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Peter Langkamp

M, b. 7 December 1906, d. before 1910

Father*

Peter J. Langkamp b. Jan 1875, d. b 1920

Mother*

Elizabeth Rupp b. 9 Jul 1878, d. 4 Jul 1929

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 December 1906	Peter Langkamp was born on 7 December 1906 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Peter J. Langkamp and Elizabeth Rupp.
Death	before 1910	Peter Langkamp died before 1910.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 December 1906

Peter Langkamp was born on 7 December 1906 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Peter J. Langkamp and Elizabeth Rupp.

Death

before 1910

Peter Langkamp died before 1910.

Josephine M. Bauer

F, b. 7 December 1893, d. 1 April 1953

Father*

Frederick Mathias Bauer b. 17 Apr 1870, d. 3 Nov 1946

Mother*

Anna E. Rupp b. 10 Apr 1868, d. 16 Oct 1922

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa 1915	As of circa 1915,her married name was Heinen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1915

As of circa 1915,her married name was Heinen.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 December 1893	Josephine M. Bauer was born on 7 December 1893 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa, also reported as Dec 1894.
		She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.
Marriage	circa 1915	Josephine M. Bauer married Theodore Frank Heinen circa 1915.
Death	1 April 1953	Josephine M. Bauer died on 1 April 1953 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 59 Josephine (Bauer) Heinen. Cherokee Daily Times April 1, 1953 - Josephine (Bauer) Heinen

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 December 1893

Josephine M. Bauer was born on 7 December 1893 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa, also reported as Dec 1894.

She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.

Marriage

circa 1915

Josephine M. Bauer married Theodore Frank Heinen circa 1915.

Death

1 April 1953

Josephine M. Bauer died on 1 April 1953 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 59 Josephine (Bauer) Heinen.

Cherokee Daily Times April 1, 1953 - Josephine (Bauer) Heinen

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1900	Rock, Cherokee, Iowa	Josephine M. Bauer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.¹
1910	Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa	Josephine M. Bauer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.²
1920	Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa	Josephine M. Bauer was listed as wife in Theodore Frank Heinen's household on the 1920 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.³
1 January 1925	Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa	Josephine M. Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frederick Mathias Bauer at Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa.
1930	Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa	Josephine M. Bauer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1900

Rock, Cherokee, Iowa

Josephine M. Bauer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.¹

1910

Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa

Josephine M. Bauer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.²

1920

Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa

Josephine M. Bauer was listed as wife in Theodore Frank Heinen's household on the 1920 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.³

1 January 1925

Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa

Josephine M. Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frederick Mathias Bauer at Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa.

1930

Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa

Josephine M. Bauer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.⁴

Child of Josephine M. Bauer and Theodore Frank Heinen

Helen Ann Heinen+ b. 17 Jan 1921, d. 17 Aug 2016

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240423.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374409.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T625_481; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 1162.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 647; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 239.0; FHL microfilm: 2340382.

Sylvester Anton Bauer

M, b. 26 January 1898, d. July 1975

Father*

Frederick Mathias Bauer b. 17 Apr 1870, d. 3 Nov 1946

Mother*

Anna E. Rupp b. 10 Apr 1868, d. 16 Oct 1922

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 January 1898	Sylvester Anton Bauer was born on 26 January 1898 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
		He was the son of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.
Marriage	8 June 1921	Sylvester Anton Bauer married Frances Cecilia Staver, daughter of Christian Staver and Evelyn Bohlen, on 8 June 1921.
Death	July 1975	Sylvester Anton Bauer died in July 1975 at age 77 Sylvester A. Bauer, 76, a former resident of Cherokee County, died Thursday at Spencer Municipal Hospital. He was bom Jan. 26,1899, in Cherokee Comity to Fredrick and Anna Rupp Bauer. On June 8, 1921, he married Frances C. Staver in Cherokee County...

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 January 1898

Sylvester Anton Bauer was born on 26 January 1898 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.

He was the son of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.

Marriage

8 June 1921

Sylvester Anton Bauer married Frances Cecilia Staver, daughter of Christian Staver and Evelyn Bohlen, on 8 June 1921.

Death

July 1975

Sylvester Anton Bauer died in July 1975 at age 77 Sylvester A. Bauer, 76, a former resident of Cherokee County, died Thursday at Spencer Municipal Hospital. He was bom Jan. 26,1899, in Cherokee Comity to Fredrick and Anna Rupp Bauer. On June 8, 1921, he married Frances C. Staver in Cherokee County...

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1900	Rock, Cherokee, Iowa	Sylvester Anton Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.¹
1910	Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa	Sylvester Anton Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.²
1 January 1925	Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa	Sylvester Anton Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1900

Rock, Cherokee, Iowa

Sylvester Anton Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.¹

1910

Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa

Sylvester Anton Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.²

1 January 1925

Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa

Sylvester Anton Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.

Child of Sylvester Anton Bauer and Frances Cecilia Staver

Darlien Evelyn Bauer b. 30 Jul 1925, d. 6 Mar 2000

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240423.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Louis John Bauer

M, b. 11 June 1900, d. 4 September 1972

Father*

Frederick Mathias Bauer b. 17 Apr 1870, d. 3 Nov 1946

Mother*

Anna E. Rupp b. 10 Apr 1868, d. 16 Oct 1922

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Louis John Bauer was also known as Lewis.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louis John Bauer was also known as Lewis.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 June 1900	Louis John Bauer was born on 11 June 1900 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
		He was the son of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.
Marriage	28 June 1927	Louis John Bauer married Elizabeth May Glassmaker, daughter of William Glassmaker and Frances Grace Zimmer, on 28 June 1927.
Death	4 September 1972	Louis John Bauer died on 4 September 1972 at Olmsted, Minnesota, at age 72 Louis J Bauer, rural Cleghorn died Monday, Sept 4 in a hospital at Rochester, Minn. Services were held at 10-30 a.m Wednesday, Sept. 6 in Visitation Catholic church in Maryhill with Rev Eugene Sitzmann officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery Rosary was held Tuesday, Sept 5 at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Mr Bauer, 72, was born in Cherokee County June 11, 1900, and was married to Elizabeth Glassmaker on June 28, 1927, at Maryhill. Survivors are his widow; daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Geraldine) Wilberding, Marcus; Mrs William (Bernice) Dickson, Manilla; Mrs James (Dorothy) O'Meara. Galva; and Mrs Donald (Alice) Speers, Storm Lake, son, Vernon, Cleghorn; brother, Sylvester. Meriden; sister. Mrs. Floyd t Elsie) Conley, Newburg Park. Calif, and 14 grandchildren.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 June 1900

Louis John Bauer was born on 11 June 1900 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.

He was the son of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.

Marriage

28 June 1927

Louis John Bauer married Elizabeth May Glassmaker, daughter of William Glassmaker and Frances Grace Zimmer, on 28 June 1927.

Death

4 September 1972

Louis John Bauer died on 4 September 1972 at Olmsted, Minnesota, at age 72 Louis J Bauer, rural Cleghorn died Monday, Sept 4 in a hospital at Rochester, Minn. Services were held at 10-30 a.m Wednesday, Sept. 6 in Visitation Catholic church in Maryhill with Rev Eugene Sitzmann officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery Rosary was held Tuesday, Sept 5 at the funeral home at 8 p.m.

Mr Bauer, 72, was born in Cherokee County June 11, 1900, and was married to Elizabeth Glassmaker on June 28, 1927, at Maryhill.

Survivors are his widow; daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Geraldine) Wilberding, Marcus; Mrs William (Bernice) Dickson, Manilla; Mrs James (Dorothy) O'Meara. Galva; and Mrs Donald (Alice) Speers, Storm Lake, son, Vernon, Cleghorn; brother, Sylvester. Meriden; sister. Mrs. Floyd t Elsie) Conley, Newburg Park. Calif, and 14 grandchildren.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1900	Rock, Cherokee, Iowa	Louis John Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.¹
1910	Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa	Louis John Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.²
1 January 1925	Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa	Louis John Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Sylvester Anton Bauer at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1900

Rock, Cherokee, Iowa

Louis John Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.¹

1910

Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa

Louis John Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.²

1 January 1925

Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa

Louis John Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Sylvester Anton Bauer at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.

Children of Louis John Bauer and Elizabeth May Glassmaker

Geraldine Frances Bauer b. 9 May 1928, d. 5 Jul 2011
Vernon Bauer b. 4 Jul 1929, d. 26 Dec 2016
Dorothy Ann Bauer b. 11 Nov 1931, d. 25 Mar 2020

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240423.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Elsie Martha Bauer

F, b. 7 January 1909, d. 26 July 1974

Father*

Frederick Mathias Bauer b. 17 Apr 1870, d. 3 Nov 1946

Mother*

Anna E. Rupp b. 10 Apr 1868, d. 16 Oct 1922

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	19 July 1931	As of 19 July 1931,her married name was Conley.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

19 July 1931

As of 19 July 1931,her married name was Conley.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 January 1909	Elsie Martha Bauer was born on 7 January 1909 at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.
Marriage	19 July 1931	Elsie Martha Bauer married Lloyd Pressly Conley on 19 July 1931 at Cherokee, Iowa.
Death	26 July 1974	Elsie Martha Bauer died on 26 July 1974 at age 65.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 January 1909

Elsie Martha Bauer was born on 7 January 1909 at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.

Marriage

19 July 1931

Elsie Martha Bauer married Lloyd Pressly Conley on 19 July 1931 at Cherokee, Iowa.

Death

26 July 1974

Elsie Martha Bauer died on 26 July 1974 at age 65.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa	Elsie Martha Bauer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.¹
1 January 1925	Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa	Elsie Martha Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frederick Mathias Bauer at Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa.
1930	Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa	Elsie Martha Bauer was listed as a sister in Josephine M. Bauer's household on the 1930 Census at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa

Elsie Martha Bauer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa

Elsie Martha Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frederick Mathias Bauer at Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa.

1930

Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa

Elsie Martha Bauer was listed as a sister in Josephine M. Bauer's household on the 1930 Census at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.²

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374409.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 647; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 239.0; FHL microfilm: 2340382.

Oskar Heller

M, b. 6 December 1901

Father*

Henry Heller b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 7 Jan 1910

Mother*

Sophia Glasmacher b. 2 Dec 1876, d. 6 Jan 1934

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 December 1901	Oskar Heller was born on 6 December 1901 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
		He was the son of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 December 1901

Oskar Heller was born on 6 December 1901 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.

He was the son of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.

Albert Heller

M, b. 1 May 1903

Father*

Henry Heller b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 7 Jan 1910

Mother*

Sophia Glasmacher b. 2 Dec 1876, d. 6 Jan 1934

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 May 1903	Albert Heller was born on 1 May 1903 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
		He was the son of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 May 1903

Albert Heller was born on 1 May 1903 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.

He was the son of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.

Florence Magdalene Heller

F, b. 19 December 1906, d. 9 May 2003

Father*

Henry Heller b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 7 Jan 1910

Mother*

Sophia Glasmacher b. 2 Dec 1876, d. 6 Jan 1934

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1941	As of 1941,her married name was Cosgrove.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1941

As of 1941,her married name was Cosgrove.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 December 1906	Florence Magdalene Heller was born on 19 December 1906 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.
Marriage	1941	Florence Magdalene Heller married Merlin G. Cosgrove in 1941.
Death	9 May 2003	Florence Magdalene Heller died on 9 May 2003 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 96.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 December 1906

Florence Magdalene Heller was born on 19 December 1906 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.

Marriage

1941

Florence Magdalene Heller married Merlin G. Cosgrove in 1941.

Death

9 May 2003

Florence Magdalene Heller died on 9 May 2003 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 96.

Louis Heller

M, b. 24 April 1908

Father*

Henry Heller b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 7 Jan 1910

Mother*

Sophia Glasmacher b. 2 Dec 1876, d. 6 Jan 1934

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 April 1908	Louis Heller was born on 24 April 1908 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
		He was the son of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 April 1908

Louis Heller was born on 24 April 1908 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.

He was the son of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.

Anna Christena Wester

F, b. 4 February 1881, d. 15 January 1971

Father*

Frank Wester b. c 1850, d. a 1925

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa 1906	As of circa 1906,her married name was Heller.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1906

As of circa 1906,her married name was Heller.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 February 1881	Anna Christena Wester was born on 4 February 1881 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Frank Wester.
Marriage	circa 1906	Anna Christena Wester married Jacob Heller Jr., son of Jacob Heller and Mary Rupp, circa 1906.
Death	15 January 1971	Anna Christena Wester died on 15 January 1971 at age 89.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 February 1881

Anna Christena Wester was born on 4 February 1881 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Frank Wester.

Marriage

circa 1906

Anna Christena Wester married Jacob Heller Jr., son of Jacob Heller and Mary Rupp, circa 1906.

Death

15 January 1971

Anna Christena Wester died on 15 January 1971 at age 89.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa	Anna Christena Wester was listed as wife in Jacob Heller Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa.¹
1 January 1925	Cherokee, Iowa	Anna Christena Wester appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jacob Heller Jr. at Cherokee, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa

Anna Christena Wester was listed as wife in Jacob Heller Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Cherokee, Iowa

Anna Christena Wester appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jacob Heller Jr. at Cherokee, Iowa.

Anna Christena Wester had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.

Children of Anna Christena Wester and Jacob Heller Jr.

Richard J. Heller b. 21 Jun 1906, d. 14 Dec 1995
Freeman Frances Heller b. 21 Aug 1908
Loren Heller b. c 1911
Leroy T. Heller b. 8 Mar 1912, d. 2 Oct 2000
Harvey Benjamin Heller b. 27 Nov 1913, d. 8 Oct 2011
Marie Heller b. c 1917

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Richard J. Heller

M, b. 21 June 1906, d. 14 December 1995

Father*

Jacob Heller Jr. b. 30 Apr 1877, d. 3 Feb 1968

Mother*

Anna Christena Wester b. 4 Feb 1881, d. 15 Jan 1971

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 June 1906	Richard J. Heller was born on 21 June 1906 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Jacob Heller Jr. and Anna Christena Wester.
Death	14 December 1995	Richard J. Heller died on 14 December 1995 at Los Angeles, California, at age 89.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 June 1906

Richard J. Heller was born on 21 June 1906 at Iowa.

He was the son of Jacob Heller Jr. and Anna Christena Wester.

Death

14 December 1995

Richard J. Heller died on 14 December 1995 at Los Angeles, California, at age 89.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa	Richard J. Heller was listed as a son in Jacob Heller Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa.¹
1 January 1925	Cherokee, Iowa	Richard J. Heller appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jacob Heller Jr. at Cherokee, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa

Richard J. Heller was listed as a son in Jacob Heller Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Cherokee, Iowa

Richard J. Heller appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jacob Heller Jr. at Cherokee, Iowa.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Freeman Frances Heller

M, b. 21 August 1908

Father*

Jacob Heller Jr. b. 30 Apr 1877, d. 3 Feb 1968

Mother*

Anna Christena Wester b. 4 Feb 1881, d. 15 Jan 1971

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 August 1908	Freeman Frances Heller was born on 21 August 1908 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
		He was the son of Jacob Heller Jr. and Anna Christena Wester.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 August 1908

Freeman Frances Heller was born on 21 August 1908 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.

He was the son of Jacob Heller Jr. and Anna Christena Wester.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa	Freeman Frances Heller was listed as a son in Jacob Heller Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa.¹
1 January 1925	Cherokee, Iowa	Freeman Frances Heller appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jacob Heller Jr. at Cherokee, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa

Freeman Frances Heller was listed as a son in Jacob Heller Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Cherokee, Iowa

Freeman Frances Heller appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jacob Heller Jr. at Cherokee, Iowa.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Thomas Anthony McKee

M, b. 27 March 1930, d. 7 May 1974

Father*

Harvey Leroy McKee b. 25 Mar 1900, d. 27 Mar 1961

Mother*

Mabel C. Pluemer b. 3 Sep 1902, d. 11 Apr 1973

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Thomas Anthony McKee was also known as Tom Anthony.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Thomas Anthony McKee was also known as Tom Anthony.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 March 1930	Thomas Anthony McKee was born on 27 March 1930 at Iowa, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Harvey Leroy McKee and Mabel C. Pluemer.
Death	7 May 1974	Thomas Anthony McKee died on 7 May 1974 at Rockton, Winnebago, Illinois, at age 44.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 March 1930

Thomas Anthony McKee was born on 27 March 1930 at Iowa, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Harvey Leroy McKee and Mabel C. Pluemer.

Death

7 May 1974

Thomas Anthony McKee died on 7 May 1974 at Rockton, Winnebago, Illinois, at age 44.

Louis F. McKee

M, b. circa 1857, d. after 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Louis F. McKee was also known as Lewis.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louis F. McKee was also known as Lewis.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Louis F. McKee married Emma (?).
Birth	circa 1857	Louis F. McKee was born circa 1857 at Wisconsin.
Death	after 1930	He died after 1930.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Louis F. McKee married Emma (?).

Birth

circa 1857

Louis F. McKee was born circa 1857 at Wisconsin.

Death

after 1930

He died after 1930.

Child of Louis F. McKee and Emma (?)

Harvey Leroy McKee+ b. 25 Mar 1900, d. 27 Mar 1961

Emma (?)

F, d. before 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was McKee.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was McKee.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Emma (?) married Louis F. McKee.
Death	before 1930	Emma (?) died before 1930.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Emma (?) married Louis F. McKee.

Death

before 1930

Emma (?) died before 1930.

Child of Emma (?) and Louis F. McKee

Harvey Leroy McKee+ b. 25 Mar 1900, d. 27 Mar 1961

William Daugherty

M, b. after 1916

Father*

Cornelius Vincent Daugherty b. 21 Jul 1887, d. 1981

Mother*

Teresa Mary Kueter b. 1891, d. 1988

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	after 1916	William Daugherty was born after 1916.
		He was the son of Cornelius Vincent Daugherty and Teresa Mary Kueter.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

after 1916

William Daugherty was born after 1916.

He was the son of Cornelius Vincent Daugherty and Teresa Mary Kueter.

Theodore Meoska

M, b. 26 September 1846, d. March 1931

Theodore Meoska-Colorized

Theodore Meoska

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Theodore Meoska was also known as Mioski.
Name Variation		Theodore Meoska was also known as Mioske.
Name Variation		Theodore Meoska was also known as Meoski.
Name Variation		Theodore Meoska was also known as Meosky.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Theodore Meoska was also known as Mioski.

Name Variation

Theodore Meoska was also known as Mioske.

Name Variation

Theodore Meoska was also known as Meoski.

Name Variation

Theodore Meoska was also known as Meosky.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 September 1846	Theodore Meoska was born on 26 September 1846 at Germany also reported as Sept 1847.
Marriage	8 February 1881	He married Katherine Rupp, daughter of John Peter Rupp and Maria Fecht, on 8 February 1881 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as 08 Feb 1880.
Death	March 1931	Theodore Meoska died in March 1931 at at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jennie Schroeder, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 84 Theodore Meoska. Special Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Tennyson for Theodore Meoska, 85, who died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennis Schroeder, Potosi. Interment was in the Tennyson cemetery. Mr. Meoska was born Sept. 26, 1846, in Germany. His wife preceded him in death 11 years ago.Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Clara Shields of Dubuque, Mrs. Mary Snyder of Woodstock, Minn., Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Adeline Kerkenbush and Mrs. Angeline Pleumer, the latter of Tennyson; and three sons, John, Albert and Oscar Meoska of Potosi. Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal March 5, 1931 - Theodore Meoska obituary
Burial	March 1931	He was buried in March 1931 at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 September 1846

Theodore Meoska was born on 26 September 1846 at Germany also reported as Sept 1847.

Marriage

8 February 1881

He married Katherine Rupp, daughter of John Peter Rupp and Maria Fecht, on 8 February 1881 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as 08 Feb 1880.

Death

March 1931

Theodore Meoska died in March 1931 at at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jennie Schroeder, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 84 Theodore Meoska. Special Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Tennyson for Theodore Meoska, 85, who died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennis Schroeder, Potosi. Interment was in the Tennyson cemetery.
Mr. Meoska was born Sept. 26, 1846, in Germany. His wife preceded him in death 11 years ago.Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Clara Shields of Dubuque, Mrs. Mary Snyder of Woodstock, Minn., Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Adeline Kerkenbush and Mrs. Angeline Pleumer, the latter of Tennyson; and three sons, John, Albert and Oscar Meoska of Potosi.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal March 5, 1931 - Theodore Meoska obituary

Burial

March 1931

He was buried in March 1931 at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 June 1900	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Theodore Meoska was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1910	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²
10 January 1920	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³
30 April 1930	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as father-in-law in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Theodore Meoska was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

10 January 1920

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³

30 April 1930

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as father-in-law in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

Portrait of Theodore and Catherine (Rupp) Meoska.
Theodore and Catherine (Rupp) Meoska-Colorized
Theodore and Catherine (Rupp) Meoska
Theodore and Catherine Rupp Meoska.
Theodore and Catherine Rupp Meoska
Theodore Meoska immigrated in 1871.
On 8 February 1906 Theodore and Katherine (Rupp) Meoska (Mioski) 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
Dubuque Daily Times February 15, 1906 - Theodore and Katherine (Rupp) Meoska (Mioski) 25th wedding anniversary celebration

Children of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp

Mary A. Meoska+ b. 17 Nov 1881, d. 1 Nov 1975
John Theodore Meoska b. 19 Apr 1883, d. Mar 1956
Clara D. Meoska+ b. Apr 1886, d. May 1962
Albert Charles Meoska+ b. 22 Feb 1888, d. 7 Feb 1938
Genevieve Florence Meoska+ b. 25 Apr 1890, d. Oct 1937
Elizabeth K. Meoska b. 19 Jan 1893, d. 3 Jul 1919
Oscar Christ Meoska b. 24 Dec 1897, d. 11 Jan 1983
Adaline J. Meoska+ b. 1901, d. 12 Oct 1959
Angela Johanna Meoska+ b. 13 May 1903, d. Jun 1947

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Albert Charles Meoska

M, b. 22 February 1888, d. 7 February 1938

Father*

Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931

Mother*

Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 February 1888	Albert Charles Meoska was born on 22 February 1888 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
Marriage	19 September 1922	Albert Charles Meoska married Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich, daughter of (?) Ulbrich and Hannah (?), on 19 September 1922.
Death	7 February 1938	Albert Charles Meoska died on 7 February 1938 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 49.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 February 1888

Albert Charles Meoska was born on 22 February 1888 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.

Marriage

19 September 1922

Albert Charles Meoska married Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich, daughter of (?) Ulbrich and Hannah (?), on 19 September 1922.

Death

7 February 1938

Albert Charles Meoska died on 7 February 1938 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 49.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Albert Charles Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Albert Charles Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

10 January 1920

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Albert Charles Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³

1930

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Albert Charles Meoska was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Albert Charles Meoska and Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich

Ernestine Mary Meoska+ b. 25 Apr 1923, d. 3 Dec 2011
Joseph C. Meoska+ b. 1 Oct 1927, d. 4 Feb 2013

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 712.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Elizabeth K. Meoska

F, b. 19 January 1893, d. 3 July 1919

Father*

Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931

Mother*

Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Elizabeth K. Meoska was also known as Lizzie.

Name Variation

Elizabeth K. Meoska was also known as Mioske.

Name Variation

Elizabeth K. Meoska was also known as Elizabeth M.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 January 1893

Elizabeth K. Meoska was born on 19 January 1893 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, listed as Meosky.

She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.

Death

3 July 1919

Elizabeth K. Meoska died on 3 July 1919 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 26 Elizabeth Mioske (Meoska) obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 8, 1919 - Elizabeth Mioske (Meoska) obituary

Burial

7 July 1919

She was buried on 7 July 1919 at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth K. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth K. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.

Oscar Christ Meoska

M, b. 24 December 1897, d. 11 January 1983

Father*

Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931

Mother*

Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919

Oscar Meoska 1972

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Oscar Christ Meoska was also known as Oscar Christian.

Name Variation

Oscar Christ Meoska was also known as Oskar C.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 December 1897

Oscar Christ Meoska was born on 24 December 1897 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.

Marriage

16 August 1922

Oscar Christ Meoska married Hildegard Hufnagel, daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab, on 16 August 1922.

Death

11 January 1983

Oscar Christ Meoska died on 11 January 1983 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 85 Oscar C Meoska obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 13, 1983 - Oscar C Meoska obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Oscar Christ Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Oscar Christ Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

10 January 1920

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Oscar Christ Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³

On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.
In August 1972 Oscar and Hildegard (Hufnagel) Meoska 50th wedding anniversary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald August 6, 1972 - Oscar and Hildegard (Hufnagel) Meoska 50th wedding anniversary

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.

Adaline J. Meoska

F, b. 1901, d. 12 October 1959

Father*

Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931

Mother*

Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Adaline J. Meoska was also known as Adeline.

Married Name

27 February 1920

As of 27 February 1920,her married name was Kerkenbush.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1901

Adaline J. Meoska was born in 1901 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.

Marriage

27 February 1920

Adaline J. Meoska married William L. Kerkenbush, son of Joseph Kerkenbush Sr. and Anna Gerhard, on 27 February 1920 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

12 October 1959

Adaline J. Meoska died on 12 October 1959 at Grant, Wisconsin, Mrs William Kerkenbush (Adeline Meoska) obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 13, 1959 - Mrs William Kerkenbush (Adeline Meoska) obituary

Burial

after 12 October 1959

She was buried after 12 October 1959 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Adaline J. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

10 January 1920

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Adaline J. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Children of Adaline J. Meoska and William L. Kerkenbush

Virginia Ann Kerkenbush+ b. 23 Nov 1922, d. 15 Aug 2009
Alfred Joseph Kerkenbush+ b. 15 May 1925, d. 30 Jul 2018
Eileen Catherine Kerkenbush+ b. 10 Apr 1928, d. 20 Feb 1999
Gerald Theodore Kerkenbush b. 2 Jun 1931, d. 26 Apr 2004
Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush+ b. 25 Mar 1934, d. 9 Mar 2015

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.

Angela Johanna Meoska

F, b. 13 May 1903, d. June 1947

Father*

Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931

Mother*

Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919

Angela (Meoska) Pluemer-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Angela Johanna Meoska was also known as Angeline.

Married Name

10 September 1925

As of 10 September 1925,her married name was Pluemer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 May 1903

Angela Johanna Meoska was born on 13 May 1903 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.

Marriage

10 September 1925

Angela Johanna Meoska married Alphonse Pluemer, son of William Pluemer and Anna Rebecca Mechler, on 10 September 1925.

Death

June 1947

Angela Johanna Meoska died in June 1947 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 44 Mrs Alphone Pluemer (Angela Meoska) obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 15, 1947 - Mrs Alphone Pluemer (Angela Meoska) obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Angela Johanna Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

10 January 1920

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Angela Johanna Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Photo of Alphonse and Angela (Meoska) Pluemer.
Alphonse and Angela (Meoska) Pluemer-Colorized
Alphonse and Angela (Meoska) Pluemer

Children of Angela Johanna Meoska and Alphonse Pluemer

George Theodore Pluemer b. 22 Feb 1926, d. 4 Nov 2017
JoAnn Elizabeth Pluemer b. 12 Apr 1931, d. 23 Aug 2002

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.

Mary A. Meoska

F, b. 17 November 1881, d. 1 November 1975

Father*

Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931

Mother*

Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schneider.

Name Variation

Mary A. Meoska was also known as Maria.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary A. Meoska married John Schneider.

Birth

17 November 1881

Mary A. Meoska was born on 17 November 1881 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.

Death

1 November 1975

Mary A. Meoska died on 1 November 1975 at Murray, Minnesota, at age 93.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Mary A. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Mary A. Meoska and John Schneider

Adolph John Schneider b. 31 Jan 1909, d. 9 Dec 1920
Joseph Edward Schneider b. 1911, d. 1997
Clarence Theodore Schneider b. 2 Mar 1913, d. 3 Jul 1993
Elizabeth Josephine Schneider b. 29 Apr 1915, d. 2 Apr 1986
Harold Edwin Schneider b. 8 May 1918, d. 17 Dec 2013

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.

John Theodore Meoska

M, b. 19 April 1883, d. March 1956

Father*

Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931

Mother*

Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919

Life Event

Date

Description

UNMARRIED

John Theodore Meoska was never married.

Birth

19 April 1883

He was born on 19 April 1883 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.

Death

March 1956

John Theodore Meoska died in March 1956 at age 72 John Theodore Meoska obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 12, 1956 - John Theodore Meoska obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

John Theodore Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

10 January 1920

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

John Theodore Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

30 April 1930

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

John Theodore Meoska was listed as a brother-in-law in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³

1940

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

John Theodore Meoska was listed as a brother-in-law in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1940 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.
In 1942 at World War II Draft Registration, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-47.

Clara D. Meoska

F, b. April 1886, d. May 1962

Father*

Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931

Mother*

Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1911

As of 1911,her married name was Schiel.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

April 1886

Clara D. Meoska was born in April 1886 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.

Marriage

1911

Clara D. Meoska married Frank Raphael Schiel, son of John Schiel and Magdalene Gueckeisen, in 1911.

Death

May 1962

Clara D. Meoska died in May 1962 at age 76 Clara (Meoska) Schiel obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 17, 1962 - Clara (Meoska) Schiel obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Clara D. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

10 April 1930

Julien, Dubuque, Iowa

Clara D. Meoska was listed as wife in Frank Raphael Schiel's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.²

Clara D. Meoska witnessed the death of John Theodore Meoska in March 1956; John Theodore Meoska obituary.

Children of Clara D. Meoska and Frank Raphael Schiel

Marcella Schiel b. 3 Jul 1914, d. 3 Aug 1976
Albert T. Schiel b. 30 Aug 1916, d. Jan 1976
Marion Magdalen Schiel b. 19 Oct 1918, d. 7 Jul 1997
Catherine Adeline Schiel b. 14 Dec 1920, d. 2 Sep 2006
Dorothy Angela Schiel b. 15 Feb 1923, d. 23 Feb 2002
Elmer Oscar Schiel b. 13 Apr 1925, d. 18 Sep 2005
Mildred Clara Schiel+ b. 28 Aug 1927, d. 9 Oct 1982
John Paul Schiel b. 26 Jun 1930, d. 28 Sep 1991

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 654; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 202.0; FHL microfilm: 2340389.

Genevieve Florence Meoska

F, b. 25 April 1890, d. October 1937

Father*

Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931

Mother*

Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Genevieve Florence Meoska was also known as Jennie Florence.

Name Variation

Genevieve Florence Meoska was also known as Johanna.

Married Name

1912

As of 1912,her married name was Schroeder.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 April 1890

Genevieve Florence Meoska was born on 25 April 1890 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.

Marriage

1912

Genevieve Florence Meoska married John H. Schroeder, son of (?) Schroeder and Alvina (?), in 1912.

Death

October 1937

Genevieve Florence Meoska died in October 1937 at at home, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 47 Mrs John Schroeder (Jennie Meoska) obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 29, 1937 - Mrs John Schroeder (Jennie Meoska) obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Genevieve Florence Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

30 April 1930

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Genevieve Florence Meoska was listed as wife in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Genevieve Florence Meoska witnessed the death of Theodore Meoska in March 1931 at at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jennie Schroeder, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Theodore Meoska. Special Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Tennyson for Theodore Meoska, 85, who died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennis Schroeder, Potosi. Interment was in the Tennyson cemetery.
Mr. Meoska was born Sept. 26, 1846, in Germany. His wife preceded him in death 11 years ago.Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Clara Shields of Dubuque, Mrs. Mary Snyder of Woodstock, Minn., Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Adeline Kerkenbush and Mrs. Angeline Pleumer, the latter of Tennyson; and three sons, John, Albert and Oscar Meoska of Potosi.

Children of Genevieve Florence Meoska and John H. Schroeder

Father Gaudence Cyril Schroeder b. 13 Jul 1913, d. 29 Apr 1988
Alfred Hermen Schroeder b. 20 Aug 1916, d. 17 Dec 1999
Howard John Schroeder b. 21 Sep 1921, d. 13 Apr 2000
Maxine Marie Schroeder+ b. 4 Sep 1926, d. 4 Sep 2020
Robert Francis Schroeder b. 25 Oct 1928, d. 15 Feb 2021

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich

F, b. 25 July 1898, d. 19 April 1987

Father*

(?) Ulbrich d. b 1939

Mother*

Hannah (?) d. a 1939

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

19 September 1922

As of 19 September 1922,her married name was Meoska.

Married Name

February 1939

As of February 1939,her married name was Schmit.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 July 1898

Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich was born on 25 July 1898 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of (?) Ulbrich and Hannah (?).

Marriage

19 September 1922

Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich married Albert Charles Meoska, son of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp, on 19 September 1922.

Marriage

February 1939

Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich married Edward P. Schmit in February 1939 Leona (Ulbrick) Meoska and Ed Schmit marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 19, 1939 - Leona (Ulbrick) Meoska and Ed Schmit marriage announcement

Death

19 April 1987

Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich died on 19 April 1987 at Crawford, Wisconsin, at age 88.

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich was listed as wife in Albert Charles Meoska's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich and Albert Charles Meoska

Ernestine Mary Meoska+ b. 25 Apr 1923, d. 3 Dec 2011
Joseph C. Meoska+ b. 1 Oct 1927, d. 4 Feb 2013

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 712.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Joseph C. Meoska

M, b. 1 October 1927, d. 4 February 2013

Father*

Albert Charles Meoska b. 22 Feb 1888, d. 7 Feb 1938

Mother*

Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich b. 25 Jul 1898, d. 19 Apr 1987

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 October 1927

Joseph C. Meoska was born on 1 October 1927 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Albert Charles Meoska and Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich.

Marriage

7 February 1948

Joseph C. Meoska married Hazel Morovits on 7 February 1948 Hazel Morovits and Joseph Meoska marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 10, 1948 - Hazel Morovits and Joseph Meoska marriage announcement

Death

4 February 2013

Joseph C. Meoska died on 4 February 2013 at age 85 Joseph C. "Joe" Meoska, age 85, died peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2013. He was born on October 1, 1927, in Potosi, WI, to Albert and Leona (nee Ulbrich) Meoska.

Joe graduated from Bloomington High School in 1944 and spent his life farming in the area. In 1958, he received the Grant County Outstanding Young Farmer Award. He was an active member of Saint Marys Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society of the parish, and the Southwest Vocations Club. With his wife, Hazel, he was involved in the Blakes Prairie 4-H Club as club and project leader. For many years he was a board member of the Blakes Prairie Fair Association. In 1967, Joe was selected to participate in a United Nations People-to-People tour to the Ukraine, Russia and several European nations; and the tour was one of his favorite memories.

Joe also had special interest in and dedication to the missionary efforts of Fr. Paul Fagan in Tanzania, collecting clothing, medical equipment and other supplies for many years. In his retirement, he continued his lifelong interest in woodworking, building and repairing furniture for family and friends. He also enjoyed volunteering at the local food pantry.

Joe is deeply loved and will be missed by his wife of 65 years, Hazel (nee Morovits), to whom he was united in marriage on February 7, 1948, at Saint Marys Catholic Church, Bloomington; by his children, David (Ione) Meoska, of Bagley, Tom Meoska, of Hillpoint, Janet (Dan) Joyce, of Mazomanie, Fr. John Meoska OSB, Collegeville, MN, and Kathy (Noel) Stanton, of Madison. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Michelle (Tom) McGlynn, Nicole (Joe) Hechimovich, Dyan (Dan) McLaughlin, Charlie (Brittany) Meoska, Patty Meoska, Dave (Amber) Joyce, Jenny (Mike) Smith, and Matt (Amy Wanek) Joyce; his great grandchildren: Jacob McGlynn; Lauren, Jerry and Riley McLaughlin; Gordon Van Kleek; Lincoln and Arabella Smith; and August Joyce; his step-brother, John (Catherine) Schmit and step-sister, Clara (Dick) Weir; as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leona (Schmit) Meoska, his step-father, Edward Schmit, his sister Ernestine Walsh; and his step-sisters Margaret, Genevieve and Bernadette Schmit, and Elsie Kranik; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meoska as the celebrant and Father John Meinholz as principle concelebrant. Burial was in St. Marys Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation was held on Friday, February 8, 2013, from 4 8 PM at St. Marys Catholic Church, 535 Congress Street, Bloomington; with a Scripture Service at 4:00 p.m. Family and friends also called on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family will donate memorials given in Joes name to his favorite charities. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Joseph C. Meoska was listed as a son in Albert Charles Meoska's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 712.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Hazel Morovits

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

7 February 1948

As of 7 February 1948,her married name was Meoska.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

7 February 1948

Hazel Morovits married Joseph C. Meoska, son of Albert Charles Meoska and Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich, on 7 February 1948 Hazel Morovits and Joseph Meoska marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 10, 1948 - Hazel Morovits and Joseph Meoska marriage announcement

Edward P. Schmit

M, b. 10 May 1896, d. 21 September 1988

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Edward P. Schmit married Clara E. (?).

Birth

10 May 1896

Edward P. Schmit was born on 10 May 1896 at South Dakota.

Marriage

February 1939

He married Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich, daughter of (?) Ulbrich and Hannah (?), in February 1939 Leona (Ulbrick) Meoska and Ed Schmit marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 19, 1939 - Leona (Ulbrick) Meoska and Ed Schmit marriage announcement

Death

21 September 1988

Edward P. Schmit died on 21 September 1988 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 92.

Children of Edward P. Schmit and Clara E. (?)

Bernadette Schmit b. c 1923, d. b 2013
Margaret Schmit b. c 1926, d. b 2013
Elsie T. Schmit b. c 1929, d. b 2013
Genevieve Schmit b. c 1932, d. b 2013