The Logan Cemetery, in Dodge County, is a small, rural, well maintained cemetery located about 2 miles north of Winslow, NE on US 77 and about 1 mile east. This Web-Site contains the obituaries for the people buried in this cemetery.
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Obituaries are listed in seqence by name. The purpose of this Web-Site is to display the obituaries for genealogical research of the people that are buried at Logan Cemetery. When obituaries were not available, I tried to write a small biography for that person. Logan Cemetery is a small historical cemetery located about one mile north of Winslow, Nebraska and 3/4 of a mile east of US highway 77. It is located in the NW1/4 of Section 11, Township 19, Range 8 of Hooper Township, Dodge county, Nebraska. In 1864 George Wagner Sr., my great-great-grandfather, donated 2 acres of his land to be used for the cemetery. He died in 1865 and is the first person to be buried there. In pioneer times this was one of the few cemeteries available in this area. Some pioneers were buried on their farms and many of those gravesites are now lost and forgotten. Logan Cemetery is also known as Logan Valley Cemetery, however the cemetery overlooks both the Elkhorn River valley and the Logan Creek valley. Logan Cemetery is still in use and visitors are welcome. The cemetery is well maintained and an annual cleanup is conducted by volunteers. Visitors will be rewarded with a terrific view of the Elkhorn River valley and the Logan Creek valley. A gazebo, donated by the Edmund Wagner family, is located near the center of the cemetery. A printed copy of the obituaries is kept in the gazebo. The Logan Cemetery survey made by Clarabelle Mares and Kathrine Petersen on June 15, 1975 was a very valuable aid in assembling the obituaries and biographies for the people buried here. Thanks to them for their survey. Thanks also to the Hooper-Scribner Rustler- Sentinel for their permission to use their published obituaries. Much of the pre-emigration information from Germany for the Wagner and Uehling families came from research material provided by Steven Pueppke. The information on the Jacob Edelman family was furnished by Diane Bay Gilligan. Many of the obituaries for the more recent burials was provided by Betty McMaster. So, thanks also to Steven, Diane and Betty. For many of the people buried here I could find little or no information. If you have information (especially obituaries) that is not shown here, please share it with me so that I can include it in a future version of this Web-Site. Four pairs of my great-great grandparents are buried in this cemetery; George & Christiane Wagner; George & Christena Weigle; Henry & Katharina Schwab and John (Johannes) & Cordula (Elise) Uehling. The Logan Cemetery is located in a rural area of Dodge county, Nebraska known as Logan Creek or Logan Mills.
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******************************************************************* Name on Tomstone = Lewis R. Adkins Dates on Tombstone = Died 7-22-1875 7 mo 15 days Children of N. & Libbie Adkins Mini Biography Lewis R. Adkins, an infant son of Norris E. and Elizabeth (Phelps) Adkins, was born on December 7, 1874 and died from diphtheria on July 22, 1875. He is buried at Logan cemetery, and is buried near his sister, Myrtle E. Adkins. His other brothers and sisters were Inez (Heine-1871), Nellie, Jeanette (1873), Kathryn, Ethel, & Charles. His father, Norris E. Adkins, was buried at Demver, CO in August, 1930. See the Centennial History of Hooper, page 167 for more information.hhw ADKINS, LEWIS R. ******************************************************************* Name on Tomstone = Myrtle E. Adkins Dates on Tombstone = Died 12-20-1874 age 7 yr 8 mo 3 days Children of N. & Libbie Adkins Mini Biography Myrtle E. Adkins , an infant daughter of Norris E. & Elizabeth (Phelps) Adkins, was born on April 17, 1867 and died from diphtheria on December 20, 1874. She is buried at Logan cemetery. She is buried near her brother, Lewis. Her other brothers and sisters were Inez (Heine-1871), Nellie, Jeanette (1873), Kathryn, Ethel, & Charles. Her father,Norris E. Adkins, was buried at Demver, CO in August, 1930. See the Centennial History of Hooper, page 167 for more information. No additional information was found.hhw ADKINS, MYRTLE E. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Bootsie Ann Albertson Dates on Tombstone = 1-25-1931 2-5-1931 Obituary - Summary The Oakland Independent February 20, 1931 Bootsy Ann Albertson, 10 days old, the infant daughter of Clarence & Gertrude (Mallette) Albertson, of Walthill, died last Thursday. She was born on Jan. 26, 1931. The funeral was held at the Henry Mallette home on Friday of last week. The Rev. A. S. Pannbacker of Zion Lutheran church, of Hooper, conducted the service. She was buried at the Logan Cemetery.hhw ALBERTSON, BOOTSIE ANN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Clara Baker Dates on Tombstone = 1909 1936 Actual Dates = 11-10-1907 12-1-1936 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel December 3, 1936 Mrs. Joe Baker Jr. Claimed by Death Hooper relatives received word on Tuesday of the unexpected death of Mrs. Joseph Baker, Jr., which occurred at a hospital in Hebron Tuesday morning at 2:10. Mrs. Baker, who had not been well since Thanksgiving had been taken to the hospital only a few hours before her death where her ailment was diagnosed as an advanced case of blood poisoning. Clara Herrmann was born November 10, 1907, at Hooper, Nebr., and died on December 1, 1936. She was married to Jos. Baker, Jr., on July 14, 1928, and four children were born to this union, one of whom died in infancy. Surviving children are Francis, Earl and Marilyn. Besides the sorrowing husband and children, the deceased is also mourned by her mother, Mrs. August Herrmann, of Norfolk, and by three sisters and two brothers. They are Miss Lizzie Herrmann of Uehling, John of Hooper, Mrs. O. G. Clarke and August M. of Fremont and Mrs. Herbert Schlange of Sutton. The body of this young mother was brought to Hooper yesterday and funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from Zion Lutheran church, Rev. A. S. Pannbacker officiating. Interment, under the direction of Wollmer & Warne, will be made in Logan cemetery.hhw BAKER, CLARA HERRMANN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Christiana W. Bayer wife of H. Bayer Dates on Tombstone = 3 Mar 1860 29 July 1907 Tombstone Photo The Pender Times August 2, 1907 Page 1, Col. 5 Death of Mrs. Henry Bayer The angel of death suddenly summoned Mrs. Henry Bayer last Monday forenoon, at the family home in Pender, and one of the most estimable women of this community was called to her reward. No one- not even the family of the deceased had any idea that the end was near at hand. She had been sick for about a month but all indications, even on the morning of her death, pointed to her being much improved. She was suffering with kidney trouble with complications which attached the lungs, and all the efforts of skilled local and Omaha Physicians were unavailing. The deceased passed away very quietly and suddenly and her death was a great shock to her relatives and friends. The remains were taken to her former home at Hooper Tuesday morning, and the funeral occurred Wednesday, Rev. Walter, of the Lutheran church, officiating. The deceased's maiden name was Christina Uehling and she was born March 3, 1860, at Watertown, Wis. while she was quite young her parents moved to Nebraska and settled on a homestead near Hooper, where she with her brothers and sisters grew to manhood and womanhood. Her father is living at Wood Lake, Cherry county, Neb. She has seven sisters and three brothers, all of whom are living. In February, 1878 she was married to Henry Bayer. To this union eleven children were born, nine of whom are still living. They are: Mrs. Wm. M. Zellers of Hooper, Mrs. Will Murray of Pender, Mrs. Geo. O. Whistler and William Bayer of Crofton, Martha Bayer of Bloomfield, Christina, Emma, Henry and Minnie who are at home. the family resided a number of years in Dodge county and became residents of Pender some fifteen years ago, where they have resided ever since except for a short period when they made their home at Hooper. Mrs. Bayer was a woman of strong character, was a devoted wife and mother, and her individuality is stamped on each of the estimable family of children she leaves behind. Times extends its sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.hhw BAYER, CHRISTIANA UEHLING ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = George Bayer Dates on Tombstone = Died 1-2-1895 age 7 months 7 days Actual Dates = 5-26-1894 1-2-1895 Son of Henry & Christiana Bayer Tombstone Photo Mini Biography George Bayer, infant son of Henry and Christiana Uehling Bayer, was born on May 26, 1894. His maternal grandparents were Oswald and Elizabeth Uehling and his paternal grandparents were George Adam and Anna Marie (Zimmermann) Bayer. George died on January 2, 1895, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw BAYER, GEORGE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Harry Bayer Dates on Tombstone = 1-29-1889 3-6-1889 Son of Henry & Christiana Bayer Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Harry Bayer, infant son of Henry and Christiana Uehling Bayer, was born on January 29, 1889. His maternal grandparents were Oswald and Elizabeth Uehling, and his paternal grandparents were George Adam and Anna Marie (Zimmermann) Bayer. Harry died on March 6, 1889, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw BAYER, HARRY ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Orpha H. Bayer Dates on Tombstone = 1886 19?? Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Orpha Anderson Bayer was born in 1886. She married William Henry Bayer on January 3, 1912 at O'Niell, Nebraska. They had 2 children, but both died in infancy. There is a tombstone for Orpha at Logan cemetery, but she died in California and is buried there.hhw BAYER, ORPHA H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = William H. Bayer Dates on Tombstone = 1882 1936 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel September 9, 1936 Funeral Services Held Here For W. H. Bayer Monday morning the body of William H. Bayer, a former Hooper resident, was brought here from Crookston, and that afternoon funeral services were held from the Wollmer & Warne funeral home, the religious rites being conducted by Rev. W. W. Alexander, pastor of Grace Lutheran church. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery beside the remains of his mother who died in 1907. The death of Mr. Bayer occurred Saturday afternoon, September 5, at a Valentine hospital and followed a number of years of failing health. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 54 years, 5 months and 29 days. William Henry Bayer, son of Henry and Christena Bayer, was born March 6, 1882, on a farm west of Oakland. In early childhood he moved with the family to Pender where he grew to young manhood. As a young man he learned the tinner's trade and as such had employment with A. H. Harms in the early 1900's. He also followed this line of work at Crofton and Leigh. While he never made his home in Hooper for any great length of time, he, however, had many friends here among the older residents of the place and also has many relatives in this locality. On January l3, 1912, he was united in marriage at O'Niell to Miss Orpha Anderson. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. In 1921 they settled on a farm near Mission, S. D. but due to failing health he was compelled to retire from farm life and he and Mrs. Bayer then took up their home at Crookston, which was his home at the time of his death. Besides his wife, he is survived by his father, Henry Bayer, of Omaha, and the following sisters and brother, Mrs. George Whistler, of Crofton, Mrs. Will Murray of Pender, Mrs. W. M. Zellers and Mrs. Martha Schwab of Fremont, Mrs. Ord Fenton of Denver, Colo., Mrs. H. F. Waterman of Hooper, Mrs. W. A. McFarland of Great Falls, Montana, and Henry A. Bayer of Dixon.hhw BAYER, WILLIAM H. ******************************************************************* Name = Henrietta Bohling No dates on Stone. Henrietta Bohling is buried near Henry Bohling (1862-1918) and may be his daughter. Henry's wife, Caroline Siebuhr, died on January 5, 1950 and is buried at Memorial cemetery, Fremont, Nebraska. Henry Bohling has a tombstone at Logan cemetery and Memorial cemetery, Fremont, NE. BOHLING, HENRIETTA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henry Bohling Dates on Tombstone = 5-5-1862 9-30-1918 Note: There is also a tombstone for Henry Bohling at Memorial cemetery, Fremont, Nebraska. Obituary The Hooper Sentinel October 3, 1918 After lingering ten days following an operation, which, at first was thought would prove successful, for cancer of the stomach. Henry Bohling passed away at his farm home northeast of Hooper, Monday morning, September 30, at 6:30 o'clock. Mr Bohling had been suffering from the disease of which he died for some time before the operation was performed, and while able to attend to his farm duties for a good deal of the time, yet his health was broken and his sufferings keen. Deceased was born in Germany, May 1, 1862 and came to this country and to this state when a youth of 15. At first he was with his brother, later serving out among farmers. But by hard work and perseverance he became a land holder in his own name and one of the most substantial farmers in the county. He was married April 10 nearly 31 years ago to Miss Caroline Siebuhr, who with the twelve children born to their union, survive him, mourning the loss of the kind husband and father who passed away at the comparatively young age of 56. The children are: Mesdames Emma Katt, Henry Prigge, and Wm. Katt all of Washington county; Henry, Dora, Lena, Alina, Lois, Adolph, Willie, Otto, and Emil, at home. He is also survived by one brother in this country, Fred Bohling of Lyons. During his many years residence in this vicinity, Mr. Bohling had formed a large acquaintanceship, and his demise is keenly felt by all. He was a true friend, a helpful neighbor and a good citizen. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the home at 12 o'clock followed by church services at the Winslow Lutheran church, Rev. J. W. Gerdes having charge. Interment will be in Hooper cemetery.hhw Note: The obituary states that he will be buried Hooper cemetery, but he has tombstones at Logan cemetery and Memorial cemetery, Fremont, NE. His wife, Caroline Siebuhr Bohling, is buried at Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, NE.hhw BOHLING, HENRY ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Johann H. H Bohling Dates on Tombstone = 8-1-1879 8-21-1879 Son of Herman & Katharina Bohling Mini Biography Johann H. H. Bohling, infant son of Herman and Katharine (Munderloh) Bohling, was born on August 1, 1879 and died on August 21, 1879. Johann has a brother, Casper H. Bohling (10-12-1894 - 11- 8-1894) buried at St. John's cemetery, Hooper, Nebraska. Johann is buried at Logan cemetery. No additional information was found.hhw BOHLING, JOHANN H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Alfred Boschult Dates on Tombstone = 1901-1917 Actual Dates = 11-11-1901 11-5-1917 Tombstone Photo The Hooper Sentinel November 8, 1917 A Fatal Accident That ill luck is following the Henry Boschult family, who moved last spring from near Scribner to Osmand, Pierce county, was evidenced Tuesday when relatives here received word that Alfred, the sixteen-year old son, was so seriously injured in a runaway accident while picking corn about three o'clock Monday afternoon that death occured at six o'clock. The body was brought to Winslow yesterday afternoon, and funeral services will be today at noon from the home of the deceased's grandmother, Mrs. Jacob Fauss, east of Hooper, and at one o'clock from the Logan Creek church, Rev. A. Kersten of Telbasta, officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. The unfortunate boy leaves to mourn his untimely loss his father, three brothers and six sisters, the mother having gone to her reward on June 20.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel November 15, 1917 Loses Life in Runaway The following taken from the Osmond (Nebr.) Republican gives the details of the accident which resulted in the death of Alfred, the 16 year-old son of Henry Boschult, whose funeral was held last Thursday at the Logan Creek church: "Monday evening the people of this community were shocked to learn that Henry Boschult's son, Alfred, had been killed in a runaway. The accident occurred at 3:30 in the afternoon, and the facts as we have them from the brothers of the dead boy are as follows; Alfred and his brother, Wilbur, were in the same field shucking. Alfred had reached the end of the field and was standing on the side of his wagon getting ready to turn around when he saw his brother's team tearing down the field toward him. As they got opposite his wagon he reached out to stop them, but as he grabbed at them his shucking peg caught in one of the hames of the runaways and he was jerked under them. "In the meantime his own team ran away, and before he could get out of the way both wagons had passed over him. He got onto his feet and walked a distance and at first it was thought that he was not badly hurt, but he was injured internally and died at 6 o'clock the same evening. "Rev. High of the Randolph M. E. church conducted brief funeral services at the house Tuesday. The remains were taken to the old home near Winslow, where Alfred was laid to rest by the side of his mother, who was called to the Great Beyond last spring. "Had Alfred lived until the 23rd of this month he would have been sixteen years of age. "The Boschult family, who moved here last spring from Dodge county, have the sympathy of the entire community".hhw BOSCHULT, ALFRED ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Caroline Boschult Dates on Tombstone = 1872-1917 Actual Dates = 12-11-1872 6-20-1917 Tombstone Photo The Hooper Sentinel June 28, 1917 Body Brought Here The body of the late Mrs. Henry Boschult, who passed away at the farm home near Osmond, Pierce county, was brought to Winslow over the Burlington road Thursday. Funeral services were held at the Logan Creek church Friday afternoon, and burial was made in the church cemetery. Rev. Kerstine of the Telbasta church had charge of the services. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and ten children, mother, Mrs Jacob Fauss, and six sisters and frour brothers.hhw BOSCHULT, CAROLINE FAUSS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henry Boschult Dates on Tombstone = 1865-1937 Actual Dates = 9-18-1865 4-7-1937 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel April 13, 1937 Former Resident Here Dies At Sioux City, Iowa Henry Boschult, a member of a pioneer Washington county family, died suddenly in Sioux City, Iowa, early Wednesday morning, April 7. Death occurred while Mr. Boschult was being rushed to a hospital in an ambulance. He was stricken with a heart attack while at work shortly after midnight Tuesday and died before he reached the hospital. Henry Boschult was born at Quincy, Ill., September 18, 1865, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Boschult. He came to Nebraska with his parents when a boy and resided here until 12 years ago when he moved to Sioux City. His wife, the former Carrie Fauss, preceded him in death 21 years ago. Surviving are three sons, Edgar J., Lincoln; Wilbur H., Fremont, and Elmer H., Fontanelle, and six daughters, Mrs. Albert Borchers, Casper, Wyo.; Mrs. John Schluntz, of Huntley; Mrs. Lester Johnson, Ragan; Mrs. Wesley Meierhenry, Republican City; Loretta, Omaha, and Mildred, Herman. Three sisters and also three brothers survive him. Funeral services under the direction of Wollmer & Warne of Hooper were held at the Winslow Evangelical church Friday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. J. H. Williams as the officiating minister. Burial was made in Logan cemetery.hhw BOSCHULT, HENRY ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Asa C. Briggs Dates on Tombstone = Died 7-7-1887 74y 9mo 21 days Actual Dates = 9-12-1812 7-7-1887 Fremont Daily Herald July 8, 1887 Died - At his residence in Logan, on Thursday morning, Asa Clark Briggs, aged 74 years, 9 months and 21 days. Mr. Briggs was one of the early settlers of Dodge county, and well and favorably known in this section. He was for several years county treasurer of Dodge county, and a man universally respected where he was known. Few men had more friends than "Uncle Asa" Briggs, and his death will be sincerely regretted.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel October 2, 1930 From Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community By R. L. Briggs A. C. Briggs was born at Plymouth Vermont, Sept. 12, 1812, the eldest of a family of five. At 20 moved with his father to Kalamazoo County, Mich. Selecting the occupation of a carpenter. Worked in Detroit and Buffalo, N.Y. as a pattern maker. Married Mary Ann Noyes, a daughter of a Methodist circuit rider in New York and back to Michigan. In the summer of l856 he, with his family of five children, drove a band of 700 sheep from Michigan to Glenwood, Iowa. The winter of '56 having been unusually sever, one half of this flock were lost by drifting snow. He bought and improved 320 acres of good Iowa land. In the year 1861 he came to Logan, Nebraska, and bought half interest in the Logan Mills. From "The Nebraskan": "In 1861 he was in the midst of the Indian scare, his wife, who had not then moved to Nebraska heard that her husband with other frontiersmen had been murdered but the glad tidings of safety and 'false alarm' was received in a few days and there was joy again in that household." Elected County Commissioner in 1867. Reelected County Commissioner in 1869 for 3 years. Elected to 8th Legislature of Nebraska in 1870. Elected Treasurer Dodge County in 1874. " I want to live by the roadside and be a friend to man" must have been the thoughts and alms of Father and Mother Briggs. Their hospitality was unbounded and extended to one an all.hhw BRIGGS, ASA C. ******************************************************************** Name on Tombstone = Emma Simms Briggs Dates on Tombstone = 11-1-1857 4-23-1932 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel April 28, 1932 Mrs. Briggs Burial in Logan Cemetery Sunday word was received here that Mrs. Russell L. Briggs of Broken Bow, a former well known and highly respected resident of Hooper and locality for many years, had passed away Saturday evening at her residence in Broken Bow and that her remains would be brought here for interment in the family lot in Logan cemetery northeast of town. Mrs. Briggs was an old time settler of this community and while living here was active in the affairs of the community and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. Though having been gone from here for 25 years she was still well remembered by the many friends of the family in this locality and word of her death was regretfully heard by these friends who now extend sincere sympathy to the family in their hour of bereavement. Her death was due to a paralytic stroke she suffered Friday evening. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Broken Bow on Monday afternoon, these being conducted by Rev. E. A. Baldwin, pastor of the Christian church. The body was brought here Tuesday and interment took place at 2:30 that afternoon in Logan cemetery. She was the first of the third generation of the family to be buried there. The services at the grave were in charge of Friendship chapter No. 122, Order of the Eastern Star of Hooper of which she was a charter member and a past Worthy Matron. The below is the obituary as given at the funeral services: "Emma L., daughter of William and Mary Ann Lee Simms, was born at Greenfield, Green county, Illinois November 1, 1857, and deceased at her home in Broken Bow, Nebraska, April 23, 1932, having lived more than 74 years. She attended school in Greenfield, finishing her education at the St. Louis Mo., normal school thus fitting herself for teaching. She came to Nebraska at the age of 18, and began her work. Her first school was near Fremont, in Dodge county. She taught also at Jalappa and Logan schools in that county, and later at Hooper, Wahoo and Ashland. Thru the summer months she was one of the instructors in the county institutes. More than 50 year ago she became member of the Episcopal church and held to that faith, but was not locally identified with the church here. In her earlier life she espoused the Blue Ribbon crusade, and during the campaign of Fisk and Brooks, spoke at numerous meetings. A consistent temperance advocate, she was always earnestly in favor of the 19th amendment. She became interested in the Woman's Club movement and was active in the organization at Hooper. After moving to Broken Bow she continued her activities in the cause as much as her health would permit. "She was married to Russell L. Briggs June 1, 1882, at Wahoo, Nebraska, with whom she has lived almost a half century, and who survives her. They set up housekeeping in Logan township in Dodge county, where Mr. Briggs was engaged in the milling business and living on a farm. They came to Custer county in 1907, settling on the farm 12 miles south of Broken Bow which they still own. They came to Broken Bow to live in 1926 and have resided here since that time. Four daughters and three sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Briggs, all of whom survive their mother. They are Mrs. Alta M. Brown, Beatrice; Mrs. Angeline M. Morrison, Lincoln; Frank J., Fremont; Arch L., Alliance; George E., Broken Bow; Mrs. Esther L. Banks, Clark, S. D.; and Miss Mary Lee Briggs, Broken Bow. There are eleven grandsons and three granddaughters. None of her father's family are living. "About eight years ago Mrs. Briggs had a stroke from which she never fully recovered and has had slight recurrences since. Friday of last week about 5 o'clock she was again stricken, and in a few hours was unconscious and never revived, passing on Saturday evening, practically 23 hours after the stroke. "Thus has passed a good wife and mother, and a loyal neighbor. A strong character, with a thoughtful, enquiring mind, and one whose convictions of right were intelligently acquired and firmly held. She has many friends in her home community and in Broken Bow."hhw BRIGGS, EMMA L. SIMMS ******************************************************************** Name on Tombstone = George Briggs Dates on Tombstone = 10-1-1831 3-12-1901 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel March 14, 1901 George Briggs, died at his residence in Hooper, Nebr, at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday, March 12th, of cancer of the stomach. He had been in poor health for several years, but it was not until about three weeks ago that he was compelled to remain in the house and for the past ten days was confined to his bed. Mr. Briggs was born in Plymouth, Vermont, October 1st, 1830, and age was therefore 70 years, 5 months and 11 days. He is the last of a family of nine children. When but two years old his parents removed to Michigan and his youth and boyhood was passed in that state until he was twenty years of age when he went to California and Ore. remaining there five years. He then returned to Michigan and later to Mills county, Iowa, where he engaged in farming. March 31st, 1858, he was married to Henrietta A. Dubois who survives him. Four children were born to them, two dying in infancy, Clarence D. Briggs and Mrs. Bertha Ortman surviving and both grown to years of maturity. In the fall of 1864 he removed to Dodge county and took a homestead, near the old Logan mills, and where he continued to reside until about 3� years ago when he turned over the care of the farm - at this time increased to 640 acres - to his son Clarence and came to Hooper to live hoping by taking a rest to benefit his health, but it was of no avail as the deadly disease was too firmly established in his system to be so easily shaken off, and he grew gradually worse until Tuesday when he "entered into rest." He was not a member of any church; he did not believe in creeds and his religion consisted of the broad principles of the Golden Rule, and during his entire life, he so lived up to the principles of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," so strictly that he lived universally respected and died regretted by all. But it is in the home circle that his death will be most severely felt. Always very domestic in his tastes, he was a most affectionate and devoted husband and father, and even during his last hours his thoughts were of the loved ones he knew he must leave. Mr. Briggs was a member of Hooper Lodge No. 72, A.F. & A.M., Sigma Chapter No. 8 of Fremont and Friendship Chapter No 122, O.E.S., all of Hooper, and his funeral services, which will be held today, will be in charge of the Masonic fraternity, Rev. Amos Allen Luce preaching the funeral sermon at the church and, according to his wishes, the remains will be taken to the Logan cemetery for interment there to rest until the resurrection morn.hhw Briggs, George - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - History of the Elkhorn Valley 1892 Page 669 George Briggs, a highly respected farmer of Logan township, residing on Section 24, came to Dodge County in the autumn of 1864, and first located on the farm where he now lives. At that time it consisted of one hundred and sixty acres of wild land. He built a log house, 16x18 feet, in which he lived five years, and then built a frame house, 23x32 feet, with numerous additions, also a good barn, stabling and cribs. He provided his place with a good well of water, to which was attached a wind wheel. A six-acre grove was planted and an orchard of one hundred trees. He has since added to this land until he now has six hundred and forty acres, two hundred and fifty-five of which is under the plow. During his residence in Dodge County he has seen vast changes and undergone many hardships. Many a thrilling incident he relates during the visitation to the country of the grasshopper. George Briggs was born in Vermont, October, 1831. He is a son of Asa and Sarah Briggs, natives of the Green Mountain State, whose eight children were as follows; Clark, Amelia, Daniel, Lydia, Artemesia, Esther, Anson, and George. When he was two years of age his parents went to Kalamazoo County, Michigan, and remained there eighteen years. Our subject then went to California, into the mining country, followed that and teaming three years; then went to Oregon, where he remained but one year. We next find him in California, then in Michigan, and at last in Mills County, Iowa, where he broke prairie and farmed for five years, and then came to Dodge County, Nebraska. He was married, March, 1858, to Henrietta, daughter of Henry and Arminta Dubois, natives of Ohio, our subject's wife being their only child. By this union four children were born; Clarence and Bertha, two dying in infancy. When Clarence was about footmen years of age he and a neighbor boy were out hunting and his comrade accidentally shot him through the arm, by reason of which it had to be amputated. Politically, our subject, like every other intelligent American citizen, has a choice in parties, he favoring the Republican. He belongs to the Hooper Masonic Lodge No. 72, and stands high in the community in which he lives.hhw BRIGGS, GEORGE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henrietta Briggs Dates on Tombstone = 9-5-1840 4-11-1903 62yr 9mo 8days Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel April 16, 1903 At her home in Hooper, at 5:30 o'clock Saturday evening, Mrs. Henrietta Briggs, widow of the late George Briggs, aged 62 years, 7 months and 6 days. Mrs. Briggs had been a sufferer for several years from a cancerous trouble. As the case was a critical one there was but little hope for permanent recovery, with all that medical aid could do. During the past few weeks she was very low and death was looked for, to relieve the patient sufferer, at any time. The deceased, with her husband, were among Dodge county's early settlers, and lived on the home place in Logan township from 1865 until the fall of 1897, at which time they took up their residence in Hooper, and the husband passed away on March 12, 1901. She was born in Ripley, Huron county, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1840, and was married to George Briggs, in Mills county, Iowa, March 31, 1858. To them were born four children, two of whom, Bertha (now Mrs. Bernard Ortman) and Clarence, survive and mourn the loss of a kind and ever thoughtful mother, two having died in infancy. The funeral services were held from the M. E. church, of which she was a member, on Wednesday. The interment being in the Logan cemetery. We wish to thank those who so faithfully assisted during the sickness and death of our mother. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ortman Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Briggs.hhw BRIGGS, HENRIETTA DUBOIS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = J. Frank Briggs Dates on Tombstone = 9-22-1837 7-19-1915 Alternate Name = Frank Briggs Tombstone Photo The Fremont Tribune July 19, 1915 Pioneer of '63 Called J. F. Briggs a brother of Judge A. H.Briggs of Fremont and pioneer settler of Dodge county, who for many years conducted the Logan Mill 3 miles north of Hooper, died early yesterday morning at the home of his son, R. L. Briggs, near Broken Bow. Judge Briggs hurried to Broken Bow saurday night in respoonse to a telegram announcing his brother's serious condition, but did not arrive until shortly after the final summons had come. The body was brought to Fremont over the Burlington this afternoon and tranferred to the North Western for Hooper. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at Hooper at 11:a.m. tomorrow under Masonic auspices. J. F. Briggs who was 78 Years of age, came to Dodge county in 1863 settling north of Hooper, where he engaged wiht his father, A. C. Briggs in conducting the mill. He continued his residence in Dodge county, being for the most of the time engaged in the milling business, in Hooper and later came to Fremont where he made his home with Judge Briggs. He was well known and held in he highest regard by the pioneer settlers of this vicinity. He leaves one son, R. L. Briggs,of Broken Bow and seven grandchildren. He was native of Michigan.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel October 2, 1930 Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community After living in Iowa three years J. F. Briggs returned to Michigan and back to Iowa in 1859 with Martha S. Knapp Briggs his bride. This made three trips by team over the 700 mile strecth of territory. In the fall of 1862, J. F. Briggs brought Mr. Dean's interest and the Logan Mills was conducted under the partnership of A. C. and J. F. Briggs until 1892. A general store was establish a Logan by A. C. and J. F. Briggs and was continued for 10 or 12 years. Supplies were hauled by wagon from Omaha until after the U.P.R.R. was completed through Fremont in 1867. In January 1869 J. F. Briggs received the appointment of Postmaster by Alexander W. Randall, Postmaster General.hhw BRIGGS, J. FRANK ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Martha B. Briggs Dates on Tombstone = 12-28-1837 6-1-1895 Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Martha M. Briggs, 58, was born on December 28, 1837 in New York and died on June 1, 1895. She is buried at Logan cemetery. Her husband was J. Frank Briggs, and they had a son, Russell L. Briggs.hhw BRIGGS, MARTHA B. KNAPP ******************************************************************** Name on Tombstone = Mary A. Briggs Dates on Tombstone = 1-16-1813 11-13-1902 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel November 20, 1902 Mrs. Mary A. Briggs was born Jan. 16, 1813 in Ontario county, New York, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. R. Laird, in Tabor, Iowa, where she had made her home for the past 8 years, last Friday morning, of heart failure. Her body was brought to Hooper, Saturday, and funeral services were held from the Methodist church, Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Wm. Esplin officiating. The interment was in the Logan cemetery by the side of her husband who died in '87. When she was quite young her family removed to Kalamazoo county, Michigan, where March 12, 1834, she was married to Asa C. Briggs. To this union were born four sons and one daughter, all of whom are living and were present at the funeral to say the last sad tribute to the memory of their devoted mother. In 1856 with her husband and children she removed to Mills county, Iowa, and in 1866 from there to Dodge county, Nebraska. As one of the pioneer women of the state, she saw many of the hardships and trials of the early days. Her life during her long residence here was like an open book in which can be read obedience to her God, devotion to her family, faithfulness to her friends and charity for all mankind. When but 13 years of age she joined the Methodist Episcopal church and when the church at Hooper was organized she became one of the charter members and remained a consistent member until her death. The very large number at the services Sunday was an eloquent testimonial of the love and esteem in which she was held in the community.hhw BRIGGS, MARY ANN NOYES ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Russell L. Briggs Dates on Tomstone = 3-28-1861 10-25-1939 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel October 26, 1939 Word was received in Hooper Wednesday afternoon of the death at one o'clock of Russell L. Briggs, Lincoln, following a stroke of paralysis which he had suffered last week Friday. Services will be held at a Lincoln funeral home on Friday and the body will be brought to Logan cemetery, east of Hooper, for interment at around 3:30 o'clock. The Hooper Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Briggs had been a member for 55 years, will have charge of the services at the grave. The deceased was the holder of the rare 50 year Masonic button, which was presented to him at a special ceremonial meeting here a couple of years ago. Russell L. Briggs, son of J. F. and Martha Knapp Briggs, was born in Iowa, March 28, 1861. Through his parents and grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Briggs, he was closely identified with the early history of the Logan Mills community where he lived for many years before coming to Hooper, where he engaged in various lines of business for a time. Later residence was in Custer county and at Broken Bow. For the past couple of years he had made his home with a daughter at Lincoln where death occurred. Surviving children are two sons, James F., Fremont, and George, of Broken Bow, three daughters, Mrs. John Morrison and Miss Mary Lee Briggs, Lincoln, and Mrs. Esther Banks of South Dakota. His wife and a son, Archie, and a daughter, Alta, preceded him in death. The father of these children was the last lineal descendant of the J. F. Briggs family.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Additional Notes 1900 US Census, Logan Pct, Dodge county, Nebraska Name Date born age Place born Briggs,Russell Mar-1861 39 M 18 Iowa Emma L Nov-1857 42 M 18 7 7 Illinois Angeline Apr-1885 15 S Nebraska James F. Mar-1887 13 S Nebraska Archie L. Jan-1889 11 S Nebraska George E. Jul-1891 8 S Nebraska Esther L. Jun-1896 3 S Nebraska Manila D. May-1898 S Nebraska BRIGGS, RUSSELL L. ******************************************************************** Name on Tombstone = Cath Brochmoeller Dates on Tombstone = No Dates Actual Name = Cath Brockmoller ? Cath Brockmoller may be the daughter of Franz Henrich Ludwig Brockmoller and his wife Anna M. Femmerling. Franz was born in Boetzenberg, province of Mechlenburg, Schuerin, January 8, 1856. He emigrated on Sept. 30, 1883, sailing from Hamburg on the steamship "Harmonia" and after a voyage of thirteen days he landed in New York City. He then went directly to Hooper, Dodge County, Nebraska. On May 25, 1884 he married Anna M. Femmerling at Hooper, Nebraska. They became the parents of 15 children, 9 girls and 6 boys. Franz died on May 3, 1933 at Clearwater, Nebraska, he was buried at the Clearwater Cemetery, north of town. One daughter had preceded him in death. This maybe the Cath Brockmoller of Logan cemetery. Anna Margret Femmeling Brockmoller was born in Oldenburg, Germany on March 25, 1864. At the age of 17, she and her parents emigrated to America. On May 25, 1884 she married Franz Brockmoller at Hooper, Nebraska and they resided here until they moved to Washington county, Stanton County and in 1897 to Antelope County, Nebraska. Margaret died on Jan. 29, 1937 at Clearwater, Nebraska, and she is buried in the Clearwater Cemetery. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter. She was survived by 8 daughters, 6 sons and 1 sister living at Hooper, Nebraska. There is a Catherine Femerling (1-31-1839/1-21-1887) buried at Logan cemetery. Could this be Anna Femmeling Brockmoller's mother? I have seen Femmeling also spelled as Femmerling and as Femerling.hhw BROCHMOELLER, CATH? ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Anna M. Busch Dates on Tombstone = 8-24-1825 1-21-1912 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel January 25, 1912 Mrs. Marie Busch passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Henry Moeller Sunday evening Jan. 21, 1912 at 6:00 o'clock after an illness lasting only two days. The cause of death being lagrippe followed by pneumonia. Anna Marie Dickmann was born in Germany, August 24, 1825, was married there and came to this country with her husband, locating in St. Louis, Mo. They removed to Fontanelle, Nebr. in 1857 and shortly after to their homestead 2 1-2 miles northeast of Hooper, where her son, Henry now resides. Her husband passed away 31 years ago next March since which time she has made her home with her children. Eight children were born to them but only two are now living. Funeral services were held from the home of her daughter Wednesday at 11 o'clock followed by services at the church, Rev. Frese officiating. The remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband in Logan Creek cemetery. Mrs. Busch was one of the pioneers of this community. She leaves many sorrowing friends some of whom have known her for over half a century. The bereaved ones have the sincere sympathy of their many friends.hhw BUSCH, ANN M. DICKMANN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Friederich Johann Busch Dates on Tombstone = 5-2-1823 3-17-1881 Mini Biography Frederich Johann Busch, 58, was born on May 2, 1823 and died March 17, 1881. He is buried at Logan cemetery. He married his wife, Anna Marie Dickmann, in Germany. After emigrating to this country from Westphalen, Germany they first settled at St. Louis, MO, and came to Fontanelle, Nebraska in 1857. They homesteaded 2 1/2 miles northeast of Hooper and were the parents of 8 children. The surviving children are Henry and Johanna.hhw 1870 US census Nebraska, Dodge county, Logan Pct., Page 10 Name Age Occupation Birth Busch, John F. 47 m w Farmer Prussia Mary 46 f w Wife Prussia Henry 12 m w Dau NE Hannah 8 f w Son NE BUSCH, FREDERICH JOHANN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Alta B. Calkins Dates on Tombstone = 11-13-1877 2-7-1879 Biography Alta B. Calkins was born on November 13, 1877 and died on February 7, 1879. Her parents were Rensselaer B. Calkins and Flora C. "Bell" (Craig) Calkins. She is buried at Logan Cemetery. Her 2 sisters, Mabel and Dora are buried near her. Her father was born in New York in Oct. 31, 1852 and her mother was born in Illinois in 1858. Her parents had 4 other children in addition to the three that are buried at Logan cemetery. These 4 children were: Mrs. Nate Tucker of Grants Pass, OR; Mrs. A. W. Marquardt of Ewing, NE; Harry R. Calkins, born in October, 1887 in Nebraska; and Ida Claire born July 2, 1882 at Hooper, NE. Ida Claire Calkins married Morton S. Mack and they had 11 children. The Macks lived at Hooper, NE.hhw 1885 Nebr. state cemsus, Dodge Co., Hooper Pct., page 1 Name Age Birth Calkins, Rensler A. w m 32 Farmer NY Bell C. w f 27 wife IL Lenna M. w f 7 dau NE Ida B. w f 4 dau NE Dora C. w f 1 dau NE Allan, Rensler A. w m 75 uncle NY 1900 US census, Nebraska, Dodge co., Hooper Pct., Name Born on Age Calkins, Rensler w m Oct. 1851 48 Harry R. son w m Oct. 1887 12 ????? P g-dau w f Apr. 1898 5 Mack, Morton S. s-i-l w m Mar. 1878 22 Mack, Ida C dau w f July 1881 18 CALKINS, ALTA B. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Dora C. Calkins Dates on Tombstone - 1-30-1884 4-25-1889 Dau R A & B C Calkins Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Dora C. Calkins, 5, was born on January 30, 1884 in Nebraska and died on April 25, 1889. Her parents were Rensselaer A. & Flora C. "Bell" (Craig) Calkins. Her 2 sisters, Alta and Mable are buried near her. Her father was born in New York in Oct. 31, 1852 and her mother was born in Illinois in 1858. Her parents had 4 other children in addition to the three that are buried at Logan cemetery. These 4 children were: Mrs. Lena (Nate) Tucker of Grants Pass, OR; Mrs. Marcie(A. W.) Marquardt of Ewing, NE; Harry R. Calkins, born in October, 1887 in Nebraska; and Ida Claire born July 2, 1882 at Hooper, NE. Ida Claire Calkins married Morton S. Mack and they had 11 children. The Macks lived at Hooper, NE.hhw CALKINS, DORA C. ******************************************************************* Name = Flora C. "Bell" Calkins Dates = 6-27-1858 10-30-1899 Born in Illinois. She married Rensselaer Calkins on Aug. 28, 1875 in Newark Rock Co, WI. She is the mother of: Harry R., Mabel R., Alta B., Lena Mattye (Arthur) Tucker, Ida Claire (Morton) Mack, Dora C., Mrs. Marcie (Arthur) Marquardt, Mabel, Dora and Alta. Flora died in Nebraska on 10-30-1899 and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw CALKINS, FLORA CHRISTABELL CRAIG ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mabel R. Calkins Dates on tombstone = 12-18-1889 12-21-1990 Dau of Rensselaer & Bell Calkins Tombstone Photo Mabel R. Calkins was born in Nebraska on 12-18-1889 to Rensselaer & Flora C. "Bell" (Craig) Calkins. She died in Nebraska on 12-21- 1990 and is buried at the Logan Cemetery. Her 2 sisters, Alta and Dora are buried near her. Her father was born in New York in Oct. 31, 1852 and her mother was born in Illinois in 1858. Her parents had 4 other children in addition to the three that are buried at Logan cemetery. These 4 children were: Mrs. Lena (Nate) Tucker of Grants Pass, OR; Mrs. Marcie(A. W.) Marquardt of Ewing, NE; Harry R. Calkins, born in October, 1887 in Nebraska; and Ida Claire born July 2, 1882 at Hooper, NE. Ida Claire Calkins married Morton S. Mack and they had 11 children. The Macks lived at Hooper, NE.hhw CALKINS, MABEL R. ******************************************************************* Name = Rensselaer Calkins Dates = 10-31-1852 11-9-1932 Hooper Sentinel, November 17, 1932 Funeral Held For Early Day Settler R.A. Calkins a settler of the Hooper community fifty years ago, passed away last Wednesday, November 9, 1932, at Fremont at the age of 80 years and 9 days, death being due to ailments incidential to old age. His remains were brought to Hooper and taken care of by the Wollmer and Waine mortuary service, and give repose in their funeral home awaiting the day of the funeral. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon from the funeral home with Rev. A.S. Pannbacker, pastor of Zion Lutheran church as the officiating clergyman. Music was furnished by singers from that church. Internment was made in Logan cemtery where rest the remains of Mrs. Calkins and four children. Rensselaer Addison Calkins was born at Brooklyn, N.Y. October 31, 1852. When a boy he moved to Beloit, Wisc. where on June 22, 1876, he was married to Miss Flora Christbelle Craig. Shortley after their marriage the young couple came to Nebraska and started farming on the present John F. Haye farm, southeast of Hooper. They occupied this place until 1888 when they came to Hooper, he engaged in the livery and feed stable business. As a Hooper businessman and resident, Mr. Calkins became well known and respected, and active in the affairs of the town. Following the death of Mrs. Calkins in 1898, he went to Portland, Oregon where he held the office of deputy coroner for many years. He returned to Nebraska in 1921 and for eights years made his home with his daughter Mrs. M.S. (Morton Sumner) Mack and family. For the past three years he had lived in Fremont. He leaves to mourn his death, three daughters and one son, Mrs. Mate Tucker of Garden City, Kans., Mrs. Morton (Ida) Mack of Hooper, Mrs. Arthur Marquardt of Ewing and Harry Calkins of Omaha. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.fag-Jeff Mack Photo by Jeff Mack CALKINS, RENSSELAER ADDISON ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Gordon A. Carlson Dates on Tombstone = 3-23-1914 2-24-2000 Obituary Hooper - The funeral for Gordon A. Carlson, 85, of Hooper will be 2 p.m. Monday at Faith United Methodist Church in Hooper. Carlson died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, at Hooper Care Center. He was born March 23, 1914, in Geneva, Ill. He moved with his family to the Havelock area of Lincoln in 1919 and attended grade school there. He attended high school at Waverly until he and his family moved to Sioux City, Iowa, where he attended high school. He returned with his family to Lincoln in 1930, and worked for farmers in the area, until 1936 when he began farming for himself southeast of Winslow. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, from Aug. 27, 1942, to Sept. 13, 1944, and was stationed in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters. He returned to Winslow and continued farming there until moving to a farm near Scribner. In 1950, Carlson moved to a farm near Oakland and in 1959 moved to a farm near Hooper where he farmed until retiring in 1989. He had been residing at Hooper Care Center since April 1999. Carlson was a member of Faith United Methodist Church at Hooper and served on the Methodist Administrative Board; American Legion Post 18 of Hooper; served as a school board member of District 15 School in Dodge County; member and past president of School Board District 48 in Burt County; and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10535 of Winslow and Hooper. He was a former Winslow Volunteer Fire Department member. He married Phyllis Lueninghoener Sept. 1, 1946, Hooper. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Alice (Mrs. Mike) Segers of Alvin, Texas, Betty (Mrs. Lynn) Murer of Hooper and Mary (Mrs. Dennis) Troyer of Shickley; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. The Revs. Greg Hall and Mark Eldal will officiate Monday's service. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. Sunday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Sunday and 9-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home and one hour before service time Monday in the church. The United States flag will be folded and presented by members of America Legion Post 18 of Hooper and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10535 of Winslow and Hooper. Burial will be in Logan Cemetery near Hooper. Memorials have been established to Faith United Methodist Church, Hooper, or Logan View Education Foundation.hhw CARLSON, GORDON A. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Phyllis L. Carlson Dates on Tombstone = 2-11-1925 4-20-2015 Phyllis Loetta Carlson, 90 years, of Hooper, Nebraska passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2015 at Hooper Care Center in Hooper. Phyllis was born February 11, 1925 to Irvin and Anna (Nelson) Lueninghoener on a farm NE of Hooper. This farm was established by her great-grandparents, Frederick and Katharina Eisley, in 1865 and has been in the family for 150 years. Phyllis graduated from Hooper High School in 1942 and became certified to teach. She began teaching in the fall of 1942 at the District 20 Baker Wolcott School (SE of Winslow, Nebraska). She later taught at District 39 located east of Dead Timber State Park (NE of Scribner, Nebraska). Phyllis met her future husband, Gordon Carlson, the evening prior to his departure for the Army in the fall of 1942. Upon his return from the Army in 1944 they began dating and were married at the Hooper Methodist Church on September 1, 1946. They farmed southeast of Winslow for three years, then near Scribner for one year, and nine years west of Oakland, Nebraska, where they were members of Westside Methodist Church. In 1959, Gordon and Phyllis purchased a farm adjacent to her parents' farm northeast of Hooper. They felt this was a major moment in their life as not many can say that they went from being a hired farm hand to owning their own farm within their lifetime. Phyllis was always an active partner in farming operations; first with her father, then with wheat harvest on her uncles' farms near Sidney, Nebraska, and later with her husband. Gordon and Phyllis were members of the Faith United Methodist Church in Hooper. Phyllis was active with Faith's Methodist Women and was an officer at the district and conference level. During this time she attended the International Methodist Women's Convention at the United Nations in New York City. Phyllis was also active on the Logan Cemetery Board and served as a Director on the Camp Fontanelle Board. In 1990, Phyllis suffered a debilitating stroke limiting many of her favorite activities including gardening, baking, sewing, playing piano, and volunteer activities. She and Gordon remained on the farm until 1999, when they moved to the Hooper Care Center. She is survived by her children, Alice and husband, Mike Segers, Betty and husband, Mark Ditter, and Mary and husband, Leroy Garman; grandchildren, Marc Segers and wife, Dr. Cassandra Carberry, Eric Segers and wife, Simone Nichols-Segers, Lisa (Murer) and husband, Dr. Eric Johnson, Michael and wife Dr. Lauren Murer, Matthew and wife, Elizabeth Troyer-Miller, Brett Troyer, Anne and husband, Nelson Winkel, and Kristin Troyer; great grandchildren, Juniper Segers, Fritz Troyer-Miller, Rose Segers, and Pierce Johnson and three great grandchildren are expected within the next six months. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Dorothy Warneking; and son-in-law, Dennis Troyer. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Faith United Methodist Church at Hooper. The Rev. Dr. F Cole Fowler will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM with family receiving friends from 6 PM to 8 PM at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Logan Cemetery NE of Hooper. Memorials may be directed to Faith United Methodist Church and Camp Fontanelle." Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Avenue, Fremont, NE 68025 402- 721-4490.hhw CARLSON, PHYLLIS L. LUENINGHOENER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Fannie Cayton Dates on Tombstone = Died 7-2-1867 age 1y 8m 3d Actual Dates = 5-12-1865 7-2-1867 Dau J. G. & Almeda Cayton Mini Biography Fannie Elizabeth Cayton, infant daughter of James Grimshaw Cayton and Almeda Clark Cayton, is buried at Logan cemetery. Fannie was born on May 12, 1865 and died on July 2, 1867. Jas. Cayton was Justice of the Peace at Logan Creek. Information from Norm Nicholson, of England, states that James Grimshaw Cayton was born in Lancashire, England on 6-4-1836 and died at Mesa, CO on 8-30-1912. His wife, Almeda Clark, was born on 6-5-1843 in Ohio and died on 4- 21-1925 at Steamboat Springs, CO. Their other children were Mary Abigail Cayton 1867-1958, Edward Cayton 1868-1946 and Annabel Cayton Barber 1870-1903. No additional information was found.hhw The 1870 US Census for Logan Creek, Dodge County, Nebraska show: Name Age Birth Place Cayton, James G. 34 m w Farmer England Almeda 27 f w Ohio Abagal 3 f w Nebraska Edward 2 m w Nebraska Annelula f w 4/12 Feb. Nebraska CAYTON, FANNIE ELIZABETH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Eloise Craig Birt Name = Eloise Fertile Dates on Tombstone = Died 4-15-1879 44Y 7M 7D wof Henry C. Craig Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Eloise Fertile Craig, 44, was born about September 8, 1834 and died on April 15, 1879. She is buried at Logan cemetery. Her husband was Henry Curtis Craig and her son, George Craig, was born in New York about 1854. After Eloise Craig died, her husband, Henry Curtis Craig, married Rachel Onderdonk. He moved to Genoa, NE and died there in 1907. Eloise Craig is the grandmother of Gertie Craig, who is also buried at the Logan cemetery.hhw CRAIG, ELOISE FERTILE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Gertie Craig Dates on Tombstone = born & died 1880 Dau of George & Lydia Craig Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Gertie Craig, infant daughter of George W. and Lydia Conger Craig, was born in 1880 and died in 1880. She is buried at Logan cemetery. Her mothers's parents were Elijah A. and Sevilia Ruble Conger. Her father's parents were Henry Curtis Craig and Eloise Fertile Craig. Gertie's paternal grandmother, Eloise Craig, and Gertie's mother, Lydia Craig, are also buried at Logan cemetery.hhw CRAIG, GERTIE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Lydia Craig Birth Name = Lydia Conger Dates on Tombstone = 1860-1883 wof George Craig. Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Lydia H. Conger Craig, 23. was born in 1860 in Virginia to Elijah A. and Savilia Ruble Conger. On May 4, 1879 she married George W. Craig at the home of Elizabeth H. Conger. Lydia's husband, George W. Craig, was born in 1854 in New York. George W. Craig's parents were H. C. and Eloise Fertile Craig. Lydia Craig died in 1883, and is buried at Logan cemetery. Lydia's sister, Alice Conger White, and Lydia's daughter, Gertie Craig, are also buried at logan cemetery. Lydia's parents are buried at the Vallonia Cemetery, Oberlin, Decatur county, Kansas.hhw CRAIG, LYDIA CONGER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Donald A. Darnell Dates on Tombstone = 9-28-1929 7-21-1996 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Fremont Tribune July, 1996 Winslow - Donald A. Darnell, 66, of Winslow died Sunday July 21, 1996 at Arbor Manor in Fremont. He was born Sept. 28, 1929, in Lynch. He graduated from Lynch High School in 1947. After his high school graduation, he farmed in Lynch until 1968, when he moved to Winslow. He was a Korean War veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps Nov. 2, 1951, until Nov. 1, 1953. He married Mary Chvala June 5, 1957 in Lynch. He was employed at NL industries in Fremont until 1977, when he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier in Fremont. He retired in 1993. Darnell was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). Survivors include his wife, three sons, Dave Darnell of Columbus, Guy (and wife, Patio) Darnell of Plattsmouth, and Marc of Lincoln,; two daughters, Esther (Mrs. Gene) Daugherty of Fort Collins, Colo., and Mary Ellen Darnell of Lincoln, his stepmother, Hazel Darnell of Lynch, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. A private family service will be Wednesday. The Rev. Bill L'Heureux will officiate. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. Tuesday at Warne-Johnson Funeral Home in Hooper. Military graveside services rites will be conducted by the Hooper American Legion Cornelius Tillman Post 18 at Logan Cemetery in rural Hooper. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.hhw DARNELL, DONALD A. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mary M. Darnell Dates on Tombstone = 12-9-1936 DARNELL, MARY M. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Jacob C. Drumm Dates on Tombstone = 10-8-1833 9-6-1918 Tombstone Photo BIO He died on 9-6-1918 at Hooper, Nebraska. He was born in Baravia, Germany and came to America in 1859. He was a Civil War veteran having served for thirteen months as a member of Co. K, 35th Iowa regiment. On July 17, 1873, he married Margaret Morgenstern. They had one son John. His wife preceded him in death on June 30,1918. He was survived by a sister, Mrs. Katherine Bloom, of Ohio. DRUMM, JACOB C. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Margaret wife of J. C. Drumm Dates on Tombstone = 2-17-1838 6-30-1918 Tombstone Photo BIO She died on 6-30-1918 at Hooper, Nebraska. She born in Washington County, Ohio. On July 17, 1873. She was united in marriage to Jacob Drumm on 7- 17-1873. They had one son, John. Her husband died on September 6,1918. DRUMM, MARGARET MORGENSTERN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Caroline Edelman Dates on Tombstone = 1825-1873 wof Jacob Mini Biography by Diane Bay Gilligan Caroline Gering Edelman, 48, was born in 1825 in Germany. She married Jacob Edelman in Germany and 5 of their 6 children were born at Schnett, Sachen Meiningen, Germany. Those 5 children are: Edward, Christina, Ludwig, Carolina and Pauline. The family emigrated in 1868 from Schleswig Holstein, Germany to Quebec, Canada. First they went to Chicago and then to Nebraska in 1870. They homestead five miles northeast of Hooper, Nebraska. Their 6th child, Edwin, was born in Nebraska in 1871. Caroline died in Nebraska in 1873, and is buried at Logan cemetery.dbg EDELMAN, CAROLINE GERING ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Jacob Edelman Dates on Tombstone = 1823-1876 Biography By: Diane Bay Gilligan Jacob Edelman, 53, (Originally spelled Edelmann) was born in 1823, in Saxony, Germany. His wife Caroline Gering was born in Germany in 1825. They married in their native country where the eldest five of their six children were born, in Schnett, Sachen Meiningen, Germany. 1-Edward Edelman, born 1850, married to Emilie Otto, also originating Schnett, Sachen Meiningen, and resided in Hooper, NE. 2-Christina Edelman, born 1855, married to Carl Bayer of Hooper, Ne. 3-Ludwig A. "Louis" Edelman, born 1856, married Dorothea L. "Dora" Schutt. Louis worked for Nye & Schneider Co of Hooper, NE. 4-Carolina "Carrie" Edelman, m Kincaid, and 5-Pauline Edelman Jacob and his family emigrated to America from Schleswig Holstein, Germany, landing at Quebec, Canada in 1868. From there, they continued on their journey to Chicago. At the latter place he remained but a short time and in 1870, answering the call of the west, came to Nebraska, taking up a homestead five miles northeast of Hooper. His real estate was valued at $800, and his personal estate at $400 in 1870. It was here that their sixth and youngest child was born; 6-Edwin, born 1871 in Nebraska, married to Clara Daubert. Jacob's wife Caroline died in 1873, as did one of their twin daughters, Pauline, who was just nine years of age. They are buried together in Logan Valley Cemetery, in Dodge Co., NE. Jacob became a naturalized citizen of the United States on November 25th, 1873. He died on the family farm, November, 14, 1876, near Hooper, Dodge Co., NE, and is buried with Caroline and Pauline at Logan Valley Cemetery. Sources; Family Bible Census records Naturalization papers of Jacob Edelmann Obituary of son, Edward Edelman Note: Diane Bay Gilligan is a great great granddaughter of Jacob Edelman.dbg EDELMAN, JACOB ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Pauline Edelman Dates on Tombstone = 1864-1873 Dau of Jacob & Caroline Edelman Mini Biography Pauline Edelman, 9, daughter of Jacob and Caroline Edelman, was born in 1864 at Schnett, Sachen, Meiningen, Germany. She emigrated in 1868 with her parents from Schleswig Holstein, Germany to Quebec, Canada. They went to Chicago first and then to Nebraska in 1870. Her parents homesteaded 5 miles northeast of Hooper, Nebraska. Pauline died in 1873, the same year as her mother. Both are buried at Logan cemetery. Note: Thanks to Diane Bay Gilligan for this informantion EDELMAN, PAULINE ******************************************************************** Name on Tombstone = Charlie Eiseley Dates on Tombstone = 3-31-1877 8mo Mini Biography Charles Eiseley, infant son of Charles F. and Josephine Eiseley, was born in 1876 and died about 8 months later on March 31, 1877. He is buried at Logan cemetery. No additional information was found.hhw EISELEY, CHARLIE CHILD OF CHARLES & JOSEPHINE EISELEY ******************************************************************** Name on Tombstone = Infant Eiseley Dates on Tombstone = 8-18-1874 4mo 15days Mini Biography Infant Eiseley, infant child of Charles F. and Josephine Eiseley, was born in 1874 and died about 4 months and 15 days later on August 18, 1874. He or she is buried at Logan cemetery. Additional information was not found.hhw EISELEY, INFANT ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Josie Eiseley Dates on Tombstone = Died 6-26-1876 Age 1 month Dau of Charles & Josephine Eiseley Mini Biography Josie Eiseley, infant dau of Charles F. and Josephine Eiseley, was born in May of 1876 and died about 1 month later on June 26, 1876. She is buried at Logan cemetery. No additional information was found.hhw EISELEY, JOSIE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Katharina Eiseley Dates on Tombstone = 2-21-1831 9-18-1898 Wife of Fredrick Eiseley Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel September 22, 1898 Died - On last Sunday, Sept. 18th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Lueninghoener, 6� northeast of Hooper, of cancer of the liver. Mrs. Catharine Eiseley, aged 67 years, 6 months and 7 days. Catharine Hennemann was born in Herschweiler, Rhine Province, Germany, on Feb. 21st 1831, where she lived until 1856, when she came to America and settled in the state of Ohio. In 1859 she came to Nebraska and was united in marriage to Fred Eiseley. An only daughter was given to them, who still survives her. She has two brothers and two sisters, Chas. of Hooper, Nicolis of Wipple, Ohio, Mrs. Karl Kirsch of Enterprise, Nebr., and Mrs. Jacob Fauss of White Oak, West Virginia, who mourn the loss of a kind, devoted mother and sister. In 1888 she was converted and joined the Methodist Church. Several months Mrs. Eiseley had been gradually failing, but always expressed herself as having a good hope beyond the grave. She will be greatly missed by the church as she has always been helpfully associated with it since the time of her conversion. But in "The Temple not made with hands," we feel assured that she is reaping her reward, waiting for those who she so tenderly loved, to join her. The funeral, a very large one, was from her home; Rev. Wagner, from Talbasta, conducting it. The interment was in Logan Cemetery. This closes another earthly life and one that has made the place where she has lived, better, more beautiful and happier by her indefatigable labor and affectionate and unselfish disposition. Those who loved and respected her covered her casket with beautiful flowers, which were the last tokens from those who will miss the bent form and faultering step, but always kindly face of one they dearly loved.hhw EISELEY, KATHARINA HENNEMANN ******************************************************************** Name on Tombstone = Lydia M. Eiseley Dates on Tombstone = Died 8-30-1873 age 8 months Dau of Charles & Josephine Eiseley Mini Biography Lydia M. Eiseley, infant daughter of Charles F. and Josephine Eiseley, died on August 30, 1873. She was about 8 month old, and is buried at Logan cemetery. No additional information was found.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following item is a brief history of her father. History of the Elkhorn Valley Page 359 Hon. Charles F. Eiseley, one of the leading hardware merchants at Norfolk, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, July 3, 1838, and emigrated to America in 1852, his brother being the first to establish the family name in this country. He fist located in Dodge County, Nebraska, on Logan Creek. He paid the government price for a quarter section of land and afterwards took a homestead which he partially developed. In 1866 he, with E. H. Clark, represented Washington County , in the Territorial Legislature, held at Omaha. At that meeting the Constitution of the State was formed, and ratified the following year. In 1874 he removed to the village of Hooper, where he opened the first hardware store, and continued to operate the same until 1882. He represented Dodge and Burt counties in the Legislature in 1877 and 1879. In 1882 he removed to Norfolk, and five years later, 1887, was elected as representative of Madison County. It was through his instrumentality that the enlargement of the Insane asylum was made at Norfolk, for which an appropriation of one hundred and seventy- five thousand dollars for the buildings, was obtained. It may truthfully be said that Mr. Eiseley is a self-made man. He received his education in his native country in the public schools, and followed teaching several years, after coming to America. He is deserving of much credit for the manly position he has taken on all public measures. He enlisted as a member of the Second Cavalry during the civil war period at Omaha, and participated in the Indian war; serving one year and was mustered out at Omaha in 1864. In 1865 he was married to Josephine Whitney, a native of Medina County, Ohio. By this union the living children are; Francis, Clyde and Horace. Our subject votes the Republican ticket, feeling assured as he does that by so doing he is best subserving the interests of the people. At the time he came to Nebraska all was one prairie wilderness, and its future brightness had not yet been dreamed of, much less realized. He has lived to see the prairies subdued, school houses scattered in every direction, with church spires pointing skyward. He has lived to see countless manufactories established in the Elkhorn Valley, while railroads cross and recross each other, penetrating every nook and corner of the commonwealth. Over telephone and telegraph wires, man is permitted to carry on conversation through all parts of the State. Surely the age of wonders is upon us. To be an eye witness to these great changes is an honor, but to be an actual participant is not accorded to all, but among this number may be enrolled the name of Charles F. Eiseley, one of the pioneers of Nebraska.hhw EISELEY, LYDIA M. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Harrison Fauss Dates on Tombstone = 12-20-1888 8-11-1890 MINI BIOGRAPHY Harrison Fauss, 2 year old son of Jacob and Katherine Hennemann Fauss, was born on December 20, 1888. His parents came to Nebraska in 1867, and he was born on the Fauss homestead four miles northeast of Winslow, near Clark Creek. Harrison died on August 11, 1890, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw FAUSS, HARRISON ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Jacob Fauss GAR Dates on Tombstone = 1-21-1844 8-14-1911 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel August 17, 1911 An Old Settler at Rest Jacob Fauss Passed Away Monday, Funeral Thursday Jacob Fauss who had lived on his homestead 7 miles northeast of here continuously for the past forty two years passed away Monday evening at 9 o'clock, cause of death being Brights disease. Mr. Fauss had not been well for about five years but his serious illness dates back just one year to the day of his death. Deceased was born in Germany Jan. 21, 1844 and came to this country with his parents when ten years of age and to the Hooper vicinity in 1867. Mr. Fauss was a fine old gentleman who was highly respected by his many friends and neighbors all of who sympathize deeply with the bereaved family. Funeral services will take place today (Thursday) from the home at 12:30. Rev. Sohl of Fremont assisted by Rev. A. Hanke of Telbasta will officiate. Interment in the Logan cemetery. Besides his widow, deceased leaves thirteen children. They are Mrs. Henry Boschult; Mrs. H. Hiebenthal of Randolph, Nebr.; Charlie, Daniel, Rosie, Mary, Martha, Otto, Theodore, Flora, Jacob, Katie and Nona Fauss. One little son, Harrison preceded him a few years ago.hhw FAUSS, JACOB GAR ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Kathrine Fauss Dates on Tombstone = 3-4-1896 12-1-1973 Mini Biography Kathrine Fauss, 77 year old daughter of Jacob and Katherine Hennemann Fauss, was born near Hooper, Nebraska on March 4, 1896 and died on December 1, 1973. She is buried at Logan cemetery. Her brothers and sisters were: Charlie, Daniel, Rosie, Mary Martha, Otto, Theodore, Flora, Jacob, Nona, Mrs. H. Hiebenthal and Mrs. Henry (Caroline) Boschult.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - Fremont Tribune December 2, 1973 Hooper - Services for Katherine Fauss, 77, a longtime resident of Winslow, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary Schlosser will officiate. Miss Fauss died this morning at a Lincoln nursing home. She was born March 4, 1896, near Hooper and lived in the Winslow community since 1919. She was a member of Faith Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Harry Marks of Fremont. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Monday at the church until time of service. Burial will be in Logan Cemetery.hhw FAUSS, KATHRINE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Katherine Fauss Dates on Tombstone = 6-30-1851 2-7-1929 Wife of Jacob (Fauss) Obituary The Hooper Sentinel February 14, 1929 Mrs. Jacob Fauss Called by Death Last Thursday Mrs. Katherine Fauss of Winslow, widow of Jacob Fauss, and a resident of this locality for about 57 years, passed away at her Winslow home at 5:30 o'clock last Thursday morning, February 7, 1929, at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 7 days. Her demise was due to a complication of ailments from which she had been a sufferer for some time past. Katherine Henneman was born on June 30, 1851, in Washington county, Ohio, where she grew to womanhood and where at Lowell she was united in marriage on February 1, 1872, to Jacob Fauss, who passed away August 14, 1911. The spring following her marriage she came to Dodge county, Nebr., and with Mr. Fauss settled on the farm 5 miles northeast of Winslow that is now occupied by her sons, Otto and Jacob. Since then this community has been her home, having since 1918 lived in Winslow. In the many years she lived in this locality Mrs. Fauss was highly respected by its people and her death is sincerely regretted. She was a true Christian woman, for forty years being a faithful member of the Evangelical church, and one who was deeply devoted to her home ties. She was the mother of 14 children, 11 of whom are living to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. She also raised one granddaughter, Delsie Boschult. The living children are C. F. Fauss of Hooper, Dan, Rosa, Mary, Martha and Kathryn at Winslow, Mrs. H. F. Hiebenthal of Herman, Otto and Jacob of near Hooper, and Mrs. A. A. Marks and Mrs. H. H. Marks of Huntley, Nebr. She is also survived by two sisters in Ohio, 25 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter preceded the mother in death. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at one o'clock from the Evangelical church in Winslow, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. R. Weber. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery.hhw FAUSS, KATHERINE HENNEMANN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Martha Fauss Dates on Tombstone = 12-4-1882 12-6-1958 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel December 11, 1958 Martha Fauss of Winslow is Laid to Rest Funeral services were held Tuesday, afternoon for Martha Fauss at the Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church in Winslow with the Rev. J. Russell Mead in charge. Burial was in Logan Cemetery. Music was by Harold Meierhenry, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Clarence Hiebenthal, pianist. Pallbearers were nephews Wilbur Boschult, Roy, Marvin and Lloyd Fauss and Amos and Clarence Hiebenthal. Martha Fauss, daughter of Katherine and Jacob Fauss, was born on a farm northeast of Winslow on Dec. 4, 1882. She passed away at her home in Winslow on Dec. 6, at the age of 76 years and 2 days. She was educated in School District No. 14, and moved to Winslow March 14, 1918, where she resided for over 40 years. She committed her life to Christ early in her youth and joined Clark Creek Evangelical Association at that time. She later joined Zion Church in Winslow. She was an active participant in the fellowship of the Ladies Aid Society and was a charter member of the W. S. W. S. Survivors are one brother, Otto of Winslow; four sisters, Mary and Kathryn and Mrs. Nona Marks of Winslow, Mrs. Flora Marks of Fremont; 28 nieces and nephews, many grand nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her parents, five brothers, and three sister preceded her in death.hhw FAUSS, MARTHA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mary Fauss Dates on Tombstone = 12-4-1880 12-6-1965 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel December 9, 1965 Miss Mary Fauss is Taken by Death at Winslow Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m. for Mary Fauss, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church at Winslow with the Rev. G. F. Jansson officiating. Interment will be made in Logan Cemetery under the direction of Wollmer & Warne. The body will lie in state Thursday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Miss Fauss passed away at her home in Winslow December 6. She had been in poor health for a number of years. She was born December 4, 1880, at Hooper and lived in the community her entire life. She was a lifetime member of the E. U. B. Church at Winslow, and of the Women's Missionary Society. Music for the service was by Mrs. Clarence Hiebenthal, organist, and Mrs. Clarence Uhler and Mrs. G. F. Jansson who sang a duet. Pallbearers were Wilbur Boschult, Roy Fauss, Marvin Fauss, Amos Hiebenthal, Clarence Hiebenthal and Lloyd Fauss. Surviving are two sisters Katherine and Mrs. Harry Marks of Winslow. She was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters.hhw FAUSS, MARY ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Otto Fauss Dates on Tombstone = 1-10-1885 1-28-1963 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel January 31, 1963 Otto Fauss Rites are Set For Thursday Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) for Otto Fauss, 78, who passed away Monday in Omaha after a lingering illness. The Rev. J. Russell Mead will conduct the service at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Winslow, and interment will be in Logan Cemetery with Wollmer & Warne in charge. Born Jan. 10, 1885 in Hooper, Mr. Fauss had lived in the Hooper - Winslow community his entire life. He is survived by four sisters, Miss Mary Fauss, Mrs. Harry (Nona) Marks and Miss Katherine Fauss of Winslow, and Mrs. Flora Marks of Fremont. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and five sisters.hhw FAUSS, OTTO ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Rosa Helen Fauss Dates on Tombstone = 1-5-1879 12-28-1952 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel January 1, 1952 Rose Fauss Dies at Winslow Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Rose Fauss at the Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church in Winslow, with Pastor Harvey Schwab officiating. Burial was made in the Logan cemetery under the direction of Wollmer & Warne. Music was furnished by Harold Meierhenry, accompanied by Mrs. H. K. Niederdeppe. Pallbearers were nephews, Wilbur Boschuldt, Lloyd, Roy, Marvin and Ray Fauss, and Clarence Hiebenthal. Rose Helen Fauss, daughter of Jacob and Katherine Fauss, was born on a farm in Dodge County near Clark Creek, northeast of Winslow, January 5, 1879, and passed away at her home in Winslow December 28, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 23 days. She was educated in School District No. 14 and moved to Winslow March 14, 1918, where she resided for nearly 35 years, assuming many home interests and responsibilities. She committed her life to Christ early in youth and joined the Clark Creek Evangelical Association in 1893, later joining the Zion church in Winslow. She was a member of the church for 59 year. She enjoyed a devoted fellowship in the Ladies Aid Society and was a charter member of the WSWS. Survivors are three brothers Daniel and Jacob of Hooper, and Otto of Winslow; five sisters Mary, Martha and Kathryn Fauss, Mrs. Flora Marks and Mrs. Nona Marks, all of Winslow; 28 nieces and nephews many grand-nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Her parents and three bothers and two sisters preceded her in heath.hhw FAUSS, ROSA HELEN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Irene F. Feiste Dates on Tombstone = 7-15-1924 11-24-1927 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel December 1, 1927 The home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Feiste of Admah vicinity northeast of Hooper was saddened last Thursday evening when death entered the home and took therefrom their three-year old daughter. Death followed but a few days illness from quinsy. In their hour of sorrow Mr. and Mrs. Feiste have the sincere condolences of their friends. FEISTE, IRENE F. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Catherine H.Femerling Dates on Tombstone = Died 1-21-1887 age 47y 11m 21d Mini Biography Cathrine H. Femerling, 47, was born about January 31, 1839 and died on January 21, 1887. She is buried at Logan cemetery. Could this be Cath Brockmoller's grandmother? No further information was found.hhw FEMERLING, CATHRINE H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Christina Freber Dates on Tombstone = Died 2-3-1866 Age 31y 4m 7d Actual Dates = 9-27-1834 2-3-1866 wof Henry Freber Biography Christina Wagner Freber, 31, was born at Mittelschefflenz, Baden, Germany on September 27, 1834 and died at her home, near Logan cemetery, on February 3, 1866. Hooper, Nebraska was not yet a town. Her parents were George Wagner and Christiane Seitz Wagner. Christina died of complications of childbirth, during the birth of her third daughter. That child also died and is buried with Christina. They are buried near Christina's father, George Wagner, who donated the land for Logan cemetery, and is the first person to be buried there. Christina emigrated to the USA with her parents and brothers in 1852 on the ship, "Col. Colts", sailing from Harve to New York City, NY. They arrived in New York on April 23, 1852. They went to Cleveland, OH and lived there until 1856 when they moved to Dodge county, Wisconsin. Christina's sister, Rose, was born at Cleveland, OH on March 19, 1853. Christina married Henry Freber in Clyman township, Dodge county, Wisconsin, and they had two daughters born to them there. Lenora L. was born on February 22, 1862 and Ida Louesa was born on November 24, 1863. Both daughters were born in Clyman township of Dodge county, Wisconsin. Christina's parents, with the Henry Schwab Sr. family, moved to Dodge county, Nebraska in 1861. It is not known when Christina and her family moved to Nebraska, but it would be after November, 1863 and before her death in February, 1866. In 1867 Henry Freber and his two small daughters returned to Wisconsin and the girls were raised by Henry's mother, Margaret, and his sister, May Winkelman. When they were grown Leonra married John G. Fahl and Ida married Paul Sommerfeld. Both daughters and their families went to Canada and most of their descendants live there now. Christina was survived by her mother, sister, Rose, and brothers, George, William, and August.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Christina Wagner Freber Christina Wagner 1834-1866, born in Wiesbaden(1) Germany, was the first wife of Henry Freber, Clyman, Dodge Co. Wis., and the mother of Lenora (Fahl) and Louesa (Sommerfeld). Her parents, George Wagner (I) born 4.25.09 and Christina (Seitz) Wagner, born 7.7.14, and their family all born Wiesbaden(1), except Rosa, the youngest, emigrated first to the Cleveland area of Ohio, before 1853. However, the National census for 1860 shows this George Wagner family farming at Clyman, Dodge Co. Wis. as follows: George Wagner, age 51 -head of household, Clyman Wis. farmer Christina Wagner - wife -age 45 Christina, daughter, age 25 George, son, age 24, farm laborer William, a son, age 19, apprentice blacksmith August, age 14, son at school Rosa, age 7, daughter at school, born Ohio (1853) The Wagner family history says they were at Madison, Wis., but Clyman, an agricultural and railway center at the time is more likely. The 1860 Census also lists Christina Wagner, age 25 as domestic in the household of Charles Noyes, Clyman. This was the first reference ever found about Christina in this study. On the 1860 Census for Clyman the George Wagner household was no. 139, the Charles Freber household no. 165, (father of Henry and where Henry lived) and the household of Charles Noyes was no. 166. This indicates they were all neighbors, since the Census taker usually went down a road from one house to the next. No need to ask how Henry and Christina became acquainted. The household of Charles Noyes was unusual in that area at that time. It consisted of a widowed mother, Electra, age 60, born in Vermont, farming with 2 sons, Charles age 22, and Darius age 20, a daughter, Harriet, age 24, school teacher living at home all born New York, and Christina Wagner to keep house for them. This was a down-east American-born family, not common in Wis. at that time. The next year the George Wagners moved to the Territory of Nebraska, settling in the new, pioneer community of Logan's Creek, later called Hooper(2). They made the long and difficult trip by ox-drawn covered wagons, leaving April first, and arriving July 4, 1861. They endured long hard days of slow, bone-shattering travel, the privations of a diet restricted to the foods they could carry, excessive heat, and desperate thirst due to shortage of water along the way, for both people and animals. Their main bill of fare was bags of toasted bread, prepared during the previous winter, probably similar to rusks. They shared a small, abandoned log cabin for the first winter with the family(3) with whom they had traveled west. The deep snow, intense cold and lack of necessities were hard on them. However, this interesting story of their life, written by Rosa Wagner Stecher, makes no mention at all of her older sister, Christina. Yet it is fact that Henry and Christina too traveled to Nebraska not long after, how, why, when or for how long is not known, and that Christina died there 2.3.1866 giving birth to their third daughter. She and the infant are buried beside her father, George, in Logan's Creek Cemetery, the land for which he donated to the community, and where his had been the first burial the year before. Lenora (Fahl) had been born to Christina and Henry 2.22.1862 and Louesa (Sommerfeld) 11.23.1863. All official records found so far, such a Census, marriage and death records, state both were born in Clyman, Dodge Co., Wis. In 1867 following Christina's death Henry returned to his home in Clyman, with his two small daughters, where they found a second warm and loving home from their grandmother Margaret Freber, and Aunt May Winkelman. It must have been a long hard journey for those two tiny tots to make twice before they were five years old. It seems they must have gone out, and come back again. The whole story leads to more questions and speculation for which there seem no answers. How did Henry and Christina travel to Nebraska with 2 babies when there probably was not yet a railroad the whole way. Henry was not yet 24 years old. Also these were Civil War years, and young men in the Territories were not subject to the draft as were those in organized states such as Wisconsin. One wonders why so little is known about Christina in her own family, or in the Freber family. Even her name was not known for sure. It took a long time before the first chance reference to her was found, and then in Census returns. It seems that Lenora and Louesa did keep in touch with their Wagner relatives in Nebraska during their lifetime, at least to about 1930. After a long interval Rosalie Pueppke Schafersman of Hooper, granddaughter of George II, with persistence, curiosity, and luck, managed to re-establish cordial relations around 1980. Now 89 years old, she remembers, as a small child, that Louesa and Lenora visited her mother in 1910, and how impressed she was with the elegant plumes they wore on their large hats. Howard, Edna (Lenora's daughter) and their young son, Sylvan, also visited them in the late 20's. Rosalie corresponded with Ada, and her mother with Ada's sister Edna. Spurred on by these memories, Rosalie took a shot in the dark, and got an acquaintance to send her the Sommerfeld page in the Saskatoon phone book. Luckily she chose Mary (Mrs. H.H.) to write to, who got her granddaughter, Lynn, to answer, and send her Irma's address. From there on everything was clear sailing. It does take maneuvering. Whether any more questions will ever be answered remains to be seen. There is a picture in a Wagner family album thought to be Christina. Little resemblance is seen to her daughters, who definitely were Frebers. Note - The above was typed from the notes printed at the bottom of Chart VII - Christina Wagner and Henry Freber. This chart was sent to me in Dec. 1991 by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sommerfeld of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. I copied it just as it was printed. See the following footnotes for a clarification of some items. (1) According to the obituary for Carl Ludwig August Wagner, he was born in Middleschefland (I cannot find a Middleschefland but I did find a Mittelschefflenz on the map of Germany). The George Wagner family came to America on the ship "Col. Colts" which sailed from Havre, France and arrived in New York City on April 23, 1852. George, Christina and all of their children except Rose were born at Middelschefflenz, Baden, Germany. (2) Should be Logan Creek not Logan's Creek. Hooper is a separate community about 3 to 4 miles southwest of Logan Creek. (3) The Henry Schwab Sr. family: Henry Sr., Jacob, Adam and Henry Jr. They also have a daughter, Maria Katharina, who is married to Theodore Uehling. Katharina and Theodore moved from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1860.hhw FREBER, CHRISTINA WAGNER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Caroline F. H. Geisler dau H & H Geisler Mini Biography Caroline F. H. Geisler, infant daughter of H. and H. Geisler, was born on February 4, 1886, and died on June 15, 1886. She is buried at Logan cemetery. No additional information was found.hhw GEISLER, CAROLINE F. H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henry H. Hahlbeck Dates on Tombstone= 1835-1928 Actual Dates = 11-15-1835 11-16-1928 Tombstone Photo The Hooper Sentinel November 22, 1928 Death Comes Suddenly to Aged Pioneer Friday This week it becomes our duty to chronicle the passing of another of the pioneer settlers of this community in the death of Henry Hahlbeck on Friday evening, November 16, at the county farm near Fremont, at the age of 93 years and one day. Death came to him suddenly, and was due to an attack of heart failure that came upon him while seated at the supper table. Previous to the fatal attack Mr. Hahlbeck had seemed in his usual good health, and hence the news of his passing, came as a shock and surprise to his grandchildren, Mrs. E. A. Ruwe and G. G. Hahlbeck of this place, as well as to his many friends in this locality. The remains were brought to Hooper to the Bucholz Bros. undertaking parlors from where the funeral services were held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, with Rev. G. F. R Duhrkop, pastor of Zions Lutheran church officiating. Interment was made in Logan cemetery beside the remains of his wife who preceded him in death nine years ago. Out of town relatives here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hahlbeck of Norfolk and Mr. and Mrs. George Harms and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Keohn of Fremont. Mr. Hahlbeck and Mrs. Harms being grandchildren of the deceased. Henry Herman Hahlbeck was born in Severene, Mecklenberg, Germany, November 15, 1835. He came to America in 1855 locating at Watertown, Wisc, where he was united in marriage to Miss Maria Goothzmacher. In 1865 he and family came to Nebraska the trip being by oxteam, they being a group of a number of families who came west to make their home in those early days. Mr. Hahlbeck located on a homestead seven miles northeast of the present site of Hooper. On this place he resided for ten years enduring all of the hardships incidental in pioneer life. In 1875 he moved to Hooper and engaged in the hotel business on the site now occupied by the Ewald & Schwab garage building. He engaged in this business for four years, after which he applied himself to his trade of carpentering for a number of years, advancing age finally compelling him to quit this work. He had been at the county farm about four years. In his many years of residence here, Mr. Hahlbeck had gained a wide acquaintanceship among the older residents of the community, and by his friends he was held in much respect. He was the father of five children, two, Mrs. Christopher Kroeger and Henry, having preceded their father in death. The surviving children are Mrs. Wm. Pueppke of Rockville, N. D., Mrs. Herman Ihde of Plainview and George Hahlbeck of Tilden. He is aslo survived by twenty-two grandchildren, over thirty great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.hhw HAHLBECK, HENRY H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Maria A. Hahlbeck Dates on Tombstone = 1833-1919 Actual Dates = 11-12-1833 10-25-1919 Tombstone Photo The Hooper Sentinel October 30, 1919 Page 1 A tolling church bell Saturday noon announced to this community the death at 10:30 that morning, October 25, of Mrs. Henry Hahlbeck, who for over 54 years had been a resident of this city and vicinity. Her death came after an illness of ten days with pneumonia. For a time it was thought she would pull through but her age, 85 years, 11 months and 13 days, was against her in her fight against the ravages of this disease. As Mary Grutzmacher, she was born at Lahnkuhle, Mecklenberg Schwerin, Germany, November 12, 1833. She came to America in the year 1854, locating near Watertown, Wis. Here on October 10, 1856, she was united in marriage to Henry Hahlbeck. Watertown remained her home for ten years. 1865 saw the family starting westward and for Nebraska, settling on a homestead in Dodge County, Nebraska. This farm, now known as the Martin Luther farm, east of Hooper, was her home for ten years. In December, 1875, the family moved to Hooper, thus for 44 years this place as been her home. She was the mother of five children, two sons and three daughters, of whom George, of Wisner, Mrs. Herman Ihde, of Plainview, and Mrs. Wm. Pueppke, of Shelton, N. Dak., remain to cherish the memory of mother, along with the aged husband, who for over 63 years was her companion. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, first at one o'clock at the home and then at the Zions Lutheran church, the pastor, Rev. J. Schrader,officiating. They were largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends of the family, many coming from Fremont, Uehling, Scribner, Norfolk and Waltill. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery.hhw HAHLBECK MARIA A. GRUTZMACHER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Barbara Heberling Dates on Tombstone = 10-12-1869 9-1-1897 The Hooper Sentinel September 9, 1897 Mrs. Barbara Heberling died at her home in Denver, Colorado, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1897 of blood poisoning, the after result of a surgical operation. Barbara Stecher was born, October 12, 1869 and was reared to womanhood in Dodge County, Nebraska, and almost within sight of Hooper. For a number of years she made her home here and was well known in a large circle of friends who heard with surprise of her death, because but three short weeks before, she had been here visiting her relatives and friends and to all appearances was in perfect health, the contrary was however the case and death came to her, as to many others, when least expected. In her daily life she was cheerful, jovial and above all a friend, in the truest and best sense of the word. Her body was brought here on the 5 p.m. train, Thursday, by her husband and the funeral services were held from the house of her brother, Mr. Joseph Stecher. Friday at 4 o'clock to the Logan German Lutheran church. The services were conducted by Rev. L. Grauenhorst. The interment was in the Logan cemetery by the side of her sister, Katie, to whom in life she was very much attached. The large attendance at the funeral attested the esteem in which she was held. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and daughter, father, mother and four brothers, and to these sorrowing ones the sincere sympathy of this entire community is extended.hhw HEBERLING, BARBARA STECHER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Infant Daughter, Heckens Dates on Tombstone = Died 3-22-1887 age 5 days Infant dau of H & E Heckens Mini Biography The infant daughter of Henry & Emma (Schultz) Heckens was born on Mar. 17, 1887 in Washington County and died 5 days later on Mar. 22, 1887. She is buried at Logan cemetery. She had a twin sister, Anna, that survived to adulthood. Anna's married name was Surber and she had 8 children. Henry & Emma Heckens also had 8 children. The Heckens family moved to Emerson, Dakota County, Nebraska sometime before 1900. Henry was born in Schleswig-Holstein and Emma was born in Pommern. Both emigrated to the USA before adulthood. Henry & Emma are buried at Emerson, NE, as are Emma's parents.de Note - Don Esch gave this information on May 30, 2003 HECKENS, INFANT DAU ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Casper M. Heller Dates on Tombstone = 5-14-1861 10-9-1909 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel October 7, 1909 Casper Heller Passes Away Died very Suddenly Tuesday at Noon Hour. Funeral to be Held Friday. This community was surprised and shocked Tuesday noon when the word was passed around that Casper Heller, a prominent farmer living five miles north east of Hooper, had passed way very suddenly while at the noon meal. When eating his dinner, he was taken with a fainting spell and a physician was hastily summoned, but the good man had passed to his final reward before medical aid could arrive. His death was due to heart failure. For several years Mr. Heller has not enjoyed good health, but this last year he was more vigorous than for several years and Tuesday forenoon had been out assisting in digging potatoes. He made no complaint of being ill and the blow coming so suddenly, must have been an awful shock to the wife, children, relatives and friends. Mr. Heller was a man 48 years, 4 months and 21 days of age and has been a resident of Dodge county some 45 years, coming here from Wisconsin when about three years of age. He is a man who is honored and respected by all who have had the pleasure of his acquaintance and the influence for good that he has exerted both in the home and the community, will be greatly missed. He leaves a wife and eight children, four sisters and two brothers, besides a large circle of friends to mourn his departure. The children are: Mrs. Frank Daubert, Leona, Bernard, Clara, Carrie, Elsie, Julia and Luella. The sisters are: Mrs. Edward Fleishauer, Mrs. W. C. Hecker, of Hooper; Mrs. Kusel of Watertown, Wis.; and Mrs. Buetow, of Oklahoma. The brothers are: William and August J. Heller, residing on farms near this place. Mr. Heller was a member of the Logan German Lutheran church, of which Rev. E. Osthoff is the Pastor, and the funeral will be held at that church Friday at 2:00 p. m., preceded by a short service at the home.hhw HELLER, CASPER M. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Dora Heller Dates on Tombstone = 11-20-1865 1-9-1945 Birth name = Catherine Dorothea Monnich Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel January 11, 1945 Mrs. Dora Heller Called by Death Services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from Zion Lutheran church for Mrs. Casper Heller who passed away at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at a Lincoln hospital after a lengthy period of failing health. Rev. W. J. Wolff will officiate and interment will be made in the family lot in Logan cemetery. A daughter of one of Dodge county's earliest settlers, Mrs. Dora Heller was the last of the thirteen children of the pioneer Gerhard Monnich family who came by ox team to take up a homestead claim in Everett township in the spring of 1857. It was on this homestead that Mrs. Heller was born November 20, 1865, and at the time of her death on January 9, 1945, she was 79 years, one month and 19 days of age. She was united in marriage to Casper Heller on February 23, 1884 thereby bringing into closer relationship two well known pioneer families. The couple made their home on a farm northeast of Hooper for 25 years until three years after the death of the husband and father which occurred on October 5, 1909. In 1912 the widow and her daughters moved to Hooper, leaving the son to operate the home farm. It was not until failing health about four years ago prevented Mrs. Heller from living alone that she left her Hooper home to be with her daughters in this locality, in Scottsbluff and in Lincoln, where he death occurred. Mrs. Heller was member of the Zion Lutheran church and by her Christian character, her love and her devotion to her family and her fine qualities as a neighbor and friend, she was ever held in the highest regard in this community which was home to her throughout most of her life. Surviving children are one son, Bernard, of Britton, Okla., and five daughters, Miss Elsie Heller, Lincoln; Mrs. Julia Reid and Mrs. Luella Hauser, both of Omaha; Mrs. Clara Eagan, Scottsbluff; Mrs. Carrie Dau, Hooper; also 19 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. Two daughters preceded their mother in death, Lenora on February 5, 1914, and Dora (Mrs. Frank H. Daubert) on December 27, 1943.hhw HELLER, DORA MONNICH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Ella Rosine Heller Dates on Tombstone = 1-19-1900 4-18-1908 dau of H A & M C Heller Mini Biography Ella Rosine Heller, 8, was born January 19, 1900 and died April 18, 1908. She was 7 years old when she died. Her parents were Heinrich A. Heller, son of Mr. & Mrs. August Heller, and Mary C. Kindschuh, daughter of Mr. Mrs. John Kindschuh. Ella is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw HELLER, ELLA ROSINE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Lenora S. Heller Dates on Tombstone = 15 Feb 1887 - 15 Feb 1914 Birth name = Lenora Anna Susan Heller Obituary The Hooper Sentinel February 19, 1914 Miss Lenora Anna Susan Heller died Sunday morning at her home in this city on her twenty-seventh birthday. Deceased is the second daughter of Mrs. Caspar Heller. She was born Febr. 15, 1887 on their farm five miles north-east of our city, and moved here with her mother and sisters about two years ago. She had been an invalid for about fifteen years suffering from nervousness and heart trouble. She was a patient sufferer and always hopeful of becoming strong and well again. She had been planning she would go to Omaha for an operation during the coming summer, after which she had no doubt she would be well. But in reality, she was slowly failing in health but seemed as well as usual when she retired Saturday night. It is not known when the end came but it is thought that it was not long after midnight. She no doubt fell asleep and did not awaken again as when a member of the family went to her bedside in the morning it was thought that she had not moved after lying down. Funeral services were held from the Lutheran church in our city at 1:00 p. m., Wednesday. Rev. J. A. Matthiesen officiating. Interment in Logan cemetery beside her father. The bearers were: Messrs W. M. Kusel, W. A. Hecker, Ed and Maurice Monnich, Julius and Will Heller, all cousins of the deceased. She leaves her mother, six sisters, and one brother besides other relatives and many friends to mourn her untimely death.hhw HELLER, LENORA S. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Margereta Heller Dates on Tombstone = 15 Oct 1817 22 Oct 1896 79 yr 7 days Birth Name = Catherine Margaretha Peters Tombstone Photo Spouse = Mathias Heller Obituary The Hooper Sentinel Oct. 29, 1896 Gone to Her Reward "So Shall those go" A sleep -A sleep in death. The great mons'er called death has again brought sorrow to this community. One more loved one stands waiting on Jordan's shore the arrival of those who today mourn her loss. The gray down of the future has became blackened and the star of hope lost on the sea of uncertainty to those who feel so keenly her departure. Catherine Margaretha Peters was born at Fammback, Germany Oct. 15, 1817. She was married to Mathew Heller Nov. 1, 1841 and with her husband and family emigrated to America in 1858 settling first in Wisconsin. In 1864 removed to Dodge County, Nebraska. Here she made her home until death which occurred Oct. 22, 1896. Such is the simple tale of one life. "We spend our years as a tale that is told." But how much of this life can never be told or written. Until the messenger of death hovered around and within the house-hold, not even the nearest and dearest to the departed one realized the beauty of her life or the grandeur of her character. Coming here in an early day she endured the privations and trials of the early pioneers but lived to see the country of her adoption "blossom as the rose." She leaves an aged husband and seven children, William, August, and Casper Heller, Mrs. Ed Fleishhauer, Mrs. W. C. Hecker, of Hooper, Mrs. Mary Beatow, of Hollowayville, Ill., and Mrs. Margaretha Kusel, of Watertown, Wisconsin, to mourn her departure for that better world. Early in life Mrs. Heller espoused the faith of the German Lutheran church and died a consistent member of that denomination. Rev. L. Grauenhorst officiated at the funeral services which were held last Sunday morning at the Logan German church and the remains interred in the church cemetery. As usual large number of sorrowing friends attesting by their presence at the last sad rites, the very high esteem in which she was held in the community.hhw HELLER, CATHERINE MARGAETA PETERS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mathias Heller Dates on Tombstone = 2-9-1812 6-22-1898 86yr 4mo 3days Tombstone Photo Obituary Hooper Sentinel June 23, 1898 Mathias Heller died at the home of his son Casper Heller, Wednesday 6-22-1898 at the age of 86 years. Deceased was born in Feb. 1812 in Frambach Kries Schmalkahlen Kurhessen Germany, was married to Margarata Peters Nov. 07, 1841, emigrated to United States in 1855, and settled down with his family in Wisconsin. In 1864 he moved to Dodge Co. Nebraska, where he lived up to his death. He leaves 3 sons and 4 daughters and also 38 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren to mourn his death. The funeral will be held next Saturday.hhw HELLER, MATHIAS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Jacob Hennemann Dates on Tombstone = 7-20-1828 6-14-1891 62yr 10mo 24days Tombstone Photo Biography Jacob Hennemann, 62, was born on July 20, 1828 to Heinrich and Katherine Wagner Hennemann Jr. He came to Dodge county, Nebraska in 1859. Christy, Chas., Adam, John and Nickolaus Hennemann were his brothers. He also had a sister Catherine Hennemann that married Fredrick Eiseley. Other sisters were Mrs. Karl Kirsch of Enterprise, Nebr. and Mrs. Jacob Fauss. Jacob died June 14, 1891 and is buried at Logan cemetery. The 1870 US Census for Logan Creek, Dodge County, Nebraska show: Name Age Birth Place Hineman, Jacob 40 m w Farmer Bavaria Kate 38 f w Bavaria Helen 7 f w Nebraska Kate is Jacob's sister, Catherine Hennemann Eiseley, and Helen is her daughter. Helen married Henry Lueninghoener on Jan. 7, 1884. Catherine Hennemann married Fredrick Eiseley about 1859. HENNEMANN, JACOB ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = John Hennemann Dates on Tombstone = 11-26-1858 1-10-1914 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel January 15, 1914 Death of John Henneman John Hennemann, who has lived in this community for the past 30 years, died Saturday at 3 p. m., at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jacob Fauss, northeast of here. Cause of demise was tuberculosis from which he had suffered for three years. He continued to work at his trade as carpenter until about seven weeks ago since which time he had been compelled to remain in the house although he was up part of each day. Mr. Hennemann was born at Lowell, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1858. He came here in 1884. He worked in Springview, Nebr., for three years but with that exception spent all of the time since 1884 in this vicinity. He leaves three sisters in Ohio and Mrs. Fauss here. He never married. Funeral services were held from the Fauss home yesterday at noon. They were followed by services at the Logan Creek church. Rev. F. L. Weigert of Talbasta was the officiating clergyman. Interment in the church cemetery. The bearers were John Pueppka, Wm. Stockfleth, Gus and Ed Schaffersman, Paul Sprick. The entire community join in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones.hhw HENNEMANN, JOHN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = August Herrmann Dates on Tombstone = 1861-1935 Actual Dates = 2-15-1861 10-11-1935 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel October 17, 1935 August Herrmann Victim of Death A tolling church bell last Friday afternoon gave summons of the passing of a well-known Hooper resident in the passing of August Herrmann, who died at 12:55 that afternoon at his home in this city after a lingering illness of nearly four months from cancer of the stomach. He had reached the age of 74 years, 7 months and 26 days. Mr. Herrmann was born on February 15, 1861, at Brandenburg, Germany. He came to the United States with his parents at the age of 7 years, and for a number of years engaged in farm pursuits in this locality, 35 years ago he retired from farming and moved to Hooper, this place having since been his home, during most of which time he was engaged in carpentering. During his residence here he became well known and held the respect of his neighbors and friends. On March 13, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Marie Osterloh. To this union five children were born, two of whom preceded their father in death, a daughter, Mrs. A. L. Lund on April 19, 1918, and a son, Paul, on February 20, 1934. Mrs. Herrmann died in 1892. A year later, in 1893, he was married to Miss Mathilda Marquardt, and to this union were born four children, one of who died in infancy. Surviving him are his wife and the following children, John, Mrs. Oscar Clarke and Mrs. Joseph Baker, Jr., of Hooper, Miss Elise of Uehling, August M. of Fremont, and Mrs. Herbert Schlange of West Point. Surviving him also are four grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Fricke of Madison, Mrs. Ida Schula of Wisner and Mrs. Maria Hungenberg of Norden, Nebr. His funeral, under the direction of Wollmer & Warne, was held Monday at 1:30 p.m., with services at the home and at 2 p. m., from Zion Lutheran church, with Rev. A. S. Pannbacker as the officiating minister. The services were largely attended by relatives and friends who thus paid a last mark of respect in memory of the departed. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery. Pall bearers were Henry Rebbe, W. Feye, Henry Busch, J. G. Hunteman, Henry Geisler and Henry Winkelman while the music consisted of two vocal numbers sung by Mrs. Albert Koenig, with Miss Charlotte Fritz at the organ. Out of town relatives here for the funeral included, Rev. and Mrs. Wm Fricke, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ziessen of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wagner, Mrs. Ida Schula, John and Eugene Schula, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schrank, Edna and Walter Schrank, Ernest Herrmann, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Rathke and Wiganda Rathke of Wisner, Mrs. Richard Camp and Mrs. Walter Ott of West Point, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ott and Mrs. Emil Schlect of Beemer, Mrs. Walter Schultze and June Schultze of Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Lundin of Granite Falls, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Moderow and Miss Delinda Moderow of Polk, Ben Moderow, of Aurora, and Mr. and Mrs. John Schlange, Darlene and Irvin Schlange and Wm. Oestman of Auburn.hhw HERRMANN, AUGUST ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = John F. H. Herrmann Dates on Tombstone = 1885-1940 Actual Dates = 7-8-1885 7-21-1940 Obituary Hooper Sentinel July 24, 1940 Death Sunday of John F. H. Herrmann Excessive heat and a heart ailment are given as contributing factors in the sudden death Sunday of John F. H. Herrmann, 55, at the Oscar Clarke home at Fremont Sunday afternoon, the body being discovered in the late afternoon hours by Mrs. and Mrs. Clarke upon their return home from Hooper where they had spent the day in a visit with Mrs. Kate Clarke, invalid mother of Mr. Clarke. The deceased had been indisposed for a few days but no serious outcome to his disposition had been anticipated. John Herrmann was born July 8, 1885, at Stanton and had spent most of his life in Hooper before going to Fremont some years ago to make his home with his sister, Mrs. Oscar Clarke. For many years while a resident here and at Fremont he worked at his trade as a mason. Herrmann, who was unmarried, is survived by one brother, August M. Herrmann, Fremont, and three sisters, Miss Lizzie Herrmann, Uehling, Mrs. Herbert Schlange, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Oscar Clarke, Fremont. His parents, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Fred Bader chapel in Fremont yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and burial was made in the Logan cemetery northeast of Hooper.hhw HERRMANN, JOHN F. H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mathilda Herrmann Dates on Tombstone = 1870-1962 Actual Dates = 2-9-1870 4-29-1962 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel May 3, 1962 Services Are Held Here For Mrs. Herrmann Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Wollmer & Warne Funeral Home for Matilda Herrmann, who passed away April 29 at Genoa. She had been in failing health for the past four years. Mrs. Herrmann was born Febr. 9, 1870 in Germany. She lived on a farm east of Hooper for a number of years before moving to town. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a long time member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. On Febr. 16, 1899 she was married to August Herrmann who preceded her in death in October, 1935. Surviving are three daughters, Miss Elizabeth Herrmann of Uehling, Mrs. Oscar Clarke of Fremont and Mrs. Herbert Schlange of Vantage, Wash.; and one son, A. M. Herrmann of Fremont. Four grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Two daughters and two sons also preceded her in death. Burial was in Logan Cemetery. The Rev. F. Van Boening officiated.hhw HERRMANN, MATHILDA MARQUARDT ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mary G. Herrmann Dates on Tombstone = Died 4-30-1898 age 34 y 4m 10d wof August Actual Dates = 12-20-1863 4-30-1898 Wife of August Herrmann Mini Biography Mary G. Osterloh, 34, was born in Germany on Dec. 20, 1863. She married August Herrmann on March 13, 1884, and was his first wife. They were the parents of 5 children; John F. H., Paul, Anna, Marie,and Elizabeth. Mary Herrmann died April 30, 1898 at the age of 34 years, 4 months and 10 days, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw HERRMANN, MARY G. OSTERLOH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Paul Carl F. Herrmann Dates on Tombstone = 6-11-1892 2-20-1934 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel February 22, 1934 Paul Herrmann Suddenly Stricken by Death Tues. Paul Herrmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Herrmann, was taken suddenly by death at the home of his sister, Mrs. Oscar G. Clarke, in this city at about 11 o'clock Tuesday forenoon, February 20, by a heart ailment. Though having been in failing health for some time past, his condition was not considered very critical and he had been able to be and around up to the time he was stricken. The suddenness of his taking came as a great shock and surprise to the family and its friends. Paul Carl Frederick Herrmann who was 41 years, 8 months and 9 days of age, was a life long resident of this community, having been born on a farm northeast of Hooper, June 11, 1892. When a child he came with the family to Hooper, 28 years ago he went to make his home with his sister Mrs. Andrew L. Lund, and Mr. Lund on a farm in the Uehling vicinity. Mrs. Lund died in 1918, but Mr. Herrmann continued his residence on the Lund farm, proving himself a worthy and trusted employee. His surviving relatives are his parents and four sisters and two brothers, Miss Eliese of Uehling, John, Mrs. O. G. Clarke, Mrs. Joe Baker Jr., and Miss Lauroe of Hooper and August F. of Fremont. Following his death his body was taken in charge of by Wollmer & Warne to await the day of funeral. This will be held Friday afternoon, with services at 1:45 at the Clarke home and at 2 o'clock from the Zion Lutheran church, Rev. A. S. Pannbacker being assisted in the religious services by Dr. Ernest Walter of Lincoln under whom Mr. Herrmann was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Interment will be made in the Logan cemetery, northeast of Hooper.hhw HERRMANN, PAUL CARL F. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = August Keller Dates on Tombstone = 7-27-1834 2-24-1913 Fremont Weekly Herald Feb. 28, 1913 August Keller died at his home in this city Monday evening, February 24th, of Bright's disease. Deceased was born in Schnett, Germany, July 31st, 1834, came to this country in 1855 and to this vicinity in 1863 homesteading near here. He moved into our city in 1894 where he since resided. He leaves two children August H. and Mrs. Anton Nelson, both of this vicinity. Also one brother, Wm. Keller. His wife passed away February 10th of this year. Funeral services were held from his late home Thursday, at one o'clock, followed by services at the church. Rev. J. A. Matthiesen officiated. Interment in Logan Creek cemetery.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Obituary - August Keller 1834 - 1913 The Hooper Sentinel February 27, 1913 August Keller was born in Schnett, Sachsen Meiningen, Germany July 27, 1834. He came to this county in 1855, locating at Watertown, Wis. From there he came to Dodge county Nebr. in 1863 taking a homestead near here where he resided until 1897 when with his wife he moved to our city where he lived until his death, when he peacefully passed away at 7:15 Monday evening Feb. 24, 1913 after about four months of suffering from dropsy and Brights disease. On Saturday Mr. Keller was up town attending to business matters but on Sunday he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he never rallied. His wife died Feb. 10th of this year, just two weeks before her husband. The children, August H. and Mrs. Anton Nelson who are left to mourn the loss of both father and mother have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their great bereavement. Wm Keller of this vicinity is a brother of the deceased. Funeral services well be held at the home at 1 o'clock today and later at the Lutheran church in this city, Rev. J. A. Matthiesen officiating. Interment in the Logan Creek cemetery.hhw KELLER, AUGUST ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = August D. Keller Dates on Tombstone = 1872-1875 Son of A. & H. F. Keller Mini Biography August D. Keller, 3, was born in 1872. His parents were August Keller and Hanna F. Dickman Keller. He died in 1875, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw KELLER, AUGUST D.. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Hanna F. Keller Dates on Tombstone = 12-20-1852 2-10-1913 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel February 13, 1913 Mrs. August Keller passed away at her home in this city Monday, February 10th at 4:30 a. m., after an illness of only a week, cause of demise being pneumonia. Anna Fredika Dickman was born December 20, 1852 in Westphalen, Germany. She came to this country with her parents in 1867, locating on Logan Creek in this vicinity, where, in December, 1870, she was married to Mr. August Keller. They lived on their farm four miles northeast of here until 1897 when they moved into their present home in our city. Three children were born to this union, two of whom are living. They are August, jr., living on the home place and Mrs. Anton Nelson of that neighborhood. Her husband and both children were present when the end came. She also leaves six grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. John Weigle of this vicinity. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon from the home and later at the Lutheran church in this city, Rev. J. A. Matthiesen officiating. Interment will be had in the Logan Creek cemetery. The sorrowing relatives have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.hhw KELLER, HANNA F. DICKMAN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Eddie Kienke Dates on Tombstone = 18 Dec 1878 - 20 Dec 1879 Son of J & S Kienke Mini Biography Eddie Kienke was born on 12-18-1878 to Chris Jacob and Annie H. (Josiassen) Kienke. He died on 12-20-1878 and was buried at Logan cemetery. His prents are buried at Springview, Nebraska.hhw KIENKE, EDDIE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Carmen Kirk Dates on Tombstone = 1-1-1949 10-21-2009 Carmen R. Kirk, 60, of Manhattan, Kan. died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan, Kan. Carmen R. McMaster was born Jan. 1, 1949, in Fremont to Collins and Betty (Shaffer) McMaster. In her youth, she was a member of Grace Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1967. She attended the University of Nebraska College of Nursing, earning a bachelor of science degree in 1972. She married Thomas Kirk on Aug. 15, 1970. In 1972, the family moved to Rochester, Minn., where she taught nursing for four years. In 1976, the family moved to Manhattan, Kan. The family moved to Columbia, Mo., in 1983 and returned to Manhattan, Kan., in 1984. From 1984 through 2009, she worked with her husband at his medical practice in Manhattan. She was an active member of First Lutheran Church and also was a member of the Lydia Church Circle. Survivors include: her husband, Dr. Thomas Kirk of Manhattan, Kan.; three children, Tom (and wife, Shannon) Kirk of Olathe, Kan., Melanie Kirk of Manhattan, Kan., and Andrew Kirk of Kansas City, Mo.; her mother, Betty McMaster of Hooper; a brother, Robert McMaster of Lincoln; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother. The memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Ave., in Manhattan, Kan., with the Revs. Keith Wiens and Patty Brown-Barnett officiating. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday, with family receiving friends, at Yorgensen-Meloan- Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan, Kan. Private family inurnment will be at Logan View Cemetery in Winslow. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or the Manhattan Community Foundation, both of Manhattan, Kan.hhw KIRK, CARMEN RAE MCMASTER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Gottlob Kramer Dates on Tombstone = 3-3-1823 1-22-1909 Aged 85 years 10 Mos 10 days Obituary The Hooper Sentinel January 28, 1909 Called to His Maker Gottlob Kramer, better known to the residents of this vicinity as "Uncle" died Thursday evening, Jan. 21, at the home of his nephew, Gus Weigle, with whom he has made his home for the past 21 years. Previous to that time he had resided with his sister and brother- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Weigle, Sr. Deceased was born in Bittenfeld, Konigreich, Wurtemberg, Germany, and was 85 years, 10 months and 19 days old, having been born March 3, 1823. On coming to the United States he came direct to Nebraska. His illness was of very short duration, having only taken sick the day previous to his death, which was caused of pneumonia. He was a man of excellent temperament and was well liked by all who became closely acquainted with him. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, residing in Germany, and three nephews and three nieces, of Hooper, and one of Colorado. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Weigle residence conducted by Rev. C. O. Trump of this city, and interment was made in Logan cemetery.hhw KRAMER, GOTTLOB ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Fanny M. Kreader Dates on Tombstone = Died 4-13-1893 age 66 years wof Samuel (Kreader) Mini Biography Maria Knapp, 66, was born in Orange county, Vermont. She married Samuel Kreader on September 5, 1847 at Portage Township, Kalamazoo county Michigan, and they came to Nebraska in 1871. They are the parents of 6 children; Ledren R., John, Orin, Edith, Elmer and Delmer. Mrs. Kreader died on April 13, 1893, and is buried at Logan cemetery. Note - Source = History of Nebraska, 1882 Vol. I, Page 674. The 1880 US census for Dodge county, Nebraska list the following: Name Age Birth Kreader, Samuel w m 54 Farmer Penn Annie M w f 53 Wife Vt Orrin w m 17 son Mich Delmer w m 10 son Mich Elmer A. w m 10 son Mich Smith, Minnie w f 3 g-child Mich 1885 Nebr. state census, Dodge co., Hooper Pct., page 9 Name Age Birth Kreader, Samuel w m 59 Penn. Fannie M. w f 58 wife Vt. Delmer F. w m 15 son Mich. Elmer A. w m 15 son Mich. KREADER, FANNY M. KNAPP ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Arthur J. Kriebel Dates on Tombstone = 1892-1950 Actual Dates = 1-11-1892 8-19-1950 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel August 24, 1950 Art Kriebel Dies Suddenly Funeral services were held Tuesday for Arthur Kriebel at 1:30 p.m. at the Wollmer & Warne Funeral Chapel and at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Moessner in charge. Mr. Kriebel, who was 58, died suddenly Saturday morning. Music was furnished by the church choir, accompanied at the organ by Marian Schafersman. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery. Pallbearers wee Phillip Hall, Vernon Nelson, Kenneth Kriebel, Lewis Gaster, Eugene Waterman and John Lamberty. Mr. Kriebel was a member of the Zion Lutheran church, a member of the Brotherhood of the church and affiliated with the Odd Fellows and Eagles Lodges. He was born January 11, 1892, near Hooper and was married to Lydia Waterman September 2, 1915. He spent his entire life in the Hooper community. Surviving are his widow, his mother, Mrs. Eliza Kriebel; and one sister, Mrs. John Urban, all of Hooper. One son, Marvin preceded him in death.hhw KRIEBEL ARTHUR J. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Eliza Kriebel Dates on Tobstone = 6-14-1869 10-13-1954 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel October 14, 1954 Mrs. Kriebel Taken by Death Mrs. Eliza Kriebel, 85, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kindschuh, passed away early Wednesday morning at the Dodge County Community Hospital. She had been ill since March. Born in Gumpelstadt, Germany, she came to this community at the age of 16, and had lived here since 1885. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Missionary Society, and was a charter member of the Logan Ladies Aid. She was married to George Kriebel April 22, 1891. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. John Urban of Hooper; a brother, Emil Kindschuh of Axtell; and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Heller of Tilden; Mrs. Anna Ehlmann of St. Charles, Mo., Miss Antonio Kindschuh of Hooper; and Mrs. Frieda Meyer of Oakland; and one granddaughter, Ruth Ann. Her husband, one son, one brother, one sister, and one grandson preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1:30 at the Wollmer and Warne Funeral Home and 2 o'clock at the Zion Lutheran church Rev. Paul Moessner will officiate, and burial will be in Logan cemetery. The body will lie in state from 7 to 9 Friday evening.hhw KRIEBEL, ELIZA KINDSCHUH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = George R. C. Kriebel Dates on Tombstone = 4-16-1866 9-23-1934 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel September 27, 1934 Death Comes to George Kriebel George R. Kriebel, one of the most widely known and respected residents of the community northeast of Hooper, passed away on last Sunday evening around six o'clock at the farm home that had been his home all his life. He was 68 years, 5 months and 7 days of age. Though he had been in failing health the past couple of years he was able to be up and around and it was not until last week that the critical nature of his ailment manifested itself. His passing is sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends. Mr. Kriebel, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kriebel, pioneer settlers of this locality, was born on the Kriebel homestead farm five and a half miles northeast of Hooper on April 16, 1866. There he spent his boyhood, grew to manhood, assisted his father in its management and after the death of his father continued to make the farm his home until his own death. As a life long resident he always took an active part in the affairs of that part of Hooper township in which he lived, holding several positions of trust. For many years he was secretary of the Logan Creek Cemetery association, and in various other ways he gained the high respect, trust and confidence of his neighbors and friends. Mr. Kriebel was married to Miss Eliza Kindschuh in Burt county on April 26, 1890, who with one son and one daughter now mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The children are Arthur J. Kriebel of Hooper and Mrs. John W. Urban of Winslow. He is also survived by one brother, Henry E. Kriebel of Oakland and four sisters, Mrs. John Gaster and Mrs. Frank Gaster of West Point, Mrs. Louie Klott of Norfolk and Mrs. Elmer Stoner of Craig. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, with services at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock from Zion Lutheran church of which he was a member. The pastor, Rev. A. S. Pannbacker, preached the words of comfort to the bereaved relatives and the large gathering of friends who were present to pay their final tribute of respect to his memory. Interment was made in Logan cemetery northeast of Hooper. KRIEBEL, GEORGE R. C. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henrietta Kriebel Dates on Tombstone = 3-15-1845 11-19-1884 Mini Biography Henrietta Marquard, 39, was born on March 15, 1845 in Prussia. She was married to Karl A. E. Kriebel in April of 1865 in Wisconsin. They were the parents of 8 children. The names of those children are: George, Anna, Bertha, Maria, Louise, Henry and Emelie. Paulina died as an infant. Henrietta died on November 19, 1884 and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw 1880 US census Nebraska, Dodge county, Logan Pct., page 19 Name Age Occupation Birth Kriebel, Carl w m 45 Farmer Prussia Hennreta w f 35 Wife Prussia George w m 14 Son NE Anna w f 12 Dau NE Bata w f 10 Dau NE Marie w f 7 Dau NE Louisa w f 5 Dau NE Heinrich w m 2 Son NE Emillia w f Dau NE KRIEBEL, HENRIETTA MARQUARD ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Karl A. E. Kreibel Dates on Tombstone = 5-30-1835 4-24-1918 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel May 2, 1918 Old Soldier Called The many friends of Karl August Emil Kriebel, charter member of Upton Post No. 133, G. A. R., and for over fifty years a resident of this community, will be grieved to learn of the passing away of that splendid old soldier on Wednesday evening, April 24, 1918, at 7:15 o'clock. Death occurred at the home of his son, George, following a six weeks' illness from kidney trouble. Deceased had reached the ripe old age of 82 years, 10 months and 24 days. Mr. Kriebel was born in Karzen, Silasia, Germany, May 30, 1835, and was a cabinet maker by trade. As was usual in Germany, he was called for military training at the age of 21, and served for three years and three months in the 11th Regt. Infantry, being a sergeant at the time of his discharge in November, 1859. The year following he came to Wisconsin and worked through the winter on a farm. In 1861 at the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Co C. 1st Regt. Vol. Infantry, at President Lincoln's first call for volunteers for three months. Immediately after his discharge he re- enlisted, this time in Co. E. 10 Regt. Vol. Infantry. He served in this three years, receiving two wounds, one in thee face and one in the right arm, where he carried the bullet for the remainder of his life. He was discharged in November, 1864, with the rank of sergeant. After his discharge he returned to Wisconsin, where in April, 1865, he was united in marriage to Miss Henrietta Marquard, who preceded him in death thirty six years ago. He and his bride came to this state by ox-team route and homesteaded the farm northeast of Hooper where the remainder of his life was sent. Mr. and Mrs. Kriebel were the parents of eight children, six of whom are living. They are, George on the home farm; Mesdames John Gaster and Frank Gaster of West Point; Mrs. Henry Klatt, Norfolk; Henry Kriebel and Mrs. Elmer Stoner, of near Craig. He also leaves twenty-one grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. During his half century of life in this vicinity, Mr. Kriebel had formed a large acquaintanceship, and his demise will be keenly felt by all. With the passing of this old soldier, the ranks of the Civil War veterans of Upton Post are reduced to nine. Funeral services were held from the home of his son, George, Saturday afternoon at one o'clock and from the Logan church at 1:30. Rev. J. Schrader, the pastor, had charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery.hhw KRIEBEL, KARL A. E. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Lydia A. Kriebel Dates on Tombstone = 4-16-1891 Oct 1977 Lydia Waterman Kriebel was born on 4-16-1891 to Herman and Caroline (Nolte) Waterman in Nebraska. She married Arthur Kriebel on 9-2- 1915 and they had one son, Marvin. She died in Nebraska in October, 1977, and is buried at Logan Cemetery.hhw KRIEBEL, LYDIA A. WATERMAN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Maria Kriebel Dates on Tombstone = 7-5-1874 8-15-1890 Dau of Karl & Henrietta (Kreibel) Mini Biography Maria Kriebel, 6, was born on July 5, 1874. Her parents were Karl A. E. Kriebel and Henrietta Marquard Kriebel. Maria died on August 1, 1890, and is buried at Logan cemetery. Both of her parents are also buried at Logan cemetery.hhw KRIEBEL, MARIA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Marvin G.R. Kriebel Dates on Tombstone = 1-28-1917 11-30-1927 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel December 8, 1927 Death Comes to Relieve Young Lad of Sufferings The home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Kriebel, of northeast of Hooper, was saddened and darkened last Wednesday, November 30, 1927, when the specter of death entered therein at 8:45 that evening and took from them their only son, Marvin G. H., at the age of 10 years, 10 months and 2 days. A tumor of the brain is ascribed as cause of death. Although ailing practically all of his life, it was not until a year ago that the real seriousness of his condition manifested itself and since then he had been given the best medical attention that loving hands could do for him. About nine months ago blindness came upon him to add to his misfortune. But through it all Master Marvin bore his sufferings with much fortitude and was cheerful in spite of his affliction. Recent treatments were beginning to clear up his vision and reduce the cause of his ailment, but his vitality had become so weakened through his years of illness that he could not further withstand the ravages of the disease and on Wednesday evening went into that sleep that knows no awakening. Master Marvin was born on January 28, 1917, on the farm that had always been his home, and was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Kriebel. Despite his ailment he was a bright and cheerful boy and had regularly attended school until blindness came upon him. That he will be missed by his parents is needless to say, and in the time of their bereavement they have the deepest sympathy of their many friends as they had it during their young son's illness. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with short services at the Kriebel home at 1:30 and then at the Zions Lutheran church in town, the pastor, Rev. G. F. R. Duhrkop, conducting them. The services were largely attended by relatives and friends, a number of the relatives coming from a distance. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery northeast of Hooper.hhw KRIEBEL, MARVIN G. H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Pauline Dates on tombstone = no dates Pauline (no surname) is buried near Karl Kriebel and his wife, Henrietta. No further information was found. hhw KRIEBEL, PAULINE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = John J. Kroeger Dates on Tombstone = Died 8-29-1870 age 59 years Biography John J. Kroeger, 59, was born about 1811. It is most likely that he was born in Meklenburg, Germany. He married his wife, Sophia, in 1838 in Germany, and they emigrated to Dodge county, Nebraska, USA in 1867. They were the parents of 6 children; John, Krist, Christopher, Maria, Catherine and Sophia. John died on August 29, 1870, at age 59 years, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw Additional Notes: John J. Kroeger emigrated from Hamburg, Germany aboard the ship "Borussia", arriving in New York on October 23, 1867. Source = FTM Family Archives CD#355 Germans to America 1850-1874.hhw KROEGER, JOHN J. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Sophia Kempke Kroeger Dates on Tombstone = Died 6-3-1898 age 79y 8m 17d Actual Dates = 9-17-1818 6-3-1898 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel June 9, 1898 Sophia Kroeger died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Uehling, at the age of seventy-nine years, eight months and nineteen days. She was born in Wittenford, Mecklenburg, Schverin, Germany, September 14th, 1819, was married to John Kroeger in 1838 and emigrated with her family to Dodge County in 1867, where she lived up to her death. In 1870, three years after she came to this country, her husband died and left her alone with six children, who are still living. Three sons, John of Los Angeles, Cal., and Krist and Christopher of Hooper, Three daughters, Mrs. Sass of Beemer, Mrs. Fred Uehling of Oakland and Mrs. Martin Uehling with whom she made her home up to her death. Besides her own children she had 26 grand children and 28 great grandchildren. The funeral services were held at the German Lutheran Church, of which she for many years had been an active member. A host of friends, who on account of her earnest Christian life and noble character, had learned to love and respect her, were present at the funeral. Her only desire and constant prayer in the last days of her life was to be relieved from her suffering and transferred to the mansions above where she knew God according to his promises had prepared a place for her. As her life had been a constant battle so her death was a grand victory. She is gone but her life still shines forth in the memory of those who surrounded her as a worthy example to follow.hhw Additional Notes: Sophia Kemke Kroeger emigrated from Hamburg, Germany aboard the ship "Borussia" arriving at New York on October 23, 1867. Source = FTM Family Archives CD#355 Germans to America 1850-1874. KROEGER, SOPHIA KEMPKE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Friederich Kruger Dates on Tomstone = 8-13-1808 10-10-1870 Mini Biography Friederich Kruger, 62, was born on August 13, 1808 and died on October 10, 1870. He is buried at Logan cemetery. He married Elizabeth Semittger? in Germany. He is the father of Louisa Kruger Moll, also buried at Logan Cemetery. No further information was found.hhw KRUGER, FRIEDERICH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Augusta S. L. Kusel Dates on Tombstone = 12-29-1869 3yr 27day Actual Dates = 12-2-1866 12-29-1869 Dau of A F & M Kusel Mini Biography Augusta Susanna Louise Kusel, 3, was born on December 2, 1866. Her parents were August F. Kusel and Margaretha Heller Kusel. Her maternal grandparents were Mathias and Catherine Peters Heller. Her paternal grandparents were Daniel & Dorothea Kusel. Augusta died on December 29, 1869, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw KUSEL, AUGUSTA S. L. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Edward Langewisch Dates on Tombstone = 12-25-1875 12-9-1941 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel December 11, 1941 Services Friday for E. Langewisch Winslow: Edward Langewisch, well known retired farmer, passed away at his Winslow home at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 1941. Born at St. Louis, Mo., December 25, 1875 he was 65 years, 11 months and 14 days of age at the time of his passing. Mr. Langewisch came to Nebraska with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Langewisch, at the age of three years, the family living for a time on a farm north of Hooper which the family had purchased. At the age of 27 years, Edward Langewisch started farming with his brother, William, on a farm in Sheridan township, Washington county. In the year 1907 he and his brother bought a farm near ? where he lived for about six years. In 1917, because of failing eyesight, he came to Winslow to again make his home with his parents. After the death of his mother in 1929, he lived with a sister, Mrs. Gust Panning, on the farm for a period of 10 years, moving to Winslow in 1939 with Mr. and Mrs. Gust Panning and making his home with them until his death. Surviving to mourn the loss of their beloved relative are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Emma Schrader of Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs. George Geisler of Lyons, Fred Langewisch of Portland, Ore., Otto of Scribner, John of Winslow, Mrs. Fred Geisler of Hooper, Mrs. Gust Panning of Winslow, Julius and Adolph, both of Hooper. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services well be held Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the home and 1:30 p.m. from the St. Paul Lutheran church at Winslow with Rev. J. H. Gerdes officiating. Acting as pallbearers will be six nephews, Paul, Herbert and Marvin Geisler, Allerd Panning, Gilbert Langewisch and Carmen Rasmussen. Arrangements are in charge of Wollmer and Warne of Hooper and burial will be made in Logan cemetery.hhw LANGEWISCH, EDWARD ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Infant Son Langewisch Dates on Tombstone = 4-26-1884 4-26-1844 Infant son of W & M Langewisch Mini Biography The infant son of William and Mary Winker Langewisch was born and died on April 26, 1884. He is buried at Logan cemetery. LANGEWISCH, INFANT SON 1884 ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Infant Son Langewisch Dates on Tombstone - 3-18-1886 3-18-1886 Infant son W & M Langewisch LANGEWISCH, INFANT SON 1886 ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Ludwig Langewisch Dates on Tombstone = 4-26-1884 9-9-1885 Son of W & M Langewisch Mini Biography Ludwig Langewisch, infant son of William and Mary Winker Langewisch was born on April 26, 1884 and died on September 9, 1885. He is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw LANGEWISCH, LUDWIG ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mary Langewisch Dates on Tombstone = 11-10-1848 11-22-1929 Mini Biography Mary Winker, 81, was born on November 10, 1848 in Germany. She emigrated with her family in 1852. On May 22, 1865 she married William Langewisch at Belleville, IL. The family came to Fontanelle, Nebraska in 1877. Mary and William were the parents of 16 children. Her husband died in 1920. Mary was survived by 11 children; Mrs. Henry Schroeder, Mrs. George Geisler, Henry, Edward, Fred, Otto, John, Julius, Adolph, Mrs. Fred Geisler and Mrs. G. C. Panning. The five children that preceded her in death are; Mary A. on September 15, 1882, an infant son on April 26, 1884, Ludwig on September 9, 1885, an infant son on Mar 18, 1886, and William on June 17, 1907. Mary died on November 22, 1929. Mary, her husband and the 5 deceased children are all buried at Logan cemetery.hhw Note - Nancy Guenther reported the following information on May 13, 2001. Mary Winker came with her family from Prussia near Minden in December 1852 at the age of 5 years and entered the United States via New Orleans. They came up the Mississippi River and stopped in St. Louis, MO. The family settled in Belleville, IL across the river from St. Louis. Mary and William were married in Belleville, Il and they moved to Nebraska so the family has lost contact with each other. Mary's brothers and sisters stayed in the Belleville, IL area and attended the Lutheran Church.hhw LANGEWISCH, MARY WINKER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mary A. Langewisch Dates on Tombstone = 4-3-1881 9-15-1882 Dau W & M Langewisch Mini Biography Mary A. Langewisch, infant daughter of William and Mary Winker Langewisch was born on April 3, 1881 and died on September 15, 1882. She is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw LANGEWISCH, MARY A. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Twin Children Langewisch Dates on Tombstone = born 10-31-1907 Died 11-12-1907 and 11-21-1907 Children of Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Langewisch Mini Biography The twin infant children of Mr & Mrs. J. F. Langewisch were born on October 31, 1907. One child died on November 12, 1907 and the other child died on November 21, 1907. Both are buried at Logan cemetery.hhw LANGEWISCH, TWINS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = William Langewisch Dates on Tombston = 2-10-1839 10-21-1920 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel November 4, 1920 William Langewisch After we had the paper off the press last week we learned that we had overlooked the fact that William Langewisch, of Winslow, had succumbed on Thursday, October 21, to his self-inflicted injuries. It was unintentional on our part and one that we regret. Mr. Langewisch, one of the old settlers of this community, was born in Germany, on February 10, 1839. In the year 1856 he came to America, locating in St. Louis Mo., which place he made his home until 1877, and where he was united in marriage on May 22, 1865, to Miss Mary Winker. In 1877 he and family came to Fontanelle, locating on a farm. He sold this place and in 1881 moved on to the farm in Dodge county, now occupied by his son, Adolf. About eleven years ago he and his wife retired from active farm life and moved to the home in Winslow to enjoy their declining days in the peace and quiet they had deservedly earned. He was the father of sixteen children, eleven of whom are living, and who, with the widow, have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The children are Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. George Geisler of Lyons, Henry, Edward, Fred, Otto, John, Julius, Adolph, Mrs. Fred Geisler, and Mrs. G. C. Panning of this city. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 24, at the home and Lutheran church in Winslow. Rev. J. H. Gerdes officiating. Interment was made in Logan cemetery.hhw The 1900 US Census for Dodge County, Nebraska, Hooper Townhship Sheet 14 Langewisch William Head w m Feb 1830 70 m 35 Gr Gr Gr Mary Wife w f Nov 1848 51 m 35 Gr Gr Gr Otto Son w m Dec 1879 21 s NE Gr Gr John Son w m Jan 1881 19 s NE Gr Gr Lydia Dau w f Nov 1882 17 s NE Gr GR Annie Dau w f Apr 1886 13 s NE Gr Gr Julius Son w m Oct 1888 11 s NE Gr Gr Adolph Son w m Mar 1890 10 s NE Gr Gr LANGEWISCH, WILLIAM ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = William J. Langewisch Dates on Tombstone = 6-11-1869 6-17-1907 Mini Biography William Langewisch, 38, was born on June 11, 1869. His parents were William and Mary Winker Langewisch. He may have been born in the St. Louis, MO area. The family came to Fontanelle in 1877. William died on June 17, 1907, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw LANGEWISCH, WILLIAM J. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Helena E. Lueninghoener Dates on Tombstone = 8-2-1863 10-26-1937 Mother Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel October 28, 1937 Pioneer Woman Called by Death Mrs. Helena Lueninghoener, 74, pioneer resident of Nebraska since territorial days, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto R. Marks, in Winslow Tuesday morning, October 26, after a lingering illness which became critical about ten days ago. Mrs. Lueninghoener, as Helena Eisley, was born in Omaha, August 2, 1863, and while still a small child she came with her parents to reside in the vicinity of Fontanelle, where her mother, Mrs. Catherine Henneman Eisley, came in 1856. After the death of her father, her mother kept house for her two brothers, Christy and Jake Henneman, then residing four miles east of the present site of Winslow, or six miles east of Hooper. When Mrs. Lueninghoener was 13 years of age, she and her mother moved to the Henry Lueninghoener farm four miles northeast of Winslow which was her home for 44 years. On January 7, 1884, she was united in marriage to Henry Lueninghoener, moving with him to Fremont in 1920 where they resided until his death on September 4, 1933, and where his widow continued to live until 1935 when she went to Winslow to make her home with her daughter where her death occurred. Mrs. Lueninghoener was a true pioneer woman and a devout Christian, a member of the Evangelical church and active in its interests throughout her long and useful life. By neighbor and friends she will be remembered for her kindly helpfulness, and by her children for her love and devotion to their welfare. Surviving to mourn her loss are two sons, Irving of Hooper and Gilbert of Fremont, and one daughter, Mrs. Otto R. Marks of Winslow, and five grandchildren, as well as many distant relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical church with the Rev. J. H. Williams of Telbasta and Benjamin Hillier of Fremont delivering the sermon. Burial, under the direction of Wollmer and Warne, will be made in the Logan cemetery northeast of Winslow.hhw LUENINGHOENER, HELENA E. EILSEY ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henry H. Lueninghoener Dates on Tombstone = 5-30-1860 9-4-1933 Father Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel September 7, 1933 Henry H. Lueninghoener Passes away at Fremont Henry H. Lueninghoener, pioneer settler of Washington and Dodge counties, and well known and highly respected by many friends in this locality, passed away Monday afternoon, September 4, at his home at 1445 north C street, Fremont, after a lingering illness, at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 4 days. He was born May 30, 1860, at Quincy, Illinois. In 1868 he came with his parents to Nebraska, homesteading in Washington county about 7 miles northeast of Fontanelle. He was married to Helena Eisele on January 7, 1884. After marriage the couple settled in Dodge county near Hooper. In 1920 they moved to Fremont where he resided until death. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, three children, Mrs. O. R. Marks, of Winslow, Irvin of Hooper, and Gilbert of Fremont; four grandchildren, six sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held at the home at 1:30 this Thursday afternoon and at 2 o'clock at the Calvary Evangelical church, 11th and Main Sts., Fremont. Interment will be made in the Logan cemetery, northeast of Hooper.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - History of Dodge and Washington Counties, Nebraska Volume II 1921 Henry H. Lueninghoener. Until he recently retired Henry H. Lueninghoener, a prosperous farmer of Dodge County, was actively engaged in the prosecution of his calling and has been very successful in his operations, having made improvements of practical value on his estate, which is one of the most attractive and productive of any in Hooper Township. A son of the late Peter Lueninghoener, he was born May 30, 1860, in Quincy, Illinois. Born and brought up in Germany, Peter Lueninghoener, impressed by the wonderful stories he had heard of the glorious opportunities afforded the poor man in America, immigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen years, and soon secured work as a farm laborer. He lived in Illinois until 1868, when with his wife and children, he came to Nebraska, bringing with him the $800 he had accumulated by hard work. He came up the river as far as Omaha in a steamboat, and thence made his way to Dodge County, where he bought a tract of wild land. As his means increased, he bought other tracts, becoming owner of 800 acres of farming land ere his death, which occurred when about seven-eight. His wife, Anna Monke, was born in Germany, and as a lass of eighteen years came with her parents to this country. Nine children were born to their marriage, three sons and six daughters, a family of which they could well be proud. Eight years old when he came with his parents to Washington County, Nebraska, Henry H. Lueninghoener well remembers the desolate aspect of the country roundabout, and the arduous toil required of the courageous pioneer ranchmen. Familiar with agricultural work from his youthful days, Mr. Lueninghoener succeeded to the occupation in which he was reared, and at he age of twenty-three years bought the farm which he now owns, and in its management met with unquestioned success, it now being one of the best in regard to its improvements and appointments of any in the neighborhood. He recently turned over the management of the farm to his son, Irvin, and retired to Fremont to live. Mr. Lueninghoener married in 1884, Helen Eisely, who was born in Omaha, where her father, Carl Eisely, was an early settler, while her mother was said to have been the first white woman to settle west of Fontanelle, Dodge County, Nebraska. Three children bless their union, namely; Alma Marks, of Winslow; Irvin, operating the home farm; and Gilbert, living a home. Mr. and Mrs. Lueninghoener are valued members of the Evangelical Church. Politically an independent voter, Mr. Lueninghoener has served as a member of the local school board for ten years.hhw LUENINGHOENER, HENRY H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Caroline Luther Dates on Tombstone = 1841-1876 Actual Dates = 1841 12-10-1876 Mother Tombstone Photo Biography by Harry H. Wagner Laura Caroline Heller Luther, 35, was born in 1841 in Germany. It is most likely that she was born at Fambach, Schmalkalden, Sachen- Mienigen, Germany, since that is where her parents were from and two sister were born there. Her parents were Mathias Heller and Catherine Peters. She died on December 10, 1876, and is buried at Logan cemetery. In 1858 she emigrated to the USA with her parents and other members of their family. Those making the migration were: Matthaus (Mathias) 46, Catharine 41, Caroline 17, Susanna 15, August 13, Margarettie 11, Elise 8 and Marie 4. They travelled on the ship "Juno" from Bremen, Germany to New York City, NY. They left Germany on April 28, 1858, and arrived in New York City on July 1, 1858. They stayed briefly with relatives in New Jersey, and her brother, William, was born there. Her father's brother, Ambrose, lived at Watertown, Wisc., and he invited them to come to Wisconsin, which they did. On April 29, 1864 Caroline married Martin Luther Sr. in Wisconsin, and on May 19, 1864 Caroline and Martin left Wisconsin to go to Nebraska. They were in a caravan of covered wagons drawn by oxen. Others in this group were the Mathias Heller, ED Fleishhauer (married to Caroline's sister, Susanna), Panning, Fred Wolf Sr., John Uehling Sr., Oswald Uehling and Conrad Schram families. They arrived in Nebraska on June 26, 1864. All eight of Caroline's children were born in Nebraska. Her children were: Edward, George, August, William, Martin, Carrie, Henry and Emma. Two sons, William and Henry, died in infancy.hhw LUTHER, LAURA CAROLINE HELLER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Hanna Luther Dates on Tombstone = 1816-1872 Grandmother Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Hanna Luther, 56, was born in 1816 in Germany. It is most likely that she was born at or near M�hr, Sachsen-Meiningen, Germany, since that is where her son Martin Luther Sr. was born. She was widowed by the year 1852, and in 1852 Hanna and her son, Martin, emigrated to the USA. They lived in Wisconsin and in 1864 migrated to Nebraska with the Heller, Panning, Uehling, Fleishhauer, Wolf and Schram families. Hanna died inn 1872 and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw LUTHER, HANNA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henry W. Luther Dates on Tonstone = 1876-1877 Mini Biography Henry Luther, infant son of Martin Luther Sr. and Laura Caroline Heller Luther, was born in 1876. His maternal grandparents were Mathais and Catherine Heller. Henry died in 1877, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw LUTHER, HENRY W. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Martin Luther GAR Dates on Tombtone = 1842-1923 Actual Dates = 1842 3-29-1923 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel April 5, 1923 Pioneer of This Place Passes Away in Iowa Once more we are called upon to chronicle the passing of an early settler who played a big part in bringing this community from a wilderness to its present high state of productiveness. This man is Martin Luther, sr., who passed away at his Colfax, Iowa, home on Thursday, March 29. He was in his 81st year, he having been born at Moehr, Germany in the year 1842. Mr. Luther came to America with his widowed mother when he was ten years of age. He started then to provide for his mother, to make preparations for the responsibilities that lay before him, and to become a true American citizen - a citizenship that to its full extent he enjoyed all thru life. At the age of 19 he volunteered his service and entered the military service of the United States, serving as a member of Co H, 2nd Reg. Wisconsin cavalry. On Nov. 3, 1862, he was honorable discharged at Keokuk, Iowa, by reason of surgeon's certificate of disability. He was married on April 29, 1864 to Miss Caroline Heller in Wisconsin. He embarked with his wife and other relatives for the west, driving through with a team of oxen and wagon, and took a homestead northeast of the present site of Hooper, this farm now being the home of his son, Albert. Here with his wife he settled down and started his career where the home place still stands as a monument to his success. To this union eight children were born, two sons dying in infancy, while Edward, George, August, Martin C., Carrie and Emma (now Mrs. C. J. Rabe of Saginaw, Mich.), survived to mourn the loss of their beloved mother who died here on December 10, 1876. With the responsibility of a large family on hand and facing the hardships of those days, he felt he needed a companion and a mother for his children, so on February 24, 1878, he was united in marriage to Wilhelmina Ulrich, who then took up the duties that lay before her. She departed this life on January 20, 1918, at the home of her son, Albert. To this union ten children were born, one daughter dying in infancy, leaving Minnie (Mrs. H. F. Sinske), Albert, John, Otto, Richard, Karl, Walter, Laura and Clarence to mourn for the companionship of their mother. Although cherishing his home with his son, he wished to spend some of his remaining days with his children at Colfax, his home for several years and there the end came. He was a good man, a good citizen, a faithful husband and father and a loyal Union soldier, and this latter loyalty to this county was exemplified in his offspring through four of his sons serving in the World War. He was a member of Hooper Lodge No. 72, A. F. & A. M., and in this lodge's early days was one of its most faithful workers, as also in the later years when he moved his family to Colfax, the change of residence being made for the benefit of his health. He was a professing Christian, and in early life joined the Lutheran church, and in this faith he always remained inviolate, and it was through his efforts that the Logan church was organized and built. He was its first secretary. While a resident of Colfax he served for fifteen year as president of its board of education and always took pride in the advancement of the schools. Mr. Luther faced the hardships of the west bravely, and all the trial and dissappointments that come in this life were met with the patience of a true man. Following funeral services at Colfax, the remains were brought here for burial. They came early Monday morning to Fremont and were taken to the home of his son, Albert, where services were held at 2 o'clock that afternoon. At the home the services were in charge of Rev. E. G. Williams of Colfax. At the Logan cemetery where lies his loved ones, his mother, children and beloved wives, the services were in charge of the Hooper Masonic lodge at the grave. This was followed by the volley and taps by the Cornelius Tillman post of the American Legion. Six sons, John, Otto, Richard, Karl, Walter and Clarence carried the body of their father to its last resting place. Music for the occasion was furnished by a quartet from the Masonic lodge.hhw LUTHER, MARTIN, SR. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mary M.Luther Dates on Tombstone = 1878-1879 Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Mary M. Luther, infant daughter of Martin Luther Sr. and Wilhelmina Ulrich Luther (Martin's 2nd wife), was born in 1878 and died in 1879. She was their first child, and she is buried in Logan cemetery.hhw LUTHER, MARY M. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Otto H. Luther WWI Dates on Tombstone = 1886-1937 Actual Dates = 8-10-1886 1-29-1937 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel February 4, 1937 Services Held Here For Otto H. Luther Otto Howard Luther, son of Martin and Wilhelmina Luther, was born at Hooper, Nebraska, August 10, 1886, and passed away at the United States Veterans hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, on January 29, 1937, at the age of 50 years, 5 months and 19 days. Otto Luther spent his boyhood days in Colfax, Iowa, where he graduated from the Colfax high school in 1905. He served as assistant postmaster in the Colfax post office and later entered the grocery business. He took an active part in the civic affairs of his community, having served on the city council and was a member of the city fire department. He enlisted in the United States army during the World War. During his period of service he was stationed at Camp Pike, Ark., and later was transferred to the officers training camp at Fort Root, Little Rock, Ark. After his discharge from the army he entered the grocery business in Des Moines, Iowa, in which business he continued until his passing. The body of the deceased was brot to Hooper yesterday and funeral services were held from the Grace Lutheran church yesterday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. W. W. Alexander in charge. Mr. Luther was a member of the American Legion and also of the A. F. & A. M., so at the grave the Masonic commitment was given by the Hooper Masonic lodge, and military honors accorded by members of Cornelius Tillman post of Hooper. Mr. Luther is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ferne Luther, a son, David, a daughter, Viola, and a step daughter, Mrs. J. J. Dooley, four sisters, Minnie Sinske, Caroline and Laura Luther of Colfax, Iowa, and Emma Rabe of Saginaw, Michigan; nine brothers., John of Colfax, Iowa, Richard E., of Baxter, Iowa, Clarence of Maigo, Iowa, Walter of Des Moines, Iowa, Albert, Carl and Edward of Hooper, George of Wisner and August of Fremont. A brother, Martin, died in April, 1936. Interment was made in Logan cemetery with Wollmer & Warne of Hooper directing. The sympathy of relatives and friends in this community is extended to the sorrowing family in their bereavement.hhw LUTHER, OTTO H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Wilhelmina Luther Dates on Tombstone = 1855-1918 Actual Dates = 3-29-1885 1-20-1918 Mother Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel January 31, 1918 Mrs. Martin Luther, Sr. Wilhelmina Ulrich was born on March 29, 1855, in Wimpfen am Berg, Hesse Darnstadt, Germany. She came to this country when eighteen years of age. At the age of twenty three she was united in marriage to Martin Luther at Watertown, Wisc., who survives her. To this union ten children were born, all of whom survive her, except Mary who died in infancy. They are Albert, Clarence and Karl of Hooper: John, Laura, Otto, Richard and Walter of Colfax, Iowa, and Mrs. H. F. Sinske of Milwaukee, Wis. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carolina Lehr of Tomah, Wis,. and Mrs. Kathryn Martin of Silverton, Oregon, and three grandchildren. Upon her marriage she became foster mother to six children all of whom survive her, Edward, Martin and August of Hooper, George of Wisner, Carrie of Colfax, Iowa, and Mrs. C. J. Rabe of Saginaw, Michigan. All the children were present at the funeral excepting George, who was unable to come on account of sickness. Mrs. Luther was confirmed in the Lutheran faith early in life. She departed this life Sunday morning, January 20, 1918, at 5 o'clock. Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at the Logan church by Rev. Williams of Colfax, Iowa, Rev. de Freese of Hooper. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel January 21, 1918 Mrs. M. Luther, Sr. Dead After an illness of about three days from pneumonia death came to Mrs. Martin Luther, sr., at the farm home east of Hooper about 5 o'clock Sunday morning, January 20, 1918, at the age of 62 years. No further particulars have been obtainable, except that the funeral will be held this afternoon at the Logan Creek church, and interment will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Williams of Colfax, Ia., will officiate.hhw LUTHER, WILHELMINA ULRICH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = William M. Luther Dates on Tombstone = 1869-1869 Tombstone Photo Mini Biography William M. Luther, infant son of Martin Luther Sr. and Laura Caroline Heller Luther, was born on February 26, 1869. His maternal grandparents were Mathias and Catherine Heller. William died in 1869, and is buried at Logan cemetery. LUTHER, WILLIAM M. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Gladys L. Mallette Dates on Tombstone = 5-17-1922 8-11-2004 Tombstone Photo KWPN (On-Line) August 23, 2004 Funeral Notices for August 14, 2004 on KWPN Graveside Services for 82 year old Gladys Mallette of Lyons, Nebraska will be held August 14, 2004 at 11:00 at Logan Cemetery in rural Winslow, Nebraska. is in charge of arrangements. Gladys Mallette passed away Wednesday, August 11th, at a hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Gladys is the mother of Joe & his family of Homer and Jon & his family of Leadville, Colorado. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LYONS, Neb. -- Gladys L. Mallette, 82, of rural Lyons died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at a Sioux City hospital from injuries suffered Tuesday. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Logan Cemetery North in Winslow, Neb. The body was cremated.hhw MALLETTE, GLADYS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Howard J. Malette Dates on Tombstone = 10-8-1971 - 9-1-2001 Brother of Kristina Tombstone Photo The Fremont Tribune on-Line September 5, 2001 Howard J. Mallette, 29, of Leadville, Colo., died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001, in Leadville. Survivors include: his parents, Jon and Barbara Mallette of Leadville; a sister, Kristina Mallette of Palisade, Colo.; and grandparents, Gladys Mallette of Lyons and AnnaBelle Carson of Grand Junction, Colo. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First United Presbyterian Church in Leadville. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the family cemetery, Logan Historical Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Logan Historical Cemetery, c/o Betty McMaster, P.O. Box 373, Hooper, Neb., 68031. Colorado arrangements are being handled by Bailey Funeral Home in Leadville. Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont is in charge of local arrangements.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Obituary The Oakland Independent Sept. 6, 2001 Services for Howard Jon Mallette were held Thurs., Sept. 6 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Leadville, CO. He died Sept. 1 in Leadville at the age of 29 years. Graveside services will be held at the Logan Cemetery northeast of Winslow on Sat., Sept, 10 a. m. He is the son of Jon and Barbara Mallette of Leadville. He is also survived by a sister, Kristina Mallette of Palisade, CO; grandmothers, Mrs. Ray (Gladys) Mallette of Lyons and Mrs. Earl (AnnaBelle) Carson of Grand Junction, CO; aunts, uncles and cousins. The family suggests memorials to the Logan Cemetery, c/o Betty McMaster, PO Box 373, Hooper, NE 68031.hhw MALLETTE, HOWARD J. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Infant Son Thomas & Nora Mallette Dates on Tombstone - Autumn - 1900 Son of Thomas & Nora Mallette Obituary The Hooper Sentinel March 28, 1901 Died - The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Mallett died at the home of Mrs. Mallett's parents, Mr. & Mrs. August Wagner, in Hooper last Thursday, and was buried Friday in the Logan Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted from the house and at the gave by Rev. Mr. Walter, pastor of The German Lutheran church.hhw MALLETTE, INFANT SON OF THOMAS & NORA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Infant dau of W.H & E.O. Dates on Tombstone = Died 7-18-1900 7 days Actual Dates = 7-11-1900 7-18-1900 MALLETTE, INFANT DAU OF WH & EO ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Ray Mallette Dates on Tombstone = 8-19-1906 10-8-1996 Alternate Name = Raymond Mallette Tombstone Photo Obituary Raymond Mallette, 90, of Lyons, passed away Oct. 8, 1996, at Community Care in Lyons. Ray was born Aug. 19, 1906, the sixth of ten children to Henry and Ella (Wagner) Mallette of rural Dodge County in the Admah community northeast of Hooper. His grandparents, the Thomas Mallettes and the K. August Wagners, were among the earliest settlers in Dodge County in the early 1860's. Ray grew up on the farm homesteaded by his grandfather, Thomas Mallette. On June 29, 1939, he married Gladys Lucille Luse at Nebraska City. The couple farmed northeast of Lyons for 50 years. Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jon and Barbara of Leadville, Co., and Joe and Elaine of Homer; three grandchildren, Kristina and Howard of Leadville, Co., and Jennifer of Fremont; one brother, Clifford of the Hooper Care Center; four sisters, Pearl Von Essen of the Hooper Care Center, Gertrude Dinklage of Oakland, Lucille Kohlmeier of Craig and Lorene Lane of Oakland; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant sister and three brothers, Edward, Harold and Steve, who was killed in France in World War II. The body was cremated and graveside services will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. with the Rev. John J. Davis of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Lyons officiating. Burial will be in the Logan Cemetery north of Winslow. Ray's great-grandfather, George Wagner, donated the land for this cemetery and was the first person buried there in 1865.hhw MALLETTE, RAYMOND ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Marvin W. Marreel Dates on Tombstone = 9-12-1934 10-11-1994 Obituary The Fremont Tribune October, 1994 Marvin W. Marreel, 60, of rural Hooper died Tuesday, October 11, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha. Marreel was born Sept. 12, 1934, on the family farm east of Hooper, and graduated from Hooper High School in 1952. He worked at Farmers's Co-op before serving with the U. S. army from 1957 to 1958 as a paratrooper with the Screaming Eagles. He then returned to Hooper, where he farmed and was a rural mail carrier. He married Connie Hummel June 21, 1959, in Scribner. Sixteen years ago, he attended the Missouri School of Auction in Kansas City, Mo., and had been an auctioneer since then. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, Hooper Fire Department, Dodge County Fair Board, Hooper Saddle Club, was a director for Dodge County Civil Defense, member of Hooper Masonic Lodge 72 AF & AM, Scottish Rite of Omaha, Tangier Shrine Temple of Omaha, Fremont Shrine Club, Roadsters II and Friendship Chapter 122, Order of the Eastern Star of Hooper. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Jill (Mrs. Bart) Woodward of Minden, a son, Joel, of Hooper, two brothers, Les of Hooper and David of Lincoln, and four grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Gregory Berger will officiate. Visitation is in progress until 9 tonight and 9-11 a.m. Thursday both at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. A Masonic service, conducted by members of Hooper Masonic Lodge 72 AF & AM will be 7:30 tonight at the mortuary. Military graveside rites will be conducted by members of American Legion Post 18 of Hooper at Logan Valley Cemetery at Hooper.hhw MARRELL, MARVIN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Hugh McBroom Dates on Tombstone = 11-21-1888 age 67 years Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Hugh McBroom, 67, was born about 1822 and died on November 21, 1888. His wife's name was Elizabeth and in the 1880 US Census for Dodge county, Nebraska they were the parents of 6 children: Hugh 22, Anna 12, Annie 7, Lann 14 and Sophia 12. Hugh is buried at the Logan Cemetery.hhw MCBROOM, HUGH ******************************************************************* Name = Morris Jacob McBroom Dates = 6-5-1911 7-30-1911 The Hooper Sentinel August 3, 1911 The infant son of Delmar McBroom and wife died Sunday at 4:00 A.M. after several weeks illnes with whooping cough. Moris Jacob McBroom was born June 5 and died July 30 and was therefore one month and 25 days old. Funeral services were held at the home at one o'clock, Monday afternoon. Interment was made in the Logan Creek Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. McBroom have many friends who sympathize with them in their sad loss.hhw MCBROOM, MORRIS JACOB ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Collins S. McMaster Dates on Tombstone = 1921-1995 Actual Dates = 3-2-1921 10-3-1995 Married 12-5-1942 Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Collins S. McMaster, 74, was born on Mar 2, 1921 at Lincoln, Nebraska. On December 25, 1942 he married Betty Shaffer at Lincoln, Nebraska. Betty Shaffer McMaster is a great great granddaughter of George Wagner, the founder of Logan cemetery. Collins was in the Army Air Corp at the time of his marriage, and after the war they settled in Hooper, Nebraska. Their children are David, Carmen and Robert. Collins died on October 3, 1995 and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Obituary Collins S. McMaster, 74, of Hooper died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1995 at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. McMaster was born March 2, 1921, in Lincoln, where he grew up graduated from high school and graduated from the University of Nebraska. He married Betty Shaffer Dec. 25, 1942, in Lincoln and was a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps June 1943 to November 1945, during World War II. He moved to Hooper in 1947 and purchased the City Meat market which he owned until 1976. He joined Farmers Mutual Home Insurance Company in 1969, and served as its secretary/treasurer. After retiring in 1989, he was on the company's board of directors. He served one year as state president and eight years as secretary/treasurer of the State Association of Mutual Companies. In 1993, he received the group's first Excalibur Award for outstanding service. McMaster was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Masonic Lodge 72 AF & Am for 50 years, Friendship Chapter 122 Order of Eastern Star, Hooper Fire Department, Hooper Commercial Club and American Legion Post 18, all of Hooper, Scottish Rite and Tangier Shrine Temple, both of Omaha, Shrine Club and Forty & Eight Voiture 1018, both of Fremont and served several years on the Parkview Housing Authority of Hooper during its planning and building stages. Survivors include his wife; two sons, David of Auburn and Robert of Lincoln a daughter, Carmen (Mrs. Thomas) Kirk of Manhattan, Kansas; a brother, Lloyd of Lincoln; a sister, Margaret Rose of Lincoln; five grandchildren and two step grandchildren. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Greg Berger will officiate. There will be no visitation. A private burial will be at Logan Cemetery Near Hooper. Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont was in charge of arrangements. Memorials have been established to the church and Logan Cemetery Perpetual Care fund.hhw MCMASTER, COLLINS S. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = David C. McMaster Dates on Tombstone = 1-19-1946 10-24-2004 Nickname = Skip Tombstone Photo The Omaha World Hearld (On-Line) October26, 2004 McMASTER - Dr. David "Skip", 58 yrs., of Nebraska City (formerly of Auburn) died Oct. 24 at his home after a battle with cancer. Family physician. UNMC volunteer faculty. Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Scott and Brian; mother, Betty. Celebration of Life Fri., Oct. 29th, 2:30 pm at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nebraska City. No visitation. Cremation. Family greeting friends Wed., Oct. 27 from 7-9 pm at Peterson Mortuary in Nebraska City and Thurs., Oct. 28 from 7-9 pm at St. Paul Lutheran in Auburn. No flowers. Memorials to churches, rescue squads and Legion baseball teams in Nebraska City and Auburn; to Tabitha Hospice; and to Optimist Childhood Cancer Campaign.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Fremont Tribune (Online) November 3, 2004 David McMaster David C. "Skip" McMaster, 58, of Nebraska City died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1946, in Omaha to Collins Stewart McMaster and Betty Jane Shaffer of Lincoln. The family moved to Hooper when he was 2. He married Ruth Ann Rasmussen of Hooper on June 4, 1967. He was a 1964 graduate of Hooper High School, a 1968 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a 1972 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He was a family physician at the Auburn Clinic from July 1973 until February 2001, and then at the Physicians Clinic of Nebraska City. He was a UNMC clinical assistant professor, serving as a preceptor to over 80 medical students. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor on March 31, 2004. He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nebraska City Baseball Association Board and Optimist Club. Survivors include: his wife; two sons, Scott (and wife, Tracy) of Laurel, Md., and Brian (and wife, Vicki) of Kirkland, Wash.; mother, Betty of Hooper; a sister, Carmen (Mrs. Tom) Kirk of Manhattan, Kan.; a brother, Rob (and wife, Maureen) of Lincoln; parents-in-law, Ross and Alice Rasmussen of Fremont; sisters-in-law, Janice (Mrs. Roger) Belohlavy of Crete and Nina Kavich of Fremont; and a granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father. A Celebration of Life service was held Oct. 29 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nebraska City with the Rev. Marsha Anderson officiating. Burial was in Logan Cemetery near Hooper.hhw MCMASTER, DR. DAVID C. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Betty McMaster Scribner-Hooper Sentinel 05-14-2020 December 25, 1923 ? May 12, 2020 Betty J. McMaster, aged 96, died May 12, 2020. She was born to Clark and Leola Shaffer at the family farm south of Hooper, NE on December 25, 1923. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1941 and then attended business school in Lincoln. Her first employment was with DeKalb Agricultural Association in Fremont. On her 19th birthday, December 25, 1942 she married Collins McMaster in Lincoln, NE. After her husband?s enlistment in the Army Air Corps, Betty joined him in various Air Corps bases in the deep south and was employed as a private secretary to the President of Continental Furniture Co. in High Point, North Carolina, to the Chief Engineer of Ingalls Ship building Co. in Decatur, Alabama, and with the U.S.O. in Greenwood, Mississippi. After her husband's discharge from the service in 1945, they resided in Lincoln until 1947, at which time they moved to Hooper, having purchased the City Meat Market. Betty was employed as bookkeeper for the Farmers Cooperative Company in Hooper from 1962 until 1985. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. A member of the Friendship Chapter Order of Easter Star, she served as Worthy Matron in 1957 and was honored as a 50-year member in 1999. She belonged to the Daughters of the Nile, SaTra Temple in Omaha,and the Nile Club in Fremont. Betty was the president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Hooper in 1952 and its treasurer for many years. She served as a board member and treasurer of the Hooper Senior Citizen Center and delivered Meals on Wheels to shut-ins well into her 80?s. She was a member and volunteer of the May Museum in Fremont. Betty and Collins raised three children for whom they provided great love and support. Betty was particularly pleased to have been active in the restoration of and served as the treasurer of the Logan Cemetery outside of Winslow where she will be buried alongside her husband, oldest son and her daughter. Her celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Betty is survived by son, Robert McMaster (Maureen Ose), Lincoln, NE, daughter-in-law Ruth McMaster, Omaha, NE, son-in-law, Dr. Thomas (Ann) Kirk, Manhattan, KS, grandchildren Thomas Kirk, Scott McMaster, Brian McMaster, Melanie Kirk, and Andrew Kirk, seven great- grandchildren and sister, Bonnie (Ronald) Grimmett of Springfield, VA. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two children, Dr. David "Skip" McMaster, and Carmen Kirk. Condolences for the family may be sent to Lincoln Family Funeral Care at www.lincolnffc.com MCMASTER, BETTY (SCHAFFER) ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Margaret S. L. Meier Dates on Tombstone = 1-21-1894 2-10-1895 Dau JH & HR Meier Mini Biography Margaret S. L. Meier, infant daughter of J. H. and H. R. Meier, was born on January 21, 1894, and died on February 10, 1895. She is buried at Logan cemetery. No additional information was found.hhw MEIER, MARGARET S. L. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Catherine Moll Dates on Tombstone = 10-2-1856 6-11-1925 Mother Obituary The Fremont Tribune June, 1925 Scribner Woman Dies Suddenly Scribner - June 13. - Mrs. Catherine Moll, 69, pioneer woman of this community, passed away suddenly Thursday noon. Mrs. Moll was a victim of the fatal attack of heart failure. She has been making her home with her son, John, and family north of Scribner. The deceased leaves to mourn her several grown children. Her husband preceded her in death many years ago. Funeral services will be held Sunday at two o'clock in the Lutheran church.hhw MOLL, CATHERINE MIDDENDORF ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Heinrich Moll Dates on Tombstone = 8-25-1976 11-8-1976 aged 2mo 14days Son of John and Louisa (Kruger) Moll MOLL, HEINRICH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Johann F. C. Moll Dates on Tombstone = 2-27-1827 9-19-1909 Husband of Sophia Siebuhr Obituary The Hooper Sentinel September 23, 1909 Pioneer Dead John Frederick Moll, one of the early pioneer settlers of Washington county, passed away at the home of his son, John Moll, Sunday noon. Deceased was born in Wittenforden, Mickelberg, Germany, February 9th 1827, and came to the United States in 1876, settling on a homestead in the county above named. He was married to Miss Sophia Siebuhr and this union was blessed with one son, Mr. John Moll. The wife passed away October 27, 1887. Mr. Moll, in his younger days, was one of the progressive and influential farmers and did his part to build this section of the country up to its present high standard. He was a man who was respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance and he leaves a large circle of friends to sympathize with the relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Emanuel German Lutheran church conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. G. Lang, and interment took place in the Logan Creek cemetery, north of Winslow. Besides the son he leaves five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren to mourn his departure.hhw MOLL, JOHANN FREDERICK C. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = John Moll Dates on Tombstone = 5-20-1848 3-22-1917 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel March 29, 1917 This community was shocked hear that John Moll, sr., an old time resident of this vicinity, had suddenly passed away at his home in Winslow Thursday morning, March 22, 1917, at the age of 68 years, 10 months and 2 days. The cause of his demise was an attack of heart failure. Prior to this attack he was in his usual good health and was up and around doing his daily tasks when stricken. Deceased was born in Germany on May 20, 1848, coming to this country with his parents in 1867, and locating on the farm east of Hooper now occupied by his son Louis. This was his home until about seven years ago when he and his wife moved to Winslow to enjoy the rest they so justly deserved from their labors on the farm. Mr. Moll was married twice, his first wife dying twenty-three years ago. He later was married to Mrs. Katherine Middendorf of this place, who survives him with him with his five children, Adolf, Louis, John and Mrs. Louis Kuss of this vicinity, and Mrs. John Brandert of San Francisco. The funeral services were held Sunday morning at 9:30 from his late residence and then at the St. Paulus Lutheran church at Winslow, the pastor, Rev. J. H. Gerdes, having charge of the services at both places. Interment was in the Logan cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the body to its last resting place. The sincerest sympathies go out to the widowed wife and children in their time of sorrow.hhw Note: His first wife was Louisa Kruger (Sept.,1843/3-2-1894). MOLL, JOHN SR. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Louisa Kruger Moll Died 3-28-1894 age 50y 6m Actual Dates = 9-1843 3-28-1894 First wife of John Moll Mini Biography Louisa Kruger Moll, 50, was born about September, 1843 in Germany and died March 28, 1894 at the age of 50 years and 6 months. Her father was Frederich Kruger and her mother was Elizabeth Semittger?. Her father is buried at Logan cemetery. She married John Moll Sr., on October 20, 1871 at St. Johns Lutheran church, Hooper, Nebraska. She had 5 children, two sons preceded her in death; Heinrich died November 8, 1876 at the age of 2 months 14 days, and Wilhelm died May 1, 1877 at the age of 5 years 2 months and 24 days. Living survivors are Adolf, Louis, John, Mrs. Louis Kuss and Mrs. John Brandert. Louisa is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw MOLL, LOUISA KRUGER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Sophia Moll Dates on Tombstone = Died 10-24-1887 age 63 years wof Johann Moll Sophia Siebuhr Moll was the daughter of Christopher and Maria Siebuhr. They are buried at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, east of Winslow, NE. Sophia has at least 2 brothers, Christian & Johann, buried at Logan cemetery. Sopha also had 2 other brothers, but their name and place of burial is not know, but may well be Logan cemetery. Sophia had 2 sisters, Mary and Lena.hhw MOLL, SOPHIA SIEBUHR ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Wilhelm Moll Dates on Tombstone = 5-1-1877 5yr 2mo 24days Actual Dates = 2-7-1872 5-1-1877 Children of JFC &LD Moll Wilhelm Moll, 5, was born on February 7, 1872 and died on May 1, 1877. He is buried at Logan cemetery. His parents were John Moll Sr. and Louisa (Kruger) Moll. His patenal grandparents were John Frederick and Sophia (Siebuhr) Moll.hhw MOLL, WILHELM ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Casper C. Moller Dates on Tombstone = 6-12-1844 12-10-1893 Born in Germany Biography Casper C. Moller, 49, was born on June 12, 1844 in Germany and died on December 10, 1893 in Norfolk, Nebraska. Casper may have been born in or near Gumpelstadt, Th�ringen, Germany. Casper worked for Frederick Daubert as a hired hand and they may have been cousins. Casper may have died in a Norfolk hospital. He is buried at Logan cemetery. No further information was found. The following census record was found. This may or may not be for Casper C. Moller.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1880 US census, Nebraska, Doge county, Logan Pct., Page 12 Listed with the Oswald Uehling family Name Age Occupation Miller, Kasper w m 35 Servant Divorced - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1880 United States Federal Census Name:Casper Moller Age:36 Birth Year:abt 1844 Birthplace:Preussen Home in 1880:Logan, Dodge, Nebraska Race:White Gender:Male Relation to Head of House:Self (Head) Marital Status:arried Spouse's Name:Johana Moller Father's Birthplace:Preussen Mother's Birthplace:Preussen Occupation:Farmer Household Members: Name Age Casper Moller 36 Johana Moller 37 Heinrich Moller 12 Loisa Moller 6 Anna Moller 4 Calina Moller 1m - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nebraska State Census 1885 Name:Casper Moller Age:41 Birth Year:abt 1844 Birth Place:Prussia Race:White Census Date:15 Jun 1885 Census Location:Logan Precinct, Dodge, Nebraska Enumerator:Peter Saispair Film Roll:M352_14 Page:14 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1885 Nebraska, State Census Collection, 1860-1885 Name:Casper M�ller Gender:Male Age:41 Birth Year:abt 1844 Birth Place:Prussia Race:White Residence:Logan, Dodge, Nebraska Census Year:1885 Enumeration District:219 Household Members: Name Age Annie M�ller 9 Carolyn M�ller 5 Casper M�ller 41 Eliza M�ller 11 Euritha M�ller 3 Henry M�ller 17 Johanna M�ller 43 MOLLER, CASPER C. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Anna Moseman Dates on Tombtone = Died 7-30-1917 aged 84 y'rs 10 ms 25 ds Actual Dates = 9-5-1832 7-30-1917 Mother The Oakland Independent August 3, 1917 Mrs. Anna Moseman, widow of Detrich Moseman, died July 30, 1917 at the home of her son, Henry, here in Oakland. She was born in Oldenburg, Germany on September 5, 1832 and had attained the age of 84 years, 10 months and 25 days. Anna Behrens married Detrich Moseman when she was 20 years of age. They had 12 children, 3 were born in Germany, six died in infancy and six survive. The immigrated in 1868 and took a homestead near Admah in Washington county, NE. Detrich died Feb. 16, 1881. Surviving children are: Henry, Oakland; Herman, Holton, Kansas; Arndt, Lyons, Ne; John, Emerson, NE; Lena Von Essen, Oakland; and Mary Shaber, Wisner, NE. Burial was in Logan Cemetery.hhw ------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Page 1 of Oakland Independent and Republican, published in Oakland, Nebraska on Friday, August 3rd, 1917 Pioneer Dies at Eighty-four. Mrs. Anna Moseman, widow of Detrich Moseman, died July 30, 1917, at the home of her son Henry, here in Oakland. She was born in Olden�burg, Germany, Sept. 5, 1832, and had therefore attained the great age of 84 years, 10 months and 25 days. Anna Behrens, which was her maiden name, became a member of the Lutheran church by confirmation at the age of fourteen and remained steadfast in her faith. At the age of twenty she was married to Detrich Moseman, to which union twelve children were born, three of them being born in Germany. Six died in infancy, leaving six to bid farewell to her departure. Mr. and Mrs. Moseman came to this country in 1868, and came di�rectly to Washington county, Nebras�ka, taking a homestead near what is known as Admah. Here the hus�band passed away Feb. 16, 1881, leaving the widow and children to care for the farm. This they did for many years, until the children mar�ried and established homes of their own, when the mother went to live with them. Of late years she lived with the son Henry, west of town, but last spring moved with him into town. I many were doubtless the trials and [hardships she endured in pioneer j days in Nebraska, but she bore up iunder Jhe heavy burdens of life hero-Iically and well. As the mother of ] twelve children, rearing six of them j to manhood and womanhood, she fuP-. filled her part in the economy of hu-' man life and deserves the praise and I honor of the community, as well as of surviving sons and daughters. I Her last years were years of suf-' fering and weakness, both mental and physical, necessitating much I work and care on the part of those who had her in charge. Much credit is due the son Henry for the tender; care he bestowed upon her at this time. | Tl'e surviving children are: Henry, : Oakland; Herman, Holton, Kans.; Arndt, Lyons, Nebr.; John, Emerson; Lena Von Essen, Oakland; Mary Shaber, Wisner. Funeral was from the late home Wednesday, at one o'clock, Rev. H. Wennermark of the St Paul's Lu�theran church officiating. A quar�tet, composed of Eugene Harding, C. O. Stauffer, Mrs. J. E. Wallace and Miss Ethel Bengston, sang two songs. The funeral cortege of auto hearse and fifteen cars proceeded to the Logan cemetery, near Winslow, where the body was laid to rest be�side that of the departed's wife and children gone before. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers.hhw MOSEMAN, ANNA BEHRENS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Annie Moseman Dates on Tombstone = died 10-22-1877 aged 6yr 9 mo 29 days Actual Dates = 12-28-1870 10-22-1877 Mini Biograhy Annie Moseman, 6, was born about December 28, 1870 in Nebraska and died on October 22, 1877. She is buried at Logan cemetery. Her parents were J. D. and Anna Moseman. Her parents and 2 brothers are buried near her.hhw MOSEMAN, ANNIE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Bernard Moseman Dates on Tombstone = Died 10-20-1877 aged 7 yr 7 ms 27ds Actual Dates = 2-23-1870 10-20-1877 Mini Biography Bernard Moseman, 7, was born about February 23, 1870 in Nebraska and died on October 20, 1877. He is buried at logan cemetery. His parents were J. D. and Anna Moseman. His parents, a brother and a sister are buried near him.hhw MOSEMAN, BERNARD ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Dietrich Moseman Dates on Tombstone = died 10-24-1877 Aged 13 y'rs 2 ms 27 ds Actual Dates = 7-27-1864 10-24-1877 Mini Biography Dietrich Moseman, 13, was born about July 27, 1864 in Gerany and died on October 24, 1877 in Nebraska. He is buried at Logan cemetery. His parents were J. D. and Anna Moseman. His parents, a brother and a sister are buried near him.hhw MOSEMAN, DIETRICH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = J.D. Moseman Common Name= Johann Deidrich Moseman Dates on Tombstone = Died 2-16-1881 aged 59 yr 1 mo 13 days Actual Dates = 1-3-1822 2-16-1881 Father Mini Biography Johann Detrich Moseman, 59, was born December 24, 1825 in Germany and died on February 16, 1881 in Nebraska. He married Anna Behrens in 1852 in Germany. Three children were born to them in Germany before they emigrated to the USA in 1868. They had 12 children, but 6 died in infancy. The surviving children are: Henry, Oakland; Herman, Holton, Kansas; Arndt, Lyons, NE; John, Emerson, NE; Lena VonEssen, Oakland; and Mary Shaber, Wisner, NE. He is buried at Logan cemetery. His wife, Anna, and 3 children are buried near him.hhw 1880 US Census, Sheridan, Washington County, Nebrasksa Name Rel Gender R Age Birth Occupation Fthr Mthr Diedrick MOSEMAN Self M Male W 58 PRUSIA Farmer PRUSIA PRUSIA Anna MOSEMAN Wife M Female W 48 PRUSIA Keeping House PRUSIA PRUSIA John MOSEMAN Son S Male W 11 NE Works On Farm PRUSIA PRUSIA Alena MOSEMAN Dau S Female W 4 NE PRUSIA PRUSIA Moseman, J. D. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Oakland Independent November 4, 1993 Salute to German Pioneers By Dale Moseman Lincoln, Nebraska My great-great-grandparents, Johann Diedrich Moseman and Anna Behrens, got married in northern Germany in 1852, living at Elmeloh. During the winter, he was a cabinet maker, but in the summer, he was a well-paid ship's carpenter. On a summer trip to Greenland, the ocean waters froze over before the crew could return, so they waited until spring. Eventually, they ran out of provisions, and he had to eat Eskimo food all winter long. America-Bound In Germany, the young men were trained to be soldiers and were required to serve in the Prussian army. The people had no voice in the government, so avoiding conscription was courageous. The family decided to immigrate to "free land" of the American West. Johann, Anna and their four sons--plus Anna's youngest sister, Lena--sailed across the Atlantic Ocean by ship to New York City. They took a train to Buffalo and went slowly by boat and on to Newton, Iowa. The trains averaged 20 mph, were smoky and sooty, and there were no sleeping or dining cars. The Havekosts... One-and-a-half years earlier, Herman Havekost and his wife, Beta Behrens, and their two sons had come to Newton, Iowa. (Herman had also been a ship's carpenter in northern Germany, Beta was the younger Behrens sister. After a three-week stay in Iowa, the Mosemans and the Havekosts bought teams and two covered wagons for their possessions. They came west on the old Mormon "hand cart" trail, reaching the Missouri River over a week later. Then they ferried across the river to Florence in the new state of Nebraska. On the Oregon Trail to Fremont, they continued to cook and camp along the wayside until arriving in the Logan Creek area north of Hooper. Renounced Old Country Johann and Anna settled in the Admah area in Sheridan township of Washington County, near Little Bell Creek stream. Herman and Beta settled in Logan township in Dodge County. Their prairie schooners served as dwellings until they could build their "claim shacks". On March 16, 1868, in Omaha, Johann Diedrich Moseman declared his intent to become a U.S. citizen by renouncing the Grand Duke of Oldenburg and his country. The soldiers from Ft. Calhoun provided protection to the early settlers of the territory. The Mosemans got their mail via a U.S. Calvary horseback rider from the fort until Admah's post office opened in 1874. Built Claim Shack Johann Diedrich broke a little prairie sod and built a small "claim shack" from trees growing along the Missouri River. This "sodbuster" plowed the tall grass prairie and cultivated 65 acres of land. The orchard was 4 1/2 acres of fruit and forest. Mid-winter, on January 29, 1869, inside the "shack" on the settlement near Admah, Anna's first birth was to a boy--the namesake Johann. During those cold winters, "cow chips", corn cobs, wood and even corn stalks were burned to keep warm. When the U.S. Congress passed the Homestead Act in 1862, it opened up 40% of Nebraska's land to be claimed by homesteaders. On March 4, 1869, Johann Diedrich Moseman paid $14.00 for his homestead application at the land office in Omaha. $800 for 80 Acres On May 15, 1869, the family moved into a house that Johann Diedrich had built. It was a shingled one-story house, 13 X 18 feet, and it had 3 doors and 5 windows. He also built a board frame stable that was larger, 22 X 40 feet. The 1870 U.S. Census shows that the 80 acres of land was valued at $800 and their personal property valued at $980. Anna 37, kept house for Johann Diedrich, 48; Heinrich, 15; Herman, 12, Arndt, 9: Diedrich, 6; and Johann, 1. The next children were born in the spring time; Bernard in 1870 and Annie in 1871. The community of Admah had a general store, a creamery, a blacksmith shop and a barber shop by 1870. 5c/Dozen Eggs could be carried 1 1/2 miles to the store--getting 5 cents per dozen in trade. When the post office opened in 1874, mail was brought in by horseback from Herman, Nebraska. Two pioneer physicians from Ft. Calhoun rode the area on horseback with saddlebags carrying liquid bottled medicine that tasted horrible. Johann Diedrich was declared a U.S. citizen on May 25, 1874, giving citizenship to his family and their descendants. He purchased 32 acres of private sod for $5 per acre and planted it to wheat. The wheat was hauled 40 miles by team and wagon to the Renard flour mill at Elkhorn City, Nebraska. Grasshopper Attack Anna gave birth to a girl, Lena, in the fall of 1874. On Saturday, August 11, 1875, the corn that had reached shoulder high was eaten to the ground by grasshoppers in one day. The slickened railroad tracks stopped trains, and farmers had to pay 60% interest to procure new seed grain. By 1876, the 46 school districts in Washington County employed 74 teachers and enrolled 2,323 students. Brandert country school #34 had 21 pupils in attendance in 1873-- but no privies. 2-Year Mail In October of 1877 the "New Oldenburg" church records the deaths of three children, Diedrich, Bernard and Annie. In the winter of 1881, Johann Diedrich died of dropsy. He was laid to rest in the Logan Cemetery near Winslow on a hill overlooking the creek that had become his vision of America. The 48-year-old widow, Anna, gave birth for the 12th time to a girl, Mary Betty, one month after her husband's death. The final homestead patent was received by mail in Admah on April 26, 1883--over two years after his death! Hmmmm.."free land"? by Dale Moseman MOSEMAN, JOHANN DIETRICH ******************************************************************* Name = Marian Moseman Fremont Tribune 5-18-2020 Obituary for Marian Moseman Marian Georgia Moseman was born on April 3, 1930 to Lester and Rosalie Schafersman on the family farm in Washington County, Nebraska. She passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. She was 90 years old. Marian was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church in Hooper. She attended District 17, Hewett School and graduated from Hooper High School in 1947. She earned her teacher certification at Midland College and taught in the rural public school system throughout Dodge County for years. A courtship with Calvin Moseman, including horseback rides, roller skating, and "Tipsy Through the Window", led to their wedding on October 21, 1951 and formed the foundation for their 68 years of marriage to which five children were born: Susan (Craig, NE), Rick (Fremont, NE), Carolyn (Salem, OR), Mary (Lincoln, NE) and Rob (Oakland, NE). From 1955 to this day, Marian and Calvin's family life centered around the family farm purchased in rural Craig, NE. And Marian was able to pass gently at this same family home on Friday, May 15. Throughout Marian's life she was active in her church community at Zion Lutheran Church in Hooper and First Lutheran Church in Oakland, NE. For nearly 40 years, she not only taught Sunday School, but was also served on the church board, played the piano and organ, and, of course, shared time with the ladies of the church sewing quilts for service men and women, the homeless and others less fortunate than herself. She lived out her love for the Lord with her selfless service to her church and folks she would never meet. Her love of music and quilting were extensions of her service to the Lord and to others. Marian loved sunsets and gardening. She loved her family most of all. She loved baking for them and attending each of her children?s activities. Her annual garden was always a bounty of vibrant flowers and sumptuous vegetables. While she enjoyed traveling to visit friends and relatives, she would not hesitate to travel to help family in times of need. Marian's calling card was her smile. She loved to smile just as much as she loved those things that brought a smile to her face ? her faith, her family, and her friends. She proudly worked alongside her husband, Calvin, as they shared nearly 70 years of sunsets together. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, brother John, sister Leola and grandson Nikko. Marian's legacy lives on through her husband, Calvin, and their children Susan (Butch Gerch) Moseman of Craig, NE; Rick Moseman of Fremont, NE; Carolyn (Todd) Davidson of Salem, OR; Mary Moseman of Lincoln, NE; and Rob (Anne) Moseman of Oakland, NE. Marian has 17 grandchildren: Krisa, Scott, Kendra, Lucas, Dani, Ashley, Zachary, Bram, Gabrielle, Boone, Cierra, Jesse, Tara, Eric, James, Elizabeth and Hannah. And she has 16 great-granchildren: Rosa, Joe, Jack, Katey, Erin, Tayln, Teale, Esther, Elijah, Ezra, Trace, Cohen, Arlie, Savannah, Addison, and Brady. Marian remains always in our hearts and forever in our memories. Her kindness and life of service will be remembered by all who knew her and were touched by her talents, smile and love. In honor of Marian's life, the family asks you to consider donations to First Lutheran Church in Oakland, NE and Open Door Mission in Omaha, NE.hhw MOSEMAN, MARIAN (SCHAFERSMAN) ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Anthony Nelson Dates on Tombstone = 1867-1936 Actual Dates = 5-11-1867 10-1-1936 The Hooper Sentinel October 8, 1936 Anthony Nelson, A Pioneer Resident, died Thursday News of the death of Anthony Nelson? old time resident of Dodge county, came as a surprise to his many former neighbors and friends last week Thursday, as few had known of his serious condition resulting from a paralytic stroke the week before. Mr. Nelson was a pioneer of this community where he had made his home for over sixty years, suffering the hardships and privations which the pioneers knew so well and doing his share to build up the country during his younger and more active days. Anthony Nelson was born May 11, 1867, at Hausen, Denmark, and died in Fremont October 1, 1936, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 20 days. 66 of these years were spent as a resident of this community. Mr. Nelson with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sorensen, one sister and two brothers immigrated to the United States in April 1870, settling on a farm 8 miles northeast of Hooper where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Keller on July 26, 1892. To this union were born five sons, two of whom died in infancy. These remain to mourn his death, his wife, Mary, and three sons, Julius, of San Gabriel, Calif., Christian of Hooper and Earl of Herman, and four grandchildren, and also one brother, Soren Nelson, of Hooper. Funeral services for Mr. Nelson were held Sunday afternoon at the Wolmer & Warne mortuary in Hooper with Rev. W. W. Alexander of Grace Lutheran church, of which the deceased had been a member since 1921, in charge. Interment was made in the family lot in Logan cemetery.hhw NELSON, ANTHONY ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Infant Son of Mary & Anton Nelson Dates on Tombstone = 2-7-1894 2-7-1894 NELSON, INFANT SON OF A & M 1894 ******************************************************************* ******* Name on Tombstone = Infant Son of Mary & Anton Nelson Dates on Tombstone = 5-8-1900 5-8-1900 NELSON, INFANT SON OF A & M 1900 ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mary Nelson Dates on Tombstone = 1875-1939 Actual Dates = 6-13-1876 5-30-1939 The Hooper Sentinel June 1, 1939 Mrs. Anton Nelson Mrs. Anton Nelson, who had been seriously ill and under a nurse's care at her home in Hooper for a number of weeks, passed away on Memorial Day, Tuesday, May 30, 1939 at 11:22 a. m., at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 17 days. Mary Keller, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Keller, was born on the Keller homestead, 5 miles, northeast of Hooper on July 13, 1876, and had been a resident of this community all of her life. She was united in marriage to Anton Nelson at Fremont on July 26, 1892, Mr. Nelson passing away on October 1, 1936. The family farmed in the Swaburg community until they moved to Hooper about 25 years ago. Mrs. Nelson was the mother of five sons, two of whom preceded her in death. Surviving to mourn her passing are three sons, Julius of Tipton, Calif., Christian of Falls City, and Earl of Craig. She is also survived by one brother, August H. Keller, Hooper, and by four grandchildren. The deceased was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and at the time of her death was a member of the Grace Lutheran church. Funeral services well be held Friday afternoon from the home at 1:45 and a 2 o'clock from Grace Lutheran church, Rev. W. W. Alexander officiating. Pending the services the body is at the Wollmer & Warne mortuary. Interment will be made in the Logan cemetery.hhw NELSON, MARY KELLER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Adolph G. H. Panning Dates on Tombstone = 8-13-1891 1-4-1919 Parents = Fredrick & Lillie (Wager) Panning The Hooper Sentinel January 9, 1919 Adolph Panning Dies It is with profound regret that we are called upon to chronicle the sorrow that came to the Fred Panning home at 2:10 o'clock last Saturday morning when the Grim Reaper appeared and removed the well- beloved son, Adolph, who was at this time the comfort and mainstay of his aged parents, having charge of the home farm where they reside. Deceased was ill about a week, cause of death being given as bronchial pneumonia. Adolph Panning was born on the old home farm near Winslow, where his death occurred, on Aug. 31, 1891 being 27 years, 4 months and 21 days of age at the time of his passing away. He spent his life in the community where he was born, taking an active part in its church and social life, growing to young manhood. And what a fine young man he was,robust, good-natured and brimming over with life and enthusiasm. He was the friend of everybody and everybody was his friend. During the time our country was at war there was no more zealous a patriot than this young man. He was one of the October draft selects, but owing first to the prevailing epidemic and later to the signing of the armistice he was never called. At the last Red Cross election he was elected as vice chairman of the Hooper Township Chapter, a position made vacant by his death. Beside his parents he leaves six sisters and three brother to mourn his early death. They are mesdames Ed Stuenkel, Herman; Albert Koch, Cologne, Minn.; Fred Hartung, Fontanelle; Will Henneman, Hooper; Lottie and Margaret at home; Henry F., Ernest and Fred P., near Winslow. To the sorrow of the relatives is added that of the people of this entire community. Private funeral serveces were held at the home Tuesday at 12 o'clock, his pastor, Rev. J. G. Lang, having charge. Interment was made in Logan Cemetery.hhw PANNING, ADOLPH G. H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = August Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1884-1884 August Panning, infant son of Henry and Meta Panning, was born in 1884 and died in 1884. He was buried at Logan cemetery.hhw PANNING, AUGUST ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Dorothea Panning First wife of Friedrich Panning Dates on Tombstone = 2-7-1859 8-20-1888 Birth Name = Dorothea Schrader Mini Biography Dorothea Schrader Panning, 29, was born on February 7, 1859 in Hanover, Germany. Her parents were Heinrich and Anna Guthon Schrader. She was married to Friedrich Panning on Apri 7, 1876 by E. J. Freese at Logan Pct., Dodge County, Nebraska. They were the parents of Henry, Katie, Ernest, Anna and Ida. Dorothea died on August 20, 1888, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dodge County Marriage BooksBook C, Page 468: FREDERICK PANNING, Dodge Go. Nebr., Age 29 yrs., Born: Germany. Father: Henry --. Mother: Margaret Wolf. DORETHA SCHRODER, Dodge Co. Nebr., Age 17 yrs., Born: Germany. Father: Heinrich --. Mother: Anna Guthon. Marriage Date: 7 April 1876. Witnesses: Herman Boling, Logan, Nebr., Catharine Wolf, Logan, Nebr., By Whom: E. J. Freese, Minister of Luth. CH., at Logan, Where: Logan Precinct, Dodge Co. Nebr. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PANNING, DOROTHEA SCHRADER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Fred Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1846-1935 Actual Dates = 5-29-1846 9-20-1935 Father Birth Name = Fredrick Panning Fredrich Panning's parents are Heinrich & Margaretha (Wolf) Panning. They and their children emigrated from Germany to Wisconsin in 1852 on the ship "Hermine" from Bremen, arriving in New York on Sept. 27, 1852. The Heinrich Panning family migrated from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1864 in an oxen caravan that included the John Uehling, Oswald Ueling, Mathias Heller, Ed Fleishhauer, Martin Luther Sr., Fred Wolf Sr., and Conrad Schram families. He married Dorothea Schrader on April 7, 1876 at Logan Pct., Dodge County, Nebraska. Their 5 children are; Henry, Katie, Ernest, Anna & Ida. He married Lillie Wager on 5-10-1889. Their 5 children are; Mrs. W. C. Henneman, Fred T., Lottie, Margaret & Adolph.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dodge County Marriage BooksBook C, Page 468: FREDERICK PANNING, Dodge Go. Nebr., Age 29 yrs., Born: Germany. Father: Henry --. Mother: Margaret Wolf. DORETHA SCHRODER, Dodge Co. Nebr., Age 17 yrs., Born: Germany. Father: Heinrich --. Mother: Anna Guthon. Marriage Date: 7 April 1876. Witnesses: Herman Boling, Logan, Nebr., Catharine Wolf, Logan, Nebr., By Whom: E. J. Freese, Minister of Luth. CH., at Logan, Where: Logan Precinct, Dodge Co. Nebr. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel Sept. 26, 1935 Death Comes To Fred Panning Sr. With the passing of years, the ranks of the real pioneer settlers of this locality are thinning quite rapidly, and this week it becomes our duty to chronicle the passing of one such resident in the person of Fred Panning, Sr. The death of Mr. Panning occurred about 11 o'clock last Friday evening, September 20, 1935, at the farm home, four miles east of Hooper, that had been his home for 71 years, or ever since he came to this locality, and a record locally for living in one place. His death followed several years of illness from ailments incidental to old age. He had reached the age of 89 years, 3 months and 1 days. Mr Panning was born at Hanover, Germany, May 29, 1846. When a lad of 5 years, he came with his parents to the United States, his first home in the new country being at Watertown, Wisc., where the family lived until 1864. In July of that year, Mr. Panning, then a young man of 18 years,came with his parents along with a number of other families of hardy pioneers to this locality, the long, tedious trip being made by covered wagons drawn by teams of oxen, while the trip was one of hardships, to the then young man it was an interesting experience, and in his later years he delighted in the recounting of the journey as well as of the trials and tribulations that beset the early day settlers in their new homes in the unbroken prairie lands of this section of he county. On arriving here his father took a homestead right four miles east of the present site of Hooper and that place had since remained his home. In the passing years Mr. Panning labored hard and grew to see the barren land blossom into the rich and fertile fields now to be seen on every side. His was an active life and his labors were well rewarded. In is younger days he took an active part in the affairs of his community, becoming widely known for his services and helpfulness and enjoying the very highest respect of neighbors and a large host of friends. He was married in 1873 to Miss Doris Schrader, who died on August 20, 1888, this union being blessed by the birth of five children who survive him, these being Mrs. Albert Koch of Cologne, Minn., Mrs. Edward Stuenkel, Herman; Mrs. Fred Hartung Nickerson, and Henry F. and Ernest G. of this locality. May 10, 1889, Mr. Paning was married to Miss Lillie Wager, who preceded her husband in death November 15, 1922. From this union the following children survive their father; Mrs. Wm. C. Henneman, Fred T. and Miss Lottie Panning of this community and Mrs. Robert L. Schwab of Fremont. A son, Adolph, died on January 4th, 1919, during the influenza epidemic of that time. Also surviving him are 32 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and a large number of other relatives. His funeral, under direction of Wollmer & Warne, was held Monday afternoon with brief services at the home at one o'clock, and with the final service at 1:30 from the Immanuel Lutheran church of which Mr. Panning had been a faithful member for many years. The sermon was preached by Rev. E. Eckhardt, who touchinly spoke of the high attribute of the departed. The services were very largely attended by relatives and friends, who thus paid a final tribute to a highly respected resident. Music was furnished by a male quartet and the choirs of the church, with Prof. F. A. Vonderlage at the organ. Pallbearers were Clyde Panning, Lavere Henneman, Louis Panning, Walter Stuenkel, Paul Panning and Harry Stuenkel, all grandson of the deceased. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery. Out of town relatives here for the funeral included; Mrs. Albert Koch, Cologne, Minn.; George Wager, Gus Wager and son, Clarence, of Haney Creek, Iowa; Mrs. Dora Master, Mrs. Gertrude Pfeiffer and Ernest Wager and son, Vernon, of Arlington; Mr. and Mrs. George Schrader of Fremont; Mrs. J. G. Bergt and sons, Herbert and Adolph, of Altona; Mr. and Mrs. F. Schrader, Mr. and Mrs. Will Schrader, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schrader and Alfred Schrader of Lyons; Mr.and Mrs. Louis Schrader of West Point and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schrader and Fred Schrader of Oakland.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HISTORY OF THE ELKHORN VALLEY 1892 Pages 716 & 717 FRED PANNING, an enterprising farmer living on Section 19, of Hooper township, came to this part of the Elkhorn Valley, with his parents,-July 5,1861. He remained at home and worked until he was twenty-one years of age. He purchased one-half section of land which was partly improved. He added other improvements, and also bought more land until he had four hundred and forty acres; he then sold out and purchased the farm he now occupies, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres. Upon this tract he built a good house, granary, machine-house and cribbing, with cattle sheds; he also provided a well two hundred and ninety-two feet deep, to which wind power was attached and a system of waterworks put in, the fountain head of which was a tank holding one hundred barrels; the water is used for domestic and stock purposes. He has an orchard of two hundred trees, and an artificial grove of four acres. He has since added to his land until he owns five hundred and twenty acres, one hundred and thirty-five of which are under the plow, and the balance in pasture and meadow land. He commenced in Dodge County a poor man; was here through the grasshopper years, when the crops were nearly all destroyed; was also overtaken by hail storm, and experienced all of the ups and downs of frontier life. Fred, was born in Germany, May 29, 1816, the son of Henry and Margaret Panning, who were also natives of Germany, and the parents of three children : Catharine, Henry and Frederick. When six years of age, our subject came to America with his parents. From New York harbor, they went to Dodge County, Wisconsin, where they lived until their coming to Nebraska. His advantages for schooling were very poor, as they lived five miles from a school-house. June, 1877, marked a new era in this man's life, forit was during that month and year that he was united in marriage to Dorothy Shrader, of Germany, who was of a family of five children. May 10, 1889, for his second wife, our subject married Lillie Wager, daughter of Gustave and Dorothy Wager, natives of France and Germany, respectively. By this marriage union seven children were born: Henry, June 2, 1878; Katie, July 2, 1879 ; Earnest, January 6, 1882; Anna, March 5, 1881; Ida, January 6, 1886; Lulu, December 15, 1890; Adolph, August 13, 1891. The two last named are children by his last marriage. Politically, Mr. Panning affiliates with the Democratic party, while he and his wife are both believers in the Lutheran faith. PANNING, FRED SR. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = George Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1880-1884 Son of Henry & Meta Panning Mini Bography George Panning, 4, was born in 1880 in Nebraska and died in 1884. He was buried at Logan cemetery, His parents were Henry and Meta Panning. PANNING, GEORGE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Heinrich Panning Dates on Tombstone = 6-20-1805 6-8-1880 Husband of Margaretha Mini Biography Heinrich Panning, 75, was born on June 20, 1805 in Hanover, Germany, and was married to Margeretha Wolf in Germany. They and their children emigrated from Germany to Wisconsin in 1852 on the ship "Hermine" from Bremen, arriving in New York on Sept. 27, 1852. The Heinrich Panning family migrated from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1864 in an oxen caravan that included the John Uehling, Oswald Ueling, Mathias Heller, Ed Fleishhauer, Martin Luther Sr., Fred Wolf Sr., and Conrad Schram families. They were the parents of Henry Panning Jr., Catherine Panning Wager and Fredrick Panning, all born in Hanover, Germany. His wife, Margeretha, predceded him in death on May 5, 1874. Heinrich Panning died on June 8, 1880, and is buried at Logan Cemeter.hhw PANNING, HEINRICH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henry Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1844-1929 Actual Dates are = 4-15-1844 9-19-1929 Father Henry Panning Henry & Meta Panning L > R Martha, Gustave, Anna & Fred G. at the Henry Panning home Son, Fred G. Panning Henry Panning's parents are Heinrich & Margaretha (Wolf) Panning. They and their children emigrated from Germany to Wisconsin in 1852 on the ship "Hermine" from Bremen, arriving in New York on Sept. 27, 1852. The Heinrich Panning family migrated from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1864 in an oxen caravan that included the John Uehling, Oswald Ueling, Mathias Heller, Ed Fleishhauer, Martin Luther Sr., Fred Wolf Sr., and Conrad Schram families. Henry married Meta Meyer on 11-8-1868 at Logan Creek, Dodge County NE. They had 11 children. The 5 surviving children are; Mrs. Paul Schmidt, Mrs. J. C. Bergt, Mrs. Henry Kuss, Fred G., & Gus G. His parents family imigrated to New York on 9-27-1852 on the Hermine from Bremen, Germany.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel September 19, 1929 Pioneer Resident Called By Death Last Sunday A heart ailment superinduced by he excitement incident to an automobile accident resulted in the death of Henry Panning of Winslow, a pioneer resident of this locality last Sunday morning, September 15, 1929. The auto mishap happened two miles east of Thayer to where Mr. Panning, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuss, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuss were bound for a visit at the home of Mr. Panning's daughter, Mrs. Paul Schmidt. They were riding in the car belonging to Fred Kuss with Mr. Kuss driving. When near Thayer tire blowout occurred causing the auto to swerve and go into a ditch. Fortunately Mr. Kuss was driving slowly and when the auto went into the ditch it slowly turned over on its side. The only damage to the car was a broken spring and a crushed fender. Though the occupants of the car were shaken, Henry Kuss was the only one to receive any injuries, these consisting of a bruised shoulder and a few cuts resulting in an endeavor to get out of the car. When the car upset, Mr. Panning who was in the front seat with Fred Kuss, toppled over onto Mr. Kuss, and it was not until other occupants went to assist Mr. Panning from the auto that it was noticed that he was dead. He bore no marks or bruises to indicate any injuries that might have caused death. Mr. Panning had been afflicted with a weak heart and the excitement of the accident is thought to have aggravated his case and caused death. When word was received here of the death of Mr. Panning, it came as a shock to relatives and friends, and the latter in turn expressed their deep sympathy to the family in their loss. His remains were brought back to Winslow the same day, and yesterday afternoon the funeral was held, with services at 1:30 from the late home and at two o'clock from St. Paul Ev. Lutheran church of Winslow. The pastor Rev. J. H. Gerdes conducting them. The funeral was a very largely attended affair, in due keeping with the honor and respect the deceased had been held in his many years of residence in this community. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery. Mr. Panning had attained the age of 85 years and 5 months, he having been born at Hanover, Germany on April 15, 1844. When a lad of eight years in 1852 he came with his parents to the United States, locating at Watertown, Wisc. Here he made his home for 12 years, and in 1864 he came by the ox team route with his parents to Nebraska, and settled on a farm five miles east of the present site of Hooper that his father purchased and which is now farmed by his son, G. C. Since then this community had been Mr. Panning's home and by reason of these many years he became one of the best known and prominent old settlers of the community, he always taking an active part in its affairs and holding positions of trust. He was very successful as a general farmer and stock raiser, and continued his work until twenty-one years ago when he retired from active farm life and turned the management of the farm over to his son G. C. About fifteen years ago he left the farm and with his wife moved to a new home he had built in Winslow, and since where he had enjoyed the comfort of life he had so justly earned through hard labors. On November 8, 1868, he was united in marriage to Meta Meyer, and last fall they were privileged to celebrate together sixty years of successful wedded life. To this union eleven children were born, five of whom survive to mourn with the widow the departure of an ever devoted husband and father. These children are Mrs. J. C. Bergt of Altona, Mrs. Henry Kuss of Winslow, Fred G. and Gus C. Panning of Hooper and Mrs. Paul Schmidt of Thayer. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1921 Vol II History of Dodge and Washinton Counties, Nebarska Page 467 & 468 Henry Panning of Winslow, now retired, belongs to the real pioneer element of Dodge County, coming here when he was twenty years of age, and for half a century contributing an important share in the labors by which this wilderness region was reconstructed and made into a wonderful landscape of valuable farms and homes. He was born April 15, 1844, in Hanover, Germany, and was eight years of age when in October, 1852, with his parents he reached the United States. His parents, Henry and Margaret (Wolf) Panning, located at Watertown, Wisconsin, but left there in 1864 and with wagons and ox teams crossed the country beyond the Missouri to Nebraska. Henry Panning, Sr., paid $1,200 for 360 acres of land partly improved, including a small house. At that time any amount of land was still open for homestead settlement, but he preferred this and was willing to pay a larger price for just what he wanted. On that farm he and his wife lived out the rest of their years, she dying at the age of fifty-eight and he at sixty-seven. Henry Panning early took his sons, Henry and Frederick, into partnership with him, and their holdings increased to about 1,000 acres, were kept intact until after the death of Henry Panning, Sr., when the land was divided. Henry Panning, Jr., acquired most of his education after coming to this country and in the State of Wisconsin. He was just twenty when he came to Nebraska and many of his youthful years were devoted to the clearing up and improvement of the land in the community where the family settled. He was very successful as a general farmer and stock raiser, and continued his work in the rural district until 1916 when he turned the management of his farm over to his sons and then built his present home in Winslow and retired. He is one of the men of property in Dodge Coimty, is a stockholder in both the Winslow State Bank and the Hooper Telephone Company, and has always assumed his share of duties and obligations in the community welfare. He is a stanch democrat and both he and his wife are valued members of the Lutheran Church at Winslow. Mr. Panning married Miss Meta Meyer, who was born in Oldenburg, Germany. Eleven children were born to their union, six dying young. Those to grow up were : Mary, wife of J. G. Berght, a farmer in Wayne County, Nebraska ; Louise, wife of Henry Kuss, man ager of the Nebraska & Iowa Grain Elevator at Winslow, whose individual career is sketched elsewhere; Anna, wife of Paul Schmidt, manager of an elevator at Thayer, Nebraska ; Frederick G. and Gustave C., each of whom receives individual mention in this publication. PANNING, HENRY G. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Herman Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1870-1871 Mini Biography Herman Panning, infant son of Henry and Meta Panning, was born in 1870 and died in 1871. He was buried at Logan cemetery. PANNING, HERMAN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Lillie Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1858-1922 Wife of Fred Panning Birth Name = Lillie Louise Wager Parents = Gustave & Catherine (Panning) Wager She was born at Watertown, Wisconsin on 2-16-1841 to Gustave & Catherine (Panning) Wager. She moved with her parents to Council Bluffs Iowa, and lived there until she married Fred Panning on May, 10, 1889. She then moved to Hooper, Nebraska. She was the mother of five children, four of whom survived her. They are Mrs. W. C. Henneman, Fred, Lottie and Margaret. A son, Adolph, preceded her in death. Five step-children also survived her. They were, Henry, Ernest, Mrs. Ed Stuenkel, Mrs. Albert Koch, and Mrs. Fred Hartung. She had one sister, Mrs. C. P. Masters, and six brothers, Ernest Wager, Lou, George, Henry, Isodor and Gus.bwo PANNING, LILLIE LOUISE WAGER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Linda Grace Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1950-1950 Mini Biography Linda Grace Panning, infant, was born and died in the year 1950. She is buried at Logan cemetery. In the Sepember 7, 1950 issue of the Hooper Sentinel there is a news item about the death and burial at Logan cemetery of a son of Mr. & Mrs. Irving Panning. I assume that the newspaper intened to say daughter instead of son. The maternal grandparents were Mr. & Mrs. Ed Fischer. Linda is buried near Henry & Meta Panning. I believe that they would be Linda's geat- granparents.hhw PANNING, LINDA GRACE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Louis Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1882-1884 Mini Biography Louis Panning, 2, was born in 1882 and died in 1884. He was buried at Logan cemetery. His parents were Henry and Meta Panning. PANNING, LOUIS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Margaret Catherine "Meta" Panning Dates = 8-15-1849 6-7-1933 The Hooper Sentinel June 8, 1933 Mrs. H. Panning, Sr. Dies at Winslow Mrs. Henry Panning, Sr., a resident of this locality and county since 1868, passed away at 6:40 Wednesday morning, June 7, 1933, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Henry Kuss, at Winslow, at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 22 days. Her death was due to a stroke of apoplexy suffered earlier that morning, a contributing cause being an accident in which she sustained a broken leg about four weeks ago Her passing removes another of this community's gradually diminishing ranks of pioneer settlers. Margaret Catherine Meyer was born August 15, 1819 at Hatten Oldenbburg, Germany, where she grew to young womanhood, received her education schooling and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. 4th April 1868, she came with her parents to the United States and direct to Dodge county, Nebraska, this locality having ever since remained her home. In November, 1869, she was united in marriage to Henry Panning, and settled on the Panning homestead, east of the present sites of Hooper and Winslow. This farm was her home until 1915 when she and Mr. Panning retired from active farm life and settled in Winslow to enjoy a well earned rest. Mr. Panning passed away September 15, 1929, and for the past year and a half she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Kuss. In the many years of residence here she had gained a very wide acquaintanceship; and the high esteem of all. As a pioneer resident she endured the trials and cares of the early day life of a sparsely settled country and her reward has been to see the land become a real garden spot of the nation. As wife and mother she was highly devoted to her family and as a neighbor and friend she was ever beloved and respected. She was the mother of eleven children, six of whom have preceded her in death. The surviving children are Mrs. J. G. Bergt of Altona, Mrs. Henry Kuss, of Winslow, Fred and Gustav Panning of Hooper and Mrs. Paul Schmidt of Thayer. 24 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren also survive her. Her funeral will be held Friday afternoon, with services at 2 o'clock at the Kuss home and later, from the St. Pauls's Lutheran church in Winslow, Rev. J. G. Gerdes officiating. Interment will take place in Logan cemetery, northeast of Winslow.hhw PANNING, META MEYER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Margaretha Panning Dates on Tombstone = 4-13-1817 5-5-1874 Wife of Heinrich Mini Biography Margaretha Wolf Panning, 57, was born on April 13,1817 in Hanover, Germany and she married Heinrich Panning in Germany. They and their children emigrated from Germany to Wisconsin sailing from Bremen to New York on the ship "Hermine", arriving in New York on Sept. 27, 1852. The Heinrich Panning family migrated from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1864 in an oxen caravan that included the John Uehling, Oswald Ueling, Mathias Heller, Ed Fleishhauer, Martin Luther Sr., Fred Wolf Sr., and Conrad Schram families. They were the parents of Henry Panning Jr., Catharine Panning and Fredrick Panning, all born in Hanover, Germany. Margaretha Panning died on May 5, 1874 and is buried at Logan cemetery. She was survived by her husband,Heinrich, daughter, Catherine Wager, and sons, Henry Jr. and Fredrick.hhw PANNING, MARGARETHA C. WOLF ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Martha Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1885-1902 Actual Dates = 11-24-1885 1-24-1902 The Hooper Sentinel January 30, 1902 Martha Panning died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Panning, 4 miles east of Hooper, last Friday night, of exhaustion produced by an operation of appendicitis. She was born Nov. 24, 1895 and was consequently, at the time of her death 16 years and 2 months old. Sometime last September she was taken with an acute attack of inflammation of the bowels and for nearly three months she battled for life and several times it seemed as though she must give up the struggle, but careful nursing ad a good constitution enabled her to rally and a week before her death she was thought entirely out of danger and her parents were happy in the thought that she would be saved to them, but their joy was of a short duration. On Tuesday she was suddenly taken sick again and it was decided by her physicians that the only hope of saving her life was in an operation which was done last Thursday, but the little frail body was so weakened by disease that it had no strength to rally and she only lived about twelve hours. During her long and painful illness she was a patient sufferer and death to her a release for suffering. Flowers fall as well a oaks, youth in its buoyancy, manhood in its prime, or old age, with its hoary lock is brought to the sepulcher and yet in the language of the poet, "There is no death! The stars go down to rise upon some other shores." She that sleeps will live in the memory of those who knew her, in the hearts of those who loved her. The bereaved parents, brothers and sisters will have the sympathy of the community in this sad and trying hour. Funeral services were held at the Clark Creek German Lutheran Church last Monday, Rev. Lang, her pastor officiating.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Scribner News Dec. 31,1902 Miss Martha Panning, aged sixteen, daughter, of Henry Panning, died at the home of her parents about f1ve miles east of Hooper last Friday. The young lady had been ill five days with appendicitis.hhw PANNING, MARTHA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Nettie Panning Dates on Tombstone = 1876-1876 Nettie Panning the infant daughter of Henry and Meta Panning, was born and died in 1876. She is buried at Logan Cemetery.hhw PANNING, NETTIE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Catherine M. Peters Dates on Tombstone = 1866-1936 Actual Dates = 11-1-1866 11-14-1936 Wife of Henry Peters Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel November 19, 1936 Death Summons Mrs. Henry Peters The tolling of the Zion Lutheran church bell last Saturday evening heralded the passing of one of the highly respected pioneer women of the Logan community, Mrs. Henry Peters, who passed away that evening at the farm home after a lingering illness of some duration at the age of 70 years. Mrs. Peters, as Katherine M. Osterloh, was born November 1, 1866, in Oldenburg, Germany. She came to America with her parents at the age of two years and was married to Mr. Henry Peters on May 13, 1887. Mr. and Mrs. Peters established their home on the farm where her death occurred, residing there continuously. Mrs. Peters during the years of her health was a loving wife and mother and a kindly neighbor. She was the last one of a family of four sisters and one brother. She was the mother of five children, four of whom together with the sorrowing husband, survive to mourn her loss. The are Mrs. John A. Monnich and Mrs. Paul Feiste of Hooper, Mrs. George Monnich, Pender, and Fred, Winslow. Funeral services were held from the Wollmer & Warne chapel yesterday afternoon at 1:30 and from the Zion Lutheran church of which the deceased was a member, at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. S. Pannbacker was the officiating minister, and interment was made in the Logan cemetery.hhw PETERS, CATHERINE M. OSTERLOH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Christian Peters Dates on Tombstone = 3-12-1830 6-10-1906 Husband of Marie Lallman Tombstone Photo Christian Peters, 76, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany on March 12, 1830. He emigrated to the USA in 1862. He was married to Maria Lallman and they lived in Wisconsin before coming to Nebraksa in 1867. His son, Heinrich (Henry J.) Peters was born in Wisconsin in 1864. Christian Peters died on June 10, 1906, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw PETERS, CHRISTIAN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Fern Catharine Peters Dates on Tombstone = 8-3-1920 11-17-1920 Dau of F. L. & M. H. Peters The Hooper Sentinel November 18, 1920 The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peters, 9 miles northeast of Hooper, was saddened yesterday morning when death entered and took from them their little daughter and only child, Fern. Heart trouble was the cause of her death, after an illness of but a few days. Fern was born on August 3rd of this year, and in her short span of life 3 months and 14 days, had brought much joy to the fond and loving parents. Their sorrow is shared by their friends who extend to them most heartfelt sympathy. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 11:30t the home and at 2:15 at Logan church, Rev. J. Schrader conducting the services. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.hhw PETERS, FERN CATHARINE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Fred H.Peters Dates on Tombstone = 1896-1959 Actual Dates = 1896 11-11-1959 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel November 12, 1959 Last Rites Held For Fred Peters Funeral services were held at the Redeemer Lutheran East Church on Sunday afternoon for Fred Peters, 63, of Snyder, who was killed in a two-car collision at the east edge of Scribner Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Pelham McGee's report stated that Peters was attempting to cross Highway 275 from the south on a country road when his car was in collision with one driven by Lloyd A. Smith of Neligh, who was trveling east. Peters was thrown from his car at the point of impact, and died while being taken to a doctor's office by the Scribner Rescue Squad. The Peters car traveled about 75 feet into a corn field. Smith was not injured and his car sustained only minor damage. Survivors include four sons LaVerne of Weslaco, Texas; Leland of Rangely, Colo.; Leo of Amarillo, Texas; and Leroy, of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; and three sisters, Mrs. Paul Feise of Hooper; Mrs. John Monnich of Oakland; and Mrs. George Monnich of Pender. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1946. Music for the service was by Mrs. H. G. Osterloh, soloist with Mrs. J. B. Schiessler accompanying on the organ. Pallbearers were Edwin Dam, Louis Stecher, Gilbert Stockfleth, Howard Heller, Herman Schnoor and Arnold Legband. The Rev.G. Van Boening officiated. Interment was in the Logan Cemetery.hhw PETERS, FRED H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henry Peters Dates on Tombstone = 8-15-1892 11-9-1894 Son of H and K Peters Henry Peters, 2, was born on August 15, 1892 and died on November 9, 1894, at the age of 2 years. His parents are Henry J. & Katherine (Osterloh) Peters. Henry is buried in the Logan cemetery.hhw PETERS, HENRY ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henry J. Peters Dates on Tombstone = 1864-1942 Actual Dates = 9-18-1864 11-24-1942 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel November 26, 1942 Henry J. Peters Henry J. Peters, retired farmer and a resident of this community for over 75 years, passed away at a Fremont hospital Tuesday evening at about 10:30 o'clock following a six weeks period of hospitalization after being suddenly stricken at his Winslow home. Henry Peters was born in Wisconsin September 18, 1864, and passed away November 24, 1942, at the age of 78 years, two months and six days. The family came to this community in 1867, settling east of Hooper, the same farm which Mr. Peters operated up until his retirement about five years ago and which was his home for a term of almost 70 years. On May 13, 1887, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Osterloh who passed away in 1936. It was after the death of his wife that Mr. Peters left the farm to make his home in Winslow. Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith, he held fast to its teachings throughout his long and honorable life. Mr. Peters leaves three daughters and one son to mourn his passing. They are Mrs. John A. Monnich of Oakland, Mrs. George Monnich of Pender, Mrs. Paul Feiste of Hooper and Fred Peters of Winslow. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. One son and his wife preceded him in death. Services for this aged citizen will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Zion Lutheran church at Hooper with Rev. W. J. Wolff in charge and burial will be made in the Logan cemetery by his wife. Wollmer & Warne will direct.hhw PETERS, HENRY J. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Lloyd C. Peters Dates on Tombstone = 5-30-1935 10-29-2005 US Army His parents are Fred & Martha (Buhrman) Peters. PETERS, LLOYD C. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Marie F. L. Peters Dates on Tombstone = 6-4-1825 2-21-1899 Tombstone Photo Marie Lallman was born in Mecklenburg, Germany on 6-4-1825. She married Christian Peters and they lived in Wisconsin before coming to Nebraska in 1867. They had a son, Henry J. Peters. PETERS, MARIE F. L. LALLMAN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Martha H. Peters Dates on Tombstone = 1898-1946 Actual Dates = 6-27-1898 12-20-1946 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel December 26, 1946 Death Comes to Mrs. Fred Peters The funeral service for Mrs. Fred Peters was held Monday at Zion Lutheran church, with Rev. Paul Moessner in charge. Mrs. Moessner accompanied the choir, which sang. The pallbearers were Louis Stecher, Jacob Fauss, Howard Heller, Edwin Dam, Charles Wagner, and Gilbert Stockfleth. Interment was in Logan cemetery, Wollmer & Warne were in charge. Mrs. Fred Peters, 48, for many years a resident of Hooper, died early Friday morning at her home in the east part of Hooper. She had been in ill health for some time. Born at Pender, June 27, 1898, Mrs. Peters was baptized in the Lutheran faith, Dec. 4, 1898. She was confirmed March 4th, 1913. Following her marriage to Fred Peters, Oct. 16, 1919, in Sioux City, Ia., the couple made their home on a farm northeast of Hooper for many years. They moved to Hooper about a year ago. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mrs. Emma Buhrman, of Pender; four sons, Laverne, Leland, Leonard and Floyd, all of Hooper; a sister and three brothers.hhw PETERS, MARTH H. BURHMAN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Katharina Ruppert Dates on Tombstone = 4-5-1811 3-29-1882 Wife of Henry Ruppert She married Henry Ruppert. Their 2 sons are: William & Samuel William Rupert married Minnie Uehling and they are both buried at the Hooper Cemetery. Samuel Ruppert married Sophia ?? and they are both buried at the Hooper Cemtery.hhw RUPPERT, KATHARINA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Samuel Ruppert Dates on Tombstone = 5-9-1876 7-31-1877 His parents are William & Minnie (Uehling) Rupert. Their other children are; William, Emma, Sarah, Ella, Minnie, Jonas & Julius. Some time after Samuel's death William Rupert changed his family to Rupert. William's brother, Samuel, retained the name "Ruppert". RUPPERT, SAMUEL ******************************************************************* ??? obit has been requested Name on Tombstone = Elmer W. Schaber Dates on Tombstone = 12-29-1907 4-1-1980 Pvt. US Army World War II His parents are William and Mary (Moseman) Schaber. SCHABER, ELMER W. ******************************************************************* ??? obit has been requested Name on Tombstone = Louise Schaber Dates on Tombstone = 1-1-1905 4-20-1973 Her parents are William & Mary (Moseman) Schaber. Survivors include her bother, Elmer. SCHABER, LOUISE ******************************************************************* ??? obit has been requested Name on Tombstone = Mary Schaber Dates on Stombstone = 1-19-1881 4-5-1971 Her parents are J. Detrich & Anna (Behrens) Moseman. She married William Schaber. Their children are; Louise and Elmer. 4-8-1971 Mrs. Mary Schraber of Wisner died Monday afternoon at St. Francis Memorial hospital at the age of 90 years Services were to be held Thursday afternoon, Apr. 8, at the Ben Stalp funeral home in West Point. Burial was to be in the Uehling cemetery.hhw SCHABER, MARY MOSEMAN ******************************************************************* ??? obit has been requested Name on Tombstone = William Schaber Dates on Tombstone = 2-5-1871 4-16-1952 He married Mary Betty Moseman on 3-12-1904. Their children are; Elmer and Louise. The West Point News April 24, 1952 Wilhelm Schaber Buried at Winslow Funeral services for Wilhelm Schaber, who passed on suddenly, Apr. 16, were held Apr. 18, at the Ray J. Smith mortuary here. Rev. George Krebs officiated. Burial was at Winslow. Wilhelm Herman Henriech Schaber was born February 5, 1871, in Delmenhorst Oldenburg, Germany. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church in Germany. At the age of 20 years, he came to America. He remained in New York for two months and then came to Hooper where he worked as a farm hand. March 12, 1904, he was united in marriage to Mary Betty Moseman. They lived four years on a farm 13 miles west of West Point and then moved to their present home 18 miles northwest of West Point. His mother, father,and brother preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his wife; one son, Elmer; one dautghter, Louise; and one sister, Mrs. John Michels of Visalia, Calif.hhw SCHABER, WILLIAM ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Cora R. Schafersman Dates on Tombstone = 1-1-1915 4-10-1998 Married 2-1-1939 Our Children Glenice, Mary, Tim Tombstone Photo The Rustler/Sentinel April 15, 1990 Cora Schafersman Cora R.Schafersman, 83, of Hooper died Friday, April 10, 1998, at the Hooper Care Center. She was a homemaker. Cora was born to Carl W. and Mary (Hilker) Wagner on Jan. 1, 1915, in rural Hooper. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1932. She was a member of redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, the women of the ELCA, past Sunday School teacher and served as the church organist in the past. On Feb 1. 1939, she married George Schafersman at Zion Lutheran Church parsonage in Hooper. She was a lifetime resident of Hooper. Survivors include her husband; one son, Tim of Hooper, two daughters, Glenice and husband Richard Gibson of Lincoln and Mary Sasse of Bloomington, IN; a brother George Wagner of Hooper; two sisters, Elaine Wagner of Lincoln and Treva and husband, Harold Conrad of Fremont; three grandchildren, Jill, Hash, Lane Gibson and Audra Golser. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clarence, Edmund and Clinton Wagner, one granddaughter, Jana Sasse. The funeral services were held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on April 13. Rev. Greg Berger officiated and Janice Bopp was organist. Burial was in Logan Cemetery in rural Hooper. Casket beares were Lane Gibson, Robert Conrad, Jason Conrad, Eric Wagner, Bill Wagner and Mike Wagner. Memorial are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church.hhw SCHAFERSMAN, CORA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = George T. Schafersman Dates on Tombstone = 5-25-1913 12-29-2005 Married 2-1-1939 Our Children Glenice, Mary, Tim Tombstone Photo The funeral for George T. Schafersman, 92, of Hooper, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. He died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at Hooper Care Center. Schafersman was born May 25, 1913, on the family farm in Washington County to August and Caroline (Lueninghoener) Schafersman. He attended Hewitt School and graduated from Hooper High School. In 1926, George moved with his family to a farm between Hooper and Winslow, where he lived until entering Hooper Care Center in October. He was a horseman and long-time member of Hooper Saddle Club. He was a life-long farmer and also raised cattle. He married Cora Wagner Feb. 1, 1939, at the former Zion Lutheran Church parsonage. She preceded him in death April, 1998. George was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. Survivors include: a son, Tim Schafersman of rural Hooper; two daughters, Mary Sasse of Bloomington, Ind., and Glenice (and husband, Richard) Gibson of Lincoln; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers, two sisters, and a granddaughter. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate Monday's service. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont, with family receiving friends 2-5 p.m. Burial will be in Logan Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Logan Cemetery, and Hooper Care Center. SCHAFERSMAN, GEORGE T. ******************************************************************* ??? obit is to be requested Name on Tombstone = Herbert, W. Schlange Dates on Tombstone = 2-21-1905 8-5-1989 He married Laurene E. Herrmann, daughter of August & Mathilda Herrmann, on 7-8-1935 in Auburn, NE. SCHLANGE, HEBERT W. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Laurene E. Schlange Dates on Tombstone = 2-9-1914 2-21-2000 Parents = August & Mathilda Herrmann. The Hooper/Scribner Rustler-Sentinel March 1 ,2000 Laurene Schlange, 46 of West Point passed away Monday, February 21, 2000 at West Point Living Center. A double committal for Laurene E. Schlange and her husband, Herbert Schlange, was held February 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Logan Cemetery near Hooper. Laurene Herrmann was born February 9, 1914, in Hooper. She grew up and was a graduate of Hooper High School. Laurene married Herbert Schlange on July 8, 1935, in Auburn. Herbert passed away in 1999. Laurene lived in several states including Oregon and Alaska and lived in Clamath Falls, OR., and then LaPine, OR. She moved in 1994 to West Point center. Survivors include a nephew, Derwin Anderson of Fremont; and three nieces, Nonda Cheatham of McComb, Il. Betty Baker of Omaha and Norma Baker of Fremont. Laurene was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. The Rev. Greg Beger officiated at the services.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - West Point - A double committal for Laurene E. Schlange, 86, of West Point, and her husband Herbert Schlange, will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Logan Cemetery near Hooper. She died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at West Point Living Center. Laurene Herrmann was born Feb. 9, 1914, in Hooper. She grew up and was a graduate of Hooper High School. She married Herbert Schlange July 8, 1935, in Auburn. He died in 1989. She lived in several states including Oregon and Alaska and overseas in Iran and Arabia, where her husband's work took them. She lived at Clamath Falls, Oregon and then LaPline, Ore. She moved in 1994 to West Point Living Center. Survivors include: a nephew, Derwin Andersn of Fremont; and three nieces, Nonda Cheatham of McComb, Ill., Betty Baker of Omaha and Norma Baker of Fremont. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. The Rev. Gregory Berger will officiate Saturday's service. There is no visitation. Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.hhw SCHLANGE, LAURENE HERMANN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Konrad Schram Dates on Tombstone = 1796 Nov 1885 Konrad second husband On Keller Stone Mini Biography By Harry H. Wagner Konrad Schram, 89 years of age, was born about 1796 in Germany, and had been a resident of Dodge County, Nebraska for 21 years at the time of his death in November, 1885. Cause of death was old age. Konrad married Margaretha Keller before 1855 in Germany and they emigrated to Wisconsin, USA in 1855. Margaretha had 4 children from her first marriage to John Keller. Konrad and his wife, Margaretha, came to Nebraska from Wisconsin in 1864 with a covered wagon caravan consisting of the Schram, Mathais Heller, Ed Fleishhauer, Heinrich Panning, Fred Wolf Sr., John Uehling and Oswald Uehling families. In the 1870 census Konrad and his wife, Margaretha, are listed as living with William and Mathalia Oto(William & Mathilda Otto). In the 1880 census Konrad is listed as living with his step- daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband, Oswald Uehling. Konrad is buried at Logan cemetery, Hooper, Nebraska, and his wife, Margaretha, is buried near him. Their names are on the marker of her son, August Keller.hhw SCHRAM, KONRAD ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Margaretha Schram Dates on Tombstone = circa 1807-circa 1870-1880 Konrad Schram is her second husband On Keller Stone Mini Biography By Harry H. Wagner Margaretha Schram was born about 1807 in Saxony, Germany. She married John Keller before 1834 and they had 4 children: August(1834), Elizabeth(1838), Christina(1841) and William(1843). John Keller apparently died before 1855 and she also married Konrad Schram before 1855. In 1855 Konrad Schram, Margaretha and her children emigrated to Wisconsin, USA. Margaretha and her 2nd husband, Konrad Schram, came to Dodge county, Nebraska from Wisconsin in 1864 with a covered wagon caravan consisting of the Schram, Mathais Heller, Edward Fleishhauer, Heinrich Panning, Fred Wolf sr., John Uehling and Oswald Uehling families. Margaretha Schram died between 1870 and 1880 and is buried at Logan cemetery, Hooper, Nebraska. Margaretha's husband, Konrad Schram, is buried near her, and their names are on the marker of her son, August Keller. Margaretha's son, August Keller, married Hanna Dickman and they are buried in the Logan Cemetery. Her daughter, Elizabeth, married Oswald Uehling and they are buried in the Logan Cemetery. Her daughter, Christina, married William Burger and they remained in Wisconsin. Her son, William Keller, married Anna Peterson and they are buried in the Hooper Cemetery.hhw SCHRAM, MARGARETHA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Henry Schwab Dates on Tombstone = Died 12-14-1902 age 93y 6m Actual Dates = 6-14-1809 12-14-1902 Tombstone Photo Hooper, Nebraska Sentinel December, 18, 1902 Henry Schwab Sr. Dead A resident of Dodge County for over 41 years Henry Schwab, Sr. died at the home of his son, Jacob, last Sunday evening, about 11 o'clock. The immediate cause of his demise was trouble incident to his old age, he being 93 years and six months old. Deceased was born in Rhenish(1) Bavaria June 14, 1809. He was married to Katherine Vight(2) and to them were born seven children, four of whom, Jacob, Adam, and Henry Schwab and Mrs. Theodore Uehling are still living and were with him at the time of his death. In 1855 Mr. Schwab, with his family emigrated to the United States settling first in Dodge County, Wisconsin, removing in 1861 to Dodge County, Nebraska, making the trip by ox team. When he first came here, he took a homestead and like many of the early settlers saw all the trials and suffering of pioneer life, but his faith in the country was not shaken and long before he died he had the satisfaction of knowing that his judgment was correct. Owing to failing health, he has not for a number of years taken any active interest in business matters and since the death of his wife about 7 years ago, he has made his home with his son, Jacob. Mr. Schwab was a man of sterling character, upright and the soul of honor and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran Church last Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. E. Walter officiating. The interment was in Logan Cemetery.hhw (1) According to the IGI, he was born in Rieschweiler, Germany. Rieschweiler is now in Rheinland-Pfalz. Rhenish is a term for the Rheinland-Pfalz area of Germany. (2) Maria Catharina Veith - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Henry Schwab Sr. Family History 1876-1976 Centennial History of Hooper Page 208 The roots of the Schwab family and the culture thereof were transplanted into this United States of America from Bavaria, Germany near the French border. The paternal great, great, grandparents, Henry Schwab Sr. and his wife Katherine (Veight) were natives of Alsace Lorraine, Germany, born there in the later part of the eighteenth century. This was their home. They were born in Germany and they were married in the tradition German custom. To this union were born four(1) children, one daughter who later became Mrs. Theodore Uehling of Uehling, Nebraska, and three sons, Adam, Jacob, and Henry. All migrated to the United States in 1855 locating first in Dodge County, Wisconsin and subsequently in 1861 came to Nebraska. The journey began on April 1st from Madison not far from their initial home at Clyman where they had lived for nearly six years. Two families, the Wagners and the Schwabs traveled together to Nebraska by covered wagon and oxen, arriving on July 4th where the family settled down one and one half miles northwest of Winslow on a bluff which affords an inspiring view of the Logan and Elkhorn valleys. They found an abandoned log cabin about one mile from the Logan Mill. Both families moved into the one room below and one room above unplastered shelter. There were six Wagners and six(2) Schwabs sharing this dwelling with two stoves, two beds, table and chairs, besides a large chest which was used for a cupboard. The bill of fare was the same practically every day. There was toasted bread and milk (lucky they had two cows), their own cured meat. Finally two places were found where they could buy eggs at one place and potatoes at another. One large basin of eggs-5c please. Perishable foods were placed in large stone jars and put into the coolest places accessible in summertime. Feather beds were such a comfort through the hazardous winter weather of blizzards and heavy snows. Henry Schwab Sr. had his first farm in Dodge County which he gave up in favor of another which later became the Fleishauer place. In 1864 he took the homestead which later became the Henry Schwab Jr. farm northeast of Hooper. The mother passed away in 1887(3) leaving her husband and four children in the 160 acre tract of land for which they had paid $4 per acre. This tract of land remained in the Schwab family for many years. It was sold to Clarence Wollen in 1953 and at present is owned by the Horvatich family. It was after the Schwab family came that the first school house was built. Sometimes there was no money for school but it would resume during summer months or winter whichever was most feasible. In 1866(4) a log school was built with a man teacher in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwab Jr. attended the same school when they were youngsters. Their first teacher was Mrs. Christ Henneman, (Rachel Stork) and the school was held in the Rogensock home for the three summer months. Them came the log cabin school in 1866(4). There were Indian scares and problems but not any real serious trouble except for one incident when Henry Jr. was nearly killed. During one recess one of the boys challenged young Henry to snow ball an old Indian who was passing and boy fashion he did. The Indian could see no humor in this and hit the boy across the shoulders with a baseball bat. The teacher intervened, being a man, sent the Indian away, after putting an older girl in charge of the school so he could procure a revolver. Later the Indian tribe moved on. Farming and raising livestock was continuous employment until the elder Henry Schwab retired to Hooper where he lived in a small house below the hill near main street. He passed away in 1902 at the age of 93, leaving behind a Christian memory with his devout, worthy helpmate who were members of the Lutheran church. Politically he was a Democrat and active in civic affairs as they existed then. He lived his last years with his son Jacob. A resume of the four children of the senior Henry Schwab includes some interesting items some of which are noteworthy. Katherine Schwab, the only daughter married Theodore Uehling who were prominent residents of Uehling, Nebraska, where they homesteaded, built a log cabin covered with slough grass. Later, their lovely home was build east of the highway in Uehling. Their family, all who remained near the Uehling vicinity were; Mrs. Jess Golder, Mrs. Joe Preston, and seven sons Otto, Henry, Ed, Ludwig (father of Alma Osterloh) Martin, Fred and Frank. The only living member of this group is Mrs. Lena Uehling wife of Fred, and mother of Mrs. Marvin Fritz of Oshkosh, Nebraska. Jacob Schwab, a homesteader and farmer north of Hooper, married Paulina Weigle. They lived where Don Moseman now lives near the Logan Creek bottom land(5). Jacob and Paulina had no children but were very active in the Hooper Lodge. Jacob enlisted and served 11 months at Ft. Randall, where he was sent to help keep the Sioux Indians in check during the Civil War. When this Schwab couple retired they lived in a small house located where the Dale Sager residence in now situated. Later they lived in east Hooper until their passing. Adam Schwab, a homesteader, married Ricka Weigle to whom eight children were born; John, Reinhold, Ella, (mother of Walter Pfeiffer), Emma (her twin), Jacob, George, Matilda, Tina, and Alice. All are deceased except Alice Bangert of Ft. Lupton, Colorado. We will remember Rhenie as our own "Uncle Sam" in the Hooper parades. The Adam Schwab family in its entirety did no remain in the Hooper vicinity during their life long days but some as a family group moved to become farmers in Colorado. Henry Schwab, the youngest of the Henry Schwab Sr. family was three years old when his family came to the U.S. settling at Clyman, Wis. At the age of 9 he traveled to Dodge County and lived on the bluff overlooking the Elkhorn Valley. The Schwab family became neighbors of the Herman Monnichs, J.B. Robinson, Gerhard Munderloh, Joeum Rosensock and the George Weigle families who had already settled here. Henry Jr. remained with his father until 1874 when he bought his own land and became a successful farmer and stock raiser. In 1874 he married Louise Weigle, a neighbor girl. These were the days of frontier pioneering experiencing Pawnee Indian raids, stealing oxen and any available needed items. Mr. Schwab was a Democratic member of the legislature in 1886. He was director of District 15 for 20 years. A member of Blue Lodge of Masonic fraternity. He and his faithful wife were members of the Lutheran Church. He assisted in organizing and served on the board of directors of the original Farmers Elevator and Dodge County Fair in Hooper. He held the Fifty Year Gold Button and Jordan medal of the local Masonic Lodge. Henry and Louise worked diligently on their farm with the help of their children until 1910 when they moved into a newly built house where the Paul Parkerts now reside. Seven children were born to this couple, 2 daughters, 5 boys-all of whom earned their living resided in or around Hooper and raised their families here also. This was a delight to the elderly Schwabs who watched their sons and daughters progress through the usual ordeals of livelihood, Mrs. Schwab was a busy bee with flowers, made a high as 12 quilts a year, handiwork, cooking, church work, and general helping hand. She lived to be 86 years of age and left with us such pleasant memories. Henry Schwab after retirement was active until later years when blindness slackened his activities. His daughter Minnie lived with and took care of him in his last years. In the autumn of 1947 he became seriously ill and passed away on November 22 at his home after 95 years of an interesting pioneer life. The children of Henry and Louise Schwab all claimed Hooper as their home and have left some of their descendants to make the same claim. Many will remember these children, five who have died and two who still remain with us as of January '76. The eldest daughter, Minnie became Mrs. Henry Wagner to whom were born Norman, deceased: Leola -Mrs. Clark Shaffer of Hooper, Harry, deceased. Harry Schwab, who resided on the home place with his dear wife Catherine (Schwein) were parents of seven children; Verna, who passed away as a child in Ft. Collins, Colo., Esther -Mrs. Howard Row, Hooper; Harry -Parkview apartment resident of Hooper; Anita - Mrs. Gene Artrip of Seabrook, Md.; Mildred - Mrs. Ray Peele of Hyattsville, Md; Virgil -killed in air fight over New Guinea, married Madeleine Butts; Donald of Hooper who married Maralee Janssen. Frank Schwab married Anna Sommers who lived northeast of Hooper until his passing when Anna moved to Fremont. Their children are scattered over the great land of ours. They are Myrtle (Mrs. Stovall of Casper, Wyo.), Lois of Lincoln, James of Fremont, Barbara (Mrs. Johnson of Seattle), Stanley of Hastings, Inez (Mrs. Joe Moore of Akron, Ohio), Janet (Mrs. Hodges of Omaha). Edward married Martha Boyer. They had one son Clel who lost his wife in a car accident. Ed lived in Hooper with his family while he operated a hardware store. Martha was a dressmaker and artist. A daughter Louise who died young, was married to Peter Ewald who was in partnership with Elmer Schwab in the Ford business and garage. The had no children. Robert Louis was a banker who married Margaret Panning. They had one child who died at birth. Robert resides at Magil Hotel in Fremont, Nebr. The youngest (Babe) Elmer Schwab married Ida Bolte of Snyder. Mary Lou is their daughter. Babe and Ida live in Fremont. To the children of the afore mentioned five sons and two daughters have been born the present young ones who will carry on as have done the ancestors of the past. May God bless them as they do their utmost to keep our land the home of the free and the brave. (1) A fifth child, Charlotta, was born in Dellfeld, Germany on March 8, 1844, but must have died as a child since there is no further mention of her. The obituary for Henry Schwab Sr. states that there were seven children. (2) There were five Schwabs according to the Rose Wagner Stecher item in a "Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community" in the Hooper Sentinel dated October 2, 1930. (Katharina married Theodore Uehling in 1860 and they had already moved from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1860.) (3) The date of death on her head stone is 27 Feb 1888. (4) 1865 according to a "Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community" in the Hooper Sentinel, dated October 2, 1930. (5) On page 7 of "1867-1967 Centennial History of Hooper" - `Jacob Schwab, of Section 4 originally, came the spring of 1861 with his parents, who settled on Section 9, where the father homesteaded a quarter section of land.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Obituary The Hooper Sentinel December 11, 1902 Henry Schwab, Sr., Dead. He was over 93 Years of Age. A Resident of Dodge County for over 41 Years. Henry Schwab Sr., died at the home of his son, Jacob, last Sunday evening, about 11 o'clock. The immediate cause of his demise was troubles incident to old age, he being 93 years and six months old. Deceased was born in Rhenish Bavaria, June 14, 1809. He was married in 1836 to Katherine Vight and to them were born seven children, four of whom, Jacob, Adam and Henry Schwab and Mrs. Theodore Uehling, are still living and were with him at the time of his death. In 1855 Mr. Schwab with his family emigrated to the United States settling first in Dodge county, Wisconsin, removing in 1861 to Dodge county, Nebraska, making the trip by ox team. When he first came here he took a homestead and like many of the early settlers saw all the trials and sufferings of pioneer life, but his faith in the country was not shaken and long before he died he had the satisfaction of knowing that his judgment was correct. Owing to failing health, he has not for a number of years taken any active interest in business matters and since the death of his wife about 7 years ago, has made his home with his son, Jacob. Mr. Schwab was a man of sterling character, upright and the soul of honor and was held in the highest esteem a by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church last Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. E. Walter officiating. The interment was in the Logan cemetery.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel May 3, 1900 The First Settlers A Little Biography and History of Some of the Early Pioneers (Paper No. 9) Henry Schwab, Sr., was born in Rhenish Bavaria, Germany, June 9th, 1809. In 1855 he came to the United States and settled in Dodge county, Wisconsin, and in the spring of 1861 came to Nebraska. The trip from his Wisconsin home was made by an ox team. Crossing the river at Council Bluffs he came to Dodge county and located on what is now the Fieishhauer farm. He afterwards gave this up and in 1864 took as a homestead the se1/4, section 9, township 19, range 8. This farm is now the property of his son Henry. At the time of his coming here Mr. Schwab's family consisted of wife and four children; Catharine, now Mrs. Theodore Uehling, Jacob, Adam and Henry. Mrs. Schwab died in 1887. It was after Mr. Schwab came to the country that the first school house was built, and the Indian scare being over matters for the settlers were just beginning to get straightened out when the Civil war broke out. Volunteers were wanted to hold the Minnesota Sioux Indians in check, and in the fall of 1862 Jacob Schwab enlisted in the 2d Nebraska cavalry and was sent to Fort Randall. After eleven months service the regiment was mustered out without having seen any actual fighting. Politically and socially this family has been quite prominent in the history of this part of the country. In 1886 Henry Schwab, Jr., was elected a member of the Nebraska legislature and served one term. Mr. Schwab, Sr., is now 91 years old and is in the best of physical health, and for a number of years has made his home in Hooper with his son Jacob. This family endured all the hardships incident to pioneer life, but as that has been already given in detail before this it will be omitted in this connection, but of their connection with the development of the country we will have more to say in a future paper.hhw SCHWAB, HENRY SR. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Katharina Schwab Dates on Tombstone = Died 2-27-1888 age 71y 2m 27d Actual Dates = 11-30-1816 2-27-1888 Tombstone Photo Obituary Fremont Weekly Herald March 8, 1888 Obituary - Mrs. Kate Schwab, wife of Henry Schwab, Sr., died at her home in this place at 10 o'clock Monday night, aged 71 years, 2 months and 27 days. Mrs. Schwab was born in Bavaria, Nov. 30, 1816, her maiden name being Viet. She was united in marriage to Henry Schwab May 6, 1836, and with her husband emigrated to America in 1855, when they settled in Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Schwab were pioneers of Nebraska, coming to Dodge county in 1861. She had been sick for about six weeks with a complicated stomach trouble and finally death came, but found her prepared; she died as she had lived, at peace with all mankind. Her life has been an open book in which can be read all that is good in a wife and mother, uneventful, perhaps, in the accomplishment of any great deed, but a model worthy of example; an affectionate and devoted wife and a loving and self- sacrificing mother, a friend to be prized and trusted and one whom friends mourn and miss when death takes them. She leaves, besides an aged husband, four children, Henry, Jacob and Adam Schwab, of Hooper, and Katie, now Mrs. Theodore Uehling, of Logan township, to mourn the loss of one so true. Mrs. Schwab was a member of the German Lutheran church, and the funeral services were conducted from Logan German Lutheran church yesterday at 10 o'clock a. m., Rev. Mr. Sieck, of Fontenelle, officiating, and the body was laid to rest in the Logan cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. - Sentinel.hhw SCHWAB, MARIA KATHARINA VEITH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Christian J. H. Siebuhr Dates on Tombstone = 7-16-1863 5-11-1866 Biography Christian, J. H. Siebuhr, 2, was born on July 16, 1863 and died on May 11, 1866. He is buried at Logan cemetery, is buried near Johan. Siebuhr. Christian and Johann Siebuhr are the sons of Christopher and Maria Siebuhr of Sheridan township in Washington county, Nebraska. The 1900 census shows that they were the parents of 7 children, but only 3 are living. Those living in 1900 were, Mary, Sophia and Lena. Christopher Siebuhr was born in Mecklenburg, Germany on 9-12-1828 and died on 7-22-1907 in Nebraska. Maria Siebuhr was born in Mecklenburg, Germany on 8-22-1826 and died in Nebraska on 2-9-1912. Both are buried at Immanuel Luheran cemetery east of Winslow, Nebraska. Chistopher and Maria emigrated on 6-7-1858 from Hamburg, Germany to New York on the ship "Danau".hhw SIEBUHR,CHRISTIAN J. R. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Johann H. GHR Siebuhr Dates on Tombstone = 5-8-1859 5-5-1866 Biography Johann H. GHR Siebuhr, 7, was born on May 8, 1859 and died on May 5,1866. He is buried at Logan cemetery near Christian J. H. Siebuhr. Christian and Johann Siebuhr are the sons of Christopher and Maria Siebuhr of Sheridan township in Washington county, Nebraska. The 1900 census shows that they were the parents of 7 children, but only 3 are living. Those living in 1900 were, Mary, Sophia and Lena. Christopher Siebuhr was born in Mecklenburg, Germany on 9-12-1828 and died on 7-22-1907 in Nebraska. Maria Siebuhr was born in Mecklenburg, Germany on 8-22-1826 and died in Nebraska on 2-9-1912. Both are buried at Immanuel Luheran cemetery east of Winslow, Nebraska. Chistopher and Maria emigrated on 6-7-1858 from Hamburg, Germany to New York on the ship "Danau".hhw SIEBUHR, JOHANN, H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Jane Slack Dates on Tombstone = 4-10-1826 9-25-1886 Biography Jane Berry Slack was born in Virginia on 4-10-1826 and died in Nebraska on 9-25-1886. She is buried at the Logan cemetery north of Winslow, Nebraska. She married John L. Slack on 3-11-1847. They lived in Tazewell county, Illinois and Washington county, Nebraska. Their children include: Caroline (born 1847), Elizabeth (born 1849), Mary (born 1851), James (1853-1858), Catherine (born 1855), John (born 1859), Henry (born 1862), George (Born 1865) and Samuel (born 1867).hhw SLACK, JANE BERRY ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = John Slack Dates on Tombstone = 2-21-1826 4-25-1883 Biography John L. Slack was born in Virginia on 2-21-1826 and died in Nebraska on 4-25-1883. He is buried at the Logan cemetery north of Winslow, Nebraska. He married Jane Berry on 3-11-1847. They lived in Tazewell county, Illinois and Washington county, Nebraska. Their children include: Caroline (born 1847), Elizabeth (born 1849), Mary (born 1851), James (1853-1858), Catherine (born 1855), John (born 1859), Henry (born 1862), George (Born 1865) and Samuel (born 1867).hhw SLACK, JOHN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Joseph Stecher Dates on Tombstone = 11-25-1857 11-17-1934 Father Obituary The Hooper Sentinel November 22, 1934 Joseph Stecher Called By Death Another of the early day settlers of this community entered into his final reward when death called Joseph Stecher of Winslow early last Saturday morning November 17, at the St. Joseph hospital in Omaha. On Wednesday Mr. Stecher had undergone a gall stone operation to secure relief from an ailment that had troubled him for some time. While he passed through the operation nicely, complications suddenly set in and the end came rapidly and as a surprise to his many friends here. His death removes a Dodge County resident of 69 years standing. Mr. Stecher had attained the age of 76 years, 11 months and 22 days, he having been born near Vienna, Bohemia, on November 25, 1857. At the age of 12 years he came to the United States with his parents and two brothers and settled on a farm near Dodge, and began a residence that made him widely acquainted in the county. On February 6, 1878, he was married to Miss Rose Wagner of Hooper. Following the marriage a home was established near Dodge followed later by a short residence in Kansas, after which they returned to Dodge county and settled on the farm four miles northeast of Hooper now managed by his son, Louis. In 1916 he and Mrs. Stecher retired from farm life to enjoy a well earned rest and moved to Fremont, which city remained his home for the next 16 years. In the fall of 1932 Mr. and Mrs. Stecher moved back to the old familiar landmarks to make their home in Winslow, but shortly afterwards or on January 15, 1933, death took away Mrs. Stecher and broke up a companionship that had lasted for fifty-five years. In his years of residence in this locality Mr. Stecher proved himself to be a successful farmer and stock raiser, keeping abreast with the times of those years. He was active and prominent in the affairs of the community in which he lived and gained the high respect of his fellow citizens. He was the father of four sons, one, Frank, dying in infancy and another, Francis, passing away in 1928. The two who survive him are Lester of Potter and Louis of Hooper. He is also survived by four Grandchildren.hhw STECHER, JOSEPH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Katie Stecher Dates on Tombstone = Died 10-10-1887 age 20y 1m 7d Actual Dates = 9-3-1867 10-10-1887 Dau of Frank & Anna Stecher Birth Name = Catherine Stecher Mini Biography Catherine "Katie" Stecher was born to Frank & Anna (Pospschil) in Bohemia on 9-3-1867. Joseph Stecher of Hooper was her brother. Catherine "Katie" Stecher died in Nebraska on 10-10-1887 and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw STECHER, CATHERINE KATIE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Rosa C. E. Stecher Mother Dates on Tombstone = 3-19-1853 1-15-1933 Birth Name = Rosa Catherine Elizabeth Wagner The Hooper Sentinel Jan. 19, 1933 Mrs. Jos. Stecher Called By Death Slowly, but surely, the real pioneer residents of this community are, being called to their eternal rest, and this week it becomes our duty to chronicle the passing of one who has been a resident of the locality since 1861. This is Mrs. Joseph Stecher, who passed away about 3 o'clock, Sunday after noon, January, 15, 1933, at the old farm home, the present home of her son, Louis, about four miles northeast of Hooper. An illness of a week which developed into pneumonia was the cause of her death. Previous to that time she had enjoyed good health. She passed away at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 26 days, and of the original family that came to Nebraska in the early days, Mrs. Stecher was the last. As Rose Catherine Elizabeth Wagner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wagner, she was born on March 19, 1853 in Cleveland, Ohio. When a child of three she went with her parents to Madison, Wisc., residing there until 1861. On April 1st of that year the family in company with the Schwab family started for Nebraska by ox team arriving here on July 4. The trip, while a hard and tedious one, was, however, filled with much to interest a girl of eight years and according to a sketch give by her at the unveiling of the Logan Mills monument in 1930 was also filed with impressions that remained with her the rest of her life. The hardships of the trip and the rigors of the early winters moulded a depth of character in the pioneers which is difficult to find among the present day people. Her first home in this community was an abandoned two room log cabin about a mile from the Logan Mills that was shared for a time by both the Wagner and Schwab families. Her father then pre-empted a 160 acre claim which he later homesteaded and on which a log house was built in 1862. From then on this county has been her home and among its people she had become beloved and widely known. Her marriage to Joseph Stecher took place at Fremont on February 6, 1878. Following the marriage they located on the farm now the home of her son, Louis. Here she and Mr. Stecher resided until seventeen years ago when they retired from farm life to enjoy a well earned rest and moved to Fremont. Four months ago they came back to the old familiar landmarks and took up their home in Winslow, but death destined her not to remain long amid the circle of her old time friendships. As a wife and mother Mrs. Stecher was ever devoted to her family, as a friend ever faithful and helping and as a resident always held in the highest esteem by all. Her passing is sincerely regretted by everyone who knew her and all extend sympathy to the family in their loss. She was the mother of four sons, two having preceded her in death, Frank in infancy and Francis in 1928. Surviving sons are Lester of Potter and Louis of Hooper, who with the father now mourn the passing of a much beloved mother and wife. Four grandchildren also survive her. Following her death her body was taken charge of by the Wolmer & Warne mortuary service until the day of the funeral. This was yesterday with short services first being held at 1:30 at the Louis Stecher farm home and at 2 O'clock from the Grace Lutheran church, in which faith she had been reared and maintained. An audience that filled the church was present to pay their tribute to the memory of this beloved woman and pay heed to the words of comfort as pronounced by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Moeller. Interment was made in the Logan cemetery, which is a part of the original Wagner homestead and in which her father, who passed away in 1865, was the first interred.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -The Schwab and Wagner journey from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1861 as told by Mrs. Rose Wagner Stecher: We started April 1st from Madison and landed in Nebraska on July 4th. Travelled with oxen and covered wagon. We found an abandoned loghouse about one mile from Logan mill. It had one room below and one room above. It was not plastered. Both families moved in. There were six of us and five of the Schwabs. During fall and winter Schwabs built their house on land that is still owned by their grandson, Harry Schwab. We lived in rather close quarters the first winter. There were two stoves, two beds, tables and chairs besides a large chest that was used as a cupboard. While we travelled for three months we only had the stove out twice for washing. All we lived on was toasted bread and milk. Mother toasted bread all winter. Many sacks were filled. We had two cows. Milk was put in a large jar. So it was the same bill of fare every day including some cured meat of our own. We found only two places where we could buy food. One of them had only potatoes and the other had eggs. We bought a large wash basin full of eggs for five cents. Many a day we traveled from four in the morning until sun down with no water all day, oxen and cows having their tongues hanging out of parched mouths. More than once we expected to die from thirst and heat. We did not have much milk as cows traveling all day could not give milk. I was eight years old but that scene was stamped on my memory where it will remain until death erases it. During the winter we had heavy snows and blizzards. The older boys slept upstairs on feather beds, no beds. They were often covered with several inches of snow mornings. My father George Wagner pre- empted 160 acres which he afterwards homesteaded. In 1862 we built a loghouse. In 1864 father was taken sick and the nearest town was Omaha. No chance to get a doctor. Sixty miles is a long distance when oxen were the only conveyance to travel with. It took a week for the round trip. There were no cemeteries in those days, so father gave 2 acres from his homestead for the Logan Cemetery. He died March l4, 1865 and was the first man buried there. The snow was very deep and there was no place to get a coffin. We had to make one out of cottonwood boards that were sawed near Logan Mill. We had only a common saw and no plane. It was made coffin shape top and bottom alike. They painted it with ashes and water. A great difference between coffins then and now. I think people were more satisfied then with our simple ways than now with all the splendor and high living.hhw STECHER, ROSA C. E. WAGNER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Amelia Uehling Dates = 6-2-1872 3-6-1953 Birth Name = Amelia Charlotte Wagner Obituary Mrs. Uehling Dies in Kansas City Hooper- Mrs. John M. Uehling of Kansas City died there Friday following a long illness. She was a native of Hooper. Mrs. Uehling was born June 2, 1872, and had lived at Hooper and Wood Lake before moving to Kansas City 18 years ago. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Wollmer and Warne Funeral Home in Hooper. The Rev. Paul Moessner will officiate. Burial will be in Logan Cemetery at Hooper. Surviving are her widower; one son, Cornelius of Kansas City; six daughters, Mrs. William Wilkinson of Sun Valley, Calif., Mrs. Pearl Magers, Mrs. Eugene Morlang, Mrs. Francis R. Carter, all of Kansas City, Mrs. Joe Brooks, of Kansas and Mrs. Howard C. Smith of Weatherley, Mo.; three brothers, William Wagner of Neligh, Edward Wagner of Hooper and Gilbert Wagner of Morrell; six sisters, Mrs. Henry Mallette, Mrs. Ben Ott, Mrs. Herman Janssen, Mrs. Alfred Stroh and Mrs. Fred Dierking, all of Hooper and Mrs. Isaac Mallette of Craig.hhw UEHLING, AMELIA CHARLOTTE WAGNER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Andrew Uehling Dates = 1-8-1825 1906 Birth Name = Andreas Uehling Biography Andrew Uehling, 81, was born on January 8, 1825 at Gumpelstadt, Th�ringen, Germany, and died in Nebraska in 1906. His parents were Johannes (John) Uehling and Dorothea Elisabetha Trautvetter Uehling. He emigrated to the USA with his parents and other members of the family in 1852. There were 13 persons in the group of emigrants. They traveled on the ship "Jason" from Bremen to New York City, NY, arriving on August 10, 1852. On January 13, 1853 he married Elizabeth Fuss in Shields township, Dodge county, Wisconsin. Elizabeth may have traveled with them on the "Jason". Six children were born to them in Wisconsin; Conrad on Dec. 24, 1852, Barbara Margaret on June 13, 1854, Oswell on January 25, 1856, Augusta on March 4, 1858, Andrew about 1865 and John L. on September 25, 1869. Andrew's parents moved from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1864, but Andrew and his family did not move to Nebraska until 1874. They settled near Logan Creek, and on October 12, 1893 his wife, Elizabeth, died. Elizabeth is buried at Logan cemetery. Andrew then married Heneritta Ludwig on January 22, 1895 at Fremont, Nebraska. Heneritta had emigrated from Germany to the USA in 1894. She was the mother of 12 children, but only 1 granddaughter lived with her and Andrew. Andrew died in 1906 and is buried at Logan cemetery, but the date of death is not on his grave stone. Andrew was survived by his wife, Heneritta, sons; Conrad and John and daughters; Barbara Margaret Bruse and Augusta Hankins. His son Oswell died on August 8, 1888 near Hooper, Nebraska. Nothing is known about his son, Andrew (born about 1865).hhw UEHLING, ANDREW ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Conrad Uehling Dates on Tombstone = 12-24-1852 7-15-1917 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel July 19, 1917 Conrad Uehling Dead An other old settler of this vicinity passed to his reward Sunday night, July 16, 1917(1), when the angel of death called Conrad Uehling. The cause of his demise was cancer of the liver from which he had been a sufferer for some time. He was able to be up and about until about three weeks ago, when he took a turn for the worse. Mr. Uehling was born in Dodge county Wisc., Dec. 24, 1857(2). At the age of about 22 he came westward, settling in this vicinity, which has since been his home. Sixteen years ago he purchased the farm a mile east of Hooper upon which he resided at the time of his death. About thirteen years ago he was married to Miss Emma Ludwig, who with four children, Henrietta, Alvin, Agnes and Eddie survive to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted husband and father. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Fred Hankins of this place and Mrs. Fred Bruse of Wisner, and one brother, John Uehling of Rosalie. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2:30 from the Logan church the pastor, Rev. J. Schrader, officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. The sympathy of friend and acquaintances go out to the family and relatives in their hour of bereavement.hhw (1) On his grave stone at Logan Cemetery his date of death is shown as July 15, 1917. (2) On his grave stone at Logan Cemetery his date of birth is shown as Dec. 24, 1852 UEHLING, CONRAD ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Elise Uehling Birth Name = Cordula Elizabeth Trautvetter Dates on 1st Tombstone = Died 7-2-1880 65 yr 9 mo 12 days Dates on 2nd Tombstone = 8-14-1814 5-26-1880 Actual Dates = 9-20-1814 7-2-1880 Wife of Johanne Uehling Tombstone Photo Biography Cordula Elizabeth Trautvetter, 65, was born on September 20, 1814 in Saxony, Germany. She was born in or near the village of Gumpelstadt, and her birth is recorded in the church records there. However, her date of birth is shown as November 20, 1814. In the 1975 Logan cemetery survey by Mares and Petersen her date of death is shown as July 2, 1880 and that she was 65 year 9 months and 12 days old. Using this death date and age, her birth date computes to be September 20, 1814. I assume that this is the date she used. On April 12, 1836 at Witzelroda, Th�ringen, Germany she became John Uehling's second wife. The following children were born to them in Germany before they emigrated to the USA; Dorothea Elisabetha (Odelia), Oswald, Barbara Margeretha, Evalynn Christina, Barbara Rosina, John Martin, Johann Martin and Elizabeth. Odelia died in Germany, and some family historians believe that she drowned at the age of 2 years. John's daughter, Margaretha Elisabetha from his first marriage, married Johann Caspar Kaiser and remained in Germany. Cordula, John and the other children emigrated to the USA in 1852. They traveled on the ship "Jason" from Bremen, Germany to New York City, New York, and arrived in New York City on August 10, 1852. Their first home in this country was in Dodge county, Wisconsin, and they remained there until 1864. The following children were born to them in Wisconsin; Fredrick, Ernestine Henrietta and Anna Catharine. Cordula, her husband, John, and some of the children joined a wagon train coming to Nebraska. They arrived at Logan Mills, Dodge county, Nebraska on June 26, 1864, where they homesteaded north of the Elkhorn river, north of the present town of Hooper, Nebraska. Cordula Elizabeth died July 2, 1880, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw UEHLING, CORDULA ELIZABETH TRAUTVETTER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Eliza Uehling Birt Name = Elizabeth Fuss Dates on Tombstone = 9-11-1821 10-12-1893 wof Andres Uehling Biography Elizabeth Fuss, 72, was born on September 11, 1821 in Germany and died at Hooper Nebraska on October 12, 1893. She is buried at Logan cemetery. Her parents were Frederick and Ernestine Fuss. Elizabeth may have emigrated from Germany to the USA with the John & Cordula Uehling family in 1852. She married John & Cordula Uehling's son, Andrew Uehling, on January 13, 1853 at Shields township, Dodge county, Wisconsin. She was the mother of six children; Conrad born December 24, 1852, Barbara Margaret born June 13, 1854, Oswell born January 29, 1856, Augusta born March 4, 1858, Andrew born about 1865 in Wisconsin and John L. born September 25, 1869. All five children were born in Dodge county, Wisconsin. She and her family moved from Wisconsin to Dodge county, Nebraska in 1874, and settled on a farm in the Logan Creek community. She was survived by her husband and 4 children, her son, Oswell, had died on August 8, 1888. Nothing is known about her son, Andrew.hhw UEHLING, ELIZA FUSS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Elizabeth Uehling Dates on Tombstone = Died 12-15-1896 age 58y 2m 5d Actual Dates = 10-10-1838 12-15-1896 Wife of O. Uehling Obituary Hooper Sentinel Thursday, Dec. 17, 1896 Once more the death knoll has sounded in our mist. Once more we are reminded that the earthly tabernacle is a thing of time and that sooner or later each in turn must join the innumerable caravan that has gone before. "Flowers fall as well as oaks". Youth in its buoyancy, manhood in it's prime, old age with its hoary locks is brought to the common level of the sepulcher. Elizabeth Keller was born Oct. 10, 1838, in the village of Schnet, Saxony Meinige, Germany, and died at Hooper, Nebraska, Dec. 15, 1896, of cancer of the liver and stomach. In 1852 she emigrated, with her parents, one sister and two brothers, to the United States. The family settled first at Watertown, Wisconsin. In the year 1859 she was married to Oswald Uehling, and in 1864, came to Dodge county, Nebraska. In common with the pioneers of those days, she with her husband and little family, located on a homestead about 5 miles northeast of Hooper and this was her home until 1891, when she removed to Hooper. Mrs. Uehling was the mother of twelve children, four boys and eight girls. The oldest, a boy, died in 1865. at the age of 3 years. The living are Mrs. Christena Bayer, of Pender, Mrs. Elizabeth Bott of Manning, Utah, Mrs. Lizzie Heller, Mrs. Barbara Monnich, Mrs. Lottie Fritz, John M., Conrad H., Martha, Susie, Rena, and Josie Uehling, all residing in or near Hooper. For several weeks immediately preceding her death, her sufferings were very severe but she was at all times cheerful and resigned. As a wife she was a model: loving, kind and ever thoughtful while the children feel and realize that they have lost that most precious of good gifts, a patient, loving mother. Besides her husband and children she leaves to mourn for her, a sister, Mrs. Burger, of Watertown, Wis. and two brothers, August and Wm. Keller, of Hooper. The funeral services will be held from the German Lutheran church in Hooper tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. Grauenhorst. The interment will be in the cemetery here. The sorely bereaved family will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their affliction.hhw UEHLING, ELIZABETH KELLER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Elma Uehling Dates on Tombstone = Died 11-28-1893 aged 24 days Actual dates = 11-4-1893 11-28-1893 Mini Biography Elma Uehling, infant daughter of John Martin Uehling and Amelia Wagner Uehling, was born on November 4, 1893 near Hooper, Nebraska. She is a great granddaughter of George Wagner, the founder of Logan cemetery. Elma died on November 28, 1893, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw UEHLING, ELMA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Gilbert Uehling Dates on Tombstone = 3-16-1899 10-31-1912 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel November 7, 1912 Gilbert, the thirteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Uehling died at his home at Elizabeth, Nebr. Thursday morning Oct. 31 cause of the death being appendicitis. The remains, accompanied by the family, were brot here Saturday morning. Funeral services were held from the Lutheran church at 1 p. m. Interment in Hooper cemetery(1). Their many friends here sincerely sympathize with the bereaved family. The out of town relatives present were, Mrs. Albert Bott and sons, Charlie and Albert of Omaha, Mrs. Chester Forbes and son of Howells and Miss Charlotte Monnich of Lincoln.hhw (1) Interment was in Logan cemetery. UEHLING, GILBERT ******************************************************************* Name = Henrietta Uehling Dates = 5-6-1832 10-27-1916 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel Nov. 2, 1916 Death of Mrs. Uehling Mrs. Andrew Uehling, one of the pioneer woman of this vicinity, passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Conrad Uehling early Friday morning, Nov. 27, 1916. The resultant cause of her death was diabetes, from which she had been a sufferer for some months. She was over eighty four years of age, having been born in Germany May 6, 1832. She came to this country and to this vicinity 27 years ago, where she has since resided. Mr. Uehling died 10 years ago. She was the mother of 12 children, only one of whom survives her, a son in Germany. Funeral services were held at 10:30 Sunday morning, from the Conrad Uehling home followed by services at the Logan church. Rev. J. Schrader having charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery.hhw UEHLING, HENRIETTA LUDWIG ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Infant son Dates on Tombstone = Died 4-28-1901 Aged 1 day Infant son of Gilbert & Amelia Uehling UEHLING, INFANT SON ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Johanne Uehling Common Name =John Uehling Alternate Name = Johannes Uehling Dates on 1st Tombstone = 4-23-1792 5-1-1883 Dates on 2nd Tombstone = 4-23-1797 5-1-1883 Tombstone Photo The current tombstone is a handmade concrete slab made by Lorene Lane, sometime after 1975. The present location of the original tombstone is unknown, but it was in bad shape and difficult to read. The 1975 survey by Clarabelle Mares was made from the original tombstone.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Obituary Fremont Weekly Herald May 17, 1883 Died - At the residence of Oswald Uehling, in Hooper precinct, on Thursday night, May 10th, John Uehling, aged 86 years. The deceased was one of the oldest settlers of that section, coming out from Wisconsin with his sons and Martin Luther, Ed. Fleischauer, Henry Panning, and others from the same neighborhood, 19 years ago. He was well respected by everybody who knew him. The funeral was held on Sunday at the residence of his son, Oswald Uehling. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Biography - Johannes (John) Uehling John Uehling, 86, was born April 23, 1797 at Gumpelstadt, Th�ringen, Germany. However, the church records in Gumpelstadt show his year of birth as 1798. His parents were Johann Martin Uehling and Anna Dorothea Kallenbach. He married Dorothea Elisabetha Trautvetter on April 27, 1819 in Germany. They had 3 children; Anna Margaretha, Margaretha Elisabetha and Andreas. His wife, Dorothea, died November 14, 1828 in Germany and on April 12, 1836 John married Cordula Elizabeth Trautvetter at Witzelroda, Th�ringen, Germany. John and Cordula had the following children born to them in Germany; Dorothea Elisabetha (Odelia), Oswald, Barbara Margeretha, Evelyn Christina, Barbara Rosina, John Martin, Johann Martin and Elizabeth. The family except daughters, Dorothea Elisabetha (Odelia), who was deceased and Margaretha Elizabeth, who was married to Johann Caspar Kaiser, emigrated to the USA in 1852. They traveled on the ship "Jason" from Bremen, Germany to New York City, New York. They arrived at New York City on August 10, 1852, and then went to Dodge county, Wisconsin. The following children were born to them in Wisconsin; Frederick, Ernestine Henrietta and Anna Catharine. They remained there until 1864, when they moved west to Dodge county, Nebraska. They arrived at Logan Mills, Dodge county, Nebraska on June 26, 1864. Also on this migration were the families of Mathias Heller, Ed Fleishhauer, Martin Luther Sr., Heinrich Panning, Fred Wolf Sr., Oswald Uehling and Conrad Schram. Of this group, all except the Fleishhauers are buried at Logan cemetery. They homesteaded on the bluffs of the north bank of the Elkhorn River north of the present town of Hooper, Nebraska. His wife, Cordula, died July 2, 1880, and John died May 10, 1883 at Hooper at the home of his son, Oswald. John and Cordula are buried at Logan cemetery. He was survived by Anna Margaretha Kallenbach Moeller, Andreas, Oswald, Barbara Margeretha Raasch, Evelyn Christina Ehrhard, Barbara Rosina Wagner, John Martin, Johann Martin, Elizabeth Wagner, Frederick, Ernestine Henrietta Ollerman and Anna Catharine Meyer. He was preceded in death by daughters; Margaretha Elizabeth Kaiser and Dorothea Elisabetha (Odelia), who both died in Germany, and by both wives. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Johannes (John) Uehling Family History Johannes(1) (John) Uehling and Cordula Elizabeth Trautvetter (Elise)(2) were born in Germany and came to the United States in 1852 in a family group of 13(3) on the sail ship "Jason" from Bremen, Germany to New York, arriving on August 10, 1852. It took them about seven weeks to get here. Johannes was born in Gumpelstadt, Th�ringen, Germany on April 23, 1797 and died May 10, 1883 at Hooper, Nebraska. Elise was born in Saxony, Germany on September 20, 1814 and died July 2, 1880 in Nebraska. She was 65 years, 9 months and 12 days of age. Both are buried in Logan Cemetery. In the 1892 "History of the Elkhorn Valley" page 671 in the George Wagner Jr. history it reads " He was united in marriage in August, 1864, to Rosa Uehling, daughter of John and Eliza Uehling, natives of Germany, whose fourteen children were: Margaret, Andrew, Eliza, Odelia (deceased), Oswald, Barbara, Christena, Rosa, John, Martin, Elizabeth, Frederick, Henrietta (deceased), Catharine.". Dorothea Elisabetha (Odelia 1834-1836) was born about 2 years before her parents were married and died shortly after they were married. According to some family members she died by drowning. Odelia was not on the 1852 passenger list. Johannes had two wives, the name of the first wife was Dorothea Elisabetha Trautvetter (1796-1828) and they were married April 27, 1819. The second wife was Cordula Elizabeth Trautvetter (1814-1880) and they were married April 12, 1836. Johannes had three children by his first wife, and 11 children by his second wife. After emigrating to the USA in 1852 Johannes and Elise lived in Shields Township, Dodge County, Wisconsin until 1864 when they and some of their children joined a wagon train coming to Nebraska. They came in a covered wagon pulled by oxen. There were about five wagons. Barbara Uehling Raasch and her husband, John Raasch, came to Nebraska in 1865. The Raasch family was accompanied on the Wisconsin to Nebraska migration by the Albert William Hartung family and they crossed the Missouri River from Iowa to Nebraska at Council Bluffs. Andreas and his family did not come to Nebraska until 1874. Johannes and Elise Uehling homesteaded on the bluffs on the north bank of the Elkhorn River, north and west of what is now the town of Hooper, Nebraska. At first they lived in a log cabin, but later Johannes built a small house for the family. The Indians had a favorite camp site on the bluffs on the Elkhorn River not far from the Uehling home. When the Indians came to the house, Mrs. Uehling always gave them food, sometimes bread spread with sorghum. As a pioneer resident of these parts, Mr. Uehling underwent all of the hardship incident to the early settlement of a new country. He bore all of these unflinchingly and by thrift and industry laid aside enough of these worldly goods to make his declining years one of comfort, which he justly deserved. The Uehling children and their spouses were: 1. Anna Margaretha 1820-1907 married L. R. Kallenbach & George Moeller. 2. Margareth Elisabetha 1823-1851 married Johann Caspar Kaiser. 3. Andreas 1825- 1906 married Elizabeth Fuss & Heneritta Ludwig. 4. Dorothea Elisabeth (Odelia) 1834-1836. 5. Oswald 1835-1914 married Elizabeth Keller. 6. Barbara Margeretha 1839-1923 married John C. F. Raasch. 7. Evalynn Christina 1841-???? married Theodore Erhardt. 8. Barbara Rosina 1843-1913 married George Wagner. 9. John Martin 1845-1917 married Ottilia Elsia Trautvetter & Clara Langemeier Rahe. 10. Johann Martin 1847-1919 married Catherine Kroeger. 11. Elizabeth 1850-1924 married Carl Ludwig August Wagner. 12. Frederick 1853-1914 married Maria Kroeger. 13. Ernestine Henrietta 1856-1886 married Franz A. F. Ollerman. 14. Anna Catharine 1858-1943 married John Frederick Meyer. (1) The name on his current grave stone is "Johanne Uehling", and his birth date is shown as 4-23-1797 and the date of death is shown as 5-1-1883. In the 1975 Logan Cemetery survey made by Mares and Petersen, his birth date is shown as 23 Apr 1797 and his death date is shown as 1 May 1883. His obituary in the Fremont Weekly Herald of May 17, 1883 shows the date of death as May 10, 1883 and his age as 86 years. The church records in Gumpelstadt, Germany list his year of birth as 1798. On my files I am listing his name as "Johannes (John) Uehling", and his birth date as April 23, 1797 and his death date as May 10, 1883. The word "HEIRRUHET" (correct spelling is hierruhet) at the top of his grave stone is German for "Here rests" . Thanks to Steven Pueppke for this translation. (2) The name on her grave stone is "Elise Wife of Johanne Uehling". Her birth date is shown as 8-14-1814 and her death date is shown as 5-26-1880. In the 1975 Logan Cemetery survey her date of death is shown as 2 July 1880 and her age is given as 65 yr 9 mo 12 days. Using DATECALC this computes a birth date of 20 Sept 1814. In my files I am listing her name as "Cordula Elizabeth Trautvetter" with her birth date as September 20, 1814 and her death date as July 2, 1880. (3) Germans to America, Vol. 3, page 343: Andreas, Osla, Johannes, Cordula, Oswald, Barbara, Eva-Christine, Johannes, Martin, Elisabeth, Anna-Margaretha, Oswald and Barbara-Rosena. The identity of Osla and the 2nd Oswald are not clear. The above was compiled from the following sources: 1. 1876-1976 Centennial History of Hooper, page 216 2. History of the Elkhorn Valley, page 671 (George Wagner Jr.) 3. Germans to America, Vol. 3, page 343 4. Logan Cemetery survey of 1975 by Clarabelle Mares and Katharine Petersen. 5. US Census 1870, 1880 and 1900 6. John Uehling obituary - Fremont Weekly Herald dated May 17, 1883. 7. Church records - Gumpelstadt, Th�ringen, Germany. Researched by Steven Pueppke. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Uehling Family Newsletter Issue No. 5 April, 2000 In 1843, just as the debate over slavery was heating up in the United States, a family named Schmidt ran a mill on the moorlands stretching west of the forest south of Eisenach in what is now the German state of Th�ringen. George Adam Schmidt was 55 years of age, and as the provider of flour, he must have been an important citizen of the community. George Adam had inherited the mill, not from his father, but from his father-in-law Martin Uehling. Martin was known as the Moorm�ller, and he had died in 1804 in the village of M�hra. We do not know how long the mill had been in his family, or if he had been acquainted with the Luther family of M�hra, including its famous son, who was also named Martin. We are sure, though, that Martin Uehling had at least eight children, seven of whom were daughters. Ottilie Uehling was George Adam Schmidt's wife, and it was through her that the mill came into the possession of the Schmidts. Martin Uehling's sole son was Johann, and as a young man, he worked as a laborer in his brother- in-law's mill. Johann had been born on April 23, 1797. Four days after his twenty-seventh birthday, on April 27, 1819, he married Dorothea Elisabeth Trautvetter. Four years older than her husband, Dorothea Elisabeth had been born on April 12, 1796. There were three children born to this marriage: Anna Margaretha, 1820; Margaretha Elisabeth, 1823, and Andreas, 1825. Dorothea Elisabeth, died on November 14, 1828. Johann married Cordula Elizabeth Trautvetter in the church of the neighboring village of Witzelroda on April 12, 1836. Sixteen years his junior, Cordula had been born at Gumpelstadt in the year 1814. The following children were born in Germany to Johann and Cordula Uehling: Dorothea Elisabetha (Odelia), 1834; Oswald, 1835; Barbara Margaretha, 1839; Eva Christina (Evalynn), 1841; Barbara Rosina, 1843; Johann (John), 1845; Johann Martin (Martin), 1847 and Elisabetha, 1850. Dorothea Elisabetha (Odelia) died in Germany at the age of 2 (July 29, 1836)-by drowning, according to family lore. Margaretha Elizabeth married Johann Caspar Kaiser and remained in Germany. The others in the family (the names are from the ship passenger list) emigrated to the USA: Andreas, Osla, Johannes, Cordula, Oswald, Barbara, Eva-Christine, Johannes, Martin, Elisabeth, Anna- Margaretha, Oswald, and Barbara-Rosina. Osla is probably Andreas's future bride. Oswald (whose age is listed as 3), was Anna- Margaretha's son Wilhelm Oswald Uehling, who had been born illegitimately on April 6, 1849. The Uehling family group sailed from Bremen, Germany, on the ship "Jason" and arrived in New York on August 10, 1852. After arriving in the USA the family made its way to Shields township, Dodge county, Wisconsin. Their small farm was within 3 miles of Frederick Uehling's farm, and it was undoubtedly because of him and other relatives that the John Uehling family settled in east central Wisconsin. The following children were born to John and Cordula in Wisconsin: Frederick, 1853; Ernestine Henrietta, 1856 and Anna Catharine, 1858. Four of the children married in Wisconsin: Anna Margaretha married Conrad Kallenbach, Andreas married Elizabeth Fuss in 1853, Barbara Margeretha married John Raasch in 1857, and Oswald married Elizabeth Keller in 1859. In 1864, after almost 12 years in Wisconsin, 72-year-old John, his wife Cordula, and their unmarried children migrated to Dodge County, Nebraska. Also in the party were the families of Oswald Uehling, Mathias Heller, Ed Fleishhauer, Martin Luther Sr., Heinrich Panning, Fred Wolf Sr., and Conrad Schram. This caravan of wagons pulled by oxen arrived at Logan Mills, Nebraska on June 26, 1864. The heads of these families and their wives are all buried at Logan Cemetery, Hooper, Nebraska except Susan and Ed Fleishhauer, who are buried at the Hooper Cemetery. John and Cordula homesteaded on the bluffs overlooking the Elkhorn River north of the present town of Hooper, Nebraska. Oswald farmed near Logan Creek, and they were the parents of 12 children. Oswald acquired an interest in the Logan Mills and later moved the mill into Hooper. This mill was known as the Hooper Roller Mills, and Oswald later traded it for a ranch in Cherry County, Nebraska. Barbara and John Raasch moved from Wisconsin to Dodge County, Nebraska in 1865, and Andreas and his wife, Elizabeth, arrived in 1874. Both of these families also settled and farmed near Hooper. Anna Margaretha and Conrad Kallenbach also came to Dodge County, Nebraska, but the date of their migration is not known. Conrad died in Nebraska and Anna Margaretha later married George Moeller, who also preceded Anna Margaretha in death. Evalynn Christina married Theodore Erhardt and they moved to Olmsted County, Minnesota. They had two children, but nothing is known of their descendents. Barbara Rosina married George Wagner, Jr., whose father had donated the land for Logan Cemetery. They farmed near Logan Creek and had nine children. John married Ottilia Elisa Trautvetter and they had seven children. After Ottilia died, John married Clara Rahe and in 1912 they moved to California. They both died there and are buried at Santa Anna Cemetery at Tustin. Martin married Catherine Kroeger and they had ten children. Elizabeth married August Wagner (brother of George Jr.) and they had 15 children. They also farmed near Logan Creek, but after losing the farm they moved into Hooper. Frederick married Maria Kroeger (sister of Catherine) and they had eight children. Frederick was a businessman in several towns of northeast Nebraska. Ernestine Henrietta married Franz A. F. Ollerman on December 12, 1876 at St. John's Lutheran church, Hooper, and they had four children. One son, 13, drowned in the Elkhorn river near Scribner. Their infant daughter died of typhus on August 10, 1886, and Henrietta succumbed to typhus the following day. Anna Catharine Uehling married John F. Meyer and they had no children, but they adopted a daughter, Laura. They farmed near Logan Creek, and after retiring from farming they moved into Hooper. Although little has been written of John and Cordula Uehling, more than 1,970 of their descendants are in the Uehling family database. That's approximately the population of present day Gumpelstadt! By Steve Pueppke & Harry H. Wagner UEHLING, JOHANNES ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = John M. Uehling Dates on Tombstone = 1867-1955 Actual Dates = 9-16-1867 4-10-1955 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel April 4, 1955 John Uehling Funeral Today Funeral services will be held today for John Uehling, formerly of this area, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Logan Cemetery. Mr. Uehling passed away at Kansas City, Mo., Sunday. Music was furnished by Mrs. Howard Schumacher, Mrs. Herbert Suhr, Miss Evelyn Von Seggern and Mrs. Paul Moessner accompanied by Miss Janice Thernes at the piano. Pallbearers were Sherman Wagner, Ed and Rap Mallette, Howard Heller, Earl Janssen and LaVere Dierking. John Uehling was born September 16, 1867, at Hooper and lived on a farm near here before moving to a homestead near Woodlake. He later moved to Liberty, Mo. His wife preceded him in death, March 6, 1953. Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Wm. Wilkinson of Sun Valley, Calif., Mrs. Joe Brooks, Brownington, Mo., Mrs. Howard Smith of Weatherby, Mo., Mrs. Pearl Myers, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. E. R. Morland, Kansas City Mo., Mrs. Francis Carter, Kansas City, Mo., and son Cornelius, of Kansas City, Mo., four sisters, Mrs. Chester Forbes, Scottsbluffs; Mrs. R. L. Miller, Englewood, Colo; Mrs. Albert Bott and Mrs. C. G. Fritz of Omaha.hhw UEHLING, JOHN MARTIN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Joseph A. Uehling Dates on Tombstone = 1882-1938 Actual Dates = 10-23-1882 3-1-1938 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel March 10, 1938 Funeral Services Held for Joseph Uehling Funeral services for Joseph Uehling of Lennox, Iowa, were held from the Zion Lutheran church in Hooper Friday afternoon with a large number of relatives and old time friends in attendance. Rev. A. S. Pannbacker delivered the sermon, and Mrs. Walter Pfeiffer and Miss Viola Mayer sang. Pallbearers were B. G. Darling, Marvin Fritz, C. W. Wagner, Howard and LaVere Heller and Harry Sick. Joseph Uehling, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Uehling, pioneer settlers of this locality, was born in this vicinity October 23, 1883, and died March 1, 1938, of a heart attack. He was married to Miss Bertha Lutzen at Woodlake, Nebr., December 13, 1907, the widow who survives to mourn his loss. The following children also survive: Mrs. Owen Schafroth, Mrs. Bernard Miller, Marie, Ernest, Joseph, Irma, Jean, Eileen and Mabel, all of Lennox, Iowa, and Mrs. Roland Hollinger, Delmar and Leland of Washington state. Brothers and sisters are: Mesdames A. F. Bott and C. G. Fritz, Omaha: Mesdames Bernard Monnich and Albert Fritz, Hooper: Mrs. Chester Forbes, Howell: Mrs. C. T. Miller, Denver, Colo.: Conrad H. Uehling, Herman and John Uehling, Long Pine.hhw ------------------------------------------------------------------- [Uehling, Joseph George] Taylor County Herald Thursday March 10, 1938 p. 8 Uehling Rites Held in Lenox Funeral services were held Friday from the Barber chapel in Lenox for Joe [Joseph George] Uehling who died suddenly Tuesday at his home. He was 55 years of age. He leaves his widow and eleven children. Following the rites the body was taken to Hooper, Nebraska for interment.hhw UEHLING, JOSEPH AUGUST ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Oswald Uehling Dates on Tombstone = 7-12-1835 7-27-1914 Husband of Elizabeth Keller Obituary The Hooper Sentinel July 30, 1914 Oswald Uehling Dead Oswald Uehling, a pioneer of this city, and vicinity for many years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Fritz of Hooper, Monday morning. Cause of death being a paralytic stroke. Mr. Fritz was with his father-in-law until 12:00 o'clock, Sunday night and when Mrs. Fritz went to her father at 7, Monday morning, she found him dead in his bed. Mr. Uehling was born at Saxon Meinige, Germany, July 12, 1835 and was 79 years old this month. He came to America with his parents in 1852, first locating at Watertown, Wis., where he resided thirteen years. He was married at that place to Miss Elizabeth Keller in 1862. They with a number of other families came to Nebraska from Wisconsin by the ox team route in 1864. He homesteaded on a farm near the Wolf school house north east of our city. Later he purchased an other farm with the money received from the sale of the ox team that brought him here. He conducted a blacksmith shop on his homestead in the early days. He also had the first steam engine in this part of the country and used it for threshing and shelling. In 1870 Mr. Uehling and family moved into Hooper and he built the mill and conducted it until a few years ago when he exchanged it for a ranch in Cherry county. He lived on the ranch until about a year ago when he suffered his first paralytic stroke when he gave over its management to his two sons, John and Joe. He then came to Hooper and had since made his home with Mrs. Fritz. He was sick all winter but was some better lately and was able to be up and around as late as last Saturday. Sunday, however, he was confined to his bed. He was also a sufferer from asthma for a good many years. Mrs. Uehling died Dec. 15, 1896. Twelve children were born to them, ten of whom are living. They are Mrs. Wm. Heller, Mrs. Albert Bott, of South Omaha, John M. and Joe, of Cherry county, C. H. Uehling, Mrs. Bernard Monnich, Mrs. Albert Fritz, Mrs. C. G. Fritz, Hooper, Mrs. Chester Forbes, Howells, Mrs. C. T. Miller, Woodlake. He is also survived by four sister, and two brothers. They are Mrs. John Raasch, Mrs. August Wagner, Mrs. John Meyer of our city and Mrs. Ehrhard of Stewartville, Minn., John Uehling of Tustin, Calif., and Martin Uehling of Fremont. Funeral services will be held from the Albert Fritz home at 1 p. m. today and from the Lutheran church at 2 p. m., Rev. Schrader conducting the services. Interment in the Hooper cemetery. The relatives have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel December 18, 1913 Well Known Men of Hooper Oswald Uehling was born July 12, 1835 at Saxon Meinige, Germany, and with his parents came to America in 1852, landing in New York and going to Watertown, Wis. where he lived thirteen years. He worked on the first railroad built from Milwaukee west. In 1864 Mr. Uehling came to Washington county, Nebr. later the county line being changed, thus throwing him in Dodge county. He took a homestead now the Schutt farm near Wolf school house northeast of Hooper. In early days on the farm, Mr. Uehling had a blacksmith shop and not only done the work for the surrounding settlers but for settlement at Norfolk, as they passed back and forth to Omaha. He states that all coal used for his work had to be hauled from 80 miles over in Iowa. His first blacksmith work was done for Mr. Himebaugh, who died a few years ago. Mr. Uehling sold the ox team that brought him to Nebraska and with the money bought an 80 acre farm. Oswald Uehling was married to Elizabeth Keller in 1862, to which union 12 children were born, 10 of whom are now living as follows: Mrs. Wm. Heller, Mrs. Albert Bott of South Omaha, John M. Uehling of Cherry county, C. H. Uehling, Mrs. Bernard Monnich, Mrs. Albert Fritz, Mrs. C. G. Fritz, Mrs. Chester Forbes of Howells, Mrs. C. T. Miller of Wood Lake, J. G. Uehling of Cherry county. Mr. Uehling's wife died Dec. 15, 1896. In 1870 Mr. Uehling came to Hooper and built the mill which he ran until nine years ago when he traded it for Mr. King's ranch in Cherry county, moving there and assumed active management of same until a year ago when he turned it over to his boys to run it for him. Mr. Uehling had the first steam engine in this section of the county, using it for threshing and shelling purposes.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - History of The Elkhorn Valley 1892 Page 567 Oswald Uehling, one of the pioneers of Dodge County, settled in 1864. He first took a homestead on one hundred and sixty acres, upon which he placed improvements, including a half sod and half board house, straw stable, provided a good well of water, and remained on that place seven years, and then built a house 18x28 feet, two large barns, 26x100 feet. He also set out an orchard and an artificial grove. He added to his land until he claimed four hundred and eighty acres, three hundred acres of which are under the plow. He lived on this place twenty-eight years and still owns it. When he came to Dodge County his earthly possessions consisted of a set of blacksmith tools, two ox teams and eleven dollars in money. But he had an abundance of courage and went in to win. In 1888 he built the roller mill at Hooper in company with Mr. Briggs. He is also interested in general merchandising and several branches of manufactures. Mr. Uehling is a native of Germany, born July 12, 1835. He is the son of John and Lizzie Uehling, who had thirteen children; Margaret, Crateliza, Andrew, Oswald, Barbara, John, Rosena, Martin, Elizabeth, Christena, Henryetta, Fred, Catharine. Our subject remained in Germany until sixteen years of age, when he came to America, landing in New York City, and from there went to Wisconsin, where he remained until 1864, at which time he came to Nebraska. He had a common school education, and was united in marriage October, 1862, to Elizabeth Keller, the daughter of John and Margaret Keller, whose four children were August, Elizabeth, Christena and William. Mr. and Mrs. Uehling are the parents of twelve children, all living but one; Christena, William (deceased), Lizzie, Elizabeth, John, Conrad, Barbara, Lottie, Martha, Susie, Rachel and Joseph. Mr. Uehling stands well in the community in which he has lived and labored so long and has been one of the potent factors in building up the village of Hooper. Politically, he affiliates with the Demorcatic party, and in religious matters is a believer in the Lutheran faith. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge of Hooper, No. 72, and Odd Fellows Lodge at Omaha, No. 8.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Oswald Uehling Family 1876-1976 Centennial History of Hooper Page 215 By Charlotte M. Darling My maternal grandparents came from Germany, settled in Wisconsin for a time and 1864 traveled by wagon train to Nebraska. In this group were the Uehlings, Hellers, Schwabs and Wiegles.(1) The Oswald Uehlings settled east of Hooper near where the Elkhorn River and Logan Creek meet, but I did not learn much of their activities in the early days as they did not discuss it. My Grandmother Uehling died quite young, therefore, I wasn't old enough to be close to her, however, I remember that my Grandfather and a Mr. Briggs built a mill on Logan Creek.(2) After some time on the farm the Uehlings moved to town and Grandfather built a mill near where the present gasoline station is located at the intersection of the cemetery hill road and Highway 275. They built their home just south of the mill. It still stands and is the second house in this block. The rest of the block was orchard and garden. Across the street west they built homes for their children which numbered eleven. One died in infancy, the rest were: Christina - married to Henry Bayer; Elisa - married to William Heller; Elizabeth - married to Albert Bott; John - married to Emelia Wagner; Barbara - married to Bernard Monnich; Court - married to Emelia Stroh; Martha - married to Chris Fritz; Charlotte - married to Albert Fritz; Susan - married to Chester Forbes; Rena - married to Charles Miller; Joe - whose wife was named Bertha After the family was grown, Grandfather traded the mill for a ranch in Cherry County, Nebraska and he, the boys and one grandson moved there to live.hhw (1) (A) See the item by Rose Wagner Stecher in a "Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community" in the Hooper, Nebraska Sentinel of October 2, 1930. The Schwab and Wagner families came together from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1861. (B) The Weigle family moved from Illinois to Nebraska in 1857. (2) See the article "Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community" in the Hooper, Nebraska Sentinel of October 2, 1930. The first mill on Logan Creek was built by Dennis Dean and Harvey J. Robinson in 1859.hhw UEHLING, OSWALD ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Oswell Uehling Dates on Tombstone = Died 8-8-1888 age 32y 6m 10d Actual Dates = 1-29-1856 8-8-1888 Son of A & E Uehling Biography Oswell Uehling, 32, was born on January 29, 1856 in Dodge county, Wisconsin and died at Hooper, Nebraska on August 8, 1888 at the age of 34 years, 6 months and 10 days. Oswell died from injuries received when he was kicked by a horse. He is buried at Logan cemetery, Hooper Nebraska. His parents were Andrew Uehling and Elizabeth Fuss Uehling. Both parents were natives of Germany, Oswell moved from Wisconsin to Nebraska with is parents in 1874. He was survived by his parents, 2 sisters; Barbara Bruse and Augusta Hankins and 2 brothers; Conrad and John L. Uehling.hhw UEHLING, OSWELL ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Carl L. A. Wagner Dates on Tombstone = 11-7-1845 2-23-1923 Birth Name = Carl Ludwig August Wagner Common Name = August Wagner Father Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel March 1, 1923 A Resident Since 1861 Passes Away Suddenly- When word was passed around Friday evening that August Wagner had been stricken with heart failure and passed away soon afterward, a sense of deep regret was heard on all sides. His demise was sudden, as up to that time he had seemed to be enjoying his usual health and had partaken of a hearty evening meal. He had risen from the table and had started for another room when he was stricken, with death coming a few moments later. The death of this respected and well known man again brings us to the realization that the ranks of the real pioneers of this section is rapidly thinning. In his sixty years' residence in this community, Mr. Wagner shared the vicissitudes, trials and hardships of the early settler and had seen this country grow from a land of unbroken wilds and prairies to one of plenty and prosperity. In those early days he took a prominent part in the community's affairs and was a man always ready, and never failing, to do any task asked of him, and always unselfishly gave his aid to any friend in time of need. He had a large acquaintance and among these he was always held in high esteem. Carl Ludwig August Wagner was born in Mittelschefflenz, November 7, 1845, and died at Hooper, Nebr., February 23, 1923, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 16 days. He came to America in 1852, locating in Ohio and later removing to Wisconsin. In 1863 he made the overland trip to Nebraska and located on a farm near Logan Creek, northeast of the present site of Hooper. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Uehling on October 9, 1868, and thus a union of over fifty-four years is broken through the death of the husband. To this sacred union fifteen children were born, of whom twelve survive. They are Henry, Edward, Gilbert, Mrs. Henry Mallette, Mrs. Ben Ott, Mrs. Herman Janssen, Mrs. Alfred Stroh, and Mrs. Fred Dierking of Hooper, Mrs. John M. Uehling of Elizabeth, Nebr., Wm. Wagner of Neligh, Mrs. Isaac Mallette of Craig and Alfred Wagner of Ignacio, Colo. A sister, Mrs. Joseph Stecher of Fremont, also survives him. The funeral services were held at the Zion's Lutheran Church at 1:30 Monday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. J. Schrader, preaching the words of comfort to the sorrowing family and the large gathering of friends who had come to thus pay their last respects to a friend and neighbor. Interment was made in the Hooper cemetery(1). The pall bearers were grandsons of the deceased, Harry Wagner, Edward, Harold, Lester and Sherman Mallette and Fred Ott, Jr. Out of town relatives here for funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wagner of Neligh, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Mallette and family of Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Stecher of Fremont and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Binger of Neligh, and Mrs. John Uehling of Elizabeth.hhw (1) Interment is at Logan Cemetery, Hooper, Nebraska. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Obituary C. L. A. Wagner Carl Ludwig August Wagner, a long time resident of this vicinity, passed away at his home Friday evening, February 23. He had been failing in health the past few years, but was up and around. He passed away suddenly. He was born at Baden, Germany, November 7, 1845. In 1852 he came to this country. For a number of years he resided in Ohio and Wisconsin. In 1863 he came to Nebraska and bought a farm in Logan township north of Hooper. On October 9, 1868 he was married to Elizabeth Uehling. To this union 15 children were born, 12 of whom are living. In 1899 the family moved to town, this having been his home ever since. The surviving close relative is one sister, Mrs. Joe Stecher of Fremont. His wife, Mrs. Wagner, is still living. The children are; Henry, Gilbert and Ed Wagner, Mrs. Ben Ott, Mrs. Herman Janssen, Mrs. Alfred Stroh, Mrs. Herman Mallet, Mrs. Fred Dierking of Hooper, Mrs. Issac Mallett, Craig, Wm. Wagner of Neligh, Mrs. J. M. Uehling, Wood River Card of Thanks We desire in this manner to express our heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly gave us their assistance during our recent bereavement, the loss of our dear husband and father, and to those who sent flowers in his memory. Mrs. August Wagner and Children.hhw WAGNER, CARL L. AUGUST ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Christena R. Wagner Dates on Tombstone = 6-12-1892 6-6-1903 Age 10 yr 11 mo 4 days Actual Dates = 6-12-1892 6-6-1903 Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Christina R. Wagner, 10, was born on June 12, 1892 at Hooper, Nebraska and died June 6, 1903 at Hooper, Nebraska. She was the 15th child of August Wagner and Elizabeth Uehling Wagner. Her paternal grandparents were George and Christiane Seitz Wagner. Her maternal grandparents were John and Cordula Trautvetter Uehling. Her grandfather, George Wagner founded Logan Cemetery. According to family lore, Christina died from diphtheria. She was survived by her parents and 12 brother and sisters. Two sisters preceded her in death. She is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw WAGNER, CHRISTENA R. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Christiane Wagner Birth Name = Christiane Barbara Seitz Dates on Tombstone = 7-7-1814 5-18-1875 Wife of George Wagner Tombstone Photo Biography Christiane Seitz, 60, was born on July 7, 1814 at Mittelschefflenz, Baden, Germany, and died at Hooper Nebraska on May 18, 1875. She is buried at Logan cemetery, Hooper, Nebraska. Her parents were Johann Peter Seitz and Catharina Margaretha Eberle. She was married to George Wagner Sr. on March 16, 1834 at Mittelschefflenz, Germany. Four children were born to her at Mittelschefflenz; Christina on September 27, 1834, George Jr. on June 3, 1836, William on July 29, 1840 and August on November 7, 1845. The family emigrated to the USA in 1852 on the ship "Col. Colts" from Harve to New York City, New York. They arrived in New York City on April 23, 1852, and proceeded to their first home at Cleveland, OH. Their fifth child, Rose, was born at Cleveland, OH on March 19, 1853. In 1856 the family moved to Clyman township, Dodge county, Wisconsin. Their daughter, Christina, married Henry Fraber in Wisconsin. On April 1, 1861 the family, except for Christina and Henry Fraber, left Wisconsin to move to Nebraska. They arrived at their destination in Nebraska on July 4, 1861. She was survived by her children; George Jr., August and Rose. Her daughter, Christina had died on February 3, 1866 and her son, William, left home to make his fortune in the west. He was never heard from and his fate is unknown.hhw WAGNER, CHRISTIANE SEITZ ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Edith Rosena Wagner Dates on Tombstone = 4-5-1871 1-28-1888 age 16yrs 9ms 24days Dau of Karl & Elizbaeth Wagner Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Edith Rosa Wagner, 17, was born on April 5, 1871 near Logan Creek, Dodge county, Nebraska. Her parents were Carl Ludwig August Wagner and Elizabeth Uehling Wagner. Her grandparents were George and Christiane (Seitz) Wagner and John and Cordula (Trautvetter) Uehling. Her grandfather, George Wagner, founded Logan cemetery. Edith died on January 28, 1888, and is buried at Logan cemetery. According to family lore, Edith died from appendicitis and at the time of her death was about to be married.hhw WAGNER, EDITH R. F. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Edmund Albert Wagner Dates on Tombstone = 8-13-1916 7-12-1990 Married 11-22-1945 Obituary The Fremont Tribune July, 1990 Edmund A. Wagner, 73, of rural Hooper died Thursday, July 12, 1990, at his home. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Wagner was born Aug. 13, 1916, in rural Hooper. He was a lifetime area resident. He attended District 15 school and graduated from Hooper High School in 1933. He served with the U. S. Army during World War II and retired from farming in 1983. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, the Masonic Lodge AF&AM No. 72 of Hooper, the American Legion Cornelius Tillman Post No. 18 of Hooper, the Logan Cemetery board and was a past school board member for District 15 and a past member of the Winslow Fire Department. He married Kathryn Osterloh Nov. 22, 1945, in Hooper. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Charles of Wahoo and William of Lincoln, a daughter Barbara Foster of Leawood, Kan.; a brother, George of Hooper, three sisters, Cora (Mrs. George) Schafersman of Hooper, Elaine Wagner of Lincoln and Treva (Mrs. Harold) Conrad of Fremont, and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Mark Eldal will officiate. There will be no visitation, the body was cremated. Burial will be in Logan Cemetery in Hooper. Warne-Johnson Funeral Home in Hooper is in charge of arrangements. Memorial have been established to the Redeemer Memorial Fund and the Logan Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.hhw WAGNER, EDMUND ALBERT ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Elise Wagner Dates on Tombstone = Died 10-12-1882 age 2y 7m 3d Actual Dates = 3-9-1879 10-12-1882 Dau of August & E Wagner Mini Biography Elise Margarett Wagner, 2, was born on April 1, 1879 near Logan Creek, Dodge county, Nebraska. Her parents were Carl Ludwig August Wagner and Elizabeth Uehling Wagner. Her grandparents were George and Christiane Seitz Wagner and John and Cordula Trautvetter Uehling. Her grandfather, George Wagner, founded Logan cemetery. Elise died on October 12, 1882, and is buried at Logan cemetery. According to family lore, Elise died from being poisoned by eating a castor bean.hhw WAGNER, ELISE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Eliza Wagner Dates = 5-8-1865 10-26-1867 Mini Biography Eliza Wagner, 2, was born on May 8, 1865 at Logan Creek and died on October 26, 1867, at the age of 2 years. She was the daughter, and 1st child, of George Wagner Jr. and Rosena Uehling Wagner. She is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw WAGNER, ELIZA ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Elizabeth Wagner Dates on Tombstone = 1-10-1850 10-16-1924 Mother Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel October 23, 1924 Another Pioneer Woman Answers Final Summons Again we have been reminded of the frailty of our lives and of the end of our days, in that one more of our numbers has been summoned from this earth. This time the call came to Mrs. August Wagner, who passed away at 2:50 p.m. last Thursday, October l6, 1924, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Stroh. The cause of her death was due to a paralytic stroke she suffered the morning of the day before. Previous to the stroke, Mrs. Wagner had been in her usual health and the news of her illness and the shortly following death brought to her immediate family, relatives and friends a profound sorrow. Elizabeth Uehling was born in Saxony, Germany, January 10, 1850, and thus had attained the age of 74 years, 9 months and 10 days. When a young girl she left the home land and emigrated with her parents to the United States, the family locating in Dodge County, Wisconsin. In 1864 they came to Nebraska, settling on a homestead northeast of the present site of Hooper, and this community had been her home ever since. On October 9, 1868, she was united in marriage to August Wagner, and continued to reside on the farm until twenty-five years ago when she and Mr. Wagner moved to town. Mr. Wagner died February 23, 1923, and since then she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Stroh. As a pioneer settler of this vicinity, Mrs. Wagner had gained a wide acquaintanceship and her friends were legion. She was a woman intensely devoted to her home ties, beloved by friends as well as by her family, never failing to giving her assistance to those desiring her services and was always held in the highest esteem by all in the community that had so long been her home. This esteem was attested to Sunday afternoon when an assemblage that completely filled and overflowed Zions Lutheran Church were present to pay their last respects to the memory of this beloved friend and neighbor. Services at the church were held at two o'clock and followed brief services at the Stroh home, the pastor, Rev. G. F. R. Duhrkop, conducting them at both places. The pall bearers were Lester and Sherman Mallette, Harold and Clifford Mallette, Fred Ott and Earl Janssen, all grandsons of the deceased. She was the mother of fifteen children, twelve of whom survive. These are: Henry, Edward, Mrs. Henry Mallette, Mrs. Ben Ott, Mrs. Herman E. Janssen, Mrs. Alfred Stroh and Mrs. Fred Dierking all of Hooper and vicinity; Mrs. John M. Uehling, of Elizabeth; William of Neligh: Mrs. Isaac Mallette of Craig; Alfred of Ignacio, Colo. and Gilbert of Dodge, all of whom but Alfred were present at the funeral. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. John F. Meyer, of Hooper and fifty grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Obituary Pioneer Woman of Hooper is Dead Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner Suffers Fatal Stroke Hooper, Oct. 17. - Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner, a pioneer resident of this locality, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Stroh, Thursday at 2:50 p.m., following a stroke of paralysis occurring early Wednesday morning, from which she never recovered consciousness. Elizabeth Uehling Wagner was born in Saxony, Germany, January 10th, 1850 and emigrated from that country to Dodge county, Wisconsin. Later she came to Nebraska with her parents and located near Hooper and was united in marriage to August Wagner, October 9th 1868. To this union fifteen children were born, twelve of who survive their mother. The children are; Henry, Edward, Ella Mallette, Lenora Ott, Emma Janssen, Gertrude Stroh and Minnie Dierking, all of Hooper and vicinity; Mrs. Amelia Uehling of Wood Lake, Nebr., William of Neligh, Louise Mallette of Craig, Alfred of Ignacie, Colo., and Gilbert of Dodge. In addition one sister, Mrs. John Meyer of Hooper, fifty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren mourn her loss. Mrs. Wagner moved from the farm home northeast of town to Hooper with her husband twenty-five years ago and since the death of her husband, March 9th, 1923, has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Stroh. Mrs. Wagner was well and favorably known as a woman of sterling qualities who knew no bounds in assisting where her services could be used and an unusually large circle of friends mourn her passing. She was a life-long member of the Lutheran faith and funeral services will be held from the Stroh residence Sunday afternoon followed by services at the Zion Lutheran church at 2 p.m. Burial will be at the Logan cemetery.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel January 8, 1914 Biographical Sketches of Pioneer Women Now Living in Hooper Mrs. August Wagner Miss Elizabeth Uehling was born Jan. 10, 1850 in Saxon, Meinige, Germany. She came to this country with her parents in 1852, landing in New York. From there they went to Watertown, Wis. They moved to Nebraska in 1864. On October 9, 1868 she was married to August Wagner. They resided on a farm near Logan Creek 31 years coming into our city in 1890 where they have since resided. She is the mother of fifteen children, twelve of whom are living. The living are Henry, Will, Ed. Mrs. Henry Mallette, Mrs. Ben Ott, Mrs. Herman Janssen, Gertrude, Minnie, Alfred, of Hooper, Mrs. John F. Uehling, Elizabeth, Nebr., Mrs. Issac Mallette, Craig, Nebr.hhw WAGNER, ELIZABETH UEHLING ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = George Wagner Dates on Tombstone = 6-3-1836 10-10-1900 Tombstone Photo Obituary The Hooper Sentinel November 1, 1900 George Wagner was born in Germany, June 12, 1836, and died at his home near Hooper, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1900 of cancer of the stomach. The news of Mr. Wagner's death was a painful surprise to his friends, many of whom were not aware of his sickness, which only lasted about a week. George Wagner came to the United States with his parents when but 15 years of age. The family first settled near Cleveland, Ohio, removing from there to Wisconsin. In 1861 Mr. Wagner came to Nebraska and filed on a piece of government land and which is now a part of his old homestead. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. A 2d Nebraska Cavalry and with his regiment was sent northwest to guard the frontier settlements against the Indians. After eleven months service the regiment was mustered out of service and he returned to his Dodge County farm. As one of the pioneer settlers he experienced the vicissitudes and privations of the early days of the country, but his confidence in the state of his adoption never failed. In 1864 he was married to Miss Rosa Uehling. To them were born nine children, eight of whom are now living. They are Edmund and John, of Oklahoma City, Rosa, now Mrs. John Pueppka, of Somerville, Albert, Louis, George, Frank and Charles. In his family Mr. Wagner was a kind husband and an indulgent father, while as a friend and neighbor the was ever loyal and accommodating. He was a member of the Logan German Lutheran church, and the funeral services will be conducted from that church at 1 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. Walter officiating. The interment will be in the cemetery near the church.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - George Wagner Jr. History of the Elkhorn Valley 1892 Page 671 George Wagner, Jr., one of the highly respected citizens of Hooper township, residing on Section 11, came to Dodge County in June, 1861, over three decades ago. He first located on the place he now occupies. He filed on Government land, and at once commenced improving it; he built a log house 16x20 feet, in which he lived for thirteen years, and then built his present residence. His farm is supplied with a good class of buildings through out, it also has a fine orchard of two hundred trees, and a good grove, which he planted at an early day. He now has six hundred and forty acres of land, one-half of which is under cultivation. He has lived on this place continually, since he effected his settlement in 1861. In October, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, Second Nebraska Cavalry under Captain Peter S. Reed, and was mustered in at Florence; served in the Border campaign eleven months and was discharged at Omaha, after eleven months. It was his ill fortune to live in the country during the grasshopper years, and as a consequence saw many hardships. George, Jr., was born in Germany, in June, 1836; his parents were George and Christena Wagner, natives of Germany, whose five children were: Christena (deceased), George Jr., William, August, Rosa. He of whom we write remained in Germany until fifteen years of age, when he in company with his parents came to America. They landed in New York, and from there went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked at the carpenter's trade. In 1856 the family moved to Wisconsin, and remained there until they moved to Dodge County, Nebraska. He received a common school education. He was united in marriage in August, 1864, to Rosa Uehling, daughter of John and Eliza, Uehling, natives of Germany, whose fourteen children were: Margaret, Andrew, Eliza, Odelia (deceased), Oswald, Barbara, Christena, Rosa, John, Martin, Elizabeth, Frederick, Henrietta (deceased), Catharine. Our subject and his wife have the following children: Eliza (deceased), born May 8, 1865; Edmund, born June 12, 1867; Rosa, born August 21, 1869; John, born April 7, 1872; Albert, born October 3, 1874; Louis, born January 12, 1877; George, born October 7, 1879; Franklin, born March 6, 1882; Charles, born December 6, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner are members of the Lutheran Church and politically he believes in the principles of the Democratic party.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - George Wagner Jr. Family History Compiled from the 1876-1976 Centennial History of Hooper Page 216 and other sources George Wagner Jr., the son of George Wagner Sr. and Christina Seitz, was born in Millelschefflenz, Baden, Germany on June 3, 1836 and died at Hooper, Nebraska on October 10, 1900. He emigrated with his parents and his brothers and sister to America on the ship "Col. Colts" which sailed from Havre, France and arrived in New York City on April 23, 1852. George Jr. was 15 years old when he left Germany with the family to come to America. They went from New York to Cleveland, Ohio where he worked at the carpenter trade. In 1856 the family moved to Wisconsin. In 1861 the George Wagner Sr. and Henry Schwab Sr. families moved from Wisconsin to Nebraska(1). In October of 1862 he enlisted in Company A Second Nebraska Cavalry under Captain Peter S. Reed and was mustered in at Florence. He served eleven months in the border campaign fighting Indians in the Dakotas and was discharged at Omaha at the age of 26. He purchased land in Hooper Township, some of which is still owned by his great grandchildren. He was united in marriage in August, 1864 to Rosena Uehling and they had nine children; Eliza, Edmond, Rosa, John, Albert, Louis, George, Franklin and Charles. Rosena Uehling, daughter of Johannes (John) Uehling and Condala Elizabeth Trautvetter, was born in Saxony Germany on February 28, 1843 and died on July 13, 1913 at Hooper, Nebraska. Both George and Rosena are buried at Logan Cemetery.hhw (1) For more information on this journey see the item by Rosa Wagner Stecher, in a "Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community" in the Hooper Nebraska Sentinel, dated October 2, 1930.hhw WAGNER, GEORGE JR. 1900 ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = George Wagner Birth Name = Johan Georg Wagner Dates on Tombstone = 4-25-1809 3-4-1865 Donated This Cemetery Site 1865 Tombstone Photo Biography George Wagner, 56, was born at Mittelschefflenz, Baden, Germany on April 25, 1809, and died near Logan cemetery on March 4, 1865. His parent were Johan George Wagner and Ana Catharina Feil Wagner. He married Christiane Barbara Seitz on March 16, 1834 at Mittelschefflenz. Four children were born to them there; Christina on September 17, 1834, George on June 3, 1836, William on July 29, 1840 and August on November 7, 1845. The family emigrated to the USA in 1852, sailing from Harve to New York City, NY on the ship "Col. Colts". They arrived at New York City on April 23, 1852, and their first home in the USA was at Cleveland, OH. Their 5th child, Rose, was born at Cleveland, OH on March 19, 1853. In 1856 they moved to Clyman township, Dodge county, Wisconsin. Sometime after the 1860 US Census their daughter, Christina, married Henry Fraber in Wisconsin. On April 1, 1861 the family, except for Christian and Henry Fraber, left Wisconsin and moved to Dodge county Nebraska. They traveled with the Henry Schwab Sr. family, and arrived on July 4, 1861. In 1862 George built a log cabin on his land in Section 11. His grandson, George August Henry Wagner, was born in this log cabin on April 2, 1869. In 1865 George Wagner donated 2 acres of his farm to be used as Logan cemetery. George died at his farm home on March 4, 1865, and he became the first person to be buried in Logan cemetery. George was survived by his wife, daughters; Christina and Rose and sons; George, William and August.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - George and Christiane Wagner History Compiled from the 1876-1976 Centennial History of Hooper, page 216, The Hooper Nebraska Sentinel of October 2, 1930 and other sources. George Wagner was born in Mittelschefflenz, Baden, Germany on April 25, 1809 and died at Hooper, Nebraska on March 4, 1865. His wife, Christiane Seitz, was also born in Mittelschefflenz, Baden, Germany on July 7, 1814 and died at Hooper, Nebraska on May 18, 1875. Both are buried at Logan Cemetery. All of their children except Rose were born in Mittelschefflenz, Baden, Germany. Rose was born at Cleveland, Ohio. They left Mittelschefflenz, Germany for America in 1852. They came to America on the ship "Col. Colts" which sailed from Havre, France and arrived in New York City on April 23, 1852. They lived in Cleveland, Ohio until 1856 when they moved to Clyman Township, Dodge County, Wisconsin. They left Wisconsin April 1, 1861 with the Henry Schwab Sr. family for Nebraska. They traveled by oxen- drawn covered wagons and arrived in Nebraska on July 4, 1861(1). The Wagner and Schwab families shared an abandoned log cabin thru the first winter. It had one room below and one room above. Both families homesteaded in the Logan Creek area. In 1862 Mr. Wagner build a log house on his land in section 11. Their grandson, George August (Henry) Wagner, was born in this log house on April 2, 1869. In 1864 Mr. Wagner gave 2 acres of his land for the Logan Cemetery. He was in poor health and it is reported that he is the first person to be buried there. All of their children, except William, are buried in Logan Cemetery. Descendants of the Logan Creek community pioneers still help maintain the cemetery. In 1874 The Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church was built near the Logan Cemetery. In 1940 the church building was sold at public auction and was purchased by Albert Weigle who removed it to a nearby farm. Their son William went west for the gold rush. He never returned and was never heard from again. Their daughter Christina married Henry Freber before moving to Nebraska. Sometime after Christina's death (giving birth to their third daughter, who died at birth) in 1866, Henry Freber and their two daughters returned to Wisconsin. Many of their descendants now live in Canada. Christina and the third daughter are buried in Logan Cemetery. Their son George Jr. served in the U.S. Army during the Civil War, fighting Indians in the Dakotas from 1862-1863. George Jr. was discharged at Omaha, Nebraska Territory at the age of 26. George Jr. married Rosena Uehling and they had 9 children. George Jr. purchased land in Hooper Township and built a home there. Some of the land is still owned by his descendants and the home was still in use as late as 1967. George and Rosena are buried in Logan Cemetery. Their son Carl Ludwig August married Elizabeth Uehling and they had 15 children. Elizabeth Uehling and Rosena Uehling are sisters. C. L. August and Elizabeth are buried in Logan Cemetery. Their daughter Rosa C. married Joe Stecher and they had 3 children. Rosa and Joe are also buried in Logan Cemetery. In 1865 a log school house was built. It was the first school building in the Logan Creek community. It was replaced by a frame building in 1872. The frame building, known as the Stecher School, is still standing but has not been used as a school for many years. The first church services and school were held in the Logan Mill, believed to be the first mill north of the Platte River. It was built in 1859. The Logan Post Office was established in 1862 and A. C. Briggs was the postmaster(2).hhw (1) See the item by Rosa Wagner Stecher in "Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community" published in the Hooper Sentinel on October 2, 1930 for the dedication of the Logan Monument. (2) See "Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community" published in the Hooper Sentinel on October 2, 1930. WAGNER, GEORGE SR. 1865 ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Kathryn Wagner (Osterloh) Dates on Tombstone = 9-3-1920 4-20-2014 Married 11-22-1945 The Fremont Tribune (on-line) April 24, 2014 Kathryn A. Wagner died April 20, 2014, at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper. Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on May 5 at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Dodge County Historical Society, Logan Cemetery, Redeemer Luther Church of Hooper or Salem Lutheran Church of Fremont.hhw WAGNER, KATHRYN ALMA OSTERLOH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Rosina Wagner Dates on Tombstone = 2-28-1843 7-11-1913 George Wagner his Wife Obituary The Hooper Sentinel July 24, 1913 Gone to Her Reward Funeral of Mrs. George Wagner Held Sunday at Logan Lutheran Church Mrs. George Wagner died at the home of her son, Charles, Friday July 11, following a stroke of paralysis on July 3rd. Rosine Uehling was born Feb. 28, 1853 in Saxon, Germany. She came to America in 1852, locating first in Wisconsin. In 1864, she removed with her parents to Dodge county, locating on Logan Creek. She was married that fall to George Wagner. They took a homestead on the Logan four miles north east of our city that was her home the remainder of her days. Her husband preceded her to the great beyond, thirteen years ago, since which time she has been making her home with her son, Charles on the old homestead. She is survived by seven sons, and one daughter, all of whom were present at the funeral. The children are Ed Wagner of Oklahoma City, Rose Pueppka of this vicinity, John of Eldorado, Kansas, Louis of Fremont, George of Craig, Frank of Neligh, Albert and Charles of this vicinity. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, Charles, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and later at the Logan Lutheran church and were largely attended by sorrowing friends. Services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Matthiesen of our city. Interment in the Logan cemetery. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.hhw WAGNER, ROSINA BARBARA UEHLING ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Christena F. Weigle Dates on Tombstone = 8-3-1824 3-27-1900 Birth Nme = Christiane Friederike Kr�mer Obituary The Hooper Sentinel March 29, 1900 Mrs. Christiana Weigle was Born in Wittenberg(1), Germany, August 3, 1824, and died at the residence of her son Gustave, near Hooper, on Tuesday, March 27, 1900, the immediate cause of her death being dropsy. Mrs. Weigle came to the United States in 1855, and settled first near Buffalo, N. Y., removing to Illinois in 1856, and to Nebraska in 1857. In 1858 with her family she came to Dodge County, and settled on a homestead and died at the same place although not in the same house. During the early years of her Nebraska life she saw many hardships, and at times suffered from enforced privations, but a strong constitution enabled her to endure it with great fortitude. About seven years ago she was attacked with a dropsical affection but with good care practically recovered, but the effects of this severe illness were never entirely eradicated from her system. Mrs. Weigle's death will recall to many of the pioneers incidents in the early settlement of the county. Many times was she called on to go long distances to nurse the sick, and was always found willing and happy in the knowledge that she could help to relieve distress. In her home life she was devoted to her children and husband, kind and affectionate, ever looking after their comfort and welfare. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom survive her. They are Mesdames Jacob, Adam and Henry Schwab, Gotfred, John, Gustave and Mary Weigle. In religion she was a German Lutheran and the funeral services were held from the residence to the Logan German Lutheran Church, Rev. Grauenhorst being the officiating minister. The interment was in the Logan Cemetery by the side of her husband, who died in 1893.HHW (1) She was born at Bittenfeld, Baden-W�rttemberg, Germany. In the 1860 and 1870 U.S. census she lists her birthplace as W�rttemberg. Wittenberg is a city southwest of Berlin. W�rttemberg, a state, is now combined with Baden to form the state Baden-W�rttemberg.hhw WEIGLE CHRISTENA FRIEDERIKA KRAEMER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Elle E. Weigle Dates on Tombstone = Died 3-9-1895 age 3m 22d Actual Dates = 11-7-1894 3-9-1895 Dau of John & Augusta Weigle Mini Biography Elle Elizabeth Weigle, infant daughter of John and Augusta Dickman Weigle, was born on November 17, 1894 near Hooper, Nebraska. Her grandparents were George and Christena Weigle and Fred and Elizabeth Dickman. She died on March 9, 1895, and is buried at Logan cemetery.hhw WEIGLE, ELLE ELIZABETH ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = George Weigle Jr. Biography George Weigle Jr., 28, was born on February 8, 1859 at Logan Creek, Dodge County, Nebraska. He died at Logan Creek near Hooper, Nebraska, on November 23, 1887, and is buried in the Logan cemetery. His parents were Johann George Weigle and Christena Friederika Kraemer. George Jr.'s parents are natives of Bittenfeld, W�rttemberg, Germany and after emigrating to the USA they lived in Black Rock Dam, New York and Long Grove, Illinois before coming to Nebraska. On October 2, 1887 George Jr. married Maria Josephine Ithen at Hooper, Nebraska. His wife was a native of Switzerland. They had one son, George Anton, born on May 4, 1888. He was born after his father's death and he died on February 14, 1890, being just 1 year, 9 months and 10 days old. George Jr. was survived by his wife, Josephine, his parents, four sisters; Paulina, Rachel, Louisa and Mary and three brothers; Godfried, John and Gustav.hhw WEIGLE GEORGE JR. 1887 ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Johann George Weigle Sr. Dates on Tombstone = 9-14-1820 2-15-1893 Tombstone Photo Obituary Fremont, Nebraska Tribune February 16, 1893 John Weigle, one of the oldest German settlers north of Hooper, died yesterday. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock Friday morning. C. F. Herre and Mrs. Charles Herre of this city will leave this evening to attend.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - George Weigle History of the Elkhorn Valley 1892 Page 334 George Weigle, a retired resident of Hooper, ranks among the earliest of pioneers of the Elkhorn Valley, locating, as he did, on Logan Creek in the spring of 1863. He claimed a quarter section of land, and commenced improving the same by breaking, building a log house, etc. He lived there about seven years in his original log cabin, which was 12x14 feet. His next residence was a frame building, 16x24 feet. His next residence was a frame building, 16x24 feet, two stories high. He has since added to his land until he now has seven hundred and forty acres, one-half of which is under cultivation, while the other is pasture and meadow-land. He remained on that place until 1890, when he moved to the village of Hooper, where he purchased a place and now resides. When he first came to the county he lived upon fish for two weeks, Omaha being the nearest point at which groceries could be bought, while Calhoun furnished the nearest mill, and not unfrequently meal was ground in coffee mills. He was in the county before there were any bridges over the streams and also when there were grasshoppers enough to carry off the entire crop. Indians were very numerous in those early days and they stole one of his oxen, and in order that he might have a team he yoked a cow and an ox together, which was not exactly according to Scriptures, but was not in violation to any pioneer law, as ends justified means in those days. He worked this kind of a team for three years. When our subject came to Nebraska, he only had twenty dollars in money and a family of eight children on his hands. Upon one occasion the Indians came to the house and threatened to kill him unless he gave them something to eat, but his good wife said she could not spare him, as she had so many children, so the Indians took two bushels of potatoes, which was all they had, and left the premises. Mr. Weigle was born in Germany, September 14, 1820, the son of Frederick and Catharine Weigle, natives of Germany, whose eight children were: Frederick, Catharine, Godfried, Jacob, George, Rachel, Dora, Frederica. Our subject remained in his native country until twenty-seven years of age, when he came to this country. He landed at New York, and went from there to Buffalo, where he remained two years, and then came to Lake County, Illinois, where he remained two years. He rented eighty acres of land just prior to coming to Dodge County, Nebraska. It was in 1848 that our subject was married to Christena Kirmer, the daughter of Ludwic and Dora Kirmer, of Germany, whose five sons and five daughters were as follows: Louisa, Christena, Paulina, Dora, Gotlogen, Ludwick, Godtope, Frederick, Gustave and August. Mr. and Mrs. Weigle are the parents of eight children: Paulina, Rachel, Godfred, Louisa, John, George, Jr. (deceased), Gustave, Mary. Our subject and his wife are both members of the Lutheran Church and politically he votes the Democratic ticket.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Biography - Johann George Weigle George Weigle, 72, was born on September 14, 1820 at Bittenfeld, W�rttemberg, Germany. His parents were Jakob Friedrich Weigle and Katharina Laible. His brothers and sisters were: Rachel, Georg, Jakob, Anna Sauer, Gotfried, Johannes, Catharine, Magdalena, Dorothea and Luisa Frederika Henry. He married Christena Friedericka Kraemer on September 7, 1847 at Bittenfeld. In 1851 he emigrated alone to Blackrock Dam, New York. His family followed in 1853. In 1856 the family moved to Long Grove, Lake County, Illinois, and on May 10, 1857 they started their moved to Nebraska. The Bummer and Roggensack families moved west with them. The Weigle family settled near West Point Nebraska for the first year and the following year, 1858, they moved to Dodge county, Nebraska. George Weigle homestead in Section 4 of Township 19N of Range 8E. In 1890 Mr. & Mrs. Weigle retired from farming, and moved into the town of Hooper, Nebraska. George Weigle died February 15, 1893 and is buried in Logan cemetery. He was survived by his wife and the following children: Paulina Schwab, Rachel Schwab, Godfried, Louisa Schwab, John, Mary and Gustave. He was preceded in death by 4 children.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel March 8, 1900 The First Settlers A Little Biography and History of Some of the Early Pioneers. (Paper No. 2) George Weigle with his wife and three children left Long Grove in May 1857 in a covered wagon drawn by an ox team. At this time Iowa was but sparsely settled consequently after leaving Iowa City the country was about all the same, prairie as far as the eye could reach. All summer, practically, was spent in making the trip. Many inducements were held out to him to locate in Iowa but having heard so much of the country west of the Missouri river he resisted all temptations to stop before reaching his destination. The crossing from Iowa to Nebraska was made by ferry at Council Bluffs. Fontanelle had opened up for business and the towns along the river were jealous of the prominence likely to be attained by the inland rival, so the land agents at the river directed them to Lyons, then a city on paper only, and from there they went to West Point, which was at this time a very small village. The winter of 1857 and 58 was spent in West Point where Mr. Weigle constructed a log house, then the fashionable material. Finding themselves running short of provisions, Mr. Weigle, in company with a man by the name of Frenchman, started for Council Bluffs to lay in a supply. They were gone so long that the family gave them up for lost. When they did finally get home they had but little left of their original purchases and the flour was so mouldy it was with difficulty that it could be used. Salt was a luxury and it was for years that none could be had. Cattle suffered for the want of it and many of them died. In the spring of 1858 Mr. Weigle moved to Dodge county and located on sw1/4 section 4, Twp 19, R 8, filing on the land and afterwards adding to it by homestead and pre-emption rights. His first house was built of logs thatched with slough grass. This soon gave way to one of frame and now the old place is adorned with as neat and modern a farm house as is to be found anywhere and is occupied by Gustav Weigle. Mr. Weigle was born in Germany in 1820 and came to the United States in 1853 and was followed by his family in 1855. At the time he came to Nebraska his family consisted of wife and five children, Paulina, now Mrs. Jake Schwab, Frederika, now married to Adam Schwab, and at present residing in Denver; Godfred, John and Louisa, the wife of Henry Schwab. Mr. Weigle died Feb. 15, 1893. His wife is still living and resides with her son Gustav on the old place. After building his first house he commenced, breaking prairie but the family had to live, and as food was scarce and as fish were abundant in Logan Creek the family lived at times on a fish diet for weeks. During the Pawnee Indian scare of 1858 the family was compelled to leave their home -as in fact did all the settlers at that time - and go to Fontanelle for aid and protection. While they were away the Indians ransacked their homes and carried off what of any value they could find. During one of these raids they killed one of Mr. Weigle's oxen thus breaking his team and for some time after he was compelled to put a cow to work in order to make out a team. While on another of these raids the Pawnees came to his house and compelled the family to give up all the flour, potatoes and meat-which happened to be about half a barrel of catfish. This left the family destitute and well nigh discouraged, but with indomitable pluck they persevered and like all others won out in the end. From 1860 to 1872 it was a hard and trying time but nothing to what the years 1873 to 1878 were. Drouth and hot winds burnt up most of the crops and the "hoppers" took what was left. Some of the settlers who came in later became discouraged and pulled up "stakes" but no so with this family and right well have they been rewarded, but it is safe to say that their early struggles won a foothold on the American desert and will never be forgotten by any of the family who participated in them. Up to this time the question of schools had occupied but little of the time of the pioneers and this will occupy a portion of our next paper.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (This may or may not be the George Weigle of Hooper, NE) Ship's Passenger List; Germans to America CD#355 Ship = Albert Manifest ID = 15024 Departure = Bremen Destination = Baltimore Arrived = May 20, 1851 Passenger = Johannes Weigle Age = 30 WEIGLE, JOHANN GEORGE SR. 1893 ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Georgie A. Weigle Dates on Tombstone = 3-4-1888 2-14-1890 son of G. & Josephine Weigle Biography Georgie Anton Weigle, 1, was born March 4, 1888 at Logan Creek, Dodge County, Nebraska, northeast of Hooper, Nebraska. His parents were George Weigle Jr., and Maria Josephine Ithen. His father was a native of Nebraska and his mother was a native of Switzerland. Georgie Anton Weigle died on February 14, 1890 at the age of 1 year, 9 months and 10 days. He is buried at Logan cemetery. He is survived by his mother. His father died before Georgie Anton was born.hhw WEIGLE GEORGIE ANTON 1890 ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mary Weigle Dates on Tombstone = 8-23-1861 11-10-1919 Obituary The Hooper Seintinel November 13, 1919 Gus and John Weigle went to Hastings Monday, returning Tuesday afternoon with the body of their sister, Miss Mary, whose death occurred at that city early Monday morning, November 10, following an illness of about ten days. She was 58 years, 2 months and 17 days of age. Mary Weigle was born on the old home place, now occupied by Gus Weigle, two miles north of Hooper, on August 23, 1861. This was her residence until about 32 years ago, when she left Hooper, over twenty years having been spent in an institution at Hastings. She is survived by three brothers and three sisters, Godfred, Gus, John, Mrs. Henry Schwab and Mrs. Jacob Schwab all of Hooper, and Mrs. Adam Schwab of Fort Lutpton, Colo. Funeral obsequies were held yesterday afternoon. Short services first being held at one o'clock at the Henry Schwab home and then in Grace Lutheran church, Rev. K. de Freese being the officiating minister. Interment was made in Logan cemetery.hhw WEIGLE, MARY ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Alice White Birth Name = Alice Conger Dates on Tombstone = 1862-1884 wof Martin White sister of Lydia Conger Craig Tombstone Photo Mini Biography Alice Conger White(1862-1884), was married on 2-2-1883 in Dodge County, Nebraska to Jacob Martin White(4-15-1861:8-13-1939), son of John & Martha White. She is buried at Logan cemetery. Lydia Conger Craig and Alice Conger White are sisters and their parents, Elijah and Saivilla Conger, are buried at the Vallonia Cemetery, Oberlin, Decatur county, Kansas.hhw WHITE, ALICE CONGER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Frederick L. Wolf Dates on Tombstone = 2-22-1822 6-28-1893 71 yr 4 mo 6 days Mini Biography Frederick L. Wolf, 71, was born on February 22, 1822 in Germany. On October 28, 1858 he was married to Mary D. T. Fulmer in Wisconsin. Three years later they removed to Nebraska,and homesteaded six miles east of Hooper, Nebraska. Fred died on June 28, 1893, and is buried at Logan cemetery. The 1870 and 1880 US Census for Dodge County, Nebraska lists his children as Mary, Kate and Fred.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Frederick Wolf (15395682) Suggested edit: July, 1893 - The Pilot - Frederick Wolf DIED. WOLF-At his home near Hooper in Dodge County, on Wednesday, June 28, 1893, of Bright's disease, Mr. Frederick Wolf, aged 71 ???r?. Mr. Wolf was well known to most early settlers in this county, having located just across the line in Dodge County as early as 1864, where he has since resided. He was born in Whitdorf, Hanover, Germany, Feb, 22, 1822, came to America at about 30 years of age and locating in Wisconsin where he lived twelve years before coming to Nebraska. He leaves a wife and three grown married children to mourn his loss. His sickness has lasted over a period of six months. His son and two daughters are well known both in Dodge and Washington Counties. The son, Fred Wolf, Jr., lives on the old place near Hooper, and the daughters are Mrs. T. B. Pawling and Mrs. Robert Heydan of Sheridan Township, this county. Like many of his countrymen who came to this country. In early days, Mr. Wolf had by industry and frugality acquired a competence, and leaves his family in comfortable circumstances. The funeral was held on Thursday June 29 from the German Lutheran church in Hooper and the remains were interred in the Logan Creek cemetery. Thus passes away another of the earliest settlers, honored and respected by all who knew him. ~~~Obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska ~~~ Contributor: MrsB (47910340) ? [email protected] WOLF, FREDERICK L. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Johann H. Wolf Dates on Tombstone = Died 11-3-1894 66 yr 4 mo 2 days Actual Dates = 7-1-1828 11-3-1894 Mini Biography Johann H. Wolf, 66, was born on July 1,1828 and died on November 3, 1894. He is buried at Logan cemetery. No further information was found.hhw WOLF, JOHANN H. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Mary Wolf Dates on Tombstone = 10-15-1824 10-2-1902 The Hooper Sentinel October 9, 1902 Mrs. Fred Wolf died at the residence of her son, Fred Wolf, jr.. east of Hooper, on Friday, Oct. 2, 1902, aged about 77 years. Mrs. Wolf had been sick for about 18 months, her disease being cance of he liver. Mrs. Wolf's maiden name was Mary D. T. Fulmer, and she was born in Libberdeltnort, Germay, Oct. 15th, 1824. In 1855 she came to this country and settled in Wisconsin. In 1858 Oct. 28, she was married to Fred Wolf and three years later removed to Nebraska, locating on a farm six miles east of Hooper and which was her home until her death. Funeral services were held Sunday from the German Lutheran church.hhw WOLF, MARY D.T. FULMER ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = 3 BLANK MARKERS ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = NOT LEGIBLE ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = NOT LEGIBLE ******************************************************************* Sources: 1. Dodge county marriage licenses, Book B, by Clarabelle Mares; 2. 1870 US Census for Dodge County, Nebraska CD M593\828\335A; 3. 1880 US Census for Dodge County, Nebraska T9-746; 4. 1885 Nebraska state census for Dodge county, M352-14; 5. 1900 US Census for Dodge County, Nebraska, CD T623; 6. 1910 US Census for Dodge County, Nebraska, T624-842; 7. 1920 US Census for Dodge County, Nebraska, T625-986; 8. Hooper Sentinel Newspapers; 9. Oakland Independent Newspapers; 10. FTM Family Archives CD#355 Germans to America 1850-1874; 11. Nebraska Tombstone Photo Project 12. Findagrave.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Hooper Sentinel Hooper, Nebraska October 2, 1930 Historical Sketch of Logan Mills Community The following is historical sketch of Logan Mills as read by R. L. Briggs at the dedication of the Logan Monument last Thursday afternoon, followed by a short sketch by Mrs. Jos. Stecher of the Schwab-Wagner early days trip to Nebraska. The first location of this place was in Washington County but the question of bridges over the Elkhorn was a contention between Washington and Dodge Counties, so that a three mile strip was assigned to Dodge County. Harvey J. Robinson and Dennis Dean built a dam on Logan Creek and put in a saw mill in the year 1859. Then commenced the erection of a grist mill. The foundation timbers were hewn burr oak as were flume timbers. Frame and siding was sawn from cottonwood, roof covered with oak shake shingles. The two water wheels were homemade "Tub Wheels", a tube 10 or 11 feet long and 4 feet in diameter standing upright in the flume, raised by levers, letting the water onto the paddles at the bottom of the tube. The maindrive belt was made from un-tanned cowhides, cut to widths and riveted together. Logan Mills was, I believe, the first water mill on the north side of the Platte river. There was a steam mill located at old Ft. Calhoun, and that, I believe, was the first steam mill north of the Platte. All finishing lumbers was of cottonwood and conveyors of red cedar. The capacity of production was limited to one pair of 36 inch imported mill burrs. The spring of 1861, A. C. Briggs bought out Mr. Robinson's interest, and Mr. Robinson moved to Pebble Creek and commenced the erection of Pebble Mills, after completion, owned by J. B. Robinson. In the fall of 1862, J. F. Briggs bought Mr. Dean's interest and the Logan Mills was conducted under the partnership of A. C. and J. F. Briggs until 1882. In 1886 two turbine water wheels were installed and an additional pair of 42 inch burrs, more than doubling the capacity of the output. This machinery was hauled from Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Northwestern R. R. having been completed to that point. In the 60's there were no coopers or cooperage material in Nebraska, flour needed containers, the first sacks were made by hand from unbleached muslin and branded with a stencil and pot of red ocher and water. On one of my grandfather's trips to Omaha he found and bought a chain stitch sewing machine with a crank handle on the fly wheel. Flour sacks were turned out with speed thereafter: 1862 Logan Post Office was an established act, A. C. Briggs Postmaster. Mail service by saddle when the streams were fordable, Omaha, Papillion, Elk City, Fontanelle, Logan and West Point were on this route and served weekly. In 1866 a bridge was built across Logan Creek of mortise and tenon frame from hewn timbers, right where the present modern bridge is located. Buckboard mail service increased to tri-weekly, Mr. Hancock of Fontanelle, carrier. A general store was established at Logan by A. C. and J. F. Briggs and was continued for 10 or 12 years. Supplies were hauled by wagon from Omaha until after the U.P.R.R. was completed through Fremont in 1867. Surplus butter and eggs were packed in barrels with a bran filler to avoid breakage in hauling. The egg case of today not having been born. Trading with the Omaha and Winnebago Indians was of considerable extent, they passing twice each year, spring and fall, in quest of buffalo in southwestern Nebraska and Kansas. Furs were not as fashionable as they are today. Rat skins were bought at 3 to 10 cents each, Kits 3 cents and prime furred, 10 cents. Beaver 1 to 3 dollars and otter 2 to 4 dollars, buffalo 5 to 10 dollars, Indian tanned. These prices were in trade for flour, calicos, sugar, salt, buttons, beads, powder, lead and "nin-ne-heba", plug tobacco. This was cut fine for each smoke, mixed with "Killickanic", and inner bark of the red willow. If you cared to insult an Indian, just offer him a smoke from a sack or prepared smoking tobacco. I never saw one accept the offer. Although furs were cheap, my father hauled and sold one load in Omaha, for fifteen hundred dollars. My first possession of horse flesh was an Indian colt that my father swapped 100 pounds of flour for, even up. 1860-1870 The barter with these Indians was of great benefit to the early settlers. They made a quantity of moccasins, both fancy and plain, beaded and decorated in fast colors, and quills buckskin and buffalo. The buffalo with fur turned in made an unusually warm winter covering. I do not know when the first overshoe was invented, but my first recollection of an overshoe was an Indian made buffalo overshoe. The nearest Logan ever came to being a town was along in 67 or 68. A census should have been taken then, as there were near five hundred Indians camped there for a couple of days. 1867 A blacksmith shop was built by the Briggs' and first occupied by Mr. Roberts followed by Mr. Kreader then by Mr. Benson. A comfortable 12 room residence was built, brick hauled from DeSota, below Blair, cottonwood lumber from the Missouri river, siding, flooring and hardware from Omaha, fifty miles. The same year a combined store building and residence was erected. The first well dug and bricked up, and still in use today. Previous to this, running water was furnished by a spring thirty rods from the house and on the opposite side of the creek. This house, a landmark at that time in history, was an open house to all the pioneers of the Logan and Elkhorn valley settlers, as well as all the patrons of the Logan Mills. A social center, hardly a week passed but a gathering of some kind was carried on. The first mansion of the Briggs' family at Logan was a cottonwood leanto, with a dugout underground, three rooms under ground. Two rooms and a ladder attic above ground. This was residence, store and Post Office. 1869 In January 1869 J. F. Briggs received the appointment of Postmaster by Alexander W. Randall, Postmaster General. The patronage of Logan Mills was ever on the increase, as more settlers came, and the territory of patronage extended to Norfolk on the Elkhorn, to Grand Island on the Platte and to Lyons and Wayne on the Logan. There were times when these patrons, many coming with ox teams, were compelled to wait from a day to a week to get their turn with grist. 1870 The rail ends of the Sioux City and Pacific were about one mile north of Nickerson. This year the Briggs' commenced the erection of a new mill and dam at the old site, again doubling the capacity of power and output, with modern machinery. In the construction of the new saw mill at this time, many of the neighbors found employment here. Walking to and fro morning and evening from 1 1/2 to 5 miles, among these I recall Henry Hahlbeck, Carl Kriebel, William Hartung, B. J. Sampson, Nels Martinson, John Realph, Jas Murphy and many others. Of these Mr. Martinson is the only man surviving. My presence here today, I owe to Mr. Hahlbeck. The saw mill located north of the grist mill. When about fours years of age, I was helping at the saw mills setting stakes in the pond morning and evening to note the rise and fall of the water. One morning I reached over to pull a stake but the stake pulled me and Mr. Hahlbeck saved me from going through the flume and into the water wheels. Church Services Services was held in the building of the first school sometimes in the mill and afterwards in the log school house. The Rev. Joel Warner and Rev. Jacob Ardiance were circuit riders for all northeastern Nebraska. The Rev. Kuhlman preached the first regular service in the school house on alternate Sundays. Services in German and English. In 1874 a Lutheran Church and school was build and established with-in throwing distance of the Logan school. Cemetery A cemetery of two acres was donated by Mr. Wagner on his homestead and he was the first to find a resting place therein. The Cemetery Association was formally organized and deeds made out May 18, 1879. Officers: Oswald Uehling, Chairman: August Wagner, Treasurer: and Martin Luther, Sec'y. The remains of A. C. and J. F. Briggs and wives are buried in Logan Cemetery, as will I, the last lineal descendant of J. F. Briggs. A Fish Story or Two I cannot well stop without telling a fish story. In the 60's when the Logan Valley was in prairie, and the first bridge was in, there were days that I saw a wagon load of fish in the clear waters of the Logan. One could see them for rods up and down stream from the bridge. On several occasions in the fall of the year, the water wheels were filled and stopped by the big catfish, some of them weighing fifty pounds and more. The winter of 73 and 74 a cold December shut the millpond up tight, two or three days before Christmas a warm spell came on causing the pond to flush over the dam also fish. In a day and one half, Christmas day, one thousand pounds of fish were obtained with spears. Mr. Fouts bought 750 pounds and hauled them to Fremont. The task of keeping water power in order was a strenuous one and often required help on short notice. Faithful and true friends and neighbors were always ready to respond to a call for help. Machinery and building material was hauled from Nickerson and the new mill put into operation in June 1871, and continued until 1888 when the mill was removed to Hooper and a steam power installed. Then under the firm name of Briggs and Uehling the business was conducted for three years, J. F. Briggs retiring from the firm. The building erected in 1870 is still in service today, 1930, but the inside furnishings have undergone about as many changes as the styles of women's apparel. 1871 Dreams of a metropolis at Logan went on fairy wings when L. D. Richards and his chain and stake gang started from Nickerson in 71 and located the S.C.P.R.R. on the south side of the Elkhorn to Crowell, and then on the north side to Wisner. Mr. Richards and his chain men made their headquarters while on the eastern end of this division at Logan Mills. 1872 Hooper located and mail service established. Asa Briggs first railroad agent and postmaster. 1873 Star route from Hooper to Herman, supplying Logan, Swaburg, Admah, and Spiker. School The first school was held in a building built for a residence, within 300 feet of the original mill building. The first teacher was Mrs. Chas. Eisley. A log school house was built on the Briggs' place in 1865, furnished and finished with cottonwood desks and benches. The school house there today is on the original site, was built in 1872. Grandfather as a member of the Logan School Board insisted on having all the months of school that the limit of levy would allow and then adjoining districts that were not so well provided for were free to come to the Logan school. I can't help but note the contrast in conditions today. Where in our town children complain of having to walk 7 to 10 blocks to school, in those early days some of them walked four and others seven miles to this school. Ex-State Superintendent, John M. Matzen, taught his first term of school at Logan Dist. No. 15 and he drove the entire nine months from his home in Hooper. Nothing unusual, but at the close of the year drew the entire year's salary in one order. Is there another record to equal this in Nebraska? Of the teachers of 50 years and more ago in the Logan school, I can recall but two alive today, Mrs. R. L. Briggs 1878 and 1882 and Mrs. C. B. Noyes of Fremont, '75 or '76. Shall we call the roll of the old log school? Charley Baker, Alsia Crocker, John, Herman and Mary Monnich, Henry and Otto Uehling, John Adkins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Busch, Henry Schwab, Godfrey, John, George, Mary and Louise Weigle, Rena and Netta Clark, Wm., Linda and Mary Hartung, Wm. and Rachel Moshage, Clarence Briggs, Rosa Wagner, Moses Bishop, Henry Geisler, Wm. and Casper Heller, Edward, Louie and Carrie Edelman, Eoline and Adda Clark, R. L. Briggs. A.C. Briggs A. C. Briggs was born at Plymouth Vermont, Sept. 12, 1812, the eldest of a family of five. At 20 moved with his father to Kalamazoo County, Mich. Selecting the occupation of a carpenter. Worked in Detroit and Buffalo, N.Y. as a pattern maker. Married Mary Ann Noyes, a daughter of a Methodist circuit rider in New York and back to Michigan. In the summer of l856 he, with his family of five children, drove a band of 700 sheep from Michigan to Glenwood, Iowa. The winter of '56 having been unusually sever, one half of this flock were lost by drifting snow. He bought and improved 320 acres of good Iowa land. In the year 1861 he came to Logan, Nebraska, and bought half interest in the Logan Mills. From "The Nebraskan": "In 1861 he was in the midst of the Indian scare, his wife, who had not then moved to Nebraska heard that her husband with other frontiersmen had been murdered but the glad tidings of safety and 'false alarm' was received in a few days and there was joy again in that household." Elected County Commissioner in 1867. Reelected County Commissioner in 1869 for 3 years. Elected to 8th Legislature of Nebraska in 1870. Elected Treasurer Dodge County in 1874. " I want to live by the roadside and be a friend to man" must have been the thoughts and alms of Father and Mother Briggs. Their hospitality was unbounded and extended to one an all. After living in Iowa three years J. F. Briggs returned to Michigan and back to Iowa in 1859 with Martha B. Knapp Briggs his bride. This made three trips by team over the 700 mile stretch of territory. Fire in Logan Bottom In the early days the rich bottom land of this valley grew grass as tall a man on horseback. A settler on a farm a few miles north of here started plowing his field and having an over supply of stubble and weed growth set fire to the field. A sudden change of wind and increasing to a gale sent that fire down this valley in a wall reaching 30 to 40 feet high ending after jumping the Elkhorn and stopping at Fish lake. A great amount of damage in loss of hay and grain was sustained by neighboring settlers and resulted in a damage suit in Justice Court, Jas Clayton, J. P., held in the old log school house. The trial lasted all afternoon and evening. The feeling against the man on trial was running hot and to save the man from bodily harm, father spirited him away and sheltered him overnight. With all his worldly possessions he could not have paid one-tenth of the loss. A settler moving near Wisner drove into flood water with a four horse team. The lead team became frightened at the rush of water through the willows and the lead team turned down stream into deep water and were drowned. He had just bought this team paying $400 dollars for them. An editor in an uncomfortable position happened in the same place in the road. Having sold his paper at Scribner he was moving to Blair to locate, driving a single horse and top buggy. His horse became frightened at the rushing water turned short and upset the buggy. Like a drowning man he clung to the first straw and that was a buggy wheel and he went gyrating around as on a merry-go- round. Mr. Stecher and I were watching him from the hill and concluded he needed assistance so we hastily made a raft and went out and rescued him. If you cared to search you could probably find enough type there in the road to make a printers pi. It was seldom that we were without a boat at the mill but it sometimes happened. On one occasion Mr. Peter Saspair had urgent business in Fremont and came down there to cross the creek then being about 80 rods wide. The only thing at hand was a 16 foot hog trough. A cousin of mine L. R. Kreader, captained the craft and landed him safely on the other side. The spring of 1880 was an unusually wet one, the water flooded the lower floor of the mill 5 times from April to July. During the greatest flow of the Logan and Elkhorn Asa Briggs, Irving Groves and another man started to Hooper for the mail. None of the three could swim. There was a continuous flow of water from Logan to Hooper. They rowed a direct line for Hooper but when crossing the Elkhorn the swift flow of the water carried them into a tree and capsized their boat. Two of them clung to the tree and one to the boat so that they came through safe but wet. I have spent many pleasant moments in my youth from this hill top sixty years ago, viewing these valleys and surrounding territory. The view extended to Fontanelle, to Saunders county south of Fremont and nearly to Tekamah, northeast and nearly to West Point, northwest. Go up there today, what a change, a forest in every direction and a view of only a few miles. But those were happy days good will and friendship abounding. The right hand of Fellowship always extended and the latch string out at every home. This community has been a credit to the Commonwealth of Nebraska. Loyal, home-loving and industrious. In three score and ten years there has never been a contribution to the penitentiary of Nebraska. To the historical society of Dodge County, the members of the Dodge County board of supervisors and the veterans of the World War who have taken so prominent interests in this honor to our pioneer ancestors, I wish to assure you that the honors are appreciated. __________________________________________________________________ The Schwab and Wagner journey from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1861 as told by Mrs. Rose Wagner Stecher: We started April 1st from Madison and landed in Nebraska on July 4th. Travelled with oxen and covered wagon. We found an abandoned loghouse about one mile from Logan mill. It had one room below and one room above. It was not plastered. Both families moved in. There were six of us and five of the Schwabs. During fall and winter Schwabs built their house on land that is still owned by their grandson, Harry Schwab. We lived in rather close quarters the first winter. There were two stoves, two beds, tables and chairs besides a large chest that was used as a cupboard. While we travelled for three months we only had the stove out twice for washing. All we lived on was toasted bread and milk. Mother toasted bread all winter. Many sacks were filled. We had two cows. Milk was put in a large jar. So it was the same bill of fare every day including some cured meat of our own. We found only two places where we could buy food. One of them had only potatoes and the other had eggs. We bought a large wash basin full of eggs for five cents. Many a day we traveled from four in the morning until sun down with no water all day, oxen and cows having their tongues hanging out of parched mouths. More than once we expected to die from thirst and heat. We did not have much milk as cows traveling all day could not give milk. I was eight years old but that scene was stamped on my memory where it will remain until death erases it. During the winter we had heavy snows and blizzards. The older boys slept upstairs on feather beds, no beds. They were often covered with several inches of snow mornings. My father George Wagner pre-empted 160 acres which he afterwards homesteaded. In 1862 we built a loghouse. In 1864 father was taken sick and the nearest town was Omaha. No chance to get a doctor. Sixty miles is a long distance when oxen were the only conveyance to travel with. It took a week for the round trip. There were no cemeteries in those days, so father gave 2 acres from his homestead for the Logan Cemetery. He died March l4, 1865 and was the first man buried there. The snow was very deep and there was no place to get a coffin. We had to make one out of cottonwood boards that were sawed near Logan Mill. We had only a common saw and no plane. It was made coffin shape top and bottom alike. They painted it with ashes and water. A great difference between coffins then and now. I think people were more satisfied then with our simple ways than now with all the splendor and high living. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Harry H. Wagner
109 Indian Springs Dr.
Kerrville, TX 78028-2002
(830) 257-6502
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