Gerald H. Potts

M, b. 12 February 1939, d. 18 April 2007
Father*Frank Potts
Mother*Mary Schmidt
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 February 1939Gerald H. Potts was born on 12 February 1939.
He was the son of Frank Potts and Mary Schmidt.
Death18 April 2007Gerald H. Potts died on 18 April 2007 at age 68 Gerald H. Potts, age 68, of Crofton, NE, died on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 10:30 am at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton with Rev. Joseph Broudou officiating. Burial will be in the St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Crofton. Visitation will be on Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 pm with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Vigil Service and Video Tribute at 7:30 pm at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Crofton.
Pallbearers will be Daryl Ausdemore, Steve Ausdemore, Bob Ausdemore, Dan Mullen, Joe Potts, Bill Potts, Jeff Potts, Don Potts, and Curt Potts.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Frank Potts, Chuck Kleinschmit, Dave Kube Aaron Biermann, Mike Fields, and Dale Arens.
Gerald H. Potts was born on February 12, 1939 at home in Fordyce, Nebraska to Frank and Mary (Schmidt) Potts. He was raised on the farm 1 mile north of Fordyce. He attended Fordyce grade school. He was a freshman in High School at Conception, Missouri, a sophomore at Fordyce H.S., a junior at Cedar Catholic, and graduated from Crofton High School. Prior to his marriage, Gerald worked for a short time for Council Oak Food Chain Store in Yankton, SD. He married Beverly J. Yule on August 31, 1960 in Yankton. He and Beverly lived briefly in Fordyce and then moved to the family farm 1 mile west and 1/2 mile south of Constance, NE where they raised their five children and lived for 44 years.
Gerald enjoyed his grandchildren and their activities, hunting, fishing, boating, playing cards (especially Sheephead-No Trump), he was a member and EMHC at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and former member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Constance, parish council. He played baseball in Fordyce as a young man and took great pride in his John Deere toy collection.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Bev; five children and their spouses, Vicki and Chuck Kleinschmit of Coleridge, NE, Frank Potts of Bloomfield, NE, Deb and Dave Kube of Crofton, Teri and Aaron Biermann of Wisner, NE, Lisa and Mike Fields of Elm Creek, NE; 18 grandchildren; three brothers and spouses, Marcus and Donna Potts of Fordyce, Roman and Joan Potts of Fordyce, Leonard Potts of Crofton, one sister Laverna and Rusty Mullen of Sioux City, IA; one sister-in-law, Nell Potts of Crofton.
Preceding Gerald in death were his parents; a sister, Flavia Ausdemore; one brother-in-law, Leo Ausdemore.

Frank Potts

M
Life EventDateDescription
DeathFrank Potts died.
MarriageHe married Mary Schmidt.

Children of Frank Potts and Mary Schmidt

Mary Schmidt

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Potts.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Schmidt married Frank Potts.
DeathMary Schmidt died.

Children of Mary Schmidt and Frank Potts

Flavia Potts

F, d. before April 2007
Father*Frank Potts
Mother*Mary Schmidt
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ausdemore.
Life EventDateDescription
Flavia Potts was the daughter of Frank Potts and Mary Schmidt.
MarriageFlavia Potts married Leo Ausdemore.
Deathbefore April 2007Flavia Potts died before April 2007.

Leo Ausdemore

M, d. before April 2007
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeo Ausdemore married Flavia Potts, daughter of Frank Potts and Mary Schmidt.
Deathbefore April 2007Leo Ausdemore died before April 2007.

John J. Qualm Sr.

M, b. 22 July 1856, d. 25 January 1940
Father*Lewis Qualm
Mother*Ida (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1856John J. Qualm Sr. was born on 22 July 1856 at Norway also reported as Jul 1857.
He was the son of Lewis Qualm and Ida (?).
Marriagecirca 1892John J. Qualm Sr. married Alma Caroline Johnson circa 1892.
Death25 January 1940John J. Qualm Sr. died on 25 January 1940 at South Dakota at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Castalia, Charles Mix, South DakotaJohn J. Qualm Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Castalia, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Children of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED72. Dwelling 26.

Alma Caroline Johnson

F, b. 20 June 1872, d. 4 January 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlma Caroline Johnson was also known as Alma Carolina.
Married Namecirca 1892As of circa 1892,her married name was Qualm.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 June 1872Alma Caroline Johnson was born on 20 June 1872 at Sweden also reported as Jun 1871.
Marriagecirca 1892She married John J. Qualm Sr., son of Lewis Qualm and Ida (?), circa 1892.
Death4 January 1944Alma Caroline Johnson died on 4 January 1944 at South Dakota at age 71.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Castalia, Charles Mix, South DakotaAlma Caroline Johnson was listed as wife in John J. Qualm Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Castalia, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1
  • Alma Caroline Johnson immigrated in 1882.
  • She had 6 with 6 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 11 with 11 living in 1910 children.

Children of Alma Caroline Johnson and John J. Qualm Sr.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED72. Dwelling 26.

Tilda Melinda Qualm

M, b. 22 February 1893, d. 30 August 1980
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1893Tilda Melinda Qualm was born on 22 February 1893 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.
He was the son of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
Death30 August 1980Tilda Melinda Qualm died on 30 August 1980 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Castalia, Charles Mix, South DakotaTilda Melinda Qualm was listed as a son in John J. Qualm Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Castalia, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED72. Dwelling 26.

Agnes Cecelia Qualm

F, b. 2 April 1894
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 April 1894Agnes Cecelia Qualm was born on 2 April 1894 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Castalia, Charles Mix, South DakotaAgnes Cecelia Qualm was listed as a daughter in John J. Qualm Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Castalia, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED72. Dwelling 26.

Andrew Leonard Qualm

M, b. 15 November 1896, d. July 1978
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 November 1896Andrew Leonard Qualm was born on 15 November 1896 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.
He was the son of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
DeathJuly 1978Andrew Leonard Qualm died in July 1978 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Castalia, Charles Mix, South DakotaAndrew Leonard Qualm was listed as a son in John J. Qualm Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Castalia, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1
  • On 5 July 1972 at Qualm family reunion.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED72. Dwelling 26.

Anna Elizabeth Qualm

F, b. 12 January 1898, d. 1 March 1979
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 September 1934As of 22 September 1934,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 January 1898Anna Elizabeth Qualm was born on 12 January 1898 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
Marriage22 September 1934Anna Elizabeth Qualm married Cecil Franklin Bell on 22 September 1934.
Death1 March 1979Anna Elizabeth Qualm died on 1 March 1979 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Castalia, Charles Mix, South DakotaAnna Elizabeth Qualm was listed as a daughter in John J. Qualm Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Castalia, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED72. Dwelling 26.

John Albert Qualm

M, b. 11 November 1899, d. 12 May 1994
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 November 1899John Albert Qualm was born on 11 November 1899 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.
He was the son of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
Death12 May 1994John Albert Qualm died on 12 May 1994 at age 94.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Castalia, Charles Mix, South DakotaJohn Albert Qualm was listed as a son in John J. Qualm Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Castalia, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1
  • On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Charles Mix, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED72. Dwelling 26.

Alvin Jacob Qualm

M, b. 18 November 1902, d. 1 May 1990
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 November 1902Alvin Jacob Qualm was born on 18 November 1902 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.
He was the son of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
Death1 May 1990Alvin Jacob Qualm died on 1 May 1990 at age 87.
  • On 5 July 1972 at Qualm family reunion.

Theodore Roosevelt Qualm

M, b. 29 February 1904, d. 7 November 1990
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 February 1904Theodore Roosevelt Qualm was born on 29 February 1904 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
Death7 November 1990Theodore Roosevelt Qualm died on 7 November 1990 at age 86.
  • On 5 July 1972 at Qualm family reunion.

Edith Viola Qualm

F, b. 5 November 1905, d. 18 October 2007
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1905Edith Viola Qualm was born on 5 November 1905 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
UNMARRIED2007As of 2007, Edith Viola Qualm was never married.
Death18 October 2007She died on 18 October 2007 at age 101 Edith Qualm, 101, Platte, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at Platte Health Center, Platte.
  • Edith Viola Qualm obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Platte, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
  • On 5 July 1972 at Qualm family reunion.

Joseph Raymond Qualm

M, b. 5 February 1910, d. 26 October 1991
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph Raymond Qualm married Harriet Engwall.
Birth5 February 1910Joseph Raymond Qualm was born on 5 February 1910 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
Death26 October 1991Joseph Raymond Qualm died on 26 October 1991 at age 81.

Lewis Qualm

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLewis Qualm married Ida (?).

Child of Lewis Qualm and Ida (?)

Ida (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Qualm.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIda (?) married Lewis Qualm.

Child of Ida (?) and Lewis Qualm

Harriet Engwall

F, b. 9 May 1922, d. January 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Qualm.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarriet Engwall married Joseph Raymond Qualm, son of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
Birth9 May 1922Harriet Engwall was born on 9 May 1922.
DeathJanuary 1991She died in January 1991 at age 68.

Esther Eudore Qualm

F, b. 28 April 1914, d. 9 May 2003
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kvamme.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEsther Eudore Qualm married Alfred Ingolf Kvamme, son of Rasmus Kvamme and Anne J. Eigerness.
Birth28 April 1914Esther Eudore Qualm was born on 28 April 1914 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
Death9 May 2003Esther Eudore Qualm died on 9 May 2003 at age 89.
  • Esther Eudore Qualm obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.

Alfred Ingolf Kvamme

M, b. April 1915
Father*Rasmus Kvamme b. c 1865, d. 10 May 1941
Mother*Anne J. Eigerness b. 23 May 1871, d. 25 Feb 1960
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlfred Ingolf Kvamme married Esther Eudore Qualm, daughter of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.
BirthApril 1915Alfred Ingolf Kvamme was born in April 1915.
He was the son of Rasmus Kvamme and Anne J. Eigerness.

Cecil Franklin Bell

M, b. 1 December 1899, d. 11 January 1980
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 December 1899Cecil Franklin Bell was born on 1 December 1899.
Marriage22 September 1934He married Anna Elizabeth Qualm, daughter of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson, on 22 September 1934.
Death11 January 1980Cecil Franklin Bell died on 11 January 1980 at age 80.

Irene Josephine Qualm

F, b. circa 1912
Father*John J. Qualm Sr. b. 22 Jul 1856, d. 25 Jan 1940
Mother*Alma Caroline Johnson b. 20 Jun 1872, d. 4 Jan 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIrene Josephine Qualm married Martin Johnson.
Birthcirca 1912Irene Josephine Qualm was born circa 1912 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.

Martin Johnson

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMartin Johnson married Irene Josephine Qualm, daughter of John J. Qualm Sr. and Alma Caroline Johnson.

Henry P. Hanson

M, b. circa 1892
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1892Henry P. Hanson was born circa 1892 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1913He married Eunice L. Parish, daughter of Hart Parish and Mary Ann Ikeler, circa 1913.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 April 1930Landing Creek, Gregory, South DakotaHenry P. Hanson was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Landing Creek, Gregory, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED35. Dwelling 3.

Charles E. Nokes

M, b. November 1845
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1845Charles E. Nokes was born in November 1845 at New York.
Marriagecirca 1869He married Julia Ann Congdon circa 1869.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Palmyra, Jefferson, WisconsinCharles E. Nokes was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Palmyra, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1
2 June 1900La Rouche, Charles Mix, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at La Rouche, Charles Mix, South Dakota.2
  • Charles E. Nokes was a brick mason in 1880.

Children of Charles E. Nokes and Julia Ann Congdon

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1430 Page Number 225A.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED76. Dwelling 9.

Julia Ann Congdon

F, b. October 1850
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1869As of circa 1869,her married name was Nokes.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1850Julia Ann Congdon was born in October 1850 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1869She married Charles E. Nokes circa 1869.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Palmyra, Jefferson, WisconsinJulia Ann Congdon was listed as wife in Charles E. Nokes's household on the 1880 Census at Palmyra, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1
2 June 1900La Rouche, Charles Mix, South DakotaJulia Ann Congdon was listed as wife in Charles E. Nokes's household on the 1900 Census at La Rouche, Charles Mix, South Dakota.2
  • Julia Ann Congdon had 10 with 9 living in 1900 children.

Children of Julia Ann Congdon and Charles E. Nokes

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1430 Page Number 225A.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED76. Dwelling 9.

Bertha Belle Nokes

F, b. 18 October 1892
Father*Charles E. Nokes b. Nov 1845
Mother*Julia Ann Congdon b. Oct 1850
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 December 1914As of 15 December 1914,her married name was Graves.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1892Bertha Belle Nokes was born on 18 October 1892 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Charles E. Nokes and Julia Ann Congdon.
Marriage15 December 1914Bertha Belle Nokes married Raymond J. Graves on 15 December 1914 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900La Rouche, Charles Mix, South DakotaBertha Belle Nokes was listed as a daughter in Charles E. Nokes's household on the 1900 Census at La Rouche, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED76. Dwelling 9.

Raymond J. Graves

M, b. circa 1890
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1890Raymond J. Graves was born circa 1890.
Marriage15 December 1914He married Bertha Belle Nokes, daughter of Charles E. Nokes and Julia Ann Congdon, on 15 December 1914 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.

Annie Nokes

F, b. February 1882
Father*Charles E. Nokes b. Nov 1845
Mother*Julia Ann Congdon b. Oct 1850
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1882Annie Nokes was born in February 1882 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Charles E. Nokes and Julia Ann Congdon.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900La Rouche, Charles Mix, South DakotaAnnie Nokes was listed as a daughter in Charles E. Nokes's household on the 1900 Census at La Rouche, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED76. Dwelling 9.