Other Events:

• Name: Johann Jahn

Johann married Charlotte Friedrike Wietzke 25 May 1852, Barwice, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland. Charlotte (daughter of Joh Lorenz Wietzke) was born 25 May 1830, Wieszyno, Pomorskie, Poland; died 12 Oct 1908, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 15 Oct 1908. [Group Sheet]

Johann married Unknown 1st wife. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Arrival: Havre; New York
• _DEST: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
• _ORIG: Prussia
• Departure: 1870, Bremen, Germany
• Residence: 1870, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
• Arrival: 18 Apr 1870, New York, New York; Ship name - D.H. WAETJEN
• Residence: 1878, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1880, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 63; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1895, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

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 Jahn was born on May 22, 1843, in Munich Pomerian, Germany. He came to America in 1870 and settled in the Chicago, Illinois, area. He had been rejected by the army because he was too small, so he felt free to come even at the outbreak of the war. His wife, Bertha Krause, was born on July 12, 1854, in Sanskow Berlin, Germany. She also immigrated to Chicago, Illinois. They were married on October 17, 1875. In 1878, they and their two daughters, Amelia and Louise, arrived in Hanover Township, Section 21. They rented for a few years, later purchasing the farm that stayed in the family until 1937. In 1908, they retired to a small home at the south end of main street across from the school. On Sunday, January 19, 1919, Carl's daughter, Mrs. Fogle, visited him after church and found him cheerful after recovering from the flu, except for a pain in the shoulder which he claimed was rheumatism. Less than an hour later, they were called back to town since Mr. Jahn had passed away at the age of 76. His death was caused by heart problems. Mrs. Jahn remained in their home until Christmas Day in 1932 when she passed away at the age of 78. Carl and Bertha are buried in the Hanover Lutheran Cemetery. A daughter, Mrs. Mathilda Rabe, lived in and owned the home until 1977. The home remained in the Jahn family for 71 years. Carl and Bertha were the parents of the following children: Amelia, Louise, Carl G. H., Ida, Bertha, Anna, Caroline, Otto, Wilhelmina, Mathilda, and Bernard. Amelia (Mrs. Fred Jeschke) was born on July 12, 1876, in Chicago, Illinois. She died on June 18, 1936, at the age of 60. They were the parents of seven children. Louise (Mrs. Carl Kutschinski) was born on November 26, 1877, in Chicago, Illinois. She died on April 19, 1964, at the age of 87. They were the parents of seven children. Carl G. H. Jahn was born on March 17, 1879, in Hanover Township. He died on May 18, 1952, at the age of 73. Six children were born to Carl and his wife, Dora Timm. Ida (Mrs. George Fogle) was born on October 14, 1880, in Hanover Township. She died on July 4, 1948, at the age of 68. They were the parents of one child. Bertha (Mrs. Fred Messenbrink) was born on May 6, 1882, in Hanover Township. She died on March 10, 1973, at the age of 91. They lived in Windom, Minnesota, and were the parents of 14 children. Anna (Mrs. Ben Marten) was born on February 6, 1885, in Hanover Township. She died on May 3, 1984, at the age of 99. They were the parents of three children. Caroline (Mrs. Albert Strissel) was born on March 5, 1887, in Hanover Township. She died on May 25, 1955, at the age of 68. They had two daughters. Otto Jahn was born on February 18, 1889, in Han- over Township. He died on March 7, 1969, at the age of 80. Otto and his wife, Lulu Plough, had three daughters. They lived in Denison, Iowa. Wilhelmina (Mrs. Emil Hopp) was born on August 16, 1891, in Hanover Township. She died on April 21, 1981, at the age of 90. They were the parents of four children. Mathilda (Mrs. Albert Rabe) was born on August 2, 1893, in Hanover Township. She died on February 1, 1986, at the age of 93. They were the parents of five children. Bernard Jahn was born on September 13, 1898, in Hanover Township. He died on November 27, 1984, at the age of 86. Ben and his wife, Lydia Ullerich, were the parents of one son. They lived on the family farm until 1937. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

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]

Other Events:

• Departure: Bremen, Germany
• Arrival: 1869; Age: 22
• Arrival: 16 Apr 1872, Baltimore, Maryland; Age: 23
• Arrival: 1876; Age: 29
• Residence: 1880, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1895, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 47
• Residence: 1905, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 63; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1915, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 68; Marital Status: Widowed
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 73; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 70; HomeMortgaged: Free; HomeOwnership: Own; LanguageSpoken: German; NaturalizationStatus: Naturalized; RelationToHead: Head; MaritalStatus: Widowed

Notes:

Buried:
Age: 76

Died:
Age: 76

Wilhelmina married Johann Gottfried Henning 13 Oct 1872, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Johann was born 25 Feb 1837, Schnedbury, Schales, Saxony, Germany; died 26 Oct 1906, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried 28 Oct 1906, Hanover Twp. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Laborer
• Occupation: Works
• Arrival: Jul 1878, New York, New York, USA
• Residence: 1885, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1889, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1893, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Per Find a grave website.

Died:
Died after a long period of dropsy

Reinhard married Bertha A. Kleist 23 Apr 1887, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Bertha was born Jul 1864, Germany; died 1934, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Fireman
• Occupation: Laborer
• Residence: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa
• Birth: 14 Apr 1861, Germany
• Arrival: 1878; Age: 15
• Arrival: 1879; Age: 17
• Residence: 1885, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1900, Oshkosh Ward 3, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1 Jun 1905, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1910, Oshkosh Ward 3, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1920, Oshkosh Ward 3, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Naturalization: 3 Oct 1924, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1930, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 67; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1932, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1935, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 77; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head

Herman married Anna Ulricka Zilz 11 Dec 1885, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Anna was born Apr 1867, Germany; died 4 Oct 1952, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna T Klaberman
• Name: Hannah Klabunde
• Name: Johanna Johnke
• Arrival: 1872; Age: 7
• Arrival: 1876; Age: 11
• Arrival: 1879; Age: 14
• Residence: 1900, Oshkosh Ward 3, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; StreetAddress: Oregon St; Age: 34; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0134; NumberOfChildrenBorn: 9; NumberOfChildrenLiving: 8; YearsInUS: 23; YearsMarried: 18; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife
• Residence: 1 Jun 1905, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1910, Oshkosh Ward 3, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 45; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1914, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1920, Oshkosh Ward 3, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 55; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1930, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; Age: 65; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Johanna married August F Klabunde 1882. August was born 1 Jan 1857; died 1 Jan 1949; was buried , Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 4; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1910, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 53; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Notes:

Emilia married Fred A Carl Jeschke 11 Sep 1895, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Fred was born 13 Jul 1871, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died 16 Jun 1953, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Departure: Le Havre, Hamburg, Germany
• Name: Lise Jahn
• Name: Lizzie Kutschinski
• Residence: 1880, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 3; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Arrival: 19 May 1884, New York, USA
• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 22; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1915
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 47; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Came to Crawford Co, Hanover TWP, Iowa, in 1878.
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").

LOUISA FRIEDERIKA O. KUTSCHINSKI. Born November 26, 1877 Entered Into Rest Sunday, April 19, 1964 Funeral Services St. John's Lutheran Church Charter Oak, Iowa Tuesday, April 21, 1964 1:30 P. M. Words of Comfort by Rev. O. R. Schlegelmilch, Pastor Comfort in Music by William Ziesemer, Organist Ladies Aid Choir Hymns "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" "Forever With The Lord" Pallbearers: Raymond Hopp, Ben Jeschke, Carl Klaus, Reynold Marten, Vernon Rabe, Arthur Wittrock. Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Charter Oak, Iowa . (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Maude Gran)

MRS. CARL KUTSCHINSKI CHARTER OAK, Iowa – Special: Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Kutschinski, 86, who died Sunday morning at her home here will be at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church. The Rev. 0. R. Schlegelmilch will officiate and burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery under direction of the Huebner Funeral Home. Mrs. Kutschinski was born Nov. 26, 1877, in C r awford Caunty, and she was married to Carl Kutschinski in Hanover township Feb. 15, 1900. They farmed until 1940 when they moved to Charter Oak. Survivors include the widower; three sons, Arthur, Elmer and Alvin, all of Charter Oak; three daughters, Mrs. Erna Friederichs, Mrs. Olinda Schultz and Mrs. Irene Lee, all of Charter Oak; two brothers, Ben John of Sioux City, and Otto John of Denison, Iowa; four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Mesenbrink of Minnesota, Mrs. Annie Marten, Mrs. Minnie Hopp and Mrs. Matilda Rabe, all of Charter Oak; 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Maude Gran)


Buried:
St John Lutheran Cemetery

Louisa married Carl Henry Kutschinski 15 Feb 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Carl (son of Joseph Kutschinski and Auguste Baumgardt) was born 25 Apr 1870, Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland; died 8 Dec 1968, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Name: Charlie
• Residence: 1880, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 1; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1905, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1910, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1915, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 11 Sep 1918, Charter Oak Twp, Crawford, Iowa, USA; WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Monona, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, St Clair, Monona, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Ute, Monona, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Buried:
St Clair Cemetery

Carl married Dorothea Henrietta Timm 17 Mar 1907, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Dorothea was born 16 May 1888, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 31 May 1957, Ute, Monona, Iowa, USA; was buried , Ute, Monona, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1895, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 39; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

OBITUARY OF Mrs. IDA MATHIDA FOGLE; Mrs. Ida Mathilda Fogle, nee Jahn, was born on October 14, 1880, in Crawford County, Iowa. to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jahn. She was baptized by G. Haar, Lutheran Pastor, on April 25, 1881, and confirmed March 8th, 1894. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hanover Township, by the Rev. C. Runge. On September 18th, 1900, she was united in marriage to George C. Fogle in Chicago. To this union one daughter, Augusta, was born. Mrs. Fogle lived in and near Charter Oak all her life with the exception of a few years spent in Chicago. Her husband preceded her in death by some 26 years and since his death she has made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Clausen, on a farm northeast of Charter Oak. Her daughter departed this life seven months ago. Mrs. Fogle has been in failing health about five years. She responded quite well to treatments for some time, but it soon became evident that she would never again be well. And she gradually grew weaker. Her condition became alarming some six weeks ago and she closed her eyes in death at 6:30 p. m. July 4th, at the age of 68 years, 8 months and 20 days She was a member of St. John's Ladies Aid Society and ever took an interest in her church. She received Christian burial on July 6th with a service at the Vernon Clausen home and the Lutheran Church. interment was made in St. Paul's Cemetery, Charter Oak. Memorial wreaths are being given by relatives and friends for various charitable organizations in her perpetual memory. There remain to mourn her loss: her son-in-law, Vernon Clausen, and two grandchildren: Vernette (Mrs. Emil Bielfeldt) of Charter Oak, and Paul at home; three brothers: Charles Jahn, Ute, Otto Jahn, Denison, Ben Jahn,,Ute; and six sisters: Bertha (Mrs. Fred Mesenbrink), Windom,, Minn., Louise (Mrs. Carl Kutschinski) Charter Oak, Anna (Mrs. Ben Marten), Lena (Mrs. Albert Strissel), Denison, Minnie (Mrs. Emil Hopp), Charter Oak, and Mathilda (Mrs. Albert Rabe) Charter Oak; and one grandchild. Pallbearers were: Raymond Hopp, Reynold Marten, Vernon Rabe, Arthur Kutschinski, Gus Jeschke, and Walter Jahn. (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Erna Friedrichs).

Ida married George C Fogle 18 Sep 1900, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. George was born 16 Aug 1861, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA; died 8 Mar 1922, Dania, Broward, Florida, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: St Pauls Lutheran, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa
• Name: Bertha W H Messenbrink
• Name: Bertha W Messenbrink
• Occupation: Housewife
• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1910, Stockholm, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Amo, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
• Residence: 1930, Amo, Amo, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA; Age: 47; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0002; Homemaker: Yes; RegistrationDistrict: 2; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Amo, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA

Notes:

Could this be her first child? Haven't found her in the 1900 census.

Name: Johann Bernhard Jahn
Birth Date: 21 Nov 1899
Birth Place: St Pauls Lutheran, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa
Christening Place: St Pauls Lutheran, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa
Mother's Name: Bertha Jahn
FHL Film Number: 1516261

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data:
"Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.

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Bertha married Fred Carl Messenbrink 28 Apr 1901, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; divorced 1920. Fred was born 15 Apr 1872, Preston, Jackson, Iowa, USA; died 30 Aug 1944, Windom, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA; was buried 4 Sep 1944, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Buried:
St Paul Cemetery

Anna married Paul Bernhard Marten 18 Dec 1913, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Paul was born 14 Jun 1892, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 26 Jun 1961. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lena Strissel
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 37; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Goodrich, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Augusta married Albert Adolph Carl Strissel 14 Feb 1909, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Albert was born 3 Jul 1886, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 14 Aug 1962, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Burial: Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Name: Otto Johannes Jahn
• Name: Otto John Jahn
• Residence: Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Birth: 18 Feb 1889, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota, USA
• Residence: 1930, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Milford, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Otto J. Jahn, son of Carl and Bertha (Krause) Jahn was born February 18, 1887 in Hanover Township, Crawford County near Charter Oak, Iowa. Lula (Plough) Jahn was the daughter of Henry and Ida (Christiansen) Plough. She came from a family of 12. Otto (1889-1969) and Lula Plough (1893- 1975) were married at Charter Oak Iowa, November 6, 1912. They farmed the home place until 1919. They lived in Mitchell, South Dakota, one year, then bought a farm near Stickney, South Dakota. In 1924, they lost it due to hail storms and the depression years, and corn at ten cents a bushel. They moved out to Presho, South Dakota to work in the hayfields and also to break up hayland into farms. Otto got a good job breaking county roads for Brule County, near Re- liance, South Dakota. Lula worked as a cook in the Donahue Restaurant. Finally they moved back to Denison, Iowa. Otto drove truck for Bos Truck Lines of Webster City, Iowa. Lula ran a private nursing home in her home from 1932-1956 at East Chestnut 3treet in Denison, Iowa. It was the first such nursing home in Crawford County and surrounding counties. Her first patient was William "Bill" Mead. She received $20.00 a month for food and care. Born to the union of Otto and Lula Jahn were three children. (1) Esther, 1914, married Emmett Leo Champion, October 7, 1933, at Denison, Iowa. To this union was born six sons, Robert, Edward, Richard, Martin, Phomas, and Emmett Jr., were born. 2)Erma, 1918, was married to Gordon Aldag, 1914. To this union was born Betty, Patricia, William, and Ronald. Erma and Gordon were married September 8, 1935. (3) Eileen, 1921, married Paul A. Peteas, 1915-1965, January l9, 1942. To this union were born two daughters, Paula, and Susan. by Esther Champion. (Taken from the "Crawford County History" Book)

Otto married Lula C Plough 6 Nov 1912, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Lula was born 3 Jul 1893, Iowa, USA; died 6 Dec 1975, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Schleswig, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Hanover
• Residence: 1930, Soldier, Monona, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Emil Hopp was born in Crawford County in 1891. He was the son of Carl and Henritte (Whitkope) Hopp, who also were farmers in this area. Emil married Minnie Jahn on December 21, 1911. She was born in 1891, the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Krause) Jahn, who also were farmers. Emil and Minnie had four children: Raymond, born in 1913; Lorena "Lorraine", born in 1915; Clarence, born in 1916; and Alvern, born in 1927. Emil was a farmer most of his life and served four years as a mail carrier. The Hopps moved to Charter Oak and Emil retired in 1951. Emil died in 1963 and his wife, Minnie, entered Eventide Home for the Aged in Denison in 1967. She lived there until her death in 1981. Their children, Raymond, Lorraine, and Clarence are deceased with Alvern being the only survivor of this family. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

Wilhelmina Hopp passed away on Tuesday evening, April 21, 1981 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison at the age of 89. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 24, at 10:30 a. m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak with Vicar Stephen Vogt officiating at the services. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery near Charter Oak. Pallbearers included, Donald Hopp, Keith Jensen, Dale Hopp, Carman Hopp, Richard Preul and Reynold Marten. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home of Charter Oak.

Wilhelmina Dorothea Hopp was born on August 16, 1891 in Hanover Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Bertha Jahn. Minnie was raised on a farm in Hanover Township. She received her education in the St. Paul's Lutheran School at Hanover Township. On December 21, 1911 Minnie was united in marriage to Emil Hopp at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Together they made their home in the Charter Oak community where Emil farmed. In 1945 they retired and moved into Charter Oak. After Emil's death in 1963, Minnie continued to make her home in Charter Oak until 1967 when she entered Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison.

Minnie was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She was a long-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak and a member of the Ladies Aid. In addition to her parents and her husband, Minnie was preceded in death by one son, Ray; one daughter, Lorraine; three grand-children, five sisters and two brothers. Survivors include, two sons, Clarence of Denison and Alvern of Charter Oak; one son- in-law, Harold Jensen of Denison; one daughter-in-law, Mrs Leona Hopp of Charter Oak; six grandchildren; fourteen great grand- children; four step grandchildren and eight step great grand- children; also, by one brother, Ben Jahn of Sioux City; two sisters, Mrs Anna Marten and Mrs Mattie Rabe, both of Eventide Lutheran Home. (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Erna Friedrichs)

In Memory of MINNIE DOROTHEA HOPP, 1891 - 1981. Services: St. John's Lutheran Church, 10:30 A.M. - Friday, April 24, 1981, Charter Oak, Iowa. Officiating: Vicar Stephen Vogt. Music: Mrs. Paul Clausen, Organist, St. John's Choir. Selections: "I'm But A Stranger Here", "Abide W'ith Me". Bearers: Donald Hopp, Keith Jensen, Dale Hopp, Carman Hopp, Richard Preul, Reynold Marten. Internment: St. John's Cemetery, Charter Oak, Iowa. Huebner Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa. (Taken from the In Memorium of Minnie Hopp)


Buried:
St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Wilhelmine married Emil Martin August Hopp 21 Dec 1911, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Emil was born 24 Sep 1891, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 27 Apr 1963, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Occupation: Laundress
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Soldier, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 37; Marital Status: Divorced; Relation to Head of House: Head

Notes:

A TRIBUTE TO MATTIE (JAHN) RABE Mattie Jahn was the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Krause) Jahn. She was born August 2, 1893, in Hanover Township, Crawford County, Iowa. Her father was born in Pomern, Germany, received his education and spent his youth in his homeland. He learned the trade of bricklayer before coming to the United States and to Chicago when a young man. Her mother was born in Berlin and also received her education in Germany. She and a sister left Germany and came to America, locating in Chicago where two of her sisters had already settled. She found employment there assisting with housework in various homes. After their marriage Carl and Bertha resided in Chicago. About 1884, they came to Crawford County and located on a farm in Hanover Township. They remained on this farm until they retired and came to Charter Oak to live until their passing. Mattie (Jahn) Rabe attended the rural school in Han- over Township, having to walk four miles each day to and from school. She also attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hanover Township and was confirmed there. Most of her youth was spent at the homes of her sisters, helping with the housework and taking care of the children. On March 14, 1913, she was married to Albert Rabe at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. They ; were the parents of five children: Martin (deceased), Ernest of Kansas City, Missouri; Adeline Woock of Sioux City, Iowa; Bernard of Highland, California; and [ Vernon of Sioux City. There are 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. After their marriage they lived on a farm, four miles east of Charter Oak, later moving to Charter Oak. After coming to town, Mattie worked in a restaurant as well as a store. She also assisted in caring for the aged and ill in their homes. During World War II, she served the Charter Oak exchange as night operator. She continued as the switchboard operator until Charter Oak changed its telephone system to dial. Her duty as a telephone operator, with an exchange of approximately 325 subscribers, was not only answering their calls, but tracing calls, calling officers, locating a doctor in an emergency, and notifying firemen of a fire. When time permitted, between raising her family and working, Mattie liked to indulge in her hobbies of crocheting, gardening, and working with flowers. Mattie (Jahn) Rabe was honored on her 86th birthday, with an Open House on August 26, 1979, at the Charter Oak Community Building. The event was hosted by her children, and was attended by numerous friends and relatives. Mattie resided at Eventide Lutheran Home for the Aged in Denison, Iowa, for a number of years before her death on February 1, 1986. Submitted by Vernon Rabe (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

Mathilda Johanna Rabe was born on August 2, 1893, in Crawford County, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Bertha Krause Jahn. She died Saturday afternoon, February 1, 1986, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 92.
Mathilda spent her formative years in Crawford County. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hanover Township, by Reverend Runge. She received her formal education in the Hanover Township school.
Mathilda was united in marriage to Albert Rabe on March 14, 1913, at Charter Oak, Iowa, by Reverend Amstein. Together, they made their home on a farm near Charter Oak, Iowa. They also lived near Mapleton, Iowa, for three years and Westfield, Iowa, for seven years. To this union, five sons and one daughter was born. Mathilda spent her later years in Charter Oak, Iowa. She entered the Eventide Lutheran Home on October 27, 1976, due to failing health.
In addition to her parents, Mathilda was preceded in death by two sons, Wilbur and Martin; three brothers, Carl, Ben, and Otto; six sisters, Amelia, Bertha, Ida, Minnie, Anna, and Louise; and her granddaughter, Janet.
Survivors include three sons, Bernhard of California, Ernest of North Kansas City, Missouri, and Vernon of Sioux City, Iowa, and one daughter, Adeline Woock of Sioux City, Iowa. She is further survived by twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 4, 1986, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Interment was in the St. Paul's Cemetery, Hanover Township. The Reverend L.C. Gebhardt officiated at the services and graveside rites. The St. John Ladies' Choir, with Mrs. Darlene Clausen as organist, provided music for the services. Hymns sung by the choir were "I'm But a Stranger Here" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", with the congregation singing "Abide With Me".
Serving as pallbearers for the services were Thomas Remmes, Alvin Kutschinski, Alvern Hopp, Vernon Bielow, Edgar Glockzien, and Earl Schultz. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home of Charter Oak, Iowa. (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Erna Friedrichs)

In Memory of MATHILDA J. RABE August 2, 1893 - February 1, 1986 Services St. John's Lutheran Church 11:00 A.M. - Tuesday, February 4, 1986 Charter Oak, Iowa Officiating Rev. L.C. Gebhardt Music Mrs. Darlene Clausen - Organist St. John's Ladies' Choir Selections "I'm But A Stranger Here" "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" Congregation "Abide With Me" Bearers Thomas Remmes Vernon Bielow Alvin Kutschinski Edgar Glockzien Alvern Hopp Earl Schultz Interment St. Paul's Cemetery Hanover Township Huebner Funeral Service Walter A. Huebner Wayne M Euehl. (Taken from the In Memorium of Mathilda Rabe)

Mathilde married Albert Friedrich Rabe 14 Mar 1913, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; divorced 9 Mar 1939, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Albert was born 17 Aug 1889, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Name: Bernard Robert "Ben" Jahn
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Ben R. Jahn, 86, Sunrise Manor, died Tuesday in the nursing home after a brief illness.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel. The Rev. Philip Wagner of St. Paul's Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Jahn was born Sept. 13, 1898, in Crawford County, Iowa. He married Lydia Emma Ullerich Feb. 11, 1920, at Charter Oak, Iowa. He farmed for many years and worked in a lumber yard at Ute. They came to Sioux City in the early 1950s. Mrs. Jahn died Jan. 9, 1969, at Sioux City. He was a maintenance man for Valley Park Apts., the Sioux Car ( Park and St. Joseph's Hospital, prior to his retirement.
Mr. Jahn was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sisters in Denison, Iowa and two grand- children. (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Erna Friedrichs)

Bernhard married Lydia Anna Ullrich 11 Feb 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Lydia was born 5 Aug 1900, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 9 Jan 1969, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

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]