1. | Alvin Otto Kutschinski was born 27 Apr 1913, Charter Oak Twp, Crawford, Iowa, USA (son of Carl Henry Kutschinski and Louisa Friederike Jahn); died 13 Jan 2007, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Alvin and Dorothy Kutschinski have lived on the corner of First and Pine (103 Pine Avenue), since the 1940's, having moved here from Denison. Alvin is a native of Charter Oak, having been born on the family farm northwest of town. His parents were Carl Henry Kutschinski, who was born in West Prussia and came to Charter Oak in 1891, and Louise Fredericka (Jahn) Kutschinski, born in Hanover Township. Dorothy was born in East Boyer Township to Gustave Waldimer Wiese, born in Clinton County and Wilhelmina Louisa (Stahl) Wiese, born in Bonnigheim, Wurttemburg, in southern Germany. Alvin received his education in the rural schools and St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School at Charter Oak. He served 42 months in the European Theatre during World War II. After returning home, he worked as a mechanic for Butler Motors, Harbaugh Repair, and Kortman Implement Store. He also worked with Friedrichs Construction and Midwestern College before becoming a custodian at St. John's Lutheran Church. Dorothy received her early education in the rural schools of Crawford County and graduated from the Denison High School. She began teaching in the rural schools and continuing her education, earning a Bache- lor of Arts and Master of Teaching Degree from Morningside College. She taught in the Ute Public School and Charter Oak-Ute Community School, completing 48 years in the teaching field. The Kutschinski's have two daughters, Karen and Linda. They attended and graduated from the public school in Charter Oak. Karen married Norman D. Christensen of Denison and they have farmed all their married life on their own farm south of Denison. Norman's parents are Harry and Gertrude (Rath) Christensen. Karen and Norman have two sons, Greg and Scot. Both boys earned degrees from Iowa State University at Ames. Greg also earned a Master of Business Ad- ministration from the University of Iowa. Scot entered his eternal home as a result of a motorcycle accident north of Ames, shortly before his 25th birthday. Greg is married to Diane Fisher of Wellman, Iowa. Linda attended and graduated from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion and became a teacher. She married Allen Nepper of Ute, who also graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Juris Doctor degree. His parents are Warren O. and Helene (Zeims) Nepper. Linda and Allen live in Charter Oak with their two daughters, Allison and Megan, who are students at Charter Oak-Ute Schools. Allen is a practicing attorney and Linda teaches in the local high school The Kutschinski's are active members of St. John's Lutheran Church. Alvin was baptized and confirmed here, as were their two daughters. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Denison. Alvin has served his church as voting member, elder, stewardship secretary, chairman of finance board, Bethel Series cordinator, Bible Class superintendent for more than 30 years, and custodian. Dorothy has been a Bible Class teacher for more than 30 years at adult and high school levels, also studied and taught the Bethel series. Alvin and Dorothy are active in local and county organizations. Al has been a member of the Charter Oak Commercial Club for many years, as well as the V. F. W. and American Legion. He was a member of the Happiness Express, SPEBSQSA Denison Chapter since 1966, participating in many shows and contests. Both are life members of the Crawford County Historical Society. They are active in the Republican Party. Dorothy has also served as board member and officer of the Crawford County Arts Association, Republican Central Committee, Republican Women, American Association of University Women, and Delta Kappa Gamma, International. She also holds membership in other state and national organizations. Al and Dorothy are strong supporters of Charter Oak. Al served on the town council and as mayor. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa"). Alvin married Dorothy Irene Wiese. Dorothy was born 19 Feb 1922, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 24 Jun 2008, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] |
2. | Carl Henry Kutschinski was born 25 Apr 1870, Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland (son of Joseph Kutschinski and Auguste Baumgardt); died 8 Dec 1968, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
Notes: On Feb. 23, 1989 the name of Carl Henry Kutschinski was sent in to be inscribed on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island, New York. The contribution of 100.00 was given by his five children and their families and a certificate of acknowledgement was received. He became a citizen of the United States on Oct.16, 1900. We have a copy of his Certificate of Naturalization. Carl married Louisa Friederike Jahn 15 Feb 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Louisa (daughter of Carl L W Jahn and Bertha Krause) was born 26 Nov 1877, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died 19 Apr 1964, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] |
3. | Louisa Friederike Jahn was born 26 Nov 1877, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA (daughter of Carl L W Jahn and Bertha Krause); died 19 Apr 1964, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Came to Crawford Co, Hanover TWP, Iowa, in 1878.
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4. | Joseph Kutschinski was born 24 Mar 1841, West Prussia, Germany; died 17 Nov 1880, Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland. Other Events:
Notes: August was born before Augusta was married to Joseph. Joseph married Auguste Baumgardt 19 May 1867, Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland. Auguste (daughter of Friedrich Baumgart and Mathilda Krueger) was born 9 Mar 1838, West Prussia, Germany; died 8 Mar 1918, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] |
5. | Auguste Baumgardt was born 9 Mar 1838, West Prussia, Germany (daughter of Friedrich Baumgart and Mathilda Krueger); died 8 Mar 1918, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Augusta BAUMGART's son August was born before she married Joseph. Augusta came to the United States in her later years, having been sent for by her son Carl, after the death of her husband. At that time Bertha and Ethel came also. Ida and August came to the U.S. before Carl even. She had a half brother Carl Klaus. Ida worked for a Vogt in the 3rd house south of the Lutheran Church in C.O.. Bertha married A. Greene - lived on a farm east of C.O. (Boehn Farm) - Augusta lived with them and when they moved to Sioux City she moved with them. Ethel worked for Carl Klaus-(her uncle?) in Ute
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6. | Carl L W Jahn was born 22 May 1843, Pomerania, Germany (son of Johann Friedrich Ludwig Jahn and Unknown 1st wife, son of Johann Friedrich Ludwig Jahn and Charlotte Friedrike Wietzke); died 19 Jan 1919, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried Hanover Lutheran Cemetery. Other Events:
Notes: Carl Jahn born in Munich Pomerian, Germany May 22, 1844 came to the United States in 1870 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. In 1878 he came to Charter Oak, Iowa and lived on a farm. He died January 19, 1919. Carl married Bertha Krause born July 12, 1876 and died in 1932, who was born in Sanskow Berlin, Germany. She came to the United States in 1878 to Charter Oak, Iowa. Their wedding date was October 17, 1875. To this union was born eight girls and three boys, Amelia, wife of Fred Jeschke; Louise, wife of Carl Kutschinski; Carl, husband of Dora Timm; Ida, wife of George Fogle; Bertha, wife of Fred Mesenbrink; Annie, wife of (Ben) Bernard Marten; Lena, wife of Albert Strissel; Otto, husband of Lula Plough; Minnie, wife of Emil Hopp; Matilda, wife of Albert Rabe; and Bernard, husband of Lydia Ullrich. (Taken from the "Crawford County History" Book) Carl married Bertha Krause 17 Oct 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Bertha (daughter of Johann Krause and Wilhelmine Wangerin) was born 27 Feb 1855, Zajączkówko; died 25 Dec 1932, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried 28 Dec 1932, Hanover, Iowa. [Group Sheet] |
7. | Bertha Krause was born 27 Feb 1855, Zajączkówko (daughter of Johann Krause and Wilhelmine Wangerin); died 25 Dec 1932, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried 28 Dec 1932, Hanover, Iowa. Other Events:
Notes: Carl Jahn born in Munich Pomerian, Germany May 22, 1844 came to the United States in 1870 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. In 1878 he came to Charter Oak, Iowa and lived on a farm. He died January 19, 1919. Carl married Bertha Krause born July 12, 1876 and died in 1932, who was born in Sanskow Berlin, Germany. She came to the United States in 1873 to Charter Oak, Iowa. Their wedding date was October 17, 1875. To this union was born eight girls and three boys, Amelia, wife of Fred Jeschke; Louise, wife of Carl Kutschinski; Carl, husband of Dora Timm; Ida, wife of George Fogle; Bertha, wife of Fred Mesenbrink; Annie, wife of (Ben) Bernard Marten; Lena, wife of Albert Strissel; Otto, husband of Lula Plough; Minnie, wife of Emil Hopp; Matilda, wife of Albert Rabe; and Bernard, husband of Lydia Ullrich. (Taken from the "Crawford County History" Book)
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10. | Friedrich Baumgart was born 27 Jan 1814 (son of Martin Baumgarth and Christith Unknown); died Bef 1855, Kisielice, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland. Other Events:
Notes: Died: Friedrich married Mathilda Krueger 15 Jan 1837, West Preussen, Deutschland. Mathilda was born Abt 1812, Kisielice, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland. [Group Sheet] |
11. | Mathilda Krueger was born Abt 1812, Kisielice, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland.
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12. | Johann Friedrich Ludwig Jahn was born Abt 1817, Pomerania, Germany (son of Johann Ludwig Jahn). Other Events:
Johann married Unknown 1st wife. [Group Sheet] |
13. | Unknown 1st wife
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14. | Johann Krause was born Abt 1815, Germany. Other Events:
Notes: http://www.online-ofb.de/famreport.php?ofb=schivelbein&ID=I49229&nachname=KRAUSE&lang=en Johann married Wilhelmine Wangerin. Wilhelmine was born Abt 1817, Germany; died 2 Feb 1892, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] |
15. | Wilhelmine Wangerin was born Abt 1817, Germany; died 2 Feb 1892, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
Notes: http://www.online-ofb.de/famreport.php?ofb=schivelbein&ID=I49229&nachname=KRAUSE&lang=en
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