Gerber, Louise Frances

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 1943 and 1946

Notes:

Birth:
He preferred to use his middle name, George, and was sometimes referred to as "George W." Gerber.

Military Service:
George enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 4 January 1943 at St. Louis, Missouri and was separated from the service with an honorable discharge on 26 December 1946 at Great Lakes, Illinois. He held the rating of motor machinist's mate second class. George was awarded the American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon (4 stars), World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon (1 star), and the Navy and Marine Corps Medal. The citation for the latter reads:

     "For heroic conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. ZUNI, during Salvage Operations in the Pacific Ocean Area, March 7, 1945. Quick to act when an LST in the process of being salvaged started to capsize, GERBER boldly entered a flooded compartment in which an office wearing heavy shallow-water diving gear was trapped and, at great personal risk, assisted in hauling him clear of danger. His courage under extremely hazardous conditions was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."


Buried:
George's grave is in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Section EE, Grave 169.

Wilbert married Valenti, Concetta 23 Jun 1956. Concetta was born 30 Jul 1925; died 16 Oct 1978. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Funeral arrangements were made through Moore Funeral Home, Valley Stream, New York.

Other Events:

• Membership: St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Naphtali Lodge No. 25, A. F. & A. M.
• Baptism: 3 Apr 1892, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Military Service: 1917–1919
• Illness: 1941

Notes:

Birth:
Louis' place of birth is listed as St. Louis on his daughter Dorothy's birth certificate.

Membership:
Louis was Master of the Lodge in 1930.

Baptism:
Louis was baptized in St Matthew's Evangelical Church, H. Drees, pastor.

Military Service:

     In May 1918, a St. Louis, Missouri newspaper published photos of Louis and his brother, Eugene, and a very short account of their activities in the Army:

     "Sergt. Eugene A. Gerber of 1616 [sic] Potomac street sent a letter home in which he says he expects to leave for France at almost any hour. He is with the 8th Coast Company, Signal Corps, England. His brother, Louis A. Gerber, has been with the Headquarters Detachment in France for some time. In his letter he stated that he had formed a band of which he is a bugler."

     Louis enlisted into the U.S. Army on 24 November 1917 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. At the time, he resided in the family home at 2616 Potomac Street (not 1616, as stated in the newspaper notice). He had training in mechanical drawing and work experience as a pattern maker and woodworker. He was initially assigned to the Mechanical Repair Shops, Motor Transport Corp, at Camp Meigs, Washington, D.C. He served overseas from 4 January 1917 to 11 June 1919; part of that time in France. He was honorably discharged with the rank of private 1st class on 12 July 1919 at Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky.

Louis married Brockmeyer, Charlotte Caroline Christine 3 Jul 1920, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Charlotte (daughter of Brockmeier, Carl August and Thoma, Magdelena) was born 9 Jul 1891, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; died 16 Sep 1981, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried , Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1910, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1920, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Charlotte's place of birth is listed as St. Louis on her daughter Dorothy's birth certificate.

Census:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Lottie Brockmeyer, age 8, lived at 1832 10th Street in Ward 8 with her parents, Charles A. Brockmeyer, age 36, and Lena Brockmeyer, age 32. Lottie had attended school for 9 months and could read, write and speak English. Also in the home were Lottie's three siblings: John Brockmeyer, age 7; William Brockmeyer, age 5; and, Minnie Brockmeyer, age 3.

Census:
According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, Lottie Brockmeyer, an 18 year old saleslady at a dry goods store, lived at 3709 Chippewa Street in Ward 13 with her parents, Chas. A. Brockmeyer (age 48) and Lena Brockmeyer (age 42), married for 19 years and Lottie's five siblings: John Brockmeyer (age 17); William Brockmeyer (age 15); Minnie Brockmeyer (age 13); Carl Brockmeyer (age 7); and Mathilda Brockmeyer (age 5).

Census:
According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, Charlotte Brockmeyer, age 28 and single, lived at 3433 Osage Street in Ward 13 with her parents, Chas. A. Brockmeyer, 56 year old head of household, and his wife, Lena, age 52, and three of Charlotte's siblings: William Brockmeyer (age 25); Charles Brockmeyer (age 16); and Mathilda Brockmeyer (age 14). Also living in the home was Joseph H. Shad, age 28, identified as a widowed son-in-law of Chas. A. Brockmeyer.

Buried:
Schrader Funeral Home (500 Manchester Road, Ballwin, Missouri, 63011) handled the arrangements.

Died:
Charlotte died while a patient at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis (St. Louis County), Missouri. Her death was certified by Dr. Leroy F. Ortmeyer (2623 Telegraph Rd., St. Louis, Missouri), License No. 26274. Date of death: Sept. 16, 1981 at 5:15 a.m. Immediate cause of death was conjunctive heart failure (onset in the preceding 6 months) as a consequence of arterio____ heart disease (onset in the preceding 15 years). Other significant conditions were ____________. No autopsy was requested.

Notes:

Married:
The marriage certificate refers to a license issued on 3 July 1920 by the Recorder of Deeds of the City of St. Louis. Rev. F. W. Weidmann of Trinity Lutheran Church signed the certificate. Miss Charlotte Seele and Mr. Wm. Brockmeyer are listed as witnesses.

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Baptism: 29 Jan 1860, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1870, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 29 Mar 1874, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1880, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
In the 1860 U.S. Census, eight month old "Louis" Gerber is identified as having been born in Baden. In latter enumerations, and in his death certificate, George Louis Gerber's place of birth is reported as St. Louis, or Missouri. The confusion seems to arise from determining exactly when his parents emigrated from Baden. It is reported that they married in 1858 shortly before leaving for the USA and that their son was born shortly after they arrived in Missouri. The exact date of the marriage and the exact date of their appearance in St. Louis awaits further research.

Census:
Eight month old "Louis" is identified as having been born in Baden. In subsequent federal enumerations, his place of birth is given as St. Louis, or Missouri.

Baptism:
George was baptized at the Independent Evangelical Protestant Church in St. Louis.

Census:
George was identified as a 10 year old school boy born in Missouri.

Confirmation:
George was confirmed at St. Marcus Church.

Census:
He was identified as a 20 year old millwright, born in Missouri.

Buried:
Rev. Heinrich Drees of St. Matthew's Evangelical Church (at Jefferson Ave. and Potomac Street, St. Louis, Missouri) lead the service. George is buried in Park Lawn Cemetery in Lemay, Missouri.

Died:
According to his death certificate, George died at home from cerebral apoplexy. Arteriosclerosis was a contributing cause. An undated obituary from a local newspaper read:

     GERBER - On Sunday, Dec. 21, 1924, at 3 a.m., George L. Gerber of 2616 Potomac street, beloved husband of Charlotte Gerber (nee Etling) and father of Selma A., Eugene A. and Louis A. Gerber and Mrs. Frances Seesler (nee Gerber) and our dear brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, grandfather and uncle, in his sixty-fifth year.
     Funeral from the Schumacher funeral home, 3013 Meramec street, Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m., to Park Lawn Cemetery.
     Deceased was a member of Jefferson Lodge, No. 119, I.O.O.F; Lyon Council No. 21, Jr., O.U.A.M., and Osceola Pride, I.O.R.M.

George married Etling, Charlotte Elisabetha 19 Oct 1882, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Charlotte (daughter of Etling, August Louis and Dienstbier, Margaretha) was born 10 Nov 1859, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died 28 Jan 1933, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried 31 Jan 1933, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 25 Dec 1859, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 6 Apr 1873, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
She was commonly known by the name of "Barbara."

Confirmation:
Charlotte was confirmed in the Evangelische S. Pauls Kirche in St. Louis, Missouri.

Buried:
The funeral was at the Schumacher Funeral Home (3013 Meramec Street) on Tuesday, January 31, 1933 at 2:00 p.m. Charlotte was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery in Lemay, Missouri.

Died:
Her obituary read:

     GERBER, CHARLOTTE (nee Etling) - Of 2616 Potomac, on Saturday, Jan. 28, 1933, at 12:37 p.m., beloved widow of the late George J. [sic] Gerber, dear mother of Selma A., Eugene A., and Louis A. Gerber and Frances Seesler, our dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandmother, aunt, cousin and niece, age 73 years.
     Funeral from the Schumacher Funeral Home, 3013 Meramec stret [sic], Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m., to Parklawn Cemetery. A member of Col. Hassendeubel W. R. C. No. 19; Good Ladies' Aid, and St. Matthew's Ladies' Aid Society.

Notes:

Married:
George and Charlotte were married by Rev. H. Braschler.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Abt 1900–1920, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; fumigator
• Occupation: Abt 1930–1940, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; watchman in a park

Notes:

Occupation:
According to the U.S. census enumerations of 1900, 1910 and 1920, Charles Brockmeyer was employed as a fumigator for the Health Department of the city of St. Louis.

Occupation:
According to the U.S. census enumerations of 1930 and 1940, Charles Brockmeyer's occupation was a "keeper" or "day watchman" at a park. The 1940 census reported that he had not been employed or received any income in 1939 or in 1940 up to the time of the census in April. This could very well have been a result of the nation-wide economic recession.

Buried:
According to his death certificate, "Charles A. Brockmeyer" was to be buried at Mount Hope Cemetery. His wife was buried there in the following year.

Died:
According to his death certificate, "Charles A. Brockmeyer" died at 7:10 p.m. at his home at 4633 Louisiana Avenue. The immediate cause of death was "chronic myocarditis," of 5-6 years duration. He had also been battling hypostatic pneumonia for five days.

Carl married Thoma, Magdelena 30 Aug 1890. Magdelena (daughter of Thoma, Conrad and Elbert, Anna Maria) was born 15 May 1867, Missouri, USA; died 22 Feb 1949, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; was buried 26 Feb 1949, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
In source records, she is also referred to as "Helen," "Helena," "Lena," or "Lina."

Census:

     The Thoma household was enumerated twice in the 1880 federal census. The first enumeration, in June, was rejected. The second, which seems to have been accepted as official, was dated November 1880. In the latter, "Lena's" family appears to be living at 220 Jackson Street. She was identified as single, 13 years of age, having been born in Missouri.

Buried:
According to her death certificate, "Helena Brockmeyer" was to be buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Her husband had been buried there in 1948.

Died:

     According to her death certificate, "Helena Brockmeyer" died of acute myocarditis, the result of "chronic cardio-vascular renal disease" of several years duration. Her usual residence was listed as "757 Regina Avenue, Lemay 23, Missouri." Tillie Meyers, the person who provided the personal information for the death certificate, resided at the same address. Tillie was no doubt Mathilda H. Brockmeyer (1905-1983), a daughter of Charles and Magdelena "Helena" (Thoma) Brockmeyer and the wife of Julius A. Meyers.

Notes:

Census (family):

     According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household at 1832 10th Street in Ward 8 consisted of Charles A. Brockmeyer, head of household, age 36, born in November 1863 in Illinois, working as a City Fumergater [sic]; and his wife, Lena Brockmeyer, age 32, born in May 1868 in Missouri. They had been married for 10 years; Lena was identified as the mother of four children, all still living. The children were living in the household as well: Lottie Brockmeyer, an 8 year old daughter attending school; John Brockmeyer, a 7 year old son; William Brockmeyer, a 5 year old son; and Minnie Brockmeyer, a 3 year old daughter.

Census (family):

   According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, the household at 3709 Chippewa Street in Ward 13 consisted of
Chas. A. Brockmeyer, age 48, a fumigator with the City Health Department and his wife, Lena Brockmeyer, age 42. They had been married for 19 years and Lena was the mother of six children, all of whom were living in the home: Lottie Brockmeyer (age 18); John Brockmeyer (age 17); William Brockmeyer (age 15); Minnie Brockmeyer (age 13); Carl Brockmeyer (age 7); and Mathilda Brockmeyer (age 5).

Census (family):

   According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, the household at 3433 Osage Street in Ward 13 consisted of Chas. A. Brockmeyer, 56 year old head of household, and his wife, Lena, age 52, and four of their children: Charlotte Brockmeyer (age 28); William Brockmeyer (age 25); Charles Brockmeyer (age 16); and Mathilda Brockmeyer (age 14). Also living in the home was Joseph H. Shad, age 28, a clerk in an "Electric" [sic], identified as a widowed son-in-law of Chas. A. Brockmeyer.

Census (family):

   According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, the household at 4633 Louisiana Avenue in Ward 13 consisted of Charles A. Brockmeyer, 68 year old head of house working as a keeper in a park, and his wife, Lena Brockmeyer, age 62. Also in living in the home were two of their children: William Brockmeyer (age 35) and Carl Brockmeyer (age 27).

Census (family):

   According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, the household at 4633 Louisiana in Ward 13 consisted of Charles A. Brockmeyer, 79 year old head of household, his wife, Lena Brockmeyer, age 72, and their son, William Brockmeyer, age 45. Charles, whose occupation was day watchman at a park, had not been employed during 1939 and was not employed at the time of the census in April 1940; he reported that he was not able to work. Lena was engaged in "home housework." Charles and Lena had completed schooling through the 6th grade.