Klopfenstein, Ned

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Birth:
Details of the birth are not known at this time.

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Died:
Details of the death of Phillip Klopfenstein are not know at this time.

Phillip married Sexauer, LaVonne Christina [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, Halley [sic] Sexauer, age 26 and working on the family farm in Crocker Township, lived with his parents, Matthew Sexauer (age 63) and Minnie W. Sexauer (age 57), and his brother, Rosco [sic] Sexauer, age 11, attending school. Also in the household was Ella Good, a 31 year old, single, "hired girl."

Buried:
Services were held on Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Died:

     The following are transcriptions supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of two obituaries for Hallet M. Sexauer. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the first obituary had appeared on Sunday, 23 November 1958 in the Des Moines Register, of Des Moines, Iowa.

Services for H. M. Sexauer, 73, of Ankeny, will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Ankeny Methodist Church, where he was a member. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Sexauer, a retired farmer and livestock dealer, died of a heart attack Friday at his home. He was a life-long resident of Ankeny. Surviving are a son, Harvey R. Sexauer, Des Moines; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Bruce and Miss Myrtle Sexauer of Ankeny and Mrs. Lavonne Klopfenstein of Winfield; a brother Fred J. Sexauer of Ankeny; a sister Mrs. Emily L. Piekenbrock of Ankeny, and six grandchildren.

     Gretchen Leenerts reported that the following obituary had appeared on 24 November 1958 but did not identify where it was published.

Hallet M. Sexauer, 73, passed away Friday 21 November 1958, at his home in Ankeny. Death came suddenly and peacefully as a result of a heart attack. Final rites were held at the Methodist Church in Ankeny on Monday 24 November at 2:00 p.m. Services were conducted by the Reverend Floyd Shepherd of Wapello, Iowa, former pastor of the Ankeny Methodist Church. He was assisted by Dr. T. W. Schwartz, present pastor of the church. Two songs, "Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown" and "Sometime We'll Understand" were sung by Vernon Smith. Mrs. Mel Harvey accompanied at the organ. Pallbearers were: E. A. Sexauer, Ira Miller, Ralph Brazelton, Vernon Smith, Russell Mowry and Perry Hazelton. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Hallett Matthew Simpson Sexauer, son of Minnie and Mathew Sexauer, was born 3 March 1885 and passed away at his home in Ankeny 21 November 1958 at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 18 days. Death came suddenly and peacefully as a result of a heart attack. Mr. Sexauer, a retired farmer and livestock dealer, lived his entire life in or near Ankeny. He was an early member of the Ankeny Methodist Church. Hal Sexauer was united in marriage to Cora Cornwell 30 August 1910. She preceded him in death on 18 July 1949. To this union were born a son, Harvey R. Sexauer of Des Moines, and three daughters: Edith Bruce and Myrtle L. Sexauer of Ankeny and Lavonne Klopfenstein of Winfield, Iowa, all of whom survive. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Georgiana Sexauer, Corine and Donna Bruce, Steve, Kim and Ned Klopfenstein. A brother, Fred J. Sexauer and a sister, Mrs. Emily L. Pickenbrock of Ankeny. A sister, Rosana McDougal of Tujanga, California and a brother Roscoe C. Sexauer of Ankeny preceded him in death within the past year. Hal Sexauer will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His great zest for living and enjoyment of the world about him reflect the personality that was Hal Sexauer. He never forgot a sick friend or neighbor. Much of his time was spent calling at the hospital bringing laughter and cheer whenever he could. Yet underneath this gaiety that was part of him, was deep seriousness and sincerity that will long be remembered.

Hallet married Cornwell, Cora Arabelle 30 Aug 1910, Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA. Cora (daughter of Cornwell, Robert and Harvey, Mary B.) was born 20 Nov 1893, Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA; died 18 Jul 1949, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA; was buried 25 Jul 1949, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Cora was born on a farm outside of town.

Buried:
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church; burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Cora Cornwell. Gretchen Leenerts did not report exactly when and where this obituary was published.

Last Rites for Cora Sexauer: Cora Cornwell, daughter of Mary B. and Robert D. Cornwell, was born 20 November 1893 on a farm near what is now Urbandale, Iowa. She passed away at her home in Ankeny, Iowa, on 18 July 1949, at the age of 56 years, 7 months and 13 days. Ironically, her death was due to the disease which she had always feared most, namely cancer. Cora had been a member of the Ankeny Methodist Church for many years, and was an active and faithful member of various church and community activities. She attended school in the community in which she lived as a child. Cora Cornwell was united in marriage 30 August 1910 to Hallett M. Sexauer of Ankeny and to this union four children were born: Harvey R. of Des Moines, Edith Bruce and Myrtle Sexauer of Ankeny, and Lavonne Klopfenstein of Ames, all of whom survive. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Georgiana Sexauer, Corinne and Donna Bruce, a brother Chester Cornwell, Ankeny, a sister Mrs. Tressie Sheppard of Johnston, a half sister Mrs. Mary Banning of Des Moines, three half brothers, Henry Lint, Ankeny, Oscar and Edwin Lint, Polk City, and her stepfather, John Lint, also of Polk City. Her mother, Mary B. Lint, preceded her in death 16 June 1947. With the exception of three childhood years which were spent in Effingham, Illinois, where she went with her mother and brother and sister upon the early death of her father, she lived the rest of her life in the community of Ankeny. Final rites were held in the Ankeny Methodist Church Wednesday, 25th at 2:00 p.m. Services were conducted by Rev. Floyd Shepherd, former pastor at Ankeny and ably assisted by Rev. W. J. Meredith, the local pastor. Pallbearers, all nephews, were Ardrey Sheppard of Fort Dodge, Virgil Sheppard of Des Moines, Carl and Ray Cornwell, Des Moines, John Lint, Des Moines and Leland Sexauer, Waterloo. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Other Events:

• Moved To: Abt 1850, Crocker Township, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Matthew was born on 24 or 25 September. His father's given name is reported as either George or Jacob Sexauer.

Moved To:
At an early age, his family moved from Pennsylvania to a place two and a half miles west of Ankeny, Iowa. Sources disagree about Matthew's age at the time - either 3 or 6 years old.

Buried:
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Died:

The following are transcriptions supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of two obituaries for Mathew Sexauer. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the first obituary had appeared on 2 April 1928 in the Des Moines Register, of Des Moines, Iowa.

Matthew Sexauer, pioneer Polk County farmer, died yesterday at 82 years old. Mr. Sexauer came to Polk County when he was only six years old and settled with his parents on a farm in this county. He owned several hundred acres of farm land near Ankeny, and a half section in Utah. Just before his death he had retired from active management of these holdings. Mr. Sexauer is survived by his wife, Minnie Sexauer, of Ankeny; two daughters, Mrs. Rosana McDougall and Mrs. Emily Pickenbrock, both of Des Moines; three sons, Rosco, Frederick J. and H. M. Sexauer of Ankeny. The body was taken to Lilly's funeral home, pending funeral arrangements. Interment to be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Gretchen Leenerts did not identify exactly when or where the second obituary was published.

Matthew Sexauer, son of Jacob and Magdelena Sexauer, was born in Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, 25 September 1847. He departed this life, 1 April 1928 at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 8 days. He came with his parents to Iowa in a covered wagon in 1850 when but a child three years old and they settled in Crocker Township in Polk County two and a half miles west of Ankeny. He lived here with his parents until his marriage 13 June 1872 to Miss Minnie Fiegenbaum. They then moved, as it was termed in those days, to "the prairie," one mile west of Ankeny and settled on the present Sexauer farm. There were born to them five children: Rosanna McDougal, and Emily Pickenbrock of Des Moines, Iowa; Frederick Sexauer, Roscoe Sexauer and Hallet M. Sexauer of Ankeny, Iowa. In 1902 Mr. Sexauer quit active farming and built his present residence one half mile north of Ankeny where he has since resided. This makes a continuous residence of 77 years in Crocker Township, Polk County, Iowa. Mr. Sexauer was converted when but a lad. He has been a Christian and a member of the Methodist Church for better than 66 years. His has been a deep and positive faith in God and His kingdom. He lived true to his convictions and yet sought to live in charity with others. His place of service in the church will be greatly missed. He was an upright citizen and an honest business man. Some while ago one of the outstanding business men of this community remarked "In all my dealings with Matt Sexauer over a long period of years we never had a sharp word or misunderstanding." Such a life can be nothing else than a service to God and humanity. Beside the wife and family there are thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild, many relatives and a vast host of friends, whose hearts at this hour are lonely and sorrowing. The funeral services of Matthew Sexauer were held in the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon, with the Rev. E. W. McDade officiating.

Matthew married Fiegenbaum, Wilhelmine Christine Elizabeth 13 Jun 1872, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA. Wilhelmine (daughter of Fiegenbaum, Friedrich Wilhelm and Otto, Louisa) was born 5 Jul 1853, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; died 10 Jul 1943, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; was buried 13 Jul 1943, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: Feb 1914, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Census: 1930, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: Jan 1934, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Census: 1940, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, Minnie, age 17 (born in Illinois), lived with her parents, Frederick (age 39) and Louisa (age 37), and eight brothers and sisters, ages 15 years to 6 months.

Census:
According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, the household on a farm in Crocker Township consisted of Minnie Sexauer, a 77 year old widow and head of household, and her son, Roscoe Sexauer, age 33.

Residence:
According to an obituary in January 1934, Benjamin Friedrich Fiegenbaum was survived by his sister, "Mrs. Minnie Sexauer, Ankeny, Iowa."

Census:
According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, the household on a farm in Crocker Township consisted of Minnie Sexauer, age 86 and a widow. Her son, Roscoe Sexauer (age 42) and his wife, Mildred Sexauer (age 28) lived nearby; their household was enumerated immediately after Minnie's.

Buried:
Wilhelmine was buried in Greenwood Cemetery near Ankeny, Iowa.

Died:

The following are transcriptions supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of two obituaries for Wilhelmina Christina Elizabeth (Fiegenbaum) Sexauer. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the first obituary had appeared on 12 July 1943 in the Des Moines Tribune, of Des Moines, Iowa.

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Sexauer, 90, of Ankeny, Iowa, will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Ankeny. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery near Ankeny. Mrs. Sexauer died Saturday at the Riley Nursing Home, 1350 Twenty-first Street, where she had been the last fourteen months. She was born in Peoria, Illinois and had been a resident of Polk County seventy-five years. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Ankeny. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rosanna M. McDougall of Tujunga, California and Mrs. Emily Piekenbrock of Monterey, California; three sons, Fred J., Hallett M., and Roscoe C. all of Ankeny; and fourteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Gretchen Leenerts did not report exactly when and where this obituary was published.

Wilhelmina Christina Elizabeth Fiegenbaum Sexauer was born at Peoria, Illinois 5 July 1853 and departed this life 10 July 1943 at the age of 90 years and 5 days. She was the daughter of Rev. Frederick and Louisa Fiegenbaum. At the age of 19 she was united in marriage to Matthew Sexauer of Ankeny on 13 June 1872 at her father's home in Ankeny, Iowa. To this union were born five children all of whom are living. They are: Rosanna McDougall of Tujunga, California, F. J. of Ankeny, Emily L. Pickenbrock of Monterey, California, Hal of Ankeny and Roscoe of Ankeny. She had 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. Mr. Sexauer preceded his wife in death by 15 years and 3 months. Four brothers and sisters preceded Sister Sexauer in death, and four are still living who are: Mrs. Emma Miller of Wathena, Kansas, Theodore Fiegenbaum of Lincoln, Nebraska, Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Nebraska and Ed Fiegenbaum of Geneva, Nebraska. She joined the Methodist Church at an early age. She lived for her family and her church and community. During her early years she was very active and in the declining years was keenly interested in everything pertaining to the church. She enjoyed visiting and her memory was keen as to early happenings. She did as she lived, faithful to her Lord and his interests.
I cannot say, and will not say -- that she is dead, she is just away.
With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, she has wandered into an unknown land.

Notes:

Married:
Matthew and Wilhelmine were married in her father's home. The settled on a farm one mile west of Ankeny. They lived there until 1902, when they moved to a home a half-mile north of town.

Residence (family):
"Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Sexauer and son, Roscoe" of Ankeny, Iowa attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of "Minnie Sexauer's" parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. The Sexauers were identified as farming near Des Moines and the parents of five children.

Census (family):
According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, the household on a farm in Crocker Township consisted of Matthew Sexauer, a 63 year old farmer; his wife, Minnie W. Sexauer, age 57; and two of their children: Halley [sic] Sexauer, age 26, working on the farm; and Rosco Sexauer, age 11, attending school. Also in the household was Ella Good, a 31 year old, single, "hired girl."

Census (family):
According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, the household in Crocker Township consisted of Matt Sexauer, age 73, his wife, Minnie Sexauer, age 64, and their son, Roscoe, age 22.

Robert married Harvey, Mary B.. Mary died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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Married:
Details of the marriage are not known at this time.