Logan Cemetery Obituaries, Assembled by Harry H. Wagner

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Logan Cemetery, Dodge County, Nebraska


Obituaries From the Genealogical files of
Harry H. Wagner
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. 

henryboschult

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
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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.
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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 
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Caroline Boschult
Dates on Tombstone = 1872-1917
Actual Dates = 12-11-1872    6-20-1917

Tombstone Photo

carriefaussboschult

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
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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
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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

acbriggs

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 
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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.
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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
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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 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 
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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.
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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

R A Calkins
Photo by Jeff Mack

CALKINS, RENSSELAER ADDISON
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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.
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Name on Tombstone = Phyllis L. Carlson
Dates on Tombstone = 2-11-1925    4-20-2015

phyllislueninghoener1942
phylliscarlson

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
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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

caytonfamily1in

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
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Name on Tombstone = Eloise Craig
Birt Name = Eloise Fertile
Dates on Tombstone = Died 4-15-1879  44Y 7M 7D
wof Henry C. Craig

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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   
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Name on Tombstone = Gertie Craig
Dates on Tombstone = born & died 1880
Dau of George & Lydia Craig

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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Donald A. Darnell
Dates on Tombstone = 9-28-1929    7-21-1996

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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.
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Name on Tombstone = Mary M. Darnell
Dates on Tombstone = 12-9-1936

DARNELL, MARY M.
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Name on Tombstone = Jacob C. Drumm
Dates on Tombstone = 10-8-1833    9-6-1918

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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.
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Name on Tombstone = Margaret wife of J. C.
Drumm
Dates on Tombstone = 2-17-1838    6-30-1918

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Katharina Eiseley
Dates on Tombstone = 2-21-1831   9-18-1898
Wife of Fredrick Eiseley

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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Jacob Fauss GAR
Dates on Tombstone = 1-21-1844    8-14-1911

jacobfauss

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
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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 
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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 
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Name on Tombstone = Katherine Fauss
Dates on Tombstone = 6-30-1851    2-7-1929
Wife of Jacob (Fauss)

katherinehennemanfauss

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
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Name on Tombstone = Martha Fauss
Dates on Tombstone = 12-4-1882    12-6-1958

Tombstone Photo

marthafauss

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
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Name on Tombstone = Mary Fauss
Dates on Tombstone = 12-4-1880    12-6-1965

maryfauss

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
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Name on Tombstone = Otto Fauss
Dates on Tombstone = 1-10-1885    1-28-1963

Tombstone Photo

ottofauss

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
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Name on Tombstone = Rosa Helen Fauss
Dates on Tombstone = 1-5-1879    12-28-1952

rosafauss
rosafauss1936

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
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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.
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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.
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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 
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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
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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.
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Name on Tombstone = Henry H. Hahlbeck
Dates on Tombstone= 1835-1928
Actual Dates = 11-15-1835    11-16-1928

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henryhahlbeck

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.
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Name on Tombstone = Maria A. Hahlbeck
Dates on Tombstone = 1833-1919
Actual Dates = 11-12-1833    10-25-1919

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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
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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Casper M. Heller
Dates on Tombstone = 5-14-1861    10-9-1909

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casperheller

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.
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Name on Tombstone = Dora Heller
Dates on Tombstone = 11-20-1865    1-9-1945
Birth name = Catherine Dorothea Monnich

Tombstone Photo

doramonnichheller

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
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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
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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. 
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Name on Tombstone = Margereta Heller
Dates on Tombstone = 15 Oct 1817    22 Oct 1896 79 yr 7 days
Birth Name = Catherine Margaretha Peters

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margeretapeterheller

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
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Name on Tombstone = Mathias Heller
Dates on Tombstone =  2-9-1812    6-22-1898  86yr 4mo 3days

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mathiasheller

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
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Name on Tombstone = Jacob Hennemann
Dates on Tombstone = 7-20-1828    6-14-1891  62yr 10mo 24days

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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
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Name on Tombstone = John Hennemann
Dates on Tombstone = 11-26-1858    1-10-1914

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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Fanny M. Kreader
Dates on Tombstone = Died 4-13-1893 age 66 years
wof Samuel (Kreader)

Kreader Family a

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
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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.
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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
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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.  
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Karl A. E. Kreibel

Dates on Tombstone = 5-30-1835    4-24-1918

karlkriebelfamily

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.
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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 
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Infant Son
Langewisch
Dates on Tombstone - 3-18-1886    3-18-1886
Infant son W & M Langewisch 

LANGEWISCH, INFANT SON 1886
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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
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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  
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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        
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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 
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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.              
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 
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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
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Name on Tombstone = William M. Luther
Dates on Tombstone = 1869-1869

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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.
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Name on Tombstone = Gladys L. Mallette
Dates on Tombstone = 5-17-1922    8-11-2004

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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.
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Howard J. Malette
Dates on Tombstone = 10-8-1971  -  9-1-2001
Brother of Kristina

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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
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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.
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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          
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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        
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Marvin W. Marreel
Dates on Tombstone = 9-12-1934    10-11-1994

marvinmarreel1

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
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Name on Tombstone = Hugh McBroom
Dates on Tombstone = 11-21-1888  age 67 years

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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
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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
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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 
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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

Collins McMaster 1989

MCMASTER, COLLINS S.
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Name on Tombstone = David C. McMaster
Dates on Tombstone = 1-19-1946    10-24-2004

Nickname = Skip

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davidmcmaster1964

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

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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.
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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

betty schaffer mcmaster


MCMASTER, BETTY (SCHAFFER)
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 
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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 
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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.
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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

annabehrensmoseman

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 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. 
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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
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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

marian schafersman mosemann

MOSEMAN, MARIAN (SCHAFERSMAN)
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Name on Tombstone = Anthony Nelson
Dates on Tombstone = 1867-1936
Actual Dates = 5-11-1867    10-1-1936

anthony&marynelson&2sons

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
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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     
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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    
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Name on Tombstone = Mary Nelson
Dates on Tombstone = 1875-1939
Actual Dates = 6-13-1876    5-30-1939

marykellernelson

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
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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.
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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
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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

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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.
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PANNING, DOROTHEA SCHRADER
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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
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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.
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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
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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. 
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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
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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      
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Name on Tombstone = Henry Panning
Dates on Tombstone = 1844-1929
Actual Dates are = 4-15-1844     9-19-1929
Father

henrypanning
      Henry Panning

         Henry & Meta Panning
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L > R Martha, Gustave, Anna & Fred G. at the Henry Panning home
fredgpanning
 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

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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
 
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                    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.      
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Margaret Catherine
"Meta" Panning
Dates = 8-15-1849    6-7-1933

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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
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Name on Tombstone = Margaretha Panning
Dates on Tombstone = 4-13-1817    5-5-1874
Wife of Heinrich

marywolfpanning

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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??? 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.   
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??? 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      
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??? obit has been requested
Name on Tombstone = Mary Schaber
Dates on Stombstone = 1-19-1881    4-5-1971

maryschaber

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    
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??? obit has been requested
Name on Tombstone = William Schaber
Dates on Tombstone = 2-5-1871    4-16-1952

williamschaber

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     
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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

corawagnerschafersman

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
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Name on Tombstone = George T.
Schafersman
Dates on Tombstone = 5-25-1913    12-29-2005
Married 2-1-1939
Our Children Glenice, Mary, Tim

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georgetschafersman

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.
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??? 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.
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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

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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
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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Henry Schwab
Dates on Tombstone = Died 12-14-1902 age 93y 6m
Actual Dates = 6-14-1809    12-14-1902

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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Name on Tombstone = Katharina Schwab
Dates on Tombstone = Died 2-27-1888 age 71y 2m 27d
Actual Dates = 11-30-1816    2-27-1888

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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
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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.
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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.
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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     
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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  
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Name on Tombstone = Joseph Stecher

Dates on Tombstone = 11-25-1857    11-17-1934

Father

joestecher

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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Rosa C. E. Stecher

Mother

Dates on Tombstone = 3-19-1853    1-15-1933

Birth Name = Rosa Catherine Elizabeth Wagner

rosawagnerstecher

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
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Name on Tombstone = Amelia Uehling
Dates = 6-2-1872    3-6-1953

Birth Name = Amelia Charlotte Wagner

ameliawagneruehling

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
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Name on Tombstone = Andrew Uehling

Dates = 1-8-1825    1906

Birth Name = Andreas Uehling

andrewuehling

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Name = Henrietta Uehling

Dates =  5-6-1832    10-27-1916

henriettauehling

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
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Name on Tombstone = Infant son

Dates on Tombstone = Died 4-28-1901   Aged 1 day

Infant son of Gilbert & Amelia Uehling

UEHLING, INFANT SON
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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
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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.
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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. 
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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.

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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
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Name on Tombstone = John M. Uehling

Dates on Tombstone = 1867-1955

Actual Dates = 9-16-1867    4-10-1955

johnmartinuehling

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
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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
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[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
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Name on Tombstone = Oswald Uehling

Dates on Tombstone = 7-12-1835    7-27-1914

Husband of Elizabeth Keller

oswalduehling

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 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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


carlludwigaugustwagner

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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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	
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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Elizabeth Wagner

Dates on Tombstone = 1-10-1850    10-16-1924

Mother

Tombstone Photo

elizabethuehlingwagner

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
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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

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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
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Name on Tombstone = George Wagner

Dates on Tombstone = 6-3-1836    10-10-1900

Tombstone Photo

georgewagnerjr

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
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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 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Rosina Wagner
Dates on Tombstone = 2-28-1843    7-11-1913
George Wagner his Wife

rosinauehlingwagner

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
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Name on Tombstone = Christena F. Weigle

Dates on Tombstone = 8-3-1824    3-27-1900

Birth Nme = Christiane Friederike Kr�mer

christenaweigle

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     
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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           
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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

george
weigle jr

WEIGLE GEORGE JR. 1887 
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Name on Tombstone = Johann George Weigle
Sr.

Dates on Tombstone = 9-14-1820    2-15-1893

Tombstone Photo

johann george weigle sr

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
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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
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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
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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
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(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            
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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
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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
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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
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Name on Tombstone = Frederick L. Wolf

Dates on Tombstone = 2-22-1822    6-28-1893  71 yr 4 mo 6 days

fredmarywolf

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 

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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.              
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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.           
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Name on Tombstone = Mary Wolf

Dates on Tombstone = 10-15-1824    10-2-1902

fredmarywolf


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
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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
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                            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.
  
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        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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