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Mary Ann Radunz

F, #351, b. 10 June 1935, d. 1 December 1948
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Gronewold / Hedden
Descendants of Hartwig / Hoffman
Descendants of Lottman / Sievers
Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld

Parents

Father*John Fred Radunz (b. 18 January 1904, d. 12 July 1991)
Mother*Anna Marie Hartwig (b. 24 July 1909, d. 9 March 1974)
Mary Ann Radunz
(date unknown)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth10 June 1935Birth: Mary Ann Radunz was born on 10 June 1935 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Death1 December 1948Death: Mary Ann Radunz died on 1 December 1948 at age 13 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB. of Polio1
Burial3 December 1948Burial: Mary Ann Radunz was buried on 3 December 1948 at Baker Township CemeteryB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Baptism1935Baptism: Mary Ann Radunz was baptized in 1935 at St Peters (now American) Lutheran ChurchB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Witness17 April 1940She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with John Fred Radunz and Anna Marie Hartwig in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3
ObituaryDecember 1948Obituary: 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

Citations

  1. [S18] Information from Howard Radunz via a Gedcom File; received March 1997
  2. [S144] Inspection of Baker Twsp Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA by Ted & Verna Cash - 6/30/1997
  3. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  4. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (.)

Howard John Radunz

M, #352, b. 11 June 1931, d. 10 November 2007
Last Edited17 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Gronewold / Hedden
Descendants of Hartwig / Hoffman
Descendants of Lottman / Sievers
Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld
Korean War list

Parents

Father*John Fred Radunz (b. 18 January 1904, d. 12 July 1991)
Mother*Anna Marie Hartwig (b. 24 July 1909, d. 9 March 1974)
Howard John Radunz
High School Graduation Photo taken 1949
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth11 June 1931Birth: Howard John Radunz was born on 11 June 1931 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Death10 November 2007Death: Howard John Radunz died on 10 November 2007 at age 76 in Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, United StatesB.2
Baptism1931Baptism: Howard John Radunz was baptized in 1931 at St Peters (now American) Lutheran ChurchB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Witness17 April 1940He was enumerated on the census of 1940 with John Fred Radunz and Anna Marie Hartwig in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3
Graduation1949Graduation: Howard John Radunz graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1949.4
Militaryfrom 18 November 1952 to 2 November 1954Military: Howard John Radunz served in the US Army during the Korean War from 18 November 1952 to 2 November 1954.5,6
Obituary16 November 2007Obituary: 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

Citations

  1. [S18] Information from Howard Radunz via a Gedcom File; received March 1997
  2. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
  3. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  4. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
  5. [S1255] Information from The Ocheyedan Press-Melvin News, http://thepress-news.com
  6. [S1907] Fold3.com - Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File

Robert (Bob) Wesley Kincaid, Jr

M, #354, b. 7 January 1945, d. 26 December 1998
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Ann Marie Lynott (b. 5 December 1946, d. 28 March 2010)

Biography

Birth7 January 1945Birth: Robert (Bob) Wesley Kincaid, Jr, was born on 7 January 1945 at St Vincents HospitalB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage26 November 1968Marriage: 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
Death26 December 1998Death: 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
Note29 December 1998On 29 December 1998. His body was cremated after a memorial service on1

Citations

  1. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S140] Information from Ann Marrie Lynott

Minnie K. Huck

F, #358, b. 20 October 1896, d. 27 November 1966
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Joseph Huck, Sr (b. 1855, d. 1943)
Mother*Augusta Marie Runge (b. 1862, d. 19 August 1934)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Rinehard Fred Hartwig (b. 13 September 1897, d. 18 April 1967)

Biography

Birth20 October 1896Birth: Minnie K. Huck was born on 20 October 1896 in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage10 March 1943Marriage: Rinehard Fred Hartwig and Minnie K. Huck were married on 10 March 1943 in Holloway, Swift, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,3,4
Death27 November 1966Death: Minnie K. Huck died on 27 November 1966 at age 70 in Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, United StatesB. of Cerebral Hemorrhage2
Burial1 December 1966Burial: Minnie K. Huck was buried on 1 December 1966 at Baker Township CemeteryB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.2,1,5
Census23 June 1900Census: 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
Census25 April 1910Census: 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
Census6 January 1920Census: 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
Census29 April 1930Census: 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
Witness6 April 1940Census: 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
Name10 March 1943As of 10 March 1943, Minnie K. Huck was also known as Minnie K. Hartwig.
ObituaryObituary: 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
Tombstone (fam)A photo of her tombstone was taken at Baker Township CemeteryB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.11

Citations

  1. [S41] Letter from Herbert & Elsie Hartwig dated Nov 30, 1984 to Wayne and Bonnie Bremer.
  2. [S18] Information from Howard Radunz via a Gedcom File; received March 1997
  3. [S2235] Hartwig, Richard & Huer, Minnie Teresa, (10 Mar 1943), Marriage Records: Certificate M-216
  4. [S2236] Rinehard Hartwig & Minnie Huck Marriage, "Hartwig Family Information", compiled by Howard Radunz, [(e-mail address) &, Ocheyedan, Iowa; Copy held by Ted Cash, [(e-mail) & , Charlotte, NC 28211
  5. [S144] Inspection of Baker Twsp Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA by Ted & Verna Cash - 6/30/1997
  6. [S891] 1900 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  7. [S199] 1910 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  8. [S203] 1920 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  9. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  10. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  11. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211

Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger

M, #359, b. 29 January 1864, d. 14 October 1948
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Friedrich Rinkenberger (b. 12 May 1810, d. 12 October 1863)
Mother*Sybille Dorothea Lippott (b. 29 November 1817, d. 17 May 1897)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family 1: Minnie Bremer (b. 15 December 1868, d. 21 May 1893)

Son*Bernhard Rinkenberger (b. 30 October 1891)
Son*August Rinkenberger+ (b. 18 January 1893, d. 5 January 1955)

Family 2: Maria (Mary) Bremer (b. 26 November 1870, d. 19 January 1943)

Daughter*Maria Rinkenberger (b. 14 December 1894, d. April 1981)
Son*Heinrich George Rinkenberger (b. 22 December 1896, d. 3 February 1897)
Son*Hermann Heinrich Rinkenberger (b. 28 January 1898, d. 7 August 1982)
Daughter*Wilhelmine Rinkenberger (b. 13 June 1900, d. 9 March 1954)
Daughter*Friedricke (Frieda) Rinkenberger (b. 3 December 1902, d. 13 January 1988)
Daughter*Anna Rinkenberger+ (b. 1 January 1905, d. 15 August 1983)
Son*Christoph Friedrich (Fred) Rinkenberger (b. 10 May 1907, d. 13 January 1997)
Daughter*Dorothea Rinkenberger (b. 24 July 1910, d. 1 September 1987)

Biography

Birth29 January 1864Birth: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger was born on 29 January 1864 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.1,2
Marriage18 May 1890Marriage: 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
Marriage31 December 1893Marriage: 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
Death14 October 1948Death: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger died on 14 October 1948 at age 84.5,2
Burial17 October 1948Burial: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger was buried on 17 October 1948 at Zion UCC CemeteryB in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Confirmation1877Confirmation: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger was confirmed in 1877 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Marriage License12 May 1890He and Minnie Bremer were licensed to wed on 12 May 1890 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.6
Residence18 May 1890Residence: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger lived in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB, on 18 May 1890.2
Marriage License18 December 1893He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were licensed to wed on 18 December 1893 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.4
Residence31 December 1893Residence: Heinrich (Henry) Rinkenberger lived in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB, on 31 December 1893.3
Census (F)15 June 1900He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1900 in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.7
Census (F)28 May 1910He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.8
Census (F)26 January 1920He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.9
Census (F)17 April 1930He and Maria (Mary) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Bloom Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.10

Citations

  1. [S60] Zion Church - Dyer, Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN - Confirmations; provided by Edwin Friedrich & Karen Rowe
  2. [S50] So Great a Cloud of Witnesses: The People of Zion Church, Hanover Township, Lake County, Indiana by Rev. David McDonald 1996
  3. [S66] Zion Church - Dyer, Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN - Marriages 1860 - 1900; provided by Edwin Friedrich & Karen Rowe
  4. [S118] Marriage Index for Lake County, Indiana for 1850 - 1920, reviewed at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis on May 21, 1997
  5. [S57] Zion Church - Dyer, Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN - Cemetery Listing; provided by Harold Huntington for Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society
  6. [S401] , Index of Births, Marriages, and Deaths in Lake Co, IN; prepared by the WPA.
  7. [S803] 1900 Census; IL, Cook Co
  8. [S802] 1910 Census; IL, Cook Co
  9. [S402] 1920 Census; IL, Cook Co
  10. [S795] 1930 Census; IL, Cook Co

Herman Charles Reckow

M, #360, b. 1 January 1880, d. 11 October 1954
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer (b. 18 October 1884, d. 13 July 1959)

Daughter*Frieda Emilie Reckow (b. 1 December 1904, d. 25 November 1998)
Daughter*Dorothea Emilie (Millie) Reckow+ (b. 17 January 1907, d. 9 July 1998)
Daughter*Maria Dorothea Reckow (b. 27 October 1908, d. 30 January 1990)
Son*Henry Fredinand Reckow (b. 6 November 1910, d. 10 February 1994)
Daughter*Esther Emma Reckow (b. 3 January 1913, d. 15 January 1992)
Son*Herman Ernst Reckow (b. 10 May 1915, d. 15 June 2001)
Daughter*Lydia Wilhelmina Reckow+ (b. 17 December 1917, d. 8 September 2002)
Son*Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow (b. 25 May 1920, d. 27 December 2006)

Biography

Birth1 January 1880Birth: Herman Charles Reckow was born on 1 January 1880 in Emerald Township, Faribault, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage31 December 1903Marriage: 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
Death11 October 1954Death: Herman Charles Reckow died on 11 October 1954 at age 74 in Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB.4
Census26 June 1900Census: 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 1910He and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census (F)19 March 1920He and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.6
Census (F)1 May 1930He and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.7
Residence (F)1 April 1935He and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer resided in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+, on 1 April 1935.8
Census (F)4 May 1940He 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

Citations

  1. [S206] 1910 Census; IL, Will Co
  2. [S1014] WW1 Draft Registration
  3. [S55] St John's Lutheran Church, Eagle Lake, Will Co, IL - Marriages 1854-1910; provided by Edwin Friedrich & Karen Rowe
  4. [S1450] Information from the Manistee Co, MI Cemeteries, http://usgwarchives.net/mi/tsphoto/manistee/bearlake.htm
  5. [S1105] 1900 Census; MN, Faribault Co
  6. [S207] 1920 Census; IL, Will Co
  7. [S792] 1930 Census; IL, Will Co
  8. [S1685] 1940 Census; MI, Manistee Co

Minnie Friedricka Bremer

F, #361, b. 27 March 1905, d. 28 January 1994
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm
Heerhorst Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Christoph Bremer (b. 17 March 1875, d. 11 July 1908)
Mother*Minna Brell (b. June 1876, d. 1 July 1946)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family 1: Raymond Schroeder (b. 13 September 1903, d. 21 September 1929)

Family 2: Charles Wolf (b. 9 February 1900, d. June 1984)

Biography

Birth27 March 1905Birth: Minnie Friedricka Bremer was born on 27 March 1905 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2
Marriage25 December 1926Marriage: 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
Marriageafter 21 September 1929Marriage: Charles Wolf and Minnie Friedricka Bremer were married after 21 September 1929.4
Death28 January 1994Death: Minnie Friedricka Bremer died on 28 January 1994 at age 88 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
BurialBurial: Minnie Friedricka Bremer was buried at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake South CemeteryB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.5
Baptism24 April 1905Baptism: 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
CensusApril 1910Census: Minnie Friedricka Bremer appeared in the census in April 1910 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.7
Confirmation1918Confirmation: Minnie Friedricka Bremer was confirmed in 1918 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.3
Name25 December 1926As of 25 December 1926, Minnie Friedricka Bremer was also known as Minnie Friedricka Schroeder.
NameShe was also known as Minnie Friedricka Wolf.
Witness2 November 1941She 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

Citations

  1. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  2. [S58] St John's Lutheran Church, Eagle Lake, Will Co, IL - Baptisms 1854-1910; provided by Edwin Friedrich & Karen Rowe
  3. [S50] So Great a Cloud of Witnesses: The People of Zion Church, Hanover Township, Lake County, Indiana by Rev. David McDonald 1996
  4. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
  5. [S71] St John's Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake South Cemetery Inventory, Inspected by Ted & Verna Cash on 5/21/1997 and 5/22/1997
  6. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  7. [S206] 1910 Census; IL, Will Co
  8. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
  9. [S143] Inspection of Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ocheyedan,IA by Ted & Verna Cash
  10. [S1019] Obituary of Herman John Bremer

David Joel Clausen

M, #363, b. 14 June 1939, d. 12 May 2001
Last Edited22 June 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart (#1)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#2)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#3)
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm
Descendants of Seegers / Behrens

Parents

Father*Carl Martin Clausen (b. 16 February 1903, d. 26 February 1985)
Mother*Esther Henrietta Bremer (b. 17 April 1907, d. 5 October 1994)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Jean Nelson (b. 15 September 1943, d. 21 March 2019)

Biography

Birth14 June 1939Birth: David Joel Clausen was born on 14 June 1939 at Schoon HospitalB+ in Sibley, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage21 June 1975Marriage: David Joel Clausen and Jean Nelson were married on 21 June 1975.2,3
Death12 May 2001Death: David Joel Clausen died on 12 May 2001 at age 61.2
Burial16 May 2001Burial: David Joel Clausen was buried on 16 May 2001 at Gloria Dei Lutheran CemeteryB in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB.2
Baptism2 July 1939Baptism: David Joel Clausen was baptized on 2 July 1939 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,4
Witness9 April 1940Census: 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
Graduation1958Graduation: David Joel Clausen graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1958.6
ResidenceJuly 2000Residence: David Joel Clausen lived at 3505 Coolidge NEB in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB, in July 2000.7

Citations

  1. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
  2. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
  3. [S221] Information from Ted & Helen Clausen
  4. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
  5. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  6. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
  7. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)

Reuben Martin Ostermann

M, #365, b. 31 October 1917, d. 10 November 2000
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart (#1)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#2)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#3)
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm
Descendants of Seegers / Behrens

Parents

Father*Gustav (Gus) Henry Wm. Ostermann (b. 26 August 1887, d. 28 September 1961)
Mother*Redina Louise Bremer (b. 29 April 1892, d. 29 January 1992)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Clara Elaine (Jeni) Jenkins (b. 17 July 1921, d. 5 July 1983)

Daughter*Deanne Elaine Ostermann (b. 28 April 1942, d. 3 February 2019)

Biography

Birth31 October 1917Birth: Reuben Martin Ostermann was born on 31 October 1917.1
Marriage14 January 1941Marriage: Reuben Martin Ostermann and Clara Elaine (Jeni) Jenkins were married on 14 January 1941.2,3
Death10 November 2000Death: Reuben Martin Ostermann died on 10 November 2000 at age 83 in Vincent, Webster, Iowa, United StatesB.4
Baptism21 December 1917Baptism: Reuben Martin Ostermann was baptized on 21 December 1917 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5,6
Graduation1935Graduation: Reuben Martin Ostermann graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1935.7
Witness9 April 1940He 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
ResidenceJuly 2000Residence: Reuben Martin Ostermann lived in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United StatesB, in July 2000. 701 S 93rd Place;852089

Citations

  1. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
  2. [S146] Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1891-1991
  3. [S221] Information from Ted & Helen Clausen
  4. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  5. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
  6. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
  7. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
  8. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  9. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)

Deanne Elaine Ostermann

F, #366, b. 28 April 1942, d. 3 February 2019
Last Edited19 June 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart (#1)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#2)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#3)
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm
Descendants of Seegers / Behrens

Parents

Father*Reuben Martin Ostermann (b. 31 October 1917, d. 10 November 2000)
Mother*Clara Elaine (Jeni) Jenkins (b. 17 July 1921, d. 5 July 1983)
Deanne Ostermann
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth28 April 1942Birth: Deanne Elaine Ostermann was born on 28 April 1942 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Death3 February 2019Death: Deanne Elaine Ostermann died on 3 February 2019 at age 76 in Golden Valley, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB.1
Graduation1960Graduation: Deanne Elaine Ostermann graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1960.3
Memo26 June 1961Memo: She was Miss Iowa of 19614
Name13 October 1962As of 13 October 1962, Deanne Elaine Ostermann was also known as Deanne Elaine Tremmel.2
Name31 December 1970As of 31 December 1970, Deanne Elaine Ostermann was also known as Deanne Elaine Schellschmidt.4,2
ResidenceJuly 2000Residence: Deanne Elaine Ostermann lived at 1900 Maryland Ave NB in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB, in July 2000.5

Citations

  1. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash
  2. [S221] Information from Ted & Helen Clausen
  3. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
  4. [S146] Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1891-1991
  5. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)

Allen William Schmidt

M, #367, b. 20 May 1924, d. 23 December 2005
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart (#1)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#2)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#3)
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm
Descendants of Seegers / Behrens

Parents

Father*William (Bill) John Schmidt (b. 28 January 1893, d. 4 December 1975)
Mother*Elizabeth Maria Bremer (b. 3 February 1899, d. 13 September 1992)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Violet Evangeline Andersen (b. 19 March 1922, d. 28 July 2018)

Son*Gregory Schmidt (b. 28 November 1958, d. 28 November 1958)
Son*James Allen Schmidt (b. 27 June 1962, d. 30 August 1962)

Biography

Birth20 May 1924Birth: Allen William Schmidt was born on 20 May 1924 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage19 February 1955Marriage: 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
Death23 December 2005Death: Allen William Schmidt died on 23 December 2005 at age 81 at Worthington Regional HospitalB in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesB.2
Baptism21 June 1924Baptism: Allen William Schmidt was baptized on 21 June 1924 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,4
Census15 April 1930Census: 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
Education1942Education: 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
Graduation1942Graduation: Allen William Schmidt graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1942.6
Retirement1988He had a blacksmith shop in Ocheyedan, IA and retired in 1988.2
ResidenceJuly 2000Residence: Allen William Schmidt lived at PO Box 54B in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in July 2000.7
Obituary31 December 2005Obituary: 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

Citations

  1. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
  2. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
  3. [S661] , compiler, Information from "Descendants of Sophie Ida Bremer" received Sep 2000 from Ruth Schmidt Brown (.)
  4. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
  5. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  6. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
  7. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)
  8. [S1255] Information from The Ocheyedan Press-Melvin News, http://thepress-news.com

Eugene Carl Schmidt

M, #368, b. 22 April 1926, d. 19 October 2017
Last Edited16 April 2023
ReferencesBremer 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

Parents

Father*William (Bill) John Schmidt (b. 28 January 1893, d. 4 December 1975)
Mother*Elizabeth Maria Bremer (b. 3 February 1899, d. 13 September 1992)
Eugene Carl Schmidt
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Esther Lavonne Ulbricht (b. 12 January 1935, d. 14 May 1986)

Biography

Birth22 April 1926Birth: Eugene Carl Schmidt was born on 22 April 1926 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage4 June 1960Marriage: 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
Death19 October 2017Death: Eugene Carl Schmidt died on 19 October 2017 at age 91 at Community Memorial Health CenterB in Hartley, O'Brien, Iowa, United StatesB.4
Burial30 October 2017Burial: Eugene Carl Schmidt was buried on 30 October 2017 at Zion Lutheran CemeteryB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4
Baptism9 May 1926Baptism: Eugene Carl Schmidt was baptized on 9 May 1926 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,6
Census15 April 1930Census: 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
Militarybetween 20 November 1944 and 22 November 1946Military: 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
Graduation1947Graduation: Eugene Carl Schmidt graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1947.8
ResidenceJuly 2000Residence: Eugene Carl Schmidt lived at 6628 Hwy 9B in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in July 2000.9
ObituaryObituary: 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

Citations

  1. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
  2. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
  3. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash
  4. [S1754] Obituary-Misc sources
  5. [S2183] Letter from Eugene Schmidt, received 6 Jun 1997, 6800 Pleasant Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
  6. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
  7. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  8. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
  9. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)

Esther Lavonne Ulbricht

F, #370, b. 12 January 1935, d. 14 May 1986
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Eugene Carl Schmidt (b. 22 April 1926, d. 19 October 2017)

Biography

Birth12 January 1935Birth: Esther Lavonne Ulbricht was born on 12 January 1935.1
Marriage4 June 1960Marriage: 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
Death14 May 1986Death: Esther Lavonne Ulbricht died on 14 May 1986 at age 51.3,5,1
Name4 June 1960As of 4 June 1960, Esther Lavonne Ulbricht was also known as Esther Lavonne Schmidt.

Citations

  1. [S2183] Letter from Eugene Schmidt, received 6 Jun 1997, 6800 Pleasant Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
  2. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash
  3. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
  4. [S1754] Obituary-Misc sources
  5. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)

Milton Earl Leonard, Sr

M, #371, b. 8 August 1907, d. 5 October 1980
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Milton M. Leonard (b. 5 September 1872, d. 12 December 1937)
Mother*Eula Claira Hobson (b. 24 September 1875, d. 15 July 1968)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Mary Elizabeth Thomas (b. 28 August 1905, d. 24 November 1989)

Son*(Private) Leonard+
Son*Milton Earl Leonard, Jr+ (b. 26 March 1930, d. 17 April 2023)

Biography

Birth8 August 1907Birth: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, was born on 8 August 1907 in Virgina, United StatesB.1,2
MarriageMarriage: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, and Mary Elizabeth Thomas were married.1
Death5 October 1980Death: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, died on 5 October 1980 at age 73 in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.1
BurialBurial: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, was buried at Forest Lawn CemeteryB in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.3
Witness8 January 1920Milton 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
Witness3 April 1930Milton 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

Citations

  1. [S72] Information from Milton E. Leonard, Jr entitled Ancestry Report of 1994
  2. [S1394] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  3. [S4] Information from Sandra Kay (Leonard) Cash; Raleigh, NC
  4. [S1811] 1920 Census; VA, Richmond
  5. [S1812] 1930 Census; VA, Richmond

Mary Elizabeth Thomas

F, #372, b. 28 August 1905, d. 24 November 1989
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Joshua John Thomas (b. 8 October 1872)
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Turner (b. 17 September 1872)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, (b. 8 August 1907, d. 5 October 1980)

Son*(Private) Leonard+
Son*Milton Earl Leonard, Jr+ (b. 26 March 1930, d. 17 April 2023)

Biography

Birth28 August 1905Birth: Mary Elizabeth Thomas was born on 28 August 1905 in Smithfield, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United StatesB.1,2
MarriageMarriage: Milton Earl Leonard, Sr, and Mary Elizabeth Thomas were married.1
Death24 November 1989Death: Mary Elizabeth Thomas died on 24 November 1989 at age 84 in Newport News, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.1,2,3
BurialBurial: Mary Elizabeth Thomas was buried at Forest Lawn CemeteryB in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.4
NameMary Elizabeth Thomas was also known as Mary Elizabeth Leonard.

Citations

  1. [S72] Information from Milton E. Leonard, Jr entitled Ancestry Report of 1994
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S1809] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014
  4. [S4] Information from Sandra Kay (Leonard) Cash; Raleigh, NC

Milton Earl Leonard, Jr

M, #373, b. 26 March 1930, d. 17 April 2023
Last Edited27 December 2023

Parents

Father*Milton Earl Leonard, Sr (b. 8 August 1907, d. 5 October 1980)
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Thomas (b. 28 August 1905, d. 24 November 1989)
Milton Earl Leonard, Jr
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Margaret Ryland Lacy (b. 14 December 1929, d. 14 May 2019)

Daughter*Mary Francis Leonard (b. 1954)

Biography

Birth26 March 1930Birth: Milton Earl Leonard, Jr, was born on 26 March 1930 in Richmond, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage3 February 1951Marriage: 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
Death17 April 2023Death: Milton Earl Leonard, Jr, died on 17 April 2023 at age 93 in Trophy Club, Tarrant, Texas, United StatesB.3
Obituary18 April 2023Obituary: 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

Citations

  1. [S72] Information from Milton E. Leonard, Jr entitled Ancestry Report of 1994
  2. [S2219] Miss Lacy Becomes Bride of Mr Leonard, Richmon Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, 4 Feb 1951, page 47, column 1.
  3. [S2212] Find a Grave, (https://findagrave.com:internet 27 Dec 2023), memorial page for Milton Leonard, Find A Grave Memorial # 254024334, citing Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA.)
  4. [S2219] Milton Earl Leonard Jr, J E Foust & Son Funeral Directors, Grapevile, TX, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/grapevine-tx/milton-leonard-11256194.
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