Daniel Day
M, #17513, b. 4 August 1943, d. 10 December 2004
Wilhelmina Delss
F, #11892, b. November 1853
| Birth* | November 1853 | Wilhelmina Delss was born in November 1853 at OH. |
| (Witness) Baptism | 18 May 1873 | She witnessed the baptism of Cornelius Evers Look on 18 May 1873 at St Johns Lutheran Church, Bartonville, Peoria Co, IL; godparents: Cornelius Lottman & Mina Delss. |
| Marriage* | 1 September 1873 | Wilhelmina Delss married Cornelius Lottman, son of Frerich (Friedrick) Peters Lottman and Catherine Engelina Everwein, on 1 September 1873 at St Johns Lutheran Church, Bartonville, Peoria Co, IL. |
| Married Name | 1 September 1873 | As of 1 September 1873,her married name was Lottman. |
| Note* | | Wilhelmina Delss and Cornelius Lottman supposedly had a total of 13 children, the first 10 reaching adulthood, the next 4 dying in infancy, and the last one reaching adulthood. |
| Census* | 26 June 1880 | Wilhelmina Delss and Cornelius Lottman appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 at Limestone Twsp, Peoria Co, IL. |
| Census | 7 June 1900 | Wilhelmina Delss and Cornelius Lottman appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at 407 Starr Street, Peoria, Peoria Co, IL. |
| Census | 18 April 1910 | Wilhelmina Delss and Cornelius Lottman appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Peoria, Peoria Co, IL. |
| (Witness) Census | 6 January 1920 | Wilhelmina Delss appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of Alfred William Schwing and Anna Elisabetha Lottman at 808 North Street, Peoria, Peoria Co, IL. |
Gesina Johanna DeVries
F, #24777, b. 18 March 1880, d. 2 July 1955
| Birth* | 18 March 1880 | Gesina Johanna DeVries was born on 18 March 1880 at NE. |
| Married Name | 1899 | As of 1899,her married name was Lottman. |
| Marriage* | 1899 | She married John Benjamin Lottman, son of Jacob Jensen Lottman and Folena Violine Franzen, in 1899. |
| Census | 5 June 1900 | Gesina Johanna DeVries and John Benjamin Lottman appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Pleasant Precinct, Jefferson Co, NE. |
| Census* | 11 May 1910 | Gesina Johanna DeVries and John Benjamin Lottman appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 at Pleasant Precinct, Jefferson Co, NE. |
| Census | 21 January 1920 | Gesina Johanna DeVries and John Benjamin Lottman appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Lincoln Twsp, Gage Co, NE. |
| Census | 23 April 1930 | Gesina Johanna DeVries and John Benjamin Lottman appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Newton Precinct, Jefferson Co, NE. |
| Death* | 2 July 1955 | Gesina Johanna DeVries died on 2 July 1955 at Diller, Jefferson Co, NE, at age 75. |
Family | John Benjamin Lottman b. 9 Nov 1875, d. 24 Nov 1952 |
| Marriage* | 1899 | She married John Benjamin Lottman, son of Jacob Jensen Lottman and Folena Violine Franzen, in 1899. |
| Children | - Folena Elizabeth Lottman+ b. 12 Mar 1900, d. 27 Mar 1984
- Carl (Fritz) Frederick William Lottman+ b. 25 Oct 1901, d. 2 Apr 1975
- Anna Harmina Helena Lottman+ b. 4 Feb 1904, d. 16 Dec 1966
- Grace Helena Lottman b. 24 May 1906, d. 19 Mar 2001
- Katherina Teblina Lottman+ b. 16 Dec 1908, d. 14 Jan 1988
- Gertrude Maria Lottman b. 25 Feb 1911, d. 14 May 1954
- Christena Henrietta Lottman+ b. 30 Mar 1913, d. 1 May 2005
- Theodore Jacob Lottman b. 18 Aug 1914, d. 19 Jan 1979
- Cena Bena Lottman+ b. 29 Dec 1916, d. 6 Jun 2000
- Harry J Lottman+ b. 26 Apr 1919, d. 31 Mar 2002
- Robert John Jacob Lottman b. 4 Sep 1922, d. 4 Jul 1992
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Taatje Dirks (Lottman)
F, #28119, b. April 1765, d. 14 July 1840
| Birth* | April 1765 | Taatje Dirks (Lottman) was born in April 1765 at Hage-Hilgenbur, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany. |
| Baptism | 16 April 1765 | She was baptized on 16 April 1765 at Eastern Parish, Hage, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany. |
| Marriage* | 6 May 1798 | She married Frerich Peters on 6 May 1798 at Eastern Parish, Hage, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany.  |
| Married Name | 6 May 1798 | As of 6 May 1798,her married name was Peters. |
| Death* | 14 July 1840 | Taatje Dirks (Lottman) died on 14 July 1840 at Hage, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany, at age 75. |
| Burial* | 15 July 1840 | She was buried on 15 July 1840 at Western Parish, Hage, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany. |
Anna Margaret Dirks
F, #39210, b. 24 October 1861, d. 21 October 1932
| Birth* | 24 October 1861 | Anna Margaret Dirks was born on 24 October 1861 at Coatsburg, Adams Co, IL. |
| Married Name | 27 January 1882 | As of 27 January 1882,her married name was Goldenstein. |
| Marriage* | 27 January 1882 | She married Focke Janssen Goldenstein, son of Johann Luken Goldenstein and Tjode Anna Tammen, on 27 January 1882 at Coatsburg, Adams Co, IL. |
| Death* | 21 October 1932 | Anna Margaret Dirks died on 21 October 1932 at Golden, Adams Co, IL, at age 70. |
Donald Wilfred Drenkow
M, #346, b. 5 March 1929, d. 15 August 1993
| Birth* | 5 March 1929 | Donald Wilfred Drenkow was born on 5 March 1929 at Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Baptism | 1929 | He was baptized in 1929 at St Peters (now American) Lutheran Church, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
| | He was the son of Fred Drenkow and Lenora Hilda Hartwig. |
| Census* | 8 April 1930 | Donald Wilfred Drenkow appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Goewey Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, Goewey Twsp, Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-8, 08 Apr 1930, p41 3A. |
| SSN* | before 1951 | His Social Security Number was 485-32-1820; issued before 1951 at IA. |
| Military* | between 9 February 1951 and 30 January 1953 | He was in the US Army during Korean War between 9 February 1951 and 30 January 1953. |
| Marriage* | 12 June 1953 | He married Darlene Eleanor Nelson, daughter of Bernard Clarence Nelson and Tilda Alice Bergeson, on 12 June 1953 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Inwood, Lyon Co, IA. |
| Residence* | from 1953 to 1957 | Donald Wilfred Drenkow and Darlene Eleanor Nelson lived at Melvin, Osceola Co, IA from 1953 to 1957. |
| Residence | from 1957 to 1960 | Donald Wilfred Drenkow and Darlene Eleanor Nelson lived at Brookings, Brookings Co, SD from 1957 to 1960. |
| Occupation* | | Donald Wilfred Drenkow was a Farmer and a Salesman. |
| Residence | from 1960 to 1963 | He and Darlene Eleanor Nelson lived at Humphrey, Platte Co, NE from 1960 to 1963. |
| Residence | from 1963 to 1966 | Donald Wilfred Drenkow and Darlene Eleanor Nelson lived at Columbus, Platte Co, NE from 1963 to 1966. |
| Residence | from 1966 to 1993 | Donald Wilfred Drenkow and Darlene Eleanor Nelson lived at Norfolk, Madison Co, NE from 1966 to 1993. |
| Death* | 15 August 1993 | Donald Wilfred Drenkow died on 15 August 1993 at Norfolk, Madison Co, NE, at age 64 of complications from a stroke. |
| Burial* | 19 August 1993 | He was buried on 19 August 1993 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co, NE. |
| Obituary* | 20 August 1993 | Funeral services were held August 19, 1993 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk, NE for Donald W. Drenkow, 64, who died August 15, at Norfolk Nursing Center. Donald was born March 5, 1929, at Melvin, IA.,son of Fred and Lenora (Hartwig) Drenkow. He attended school in Melvin and graduated from High School in 1947. He farmed before entering the Army in February 9, 1951. He served till January 30, 1953. On June 12, 1953, he married Darlene Nelson at Inwood, Iowa. They farmed at Melvin, Iowa, Brookings, SD., before moving to Humphrey, NE. They then moved to Columbus before moving to Norfolk in 1966. Don was a salesman for Farmers Hybrid and Moew's Seed Company. Later he was a sales representative for Century Companies of America. He had been in failing health since suffering a stroke in August, 1986. He was a member of the American Legion Post 16. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; three sons and their wives: Brian and Danita Drenkow and Craig and Melodee Drenkow, all of Norfolk, and Grant and Janine Drenkow of Aalsmeer, the Netherlands; one daughter and her husband, Deann and Mario Alvarado of Glendale, CA; eight grandchildren; and two brothers: Ronald of Sheldon, and Marvin of Melvin, IA. Military rites were conducted by American Legion Post 16 and VFW Post 1664. |
Fred Drenkow
M, #345, b. 27 May 1901, d. 10 January 1974
| Birth* | 27 May 1901 | Fred Drenkow was born on 27 May 1901. |
| Marriage* | 14 September 1926 | He married Lenora Hilda Hartwig, daughter of Fredrick Peters (Fred) Hartwig and Elise Catherina Gronewold, on 14 September 1926 at St Peters (now American) Lutheran Church, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Residence* | 15 November 1929 | Fred Drenkow and Lenora Hilda Hartwig lived at Melvin, Osceola Co, IA, on 15 November 1929. |
| Occupation* | | Fred Drenkow was a Farmer. |
| Census* | 8 April 1930 | He and Lenora Hilda Hartwig appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Goewey Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, Goewey Twsp, Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-8, 08 Apr 1930, p41 3A. |
| SSN* | 1954 | His Social Security Number was 485-40-3383; issued 1954 at IA. |
| Death* | 10 January 1974 | Fred Drenkow died on 10 January 1974 at Melvin, Osceola Co, IA, at age 72 of Acute Pulmonary Edema. |
| Burial* | | He was buried at Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Tombstone* | | A photo of his tombstone was taken at Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
Marvin Bernard Drenkow
M, #348, b. 21 February 1934, d. 20 April 2014
|  Marvin Bernard Drenkow |
| Birth* | 21 February 1934 | Marvin Bernard Drenkow was born on 21 February 1934 at Melvin, Osceola Co, IA; on the Drenkow family farm. |
| | He was the son of Fred Drenkow and Lenora Hilda Hartwig. |
| Military* | from 1955 to June 1957 | Marvin Bernard Drenkow was in the US Army from 1955 to June 1957. |
| Death* | 20 April 2014 | He died on 20 April 2014 at Melvin, Osceola Co, IA, at age 80 on the Drenkow family farm. |
| Obituary* | 21 April 2014 | Marvin Drenkow, age 80 of Melvin, passed away at his home in Melvin on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. Rev. Judith Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be at the American Lutheran Church from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22nd, with the family present from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The Sanborn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for 80 year-old Marvin Drenkow of Melvin.
Marvin “Red” Bernard Drenkow, the son of Fred and Lenora (Hartwig) Drenkow, was born on the family farm near Melvin, IA, on February 21, 1934. He was baptized and confirmed at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. His childhood years were spent on the farm, and he attended country school at Goewey Township #5 until the 8th grade, and graduated from Melvin High School in 1952. He later received one year of additional schooling through the G.I. Bill at Sioux Empire College in Hawarden, IA.
In September of 1955, Marvin enlisted to serve in the U.S. Army. Just one week prior to his deployment, he was united in marriage to Shirley Jean Ver Hoef at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. He was honorably discharged in June of 1957. A short time later, the couple settled on the Drenkow family farm, where they were still living at the time of his death. He enjoyed life on the farm, raising livestock, raising grains and milking cows. He later ran a corn sheller.
Besides the busy life of a farmer, Marvin enjoyed participating in sports, including fast-pitch softball, fishing, hunting, bowling and golfing with the Lucky Lutherans. He even shot a hole-in-one. He was a former member of the board of directors for the Sanborn Funeral Home and Farm Mutual Insurance, and belonged to the Melvin American Legion and the Farm Bureau. He was a life-long member of the American Lutheran Church, where he taught Sunday School, sat on the church council, and was involved in many other church activities. During his retirement years he drove vehicles for Drenkow Motors. He enjoyed entertaining friends, and often had gatherings in the shed on the farm. But most of all, Marvin took great pride in his children and grandchildren, and traveled great distances to support their activities.
Marvin passed away at his home near Melvin on Sunday, April 20, 2014, at the age of 80. It was his wish to be cremated. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley and their children: Teresa (Jerry) Pomrenke of Milford, IA, Pamela (Robert) Groote of Sibley, IA, Timothy (Kathy) Drenkow of Melvin, and Laura (Rick) Gross of Manilla, IA; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; a brother, Ron (Gladys) Drenkow of Sheldon, IA; a sister-in-law, Darlene Drenkow of Norfolk, NE; other relatives and many friends. |
Ronald Fred Drenkow
M, #347, b. 3 May 1932, d. 17 April 2016
|  Ron Drenkow |
| Birth* | 3 May 1932 | Ronald Fred Drenkow was born on 3 May 1932 at Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
| | He was the son of Fred Drenkow and Lenora Hilda Hartwig. |
| Military* | from 10 February 1953 to 9 February 1955 | Ronald Fred Drenkow was in the US Army from 10 February 1953 to 9 February 1955 stationed in Panama. |
| Residence* | 6 February 1999 | He lived at 1610 Pleasant Court Dr, Sheldon, O'Brien Co, IA, on 6 February 1999. |
| Death* | 17 April 2016 | He died on 17 April 2016 at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care, Sheldon, O'Brien Co, IA, at age 83. |
| Obituary* | 18 April 2016 | RONALD F. DRENKOW
Ronald Fred Drenkow, the son of Fred and Lenora (Hartwig) Drenkow, was born May 3, 1932, at Melvin, Iowa.
He was baptized and confirmed at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin, Iowa. He spent his childhood years on a farm near Melvin. He attended country school near Melvin and graduated from Melvin High School in 1950.
He served his country in the U.S. Army for two years. After the service, he attended Wartburg College at Waverly, Iowa.
On June 28, 1960, Ron was united in marriage to Gladys DeBoer at Bethel Reformed Church in rural Ellsworth, Minnesota. After their marriage the couple lived at Melvin for one year before moving to Sheldon. Two sons, Daniel and Steven, were born to this union.
Ron worked at Miller John Deere Implement in Melvin, Huff John Deere Implement in Sheldon and Al Duis Ford in Sheldon before obtaining the Chrysler-Plymouth franchises. He later added the Dodge, Jeep, and Ford franchises.
Throughout his life, Ron served on many various committees with Chrysler and its dealers. Also, he served on many local community boards and committees. He served on the Sheldon City Council, Mayor of Sheldon, and on the County Board of Supervisors. Ron was honored to receive Sheldon Man of the year award (Hank Award) 1998.
Ron was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon where he taught Sunday School, worked with the youth groups, and served on the church council and various committees. He was a supporter of Ingham, Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp. In his free time, Ron enjoyed bowling, golf, and boating. His real joy in life came from spending time with his family especially at Lake Okoboji for the last 15 years.
Ron passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon, reaching the age of 83 years, 11 months and 14 days.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys; son, Daniel (Lisa) from Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Steven (Sheila) from Sheldon; grandchildren, Jared, Shea, Leanna, Tyler (Elise) and Alex; siblings-in-law, Shirley Drenkow, Jeanette Popkes, Ed & Faye DeBoer and Orville & Joyce DeBoer; and nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lenora Drenkow; his brothers, Donald and Marvin; father and mother-in-law, Otto and Martha DeBoer; brother-in-law, Lammert Popkes; and sisters-in-law, Shirley DeBoer and Darlene Drenkow. |
| Burial* | 23 April 2016 | He was buried on 23 April 2016 at East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, O'Brien Co, IA. |
Louise Emma Dorothea Drexel
F, #14254, b. 18 July 1889, d. 31 August 1971
| Birth* | 18 July 1889 | Louise Emma Dorothea Drexel was born on 18 July 1889 at Omaha, Douglas Co, NE. |
| | She was the daughter of Louis Drexel and Pauline Goettsche. |
| Education* | 1913 | Louise Emma Dorothea Drexel received a degree in Nursing from the Swedish Mission Hospital in 1913 in Omaha, DOuglas Co, NE. |
| Marriage* | 5 July 1917 | She married John Folkert Gronewold, son of Traugott (Bernhard) Gronewold and Anna Regina Harms, on 5 July 1917 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co, NE, living initially in Watertown, SD. |
| Married Name | 5 July 1917 | As of 5 July 1917,her married name was Gronewold. |
| Census* | 11 April 1930 | Louise Emma Dorothea Drexel and John Folkert Gronewold appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Omaha, Douglas Co, NE. |
| Note | 1960 | Louise Emma Dorothea Drexel and John Folkert Gronewold lived in Omaha until 1960 when they moved to Hialeah, FL, living next to their daughter, Lu, for several years. |
| Death* | 31 August 1971 | Louise Emma Dorothea Drexel died on 31 August 1971 at Immanuel home for the Aged, Omaha, Douglas Co, NE, at age 82. |
| Burial* | | She was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co, NE. |
| NoSSN* | 20 October 2005 | No record of her Social Security Number was found on 20 October 2005. |