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1601 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE LEIGH WORLD, November 8,1946-

John Backus of Scribner, former resident of the Leigh community, died suddenly according to word received by relatives here. Mr. Backus was at Leigh in attendance for the funeral services held for his Neice, Mrs. Carl Mauch. His death was a shock to family and friends.

Mr. Backus and his wife, formerly Anna Wurdeman, resided on a farm southwest of Leigh until about ten years ago when they moved to a farm near Scribner. Three years ago they retired and moved to town.

He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Margaret, Mrs. Oscar Mauch, of Scribner, and Mrs. Roland Rink, of Hooper; and one son, Walter Backus, of Scribner.

Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, at two o'clock. Rev. O. Wehrmann will officiate.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE LEIGH WORLD, November 8,1946-

John Backus of Scribner, former resident of the Leigh community, died suddenly according to word received by relatives here. Mr. Backus was at Leigh in attendance for the funeral services held for his Neice, Mrs. Carl Mauch. His death was a shock to family and friends.

Mr. Backus and his wife, formerly Anna Wurdeman, resided on a farm southwest of Leigh until about ten years ago when they moved to a farm near Scribner. Three years ago they retired and moved to town.

He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Margaret, Mrs. Oscar Mauch, of Scribner, and Mrs. Roland Rink, of Hooper; and one son, Walter Backus, of Scribner.

Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, at two o'clock. Rev. O. Wehrmann will officiate.
Original individual @I195@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) merged with @I01548@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) 		Backhus, John (I506)
 
1602 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I13438)
 
1603 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I13398)
 
1604 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE LEIGH( NE.) WORLD, April 26, 1935-

The St. John's Church could only accommodate a small part of the sorrowing friends who came to attend the funeral services for Emil Muth, 2

His death was caused by blood poisoning. The week previous to his death, he had been helping cut wood with a buzz saw. He stooped down to push away sawdust from under the saw and as he rose the saw caught the sleeve of his jacket. He received a deep gash in his arm that required 26 stitches to close. In spite of all the best medical care, infection developed and he passed away at the Columbus Hospital.

Emil was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Muth, prominent farmers of the St. John’s district. He was born on July 6, 1913, on the farm where the family still resides. He received his education in St. John’s Parochial School and was a member of the church. He was an active and popular member of the Walther League. He was a member of the ball team of St. John’s.

Since finishing school, he has been his father’s right hand man on the farm. He will be missed by the entire community.

He is survived by his parents, three brothers, Ewald, Walter, and Eugene, at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Art Korte, of Columbus, and Miss Vernetta, at home.

Funeral services were held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church at two o’clock, Monday afternoon. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE LEIGH( NE.) WORLD, April 26, 1935-

The St. John's Church could only accommodate a small part of the sorrowing friends who came to attend the funeral services for Emil Muth, 2

His death was caused by blood poisoning. The week previous to his death, he had been helping cut wood with a buzz saw. He stooped down to push away sawdust from under the saw and as he rose the saw caught the sleeve of his jacket. He received a deep gash in his arm that required 26 stitches to close. In spite of all the best medical care, infection developed and he passed away at the Columbus Hospital.

Emil was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Muth, prominent farmers of the St. John’s district. He was born on July 6, 1913, on the farm where the family still resides. He received his education in St. John’s Parochial School and was a member of the church. He was an active and popular member of the Walther League. He was a member of the ball team of St. John’s.

Since finishing school, he has been his father’s right hand man on the farm. He will be missed by the entire community.

He is survived by his parents, three brothers, Ewald, Walter, and Eugene, at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Art Korte, of Columbus, and Miss Vernetta, at home.

Funeral services were held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church at two o’clock, Monday afternoon. 		Muth, Emil (I9515)
 
1605 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE LEIGH, (NE.) WORLD, October 12, 1945-

T/Sgt. Walter Deichmann left for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, after a ten-day furlough with home folks, Mrs. Anna Deichmann and sons. Walter spent more than three years in the Army and 29 months of the time he was based in England with the Eighth Air Force. He trained as an electrician and as an inspector. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE LEIGH, (NE.) WORLD, October 12, 1945-

T/Sgt. Walter Deichmann left for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, after a ten-day furlough with home folks, Mrs. Anna Deichmann and sons. Walter spent more than three years in the Army and 29 months of the time he was based in England with the Eighth Air Force. He trained as an electrician and as an inspector.
Original individual @I01166@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I872@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 		Deichmann, Walter (I2435)
 
1606 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE LEVANDER FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES, May 5, 2006-

Freda Amelia McMurray, the daughter of Henry and Anna Wolff Becker was born November 9, 1915 on a farm in the Bradish community east of Albion. She attended District #77 and graduated from Albion High School. Freda continued her education by attending Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing where she became a registered nurse.

She entered the United States Army and was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. While in the service, she met William Tyler “Mac” McMurray and married him on August 9, 1942 at Kimball, Nebraska.?
From THE LEVANDER FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES, may 5, 2006-

Freda Amelia McMurray, the daughter of Henry and Anna Wolff Becker was born November 9, 1915 on a farm in the Bradish community east of Albion. She attended District #77 and graduated from Albion High School. Freda continued her education by attending Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing where she became a registered nurse.

She entered the United States Army and was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. While in the service, she met William Tyler “Mac” McMurray and married him on August 9, 1942 at Kimball, Nebraska.?

Freda lived in Omaha with her children while Mac continued to service in the Army. They moved to Albion in the late 1940’s and later to a farm northeast of Albion. In the early 1980’s, Freda and Mac retired from farming and moved back to Albion.

With failing health, Freda entered the Sunrise Country Manor Nursing Home in Milford, Nebraska. It was there where she died Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at the age of 90.

Surviving Freda is one son James McMurray & wife Barbara of Ralston, NE; 2 grandchildren: Christina LaMarche & husband Rick of Ralston; Michael J. McMurray of Olympia, WA; 4 great grandchildren: Austin, Alycia, Jacob, and Laura LaMarche of Ralston; and one sister, Sophia Becker of Albion.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William; one son Thomas; brothers: Henry, Herman, Otto, Carl & William Becker; one sister, Elizabeth Johnson.

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 a.m. DAY: Friday, May 5, 2006
CHURCH: Levander Funeral Home TOWN: Albion, Nebraska
MINISTER: Rev. Mary Avidano
CEMETERY: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Newman Grove, NE
VISITATION: Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at the Levander Funeral Home in Albion. Visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday.

Original individual @I301@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) merged with @I02874@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@)
@NF0952@ 		Becker, Freda (I898)
 
1607 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE LUDVIGSEN MORTUARY ARCHIVES-

Maria was born July 23, 1921 in Dixon County, Nebraska to John and Christina 'Schmidt' Koch. She grew up on the farm there.

On October 2, 1940, Maria Koch was married in her father's home near Dixon to Helmuth Reick. The couple farmed south of Leigh, Nebraska, then moved to Denver where they lived during the year of 1946. Then, they moved back to the Leigh area until moving to Fremont in 1968. Maria worked for a brief time in the Tempo store in the Fremont Mall.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was active in their quilting group. She was formerly a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh.

Survivors: husband - Helmuth
2 sons - James and wife Faith Reick of Clarkson
David and wife Nancy Reick of Fremont
3 grandsons
2 granddaughters
6 great grandchildren
brother - Helmut Koch of South Sioux City, NE
4 sisters - twin - Martha Smith of Laurel, NE
Edna and husband Don George of California
Adele Koch of California
Hildegard Thomas of Dixon, NE

Maria was preceded in death by sister Laura Thomas, and an infant sister, brother Martin Koch, and an
infant daughter.

The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thursday (June 5th) in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Timothy Gierke officiating. The committal will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Leigh, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to her church.

Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Wednesday from 2 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM. 		Koch, Maria M. (I6759)
 
1608 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE McKOWN FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES, June 14, 2004-

Harold E. Grotelueschen, 86, of Columbus died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln. Services are 10:30 am Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at St. Luke's Congregational Church-UCC with the Rev. Nancy Peebles officiating. Visitation is on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at McKown Funeral Home and continues Wednesday morning from 9 am until service time at the church. Interment is in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church.

Harold E. Grotelueschen was born December 5, 1917 in rural Schuyler, Nebraska to Edward and Theresa (Vrba) Grotelueschen. He attended District #64 School in Colfax County and Immanuel Lutheran School in Schuyler. On September 29, 1941 he was united in marriage to Syvilla Aerni in Fremont, Nebraska. The couple lived and farmed in the Genoa area before moving to Columbus in 1957. Harold worked as a mechanic for Peter Pan and Metz Bakery until retiring in 1983. He then worked for the City of Columbus cemetery department from 1983 - 2001. Harold enjoyed working on clocks in his spare time and working on cars. He was a member of St. Luke's Church where he maintained the clocks there.

He is survived by his wife Syvilla of Columbus, one son Duane (Debra) Grotelueschen of Omaha, NE, five grandchildren; Michael, Todd (Cathy), Jason, Amy (Russell), and Suzanne, five great-grandchildren; Samantha, Ashley, Araya, Eric, and Rally, and two step-grandchildren; Jonathan and Richard Sahs.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert.
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From THE McKOWN FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES, June 14, 2004-

Harold E. Grotelueschen, 86, of Columbus died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln. Services are 10:30 am Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at St. Luke's Congregational Church-UCC with the Rev. Nancy Peebles officiating. Visitation is on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at McKown Funeral Home and continues Wednesday morning from 9 am until service time at the church. Interment is in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church.

Harold E. Grotelueschen was born December 5, 1917 in rural Schuyler, Nebraska to Edward and Theresa (Vrba) Grotelueschen. He attended District #64 School in Colfax County and Immanuel Lutheran School in Schuyler. On September 29, 1941 he was united in marriage to Syvilla Aerni in Fremont, Nebraska. The couple lived and farmed in the Genoa area before moving to Columbus in 1957. Harold worked as a mechanic for Peter Pan and Metz Bakery until retiring in 1983. He then worked for the City of Columbus cemetery department from 1983 - 2001. Harold enjoyed working on clocks in his spare time and working on cars. He was a member of St. Luke's Church where he maintained the clocks there.

He is survived by his wife Syvilla of Columbus, one son Duane (Debra) Grotelueschen of Omaha, NE, five grandchildren; Michael, Todd (Cathy), Jason, Amy (Russell), and Suzanne, five great-grandchildren; Samantha, Ashley, Araya, Eric, and Rally, and two step-grandchildren; Jonathan and Richard Sahs.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert. 		Grotelueschen, Harold E. (I4278)
 
1609 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE MCKOWN FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES, September 20, 2004-

Leonard Thalken, age 87, of Columbus died Saturday September 18, 2004 at the Countryside Home in Madison. Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday; September 22, 1002 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Douglas Zurek will officiate. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday 5-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home and Wednesday 1:30 p.m. until service time at the church.

Leonard L. Thalken was born December 20, 1916 in rural Clarkson, Nebraska to Otto and Anna (Dvorak) Thalken. He received his education in rural Colfax County Schools. Leonard married Viola Svoboda on June 5, 1938 at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson, Nebraska. The couple farmed in the Clarkson and Leigh area until December 1987. At this time Leonard retired and moved to Columbus. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorials are directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or donors choice.

Leonard is survived by:

Wife Viola Thalken of Columbus, NE
Son Larry (Sheila) Thalken of Columbus, NE
Son Ladean (Nancy) Thalken of Lincoln, NE
6- Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son: Wayne.
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From THE MCKOWN FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES, September 20, 2004-

Leonard Thalken, age 87, of Columbus died Saturday September 18, 2004 at the Countryside Home in Madison. Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday; September 22, 1002 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Douglas Zurek will officiate. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday 5-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home and Wednesday 1:30 p.m. until service time at the church.

Leonard L. Thalken was born December 20, 1916 in rural Clarkson, Nebraska to Otto and Anna (Dvorak) Thalken. He received his education in rural Colfax County Schools. Leonard married Viola Svoboda on June 5, 1938 at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson, Nebraska. The couple farmed in the Clarkson and Leigh area until December 1987. At this time Leonard retired and moved to Columbus. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorials are directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or donors choice.

Leonard is survived by:

Wife Viola Thalken of Columbus, NE
Son Larry (Sheila) Thalken of Columbus, NE
Son Ladean (Nancy) Thalken of Lincoln, NE
6- Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son: Wayne. 		Thalken, Leonard L. (I12578)
 
1610 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE McKown Funeral Home Archives-

Clayton Lusche, age 78, of Columbus died Monday, August 15, 2005 in Omaha. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2005 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. Rev. Richard Bringewatt will officiate. Visitation is Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home and Friday 9:30 a.m. until service time at church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery.

Clayton R. Lusche was born July 6, 1927 in Columbus, Nebraska to Ernest and Helen (Bartels) Lusche. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. On October 3, 1965 he married Margaret Korgie in Lincoln, Nebraska. They lived in Gretna where Clayton worked for the Valley Department of Roads. In 1977 they moved to Columbus where he worked part time for Richland Grain company. Clayton also farmed the family farmed which he had done so since 1965. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the N.R.A.

Wife: Margaret Lusche of Columbus, NE
Son: Mark (Amy) Lusche of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Teera Morava of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Trevor Reed of Missouri
Grandson: Dusti Montella of Columbus, NE

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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From THE McKown Funeral Home Archives-

Clayton Lusche, age 78, of Columbus died Monday, August 15, 2005 in Omaha. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2005 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. Rev. Richard Bringewatt will officiate. Visitation is Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home and Friday 9:30 a.m. until service time at church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery.

Clayton R. Lusche was born July 6, 1927 in Columbus, Nebraska to Ernest and Helen (Bartels) Lusche. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. On October 3, 1965 he married Margaret Korgie in Lincoln, Nebraska. They lived in Gretna where Clayton worked for the Valley Department of Roads. In 1977 they moved to Columbus where he worked part time for Richland Grain company. Clayton also farmed the family farmed which he had done so since 1965. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the N.R.A.

Wife: Margaret Lusche of Columbus, NE
Son: Mark (Amy) Lusche of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Teera Morava of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Trevor Reed of Missouri
Grandson: Dusti Montella of Columbus, NE

He was preceded in death by his parents. 		Lusche, Clayton R. (I8266)
 
1611 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE McKOWN FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-

Myron Bridges, age 59, of Columbus died Wednesday; January 5, 2005 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 9:00 a.m. Saturday; January 8, 2005 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Weisbecker will officiate. Burial will be in the All Saints Cemetery. Visitation is 3:00 -7:00 p.m. Friday with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues Saturday morning from 8-8:30 at the funeral home.

Myron Bridges was born September 29, 1945 in Columbus, Nebraska to Earl and Annie (Welch) Bridges. He grew up on a farm near Leigh. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1964. He went to Universal Trade School in Omaha. On April 17, 1971 he married Louise Starzec at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Myron worked at Behlen Manufacturing for 35 years before retiring due to illness. He enjoyed stock car racing, working on his sons' stock cars, bowling, watching westerns, and country music. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church.

He is survived by:

Wife Louise Bridges of Columbus, NE
Daughter Susan Bridges of Columbus, NE
Son Tom Bridges of Columbus, NE
Son John Bridges of Columbus, NE
Grandson Tyler Bridges of Columbus, NE

He is preceded in death by his parents.
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From THE McKOWN FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-

Myron Bridges, age 59, of Columbus died Wednesday; January 5, 2005 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 9:00 a.m. Saturday; January 8, 2005 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Weisbecker will officiate. Burial will be in the All Saints Cemetery. Visitation is 3:00 -7:00 p.m. Friday with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues Saturday morning from 8-8:30 at the funeral home.

Myron Bridges was born September 29, 1945 in Columbus, Nebraska to Earl and Annie (Welch) Bridges. He grew up on a farm near Leigh. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1964. He went to Universal Trade School in Omaha. On April 17, 1971 he married Louise Starzec at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Myron worked at Behlen Manufacturing for 35 years before retiring due to illness. He enjoyed stock car racing, working on his sons' stock cars, bowling, watching westerns, and country music. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church.

He is survived by:

Wife Louise Bridges of Columbus, NE
Daughter Susan Bridges of Columbus, NE
Son Tom Bridges of Columbus, NE
Son John Bridges of Columbus, NE
Grandson Tyler Bridges of Columbus, NE

He is preceded in death by his parents. 		Bridges, Myron (I1523)
 
1612 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR, April 21, 1972-

HE MAKES THE MUSIC GO AROUND AND AROUND

We could have a ball on the Nicollet Mall dancing to Ozzie Wurdeman's violin-piano. You put a nickel in it, look through the glass cover and you'll see and hear a violin play "The Merry Widow" waltz to piano accompaniment.

The violin-piano machine Wurdeman owns is about as rare as he is. Wurdeman 69, 4400 30th Av. S. is one of the few experts around who make a living repairing and restoring antique music machines. In his garage he works on 19-century violin-pianos, band organs, calliopes, player pianos, theater organs and music boxes.

I should point out that the neighbors don't mind hearing the music and the youngsters there just love it.

Wurdeman learned his trade as a youth when his father was the area distributor for the Mills Violin Piano machine. For almost 20 years Wurdeman has spent summers in Virginia City, Mont., working on a splendid collection of old music machines. The collection was put together by Charles Bovey, a former Minneapolitan, who was active in restoring the historic town.

Wurdeman said the music machines had their heyday from about 1900 until 1930 when the amplified phonograph became popular. The "Violano Virtuoso" machine was introduced in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair. In 1912 at the San Diego Exposition, the machine was designated as one of eight "greatest inventions" of the era.

"Every candy store, soda fountain, restaurant and saloon had some kind of a music machine in those days," Wurdeman recalled. "I hate to think of it now, but when they went out of style, Dad and I broke up about 250 of them and hauled them to a dump. Nobody wanted them then. I wish I had them now. Everybody wants one."

Wurdeman not only can fix the machinery inside the boxes, but he also has a machine that cuts music rolls. He can duplicate old rolls of tunes. He can also add new music. "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," for example, is a 1970 hit that is ideal for a music machine, Wurdeman said.

Electric player pianos, violin-pianos and organs were indoor instruments. "Band organs and calliopes are for outdoors," Wurdeman said. "Older calliopes were powered by steam engines. A few of them are still to be heard at the circus museum in Baraboo, Wis. But you can hear a good band organ on the merry-go-round at Excelsior Amusement Park."

At Virginia City - and nearby Nevada City, Mont., another ghost town restored by Bovey - tourists can buy a recording of music from the antique machines Wurdeman has restored.

Wurdeman showed me one hand-cranked music machine. It was about the size of a small hi-fi set. "There weren't to many electric machines operating until about 1910," Wurdeman said, "and those would be in downtown areas. At Excelsior Park in the old days the band organ used to be operated from the streetcar current."

Wurdeman doesn't plan to retire , but he also won't do as much traveling to repair machines throughout the country. He has trained his son to do the intricate work, however, and a grandson is also interested.

Since Wurdeman began his repair work, it has become obvious that people have learned to live with more noise. In the 1930's, the only place he could find space for a shop was on a bridge over busy railroad tracks. In those days, people couldn't tolerate the shrill sounds that resulted when Wurdeman tuned his band organs and calliopes. Today, life is so noisy that those sounds are barely noticeable. To me, it's a cheerful sound. That's why I think it would be great to install a music machine on the Mall.

All we have to do is find one. Wurdeman is available to keep it in tune.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR, April 21, 1972-

HE MAKES THE MUSIC GO AROUND AND AROUND

We could have a ball on the Nicollet Mall dancing to Ozzie Wurdeman's violin-piano. You put a nickel in it, look through the glass cover and you'll see and hear a violin play "The Merry Widow" waltz to piano accompaniment.

The violin-piano machine Wurdeman owns is about as rare as he is. Wurdeman 69, 4400 30th Av. S. is one of the few experts around who make a living repairing and restoring antique music machines. In his garage he works on 19-century violin-pianos, band organs, calliopes, player pianos, theater organs and music boxes.

I should point out that the neighbors don't mind hearing the music and the youngsters there just love it.

Wurdeman learned his trade as a youth when his father was the area distributor for the Mills Violin Piano machine. For almost 20 years Wurdeman has spent summers in Virginia City, Mont., working on a splendid collection of old music machines. The collection was put together by Charles Bovey, a former Minneapolitan, who was active in restoring the historic town.

Wurdeman said the music machines had their heyday from about 1900 until 1930 when the amplified phonograph became popular. The "Violano Virtuoso" machine was introduced in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair. In 1912 at the San Diego Exposition, the machine was designated as one of eight "greatest inventions" of the era.

"Every candy store, soda fountain, restaurant and saloon had some kind of a music machine in those days," Wurdeman recalled. "I hate to think of it now, but when they went out of style, Dad and I broke up about 250 of them and hauled them to a dump. Nobody wanted them then. I wish I had them now. Everybody wants one."

Wurdeman not only can fix the machinery inside the boxes, but he also has a machine that cuts music rolls. He can duplicate old rolls of tunes. He can also add new music. "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," for example, is a 1970 hit that is ideal for a music machine, Wurdeman said.

Electric player pianos, violin-pianos and organs were indoor instruments. "Band organs and calliopes are for outdoors," Wurdeman said. "Older calliopes were powered by steam engines. A few of them are still to be heard at the circus museum in Baraboo, Wis. But you can hear a good band organ on the merry-go-round at Excelsior Amusement Park."

At Virginia City - and nearby Nevada City, Mont., another ghost town restored by Bovey - tourists can buy a recording of music from the antique machines Wurdeman has restored.

Wurdeman showed me one hand-cranked music machine. It was about the size of a small hi-fi set. "There weren't to many electric machines operating until about 1910," Wurdeman said, "and those would be in downtown areas. At Excelsior Park in the old days the band organ used to be operated from the streetcar current."

Wurdeman doesn't plan to retire , but he also won't do as much traveling to repair machines throughout the country. He has trained his son to do the intricate work, however, and a grandson is also interested.

Since Wurdeman began his repair work, it has become obvious that people have learned to live with more noise. In the 1930's, the only place he could find space for a shop was on a bridge over busy railroad tracks. In those days, people couldn't tolerate the shrill sounds that resulted when Wurdeman tuned his band organs and calliopes. Today, life is so noisy that those sounds are barely noticeable. To me, it's a cheerful sound. That's why I think it would be great to install a music machine on the Mall.

All we have to do is find one. Wurdeman is available to keep it in tune.
Original individual @I03303@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I4547@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 		Wurdeman, Oswald (I14342)
 
1613 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE MONROEVILLE (OH.) REFLECTOR, date unknown-

Despondent over her husband's job loss and the responsibility of five small children, probably afflicted with severe post partum depression, she committed suicide by slitting her throat and wrists in the home of a friend they were visiting in Monroeville.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE MONROEVILLE (OH.) REFLECTOR, date unknown-

Despondent over her husband's job loss and the responsibility of five small children, probably afflicted with severe post partum depression, she committed suicide by slitting her throat and wrists in the home of a friend they were visiting in Monroeville.
@NF1400@ 		UnknownLastName, Ernestina (I12844)
 
1614 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE NORFOLK (NE.) DAILY NEWS, April 26, 2004-

MADISON -- Services for Jacqueline L. Barjenbruch, 61, Norfolk, formerly of Omaha, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Resseguie Funeral Home here. The Rev. Sara Hildreth will officiate with burial in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Leigh. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Barjenbruch died Thursday, April 22, 2004, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Care Center in Norfolk.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE NORFOLK (NE.) DAILY NEWS, April 26, 2004-

MADISON -- Services for Jacqueline L. Barjenbruch, 61, Norfolk, formerly of Omaha, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Resseguie Funeral Home here. The Rev. Sara Hildreth will officiate with burial in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Leigh. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Barjenbruch died Thursday, April 22, 2004, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Care Center in Norfolk. 		Woodward, Jacqueline L. (I13966)
 
1615 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGISTER, April 10, 2008-

BELLA VISTA - Walter Thomas Gloor Jr., 83, of Bella Vista died April 7, 2008, at his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1924, in Norfolk, Neb.

He was an Army veteran and later served in the Army Reserve. He earned a degree in pharmacy from the University of Nebraska, where he was awarded the Lehn & Fink medal for the highest academic record. He earned a Ph.D. in pharmacognosy from the University of Washington and later worked for Smith, Kline and French Laboratories and then worked 10 years for the company's investigational products lab in Philadelphia. He accepted a position at the University of Rhode Island and taught at West Virginia University, Morgantown and Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. He enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Benton County Master Gardeners Club.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Joan Murphy Gloor; his children, Susan Chenitz and husband James of Rumson, N.J., Dr. James Gloor and wife Linda of Narragansett, R.I., Jeanette Rouse and husband Thomas of Willow Springs, Mo., Michael Gloor and Susan McGregor of North Kingstown, R.I., Linda Brady and husband Thomas of Omaha and Terri Hein and husband Daniel of Bella Vista; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Alvin Gloor of Omaha; two sisters, Marilyn Jacobson of St. Edward, Neb., JoAnne Knapp of Bella Vista.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bella Vista Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m.

A Mass of resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Benton County Master Gardeners Club, P.O. Box 5473, Bella Vista, 72714 or Circle of Life Hospice Care, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762.
Original individual @I1393@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) merged with @I01815@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) 		Gloor (Jr.), Walter Thomas (I3982)
 
1616 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE OMAHA WORLD HERALD, May 8, 2009-

Groteluschen, Helen L.
Jun 27, 1926 - May 7, 2009
Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Earl D. Groteluschen. Survived by sons, James D. Groteluschen and wife Cindy of Omaha, Gary L. Groteluschen and wife Jodi of Gillette, WY; daughter, Debra A. Schneider and husband Thomas of Omaha; grandchildren: Joshua Taylor, Jennifer Rousch, Brandi Doll, Whitney Doll, Rachel Hagge, Matthew Hagge, Alison Schneider, Katherine Schneider, Thomas J. Schneider, Jason Boone, Jessica Boone; 5 great-grandchildren.

Catholic Daughters Rosary Friday 6:30 pm West Center Chapel. Vigil Service Friday, 7pm West Center Chapel. SERVICES Saturday, 10:30am West Center Chapel to Mary Our Queen Catholic Church for Mass at 11am Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Mary Our Queen Catholic Church. The family will receive friends Friday, 5-8pm at the West Center Chapel. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN 		UnknownLastName, Helen L. (I12871)
 
1617 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From The PAST AND PRESENT PLATTE COUNTY-

Friedrich Müller, who carries on general farming on section 28, Bismark township, was born in Hanover, Germany, on the 22d of April, 1849, and spent the first twenty years of his life in the land of his nativity. The favorable reports which reached him concerning America and her opportunities led him to determine to try his fortune in the new world, and in 1869 he bade adieu to friends and native land and at the age of twenty years sailed for the United States with his parents, who established the family home in Dane county, Wisconsin. There they remained for two years, at the end of which time they came, in 1871, to Platte county, where the father homesteaded eighty acres, which was the nucleus of our subject's present fine farm. A difficult task awaited them in developing and cultivating the new land, but strenuous labor did not deter them and the persistent, earnest effort which was put forth soon converted the place into rich and productive fields.

As time passed and Friedrich Müller's financial resources increased he added to his holdings by the purchase of an additional tract of two hundred and forty acres and he has since also bought one hundred and sixty acres in Colfax county, so that now he owns altogether four hundred and eighty acres of rich and valuable land in this part of the state. On his farm stand a comfortable residence and substantial barns and outbuildings. He carries on general farming, including the raising of cattle and hogs, and his business is carefully, wisely and successfully managed.

On October 23, 1879, Mr. Müller was united in marriage to Miss Magdalena Karlin, and they became the parents of ten children: Martha, now the wife of Frank Aerni, living in this county; Adolph, who married Mary Shutt and is now farming in Bismark township; Louise, the wife of Albert Aerni, farming in this state; Emma, the wife of Edwin Ahrens, living in Bismark township; Carl F., whose home is in Colfax county, Nebraska; Albert, upon the home farm; Minnie, the wife of Alfred Berchtold of Columbus township; Anna, the wife of Edward Ahrens, of Bismark township; Rosa, the wife of Otto Held, of Columbus; and Magdalena, at home. Theirs is a notable family record in that the circle yet remains unbroken by the hand of death.

Mr. Müller is independent in politics and his religious faith is that of the German Lutheran church. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to establish his home in Nebraska, for, while earnest work awaited him here in the development and improvement of his farm, he has gradually advanced along well defined lines of labor and is now one of the substantial and representative citizens of Platte county.
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From The PAST AND PRESENT PLATTE COUNTY-

Friedrich Müller, who carries on general farming on section 28, Bismark township, was born in Hanover, Germany, on the 22d of April, 1849, and spent the first twenty years of his life in the land of his nativity. The favorable reports which reached him concerning America and her opportunities led him to determine to try his fortune in the new world, and in 1869 he bade adieu to friends and native land and at the age of twenty years sailed for the United States with his parents, who established the family home in Dane county, Wisconsin. There they remained for two years, at the end of which time they came, in 1871, to Platte county, where the father homesteaded eighty acres, which was the nucleus of our subject's present fine farm. A difficult task awaited them in developing and cultivating the new land, but strenuous labor did not deter them and the persistent, earnest effort which was put forth soon converted the place into rich and productive fields.

As time passed and Friedrich Müller's financial resources increased he added to his holdings by the purchase of an additional tract of two hundred and forty acres and he has since also bought one hundred and sixty acres in Colfax county, so that now he owns altogether four hundred and eighty acres of rich and valuable land in this part of the state. On his farm stand a comfortable residence and substantial barns and outbuildings. He carries on general farming, including the raising of cattle and hogs, and his business is carefully, wisely and successfully managed.

On October 23, 1879, Mr. Müller was united in marriage to Miss Magdalena Karlin, and they became the parents of ten children: Martha, now the wife of Frank Aerni, living in this county; Adolph, who married Mary Shutt and is now farming in Bismark township; Louise, the wife of Albert Aerni, farming in this state; Emma, the wife of Edwin Ahrens, living in Bismark township; Carl F., whose home is in Colfax county, Nebraska; Albert, upon the home farm; Minnie, the wife of Alfred Berchtold of Columbus township; Anna, the wife of Edward Ahrens, of Bismark township; Rosa, the wife of Otto Held, of Columbus; and Magdalena, at home. Theirs is a notable family record in that the circle yet remains unbroken by the hand of death.

Mr. Müller is independent in politics and his religious faith is that of the German Lutheran church. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to establish his home in Nebraska, for, while earnest work awaited him here in the development and improvement of his farm, he has gradually advanced along well defined lines of labor and is now one of the substantial and representative citizens of Platte county. 		Mueller, Friedrich (I9285)
 
1618 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND PRESENT PLATTE COUNTY-

Melchior Jenny, a well known representative of farming interests in Sherman township, living on section 24 was born in Canton Glarus, Switzerland, on the 29th of January, 1852, a son of Rudolph and Magdalena (Aebli) Jenny. The parents always remained residents of the land of the Alps, although the maternal grandfather, Henrich Aebli, became a pioneer settler of New Glarus, Wisconsin.

Melchior Jenny spent the first twenty years of his life in his native country and then crossed the Atlantic to the new world, arriving in February, 1872, making his way to New Glarus, Wisconsin, in company with his twin brother, Rudolph. When a lad he had learned the cheese making trade and after arriving in the United States he worked upon a farm and engaged in the manufacture of cheese. After a year spent in Wisconsin he came to Nebraska in 1873 settling in Platte county, where he entered eighty acres of land. He has since engaged in general farming, and as the years have passed on he has purchased property from time to time, until he is now the owner of six hundred acres of rich and valuable land in Sherman township. He has brought his fields under a high state of cultivation and has an excellent property, equipped with all the accessories and conveniences of a model farm. He makes stock-raising an important feature of his business, handling Holsteiin cattle and Jersey Red hogs.

On the 4th of December, 1880, Mr. Jenny was united in marriage to Miss Anna Maria Marty, who was born in Switzerland on the 10th of February, 1864. They became the parents of six children, of whom one daughter, Rosie, died ere the mother's death. The others are: Mrs. Anna Dasenbrock, Mrs. Lena Weber, Mrs. Mamie Weber, Rudolph and Benedict. The family circle was again broken by the hand of death when, on the 3d of April, 1915, Mrs. Jenny passed away at the age of fifty-one years, one month and twenty-three days. She had been ill of pneumonia for only a few days and her death was a great shock to the community. She was widely known and greatly loved, and her first interests were ever her family and her home. She was also most loyal in friendship and was a kind and helpful neighbor whose place will be hard to fill and whose kindly influence will live long in the memory of those with whom she came in contact. She had many admirable traits of character and her life was filled with good deeds, endearing her to all.

In his political views Mr. Jenny is a democrat and has been called to a number of public offices. He served as road overseer for several years and for many years had the postoffice at Neboville. He was also a school director for twenty-six consecutive years and did everything possible to advance the interests of public education in the district. His life is guided by the teachings of the German Lutheran church, of which he is a devoted member, and his many sterling traits of character are attested by his friends, who recognize in him a progressive farmer and stock-raiser and a loyal and publicspirited citizen who in every relation of life is upright and reliable
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From THE PAST AND PRESENT PLATTE COUNTY-

Melchior Jenny, a well known representative of farming interests in Sherman township, living on section 24 was born in Canton Glarus, Switzerland, on the 29th of January, 1852, a son of Rudolph and Magdalena (Aebli) Jenny. The parents always remained residents of the land of the Alps, although the maternal grandfather, Henrich Aebli, became a pioneer settler of New Glarus, Wisconsin.

Melchior Jenny spent the first twenty years of his life in his native country and then crossed the Atlantic to the new world, arriving in February, 1872, making his way to New Glarus, Wisconsin, in company with his twin brother, Rudolph. When a lad he had learned the cheese making trade and after arriving in the United States he worked upon a farm and engaged in the manufacture of cheese. After a year spent in Wisconsin he came to Nebraska in 1873 settling in Platte county, where he entered eighty acres of land. He has since engaged in general farming, and as the years have passed on he has purchased property from time to time, until he is now the owner of six hundred acres of rich and valuable land in Sherman township. He has brought his fields under a high state of cultivation and has an excellent property, equipped with all the accessories and conveniences of a model farm. He makes stock-raising an important feature of his business, handling Holsteiin cattle and Jersey Red hogs.

On the 4th of December, 1880, Mr. Jenny was united in marriage to Miss Anna Maria Marty, who was born in Switzerland on the 10th of February, 1864. They became the parents of six children, of whom one daughter, Rosie, died ere the mother's death. The others are: Mrs. Anna Dasenbrock, Mrs. Lena Weber, Mrs. Mamie Weber, Rudolph and Benedict. The family circle was again broken by the hand of death when, on the 3d of April, 1915, Mrs. Jenny passed away at the age of fifty-one years, one month and twenty-three days. She had been ill of pneumonia for only a few days and her death was a great shock to the community. She was widely known and greatly loved, and her first interests were ever her family and her home. She was also most loyal in friendship and was a kind and helpful neighbor whose place will be hard to fill and whose kindly influence will live long in the memory of those with whom she came in contact. She had many admirable traits of character and her life was filled with good deeds, endearing her to all.

In his political views Mr. Jenny is a democrat and has been called to a number of public offices. He served as road overseer for several years and for many years had the postoffice at Neboville. He was also a school director for twenty-six consecutive years and did everything possible to advance the interests of public education in the district. His life is guided by the teachings of the German Lutheran church, of which he is a devoted member, and his many sterling traits of character are attested by his friends, who recognize in him a progressive farmer and stock-raiser and a loyal and publicspirited citizen who in every relation of life is upright and reliable 		Jenny, Melchior (I6128)
 
1619 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

A student of history cannot carry his investigations far into the annals of Platte county without learning that the Ahrens family have taken active and prominent part in advancing the agricultural development of this part of the state and thereby contributing to the material wealth and prosperity of Platte county. A worthy representative of this family is John Ahrens, a most enterprising and successful general farmer, stock-raiser, feeder and shipper. Sound judgment characterizes him in the management of all of his business interests, which are bringing to him gratifying and well earned success.

The old Ahrens homestead was one of the early settled farms of the county and it was upon that place that John Ahrens was born January 20, 1863, his parents being Edwin and Anna (Loseke) Ahrens, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work in connection with the sketch of their son, Edwin Ahrens, Jr. At the usual age John Ahrens entered the district schools and to that system is indebted for the educational privileges which he enjoyed. He worked upon the home farm, continuing to assist his father until he reached the age of twenty-five years, when he started out in business on his own account. He has since carried on general agricultural pursuits. At first he operated one hundred and sixty acres of the home farm, to which he devoted his attention for a few years, and then he made his first investment in property, to which he has added from time to time until he is now the owner of four hundred and forty acres in Bismark township and forty acres in Columbus township, his home being situated on section 6 of the latter township. Upon his farm he has one of the best barns to be found in the county. All of the outbuildings are equally good, furnishing ample shelter to grain, stock and farm machinery. His home is attractive, the building being thoroughly modern in every respect. He raises the various cereals best adapted to soil and climate and he feeds hogs for the market, making a specialty of Duroc-Jerseys. He also does a good dairy business, milking a number of cows, and he likewise feeds cattle. In a word, his business is carefully systematized, well managed and ably conducted, so that substantial results accrue.

On the 18th of October, 1888, Mr. Ahrens was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Wurdeman, by whom he has six children, namely: Edward H. and E. Arthur, who follow farming in Bismark township; and Emil H., Anna A., Bertha W. and E. Melton, all of whom are attending school.

Mr. Ahrens is an independent democrat, usually voting with the party yet not hesitating to follow an independent course if his judgment so dictates. He has served as township treasurer of Bismark township and yet is not an office seeker in the usually accepted sense of the term. However, he is not neglectful of the duties of citizenship and does not hesitate to give his time and energies for the benefit of the public. He and his family belong to the German Evangelical Lutheran church and his interest in the moral development of the district is shown in his generous support of the church and his cooperation with its lines of work.

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From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

A student of history cannot carry his investigations far into the annals of Platte county without learning that the Ahrens family have taken active and prominent part in advancing the agricultural development of this part of the state and thereby contributing to the material wealth and prosperity of Platte county. A worthy representative of this family is John Ahrens, a most enterprising and successful general farmer, stock-raiser, feeder and shipper. Sound judgment characterizes him in the management of all of his business interests, which are bringing to him gratifying and well earned success.

The old Ahrens homestead was one of the early settled farms of the county and it was upon that place that John Ahrens was born January 20, 1863, his parents being Edwin and Anna (Loseke) Ahrens, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work in connection with the sketch of their son, Edwin Ahrens, Jr. At the usual age John Ahrens entered the district schools and to that system is indebted for the educational privileges which he enjoyed. He worked upon the home farm, continuing to assist his father until he reached the age of twenty-five years, when he started out in business on his own account. He has since carried on general agricultural pursuits. At first he operated one hundred and sixty acres of the home farm, to which he devoted his attention for a few years, and then he made his first investment in property, to which he has added from time to time until he is now the owner of four hundred and forty acres in Bismark township and forty acres in Columbus township, his home being situated on section 6 of the latter township. Upon his farm he has one of the best barns to be found in the county. All of the outbuildings are equally good, furnishing ample shelter to grain, stock and farm machinery. His home is attractive, the building being thoroughly modern in every respect. He raises the various cereals best adapted to soil and climate and he feeds hogs for the market, making a specialty of Duroc-Jerseys. He also does a good dairy business, milking a number of cows, and he likewise feeds cattle. In a word, his business is carefully systematized, well managed and ably conducted, so that substantial results accrue.

On the 18th of October, 1888, Mr. Ahrens was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Wurdeman, by whom he has six children, namely: Edward H. and E. Arthur, who follow farming in Bismark township; and Emil H., Anna A., Bertha W. and E. Melton, all of whom are attending school.

Mr. Ahrens is an independent democrat, usually voting with the party yet not hesitating to follow an independent course if his judgment so dictates. He has served as township treasurer of Bismark township and yet is not an office seeker in the usually accepted sense of the term. However, he is not neglectful of the duties of citizenship and does not hesitate to give his time and energies for the benefit of the public. He and his family belong to the German Evangelical Lutheran church and his interest in the moral development of the district is shown in his generous support of the church and his cooperation with its lines of work.

Original individual @I01217@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I80@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 		Ahrens, John (I139)
 
1620 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

All of the substantial improvements which are seen upon the farm of William Klug on section 25, Bismark township, are the work of his hands and he is accounted one of the enterprising and progressive agriculturists of the community in which he lives. Nebraska numbers him among her native sons, His birth having occurred in Colfax county, August 4, 1873. His father, John Klug, whose name indicates his German nativity, was united in marriage to Miss Annie Gisen, a native of Switzerland. They came to America in or about 1868, arriving on the 3d of July, and in that year John Klug homesteaded in Colfax county, Nebraska. Not a furrow had been turned nor an improvement made upon his place, but with characteristic energy he began its development and in course of time converted it into productive fields. Both he and his wife passed away in the same year, 1913, the former at the age of seventy-seven and the latter when fifty-eight years of age.

William Klug was reared in his native county and the usual experiences of the farm boy were his, his time being spent in the enjoyment of youthful pleasures, in the work of the fields and in the duties of the schoolroom. His training brought to him a knowledge of the value of industry, economy and perseverance, and the lessons which he thus early learned have proven of value to him in his later years. He has always devoted his life to farming and is now the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 25, Bismark township, constituting a good farm property. The improvements thereon, all made by himself, stand as a monument to his thrift, industry and progressive spirit. He carries on general farming, producing good crops, and his labors are being attended with substantial success. He also owns other land, including one hundred and twenty acres in a body in Colfax county and two or three smaller tracts.

In 1899 Mr. Klug was married to Miss Anna Schutte, who was born in Colfax county, a daughter of Henry and Gesine Loseke. Her father is now deceased, but her mother resides in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Klug have become parents of six children: Ewald, Louis, Laura, Esther, Alvina and Raymond. In politics Mr. Klug is independent, voting according to the dictates of his judgment and the requirements of the situation. He has served as a member of the school board and believes in the employment of good teachers and the maintenance of schools which shall be of practical value in training the young for the duties of life. He has also served as a member of the board of the German Lutheran church, in which he holds membership, and his life is guided by the teachings of that organization. 		Klug, William (I6717)
 
1621 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Gerhard Rosche is a representative of farming interests of Sherman township. He devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits on section 20 for a long period but is now practically living retired although he still occupies the farm. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany, October 22, 1848, a son of Bernhard and Katrina (Luejelueshen) Rosche. The father owned a small farm and also conducted a small store in Oldenburg, where he spent his entire life, passing away in 1862 at the age of fifty-four years. His wife died in 1861, when but forty-two years of age.?

Gerhard Rosche was the third in order of birth in a family of seven children and was but fourteen years of age when left an orphan. He attended school in his native country and afterward worked at farm labor there, remaining a resident of Germany until he reached the age of nineteen years, when, in 1868, he came alone to the United States, settling at Mayville, Dodge county, Wisconsin, where he lived for two years. From 1872 until 1874 he was a resident of Minnesota and in the latter year arrived in Platte county, Nebraska, but afterward went to North Platte, where he remained for about two years. On the expiration of that period he returned to Platte county, where he began farming. His father-in-law, Gerhard Asche, had taken a homestead but after a year had died and Mr. Rosche then took possession of the property. There was a sod house upon it but practically no other buildings or improvements. Mr. Rosche had a little money and engaged in operating a horse power threshing machine. He owned his own team and upon his farm he built a house twenty-four by fourteen feet. There were practically no improvements in the township and the work of development seemed scarcely begun. The enterprising efforts of Mr. Rosche soon wrought a marked transformation in the appearance of his home place, for as the years went on he set out trees, erected a comfortable and commodious modern residence, built good barns and in fact made all of the improvements upon the farm, keeping in touch at all times with modern progressive farm methods. He began with eighty acres of land and has now three hundred and twenty acres in his home place, in addition to which he has property in Columbus. Year by year he carefully tilled the soil and the crops which he so earnestly cultivated brought to him a growing income which in time made him the possessor of a handsome competence. He also engaged quite extensively in the raising of high grade Hereford cattle, and he called his place the Hereford Stock Farm. He also took first prize on a pair of Arabian mares and Arabian colts at the Platte County Fair in 1915. In 1912 he retired from active farm life but still lives upon the old homestead although he owns property in Columbus.

On the 15th of March, 1878, Mr. Rosche was married to Miss Sophia Asche, who was born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1856, a daughter of Gerhard and Katrine (Englebart) Asche, both of whom were natives of Oldenburg. They came to the United States in 1873, but the wife and mother died shortly after her arrival. The father, having settled in Platte county, secured a homestead, built a sod house and began life here in true pioneer style, his daughter Sophia acting as housekeeper for her father. To Mr. and Mrs. Rosche have been born four children. Matilda is the wife of Gus Loseke, by whom she has three children, Olga, Emma and Elmer. Clara married William Cattau, of Sherman township, by whom she has a son, Elmer. Anna is the wife of Herman Cattau, who operates her father's farm, and they have two children, Holger and Hulda. Adela, the youngest of the family, lives with her father.

Mr. Rosche has voted with the republican party since he became a naturalized American citizen but does not seek nor desire office. He belongs to the Lutheran church, of which he has been an active member, helping to build the church near his home and assisting in its work in many ways. His life has ever been guided by high and honorable principles, and he has displayed many sterling traits of character. He is a self-made man, having started out empty-handed, and, realizing that industry is the basis of all honorable success, he has worked diligently and persistently. Today he is numbered among the prosperous residents of his township, and that his life has been well spent is indicated in the high regard entertained for him by those who know him.
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From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Gerhard Rosche is a representative of farming interests of Sherman township. He devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits on section 20 for a long period but is now practically living retired although he still occupies the farm. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany, October 22, 1848, a son of Bernhard and Katrina (Luejelueshen) Rosche. The father owned a small farm and also conducted a small store in Oldenburg, where he spent his entire life, passing away in 1862 at the age of fifty-four years. His wife died in 1861, when but forty-two years of age.?

Gerhard Rosche was the third in order of birth in a family of seven children and was but fourteen years of age when left an orphan. He attended school in his native country and afterward worked at farm labor there, remaining a resident of Germany until he reached the age of nineteen years, when, in 1868, he came alone to the United States, settling at Mayville, Dodge county, Wisconsin, where he lived for two years. From 1872 until 1874 he was a resident of Minnesota and in the latter year arrived in Platte county, Nebraska, but afterward went to North Platte, where he remained for about two years. On the expiration of that period he returned to Platte county, where he began farming. His father-in-law, Gerhard Asche, had taken a homestead but after a year had died and Mr. Rosche then took possession of the property. There was a sod house upon it but practically no other buildings or improvements. Mr. Rosche had a little money and engaged in operating a horse power threshing machine. He owned his own team and upon his farm he built a house twenty-four by fourteen feet. There were practically no improvements in the township and the work of development seemed scarcely begun. The enterprising efforts of Mr. Rosche soon wrought a marked transformation in the appearance of his home place, for as the years went on he set out trees, erected a comfortable and commodious modern residence, built good barns and in fact made all of the improvements upon the farm, keeping in touch at all times with modern progressive farm methods. He began with eighty acres of land and has now three hundred and twenty acres in his home place, in addition to which he has property in Columbus. Year by year he carefully tilled the soil and the crops which he so earnestly cultivated brought to him a growing income which in time made him the possessor of a handsome competence. He also engaged quite extensively in the raising of high grade Hereford cattle, and he called his place the Hereford Stock Farm. He also took first prize on a pair of Arabian mares and Arabian colts at the Platte County Fair in 1915. In 1912 he retired from active farm life but still lives upon the old homestead although he owns property in Columbus.

On the 15th of March, 1878, Mr. Rosche was married to Miss Sophia Asche, who was born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1856, a daughter of Gerhard and Katrine (Englebart) Asche, both of whom were natives of Oldenburg. They came to the United States in 1873, but the wife and mother died shortly after her arrival. The father, having settled in Platte county, secured a homestead, built a sod house and began life here in true pioneer style, his daughter Sophia acting as housekeeper for her father. To Mr. and Mrs. Rosche have been born four children. Matilda is the wife of Gus Loseke, by whom she has three children, Olga, Emma and Elmer. Clara married William Cattau, of Sherman township, by whom she has a son, Elmer. Anna is the wife of Herman Cattau, who operates her father's farm, and they have two children, Holger and Hulda. Adela, the youngest of the family, lives with her father.

Mr. Rosche has voted with the republican party since he became a naturalized American citizen but does not seek nor desire office. He belongs to the Lutheran church, of which he has been an active member, helping to build the church near his home and assisting in its work in many ways. His life has ever been guided by high and honorable principles, and he has displayed many sterling traits of character. He is a self-made man, having started out empty-handed, and, realizing that industry is the basis of all honorable success, he has worked diligently and persistently. Today he is numbered among the prosperous residents of his township, and that his life has been well spent is indicated in the high regard entertained for him by those who know him. 		Rosche, Gerhard (I10894)
 
1622 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Since 1907 Fred H. Sander has resided in Creston, where he is now engaged in buying cream and in this connection has built up an extensive business. Like many of his fellow citizens in Platte county, he is of German birth, his natal day being October 29, 1866. His parents, Henry and Dora (Hadeler) Sander, were also natives of Germany, where the father followed the occupation of farming, devoting his attention to general agricultural pursuits in that country until 1882, when he came to the United States. He made Platte county, Nebraska, his destination, and on reaching the end of his journey he purchased land in Sherman township, since which time he has systematically and successfully carried on farming there. He has reached the advanced age of eighty-five years, but his wife passed away in 1887.

Fred H. Sander was educated in the schools of Germany, and at the age of fifteen years he began earning his living by working as a farm hand. He came with his parents to America and continued his employment as a farm laborer until he reached the age of twenty-two years, when he rented land, upon which he carried on general farming for two years. He then purchased one hundred and sixty acres in Creston township and developed, cultivated and improved that place for a long period, there carrying on general farming until 1907, when he rented the farm and came to Creston. Here he is engaged in buying cream, and his business furnishes an excellent market for producers. His work is carefully and systematically handled, and energy and industry constitute the basis of his growing success.

In April, 1897, Mr. Sander was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Harnepp, a daughter of Carl and Bertha Harnepp, who came to Platte county at an early day. Her father secured a homestead and continued its cultivation for many years but eventually retired from active business and returned to Germany, where he now makes his home. To Mr. and Mrs. Sander were born four children, Lydia, Martha, Bertha and Ida. Mr. Sander was married a second time in October, 1914, when he wedded Miss Martha Koch.

Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Sander has voted with the democratic party and is a stalwart advocate of its principles. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. His has been a well spent life, and he has gained many friends during the period of his residence in Platte county, now covering a third of a century.
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From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Since 1907 Fred H. Sander has resided in Creston, where he is now engaged in buying cream and in this connection has built up an extensive business. Like many of his fellow citizens in Platte county, he is of German birth, his natal day being October 29, 1866. His parents, Henry and Dora (Hadeler) Sander, were also natives of Germany, where the father followed the occupation of farming, devoting his attention to general agricultural pursuits in that country until 1882, when he came to the United States. He made Platte county, Nebraska, his destination, and on reaching the end of his journey he purchased land in Sherman township, since which time he has systematically and successfully carried on farming there. He has reached the advanced age of eighty-five years, but his wife passed away in 1887.

Fred H. Sander was educated in the schools of Germany, and at the age of fifteen years he began earning his living by working as a farm hand. He came with his parents to America and continued his employment as a farm laborer until he reached the age of twenty-two years, when he rented land, upon which he carried on general farming for two years. He then purchased one hundred and sixty acres in Creston township and developed, cultivated and improved that place for a long period, there carrying on general farming until 1907, when he rented the farm and came to Creston. Here he is engaged in buying cream, and his business furnishes an excellent market for producers. His work is carefully and systematically handled, and energy and industry constitute the basis of his growing success.

In April, 1897, Mr. Sander was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Harnepp, a daughter of Carl and Bertha Harnepp, who came to Platte county at an early day. Her father secured a homestead and continued its cultivation for many years but eventually retired from active business and returned to Germany, where he now makes his home. To Mr. and Mrs. Sander were born four children, Lydia, Martha, Bertha and Ida. Mr. Sander was married a second time in October, 1914, when he wedded Miss Martha Koch.

Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Sander has voted with the democratic party and is a stalwart advocate of its principles. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. His has been a well spent life, and he has gained many friends during the period of his residence in Platte county, now covering a third of a century. 		Sander, Friedrich H. (I11192)
 
1623 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND PRESENT- PLATTE COUNTY-

John Rudolph Luschen is identified with business interests of Columbus as proprietor of a large and well appointed grocery establishment. His birth occurred at Shell creek, Colfax county, Nebraska, on the 8th of November, 1873, his parents being John H. and Anna Maria (Borchers) Luschen, both of whom were natives of Saage, Oldenburg, Germany, and were married at Gross Kneten, in the grand duchy of Oldenburg. The father, born in 1833, emigrated to the United States in August, 1869, and took up his abode at Shell creek, Colfax county, Nebraska, where he still makes his home. The mother passed away on the 1st of June, 1900.

John H. Lütjelüschen, the grandfather of our subject, emigrated to America in company with John H. Lütjelüschen and passed away in 1876 when eighty-eight years of age, while his wife died at the age of seventy-six years. He was the oldest man buried in Platte cemetery.

John Rudolph Luschen attended school at the old Becker & Welch mill in Shell Creek township and after putting aside his textbooks followed farming until 1900. In that year he came to Columbus, Nebraska, and he engaged in the stock business, buying cattle, etc., until 1908. Subsequently he returned to his farm in this county, carrying on agricultural pursuits for three years or until 1913, when he returned to Columbus and purchased a grocery store which he has since conducted. He carries an extensive line of staple and fancy groceries and is accorded a most gratifying patronage.

On the 12th of March, 1908, in Columbus, Nebraska, Mr. Luschen was united in marriage to Miss Martha Catharine Zollars, a daughter of David Zollars. They have three children, namely: Lillian W., Alice Gertrude and Norris Wade. In politics Mr. Luschen is a progressive republican and he has twice been chairman of the republican central committee. He has also taken an active part in state politics. He is a public-spirited and enterprising citizen and an energetic and capable business man, and his worth is widely acknowledged.
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From THE DAILY TELEGRAM, February 26, 1953, pg. 1, col. 6

John R. Luschen, 79, prominent Columbus businessman, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday at his home. Mr. Luschen suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday, and did not regain consciousness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Federated church, with the Rev. Franklin E. Wales, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery, with Masonic grave side services.

The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Saturday until the hour of the service.

Mr. Luschen was the founder of this city's oldest established grocery, which he entered 40 years ago.

The grocery, when purchased by Mr. Luschen from Johannes Bros., was located at 2401 Thirteenth street, but was moved a few years later to 2613 Thirteenth street, where it was in operation for 25 years. On May 24, 1946, the business returned to its original location.

Associated with Mr. Luschen in the firm were his son, Norris, a daughter, Alyce, and a son-in-law, Elden Mueller.

Mr. Luschen, a lifelong resident of this area, was born Nov. 8, 1873, in Colfax county, the son of John Henry and Anna Borchers Lutjeluschen. He was raised in the Shell Creek community, and attended the school near the old Becker and Welch mill in Shell Creek township.

He farmed until 1900, then came to Columbus and engaged in the livestock business until 1908. He returned to farming until 1913, when he entered the grocery business here.

On March 12, 1907, he was married to Martha Katherine Zollars. To this union were born five children, two of whom, Katherine Lucile and Lillian W., preceded him in death.

Mr. Luschen was active in Republican party circles in Colfax and Platte counties, and on the state level, serving as a delegate to state conventions on a number of occasions up until the past few years.

In 1912, Mr. Luschen was in attendance at the national GOP convention in Chicago and witnessed the famous party split which produced the short-lived "Bull Moose" party.

He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Knights Templar, Masonic Lodge, Platte County Pioneers Association, and Sons of Hermann Lodge. In his younger days, he was active in several other organizations.

Mr. Luschen was a member of the Federated church.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Norris, Columbus; two daughters, Alyce and Mrs. Elden (Mary) Mueller, Columbus; one sister, Mrs. William Voss of Columbus; one brother, Louis Lutjeluschen, Columbus; and four grandchildren, Mary Alyce, Janice Rae, Janet Kay and Patricia Ann Luschen, all of Columbus.

Mr. Luschen was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Katherine and Lillian; three brothers, Fred, George and Henry; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Leffers and Mrs. Frank Adams. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE PAST AND PRESENT- PLATTE COUNTY-

John Rudolph Luschen is identified with business interests of Columbus as proprietor of a large and well appointed grocery establishment. His birth occurred at Shell creek, Colfax county, Nebraska, on the 8th of November, 1873, his parents being John H. and Anna Maria (Borchers) Luschen, both of whom were natives of Saage, Oldenburg, Germany, and were married at Gross Kneten, in the grand duchy of Oldenburg. The father, born in 1833, emigrated to the United States in August, 1869, and took up his abode at Shell creek, Colfax county, Nebraska, where he still makes his home. The mother passed away on the 1st of June, 1900.

John H. Lütjelüschen, the grandfather of our subject, emigrated to America in company with John H. Lütjelüschen and passed away in 1876 when eighty-eight years of age, while his wife died at the age of seventy-six years. He was the oldest man buried in Platte cemetery.

John Rudolph Luschen attended school at the old Becker & Welch mill in Shell Creek township and after putting aside his textbooks followed farming until 1900. In that year he came to Columbus, Nebraska, and he engaged in the stock business, buying cattle, etc., until 1908. Subsequently he returned to his farm in this county, carrying on agricultural pursuits for three years or until 1913, when he returned to Columbus and purchased a grocery store which he has since conducted. He carries an extensive line of staple and fancy groceries and is accorded a most gratifying patronage.

On the 12th of March, 1908, in Columbus, Nebraska, Mr. Luschen was united in marriage to Miss Martha Catharine Zollars, a daughter of David Zollars. They have three children, namely: Lillian W., Alice Gertrude and Norris Wade. In politics Mr. Luschen is a progressive republican and he has twice been chairman of the republican central committee. He has also taken an active part in state politics. He is a public-spirited and enterprising citizen and an energetic and capable business man, and his worth is widely acknowledged.
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From THE DAILY TELEGRAM, February 26, 1953, pg. 1, col. 6

John R. Luschen, 79, prominent Columbus businessman, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday at his home. Mr. Luschen suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday, and did not regain consciousness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Federated church, with the Rev. Franklin E. Wales, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery, with Masonic grave side services.

The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Saturday until the hour of the service.

Mr. Luschen was the founder of this city's oldest established grocery, which he entered 40 years ago.

The grocery, when purchased by Mr. Luschen from Johannes Bros., was located at 2401 Thirteenth street, but was moved a few years later to 2613 Thirteenth street, where it was in operation for 25 years. On May 24, 1946, the business returned to its original location.

Associated with Mr. Luschen in the firm were his son, Norris, a daughter, Alyce, and a son-in-law, Elden Mueller.

Mr. Luschen, a lifelong resident of this area, was born Nov. 8, 1873, in Colfax county, the son of John Henry and Anna Borchers Lutjeluschen. He was raised in the Shell Creek community, and attended the school near the old Becker and Welch mill in Shell Creek township.

He farmed until 1900, then came to Columbus and engaged in the livestock business until 1908. He returned to farming until 1913, when he entered the grocery business here.

On March 12, 1907, he was married to Martha Katherine Zollars. To this union were born five children, two of whom, Katherine Lucile and Lillian W., preceded him in death.

Mr. Luschen was active in Republican party circles in Colfax and Platte counties, and on the state level, serving as a delegate to state conventions on a number of occasions up until the past few years.

In 1912, Mr. Luschen was in attendance at the national GOP convention in Chicago and witnessed the famous party split which produced the short-lived "Bull Moose" party.

He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Knights Templar, Masonic Lodge, Platte County Pioneers Association, and Sons of Hermann Lodge. In his younger days, he was active in several other organizations.

Mr. Luschen was a member of the Federated church.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Norris, Columbus; two daughters, Alyce and Mrs. Elden (Mary) Mueller, Columbus; one sister, Mrs. William Voss of Columbus; one brother, Louis Lutjeluschen, Columbus; and four grandchildren, Mary Alyce, Janice Rae, Janet Kay and Patricia Ann Luschen, all of Columbus.

Mr. Luschen was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Katherine and Lillian; three brothers, Fred, George and Henry; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Leffers and Mrs. Frank Adams. 		Luschen, John Randolph (I8320)
 
1624 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

An excellent farm property of two hundred and eighty acres pays tribute to the care and labor of John Bakenhus, whose home is situated on section 5, Bismark township. The place bears little resemblance to the farm which came into his possession, for he has made many modern improvements which have naturally changed the appearance of the farm. Platte county numbers him among its native sons, his birth having occurred in Shell Creek township, October 13, 1872. His father, Henry Bakenhus, was born in Oldenburg, Germany, and when a young man came to the United States, settling in 1869 in this county, which was then a frontier district, the work of development and of civilization having scarcely been begun here. He married Annie Wilke, who was also a native of Oldenburg, Germany, and they took up their abode upon a farm in Shell Creek township, their first home being a sod house, in which all of their children were born. The father secured land by homesteading and, while not a furrow had been turned nor an improvement made upon the place, he at once began its cultivation and soon the sod was broken and the once wild prairie was bringing forth good crops. Mr. and Mrs. Bakenhus became the parents of nine children, of whom seven are living. The mother passed away in 1880 but the father long survived, his death occurring in 1910.

John Bakenhus had the usual experiences of the farm lad. When about six years of age he began his education by attending the public schools and therein mastered the common branches of learning, continuing his studies through the winter seasons. In the summer months he worked in the fields and he continued to aid in the cultivation of the home farm until he reached the age of twenty-seven years, when he married and began life on his own account. When he purchased his present home property, now comprising two hundred and eighty acres of rich and productive land on section 5, Bismark township, there was only a shanty upon it, but before his mind there were pictures of a future that would be different. He determined that energy and diligence would bring him success and he has worked hard year after year until he is now one of the substantial farmers of the community, owning an excellent property, upon which stands an attractive modern residence, good barns and outbuildings and, in fact, all of the modern improvements, equipments and accessories of a model farm.

Mr. Bakenhus was united in marriage to Miss Helena Buss, of Platte county, but after traveling life's journey together for a number of years they were separated by the death of the wife on the 28th of February, 1910. They were the parents of four children: Anna Kathrina Magdalena; John Paul, who died at the age of one month: Martha Helena; and Johannes Helena. Mr. Bakenhus maintains an independent attitude upon political questions, voting according to the dictates of his judgment and the demands of the time. He is a member of the German Lutheran church and his salient qualities are such as command respect and confidence in every land and clim
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

An excellent farm property of two hundred and eighty acres pays tribute to the care and labor of John Bakenhus, whose home is situated on section 5, Bismark township. The place bears little resemblance to the farm which came into his possession, for he has made many modern improvements which have naturally changed the appearance of the farm. Platte county numbers him among its native sons, his birth having occurred in Shell Creek township, October 13, 1872. His father, Henry Bakenhus, was born in Oldenburg, Germany, and when a young man came to the United States, settling in 1869 in this county, which was then a frontier district, the work of development and of civilization having scarcely been begun here. He married Annie Wilke, who was also a native of Oldenburg, Germany, and they took up their abode upon a farm in Shell Creek township, their first home being a sod house, in which all of their children were born. The father secured land by homesteading and, while not a furrow had been turned nor an improvement made upon the place, he at once began its cultivation and soon the sod was broken and the once wild prairie was bringing forth good crops. Mr. and Mrs. Bakenhus became the parents of nine children, of whom seven are living. The mother passed away in 1880 but the father long survived, his death occurring in 1910.

John Bakenhus had the usual experiences of the farm lad. When about six years of age he began his education by attending the public schools and therein mastered the common branches of learning, continuing his studies through the winter seasons. In the summer months he worked in the fields and he continued to aid in the cultivation of the home farm until he reached the age of twenty-seven years, when he married and began life on his own account. When he purchased his present home property, now comprising two hundred and eighty acres of rich and productive land on section 5, Bismark township, there was only a shanty upon it, but before his mind there were pictures of a future that would be different. He determined that energy and diligence would bring him success and he has worked hard year after year until he is now one of the substantial farmers of the community, owning an excellent property, upon which stands an attractive modern residence, good barns and outbuildings and, in fact, all of the modern improvements, equipments and accessories of a model farm.

Mr. Bakenhus was united in marriage to Miss Helena Buss, of Platte county, but after traveling life's journey together for a number of years they were separated by the death of the wife on the 28th of February, 1910. They were the parents of four children: Anna Kathrina Magdalena; John Paul, who died at the age of one month: Martha Helena; and Johannes Helena. Mr. Bakenhus maintains an independent attitude upon political questions, voting according to the dictates of his judgment and the demands of the time. He is a member of the German Lutheran church and his salient qualities are such as command respect and confidence in every land and clim 		Bakenhus, Johann (I605)
 
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Bernard Henry Asche, who passed away on the 12th of May, 1913, was actively and successfully identified with agricultural pursuits in Platte county for a half century and his widow now owns an excellent farm of three hundred and twenty acres on section 14, Sherman township. His birth occurred in Oldenburg, Germany, on the 1st of October, 1841, his parents being Bernard and Mary Asche, who died in that country. When twenty-seven years of age he crossed the Atlantic to the United States and came direct to Platte county, Nebraska, first working at the plasterer's trade in Columbus for three or four years. Subsequently he took up a homestead claim of eighty acres in Sherman township and his first home was a sod structure, twelve by sixteen feet, in which he lived for one year. He then erected another sod dwelling with shingle roof and next built a one-room frame house which is still standing. This has been enlarged and remodeled and is now a comfortable and attractive residence. As time passed he extended the boundaries of his farm by additional purchase and made excellent improvements thereon, so that his widow is now the owner of a valuable property embracing three hundred and twenty acres in Sherman township. This she rents to her son-in-law, Otto Durkop.

On October 15, 1872, Mr. Asche was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Loseke, a sister of Fritz Loseke, who is a successful agriculturist residing on section 18, Bismark township. It was in the year 1868 that she accompanied her parents, John and Catherine Margarethe (Beneke) Loseke, on their emigration to the new world, the family home being established in Bismark township, this county. Mrs. Asche recalls many of the trials and hardships of pioneer existence and relates that rattlesnakes used to crawl through the roof of their sod house into the living room, some of these having as many as twenty-four rattles. As a girl she worked for James North, the old Indian fighter. To Mr. and Mrs. Asche were born eleven children, as follows: Bertha, who died at the age of two years; Pauline, who gave her hand in marriage to Louis Saalfeld; Adolph, a farmer living in Creston township; William and Julius, who also follow farming in Creston township; Edward, an agriculturist of Shell Creek township; Gustav, who is engaged in farming in Stanton county, Nebraska; Minnie, the wife of Otto Durkop, who operates the farm of his mother-in-law; Ida, who is the wife of Herman Hembd, of Sherman township; Alma, the wife of William Saalfeld; and Emil, at home.

Bernard H. Asche passed away on the 12th of May, 1913, when in the seventy-second year of his age, and the community mourned the loss of one of its substantial agriculturists and esteemed citizens. His widow still resides on the home farm in Sherman township and has won a host of warm friends in the county to which she was brought in pioneer times nearly a half century ago.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Bernard Henry Asche, who passed away on the 12th of May, 1913, was actively and successfully identified with agricultural pursuits in Platte county for a half century and his widow now owns an excellent farm of three hundred and twenty acres on section 14, Sherman township. His birth occurred in Oldenburg, Germany, on the 1st of October, 1841, his parents being Bernard and Mary Asche, who died in that country. When twenty-seven years of age he crossed the Atlantic to the United States and came direct to Platte county, Nebraska, first working at the plasterer's trade in Columbus for three or four years. Subsequently he took up a homestead claim of eighty acres in Sherman township and his first home was a sod structure, twelve by sixteen feet, in which he lived for one year. He then erected another sod dwelling with shingle roof and next built a one-room frame house which is still standing. This has been enlarged and remodeled and is now a comfortable and attractive residence. As time passed he extended the boundaries of his farm by additional purchase and made excellent improvements thereon, so that his widow is now the owner of a valuable property embracing three hundred and twenty acres in Sherman township. This she rents to her son-in-law, Otto Durkop.

On October 15, 1872, Mr. Asche was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Loseke, a sister of Fritz Loseke, who is a successful agriculturist residing on section 18, Bismark township. It was in the year 1868 that she accompanied her parents, John and Catherine Margarethe (Beneke) Loseke, on their emigration to the new world, the family home being established in Bismark township, this county. Mrs. Asche recalls many of the trials and hardships of pioneer existence and relates that rattlesnakes used to crawl through the roof of their sod house into the living room, some of these having as many as twenty-four rattles. As a girl she worked for James North, the old Indian fighter. To Mr. and Mrs. Asche were born eleven children, as follows: Bertha, who died at the age of two years; Pauline, who gave her hand in marriage to Louis Saalfeld; Adolph, a farmer living in Creston township; William and Julius, who also follow farming in Creston township; Edward, an agriculturist of Shell Creek township; Gustav, who is engaged in farming in Stanton county, Nebraska; Minnie, the wife of Otto Durkop, who operates the farm of his mother-in-law; Ida, who is the wife of Herman Hembd, of Sherman township; Alma, the wife of William Saalfeld; and Emil, at home.

Bernard H. Asche passed away on the 12th of May, 1913, when in the seventy-second year of his age, and the community mourned the loss of one of its substantial agriculturists and esteemed citizens. His widow still resides on the home farm in Sherman township and has won a host of warm friends in the county to which she was brought in pioneer times nearly a half century ago. 		Asche, Bernard Heinrich (I353)
 
1626 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Carl Mueller, of Grand Prairie township, who devotes his time and attention to agricultural pursuits, was born in Montgomery county, Illinois, on the 24th of September, 1868. His parents, Fred and Julia (Stickle) Mueller, were natives of Germany and both were born in 1832, the former on the 13th of August and the latter on the 30th of September. Not long after emigrating to the United States the father joined the Union army at Litchfield, Illinois, and served for three years in the Civil war. He was wounded in the foot but otherwise escaped injury. In 1872 he came to Platte county, Nebraska, and took up land on his soldier's warrant, locating on section 26, Grand Prairie township. He was a successful farmer and his many sterling qualities gained him the confidence and warm regard of those who were brought in contact with him. He passed away on the 2d of September, 1890, but was survived for three years by his wife, who died October 18, 1893. They left three children living, Carl, F. H. and Otto.

Carl Mueller was reared upon the home farm and as soon as old enough assumed charge of the operation of a quarter section of land belonging to his uncle, Fred Mulock, and following the death of the latter he remained with his aunt and continued to manage the farm. At her death he inherited the place, which he is still operating, raising both grain and stock.

Mr. Mueller was married April 28, 1892, to Miss Sophia Neemeyer, a native of Germany, and their five children are: Olga, Elsie, Anette, Clara and Victor. Mr. Mueller is independent in politics, and his religious faith is that of the Lutheran church, in the work of which he takes a deep interest. Practically his entire time is taken up by his farm work, and his labors yield him a good financial return.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Carl Mueller, of Grand Prairie township, who devotes his time and attention to agricultural pursuits, was born in Montgomery county, Illinois, on the 24th of September, 1868. His parents, Fred and Julia (Stickle) Mueller, were natives of Germany and both were born in 1832, the former on the 13th of August and the latter on the 30th of September. Not long after emigrating to the United States the father joined the Union army at Litchfield, Illinois, and served for three years in the Civil war. He was wounded in the foot but otherwise escaped injury. In 1872 he came to Platte county, Nebraska, and took up land on his soldier's warrant, locating on section 26, Grand Prairie township. He was a successful farmer and his many sterling qualities gained him the confidence and warm regard of those who were brought in contact with him. He passed away on the 2d of September, 1890, but was survived for three years by his wife, who died October 18, 1893. They left three children living, Carl, F. H. and Otto.

Carl Mueller was reared upon the home farm and as soon as old enough assumed charge of the operation of a quarter section of land belonging to his uncle, Fred Mulock, and following the death of the latter he remained with his aunt and continued to manage the farm. At her death he inherited the place, which he is still operating, raising both grain and stock.

Mr. Mueller was married April 28, 1892, to Miss Sophia Neemeyer, a native of Germany, and their five children are: Olga, Elsie, Anette, Clara and Victor. Mr. Mueller is independent in politics, and his religious faith is that of the Lutheran church, in the work of which he takes a deep interest. Practically his entire time is taken up by his farm work, and his labors yield him a good financial return.
@NF2288@ 		Mueller, Carl (I9264)
 
1627 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Dr. Alvin Gerhard Lueschen is a well known and successful young representative of the medical profession in Columbus. His birth occurred on a farm in this county on the 12th of October, 1880, his parents being Gerhard G. and Margaret (Kuhlmann) Lueschen, who were married in Wisconsin. The father, born in Germany in 1840, emigrated to the United States in 1859, locating first in Wisconsin, while several years later he came to Platte county, Nebraska, and has since carried on general agricultural pursuits here. His wife also still survives and both are well known and highly esteemed in their home community.

Alvin G. Lueschen acquired his early education in the rural schools of this county and subsequently attended the State Normal School at Nebraska City, while later he took up the study of medicine in the Creighton Medical College of Omaha and was graduated from that institution in 1904. He then located in Columbus for general practice and in 1908 went to Bakersfield, California, where he remained until 1914. In that year he returned to Columbus and is here engaged in general practice to some extent but specializes in the treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He now enjoys a large and lucrative practice which is steadily growing as he demonstrates his skill and ability in the field of his chosen calling.

On the 24th of November, 1908, in Columbus, Nebraska, Dr. Lueschen was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Elias, a daughter of Charles F. Elias. To them have been born two children, Alvin Gerald and Willamette Marguerite.

The Doctor is a republican in politics and is now ably serving in the capacity of city physician. Fraternally he is known as a York and Scottish Rite Mason and also belongs to the Mystic Shrine, while his religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. He is popular in both professional and social circles. for his salient characteristics are such as command regard and esteem.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM,March 2, 1973, pg. 8, col. 3-

Funeral rites were held Feb. 14 in Whittier, Calif., for Dr. Alvin G. Lueschen, La Habra, Calif., who died Feb. 10. Formerly of Columbus, he was a brother of the late Adolph Lueschen of Creston.

Dr. Lueschen had practiced in southwest Los Angeles since 1928 when he helped establish the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Department of the Medical-Surgical Institute of Southern California.

Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; daughter, Mrs. Harold Sparling; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Anne Lueschen; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Dr. Alvin Gerhard Lueschen is a well known and successful young representative of the medical profession in Columbus. His birth occurred on a farm in this county on the 12th of October, 1880, his parents being Gerhard G. and Margaret (Kuhlmann) Lueschen, who were married in Wisconsin. The father, born in Germany in 1840, emigrated to the United States in 1859, locating first in Wisconsin, while several years later he came to Platte county, Nebraska, and has since carried on general agricultural pursuits here. His wife also still survives and both are well known and highly esteemed in their home community.

Alvin G. Lueschen acquired his early education in the rural schools of this county and subsequently attended the State Normal School at Nebraska City, while later he took up the study of medicine in the Creighton Medical College of Omaha and was graduated from that institution in 1904. He then located in Columbus for general practice and in 1908 went to Bakersfield, California, where he remained until 1914. In that year he returned to Columbus and is here engaged in general practice to some extent but specializes in the treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He now enjoys a large and lucrative practice which is steadily growing as he demonstrates his skill and ability in the field of his chosen calling.

On the 24th of November, 1908, in Columbus, Nebraska, Dr. Lueschen was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Elias, a daughter of Charles F. Elias. To them have been born two children, Alvin Gerald and Willamette Marguerite.

The Doctor is a republican in politics and is now ably serving in the capacity of city physician. Fraternally he is known as a York and Scottish Rite Mason and also belongs to the Mystic Shrine, while his religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. He is popular in both professional and social circles. for his salient characteristics are such as command regard and esteem.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM,March 2, 1973, pg. 8, col. 3-

Funeral rites were held Feb. 14 in Whittier, Calif., for Dr. Alvin G. Lueschen, La Habra, Calif., who died Feb. 10. Formerly of Columbus, he was a brother of the late Adolph Lueschen of Creston.

Dr. Lueschen had practiced in southwest Los Angeles since 1928 when he helped establish the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Department of the Medical-Surgical Institute of Southern California.

Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; daughter, Mrs. Harold Sparling; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Anne Lueschen; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
@NF3189@ 		Lueschen, Alvin G. (I8171)
 
1628 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

E. Gerhard Loseke was married on the 30th of March, 1910, to Miss Alma E. Huntemann, also a native of Platte county and a daughter of Henry Huntemann, who follows farming in Sherman township. Their children are also three in number: Raymond J., Estella L. and Lorine M. The two families attend and hold membership in the Lutheran church. They have a wide acquaintance in the county, where they have always lived, and their circle of friends is almost coextensive with the circle of their acquaintances.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

E. Gerhard Loseke was married on the 30th of March, 1910, to Miss Alma E. Huntemann, also a native of Platte county and a daughter of Henry Huntemann, who follows farming in Sherman township. Their children are also three in number: Raymond J., Estella L. and Lorine M. The two families attend and hold membership in the Lutheran church. They have a wide acquaintance in the county, where they have always lived, and their circle of friends is almost coextensive with the circle of their acquaintances. 		Loseke, Edwin Gerhard (I7810)
 
1629 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Emil G. and Ernest W. Loseke are the owners of Pleasant View Farm, a valuable, attractive and very desirable property situated on section 30, Bismark township. They are sons of Gerhard Loseke, and therefore representatives of one of the old pioneer families of the county, which has now had representatives of four generations of this family within its borders. The elder, Emil Gottfried Loseke, was born on the old family homestead in Bismark township, January 21, 1891, while Ernest Walter Loseke was born at the same place on the 19th of March, 1893. No important event occurred to vary for them the routine of farm life during the days of their boyhood and youth. The parents, realizing the value of education, gave them good opportunities in that direction and when their textbooks were put aside they were thoroughly trained to farm work that they might be thus well qualified to take up business responsibilities and duties in later life. From their father they received as a gift the one hundred and sixty acres of land which they now own and cultivate. This is an excellently improved farm, presenting a neat and thrifty appearance which indicates their careful supervision, their practical labors and their progressive methods.

Both brothers are married and pleasantly situated in homes of their own. On the 11th of June, 1913, Emil G. Loseke was joined in wedlock to Miss Anna M. Mueller, a daughter of R. C. Mueller, a resident farmer of Bismark township, and to them has been born a daughter, Evelyn. The younger brother, Ernest W., was married October 11, 1914, to Miss Martha M. Arnold, a native of Gage county, Nebraska. They are well known young people of Bismark township and enjoy the friendship and high regard of many with whom they have been associated from early life. Pleasant View Farm is well named and the hospitality of the two homes found thereon is well known in the community. A fact equally evident is that the owners of this farm are enterprising, progressive young business men who are rapidly winning their way to a foremost place among the representative agriculturists of the county.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Emil G. and Ernest W. Loseke are the owners of Pleasant View Farm, a valuable, attractive and very desirable property situated on section 30, Bismark township. They are sons of Gerhard Loseke, and therefore representatives of one of the old pioneer families of the county, which has now had representatives of four generations of this family within its borders. The elder, Emil Gottfried Loseke, was born on the old family homestead in Bismark township, January 21, 1891, while Ernest Walter Loseke was born at the same place on the 19th of March, 1893. No important event occurred to vary for them the routine of farm life during the days of their boyhood and youth. The parents, realizing the value of education, gave them good opportunities in that direction and when their textbooks were put aside they were thoroughly trained to farm work that they might be thus well qualified to take up business responsibilities and duties in later life. From their father they received as a gift the one hundred and sixty acres of land which they now own and cultivate. This is an excellently improved farm, presenting a neat and thrifty appearance which indicates their careful supervision, their practical labors and their progressive methods.

Both brothers are married and pleasantly situated in homes of their own. On the 11th of June, 1913, Emil G. Loseke was joined in wedlock to Miss Anna M. Mueller, a daughter of R. C. Mueller, a resident farmer of Bismark township, and to them has been born a daughter, Evelyn. The younger brother, Ernest W., was married October 11, 1914, to Miss Martha M. Arnold, a native of Gage county, Nebraska. They are well known young people of Bismark township and enjoy the friendship and high regard of many with whom they have been associated from early life. Pleasant View Farm is well named and the hospitality of the two homes found thereon is well known in the community. A fact equally evident is that the owners of this farm are enterprising, progressive young business men who are rapidly winning their way to a foremost place among the representative agriculturists of the county. 		Loseke, Emil Gottfried (I7829)
 
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Emil G. and Ernest W. Loseke are the owners of Pleasant View Farm, a valuable, attractive and very desirable property situated on section 30, Bismark township. They are sons of Gerhard Loseke, and therefore representatives of one of the old pioneer families of the county, which has now had representatives of four generations of this family within its borders. The elder, Emil Gottfried Loseke, was born on the old family homestead in Bismark township, January 21, 1891, while Ernest Walter Loseke was born at the same place on the 19th of March, 1893. No important event occurred to vary for them the routine of farm life during the days of their boyhood and youth. The parents, realizing the value of education, gave them good opportunities in that direction and when their textbooks were put aside they were thoroughly trained to farm work that they might be thus well qualified to take up business responsibilities and duties in later life. From their father they received as a gift the one hundred and sixty acres of land which they now own and cultivate. This is an excellently improved farm, presenting a neat and thrifty appearance which indicates their careful supervision, their practical labors and their progressive methods.

Both brothers are married and pleasantly situated in homes of their own. On the 11th of June, 1913, Emil G. Loseke was joined in wedlock to Miss Anna M. Mueller, a daughter of R. C. Mueller, a resident farmer of Bismark township, and to them has been born a daughter, Evelyn. The younger brother, Ernest W., was married October 11, 1914, to Miss Martha M. Arnold, a native of Gage county, Nebraska. They are well known young people of Bismark township and enjoy the friendship and high regard of many with whom they have been associated from early life. Pleasant View Farm is well named and the hospitality of the two homes found thereon is well known in the community. A fact equally evident is that the owners of this farm are enterprising, progressive young business men who are rapidly winning their way to a foremost place among the representative agriculturists of the county.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Emil G. and Ernest W. Loseke are the owners of Pleasant View Farm, a valuable, attractive and very desirable property situated on section 30, Bismark township. They are sons of Gerhard Loseke, and therefore representatives of one of the old pioneer families of the county, which has now had representatives of four generations of this family within its borders. The elder, Emil Gottfried Loseke, was born on the old family homestead in Bismark township, January 21, 1891, while Ernest Walter Loseke was born at the same place on the 19th of March, 1893. No important event occurred to vary for them the routine of farm life during the days of their boyhood and youth. The parents, realizing the value of education, gave them good opportunities in that direction and when their textbooks were put aside they were thoroughly trained to farm work that they might be thus well qualified to take up business responsibilities and duties in later life. From their father they received as a gift the one hundred and sixty acres of land which they now own and cultivate. This is an excellently improved farm, presenting a neat and thrifty appearance which indicates their careful supervision, their practical labors and their progressive methods.

Both brothers are married and pleasantly situated in homes of their own. On the 11th of June, 1913, Emil G. Loseke was joined in wedlock to Miss Anna M. Mueller, a daughter of R. C. Mueller, a resident farmer of Bismark township, and to them has been born a daughter, Evelyn. The younger brother, Ernest W., was married October 11, 1914, to Miss Martha M. Arnold, a native of Gage county, Nebraska. They are well known young people of Bismark township and enjoy the friendship and high regard of many with whom they have been associated from early life. Pleasant View Farm is well named and the hospitality of the two homes found thereon is well known in the community. A fact equally evident is that the owners of this farm are enterprising, progressive young business men who are rapidly winning their way to a foremost place among the representative agriculturists of the county. 		Loseke, Ernest Walter (I7839)
 
1631 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Frank Wurdeman is now living on section 8, Sherman township, and his birth occurred on section 10, the same township, his natal day being February 3, 1873. He represents one of the old pioneer families of the county, established here in 1869. Through the period of his boyhood he was a pupil in district school No. 23, in Sherman township, and he remained at home until he reached the age of fifteen years, when he became a pupil in the high school at Columbus, there continuing his studies for two years. At the end of that time he secured a position in the old Commercial Bank at Columbus, entering the institution as a bookkeeper and filling the position of assistant cashier when, at the end of seven years, he severed his connection with the bank.

Called to public office, Mr. Wurdeman was the efficient city treasurer for two years, capably guarding the public funds. Upon his retirement from that position he joined Bey Martin in the real-estate and insurance business under the firm style of Wurdeman & Martin and when he retired from that connection he resumed his residence in Sherman township, where he is now cultivating three hundred and sixty acres of land, a part of which came to him from his father's estate. His farm comprises eighty acres on section 8, two hundred acres on section 9 and eighty acres on section 16. It is a valuable farm property, well developed and highly improved, and stock-raising is made a special feature of his business. He has recently turned his attention to shorthorn cattle and feeds four or five carloads annually. He raises full blooded stock of the Lavender and Cumberland breeds and sells considerable to people of this part of the state. He also handles Duroc Jersey hogs and makes a specialty of fine poultry, raising Rhode Island Red chickens and Mammoth Bronze turkeys. He has splendid equipment for the care of his stock and has studied out the best methods to produce the desired results. His work is done in a systematic, methodical manner and he understands fully both the practical and scientific phases of stock-raising and farming. In addition to his home interests he is a stockholder in the Columbus Telephone Company and in the Blau Gas Company of Creston, and he helped to organize the Boheet Local of the Farmers Union of Platte county, of which he is treasurer and secretary.

In 1900 Mr. Wurdeman was married to Miss Meta Pohl, a daughter of Emil and Anna Pohl, who were natives of Breslau, Prussia. The father died in 1899 but the mother is still living in Columbus. They came to the United States in 1867, the father having previously served as a member of the German army in the war of 1866, acting as musical director of the regimental band. On crossing the Atlantic he settled in Wisconsin but afterward removed to Columbus, where he engaged in the implement business in partnership with Gerhard Schutte for several years. He afterward turned his attention to the grocery business and was recognized as one of the foremost merchants of the town. His political allegiance was given to the republican party and upon its ticket he was elected to the office of county clerk. He belonged to the German Reformed church and was active in all affairs relating to the material, intellectual, political and moral welfare of his community, so that his death was the occasion of deep regret in the community where he lived and where he was recognized as a representative citizen.

Mr. and Mrs. Wurdeman have become the parents of a son, Richard, who was born May 21, 1905. The family are members of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, and Mr. Wurdeman is also identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at Columbus, the Modern Woodmen of America at Creston, the Woodmen of the World at Columbus and the Knights of Pythias and the Sons of Veterans. In both the Woodmen and Pythian lodges he has filled the office of treasurer. He has served as director of his school district and has ever been a cooperant factor in all plans and measures for the public good and has worked along those lines which advance material progress and promote individual and community uplift. He displays many sterling traits of character and is justly accounted due of the foremost residents of Sherman township.

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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Frank Wurdeman is now living on section 8, Sherman township, and his birth occurred on section 10, the same township, his natal day being February 3, 1873. He represents one of the old pioneer families of the county, established here in 1869. Through the period of his boyhood he was a pupil in district school No. 23, in Sherman township, and he remained at home until he reached the age of fifteen years, when he became a pupil in the high school at Columbus, there continuing his studies for two years. At the end of that time he secured a position in the old Commercial Bank at Columbus, entering the institution as a bookkeeper and filling the position of assistant cashier when, at the end of seven years, he severed his connection with the bank.

Called to public office, Mr. Wurdeman was the efficient city treasurer for two years, capably guarding the public funds. Upon his retirement from that position he joined Bey Martin in the real-estate and insurance business under the firm style of Wurdeman & Martin and when he retired from that connection he resumed his residence in Sherman township, where he is now cultivating three hundred and sixty acres of land, a part of which came to him from his father's estate. His farm comprises eighty acres on section 8, two hundred acres on section 9 and eighty acres on section 16. It is a valuable farm property, well developed and highly improved, and stock-raising is made a special feature of his business. He has recently turned his attention to shorthorn cattle and feeds four or five carloads annually. He raises full blooded stock of the Lavender and Cumberland breeds and sells considerable to people of this part of the state. He also handles Duroc Jersey hogs and makes a specialty of fine poultry, raising Rhode Island Red chickens and Mammoth Bronze turkeys. He has splendid equipment for the care of his stock and has studied out the best methods to produce the desired results. His work is done in a systematic, methodical manner and he understands fully both the practical and scientific phases of stock-raising and farming. In addition to his home interests he is a stockholder in the Columbus Telephone Company and in the Blau Gas Company of Creston, and he helped to organize the Boheet Local of the Farmers Union of Platte county, of which he is treasurer and secretary.

In 1900 Mr. Wurdeman was married to Miss Meta Pohl, a daughter of Emil and Anna Pohl, who were natives of Breslau, Prussia. The father died in 1899 but the mother is still living in Columbus. They came to the United States in 1867, the father having previously served as a member of the German army in the war of 1866, acting as musical director of the regimental band. On crossing the Atlantic he settled in Wisconsin but afterward removed to Columbus, where he engaged in the implement business in partnership with Gerhard Schutte for several years. He afterward turned his attention to the grocery business and was recognized as one of the foremost merchants of the town. His political allegiance was given to the republican party and upon its ticket he was elected to the office of county clerk. He belonged to the German Reformed church and was active in all affairs relating to the material, intellectual, political and moral welfare of his community, so that his death was the occasion of deep regret in the community where he lived and where he was recognized as a representative citizen.

Mr. and Mrs. Wurdeman have become the parents of a son, Richard, who was born May 21, 1905. The family are members of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, and Mr. Wurdeman is also identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at Columbus, the Modern Woodmen of America at Creston, the Woodmen of the World at Columbus and the Knights of Pythias and the Sons of Veterans. In both the Woodmen and Pythian lodges he has filled the office of treasurer. He has served as director of his school district and has ever been a cooperant factor in all plans and measures for the public good and has worked along those lines which advance material progress and promote individual and community uplift. He displays many sterling traits of character and is justly accounted due of the foremost residents of Sherman township.

Original individual @I01134@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I4422@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@)
@NF0696@ 		Wurdeman, Franklin (I14189)
 
1632 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Fred H. Mueller is among those who have contributed to the development of the agricultural resources of the county, from which the greater part of its wealth springs. He was born in Montgomery county, Illinois, on the 12th of November, 1870, a son of Fred and Julia (Stickle) Mueller, both born in Germany in 1832, the former on the 13th of August and the latter on the 30th of September. Not long after they emigrated to the United States the father enlisted in the Union army and served for three years in the Civil war. He took part in many battles and was wounded in the foot. In 1872 he came with his family to Platte county, Nebraska, and took up land on section 26, Grand Prairie township, on his soldier's warrant. He gained a gratifying measure of success and won many friends, and his demise was sincerely regretted when he passed away on the 2d of September, 1890. His wife died on the 18th of October, 1893, and their three children are living: Carl, F. H. and Otto, sketches of all of whom appear elsewhere in this work.

Fred H. Mueller was reared at home and gained his education in the public schools of this county. When twenty-two years of age he went to work for an uncle, Gottlieb Stickle. This uncle, his sister Annie and their father, John Stickle, emigrated to the United States from Germany and settled in Platte county at an early day in its history. The three homesteaded adjoining eighty acre tracts and following their demise Mr. Mueller inherited two hundred and forty acres, which is located on section 24, Grand Prairie township. He keeps everything about the place in excellent condition and the buildings are substantial and well designed, while the fertility of the land is carefully conserved.

On December 20, 1892, Mr. Mueller was married to Miss Sinney Beecher, who died leaving two children: Ernst; and Freda, who married Gerhardt Kopples, of Creston township. Mr. Mueller married the second time December 15, 1898, Miss Martha Hellbusch becoming his wife. She was born in Grand Prairie township, a daughter of John Henry and Anna Hellbusch, both of whom are deceased. To their union have been born four children: Hilda, Lucy, Albert and Werner.

Mr. Mueller casts an independent ballot, supporting the candidates and measures that he believes will best promote the public welfare, and his interest in public affairs is that of a good citizen. He is one of the substantial men of his locality, and all who know him recognize his good qualities and hold him in high esteem.

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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Fred H. Mueller is among those who have contributed to the development of the agricultural resources of the county, from which the greater part of its wealth springs. He was born in Montgomery county, Illinois, on the 12th of November, 1870, a son of Fred and Julia (Stickle) Mueller, both born in Germany in 1832, the former on the 13th of August and the latter on the 30th of September. Not long after they emigrated to the United States the father enlisted in the Union army and served for three years in the Civil war. He took part in many battles and was wounded in the foot. In 1872 he came with his family to Platte county, Nebraska, and took up land on section 26, Grand Prairie township, on his soldier's warrant. He gained a gratifying measure of success and won many friends, and his demise was sincerely regretted when he passed away on the 2d of September, 1890. His wife died on the 18th of October, 1893, and their three children are living: Carl, F. H. and Otto, sketches of all of whom appear elsewhere in this work.

Fred H. Mueller was reared at home and gained his education in the public schools of this county. When twenty-two years of age he went to work for an uncle, Gottlieb Stickle. This uncle, his sister Annie and their father, John Stickle, emigrated to the United States from Germany and settled in Platte county at an early day in its history. The three homesteaded adjoining eighty acre tracts and following their demise Mr. Mueller inherited two hundred and forty acres, which is located on section 24, Grand Prairie township. He keeps everything about the place in excellent condition and the buildings are substantial and well designed, while the fertility of the land is carefully conserved.

On December 20, 1892, Mr. Mueller was married to Miss Sinney Beecher, who died leaving two children: Ernst; and Freda, who married Gerhardt Kopples, of Creston township. Mr. Mueller married the second time December 15, 1898, Miss Martha Hellbusch becoming his wife. She was born in Grand Prairie township, a daughter of John Henry and Anna Hellbusch, both of whom are deceased. To their union have been born four children: Hilda, Lucy, Albert and Werner.

Mr. Mueller casts an independent ballot, supporting the candidates and measures that he believes will best promote the public welfare, and his interest in public affairs is that of a good citizen. He is one of the substantial men of his locality, and all who know him recognize his good qualities and hold him in high esteem. 		Mueller, Frederick H. (I9284)
 
1633 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Fritz Loseke, making his home on section 18, Bismark township, has been a resident of Platte county for forty-seven years and has long been actively and successfully identified with agricultural pursuits, now owning three hundred and sixty acres of valuable land in Bismark township and a tract of one hundred and sixty acres in Columbus township. His birth occurred in Oldenburg, Germany, on the 19th of October, 1861, his parents being Johann or, in English, John and Margreta (Beneke) Loseke, also natives of Oldenburg. In the year 1868 they crossed the Atlantic to the United States and made their way direct to Platte county, Nebraska, the father taking up a homestead claim of eighty acres in Bismark township, where our subject now resides. The pioneer home of the family was a sod house of one room, with dimensions of ten by twelve feet. It was a wet season and one night the little structure collapsed. Fritz Loseke, a lad of seven, was sleeping on a trunk or wooden box, while his mother and father lay in bed. The wall fell on the bed bearing down the mother, who was nearly smothered before rescued by the father. John Loseke next erected a one-room frame house, fourteen by sixteen feet, in which the family lived until 1884, which year witnessed the construction of the present commodious frame residence. The one-room frame building also still stands and is now used as a granary. John Loseke continued to reside on this farm until called to his final rest at the age of seventy-eight years, while his wife lived to be eighty-six years old. Both were devoted members of the Lutheran church and their demise was the occasion of deep and widespread regret, for they had won many friends during the long period of their residence in the community. To them were born five children, one son and four daughters, as follows: Fritz, of this review; Annie, who passed away in 1914 and was the wife of John Groteluschen; Catherine, the widow of Bernard H. Asche, a sketch of whom appears on another page of this work; Mary, who was the wife of August Boettcher and passed away in 1885; and Elizabeth the wife of Paul Briese, of Albion, Nebraska.

Fritz Loseke was reared to manhood on the home farm in Bismark township and eventually came into possession of the old homestead property, which comprised two eighty-acre tracts and one of fifty acres. Farming has claimed his attention throughout his entire business career and that success has attended his labors is indicated in the fact that he now owns three hundred and sixty acres of rich and productive land in Bismark township and a tract of one hundred and sixty acres in Columbus township. He has planted his fields in the grains most suitable to the soil and climate and rich harvests reward his systematic efforts.

On November 18, 1885, Mr. Loseke was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Ahrens, a native of Platte county and a daughter of Edwin and Anna (Loseke) Ahrens. Mr. and Mrs. Loseke have become the parents of eight children, as follows: Alvina, who is now the wife of Henry Barjenbruch, of Leigh, Nebraska; Louise, who gave her hand in marriage to Carl Reins of Shell Creek township; Walter, who follows farming in Columbus township and married Edna Schmitt; and Ida, Edwin, Lawrence, Leona and Selma, all at home.

Mr. Loseke exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the democracy, believing firmly in its principles. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. His life has been in all its phases upright, straightforward and honorable and by intelligent and scientific cultivation of his excellent farm he has gained a comfortable fortune for himself and added to the resources of his section a model agricultural enterprise, the operation of which in all its departments is thoroughly modern, adequate and practical.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Fritz Loseke, making his home on section 18, Bismark township, has been a resident of Platte county for forty-seven years and has long been actively and successfully identified with agricultural pursuits, now owning three hundred and sixty acres of valuable land in Bismark township and a tract of one hundred and sixty acres in Columbus township. His birth occurred in Oldenburg, Germany, on the 19th of October, 1861, his parents being Johann or, in English, John and Margreta (Beneke) Loseke, also natives of Oldenburg. In the year 1868 they crossed the Atlantic to the United States and made their way direct to Platte county, Nebraska, the father taking up a homestead claim of eighty acres in Bismark township, where our subject now resides. The pioneer home of the family was a sod house of one room, with dimensions of ten by twelve feet. It was a wet season and one night the little structure collapsed. Fritz Loseke, a lad of seven, was sleeping on a trunk or wooden box, while his mother and father lay in bed. The wall fell on the bed bearing down the mother, who was nearly smothered before rescued by the father. John Loseke next erected a one-room frame house, fourteen by sixteen feet, in which the family lived until 1884, which year witnessed the construction of the present commodious frame residence. The one-room frame building also still stands and is now used as a granary. John Loseke continued to reside on this farm until called to his final rest at the age of seventy-eight years, while his wife lived to be eighty-six years old. Both were devoted members of the Lutheran church and their demise was the occasion of deep and widespread regret, for they had won many friends during the long period of their residence in the community. To them were born five children, one son and four daughters, as follows: Fritz, of this review; Annie, who passed away in 1914 and was the wife of John Groteluschen; Catherine, the widow of Bernard H. Asche, a sketch of whom appears on another page of this work; Mary, who was the wife of August Boettcher and passed away in 1885; and Elizabeth the wife of Paul Briese, of Albion, Nebraska.

Fritz Loseke was reared to manhood on the home farm in Bismark township and eventually came into possession of the old homestead property, which comprised two eighty-acre tracts and one of fifty acres. Farming has claimed his attention throughout his entire business career and that success has attended his labors is indicated in the fact that he now owns three hundred and sixty acres of rich and productive land in Bismark township and a tract of one hundred and sixty acres in Columbus township. He has planted his fields in the grains most suitable to the soil and climate and rich harvests reward his systematic efforts.

On November 18, 1885, Mr. Loseke was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Ahrens, a native of Platte county and a daughter of Edwin and Anna (Loseke) Ahrens. Mr. and Mrs. Loseke have become the parents of eight children, as follows: Alvina, who is now the wife of Henry Barjenbruch, of Leigh, Nebraska; Louise, who gave her hand in marriage to Carl Reins of Shell Creek township; Walter, who follows farming in Columbus township and married Edna Schmitt; and Ida, Edwin, Lawrence, Leona and Selma, all at home.

Mr. Loseke exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the democracy, believing firmly in its principles. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. His life has been in all its phases upright, straightforward and honorable and by intelligent and scientific cultivation of his excellent farm he has gained a comfortable fortune for himself and added to the resources of his section a model agricultural enterprise, the operation of which in all its departments is thoroughly modern, adequate and practical.
@NF1637@ 		Loseke, Johann Friedrich (I7914)
 
1634 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Gerhard Loseke, a retired farmer living in Columbus, was born in Oldenburg Germany, May 6, 1852, his parents being John H. and Anna M. (Grotelueschen) Loseke, who were also natives of Oldenburg. Both have now passed away, the father having died March 18, 1891, at the age of eighty-one years and three months, while the mother's death occurred August 8, 1879, when she had reached the age of sixty-nine years and twenty-two days. The father worked as a farm hand in Germany and devoted three years of his early manhood to military service. In 1858 he brought his family to the new world and after landing in the east traveled by rail to Iowa City and thence across the country to Platte county, Nebraska. He settled on a stream that is now called Loseke creek, in Bismark township, being one of the first settlers of that district. All around him was the unbroken prairie. Indians were still to be seen in the neighborhood and there were a few buffaloes and much wild game. Railroads, however, had not yet been built in this section of the state. He settled on government land and built a dugout, the family beginning life in America in that crude pioneer home. He was a member of the German Lutheran church and after he had resided in the county for some time a house of worship for that denomination was erected on land which he owned. His political allegiance was given the democratic party. In his family were three sons and a daughter, Henry, Herman, Anna and Gerhard, and it was at the home of the last named that the parents passed away. The mother's brother, Henry Lueschen (the name being Grotelueschen in Germany) built one of the first log cabins in Columbus in 1856.

Gerhard Loseke was a little lad of but six summers when brought by his father to the United States. He attended the district schools in Bismark township, in district No. 2, which was one of the first schools established in the township, the schoolhouse being built of logs. The methods of instruction, too, were somewhat primitive, but there were also many lessons to be learned in the school of experience, as he assisted in the arduous task of developing a new farm. Being the youngest son, he remained at home and assisted in the work of the farm. At the age of seventeen years he began farming for himself with ox teams, and his parents lived with him until they were called to their final rest.

As his financial resources increased as the result of industry and economy Gerhard Loseke kept adding to his farm, making purchases of land at from four to one hundred and twenty-five dollars per acre. In this manner he acquired over one thousand acres in the county, being numbered among the most extensive landowners. He has since given all of his children good farms, retaining only one hundred and twenty acres for himself. He concentrated his efforts upon the development and cultivation of his fields and to his farms added many modern improvements so that all became valuable properties. In addition to tilling the fields he engaged extensively in stock-raising and whatever he undertook he carried forward to successful completion, for industry and determination enabled him to overcome all of the difficulties and obstacles in his path. He raised high grade Hereford cattle and always topped the market. He was one of the first in the county to begin shipping stock and his success in that undertaking constituted an example that others profitably followed. When a boy he used to see many Indians, the redskins far outnumbering the "palefaces" in his locality. There were few of the comforts and none of the luxuries of life to be enjoyed and existence on the Nebraska prairies at that time meant earnest, persistent labor in order to gain a living. Mr. Loseke continued to make his home by the side of the creek which was named in honor of his family until 1913, when he retired from active business and took up his abode in Columbus. He started out empty handed, but by hard work won a gratifying measure of success.

On the 11th of July, 1873, Mr. Loseke was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Mueller, who was born in Hanover, Germany, May 2, 1855, and died June 2, 1893. Her father, Henry Mueller, came to Platte county in pioneer times and took up a homestead in Bismark township, remaining upon his farm until his death. To Mr. and Mrs. Loseke were born eight children: E. Wilhelmina, is the wife of Charles Wurdeman, an architect of Columbus, and has three children. Emeline Josephine is the wife of Adolph Frese, of Bismark township, by whom she has six children. Edward Gustave, who was born December 23, 1881, and is engaged in farming and the raising of Hereford cattle on the home place, married Emma Luers and has three children. George E. was born February 17, 1884, and married Lillie Korte, who died February 25, 1909, leaving a daughter, Violet. Edwin Gerhard, who was born May 4, 1886, and follows farming, married Alma Huntemann and has three children. Emma Eliza is the wife of William Luckey, a farmer. and has two children. Emil Gottfried, a farmer by occupation, was born January 21, 1891, and married Anna Mueller, by whom he has one child. Ernst Walter, who was born March 19, 1893, and after attending the Lincoln School of Agriculture began farming, married Martha Arnold. All are now residents of Bismark township. In 1913 Mr. Loseke was again married, his second union being with Miss Emma Hanstadt.

In his political views Mr. Loseke is a republican and while never an active party worker has always been a progressive citizen and is a broad-minded, intelligent man. His activity has been a source of public benefit as well as of individual success, for his efforts demonstrate what can be accomplished by the utilization of the natural resources of the county. He is one of the honored pioneer settlers and his memory forms a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present, for. he has lived in the county through fifty-seven years, during which a marvelous change has occurred, for the wild prairie, dotted with millions of flowers in June and covered in winter by a dazzling, unbroken sheet of snow, has been converted into rich and productive fields, in the midst of which stand substantial farmhouses, while here and there towns and villages have sprung up and all of the evidences of modern civilization are to be found on every hand.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Gerhard Loseke, a retired farmer living in Columbus, was born in Oldenburg Germany, May 6, 1852, his parents being John H. and Anna M. (Grotelueschen) Loseke, who were also natives of Oldenburg. Both have now passed away, the father having died March 18, 1891, at the age of eighty-one years and three months, while the mother's death occurred August 8, 1879, when she had reached the age of sixty-nine years and twenty-two days. The father worked as a farm hand in Germany and devoted three years of his early manhood to military service. In 1858 he brought his family to the new world and after landing in the east traveled by rail to Iowa City and thence across the country to Platte county, Nebraska. He settled on a stream that is now called Loseke creek, in Bismark township, being one of the first settlers of that district. All around him was the unbroken prairie. Indians were still to be seen in the neighborhood and there were a few buffaloes and much wild game. Railroads, however, had not yet been built in this section of the state. He settled on government land and built a dugout, the family beginning life in America in that crude pioneer home. He was a member of the German Lutheran church and after he had resided in the county for some time a house of worship for that denomination was erected on land which he owned. His political allegiance was given the democratic party. In his family were three sons and a daughter, Henry, Herman, Anna and Gerhard, and it was at the home of the last named that the parents passed away. The mother's brother, Henry Lueschen (the name being Grotelueschen in Germany) built one of the first log cabins in Columbus in 1856.

Gerhard Loseke was a little lad of but six summers when brought by his father to the United States. He attended the district schools in Bismark township, in district No. 2, which was one of the first schools established in the township, the schoolhouse being built of logs. The methods of instruction, too, were somewhat primitive, but there were also many lessons to be learned in the school of experience, as he assisted in the arduous task of developing a new farm. Being the youngest son, he remained at home and assisted in the work of the farm. At the age of seventeen years he began farming for himself with ox teams, and his parents lived with him until they were called to their final rest.

As his financial resources increased as the result of industry and economy Gerhard Loseke kept adding to his farm, making purchases of land at from four to one hundred and twenty-five dollars per acre. In this manner he acquired over one thousand acres in the county, being numbered among the most extensive landowners. He has since given all of his children good farms, retaining only one hundred and twenty acres for himself. He concentrated his efforts upon the development and cultivation of his fields and to his farms added many modern improvements so that all became valuable properties. In addition to tilling the fields he engaged extensively in stock-raising and whatever he undertook he carried forward to successful completion, for industry and determination enabled him to overcome all of the difficulties and obstacles in his path. He raised high grade Hereford cattle and always topped the market. He was one of the first in the county to begin shipping stock and his success in that undertaking constituted an example that others profitably followed. When a boy he used to see many Indians, the redskins far outnumbering the "palefaces" in his locality. There were few of the comforts and none of the luxuries of life to be enjoyed and existence on the Nebraska prairies at that time meant earnest, persistent labor in order to gain a living. Mr. Loseke continued to make his home by the side of the creek which was named in honor of his family until 1913, when he retired from active business and took up his abode in Columbus. He started out empty handed, but by hard work won a gratifying measure of success.

On the 11th of July, 1873, Mr. Loseke was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Mueller, who was born in Hanover, Germany, May 2, 1855, and died June 2, 1893. Her father, Henry Mueller, came to Platte county in pioneer times and took up a homestead in Bismark township, remaining upon his farm until his death. To Mr. and Mrs. Loseke were born eight children: E. Wilhelmina, is the wife of Charles Wurdeman, an architect of Columbus, and has three children. Emeline Josephine is the wife of Adolph Frese, of Bismark township, by whom she has six children. Edward Gustave, who was born December 23, 1881, and is engaged in farming and the raising of Hereford cattle on the home place, married Emma Luers and has three children. George E. was born February 17, 1884, and married Lillie Korte, who died February 25, 1909, leaving a daughter, Violet. Edwin Gerhard, who was born May 4, 1886, and follows farming, married Alma Huntemann and has three children. Emma Eliza is the wife of William Luckey, a farmer. and has two children. Emil Gottfried, a farmer by occupation, was born January 21, 1891, and married Anna Mueller, by whom he has one child. Ernst Walter, who was born March 19, 1893, and after attending the Lincoln School of Agriculture began farming, married Martha Arnold. All are now residents of Bismark township. In 1913 Mr. Loseke was again married, his second union being with Miss Emma Hanstadt.

In his political views Mr. Loseke is a republican and while never an active party worker has always been a progressive citizen and is a broad-minded, intelligent man. His activity has been a source of public benefit as well as of individual success, for his efforts demonstrate what can be accomplished by the utilization of the natural resources of the county. He is one of the honored pioneer settlers and his memory forms a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present, for. he has lived in the county through fifty-seven years, during which a marvelous change has occurred, for the wild prairie, dotted with millions of flowers in June and covered in winter by a dazzling, unbroken sheet of snow, has been converted into rich and productive fields, in the midst of which stand substantial farmhouses, while here and there towns and villages have sprung up and all of the evidences of modern civilization are to be found on every hand.
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1635 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Gottfried Marty was brought to Platte county by his parents forty-six years ago, when a little child of but two years. General agricultural pursuits have claimed his attention throughout his entire business career and in association with his sons he now owns six hundred and forty acres of valuable land, his home being on section 23, Sherman township. His birth occurred in Canton Bern, Switzerland, on the 13th of January, 1867, his parents being Benedict and Anna Marie (Simmons) Marty, both of whom were natives of Germany. In 1869 they crossed the Atlantic to the United States and came direct to Platte county, Nebraska, living for a short time in Columbus, where the father passed away. The widowed mother then removed with her family to a farm in Colfax county but subsequently became the wife of Henry Miller and settled on a farm in Sherman township, Platte county, where the remainder of her life was spent. To Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Marty were born three children, as follows: Gottfried, of this review; Adolph, of Sherman township; and Mrs. Melchior Jenny, who also lives in Sherman township.

Gottfried Marty was reared to manhood on the farm, early becoming familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist as he assisted in the cultivation of the home place. The work of the fields has claimed his attention throughout his entire business career and his efforts have been rewarded with well merited success, so that he now owns six hundred and forty acres of rich and productive land in association with his sons. The property lies in Sherman township and is improved with a commodious residence and excellent buildings for the shelter of grain and stock. Mr. Marty has won prosperity as the logical result of untiring industry and perseverance and has long been numbered among the substantial and representative agriculturists of the county.

On June 7, 1889, Mr. Marty was joined in wedlock to Miss Marie Brock, who was born in Sherman township, this county, on the 14th of November, 1870, her parents being John and Anna Elizabeth (Schueller) Brock, natives of Germany. They came to Platte county, Nebraska, in 1866 and became early settlers of Sherman township, where both passed away. To Mr. and Mrs. Marty have been born twelve children, namely: Gottfried Ernst, at home; Clara, who is the wife of William Johannes, of Creston township; Walter F. and Marie, both at home; Matilda, who died at the age of seven months; Emil Adolf, at home; Anna M.; Arthur H.; Otto J.; Rosa M.; Ernst H.; and Irma E.

Politically Mr. Marty is a democrat and at one time served as justice of the peace, making a most commendable and satisfactory record in that connection. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. Both he and his wife enjoy an extensive and favorable acquaintance in their home community and are widely recognized as people of genuine personal worth and upright, honorable lives.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Gottfried Marty was brought to Platte county by his parents forty-six years ago, when a little child of but two years. General agricultural pursuits have claimed his attention throughout his entire business career and in association with his sons he now owns six hundred and forty acres of valuable land, his home being on section 23, Sherman township. His birth occurred in Canton Bern, Switzerland, on the 13th of January, 1867, his parents being Benedict and Anna Marie (Simmons) Marty, both of whom were natives of Germany. In 1869 they crossed the Atlantic to the United States and came direct to Platte county, Nebraska, living for a short time in Columbus, where the father passed away. The widowed mother then removed with her family to a farm in Colfax county but subsequently became the wife of Henry Miller and settled on a farm in Sherman township, Platte county, where the remainder of her life was spent. To Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Marty were born three children, as follows: Gottfried, of this review; Adolph, of Sherman township; and Mrs. Melchior Jenny, who also lives in Sherman township.

Gottfried Marty was reared to manhood on the farm, early becoming familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist as he assisted in the cultivation of the home place. The work of the fields has claimed his attention throughout his entire business career and his efforts have been rewarded with well merited success, so that he now owns six hundred and forty acres of rich and productive land in association with his sons. The property lies in Sherman township and is improved with a commodious residence and excellent buildings for the shelter of grain and stock. Mr. Marty has won prosperity as the logical result of untiring industry and perseverance and has long been numbered among the substantial and representative agriculturists of the county.

On June 7, 1889, Mr. Marty was joined in wedlock to Miss Marie Brock, who was born in Sherman township, this county, on the 14th of November, 1870, her parents being John and Anna Elizabeth (Schueller) Brock, natives of Germany. They came to Platte county, Nebraska, in 1866 and became early settlers of Sherman township, where both passed away. To Mr. and Mrs. Marty have been born twelve children, namely: Gottfried Ernst, at home; Clara, who is the wife of William Johannes, of Creston township; Walter F. and Marie, both at home; Matilda, who died at the age of seven months; Emil Adolf, at home; Anna M.; Arthur H.; Otto J.; Rosa M.; Ernst H.; and Irma E.

Politically Mr. Marty is a democrat and at one time served as justice of the peace, making a most commendable and satisfactory record in that connection. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. Both he and his wife enjoy an extensive and favorable acquaintance in their home community and are widely recognized as people of genuine personal worth and upright, honorable lives.
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1636 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Henry Huntemann, who has gained gratifying prosperity as a farmer, is one of the well known and highly esteemed residents of Sherman township. A native of Germany, his birth occurred on the 9th of January, 1856. His father, Henry Huntemann, having passed away in Germany, the mother became the wife of Henry Robert, an account of whom appears in the sketch of Louis Robert elsewhere in this work. Our subject attended school in his native land, but when a boy of seventeen accompanied his mother and stepfather on their removal to the new world. He remained under the parental roof until his marriage and then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of unimproved land on section 2, Sherman township. He has not only developed that place and brought the land to a high state of cultivation, but he also owns eighty acres additional in this county and one hundred and sixty acres in Colfax county. His buildings are commodious and substantial and his farm is well equipped. He raises both grain and stock and as the years have passed his resources have constantly increased.

Mr. Huntemann married Miss Sophia Lusche, who was born in Bismark township on the 22nd of May, 1860, a daughter of Henry Lusche, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Huntemann have five children: Emil, who is living on his father's farm in Colfax county and who married Miss Mary Odes; Minnie, the wife of Adolph Sanders; Alma, who married Gerhard Loseke; and Elizabeth and Henry, at home. Mr. Huntemann is interested in public affairs, but has never desired to hold office. His religious faith is indicated by the fact that he is a communicant of the Lutheran church and in all relations of life he has proven honorable and considerate of the rights of others.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Henry Huntemann, who has gained gratifying prosperity as a farmer, is one of the well known and highly esteemed residents of Sherman township. A native of Germany, his birth occurred on the 9th of January, 1856. His father, Henry Huntemann, having passed away in Germany, the mother became the wife of Henry Robert, an account of whom appears in the sketch of Louis Robert elsewhere in this work. Our subject attended school in his native land, but when a boy of seventeen accompanied his mother and stepfather on their removal to the new world. He remained under the parental roof until his marriage and then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of unimproved land on section 2, Sherman township. He has not only developed that place and brought the land to a high state of cultivation, but he also owns eighty acres additional in this county and one hundred and sixty acres in Colfax county. His buildings are commodious and substantial and his farm is well equipped. He raises both grain and stock and as the years have passed his resources have constantly increased.

Mr. Huntemann married Miss Sophia Lusche, who was born in Bismark township on the 22nd of May, 1860, a daughter of Henry Lusche, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Huntemann have five children: Emil, who is living on his father's farm in Colfax county and who married Miss Mary Odes; Minnie, the wife of Adolph Sanders; Alma, who married Gerhard Loseke; and Elizabeth and Henry, at home. Mr. Huntemann is interested in public affairs, but has never desired to hold office. His religious faith is indicated by the fact that he is a communicant of the Lutheran church and in all relations of life he has proven honorable and considerate of the rights of others. 		Huntemann, Heinrich Christophe Gerhard (I5921)
 
1637 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Herman Loseke is numbered among the pioneer residents of Platte county and for many years has been an interested witness of the growth and development of this section of the state. He devoted his attention to farming for an extended period but is now living retired, making his home in Columbus. A native of Germany, he was born in Oldenburg, July 9, 1840, and is a son of John Henry Loseke, who is mentioned elsewhere in this volume. On coming to the United States Herman Loseke settled in Bismark township, Platte county, on Loseke creek, at which time the survey of the county was just being made. He secured a homestead claim and began farming in accordance with the primitive methods of the times, using ox teams and machinery that is very crude in comparison with the farm implements of the present. At that day all merchandise was hauled from Omaha and the most farsighted could scarcely have dreamed of the wonderful changes which would occur, converting wild prairie land into richly cultivated fields stretching away for miles and miles. He engaged very extensively in stock raising and became the owner of large tracts of land, adding to his possessions from time to time as his financial resources permitted, but he has given most of his farm property to his children.

His wife, who bore the maiden name of Anna Johannes, was born in Oldenburg, Germany, November 18, 1844, a daughter of Henry and Katrina Johannes. Her father was a native of Germany and in 1867 left the fatherland to become a resident of the new world. Making his way to Nebraska, he secured a homestead claim and lived with his sons in Shell Creek township, where he remained until his death. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Loseke are nine children, as follows. Emma is the wife of August Schutte, an agriculturist of Colfax county, Nebraska, by whom she has five children. Gustav, who was born April 11, 1870, follows farming in Columbus township, is married and has three children. William, who was born March 6, 1872, follows farming in Colfax county, is married and has six children. Otto, who was born January 7, 1875, follows farming near Creston, this county, is married and has seven children. Anna is the wife of William Hespe, an agriculturist and hardware merchant of Leigh, Nebraska, by whom she has five children. Ida gave her hand in marriage to Henry Hespe, who is a brother of William Hespe, and is an agriculturist of this county, and they have two children. Bertha is the wife of William Asche, who is a farmer of Platte county and by whom she has two children. Herman, who was born October 1, 1884, follows farming in Platte county, is married and has one child. Clara is at home.

Mr. Loseke was active in public affairs of the early days, was a stalwart supporter of the democratic party and a zealous member of the German Lutheran church. He retired and removed to Columbus, November 1, 1911. At different times he held some local offices and from the beginning of his residence in the county he has taken an active and helpful interest in movements relating to the general welfare. His work has been especially helpful along agricultural lines and yet he has not neglected his duty in promoting political and moral advancement. He can look back to the past when the highly cultivated farms of Platte county were tracts of wild prairie, starred with a million wild flowers in June and covered in December with a dazzling and unbroken sheet of snow. But as the years passed, settler after settler came to take up the land and use it for the purposes of civilization and conditions of pioneer life gave way until now all of the conveniences and comforts of the older east are to be obtained in Platte county.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Herman Loseke is numbered among the pioneer residents of Platte county and for many years has been an interested witness of the growth and development of this section of the state. He devoted his attention to farming for an extended period but is now living retired, making his home in Columbus. A native of Germany, he was born in Oldenburg, July 9, 1840, and is a son of John Henry Loseke, who is mentioned elsewhere in this volume. On coming to the United States Herman Loseke settled in Bismark township, Platte county, on Loseke creek, at which time the survey of the county was just being made. He secured a homestead claim and began farming in accordance with the primitive methods of the times, using ox teams and machinery that is very crude in comparison with the farm implements of the present. At that day all merchandise was hauled from Omaha and the most farsighted could scarcely have dreamed of the wonderful changes which would occur, converting wild prairie land into richly cultivated fields stretching away for miles and miles. He engaged very extensively in stock raising and became the owner of large tracts of land, adding to his possessions from time to time as his financial resources permitted, but he has given most of his farm property to his children.

His wife, who bore the maiden name of Anna Johannes, was born in Oldenburg, Germany, November 18, 1844, a daughter of Henry and Katrina Johannes. Her father was a native of Germany and in 1867 left the fatherland to become a resident of the new world. Making his way to Nebraska, he secured a homestead claim and lived with his sons in Shell Creek township, where he remained until his death. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Loseke are nine children, as follows. Emma is the wife of August Schutte, an agriculturist of Colfax county, Nebraska, by whom she has five children. Gustav, who was born April 11, 1870, follows farming in Columbus township, is married and has three children. William, who was born March 6, 1872, follows farming in Colfax county, is married and has six children. Otto, who was born January 7, 1875, follows farming near Creston, this county, is married and has seven children. Anna is the wife of William Hespe, an agriculturist and hardware merchant of Leigh, Nebraska, by whom she has five children. Ida gave her hand in marriage to Henry Hespe, who is a brother of William Hespe, and is an agriculturist of this county, and they have two children. Bertha is the wife of William Asche, who is a farmer of Platte county and by whom she has two children. Herman, who was born October 1, 1884, follows farming in Platte county, is married and has one child. Clara is at home.

Mr. Loseke was active in public affairs of the early days, was a stalwart supporter of the democratic party and a zealous member of the German Lutheran church. He retired and removed to Columbus, November 1, 1911. At different times he held some local offices and from the beginning of his residence in the county he has taken an active and helpful interest in movements relating to the general welfare. His work has been especially helpful along agricultural lines and yet he has not neglected his duty in promoting political and moral advancement. He can look back to the past when the highly cultivated farms of Platte county were tracts of wild prairie, starred with a million wild flowers in June and covered in December with a dazzling and unbroken sheet of snow. But as the years passed, settler after settler came to take up the land and use it for the purposes of civilization and conditions of pioneer life gave way until now all of the conveniences and comforts of the older east are to be obtained in Platte county. 		Loseke (, Sr.), Johann Hermann (I7682)
 
1638 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

In pioneer times the Loseke family was founded in Platte county and since that day representatives of the family have taken an active and helpful part in promoting the material development and progress of this section of the state. The work instituted by their grandfather and carried on by their father is now continued by Edward G. and E. Gerhard Loseke, who are living on section 11, Bismark township, where they own and cultivate four hundred acres of land. They are sons of Gerhard Loseke and both were born upon the old homestead farm where they now reside, the former on the 23rd of December, 1881, and the latter on the 4th of March, 1886. They were reared in the usual manner of farm lads, attending the public schools in the acquirement of their education and spending the vacation periods in work in the fields. They early became familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops and as the years have gone on they have continued to follow general agricultural pursuits. They have a well developed and highly improved property comprising four hundred acres of land which was given to them by their father, and they have brought their fields to a high state of cultivation.

On the 10th of November, 1909, Edward G. Loseke was united in marriage to Miss Emma C. Luers, a native of Platte county, and a daughter of Henry Luers, who is mentioned elsewhere in this volume. They have become the parents of three children: Lucile E., Ellen C. and Elaine L.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

In pioneer times the Loseke family was founded in Platte county and since that day representatives of the family have taken an active and helpful part in promoting the material development and progress of this section of the state. The work instituted by their grandfather and carried on by their father is now continued by Edward G. and E. Gerhard Loseke, who are living on section 11, Bismark township, where they own and cultivate four hundred acres of land. They are sons of Gerhard Loseke and both were born upon the old homestead farm where they now reside, the former on the 23rd of December, 1881, and the latter on the 4th of March, 1886. They were reared in the usual manner of farm lads, attending the public schools in the acquirement of their education and spending the vacation periods in work in the fields. They early became familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops and as the years have gone on they have continued to follow general agricultural pursuits. They have a well developed and highly improved property comprising four hundred acres of land which was given to them by their father, and they have brought their fields to a high state of cultivation.

On the 10th of November, 1909, Edward G. Loseke was united in marriage to Miss Emma C. Luers, a native of Platte county, and a daughter of Henry Luers, who is mentioned elsewhere in this volume. They have become the parents of three children: Lucile E., Ellen C. and Elaine L. 		Loseke, Edward G. (I7808)
 
1639 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

John Adolf Groteluschen is one of the most prominent farmers and stock raisers in Sherman township, his home being on section 34. His place is notable in many respects and is the visible evidence of a life of well directed thrift, enterprise, determination and business sagacity. He represents one of the old pioneer families of the county and was born December 29, 1871, in Bismark township, on the old homestead farm of his parents, John and Anna (Loseke) Groteluschen. The father was a native of Oldenburg, Germany, and became one of the early residents of Platte county, arriving a year later than the Loseke family, who were among the first to penetrate into this region and plant the seeds of civilization on Platte county's soil. His experiences covered all that is implied in the term pioneer life. Around him stretched broad, unbroken prairies. Few roads had been laid out and the work of development seemed scarcely begun. He entered one hundred and sixty acres o£ land from the government and on his land, like other tracts, there had been no furrow turned nor an improvement made. He broke the sod, harrowed the fields, planted the seed and in due time gathered substantial harvests, and as his financial resources increased he added to his holdings until at his death he was the owner of an excellent farm of six hundred and forty acres in Colfax county. He had long been a resident of Nebraska when in 1907 he passed away.

John Adolf Groteluschen was educated in German Lutheran schools, spending his youthful days upon the home farm of his father, where he was instructed not only in the work of the fields but in life values, being taught industry, honesty and those things which are most worth while. That his lessons have borne fruit in the years which have since come and gone is manifest in the high regard which is entertained for him and the success which he has achieved. He is now the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of rich land on section 34, Sherman township, the half section being a valuable tract, fertile and productive. One of the notable features of his place is a flowing well sunk to a depth of eighty feet. The water gushes forth in an eight-inch stream. It has mineral properties that make it of value medicinally and there is a seemingly inexhaustible supply of the water. Mr. Groteluschen maintains important stock-raising interests, handling shorthorn cattle, Percheron horses and Poland China hogs, and this branch of his business is proving very profitable. On his home place he has eighty acres of timber and ten acres are covered by the creek.

In 1891 Mr. Groteluschen was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Wilkie, who passed away on the 11th of April, 1909, leaving five children, namely: Arthur, a youth of seventeen years; Ernst, who is fifteen years old; and Paul, Clara, and Elmer, who are thirteen, eleven and nine years of age respectively. In 1911 Mr. Groteluschen was again married, his second union being with Katrina Finke, by whom he has a son, Harold, who is three years old.

Mr. Groteluschen is a democrat in his political views, having supported the party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He has filled the offices of township clerk and justice of the peace and has made an excellent record as a public official, discharging his duties with promptness and fidelity. In matters of citizenship he manifests the same progressive spirit and labors for the advancement and welfare of the community just as earnestly and just as effectively as he does for his individual success. His worth is widely acknowledged wherever he is known and he has a very wide acquaintance in the county.
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From THE COLUMBUS DAILY TELEGRAM, March 29, 1961, pg. 9, col. 3

J. Adolf Groteluschen, 89, a life-time resident of this community, died Tuesday afternoon in the Lutheran hospital after a month's illness.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gass Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church, the Rev. A.H. Guettler officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Friday.

Mr. Groteluschen, the son of early Platte county settlers, John and Anna Loseke Groteluschen, was born Dec. 29, 1871 in Bismark township. He was baptized Feb. 24, 1872 and confirmed April 18, 1886, at Christ Lutheran church.

On Oct. 22, 1896 he married Mathilda W. Wilke at Christ Lutheran church, and they had five children, Arhtur, Ernest, Paul, Clara and Elmer. His wife passed away May 12, 1907.

Mr. Groteluschen's marriage to Katherine Finke took place Feb. 25, 1911, and to this union were born five children, Harold, Louise, Elva, Roland and Norman. Katherine, his wife, died Sept. 12, 1947.

Mr. Groteluschen resided 12 miles northeast of Columbus until 1926, when he moved to a farm one-half mile north of Columbus.

While a member of Christ Lutheran church he served on the building committee and held the office of treasurer for several years. After moving near Columbus he was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran church and was a trustee for several years.

Surviving are his 10 children, Arthur, Ernest, Harold and Mrs. Fred (Elva) Gruenhage of Columbus, Paul of Wausau, Wis., Mrs. E.A. (Clara) Buchholz of Norfolk, the Rev. Elmer of Elgin, Ill., Mrs. Otto (Louise) Barjenbruch of Leigh, Roland of Lincoln, the Rev. Norman of Bristol, Tenn.

Other survivors include 36 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Emil of Leigh and Otto of Columbus; five sisters, Mrs. Louise Loseke of Richland, Mrs. Helena Loseke, Mrs. Rosa Lueschen, Mrs. Bertha Korte and Mrs. Minnie Kant of Columbus.

A brother, Louis, and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Otte and Clara, preceded him in death. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

John Adolf Groteluschen is one of the most prominent farmers and stock raisers in Sherman township, his home being on section 34. His place is notable in many respects and is the visible evidence of a life of well directed thrift, enterprise, determination and business sagacity. He represents one of the old pioneer families of the county and was born December 29, 1871, in Bismark township, on the old homestead farm of his parents, John and Anna (Loseke) Groteluschen. The father was a native of Oldenburg, Germany, and became one of the early residents of Platte county, arriving a year later than the Loseke family, who were among the first to penetrate into this region and plant the seeds of civilization on Platte county's soil. His experiences covered all that is implied in the term pioneer life. Around him stretched broad, unbroken prairies. Few roads had been laid out and the work of development seemed scarcely begun. He entered one hundred and sixty acres o£ land from the government and on his land, like other tracts, there had been no furrow turned nor an improvement made. He broke the sod, harrowed the fields, planted the seed and in due time gathered substantial harvests, and as his financial resources increased he added to his holdings until at his death he was the owner of an excellent farm of six hundred and forty acres in Colfax county. He had long been a resident of Nebraska when in 1907 he passed away.

John Adolf Groteluschen was educated in German Lutheran schools, spending his youthful days upon the home farm of his father, where he was instructed not only in the work of the fields but in life values, being taught industry, honesty and those things which are most worth while. That his lessons have borne fruit in the years which have since come and gone is manifest in the high regard which is entertained for him and the success which he has achieved. He is now the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of rich land on section 34, Sherman township, the half section being a valuable tract, fertile and productive. One of the notable features of his place is a flowing well sunk to a depth of eighty feet. The water gushes forth in an eight-inch stream. It has mineral properties that make it of value medicinally and there is a seemingly inexhaustible supply of the water. Mr. Groteluschen maintains important stock-raising interests, handling shorthorn cattle, Percheron horses and Poland China hogs, and this branch of his business is proving very profitable. On his home place he has eighty acres of timber and ten acres are covered by the creek.

In 1891 Mr. Groteluschen was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Wilkie, who passed away on the 11th of April, 1909, leaving five children, namely: Arthur, a youth of seventeen years; Ernst, who is fifteen years old; and Paul, Clara, and Elmer, who are thirteen, eleven and nine years of age respectively. In 1911 Mr. Groteluschen was again married, his second union being with Katrina Finke, by whom he has a son, Harold, who is three years old.

Mr. Groteluschen is a democrat in his political views, having supported the party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He has filled the offices of township clerk and justice of the peace and has made an excellent record as a public official, discharging his duties with promptness and fidelity. In matters of citizenship he manifests the same progressive spirit and labors for the advancement and welfare of the community just as earnestly and just as effectively as he does for his individual success. His worth is widely acknowledged wherever he is known and he has a very wide acquaintance in the county.
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From THE COLUMBUS DAILY TELEGRAM, March 29, 1961, pg. 9, col. 3

J. Adolf Groteluschen, 89, a life-time resident of this community, died Tuesday afternoon in the Lutheran hospital after a month's illness.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gass Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church, the Rev. A.H. Guettler officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Friday.

Mr. Groteluschen, the son of early Platte county settlers, John and Anna Loseke Groteluschen, was born Dec. 29, 1871 in Bismark township. He was baptized Feb. 24, 1872 and confirmed April 18, 1886, at Christ Lutheran church.

On Oct. 22, 1896 he married Mathilda W. Wilke at Christ Lutheran church, and they had five children, Arhtur, Ernest, Paul, Clara and Elmer. His wife passed away May 12, 1907.

Mr. Groteluschen's marriage to Katherine Finke took place Feb. 25, 1911, and to this union were born five children, Harold, Louise, Elva, Roland and Norman. Katherine, his wife, died Sept. 12, 1947.

Mr. Groteluschen resided 12 miles northeast of Columbus until 1926, when he moved to a farm one-half mile north of Columbus.

While a member of Christ Lutheran church he served on the building committee and held the office of treasurer for several years. After moving near Columbus he was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran church and was a trustee for several years.

Surviving are his 10 children, Arthur, Ernest, Harold and Mrs. Fred (Elva) Gruenhage of Columbus, Paul of Wausau, Wis., Mrs. E.A. (Clara) Buchholz of Norfolk, the Rev. Elmer of Elgin, Ill., Mrs. Otto (Louise) Barjenbruch of Leigh, Roland of Lincoln, the Rev. Norman of Bristol, Tenn.

Other survivors include 36 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Emil of Leigh and Otto of Columbus; five sisters, Mrs. Louise Loseke of Richland, Mrs. Helena Loseke, Mrs. Rosa Lueschen, Mrs. Bertha Korte and Mrs. Minnie Kant of Columbus.

A brother, Louis, and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Otte and Clara, preceded him in death.
@NF2436@ 		Grotelueschen, John Adolph (I4305)
 
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Not long after emigrating to the United States the Fred joined the Union army at Litchfield, Illinois, and served for three years in the Civil war. He was wounded in the foot but otherwise escaped injury. In 1872 he came to Platte county, Nebraska, and took up land on his soldier's warrant, locating on section 26, Grand Prairie township. He was a successful farmer and his many sterling qualities gained him the confidence and warm regard of those who were brought in contact with him.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Not long after emigrating to the United States the Fred joined the Union army at Litchfield, Illinois, and served for three years in the Civil war. He was wounded in the foot but otherwise escaped injury. In 1872 he came to Platte county, Nebraska, and took up land on his soldier's warrant, locating on section 26, Grand Prairie township. He was a successful farmer and his many sterling qualities gained him the confidence and warm regard of those who were brought in contact with him. 		Mueller, Fred (I9278)
 
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Otto Grotelueschen was born September 4, 1881, on the farm on which be now resides on section 2, Bismark township, being a representative of one of the old families long connected with the development and improvement of Platte county, especially along agricultural lines. His father, John Grotelueschen, was born in Germany and married Anna Loseke, also a native of that country. They came to Platte county among its early settlers and the father homesteaded eighty acres of land on section 2, Bismark township. His first home was a primitive one, a little sod house, but after the first years of struggle and hardships success attended his efforts and gradually he worked his way up financially. As his resources increased he added to his holdings and became one of the extensive landowners of the county, having nine hundred and twenty acres. His worth as a business man and citizen was widely acknowledged. He passed away in August, 1902, while his wife survived until November, 1913. They had a family of eleven children: Louis, who is living in Iowa; Ida, the deceased wife of Fritz Otto, of Colfax county, Nebraska; Adolph, mentioned elsewhere in this work; Lena, the wife of Louis Loseke, a resident farmer of Sherman township; Lizzie, the wife of William Loseke; Emil, living in Colfax county, Nebraska; Otto; Clara, who died in childhood; Rosa, the wife of Henry Luschen; Bertha, the wife of Otto Korte; and Minnie, who completes the family.

Otto Grotelueschen, born and reared on the old homestead farm and educated in the public schools of this locality, is now the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of rich and valuable land which formerly belonged to his father. He resides on the old homestead property and carries on general agricultural pursuits, raising both grain and stock, while his work along both lines is attended with good results. He has acquainted himself with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops and diligence and perseverance have at all times characterized his life's labors.

Mr. Grotelueschen was married in 1909 to Miss Minnie Dirks, a native of Sherman township, this county, where her father, Martin Dirks, is still engaged in farming. Mr. Grotelueschen takes no active part in politics but is a loyal member of the German Lutheran church. His life is quietly and unostentatiously passed, but his sterling worth is recognized by his friends and neighbors among whom he has always lived.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) DAILY TELEGRAM, April 6, 1973, pg. 7, co

Funeral rites for August Otto Grotelueschen, 91, of 1317 16th Street, will be conducted by the Rev. Martin Bornemann at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church and Cemetery. A prayer service will also be held at church at 10:15 a.m.

His body will lie in state at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel after 1 p.m. Monday, and at church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

A retired farmer, Mr. Grotelueschen lived north of Columbus until moving to town in 1964. He was born Sept. 1, 1881 in Bismark Township and attended rural school and Christ Lutheran School. His parents were Johann and Anna Loseke Grotelueschen.

He was a lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church, where he was baptized, confirmed and married Mina Dirks on May 4, 1909. He was a former member of the Lutheran Laymen's League.

Preceded in death by his wife in 1921, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Otto (Bertha) Korte and Mrs. Fred (Minna) Kant, both of Columbu

Three brothers and five sisters preceded him in death: Louis of Audubon, Iowa; Emil and Mrs. Fred (Ida) Otte of Leigh; Mrs. William (Louisa) Loseke of Richland; Adolph, Mrs. Louis (Helena) Loseke and Mrs. Henry (Rosa) Lueschen of Columbus; Clara, in infancy. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Otto Grotelueschen was born September 4, 1881, on the farm on which be now resides on section 2, Bismark township, being a representative of one of the old families long connected with the development and improvement of Platte county, especially along agricultural lines. His father, John Grotelueschen, was born in Germany and married Anna Loseke, also a native of that country. They came to Platte county among its early settlers and the father homesteaded eighty acres of land on section 2, Bismark township. His first home was a primitive one, a little sod house, but after the first years of struggle and hardships success attended his efforts and gradually he worked his way up financially. As his resources increased he added to his holdings and became one of the extensive landowners of the county, having nine hundred and twenty acres. His worth as a business man and citizen was widely acknowledged. He passed away in August, 1902, while his wife survived until November, 1913. They had a family of eleven children: Louis, who is living in Iowa; Ida, the deceased wife of Fritz Otto, of Colfax county, Nebraska; Adolph, mentioned elsewhere in this work; Lena, the wife of Louis Loseke, a resident farmer of Sherman township; Lizzie, the wife of William Loseke; Emil, living in Colfax county, Nebraska; Otto; Clara, who died in childhood; Rosa, the wife of Henry Luschen; Bertha, the wife of Otto Korte; and Minnie, who completes the family.

Otto Grotelueschen, born and reared on the old homestead farm and educated in the public schools of this locality, is now the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of rich and valuable land which formerly belonged to his father. He resides on the old homestead property and carries on general agricultural pursuits, raising both grain and stock, while his work along both lines is attended with good results. He has acquainted himself with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops and diligence and perseverance have at all times characterized his life's labors.

Mr. Grotelueschen was married in 1909 to Miss Minnie Dirks, a native of Sherman township, this county, where her father, Martin Dirks, is still engaged in farming. Mr. Grotelueschen takes no active part in politics but is a loyal member of the German Lutheran church. His life is quietly and unostentatiously passed, but his sterling worth is recognized by his friends and neighbors among whom he has always lived.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) DAILY TELEGRAM, April 6, 1973, pg. 7, co

Funeral rites for August Otto Grotelueschen, 91, of 1317 16th Street, will be conducted by the Rev. Martin Bornemann at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church and Cemetery. A prayer service will also be held at church at 10:15 a.m.

His body will lie in state at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel after 1 p.m. Monday, and at church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

A retired farmer, Mr. Grotelueschen lived north of Columbus until moving to town in 1964. He was born Sept. 1, 1881 in Bismark Township and attended rural school and Christ Lutheran School. His parents were Johann and Anna Loseke Grotelueschen.

He was a lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church, where he was baptized, confirmed and married Mina Dirks on May 4, 1909. He was a former member of the Lutheran Laymen's League.

Preceded in death by his wife in 1921, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Otto (Bertha) Korte and Mrs. Fred (Minna) Kant, both of Columbu

Three brothers and five sisters preceded him in death: Louis of Audubon, Iowa; Emil and Mrs. Fred (Ida) Otte of Leigh; Mrs. William (Louisa) Loseke of Richland; Adolph, Mrs. Louis (Helena) Loseke and Mrs. Henry (Rosa) Lueschen of Columbus; Clara, in infancy.
@NF2747@ 		Grotelueschen, August Otto (I4197)
 
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Otto Mueller, who owns and operates three hundred and sixty acres of excellent land on section 26, Grand Prairie township, was born on his present farm on the 5th of May, 1875. His parents, Fred and Julia (Stickle) Mueller, were both natives of Germany, the former born on the 13th of August, 1832, and the latter on the 30th of September, of that year. Not long after his arrival in the United States the father enlisted in the Union army for service in the Civil war and served for three years. He was in many important engagements and received a wound in the foot. He was married in Illinois and in 1872 came to Platte county, taking up land in Grand Prairie township on his soldier's warrant. He was an excellent farmer and his personal qualities were such that he gained many friends. He died on the 2d of September, 1890, but was survived by his wife until the 18th of October, 1893. Their three children are living: Carl and F. H., further mention of whom appears elsewhere in this work; and Otto.

The last named grew to manhood upon the homestead and learned much concerning agricultural work under the instruction of his father. His education was obtained in the common schools. Since reaching mature years he has continued to farm and now owns the homestead. The place, which comprises three hundred and sixty acres, is well improved and yields good crops annually. He also raises stock, which he finds profitable.

On May 20, 1896, Mr. Mueller married Miss Emma Peterson, who died on the 12th of August, 1913, leaving five children, Martha, Walter, Adele, Hugo and Emil. Mr. Mueller subsequently remarried, Miss Dorothea Bahlbury becoming his wife. She was born in Germany, a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Bahlbury, who lived in Sherman township but are now deceased.

Mr. Mueller is affiliated with the Lutheran church and upholds all efforts to promote the moral life of the community. In politics he is independent and has never desired to hold office. A native son of Platte county, he has realized that as good opportunities for advancement are found here as elsewhere, and his well directed labor has enabled him to gain a gratifying measure of prosperity.
[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

Otto Mueller, who owns and operates three hundred and sixty acres of excellent land on section 26, Grand Prairie township, was born on his present farm on the 5th of May, 1875. His parents, Fred and Julia (Stickle) Mueller, were both natives of Germany, the former born on the 13th of August, 1832, and the latter on the 30th of September, of that year. Not long after his arrival in the United States the father enlisted in the Union army for service in the Civil war and served for three years. He was in many important engagements and received a wound in the foot. He was married in Illinois and in 1872 came to Platte county, taking up land in Grand Prairie township on his soldier's warrant. He was an excellent farmer and his personal qualities were such that he gained many friends. He died on the 2d of September, 1890, but was survived by his wife until the 18th of October, 1893. Their three children are living: Carl and F. H., further mention of whom appears elsewhere in this work; and Otto.

The last named grew to manhood upon the homestead and learned much concerning agricultural work under the instruction of his father. His education was obtained in the common schools. Since reaching mature years he has continued to farm and now owns the homestead. The place, which comprises three hundred and sixty acres, is well improved and yields good crops annually. He also raises stock, which he finds profitable.

On May 20, 1896, Mr. Mueller married Miss Emma Peterson, who died on the 12th of August, 1913, leaving five children, Martha, Walter, Adele, Hugo and Emil. Mr. Mueller subsequently remarried, Miss Dorothea Bahlbury becoming his wife. She was born in Germany, a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Bahlbury, who lived in Sherman township but are now deceased.

Mr. Mueller is affiliated with the Lutheran church and upholds all efforts to promote the moral life of the community. In politics he is independent and has never desired to hold office. A native son of Platte county, he has realized that as good opportunities for advancement are found here as elsewhere, and his well directed labor has enabled him to gain a gratifying measure of prosperity. 		Mueller, Otto (I9310)
 
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The home farm of Herman Ahrens is situated on section 33, Bismark township, and comprises one hundred and sixty acres of land on which he has lived since 1905. He represents a family that has had much to do with the upbuilding and substantial development of the county and the work which was instituted by his father has been carried on by himself and brothers, who rank with the leading agriculturist of the community. The old homestead farm of his parents, Edwin and Anna (Loseke) Ahrens, on section 23, Bismark township, was the birthplace of Herman Ahrens, whose natal day was August 25, 1872. His experiences were those of the other members of the family. He was reared to farm life in the usual manner of the boys who spent their youth upon the Nebraska frontier. His education was such as the district schools afforded and in the school of experience he has learned many valuable lessons that have been of marked worth to him as the years have gone on. He continued to assist his father and remained upon the old homestead until 1905. In that year he removed to his present place of residence, having now a quarter section in Bismark township. It is a good farm property, well improved with substantial buildings. There is a comfortable home, in the rear of which stand commodious barns and outbuildings and these in turn are surrounded by well tilled fields from which he annually gathers substantial harvests. He raises the cereals best adapted to soil and climatic conditions and that his methods are practical is shown in the excellent results which he achieves. Weather might cause a crop failure with him, but such would never occur as the result of his indolence or carelessness. He is ever watchful of the best interests of his farm and his labors are bringing well deserved prosperity.

On the 21st of June, 1905, Mr. Ahrens was united in marriage to Miss Emma Labens, a daughter of Carl Labens, who was born in West Prussia, Germany, on the 15th of May, 1845. He was a son of Andrew and Caroline (Reinke) Labens, who came to the United States in 1869 and secured a homestead claim in Bismark township, Platte county, Nebraska, where their remaining days were passed. Carl Labens was a young man of twenty-four years at the time of the emigration to the new world and on reaching Platte county homesteaded eighty acres. He met all of the hardships, privations and conditions of pioneer life and lived for three years in a sod house before he had a chance to build a more modern home. Success, however, has attended his efforts and he is now the owner of two hundred acres of land in Bismark township, whereon he resides, and one hundred and sixty acres in Colfax county. He is engaged in general farming, having a nice place improved with good buildings. His political allegiance is given to the democratic party and his life is guided by his religious faith, which is expressed in his membership in the German Lutheran church. On the 18th of December, 1875, Carl Labens was married to Miss Augusta Benning, whose birth occurred in Pomerania, Germany, in December, 1848. Her parents became early settlers of Bismark township, this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Carl Labens have been born nine children, as follows: Mary, who is the wife of Ernst Greiner and resides in Arizona; Minnie, the wife of William Meyer, of Polk county, Nebraska; Emma, who became the wife of Herman Ahrens; Carl and William, who follow farming in Colfax county; Albert, Augusta and Lizzie, all at home; and Anna, who died when eighteen years of age.

As stated, Emma Labens became the wife of Herman Ahrens and to them have been born three children, namely: Walter and Elmer, who are attending school; and Roy. The Ahrens family all adhere to the Protestant faith and, like the others of his father's household, Herman Ahrens is identified with the German Evangelical Lutheran church. He is a democrat, having voted for the party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, but he has no time nor inclination to seek public office, as he always feels that farm work awaits him and he prefers to concentrate his energies upon the capable management and further development of his home place.

[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

The home farm of Herman Ahrens is situated on section 33, Bismark township, and comprises one hundred and sixty acres of land on which he has lived since 1905. He represents a family that has had much to do with the upbuilding and substantial development of the county and the work which was instituted by his father has been carried on by himself and brothers, who rank with the leading agriculturist of the community. The old homestead farm of his parents, Edwin and Anna (Loseke) Ahrens, on section 23, Bismark township, was the birthplace of Herman Ahrens, whose natal day was August 25, 1872. His experiences were those of the other members of the family. He was reared to farm life in the usual manner of the boys who spent their youth upon the Nebraska frontier. His education was such as the district schools afforded and in the school of experience he has learned many valuable lessons that have been of marked worth to him as the years have gone on. He continued to assist his father and remained upon the old homestead until 1905. In that year he removed to his present place of residence, having now a quarter section in Bismark township. It is a good farm property, well improved with substantial buildings. There is a comfortable home, in the rear of which stand commodious barns and outbuildings and these in turn are surrounded by well tilled fields from which he annually gathers substantial harvests. He raises the cereals best adapted to soil and climatic conditions and that his methods are practical is shown in the excellent results which he achieves. Weather might cause a crop failure with him, but such would never occur as the result of his indolence or carelessness. He is ever watchful of the best interests of his farm and his labors are bringing well deserved prosperity.

On the 21st of June, 1905, Mr. Ahrens was united in marriage to Miss Emma Labens, a daughter of Carl Labens, who was born in West Prussia, Germany, on the 15th of May, 1845. He was a son of Andrew and Caroline (Reinke) Labens, who came to the United States in 1869 and secured a homestead claim in Bismark township, Platte county, Nebraska, where their remaining days were passed. Carl Labens was a young man of twenty-four years at the time of the emigration to the new world and on reaching Platte county homesteaded eighty acres. He met all of the hardships, privations and conditions of pioneer life and lived for three years in a sod house before he had a chance to build a more modern home. Success, however, has attended his efforts and he is now the owner of two hundred acres of land in Bismark township, whereon he resides, and one hundred and sixty acres in Colfax county. He is engaged in general farming, having a nice place improved with good buildings. His political allegiance is given to the democratic party and his life is guided by his religious faith, which is expressed in his membership in the German Lutheran church. On the 18th of December, 1875, Carl Labens was married to Miss Augusta Benning, whose birth occurred in Pomerania, Germany, in December, 1848. Her parents became early settlers of Bismark township, this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Carl Labens have been born nine children, as follows: Mary, who is the wife of Ernst Greiner and resides in Arizona; Minnie, the wife of William Meyer, of Polk county, Nebraska; Emma, who became the wife of Herman Ahrens; Carl and William, who follow farming in Colfax county; Albert, Augusta and Lizzie, all at home; and Anna, who died when eighteen years of age.

As stated, Emma Labens became the wife of Herman Ahrens and to them have been born three children, namely: Walter and Elmer, who are attending school; and Roy. The Ahrens family all adhere to the Protestant faith and, like the others of his father's household, Herman Ahrens is identified with the German Evangelical Lutheran church. He is a democrat, having voted for the party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, but he has no time nor inclination to seek public office, as he always feels that farm work awaits him and he prefers to concentrate his energies upon the capable management and further development of his home place.

@NF1641@ 		Ahrens, Herman (I122)
 
1644 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Various business interests have claimed the time and attention of August Boettcher but at the present writing, in the fall of 1915, he is living retired, enjoying a rest which he has truly earned and richly deserves. He now makes his home at No. 324 East Ninth street in Columbus, where he took up his abode in 1882. His birth occurred on the island of Rügen, Germany, March 15, 1850, his parents being Carl and Katrina (Hader) Boettcher. The father worked as a laborer in his native country and there passed away, but the mother afterward came to the new world and died in Columbus.

August Boettcher had very limited educational privileges in his native country and at an early age began earning his living as a fisherman, continuing in active employment of that character until the fall of 1871, when he came to the new world, establishing his home in Dodge county, Wisconsin. There he engaged in clerking in a general mercantile store until the spring of 1873, when he came to Columbus, where he gave his attention to the sale of harvesting machinery. He also homesteaded eighty acres of land, for considerable sections of the country were at that time unclaimed and uncultivated. After devoting six years to the improvement of his farm he purchased a hotel in Duncan, which he conducted for a year and a half or until the spring of 1882, when he made a trip to the old country and returned with his mother and sister after spending six months in the land of his birth amid the friends and scenes of his early youth.

In the fall of 1882 Mr. Boettcher took up his abode in Columbus, where he purchased grain for an elevator for about two years. In 1884 he purchased the hardware store of E. Pole & Company and conducted the business for twenty-four years, during which time he was accorded a liberal and gratifying trade. He always recognized that satisfied customers are the best advertisement and made every effort to please his patrons and give them full value for money invested. His reasonable prices and his honorable dealing brought him success that now enables him to live retired. However, he is still the owner of two hundred and forty acres of valuable land west of Columbus and two hundred acres lying to the northeast and is also a stockholder in the German National Bank.

Mr. Boettcher has been married twice. In April, 1874, he wedded Miss Mary Loseke, who died of diphtheria. In October, 1885, Mr. Boettcher was again married, his second union being with Miss Jennie Adamson, by whom he has twelve children, eight sons and four daughters.

In his political views Mr. Boettcher has always been a democrat since becoming a naturalized American citizen and he has served as a member of the city council and also as mayor of Columbus, his administration being characterized by many needed reforms and improvements and by active service for the welfare of the city along those lines which are ever a matter of civic virtue and of civic pride. He belongs to the Independent Lutheran church and is identified with the Woodmen of the World, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Sons of Herman and the Maennerchor. He has made several trips back to his native land and in 1915 visited the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. He now has leisure for the enjoyment of those things which are to him a matter of interest and recreation and his prosperity is the fitting crown of a well directed life of labor, characterized by honor and honesty in all transactions with his fellowmen.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Various business interests have claimed the time and attention of August Boettcher but at the present writing, in the fall of 1915, he is living retired, enjoying a rest which he has truly earned and richly deserves. He now makes his home at No. 324 East Ninth street in Columbus, where he took up his abode in 1882. His birth occurred on the island of Rügen, Germany, March 15, 1850, his parents being Carl and Katrina (Hader) Boettcher. The father worked as a laborer in his native country and there passed away, but the mother afterward came to the new world and died in Columbus.

August Boettcher had very limited educational privileges in his native country and at an early age began earning his living as a fisherman, continuing in active employment of that character until the fall of 1871, when he came to the new world, establishing his home in Dodge county, Wisconsin. There he engaged in clerking in a general mercantile store until the spring of 1873, when he came to Columbus, where he gave his attention to the sale of harvesting machinery. He also homesteaded eighty acres of land, for considerable sections of the country were at that time unclaimed and uncultivated. After devoting six years to the improvement of his farm he purchased a hotel in Duncan, which he conducted for a year and a half or until the spring of 1882, when he made a trip to the old country and returned with his mother and sister after spending six months in the land of his birth amid the friends and scenes of his early youth.

In the fall of 1882 Mr. Boettcher took up his abode in Columbus, where he purchased grain for an elevator for about two years. In 1884 he purchased the hardware store of E. Pole & Company and conducted the business for twenty-four years, during which time he was accorded a liberal and gratifying trade. He always recognized that satisfied customers are the best advertisement and made every effort to please his patrons and give them full value for money invested. His reasonable prices and his honorable dealing brought him success that now enables him to live retired. However, he is still the owner of two hundred and forty acres of valuable land west of Columbus and two hundred acres lying to the northeast and is also a stockholder in the German National Bank.

Mr. Boettcher has been married twice. In April, 1874, he wedded Miss Mary Loseke, who died of diphtheria. In October, 1885, Mr. Boettcher was again married, his second union being with Miss Jennie Adamson, by whom he has twelve children, eight sons and four daughters.

In his political views Mr. Boettcher has always been a democrat since becoming a naturalized American citizen and he has served as a member of the city council and also as mayor of Columbus, his administration being characterized by many needed reforms and improvements and by active service for the welfare of the city along those lines which are ever a matter of civic virtue and of civic pride. He belongs to the Independent Lutheran church and is identified with the Woodmen of the World, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Sons of Herman and the Maennerchor. He has made several trips back to his native land and in 1915 visited the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. He now has leisure for the enjoyment of those things which are to him a matter of interest and recreation and his prosperity is the fitting crown of a well directed life of labor, characterized by honor and honesty in all transactions with his fellowmen. 		Boettcher, August (I1306)
 
1645 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Wilhelm Loseke has passed the seventy-first milestone on life's journey and is now living retired in Platte Center. In boyhood he herded sheep and worked on farms in Germany, thus starting upon his business career and his gradual advancement has brought him to a place among the substantial citizens o£ his adopted county. The attainment of success with him has meant years of hard work, but his persistency, indefatigable industry and determination have carried him steadily forward. He was born in Germany, March 16, 1844, a son of George and Mary (Hiller) Loseke, who were also natives of that country. The father owned a farm there and never came to the new world.

Wilhelm Loseke was the fifth in order of birth in a family of six sons and acquired his education in the common schools of his native country. There he began herding sheep and also worked at farm labor until he came to the United States in 1866, when a young man of twenty-two years. He made his way to Dodge county, Wisconsin, where he remained for two years. He then settled on section 4, Lost Creek township, Platte county, Nebraska, and obtained a homestead claim on Shell Creek. There were few families in the district and conditions of pioneer life existed. There were no schoolhouses and no churches, no roads had been laid out and the streams were not bridged. School was held in a little sod house and the home of Mr. Loseke was a dugout, with logs above the ground and with a shingle roof. He began farming, using oxen with which to break the sod and till the fields. He made the journey to Nebraska from Wisconsin, driving across the country in a wagon with his brother. He saw hard times when the country was new and went through many privations and difficult experiences. There were heavy snow storms in the winter with no trees to break the wind, which swept over the prairies, carrying the snow in great drifts. Columbus was at that time only a village and the town of Platte Center had not been laid out. Year after year Mr. Loseke carefully developed his fields and put forth a most earnest effort to improve his farm. He always tried to keep good stock and as conditions improved and his financial resources became greater, he began raising Durham cattle, becoming one of the well known stock dealers of the county. To his original tract of eighty acres he also added from time to time until he is now the owner of twelve hundred and sixty acres in Platte county and three hundred and twenty acres in Wheeler county, Nebraska. He developed his herds until he became one of the extensive cattle raisers of this part of the state. He would take his cattle to Wheeler county where he found abundant pasturage. To the man of resolute spirit and honorable purpose difficulties give way as snow melts before the summer sun and thus it was that after a time Mr. Loseke found himself on the highroad to success, along which he has steadily advanced until he is now one of the prosperous citizens of his part of the state.

On the 11th of March, 1873, Mr. Loseke was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hagleman, who was born in Oldenburg, Germany, on the 27th of September, 1848, a daughter of Bernhard and Maria (Zeemer) Hagleman, who were farming people of Germany, in which country they spent their entire lives. Mr. and Mrs. Loseke have become the parents of six children. Louis C., the eldest, born in 1874, died in 1910. He was a representative farmer, who owned land and also cultivated land belonging to his father. He was very prominent and popular in the community in which he made his home, was an active, progressive citizen and served as township trustee. For ten years he filled the office of school director and he exercised an influence for good upon the public life of the community. He married Helena Hurley, of Platte Center, and they became the parents of four children, Elza, Ernest, Walter and Louis, the last named being born after his father's death. The second son of the Loseke family is Otto Henry, who lives on his father's farm in Lost Creek township. He is married and has three children, Esther, Elmer and Pearl. William H., a farmer residing in Burrows township, is married and has three children, Leona, Verna and Siegfried. Alma is the wife of Christ Martens, of Platte Center, and they have two children, Goldie and Louis. George F. is at home. Anna Louisa is the wife of Herbert Buttner, a farmer of Madison county.

Politically Mr. Loseke has always followed a somewhat independent course and has never had a desire for public office. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church and he aided in organizing the schools and churches near his home when upon the farm. For the past three years he has lived retired in Platte Center and has become a stockholder of the Farmers State Bank there. His influence has ever been on the side of advancement and improvement and his labors have wrought substantial results for the benefit of the community. He has long been accounted one of the valued citizens of this part of the state and is one of the honored pioneers of Platte county, having for almost a half century resided within its borders. He has therefore witnessed practically its entire growth and development and his memory forms a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present. He remembers the days when there were great stretches of open prairie on which could be seen no trace of the work of man. He rejoices in the changes which have been wrought, introducing into this district an advanced civilization, and none the less remarkable than the growth of the county is the change in his own fortunes, wrought by his own labor and business ability.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Wilhelm Loseke has passed the seventy-first milestone on life's journey and is now living retired in Platte Center. In boyhood he herded sheep and worked on farms in Germany, thus starting upon his business career and his gradual advancement has brought him to a place among the substantial citizens o£ his adopted county. The attainment of success with him has meant years of hard work, but his persistency, indefatigable industry and determination have carried him steadily forward. He was born in Germany, March 16, 1844, a son of George and Mary (Hiller) Loseke, who were also natives of that country. The father owned a farm there and never came to the new world.

Wilhelm Loseke was the fifth in order of birth in a family of six sons and acquired his education in the common schools of his native country. There he began herding sheep and also worked at farm labor until he came to the United States in 1866, when a young man of twenty-two years. He made his way to Dodge county, Wisconsin, where he remained for two years. He then settled on section 4, Lost Creek township, Platte county, Nebraska, and obtained a homestead claim on Shell Creek. There were few families in the district and conditions of pioneer life existed. There were no schoolhouses and no churches, no roads had been laid out and the streams were not bridged. School was held in a little sod house and the home of Mr. Loseke was a dugout, with logs above the ground and with a shingle roof. He began farming, using oxen with which to break the sod and till the fields. He made the journey to Nebraska from Wisconsin, driving across the country in a wagon with his brother. He saw hard times when the country was new and went through many privations and difficult experiences. There were heavy snow storms in the winter with no trees to break the wind, which swept over the prairies, carrying the snow in great drifts. Columbus was at that time only a village and the town of Platte Center had not been laid out. Year after year Mr. Loseke carefully developed his fields and put forth a most earnest effort to improve his farm. He always tried to keep good stock and as conditions improved and his financial resources became greater, he began raising Durham cattle, becoming one of the well known stock dealers of the county. To his original tract of eighty acres he also added from time to time until he is now the owner of twelve hundred and sixty acres in Platte county and three hundred and twenty acres in Wheeler county, Nebraska. He developed his herds until he became one of the extensive cattle raisers of this part of the state. He would take his cattle to Wheeler county where he found abundant pasturage. To the man of resolute spirit and honorable purpose difficulties give way as snow melts before the summer sun and thus it was that after a time Mr. Loseke found himself on the highroad to success, along which he has steadily advanced until he is now one of the prosperous citizens of his part of the state.

On the 11th of March, 1873, Mr. Loseke was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hagleman, who was born in Oldenburg, Germany, on the 27th of September, 1848, a daughter of Bernhard and Maria (Zeemer) Hagleman, who were farming people of Germany, in which country they spent their entire lives. Mr. and Mrs. Loseke have become the parents of six children. Louis C., the eldest, born in 1874, died in 1910. He was a representative farmer, who owned land and also cultivated land belonging to his father. He was very prominent and popular in the community in which he made his home, was an active, progressive citizen and served as township trustee. For ten years he filled the office of school director and he exercised an influence for good upon the public life of the community. He married Helena Hurley, of Platte Center, and they became the parents of four children, Elza, Ernest, Walter and Louis, the last named being born after his father's death. The second son of the Loseke family is Otto Henry, who lives on his father's farm in Lost Creek township. He is married and has three children, Esther, Elmer and Pearl. William H., a farmer residing in Burrows township, is married and has three children, Leona, Verna and Siegfried. Alma is the wife of Christ Martens, of Platte Center, and they have two children, Goldie and Louis. George F. is at home. Anna Louisa is the wife of Herbert Buttner, a farmer of Madison county.

Politically Mr. Loseke has always followed a somewhat independent course and has never had a desire for public office. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church and he aided in organizing the schools and churches near his home when upon the farm. For the past three years he has lived retired in Platte Center and has become a stockholder of the Farmers State Bank there. His influence has ever been on the side of advancement and improvement and his labors have wrought substantial results for the benefit of the community. He has long been accounted one of the valued citizens of this part of the state and is one of the honored pioneers of Platte county, having for almost a half century resided within its borders. He has therefore witnessed practically its entire growth and development and his memory forms a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present. He remembers the days when there were great stretches of open prairie on which could be seen no trace of the work of man. He rejoices in the changes which have been wrought, introducing into this district an advanced civilization, and none the less remarkable than the growth of the county is the change in his own fortunes, wrought by his own labor and business ability. 		Loseke, Wilhelm H. (I8099)
 
1646 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT- PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Harry B. Reed, occupying a clerical position in the post office at Columbus, was born February 17, 1862, in Manchester, New Hampshire, a son of Alexander and Eliza Brown. The father enlisted for service in the Civil war in 1862 as a member of Company E, Fourth New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and was killed in battle on the 3d of July, 1863.

His son, early left an orphan, was taken from the Howard mission on the Bowery of New York city by John H. and Catherine Reed during his infancy and later was legally adopted by them, receiving the name of Harry B. Reed. He resided with them at Mansfield, Ohio, to the age of fifteen years, at the end of which time the family removed to a farm three miles north of Columbus, Nebraska, now known as the Carl Rohde farm. Subsequently a removal was made to Riverside, California, but Harry B. Reed decided to remain in Nebraska and continue farming. There were two other members in the Reed family, Mrs. A. C. Pickett and Fred M. Reed, now of Riverside, California. While in Ohio, J. H. Reed and his family lived upon the farm of the late Senator John Sherman, which adjoined the corporation limits of Mansfield. Before removing to Nebraska he and his brother H. L. Reed, were engaged in the wholesale dry goods and notion business. He now holds the position of tree and park commissioner, a place of much importance at Riverside, California.

Harry B. Reed attended the public schools of Mansfield, Ohio, and of Columbus, Nebraska, and in early life gave his attention to farming and dairying. For two years he was secretary of the Bismark Creamery, a farmers' cooperative association, and for nine months he was connected with the car shops and roundhouse department of the Union Pacific Railroad. He afterward engaged in farming on a small scale and later became rural mail carrier on route No. 3, so continuing from the 1st of July, 1902, until December 1, 1912. At the latter date he was appointed to a position as clerk in the Columbus post office and is now acting in that capacity.

On the 18th of March, 1886, near Columbus, Nebraska, Mr. Reed was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Erb, the ceremony taking place at the bride's home.

Her parents, Michael and Elizabeth Erb, were among the very earliest settlers of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Reed have two daughters, May E. and Catherine E. The former gave her hand in marriage to Ervin F. Wilson on the 28th of August, 1913, and resides in Chicago, Illinois.

In his religious faith Mr. Reed is a Presbyterian and fraternally is connected with the Owls Club. He belongs also to the Modern Woodmen of America and was clerk of the local camp in 1914 and 1915. He is a past noble grand of the local lodge of Odd Fellows and was division commander of the Sons of Veterans for Nebraska in 1910 and 1911, while in 1915 he is serving as the secretary of that organization. There is an interesting military chapter in his life record, covering service with the Nebraska National Guard from 1881 until 1886, during which time he went with his command to Omaha, Nebraska, at the time of the graders' strike in the early '80s. In politics he is an active republican and for one year served as clerk of Columbus township. He has made an excellent record in government service, as indicated by his long connection therewith, now covering thirteen years.
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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT- PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Harry B. Reed, occupying a clerical position in the post office at Columbus, was born February 17, 1862, in Manchester, New Hampshire, a son of Alexander and Eliza Brown. The father enlisted for service in the Civil war in 1862 as a member of Company E, Fourth New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and was killed in battle on the 3d of July, 1863.

His son, early left an orphan, was taken from the Howard mission on the Bowery of New York city by John H. and Catherine Reed during his infancy and later was legally adopted by them, receiving the name of Harry B. Reed. He resided with them at Mansfield, Ohio, to the age of fifteen years, at the end of which time the family removed to a farm three miles north of Columbus, Nebraska, now known as the Carl Rohde farm. Subsequently a removal was made to Riverside, California, but Harry B. Reed decided to remain in Nebraska and continue farming. There were two other members in the Reed family, Mrs. A. C. Pickett and Fred M. Reed, now of Riverside, California. While in Ohio, J. H. Reed and his family lived upon the farm of the late Senator John Sherman, which adjoined the corporation limits of Mansfield. Before removing to Nebraska he and his brother H. L. Reed, were engaged in the wholesale dry goods and notion business. He now holds the position of tree and park commissioner, a place of much importance at Riverside, California.

Harry B. Reed attended the public schools of Mansfield, Ohio, and of Columbus, Nebraska, and in early life gave his attention to farming and dairying. For two years he was secretary of the Bismark Creamery, a farmers' cooperative association, and for nine months he was connected with the car shops and roundhouse department of the Union Pacific Railroad. He afterward engaged in farming on a small scale and later became rural mail carrier on route No. 3, so continuing from the 1st of July, 1902, until December 1, 1912. At the latter date he was appointed to a position as clerk in the Columbus post office and is now acting in that capacity.

On the 18th of March, 1886, near Columbus, Nebraska, Mr. Reed was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Erb, the ceremony taking place at the bride's home.

Her parents, Michael and Elizabeth Erb, were among the very earliest settlers of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Reed have two daughters, May E. and Catherine E. The former gave her hand in marriage to Ervin F. Wilson on the 28th of August, 1913, and resides in Chicago, Illinois.

In his religious faith Mr. Reed is a Presbyterian and fraternally is connected with the Owls Club. He belongs also to the Modern Woodmen of America and was clerk of the local camp in 1914 and 1915. He is a past noble grand of the local lodge of Odd Fellows and was division commander of the Sons of Veterans for Nebraska in 1910 and 1911, while in 1915 he is serving as the secretary of that organization. There is an interesting military chapter in his life record, covering service with the Nebraska National Guard from 1881 until 1886, during which time he went with his command to Omaha, Nebraska, at the time of the graders' strike in the early '80s. In politics he is an active republican and for one year served as clerk of Columbus township. He has made an excellent record in government service, as indicated by his long connection therewith, now covering thirteen years.
@NF2437@ 		Reed, Harry B. (I10450)
 
1647 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE SWOBODA FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-

Funeral service for Loretta Grotelueschen, age 88 of Schuyler, will be
held at 10 AM Friday, June 30, 2006 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural
Schuyler. Vicar Bill Mattfeld officiating and organist Helen Bergt
played for the congregational hymns. Burial was in the Schuyler Cemetery.
Loretta died June 26, 2006 at Columbus Community Hospital.

Loretta was born July 6, 1917 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church area of
Colfax County to Edward and Ida (Ernst) DeBower. She attended Immanuel
Lutheran School.

She married Melvin F. Grotelueschen on September 2, 1948 at Immanuel
Lutheran Church and they made their home in that area where they farmed
and were active in the church. She is a member of the ladies Aid, LWML,
LLL and was a Sunday School teacher. she was also a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary Loretta enjoyed being a home maker and she also
collected squirrels.

Loretta is survived by her husband, Melvin of Schuyler; seven children,
Dale (Elizabeth) of Gering, Jane (Mrs. Robert) Runnels of Muskego, WI,
Keith (Carla of Clinton, IA, Doris (Mrs. Mark) Puls of Alpena, MI, Carl
(Paula) of Schuyler, Lewis of Schuyler, Karen (Mrs. Jeff) Ortman of
Plymouth, MN: 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; sister, Edith DeBower of
Schuyler.

She is preceded in death by brother, Edward DeBower; sisters, Sophie
Muhle, Gertrude Bergt and Mable DeBower.

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From THE SWOBODA FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-

Funeral service for Loretta Grotelueschen, age 88 of Schuyler, will be
held at 10 AM Friday, June 30, 2006 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural
Schuyler. Vicar Bill Mattfeld officiating and organist Helen Bergt
played for the congregational hymns. Burial was in the Schuyler Cemetery.
Loretta died June 26, 2006 at Columbus Community Hospital.

Loretta was born July 6, 1917 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church area of
Colfax County to Edward and Ida (Ernst) DeBower. She attended Immanuel
Lutheran School.

She married Melvin F. Grotelueschen on September 2, 1948 at Immanuel
Lutheran Church and they made their home in that area where they farmed
and were active in the church. She is a member of the ladies Aid, LWML,
LLL and was a Sunday School teacher. she was also a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary Loretta enjoyed being a home maker and she also
collected squirrels.

Loretta is survived by her husband, Melvin of Schuyler; seven children,
Dale (Elizabeth) of Gering, Jane (Mrs. Robert) Runnels of Muskego, WI,
Keith (Carla of Clinton, IA, Doris (Mrs. Mark) Puls of Alpena, MI, Carl
(Paula) of Schuyler, Lewis of Schuyler, Karen (Mrs. Jeff) Ortman of
Plymouth, MN: 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; sister, Edith DeBower of
Schuyler.

She is preceded in death by brother, Edward DeBower; sisters, Sophie
Muhle, Gertrude Bergt and Mable DeBower. 		DeBower, Loretta (I2385)
 
1648 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From Thurston County Who's Who by Cecil R. Boughn-

MUHLE, CONRAD WILLIAM: Auto Dealer; born Colfax Co, Neb., Jan 26, 1886; son of
Henry Muhle-Anna Will; educated Thurston County; National Business Training School, Sioux City Ia;
married Helen Mortensen Frisk Dec 30, 1927 Norfolk; son Glenn Jeppe; daughters Helen
Monette, Joyce Ann; 1912-17 tractor work, SD, Montana & Canada; 1919- implement
dealer, Walthill; 1923-27 in oil business, Walthill; 1927- Ford dealer, Walthill;
1935-36 member town board; during World War in balloon section air corps AEF, O/S
Dec 1917-June 1919; 1924 comm 1923 & 1925 adjutant American Legion Post 89: KP; AF&AM
274; Lutheran Church; hobby, collecting old coins; father Canadian rancher; res
Walthill

World War I
FOURTH NEBRASKA
Aviation Corps.--Co. E
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From Thurston County Who's Who by Cecil R. Boughn-

MUHLE, CONRAD WILLIAM: Auto Dealer; born Colfax Co, Neb., Jan 26, 1886; son of
Henry Muhle-Anna Will; educated Thurston County; National Business Training School, Sioux City Ia;
married Helen Mortensen Frisk Dec 30, 1927 Norfolk; son Glenn Jeppe; daughters Helen
Monette, Joyce Ann; 1912-17 tractor work, SD, Montana & Canada; 1919- implement
dealer, Walthill; 1923-27 in oil business, Walthill; 1927- Ford dealer, Walthill;
1935-36 member town board; during World War in balloon section air corps AEF, O/S
Dec 1917-June 1919; 1924 comm 1923 & 1925 adjutant American Legion Post 89: KP; AF&AM
274; Lutheran Church; hobby, collecting old coins; father Canadian rancher; res
Walthill

World War I
FOURTH NEBRASKA
Aviation Corps.--Co. E 		Muhle, Conrad William (I9358)
 
1649 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
Funeral service at Holy Cross church in Minneapolis, 5/16/01
Original individual @I03304@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I4425@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 		Wurdeman, Frieda Margaret (I14193)
 
1650 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
Funeral service delayed until 12/27/1991 so sony Roy could attend. Funeral service at her home church, Grace Lutheran. Buried at the veteran's cemetary, Ft. Bliss, TX. Robert will be buried with her. Shirley was cremated.
Original individual @I3109@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) merged with @I03439@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) 		Reetz, Shirley Gladys (I10537)
 

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