1. | Charlotte Friedrike Wietzke was born 25 May 1830, Wieszyno, Pomorskie, Poland; died 12 Oct 1908, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 15 Oct 1908. Other Events:
Notes: Birth: Charlotte married Johann Friedrich Ludwig Jahn 25 May 1852, Barwice, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland. Johann (son of Johann Ludwig Jahn) was born Abt 1817, Pomerania, Germany. [Group Sheet]
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2. | Carl L W Jahn (1.Charlotte1) was born 22 May 1843, Pomerania, Germany; died 19 Jan 1919, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried Hanover Lutheran Cemetery. Other Events:
Notes: Carl Jahn born in Munich Pomerian, Germany May 22, 1844 came to the United States in 1870 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. In 1878 he came to Charter Oak, Iowa and lived on a farm. He died January 19, 1919. Carl married Bertha Krause born July 12, 1876 and died in 1932, who was born in Sanskow Berlin, Germany. She came to the United States in 1878 to Charter Oak, Iowa. Their wedding date was October 17, 1875. To this union was born eight girls and three boys, Amelia, wife of Fred Jeschke; Louise, wife of Carl Kutschinski; Carl, husband of Dora Timm; Ida, wife of George Fogle; Bertha, wife of Fred Mesenbrink; Annie, wife of (Ben) Bernard Marten; Lena, wife of Albert Strissel; Otto, husband of Lula Plough; Minnie, wife of Emil Hopp; Matilda, wife of Albert Rabe; and Bernard, husband of Lydia Ullrich. (Taken from the "Crawford County History" Book) Carl married Bertha Krause 17 Oct 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Bertha (daughter of Johann Krause and Wilhelmine Wangerin) was born 27 Feb 1855, Zajączkówko; died 25 Dec 1932, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried 28 Dec 1932, Hanover, Iowa. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Wilhelmina Albertina Jahn (1.Charlotte1) was born 4 Aug 1847, Pomerania, Germany; died 7 Apr 1924, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried 9 Apr 1924, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Buried: 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] |
4. | Reinhard Jahn (1.Charlotte1) was born 21 Sep 1859, Barwice, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland; died 1 Aug 1893, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aug 1893, Peace Lutheran Cemetery Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Buried: 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] |
5. | Herman Julius Jahn (1.Charlotte1) was born 14 Apr 1862, Germany; died 29 Jul 1954, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
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] |
6. | Johanna F Jahn (1.Charlotte1) was born 17 Jun 1865, Germany; died 17 Sep 1933, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Johanna married August F Klabunde 1882. August was born 1 Jan 1857; died 1 Jan 1949; was buried , Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] |
7. | Emilia Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 12 Jul 1876, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died 18 Jun 1936, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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] |
8. | Louisa Friederike Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) 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. Other Events:
Notes: Came to Crawford Co, Hanover TWP, Iowa, in 1878. 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]
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9. | Carl Gottfried Reinhold Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 17 Mar 1879, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 18 May 1952, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA; was buried , Ute, Monona, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Buried: 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] |
10. | Ida Matilda Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 14 Oct 1880, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 4 Jul 1948, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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] |
11. | Bertha Wilhelmine Johanne Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 6 May 1882, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 10 Mar 1973, Windom, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Could this be her first child? Haven't found her in the 1900 census. 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] |
12. | Anna Pauline Henriette Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 6 Feb 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 3 May 1984, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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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] |
13. | Augusta Wilhemina Caroline "Lena" Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 5 Mar 1887, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 25 May 1955, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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] |
14. | Otto Johann Ferdinand Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 18 Feb 1889, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 7 Mar 1969, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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] |
15. | Wilhelmine Dorothea Augusta Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 16 Aug 1891, Hanover Township, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 21 Apr 1981, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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"). 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] |
16. | Mathilde Christine Johanna Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 2 Aug 1893, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 1 Feb 1986, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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"). 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] |
17. | Bernhard Robert Fritz Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 13 Sep 1898, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 27 Nov 1984, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Ben R. Jahn, 86, Sunrise Manor, died Tuesday in the nursing home after a brief illness. 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] |
18. | Johann Bernhard Jahn (2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 21 Nov 1899, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died Bef Jun 1900, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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19. | Ernst Carl August Kutschinski (8.Louisa3, 2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 5 Dec 1900, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 5 Mar 1901, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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20. | Erna Bertha Friedricka Kutschinski (8.Louisa3, 2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 10 Nov 1901, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 27 May 1998, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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"). 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] |
21. | Olinda Bertha Caroline Kutschinski (8.Louisa3, 2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 17 May 1904, Charter Oak Twp, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 19 May 1994, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried 21 May 1994, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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"). 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] |
22. | Arthur Robert Kutschinski (8.Louisa3, 2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 8 Sep 1908, Charter Oak Twp, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 3 Mar 1969, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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. |
23. | Elmer Carl Henry Kutschinski (8.Louisa3, 2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 13 Jun 1910, Charter Oak Twp, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 17 Feb 2003, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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"). 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] |
24. | Alvin Otto Kutschinski (8.Louisa3, 2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 27 Apr 1913, Charter Oak Twp, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 13 Jan 2007, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Alvin and Dorothy Kutschinski have lived on the corner of First and Pine (103 Pine Avenue), since the 1940's, having moved here from Denison. Alvin is a native of Charter Oak, having been born on the family farm northwest of town. His parents were Carl Henry Kutschinski, who was born in West Prussia and came to Charter Oak in 1891, and Louise Fredericka (Jahn) Kutschinski, born in Hanover Township. Dorothy was born in East Boyer Township to Gustave Waldimer Wiese, born in Clinton County and Wilhelmina Louisa (Stahl) Wiese, born in Bonnigheim, Wurttemburg, in southern Germany. Alvin received his education in the rural schools and St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School at Charter Oak. He served 42 months in the European Theatre during World War II. After returning home, he worked as a mechanic for Butler Motors, Harbaugh Repair, and Kortman Implement Store. He also worked with Friedrichs Construction and Midwestern College before becoming a custodian at St. John's Lutheran Church. Dorothy received her early education in the rural schools of Crawford County and graduated from the Denison High School. She began teaching in the rural schools and continuing her education, earning a Bache- lor of Arts and Master of Teaching Degree from Morningside College. She taught in the Ute Public School and Charter Oak-Ute Community School, completing 48 years in the teaching field. The Kutschinski's have two daughters, Karen and Linda. They attended and graduated from the public school in Charter Oak. Karen married Norman D. Christensen of Denison and they have farmed all their married life on their own farm south of Denison. Norman's parents are Harry and Gertrude (Rath) Christensen. Karen and Norman have two sons, Greg and Scot. Both boys earned degrees from Iowa State University at Ames. Greg also earned a Master of Business Ad- ministration from the University of Iowa. Scot entered his eternal home as a result of a motorcycle accident north of Ames, shortly before his 25th birthday. Greg is married to Diane Fisher of Wellman, Iowa. Linda attended and graduated from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion and became a teacher. She married Allen Nepper of Ute, who also graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Juris Doctor degree. His parents are Warren O. and Helene (Zeims) Nepper. Linda and Allen live in Charter Oak with their two daughters, Allison and Megan, who are students at Charter Oak-Ute Schools. Allen is a practicing attorney and Linda teaches in the local high school The Kutschinski's are active members of St. John's Lutheran Church. Alvin was baptized and confirmed here, as were their two daughters. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Denison. Alvin has served his church as voting member, elder, stewardship secretary, chairman of finance board, Bethel Series cordinator, Bible Class superintendent for more than 30 years, and custodian. Dorothy has been a Bible Class teacher for more than 30 years at adult and high school levels, also studied and taught the Bethel series. Alvin and Dorothy are active in local and county organizations. Al has been a member of the Charter Oak Commercial Club for many years, as well as the V. F. W. and American Legion. He was a member of the Happiness Express, SPEBSQSA Denison Chapter since 1966, participating in many shows and contests. Both are life members of the Crawford County Historical Society. They are active in the Republican Party. Dorothy has also served as board member and officer of the Crawford County Arts Association, Republican Central Committee, Republican Women, American Association of University Women, and Delta Kappa Gamma, International. She also holds membership in other state and national organizations. Al and Dorothy are strong supporters of Charter Oak. Al served on the town council and as mayor. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa"). Alvin married Dorothy Irene Wiese. Dorothy was born 19 Feb 1922, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 24 Jun 2008, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] |
25. | Irene Wilhelmina Kutschinski (8.Louisa3, 2.Carl2, 1.Charlotte1) was born 14 Oct 1919, Charter Oak Twp, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 13 Apr 2010, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
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"). 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] |