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Birth | 12 May 1810 | Birth: Friedrich Rinkenberger was born on 12 May 1810 in Baden-Württemberg, GermanyB.1 |
Marriage | between 1835 and 1845 | Marriage: Friedrich Rinkenberger and Sybille Dorothea Lippott were married between 1835 and 1845.1 |
Death | 12 October 1863 | Death: Friedrich Rinkenberger died on 12 October 1863 at age 53 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.1 |
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Birth | 29 November 1817 | Birth: Sybille Dorothea Lippott was born on 29 November 1817 in Baden-Württemberg, GermanyB.1 |
Marriage | between 1835 and 1845 | Marriage: Friedrich Rinkenberger and Sybille Dorothea Lippott were married between 1835 and 1845.1 |
Death | 17 May 1897 | Death: Sybille Dorothea Lippott died on 17 May 1897 at age 79 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.1 |
Burial | 20 May 1897 | Burial: Sybille Dorothea Lippott was buried on 20 May 1897 at Zion UCC CemeteryB in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Name | between 1835 and 1845 | As of between 1835 and 1845, Sybille Dorothea Lippott was also known as Sybille Dorothea Rinkenberger. |
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Birth | Birth: Theordor Becker was born in Grimmen, Vorpommern-Rügen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, GermanyB.1 | |
Marriage | 31 May 1868 | Marriage: Theordor Becker and Dorothea Louise Wilhelmine Luecke were married on 31 May 1868 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 10 August 1831 | Birth: Dorothea Louise Wilhelmine Luecke was born on 10 August 1831 in Segelhurst (?), Rheinhessen, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyB.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: Johann Elting, Sr, and Dorothea Louise Wilhelmine Luecke were married.1 | |
Marriage | 31 May 1868 | Marriage: Theordor Becker and Dorothea Louise Wilhelmine Luecke were married on 31 May 1868 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 14 September 1895 | Death: Dorothea Louise Wilhelmine Luecke died on 14 September 1895 at age 64 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.1 |
Burial | 16 September 1895 | Burial: Dorothea Louise Wilhelmine Luecke was buried on 16 September 1895 at Zion UCC CemeteryB in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Name | Dorothea Louise Wilhelmine Luecke was also known as Dorothea Louise Wilhelmine Becker. | |
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Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 14 March 1890 | Birth: Hermann Claus was born on 14 March 1890 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 17 February 1915 | Marriage: Hermann Claus and Anna Dass were married on 17 February 1915 in Harris, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3,4 |
Death | March 1963 | Death: Hermann Claus died in March 1963 at age ~73 in Iowa, United StatesB.2 |
Burial | 26 March 1963 | Burial: Hermann Claus was buried on 26 March 1963 at Ocheyedan Township CemeteryB in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5,6 |
Baptism | 13 April 1890 | Baptism: Hermann Claus was baptized on 13 April 1890 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.7 |
Census (F) | 17 April 1930 | He and Anna Dass were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.8 |
Census (F) | 11 April 1940 | He and Anna Dass were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, with Marvin Fredrick Claus, Phyllis Irene Claus, and Donald Arthur Claus.9 |
Note (fam) | Note: Hermann Claus and Anna Dass. farmed in Fairview and Horton Townships until 1943 when they moved into Ocheyedan, IA.4 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 28 January 1892 | Birth: Heinrich Claus was born on 28 January 1892 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 3 March 1920 | Marriage: Heinrich Claus and Martha Pauline Dass were married on 3 March 1920 in Harris, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3,4 |
Death | 27 August 1964 | Death: Heinrich Claus died on 27 August 1964 at age 72 in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesB.1,3,5,4 |
Burial | Burial: Heinrich Claus was buried at Ocheyedan Township CemeteryB in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5 |
Baptism | 28 February 1892 | Baptism: Heinrich Claus was baptized on 28 February 1892 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB. Sponsors: H Claus, H Heisterberg, H Fricke, Christoph Piepho, August Piepho6,7 |
Census (F) | 15 April 1930 | He and Martha Pauline Dass were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.8 |
Census (F) | 2 April 1940 | He and Martha Pauline Dass were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, with LeOra Elsie Claus, Irene Frances Claus, and Roger Dale Claus.9 |
Note (fam) | Note: Heinrich Claus and Martha Pauline Dass. farmed in Horton Township near Ocheyedan, IA until 1957 at which time they retired and moved into Ocheyedan, IA.10 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 29 January 1894 | Birth: Emma Claus was born on 29 January 1894 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3 |
Marriage | 2 May 1916 | Marriage: George Otterbein and Emma Claus were married on 2 May 1916 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4,5,3 |
Death | 1952 | Death: Emma Claus died in 1952 at age ~58.6 |
Burial | Burial: Emma Claus was buried at Ocheyedan Township CemeteryB in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6 |
Name | Emma Claus was also known as Emma Otterbein. | |
Baptism | 4 March 1894 | Baptism: Emma Claus was baptized on 4 March 1894 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB. Sponsors: Louise Piepho, Emma Heisterberg, Minna Piepho, Minna Battermann, Mathilde Battermann2,1 |
Census (F) | 5 April 1940 | She and George Otterbein were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, with Leona Martha Otterbein and Marjorie Helen Otterbein.7 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 28 July 1899 | Birth: Oscar Claus was born on 28 July 1899 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3,4 |
Marriage | 15 April 1920 | Marriage: Oscar Claus and Amallie (Molly) Sattler were married on 15 April 1920 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5,6,4 |
Death | 11 February 1962 | Death: Oscar Claus died on 11 February 1962 at age 62 in Green Lake, Wisconsin, United StatesB.7 |
Baptism | 10 September 1899 | Baptism: Oscar Claus was baptized on 10 September 1899 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB. Sponsors: Christoph Seegers, Wilhelm Claus, Friedrich Battermann, August Consoer, Heinrich Witte, Hermann Ruessel, Otto Hitzemann2,1 |
Witness | 27 January 1920 | He was enumerated on the census of 1920 with August Friedrich Heinrich Christoph Claus and Sophia Piepho in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.8 |
Census (F) | 11 April 1930 | Oscar Claus and Amallie (Molly) Sattler were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Greenfield Township, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesB, with Ella Mae Claus, Leonard Herman Claus, Richard Henry Claus, and Delores Claus.9 |
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Birth | 8 August 1898 | Birth: Martha Pauline Dass was born on 8 August 1898 in Radcliffe, Hardin, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 3 March 1920 | Marriage: Heinrich Claus and Martha Pauline Dass were married on 3 March 1920 in Harris, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3,2 |
Death | 5 March 1990 | Death: Martha Pauline Dass died on 5 March 1990 at age 91.1,2 |
Burial | Burial: Martha Pauline Dass was buried at Ocheyedan Township CemeteryB in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4 |
Name | Martha Pauline Dass was also known as Martha Pauline Claus. | |
Census (F) | 15 April 1930 | She and Heinrich Claus were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5 |
Census (F) | 2 April 1940 | She and Heinrich Claus were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, with LeOra Elsie Claus, Irene Frances Claus, and Roger Dale Claus.6 |
Note (fam) | Note: Heinrich Claus and Martha Pauline Dass. farmed in Horton Township near Ocheyedan, IA until 1957 at which time they retired and moved into Ocheyedan, IA.4 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 18 June 1923 | Birth: LeOra Elsie Claus was born on 18 June 1923 at farm nearB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2,3 |
Marriage | 20 February 1944 | Marriage: Darrell Glenwood Wells and LeOra Elsie Claus were married on 20 February 1944 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4,1,2 |
Death | 29 January 2020 | Death: LeOra Elsie Claus died on 29 January 2020 at age 96 in Gretna, Sarpy, Nebraska, United StatesB.5 |
Burial | 4 February 2020 | Burial: LeOra Elsie Claus was buried on 4 February 2020 at Ocheyedan Township CemeteryB in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5 |
Baptism | 22 July 1923 | Baptism: LeOra Elsie Claus was baptized on 22 July 1923 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.2 |
Census | 15 April 1930 | Census: LeOra Elsie Claus 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; p846 |
Witness | 2 April 1940 | She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Heinrich Claus and Martha Pauline Dass in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.7 |
Graduation | 1941 | Graduation: LeOra Elsie Claus graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1941.8 |
Name | 20 February 1944 | As of 20 February 1944, LeOra Elsie Claus was also known as LeOra Elsie Wells. |
Residence (F) | 1991 | She and Darrell Glenwood Wells resided in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1991.9 |
Residence | July 2000 | Residence: LeOra Elsie Claus lived in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United StatesB, in July 2000.10 |
Residence | 3 July 2006 | Residence: LeOra Elsie Claus lived in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United StatesB, on 3 July 2006.11 |
Obituary | 30 January 2020 | Obituary: The obituary for LeOra was recorded on 30 January 2020. A funeral service for LeOra Wells, age 96, of Lake Park, will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Burial will be at Ocheyedan Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, February 3, 2020 from 6:00-8:00PM at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford. On January 29, 2020, LeOra went to meet her Lord and Savior at her daughter Sharon's home in Gretna, Nebraska. LeOra Elsie Claus Wells, daughter of Henry and Martha (Dass) Claus was born June 18, 1923 on a farm near Ocheyedan, Iowa. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Zion Lutheran Church near Ocheyedan, Iowa by Pastor E.J. Kallsen. She attended Center and Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Ocheyedan High School in 1941. LeOra was united in marriage to Darrell Wells on February 20, 1944. They farmed together on a farm north of Ocheyedan for thirty eight years until retiring in Lake Park, Iowa in the fall of 1981. They spent over thirty winters in Mesa, Arizona. LeOra served her Lord as an active member of Zion Lutheran Church teaching Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the LWML, (Lutheran Womens Missonary League) and also sang in the choir. After moving to Lake Park she became a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and was a member of the Concordia Guild. Grateful for sharing her life are her daughters, Sharon Bossman of Gretna, Nebraksa, Charlene (Terry) Bockman of Milford, Iowa and Marlene Keller of Apache Junction, Arizona; grandchildren, Michael (Kathleen) Bossman, Jeffrey (Kelli) VanGelder, Joel (Angie) VanGelder, Jason (Melanie) VanGelder, Sarah (Doug) Beck, Laura (Ian) Folsom and Hans Jacob Keller; great-grandchildren, Makayla Bossman, Madison Bossman, Paige (Jesse) Reed, Madison (Jesse) Glade, Megan (Kyle) Knutson, Codey Fisher, Theodore VanGelder, Brooke Galema, Katrin VanGelder, Elsie Beck and Dylan Beck; great-great-grandson, Beckett Glade; sisters-in-law, Vivian Wells and Marlys Claus and many nieces and nephews. Preceding LeOra in death are her husband for over sixty-four years, Darrell,; brother, Roger; sister, Irene; son-in-law, Gary Bossman; granddaughter-in-law, Amanda VanGelder.[From Turner Funeral Homes]5 |
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References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann Descendants of Seegers / Behrens |
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Birth | 28 January 1926 | Birth: Irene Frances Claus was born on 28 January 1926 at farm nearB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2,3 |
Death | 30 August 2010 | Death: Irene Frances Claus died on 30 August 2010 at age 84 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB.4 |
Name | Irene Frances Claus was also known as Irene Frances Valenta. | |
Baptism | 28 February 1926 | Baptism: Irene Frances Claus was baptized on 28 February 1926 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5,2 |
Witness | 2 April 1940 | She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Heinrich Claus and Martha Pauline Dass in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6 |
Graduation | 1944 | Graduation: Irene Frances Claus graduated at Ocheyedan High SchoolB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1944.7 |
Name | 11 November 1989 | As of 11 November 1989, Irene Frances Claus was also known as Irene Frances Street.8 |
Residence | July 2000 | Residence: Irene Frances Claus lived at 10150 NE BuchanaB in Blaine, Anoka, Minnesota, United StatesB, in July 2000.9 |
Residence | 3 July 2006 | Residence: Irene Frances Claus lived in Brooklyn Park, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesB, on 3 July 2006.10 |
Obituary | 1 September 2010 | Obituary: The obituary for Irene was recorded on 1 September 2010. [from Minneapolis Star Tribune - 1 Sep 2010] Street, Irene F. age 84, of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully on 8/30/10. Preceded in death by parents; son, Wayne; and brother, Roger Claus. Survived by loving husband of 21 years, Bruce; children, Paula (Bryan) Anderson, David (Linda) Valenta, Diane (Chuck) Banks and James (Patti) Valenta; along with grandchildren; sister, LeOra Wells; other family and friends including her close friends from church. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Service Friday 11:00 AM at Our Saviors Reformed Church, 8201 Zane Ave N., Brooklyn Park. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church and also Thursday 5-7 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643 5125 W. Broadway11 |
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References | Bremer Descendency Chart (#1) Bremer Descendency Chart (#2) Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann Descendants of Seegers / Behrens Korean War list |
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Birth | 4 November 1930 | Birth: Roger Dale Claus was born on 4 November 1930 at farm nearB in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2,3 |
Death | 24 June 2006 | Death: Roger Dale Claus died on 24 June 2006 at age 75 in Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, United StatesB. while camping with his family.4,5 |
Burial | 28 June 2006 | Burial: Roger Dale Claus was buried on 28 June 2006 at Ocheyedan Township CemeteryB in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.4 |
Baptism | 30 November 1930 | Baptism: Roger Dale Claus was baptized on 30 November 1930 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.6,2 |
Witness | 2 April 1940 | He was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Heinrich Claus and Martha Pauline Dass in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.7 |
Military | from March 1952 to January 1954 | Military: Roger Dale Claus served in the US Army during the Korean War from March 1952 to January 1954. basic training was in Camp Roberts, CA; did field training for 8 weeks in Arizonia; went to mechanics school for 4 months in Atlanta, GA. He was then sent to the Korean War and was a Corporal in the parts section.3 |
Obituary | 3 July 2006 | Obituary: The obituary for Roger was recorded on 3 July 2006. From: Fulda Free Press Date: Jul 3, 2006 Roger Dale Claus was born on November 4, 1930, in Ocheyedan, Iowa. He was the son of Henry and Martha (Dass) Claus. He lived his youth in rural Ocheyedan where he attended a country school. He attended Ocheyedan Community High School. Roger was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Township, Ocheyedan. He served in the U. S. Army where he attained the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Marlys Meier of Fulda, Minnesota, on January 23, 1955, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fulda, Minnesota. They lived and farmed north of Ocheyedan. In 1992, they retired and moved to town. He is a former member of Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Township, Ocheyedan, where he held various offices. He was presently a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan. Roger was a 50-year member of the American Legion. He was a former board member of the Osceola County Extension Services. Roger loved to be around his family and attend his grandchildren's functions, sports events, and camping together. He also enjoyed gardening. Roger passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2006, in Janesville, Minnesota, while camping with his family. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife: Marlys Claus of Ocheyedan, IA; his children: Doug Claus of Ocheyedan, IA, JoAnn and Rich Crandall of Lakeville, MN, Dennis and Kelley Claus of Ocheyedan, IA; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: Emily and Bruce Van Beek and their children: Torii Van Beek and Reagen Van Beek; Martha and Josh DeWeerd and their children: Karenna DeWeerd, Erica DeWeerd, and Michael DeWeerd; Grace Claus and fiancÈ Josh and child: Isabelle Claus; Guthrie Claus and fiancee Ann Van Westen and child: Hadley Dake; Evan Claus, Audrey Claus, Trent Claus, Danielle Claus, Megan Crandall; two sisters: LeOra and Darrell Wells of Lake Park, IA, Irene and Bruce Street of Brooklyn Park, MN. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Joycelyn; and his parents. The two white roses in the casket spray represent Joycelyn and Roger. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, Iowa with Rev. Russell Anderson officiating. The organist was Karen Glade. Casket bearers were: Trent Claus, Guthrie Claus, Evan Claus, Josh DeWeerd, Josh Bisch and Bruce Van Beek. Interment at Ocheyedan Township Cemetery, Ocheyedan, Iowa. Military honors by Wood-Miller American Legion Post # 326. Arrangements by Andringa Funeral Home, Larry R. Andringa, Director. Online expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.andringafuneralhome.com5 |
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Birth | 9 March 1917 | Birth: Darrell Glenwood Wells was born on 9 March 1917 in Dickinson, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 20 February 1944 | Marriage: Darrell Glenwood Wells and LeOra Elsie Claus were married on 20 February 1944 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3,1,2 |
Death | 16 October 2008 | Death: Darrell Glenwood Wells died on 16 October 2008 at age 91 in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United StatesB.4 |
Baptism | 3 October 1944 | Baptism: Darrell Glenwood Wells was baptized on 3 October 1944 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3,2 |
Confirmation | 9 October 1944 | Confirmation: Darrell Glenwood Wells was confirmed on 9 October 1944 at Zion Lutheran ChurchB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.3,2 |
Residence (F) | 1991 | He and LeOra Elsie Claus resided in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United StatesB, in 1991.5 |
Obituary | Obituary: The obituary for Darrell was recorded. Darrell Glenwood Wells was born at home near Milford, Iowa on March 9, 1917 to Glenn and L.Nora (Rute) Wells. He attended Excelsior and Lake Park schools, graduating from Lake Park High School in 1936. On February 20, 1944 Darrell was united in marriage to LeOra Claus. Darrell and LeOra farmed northwest of Ocheyedan for thirty-eight years and retired to their present home in Lake Park in 1981. His passing ends a marriage partnership of over sixty-four years. Darrell was baptized, confirmed and married at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Ocheyedan. He was an active member at Zion, serving in many offices of the church and singing in the choir. He was also active in the Lutheran Layman's League. After moving to Lake Park, he was an active member of Concordia Luther Church until his death. Being in church and serving his Lord was very important to him. Until his health would no longer allow it, he enjoyed hunting, especially with his grandson's, playing horseshoes and pool. He was avery good dancer and loved to dance. Darrell went home to be with his Lord and Savior early on October 16, 2008 at his home in Lake Park at ninety-one years of age. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife LeOra; daughters, Sharron Bossman of Lennox, South Dakota,; Charlene Bockman (Terry) of Milford, Iowa and Marlene Keller of Apache Junction, Arizona; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Glenora Rodenberg. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother, Duane; son-in-law Gary Bossman and granddaughter-in-law Amanda VanGeider.6 |