1931.

Marriage

25 September 1956

He married Imelda Marie Lange, daughter of August F. Lange and Lavina Gertrude Kleinschmit, on 25 September 1956.

Death

13 November 2009

John I. Kuhl died on 13 November 2009 at age 78.

Rita Ann Lammers

F, b. 11 March 1925, d. 23 July 2009

Father*

Ignatz F. Lammers b. 1894, d. 1942

Mother*

Gertrude L. Walz b. 1899, d. 1974

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	5 June 1951	As of 5 June 1951,her married name was Lange.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

5 June 1951

As of 5 June 1951,her married name was Lange.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 March 1925	Rita Ann Lammers was born on 11 March 1925 at Nebraska.
		She was the daughter of Ignatz F. Lammers and Gertrude L. Walz.
Marriage	5 June 1951	Rita Ann Lammers married Virgil Alphonse Lange, son of August F. Lange and Lavina Gertrude Kleinschmit, on 5 June 1951.
Death	23 July 2009	Rita Ann Lammers died on 23 July 2009 at age 84 Rita Ann Lange, age 84, of Fordyce, Nebraska, died on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 10:30 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce with Rev David Fulton and Rev. Ralph Lammers officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Fordyce. Visitation will be on Monday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm with a rosary at 2:00 pm at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. There will be a Vigil Service on Monday at 7:00 pm at the church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Rose and Warren Anderson, Jennifer Lange, Lisa Lange, Michael Lange, Thomas Lange, Seth and Margaret Lange, Dana Lange, Joel Lange and Jackson Lange. Honorary pallbearers will be her great grandchildren, Sophia and Ian Anderson. Rita Ann Lammers was born on March 11, 1925 in Fordyce to Ignatius and Gertrude (Walz) Lammers. She grew up in Fordyce and graduated for Holy Trinity High School in 1943. After graduation, Rita taught at several country schools in Cedar and Knox Counties. She studied education at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. On June 5, 1951 Rita married Virgil A. Lange at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce. In 1955, they built their home in Fordyce and lived there over 50 years. Rita was a dedicated, stay-at-home mother until all her children had graduated from high school. She was a wonderful cook and baker; her pies and homemade bread will be missed. Rita also worked at the bank in Fordyce until she retired. She spent many of her later years visiting her siblings, her children and her grandchildren throughout the country. Rita was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was active in the Ladies Guild and the Christian Mothers. She loved and cared for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Rita was dedicated to her faith and often walked the four blocks to and from church for daily mass of for adoration. Rita is survived by 7 children and their spouses and partners, Ann L. Lange and Cliff Chase of Seattle, Washington; James and Connie Lange of Norfolk; Dr. Steven H. and Graciela Lange of Bellevue, Washington; William E. Lange of Papillion, Nebraska; Dr. Richard Lange of Woodridge, Illinois; Ellen Lange of Omaha; Joseph Lange and Diane McNary of Overland Park, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Dorothy Lammers and Alice Lammers both of Omaha; Helen Soukup of Minneapolis; and 1 brother, Rev. Ralph Lammers. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Virgil on April 17, 2009 at the age of 82, 3 brothers, Charles Lammers, Arthur Lammers and an infant, and 1 sister, Betty Webb. Memorials are suggested to St. John the Baptist Church in Fordyce, Cedar Catholic High School Education Foundation, or for Alzheimer's research.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 March 1925

Rita Ann Lammers was born on 11 March 1925 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of Ignatz F. Lammers and Gertrude L. Walz.

Marriage

5 June 1951

Rita Ann Lammers married Virgil Alphonse Lange, son of August F. Lange and Lavina Gertrude Kleinschmit, on 5 June 1951.

Death

23 July 2009

Rita Ann Lammers died on 23 July 2009 at age 84 Rita Ann Lange, age 84, of Fordyce, Nebraska, died on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 10:30 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce with Rev David Fulton and Rev. Ralph Lammers officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Fordyce. Visitation will be on Monday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm with a rosary at 2:00 pm at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. There will be a Vigil Service on Monday at 7:00 pm at the church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.

Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Rose and Warren Anderson, Jennifer Lange, Lisa Lange, Michael Lange, Thomas Lange, Seth and Margaret Lange, Dana Lange, Joel Lange and Jackson Lange. Honorary pallbearers will be her great grandchildren, Sophia and Ian Anderson.

Rita Ann Lammers was born on March 11, 1925 in Fordyce to Ignatius and Gertrude (Walz) Lammers. She grew up in Fordyce and graduated for Holy Trinity High School in 1943. After graduation, Rita taught at several country schools in Cedar and Knox Counties. She studied education at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. On June 5, 1951 Rita married Virgil A. Lange at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce. In 1955, they built their home in Fordyce and lived there over 50 years. Rita was a dedicated, stay-at-home mother until all her children had graduated from high school. She was a wonderful cook and baker; her pies and homemade bread will be missed. Rita also worked at the bank in Fordyce until she retired. She spent many of her later years visiting her siblings, her children and her grandchildren throughout the country.

Rita was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was active in the Ladies Guild and the Christian Mothers. She loved and cared for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Rita was dedicated to her faith and often walked the four blocks to and from church for daily mass of for adoration.

Rita is survived by 7 children and their spouses and partners, Ann L. Lange and Cliff Chase of Seattle, Washington; James and Connie Lange of Norfolk; Dr. Steven H. and Graciela Lange of Bellevue, Washington; William E. Lange of Papillion, Nebraska; Dr. Richard Lange of Woodridge, Illinois; Ellen Lange of Omaha; Joseph Lange and Diane McNary of Overland Park, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Dorothy Lammers and Alice Lammers both of Omaha; Helen Soukup of Minneapolis; and 1 brother, Rev. Ralph Lammers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Virgil on April 17, 2009 at the age of 82, 3 brothers, Charles Lammers, Arthur Lammers and an infant, and 1 sister, Betty Webb.

Memorials are suggested to St. John the Baptist Church in Fordyce, Cedar Catholic High School Education Foundation, or for Alzheimer's research.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 April 1940	Fordyce, Cedar, Nebraska	Rita Ann Lammers was listed as a daughter in Ignatz F. Lammers's household on the 1940 Census at Fordyce, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 April 1940

Fordyce, Cedar, Nebraska

Rita Ann Lammers was listed as a daughter in Ignatz F. Lammers's household on the 1940 Census at Fordyce, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fordyce, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2240; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14-13.

Francis Lee Pflanz

M, b. 10 January 1934, d. 3 February 2012

Father*

Edward Pflanz

Mother*

Mabel Fish

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Francis Lee Pflanz was also known as Phlanz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Francis Lee Pflanz was also known as Phlanz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 January 1934	Francis Lee Pflanz was born on 10 January 1934 at Nebraska.
		He was the son of Edward Pflanz and Mabel Fish.
Death	3 February 2012	Francis Lee Pflanz died on 3 February 2012 at age 78 Francis Lee Pflanz, 78, of Dakota City, NE passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Regency Square Care Center in South Sioux City, NE. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Mohr Funeral Home, 1431 W. 29th Street, South Sioux City, NE with Father Oscar Perez officiating. Burial will be in the Belden Cemetery in Belden, NE. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M., with the family present at 6:00 P.M. and a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the funeral home. Francis was born in rural Belden, NE on January 10, 1934, the son of Edward and Mabel (Fish) Pflanz. He grew up in the Belden area and graduated from Belden High School. He worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Francis was also a medic in the Naval Reserve. He married Severa Lange at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Coleridge, NE. The couple lived in Belden, then Worden, Montana before Francis moved back to Dakota City, NE, due to a job transfer. After 42 years with the railroad, he retired and volunteered at the South Sioux City Senior Center where he delivered meals on wheels. He also volunteered at the South Sioux City Eagles Club. Francis was a lifetime member of the Dakota City American Legion and the South Sioux City Eagles Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting deer and elk, and was an accomplished mechanic. He was very generous, always there to lend a helping hand. Francis especially loved his cat, Kelli. Survivors include his wife, Severa of Worden, MT; 3 sons, Charles Pflanz of Belton, MO, Douglas Pflanz of Andover, KS and Marti Pflanz of Aliso Viejo, CA; 2 grandsons, Travis and Nathan Pflanz; brother, Donnovan (Rosemary) Pflanz of Norfolk, NE; sister, Virginia (Gene) Magden of Sioux City, IA; special nieces and nephews, Dennis and Jeffrey Magden, Lori (Donny) and Cash Bratetic, Lisa (Craig) and Colin Campbell; and many other nieces and nephews. Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mabel Pflanz.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 January 1934

Francis Lee Pflanz was born on 10 January 1934 at Nebraska.

He was the son of Edward Pflanz and Mabel Fish.

Death

3 February 2012

Francis Lee Pflanz died on 3 February 2012 at age 78 Francis Lee Pflanz, 78, of Dakota City, NE passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Regency Square Care Center in South Sioux City, NE. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Mohr Funeral Home, 1431 W. 29th Street, South Sioux City, NE with Father Oscar Perez officiating. Burial will be in the Belden Cemetery in Belden, NE. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M., with the family present at 6:00 P.M. and a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the funeral home. Francis was born in rural Belden, NE on January 10, 1934, the son of Edward and Mabel (Fish) Pflanz. He grew up in the Belden area and graduated from Belden High School. He worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Francis was also a medic in the Naval Reserve. He married Severa Lange at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Coleridge, NE. The couple lived in Belden, then Worden, Montana before Francis moved back to Dakota City, NE, due to a job transfer. After 42 years with the railroad, he retired and volunteered at the South Sioux City Senior Center where he delivered meals on wheels. He also volunteered at the South Sioux City Eagles Club. Francis was a lifetime member of the Dakota City American Legion and the South Sioux City Eagles Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting deer and elk, and was an accomplished mechanic. He was very generous, always there to lend a helping hand. Francis especially loved his cat, Kelli. Survivors include his wife, Severa of Worden, MT; 3 sons, Charles Pflanz of Belton, MO, Douglas Pflanz of Andover, KS and Marti Pflanz of Aliso Viejo, CA; 2 grandsons, Travis and Nathan Pflanz; brother, Donnovan (Rosemary) Pflanz of Norfolk, NE; sister, Virginia (Gene) Magden of Sioux City, IA; special nieces and nephews, Dennis and Jeffrey Magden, Lori (Donny) and Cash Bratetic, Lisa (Craig) and Colin Campbell; and many other nieces and nephews. Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mabel Pflanz.

Henry G. Lange

M, b. October 1878

Father*

John Henry Lange b. Apr 1851, d. b 1930

Mother*

Christina Foecke b. Aug 1859

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	October 1878	Henry G. Lange was born in October 1878 at Nebraska.
		He was the son of John Henry Lange and Christina Foecke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

October 1878

Henry G. Lange was born in October 1878 at Nebraska.

He was the son of John Henry Lange and Christina Foecke.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska	Henry G. Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska.¹
21 June 1900	Constance, Cedar, Nebraska	Henry G. Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska

Henry G. Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

21 June 1900

Constance, Cedar, Nebraska

Henry G. Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.²

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll T9_744; Family History Film: 1254744; Page: 318.4000; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 0643.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 102.

Frank Lange

M, b. July 1880

Father*

John Henry Lange b. Apr 1851, d. b 1930

Mother*

Christina Foecke b. Aug 1859

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	July 1880	Frank Lange was born in July 1880 at Nebraska.
		He was the son of John Henry Lange and Christina Foecke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

July 1880

Frank Lange was born in July 1880 at Nebraska.

He was the son of John Henry Lange and Christina Foecke.

Census Date	Location	Description
21 June 1900	Constance, Cedar, Nebraska	Frank Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Constance, Cedar, Nebraska

Frank Lange was listed as a son in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 102.

Amanda Lange

F, b. June 1882

Father*

John Henry Lange b. Apr 1851, d. b 1930

Mother*

Christina Foecke b. Aug 1859

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	June 1882	Amanda Lange was born in June 1882 at Nebraska.
		She was the daughter of John Henry Lange and Christina Foecke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1882

Amanda Lange was born in June 1882 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of John Henry Lange and Christina Foecke.

Census Date	Location	Description
21 June 1900	Constance, Cedar, Nebraska	Amanda Lange was listed as a daughter in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Constance, Cedar, Nebraska

Amanda Lange was listed as a daughter in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 102.

Mary Lange

F, b. July 1884

Father*

John Henry Lange b. Apr 1851, d. b 1930

Mother*

Christina Foecke b. Aug 1859

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	July 1884	Mary Lange was born in July 1884 at Nebraska.
		She was the daughter of John Henry Lange and Christina Foecke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

July 1884

Mary Lange was born in July 1884 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of John Henry Lange and Christina Foecke.

Census Date	Location	Description
21 June 1900	Constance, Cedar, Nebraska	Mary Lange was listed as a daughter in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Constance, Cedar, Nebraska

Mary Lange was listed as a daughter in John Henry Lange's household on the 1900 Census at Constance, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 102.

Herman Henry Witte

M, b. 15 January 1865, d. 10 March 1865

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 January 1865	Herman Henry Witte was born on 15 January 1865 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.
Death	10 March 1865	Herman Henry Witte died on 10 March 1865.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 January 1865

Herman Henry Witte was born on 15 January 1865 at Iowa.

He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Death

10 March 1865

Herman Henry Witte died on 10 March 1865.

Mary Witte

F, b. 14 January 1864, d. 1882

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 January 1864	Mary Witte was born on 14 January 1864 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.
Death	1882	Mary Witte died in 1882.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 January 1864

Mary Witte was born on 14 January 1864 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Death

1882

Mary Witte died in 1882.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska	Mary Witte was listed as a daughter in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska

Mary Witte was listed as a daughter in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0744 Page Number 317A.

Bernard J. Witte

M, b. 28 February 1870, d. 2 December 1940

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 February 1870	Bernard J. Witte was born on 28 February 1870 at Nebraska.
		He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.
Marriage	circa 1904	Bernard J. Witte married Elizabeth Hoesing, daughter of John Hoesing and Katie (?), circa 1904.
Death	2 December 1940	Bernard J. Witte died on 2 December 1940 at age 70.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 February 1870

Bernard J. Witte was born on 28 February 1870 at Nebraska.

He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Marriage

circa 1904

Bernard J. Witte married Elizabeth Hoesing, daughter of John Hoesing and Katie (?), circa 1904.

Death

2 December 1940

Bernard J. Witte died on 2 December 1940 at age 70.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska	Bernard J. Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹
13 June 1900	Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska	Bernard J. Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska.²
1910	Zell, Faulk, South Dakota	Bernard J. Witte was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Zell, Faulk, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska

Bernard J. Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

13 June 1900

Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska

Bernard J. Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska.²

1910

Zell, Faulk, South Dakota

Bernard J. Witte was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Zell, Faulk, South Dakota.

Children of Bernard J. Witte and Elizabeth Hoesing

Harold H. Witte b. c 1904
Hilda M. Witte b. c 1906
Arthur J. Witte b. c 1909
Gorbert B. Witte b. c 1912
Henry C. Witte b. c 1913
Berniece I. Witte b. c 1914
Clarence A. Witte b. c 1917
Lynora J. Witte b. c 1919
Richard B. Witte b. c 1921

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0744 Page Number 317A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 99.

Elizabeth Hoesing

F, b. May 1880

Father*

John Hoesing b. Dec 1846

Mother*

Katie (?) b. Mar 1847

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Elizabeth Hoesing was also known as Lizzie.
Married Name	circa 1904	As of circa 1904,her married name was Witte.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Elizabeth Hoesing was also known as Lizzie.

Married Name

circa 1904

As of circa 1904,her married name was Witte.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	May 1880	Elizabeth Hoesing was born in May 1880 at Nebraska.
		She was the daughter of John Hoesing and Katie (?).
Marriage	circa 1904	Elizabeth Hoesing married Bernard J. Witte, son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper, circa 1904.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

May 1880

Elizabeth Hoesing was born in May 1880 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of John Hoesing and Katie (?).

Marriage

circa 1904

Elizabeth Hoesing married Bernard J. Witte, son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper, circa 1904.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Zell, Faulk, South Dakota	Elizabeth Hoesing was listed as wife in Bernard J. Witte's household on the 1910 Census at Zell, Faulk, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Zell, Faulk, South Dakota

Elizabeth Hoesing was listed as wife in Bernard J. Witte's household on the 1910 Census at Zell, Faulk, South Dakota.

Children of Elizabeth Hoesing and Bernard J. Witte

Harold H. Witte b. c 1904
Hilda M. Witte b. c 1906
Arthur J. Witte b. c 1909
Gorbert B. Witte b. c 1912
Henry C. Witte b. c 1913
Berniece I. Witte b. c 1914
Clarence A. Witte b. c 1917
Lynora J. Witte b. c 1919
Richard B. Witte b. c 1921

William B. Witte

M, b. 25 January 1871, d. before 1957

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		William B. Witte was also known as W. B.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William B. Witte was also known as W. B.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		William B. Witte married Anna B. Bauer.
Birth	25 January 1871	William B. Witte was born on 25 January 1871 at Nebraska or Iowa also reported as circa 1868.
		He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.
Death	before 1957	William B. Witte died before 1957.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

William B. Witte married Anna B. Bauer.

Birth

25 January 1871

William B. Witte was born on 25 January 1871 at Nebraska or Iowa also reported as circa 1868.

He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Death

before 1957

William B. Witte died before 1957.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska	William B. Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska

William B. Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

On 19 January 1938 at Mrs. Gertrude Kleinschmit visiting brothers J. J. Witte and W. B. Witte.

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0744 Page Number 317A.

Anna B. Bauer

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Witte.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Witte.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anna B. Bauer married William B. Witte, son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna B. Bauer married William B. Witte, son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Herman Witte

M, b. 22 March 1872, d. 28 September 1944

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Herman Witte married Minnie Kleeman.
Birth	22 March 1872	Herman Witte was born on 22 March 1872 at Nebraska.
		He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.
Death	28 September 1944	Herman Witte died on 28 September 1944 at age 72.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Herman Witte married Minnie Kleeman.

Birth

22 March 1872

Herman Witte was born on 22 March 1872 at Nebraska.

He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Death

28 September 1944

Herman Witte died on 28 September 1944 at age 72.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska	Herman Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska

Herman Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0744 Page Number 317A.

Minnie Kleeman

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Witte.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Witte.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Minnie Kleeman married Herman Witte, son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Minnie Kleeman married Herman Witte, son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Katherine Witte

F, b. 10 December 1873, d. 5 November 1918

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Katherine Witte was also known as Kate.
Married Name	11 September 1894	As of 11 September 1894,her married name was Roth.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Katherine Witte was also known as Kate.

Married Name

11 September 1894

As of 11 September 1894,her married name was Roth.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 December 1873	Katherine Witte was born on 10 December 1873 at Nebraska.
		She was the daughter of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.
Marriage	11 September 1894	Katherine Witte married Henry Roth on 11 September 1894.
Death	5 November 1918	Katherine Witte died on 5 November 1918 at died from the flu at age 44.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 December 1873

Katherine Witte was born on 10 December 1873 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Marriage

11 September 1894

Katherine Witte married Henry Roth on 11 September 1894.

Death

5 November 1918

Katherine Witte died on 5 November 1918 at died from the flu at age 44.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska

Katherine Witte was listed as a daughter in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0744 Page Number 317A.

Henry Roth

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

11 September 1894

Henry Roth married Katherine Witte, daughter of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper, on 11 September 1894.

Anna Witte

F, b. 21 January 1876, d. 17 March 1941

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

9 May 1895

As of 9 May 1895,her married name was Tramp.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 January 1876

Anna Witte was born on 21 January 1876 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Marriage

9 May 1895

Anna Witte married Frank Tramp on 9 May 1895.

Death

17 March 1941

Anna Witte died on 17 March 1941 at South Dakota at age 65.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska

Anna Witte was listed as a daughter in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0744 Page Number 317A.

Frank Tramp

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

9 May 1895

Frank Tramp married Anna Witte, daughter of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper, on 9 May 1895.

Henry Witte

M, b. March 1883, d. 1908

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Henry Witte married Josephine Haller.

Birth

March 1883

Henry Witte was born in March 1883 at Nebraska.

He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Death

1908

Henry Witte died in 1908 at died from appendix.

Census Date

Location

Description

13 June 1900

Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska

Henry Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 99.

Josephine Haller

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Witte.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Josephine Haller married Henry Witte, son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Agatha Witte

F, b. 5 February 1885, d. 25 April 1959

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Holzbower.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Agatha Witte married Charles Holzbower.

Birth

5 February 1885

Agatha Witte was born on 5 February 1885 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Death

25 April 1959

Agatha Witte died on 25 April 1959 at age 74.

Census Date

Location

Description

13 June 1900

Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska

Agatha Witte was listed as a daughter in Herman Witte's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 99.

Charles Holzbower

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Charles Holzbower married Agatha Witte, daughter of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Peter Witte

M, b. 9 November 1887, d. 31 May 1966

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Peter Witte married Frances Schmidt.

Birth

9 November 1887

Peter Witte was born on 9 November 1887 at Nebraska also reported as Oct 1887.

He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Death

31 May 1966

Peter Witte died on 31 May 1966 at age 78.

Census Date

Location

Description

13 June 1900

Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska

Peter Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

30 April 1910

Saint Helena, Cedar, Nebraska

Peter Witte was listed as a brother-in-law in Peter Kleinschmit's household on the 1910 Census at Saint Helena, Cedar, Nebraska; living next door to Theodore Kleinschmit.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 99.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 68.

Frances Schmidt

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Witte.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Frances Schmidt married Peter Witte, son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

John Joseph Witte

M, b. 11 February 1879, d. 11 May 1957

Father*

Herman Witte b. Feb 1838, d. 12 Jan 1929

Mother*

Gertrude Rupiper b. Feb 1842, d. 29 Mar 1915

John J Witte 1957

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Joseph Witte was also known as J. J.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 February 1879

John Joseph Witte was born on 11 February 1879 at Nebraska.

He was the son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper.

Marriage

12 June 1906

John Joseph Witte married Mabel C. Lowry on 12 June 1906.

Death

11 May 1957

John Joseph Witte died on 11 May 1957 at age 78.

John J Witte obituary 11 May 1957 Carrol Daily Times Herald (Carroll, IA)

John J Witte obituary - page 2 - 11 May 1957 Carrol Daily Times Herald (Carroll, IA)

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska

John Joseph Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

13 June 1900

Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska

John Joseph Witte was listed as a son in Herman Witte's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct 2, Cedar, Nebraska.²

On 19 January 1938 at Mrs. Gertrude Kleinschmit visiting brothers J. J. Witte and W. B. Witte.

Child of John Joseph Witte and Mabel C. Lowry

Beryl Witte b. c 1909, d. 19 Jul 1958

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0744 Page Number 317A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 99.

Mabel C. Lowry

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mabel C. Lowry was also known as Loury.

Married Name

12 June 1906

As of 12 June 1906,her married name was Witte.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

12 June 1906

Mabel C. Lowry married John Joseph Witte, son of Herman Witte and Gertrude Rupiper, on 12 June 1906.

On 19 January 1938 at Mrs. Gertrude Kleinschmit visiting brothers J. J. Witte and W. B. Witte.

Child of Mabel C. Lowry and John Joseph Witte

Beryl Witte b. c 1909, d. 19 Jul 1958

Jacob E. Kleinschmit

M, b. 15 August 1901, d. 2 September 1975

Father*

William Kleinschmit b. 18 Aug 1859, d. 14 Mar 1927

Mother*

Margaret M. Klinkner b. 9 Oct 1862, d. 9 Aug 1937

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Jacob E. Kleinschmit was also known as Jake.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 August 1901

Jacob E. Kleinschmit was born on 15 August 1901 at Nebraska.

He was the son of William Kleinschmit and Margaret M. Klinkner.

Marriage

1922

Jacob E. Kleinschmit married Anna Mary Lenzen in 1922 at Cedar, Nebraska, license issued Oct. 14, 1922.

Death

2 September 1975

Jacob E. Kleinschmit died on 2 September 1975 at San Joaquin, California, at age 74.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

27 April 1910

Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska

Jacob E. Kleinschmit was listed as a son in William Kleinschmit's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.²

Citations

[S204] California Death Records (published).
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED35. Dwelling 44.

Henry Matthew Kleinschmit

M, b. 1905, d. 9 August 1982

Father*

William Kleinschmit b. 18 Aug 1859, d. 14 Mar 1927

Mother*

Margaret M. Klinkner b. 9 Oct 1862, d. 9 Aug 1937

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1905

Henry Matthew Kleinschmit was born in 1905 at Nebraska.

He was the son of William Kleinschmit and Margaret M. Klinkner.

Marriage

after 1930

Henry Matthew Kleinschmit married Elizabeth Mary Kuchta, daughter of Joseph Kuchta Jr. and Mariam Anna Kast, after 1930.

Death

9 August 1982

Henry Matthew Kleinschmit died on 9 August 1982.

Census Date

Location

Description

27 April 1910

Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska

Henry Matthew Kleinschmit was listed as a son in William Kleinschmit's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 3, Cedar, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED35. Dwelling 44.