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Eileen Frances Bremer

Parents

Father*	Carl Henry Bremer (b. 12 April 1896, d. 7 November 1958)
Mother*	Helen Elizabeth Rahn (b. 21 December 1904, d. 11 March 1997)

Biography

Baptism	30 August 1925	Baptism: Eileen Frances Bremer was baptized on 30 August 1925 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6,3
Census	24 April 1930	Census: Eileen Frances Bremer appeared in the census on 24 April 1930 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-12, 24 Apr 1930, p88 5A7
Witness	December 1939	She appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.8
Witness	5 April 1940	She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Carl Henry Bremer and Helen Elizabeth Rahn in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.9
Graduation	1943	Graduation: Eileen Frances Bremer graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1943.10
Name	28 December 1945	As of 28 December 1945, Eileen Frances Bremer was also known as Eileen Frances Story.

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
3. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
4. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
5. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Death listed as 15 Oct 1998
6. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
7. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
8. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
9. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
10. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985

Carol Jean Bremer

Parents

Father*	Carl Henry Bremer (b. 12 April 1896, d. 7 November 1958)
Mother*	Helen Elizabeth Rahn (b. 21 December 1904, d. 11 March 1997)

Carol Jean (Bremer) Engerer

Family: Edwin William Engerer (b. 26 February 1924, d. 7 December 2020)

Son*	Mark Edwin Engerer (b. 8 November 1950, d. 19 June 2018)

Biography

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
3. [S1754] Obituary-Misc sources
4. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
5. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
6. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
7. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
8. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash
9. [S441] Information from Donna Bremer Limmer
10. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)

Dennis Ray Bremer

Parents

Father*	Carl Henry Bremer (b. 12 April 1896, d. 7 November 1958)
Mother*	Helen Elizabeth Rahn (b. 21 December 1904, d. 11 March 1997)

Family:

Son*	Matthew Ray Bremer (b. 2 June 1971, d. 19 December 2019)

Biography

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
3. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
4. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
5. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash
6. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985

Erma Marian Philiph

Parents

Father*	Elmer Henry Philiph (b. 4 August 1897, d. 13 March 1935)
Mother*	Edna Katherine Bremer (b. 29 May 1900, d. 24 March 1987)

Family 1: Chester Carl Hemmig (b. 19 April 1921, d. 31 October 1949)

Son*	Don Philiph Hemmig (b. 31 January 1944, d. 15 April 2022)
Son*	Dave Douglas Hemmig (b. 27 May 1945, d. 22 August 2008)

Biography

Baptism	3 April 1921	Baptism: Erma Marian Philiph was baptized on 3 April 1921 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6
Census	22 April 1930	Census: Erma Marian Philiph appeared in the census on 22 April 1930 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. Ocheyedan, Ocheyedan Twsp, Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-13, 22 Apr 1930, p92 4B2
Graduation	1939	Graduation: Erma Marian Philiph graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1939.7
Witness	December 1939	She appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.8
Witness	10 April 1940	Census: Erma Marian Philiph appeared in the household of Edna Katherine Bremer in the census on 10 April 1940 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.9
Name	29 November 1941	As of 29 November 1941, Erma Marian Philiph was also known as Erma Marian Hemmig.
Name	12 February 1952	As of 12 February 1952, Erma Marian Philiph was also known as Erma Marian Jacques.
Residence (F)	between March 1987 and 1997	She and Rudolph Arthur Jacques resided in Bothell, King, Washington, United StatesB, between March 1987 and 1997.10,11
Residence	July 2000	Residence: Erma Marian Philiph lived at 11820 NE 155th StB in Bothell, King, Washington, United StatesB, in July 2000.12

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
3. [S146] Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1891-1991
4. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Erma M. JacquesName: Erma M. Jacques Last Residence: 98011 Bothell, King, WashingtonBorn: 7 Mar 1921Died: 20 Jun 2006State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (1951-1953)
5. [S1394] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
6. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
7. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
8. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
9. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
10. [S218] Funeral Services of Edna Katherine Miller
11. [S1523] Information from www.ancestry.com US Public Records Software (), U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002 about Rudolph A JacquesName: Rudolph A JacquesAddress: 11820 NE 155Th StCity: BothellState: WashingtonZip Code: 98011-4134Phone Number: 206-488-9451Residence Years: 1994 1995 1996 1997.
12. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)

Lois May Philiph

Parents

Father*	Elmer Henry Philiph (b. 4 August 1897, d. 13 March 1935)
Mother*	Edna Katherine Bremer (b. 29 May 1900, d. 24 March 1987)

Biography

Baptism	3 June 1923	Baptism: Lois May Philiph was baptized on 3 June 1923 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5,1
Census	22 April 1930	Census: Lois May Philiph appeared in the census on 22 April 1930 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. Ocheyedan, Ocheyedan Twsp, Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-13, 22 Apr 1930, p92 4B2
Witness	December 1939	She appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6
Graduation	1940	Graduation: Lois May Philiph graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1940.7
Witness	10 April 1940	Census: Lois May Philiph appeared in the household of Edna Katherine Bremer in the census on 10 April 1940 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.8
Name	26 December 1945	As of 26 December 1945, Lois May Philiph was also known as Lois May Rearden.

Citations

1. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
2. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
3. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
4. [S146] Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1891-1991
5. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
6. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
7. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
8. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co

Lyle Kenneth Philiph

Parents

Father*	Elmer Henry Philiph (b. 4 August 1897, d. 13 March 1935)
Mother*	Edna Katherine Bremer (b. 29 May 1900, d. 24 March 1987)

Lyle Kenneth Philiph

Biography

Baptism	8 February 1925	Baptism: Lyle Kenneth Philiph was baptized on 8 February 1925 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4
Census	22 April 1930	Census: Lyle Kenneth Philiph appeared in the census on 22 April 1930 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. Ocheyedan, Ocheyedan Twsp, Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-13, 22 Apr 1930, p92 4B2
Witness	December 1939	He appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Witness	10 April 1940	Census: Lyle Kenneth Philiph appeared in the household of Edna Katherine Bremer in the census on 10 April 1940 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6
Graduation	1942	Graduation: Lyle Kenneth Philiph graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1942.7
Military		Military: Lyle Kenneth Philiph served in the US Navy during World War II.1
Residence	March 1987	Residence: Lyle Kenneth Philiph lived in Shoreview, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesB, in March 1987.8
Residence	July 2000	Residence: Lyle Kenneth Philiph lived at 4314 ChatsworthB in Shoreview, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesB, in July 2000.9
Obituary	21 March 2014	Obituary: The obituary for Lyle was recorded on 21 March 2014. Age 89 of Shoreview Born Jan. 8, 1925 in Ocheyedan, IA Passed away March 20, 2014. Served in US Navy during WWII. Lyle worked as a grain elevator manager in Tripp, SD and Montevideo, MN before retiring from Harvest States in 1987. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren and his game of golf. Survived by wife, Darlene; sons, Dennis and David (Pam); daughter, Nancy (Marc); grandchildren, Carisa and Taylor; other family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Edna; sisters, Erma, Lois, Leona, Joyce and Bernice; grandchildren, Alexis and Luke. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, March 24th (visitation from 10-11 AM) at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL FUNERAL HOME, 515 Hwy 96 W., at Mackubin, Shoreview. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Published in Pioneer Press from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 20143

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
3. [S1525] Newspapers
4. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
5. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
6. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
7. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
8. [S218] Funeral Services of Edna Katherine Miller
9. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)

Joyce Darlene Philiph

Parents

Father*	Elmer Henry Philiph (b. 4 August 1897, d. 13 March 1935)
Mother*	Edna Katherine Bremer (b. 29 May 1900, d. 24 March 1987)

Biography

Census	22 April 1930	Census: Joyce Darlene Philiph appeared in the census on 22 April 1930 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. Ocheyedan, Ocheyedan Twsp, Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-13, 22 Apr 1930, p92 4B2
Witness	December 1939	She appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Witness	10 April 1940	Census: Joyce Darlene Philiph appeared in the household of Edna Katherine Bremer in the census on 10 April 1940 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6
Graduation	1944	Graduation: Joyce Darlene Philiph graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1944.7
Name	28 September 1946	As of 28 September 1946, Joyce Darlene Philiph was also known as Joyce Darlene Schuster.
Residence	March 1987	Residence: Joyce Darlene Philiph lived in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in March 1987.8
Residence	July 2000	Residence: Joyce Darlene Philiph lived at PO Box 383B in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in July 2000.9
Obituary	21 July 2005	Obituary: The obituary for Joyce was recorded in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, on 21 July 2005. From The Ocheyedan Press, 07/21/2005 Funeral services were held Saturday, July 16, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, for Joyce Schuster, 78, who died July 11 at Osceola Community Hospital in Sibley. The Rev. Russell Anderson officiated. Interment was in Ocheyedan Township Cemetery with Walton-Roste Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Joyce Darlene Schuster was born on July 11, 1927, in Ocheyedan, the daughter of Elmer and Edna (Bremer) Philiph. She attended Ocheyedan High School and graduated in 1944. Joyce worked for Rickbeil's Appliance Store and later Sather's Candy Company. On September 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to Alvin William Schuster at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ocheyedan. Alvin died on October 10, 1953. She is survived by her daughter Janet and her husband, Mike Kleve of Ocheyedan; two sons: Jerry and his wife, Connie Schuster of Storm Lake, and Randy and his wife, Sharon Schuster of Vermillion, S. Dak.; seven grandchildren: Brett and his wife, Sherie Kleve of Ocheyedan, Brenda and husband, Rusty Fiegen of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Jennifer and husband, Brian Pierce of Des Moines, Jason and wife, Melissa Schuster of Nashville, Tenn., Jennifer and husband, David Axtman of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Heidi and husband, Mark Terveen of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., and Kari and husband, Joshua Boyd of St. Cloud, Minn; 12 great-grandchildren: McKenzie, Kallie, Emma, Megan, Shannon, Matthew, Jeffrey, Mary, Trevor, Isaac, Gabriell, and Sophia; one brother, Lyle and wife, Darlene Philiph of St. Paul, Minn.; two sisters: Erma and husband, Tony Jacques of Bothell, Wash., and Bernice Ahrendsen of Sioux City; one brother-in-law, Art Noble of Montevideo, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters: Lois Rearden and Leona Noble; one granddaughter, Robyn Schuster; and one brother-in-law, Don Ahrendsen.3

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
3. [S1255] Information from The Ocheyedan Press-Melvin News, http://thepress-news.com
4. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
5. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
6. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
7. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
8. [S218] Funeral Services of Edna Katherine Miller
9. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)

Leona Louise Philiph

Parents

Father*	Elmer Henry Philiph (b. 4 August 1897, d. 13 March 1935)
Mother*	Edna Katherine Bremer (b. 29 May 1900, d. 24 March 1987)

Family: Arthur Clayton Noble (b. 28 December 1916, d. 25 November 2012)

Son*	Ronald Ray Noble (b. 11 May 1947, d. 11 May 1947)

Biography

Census	22 April 1930	Census: Leona Louise Philiph appeared in the census on 22 April 1930 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. Ocheyedan, Ocheyedan Twsp, Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-13, 22 Apr 1930, p92 4B2
Witness	December 1939	She appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Witness	10 April 1940	Census: Leona Louise Philiph appeared in the household of Edna Katherine Bremer in the census on 10 April 1940 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6
Name	18 June 1946	As of 18 June 1946, Leona Louise Philiph was also known as Leona Louise Noble.
Residence (F)	March 1987	She and Arthur Clayton Noble resided in Maynard, Chippewa, Minnesota, United StatesB, in March 1987.7
Obituary	September 1989	Obituary: The obituary for Leona was recorded in September 1989. [from Find-A-Grave.com] Leona Louise Noble was born on February 8, 1929, in Ocheyedan, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer & Edna Philiph. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and on June 18, 1946, was united in marriage to Arthur Noble in Omaha, Nebraska. She farmed with Arthur for 34 years in Crate Township, near Maynard, MN and was a member of the Maynard American Legion Auxiliary, Trinity Lutheran Church of Havelock Township and the the Ladies Aid. Leona was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Leona entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 28, 1989 at Rice Memorial Hospital, following a lingering illness. She was 60 years of age. Surviving family include her husband Arthur, of Maynard; her three sons, Jim, of Montevideo, Teryr, of Maynard and Kevin, of Minneapolis, MN. One daughter, Mrs. David (Vicky) McNeil , of Maynard; one brother, Lyle Philiph, of Shoreview, MN; three sisters, Erma Jacques, of Bothell, WA, Joyce Schuster, of Ocheyedan, Iowa and Bernice Ahrensen, of Sioux City, Iowa. Nine grandchildren, two grfeat-grandchildren, nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Ronald, one sister, Lois Rearden and her setp-father, Leo Miller.3

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
3. [S1394] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
4. [S146] Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1891-1991
5. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
6. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
7. [S218] Funeral Services of Edna Katherine Miller

Bernice Joan Philiph

Parents

Father*	Elmer Henry Philiph (b. 4 August 1897, d. 13 March 1935)
Mother*	Edna Katherine Bremer (b. 29 May 1900, d. 24 March 1987)

Bernice Joan Philiph

Biography

Witness	December 1939	Bernice Joan Philiph appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Witness	10 April 1940	Census: Bernice Joan Philiph appeared in the household of Edna Katherine Bremer in the census on 10 April 1940 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6
Graduation	1952	Graduation: Bernice Joan Philiph graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1952.7
Name	3 June 1955	As of 3 June 1955, Bernice Joan Philiph was also known as Bernice Joan Ahrendsen.
Residence (F)	March 1987	She and Don C. Ahrendsen resided in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB, in March 1987.8
Residence	July 2000	Residence: Bernice Joan Philiph lived at 225 S PrescottB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB, in July 2000.9
Obituary	9 June 2013	Obituary: The obituary for Bernice was recorded in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB, on 9 June 2013. [from the Sioux City Journal, 9 Jun 2013] SIOUX CITY | Bernice J. Ahrendsen, 79, of Sioux City passed away Friday, June 7, 2013, at a local hospital following a brief illness. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, with the Rev. Alan Wicks officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. Bernice was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Ocheyedan, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer and Edna (Bremer) Philiph. She graduated from Ocheyedan High School. Bernice married Don Ahrendsen on June 3, 1955, in Sioux City. To this union, three children were born. Don preceded Bernice in death on Oct. 13, 1997, in Sioux City. Bernice was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bulls fan, and her greatest love was to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed Saturday morning, bowling with them for many years. Bernice is survived by her children, Donna and husband, Kenneth VonderLieth of Sioux City, Dan and wife, Jamie Ahrendsen of Hinton, Iowa, and Dianne Buck of Sioux City; seven grandchildren, Korey VonderLieth, Kendra and husband, Charles Westfall, Adam and wife, Erin Ahrendsen, Casey and wife, Amanda Ahrendsen, Blake and wife, Rebecca Ahrendsen, Derek Buck and Trevor Buck; six great-grandchildren, Brooke Bomgaars, Jack Ahrendsen, Mia Ahrendsen, Abigail Ahrendsen, Stella VonderLieth and Tyler Westfall; and a brother, Lyle and wife Darlene Philiph of Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; parents; and four sisters.4

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
3. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
4. [S1381] Information from the Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
5. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
6. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
7. [S399] Ocheyedan High School 1903-1985; All-Class Reunion; May 25, 1985
8. [S218] Funeral Services of Edna Katherine Miller
9. [S635] , compiler, Information from the 2000 edition of the Ocheyedan High School (.)

Emma Olga Rueter

Parents

Father*	Henry William Rueter
Mother*	Anna Opfer

Family: Harry August Bremer (b. 13 August 1902, d. 22 February 1987)

Son*	Ronald Harry Bremer+ (b. 5 June 1927, d. 25 May 1986)
Daughter*	Infant Bremer (b. 26 March 1931, d. 26 March 1931)
Daughter*	Delores Marie Bremer (b. 5 March 1933, d. 24 February 1972)

Biography

Name	18 February 1926	As of 18 February 1926, Emma Olga Rueter was also known as Emma Olga Bremer.
Census (F)	17 April 1930	She and Harry August Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, with Albert Christopher Bremer and Ronald Harry Bremer.6
Witness	December 1939	She appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.7
Census (F)	4 April 1940	She and Harry August Bremer were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, with Ronald Harry Bremer and Delores Marie Bremer.8
Residence	1991	Residence: Emma Olga Rueter lived in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1991.2
Obituary	17 September 2003	Obituary: The obituary for Emma was recorded in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, on 17 September 2003. From The Ocheyedan Press-Melvin News. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 11, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, Horton township, for Emma O. Bremer, 99, who died September 7 at Country View Manor in Sibley. The Rev. Russell Anderson officiated. Interment was in Ocheyedan Township Cemetery with Andringa Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Emma Bremer was born January 20, 1904, at Ocheyedan, the daughter of William and Anna (Opfer) Rueter. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith. At the age of four she moved with her family to Olton, Texas, where she attended rural schools. In 1922 she returned to the Ocheyedan area, where she worked at various places. On February 18, 1926, she was united in marriage to Harry Bremer of Ocheyedan. They farmed in Horton township until December, 1967, when they moved to a home in Ocheyedan. After Harry's death in 1987, she continued to live in Ocheyedan until moving to Country View Manor in Sibley in October of 1997. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Lorna and her husband, John Lenderts of Ellsworth, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Thomas and his wife, Lois Bremer of Ocheyedan, Tim Bremer and David Bremer, both of Chandler, Ariz., Joel and his wife, Ruby Bremer of Unionville, Mo., Duane Dake of Ocheyedan, Nancy and her husband, Ron Dykstra of Sibley, Karen and her husband, Bruce Juber of Worthington, Minn., and Denise and her husband, Ken Bruckner of Menno, S. Dak.; 15 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; a son, Ronald in 1986; a daughter, Delores in 1972; a son-in-law, Ray Dake in 1985; an infant daughter; six brothers and five sisters.5

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S146] Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1891-1991
3. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
4. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
5. [S1255] Information from The Ocheyedan Press-Melvin News, http://thepress-news.com
6. [S2182] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Harry Bremer, 17 Apr 1930, Horton, Osceola, Iowa, ED-12, page 2 of 10
7. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
8. [S2151] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Harry A Bremer, 4 Apr 1940, Horton, Osceola, Iowa, ED-12, page 3 of 13

Ronald Harry Bremer

Parents

Father*	Harry August Bremer (b. 13 August 1902, d. 22 February 1987)
Mother*	Emma Olga Rueter (b. 20 January 1904, d. 7 September 2003)

Family: Lorna Jean Stamp (b. 21 July 1927, d. 27 March 2015)

Son*	Timothy Jay Bremer (b. 19 September 1952, d. 20 December 2012)
Son*	David Harry Bremer (b. 30 December 1956, d. 10 September 2021)

Biography

Birth	5 June 1927	Birth: Ronald Harry Bremer was born on 5 June 1927 in Fairview Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage	30 January 1949	Marriage: Ronald Harry Bremer and Lorna Jean Stamp were married on 30 January 1949 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,4
Death	25 May 1986	Death: Ronald Harry Bremer died on 25 May 1986 at age 58 at Worthington Regional HospitalB in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,2,4,5
Burial	28 May 1986	Burial: Ronald Harry Bremer was buried on 28 May 1986 at Zion Lutheran CemeteryB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4,6

Baptism	3 July 1927	Baptism: Ronald Harry Bremer was baptized on 3 July 1927 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.7,4
Census	17 April 1930	Census: Ronald Harry Bremer appeared in the census on 17 April 1930 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. Horton Twsp; Osceola Co; IA; ED-72-12; 17 April 1930; p84 1B8
Witness	17 April 1930	He was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Harry August Bremer and Emma Olga Rueter in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.9
Witness	December 1939	Ronald Harry Bremer appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.10
Witness	4 April 1940	He was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Harry August Bremer and Emma Olga Rueter in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.11
Graduation	May 1946	Graduation: Ronald Harry Bremer graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in May 1946.5
Military	from 25 September 1946 to 11 March 1948	Military: Ronald Harry Bremer served in the US Army during peace time as a Technical Sergeant from 25 September 1946 to 11 March 1948.12,13
Occupation		Occupation: Ronald Harry Bremer was a Farmer.14
Obituary	May 1986	Obituary: The obituary for Ronald was recorded in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in May 1986. Ronald Bremer funeral held at Zion Funeral services for Ronald H Bremer, 58, were held Wednesday, May 28, at 2:00pm in Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan. The Rev Richard Kothe officiated. Mrs Dennis Van Gelder was organist. The church choir sang "Just As I Am" and "A Faithful Shepherd is My Lord". Congregational hymns were "I Know That My Redeemer Livers", "My God, My Father Make Me Strong" and "If God Himself Be For Me". Pallbearers were Charles Rueter, Loyd Rueter, Richard Bremer, Dennis Bremer, Wayne Bremer and Lyle Philip. Interment was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, with Andringa Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Ronald Bremer, the son of Harry A and Emma Bremer, was born June 5, 1927, in Fairview township. He lived his youth in the Ocheyedan area and attended the Zion Lutheran Parochial School. In 1946 he graduated from Ocheyedan High School. In September of 1946 he entered the army. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the US Army Occupation Medal. In 1948 he was honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant. He was united in marriage to Lorna Stamp of Ocheyedan on January 30, 1949, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Horton township, Ocheyedan. They moved to their present address where they farmed. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council in various capacities. He was a township trustee. He died May 25 at Worthington Regional Hospital, Worthington, MN. He is survived by his wife, Lorna; his parents; four sons: Thomas of Ocheyedan, Timothy, David and Joel, all of Mesa, AZ; and four grandsons. He was preceded in death by one infant sister and a sister, Deloris Dake.12

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
3. [S146] Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1891-1991
4. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
5. [S217] Funeral service of Ronald H Bremer
6. [S143] Inspection of Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ocheyedan,IA by Ted & Verna Cash
7. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
8. [S793] 1930 Census; IA, Osceola Co
9. [S2182] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Harry Bremer, 17 Apr 1930, Horton, Osceola, Iowa, ED-12, page 2 of 10
10. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
11. [S2151] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Harry A Bremer, 4 Apr 1940, Horton, Osceola, Iowa, ED-12, page 3 of 13
12. [S1021] Obituary of Ronald Harry Bremer
13. [S1774] US Dept of Vetrerans Affairs BIRLS, 1850-2010 Software (), Name: Ronald BremerGender: MaleBirth Date: 5 Jun 1927Death Date: 25 May 1986SSN: 481326169Branch 1: ARMYEnlistment Date 1: 25 Sep 1946Release Date 1: 11 Mar 1948.
14. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash

Delores Marie Bremer

Parents

Father*	Harry August Bremer (b. 13 August 1902, d. 22 February 1987)
Mother*	Emma Olga Rueter (b. 20 January 1904, d. 7 September 2003)

Biography

Baptism	2 April 1933	Baptism: Delores Marie Bremer was baptized on 2 April 1933 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3,2
Witness	December 1939	She appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4
Witness	4 April 1940	She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Harry August Bremer and Emma Olga Rueter in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Graduation	1951	Graduation: Delores Marie Bremer graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1951.6
Attended	between 1951 and 1952	She attended in Ames, Story, Iowa, United StatesB, between 1951 and 1952.6
Name	9 November 1952	As of 9 November 1952, Delores Marie Bremer was also known as Delores Marie Dake.

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
3. [S33] , compiler, Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA Centennial Book, 1887-1987 (.)
4. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
5. [S2151] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Harry A Bremer, 4 Apr 1940, Horton, Osceola, Iowa, ED-12, page 3 of 13
6. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash

Charles Henry Rueter

Parents

Father*	Henry Rueter (b. 5 April 1908, d. 25 July 1973)
Mother*	Ora Louise Bremer (b. 8 May 1908, d. 19 January 2001)

Charles Henry Rueter

Biography

Baptism	21 February 1932	Baptism: Charles Henry Rueter was baptized on 21 February 1932 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.2
Witness	December 1939	He appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4
Witness	4 April 1940	He was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Henry Rueter and Ora Louise Bremer in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Witness		Charles Henry Rueter appeared in a photo in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesB.6
Military	from 1953 to 1955	Military: Charles Henry Rueter served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955.3
Occupation		Occupation: Charles Henry Rueter was a Farmer.7
Residence (F)	January 2001	He and Ardyce Mae Anderson resided in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United StatesB, in January 2001.8
Obituary	15 January 2015	Obituary: The obituary for Charles was recorded on 15 January 2015. Obituary for Charles Rueter A funeral service for Charles Rueter, age 82, of Lake Park, will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10:30am at Concordia Lutheran Church in Lake Park. Burial will be at Silver Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, January 16 after 4:00pm with the family present from 4:00-6:00pm at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Charles Henry Rueter, son of Henry and Ora (Bremer) Rueter was born on a farm northeast of Ocheyedan, Iowa on January 16, 1932. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Horton Township. Charles grew up in the Harris rural area going to grade school at Lone Star Country School and Zion Parochial School. After graduating from Harris High School in 1950, he helped his dad on the farm until going into the US Army in 1953. He served two years as a military policeman in Korea. Charles received the Korean Service Metal, the National Defense Service Metal and the United Nations Service Metal. After his discharge in 1955, he returned home to the farm. Charles married Ardyce Mae Anderson of Lakefield, Minnesota on April 27, 1957. They farmed and made their home in the rural Harris area, until semi-retiring in 1993 and moving to Lake Park, Iowa. Charles was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Lake Park. He also served on the board of the Ocheyedan Co-op Elevator, Osceola County Cattleman Association and was Fairview Township Clerk for many years. He was a member of Harris and Lake Park America Legion and served on the city park board in Lake Park. Charles enjoyed traveling, fishing, boating, golfing, playing pool with friends and spending time with family especially his children, grandkids and great-grandkids. Charles and Ardyce enjoyed many years of square dancing and wintering in Mesa, Arizona. He also loved the farm and working with his son. Charles died January 14, 2015 at Hilltop Care Center after a very short stay of two days. He had been diagnosed with AML Leukemia. He is survived by his wife, Ardyce; two daughters, Debbie (Mark) Lemmons of Las Vegas, Nevada and Lori (Terry) Sheeler of Lake Park; one son, Scott (Tricia) Rueter of Lake Park; five grandchildren, Brandon (Cassy), Brittany (Ken), Greg (Sabrina), Jacie and Jaden; five great-grandkids, Jared, Will, Avery, Blake and Leo; one brother, Loyd (Sharon) of Worthington, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ora Rueter3

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
3. [S1726] Information from Turner Funeral Home
4. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
5. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
6. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211
7. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash
8. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA

Loyd Herman Rueter

Parents

Father*	Henry Rueter (b. 5 April 1908, d. 25 July 1973)
Mother*	Ora Louise Bremer (b. 8 May 1908, d. 19 January 2001)

Biography

Witness	December 1939	Loyd Herman Rueter appeared in a photo in December 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4
Witness	4 April 1940	He was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Henry Rueter and Ora Louise Bremer in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Witness		Loyd Herman Rueter appeared in a photo in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesB.6
Occupation		Occupation: Loyd Herman Rueter was a Farmer.7

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S1730] Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1857-1947
3. [S1394] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
4. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
5. [S1612] 1940 Census; IA, Osceola Co
6. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211
7. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash

Lyle Earl Richard Story

Biography

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
3. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA

Edwin William Engerer

Edwin William Engerer

Family: Carol Jean Bremer (b. 15 October 1926, d. 26 June 2021)

Son*	Mark Edwin Engerer (b. 8 November 1950, d. 19 June 2018)

Biography

Citations

1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
2. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
3. [S1754] Obituary-Misc sources
4. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash
5. [S441] Information from Donna Bremer Limmer