Lawrence L. Gassen

M, b. 23 August 1929, d. 7 January 1989
Father*Richard Martin Gassen b. c 1894, d. 1 Jan 1963
Mother*Clara I. Faber b. c 1895
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLawrence L. Gassen was also known as Lawrence W.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 August 1929Lawrence L. Gassen was born on 23 August 1929 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Richard Martin Gassen and Clara I. Faber.
Death7 January 1989Lawrence L. Gassen died on 7 January 1989 at age 59.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Orion, Richland, WisconsinLawrence L. Gassen was listed as a son in Richard Martin Gassen's household on the 1930 Census at Orion, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Orion, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 730.0.

Harry Johnson

M, b. circa 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1880Harry Johnson was born circa 1880 at Wisconsin.
Marriage28 February 1900He married Lena Belle Brewer on 28 February 1900.

Children of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer

Lena Belle Brewer

F, b. circa 1881
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 February 1900As of 28 February 1900,her married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1881Lena Belle Brewer was born circa 1881 at Wisconsin.
Marriage28 February 1900She married Harry Johnson on 28 February 1900.

Children of Lena Belle Brewer and Harry Johnson

Grace B. Johnson

F, b. 10 March 1904, d. 10 February 2006
Father*Harry Johnson b. c 1880
Mother*Lena Belle Brewer b. c 1881
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 February 1924As of 27 February 1924,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 March 1904Grace B. Johnson was born on 10 March 1904 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.
Marriage27 February 1924Grace B. Johnson married Keith Smith on 27 February 1924.
Death10 February 2006Grace B. Johnson died on 10 February 2006 at age 101 Grace B. Smith, age 101 of Richland Center, died on Friday, February 10, 2006 at the Pine Valley Healthcare. She was born in Rockbridge on March 10, 1904 to Harry and Lena (Brewer) Johnson. On February 27, 1924 she married Keith Smith and together farmed their entire married life in Richland County. Keith preceded her in death on January 13, 1975. For many years she was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Richland Center. Survivors include her daughter: Laura (Garland) Fruit of Richland Center 5 Grandchildren: Ron (Beth), Norman (Sandy), Larry (Lisa) and Roger (Sheila) Fruit and Jill (Greg) Wells. 16 Great-Grandchildren 1 brother: Clyde (Naomi) Johnson of Sextonville 1 sister: Marjorie Denman of Richland Center 2 sisters-in-law: Verlie Johnson of Wyeville, WI and Dorothy Johnson of Richland Center and Texas. She was also preceded in death by 2 infant sons who died at birth; her parents; brothers, Everett, Harold and Verne; sisters, Veda Morrick and Gwen Stoddard. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel. Rev. Charles Hayes will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Willow Township. Friends may call at the Pratt Memorial Chapel on Tuesday from 4-7pm or on Wednesday morning from 8:00 am until the time of the services. The family has suggested that memorials may be made to Pine Valley Healthcare, Church of the Nazarene or to the Brewer Library. The Pratt Funeral Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Child of Grace B. Johnson and Keith Smith

Keith Smith

M, d. 13 January 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage27 February 1924Keith Smith married Grace B. Johnson, daughter of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer, on 27 February 1924.
Death13 January 1975Keith Smith died on 13 January 1975.

Child of Keith Smith and Grace B. Johnson

Laura Smith

F, b. 14 September 1928, d. 25 November 2020
Father*Keith Smith d. 13 Jan 1975
Mother*Grace B. Johnson b. 10 Mar 1904, d. 10 Feb 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 August 1954As of 21 August 1954,her married name was Fruit.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1928Laura Smith was born on 14 September 1928.
She was the daughter of Keith Smith and Grace B. Johnson.
Marriage21 August 1954Laura Smith married Garland B. Fruit on 21 August 1954.
Death25 November 2020Laura Smith died on 25 November 2020 at age 92 Laura L. Fruit, 92, of Richland Center, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. She was born September 14, 1928, the daughter of Keith and Grace (Johnson) Smith. She graduated from Richland Center High School and then attended the Richland County Normal. She taught for six years in one room schools, serving students at Brush Creek and Lower Horse Creek. Laura married Garland B. Fruit on August 21, 1954, and they began farming together on Ash Ridge. Laura and Garland were active members of the Ash Ridge and Richland Center First Baptist Churches through their 63 year marriage. In later years, Laura and Garland enjoyed volunteering with the Richland Center Lions Club and Meals on Wheels. Laura also spent time as a literacy tutor, a member of Richland County Homemakers, Partners of the Richland Hospital and the Baptist Ladies Missionary Society.

Laura is survived by her children: Ron (Beth) of Richland Center, Norman (Sandy) of Viola, Larry (Lisa) of Richland Center, Roger (Sheila) of West Salem, Jill (Greg) Wells of Elkhorn;

Her grandchildren: Jeremy (Justine) Fruit, Greg (Kim) Fruit, Sarah (Ross) Beier, Darren (Sarah) Fruit,

Heidi (Ty) Martin, Brian (Lisseth) Fruit, Kim (Scott) Spiess, Karen (Ed) Liegel, Kelly (Rachel) Fruit,

Paul Fruit and fiance Grace White,

Allyson (Bruce) Krause, Emily (Ben) Podlesnik, Ben (Katy) Fruit, Nick (Paige) Fruit,

Christopher Wells and fiance Madelynn Wilson, Eric Wells;

18 great-grandchildren;

Brothers and sisters-in-law: Avis (Allen) Unbehaun, Clinton (Vergene) Fruit, Carol (Charles) Dieter, Gordon Fruit, and Sandra (Randy) Scott;

Cousins, other relatives and friends.

Laura was preceded in death by her husband and her parents, two infant brothers, and brothers and sisters-in-law: Marilyn Williams, Wyvonne Merry, Emmogene Emerson and Hubert Fruit.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at a later date in the Ash Ridge Cemetery. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Garland B. Fruit

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage21 August 1954Garland B. Fruit married Laura Smith, daughter of Keith Smith and Grace B. Johnson, on 21 August 1954.

Marjorie M. Johnson

F, b. circa 1919
Father*Harry Johnson b. c 1880
Mother*Lena Belle Brewer b. c 1881
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarjorie M. Johnson was also known as Margie M.
Married NameHer married name was Denman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1919Marjorie M. Johnson was born circa 1919 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.

Everett J. Johnson

M, b. circa 1903, d. before February 2006
Father*Harry Johnson b. c 1880
Mother*Lena Belle Brewer b. c 1881
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1903Everett J. Johnson was born circa 1903 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.
Deathbefore February 2006Everett J. Johnson died before February 2006.

Frank Harold Johnson

M, b. 29 April 1906, d. 29 August 1992
Father*Harry Johnson b. c 1880
Mother*Lena Belle Brewer b. c 1881
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrank Harold Johnson was also known as Harold.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 April 1906Frank Harold Johnson was born on 29 April 1906 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.
Marriage1 February 1934Frank Harold Johnson married Verlie I. Parsons on 1 February 1934.
Death29 August 1992Frank Harold Johnson died on 29 August 1992 at age 86.

Verne Gordon Johnson

M, b. 1 May 1917, d. 1 May 2000
Father*Harry Johnson b. c 1880
Mother*Lena Belle Brewer b. c 1881
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1917Verne Gordon Johnson was born on 1 May 1917 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.
Marriage24 April 1942Verne Gordon Johnson married Dorothy Allene Richardson, daughter of Harvey Leo Richardson and Ruth Wilma Simpson, on 24 April 1942.
Death1 May 2000Verne Gordon Johnson died on 1 May 2000 at age 83.

Veda I. Johnson

F, b. 15 July 1910, d. June 1979
Father*Harry Johnson b. c 1880
Mother*Lena Belle Brewer b. c 1881
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Morrick.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVeda I. Johnson married (?) Morrick.
Birth15 July 1910Veda I. Johnson was born on 15 July 1910 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.
DeathJune 1979Veda I. Johnson died in June 1979 at age 68.

(?) Morrick

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Morrick married Veda I. Johnson, daughter of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.

Clyde I. Johnson

M, b. 26 February 1913
Father*Harry Johnson b. c 1880
Mother*Lena Belle Brewer b. c 1881
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClyde I. Johnson married Naomi (?)
Birth26 February 1913Clyde I. Johnson was born on 26 February 1913 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.

Naomi (?)

F, b. 15 November 1918
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNaomi (?) married Clyde I. Johnson, son of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.
Birth15 November 1918Naomi (?) was born on 15 November 1918.

Dorothy Allene Richardson

F, b. 17 September 1918, d. 25 March 2018
Father*Harvey Leo Richardson b. 18 May 1891, d. 15 Apr 1968
Mother*Ruth Wilma Simpson b. 18 Mar 1893, d. 11 Sep 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 April 1942As of 24 April 1942,her married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 September 1918Dorothy Allene Richardson was born on 17 September 1918 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Harvey Leo Richardson and Ruth Wilma Simpson.
Marriage24 April 1942Dorothy Allene Richardson married Verne Gordon Johnson, son of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer, on 24 April 1942.
Death25 March 2018Dorothy Allene Richardson died on 25 March 2018 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 99.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920La Valle, Sauk, WisconsinDorothy Allene Richardson was listed as a grand-daughter in Robert Emmett Richardson's household on the 1920 Census at La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 169.

Harvey Leo Richardson

M, b. 18 May 1891, d. 15 April 1968
Father*Robert Emmett Richardson b. 10 Oct 1856, d. 1927
Mother*Martha Aminta Judson b. 30 Mar 1858, d. 19 Mar 1926
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHarvey Leo Richardson was also known as Harvey Lee.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 May 1891Harvey Leo Richardson was born on 18 May 1891 at Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Robert Emmett Richardson and Martha Aminta Judson.
Marriagebefore June 1917Harvey Leo Richardson married Ruth Wilma Simpson, daughter of William Riley Simpson and Marzetta Evelyn Burnham, before June 1917.
Divorcebefore 1926Harvey Leo Richardson and Ruth Wilma Simpson were divorced before 1926.
Marriage1926Harvey Leo Richardson married Hanna J. Zierenberg in 1926.
Death15 April 1968Harvey Leo Richardson died on 15 April 1968 at Nebraska at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920La Valle, Sauk, WisconsinHarvey Leo Richardson was listed as a son in Robert Emmett Richardson's household on the 1920 Census at La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
5 June 1917World War I Draft Registration, Walworth, WisconsinOn 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Walworth, Wisconsin.

Children of Harvey Leo Richardson and Ruth Wilma Simpson

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 169.

Ruth Wilma Simpson

F, b. 18 March 1893, d. 11 September 1976
Father*William Riley Simpson b. 22 Dec 1859, d. 11 Nov 1935
Mother*Marzetta Evelyn Burnham b. 21 Jun 1860, d. 24 Aug 1929
Ruth Simpson 1913 senior portrait Richland Center High School, Richland Center, Richland, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore June 1917As of before June 1917,her married name was Richardson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 March 1893Ruth Wilma Simpson was born on 18 March 1893 at Richland, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William Riley Simpson and Marzetta Evelyn Burnham.
Marriagebefore June 1917Ruth Wilma Simpson married Harvey Leo Richardson, son of Robert Emmett Richardson and Martha Aminta Judson, before June 1917.
Divorcebefore 1926Ruth Wilma Simpson and Harvey Leo Richardson were divorced before 1926.
Death11 September 1976Ruth Wilma Simpson died on 11 September 1976 at Richland, Wisconsin, at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920La Valle, Sauk, WisconsinRuth Wilma Simpson was listed as a daughter-in-law in Robert Emmett Richardson's household on the 1920 Census at La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
1913Richland Center High School, Richland Center, Richland, WisconsinRuth Wilma Simpson graduated in 1913 at Richland Center High School, Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.
Ruth Simpson 1913 yearbook Richland Center High School, Richland Center, Richland, WI - Glee Club
Ruth Simpson 1913 yearbook Richland Center High School, Richland Center, Richland, WI - Delphian Literary Society

Children of Ruth Wilma Simpson and Harvey Leo Richardson

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 169.

Verlie I. Parsons

F, b. 28 December 1914, d. 21 October 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 February 1934As of 1 February 1934,her married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 December 1914Verlie I. Parsons was born on 28 December 1914.
Marriage1 February 1934She married Frank Harold Johnson, son of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer, on 1 February 1934.
Death21 October 2011Verlie I. Parsons died on 21 October 2011 at age 96.

Glen Johnson

M, b. 15 October 1908, d. 8 November 1908
Father*Harry Johnson b. c 1880
Mother*Lena Belle Brewer b. c 1881
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 October 1908Glen Johnson was born on 15 October 1908.
He was the son of Harry Johnson and Lena Belle Brewer.
Death8 November 1908Glen Johnson died on 8 November 1908.

Hildagarde Caroline Ostermann

F, b. 3 October 1907, d. 29 June 1977
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHildagarde Caroline Ostermann was also known as Osterman.
Name VariationHildagarde Caroline Ostermann was also known as Hilda C.
Married Name28 April 1929As of 28 April 1929,her married name was Stolte.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 October 1907Hildagarde Caroline Ostermann was born on 3 October 1907 at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.
She was the daughter of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Marriage28 April 1929Hildagarde Caroline Ostermann married Fredrick Louis Stolte on 28 April 1929.
Death29 June 1977Hildagarde Caroline Ostermann died on 29 June 1977 at Minnesota at age 69.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 May 1910Sherman, Sioux, IowaHildagarde Caroline Ostermann was listed as a daughter in George William Ostermann's household on the 1910 Census at Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; household also includes nephew Earnest Schmidt, age 16.1
16 April 1930Horton, Osceola, IowaHildagarde Caroline Ostermann was listed as wife in Fredrick Louis Stolte's household on the 1930 Census at Horton, Osceola, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0158; Image: 1343; FHL Number: 1374436.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Horton, Osceola, Iowa; Roll: 671; Page: 1A; Image: 1906.0; Family History Library Film: 2340406.

Fredrick Louis Stolte

M, b. circa 1898
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1898Fredrick Louis Stolte was born circa 1898 at Iowa.
Marriage28 April 1929He married Hildagarde Caroline Ostermann, daughter of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey, on 28 April 1929.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1930Horton, Osceola, IowaFredrick Louis Stolte was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Horton, Osceola, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Horton, Osceola, Iowa; Roll: 671; Page: 1A; Image: 1906.0; Family History Library Film: 2340406.

George August Ostermann

M, b. 27 March 1898, d. 1969
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge August Ostermann married Mollie Wassman, daughter of Herman Wassman and Katherine Behrens.
Birth27 March 1898George August Ostermann was born on 27 March 1898 at Elgin, Plymouth, Iowa.
He was the son of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Death1969George August Ostermann died in 1969.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 June 1900Grant, Plymouth, IowaGeorge August Ostermann was listed as a son in George William Ostermann's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.1
9 May 1910Sherman, Sioux, IowaGeorge August Ostermann was listed as a son in George William Ostermann's household on the 1910 Census at Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; household also includes nephew Earnest Schmidt, age 16.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T623_ 453; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 105.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0158; Image: 1343; FHL Number: 1374436.

Henry J. B. Ostermann

M, b. 20 October 1899, d. before 1910
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 October 1899Henry J. B. Ostermann was born on 20 October 1899 at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.
He was the son of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Deathbefore 1910Henry J. B. Ostermann died before 1910.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 June 1900Grant, Plymouth, IowaHenry J. B. Ostermann was listed as a son in George William Ostermann's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T623_ 453; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 105.

Adele Katherina Dorothea Ostermann

F, b. 8 May 1902, d. 3 September 1994
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 February 1923As of 7 February 1923,her married name was Bremer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 May 1902Adele Katherina Dorothea Ostermann was born on 8 May 1902 at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.
She was the daughter of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Marriage7 February 1923Adele Katherina Dorothea Ostermann married Edward Frederick Bremer on 7 February 1923 at Osceola, Iowa.
Death3 September 1994Adele Katherina Dorothea Ostermann died on 3 September 1994 at age 92.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 May 1910Sherman, Sioux, IowaAdele Katherina Dorothea Ostermann was listed as a daughter in George William Ostermann's household on the 1910 Census at Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; household also includes nephew Earnest Schmidt, age 16.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0158; Image: 1343; FHL Number: 1374436.

Louise Augusta Sophia Ostermann

F, b. 4 May 1904, d. 13 January 1929
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouise Augusta Sophia Ostermann was also known as Louiza.
Name VariationLouise Augusta Sophia Ostermann was also known as Lulass.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 May 1904Louise Augusta Sophia Ostermann was born on 4 May 1904 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Death13 January 1929Louise Augusta Sophia Ostermann died on 13 January 1929 at age 24.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 May 1910Sherman, Sioux, IowaLouise Augusta Sophia Ostermann was listed as a daughter in George William Ostermann's household on the 1910 Census at Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; household also includes nephew Earnest Schmidt, age 16.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0158; Image: 1343; FHL Number: 1374436.

Edna Freda Ostermann

F, b. 14 January 1906, d. 28 April 1986
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 April 1986As of 28 April 1986,her married name was Leckband.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 January 1906Edna Freda Ostermann was born on 14 January 1906 at Sioux, Iowa.
She was the daughter of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Death28 April 1986Edna Freda Ostermann died on 28 April 1986 at Minnesota at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 May 1910Sherman, Sioux, IowaEdna Freda Ostermann was listed as a daughter in George William Ostermann's household on the 1910 Census at Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; household also includes nephew Earnest Schmidt, age 16.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0158; Image: 1343; FHL Number: 1374436.

Alvin Christian Henry Ostermann

M, b. 19 May 1909, d. 28 April 1919
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 May 1909Alvin Christian Henry Ostermann was born on 19 May 1909 at Sherman, Sioux, Iowa.
He was the son of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Death28 April 1919Alvin Christian Henry Ostermann died on 28 April 1919 at age 9.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 May 1910Sherman, Sioux, IowaAlvin Christian Henry Ostermann was listed as a son in George William Ostermann's household on the 1910 Census at Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; household also includes nephew Earnest Schmidt, age 16.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sherman, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0158; Image: 1343; FHL Number: 1374436.

John Ostermann

M
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJohn Ostermann was born at Germany.
MarriageHe married Katherine Soss.

Child of John Ostermann and Katherine Soss

Katherine Soss

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ostermann.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKatherine Soss married John Ostermann.
BirthKatherine Soss was born at Germany.

Child of Katherine Soss and John Ostermann

(?) Kappey

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation(?) Kappey was also known as (?) Kappie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth(?) Kappey was born at Germany.
MarriageHe married (?) Depner.

Child of (?) Kappey and (?) Depner

(?) Depner

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was (?) Kappey.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Depner married (?) Kappey.
Birth(?) Depner was born at Germany.

Child of (?) Depner and (?) Kappey

Mollie Wassman

F, b. circa 1899
Father*Herman Wassman b. c 1871, d. a 1925
Mother*Katherine Behrens b. c 1872, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ostermann.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMollie Wassman married George August Ostermann, son of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Birthcirca 1899Mollie Wassman was born circa 1899 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Herman Wassman and Katherine Behrens.

Herman Wassman

M, b. circa 1871, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1871Herman Wassman was born circa 1871 at Indiana.
Marriagebefore 1899He married Katherine Behrens before 1899.
Deathafter 1925Herman Wassman died after 1925.

Child of Herman Wassman and Katherine Behrens

Katherine Behrens

F, b. circa 1872, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1899As of before 1899,her married name was Wassman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1872Katherine Behrens was born circa 1872 at Illinois.
Marriagebefore 1899She married Herman Wassman before 1899.
Deathafter 1925Katherine Behrens died after 1925.

Child of Katherine Behrens and Herman Wassman

Harold Ostermann

M, b. 15 July 1911, d. 28 April 2006
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 July 1911Harold Ostermann was born on 15 July 1911 at Iowa.
He was the son of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Death28 April 2006Harold Ostermann died on 28 April 2006 at age 94.

Leona Ida Redina Ostermann

F, b. 16 November 1912, d. 31 August 1993
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 November 1912Leona Ida Redina Ostermann was born on 16 November 1912 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Death31 August 1993Leona Ida Redina Ostermann died on 31 August 1993 at age 80.

Herbert Adolph Ostermann

M, b. 24 November 1914, d. October 1981
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 November 1914Herbert Adolph Ostermann was born on 24 November 1914 at Iowa.
He was the son of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
DeathOctober 1981Herbert Adolph Ostermann died in October 1981 at age 66.

Alice Dorothy Ostermann

F, b. 17 June 1917, d. 20 July 1945
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1917Alice Dorothy Ostermann was born on 17 June 1917 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Death20 July 1945Alice Dorothy Ostermann died on 20 July 1945 at age 28.

Ruth Wilhelmina Ostermann

F, b. 6 February 1921, d. 20 May 1993
Father*George William Ostermann b. 18 Aug 1865, d. 23 Aug 1945
Mother*Sophia Lousie Kappey b. 20 May 1875, d. 19 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 February 1921Ruth Wilhelmina Ostermann was born on 6 February 1921 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of George William Ostermann and Sophia Lousie Kappey.
Death20 May 1993Ruth Wilhelmina Ostermann died on 20 May 1993 at age 72.

Wendell Ralph Butcher

M, d. 18 December 1988
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagecirca 1939Wendell Ralph Butcher married Marjorie Glade, daughter of Arthur Benjamin Glade and Rose Wilhelmina Ostermann, circa 1939.
Death18 December 1988Wendell Ralph Butcher died on 18 December 1988.