Other Events:

• Residence: Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland; Bischofswerder, Kreis Rosenberg, West Prussia
• Social Security Number: 478-58-9913
• Residence: 1893, Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland; Bischofswerder, Kreis Rosenberg, West Prussia
• Departure: 6 Apr 1893, Hamburg; Residence - Bischofswerder
• Arrival: 24 Apr 1893, New York, New York, USA
• Residence: 1895, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 36; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Naturalization: 16 Oct 1900
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 40; Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1915, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 54; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

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 H. Kutschinski, a native of West Prussia, Germany, was born on April 25, 1870. He was the son of Joseph and Augusta (Baumgard) Kutschinski. When Carl was seven years old, his father passed away. This left Carl's mother with four small children. Carl attended school for several years. He then went to learn the trade of shoemaker to help his family. He did this for 16 years. He thought the United States would be a better place to live. At the age of 23, he came directly to Hanover Township, Crawford County, where he worked as a hired hand for the Schroeder and Schoenfeld families. During these years, he had his mother and two sisters come to the United States. On February 15, 1900, Carl married Louise Jahn at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Louise was the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Krause) Jahn. Louise was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 26, 1877. Carl and Louise had seven children: four sons, Ernest (died as an infant), Arthur (deceased), Elmer, and Alvin; and three daughters, Erna, Olinda, and Irene. On October 16, 1900, Carl became a citizen, of which he was always proud. Carl and Louise farmed in Hanover Township, Section 21, for three years. A son, Ernest, was born there and died at the age of three months. He is buried in the Jahn family plot by the Hanover Lutheran Church. Later they bought a farm in Charter Oak Township, Section 15. The house was small, so rooms were added and other buildings were built. Later an adjoining farm was purchased. A farm in Willow Township, Section 22, was also purchased. Several acres made up the Willow Township Cemetery, which on June 11, 1989, was dedicated as native prairie. In the spring of 1940, Carl and Louise moved into Charter Oak leaving their son, Elmer, to farm. For some years, Carl continued to walk out to help with the work. In 1950, they observed their golden wedding with a gathering at home. Their 60th anniversary was held with an open house at St. John's church parlors. On February 15, 1964, they observed their last anniversary together. They were the longest married couple at the Old Settlers Picnic in Denison, Iowa, for several years. Louise passed away on April 19, 1964, at the age of 87. Louise, also known as Lizzie, was one who enjoyed family, home, and flowers. Carl and Louise were constant readers of the Sioux City Journal and Denison Newspapers. Arthur, the oldest son, came to reside with them in later years. He had been a farm laborer working for many farmers in the area. During 1942 to 1945, he served his country in the United States Army in six different states. In Georgia, he was an M. P. working with German prisoners. Later he was sent overseas. Arthur died on March 8, 1969, at age 61. Carl went to live at Eventide in April, 1968. On December 8, 1968, he passed away suddenly at the age of98 years and eight months. His life was spared much illness. Once he received a cracked ankle when stepped on by a cow. When he was 93 years old, he fell in the garden and broke his hip from which he recovered only to need a walker at times. At the time of his death, he was Crawford County's oldest citizen. Carl, Louise, and Art were members of St. John's Lutheran Church and are buried in the family plot in the St. John's Cemetery. Grandson, Gail Kutschinski, passed away suddenly in June of 1962 at the age of 14. He is buried at Crawford Heights Cemetery in Denison, Iowa. Great Grandson, Scot Christensen, who had the same birth date as Carl, died in a motorcycle accident in April, 1988, at the age of 22. He is buried in the Manilla Cemetery. The farms and house still remain in the family. In February 1989, Carl's name was sent to the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation to be inscribed on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. This is to be the largest restoration in the history of man. The names of 100,000, paid for by family members, will be engraved alphabetically on a $670,000 wall. Some of the things remembered about the farm are: Many days of threshing when you had about a dozen men for dinner, lunch, and supper for several days. On a Sunday morning in the summer of 1930, when getting ready for church we found the car had been stolen. It was found near Sioux City the next day out of gas. This happened when Highway 141 through Charter Oak was being paved. The summer kitchen was the place next to the house where we moved to each May until fall. We cooked in this kitchen to help keep the house a little cooler. At this time, the stove pipes were taken down and both cleaned and polished. This kitchen was also used to do laundry with a wood machine and gas engine. The cream separator, bathtub, cobs and wood to cook with were there. We got our exercise pumping water for the house and chickens, gathering cobs and wood for cooking, and going down and up 12 steps in the cave to try to keep food cool. The cave also held homemade beer and wine. Once when returning from church, we found some missing. At the present time, family members are: Erna Friedrichs, (husband, William, deceased 1982); and her children: (1) Lavaughn Schultz and her husband, Irvin, of Kiron; and their children, Rhonda Jackson and her husband, Paul, of Metairie, Louisiana; Denise Glass and her children, Gina and Alana Hansen of Omaha, Nebraska; Glenda Jansen and her husband, John, and their children, Benjamin, twins Andrea and Andrew, of Omaha, Nebraska; and Beth Johnson and her husband, Tony, of Omaha, Nebraska; (2) Delores Suhr, and her husband, Raymond, of Luverne, Minnesota, and their daughter, Kristin Suhr of Storm Lake, Iowa; (3) Donald Friedrichs and his wife, Nadine, of Charter Oak, and their sons, Craig and his wife, Rebecca, and their children, T. Chris and Laurie, of Westside, Iowa; and Brent Friedrichs of Gabon, W. Africa; (4) Rita Lafrentz and her husband, Delbert, of Mapleton, Iowa, and their children, Todd Lafrentz of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Troy Lafrentz of Denison, Iowa; and Tricia and Trent living at home in Mapleton, Iowa. Olinda Schultz and her husband, William, and their children: (1) Earl Schultz and his wife, Jolene, of Charter Oak, and their children, Kim Plough and her husband, Rory, of Charter Oak; Kreg and Kyle Schultz living at home in Charter Oak; and (2) Marlene Groth and her husband, Milroy, of Denison, Iowa. Elmer Kutschinski and his wife, Thelma, of Charter Oak, and their children: (1) Frances Mills of Omaha, Nebraska, and her son, Robbie Gail, of Chicago, Illi- nois; (2) Sandra Kelley and her husband, Michael, and their children Christine and Kevin of Omaha, Nebras- ka; and (3) Roxann Cleaver and her husband, John, of Fort Collins, Colorado. Alvin Kutschinski and his wife, Dorothy, of Charter Oak, and their children: (1) Karen Christensen and her husband, Norman, of Denison, Iowa, and their son, Greg Christensen and his wife, Diane, of Coralville, Iowa; and (2) Linda Nepper and her husband, Allen, and their children, Allison and Megan, of Charter Oak. Irene Lee and her husband, Francis, of Charter Oak and their son, Bruce Karlton Lee, and his wife, Cherri, and their children, Brandi, Brooke, and Brady of Charter Oak. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

CARL KUTSCHINSKI A birthday was held far Carl Kutschinski. Sunday at Eventide in Denison, (IA) honoring him on his 98th birthday of April 25. A social time was spent in visiting and in conclusion a birthday cake was served with the lunch. Guests present were Mrs Emil Hopp, Mrs Bernhard Marten, Mr and Mrs Norman Christensen and sons, Mr and Mrs Delbert Lafrentz and sons, Mr and Mrs Irvin Schultz and daughters, Mr and Mrs Francis Lee and son Bruce, Mr and Mrs Alvin Kutschinski, Mr and Mrs Elmer Kutschinski, Mr and Mrs W. E. Schultz, Mr and Mrs Earl Schultz .and Kim, Mr and Mrs Milroy Groth, Mr and Mrs W R Friedrichs, Mr and Mrs Donald Friedrichs and sons, Arthur Kutschinski. (taken from a newspaper clipping of Carl Kutschinski)

OLDEST COUNTY RESIDENT – Carl Kutschinski of Charter Oak, Crawford County's oldest resident marks his 98th birthday on Thursday, April 25. A native of Germany, he has made his home in Charter Oak township and Charter Oak for 75 years.
BY RUTH BURNSIDE; Residents in and around Charter Oak and Charter Oak township have known for years that Carl Kutschinski was nearing the century mark for his birthdate for on Thursday, April 25, he will observe his 98th birthday.
Crawford County has been his hone for 75 years. At the age of 23 he came directly from Germany to the Charter Oak vicinity where he rented a farm for three years before he purchased a farm of his own in Charter Oak township. He resided on this farm for 47 years, retiring then, he came to Charter Oak where he made his home until this month when he became a resident of Eventide.
Carl Kutschinski's birthplace was the Province of West Prussing, Germany on April 25, 1870. Attending the state schools in his fatherland and his confirmation were the source of his early education. After that he chose the shoemaker's trade for his vocation, working at that for five years before coming to the United States.
On Feb. 15, 1900 he was married to Louise Jahn, their children numbering six. They are Mrs. William Fredricks, Mrs. William Schultz, Art, Elmer, Alvin and Mrs. Francis Lee, all of Charter Oak. Besides the children there are 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. Kutschinski died in 1964.
Nobody loves a birthday party more than does Mr. Kutschinski. He should know for he has experienced 98 of them. Sunday evening, the family gathered at Eventide as they have done for years to wish "Dad" and "Grandpa" a happy birthday, through the years. (taken from a newspaper clipping and saved by Erna Friedrichs)


Birth:
Bischofswerder, Kreis Rosenberg, West Prussia

Buried:
St. John Lutheran Cemetery

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]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 6 Jan 1901, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Hanover Lutheran Church - Pastor C Runge

Notes:

Buried:
St Paul Lutheran Cemetery

Jahn family plot by the Hanover Lutheran Church


Died:
St Paul Lutheran Church

Other Events:

• Address: Address:
  / Charter Oak, Iowa 51439 / USA
• Social Security Number: 479-80-2099
• Baptism: 6 Dec 1901, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; St Paul Lutheran Church
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Bridgewater, McCook, South Dakota, USA; Age: 28; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1935, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa
• Residence: 1940, Charter Oak Twp, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 38; AttendedSchool: No; EmploymentCode: 5; EmploymentDetails: Home Housework; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 24-3; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 8th grade; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; Respondent: Yes; SeekingWork: No; WeeksWorked: 0; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

William "Bill" Friedrichs was born November 4, 1897, in Vorhob (perhaps Vorhop), Germany, to Henry C. and Minnie (Wunder) Friedrichs. He was baptized there also. In 1898, at four months of age, he traveled by boat with his parents, two brothers, and a sister to America. They settled in Hanson County, South Dakota, near Alexandria. His growing up years were spent on farms in this area. As a young man, Bill attended business college in Grand Island, Nebraska. He went to Sioux City for employment, working first in a garage and then in the office at the Armour Meat Packing Company. Bill boarded at the home of Bertha Greene and it was there that he met Bertha's niece, Erna Kutschinski of Charter Oak, who was also working in Sioux City, doing housework, during the winter of 1920 and 1921. She was needed at home on her parent's farm during the summer months. World War I had left many poor, hungry people in Germany. In the spring of 1922, a boat filled with cattle, mostly milk cows, donated by farmers from South Dakota and Iowa, was sent over to help feed the hungry. Bill was one of the young men who volunteered to care for the cattle on the trip. Erna was born November 10, 1901, to Carl and Louise (Jahn) Kutschinski. (See history in this book.) She was baptized Erna Bertha Frederika Kutschinski at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hanover Township. She attended school in Charter Oak and later, the Fiene Sisters' Sewing Class. She became a fine seamstress and sews not only for her family, but has done sewing, alterations, mending, and quilting for many in the community. Erna and Bill were married December 6, 1922, and spent the first ten years of their married life on farms in South Dakota. Three children were born there: Lavaughn, (Mrs. Irvin Schultz), Dolores (Mrs. Ray Suhr), and Donald. The farm crops in South Dakota dried out several years in a row, so they had a farm sale. In 1932, they moved to Crawford County, into a vacant farmstead owned by Erna's parents. During the 1930's, Bill worked at whatever job was available; as a farm laborer, wood sawing, in a garage, with the W.P.A., and finally, for a carpenter, Herman Baak, from Ricketts. By the 1940's, he was in business for himself, Later, the business was called "W. E. Friedrichs & Son, Carpenters and Builders". In 1945, a fourth child was born, Rita, (Mrs. Delbert Lafrentz). The family lived on the farmstead one and one half miles north and west of Charter Oak until 1969 when they moved to 25 Birch Avenue in Charter Oak. Erna has always loved to bake, and the aroma of fresh baked bread, coffee cake, or cookies often greets guests at the door. In past years she has planted large gardens and has done much canning and preserving. A sewing or tatting project is always close at hand, so she is never idle. The church and doing church work was always an important part of their lives. Erna was in charge of the Stamps for Missions program for many years and is in her 30th year with the Nursery Roll program, as well as continuing to be active in making quilts for World Relief. Bill passed away April 10, 1982. At this writing Erna is well and active, and always busy with church work, sewing, gardening, and keeping up her home. She has 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

Mr and Mrs W. E. Friedrichs returned Sunday evening after spending ten days visiting relatives and friends in Seattle, Washington, Bremerton and Vashon Island, Washington. They were in attendance of a fiftieth wedding anniversary of the former's brother Henry Friedrichs of Vashon. Relatives from Pasco, Washington, and Loma, Montana were there which they had not seen for thirty years. Quite cold weather with snow and rain out there too. (taken from a newspaper clipping and saved by Erna Friedrichs)

Photo of Erna KUTSCHINSKI-FRIEDRICHS.

Photo of Erna KUTSCHINSKI-FRIEDRICHS.

Photo of Erna KUTSCHINSKI-FRIEDRICHS.

Erna married William Ernst Heinrich Friedrichs 7 Dec 1922, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. William was born 4 Nov 1897, Vorhob, Germany; died 10 Apr 1982, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Social Security Number: 478-62-2752
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1915, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Confirmation: 24 Mar 1918, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; St. John Lutheran Church
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Maple, Ida, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Olinda Kutschinksi was born May 17, 1904 in Charter Oak Township near Charter Oak. She is the daughter of Carl and Louise (Jahn) Kutschinski. Her father was born April 25, 1870 in Germany and married Louise Jahn on February 15, 1900. Her mother was born November 26, 1877 in Chicago, Illinois. They had seven children: Earnest, died at the age of four months, Erna Friedrichs, Olinda Schultz, Art, Elmer, Alvin, and Irene Lee. Olinda attended country school and two years at St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak. Olinda met William Schultz at a house party and were married February 7, 1932 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. William was born August 7, 1908 in Hanover Township. He is the son of Carl and Anna (Nemitz) Schultz. His father was born in Hanover Township on November 9, 1878 and his mother was born near Ricketts on November 21, 1883 and they were married on June 5, 1904. They had seven children: Paul, Bernard, Wil- liam, Viola Dorale, Erna Kastner, Edgar, and Helen McKee. Carl and Anna adopted Minnie Huebner. Wil- liam attended St. Paul's Lutheran School at Hanover Township, east of Ricketts. William and Olinda have two children, Earl and Marlene. Earl is married to Joleen Reicks and they have three children: Kim Plough, Kreg and Kyle. Marlene is married to Milroy Groth. William and Olinda lived on various farms near Battle Creek, Schleswig, Ricketts, and Charter Oak. In September 1979, they retired from the farm and moved to Charter Oak. They are members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Their hobbies: Wm. collects key rings and Olinda likes to read and both do yard work and flowers. Submitted by Marlene (Schultz) Groth (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

In Loving Memory of OLINDA B. SCHULTZ May 17, 1904 - May 19, 1994 Services St. John Lutheran Church Charter Oak, Iowa 10:30 A.M. - Saturday, May 21, 1994 Officiants Rev. L. C. Gebhardt Vicar Tim Kersten Organist Angela Gebhardt Congregational Hymns: Asleep in Jesus - Insert What a Friend We Have in Jesus LW: 516 Just as I Am, Without One Plea LW: 359 Honorary Pallbearers Dan & Pam Martin & Family, Stan & Debbie Deiber & Family, Floyd & Connie Kesterson, Norman Kiepe. Pallbearers: Craig Friedrichs, LeRoy Nemitz, Larry Kastner, Allen Nepper, Arlo Schultz, Bruce Lee. Internment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Charter Oak, Iowa The family invites everyone to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid Walter A. Huebner and Sons' Funeral Home
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Olinda Bertha Schultz was born May 17, 1904, the son of Carl and Louise Jahn Kutschinski. She died on May 19, 1994 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, lowa at the age of ninety years and two days. Olinda was born on a farm in Charter Oak Township and received her education in a rural school near her home and St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak. She was baptized on June 79, 1904 and later confirmed on March 24, 1918 at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. As a young girl she helped her family on the farm. On February 7, 1932, Olinda was united in marriage to William Schultz at St. Jolhn Lutheran Church in Charter Oak by Rev. Amstein. The couple made their home on various farms in the Ricketts, Battle Creek, Schleswig and Charter Oak areas and were blessed with the birth of two children. In September of 1979, they retired from farming and moved to Charter Oak, Iowa where they remained until moving to Eventide Lutheran Home in September of 1993. Olinda was a life long member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. While living in Charter Oak, Olinda enjoyed occupying her free time caring for her flowers, cooking and reading. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who worked hard caring for her family. In February of 1993 the couplo celebrated their sixty-first wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William in December of 1993 and two brothers, Earnest and Art. Survivors include one son, Earl and his wife, Joleen of Charter Oak and one daughter, Marlene Groth and her husband, Milroy of Denison. Also one granddaughter, Kim Plough and her husband, Rory of Charter Oak; two grandsons, Kreg Schultz and his wife, Sulie of LeMars, lowa and Kyle Schultz and his wife, Teresa of Charter Oak; and one great-grandson, Travis Plough and one great-granddaughter, Courtney Jo Plough, both of Charter Oak; two brothers, Elmer Kutschinski and Alvin Kutschinski and his wife, Dorothy; and two sisters, Erna Friedrichs and Irene Lee and her husband, Francis, all of Charter Oak. (Taken from the In Memorium of Olinda B. Kutschinksi Schultz)

Olinda Kutschinksi was born May 17, 1904 in Charter Oak Township near Charter Oak. She is the daughter of Carl and Louise (Jahn) Kutschinski. Her father was born April 25, 1870 in Germany and married Louise Jahn on February 15, 1900. Her mother was born November 26, 1877 in Chicago, Illinois. They had seven children: Earnest, died at the age of four months, Erna Friedrichs, Olinda Schultz, Art, Elmer, Alvin, and Irene Lee. Olinda attended country school and two years at St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak. Olinda met William Schultz at a house party and were married February 7, 1932 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. William was born August 7, 1908 in Hanover Township. He is the son of Carl and Anna (Nemitz) Schultz. His father was born in Hanover Township on November 9, 1878 and his mother was born near Ricketts on November 21, 1883 and they were married on June 5, 1904. They had seven children: Paul, Bernard, Wil- liam, Viola Dorale, Erna Kastner, Edgar, and Helen McKee. Carl and Anna adopted Minnie Huebner. Wil- liam attended St. Paul's Lutheran School at Hanover Township, east of Ricketts. William and Olinda have two children, Earl and Marlene. Earl is married to Joleen Reicks and they have three children: Kim Plough, Kreg and Kyle. Marlene is married to Milroy Groth. William and Olinda lived on various farms near Battle Creek, Schleswig, Ricketts, and Charter Oak. In September 1979, they retired from the farm and moved to Charter Oak. They are members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Their hobbies: Wm. collects key rings and Olinda likes to read and both do yard work and flowers. Submitted by Marlene (Schultz) Groth (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

In Loving Memory of OLINDA B. SCHULTZ May 17, 1904 - May 19, 1994 Services St. John Lutheran Church Charter Oak, Iowa 10:30 A.M. - Saturday, May 21, 1994 Officiants Rev. L. C. Gebhardt Vicar Tim Kersten Organist Angela Gebhardt Congregational Hymns: Asleep in Jesus - Insert What a Friend We Have in Jesus LW: 516 Just as I Am, Without One Plea LW: 359 Honorary Pallbearers Dan & Pam Martin & Family, Stan & Debbie Deiber & Family, Floyd & Connie Kesterson, Norman Kiepe. Pallbearers: Craig Friedrichs, LeRoy Nemitz, Larry Kastner, Allen Nepper, Arlo Schultz, Bruce Lee. Internment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Charter Oak, Iowa The family invites everyone to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid Walter A. Huebner and Sons' Funeral Home
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Olinda Bertha Schultz was born May 17, 1904, the son of Carl and Louise Jahn Kutschinski. She died on May 19, 1994 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, lowa at the age of ninety years and two days. Olinda was born on a farm in Charter Oak Township and received her education in a rural school near her home and St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak. She was baptized on June 79, 1904 and later confirmed on March 24, 1918 at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. As a young girl she helped her family on the farm. On February 7, 1932, Olinda was united in marriage to William Schultz at St. Jolhn Lutheran Church in Charter Oak by Rev. Amstein. The couple made their home on various farms in the Ricketts, Battle Creek, Schleswig and Charter Oak areas and were blessed with the birth of two children. In September of 1979, they retired from farming and moved to Charter Oak, Iowa where they remained until moving to Eventide Lutheran Home in September of 1993. Olinda was a life long member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. While living in Charter Oak, Olinda enjoyed occupying her free time caring for her flowers, cooking and reading. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who worked hard caring for her family. In February of 1993 the couplo celebrated their sixty-first wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William in December of 1993 and two brothers, Earnest and Art. Survivors include one son, Earl and his wife, Joleen of Charter Oak and one daughter, Marlene Groth and her husband, Milroy of Denison. Also one granddaughter, Kim Plough and her husband, Rory of Charter Oak; two grandsons, Kreg Schultz and his wife, Sulie of LeMars, lowa and Kyle Schultz and his wife, Teresa of Charter Oak; and one great-grandson, Travis Plough and one great-granddaughter, Courtney Jo Plough, both of Charter Oak; two brothers, Elmer Kutschinski and Alvin Kutschinski and his wife, Dorothy; and two sisters, Erna Friedrichs and Irene Lee and her husband, Francis, all of Charter Oak. (Taken from the In Memorium of Olinda B. Kutschinksi Schultz)


Buried:
St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Olinda married William Edward Otto Schultz 7 Feb 1932, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. William was born 7 Aug 1908, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 21 Dec 1993, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Laborer
• Social Security Number: 482-36-1858
• Residence: 1915, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 8
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 18; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 23; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 1935, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 33; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Hired Hand
• Residence: 15 Jun 1949, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 42

Notes:

Semi- Truck Hits Cars' Truck, Tractor And Service Station: A 1964 White, Freight liner truck driven by Otho Middaugh of Council Bluffs collided with a 1957 Plymouth driven by Art Kutschinski of Charter Oak at 7:10 p m Tuesday night on highway 141 at the Northwest edge of Charter Oak. Kutschinski was making a left turn into Charter Oak and the eastbound semi was unable to avoid the car. The Takin Freight Lines semi of Waterloo then went out of control due to a damaged steering system, sliding and rolling into the Art Benningstorf Standard station. Both the Kutschinski car and the Takin Freight Lines tractor trailer were totally destroyed. Only the truck driver Otho Maddaugh was hospitalized with a fractured cervical vertebra and minor lacerations. He is listed in fair condition.
The semi then struck a telephone booth and Edward Preul's 1940 Farmall (M) with booster buck that had just been parked few seconds before. The weight of the totally destroyed tractor is attributed with slowing the forward motion of the semi enough to avoid hitting the gas pumps of Art Benningstorf's Standard station. The semi then careened off Reynold Larson's 1950 Chevy and totally destroyed it. Next in line was Henry Meyer's 1951 Ford, which was also totally destroyed and Frank Overhue's 1957 Chevrolet pickup was also hit. As the semi rammed all these vehicles it also knocked down several utility poles and hit the southwest end of the Benningstorf station.
Art Kutschinski was charged with failure to yield the right of way. Patrolman Robert Elliot of Harlan made the report and reported an estimated $30,000.00 damage was involved.
In the past week and a half there have been 4 semi trucks, 1 straight truck, and 6 cars wrecked on highway 141 between Mapleton and Charter Oak. One person has died and a semi with different trailers was involved in two accidents. (taken from a newspaper clipping from the "Schleswig Leader" dated July 2, 1964 and saved by Erna Friedrichs)

ARTHUR KUTSCHINSKI Born September 8, 1906 Entered Into Rest Monday, March 3, 1969 Funeral,l Services St. John's Lutheran Church Charter Oak, Iowa Friday, March 7, 1969 10:30 A. M. Words of Comfort by Rev. Albert Prouty, Pastor Comfort in Music by Miss Irma Fiene, Organist St. John's Womens Choir Hymns "Asleep In Jesus" "I'm But a Stranger Here" Pallbearers Paul Clausen Walter Jahn William Jeschke Clarence Hopp Reynold Marten Albert Petersen Homer Hall Poet No. 6S American Legion Charter Gak, Iowa Internment St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Charter Oak, Iowa Huebner Funeral Service. (Taken from the In Memorium of Arthur Kutschinski)

OBITUARY OF ARTHUR KUTSCHINSKI
ArtHur R. Kutschinski, son of Carl and Louisa Jahn Kutschinski, was born September 8, 1906 at Charter Oak and died March 3, 1969. He attended the rural and parochial schools. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith by the late Rev. A. A. Amstein, He worked as a farm hand on local farms in the Charter Oak area for several years. He serverd in the Armed Forces forces for three and one-half years during World War II. For many years he faithfully cared for his parents who preceded him in death. One brother, Ernest, preceded him in death. He is survived by two brothers, Elmer and Alvin; three sisters, Erna, Mrs William Friedrichs, Olinda, Mrs William Schultz, Irene, Mrs Francis Lee; several other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at ten-thirty a. m,. Friday, March 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church, the Rev. A. I. Prouty officiating. St. John's Women's Choir sang Asleep In Jesus and I'm But A Stranger Here, accompanied by Miss Irma Fiene, organist. Pallbearers were Paul Clausen, William Jeschke, Reynold Marten, Walter Jahn, Albert Petersen, Clarence Hopp. Homer Hall American Legion Post No. 66 conducted graveside services Interment was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Maude Gran)

Semi- Truck Hits Cars' Truck, Tractor And Service Station: A 1964 White, Freight liner truck driven by Otho Middaugh of Council Bluffs collided with a 1957 Plymouth driven by Art Kutschinski of Charter Oak at 7:10 p m Tuesday night on highway 141 at the Northwest edge of Charter Oak. Kutschinski was making a left turn into Charter Oak and the eastbound semi was unable to avoid the car. The Takin Freight Lines semi of Waterloo then went out of control due to a damaged steering system, sliding and rolling into the Art Benningstorf Standard station. Both the Kutschinski car and the Takin Freight Lines tractor trailer were totally destroyed. Only the truck driver Otho Maddaugh was hospitalized with a fractured cervical vertebra and minor lacerations. He is listed in fair condition.
The semi then struck a telephone booth and Edward Preul's 1940 Farmall (M) with booster buck that had just been parked few seconds before. The wieight of the totally destroyed tractor is attributed with slowing the forward motion of the semi enough to avoid hitting the gas pumps of Art Benningstorf's Standard station. The semi then careened off Reynold Larson's 1950 Chevy and totally destroyed it. Next in line was Henry Meyer's 1951 Ford, which was also totally destroyed and Frank Overhue's 1957 Chevrolet pickup was also hit. As the semi rammed all these vehicles it also knocked down several utility poles and hit the southwest end of the Benningstorf station.
Art Kutschinski was charged with failure to yield the right of way. Patrolman Robert Elliot of Harlan made the report and reported an estimated $30,000.00 damage was involved.
In the past week and a half there have been 4 semi trucks, 1 straight truck, and 6 cars wrecked on highway 141 between Mapleton and Charter Oak. One person has died and a semi with different trailers was involved in two accidents. (taken from a newspaper clipping from the "Schleswig Leader" dated July 2, 1964 and saved by Erna Friedrichs)

ARTHUR KUTSCHINSKI Born September 8, 1906 Entered Into Rest Monday, March 3, 1969 Funeral,l Services St. John's Lutheran Church Charter Oak, Iowa Friday, March 7, 1969 10:30 A. M. Words of Comfort by Rev. Albert Prouty, Pastor Comfort in Music by Miss Irma Fiene, Organist St. John's Womens Choir Hymns "Asleep In Jesus" "I'm But a Stranger Here" Pallbearers Paul Clausen Walter Jahn William Jeschke Clarence Hopp Reynold Marten Albert Petersen Homer Hall Poet No. 6S American Legion Charter Gak, Iowa Internment St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Charter Oak, Iowa Huebner Funeral Service. (Taken from the In Memorium of Arthur Kutschinski)

OBITUARY OF ARTHUR KUTSCHINSKI
ArtHur R. Kutschinski, son of Carl and Louis Jahn Kutschinski, was born September 8, 1906 at Charter Oak and died March 8, 1969. He attended the rural and parochial schools. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith by the late Rev. A. A. Amstein, He worked as a farm hand on local farms in the Charter Oak area for several years. He serverd in the Armed Forces forces for three and one-half years during World War II. For many years he faithfully cared for his parents who preceded him in death. One brother, Ernest, preceded him in death. He is survived by two brothers, Elmer and Alvin; three sisters, Erna, Mrs William Friedrichs, Olinda, Mrs William Schultz, Irene, Mrs Francis Lee; several other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at ten-thirty a. m,. Friday, March 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church, the Rev. A. I. Prouty officiating. St. John's Women's Choir sang Asleep In Jesus and I'm But A Stranger Here, accompanied by Miss Irma Fiene, organist. Pallbearers were Paul Clausen, William Jeschke, Reynold Marten, Walter Jahn, Albert Petersen, Clarence Hopp. Homer Hall American Legion Post No. 66 conducted graveside services Interment was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Maude Gran)

Other Events:

• Baptism: Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Social Security Number: 484-42-2784
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Elmer Kutschinski was born on June 13, 1910, to Carl and Louise (Jahn) Kutschinski on the farm two and one-half miles northwest of Charter Oak. Elmer had three brothers: Ernest, dying in infancy; Arthur, who died in 1967; and Alvin; and three sisters: Erna, Mrs. William Friedrichs; Olinda, Mrs. William Schultz; and Irene, Mrs. Francis Lee. Elmer married Thelma Goodall of Mapleton on December 8, 1939. To this union were born three daughters: Frances Mills of Omaha, Nebraska, Sandra Kelley of Omaha, Nebraska, and Roxann Cleaver of Fort Collins, Colorado; and one son, Gail (died in 1962 at the age of 14). Elmer and Thelma also have three grandchildren: Robert Armstrong, Christine Kelley, and Kevin Kelley. Elmer and Thelma lived and farmed the Kutschinski farm until June 30, 1978, when Elmer retired and they moved to 662 South 6th Street, Charter Oak. Elmer and Thelma are members of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Senior Center. Thelma is also a member of the Clubettes and Willow Modern Home Makers. Their evenings are spent playing cards, board games, and making popcorn. Thelma passed away on June 21, 1990, at Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services were held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Burial was at Craw- ford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison, Iowa. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

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Elmer married Thelma Grace Goodall 8 Dec 1939, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Thelma was born 13 Dec 1911, Center Twp, Monona, Iowa, USA; died 21 Jun 1990; was buried , Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Social Security Number: 483-28-0089
• Residence: 1915, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Hayes, Ida, Iowa, USA
• _MILT: 24 Apr 1942

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]

Other Events:

• Residence: Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Francis Faye Lee, son of Frank and Euretha (Jones) Lee, was born on November 28, 1912, in Section 6 of Charter Oak Township. His father was born in Rising Sun, Indiana, and his mother was a native of Ute, Iowa. Francis is the fourth child of six brothers and three sisters. A brother, Veyrl, and a sister, Jane, have passed away. Francis attended the Mapleton, Castana, and Ute Schools. He recalls riding the first horse drawn school bus in the area where they needed warming stones to keep their feet from freezing. He farmed in the Castana and Ute area before moving south of Charter Oak in 1943. He remembers the many different ways of farming and the machinery from the smallest to the much larger, like the modern type of today. In the Fall of 1961, he entered the Crawford County plowing contest at Dow City. The following several years, he went to State plowing contests. Some of the places were Vin- ton, Marshalltown, Living History Farm, Guthrie Center, and Jefferson. The contests were held in very different types of soil. In 1966, he received the W.H.O. Award for the safest equipment. Clarence Kortman of the Charter Oak Implement Store always hauled the plow and tractor. On June 11, 1955, Francis was united in marriage to Irene Kutschinski at St. John's Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, by Rev. Nieting of Ute, Iowa. Irene was born in Section 15, Charter Oak Township, on October 14, 1919, to Carl Kutschinski and Louise (Jahn) Kutschinski. She attended St. John's Parochial School and later received a G.E.D. certificate. Francis and Irene farmed south of town until purchasing the late Herman and Marie Schultz farm in Section 6 of Paradise Township in December of 1958. They moved there on February 22, 1960. In June of 1982, they moved into town. They continued to farm. Francis is a member of the Community Club and Silver Spur Saddle Club. In February of 1986, the Stars program in Sioux City advertised for a gentle, well- trained riding horse for the handicapped to ride and enjoy. He then sold Custus to the club. They have been shown on television stations in Sioux City, Iowa. Irene is a member and historian of Clubettes, a charter member and historian of the Historical Huber House, a member of the Fundraising Committee for the Centennial, and secretary for the History Book Committee. She also belongs to Ladies Choir and is a newspaper correspondent. Times to remember are the hot and dry summers of 1934 and 1936, the severe cold winters and deep snow drifts of 1935 and 1936, and the feeding of poisoned bran to kill the grasshoppers in 1930. On January 8, 1961, a son, Bruce Karlton, was born at the Denison Hospital. Bruce attended the Charter Oak-Ute Schools, graduating in 1979. Besides farming and breaking and training horses, he was active in Boy Scouts, a member of the Friendly Willows 4-H Club, a member of The Trail Dusters Clubs, and an FFA member (with Alan O'Neal as an excellent teacher). Bruce received the Chapter Farmer award in 1979. He participated in local shows as well as AK-SAR-BEN in Omaha, Nebraska. Bruce in FFA Show at State Fair (1978) In 1979, he took his colt to the State Fair and received First Place. Later, in November, he went to the Royal Show in Kansas City, Missouri. On May 28, 1982, Bruce married Cherri Kunze at St. John's Lutheran Church, Charter Oak. She is the daughter of Otto and Jane Kunze. Cherri attended Parochial and Charter Oak-Ute Schools, graduating in 1982. She was a Girl Scout and 4-H member. Bruce and Cherri farmed three years near Battle Creek. Then they moved to the Lee farm and Bruce worked three years at Denco Farms at Schleswig. He worked for two years at Henningsen Farm Supply in Denison, farmed 80 acres, and did other farm related work. He is presently employed at Charter Oak Ag Supply. Cherri teaches Sunday School and is employed at the Oak's Drive Inn at Charter Oak. They have three children: Brandi Jane, born Novem- ber 13, 1983, is in kindergarten at Charter Oak-Ute School; Brooke Ann, born April 9, 1985, attends Noah's Ark Preschool in Charter Oak; and Brady Bruce, born December 9, 1987. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

LEE, IRENE WILHELMINA (KUTSCHINSKI)
October 14, 1919 - April 13, 2010
Denison Bulletin/Review
4/30/2010

Irene Wilhelmina Lee was born October 14, 1919, the daughter of Carl and Louisa Jahn Kutschinski. She died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa, at the age of ninety.

Irene was born in Charter Oak, Iowa. She attended St. John's Parochial School and later received a G.E.D. On June 11, 1955, Irene was united in marriage to Francis (Red) Lee at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak The couple farmed south of town until purchasing the Herman and Marie Schultz farm in Paradise Township in 1958. They were blessed with the birth of one son, Bruce. In 1984 they moved to Charter Oak but continued to farm until retiring in 2003.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed telling stories about her grandchildren. She was a caregiver for her parents and was always taking care of others. She enjoyed a variety of activities including cooking and baking, sewing, and gardening, both flowers and vegetables. Irises were her favorite flowers. She would often enter flowers, vegetables and pies at the county fair. In 2004 she moved to Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton, Iowa, and then to Eventide Lutheran Home.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis in 2005; four brothers: Ernest, in infancy, Alvin, Elmer and Art Kutschinski; two sisters: Erna Friedrichs and Olinda Schultz. Survivors include one son, Bruce and his wife, Cherri; four grandchildren: Brandi and her husband, Jason; Brooke and her husband, Justin; Brady and Brittany; five great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at10:30 A.M., Friday, April 16, 2010, at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. Richard Merrill officiated the service and graveside rites held at the St. Clair Cemetery in Ute, Iowa. Organist Art Beeck provided accompaniment for congregational hymns, "Rock of Ages," "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," and "Abide With Me." A prayer service was held at 6:30 P.M., Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers were Brooke French , Brandi French, Justin French, Brittany Lee, Jason French and Brady Lee. Serving as pallbearers were Delbert Lafrentz , Kreg Schultz, Kyle Schultz, Earl Schultz, Dwayne Lee, and Lowell Lee. The family invited everyone to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.

Francis Faye Lee, son of Frank and Euretha (Jones) Lee, was born on November 28, 1912, in Section 6 of Charter Oak Township. His father was born in Rising Sun, Indiana, and his mother was a native of Ute, Iowa. Francis is the fourth child of six brothers and three sisters. A brother, Veyrl, and a sister, Jane, have passed away. Francis attended the Mapleton, Castana, and Ute Schools. He recalls riding the first horse drawn school bus in the area where they needed warming stones to keep their feet from freezing. He farmed in the Castana and Ute area before moving south of Charter Oak in 1943. He remembers the many different ways of farming and the machinery from the smallest to the much larger, like the modern type of today. In the Fall of 1961, he entered the Crawford County plowing contest at Dow City. The following several years, he went to State plowing contests. Some of the places were Vin- ton, Marshalltown, Living History Farm, Guthrie Center, and Jefferson. The contests were held in very different types of soil. In 1966, he received the W.H.O. Award for the safest equipment. Clarence Kortman of the Charter Oak Implement Store always hauled the plow and tractor. On June 11, 1955, Francis was united in marriage to Irene Kutschinski at St. John's Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, by Rev. Nieting of Ute, Iowa. Irene was born in Section 15, Charter Oak Township, on October 14, 1919, to Carl Kutschinski and Louise (Jahn) Kutschinski. She attended St. John's Parochial School and later received a G.E.D. certificate. Francis and Irene farmed south of town until purchasing the late Herman and Marie Schultz farm in Section 6 of Paradise Township in December of 1958. They moved there on February 22, 1960. In June of 1982, they moved into town. They continued to farm. Francis is a member of the Community Club and Silver Spur Saddle Club. In February of 1986, the Stars program in Sioux City advertised for a gentle, well- trained riding horse for the handicapped to ride and enjoy. He then sold Custus to the club. They have been shown on television stations in Sioux City, Iowa. Irene is a member and historian of Clubettes, a charter member and historian of the Historical Huber House, a member of the Fundraising Committee for the Centennial, and secretary for the History Book Committee. She also belongs to Ladies Choir and is a newspaper correspondent. Times to remember are the hot and dry summers of 1934 and 1936, the severe cold winters and deep snow drifts of 1935 and 1936, and the feeding of poisoned bran to kill the grasshoppers in 1930. On January 8, 1961, a son, Bruce Karlton, was born at the Denison Hospital. Bruce attended the Charter Oak-Ute Schools, graduating in 1979. Besides farming and breaking and training horses, he was active in Boy Scouts, a member of the Friendly Willows 4-H Club, a member of The Trail Dusters Clubs, and an FFA member (with Alan O'Neal as an excellent teacher). Bruce received the Chapter Farmer award in 1979. He participated in local shows as well as AK-SAR-BEN in Omaha, Nebraska. Bruce in FFA Show at State Fair (1978) In 1979, he took his colt to the State Fair and received First Place. Later, in November, he went to the Royal Show in Kansas City, Missouri. On May 28, 1982, Bruce married Cherri Kunze at St. John's Lutheran Church, Charter Oak. She is the daughter of Otto and Jane Kunze. Cherri attended Parochial and Charter Oak-Ute Schools, graduating in 1982. She was a Girl Scout and 4-H member. Bruce and Cherri farmed three years near Battle Creek. Then they moved to the Lee farm and Bruce worked three years at Denco Farms at Schleswig. He worked for two years at Henningsen Farm Supply in Denison, farmed 80 acres, and did other farm related work. He is presently employed at Charter Oak Ag Supply. Cherri teaches Sunday School and is employed at the Oak's Drive Inn at Charter Oak. They have three children: Brandi Jane, born Novem- ber 13, 1983, is in kindergarten at Charter Oak-Ute School; Brooke Ann, born April 9, 1985, attends Noah's Ark Preschool in Charter Oak; and Brady Bruce, born December 9, 1987. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

Photo of Irene KUTSCHINSKI.

Photo of Irene KUTSCHINSKI.

Photo of Irene KUTSCHINSKI.

Irene married Francis Fay "Red" Lee 11 Jun 1955, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Francis was born 28 Nov 1913, Charter Oak Twp, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 10 Oct 2005, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]