Montgomery, Maude Mary

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Died:

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

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

Maude married Fiegenbaum, Wilhelm Edward 8 Oct 1901, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA. Wilhelm (son of Fiegenbaum, Friedrich Wilhelm and Otto, Louisa) was born 5 Jan 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; died 5 Jan 1955, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 7 Jan 1955, Geneva, Fillmore 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]

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]

Karyn married Karbo, Steve. (son of Karbo, Joseph and Lewis, June) [Group Sheet]

Gerald married Landers, Kimberly. [Group Sheet]

Gerald married Gordon, Jolene Rene (daughter of Gordon, Donald and Hurley, Vivian) [Group Sheet]

Sara married Bennewitz, Dallas Henry (son of Bennewitz, Paul and Beelen, Maria) [Group Sheet]

Azure married Watson, Frederick. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

Notes:

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