Claussen, Richard J.

Richard married Allen, Virginia Bernise [Group Sheet]

1. Claussen, Richard Allen
2. Claussen, Bruce Allen

Notes:

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Bruce F. Claussen. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 4 March 1997 in the North Platte Telegraph, of North Platte, Nebraska.

     Bruce F. Claussen, 71, of North Platte died 1 March 1997 at his home. He was born 12 June 1925 at Omaha to Reuben J. and F. Louise Fiegenbaum Claussen. He moved with his family to North Platte in 1926, attending schools here and graduating from North Platte High School with the class of 1943. During World War II he served in the U. S. Army with the 192nd General Hospital in England. Following his discharge, he returned to attend the University of Nebraska Medical School, from which he graduated in 1952. He served his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Herman Hospital in Houston. On 3 December 1955 he married Georgann Wythers at Lincoln. In 1958 he opened his orthopaedic practice in North Platte, which he worked in until his retirement in 1985. Following his retirement, he continued as a medical consultant doing orthopaedic evaluations until the time of his death. Dr. Claussen was active in numerous civic affairs all of his life. He served as chairman of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee and was on the Nebraskaland Days Board and was a member of the Cody Calvary. He received the Dale Studley Memorial Award, the Trail Boss Award and the Cody Scouts Award. He also received a special commendation award from the Rodeo Committee. An original organizer of Rodeo 100, he was a member of the Friends of Buffalo Bill and a contributing member of the Living History Program. "Dr. Claussen was a real historian as far as the Buffalo Bill Rodeo is concerned," said Melvin Hill, chair of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee. "Any time I needed information, I went to Doc Claussen." Nebraskaland Days benefited from Claussen's historical interests too. "Probably 99 percent of the memorabilia Nebraskaland Days has is thanks to Dr. Claussen," said Sharon Hambek, Nebraskaland Days Executive Director. Dr. Claussen, riding a white horse, was a familiar sight in many Nebraskaland Days parades and rodeo grand entries during the 1970s and early 1980s. Dr. Claussen also served on the board of the Chamber of Commerce. In the medical profession, he served as Chief of Staff at various times at St. Mary and Memorial Hospitals and Great Plains Regional Medical Center. He compiled a history of the hospitals in North Platte and was an avid supporter of the one-hospital concept in North Platte. "After retiring from hospital practice, he spent many hours trying to formulate a good, complete history of the hospitals in North Platte," said Dr. Gerald Rounsborg. Claussen was the only orthopaedic surgeon in North Platte for many years, Rounsborg said, and was highly regarded. "He was truly a fine surgeon and always had the community's interests at heart. He was willing to help whenever anything needed to be done in the community. He will be sorely missed," Rounsborg said. A member of First Presbyterian Church since 5 April 1936, Claussen had served as an elder. His professional memberships included the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Clinical Orthopaedic Society, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Mid Central States Orthopaedic Society, the Orthopaedic Letters Society and the American Medical Association. Between internship and residency, he was a staff officer in the United States Coast Guard, serving as chief surgeon on the SS America and the SS Santa Rosa. He was also a member of the Alpha Tau Omega and Nu Sigma Nu fraternities. Other memberships included the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Lincoln County Historical Society. Surviving him are his wife; two sons, Richard J. (Ginna) of Lincoln and William F. (Jackie) of Liberty, Missouri; three grandchildren, Richard, Bruce and Carly; a brother Richard of Englewood, Colorado and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Gerald Reuben Claussen, in 1984. Memorials have been established to the American Cancer Society, North Platte Chapter, or to the Home Health Hospice program at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Virgil Taylor officiating. Pallbearers will be Melvin Hill, James Schneider, Chris Mabbutt, Richard Satterfield, Dr. David Johnston and Dr. Gerald Rounsborg. The casket will not be open. Private family committal services will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. today at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Bruce married Wythers, Georgann 3 Dec 1955, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. Georgann (daughter of Wythers, Roy and Westgate, JoAnn) was born 27 May 1927, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; died 9 Dec 1999, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 14 Dec 1999, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Residence (family):
In his grandfather's 1954 obituary, he was identified as Dr. Bruce Claussen, of Houston, Texas.

Residence (family):
In his mother's 1992 obituary, he was identified as "Dr. Bruce F." and his wife as "Georgann," of North Platte, Nebraska.

Notes:

Buried:
Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the North Platte Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Reuben J. Claussen. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 12 October 1955 in the Telegraph Bulletin, of North Platte, Nebraska.

     Funeral services will be held Friday for Reuben J. Claussen, 57, prominent North Platte businessman and civic leader, who died Tuesday at about 5 p.m. at his home. He was a partner in stores in North Platte, Kearney and Holdrege; a member and trustee of the First Presbyterian Church of North Platte; and member of BPOE 985; American Legion, Rotary Club, the Memorial Hospital Advisory Board, and the North Platte Planning Commission. Survivors include his wife, Louise, three sons, Dr. Bruce F. Claussen of North Platte; Jerry Claussen of Chicago, and Lt. Richard Claussen of Lawrence, Kansas; his mother, Mrs. Jesine Claussen of Beatrice; a brother Lorentz of Beatrice; and two grandchildren Mark Jerome and Dirk Malcolm. Mr. Claussen was born in Beatrice, Nebraska 28 February 1898 and came to North Platte from Grand Island in 1926. He attended the University of Nebraska prior to entering the U. S. Navy in World War 1. He was a partner in O'Connor Department Store in North Platte, the Claussen Shoe Store and the Famous Shoe Store, both in Kearney, and the Claussen Shoe Store in Holdrege. The Rev. George H. Olson of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate at services at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in North Platte Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Adams-Swanson Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Friday, when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until time of service.

Rueben married Fiegenbaum, Frances Louise 12 Jul 1921, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA. Frances (daughter of Fiegenbaum, Heinrich F. and Montgomery, Nellie Blanche) was born 25 Jun 1902, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma Territory, USA; died 19 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 22 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jan 1968, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Residence:
In her mothers's 1968 obituary, she was identified as "Mrs. Reuben J. Claussen (Louise)," of North Platte, Nebraska.

Buried:
Services were held in the First Presbyterian Church; burial was in the North Platte Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Frances Louise (Fiegenbaum) Claussen. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 21 April 1992 in the North Platte Telegraph, of North Platte, Nebraska.

     F. Louise Claussen, 89, resident of North Platte since 1926, and World War II Canteen worker, died 19 April 1992 at a local nursing home. She was born 25 June 1902 at Lawton, Oklahoma to Henry and Nell Montgomery Fiegenbaum and at the age of 2 moved to Springfield, Nebraska where she graduated from high school in 1918. She taught school at Springfield and Otoe before attending the University of Nebraska. On 12 July 1921 she married Reuben J. Claussen at Springfield. He died 11 October 1955. Mrs. Claussen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Church Circle I and was a member and past president of Chapter EB PEO. Survivors include two sons, Richard L. of Denver, Colorado and Dr. Bruce F. and wife Georgann of North Platte; a sister, Roberta Martin of Omaha; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, R. Jerome, also preceded her in death 14 November 1986. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James E. Clarke officiating. Burial will be in the North Platte Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church. The casket will not open at the church. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Notes:

Married:

     The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a notice of the wedding of Reuben J. Claussen and Frances Louise Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 14 July 1921 in the Springfield Monitor, of Springfield, Nebraska.

     Out-of-town guests attending the Claussen-Fiegenbaum wedding Tuesday evening were Mrs. R. P. Claussen, mother of the groom and Don Van Arsdale, Beatrice; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Fiegenbaum and Miss Martha Fiegenbaum, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum and daughter, Frances, and little son, Billy of Geneva, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller, daughters Kathryn, Wilma and son, of Wathena, Kansas; Mrs. S. O. Lovell and daughter Genevieve of Lincoln and Mr. Paul Griswold of Omaha.

     The following notice was published in the Sunday World-Herald, of Omaha, Nebraska, on 10 July 1921, in a column titled "In Cupid's Net."

Claussen-Fiegenbaum.

     The wedding of Miss Louise Fiegenbaum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Neb., and Reuben J. Claussen of Beatrice, will take place Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents. Miss Fiegenbaum, who is an accomplished pianist, is well known here, where she has often visited. Mr. Claussen is a University of Nebraska graduate. The couple will be at home at Beatrice after a honeymoon trip to the Minnesota lakes.

Residence (family):
In her father's 1954 obituary, she was identified as Mrs. Reuben J. Claussen, of North Platte, Nebraska.

Roy married Westgate, JoAnn. JoAnn died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Degree: 1893, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA; A.B.; Address:
  the University of Kansas
• Census: Jun 1900, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
• Residence: Feb 1914, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
• Residence: Apr 1923, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
• Residence: Jan 1934, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
• Residence: Sep 1945, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, Henry, age 2 (born in Iowa), lived with his parents, Frederick (age 39) and Louisa (age 37), and eight brothers and sisters, ages 17 years to 6 months.

Census:
According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry Fiegenbaum, age 78, head of household, widower, a minister; Anna Fiegenbaum, age 49, daughter, single; Julia Fiegenbaum, age 43, daughter, single, a clerk; and Henry Fiegenbaum, age 32, nephew, single, a salesman; and Mary Fiegenbaum, age 48, daughter, single.
     This enumeration appears to have listed Anna Maria Fiegenbaum, born 3 September 1850, as two separate people: Anna, age 49, and Mary, age 48.
     The Henry Fiegenbaum identified in the census as a nephew is probably Heinrich Fiegenbaum (1868-1954), son of Heinrich Wilhelm and Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum.


Residence:
According to the Alumni Catalogue of the University of Kansas published in 1905, Henry was a druggist at Springfield, Nebraska.

Residence:
According to an obituary in January 1934, Benjamin Friedrich Fiegenbaum was survived by his brother, "Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Nebraska."

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

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Henry Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 9 December 1954 in the Springfield Monitor, of Springfield, Nebraska.

     Henry Fiegenbaum, 86, former Springfield druggist, died Monday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Martin of Omaha. He was born in Wapello, Iowa 10 January 1868, the next to the youngest of nine children of the Rev. Frederick and Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum. He graduated from the University of Kansas with the class of 1894. While attending the University he was affiliated with the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and at the time of his death he was their oldest living alumnae. Following his graduation from Kansas University, he was principal of the high school at Horton, Kansas and later at Oregon, Missouri. On 3 October 1900 he was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Montgomery of Oregon, Missouri. Following their marriage the couple lived for a short time in Kansas City, Missouri; later moving to Lawton, Oklahoma where Mr. Fiegenbaum was engaged in business, and where their daughter Louise was born. In 1903 Mr. Fiegenbaum purchased a drugstore in Springfield and here he was active in business until 1924. For a number of years he traveled for the Omaha Bee News and the Omaha World Herald. At the time of the second World War, due to the scarcity of pharmacists, he went back into the drug business as a pharmacist, and was employed in that capacity up to the time of his death. During the years Mr. Fiegenbaum lived in Springfield, he was active in the Congregational Church, serving on the church board, singing in the choir and acting in the capacity of deacon. He was a member of the Board of Education for many years, and was deeply interested in the construction of the present school building. He was a charter member of the Woodmen Circle, and also a member of the Woodmen of the World. He is survived by his wife, Nellie, two daughters, Mrs. Reuben J. Claussen of North Platte and Mrs. Clyde W. Martin of Omaha; one brother, William Edward Fiegenbaum of Geneva; five grandchildren: Mrs. Frank Mann, Jr. of Fargo, North Dakota, Dr. Bruce Claussen of Houston, Texas, Robert Martin of Papillion; Jerry Claussen of Chicago, Illinois and Lt. Richard Claussen of Aberdeen, Maryland; three great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services are to be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Springfield Methodist Church with interment in Springfield Cemetery. Kahler Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers are Edgar Seibold, James Joern, Robert Shepler, Edward Zeorian, Donald Keyes and Lewis Bottorff.

Heinrich married Montgomery, Nellie Blanche 3 Oct 1900, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA. Nellie (daughter of Montgomery, David and Davis, Hannah) was born 1 Apr 1876, Berlin Cross Roads, Jackson County, Ohio, USA; died 20 Jan 1968, Millard, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1968, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Jun 1880, York Township, Athens County, Ohio, USA
• Census: Jun 1900, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, Nellie B. Montgomery, age 4, lived with her parents, David Montgomery, age 40 and earning a living weighing coal, his wife, Hannah Montgomery, age 24 and keeping house, and two siblings: Arthur Montgomery, age 6; and Maud M. Montgomery, age 2.

Census:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Nellie Montgomery, age 24, single, a music teacher, lived in the East ward with her uncle and aunt, Robert Montgomery, a 62 year old "Capitalist," and Frances Montgomery, age 59, and two other single women identified as Robert Montgomery's nieces: Maud Montgomery (age 21), a school teacher; and Grace (age 17), in school.

Buried:
She was buried in the Springfield Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Nellie Blanche (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 25 January 1968 in the Springfield Monitor, of Springfield, Nebraska.

     Nellie Montgomery Fiegenbaum was born 1 April 1876 to David and Hannah Davis Montgomery in Jackson, Ohio and died Saturday, January 20th. At an early age she and her two sisters were taken to the home of an uncle and aunt in Oregon, Missouri, where they were reared as the daughters of Robert and Frances Montgomery. Upon completion of high school, Nellie attended Harden Woman's College in Mexico, Missouri. There she majored in music and was graduated from their Conservatory of Music. Returning to her hometown, she began her career as a music teacher and on 3 October 1900 was united in marriage to Henry Fiegenbaum, Principal of the Oregon High School. Later they moved to Lawton, Oklahoma where their daughter Louise was born. In January 1903, Mr. Fiegenbaum purchased the W. E. Miller drugstore and moved his family to Springfield, which became their permanent home. Here their daughter Roberta was born, and here it was that Mrs. Fiegenbaum resumed her piano teaching. Nellie Fiegenbaum was a member of the Springfield Congregational Church, serving for many years as clerk, participating in Ladies Aid activities and in its choir work. She also served as president of the Springfield Woman's Club, and completed fifty years as a member of Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Reuben J. Claussen (Louise) of North Platte and Mrs. Clyde Martin (Roberta) of Omaha; five grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, one niece and one nephew. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Springfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald Keyes, Louis Bottorff, Robert Shepler, A. H. Snider, Jack Latham and Edward Zeorian. Kahler Mortuary of Papillion was in charge of arrangements.

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Married:

     The following is a transcription of an article published in The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri) on Friday, 5 October 1900.

          Merry Marriage Bells.

     Decidedly one of the leading and pleasant society events this season was the marriage Wednesday forenoon, October 3, 1900, of Miss Nellie Blanche, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, and Mr. Henry Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph, Mo.
     The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian church, and was performed by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Sawyers, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, Mrs. R. C. Kunkel, of St. Joseph, presided at the piano, and, in time with Mendelssohn's wedding march, the bridal party, preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Charles Bunker and Sol Zachman, passed up the aisle and stood under a floral monogram in red and gray. Miss Gertrude Stock sang "Oh, Promise Me," and Miss Leona Schulte sang "I Promise Thee."
     Rev. Sawyers spoke the words that made these two most excellent young people, husband and wife.
     At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and relatives in attendance, repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, where an elegant luncheon was served, after which the bride and groom left for Colorado points. After a short stay, they will return to St. Joseph, where the groom has arranged for their going to housekeeping, and hence will be at home to friends.
     Miss Maud, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, and the groom's best man was his brother, W. E., of Geneva, Nebraska.
     The bride never appeared to better advantage, Her gown was of apple green silk, with white tucked silk front and appliguie [sic] trimming, picture hat of panne velvet. She carried bride's roses. Her maid of honor wore a tailor made suit of brown cloth with pink trimmings, with hat to match and carried pink roses.
     The church was elaborately and beautifully decorated for the occasion, in ferns, potted plants, festoons of green and monogram, "F. M.," in gray and red flowers.
     On Tuesday evening a reception was tendered by the prospective bride to her most intimate young friends, and following musical numbers by Mrs. Roy Kunkel, Misses Maud Crampton, Effie Proud, Leona Schulte, and Gertrude Stock; elegant refreshments were served. The occasion was one of the happiest occuring [sic] in our little city for a long time.
     Mrs. Fiegenbaum was raised in our community, and has ever been one of our most popular young ladies, possessing many accomplishments, fully equipped to fill in the highest degree every obligation that comes to her by reason of her new relatives.
     The groom is a gentleman of excellent standing and holds a position of much responsibility in one of the general offices of the Burlington route in St. Joseph.
     The presents received by her were of the rarest and most costly description, which was additional evidence of the high esteem in which she was held by a large circle of friends.
     Those present from abroad in attendance were: Mrs. M. Sexauer, of Des Moines, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Miller and family, of Wathena, Kansas; Mr. W. E. Fiegenbaum, Geneva, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Montgomery, of Skidmore, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Niel [sic] Hoblitzell, of Rock Port, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Will McRoberts, Miss Ethel Bordeaux, of Mound City; Miss Anna Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph.
     The Sentinel joins with the many friends of the happy contracting parties in extending congratulations and well wishes for their future happiness.

Residence (family):
"Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum" of Lawton, Oklahoma attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Henry's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. Henry was identified as engaged in the hardware business.