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References | Descendants of Gronewold / Hedden Descendants of Hartwig / Hoffman Descendants of Lottman / Sievers Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld |
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Birth | 10 June 1935 | Birth: Mary Ann Radunz was born on 10 June 1935 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 1 December 1948 | Death: Mary Ann Radunz died on 1 December 1948 at age 13 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB. of Polio1 |
Burial | 3 December 1948 | Burial: Mary Ann Radunz was buried on 3 December 1948 at Baker Township CemeteryB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2 |
Baptism | 1935 | Baptism: Mary Ann Radunz was baptized in 1935 at St Peters (now American) Lutheran ChurchB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1 |
Witness | 17 April 1940 | She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with John Fred Radunz and Anna Marie Hartwig in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3 |
Obituary | December 1948 | Obituary: The obituary for Mary was recorded in December 1948. Funeral services for Mary Ann Radunz, who died last Wednesday morning, were held Friday afternoon, December 3, 1948, from the American Lutheran church of Melvin. The eighth grade classmates of Mary Ann attended the funeral in a body, as did the classmates of her brother, Howard, a senior, both in the Ocheyedan schools.Mary Ann Radunz was born June 10, 1935, at Ocheyedan, IA, the daughter of Mr & Mrs John Radunz. Her entire life was spent on the home farm southwest of the city. She was baptized in infancy and had been a faithful member of the Sunday school of the American Lutheran church. At the time of her demise she was receiving catechetical instruction and would have been confirmed in the spring.Until two years ago she attended the Ocheyedan district school No. 8, at which time she commenced attending Ocheyedan public schools. She was in the eighth grade at the time she was taken ill.Mary Ann is survived by her parents, Mr & Mrs John Radunz; one brother, Howard; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr & Mrs Art Olson of Cottonwood, MN; Mr & Mrs Walter Krueger of Redwood Falls, MN; Emil Radunz of Wood Lake, MN; Mr & Mrs Emil Radunz, Jr of Granite Falls, MN; and Mr & Mrs John Hartwig and daughter of Hanley Falls, MN4 |
Last Edited | 17 April 2023 |
References | Descendants of Gronewold / Hedden Descendants of Hartwig / Hoffman Descendants of Lottman / Sievers Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld Korean War list |
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Birth | 11 June 1931 | Birth: Howard John Radunz was born on 11 June 1931 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 10 November 2007 | Death: Howard John Radunz died on 10 November 2007 at age 76 in Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, United StatesB.2 |
Baptism | 1931 | Baptism: Howard John Radunz was baptized in 1931 at St Peters (now American) Lutheran ChurchB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1 |
Witness | 17 April 1940 | He was enumerated on the census of 1940 with John Fred Radunz and Anna Marie Hartwig in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3 |
Graduation | 1949 | Graduation: Howard John Radunz graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1949.4 |
Military | from 18 November 1952 to 2 November 1954 | Military: Howard John Radunz served in the US Army during the Korean War from 18 November 1952 to 2 November 1954.5,6 |
Obituary | 16 November 2007 | Obituary: The obituary for Howard was recorded in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, on 16 November 2007. From The Ocheyedan Press-Melvin News. Funeral services for Howard John Radunz, 76, were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ocheyedan with Rev. Russell Anderson officiating. Interment was in Ocheyedan township Cemetery, Ocheyedan, with Jurrens Funeral Home, Sibley, in charge of arrangements. Howard died November 10, 2007. Military honors were conducted by the Osceola County American Legion and VFW. Howard Radunz was born June 11, 1931, on a farm southwest of Ocheyedan, the son of John and Anna (Hartwig) Radunz. Howard was baptized and confirmed in the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. He attended country school and later graduated from Ocheyedan Public School. He joined the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He received his honorable discharge in 1954. In 1955 he married JoAnn Uden in Sioux City. Howard and JoAnn farmed for 10 years. Howard then worked for various construction companies as a heavy equipment operator. In 1985, Howard's health deteriorated and he retired. He researched his family history and was a past member of the Spencer and Sibley Historical Societies. He researched veteran names and was instrumental in constructing the Osceola Veterans Memorial Board. He also served as a clerk for the Ocheyedan and Harris townships. He worked and researched all the cemeteries in Osceola county and composed a book with his findings. He was a lifelong member of Wood-Miller Legion Post, served as adjutant for many years and also was a member of the VFW in Sibley. He served as Osceola County VA director for nine years. While director, he was vice-president of the Veterans Memorial Committee. The memorial stands now on the courthouse grounds in Sibley. He also served as Osceola patient representative for the Sioux Falls VA Hospital and was a member of St. Peter's Church in Ocheyedan. He is survived by his wife JoAnn; two sons: Douglas (Debbie) Radunz of Ocheyedan and Daniel Radunz and fiancée Darlene; one daughter, Eva Brown; four grandchildren: Carrie Goecke of Milford; Amanda Radunz of Sheldon; Wesley (Melissa) of Ocheyedan; and James Radunz of Ocheyedan; one great-grandchild, Dawson Goecke of Milford. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Mary Ann.5 |
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Birth | 7 January 1945 | Birth: Robert (Bob) Wesley Kincaid, Jr, was born on 7 January 1945 at St Vincents HospitalB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 26 November 1968 | Marriage: Robert (Bob) Wesley Kincaid, Jr, and Ann Marie Lynott were married on 26 November 1968 in North Sioux City, Union, South Dakota, United StatesB.3 |
Death | 26 December 1998 | Death: Robert (Bob) Wesley Kincaid, Jr, died on 26 December 1998 at age 53 in North Sioux City, Union, South Dakota, United StatesB. of cancer which had spread from his colon to his lungs and his brain1,2 |
Note | 29 December 1998 | On 29 December 1998. His body was cremated after a memorial service on1 |
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Birth | 20 October 1896 | Birth: Minnie K. Huck was born on 20 October 1896 in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 10 March 1943 | Marriage: Rinehard Fred Hartwig and Minnie K. Huck were married on 10 March 1943 in Holloway, Swift, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,3,4 |
Death | 27 November 1966 | Death: Minnie K. Huck died on 27 November 1966 at age 70 in Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, United StatesB. of Cerebral Hemorrhage2 |
Burial | 1 December 1966 | Burial: Minnie K. Huck was buried on 1 December 1966 at Baker Township CemeteryB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.2,1,5 |
Census | 23 June 1900 | Census: Minnie K. Huck appeared in the census on 23 June 1900 in Baker Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. living with her parents, Joseph and Agustave6 |
Census | 25 April 1910 | Census: Minnie K. Huck appeared in the census on 25 April 1910 in Baker Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. living with her parents, Joseph and Agustave7 |
Census | 6 January 1920 | Census: Minnie K. Huck appeared in the census on 6 January 1920 in Baker Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. living with her parents, Joseph and Agustave8 |
Census | 29 April 1930 | Census: Minnie K. Huck appeared in the census on 29 April 1930 in Baker Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. listed as a servant in the home of Fred Year and children -- also listed as a boarder is Robert Linder9 |
Witness | 6 April 1940 | Census: Minnie K. Huck appeared in the household of Joseph Huck, Sr, in the census on 6 April 1940 in Baker Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.10 |
Name | 10 March 1943 | As of 10 March 1943, Minnie K. Huck was also known as Minnie K. Hartwig. |
Obituary | Obituary: The obituary for Minnie was recorded. Minnie was a housekeeper for Rinehart in Minnesota. They got married and moved back to Melvin where they both orginally came from. Minnie adopted Bobby Linder who was disabled and unable to care for himself.2 | |
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Birth | 29 January 1864 | Birth: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger was born on 29 January 1864 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.1,2 |
Marriage | 18 May 1890 | Marriage: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger and Minnie Bremer were married on 18 May 1890 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB. Witnesses: Wilhelm Rinkenberger, Friedrich Bremer, Heinrich Bremer, Edward Bremer, Marie Bremer, Sophie Seegers, Elisabeth Drangmeister, Louise Piepho3,2 |
Marriage | 31 December 1893 | Marriage: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger and Maria (Mary) Bremer were married on 31 December 1893 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.3,4 |
Death | 14 October 1948 | Death: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger died on 14 October 1948 at age 84.5,2 |
Burial | 17 October 1948 | Burial: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger was buried on 17 October 1948 at Zion UCC CemeteryB in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2 |
Confirmation | 1877 | Confirmation: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger was confirmed in 1877 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage License | 12 May 1890 | He and Minnie Bremer were licensed to wed on 12 May 1890 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.6 |
Residence | 18 May 1890 | Residence: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger lived in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB, on 18 May 1890.2 |
Marriage License | 18 December 1893 | He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were licensed to wed on 18 December 1893 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.4 |
Residence | 31 December 1893 | Residence: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger lived in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB, on 31 December 1893.3 |
Census (F) | 15 June 1900 | He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1900 in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.7 |
Census (F) | 28 May 1910 | He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.8 |
Census (F) | 26 January 1920 | He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.9 |
Census (F) | 17 April 1930 | He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.10 |
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Birth | 1 January 1880 | Birth: Herman Charles Reckow was born on 1 January 1880 in Emerald Township, Faribault, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 31 December 1903 | Marriage: Herman Charles Reckow and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer were married on 31 December 1903 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Death | 11 October 1954 | Death: Herman Charles Reckow died on 11 October 1954 at age 74 in Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB.4 |
Census | 26 June 1900 | Census: Herman Charles Reckow appeared in the census on 26 June 1900 in Emerald Township, Faribault, Minnesota, United StatesB. Listed with surname of Reko. Found him in the 1880 census in Emerald Twsp with his parents and siblings, listed with surname of Rako. Father: Ernest, 34, farmer from Prussia; Mother: Louisa, 28 from Wisconsin; siblings: Samuel 8, William 7, Clara 5, Edward 2, & Herman 6/12 (Dec) -- all born in Minnesota.5 |
Census (F) | 21 April 1910 | He and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Census (F) | 19 March 1920 | He and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.6 |
Census (F) | 1 May 1930 | He and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.7 |
Residence (F) | 1 April 1935 | He and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer resided in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+, on 1 April 1935.8 |
Census (F) | 4 May 1940 | He and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Bear Lake Township, Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB, with Henry Fredinand Reckow, Herman Ernst Reckow, and Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow.8 |
Burial (fam) | Herman Charles Reckow was buried at Bear Lake Township CemeteryB in Kaleva, Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB.4 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm Heerhorst Descendency Chart |
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Birth | 27 March 1905 | Birth: Minnie Friedricka Bremer was born on 27 March 1905 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2 |
Marriage | 25 December 1926 | Marriage: Raymond Schroeder and Minnie Friedricka Bremer were married on 25 December 1926 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB. Witnesses: Louise Schroeder, Marie Bloesch3 |
Marriage | after 21 September 1929 | Marriage: Charles Wolf and Minnie Friedricka Bremer were married after 21 September 1929.4 |
Death | 28 January 1994 | Death: Minnie Friedricka Bremer died on 28 January 1994 at age 88 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Burial | Burial: Minnie Friedricka Bremer was buried at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake South CemeteryB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.5 |
Baptism | 24 April 1905 | Baptism: Minnie Friedricka Bremer was baptized on 24 April 1905 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2,6 |
Census | April 1910 | Census: Minnie Friedricka Bremer appeared in the census in April 1910 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.7 |
Confirmation | 1918 | Confirmation: Minnie Friedricka Bremer was confirmed in 1918 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.3 |
Name | 25 December 1926 | As of 25 December 1926, Minnie Friedricka Bremer was also known as Minnie Friedricka Schroeder. |
Name | She was also known as Minnie Friedricka Wolf. | |
Witness | 2 November 1941 | She witnessed the burial of Herman John Bremer on 2 November 1941 at Zion Lutheran CemeteryB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4,8,9,10 |
Last Edited | 22 June 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Bremer Descendency Chart (#3) Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 14 June 1939 | Birth: David Joel Clausen was born on 14 June 1939 at Schoon HospitalB+ in Sibley, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 21 June 1975 | Marriage: David Joel Clausen and Jean Nelson were married on 21 June 1975.2,3 |
Death | 12 May 2001 | Death: David Joel Clausen died on 12 May 2001 at age 61.2 |
Burial | 16 May 2001 | Burial: David Joel Clausen was buried on 16 May 2001 at Gloria Dei Lutheran CemeteryB in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB.2 |
Baptism | 2 July 1939 | Baptism: David Joel Clausen was baptized on 2 July 1939 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,4 |
Witness | 9 April 1940 | Census: David Joel Clausen appeared in the household of Dorothea Drangmeister in the census on 9 April 1940 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5 |
Graduation | 1958 | Graduation: David Joel Clausen graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1958.6 |
Residence | July 2000 | Residence: David Joel Clausen lived at 3505 Coolidge NEB in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB, in July 2000.7 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Bremer Descendency Chart (#3) Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 31 October 1917 | Birth: Reuben Martin Ostermann was born on 31 October 1917.1 |
Marriage | 14 January 1941 | Marriage: Reuben Martin Ostermann and Clara Elaine (Jeni) Jenkins were married on 14 January 1941.2,3 |
Death | 10 November 2000 | Death: Reuben Martin Ostermann died on 10 November 2000 at age 83 in Vincent, Webster, Iowa, United StatesB.4 |
Baptism | 21 December 1917 | Baptism: Reuben Martin Ostermann was baptized on 21 December 1917 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5,6 |
Graduation | 1935 | Graduation: Reuben Martin Ostermann graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1935.7 |
Witness | 9 April 1940 | He was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Gustav (Gus) Henry Wm. Ostermann and Redina Louise Bremer in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.8 |
Residence | July 2000 | Residence: Reuben Martin Ostermann lived in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United StatesB, in July 2000. 701 S 93rd Place;852089 |
Last Edited | 19 June 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Bremer Descendency Chart (#3) Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 28 April 1942 | Birth: Deanne Elaine Ostermann was born on 28 April 1942 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2 |
Death | 3 February 2019 | Death: Deanne Elaine Ostermann died on 3 February 2019 at age 76 in Golden Valley, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB.1 |
Graduation | 1960 | Graduation: Deanne Elaine Ostermann graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1960.3 |
Memo | 26 June 1961 | Memo: She was Miss Iowa of 19614 |
Name | 13 October 1962 | As of 13 October 1962, Deanne Elaine Ostermann was also known as Deanne Elaine Tremmel.2 |
Name | 31 December 1970 | As of 31 December 1970, Deanne Elaine Ostermann was also known as Deanne Elaine Schellschmidt.4,2 |
Residence | July 2000 | Residence: Deanne Elaine Ostermann lived at 1900 Maryland Ave NB in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB, in July 2000.5 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Bremer Descendency Chart (#3) Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 20 May 1924 | Birth: Allen William Schmidt was born on 20 May 1924 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 19 February 1955 | Marriage: Allen William Schmidt and Violet Evangeline Andersen were married on 19 February 1955 at Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchB in Lakefield, Jackson, Minnesota, United StatesB.2,3 |
Death | 23 December 2005 | Death: Allen William Schmidt died on 23 December 2005 at age 81 at Worthington Regional HospitalB in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesB.2 |
Baptism | 21 June 1924 | Baptism: Allen William Schmidt was baptized on 21 June 1924 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,4 |
Census | 15 April 1930 | Census: Allen William Schmidt appeared in the census on 15 April 1930 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. Horton Twsp; Osceola Co; IA; ED-72-12; 15 April 1930;5 |
Education | 1942 | Education: Allen William Schmidt was educated in 1942 at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. attended Zion Lutheran School, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA through the 8th grade and then graduated from Ocheyedan High School in Ocheyedan, IA2 |
Graduation | 1942 | Graduation: Allen William Schmidt graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1942.6 |
Retirement | 1988 | He had a blacksmith shop in Ocheyedan, IA and retired in 1988.2 |
Residence | July 2000 | Residence: Allen William Schmidt lived at PO Box 54B in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in July 2000.7 |
Obituary | 31 December 2005 | Obituary: The obituary for Allen was recorded in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, on 31 December 2005. From The Ocheyedan Press, 12/31/2005 Allen William Schmidt, 81, was born on May 20, 1924, in rural Ocheyedan, Iowa, the son of William and Elizabeth (Bremer) Schmidt. Allen grew up in the Ocheyedan area and graduated from Ocheyedan High School. After graduation, he attended Iowa State Teacher's College. He taught for a short time in the Ocheyedan area. Allen married Violet Anderson on February 19, 1955, in Lakefield, Minn. He worked as a mechanic at Wackerbarth Bros. International Harvestor and took over the business in 1966, when it became Allen's Repair. He was a member of the Schmidt Quartet in the late 1940's singing sacred concerts and barbershop harmony and was a member of the Worthington City Band and the Sioux Falls Augustana College Community Band for many years. He also served as choir director for over 25 years. Allen is survived by his wife, Violet, Ocheyedan; two daughters, Jill (Roger) Ver Mulm, Sioux Center, and Janene (Steve) Winters, Ocheyedan; one son, David (Dayna) Schmidt, Spencer; six grandchildren, Rachel, Stephanie, Kenneth, and Justin Winters and Ashlee and Ryan Ver Mulm; one brother, Eugene (Cheri) Schmidt, Ocheyedan; and two sisters, Rosetta (Ralph) Frese, Homestead, and Janet Murphy, Mesa, Ariz. He was preceded in death by two infant sons, Gregory and James, and his parents.8 |
Last Edited | 16 April 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Bremer Descendency Chart (#3) Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm Descendants of Seegers / Behrens World War II list |
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Birth | 22 April 1926 | Birth: Eugene Carl Schmidt was born on 22 April 1926 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 4 June 1960 | Marriage: Eugene Carl Schmidt and Esther Lavonne Ulbricht were married on 4 June 1960 at St Paul Lutheran ChurchB in Lakefield, Jackson, Minnesota, United StatesB.3,2,4,5 |
Death | 19 October 2017 | Death: Eugene Carl Schmidt died on 19 October 2017 at age 91 at Community Memorial Health CenterB in Hartley, O'Brien, Iowa, United StatesB.4 |
Burial | 30 October 2017 | Burial: Eugene Carl Schmidt was buried on 30 October 2017 at Zion Lutheran CemeteryB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4 |
Baptism | 9 May 1926 | Baptism: Eugene Carl Schmidt was baptized on 9 May 1926 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,6 |
Census | 15 April 1930 | Census: Eugene Carl Schmidt appeared in the census on 15 April 1930 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. Horton Twsp; Osceola Co; IA; ED-72-12; 15 April 1930;7 |
Military | between 20 November 1944 and 22 November 1946 | Military: Eugene Carl Schmidt served in the US Army during World War II in the Philippines as a military police officer between 20 November 1944 and 22 November 1946.5 |
Graduation | 1947 | Graduation: Eugene Carl Schmidt graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1947.8 |
Residence | July 2000 | Residence: Eugene Carl Schmidt lived at 6628 Hwy 9B in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in July 2000.9 |
Obituary | Obituary: The obituary for Eugene was recorded. [from Dingmann Funeral Home and Cremation Services] EUGENE (GENE) CARL SCHMIDT, age 91, of rural Ocheyedan, IA, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, IA. He was born April 22, 1926, in Ocheyedan, IA, to William and Elizabeth (Bremer) Schmidt. Gene attended Zion Lutheran School. He served his country as a military police officer for the United States Army in the Philippines during WWII. After returning from the service he graduated from Ocheyedan High School in the class of 1947. Gene married Esther Ulbricht on June 4, 1960, at St. Paul Lutheran Church near Lakefield, MN. After their marriage, the couple farmed, operated Schmidt Trucking and built a home together east of Ocheyedan, IA. Esther died after an extended hospitalization resulting from heart surgery. Gene was devoted to her care until death parted them on May 14, 1986. Gene married Cheryl (Cheri) Myers on December 28, 1985, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. After retiring from farming, Gene and Cheri enjoyed many years of travel, gardening and enjoying life together. They loved and supported each other for 32 years during sickness and health. Gene had unwavering faith in Jesus as his Savior. He was baptized and confirmed as a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served as a Trustee and enjoyed singing in the choir. He is a current member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Worthington, and the Ocheyedan American Legion. Gene loved to tease and enjoyed a good joke. He spoke fondly of his many years of going trapping, fishing, roller skating, and dancing. He enjoyed music, singing in harmony, buying cars, and tending his asparagus, tomatoes, apricots and of course his apple trees. He also had an amazing ability to fix almost anything. Gene is survived by his wife, Cheryl Schmidt, Ocheyedan, IA; daughter, Veronica Jean (John) Schmidt Harvey, Houston, TX; son, William Carl (Kim) Schmidt, Omaha, NE; four grandchildren, Brittany (Tim) Gast, Bethany (fiancée, Joe) Schmidt, Leah Schmidt; and Levi Schmidt; three great grandchildren, Jacob, Isaac and Kaitlin; two step-grandchildren, Scott (Britni) Dawson and Heather (Lance) Harvey; five step-great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Cody, McKenzie, Zakary and Delaney; sister, Janet (Ginger) Hundertmark, Mesa, AZ; sister-in-law, Violet Schmidt, Spencer, IA; and brother-in-law, Ralph Frese, Aledo, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Esther; a brother, Allen Schmidt; and a sister, Rosetta Frese. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Sunday, October 29 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday, October 30. The funeral will be at 10:30 am Monday at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Mark Schreiber. Burial with full military honors provided by the Ocheyedan American Legion will be in the Zion Lutheran cemetery in rural Ocheyedan, IA. Memorial donations may be made to The Lutheran Hour at www.LHM.org or The Gideons International at https://www2.gideons.org/donate. To view an online obituary or order flowers, please visit www.dingmannandsons.com.4 |
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Birth | 12 January 1935 | Birth: Esther Lavonne Ulbricht was born on 12 January 1935.1 |
Marriage | 4 June 1960 | Marriage: Eugene Carl Schmidt and Esther Lavonne Ulbricht were married on 4 June 1960 at St Paul Lutheran ChurchB in Lakefield, Jackson, Minnesota, United StatesB.2,3,4,1 |
Death | 14 May 1986 | Death: Esther Lavonne Ulbricht died on 14 May 1986 at age 51.3,5,1 |
Name | 4 June 1960 | As of 4 June 1960, Esther Lavonne Ulbricht was also known as Esther Lavonne Schmidt. |
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Birth | 8 August 1907 | Birth: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, was born on 8 August 1907 in Virgina, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | Marriage: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, and Mary Elizabeth Thomas were married.1 | |
Death | 5 October 1980 | Death: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, died on 5 October 1980 at age 73 in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.1 |
Burial | Burial: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, was buried at Forest Lawn CemeteryB in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.3 |
Witness | 8 January 1920 | Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Milton M. Leonard and Eula Claira Hobson in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.4 |
Witness | 3 April 1930 | Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Milton M. Leonard and Eula Claira Hobson in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.5 |
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Birth | 28 August 1905 | Birth: Mary Elizabeth Thomas was born on 28 August 1905 in Smithfield, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | Marriage: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, and Mary Elizabeth Thomas were married.1 | |
Death | 24 November 1989 | Death: Mary Elizabeth Thomas died on 24 November 1989 at age 84 in Newport News, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.1,2,3 |
Burial | Burial: Mary Elizabeth Thomas was buried at Forest Lawn CemeteryB in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.4 |
Name | Mary Elizabeth Thomas was also known as Mary Elizabeth Leonard. |
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Birth | 26 March 1930 | Birth: Milton Earl Leonard, Jr, was born on 26 March 1930 in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 3 February 1951 | Marriage: Milton Earl Leonard, Jr, and Margaret Ryland Lacy were married on 3 February 1951 at All Saints Episcopal ChurchB in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.1,2 |
Death | 17 April 2023 | Death: Milton Earl Leonard, Jr, died on 17 April 2023 at age 93 in Trophy Club, Tarrant, Texas, United StatesB.3 |
Obituary | 18 April 2023 | Obituary: The obituary for Milton was recorded in Grapevine, Tarrant, Texas, United StatesB, on 18 April 2023. The Life of Milton Earl Leonard, Jr. Milton Leonard, Jr. of Trophy Club, Texas passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023. Milton Jr. was born to Milton and Mary Elizabeth Leonard on March 26, 1930. He grew up in Martinsville, Virginia; High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Tennessee and Greensboro, North Carolina. He graduated from Greensboro Senior High School. Milton graduated from the University of Richmond where he met his future wife Margarget Lacy. Margaret and Milton were married on February 3, 1951. They had two children-Milton Leonard III of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Elizabeth Mastropiero of Silver Lakes Ranch, Texas. Milton served in the U.S. Navy from June 1952 to September 1954 where he was Executive Officer of the USS PCER 856. He also served in the Tennessee State Guard during his last 2 years of high school. Milton enjoyed a 40 year sales and marketing career with IBM. He was one of the first marketing employees to be trained in programming the early commercially available computers. In early 1955 he was responsible for installing one of the first computers delivered by IBM to the Naval Aviation Supply Office in Philadelphia. He held a number of different jobs in IBM including branch manager of Trenton New Jersey, Western Regional Manager of the Manufacturing Systems Products Marketing Unit (industrial computers and robots) and an assignment in Munich Germany. The Munichg assignment gave Milton and Margaret an opportunity to enjoy exploring Europe. Milton had many interests including golfing, sailing, and sailboat racing. He was an active member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of New Bern, North Carolina. He was also a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church of Trophy Club, Texas. Milton was predeceased by his parents and sister Mary Elizabeth Hoover of Williamsburg, Virginia and Margaret, his wife of 68 years. He is survived by his son Milton Leonard III and his wife Karen of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, his daughter Elizabeth Mastropiero and husband Robert of Silver Lakes Ranch, Texas, his grandson Brian Mastropiero and his wife Lisa of Keller, Texas, granddaughter Kristen Steinlage and her husband Shawn of Dallas, Texas, grandson Daniel Mastropiero and wife Kate of Sunset, Texas, brother Frank Leonard of Raleigh, North Carolina, brother Tom Leonard of Hampton Roads, Virginia and 4 great- grandchildren.4 |