Martha D. (?)

F, b. 18 December 1914
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Vonderohe.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMartha D. (?) married Albert W. Vonderohe, son of Henry J. Vonderohe Jr. and Emma Bisping.
Birth18 December 1914Martha D. (?) was born on 18 December 1914.

Lois (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter 1930As of after 1930,her married name was Vonderohe.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1930Lois (?) married Emil Henry Vonderohe, son of Henry J. Vonderohe Jr. and Emma Bisping, after 1930.

Elmer William Staggemeier

M, b. 31 March 1914, d. 8 May 2007
Father*August Staggemeier
Mother*Martha Gade
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 March 1914Elmer William Staggemeier was born on 31 March 1914 at Iowa.
He was the son of August Staggemeier and Martha Gade.
Marriage5 May 1938Elmer William Staggemeier married Erma M. Pottratz on 5 May 1938.
Death8 May 2007Elmer William Staggemeier died on 8 May 2007 at age 93 Elmer William Staggemeier, age 93, of Spring Grove, and formerly of New Albin, died Tuesday, May 8, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
He was born March 31, 1914, on the family farm in Union City Township, Allamakee County, to August and Martha (Gade) Staggemeier. He attended rural school.
On May 5, 1938, he married Erma Pottratz.
The couple farmed in the Eitzen area from 1941-1953, and then in the New Albin area from 1953-1978. The couple retired and moved to New Albin, where Elmer worked for the City of New Albin. Erma preceded Elmer in death on October 14, 2000.
Elmer then moved to Roseview Court in Caledonia, and then to Tweeten Health Services in Spring Grove, where he has been a resident for the past four years.
Elmer was a member of St. Peter’s Christian Church in New Albin and a former member of St. John’s United Church of Christ-Wheatland, in rural New Albin.
He is survived by his two sons, Fred Staggemeier of La Crosse, and Robert (Mary) Staggemeier of New Albin; two daughters, Joyce (Ron) Vonderohe and Lois (Ron) Weymiller of New Albin; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-granchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Armin and Earl Staggemeier, and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Christian Community Church in New Albin. Pastor William Reese officiated. Burial was in the St. John’s United Church of Christ-Wheatland Cemetery, rural New Albin.
Friends called Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the New Albin Community Center, and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.
Roble Funeral Home of Spring Grove is in charge of arrangements.

August Staggemeier

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAugust Staggemeier married Martha Gade.

Children of August Staggemeier and Martha Gade

Martha Gade

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Staggemeier.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMartha Gade married August Staggemeier.

Children of Martha Gade and August Staggemeier

Erma M. Pottratz

F, b. 9 December 1914, d. 14 October 2000
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 May 1938As of 5 May 1938,her married name was Staggemeier.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 December 1914Erma M. Pottratz was born on 9 December 1914.
Marriage5 May 1938She married Elmer William Staggemeier, son of August Staggemeier and Martha Gade, on 5 May 1938.
Death14 October 2000Erma M. Pottratz died on 14 October 2000 at age 85.

Armin Staggemeier

M, d. before May 2007
Father*August Staggemeier
Mother*Martha Gade
Life EventDateDescription
Armin Staggemeier was the son of August Staggemeier and Martha Gade.
Deathbefore May 2007Armin Staggemeier died before May 2007.

Earl Staggemeier

M, d. before May 2007
Father*August Staggemeier
Mother*Martha Gade
Life EventDateDescription
Earl Staggemeier was the son of August Staggemeier and Martha Gade.
Deathbefore May 2007Earl Staggemeier died before May 2007.

Henry Renk

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Renk married Dorothea Meyer.
DateLocationDescription
1885Henry Renk and Dorothea Meyer immigrated in 1885.

Children of Henry Renk and Dorothea Meyer

Dorothea Meyer

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Renk.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothea Meyer married Henry Renk.
DateLocationDescription
1885Dorothea Meyer and Henry Renk immigrated in 1885.

Children of Dorothea Meyer and Henry Renk

Fred Renk

M
Father*Henry Renk
Mother*Dorothea Meyer
Life EventDateDescription
Fred Renk was the son of Henry Renk and Dorothea Meyer.
DeathFred Renk died at died well before his brother August.

Herman Reinke

M, b. 27 October 1887, d. October 1977
Father*Henry Reinke b. Dec 1850, d. a Apr 1930
Mother*Catherine Krueger b. Jul 1860, d. a Apr 1930
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUHerman Reinke obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence New Albin, Allamakee, Iowa; last benefit Caledonia, Houston, Minnesota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 October 1887Herman Reinke was born on 27 October 1887 at Iowa.
He was the son of Henry Reinke and Catherine Krueger.
Marriagecirca 1920Herman Reinke married Ella D. Vonderohe, daughter of Henry J. Vonderohe Jr. and Emma Bisping, circa 1920.
DeathOctober 1977Herman Reinke died in October 1977.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Union City, Allamakee, IowaHerman Reinke was listed as a son in Henry Reinke's household on the 1900 Census at Union City, Allamakee, Iowa.1
20 April 1910Union, Allamakee, IowaHerman Reinke was listed as a son in Henry Reinke's household on the 1910 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.2
1 January 1925Union, Allamakee, IowaHerman Reinke appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Union, Allamakee, Iowa.
10 April 1930Union, Allamakee, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union City, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T623_416; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 956; FHL Number: 1374403.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: 640; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 1123.0.

Henry Reinke

M, b. December 1850, d. after April 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry Reinke was also known as Reinecke.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1850Henry Reinke was born in December 1850 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1881He married Catherine Krueger circa 1881.
Deathafter April 1930Henry Reinke died after April 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Union City, Allamakee, IowaHenry Reinke was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Union City, Allamakee, Iowa.1
20 April 1910Union, Allamakee, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa, surname listed as Reinecke.2
1920Union, Allamakee, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa, surname listed as Reinecke.3
10 April 1930Union, Allamakee, IowaHe was listed as father in William Reinke's household on the 1930 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.4
DateLocationDescription
1860Henry Reinke immigrated in 1860.

Children of Henry Reinke and Catherine Krueger

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union City, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T623_416; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 956; FHL Number: 1374403.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T625_476; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1180.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: 640; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 1123.0.

Catherine Krueger

F, b. July 1860, d. after April 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCatherine Krueger was also known as Katy.
Name VariationCatherine Krueger was also known as Katerina.
Name VariationCatherine Krueger was also known as Kate.
Married Namecirca 1881As of circa 1881,her married name was Reinke.
Married Namecirca 1881As of circa 1881,her married name was Reinecke.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1860Catherine Krueger was born in July 1860 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1881She married Henry Reinke circa 1881.
Deathafter April 1930Catherine Krueger died after April 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Union City, Allamakee, IowaCatherine Krueger was listed as wife in Henry Reinke's household on the 1900 Census at Union City, Allamakee, Iowa.1
20 April 1910Union, Allamakee, IowaCatherine Krueger was listed as wife in Henry Reinke's household on the 1910 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.2
1920Union, Allamakee, IowaCatherine Krueger was listed as wife in Henry Reinke's household on the 1920 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.3
10 April 1930Union, Allamakee, IowaCatherine Krueger was listed as mother in William Reinke's household on the 1930 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.4
DateLocationDescription
1863Catherine Krueger immigrated in 1863.
1900She had 7 with 5 living in 1900 children.
1910She had 6 with 6 living in 1910 children.

Children of Catherine Krueger and Henry Reinke

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union City, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T623_416; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 956; FHL Number: 1374403.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T625_476; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1180.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: 640; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 1123.0.

George Reinke

M, b. February 1886
Father*Henry Reinke b. Dec 1850, d. a Apr 1930
Mother*Catherine Krueger b. Jul 1860, d. a Apr 1930
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1886George Reinke was born in February 1886 at Iowa.
He was the son of Henry Reinke and Catherine Krueger.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Union City, Allamakee, IowaGeorge Reinke was listed as a son in Henry Reinke's household on the 1900 Census at Union City, Allamakee, Iowa.1
20 April 1910Union, Allamakee, IowaGeorge Reinke was listed as a son in Henry Reinke's household on the 1910 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union City, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T623_416; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 956; FHL Number: 1374403.

William Reinke

M, b. 28 July 1890, d. October 1970
Father*Henry Reinke b. Dec 1850, d. a Apr 1930
Mother*Catherine Krueger b. Jul 1860, d. a Apr 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Reinke was also known as Reinecke.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUWilliam Reinke obtained US Social Security Card at Minnesota; last residence Caledonia, Houston, Minnesota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 July 1890William Reinke was born on 28 July 1890 at Iowa.
He was the son of Henry Reinke and Catherine Krueger.
Marriagecirca 1920William Reinke married Ella (?) circa 1920.
DeathOctober 1970William Reinke died in October 1970 at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Union City, Allamakee, IowaWilliam Reinke was listed as a son in Henry Reinke's household on the 1900 Census at Union City, Allamakee, Iowa.1
20 April 1910Union, Allamakee, IowaWilliam Reinke was listed as a son in Henry Reinke's household on the 1910 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.2
1920Union, Allamakee, IowaWilliam Reinke was listed as a son in Henry Reinke's household on the 1920 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.3
10 April 1930Union, Allamakee, IowaWilliam Reinke was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa, surname listed as Reinecke.4
DateLocationDescription
5 June 1917World War I Draft Registration, Allamakee, IowaOn 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Allamakee, Iowa, surname listed as Reinecke.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union City, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T623_416; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 956; FHL Number: 1374403.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T625_476; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1180.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: 640; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 1123.0.

Ella Reinke

F, b. July 1895
Father*Henry Reinke b. Dec 1850, d. a Apr 1930
Mother*Catherine Krueger b. Jul 1860, d. a Apr 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Meyer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElla Reinke married George Meyer.
BirthJuly 1895Ella Reinke was born in July 1895 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Henry Reinke and Catherine Krueger.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Union City, Allamakee, IowaElla Reinke was listed as a daughter in Henry Reinke's household on the 1900 Census at Union City, Allamakee, Iowa.1
20 April 1910Union, Allamakee, IowaElla Reinke was listed as a daughter in Henry Reinke's household on the 1910 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.2

Children of Ella Reinke and George Meyer

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union City, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T623_416; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 956; FHL Number: 1374403.

Henry Reinke Jr.

M, b. circa 1903
Father*Henry Reinke b. Dec 1850, d. a Apr 1930
Mother*Catherine Krueger b. Jul 1860, d. a Apr 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry Reinke Jr. was also known as Reinecke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1903Henry Reinke Jr. was born circa 1903 at Iowa.
He was the son of Henry Reinke and Catherine Krueger.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 April 1910Union, Allamakee, IowaHenry Reinke Jr. was listed as a son in Henry Reinke's household on the 1910 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.1
1920Union, Allamakee, IowaHenry Reinke Jr. was listed as a son in Henry Reinke's household on the 1920 Census at Union, Allamakee, Iowa; surname listed as Reinecke.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 956; FHL Number: 1374403.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Union, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T625_476; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1180.

Louis H. Kruse

M, b. circa 1872, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1872Louis H. Kruse was born circa 1872 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1901He married Frieda Catherine Heitman circa 1901.
Deathafter 1925Louis H. Kruse died after 1925.

Children of Louis H. Kruse and Frieda Catherine Heitman

Frieda Catherine Heitman

F, b. circa 1878, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1901As of circa 1901,her married name was Kruse.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1878Frieda Catherine Heitman was born circa 1878 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1901She married Louis H. Kruse circa 1901.
Deathafter 1925Frieda Catherine Heitman died after 1925.

Children of Frieda Catherine Heitman and Louis H. Kruse

Esther E. Kruse

F, b. 9 July 1904, d. 24 July 1998
Father*Louis H. Kruse b. c 1872, d. a 1925
Mother*Frieda Catherine Heitman b. c 1878, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1933As of before 1933,her married name was Haar.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 July 1904Esther E. Kruse was born on 9 July 1904 at Minnesota.
She was the daughter of Louis H. Kruse and Frieda Catherine Heitman.
Marriagebefore 1933Esther E. Kruse married Robert L. Haar before 1933.
Death24 July 1998Esther E. Kruse died on 24 July 1998 at Houston, Minnesota, at age 94.

Robert L. Haar

M, b. 21 January 1906, d. 7 July 1962
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 January 1906Robert L. Haar was born on 21 January 1906 at Allamakee, Iowa.
Marriagebefore 1933He married Esther E. Kruse, daughter of Louis H. Kruse and Frieda Catherine Heitman, before 1933.
Death7 July 1962Robert L. Haar died on 7 July 1962 at Houston, Minnesota, at age 56.

Violet Kruse

F, b. 1 January 1910, d. 15 March 2009
Father*Louis H. Kruse b. c 1872, d. a 1925
Mother*Frieda Catherine Heitman b. c 1878, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was MacKay.
Married NameHer married name was McKay.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageViolet Kruse married Arch MacKay.
Birth1 January 1910Violet Kruse was born on 1 January 1910 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Louis H. Kruse and Frieda Catherine Heitman.
Death15 March 2009Violet Kruse died on 15 March 2009 at age 99 Violet Bertha MacKay, age 99, died March 15, 2009 in Leo, Ind. Violet was born Jan. 1, 1910 to Louis and Frieda (Heitman) Kruse in New Albin, Iowa. She lived in Eagle Grove, Iowa most of her life, where she worked in her home as a seamstress until the age of 92. She was peceded in death by her husband, Archie MacKay; son Charles MacKay; daugher Kathye (Joe) Madsen, three grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters: Lula Todd, Esther Haar, John Kruse, Irma Reinke, Bill Kruse and Harry Kruse. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon (Robert) Metcalf, Spencerville, Ind; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Helen Hauser, Caledonia, Minn; and Norma Wagner, Walnut Creek, Calif.

Children of Violet Kruse and Arch MacKay

Arch MacKay

M, d. before March 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationArch MacKay was also known as Archie.
Name VariationArch MacKay was also known as McKay.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArch MacKay married Violet Kruse, daughter of Louis H. Kruse and Frieda Catherine Heitman.
Deathbefore March 2009Arch MacKay died before March 2009.

Children of Arch MacKay and Violet Kruse