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Hazel Marie Lottman

F, #27951, b. 17 February 1914, d. 27 March 2008

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Jacob J Lottman (b. October 1889, d. 1914)
Mother*	Cornelia (Lee) Rosena Willems (b. 21 June 1891)

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Family: Floyd Christopher Goldsberry (b. 19 November 1910, d. 25 December 1980)

Biography

Birth	17 February 1914	Birth: Hazel Marie Lottman was born on 17 February 1914 in Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Marriage		Marriage: Floyd Christopher Goldsberry and Hazel Marie Lottman were married.²
Death	27 March 2008	Death: Hazel Marie Lottman died on 27 March 2008 at age 94.²

Witness	6 January 1920	Census: Hazel Marie Lottman appeared in the household of Cornelia (Lee) Rosena Willems in the census on 6 January 1920 in Harbine, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹
Name		Hazel Marie Lottman was also known as Hazel Marie Goldsberry.²

Citations

[S943] 1920 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S1594] Ancestry - Goldsberry / Anderson Family Tree

Mary E Mahlman

F, #27952, b. October 1894, d. 1983

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14 April 2023

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Family: Jacob Jansen Lottman (b. 14 January 1896, d. March 1973)

Daughter*	Merlyn Elizabeth Lottman (b. 20 February 1921, d. 21 March 2000)
Son*	Harold Earl (Bud) Lottman (b. 6 August 1922, d. 27 September 2011)

Biography

Birth	October 1894	Birth: Mary E Mahlman was born in October 1894 in Kansas, United StatesB.¹
Marriage	about 1920	Marriage: Jacob Jansen Lottman and Mary E Mahlman were married about 1920.²
Death	1983	Death: Mary E Mahlman died in 1983 at age ~89 in Diller, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.³

Name

about 1920

As of about 1920, Mary E Mahlman was also known as Mary E Lottman.²

Citations

[S1902] 1900 Census; KS, Washington Co
[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S1394] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Merlyn Elizabeth Lottman

F, #27953, b. 20 February 1921, d. 21 March 2000

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Jacob Jansen Lottman (b. 14 January 1896, d. March 1973)
Mother*	Mary E Mahlman (b. October 1894, d. 1983)

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Biography

Birth	20 February 1921	Birth: Merlyn Elizabeth Lottman was born on 20 February 1921 in Diller, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Death	21 March 2000	Death: Merlyn Elizabeth Lottman died on 21 March 2000 at age 79.²

Witness

15 April 1930

Merlyn Elizabeth Lottman was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Jacob Jansen Lottman and Mary in Pleasant Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Name: Merlyn Elizabeth Lottman[Loren J Wolffe] [Merlyn Wolff] Gender: FemaleRace: WhiteBirth Date: 20 Feb 1921Birth Place: Diller, Nebraska[Diller Jeffe??, Nebraska] Death Date: 21 Mar 2000Father: Jacob J LottmanMother: Mary E MahlmanSSN: 507120453Notes:

Harold Earl (Bud) Lottman

M, #27954, b. 6 August 1922, d. 27 September 2011

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14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Jacob Jansen Lottman (b. 14 January 1896, d. March 1973)
Mother*	Mary E Mahlman (b. October 1894, d. 1983)

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Family: Virginia

Biography

Birth	6 August 1922	Birth: Harold Earl (Bud) Lottman was born on 6 August 1922 in Diller, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Marriage		Marriage: Harold Earl (Bud) Lottman and Virginia were married.²
Death	27 September 2011	Death: Harold Earl (Bud) Lottman died on 27 September 2011 at age 89 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United StatesB.²

Witness

15 April 1930

Harold Earl (Bud) Lottman was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Jacob Jansen Lottman and Mary in Pleasant Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Name: Harold Bud LottmanGender: MaleDeath Age: 89Birth Date: 6 Aug 1922Birth Place: Diller, Jefferson, Nebraska, USAResidence Place: Diller, Nebraska, USADeath Date: 27 Sep 2011Death Place: Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USAObituary Date: 29 Sep 2011Newspaper.

Mary

F, #27955, b. 16 October 1894, d. April 1983

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14 April 2023

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Family: Jacob Jansen Lottman (b. 14 January 1896, d. March 1973)

Biography

Birth	16 October 1894	Birth: Mary was born on 16 October 1894 in Kansas, United StatesB.^1,2
Marriage	1930	Marriage: Jacob Jansen Lottman and Mary were married in 1930.¹
Death	April 1983	Death: Mary died in April 1983 at age 88 in Diller, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.²

Name	1930	As of 1930, Mary was also known as Mary Lottman.¹
Census (F)	15 April 1930	She and Jacob Jansen Lottman were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Pleasant Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB, with Merlyn Elizabeth Lottman and Harold Earl (Bud) Lottman.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Mary LottmanName: Mary LottmanSSN: 505-54-1817Last Residence: 68342 Diller, Jefferson, Nebraska, United States of AmericaBorn: 16 Oct 1894Died: Apr 1983State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (1958-1959)

Henry Martin Elgert

M, #27956, b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978

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14 April 2023

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Family: Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

Son*	Frederick J Elgert (b. 25 December 1910, d. August 1966)
Daughter*	Velma A Elgert (b. 26 June 1912)
Son*	Walter H Elgert (b. 29 July 1915, d. 5 January 1993)
Son*	Harold E Elgert (b. 12 March 1917, d. 7 October 2006)
Son*	Eldon P Elgert (b. 15 September 1918, d. May 1985)
Daughter*	Gladys L Elgert (b. 5 September 1920, d. 7 August 2009)
Daughter*	Lois M Elgert (b. 1923)
Son*	Leo F Elgert (b. 18 August 1924, d. 21 August 1993)
Daughter*	Joan Marie Elgert (b. 5 June 1933, d. 24 January 2007)

Biography

Birth	1 October 1885	Birth: Henry Martin Elgert was born on 1 October 1885 in Nebraska, United StatesB.¹
Marriage	about 1910	Marriage: Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman were married about 1910.^2,3
Death	19 January 1978	Death: Henry Martin Elgert died on 19 January 1978 at age 92.²

Census (F)	3 January 1920	Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB, with Frederick J Elgert, Velma A Elgert, Walter H Elgert, Harold E Elgert, and Eldon P Elgert.⁴
Census (F)	19 April 1930	Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB, with Frederick J Elgert, Velma A Elgert, Walter H Elgert, Harold E Elgert, Eldon P Elgert, Gladys L Elgert, Lois M Elgert, and Leo F Elgert.³

Citations

[S1014] WW1 Draft Registration
[S1513] Ancestry - Wassmann & Wasserman Family Trees
[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S943] 1920 Census; NE, Jefferson Co

Frederick J Elgert

M, #27957, b. 25 December 1910, d. August 1966

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14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Henry Martin Elgert (b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978)
Mother*	Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

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Biography

Birth	25 December 1910	Birth: Frederick J Elgert was born on 25 December 1910 in Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Death	August 1966	Death: Frederick J Elgert died in August 1966 at age 55.²

Witness	3 January 1920	Frederick J Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.³
Witness	19 April 1930	Frederick J Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Fred ElgertName: Fred ElgertSSN: 508-30-0471Born: 25 Dec 1910Died: Aug 1966State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951)
[S943] 1920 Census; NE, Jefferson Co

Velma A Elgert

F, #27958, b. 26 June 1912

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Henry Martin Elgert (b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978)
Mother*	Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

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Family: Hammer

Biography

Birth	26 June 1912	Birth: Velma A Elgert was born on 26 June 1912 in Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Marriage		Marriage: Hammer and Velma A Elgert were married.³

Name		Velma A Elgert was also known as Velma A Hammer.³
Witness	3 January 1920	She was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.⁴
Witness	19 April 1930	Velma A Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S1523] Information from www.ancestry.com US Public Records Software (), U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 about Velma A HammerName: Velma A HammerBirth Date: 26 Jun 1912Address: RR 4 POB 157, Fairbury, NE, 68352 (1989)[70510 562nd Ave, Fairbury, NE, 68352-5500 (1995)].
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Harold Elgert, 9 Oct 2006.
[S943] 1920 Census; NE, Jefferson Co

Walter H Elgert

M, #27959, b. 29 July 1915, d. 5 January 1993

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Henry Martin Elgert (b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978)
Mother*	Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

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Biography

Birth	29 July 1915	Birth: Walter H Elgert was born on 29 July 1915 in Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Death	5 January 1993	Death: Walter H Elgert died on 5 January 1993 at age 77 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.²

Witness	3 January 1920	Walter H Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.³
Witness	19 April 1930	Walter H Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Walter ElgertName: Walter ElgertSSN: 507-46-7663Last Residence: 68352 Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United States of AmericaBorn: 29 Jul 1915Died: 5 Jan 1993State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (1955)
[S943] 1920 Census; NE, Jefferson Co

Harold E Elgert

M, #27960, b. 12 March 1917, d. 7 October 2006

Last Edited	17 April 2023
References	World War II list

Parents

Father*	Henry Martin Elgert (b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978)
Mother*	Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

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Family: Bernice Vera McDonald (b. 9 August 1920, d. 11 September 2008)

Biography

Birth	12 March 1917	Birth: Harold E Elgert was born on 12 March 1917 in Reynolds, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Marriage		Marriage: Harold E Elgert and Bernice Vera McDonald were married.³
Death	7 October 2006	Death: Harold E Elgert died on 7 October 2006 at age 89 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.²

Witness	3 January 1920	Harold E Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.⁴
Witness	19 April 1930	Harold E Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹
Military	between 1942 and 1945	Military: Harold E Elgert served in the US Army during World War II between 1942 and 1945.³
Obituary	9 October 2006	Obituary: The obituary for Harold was recorded on 9 October 2006. [from Beatrice Daily Sun] Harold Elgert, 89, Fairbury, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center, Fairbury. Born March 12, 1917, at Reynolds, Neb. World War II Army veteran. Retired hospital custodian. Survivors include his wife, Bernice, son, Darrell Elgert and wife Rose of Dannebrog; one grandson and four stepgrandchildren; sisters, Velma Hammer of Reynolds, Lois Templin of Reynolds, Gladys Byrd, Marge Terrill and husband Dean, DeLoris Elgert, Joann Rarick, all of Fairbury. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Anna (Lottman) Elgert; five brothers. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, Four Square Gospel Church, 719 Sixth St., Fairbury. Burial: Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to the family's choice. Visitation begins 1 p.m. Tuesday, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, 2414 H St., Fairbury.³

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Harold Edwin ElgertName: Harold Edwin ElgertLast Residence: 68352 Fairbury, Jefferson, NebraskaBorn: 12 Mar 1917Died: 7 Oct 2006State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951)
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Harold Elgert, 9 Oct 2006.
[S943] 1920 Census; NE, Jefferson Co

Eldon P Elgert

M, #27961, b. 15 September 1918, d. May 1985

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Henry Martin Elgert (b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978)
Mother*	Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

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Biography

Birth	15 September 1918	Birth: Eldon P Elgert was born on 15 September 1918 in Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Death	May 1985	Death: Eldon P Elgert died in May 1985 at age 66 in Sandston, Henrico, Virginia, United StatesB.²

Witness	3 January 1920	Eldon P Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.³
Witness	19 April 1930	Eldon P Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Eldon ElgertName: Eldon ElgertSSN: 508-14-4374Last Residence: 23150 Sandston, Henrico, Virginia, United States of AmericaBorn: 15 Sep 1918Last Benefit: 23150 Sandston, Henrico, Virginia, United States of AmericaDie
[S943] 1920 Census; NE, Jefferson Co

Gladys L Elgert

F, #27962, b. 5 September 1920, d. 7 August 2009

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Henry Martin Elgert (b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978)
Mother*	Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

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Biography

Birth	5 September 1920	Birth: Gladys L Elgert was born on 5 September 1920 in Reynolds, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Death	7 August 2009	Death: Gladys L Elgert died on 7 August 2009 at age 88 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.²

Name		Gladys L Elgert was also known as Gladys L Byrd.³
Obituary		Obituary: The obituary for Gladys was recorded. [from Lincoln Journal Star - (Aug/9/2009)] Gladys L. (Elgert) Byrd 88, of Fairbury, passed away August 7, 2009 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born 9/5/1920 at Reynolds, Neb. Survivors are Daughter: Janice Embree-Bever & Husband John of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; Son: Ron Byrd & Wife Nancy of Fairbury; Granchildren: Michelle Scherber & Larry Embree of Wheat Ridge, Adrian Byrd & Ryan Byrd of Lincoln; Great Grandchildren: Allie Webster, Cohner Schult of Wheat Ridge, Kyla & Ty Byrd of Lincoln; Step Grandchildren: Austin Schult of Aurora, Colo., Heidi "Mari" Scherber of Wheat Ridge; sisters: Velma Hammer of Fairbury, Lois Templin of Reynolds, Marjorie Terrill of Fairbury. Preceded by Sons, Larry & Bruce Byrd; Husband, Laurence Byrd; Parents, Henry & Anna (Lottman) Elgert; Brothers, Leonard, Fred, Eldon, Walt, Leo, & Harold Elgert; Sisters, DeLoris Elgert & Joan Rarick. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday 8/10/09 at the Presbyterian Church in Fairbury, with Don Canady officiating. Memorials to Aseracare Hospice or Five Star Bible Camp in Care of Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury in charge of arrangements.⁴
Witness	19 April 1930	She was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Gladys L. (Elgert) Byrd, in the Lincoln Journal Star on 8/9/2009.
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Harold Elgert, 9 Oct 2006.
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Gladys L. (Elgert) Byrd - Lincoln Journal Star - (Aug/9/2009.)

Lois M Elgert

F, #27963, b. 1923

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Henry Martin Elgert (b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978)
Mother*	Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

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Biography

Birth

1923

Birth: Lois M Elgert was born in 1923 in Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Name		Lois M Elgert was also known as Lois M Templin.²
Witness	19 April 1930	She was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Harold Elgert, 9 Oct 2006.

Leo F Elgert

M, #27964, b. 18 August 1924, d. 21 August 1993

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Henry Martin Elgert (b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978)
Mother*	Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

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Biography

Birth	18 August 1924	Birth: Leo F Elgert was born on 18 August 1924 in Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Death	21 August 1993	Death: Leo F Elgert died on 21 August 1993 at age 69 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.²

Witness

19 April 1930

Leo F Elgert was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman in Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S944] 1930 Census; NE, Jefferson Co
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Leo F. ElgertName: Leo F. ElgertSSN: 508-26-6879Last Residence: 68352 Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United States of AmericaBorn: 18 Aug 1924Died: 21 Aug 1993State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951)

Bernice Vera McDonald

F, #27967, b. 9 August 1920, d. 11 September 2008

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: Harold E Elgert (b. 12 March 1917, d. 7 October 2006)

Biography

Birth	9 August 1920	Birth: Bernice Vera McDonald was born on 9 August 1920.¹
Marriage		Marriage: Harold E Elgert and Bernice Vera McDonald were married.²
Death	11 September 2008	Death: Bernice Vera McDonald died on 11 September 2008 at age 88 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹

Name		Bernice Vera McDonald was also known as Bernice Vera Elgert.²
Obituary	16 September 2008	Obituary: The obituary for Bernice was recorded on 16 September 2008. [from Beatrice Daily Sun - (Sep/16/2008)] Bernice V. Elgert, 88, of Fairbury, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. Born Aug. 9, 1920, at Tobias. Survivors: son, Darrel of Dannebrog; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Minnie (Kollmorgan) McDonald; husband, Harold Elgert; brother, Harold McDonald; sister, Verna Elgert. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, Four Square Church in Fairbury. Burial: Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to the family's choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.³

Citations

[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Bernice Vera ElgertName: Bernice Vera ElgertLast Residence: 68352 Fairbury, Jefferson, NebraskaBorn: 9 Aug 1920Died: 11 Sep 2008State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951)
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Harold Elgert, 9 Oct 2006.
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Bernice V. Elgert, 16 Sep 2008.

Hammer

M, #27970

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: Velma A Elgert (b. 26 June 1912)

Biography

Marriage

Marriage: Hammer and Velma A Elgert were married.¹

Citations

[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Harold Elgert, 9 Oct 2006.

Donald Dean Terrill

M, #27973, b. 28 October 1925, d. 3 March 2009

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Biography

Birth	28 October 1925	Birth: Donald Dean Terrill was born on 28 October 1925 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.¹
Death	3 March 2009	Death: Donald Dean Terrill died on 3 March 2009 at age 83 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.²

Obituary

4 March 2009

Obituary: The obituary for Donald was recorded on 4 March 2009. [from Lincoln Journal Star - (Mar/4/2009)]
Donald Dean Terrill 83, Fairbury, passed away Tuesday (3/3/09) at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. He was born October 28, 1925 in Fairbury. WWII Army Infantry. Upon his return to Fairbury he attended Fairbury Junior College and then graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism in 1949. In 1958 he started a 30 year career with the Lincoln Journal as an education writer and was the statehouse reporter during the 1959 session. He was best know as the roving reporter in Southeast Nebraska. Dean's career included spending two days with Bobby Kennedy as he toured the state and was awarded the 1968 Picture of the Year by the Nebraska Press Association. Another career highlight of Dean's was covering the Charles Simants case at North Platte, including the controversial preliminary hearing and murder trial that resulted in "gag orders" that went to the U.S. Supreme Courts. In 1987, he was honored as Journalist of the Year.
Survivors are wife, Marjorie Terrill, Fairbury; son, Terry Terrill, Fairbury; daughter, Nancy Amundson & husband, Chris, Fairbury; grandchildren: Brian Terrill, Lincoln; Caleb & Chancellor Amundson, Fairbury; sister, Betty Hartley, Lincoln. Preceded by parents, Clyde & Nellie (Nation) Terrill; infant brother, Charles.
Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday (3/6/09) at the First Baptist Church in Fairbury with Pastor Jim Cutts officiating. Burial in the Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family's choice. Cremation has taken place. A register book is available to sign at the funeral home. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.³

Citations

[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Harold Elgert, 9 Oct 2006.
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Donald Dean TerrillName: Donald Dean TerrillLast Residence: 68352 Fairbury, Jefferson, NebraskaBorn: 28 Oct 1925Died: 3 Mar 2009State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (Before 1951)
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Donald Dean Terrill, 4 Mar 2009.

Joan Marie Elgert

F, #27974, b. 5 June 1933, d. 24 January 2007

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Henry Martin Elgert (b. 1 October 1885, d. 19 January 1978)
Mother*	Anna J Lottman (b. 1 December 1890, d. 15 June 1990)

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Biography

Birth	5 June 1933	Birth: Joan Marie Elgert was born on 5 June 1933 in Reynolds, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2,3
Death	24 January 2007	Death: Joan Marie Elgert died on 24 January 2007 at age 73 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United StatesB.^2,3

Name		Joan Marie Elgert was also known as Joan Marie Rarick.¹
Obituary	29 January 2007	Obituary: The obituary for Joan was recorded on 29 January 2007. [from Beatrice Daily Sun] Joan M. Rarick, 73, Fairbury, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in Fairbury. Born June 5, 1933, at Reynolds. Survivors: daughter, Cindy Dowis of Wales, Wis.; grandchildren, Martie Eckstein, Christine Dowis, both of Wales, Wis., one great-grandchild; sisters, Velma Hammer, Lois Templin, both of Reynolds, Gladys Byrd, Marge Terrill, DeLoris Elgert, all of Fairbury. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Anna (Lottman) Elgert; six brothers. Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, Zion United Church of Christ, Gladstone. Burial: Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to the Reynolds Community Center, Zion United Church of Christ Gladstone, or American Cancer Society. No Viewing. Register book available at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, 2414 H St., Fairbury.³

Citations

[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Harold Elgert, 9 Oct 2006.
[S1513] Ancestry - Wassmann & Wasserman Family Trees
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Obituary of Joan M. Rarick - Beatrice Daily Sun - (Jul/19/2011.)