Leenerts, Gerald Richard II

Gerald married Landers, Kimberly. [Group Sheet]

1. Leenerts, Jacob Richards

Gerald married Gordon, Jolene Rene [Group Sheet]

1. Leenerts, Amber Lynn

Gerald married Klein, Frances Gretchen [Group Sheet]

George married Eisenmenger, Esther. Esther died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for L. F. (Pop) Klein. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 15 October 1968 in the Lincoln Journal & Star, of Lincoln, Nebraska.

     Prescott, Arizona. Funeral services are pending here for L. F. (Pop) Klein, veteran of over four decades of athletic activity in Nebraska high school and college ranks. Klein, who had lived here since retiring from his position as concessions director at the University of Nebraska in 1965, suffered a fatal heart attack Monday night. A graduate of Beatrice High School and Cotner College in Lincoln, Klein became coach at Crete in 1923. A thirteen year tenure there showed 89-19-6 overall football record, including one string of 44 consecutive wins, and a Class A basketball championship in 1932. He then moved to Kearney State, where his football teams had a 45-21-2 record. Potsy Clark then brought Klein to the University of Nebraska where he served as a football assistant and head basketball coach in 1945-46. He served a variety of capacities with the Cornhuskers, including assistant athletic director. Klein is survived by his wife, Frances, and two daughters, Mrs. Gretchen Leenerts and Mrs. Nancy Hopkins.

Lloyd married Fiegenbaum, Frances Montgomery 3 Aug 1926, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. Frances (daughter of Fiegenbaum, Wilhelm Edward and Montgomery, Maude Mary) was born 18 Jan 1905, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; died 22 Jun 1988, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: the supervisor of music in the high schools at Geneva and Crete, Nebraska.
• Census: 1910, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1910 enumeration of the home on State Street, Francis, age 5 (born in Nebraska) was living with her parents, William E. Fiegenbaum (age 40) and Maude M. Fiegenbaum (age 32).

Notes:

Married:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a wedding announcement for Lloyd Frederick Klein and Frances Montgomery Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 4 August 1926 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.

     A pretty home wedding occurred 3 August 1926 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva, when their daughter Frances became the bride of Lloyd Frederick Klein of Beatrice. The ceremony was performed at 10:00 a.m. by Rev. H. G. Langley of the Geneva Methodist Church. Only a small company of relatives was present for the ceremony. Following the ceremony a three-course wedding breakfast was served by Miss Jessie Barnes and Mrs. Tyler Edgecombe. Mr. and Mrs. Klein then left on a honeymoon to points of interest in Colorado. They will be at home after 1 September at Crete, where Mr. Klein is an instructor in the high school. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva. She was born and reared in Geneva. She is a graduate of the Geneva High School and the College of Music at the State University. She has been supervisor of music in the Geneva and Crete High Schools. She is a young lady of much accomplishment. Mr. Klein is a graduate of Cotner College and he also attended the University of Nebraska.

Frederick married Walrod, Lulu May. Lulu died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1892, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA
• Occupation: Between 1899 and 1955, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; jewelry and optical business
• Residence: Feb 1914, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
• Residence: Apr 1923, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
• Residence: Jan 1934, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
• Residence: Sep 1945, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, William, born in January of that year in Iowa, lived with his parents, Frederick (age 39) and Louisa (age 37), and eight brothers and sisters, ages 17 years to 2 years.

Residence:
In November 1892, the Holt County Sentinel, of Oregon, Missouri, reported a family reunion at the home of Rev. Fred Fiegenbaum and his wife. Attending the week long celebration was "Ed Fiegenbaum, lately of Chicago, who will spend the winter with his parents." This appears consistent with one of his obituaries which reported that after finishing his education at the Chicago College of Horology his mother prevailed upon him to live "at home" and he began practicing watch-making and repair at Oregon, Missouri for about five years.

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

Buried:
Burial was in Geneva Cemetery (lot 408), next to his wife. The grave of an infant son is also in this cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for William Edward Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 13 January 1955 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.

     William Edward Fiegenbaum, the ninth child of Rev. Frederick William and Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum, was born at Des Moines, Iowa 5 January 1870. The family moved from Iowa to charges in Missouri and Kansas. William Edward joined the church at the age of 13 at Wathena, Kansas after taking catechetical instruction from his father. He graduated from the high school at Lawrence, Kansas in 1890. After serving an apprenticeship with a Kansas jeweler and optometrist, he finished his education at the Chicago College of Horology. His father now being stationed at Oregon, Missouri, his mother prevailed on him to remain at home, and he began watch-making and repairing at Oregon, where he remained five years. It was here he met Miss Maude Mary Montgomery, and after she finished her education, they were married 8 October 1901. In the meantime Edward visited his brother Louis, a pioneer druggist at Geneva, Nebraska, and was persuaded to move his jewelry store to Geneva, where he operated a jewelry and optical business, at first in his brother's drugstore. After a short trip, Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum came to Geneva and occupied a cottage on the corner later known as 442 North 11th Street. In 1912 the cottage was replaced with a commodious home where they continued to live. Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home in Geneva 7 October 1951. On 6 September 1953 Mrs. Fiegenbaum passed to her eternal home. After a brief illness Mr. Fiegenbaum joined her in the celestial world 5 January 1955 on his 85th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum were the parents of three children: Frederick Robert who lived just five months; Frances Montgomery now Mrs. L. F. Klein of Lincoln; and William Edward II of Geneva. There are five grandchildren: Mrs. Gretchen Klein Turner of Lincoln, Mrs. Nancy Klein Hopkins of Albuquerque, New Mexico; William Edward Fiegenbaum III, Susan Louise Fiegenbaum and Michael Frederick Fiegenbaum of Geneva. There is also a great grandchild Karen Turner. Ed, as he was know to all, was active in civic, lodge and church circles. He had served as secretary to the Republican County Central Committee, was president of the Geneva Commercial Club years ago at the time it instituted the first united effort for better roads for Fillmore County. He was for 25 years secretary of the Local Modern Woodmen of America. He became a Mason at the age of 24 in Oregon, Missouri. After locating in Geneva, he demitted and joined Geneva Lodge No. 79. He also received the degrees of the Royal Arch and the Council. He also belonged to the Knights of Pythias. Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum were life-time members of the Methodist Church. During their more active years they served their church in many official capacities. Mr. Fiegenbaum had held the offices of secretary, treasurer, and chairman of the board. During his chairmanship of the board he instituted the idea of a Memorial Fund which has gathered momentum through the years. He was regular in his church attendance, a good listener, and greatly enjoyed the organ and choir music. Mr. Fiegenbaum was always a great supporter of Geneva High School athletics. He attended all the games and was interested in the welfare of the players. Like all true fans he hated to see the home boys lose, but gave due credit to their opponents. The town baseball team always held his interest. Years ago when the big lodge picnics were held in Geneva, Ed was usually on the arrangements committee. His hobby was golf, which he had played for years, enjoying the game up to a few days before his death. Mr. Fiegenbaum's illness was of only a week's duration. He was at his place of business Wednesday, 29 December, entering a Lincoln hospital the next day. His condition became rapidly worse. Services were held at the First Methodist Church Friday afternoon, 7 January, at two o'clock. Mrs. H. A. Rosenau sang his favorite hymn, "Be Still My Soul," with Miss Gayle Walton at the organ. The tribute was given by Dr. F. F. Pfoutz, minister. Masonic services were conducted at the cemetery, with Guy A. Brown giving the oration. The pallbearers were Joseph Bixby, George Cruse, Robert Bailey, Howard Hamilton, John Edgecombe and Tyler Edgecombe. Interment was in the Geneva Cemetery.

Wilhelm married Montgomery, Maude Mary 8 Oct 1901, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA. Maude (daughter of Montgomery, David and Davis, Hannah) was born 28 Oct 1878, Buchtel, Athens County, Ohio, USA; died 6 Sep 1953, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 8 Sep 1953, Geneva, Fillmore 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, Maud M. Montgomery, age 2, 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 Nellie B. Montgomery, age 4.

Census:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Maud Montgomery, age 21, single, a school 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: Nellie Montgomery (age 24) a music teacher; and Grace (age 17), in school.

Buried:
Burial was in Geneva Cemetery (lot 408). Her husband was buried beside her in 1955. The grave of an infant son is also in this cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for "Mrs William E. Fiegenbaum." Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 10 September 1953 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.

     Mrs. Fiegenbaum's services held at Methodist Church. Mrs. William E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva passed away at a Lincoln hospital at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, 6 September 1953, aged 74 years, 10 months and 8 days. She had been in ill health several months and was taken to the hospital Thursday, August 27th. Maude Mary Montgomery was born in Jackson, Ohio 28 October 1878. At the age of four and one-half years the family moved to Oregon, Missouri. After the death of her mother, she and her two sisters were reared and educated by an uncle, Robert Montgomery. She graduated from the Oregon High School, and attended Kansas State University and Western College at Oxford, Ohio. On 8 October 1901 she and William Edward Fiegenbaum were united in marriage and they came to live in Geneva, Nebraska which has been their home ever since. Three children blessed their marriage, Frederick Robert, who tarried with them just four and one-half months; Frances Montgomery, now Mrs. L. F. Klein of Lincoln; and William Edward II, who has just returned to Geneva after serving as a captain in the United States Army in Germany. Mrs. Fiegenbaum was a member of the Presbyterian Church during her girlhood. Following her marriage she and her husband united with the Methodist Church of Geneva, and for half a century they have loved and served this church faithfully and officially in many capacities. She also belonged to Chapter "O", P. E. O., the Geneva Woman's Club, and its several departments, and the O. K. Kensington. There are four grandchildren, Gretchen Turner, Nancy Klein, Susan Fiegenbaum and William Edward Fiegenbaum III, and one great grandchild, Karen Turner. Two sisters, Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Nebraska and Mrs. Grace Dungan of Oregon, Missouri also survive. A year and 11 months ago Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and at that time received the greetings and good wishes of a multitude of friends. Mrs. Fiegenbaum requested no flowers at the service, but suggested that any expressions of sympathy might be made in the form of a contribution to the Memorial Fund of the church which she loved for more than fifty years. Funeral services were conducted at the First Methodist Church of Geneva Tuesday morning, 8 September at 10:30. Dr. F. E. Pfoutz, pastor, gave the tribute. Organ music was provided by Miss Gayle Walton, the church organist. Mrs. Fiegenbaum's favorite hymn, "Crossing the Bar," was read with organ accompaniment. The pallbearers were Lyman Brooke, Lyle Cumberland, Tyler Edgecombe, John C. Gewacke, Charles Grothe and Harold Heath. Ushers were C. M. Humphrey and Wayne C. Winchell. Interment was in the Geneva Cemetery.

Notes:

Married:

     The following announcement of the wedding of Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Montgomery was published on 11 October 1901 in The Holt County Sentinel, of Oregon, Missouri.

          Cupid's Captives.

     For some time it has been rumored in Oregon society that one of our most popular young ladies, who from young girlhood has grown up in our midst, was about to pass from the paternal roof to take her light and joy to the home of another - We refer to Miss Maude, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, of this city. The rumor developed into a fact as appeared by the wedding invitations that were issued. The happy bridegroom is Edward Fiegenbaum, a jeweler of Geneva, Nebraska, and who several years ago was engaged in the same business in our city.
     The church was neatly decorated in festoons, the altar being banked with potted palms and other plants. Just before the arrival of the wedding party, Miss Gertrude Stock sang a beautiful love song, "Answer," by Robyns.
     The ceremony was performed at the Presbyterian church, and promptly at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 8th, 1901, the bridal party entered, preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Dr. Jonas Whitmer and Charles Zachman, and attendants, Miss Leona Schulte and Charles Bunker. The party passed down the aisle to the chancel to the music of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by the sister of the bride, Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum. Underneath a large monogram in red and green stood the contracting parties, while the bride's pastor, Rev. Henry A. Sawyers, spoke the words that made these two very excellent young people, husband and wife.
     Upon the benediction being performed the bridal party retired to the strains of a beautiful march, and they and relatives repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery where a reception and luncheon was given, and at 1:20 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum took their departure for a brief bridal trip, and after October 20th will be at home at Geneva, Nebraska, where the groom has just completed a cozy cottage.
     The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of castor bean de soisee, trimmed elaborately in lace medallions and embroidered chiffon. The maid of honor wore a handsome gown of castor cloth, with pink and brown trimmings.
     The bridal presents were numerous and handsome, evincing the high regard in which they are held by their friends. Both young people are very popular with a large circle of friends, and all unite in wishing them the very best the world affords.
     Those present from a distance were: Mrs. Louis Fiegenbaum and daughter, Inez, and Mrs. S. Schickley, of Geneva, Nebraska; Mrs. Clarence Pickenbrock, of Ellston, Iowa; Mr. Fred Sexauer, of Ankney [sic], Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Montgomery, Mound City; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Austin, Forest City; Mr. Hi Montgomery and children, of Skidmore; Rev. H. Fiegenbaum, St. Joseph.

The following is a transcription (courtesy of Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts and Jane Michel) of an account of the golden wedding anniversary celebration for William Edward and Maude Mary (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. The article appeared in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska, on 18 October 1951.

          Mr. And Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum

     Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon, 7 October 1951, by holding open house from 2 to 5 at their home. Many relatives and friends from Geneva and from a distance came to honor Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum, who have lived in this community all of their married life. Mr. Fiegenbaum had been in business here two years before his marriage.
     Maude Montgomery and Ed Fiegenbaum were married October 8, 1901, in the Presbyterian Church at Oregon, Mo. A reception was held after the ceremony. Following a short wedding trip, the couple went to housekeeping in Geneva in a cottage on the lot where they now live. The present home was built in 1913.
     Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum have two children, Frances, now Mrs. L. F. Klein of Lincoln, and Capt. W. E. Fiegenbaum, now in the regular army and stationed in Munich, Germany. They have four grandchildren, Mrs. Gretchen Turner of Enid, Okla., Nancy Klein of Lincoln, Susan and W. E. Fiegenbaum III of Munich, Germany. They also have a great-granddaughter, Karen Turner of Enid, Okla.
     In addition to those who called during the afternoon of the golden wedding observance, many sent cards, letters, telegrams, flowers and gifts in honor of the occasion. Of particular interest was a beautiful Dresden figurine which their son, Capt. Fiegenbaum, and family sent from Germany. Guests also were interested in viewing Mrs. Fiegenbaum's wedding dress, newspaper clippings, pictures and other mementos of 50 years of married life. Included in the collection was a silver loving cup that was presented to the parents of Mr. Fiegenbaum on their golden wedding anniversary in 1902. It is engraved with the date and the names of their nine children, of whom Edward is the youngest. The cup will belong to William E. Fiegenbaum II and then will pass on to the fourth generation, William Edward III being the only male descendant.
     Assisting in the dining room at the observance were Mrs. Charles Warner, Mrs. F. M. Holtz, Mrs. John Brice, Mrs. Maude Stringfield, Mrs. Tyler Edgecombe, Mrs. Porter Sloan and Mrs. Robert Waring. Miss Delia Fisher and Mrs. Guy Case assisted Mrs. L. F. Klein in receiving guests. Miss Nancy Klein had charge of the guest book.
     Refreshments were French pastries, mints and coffee. The table service was gold and white china. A beautiful lavender orchid corsage was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Klein.
     Among the out-of-town guests present to honor Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum were the following:
     Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Klein and Nancy of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ewing of Chicago; Misses Louise and Wilma Miller of Wathena, Kas.; Mrs. Gould Larzelere of Troy, Kas.; Mrs. Rolland Beery of Kansas City, Mo.; Bruce Claussen of North Platte; Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Martin of Lincoln; Mrs. F. K. Klein and Miss Dorothy Klein of Kearney.

Residence (family):
"Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Fiegenbaum" of Geneva, Nebraska attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of William's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. William was identified as a jeweler.

Census (family):

     According to the 1910 enumeration of the home on State Street, the household consisted of William E. Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 40, born in Iowa, married for 8 years, a jeweler and owner of a jewelry store; Maude M. Fiegenbaum, wife, age 32, born in Ohio, married for 8 years; and Francis M. Fiegenbaum, daughter, age 5, born in Nebraska, single.

Census (family):
According to the 1930 enumeration, conducted by Maude M. Fiegenbaum, the household consisted of "W. Edward Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 60, born in Iowa, married, a jeweler and optician; Maude M. Fiegenbaum, wife, age 51, born in Ohio, married; and William Edward Fiegenbaum, son, age 11, born in Nebraska.