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Reinsch, Joseph Michael

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  • Name Reinsch, Joseph Michael 
    Born 18 Oct 1912  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Gender Male 
    Died 20 Sep 1983  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8, 9] 
    • The following is an obituary for Joseph Michael Reinsch published in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska in September 1983. The transcription is courtesy of Jane Michel.

                Joe Reinsch Services Held

           Joseph Michael Reinsch was born to Emil and Agnes Steffgen Reinsch on October 18, 1912, at Geneva and passed away on September 20, 1983, at the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and two days. He was one of three children in the family.
           Joe was a lifelong resident of Geneva and attended school at District 46, south of Geneva.
           He farmed south of Geneva until 1945 and then moved to the current farm one-half mile east of Geneva.
           Joe was married to Lavina Weis of Geneva on June 18, 1940, and to them five children were born.
           Joe was a past member of Exeter Feeders and a current member of the board of directors for Knights of Columbus. He was a former president and board member for Farm Bureau.
           Joe enjoyed working his vegetable garden and raising his flowers, in particular his roses. He worked with all his children in 4-H and led the 4-H club for several years. He contributed many hours of work to the planning and landscaping of the Catholic Cemetery Addition.
           He will be missed by his family and friends. His lifetime enjoyment was his love for the land and watching his crops grow.
           Joe was preceded in death by parents, Emil and Agnes Steffgen Reinsch and a brother, Ernest Reinsch.
           He is survived by the following: his wife, Lavina Reinsch; sons, Howard of Sioux City, Ia., Robert of Hastings, John of Lincoln, James of Geneva; a daughter, Mary Fessler of Waverly; a sister, Helen Biegert of Geneva; and by 11 grandchildren.
           Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Geneva, on September 23, with interment in the St. Joseph Catholic cemetery.
           Organist was Carol Prater and vocalist was Pat O'Brien, who sang "Prayer of St. Frances."
           Pallbearers were Steve Biegert, John O'Brien, Thomas E. Biegert, Dean Reinsch, Jerry Engle and Richard Weis.
           Farmer and Son Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
    Buried 23 Sep 1983  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    • Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
    Person ID I6828  Fiegenbaum
    Last Modified 13 Mar 2011 

    Father Reinsch, Emil,   b. 14 Mar 1883, Momence Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Apr 1964, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Steffgen, Agnes Marie,   b. 19 Jun 1891, Hamilton Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1982  (Age 90 years) 
    Marriage License 15 Jan 1910  Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    • Emil and Agnes were residences of Grafton, Nebraska at the time.
    Married 18 Jan 1910  Momence Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17] 
    • Emil and Agnes were married by Rev. Charles A. Becker at St. Mary's Church, north of Schickley. According to the marriage certificate, the witnesses were John Reinsch and Hannah Steffgen.
    Family ID F2201  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Weis, Lavina Clara,   b. 9 Feb 1915, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 May 2005, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 18 Jun 1940  Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [18, 19, 20] 
    • They had five children.
    Children 
     1. Reinsch, Howard
     2. Reinsch, James
     3. Reinsch, John
     4. Reinsch, Mary
     5. Reinsch, Robert
    Last Modified 6 Aug 2018 
    Family ID F2203  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Joseph Michael Reinsch, child of Emil Reinsch and Agnes Marie Steffgen, was born on 18 October 1912 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    2. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Emil & Agnes Reinsch.doc) emailed on 2 May 2009.
      Joseph Michael (1912-1983) was a child of Emil Reinsch and Agnes Marie Steffgen.

    3. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 5.
      Joseph Michael Reinsch, a child of Emil Reinsch and Agnes Marie Steffgen, was born in 1912.

    4. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 23 April 1964.
      Obituary for Emil Reinsch. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "To this union were born two sons, Ernest and Joseph and one daughter, Helen."
           "Mr. Reinsch is survived by one son, Joe of Geneva,...."

    5. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 2 January 1975.
      Obituary for Henry W. Steffgen who died on 22 December 1974. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Pallbearers were Wayne Budler, Bernard Budler, Joseph Reinsch, W. W. Biegert, Floyd Pontine and Cecil Perkins, nephews of the deceased."

    6. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); September 1983.
      Obituary for Joseph Michael Reinsch (1912-1983). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Joseph Michael Reinsch was born to Emil and Agnes Steffgen Reinsch on October 18, 1912, at Geneva...."

    7. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Joseph Michael Reinsch died on 20 September 1983 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; age 70.

    8. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 5.
      Joseph Michael Reinsch died in 1983.

    9. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); September 1983.
      Obituary for Joseph Michael Reinsch (1912-1983). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.

    10. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); September 1983.
      Obituary for Joseph Michael Reinsch (1912-1983). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Geneva, on September 23, with interment in the St. Joseph Catholic cemetery."

    11. [S25] Marriage license, Fillmore County, Nebraska; Number 3823; 15 January 1910.
      Digital image of Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage from Book 4, page 422 provided by Jane Michel.
           Marriage License for "Mr. Emil Reinsch" and "Miss Agnes Steffgen" issued on 15 January 1910 by W. R. Fulton, County Judge of Fillmore County, Nebraska.
           Emil Reinsch: age 26; white; born in Fillmore County, "Nebr" [Nebraska]; residing in Grafton, "Nebr"; father's name - "Jos Reinsch"; mother's maiden name - Emil [sic] Kamler.
           Agnes Steffgen: age 19; white; born in "Hamilton [ditto] " [i.e., the same as directly above (for the groom) - "Nebr"?]; residing in [ditto] [ditto] " [i.e., the same as directly above (for the groom) - Grafton, "Nebr"]; father's name - Mike Steffgen; mother's maiden name - Mary Blum.

    12. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Emil Reinsch and Agnes Marie Steffgen were married on 18 January 1910. No place given.

    13. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Emil & Agnes Reinsch.doc) emailed on 2 May 2009.
      Emil Reinsch and Agnes Marie Steffgen were married on 18 January 1910.

    14. [S30] Certificate of Marriage, Fillmore County, Nebraska; Number 3823; 15 January 1910.
      Digital image of Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage from Book 4, page 422 provided by Jane Michel.
           Certificate of Marriage signed by "Rev. Chas. A. Becker" on 19 January 1910.
           Rev. Becker certified that "Mr. Emil Reinsch" and "Miss Agnes Steffgen" were married on 18 January 1910 at "St. Mary's Church, Momence Prect." in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Witnesses were John Reinsch and Hannah Steffgen.

    15. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 23 April 1964.
      Obituary for Emil Reinsch. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "January 18, 1910, he was married to Agnes Steffgen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Steffgen of Shickley, at St. Mary’s Catholic church near Shickley, Father Charles A. Becker officiating. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Reinsch moved to a farm near Grafton. ..."
           "To this union were born two sons, Ernest and Joseph and one daughter, Helen.

    16. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 5.
      Emil Reinsch and Agnes Marie Steffgen were married on 18 January 1910. Jane Michel cited "Fillmore County NE Marriages, NSHS, Lincoln From Original Book 4, page 422."

    17. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); January 1945.
      Obituary for Mrs. Marie Steffgen. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Left to mourn her departure are three daughters..Mrs. Agnes Reinsch,...."

    18. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Joseph Michael Reinsch and Lavina Weis were married on 18 June 1940.

    19. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); September 1983.
      Obituary for Joseph Michael Reinsch (1912-1983). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Joe was married to Lavina Weis of Geneva on June 18, 1940, and to them five children were born."

    20. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); June 2005.
      Obituary for Lavina Clara (Weis) Reinsch (1915-2005). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Lavina was married to Joseph M. Reinsch on June 18, 1940 and to them five children were born. Joe and Lavina farmed south of Geneva until 1945 and then moved to the current farm one-half mile east of Geneva."


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