Edward Charles Schaake
M, #95, b. 25 February 1886, d. 12 August 1938
| Father* | William Henry Schaake b. 1852 |
| Mother* | Catherine Dude b. 1856, d. August 1907 |
Edward was born in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 25 February 1886.1,2 He was the son of William Henry Schaake and Catherine Dude.
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 23 November 1911
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 30 November 1911
Edward Charles Schaake married Magdalena Altenbernd, daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd and Katharine Hill, near Wilhelm Altenbernd's House, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 30 November 1911.1,4
Ed was a graduate of Kansas University. He received a degree in Business.
Ed owned a large farm northeast of Lawrence, Kansas. It was part of Grant township, Douglas County, Kansas. His father's and brother's farms were directly across the Kansas river.
Ed died shortly before his daughter Irene's wedding.
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The following information is from the records of Nancy Vogel (#156).
The soil is in the Schaake blood. Today (1992) relatives in Vohl, Germany, own and operate a flower shop (Blumenhaus).
Ed Schaake built the new house in 1920. Irene has called it "Wilder Wild". Then he built the "South Barn" out of native lumber. That barn has three stories and a gambrel roof. The lower level has a manger, serviced by two chutes from the haymow above. Mules gave way to beef cattle as the years passed, but the barn was originally built to house the mules and the hay and grain to feed them. After that, he built a "North Barn", which has been more of a granary, with bins for wheat and corn on two levels. A concrete potato cellar runs the length of the barn, and it was serviced by an elevator (rope and pulley).
The farm buildings, house and barns, under Schaake and Vogel management, were always painted white. So were the fences.
Ed was school board member (Bismarck School), and he served on the church council (Trinity Lutheran).
End of information from Nancy Vogel.
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The following appeared in a local newspaper in 1931.
FIELDS BURNED OFF
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Night Time Blaze Was Under Control, But Didn't Look It
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Several people on the campus, at the Country club, and other higher places in the city noticed a huge blaze that could be seen east and a little north of the city last night. Farmers were burning off approximately 125 acres of wheat stubble on the Edward Schaake and Arthur Heck farms east and a little south of Bismarck grove.
No damage was done and there was no cause for alarm at any time as the men controlled the blazing fields. A motorist passing near, however, called the Lawrence fire department and Chief Paul Ingels drove to the fire to find it under control.
The fire was ignited in the field at approximately 6 o'clock last evening and burned most of the night.
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The following article appeared in a local newspaper on August 12, 1938.
EDWARD SCHAAKE DIES
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Farmer In Grant Township Became Ill Last March
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Edward C. Schaake, a stalwart farmer, good citizen and member of Trinity Lutheran church, died last night in a Topeka hospital. A man of strong physique, he had a slight case of flu last March to which he gave little attention. It was potato planting time and like many others he sought to recover while he worked.
A heart attack followed on May 10, from which he never recovered. His condition became critical about ten days ago.
The funeral will he held Monday at 2 o'clock at the Lutheran church and will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles A. Puls. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Edward Schaake was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Schaake and was fifty-two years old. About thirty years ago he moved to his farm in Grant township which had since been his home. Twenty-seven years ago he was married to Miss Magdalena Altenbernd, who survives him. They have two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Heck and Miss Irene Schaake.
Mr. Schaake was known as a good farmer, one who knew the soil and how to operate it. He early became a member of Trinity Lutheran church and was faithful in attendance and in its support.
Mr. Schaake leaves two brothers: William, Jr. of Perry, Kan., and Charles, of Lawrence. Also four sisters: Mrs. Frank Leonhard, and Misses Dora, Matilda and Emma of Lawrence.
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The following article appeared in a local newspaper.
The Douglas county welfare office will be closed for one hour Monday afternoon to enable employees to attend the funeral services of Edward Schaake, Mrs. Mildred D. Watson, director, announced today. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran church.
Miss Irene Schaake, daughter of Mr. Schaake, is a home visitor working out of the welfare office.
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A Farmer's Crisis
by Nancy Vogel (#157) -- 1987
Some years ago, after the turn of the twentieth century, farmer-stockman William Schaake had land on both sides of the Kaw (Kansas) River. The home place was on the south side in Wakarusa Township, and on the north side the land was in Grant Township. In mild weather this man, who sometimes bought and traded mules, some of which were shipped to the army, could drive his mules across the Kaw River Bridge and out into the cornfields on the north side of the river to forage for food during the winter.
In very cold weather, an old white mare would lead the mules across the frozen Kaw, single file. Once when the mules were on the north side, the old white mare, which had a reputation for being ornery, got out of a pen at Ed Schaake's. Perhaps a fence broke or a gate was opened. Whatever happened, the old mare knew the quickest way home: across the river. The mules followed.
Instead of taking the short route across the Kaw, the old white mare drifted east of the regular landing point on the south bank; the animals bunched at the steeper embankment, the ice broke, and that was the end of the mare. The mules were drowned too. Estimates of the number lost range from nearly 40 - 70. Perhaps a few were saved; no one remembers now. Oldtimers say that a mule is smarter than a horse and the mules would not have gone across the river if the horse had not started. William Schaake suffered a substantial dollar loss, but he did not let the disaster stop him.
This story was well known throughout Douglas County, and many persons told John Vogel about it when he started farming. Today Irene Vogel, Carl Schaake, and Duane Schaake remember hearing it too, and Carl says it even made national newspapers at the time.
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Edward Charles Schaake was Farmer.1
The start of World War I caused the United States to institute a draft registration. As the war continued to drag on, they instituted their third and final draft registration. This added men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. It included younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Edward Charles Schaake filled out a draft card on 11 October 1918 at RR 7, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. He was employed as a farmer. He was described as tall height and slender build, with blue eyes and dark hair. Magdalena Altenbernd was listed as his nearest relative.2
Edward Charles Schaake hosted a family reunion on circa 1920 at in Grant Township, Kansas, USA. Among the attendees were Edward Charles Schaake, Frieda Schaake and Irene Dorothy Schaake.
Edward Charles Schaake owned a Buick in 1920 R7, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.5
They resided Grant Section 28, R7, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, in 1920. They owned 267 acres.6
Photo of On cot left to right -- ?, Ed Schaake, ?
In rear - ?,?,?, Harry Young
On right - William Altenbernd, Carl Altenbernd. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)7
Photo of Front: Homer Altenbernd, Ed Schaacke, Katherine Young, and Carl Altenbernd
Back: ?, ?, Hugo Hoelzel, Harry Young, and Will Altenbernd circa 1930 near Ed Schaake Farm, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172) as of 2023.7
The following item appeared in 1931
Edward died on 12 August 1938 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at age 52.1
His obituary was published on on 12 August 1938
He was buried on 15 August 1938.8
The following item appeared on 15 August 1938
The Douglas county welfare office will be closed for one hour Monday afternoon to enable employees to attend the funeral service of Edward Schaake, Mrs. Mildred D. Watson, director, announced today. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran church.
Miss Irene Schaake, daughter of Mr. Schaake, is a home visitor working out of the welfare office.
The following item appeared on 25 February 1988
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 23 November 1911
Social Events
Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Marguerite Altenbernd and Mr. Edwin Schaake, both of Kaw Valley. The young people are very well known and unusually well liked and, as the families are the oldest and most prominent in Kaw Valley, there are lots of "kin" to whom the wedding will be an event of paramount interest. The wedding will take place at the Altenbernd home, Thanksgiving afternoon at 2 o'clock.3
Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Marguerite Altenbernd and Mr. Edwin Schaake, both of Kaw Valley. The young people are very well known and unusually well liked and, as the families are the oldest and most prominent in Kaw Valley, there are lots of "kin" to whom the wedding will be an event of paramount interest. The wedding will take place at the Altenbernd home, Thanksgiving afternoon at 2 o'clock.3
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 30 November 1911
Social Events
Miss Marguerite Altenhernd and Mr. Edwin Schaake, both of Kaw Valley, will be married at the Al-tenberud home this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. J. Loew will perforin the ceremony.4
Miss Marguerite Altenhernd and Mr. Edwin Schaake, both of Kaw Valley, will be married at the Al-tenberud home this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. J. Loew will perforin the ceremony.4
Edward Charles Schaake married Magdalena Altenbernd, daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd and Katharine Hill, near Wilhelm Altenbernd's House, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 30 November 1911.1,4
Edward and Magdalina Schaake -- November 30, 1911
Ed was a graduate of Kansas University. He received a degree in Business.
Ed owned a large farm northeast of Lawrence, Kansas. It was part of Grant township, Douglas County, Kansas. His father's and brother's farms were directly across the Kansas river.
Ed died shortly before his daughter Irene's wedding.
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The following information is from the records of Nancy Vogel (#156).
The soil is in the Schaake blood. Today (1992) relatives in Vohl, Germany, own and operate a flower shop (Blumenhaus).
Ed Schaake built the new house in 1920. Irene has called it "Wilder Wild". Then he built the "South Barn" out of native lumber. That barn has three stories and a gambrel roof. The lower level has a manger, serviced by two chutes from the haymow above. Mules gave way to beef cattle as the years passed, but the barn was originally built to house the mules and the hay and grain to feed them. After that, he built a "North Barn", which has been more of a granary, with bins for wheat and corn on two levels. A concrete potato cellar runs the length of the barn, and it was serviced by an elevator (rope and pulley).
The farm buildings, house and barns, under Schaake and Vogel management, were always painted white. So were the fences.
Ed was school board member (Bismarck School), and he served on the church council (Trinity Lutheran).
End of information from Nancy Vogel.
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The following appeared in a local newspaper in 1931.
FIELDS BURNED OFF
__________
Night Time Blaze Was Under Control, But Didn't Look It
__________
Several people on the campus, at the Country club, and other higher places in the city noticed a huge blaze that could be seen east and a little north of the city last night. Farmers were burning off approximately 125 acres of wheat stubble on the Edward Schaake and Arthur Heck farms east and a little south of Bismarck grove.
No damage was done and there was no cause for alarm at any time as the men controlled the blazing fields. A motorist passing near, however, called the Lawrence fire department and Chief Paul Ingels drove to the fire to find it under control.
The fire was ignited in the field at approximately 6 o'clock last evening and burned most of the night.
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The following article appeared in a local newspaper on August 12, 1938.
EDWARD SCHAAKE DIES
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Farmer In Grant Township Became Ill Last March
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Edward C. Schaake, a stalwart farmer, good citizen and member of Trinity Lutheran church, died last night in a Topeka hospital. A man of strong physique, he had a slight case of flu last March to which he gave little attention. It was potato planting time and like many others he sought to recover while he worked.
A heart attack followed on May 10, from which he never recovered. His condition became critical about ten days ago.
The funeral will he held Monday at 2 o'clock at the Lutheran church and will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles A. Puls. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Edward Schaake was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Schaake and was fifty-two years old. About thirty years ago he moved to his farm in Grant township which had since been his home. Twenty-seven years ago he was married to Miss Magdalena Altenbernd, who survives him. They have two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Heck and Miss Irene Schaake.
Mr. Schaake was known as a good farmer, one who knew the soil and how to operate it. He early became a member of Trinity Lutheran church and was faithful in attendance and in its support.
Mr. Schaake leaves two brothers: William, Jr. of Perry, Kan., and Charles, of Lawrence. Also four sisters: Mrs. Frank Leonhard, and Misses Dora, Matilda and Emma of Lawrence.
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The following article appeared in a local newspaper.
The Douglas county welfare office will be closed for one hour Monday afternoon to enable employees to attend the funeral services of Edward Schaake, Mrs. Mildred D. Watson, director, announced today. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran church.
Miss Irene Schaake, daughter of Mr. Schaake, is a home visitor working out of the welfare office.
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A Farmer's Crisis
by Nancy Vogel (#157) -- 1987
Some years ago, after the turn of the twentieth century, farmer-stockman William Schaake had land on both sides of the Kaw (Kansas) River. The home place was on the south side in Wakarusa Township, and on the north side the land was in Grant Township. In mild weather this man, who sometimes bought and traded mules, some of which were shipped to the army, could drive his mules across the Kaw River Bridge and out into the cornfields on the north side of the river to forage for food during the winter.
In very cold weather, an old white mare would lead the mules across the frozen Kaw, single file. Once when the mules were on the north side, the old white mare, which had a reputation for being ornery, got out of a pen at Ed Schaake's. Perhaps a fence broke or a gate was opened. Whatever happened, the old mare knew the quickest way home: across the river. The mules followed.
Instead of taking the short route across the Kaw, the old white mare drifted east of the regular landing point on the south bank; the animals bunched at the steeper embankment, the ice broke, and that was the end of the mare. The mules were drowned too. Estimates of the number lost range from nearly 40 - 70. Perhaps a few were saved; no one remembers now. Oldtimers say that a mule is smarter than a horse and the mules would not have gone across the river if the horse had not started. William Schaake suffered a substantial dollar loss, but he did not let the disaster stop him.
This story was well known throughout Douglas County, and many persons told John Vogel about it when he started farming. Today Irene Vogel, Carl Schaake, and Duane Schaake remember hearing it too, and Carl says it even made national newspapers at the time.
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Edward Charles Schaake was Farmer.1
The start of World War I caused the United States to institute a draft registration. As the war continued to drag on, they instituted their third and final draft registration. This added men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. It included younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Edward Charles Schaake filled out a draft card on 11 October 1918 at RR 7, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. He was employed as a farmer. He was described as tall height and slender build, with blue eyes and dark hair. Magdalena Altenbernd was listed as his nearest relative.2
They resided Grant Section 28, R7, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, in 1920. They owned 267 acres.6
Photo of On cot left to right -- ?, Ed Schaake, ?
In rear - ?,?,?, Harry Young
On right - William Altenbernd, Carl Altenbernd. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)7
Photo of Front: Homer Altenbernd, Ed Schaacke, Katherine Young, and Carl Altenbernd
Back: ?, ?, Hugo Hoelzel, Harry Young, and Will Altenbernd circa 1930 near Ed Schaake Farm, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172) as of 2023.7
Front: Homer Altenbernd, Ed Schaacke, Katherine Young, and Carl Altenbernd
Back: ?, ?, Hugo Hoelzel, Harry Young, and Will Altenbernd
Ed Schaake Farm
Back: ?, ?, Hugo Hoelzel, Harry Young, and Will Altenbernd
Ed Schaake Farm
The following item appeared in 1931
FIELDS BURNED OFF
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Night Time Blaze Was Under Control, But Didn't Look It
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Several people on the campus, at the Country club, and other higher places in the city noticed a huge blaze that could be seen east and a little north of the city last night. Farmers were burning off approximately 125 acres of wheat stubble on the Edward Schaake and Arthur Heck farms east and a little south of Bismarck grove.
No damage was done and there was no cause for alarm at ay time as the men controlled the blazing fields. A motorist passing near, however, called the Lawrence fire department and Chief Paul Ingels drove to the fire to find it under control.
The fire was ignited in the field at approximately 6 o'clock last evening and burned most of the night.
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Night Time Blaze Was Under Control, But Didn't Look It
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Several people on the campus, at the Country club, and other higher places in the city noticed a huge blaze that could be seen east and a little north of the city last night. Farmers were burning off approximately 125 acres of wheat stubble on the Edward Schaake and Arthur Heck farms east and a little south of Bismarck grove.
No damage was done and there was no cause for alarm at ay time as the men controlled the blazing fields. A motorist passing near, however, called the Lawrence fire department and Chief Paul Ingels drove to the fire to find it under control.
The fire was ignited in the field at approximately 6 o'clock last evening and burned most of the night.
Edward died on 12 August 1938 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at age 52.1
His obituary was published on on 12 August 1938
EDWARD SCHAAKE DIES
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Farmer In Grant Township Became Ill Last March
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Edward C Schaake, a stalwart farmer, good citizen and member of Trinity Lutheran Church, died last night in a Topeka hospital. A man of strong physique, he had a slight case of flu last March to which he gave little attention. It was potato planting time and like many others he sought to recover while he worked.
A heart attack followed on May 10, from which he never recovered. His condition became critical about 10 days ago.
The funeral will be held Monday at 2 o'clock at the Lutheran church and will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles A. Puls. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Edward Schaake was the eldest sone of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Schaake and was fifty-two years old. About thirty years ago he moved to his farm in Grant township which had since been his home. Twenty-seven yers ago he was married to Miss Magdalena Altenbernd, who survives him. They have two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Heck and Miss Irene Schaake.
Mr. Schaake was known as a good farmer, one who knew the soil and how to operate it. He early became a member of Trinity Lutheran church and was faithful in attendance and in its support.
Mr. Schaake leaves two brothers; William Jr., of Perry, Kan., and Charles, of Lawrence. Also four sisters; Mrs. Frand Leonhard, and Misses Dora, Matilda, and Emma, of Lawrence.
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Farmer In Grant Township Became Ill Last March
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Edward C Schaake, a stalwart farmer, good citizen and member of Trinity Lutheran Church, died last night in a Topeka hospital. A man of strong physique, he had a slight case of flu last March to which he gave little attention. It was potato planting time and like many others he sought to recover while he worked.
A heart attack followed on May 10, from which he never recovered. His condition became critical about 10 days ago.
The funeral will be held Monday at 2 o'clock at the Lutheran church and will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles A. Puls. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Edward Schaake was the eldest sone of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Schaake and was fifty-two years old. About thirty years ago he moved to his farm in Grant township which had since been his home. Twenty-seven yers ago he was married to Miss Magdalena Altenbernd, who survives him. They have two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Heck and Miss Irene Schaake.
Mr. Schaake was known as a good farmer, one who knew the soil and how to operate it. He early became a member of Trinity Lutheran church and was faithful in attendance and in its support.
Mr. Schaake leaves two brothers; William Jr., of Perry, Kan., and Charles, of Lawrence. Also four sisters; Mrs. Frand Leonhard, and Misses Dora, Matilda, and Emma, of Lawrence.
Edward Schaake Obituary
The following item appeared on 15 August 1938
The Douglas county welfare office will be closed for one hour Monday afternoon to enable employees to attend the funeral service of Edward Schaake, Mrs. Mildred D. Watson, director, announced today. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran church.
Miss Irene Schaake, daughter of Mr. Schaake, is a home visitor working out of the welfare office.
The following item appeared on 25 February 1988
Two families in Vöhl trembled especially because of:
FAMILIAR FARM of “DAY AFTER”
Vöhl
Almost 100 million Americans have seen the film “The Day After “since
1983 and were horrified by the results of a fictitious nuclear exchange
of the nuclear superpowers. Even in the Soviet Union the film “The Day
After” was shown and stimulated filmmakers to produce a similar production.
On Sunday evening the two-hour shocker was finally shown on the ZDF on
all German television screens. It was especially intensely followed by
the family of Ursel and Fritz Schaake in Vöhl. They trembled when in the
film a farm family 30 miles east of Kansas City reacted to the tensions
in and around Berlin by carrying food, clothing, heating material, and water
into the basement while intercontinental missiles were on the way—and were
familiar with every square meter of the disturbed pastoral US rural life.
The reason: the farm on which the movie with the wedding preparations was made
belongs to Irene Vogel, nee Schaake — a cousin of Fritz Schaake from Vöhl. The
Schaake’s visited America twice already, and were able to see the location,
which has not changed until today. The furniture, which is privately owned,
is still in the same place as it was shown on television.
Irene Vogel’s father Edward Schaake established/built the farm a few decades ago.
Five years ago the children made the farm available to the movie studio for six
weeks for the shooting of the movie.
Six of the 15 children of Johann Heinrich Schaake and his wife Margarethe from Vöhl
emigrated to America between 1877 in 1882. Among them was also Wilhelm Schaake,
born 1852, who settled in Lawrence, Kansas, with his brother Christian and Sister
Caroline.
The siblings Louis, Wilhelmine, and Daniel found their new home in Edwardsville,
Illinois.
One of the nine children of Wilhelm Schaake was Edward, the founder of the farm in
“The Day After.”
Descendants of the emigrants from Vöhl and Marienhagen were here several times to
research the ancestors. So far they came up with nine generations. The oldest known
ancestor is Johann Schaake who was born in Marienhagen in 1625.
The next meeting with the many relatives in the United States, who have a regular
Schaake reunion, is already planned, because Ursel and Fritz are not yet acquainted
with the numerous cousins by a long shot. Interest in the old past is gigantic,
but “perhaps it is 20 years too late “as Änne Schaake supposes.9
FAMILIAR FARM of “DAY AFTER”
Vöhl
Almost 100 million Americans have seen the film “The Day After “since
1983 and were horrified by the results of a fictitious nuclear exchange
of the nuclear superpowers. Even in the Soviet Union the film “The Day
After” was shown and stimulated filmmakers to produce a similar production.
On Sunday evening the two-hour shocker was finally shown on the ZDF on
all German television screens. It was especially intensely followed by
the family of Ursel and Fritz Schaake in Vöhl. They trembled when in the
film a farm family 30 miles east of Kansas City reacted to the tensions
in and around Berlin by carrying food, clothing, heating material, and water
into the basement while intercontinental missiles were on the way—and were
familiar with every square meter of the disturbed pastoral US rural life.
The reason: the farm on which the movie with the wedding preparations was made
belongs to Irene Vogel, nee Schaake — a cousin of Fritz Schaake from Vöhl. The
Schaake’s visited America twice already, and were able to see the location,
which has not changed until today. The furniture, which is privately owned,
is still in the same place as it was shown on television.
Irene Vogel’s father Edward Schaake established/built the farm a few decades ago.
Five years ago the children made the farm available to the movie studio for six
weeks for the shooting of the movie.
Six of the 15 children of Johann Heinrich Schaake and his wife Margarethe from Vöhl
emigrated to America between 1877 in 1882. Among them was also Wilhelm Schaake,
born 1852, who settled in Lawrence, Kansas, with his brother Christian and Sister
Caroline.
The siblings Louis, Wilhelmine, and Daniel found their new home in Edwardsville,
Illinois.
One of the nine children of Wilhelm Schaake was Edward, the founder of the farm in
“The Day After.”
Descendants of the emigrants from Vöhl and Marienhagen were here several times to
research the ancestors. So far they came up with nine generations. The oldest known
ancestor is Johann Schaake who was born in Marienhagen in 1625.
The next meeting with the many relatives in the United States, who have a regular
Schaake reunion, is already planned, because Ursel and Fritz are not yet acquainted
with the numerous cousins by a long shot. Interest in the old past is gigantic,
but “perhaps it is 20 years too late “as Änne Schaake supposes.9
Last Edited=2 September 2023
Children of Edward Charles Schaake and Magdalena Altenbernd
- Frieda Schaake+ b. 17 February 1913, d. 4 September 1984
- Irene Dorothy Schaake+ b. 24 October 1915, d. 20 May 1995
Citations
- [S1602] Letter from Nancy Vogel (#156) (Lawrence, Kansas) to Sheila Altenbernd (#172) August 1992. (Document Source Number: 00097-1992-08-00-01).
- [S331] "Schaake (#95), Edward -- WWI Draft Registration"; www.Ancestry.com; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "WWI Draft Registration."
- [S1822] Edward Schaake (#95) Neighborhood News, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, November 11, 1911, page 2, column 2, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on May 22, 202311 (Document Source Number: 00095-1911-11-23-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S1823] Katherine Altenbernd (#47) Neighborhood News, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, May 1, 1913, page 2, column 3, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on May 22, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00047-1913-05-01-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S1511] Unknown author, "Automobile Directory of Douglas County, KS 1920," The Pioneer, 3, XI, Page: 111, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 198701989 (Published: Spring 1988) Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 00095-1920-00-00-01).
- [S1513] Unknown author, "Douglas County Farmers' Directory," The Pioneer, 3, XIII, Page: 132, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 1989-1991 (Published: Spring 19990) Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 00095-1920-00-00-02).
- [S25] John Stoerker Altenbernd unknown date.
- [S123] Nancy S. Vogel unknown date.
- [S514] Edward Charles Schaake FAMILIAR FARM of “DAY AFTER”, Two families in Vöhl trembled especially because of:
Two families in Vöhl trembled especially because of: FAMILIAR FARM of “DAY AFTER”, unknown location, Feb 25, 1988.
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