Otto, Louisa

Other Events:

• Immigration: Abt 1833, USA
• Moved To: 1902, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA

Notes:

Immigration:
The Otto family emigrated from Osnabrück when Louisa was about 9-12 months old. The family stopped first in Warren County, Missouri. Some years later they relocated to Washington County, Iowa, and then settled near Wapello, in Louisa County, Iowa.

Moved To:
Louisa's husband, Friedrich Wilhelm Fiegenbaum, retired from active service in the German Methodist Church in 1895. They continued to live in Oregon, Missouri, their last charge, until 1902.

Buried:
Funeral services took place in the afternoon at the German Methodist Church. Louisa was buried in Bellemont Cemetery. Her husband was later buried here as well.

Died:

     The following are transcriptions supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of three obituaries for Mrs. Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts did not report exactly when and where these obituaries were published.

Mother Louisa Fiegenbaum (nee Otto) was born 13 August 1832 at Fennes, Hanover, Germany. Her parents came to this country when she was only one year old. At first they settled in Warren County, Missouri and after several years the family moved to Washington County, Iowa. In early youth she was converted at German Creek Mission and became a member of the M. E. Church. On 11 April 1852 she was married to Frederick W. Fiegenbaum of Wapello, Iowa, who survives her. This union was blessed with ten children, of whom one died in early infancy, six sons and three daughters surviving her, all being permitted to be present and look once more upon that dear but travel-worn face of her who watched lovingly and prayerfully over them during the years of childhood, for the responsibility of bringing up the children rested mainly on her. Soon after their marriage her husband was called to the ministry of the M. E. Church. His duty sent him away from home a great part of the time, casting upon her many burdens intended for stronger shoulders. But willingly she underwent many hardships and privations for the Lord's sake during the more than forty years which her husband spent in the ministry. He always had in her a true and devoted helpmeet; indeed, exerting a good influence everywhere. About ten years ago she had the rare privilege of celebrating her golden wedding. The deceased enjoyed fairly good health until about eight months ago, when she had an attack of la grippe followed by rheumatism, which caused her much pain and suffering. On 20 November she suffered a slight stroke of paralysis, followed by a severe one three days later, affecting her entire right side and rendering her speechless. Her mental powers were more or less affected. In this helpless state she remained for one week, when her soul departed for that better world at the noon hour Thanksgiving Day 30 November 1911. A few months before she was entirely helpless, she praised to her pastor the sustaining grace of her Lord and Savior and expressed her conviction that "the Lord doeth all things well, generally as well with her." She has now entered that rest the Lord has provided for them that put their trust in Him, and love Him, and we hope and pray to follow her when our hour comes.

Mrs. Louisa Fiegenbaum, (Otto), who departed this world at the noon hour on Thanksgiving day, was given her last earthly honors by a host of relatives and friends when her remains were lain to rest at Bellemont Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, 3 December 1911. Last earthly honors? No! No! Who could efface her memory from the mind of her husband, her children and all dear and near to her? With all of them, remembering means honoring. The funeral exercises took place at the German M. E. Church, conducted by the pastor, E. Crepin, assisted by Rev. W. J. Byers and Rev. J. A. Dickman. The deceased was born 13 August 1932 at Fenne, Hanover, Germany. Her parents came to this country when she was only one year old. At first they settled in Warren County, Missouri and after several years, they moved to Washington County, Iowa. In early youth she was converted and became a member of the Methodist-Episcopal Church. She married Frederick W. Fiegenbaum of Wapello, Iowa on 11 April 1852, who shortly after was called into the ministry of the M. E. Church. She devoted over forty years of her life, not only to the well being of her family, but was also a true helpmate to her husband in his work. Only he who knows something about the life of the pioneer preacher can imagine what privations and hardships she underwent for the Lord's sake. But her labors have not been in vain. The love and affection of her husband and her nine surviving children were a constant source of happiness and satisfaction and have cast sunshine upon her old age and her last days. The Lord, too, has been kind, a humble home, free from pressing and distressing want she could enjoy, and what may the harvest be now? We trust, what no eyes has seen and no ear has heard, neither has entered into the heart of man, will be prepared for her, for she loved the Lord.

Crossed the River: It is with keen sorrow we announce the death of another of those splendid, sacrificing, devoted Christian wives and mothers - Mrs. F. W. Fiegenbaum, which occurred at her home in Wathena, Kansas on Thursday of last week, 30 November 1911, aged 79 years. She will be remembered here as the devoted helpmeet to her husband, Rev. F. W. Fiegenbaum, who was pastor of the German M. E. Church here in 1892-6. She was born in Germany 13 August 1832, and prior to her marriage was Louisa Otto, and became the wife of F. W. Fiegenbaum in Iowa 11 April 1852. The sacrifices made by the wife of the pioneer preacher were many and called for the manifestation of all the Christian forbearance and fortitude possible -- these were borne by her cheerfully and willingly for her Master's sake, and that her husband might be encouraged in his efforts to extend the Gospel. We of today cannot estimate what the sacrifices made in those days meant -- but through them we can realize some of the many blessings that have come to us by reason of these sacrifices. Mother Fiegenbaum became the mother of ten children, and she lived to see them all, with the exception of one who died in infancy, develop into that splendid manhood and womanhood, that brings so much comfort and pride to mother, as she slowly slides down life's slope. She is survived by her husband and the following children, all of whom were present at the funeral, the six sons acting as her pallbearers, as mother gently raised these, in her arms, when helpless, so too they gently lowered her casket to its last resting place, that she may await the resurrection: Mrs. Jacob Miller of Wathena, Kansas; Mrs. Minnie Sexauer of Ankeny, Iowa; Mrs. Lydia Howard of Sac City, Iowa; A. H. Fiegenbaum of Washington, D.C.; Louis Fiegenbaum of Lincoln, Nebraska; Theodore Fiegenbaum of Western, Nebraska; B. F. Fiegenbaum of Lawrence, Kansas; Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Nebraska and W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva, Nebraska. Impressive funeral services were held from the home in Wathena, Sunday, December 3rd.

Louisa married Fiegenbaum, Friedrich Wilhelm 11 Apr 1852, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA. Friedrich (son of Fiegenbaum, Adolph Heinrich and Peterjohann, Christine Elisabeth) was born 10 Apr 1830, Lengerich, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia; died 27 Feb 1914, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA; was buried 1 Mar 1914, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, 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.

Wilhelmine married Sexauer, Matthew 13 Jun 1872, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA. Matthew (son of Sexauer, Jacob and Dietz, Magdelena) was born 24 Sep 1847, Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Apr 1928, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA; was buried 4 Apr 1928, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1869, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1889, Washington, D.C., USA
• Residence: Feb 1914, Washington, D.C., USA

Notes:

Birth:

     Adolph's parents, Friedrich and Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum, have occasionally been identified as residing in Clear Lake, Steuben County, Indiana sometime between 1854 and 1856. In fact, Friedrich, in a autobiographical letter to his children, wrote that the family "moved to Clear Lake, Indiana, forty miles south of Chicago in Lake County, Indiana." This may be the source of the confusion. Clear Lake, Indiana is located in Steuben County, in the extreme northeast corner of the state. It is over 190 miles east of Chicago. However, Cedar Lake, Indiana is in Lake County and is approximately 40 miles south of Chicago. Other sources confirm the Lake County location. I have been persuaded by these arguments.

Residence:

     The following sketch of Adolph was published in 1880 as part of a selection of biographical sketches of residents of Crocker Township, Polk County, Iowa:

FIEGENBAUM A. H. - Farmer, section 14, P. O. Ankeny. Was born March 7, 1855, and is a native of Lake county, Indiana. His father being a Methodist minister his residence in various places was necessarily of short duration. He received his education at the Iowa Wesleyan University, where he attended school for three years. Since 1875 he has been engaged in teaching in this county, having been a resident here since 1869. He is at present (1880) living on his father's farm, near Ankeny, and besides teaching the schools of that village, superintends the work on the farm. In 1879 he was elected justice of the peace for Crocker township, being perhaps the youngest official occupying that position in the county.

Census:

     According to the 1870 enumeration, Adolph, age 15 (born in Indiana), lived with his parents, Frederick (age 39) and Louisa (age 37), and eight brothers and sisters, ages 17 years to 6 months.

Residence:

     A brief report of minor robberies in the city appeared in the Washington Post on 14 January 1889, noting that "A gold bar breastpin has been stolen from the residence of Adolph H. Fiegenbaum, No. 408 East Capitol street." It appears that Adolph had been a resident of the district since at least November 1892, when the capitol was listed as his home when he attended a family reunion in Oregon, Missouri.

Buried:
Adolph Heinrich Fiegenbaum was buried in the Van Ness Section, Lot 260 East, site 6 at Oak Hill Cemetery (3001 R Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.). In 1948, his wife, Margaret (McKee) Fiegenbaum, was buried beside him.

Died:

     According to records at Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington, D.C., Adolph died of "Arterio Sclerosis." Although his last residence was listed as 5435 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., he apparently died nearby at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, George W. and Grace F. Vinal. The following notice appeared in the Washington Post on Thursday, 19 June 1930 (page 3).

"FIEGENBAUM - On Wednesday, June 18, 1930 at 9:50 a.m., at the residence of his daughter, 3810 Jenifer street northwest, Adolph H., beloved husband of Margaret Fiegenbaum.
"Notice of funeral hereafter."

Adolph married McKee, Margaret 11 Jul 1880, Story County, Iowa, USA. Margaret (daughter of McKee, Hugh and Harper, Mary Ann) was born 25 Jun 1860, Iowa, USA; died 21 Jul 1948, Maryland, USA; was buried 23 Jul 1948, Washington, D.C., USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:

     Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts has generously provided me with a transcription of an autobiographical letter Louis' father wrote to his children, perhaps about 1896, near the end of his active service in the German Methodist Episcopal Church. A portion of this document briefly recounts the family's sojourn in the neighborhood of Sherrill's Mount (now simply Sherrill), Iowa, where Rev. Fiegenbaum served a circuit of congregations and where a baby son was born, died and was buried.

"Well, from here we again crossed the state of Illinois in the fall of 1855 with a horse and buggy. The baby Adolph [born 7 March 1855] had the chills every day on his mother's lap. We started Monday morning and the next Friday we got to Galena, Illinois where my brother Henry lived. I left my wife and children and proceded [sic] to Dubuque, Iowa where I found my appointment ten miles west Charles Mount Circuit. Preached Sunday, then on Monday I went back to Galena and got my family. We found a log church and a log parsonage with two rooms. Glad to find that. There was another preaching place thirty miles west of this place I feared, because there were some members that protest sanctification.... But to my surprise, they were very kind and friendly.... Here too we had a blessed meeting and many were saved. I built two churches and had them paid for -- bless the Lord, O, my soul and forget not what he has done for thou. Here again a son was born to us, but died when but a few days old. We buried him at Cincolo Mount, Iowa. He was layed, his little body, and had an iron fence around his grave to protect it, and the infant spirit gone above where we will find him again. At this time Mother suffered very much. We had a bad house to live in. While I was out collecting one morning for a new church, which I was building, a big shower came up. O, how it did rain. I was away from home about four miles, but hurried home as fast as my horse would take me. I found Mama crying in bed. I took my umbrella, held it over her to keep her dry, for it was raining on her. Then I kindled a big fire. The whole house was swimming with water. God only saved her life, but she never recovered her usual health. It was a hard time. God only knows. After our time, two years were up, we had to move again."


Buried:
Louis was buried in the Methodist Church cemetery (5501 South Mound Rd., Sherrill, IA 52073).

Died:

     According to a transcription of records of the Methodist Church in Sherrill, Dubuque County, Iowa, Louis died on 12 September 1865 at the age of 6 days. This source did not provide a place of death. Other family researchers report the place was Cineola, Iowa or Dubuque, Iowa.

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, Lydia, age 12 (born in Illinois), lived with her parents, Frederick (age 39) and Louisa (age 37), and eight brothers and sisters, ages 17 years to 6 months.

Buried:
Lydia was buried in Oakland Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Mrs. Frank Howard. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 5 April 1923 in the Sac City Sun, of Sac City, Iowa.

Mrs. Frank Howard died at 2:00 last Thursday afternoon, 29 March 1923, at her home. She had been ill with influenza and pneumonia, but was convalescing and apparently well on the way to recovery when symptoms of heart weakness developed on Wednesday evening preceding her death. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The pastor, Rev. John R. Tumbieson delivered the discourse before a large congregation of friends of family, using as his text the familiar question, "If a man die, shall he live again?" A. G. Redman, J. H. Hellier, Mrs. G. N. Hanshaw and Mrs. S. R. Bodwell with Miss Celestia Redman as accompanist sang "Blessed Assurance," "In the Cross of Christ I Glory," and "Abide With Me." The pallbearers were George W. Lewis, William Warnstaff, B. M. Barnhill, A. E. Webb, Jr., A. Tyron and Grant Alexander. Burial was made at Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. Howard, whose maiden name was Lydia Marie Fiegenbaum, was born at Freeport, Illinois, 11 October 1857. Her father, Rev. F. W. Fiegenbaum, was a minister in the German Methodist-Episcopal Church and she was reared in the atmosphere of refinement, privation and thrift incident to the family of a pioneer preacher. In her youthful days she went to live with a sister at Ankeny, Iowa. There she formed a friendship with Frank I. Howard, to whom she was wedded on 27 February 1884, in the Capitol Hill Methodist Episcopal Church in Des Moines. Their home was in the vicinity of Ankeny for eleven years. On 3 March 1893 they came to Sac County and settled on a farm near the northern edge of the city, where they made their home until they removed into Sac City in March 1916. To Mr. and Mrs. Howard was born only one child, Genevieve, the wife of R. B. Hayes of Plattsmouth, Nebraska. She and her two children, Jean and Robert Hayes, survive as a comfort to Mr. Howard, who is thus deprived of a faithful and affectionate wife and homemaker. In her childhood, Mrs. Howard became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and throughout her life was a consistent, earnest Christian. For many years, even while she yet resided in the county, she was a teacher in the Sunday School; in recent years she was the teacher of the Women's Class. Mrs. Howard was a member of a family of ten children; seven of whom are still living, namely: Mrs. Minnie Sexauer, Ankeny, Iowa; Adolph Fiegenbaum, Washington, D.C.; Theodore J. Fiegenbaum, Lincoln, Nebraska; Mrs. Emma Miller, Wathena, Kansas; Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum, Lawrence, Kansas; Henry F. Fiegenbaum, Springfield, Nebraska; and William Edward Fiegenbaum, Geneva, Nebraska. One brother, Louis Fiegenbaum, died at Lincoln, Nebraska in 1918. Another member of the family died in infancy. Relatives from out of the city in attendance of the funeral comprised: Mr. and Mrs. M. Sexauer and H. S. Sexauer of Ankeny, Iowa; Mrs. George McDougall and Mrs. Clarence Piekenbrock of Des Moines; T. J. Fiegenbaum of Lincoln, Nebraska; Mrs. Emma Miller of Wathena, Kansas; Benjamin Fiegenbaum of Lawrence, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hayes and children of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; Mrs. John Howard and Otis Howard of Marathonsland; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cox of Lytton, Iowa.

Lydia married Howard, Francis Irwin 27 Feb 1881, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA. Francis (son of Howard, Samuel and Sulgrove, Sarah) was born 26 Jun 1856, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA; died 20 Mar 1935, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 22 Mar 1935, Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Occupation: Between 1879 and 1910, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; a druggist
• Occupation: Between 1914 and 1919, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; a bond salesman
• Residence: Feb 1914, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, Louis, age 10 (born in Minnesota), lived with his parents, Frederick (age 39) and Louisa (age 37), and eight brothers and sisters, ages 17 years to 6 months.

Buried:
Louis was buried in Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Louis S. Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 16 January 1919 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.

Louis S. Fiegenbaum died at his home in Lincoln at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, 9 January 1919. He had not been feeling well during the day but did not appear to be seriously ill. Death was due to apoplexy. Louis Stephen Fiegenbaum was born 22 October 1859 at St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the fourth of nine children born to Rev. and Mrs. F. W. Fiegenbaum, the former for fifty years a minister of the gospel of the Methodist Episcopal Church well known throughout Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas. Mr. Fiegenbaum came to Geneva in 1879 and entered the drug business. He continued in business in Geneva until March 1910. He removed to Lincoln in January of 1911 and took the position of chief clerk in Governor C. H. Aldrich's office. The past five years he had been a bond salesman for the Guaranty Securities Company of Lincoln. He was married to Lue M. Shumway of Geneva in 1884. To them one daughter, Inez, now Mrs. Arthur Ewing of Chicago, was born. The wife and daughter, together with five brothers and three sisters, survive. Lou, as he was familiarly known, was a life-long member of the Methodist Church. He led the choir of the Geneva Church for thirty years and was a prominent member of the board of trustees when the present church building was erected. Upon removing to Lincoln, the family joined St. Paul's Church there. The funeral was conducted at the family home at 1803 Garfield, Lincoln, Sunday afternoon, and was conducted by Dr. W. E. J. Gratz of St. Paul's Church, assisted by Rev. C. H. Rogers. Interment was in Wyuka Cemetery. Many relatives and friends attended the funeral.

Louis married Shumway, Luella May Abt 1885, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. Luella (daughter of Shumway, Charles and White, Harriet) was born 15 Feb 1862, Auburn, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA; died 9 Jan 1940, River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Occupation: Between 1887 and 1917; a pharmacist
• Residence: Abt 1900, Alaska, USA
• Residence: 1906–1914, Western, South Fork Township, Saline County, Nebraska, USA
• Residence: Apr 1923, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, Theodore, age 8 (born in Minnesota), lived with his parents, Frederick (age 39) and Louisa (age 37), and eight brothers and sisters, ages 17 years to 6 months.

Residence:

     According to an obituary for Theodore, in 1902 he "went to Alaska with Harry Look, his business partner, for the benefit of his health, and spent a year panning gold and also working as a pharmacist." However, a 1901 directory of residents of Alaska and the Yukon Territory lists him as resident of Nome, Alaska.

Residence:

     While the exact dates of the residency in Western, Nebraska are not currently known, a possible span of time is suggested. An obituary for Theodore reported that he had moved his pharmacy business to Western from Lincoln, Nebraska in 1906. According to an obituary for his father, he was still as a resident of Western in 1914. Theodore is reported to have retired from his pharmacy business in 1917 when he joined the staff of State Auditor George W. Marsh. By the time of the 1920 federal population census, Theodore was working as a clerk in the state capitol. It seems likely that becoming a state employee was impetus for leaving Western, Kansas.

Buried:
The funeral service was in the afternoon at the funeral home operated by Cecil E. Wadlow. Rev. Walter Aiken [spelling?] officiated. Burial was in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln Nebraska.

Died:

     The following is a transcription of an obituary for Theodore Fiegenbaum provided by Jane Michel. The obituary appeared in the The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, on 23 August 1945.

          Death of T. C. Fiegenbaum

     T. C. Fiegenbaum of Lincoln, one of the early druggists of Nebraska--he was No. 25 on the state registry--died Sunday afternoon after an illness of two days. He would have been eighty-four in November.
     Born in St. Paul, Minn., he was educated in Iowa, and after graduating from Wilton high school he taught for a few years and then took up pharmacy in Montana. Coming to Nebraska in 1887, Mr. Fiegenbaum built and operated his own store at Hampton. He was in business in Lincoln from 1890 to 1906, when he bought a store in Western. Retiring from the drug business in 1917, he was on the staff of State Auditor George W. Marsh from then until 1925. Two brothers were in the same business, Lou S. at Geneva and Ben at Western and at Lincoln. Both preceded him in death.
     In 1902 Mr. Fiegenbaum went to Alaska with Harry Look, his business partner, for the benefit of his health, and spent a year panning gold and also working as a pharmacist. He was married in 1889 to Miss Nellie Erlenborn at Mendota, Ill. She survives him with their daughter, Martha, both of the Nebraskan hotel. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Emma Miller of Wathena, Kas., and two brothers, Edward of Geneva and Henry of Omaha. Mr. Fiegenbaum was a member of the Methodist church at Western and of Trinity Methodist in Lincoln, and was affiliated with the Royal Highlanders.
     Mr. Fiegenbaum was known to a number of Geneva people through visits here.

     A nearly identical obituary, also for "T. C. Fiegenbaum," was published under the title "Early Nebraska druggist is dead" in the Nebraska State Journal, of Lincoln, Nebraska, on Monday, 20 August 1945. However, very brief death notices published in the same paper from 20-23 August 1945 gave the name as Theodore J. Fiegenbaum.

Theodore married Erlenborn, Nellie M. 11 Sep 1889, Mendota, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA. Nellie (daughter of Erlenborn, Anton and Häfner, Rosa) was born 9 Aug 1870, Mendota, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA; died 24 Nov 1947, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; was buried , Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: Feb 1914, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA
• Residence: Sep 1945, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA

Notes:

Birth:
In the 1870 U.S. Census, Emma's place of birth is listed as Minnesota.

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

Buried:
Emma was buried in Bellemont Cemetery.

Died:

     The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Mrs. Emma Miller. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 29 March 1951 in the Wathena Times, of Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas.

Mrs. Emma Miller, 86, widow of the late Jacob Miller, well-known Wathena druggist, died Monday afternoon at her home at 1:45. Mrs. Miller had been in poor health the past few years, but her condition did not become serious until recent months. Mr. Miller died 23 February 1941. Mrs. Miller was born 16 December 1864 at Woodbury, Minnesota; daughter of Rev. and Mrs. F. W. Fiegenbaum, midwestern pioneer family of the German Methodist Church. She was educated at Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She had lived in Wathena since two years before her marriage to Mr. Miller 15 September 1886. Mrs. Miller had been a member of the Methodist Church since 1890. She was the oldest member in number of years of membership. She directed the music and taught in the Sunday School. She was president of the missionary society for many years and later was a member of the new organization, WSCS, of which she was a life member. Mrs. Miller was an accomplished musician, possessing a beautiful soprano voice. She taught piano for many years. She studied in St. Joseph with Professors Bear and Sterrit and took organ lessors. She was for many years a member of the Fortnightly Club and Civic Music Association. She retained an active interest in world affairs up to the time of her recent illness, manifested by many unusual newspaper pictures and clippings found in her Bible. Mrs. Miller is survived by four daughters: Louise and Wilma of the home, Mrs. R. G. Larzelere of Troy and Mrs. R. S. Beery of Kansas City; one son, Kenneth C. Miller of Wathena; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Nebraska and W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva, Nebraska. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E. K. Resler of Wathena and Rev. R. J. Zeidler of Troy officiated. Mrs. P. F. Dubach played organ selections and Mrs. Warren Gummig was soloist. Burial was in Bellemont, with arrangements by Sollars Funeral Home. Pallbearers were P. F. Dubach, Quincy Groh, Burnace Axlund, F. C. Poirier, H. J. Hagan and Charles Larzelere.

Emma married Miller, Jacob 15 Sep 1886, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. Jacob was born 6 Mar 1863, Weidenthal, Germany; died 23 Feb 1941, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA; was buried 25 Feb 1941, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Degree: 1890, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA; Ph.G; Address:
  University of Kansas
• Occupation: 11 Jun 1890; registered as a pharmacy assistant
• Residence: Feb 1914, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
• Occupation: 1918, Kansas, USA; appointed a drug inspector for the State Board of Health
• Residence: Apr 1923, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, Benjamin, age 4 (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.

Degree:
The Ph.G, or Graduate of Pharmacy, was granted by the School of Pharmacy at the University of Kansas from 1886 to 1896.

Occupation:
With two years of work experience and having passed an examination administered by the State Board of Pharmacy in the State House at Topeka, Kansas, Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum, of Lawrence, Kansas, was registered as an assistant pharmacist.
     In 1920, Benjamin joined the American Pharmaceutical Association. At the time, he was living at 937 Kentucky Street, Lawrence, Kansas.
     According to a 1945 obituary for his brother, Theodore, Ben was a pharmacist at Western and Lincoln, Nebraska.

Occupation:

     The Ninth Biennial Report of the Kansas State Board of Health reported on business conducted between 30 June 1916 and 30 June 1918. One item concerning changes in personnel had a bearing on our family history.
     At the Second Quarterly Meeting of the State Board of Health, held in the City of Manhattan on 2 November 1917, "the appointment of Mr. F. E. Rowland as assistant chief food and drug inspector was unanimously confirmed" (see page 56).
     Mr. Rowland's promotion triggered a search for his replacement, which in turn initiated a state-wide examination for eligible candidates.

     "Following the promotion of Drug Inspector Frank E. Rowland to the position of assistant chief food and drug inspector, by which a vacancy in the drug inspector's working force was made, application was made to the State Civil Service Commission for an eligible list of drug inspectors, whereupon the Commission called for a competitive examination, which resulted in certifying to the department the name of Mr. Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum as the only person who had passed the examination and was eligible for appointment. Accordingly, the following letter was sent to Mr. Fiegenbaum:

                                        December 13, 1917.
Mr. Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum, 937 Kentucky Avenue, Lawrence, Kan.:
     Dear Sir -- I have to advise that the State Civil Service Commission has certified to me your name as eligible to the position of drug inspector for the Kansas State Board of Health. The salary of this position is $100 a month and traveling expenses for the first year, $110 for the second year, and $125 per month thereafter.
     Under the rules of the Board, three names should be certified in the eligible list, but inasmuch as only one name certified, which leaves no choice of applicants, I am, therefore asking you to accept the position of drug inspector for the State Board of Health under the following conditions:
     First: A six months' probationary period, after which, if the work is agreeable to you and your work is acceptable to the State Board of Health, a permanent appointment shall be made.
     Second: Inasmuch as the appointing power is the State Board of Health, the final appointment by the Board cannot be made until their next meeting, which would be in March, 1918, or it may not be until in June 1918. There is no doubt, however, but what the Board will confirm the appointment if by that time the situation is satisfactory to all parties concerned.
     If, then, you wish to accept the appointment of drug inspector for the State Board of Health under the above conditions, please to advise me, and report for duty at Topeka on the morning of January 2.
                                                  Respectfully,          S. J. Crumbine, M.D., Secretary.

     "Mr. Fiegenbaum accepted the conditions of the appointment and is now at work, and thus far his work is entirely satisfactory."

     Later in the biennial report, the minutes of the meeting of the Kansas State Board of Health on 29 March 1918 recorded that the secretary recommended and the Board unanimously approved the "appointment of Mr. Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum as drug inspector upon the conditions named in his letter of notification" from December 1917.

Buried:
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Masonic Temple in Lawrence, Kansas. Burial was in Eudora Cemetery at Eudora, Kansas.

Died:

     The following are transcriptions supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of obituaries for Benjamin Friedrich Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the first obituary had appeared on 22 January 1934 in the Lawrence Daily Journal World, of Lawrence, Kansas.

Funeral services for Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum, 68 years old, prominent Douglas County resident who died suddenly Saturday at his country home in Eudora, will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the Masonic Temple. Dr. R. A. Schwegler will deliver the sermon and the services will be in charge of the Masons. Burial will be in the Eudora Cemetery. Mr. Fiegenbaum was a member of Acacia Lodge No. 9. He graduated from the Kansas University School of Pharmacy with the class of 1890 and formerly was in the drug business here. Since 1918 he has been with the State Board of Health as a food and drug inspector. Mr. Fiegenbaum had been in good health and his death was a shock to his relatives and friends. Friday evening he returned from a business trip and appeared to be in the best of health. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Myrtle Fiegenbaum, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Sexauer, Ankeny, Iowa and Mrs. Emma Miller, Wathena; three brothers, Theodore Fiegenbaum of Lincoln, Nebraska, Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Nebraska and Edward Fiegenbaum of Geneva, Nebraska; Alice Darling, sister-in-law, and Geneva Ogden, a niece, of the home, and Ray Ogden of Eudora, a nephew, and other nephews and nieces.

Gretchen Leenerts reported that this obituary had appeared on 25 January 1934 in the Eudora Weekly, of Eudora, Kansas.

Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum, 68, of 937 Kentucky Street, died Saturday morning at his country home in Eudora. Mr. Fiegenbaum was a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy with the class of 1890 and formerly was in the drug business in Lawrence. Since 1918 he has been with the State Board of Health as a food and drug inspector. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Masonic Temple in Lawrence. Dean R. A. Schwegler read the service and burial was in the Eudora Cemetery.

Benjamin married Darling, Myrtle Maud 20 Dec 1893, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. Myrtle (daughter of Darling, T. C. and [---?---], Sarah) was born 15 Apr 1870, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA; died 14 Feb 1954, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA; was buried 17 Feb 1954, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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: 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:

• Residence: Jul 1943, Tujunga, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Notes:

Residence:
At the time of her mother's death in July 1943, "Mrs. Rosanna M. McDougall" was reported to be living at Tujunga, California.

Rosana married McDougal, George Lafayette 25 Feb 1894, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA. George was born 14 Mar 1869, Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Feb 1956, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Nov 1958, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

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

Died:

The following are transcriptions supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of two obituaries for Fred J. Sexauer. Gretchen Leenerts did not report exactly when and where these obituaries were published.

Ankeny Rites for Sexauer: Services for Fred J. Sexauer, 87, retired Ankeny farmer, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church in Ankeny. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Sexauer died of a stroke Tuesday in Iowa Lutheran Hospital after a three day illness. Born in Polk County, he lived in the Ankeny area all his life except for six years he homesteaded in Canada. He was a member of the Pioneer Club of Ankeny. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Lucille McCleary of Ankeny; a son, Leland of Waterloo; a sister, Mrs. Emily Pickenbrock of Ankeny and three grandchildren.

Services Today for Fred Sexauer, 87: Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday, 15 October at the Ankeny Methodist Church for Fred J. Sexauer, 87, of 1114 First Street, a pioneer Ankeny resident. Officiating will be the Rev. Mark Weston, assisted by the Rev. Floyd Sheppard. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery near Ankeny. Mr. Sexauer, who had been ill four days, died Tuesday 13 October at Iowa Lutheran Hospital following a stroke. He was the son of Minnie and Matthew Sexauer, born near Ankeny, Iowa on 23 April 1877. As a boy he helped his father to farm, and attended the Crocker Township School. On 30 January 1907 he was united in marriage to Pearl McClung of Elkhart, Iowa. The first eight years of their married life was spent farming on their homestead near Wawota, Canada. Three children were born to this union: Adolph, Leland, and Lucille. Upon returning from Canada they moved to a farm near Ankeny, doing farming, dairying, making sorghum, operating a portable dance floor business, and roller skating rink. In later years Mr. Sexauer enjoyed traveling, reminiscing, and belonging to the Pioneer Club. He leaves to mourn his passing his son Leland of Waterloo; his daughter Lucille McCleary; three grandchildren, Doreen, Melvin and Norman McCleary; one sister, Mrs. Emily Pickenbrock, all of Ankeny; and a host of relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers are William Kile, Frank Zelle, E. A. Sexauer, Charles Gift, Charles Hanson and Dr. F. A. Campbell. Pallbearers will be Everett West, Ralph Brazelton, Arral Thompson, Gerald Paullin, Jerry Fulton and Jesse Smith.

Fredrick married McClung, Nora Pearl 30 Jan 1906, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, USA. Nora (daughter of McClung, Marion and Kennedy, Emma) was born 27 Nov 1881, Elkhart, Polk County, Iowa, USA; died 28 Nov 1961, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Apr 1923, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: Jul 1943, Monterey, Monterey County, California, USA
• Residence: Nov 1958, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Residence:
At the time of her mother's death in July 1943, "Mrs. Emily Piekenbrock" (also identified as "Emily L. Pickenbrock") was reported to be living at Monterey, California.

Emily married Piekenbrock, Clarence 5 Mar 1901, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA. Clarence (son of Piekenbrock, Albert and Rittgers, Nancy) was born 9 Jul 1877, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; died 6 Oct 1930, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA. [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]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1918, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Census: 1920, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: Apr 1928, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Census: 1930, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

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

Residence:
According to information on his World War I draft registration card, filed on 12 September 1918, Roscoe Sexauer lived at 1 RFD, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa. He reported that he was a 20 year old farmer, employed by Hal Sexauer, at 1 RFD, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa. His nearest relative was Mr. Matt Sexauer. The Registrar of the local draft board, Ernest Walters, described Roscoe as a man of medium height and medium build; with blue eyes and brown hair. There were no other physical characteristics that would disqualify him for military service.

Census:
According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, Roscoe Sexauer, age 22, lived in Crocker Township with his parents, Matt Sexauer (age 73) and Minnie Sexauer (age 64).

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

Buried:
Services were held on Saturday afternoon at the Evan Lilly Funeral Home, Fifteenth and High Streets. Burial was in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Died:

The following are two transcriptions supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of obituaries for Roscoe Conklin Sexauer. Gretchen Leenerts did not report exactly when and where these obituaries were published.

R. C. Sexauer of Ankeny Dies: Roscoe C. Sexauer, 59, of Ankeny, a retired railroad section worker, died Thursday at Iowa Lutheran Hospital after an illness of 18 months. A lifelong resident of Ankeny, Mr. Sexauer was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Des Moines, the Ankeny Star Lodge and Canton Pioneer No. 3 Lodge of I.O.O.F., and Ebenezer Encampment No. 10 in Des Moines. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Evan Lilly Funeral Home, Fifteenth and High Streets. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The body will be at the Ankeny Funeral Home Friday. Surviving are his widow, Mildred; a daughter, Donna, and a son, David, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Pickenbrock of Ankeny and Mrs. Rosanna McDougall of Tujunga, California, and two brothers, Fred and Hal of Ankeny.

Roscoe C. Sexauer: Roscoe Conklin Sexauer, son of Matthew and Minnie Sexauer, was born 25 November 1897 at Ankeny, Iowa, where he has lived his entire life. He departed this life at 1:45 a.m. 21 November 1957 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 21 days. Roscoe has been in ill health for several years, having spent the past 17 months in Iowa City Hospital, except for a few weeks at home last year during the holiday season. He was moved to Des Moines just a few weeks ago. He was united in marriage to Mildred Spencer of Newton, Iowa on 6 December 1935 at Swea City, Iowa. He was employed for many years by the Chicago Northwestern Railway, being forced to retire from service about five years ago because of an arthritic condition. He managed to operate his farm near Ankeny but two years later found it necessary to give that up also, and turn its operation and management over to a niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Abel McCleary, for whom he had a very deep and loving affection, and on whom he depended throughout all of his illness. He was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, being active in Ankeny Star Lodge and Ideal Rebekah Lodge of Ankeny, Ebenezer Encampment Number 10 and Pioneer Canton Number 3 of Des Moines. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Des Moines and of the Builders Sunday School Class. He was baptized 24 March 1940. He was preceded in death by his father in 1928 and his mother in 1943. He is survived by his wife, Mildred, a daughter Donna, age 9, a son David, age 13, two sisters, Rosanna McDougall of Teyunga, California and Emily Pickenbrock of Ankeny, two brothers Fred and Hal, both of Ankeny and several nieces and nephews.

Roscoe married Spencer, Mildred K. 6 Dec 1935, Swea City, Kossuth County, Iowa, USA. Mildred (daughter of Spencer, William Henry and Bingham, Dora Eliza) was born 16 Jul 1911, Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, USA; died 8 Nov 1992, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; was buried , Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Washington, D.C., USA
• Occupation: 1903, Washington, D.C., USA; teacher
• Residence: 1906, Washington, D.C., USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1900 enumeration, Grace G. Fiegenbaum, age 16 (born in June 1883 in the District of Columbia) and attending school was living with her parents, Adolph Fiegenbaum (age 45) and Maggie Fiegenbaum (age 38).

Occupation:
At a meeting in the evening of 15 September 1903, the board of education announced that "Grace G. Fiegenbaum" and other graduates of the Normal School were appointed "as teachers in the schools."

Residence:
A city directory reported that Grace G. Fiegenbaum, a teacher, lived at 30 7th Street, NE. Adolph H. Fiegenbaum, a clerk, lived at the same address.

Grace married Vinal, George Wood Merwin 19 Nov 1913, Washington, D.C., USA. George (son of Vinal, Washington Irving and Wood, Emily Merwin) was born 17 Dec 1882, Ellington, Ellington County, Connecticut, USA; died 7 Apr 1969, Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Graduation: 1907
• Occupation: Between 1907 and 1910, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA; a high school teacher

Notes:

Birth:
According to obituaries for her parents, the family lived on a farm near Ankeny, Iowa until the spring of 1893, when they moved to a farm just north of Sac City, Iowa.

Graduation:
Genevieve graduated from Morningside College, at Sioux City, Iowa.

Buried:
Genevieve was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Mrs. R. B. (Genevieve) Hayes. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 5 April 1971 in the Plattsmouth Journal [Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska].

Mrs. R. B. (Genevieve) Hayes, 89, longtime former resident of Plattsmouth died Thursday at the home of her daughter in Bellevue. Funeral services were held Saturday at First United Methodist church here, with the Rev. J. Willard Scott officiating. Mildred Hall was organist. Pall-bearers were David Rutherford, Carl Schneider, Vernon Wataman, William Schmidthann, Howard Wiles and John Schreiner. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery here. Fusselman-Perry Funeral Home of Plattsmouth was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hayes was born 29 December 1881 at Ankeny, Iowa; daughter of Frank and Lydia Fiegenbaum Howard. She moved with her parents at the age of 12 to Sac City, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Morningside College at Sioux City in 1907. She came to Plattsmouth that year to teach at the High School and taught until 1910. September 1, 1910 she was married to Robert B. Hayes at Sac City and they lived in Plattsmouth the remainder of their lives until she made her home with her daughter at Bellevue the past few years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1950. Survivors are a son Robert of Cleveland, her daughter, Mrs. George (Jean) Sayles of Bellevue and six grandchildren. Mrs. Hayes was a member of First United Methodist church, the PEO Sisterhood, Plattsmouth Woman's Club, Women's Society of Christian Service, Navy Mother's Club and Women's Christian Temperance Union.

Genevieve married Hayes, Robert Baird 1 Sep 1910, Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, USA. Robert was born 9 May 1871, Shelby County, Illinois, USA; died 20 Mar 1950, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1910 enumeration of Ward 1, Inez, age 21 (born in Nebraska), was living with her parents, Louis S. (age 50) and Lue M. (age 48). She had been attending school sometime since September 1909.

Inez married Ewing, Arthur Ernest Dec 1913, Nebraska, USA. Arthur (son of Ewing, Albert and Howe, Antoinette) was born 21 Feb 1890, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA; died 8 Apr 1969, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA; was buried 11 Apr 1969, Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Western, South Fork Township, Saline County, Nebraska, USA
• Census: 1920, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
• Census: 1930, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1910 enumeration of Western Village, in "South Fork precinct," the household consisted of T. T. J. Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 47, born in Minnesota, married (for 20 years), a druggist; Nellie Fiegenbaum, wife, age 38, born in Illinois, married (for 20 years and mother of 1 child) a music teacher; and Martha Fiegenbaum, daughter, age 5, born in Nebraska.

Census:
According to the 1920 enumeration of 1530 B Street, Martha, age 15, born at Lincoln, Nebraska, was living with her parents and attending school. The enumerator also reported that she was married, but this seems to be in error.

Census:
According to the 1930 enumeration of the household at 1530 B Street, Martha, age 25 (born in Nebraska), single, was living with her parents, Theodore (age 68) and Nellie (age 59) Fiegenbaum. Martha was working as a supply teacher at a university.

Buried:
Martha was buried in Wyuka Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Martha T. Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 16 November 1960 in the Lincoln Evening Journal [Lincoln, Nebraska].

Funeral of Miss Martha T. Fiegenbaum, 56, of 147 North 9th, who died Tuesday, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Wadlows, burial at Wyuka. Born in Lincoln, she was a graduate of the University of Nebraska where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She received her master's degree in 1929 from the University of Nebraska. She taught at the University of Nebraska, the University of Minnesota and the University of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Survivors: cousins Mrs. Phyllis LaFollette of San Diego, California, Franz Erlenborn of Seattle Washington, Fred Erlenborn of Denver, Colorado and aunts; Mrs. Julium Erlenborn of Denver, Colorado and Mrs. Lewis Bergman of Seattle, Washington.

Notes:

Buried:
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, the Rev. Floyd Nolin officiating. Burial was in Bellemont Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Louise Dorothea Miller. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 4 May 1969 in the St. Joseph News-Press, of St. Joseph, Missouri.

     Miss Louise Miller, long prominent in musical circles here, died Saturday afternoon at a hospital here at the age of 80. Miss Miller suffered a stroke in August 1967 and after a lengthy hospital stay here was taken to her home in Wathena. Last Tuesday she was returned to the hospital. As a voice and piano teacher in St. Joseph for more than 40 years, she had instructed a large number of young people living all over Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. She was called upon often to be a judge in music contests and was well-known in Kansas City and other cities as the result. Miss Miller was born 16 September 1888 at Wathena to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller. She was graduated from Wathena High School in 1905 and from MacMurray College of Jacksonville, Illinois in music in 1911. Following her graduation she taught at the college for several years. Then she went to Chicago to study voice with Frederic Root and was an associate professor of voice at the University of Kansas from 1922 to 1924. Miss Miller next spent two years in New York studying voice with William Brady and others. On returning to the Middle West she opened a voice and piano studio in the Empire Trust Building and at the same time became choir director at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. She served the church 32 years, retiring in August 1960, and continuing with her private teaching. In the meantime she had moved her studio to the Schneider Building. Miss Miller had an exceptional knowledge of musical literature and was greatly admired and widely consulted concerning repertoire. Her ability at the piano was such that she could transpose very difficult music while accompanying a singer and had been known to do it on sight. She was very active in the Fortnightly Musical Club, having served as its president and taught large numbers of the people who performed for the club and for its junior organization. Miss Miller was one of the organizers of the Civic Music Association, the present Community Concert Association. She served as its secretary in its early years and later as a vice-president. In 1932, while serving as secretary, she attended a national convention of the organization in Chicago. She directed an American Legion auxiliary chorus that won many contests. Following World War II Miss Miller was the musical director of light opera productions in Krug Park Bowl. All through her life she was interested in young people and sought to inspire them as they continued their careers. In her long illness many of them came to visit her. Miss Miller was a lifelong member of Wathena United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. R. G. Larzelere of Troy; Miss Wilma Miller of the home in Wathena, and Mrs. R. S. Beery of Kansas City, Missouri; one brother, Kenneth C. Miller, a Wathena druggist, and nieces and nephews. The body has been taken to the Harman Mortuary at Wathena. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, the Rev. Floyd Nolin officiating. Burial will be in Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena.

Notes:

Buried:
Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church at Troy, Kansas. Burial was in Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Fredricka Frances (Miller) Larzelere. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 11 June 1981 in the Kansas Chief, of Troy, Kansas.

     Freda Larzelere, 89, died Thursday, 4 June, at a Wathena nursing home. A native of Wathena, Mrs. Larzelere was a lifelong resident of Doniphan County. She was the widow of R. G. Larzelere, who died in 1952. Mrs. Larzelere was a member of the United Methodist Church of Troy. She was the daughter of Jacob Miller and Emma Fiegenbaum. Survivors include two sons, Robert Larzelere of San Francisco, California and Richard Larzelere of Troy; one sister, Wilma Miller of Wathena; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services were Sunday, 7 June at the Troy United Methodist Church, with burial in the Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena. Service arrangements were under the direction of the Harman Mortuary, Troy. Pallbearers were Lyle Yingling, Alfred Zimmerman, Gary Davies, Archie Seiter, Francis Burbridge and Clarence E. Blake.

Fredricka married Larzelere, Robert Gould 25 Dec 1918. Robert died 1952. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Fredricka Frances (Miller) Larzelere. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 15 April 1975 in the Kansas City Times, of Kansas City, Missouri.

     Mrs. Kathryn M. Beery, 74, of 2432 East 69th Terrace, died Sunday at the home. She was born in Wathena, Kansas and lived here 44 years. Mrs. Beery was a member of the Central United Methodist Church. She attended the University of Kansas and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She leaves her husband, Roland S. Beery, Sr., of the home, a son Roland S. Beery, Jr. of 3608 N.E. 47th; a daughter, Mrs. Carol Blackburn, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; two sisters, Miss Wilma Miller of Wathena and Mrs. Freda Larzelere of Troy, Kansas and five grandchildren. Private services will be Wednesday at the Muehlebach Chapel; cremation. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the chapel.

Kathryn married Beery, Roland Smith 22 May 1926, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA. Roland (son of Beery, Jesse and Smith, Carrie) was born 25 Feb 1904, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA; died 24 Dec 1979, Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church and burial was in Bellemont Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Kenneth Carter Miller. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared in the Wathena Times, of Wathena, Kansas. The date of publication was not provided.

     Kenneth Carter Miller, 69, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon of an apparent heart attack at his home in Wathena. He was the owner of the Miller Pharmacy, a business that observed its 100th anniversary in September 1967. Although Mr. Miller had recently been hospitalized, he was at the Pharmacy Friday morning. A lifelong resident of Wathena, Mr. Miller was a member of the Kansas Pharmaceutical Association and the National Association of Retail Druggists. A graduate of Kansas University at Lawrence, he was a charter member of Delta Chi Fraternity of the University. He was an active violinist and was a director of the Kansas University Footwarmers. An active member of the United Methodist Church, Mr. Miller had served as chairman of the official board of the church. At one time he sang in the church choir and on numerous occasions enriched the worship service and other special events of the church with violin solos. A member of Wathena Lodge No. 64, A. F. and A. M., Mr. Miller had served as Past Master, was a past member of the board of trustees of the lodge and was treasurer of that organization at the time of his death, an office that he had held for many years. He was also chairman of the Salvation Army Unit in Wathena at the time of his death. A former member of Wathena City Council, he was always interested in community affairs. Among his many interests were flowers. Mr. Miller had a flower garden each year at his home and it was not unusual to go into his pharmacy in the summer time and see beautiful bouquets of flowers picked from his garden on display. Mr. Miller was a member of Royal Arch Masons No. 16 of Troy, Hugh dePaynes Commandery No. 4 of St. Jo., St. Jo Council No. 9, Moila Shrine Temple of St. Jo and Phoenix Lodge No. 41, I.O.O.F., Wathena. Mr. Miller was very active in St. Jo musical and social circles. As a member of Moila Temple Shrine, he played golf at the Shrine Country Club and in former years was the director of the Moila Chanters, a choral. The evening of February 16 he attended the St. Jo Community Concert Association's program, having been a member for many years. The evening before his death, on February 19, he attended a meeting of the Midland Empire Numismatic Association of St. Jo in which he had won trophies. As a young man, Mr. Miller played in Ray Miller's Hotel Gibson Orchestra, traveling out of Cincinnati. He played in the early days of radio in St. Jo as a member of the Zerbst Capsule Hour Orchestra. Later he played in the orchestra for the operetta productions in Krug Park Bowl in St. Jo and for such traveling groups as Olson and Johnson at the Auditorium in St. Jo. Mr. Miller was a violinist and an entertainer who amused his friends in musical groups with stunts he had worked out for the instrument. As a member of the 25 year club of Local 50 in St. Jo, American Federation of Musicians, he attended the dinner given there annually by the veteran performers. His wife, Juliet, who survives him, is the immediate past president of the Fortnightly Musical Club in St. Jo. Besides his wife, survivors include a son, Roger Miller of Bonner Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Freda Larzelere of Troy, Mrs. Kathryn Beery of Kansas City (his twin sister) and Miss Wilma Miller of Wathena, and three grandchildren. One son, Phillip, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Lee Wiersma officiating. Mrs. Donald Groh played organ selections. Burial was in Bellemont Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dr. George Ruwwe, Dr. Claude Markt, Albert Zimmerman, Herbert Iffert, Russell Maag and Paul Spence. Arrangements were by Harman Mortuary at Wathena. Among the out of town relatives and friends who attended Mr. Miller's funeral were Mrs. Miller's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Buell and Jack Buell of Salina. Mr. Buell remained to spend a few days with his sister.

Kenneth married Buell, Juliet Elizabeth 18 Mar 1928. Juliet died Aft 1970. [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.

Frances married Claussen, Rueben J. 12 Jul 1921, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA. Rueben was born 28 Feb 1898, Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, USA; died 11 Oct 1955, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 14 Oct 1955, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:

     Other research has reported that Roberta was born in 1906 at Springfield, Nebraska. Paperwork filed at the time of Roberta's marriage in 1923 indicates that the birth was at Peru, Nebraska and might have taken place about 1904 or 1905.

Buried:
She was buried in Fairview Cemetery. She and her husband share a grave marker.

Roberta married Martin, Clyde William 2 Jun 1923, Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, USA. Clyde (son of Martin, Jesse D. and Becker, Maggie) was born 15 Aug 1900, Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA; died 25 Sep 1988, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA; was buried , Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
The day of the birth has been reported as either the 14th or the 15th. The middle name has been given as either Robert or Wilhelm. The first given name has been spelled Frederic, Frederick and Fredrick. In the absence of an authoritative record, I have chosen to use the name which appears on his gravestone, Frederic Wilhelm, assuming that this form comes closest to the intention of this child's parents.

Buried:
He was buried in Geneva Cemetery. The stone was inscribed: "Frederic W. | Fiegenbaum | 1902 - 1903"

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Frederick Robert Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 15 May 1903 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.

     DIED: At 6:00 p.m. Friday 8 May 1903, Frederick Robert, only child of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum, aged four months and twenty-four days. The little one had been sick but a day or two. Its death was very unexpected and was a great blow to the parents. The cause of death was not fully established. The funeral service was private and was conducted at the family residence at four o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. M. Evans. On account of the downpour of rain the interment of the body was deferred until two o'clock Monday afternoon. The Methodist choir sang at the funeral service. Friends sent many beautiful flowers.

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).

Frances married Klein, Lloyd Frederick 3 Aug 1926, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. Lloyd (son of Klein, Frederick Karl and Walrod, Lulu May) was born 21 Jun 1900, Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, USA; died 14 Oct 1968, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: Oregon, USA; at Oregon State University
• Census: 1930, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
• Graduation: 1940, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
• Moved To: 1955, Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA

Notes:

Education:
William earned a master's degree in education and taught at the Children's Farm Home until his retirement in 1980.

Military Service:

     William enlisted in the Army on 14 March 1942 at Fort Crook, Nebraska. According to his obituaries, William served in the US Army, 96th Division, during World War II and was also in the Korean Conflict.

Census:
According to the 1930 enumeration of 442 North 11th Street, conducted by Maude M. Fiegenbaum, William Edward, age 11 (born in Nebraska), was living with his parents, W. Edward (age 60) and Maude M. (age 51) Fiegenbaum.

Graduation:
According to one of his obituaries, "Mr. Fiegenbaum...graduated in 1940 from Kearny [sic] Teacher's College in Nebraska. He taught for a short time in Burns, Wyo., before joining the U.S. Army."

Buried:
The cremated remains of William and his wife were inurned in Willamette Memorial Park (glass niche #430, unit #2).

Died:

     The following is a transcription of an obituary for William Fiegenbaum II which appeared in the Albany Democrat-Herald, of Albany, Oregon on 15 October 1991.

          William Fiegenbaum II

     July 3, 1918 - Oct. 15, 1991
     William E. Fiegenbaum II, 73, of The Dalles, died Tuesday.
     Mr. Fiegenbaum was born in Geneva, Neb., and graduated in 1940 from Kearny [sic] Teacher's College in Nebraska. He taught for a short time in Burns, Wyo., before joining the U.S. Army. He served overseas in the 96th Division during World War II.
     He married Alice Louise Steffgen on Nov. 15, 1943, in Medford, and they moved to Albany in 1955. His wife died in 1982.
     Mr. Fiegenbaum earned his master's degree in education from Oregon State University and taught at the Children's Farm Home until his retirement in 1980.
     He collected jazz and swing records from the 1920s, '30s and '40s.
     Surviving are sons W. Edward III of Eugene; Michael and Patrick, both of Portland, Martin of the Dalles and John of Albany; daughter Susan Salveson of Tucson, Ariz.; and two grandchildren.
     A sister died before him.
     Burial of cremains will be at Willamette Memorial Park. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at AAsum Funeral Home with the Rev. Patrick Walsh officiating.
     Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

     The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for William Edward Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 17 October 1991 in The Dalles Chronicle, of The Dalles, Washington.

     William Edward Fiegenbaum, a resident of The Dalles and formerly a longtime resident of Albany, died at his home here on Tuesday 15 October. He was 73. Mr. Fiegenbaum was born 3 July 1918 in Geneva Nebraska to William E. and Maude (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. He was raised and graduated from high school in that community in 1935. He then attended the Kearney State Teacher's College, now the University of Nebraska, at Kearney, graduating in 1940. After college he served in the U. S. Army during World War II, returned home, and then later served during the Korean Conflict. He married Alice Louise Stefgen in Medford, Oregon on 15 November 1943. Together they lived in several communities until moving to Albany in 1955. In 1960 Mr. Fiegenbaum began teaching at St. Mary's Academy in Albany, then moved to the Farm Home in Albany and taught there until he retired in 1980. His wife preceded him in death in February of 1982. He lived in Albany until moving to The Dalles in 1990 to be near his son. Survivors include five sons Martin of The Dalles, William, Michael, Patrick and John all of Portland; one daughter, Susan Salveson of Klamath Falls and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at the Aasum Funeral Home in Albany Saturday at 1 p.m. Disposition was by cremation. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

William married Steffgen, Alice Louise 15 Nov 1943, Medford, Jackson County, Oregon, USA. Alice (daughter of Steffgen, Henry William and Spohn, Clara Marie) was born 22 Sep 1923, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; died 15 Feb 1982, Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA; was buried , Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet]

Karl married Griswold, Gladys 30 Jun 1919, Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, USA. Gladys died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

May married Terrell, James Leonard Sr.. James died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Eugene married Lantz, Frances Elizabeth 22 Feb 1942, Glendale, Humboldt County, California, USA. Frances died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:

The following are transcriptions supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of two obituaries for Lester Adolph Sexauer. Gretchen Leenerts did not report exactly when and where these obituaries were published.

Pfc. Lester Adolph Sexauer was born 1 June 1908 in Canada, and passed on to the eternal world 27 October 1945 at Ft. Ord, California, at the age of 37 years, 4 months and 27 days. Although born in Canada, Adolph spent most of his life in the Ankeny community. He was graduated from the Ankeny High School in 1928. Adolph was a member of the Ankeny Methodist Church until 1939 when he was baptized into the Forest Avenue Baptist Church of Des Moines. When death came as the result of an auto accident in Pacific Grove, California, he was living as an M. P. in the armed forces. Before he entered the army in March of 1944, he was employed by Swifts Soy Bean Mill in Des Moines. Private Sexauer is survived by his bride, Alice, of Des Moines; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sexauer of Ankeny; a brother Leland Sexauer of Santa Monica, California, a sister, Mrs. Lucille McCleary of Ankeny; and a host of relatives and friends.

Struck by an Automobile: Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Sexauer received word Monday night that their son, Adolph was struck by an auto Saturday night at five o'clock and passed away at seven o'clock. Adolph, 37 years old, was stationed at Ft. Ord, California, and was a Military Police. Mrs. Emily Pickenbrock, Adolph's aunt, is bringing the body back to Des Moines, and funeral services will be at Hamilton's Funeral Home in Des Moines, which will be announced later. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Sexauer of Santa Monica, California, are returning, and Mr. and Mrs. Abel McCleary, who were located in Wyoming, are also coming back. They were on their way to the West Coast. The entire community was shocked, when the news came, and we extend our sympathy to all those, in this time of their great sorrow.

Lester married Nottingham, Alice 4 May 1940, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA. Alice died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Social Security #: 482-14-4522
• Residence: Nov 1961, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Social Security #:
The number was issued in Iowa. The last recorded residence was Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Residence:
At the time of his mother's death in 1961 and also in 1964 when his father died, Leland was reported as living in Waterloo, Iowa.

Leland married Miller, Hazel 10 Jul 1943, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lucille married McCleary, Abel Thomas 15 Mar 1941, Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Social Security #: 521-24-6943

Notes:

Birth:
Throughout her life, she identified herself as Louise V.

Social Security #:
The number was issued in Colorado. The last recorded residence was Collbran, Mesa County, Colorado.

Louise married Thompson, William Allen 25 Jul 1932, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA. William died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a nurse

Notes:

Birth:
She was always called by her middle name, Marie.

Died:
Marie died of polio.

Viola married Imwalle, Warren Lloyd 24 Aug 1941, Monterey, Monterey County, California, USA. Warren was born 9 May 1907; died 7 Aug 1977, Monterey, Monterey County, California, USA; was buried , Monterey, Monterey County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jul 1949, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: Nov 1958, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Harvey married Farlow, Evelyn 8 Jun 1935, Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jul 1949, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: Nov 1958, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Edith married Bruce, William F. 27 Jul 1943, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. William died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: Iowa, USA
• Residence: Jul 1949, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Occupation: Between 1950 and 1982, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; a secretary
• Residence: Nov 1958, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Birth:
She was born in her parents home on the family farm.

Education:
She attending the local public schools of Ankeny and then graduated from Capital City Commercial College at Des Moines, where she was a member of the Pioneer Club.

Occupation:

     The following is a transcription shared by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of Ankeny, Iowa's recognition of Myrtle's service to her community. The account was published in the March 1999 issue of Turn Row, John Deere Des Moines Works.

Myrtle L. Sexauer, retired in 1982 after 32 years as secretary to six general managers at the John Deere Des Moines Works, received the Ankeny Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award on 26 January 1999. The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce presented Myrtle with the plaque at the banquet held at the Best Western, which read "1998 Outstanding Citizen, Myrtle L. Sexauer, in recognition of her outstanding service to the community of Ankeny, Iowa." Barb White, also retired from John Deer, was assigned the task of getting Myrtle to attend the banquet without Myrtle knowing about the award. This was quite a challenge, but the surprise was eventually carried off. Barb had also call all of Myrtle's family and some of her closest friends. Those who could come filed into the banquet room just as Myrtle's name was announced from the podium. Myrtle was absolutely astonished. It was a poignant moment as her family and friends wipe away proud tears. Her astonishment did not leave her quite speechless. She told last year's winner, Gary Welch, who presented the award to her, "Now I know how you felt...if I'd known ahead of time I'd have done a better job with my thanks and acceptance. I feel each of you is deserving of recognition." Mr. Welch is the head of Neven Community Resource Center. Myrtle's latest contribution to the city has been filling the role of President of the Historical Society. Last year the Board could not find anyone to be president, so they asked Myrtle to do it. "Sorry, no. I'm 80 years old and I've had a heart attack," she told them. She, of course, ended up accepting the position anyway. This is just like Myrtle, and indicative of the many, many tasks she has led to successful completion over her life-long residence in Ankeny. An earlier honor was her induction into the Ankeny High School Alumni Hall of Honor in 1995.

Buried:

     Funeral services were held at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, where Myrtle had been a life-long member. A private burial service was held at Greenwood Friends Cemetery in Ankeny.

Died:
She died at Sunny View Care Center, at the age of 98 years.

LaVonne married Klopfenstein, Phillip [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Francis died of hepatitis.

Francis married Adams, Margaret Mary Lynn. Margaret died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Apr 1923, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA

Jean married Sayles, George Edwin 20 Aug 1940, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA. George (son of Sayles, George and Wolfe, Liesetta) was born 24 Sep 1912, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Sweet, Loretta [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1930, River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, USA

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Census:
According to the 1920 enumeration of ward 13, Louis Ewing, age 4 years, 10 months (born in Illinois), lived at 3658 Congress Street with his parents Arthur E. Ewing (age 30) and Inise [sic] Ewing (age 30) and his grand-mother, Lue M. Fiegenbaum (age 57?).

Census:
According to the 1930 enumeration of 543 Park Avenue, Lewis S. Ewing, age 15 (born in Illinois), lived with his parents, Arthur E. Ewing (age 40) and Inez M. Ewing (age 40), his sister, Doris Ann Ewing (age 9) and his grandmother, Lue M. Fiegenbaum (age 68).

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, USA

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Census:
According to the 1930 enumeration of 543 Park Avenue, Doris Ann Ewing, age 9 (born in Pennsylvania), lived with her parents, Arthur E. Ewing (age 40) and Inez M. Ewing (age 40), her brother, Lewis S. Ewing (age 15) and her grandmother, Lue M. Fiegenbaum (age 68).

Died:
The place of death has not been confirmed.

Doris married Heard, Henry William 26 Apr 1944. [Group Sheet]

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Details of the birth are not known at this time.

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Details of the birth are not known at this time.

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Details of the birth are not known at this time.

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Details of the birth are not known at this time. In her mother's obituary in 1975, Carol was identified as Mrs. Carol Blackburn, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Details of the birth are not known at this time.

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According to his father's obituary, Phillip died sometime before his father did in 1970.

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Details of the birth are not known at this time.

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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]

Other Events:

• Residence: Dec 1954, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Oct 1955, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA

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Residence:
In his grandfather's 1954 obituary, he was identified as Jerry Claussen, of Chicago, Illinois.

Residence:
In his father's 1955 obituary, he was identified as Jerry Claussen, of Chicago, Illinois.

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The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Rueben Jerome Claussen. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 16 November 1986 in the North Platte Telegraph, of North Platte, Nebraska.

     R. Jerome Claussen, 59, of Chicago, Illinois, died Friday in Chicago. He was born 1 December 1926 at North Platte to Reuben and Louise Claussen. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1944 and from the University of Iowa in 1948. He was a veteran of World War II as a member of the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; three sons, Mark, Dirk and Todd; one daughter, Brooke, all of Chicago; his mother, Mrs. R. J. Claussen of North Platte, two brothers, Dr. Bruce F. Claussen of North Platte and Richard L. Claussen of Denver, Colorado. Services are pending in Chicago.

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an notice for Rueben Jerome Claussen. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the notice had appeared on 19 November 1986 in the Chicago Tribune, of Chicago, Illinois.

     A memorial service for R. Jerome Claussen, 59, a commodities broker at the Mid-America Commodities Exchange, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Parkside Room of the Drake Hotel. Mr. Claussen, who lived on the North Side, died Friday at home. A native of North Platte, Nebraska, and a graduate of the University of Iowa, he was also a salesman for McGraw-Hill Company for fifteen years. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; three sons, Marc, Dirk and Todd; a daughter, Brooke; and his mother, Louise.

Reuben married Curry, Jeanne. Jeanne died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Richard's cremated remains were buried in Fairmont Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Richard L. Claussen. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared in a newspaper serving North Platte, Nebraska.

     Richard L. Claussen, a native of North Platte, died 10 September 1999 in Denver. He was 67. He was born 15 April 1932 in North Platte to Rueben and Louise Fiegenbaum Claussen. He attended North Platte High School, where he played football and was a member of the team that won the state championship in 1949. He graduated with the Class of 1950. A four-year Regent Scholar at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he graduated in 1954. On 4 November 1954 he married Lorraine Coryell in Lincoln. She preceded him in death in 1993. Mr. Claussen was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and in college he was the yell king for the Corn Cobs Cheerleading. He was a lieutenant in the U. S. Army. Surviving him are three daughters, Courtney and Cameron both of Denver and Gentry of New York City; three sons, Stuart, Thatcher and Chase all of Denver; four grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Georgann Claussen of North Platte; his companion, Martha Kelly; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce and Jerry Claussen. Memorials may be made to the Richard L. Claussen Memorial Fund, North Platte High School Foundation, P. O. Box 1557, North Platte 69103. The body was cremated. Services and inurement were 18 September 1999 in Fairmount Cemetery in Denver.

Richard married Coryell, Lorraine 4 Nov 1954, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. Lorraine died 1993. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Mann, Frank [Group Sheet]

Robert married Neumann, Lucille Evelyne (daughter of Neumann, William C. and [---?---], [--?--]) [Group Sheet]

Frances married Turner, Melvin Clayton (son of Turner, Harry and Burton, May) [Group Sheet]

Frances married Leenerts, Gerald Richard (son of Leenerts, George Harms and Eisenmenger, Esther) [Group Sheet]

Nancy married Hopkins, Louie Baus (son of Hopkins, Lloyd and Baus, Louise) [Group Sheet]

Susan married Salveson, Michael (son of Salveson, Vernal and Kildebeck, Vita) [Group Sheet]

William married Brady, Linda Katherine [Group Sheet]

William married Mercier, Michelle [Group Sheet]

Michael married Connors, Diane (daughter of Connors, Walter and Bucko, Helen) [Group Sheet]

Martin married Robertson, Jean Lori (daughter of Robertson, Robert James and Gross, Helen Lois) [Group Sheet]

John married Schaeffer, Amanda [Group Sheet]