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| 2901 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt GOTTLIEB F. AND SALOMEA BERTSCH Gottlieb F. and Salomea (Schaeffer) Bertsch Gottlieb F. Bertsch was born February 20, 1865 in Bergdorf, South Russia. In 1884, he was dissatisfied with conditions in Russia and made the trip to America with his brother, Jacob, and one sister. Their ship arrived in New York City and from there, they traveled by train to Menno, South Dakota. Gottlieb was the son of Jacob Friedrich Bertsch and Elizabeth (nee Rau) Bertsch. He was one of six children. His siblings were: Elizabeth (Mrs. John Leicht); Louisa (Mrs. Gottlieb Wolff); Jacob, John, and Friederika (Mrs. Gottfried G. Werre). Salomea Schaeffer was born November 7, 1869 in Neudorf, South Russia. She was the daughter of Johann and Eva (nee Hauck) Schaeffer. The original German spelling of this surname was "Schafer". Salomea, at age 15, arrived in this country with her family on the "SS AMERICA" No. 123, on October 23, 1884. She was one of seven children. Her siblings were: Jacob, John, Eva (Mrs. Jacob Bentz), Magdalena (Mrs. John Mayer), Daniel, and August. Gottlieb and Salomea were married in Menno, South Dakota, on December 25, 1886 and lived in that area for two years. In 1888, Gottlieb filed for a homestead in McPherson County, near Eureka. His father, Jacob Friedrich, had already established a homestead about 13 miles east of Eureka and allowed him one-fourth section of land on which to build his homestead. When Gottlieb, Salomea, and their little daughter, Albina, arrived at the site of their new home, there was nothing but grass and rocks to welcome them. They built their home of stones and mortar from clay and hay, grass, or straw. They broke up sod for flax. The Bertsch family worked hard and prospered. There was a total of sixteen children (three sons and thirteen daughters) of whom five daughters preceded their parents in death. The children who lived to be adults included: Albina (Mrs. Jacob Schmitt), Gottlieb J., Pauline (Mrs. Emanuel Schmitt), Magdalena (Mrs. Gottlieb Kirschenmann), Eva (Mrs. Jacob Wolff), Lydia (Mrs. John Leicht), Mathilda (Mrs. Christ Kirschenmann and Mrs. Ed Wolff), Ruth (Mrs. Christ Hagel), Martha (Mrs. Arthur Beck), Emma (Mrs. Andrew Delker), Emanuel, and Helmuth Bertsch. The children now living include: Emma and Lydia in Aberdeen, South Dakota; Emanuel in Yankton, South Dakota; and Helmuth in Sacramento, California. With so many children around and not much space, it was necessary for the children to sleep three in a bed. Salomea was kept busy, besides homemaking, sewing dresses for the girls and preparing food. Seven hogs and a cow would be butchered, meat smoked and cured, and then hung in the granary for winter food. Trips into town were made by horse and buggy. During the harsh South Dakota winters, such trips were rigorous and there were many hazards. In 1919 Gottlieb and Salomea retired and moved into Eureka. Their home was located one block south of the Eureka Community Hospital. Gottlieb had been baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Bergdorf, South Russia. Gottlieb was a founder of the Hoffnungsfeld Church east of Eureka. The children attended the Congregational Church, later to become the United Church of Christ. Gottlieb's motto was "No sweat, no gain". He was in poor health during the last three years of his life, suffering a number of heart attacks. He died on February 6, 1929. Salomea became ill in 1925, developed Hodgkin's Disease and died on August 22, 1931. The funeral services for both were conducted by Reverend R. Knaus. | Bertsch, Gottlieb Friedrich (I105180)
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| 2902 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt GUST AND MARTHA METTLER Gust Mettler was born February 27, 1907 at Eureka to Fred and Paulina Mettler. He was one of twelve children: Ted, Alvin, Art, Reinhold, Anna, Ella, Edna, Aleatha, Frances, Bernice and Hazel. Fred was born in 1885 and died in 1942. Paulina was born in 1887 and died in 1981. Gust married Martha Opp February 28, 1929. They farmed near Eureka until the fall of 1964 when they moved to Rapid City. Martha was born June 28, 1910 to Jacob and Katherina Neuharth Opp. Mr. and Mrs. Gust Mettler and family Ten children were born to Gust and Martha. Ramona, born in 1929, married Ken Jackels. They have six children. Merle, born in 1932, is married to Elsie Heiser. They have one son. Stanley was born in 1934 and married Alice Heiser. They have two children. Marlene, born in 1936 married Marcus Skie. Carol was born in 1937 and married Lloyd Jung. They have three children. Vera was born in 1938. Fred, born in 1940, married Lila Stobner. They have three sons. Richard was born in 1943 and married Carol Robeson. They have three children. Van, born in 1947, is married to Pam Koupel. They have two children. Blake, born in 1951, married Cathy Parker. They have two children. Gust and Martha are members of the Reformed Church in Rapid City where they make their home. | Mettler, Gustave (I57606)
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| 2903 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HARLEY NEUHARTH Harley and Darlene Neuharth Neuharth children and spouses--back row: Randy and Kay Neuharth, Rick Hofland, Jeff, Mike, and Mickey Neuharth. Front row: Cindy Hofland, Karla Neuharth, Dana Neuharth, and Jodi and Phil Weisz. Harley Neuharth was born December 29, 1931, in Eureka, South Dakota. He was the fourth child of the six children born to Christ J. and Katherina (nee Fischer) Neuharth. Brothers and sisters of Harley are: Raymond, deceased, Mrs. Vic (LuCilla) Bosma, Albert, Mrs. Helmer (Florence) Hauck, and Benjamin. Harley lived with his parents and other family members on the family farm located ten and one-half miles northeast of Eureka. He attended grade school in a rural school located in Rosenthal Township. As a young man, he farmed with his father after the other family members left the farm home. On December 25, 1951, Harley was united in marriage to Darlene Teske at the Zion American Lutheran Church in Eureka. The young couple lived with Harley's parents for a short time until they moved into Eureka. Darlene, the daughter of Theodore and Lydia (nee Rieker) Teske, was born March 30, 1931, in Hillsview, South Dakota. At age five, she, with her parents and sister, Mavis, moved to Eureka where her father was employed with the Chicago Milwaukee Railroad. Darlene attended grade school at Eureka and graduated from Eureka High School in 1949. She attended Northern State College for a year and then became a rural school teacher. Her first year of teaching was in Faulk County. She then returned to teach in the Eureka area and married Harley on Christmas Day, 1951. For some time, Darlene continued her occupation as a rural school teacher while Harley farmed with his father. The young couple then moved to Eureka where Harley was employed as a railroad laborer with Darlene's father. After this, they lived on several rented farms until 1959 when they moved back to Eureka, where Harley was employed by the Eureka Equity Exchange. In 1962, after the retirement of Harley's parents, the young family moved back to the home farm where Harley and Darlene are still residing. To this union were born three boys and three girls. They are: Randall Harley, a music teacher living in Bloomfield, Nebraska. He is married to Kay Glover and they are the parents of two boys, Christopher John and Andrew Jay. Cynthia Faye lives in Veblen, South Dakota, with her husband, Rick Hofland and their two boys, Dustin Rick and Nicholas Duane. She teaches English and Spanish in the Veblen school system. Michael Christ, who married Mickey Kerrick in Hardin, Montana, lives in Eureka and is in farming partnership with his father and brother, Jeff. They are the parents of one daughter, Brandi Jo. Jodi Ann is married to Philip Weisz and they live in Eureka where Jodi is employed as a nurse's aid at the Eureka Community Hospital. They are the parents of two children, Lisa Marie and Carey Daniel. Karla Kae is living in Rapid City with her son, Tyler Michael. She is employed as a teacher's aid and plans to further her education in the field of teaching. Jeffrey Theodore is also living in Eureka with his wife, Dana (nee Miller). Jeff is in partnership with his father and brother, Mike, in the family farm operation. Both Harley and Darlene have been actively involved in church and community affairs. They are members of the Eureka Reformed Church where Harley was a past Sunday School superintendent and teacher. He was also a deacon and treasurer of the Church. His other activities include past Jaycee member, presently a member of the Eureka Lions, Hospital Board member, board member of the Eureka Development Corporation and McPherson County Commissioner. Fishing is one of his special recreational interests. In 1967, Darlene made the decision to go back to college and get her teaching degree. She taught school at Long Lake for two years while attending college during the summers, taking extension courses and doing some correspondence work. In 1972, she received her B.A. at Northern State College and became employed with the Eureka school system. Here she teaches seventh and eighth grade Math and Science. Darlene's outside activities include Reformed Church Ladies Aid and Choir, South Dakota Education Association, Eureka Education Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.T.A., Eureka Theatrical Company, past Sunday School and Bible School teacher, past Jaycette, Extension Club member, and 4-H leader. Her favorite form of recreation is reading, especially historical novels, and collecting ethnic cookbooks. In 1971, a new house was built on the farm where Harley and Darlene are still residing. This house has been the happy gathering place for all family members on such special occasions as Christmas, Thanksgiving and family reunions. | Neuharth, Harley (I104126)
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| 2904 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HAROLD AND DORIS NEUHARTH Harold Neuharth, son of George and Kate (Roth) Neuharth, was born November 14, 1924, at Eureka. His father was born March 10, 1899, at Eureka, and passed away in August 1974. His mother was born February 9, 1902 at Venturia, North Dakota, and passed away November 24, 1981. They farmed northeast of Eureka. Harold has two brothers: Calvin Neuharth of Eureka, and Dennis Neuharth of Tolland, Connecticut, and two sisters: Norma Stoebner-Meyer of Forbes, North Dakota, and Gladys Schmidt of Newburg, California. On October 16, 1948, Harold was married to Doris Gross of Hosmer, South Dakota. Her parents were Albert and Rose Gross. Albert is deceased and Rose is living in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Harold and Doris made their first home northeast of Hosmer, then moved to a farm southeast of Eureka, where they lived until Harold's death on November 9, 1978. Doris is now living in Aberdeen. They were blessed with two daughters. Patsy was born March 21, 1954, and is married to Bryan Mehlhaff. They have one daughter, Heather, and are making their home in Eureka. The second daughter, Robin, was born February 26, 1957, married Tom Weigel, and they reside in Ipswich, South Dakota, with their two children, Joshua and Samantha. Harold and Doris belonged to the Reformed Church in Eureka. Harold was a veteran of World War II. | Neuharth, Harold (I104119)
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| 2905 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HAROLD AND MEDA HEUPEL Harold Heupel, twin son of Fred and Christina (Knodel) Heupel, was born December 28, 1919 in McPherson County. His twin, Arnold, died in 1980. His sisters include Erna Heupel, Irene (Mrs. Reiny) Stotz, Frieda (Mrs. Alvin) Larson, all of Aberdeen, and brother, Dr. Alden Heupel, Fargo. Harold and Meda Heupel Harold was united in marriage to Meda Meidinger at Ashley Reformed Church on July 17, 1949. Meda is one of eleven children born to John R. and Lydia (Meidinger) Meidinger near Zeeland. She was born June 4, 1922. Harold and Meda have three children, Susan, Dennis and Jane. Susan Marie, born May 31, 1950, graduated at the University of South Dakota, majoring in Medical Technology. She married David Price on September 28, 1980 at Minneapolis. David was born November 21, 1944 in Minneapolis. He is self-employed as a management consultant in Minneapolis. Susan is employed at Twin City Testing as a mass spectroscopist in St. Paul. They live at 4011 Monteray Avenue, Edina, Minnesota. Dennis Duane was born October 26, 1952 at Eureka. He married Michelle Mary Dailey, November 29, 1974 at Eureka. Michelle was born September 15, 1956 to John Gordon and Velma Lee (Benedick) Dailey. Dennis and Michelle are graduates of South Dakota State University at Brookings, majoring in mechanized agriculture and textile, clothing and home economics, respectively. Michelle is employed at Eureka Designs. Prior to this employment, she worked at the Eureka Hospital as food supervisor for eight years. After graduating, Dennis returned to Eureka and is farming the Heupel and Son Corporation farm. Living in Eureka in the former "Grandma Straub" house located at 804 I Avenue, which they have extensively remodeled, they have one son, Matthew Harold, born March 11, 1982. Another child is expected in April 1986. Jane Louise, born August 16, 1955, graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Botany-Biology. She spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippine Islands and was married to Quirino Blasco, Naga City Camerine Sur, October 3, 1981, in Eureka. She is presently employed by the Florida Department of Agriculture as an agricultural products specialist, division of plant industry. Living at West Palm Beach, Florida, Quirino is employed in the trust department of the 1st American Bank. Harold had various jobs in the Eureka area in his youth: working as mortician's helper for Alex Mehlhaff, co-owner of Kary and Heupel Standard Service with Val Kary, Eureka Drive Inn, located across from the bank on Main and Market Street, co-manager of the Luncheonette with twin brother, Arnold. In the early 1950's Harold bought the Libis farm in Jackson Township, adding more acreage through the years, recently purchasing the adjoining property in Campbell County, raising mostly corn and feed crops for their cattle feeding operation. Harold is now semi-retired. Meda grew up on her parents farm north of Zeeland. After her parents retired to the city of Ashley, Meda stayed on the farm with four brothers for four years before enrolling at Christie's Beauty School at Bismarck, for a course in cosmetology. After graduation in June, 1947, she returned to Ashley and purchased the Ashley Beauty Shop. After her marriage two years later, she moved Meda's Beauty Shop to Eureka and is presently still in operation at 804 Ninth Street. | Heupel, Harald (I106614)
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| 2906 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HARRY AND DELORES BERTSCH Harry Bertsch family Harry L. Bertsch was born near Ashley, North Dakota on October 6, 1927 to August A. and Emilia (Feiock) Bertsch. Delores K. (Beck) Bertsch was born in Eureka, South Dakota on June 4, 1932 to Arthur A. and Martha (Bertsch) Beck. Harry and Delores were married August 20, 1950 and established their home on a farm southwest of Ashley, North Dakota. At that time, there was a shortage of teachers so Delores taught in the nearby country school for one year. On December 23, 1951 their daughter DeLana was born at Ashley. She graduated from Eureka High School and Aberdeen School of Commerce. DeLana was employed as secretary at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna, Minnesota, and since 1973, has been employed as a computer operator at Jewett Drug Company in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The Bertsch's moved to their present farm in the fall of 1955. On November 21, 1955 Gordon was born at Ashley, North Dakota. He graduated from Eureka High School and Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute in Watertown. He is self-employed as a building contractor in Watertown. He married Janet Holland on June 16, 1979. Janet is the daughter of Lester and Delores Holland of Webster, South Dakota. They have one son, Toby Lee, born November 14, 1985. Their daughter Roxanne was born November 12, 1963 in Eureka. She graduated from Eureka High School and Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute in Watertown. She is employed at the Redfield State Hospital and School as a disability developmental technician in Redfield. The church affiliation for the Bertsch family is the First Baptist Church in Eureka where Harry has held several positions, such as Sunday School teacher, assistant Sunday School superintendent, trustee and deacon, and he is a member of the brotherhood where he has served as president and treasurer. Delores has served as president and secretary of the Womens Missionary Fellowship, Sunday School teacher, and is a member of the Christian Education Committee. Harry and Delores are both members of the church advisory board. | Bertsch, Harry L. (I73579)
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| 2907 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Hoff, Harry (I103789)
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| 2908 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Weller, Harvey (I105113)
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| 2909 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HENRY AND ALBINA (MEIDINGER) FAUTH Henry Fauth, was born January 8, 1889 to Christoph and Christina (Lammle) Fauth in Bergdorf, South Russia. Henry's father, Christoph, was born August i9, 1855 and came to Eureka in 1910 from Strasburg, North Dakota, he passed away July 8, 1921. Christina (Lammle) Fauth was born January 25, 1861 and has also passed away. Henry Fauth attended school through the fifth grade. His occupation was farming. On November 25, 1913 he married Albina Meidinger, she was born December 11, 1893 to Adolf and Barbara (Mehlhaff) Meidinger. Adolf Meidinger was born November 8, 1858 in Kessel, South Russia. Barbara (Lammle) Fauth was born September 12, 1863. They came to Eureka in the spring of 1885. Adolf passed away December 13, 1944 and Barbara passed away August 20, 1927. Albina Fauth Four children were born to them, Ella (Mrs. Philip Oster, Jr.) born August 30, 1914; Lenora (Mrs. Raile) born September 27, 1916; Alma (Mrs. Heuple) born March 6, 1918; and Otto, born August 27, 1922 (deceased). Henry passed away February 7, 1965 and Albina still resides in Eureka, she has 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. | Fauth, Heinrich (I105134)
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| 2910 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HENRY AND EMILIA NEUHARTH Henry was born to Jacob and Fredericka (Aman) Neuharth in 1914 who farmed seven miles northeast of Eureka. He was married to Emelia Fiechtner in June 1944 and they lived on the Neuharth farm until September 1966 when they moved to Aberdeen. Emelia was born in 1917 to Christ and Elizabeth (Bitz) Fiechtner in Eureka. Henry Neuharth Henry worked as a yard man at Peavey Lumber in Aberdeen until 1979 when he retired. He then started driving the mail route from Aberdeen to Eureka. Emelia worked at Osco Drug and at Peavey Lumber as a check out clerk. She also was a maid at N.S.C. and worked at a grocery store for a short time. Henry and Emelia were blessed with five children, all of whom were born in Eureka. They are Joyce, James, Margaret, Wayne and Linda. Joyce is married to Ed Mleczka, lives in Boise, Idaho and has one son, David; Ed is a computer operator for the state of Idaho. James is married to Beverly Rieman and they have four children named Steven, Michael, Peter and Sarah. James is a chemical engineer at 3-M Company in Yardly, Pennsylvania. Margaret is married to Michael Goff and has one daughter, Kara, and lives in Arvada, Colorado where Michael is a golf pro. Wayne is married to Joann Schunamann and has one daughter Jennifer; they live in Shawnee, Oklahoma where Wayne is an assistant manager for Wal Mart. Linda is married to Leroy Weyer and they have three sons: Travis, Jason and Justin. Linda and Leroy live in Aberdeen where Leroy does concrete work. | Neuharth, Henry (I104053)
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| 2911 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HENRY AND EMMA (RUEB) HOFF Henry Hoff, son of Michael and Marie (Priester) Hoff, was born May 10, 1888 at Bridgewater, South Dakota. He married Emma Rueb November 6, 1917. She was born September 5, 1900. She was the daughter of Fredrick and Barbara Rueb. Fred was born February 18, 1855, and Barbara was born November 8 1859. They were born in Kassel, South Russia and came to America in 1884. Henry and Emma Hoff Henry was a painter. They were members of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Hoff was very involved in church work. In 1956 they moved to Sacramento, California. Mr. Hoff passed away March 22, 1964 and his wife died May 6, 1971. The Hoffs have five children who were all born in Eureka, South Dakota. Edna was born August 8, 1918. She married Albert Kusler of Artas, South Dakota September 5, 1941. They moved to Elk Grove, California. Albert died December 31, 1971. Edna married Roscoe MacDaniel, November 12, 1975. They are now living in Elk Grove, California. Oliver was born June 27, 1920. He married Patricia Starkie, September 3, 1943. They are living in Sacramento, California. They have seven children, Jeanne Marie, Patrica Ann, Michael, Dolores, Rose Mary (deceased), Paula Rose, and Kenneth Oliver and Mary. Clarence was born October 21, 1927. He married Thelma Bertsch, February 17, 1957. She was born at Greenway, South Dakota. They have one daughter, Roberta Lynn. Gladys Helen was born May 6, 1933. She moved to Elk Grove, California June 16, 1950. She married Robert Lunardi, October 18, 1952. They had four children, Judy Ann married John Neal, July 31, 1976. She died June 12, 1977. Robert Steven, married Sherrie Silver. They have three children: David married Kelly Greer, September 12, 1981; Janet was born July 19, 1957. Gladys and Bob live in Sacramento, California. Lillian Marie was born September 12, 1934. She married Edgar Haas on June 27, 1950 at Eureka, South Dakota. They had one daughter, Sharon Kay who married Ray Cook, October 12, 1971. Sharon passed away March 22, 1978, Curtis Allen was born October 12, 1952, he married Phyllis Cartrell of Portland, Oregon on May 18, 1974. They have four daughters. Timothy Paul was born June 14, 1962 at Portland, Oregon. The Haas's live in Milwaukie, Oregon. | Hoff, Heinrich (I72459)
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| 2912 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HENRY G. AND PAULINE HIEB Henry G. and Pauline Hieb Henry G. Hieb was born July 12, 1887 to George J. and Katherine Hieb at the family homestead about 15 miles northeast of present day Eureka. He had seven brothers and six sisters. He attended rural school, and Scotland Academy at Scotland, South Dakota after which he taught in rural schools. In 1911, he purchased some land five miles east of Eureka and moved a small house on to it. A barn was built and he acquired some horses, machinery, and milk cows. He was united in marriage with Pauline Schott on February 4, 1913, at Eureka. She was born May 26, 1888, to Freiderich and Magdalena Schott, at their homestead about ten miles northwest of Eureka. Before her marriage, Pauline worked for several families in Eureka, doing housework. The farming operation progressed. In 1917, they purchased their first car, a Ford. In 1928, a modern two-story house was constructed. A thirty-two volt Windcharger provided power for lights and running water. This was replaced by R.E.A. in 1950, providing more conveniences. Due to Mrs. Hieb's health, Ted and Ida Opp, son-in-law and daughter, farmed in partnership with them, starting in 1933. Henry and Pauline were members of the Eureka Reformed Church and Henry served as Elder for many years. He served on the Rosenthal No. Four School Board and as McPherson County Assessor for many years. He was a long time director of the Northwest G. F. Mutual Insurance Company and a director on the Eureka Community Hospital Board. In 1961, Henry retired from the farm and moved to Eureka; however, he continued to help on the farm and had many projects to keep him occupied. In 1978, he came to live with Ted and Ida on the ranch until his death September 2, 1982. Pauline passed away October 17, 1955. They are buried in the Hieb family plot in the Eureka City Cemetery. They had two children, Ida and Royal. Ida was born December 31, 1913, married Theodore Opp, and has four children. Royal was born February 26, 1916, married Emma Scherle and has two sons. During his ninety-five year life span, Mr. Hieb witnessed tremendous progress in agricultural methods, technology, and saw amazing scientific projects successfully carried out. Henry's father, George J. Hieb, was born February 12, 1860, at Neudorf, South Russia. He was fourteen years old when his parents emigrated to America. He died March 10, 1941. His mother, Katherina (nee Perman) was born December 4, 1863, at Kassel, South Russia, and she passed away August 14, 1933. They were married December 10, 1883, at Eureka. Pauline's father, Friederich Schott, was born September 23, 1863, at Hoffnungstal, Bessarabia, Russia. He married Magdalena Rieger at Kloetitz. They arrived in America June 2, 1886, with their baby daughter, Pauline's oldest sister. Friederich died in 1947, and Magdalena died in 1959. | Hieb, Heinrich G. (I104382)
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| 2913 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HENRY KOERNER Standing, left to right: Sanrow, Marvin and Andrew. Seated: Henry and Lydia. Henry Koerner, twin brother of John Koerner, was born to Andreas and Emilia (Herman) Koerner, on November 11, 1896. On December 14, 1919, Henry Koerner and Lydia Ladner, daughter of Henry and Rosina (Klein) Ladner, were united in marriage. Four children were born to the couple, one daughter, Angie, died in infancy; three sons, Sanrow and Andrew are living in Eureka, and Marvin is living in Williston, North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Koerner farmed and reared their family on the original Andreas Koerner homestead, located approximately 15 miles northeast of Eureka. They were members of the Reformed Church throughout their lives. In 1952, the farm was sold to their son, Andrew, and they moved to Eureka. Shortly thereafter Mr. Koerner was employed by the Eureka Distributing Co., a beverage wholesale business, owned and operated by their son, Sanrow Koerner, at the time. On March 3, 1963, Henry Koerner died, Mrs. Koerner continued to reside in Eureka. On December 16, 1964, Lydia Koerner married Emmanual Rath, father of Nilda (Rath) Fischer, Roscoe, South Dakota, Bernice (Rath) Kusler, Pierre, South Dakota and Vera (Rath) Anderson, deceased. Mr. Rath died July 26, 1970. On August 14, 1971, Mrs. Lydia Rath married Edward Golz, father of one adopted son, Alvin Golz, deceased. Mr. Edward Golz died June 19, 1974. Currently Mrs. Lydia Golz lives and takes care of her own home in Eureka, South Dakota. | Koerner, Heinrich (I110724)
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| 2914 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HERBERT AND MARIE OPP Herbert, Marie and family Herbert was born near Eureka, August 6, 1915 to Fred D. and Lydia (Hoff) Opp. Both Fred and Lydia were born in South Dakota and passed away in 1975. Other children in the family included: Reinhold and Arthur, both deceased; Ella Schnabel, Anna Mettler, and Ervin. Marie was born January 17, 1915 near Ashley, North Dakota to George and Elizabeth (Fischer) Kaul. George was born November 2, 1888 and Elizabeth was born October 31, 189.0. They both were born in Russia and came to the United States in June 1913. They farmed seven miles south of Ashley until their retirement. George passed away September 26, 1973 and Elizabeth passed away June 2, 1980. Marie has one adopted brother, Ervin G., who lives at Townsend, Montana. Herbert and Marie were married June 5, 1938. They farmed until Herbert's death July 29, 1967. After Marie moved to Eureka she worked as a nurses aid at the local hospital for eleven years. Herbert was and Marie continues to be an active member of the Reformed Church. They were the parents of two sons: Roger, born June 2, 1939, married Joyce Anderson from Vermillion, South Dakota. They have three children, Kevin, Michael, and Kimberly. Floyd, born September 7, 1945, married Donna Lammle of Long Lake, South Dakota. They have three children, Penelope, Robin, and Andrea. | Opp, Herbert (I104750)
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| 2915 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HERBERT AND MARTHA MEHLHAFF Back row, left to right: Allan, Darlene, Wilma and Harry. Front row: Herbert and Martha. Herbert Mehlhaff was born to Jacob and Christina (Koerner) Mehlhaff. Herbert's father, Jacob Mehlhaff, was born September 1861. He grew to manhood in the Menno area as he and his parents, Heinrich Jakob Mehlhaff (known as Jakob) and Elizabeth Koerner, had come to Dakota Territory from South Russia in 1874. They farmed in Germany before they emigrated to South Russia then to America. Herbert's mother, Christina Koerner, was born June 1866. In 1880, Christina with her parents, Andreas Koerner and Elisabeth (Mehlhaff) Koerner, came to America and settled in what is now Hutchinson County, South Dakota. On January 3, 1885 Jacob Mehlhaff married Christina Koerner and that same year followed the settlers northward to where they homesteaded two and one-half miles south of present Eureka. This farm is still operated by Mehlhaff ancestors. Jacob died April 1934 and Christina died December 1955. Herbert had two sisters and nine brothers: Jacob, John G., Albina, Edward, Emil, Julius, Ida, William, Gotthilf, Otto and Arthur. On September 30, 1930 Herbert married Martha Dockter, daughter of August and Katherina (Stroh) Dockter of Venturia, North Dakota. Martha was born October 11, 1906. Herbert and Martha purchased a farm three miles southeast of Eureka, which they operated until 1962 when they moved into Eureka. Four children were born to Herbert and Martha: Allen in 1931; Harry in 1936, he and his family reside on the family farm; Wilma born 1938, married Donald Kaul; and Darlene born February 16, 1942 and living in Delaware. Martha died March 29, 1979 after a long fight with cancer. Herbert, a life long resident of the Eureka area, is in good health and lives in his own home in south Eureka. | Mehlhaff, Herbert (I110982)
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| 2916 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HERBERT HEUPEL FAMILY Herbert Heupel family Herbert, Lillian, Gwen, and Nancy Heupel moved to Eureka from Cresbard, South Dakota, in August 1962. At this time, Mr. Heupel joined the Eureka Faculty as Industrial Arts and Junior High Social Studies Teacher. Herbert Heupel, son of Simon and Magdalena (Bertsch) Heupel, was born in McPherson County on February 12, 1925. He married Lillian June Haas on June 29, 1950, at Venturia, North Dakota. He attended Ashley High School, was in the Army during World War II, and was stationed in Italy when the war ended. He attended Northern State College and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Dakota, Ellendale Branch, and also did some graduate work at Northern State College. Mr. Heupel taught country school for six years, then seven years at Cresbard High, and twenty-three years in the Eureka School system. He retired from teaching in 1984, and operates his own custom harvest business during the summer months. Lillian June (Haas) Heupel, daughter of Adolph and Katherina (Kiesz) Haas, was born June 18, 1927, at Venturia, North Dakota. She is a graduate of Ashley High School, attended the University of North Dakota, Ellendale Branch, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern State College, and has done some graduate work at Northern State College. She taught school in North Dakota, Cresbard and Eureka; and in 1984, she retired from teaching. Mr. and Mrs. Heupel are active members of the First Baptist Church in Eureka. Since retirement, they are enjoying more leisure time, traveling, and Arizona during the winter months. Gwendolyn Kay (Heupel) Englund was born April 18, 1954, in Eureka. She attended grade school in Cresbard and Eureka, graduating from Eureka High in 1972. She attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, where she received her degree in Nursing. Gwen married Brad Englund in Eureka on August 6, 1976. She, with her husband Brad, and three children, Sarah Elizabeth (six), Michael Bradley (four), and Rebecca Kay (two) reside in Coon Rapids, a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nancy Lee (Heupel) Matson was born August 6, 1955, in Eureka. She attended grade school in Cresbard and Eureka, graduating from Eureka High in 1973. Nancy attended South Dakota State University and Northern State College. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern State College in 1977, and is an elementary teacher in Sioux Falls. Nancy married Larry Matson in Eureka on July 21, 1979. She, with her husband Larry, and her two daughters, Kelli Jo (four) and Jessi Lyn (one) reside in Sioux Falls. Mark Herbert Heupel was born November 2, 1962, in Aberdeen. He attended grade school and high school in Eureka and graduated in 1981. Mark attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City and received his degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1985. Mark is employed in Seattle, Washington, as an engineer with the Environmental Control Design organization of the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company. | Heupel, Herbert (I106617)
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| 2917 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Mehlhaff, Hilton (I110997)
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| 2918 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt HOWARD AND EUNICE METTLER Back row, left to right: Lance, Kevin, Daniel and Mark. Front row: Eunice and Howard Mettler. Howard Mettler was born February 15, 1925 on a farm twelve miles northeast of Eureka. He was the second son of Daniel V. and Mary "Bauer" Mettler. He received his primary education in a rural school in Odessa Township. There were never less than thirty students in attendance and all eight grades. Discipline was very strict and teachers were strongly supported by the parents. Howard attended Eureka High School and graduated in 1944. Eunice Heupel Mettler was born June 20, 1933 on the farm seventeen miles northeast of Eureka. She was the only daughter of Julius Heupel and Ida "Guthmiller" Heupel. She has one older brother, Royal, who lives in Rogers, Arkansas. She attended rural school in Petersburg Township. Eunice graduated from Eureka High School in 1950. Howard entered the Army in March 1945 and received his basic training at Camp Livingston, Louisiana. He was shipped overseas in October of 1945, and served in the Quarter Master Corp. He was a truck and labor dispatcher and served on the island of New Caledonia and Oahu, Hawaii. Howard was discharged from the Army at Fort Lewis, Washington with the rank of Sergeant in December 1946. Howard farmed with his father until the fall of 1947 when he purchased the Jacob Kuszmaul farm. This farm is located nine miles east of Eureka and is still the Mettler residence. Howard, an eligible bachelor, and Eunice, a single school teacher, were married December 21, 1950. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Krombein at the Eureka Baptist Church. A supper and reception was held at the Eureka Country Club after the wedding ceremony. The couple went to Minneapolis on their honeymoon. Howard and Eunice have four sons. Howard Lance Mettler was born February 16, 1952. He attended rural school for six years and then transferred to the Eureka Public School. He graduated from high school in 1970. He attended the University of South Dakota at Vermillion and graduated with a BS in Business Administration. He lives in Aurora, Colorado and is credit manager for the N.B.I. Computer Company at Boulder, Colorado. Mark Miles Mettler was born February 11, 1953. He also attended the O and K Rural School and then the Eureka Public School. He graduated from Eureka High School in 1971. He attended the University of South Dakota and received a BS degree in Sociology and Physiology. He is a social worker for the City of Denver and lives in Aurora, Colorado. Daniel Wade Mettler was born January 9, 1961. He attended Eureka Public School and graduated from high school in 1979. He attended Mount Marty College at Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated in 1983 with a BS degree in Nursing. He married Karen Sundem on March 23, 1983. He is a nurse at the Sioux Valley Hospital and they live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Kevin Kyle was born October 10, 1963 at the Eureka Hospital weighing in at ten pounds and eleven ounces. He attended Eureka Public School and graduated from high school in 1981. He enrolled at Mount Marty College and graduated with a BS in Nursing in 1985. He is a registered nurse at the Beth Israel Hospital at Denver, Colorado. He lives in Aurora, Colorado. Howard has been a farmer all his life and is presently engaged in livestock and grain farming. He was County Executive Director for the McPherson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office at Leola, South Dakota. He served the Department of Agriculture for 35 years and retired on March 3, 1985. He also helped organize the McPherson County Soil Conservation District. He was a charter supervisor of this district. He served on the school board for the O and K district and the Eureka Public School. He has also held various offices on the church council of the St. Paul United Church of Christ. He is a life member of the Eureka VFW Post 5126 and has held all offices in this post. He is also a member of the Eureka American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce. Eunice has been busy as a farmer's wife, homemaker and raising four sons. She has been active in various organizations and held offices in all of them. She belongs to the United Church of Christ Women's Fellowship, Farmerette Extension Club, 4-H Club, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and Eureka Hospital Auxiliary. She has served a three year term on the State Board for UCC Women's Fellowship. She attended the national meeting of the UCC Women's Fellowship at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is presently a Director on the State Board of the United Church of Christ. Howard and Eunice had a new house built on their farm in 1960 by carpenter Christ Dais and Sons. They presently reside on this 1,200 acre farm. They became members of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in 1951 and are still members of this church. They enjoy traveling and have been to all the Western States, Canada, Hawaii and some of the European countries. They hope to be able to do some more traveling in the future. | Mettler, Howard (I104277)
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| 2919 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt IDA HEUPEL BERTSCH Eunice, Julius, Royal and Ida Heupel Julius Heupel, son of John Heupel and Katherina Heupel (Weisser) was born on April 3, 1904 in Petersburg Township. He attended school and grew to manhood in this area. He had eight brothers and three sisters. The brothers were: Fred, Jacob, John, Simon, August, Christ, Emil and Edward. The three sisters were: Christina Heupel (Nies), Katherina Heupel (Loebs) and Martha Heupel (Hoff). Julius Heupel married Ida Guthmiller on July 22, 1929. Ida Guthmiller was the daughter of John Guthmiller and Christina Guthmiller (nee Stein). Ida had two brothers and five sisters. The brothers were: Emil and Arthur Guthmiller. The sisters were: Katherina, Mrs. Fred Spitzer; Christina, Mrs. John Schumack; Emma, Mrs. Gottlieb Sayler; Bertha, Mrs. Jacob Neuharth and Leah, Mrs. Otto Heupel. Edwin and Ida Bertsch Julius and Ida Heupel established a farm in section 28 of Petersburg Township and lived on this farm for 23 years. They had two children, Royal and Eunice. Royal was born November 26, 1929 and married Marcella Bender on June 15, 1952. Royal and Marcella Heupel had three children: Debra, Craig and Ross. Debra was born January 30, 1953 and married Duane Brudvig on April 28, 1972. Duane and Debra Brudvig have two girls: Stacy Marie and Melissa Lynn. Craig Heupel was born May 15, 1955 and married Pamela Blilie on January 18, 1974. Craig and Pam have a set of triplets born July 18, 1978. Their names are: Chip James, Carla Ann and Cit Kenneth. Ross Heupel was born December 26, 1956 and is married to Cheryl Ziegler. They presently reside at Sioux Falls and he works for Representative Tom Daschle. Eunice Heupel was born June 20, 1933. Refer to Howard Mettler history. Julius and Ida farmed until 1953. Julius became ill and required surgery at the Eureka Hospital. He died September 27, 1953 at age 49. He is buried at the Eureka Cemetery. Farming became an impossible task for Ida and she had an auction sale and moved to Eureka. Ida purchased a house in the Herreid area and had it moved to Eureka. She still resides in this home. Ida Heupel married Edwin K. Bertsch on March 20, 1958. Edwin was born August 22, 1915, the son of Karl Bertsch and Mathilda Pleinis Bertsch. Edwin had three brothers: Adolph, Reinhold and Herbert and one sister: Martha (Mrs. Edward Schauer). Edwin served in the Army during World War II, and then farmed in Detmold Township until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion and belonged to the Eureka Baptist Church. Edwin was a great lover of music. He sang with the Baptist Men's Quartet. Edwin died at the Eureka Hospital on November 1, 1981. He is buried at the Johnannesthal Baptist Cemetery. Ida has kept busy all her life. She worked at various business places in Eureka. She worked at the Leland Hotel, Bertsch Grocery Store, Boschee Store and the Coast to Coast. She was also a Stanley Dealer for 25 years. Ida belongs to the American Legion Auxiliary, Eureka Hospital Auxiliary and the Baptist Ladies Aid. Ida's hobby is sewing quilts. | Guthmiller, Ida K. (I104280)
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| 2920 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt IDA HEUPEL BERTSCH Eunice, Julius, Royal and Ida Heupel Julius Heupel, son of John Heupel and Katherina Heupel (Weisser) was born on April 3, 1904 in Petersburg Township. He attended school and grew to manhood in this area. He had eight brothers and three sisters. The brothers were: Fred, Jacob, John, Simon, August, Christ, Emil and Edward. The three sisters were: Christina Heupel (Nies), Katherina Heupel (Loebs) and Martha Heupel (Hoff). Julius Heupel married Ida Guthmiller on July 22, 1929. Ida Guthmiller was the daughter of John Guthmiller and Christina Guthmiller (nee Stein). Ida had two brothers and five sisters. The brothers were: Emil and Arthur Guthmiller. The sisters were: Katherina, Mrs. Fred Spitzer; Christina, Mrs. John Schumack; Emma, Mrs. Gottlieb Sayler; Bertha, Mrs. Jacob Neuharth and Leah, Mrs. Otto Heupel. Edwin and Ida Bertsch Julius and Ida Heupel established a farm in section 28 of Petersburg Township and lived on this farm for 23 years. They had two children, Royal and Eunice. Royal was born November 26, 1929 and married Marcella Bender on June 15, 1952. Royal and Marcella Heupel had three children: Debra, Craig and Ross. Debra was born January 30, 1953 and married Duane Brudvig on April 28, 1972. Duane and Debra Brudvig have two girls: Stacy Marie and Melissa Lynn. Craig Heupel was born May 15, 1955 and married Pamela Blilie on January 18, 1974. Craig and Pam have a set of triplets born July 18, 1978. Their names are: Chip James, Carla Ann and Cit Kenneth. Ross Heupel was born December 26, 1956 and is married to Cheryl Ziegler. They presently reside at Sioux Falls and he works for Representative Tom Daschle. Eunice Heupel was born June 20, 1933. Refer to Howard Mettler history. Julius and Ida farmed until 1953. Julius became ill and required surgery at the Eureka Hospital. He died September 27, 1953 at age 49. He is buried at the Eureka Cemetery. Farming became an impossible task for Ida and she had an auction sale and moved to Eureka. Ida purchased a house in the Herreid area and had it moved to Eureka. She still resides in this home. Ida Heupel married Edwin K. Bertsch on March 20, 1958. Edwin was born August 22, 1915, the son of Karl Bertsch and Mathilda Pleinis Bertsch. Edwin had three brothers: Adolph, Reinhold and Herbert and one sister: Martha (Mrs. Edward Schauer). Edwin served in the Army during World War II, and then farmed in Detmold Township until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion and belonged to the Eureka Baptist Church. Edwin was a great lover of music. He sang with the Baptist Men's Quartet. Edwin died at the Eureka Hospital on November 1, 1981. He is buried at the Johnannesthal Baptist Cemetery. Ida has kept busy all her life. She worked at various business places in Eureka. She worked at the Leland Hotel, Bertsch Grocery Store, Boschee Store and the Coast to Coast. She was also a Stanley Dealer for 25 years. Ida belongs to the American Legion Auxiliary, Eureka Hospital Auxiliary and the Baptist Ladies Aid. Ida's hobby is sewing quilts. | Heupel, Julius (I104279)
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| 2921 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB AND CHRISTINA KNAPP Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Knapp Jacob, son of John and Philippina Koerner Knapp (page 43-Jubilee Book) was born April 3, 1897 on a farm 15 miles northeast of Eureka. Jacob's brothers were: John and Fred; sisters were: Christina, Carolina, Paulina, Philippina, Magdalina all deceased, and Kathrina, Portland, Oregon. Jacob and Christina Opp were married May 5, 1921. Christina, born July 9, 1901 was the daughter of Jacob and Katherina Neuharth Opp (page 41-Jubilee Book). Christina's brothers were Jacob (deceased), August and Eugene. Sisters were Kathrina, Elizabeth (deceased), Rosina, Ada (deceased), Martha, Erna, and three died in infancy. After their marriage they rented his fathers farm until they bought it in 1924. The following is a descriptive narrative in Christina's words about their life on the farm. "Farming was not easy at that time as everything was short after World War I and everything we bought was very high compared with what little we had to sell. We started out with five milk cows and sixteen laying hens, a few horses and a few pieces of farm machines. Yes, we started the horse and buggy style, there were tractors and automobiles but we could not afford these luxuries at that time. We sold cream for ten cents a pound, butterfat and eggs eight to ten cents a dozen. Our rules were made right from the beginning to only buy what you can pay cash for, so anyone can imagine how much we could do with the little cream and egg money. We found out that we can live with very little if you have to, we never did go hungry and always had a roof over our heads and never had to go through the hardships our forelders had to. The crops were meager most of the twenties and we sold wheat for 29 cents a bushel. In 1930 we could have had a fairly good crop but then were completely hailed out. Then came the dusty thirties with no crops, no feed for cattle; had to get rid of everything alive but a few milk cows and laying hens. Hay making was the toughest as all our hayland was five miles from home and that meant get up before daylight to get the cows milked and get going by horse and wagon in order to get back again. Many times the sun was set before we got back then the cows had to be milked and other chores done. Then, after supper the two loads had to be pitched on the stacks. When there was no moonshine the unloading had to wait until the next morning. That meant getting up at least an hour earlier. I can remember one Saturday evening the hired man and Jacob got done haying and Jacob said at the supper table, "Oh! what a good feeling it is that this is done". The next day we had visitors and the boys were down the pasture checking gopher traps. All at once we noticed a black cloud coming up in the west, we called the boys in and they were barely in the house when it got pitch dark that we couldn't see each other in the house and in a few seconds it had all happened. The windows were blown in on the west of the house and rain, dirt, hay, straw and debris from the neighbors buildings came into our house. It was so dirty, not only the floors but walls, ceiling, dishes, bedding and everything had to be cleaned. Most of the buildings were damaged, some were completely demolished. The two long hay stacks were blown away all over the pasture, only about three or four feet high was left. We were only glad that not one of us was hurt but you can imagine how we felt. We both cried ourselves to sleep that night to think of all the hard work we had to face the next morning. This was August 1, 1937 and five days later our youngest daughter was born. One thing surprised us--a turkey was brooding in an oil barrel in the middle of the yard, was undisturbed and about a week later had a nest full of turkeys. Later in the forties things got better, we had fairly good crops, prices got better and we finally had a chance to make headways. Then again in the fifties we went to Aberdeen to a wedding and when we came back later that evening we found another tornado went through the place, one of our barns was gone and scattered all over the pasture to the east. The separator house was torn from the other barn and smashed to pieces. The separator was scattered all over the yard but we found each little piece, cleaned it and it still worked. I must mention when we were first married, the next day Jacob had to plant corn and I started our own housework and milked cows, that was our honeymoon. When I walked through the pasture to round up the cows I made sure to take along a large gunny sack to fill with dry cow chips which was all the fuel we had to cook our meals on the kitchen range. We also made our own fuel to heat the house during the winter that was made out of manure except when it was real cold then we mixed it with coal. The making of fuel out of manure was a long process and hard work, I do not want to go into that. This is how we did our laundry. First we filled the washtub half full with soapsuds then soaked some of the clothes in there while we scrubbed on the washboard with a bar of homemade soap. On the kitchen range was the washboiler about half full of homemade soapsuds. After the white wash was scrubbed clean it was put in the boiler and boiled for a while, then back into the washtub into clean water to rinse thoroughly; then put through a hand-cranked wringer then out on the line to dry. In winter there were several lines drawn through the living room and dried there. This was usually done just before bedtime so it was out of the way and by morning it was dry if there was enough heat in the house. Those that were lucky and had a basement could hang it there, but we had no basement. Can you imagine what a chore it was to wash the big blankets and all the other bedding or the men's long underwear which was all in one piece--long legs and long sleeves and how dirty when they worked in the field. After a few years we were able to afford a kerosene stove, oh, what a luxury this was to cook and bake on this stove. We always had our own milk, cream and churned our butter, had our fresh eggs, baked our bread and raised our own meat. There were no such things as refrigerators or freezers. Many things especially meat had to be hung down the well to keep cold. There were no push buttons to do the laundry, the cooking, light the rooms or watch TV. All in all the thirty-seven years we were farming we lived through two tornadoes, lost three fairly good crops by hailstorms and a few years no crop at all during the 30's. If the Lord willing we can celebrate our 65th anniversary in a few months. We have reason enough to thank the good Lord for taking such good care of us" Jacob and Christina were blessed with three children, nine grandchildren and two great grandsons; one son-in-law and two grandsons have died. Orville married Wilma Opp, their two children are, Marcia Kay and Sheila Ann. Orville died May 1, 1986. Myra Marietta married Elmer Bentz (deceased), her children are Jacob Dean, Carol Christina, Sara Lisa and Shirley Jean. Phillipina Kathrina married Leon Halstead, her children are Gerald F., Christopher Alan and Laura Luise. Jacob and Christina are life long members of the Reformed Church. They live in Eureka were Jacob keeps busy with yard work while Christina enjoys crocheting, quilting and cooking. | Knapp, Jacob (I110926)
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| 2922 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB AND EVA DAMMEL Jacob and Eva Dammel Jacob Dammel was born March 15, 1887 in Russia to John and Christina Dammel. He had two brothers, Daniel and Israel, and one sister, Louisa Schumacher. On January 13, 1913, Jacob married Eva Kirschenmann, daughter of Christian and Philipina (Walz) Kirschenmann. Eva was born July 8, 1892 in Hosmer, South Dakota. She had four brothers, John, Fred, Gottlieb and Christian, and four sisters, Katherine Eisenbeisz, Magdalena Kurle, Christina Dammel and Martha Wiedrich. Eva's father, Christian, was born August 15, 1851 in South Russia and died June 27, 1928. Philipina was born May 3, 1852 and died November 23, 1934. They came to the Hosmer area in 1884. Jacob and Eva are affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Jacob died July 1, 1934. Eva is active in ladies aid and choir and is currently living at the Lutheran Home. Jacob and Eva had seven children, Samuel, Leo, Martha, Ramona, Leonora, Milton and Edwin. Samuel was born September 17, 1914, and he married Theresa Friedle on August 25, 1940. He died in an elevator accident in Redfield on June 3, 1957. They had three children, Charlotte, Connie and Patricia. Leo was born October 10, 1915 and married Viola Schock on October 24, 1943. They have two children, Dennis and Linda, and reside in Eureka. Martha was born August 5, 1917 and was married to John Retzer. John died August 25, 1968. They had one son, Lester. She married August Hoffman on July 19, 1975. Ramona was born November 24, 1919. She married Gustave Neuharth who died September 25, 1960. They had three children, Patricia, Douglas and Sandra. She married Ray Olson in 1969. Leonora was born November 15, 1922 and married Ervin Martel on October 22, 1920. They have two children, Gloria and Bonnie. Milton was born November 15, 1924 and died November 16, 1924. Edwin was born April 3, 1929. He married Darvilla Hoffman on June 21, 1953. They have two children, Kurt and Kenneth. Eva has seven children, thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. | Dammel, Jakob (I103945)
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| 2923 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB AND KAROLINA KOERNER Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Koerner Jacob Koerner was born August 10, 1884 in the area of Freeman, South Dakota where his parents, Andreas and Emelia (Herman) Koerner, settled after emigrating to America from Kassel, South Russia in 1880. After living in the Freeman area for five years, they moved north and homesteaded in Odessa Township, sixteen miles northeast of Eureka. Brothers and sisters of Jacob were: Adolph, August, Henry, John, Daniel, Karolina (Mrs. Melchoir) Bonnett, Emelia Schanzenbach, Katherina (Mrs. Jacob) Schumacher, Bertha (Mrs. Henry) Hoff, Rosina Gilbraeth and Maggie Koerner. On January 22, 1907 Jacob married Karolina Knapp, born November 26, 1885, the daughter of Johann and Philibina Knapp, who also emigrated from Russia and homesteaded in Odessa Township. Brothers and sisters of Karolina were: John, Fred, Jacob, Christina Kundert Heyd, Paulina (Mrs. Fred) Mettler, Philibina (Mrs. Henry) Hoff, Magdelena (Mrs. John) Laemmle and Katherina (Mrs. John) Neuharth. Jacob and Karolina moved on the farm formerly owned by Philip Miller, close to the Koerner and Knapp farms. They lived there until their retirement in October 1945 and then made their home in Eureka. Children born to Jacob and Karolina were Gustave (deceased) who married Martha Guthmiller and lived in Hosmer, South Dakota, Philippina (Mrs. Albert) Wittmayer, Annetta (Mrs. Julius) Ladner, Melinda (Mrs. Barney) Ladner, Allan who married Iona Mutschler, all of Eureka, and Edmund, Salt Lake City, Utah. Jacob Koerner died July 30, 1969, and Karolina Koerner died December 5, 1971. | Koerner, Jacob (I110718)
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| 2924 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB AND KATHERINA DOERR Jacob and Katherina Doerr Jacob Doerr was born in McPherson County on March 18, 1896 to Rudolph and Carolina (nee Koerner) Doerr. He married Katherina Burrer on January 30, 1917. She was born July 2, 1897 on the Burrer homestead to Christian and Elizabeth (nee Albrecht) Burrer. Jacob died in April 1957 and Katherina died in May 1980. Jacob and Katherina had nine children. Loretta is married to August Bender and lives in Bismarck, North Dakota. They have one son. Oscar lives in Santa Maria, California. Willie is married to Viola Kurle and lives in Minot, North Dakota. They have one daughter. Irene is married to Walter Schlekau. They live in Nipomo, California. Frances is married to Floyd Kallenberger and lives in Huron, South Dakota. They have two children. Alice is married to Harvey Kurle and lives in Eureka. They have three daughters. Bernice is married to Ulane Franklund and lives near Wilton, North Dakota. They have three children. Delores is married to Alvin Thurn and lives near Venturia, North Dakota. They have two children. Esther died at the age of four years. Jacob and Katherina lived fifteen miles northeast of Eureka where they farmed and raised their family. After Jacob's death, Katherina moved the farm house into Eureka and lived there until 1974 when she became a resident of the Wishek Retirement Home in Wishek, North Dakota. | Doerr, Jacob (I108807)
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| 2925 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB AND LEAH BURRER Jacob Burrer was born April 28, 1894 on a farm 18 miles northeast of Eureka to Christian and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Burrer. He grew up with nine brothers and sisters, Christ, Henry, John, Fred, Christine (Mrs. Henry) Wolff of Lemmon, Elizabeth (Mrs. Jacob) Sprenger, Eureka, Magdalena (Mrs. John) Pietz, Leola, Emma (Mrs. Gottlieb) Adam, Leola, and Katie (Mrs. Jacob) Doerr, Eureka. Emma is still living. Jacob attended rural school and was a member of the armed forces fighting overseas in World War I. He was wounded in action and honorably discharged. He married Leah Preszler on June 27, 1919 at Eureka. Leah was born April 8, 1901 at Eureka to Fred and Katherine (Wohlgemuth) Preszler. Jacob and Leah established a farm home one-half mile west of the Christian Burrer family homestead. Six children were born to this union. After a lengthy illness, Jacob died September 16, 1939. Leah continued farming with the help of her children. She retired in September, 1952 and moved the farm house to Eureka. She was an active member in the hospital auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, and was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ where she was active in Ladies Aid. Leah died July 4, 1974. The children of Jacob and Leah are Harry, Ipswich (deceased); Elmer, Mitchell, South Dakota married to Irene Aman; Mable (Mrs. Bernard) Jacob, Aberdeen; Virginia (Mrs. Elmer) Rohrbach and Velma (Mrs. Raymond) Doerr, both of Lodi, and Dellver, Eureka, married to Eileen Hoff. Leah had one half-sister, Mary Mettler, Eureka, deceased, one half-brother, Jake Preszler, Lemmon, deceased, and three brothers, Albert, Eureka, deceased, and Edwin and Julius Preszler of Aberdeen. | Burrer, Jacob (I104341)
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| 2926 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB AND MARTHA HOFF Jacob and Martha Hoff Jacob M. Hoff was born in Kassel Township in McPherson County to Michael and Katherina (Gohl) Hoff September 4, 1899. His father, Michael Hoff, was born in Kassel, South Russia on August 31, 1865. He came to America as a lad of fourteen, with his parents, two brothers and three sisters. The family arrived at Yankton, Dakota Territory, in June of 1879. He lived there with his parents until 1889, when he came to a place nine miles east of Eureka to homestead. Katherina came to the United States as a six month old child, where she grew up in the Long Lake area. She dedicated her life to her family of ten children. Jacob attended grade school for a few years and then was taught the basics of farming by his father. He married Martha Strobel December 18, 1924. Martha was born in Gluckthal Township to Jacob and Barbara (Beiber) Strobel. Her parents were both born in South Russia. Her father spoke Russian, German, and English fluently, he had learned them in the Russian schools. Her mother died when she was 18 months old. She spent her adolescent years helping her widowed father raise five brothers and sisters. Martha attended grade school and the Lutheran College in Eureka. She then attended the Normal College in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She earned her way through college by working as a maid. She taught school for some years and she also did the bookkeeping for her father's implement and grocery business. They farmed some of the original homestead land nine miles east of Eureka. They retired in Eureka, in October of 1956. The Hoffs spent only one night together in their home in Eureka when she became ill, was hospitalized and died October 17, 1956. Jacob passed away on his 82nd birthday, September 4, 1981. The Hoffs had four children: Gertrude Kimm, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Richard and Raymond, both farmers east of Eureka, and Mrs. Henry (Bernice) Oster, Eureka. The Hoffs' church affiliation was Reformed. OTTO P. AND ALBINA HOFF Otto and Albina Hoff Otto Hoff was born March 2, 1902 in Rosenthal Township, Eureka, South Dakota. He was the son of Jacob P. Hoff and Katherina Pfeifer Hoff. Otto grew up on the farm where he was born the youngest of six brothers and two sisters. He was united in marriage to Albina Adam March 20, 1923, the daughter of George Adam. They lived on a farm seven miles southwest of Eureka on the Adam farm until 1937. They were forced to leave the farm due to the drought in the thirties and moved to Eureka. Otto repaired machinery and became a welder, later on he again became involved in farming. Otto passed away October 20, 1969 at Eureka. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Albina Adam Hoff's parents, George Adam and Magdelina Schlaht Adam emigrated to America from Russia in 1885 when George was nine years old. | Hoff, Jacob M. (I72572)
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| 2927 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB AND ROSINA DAIS Jacob, who was born May 1, 1888, was but a babe in arms when in April of the following year, his parents, George and Christina Dais, left Gluckstal, Russia for the long journey to America. With stopovers along the way, it took them a month to come to South Dakota. During that spring, George had a chance to claim 160 acres of land from the government. He built a house and a barn of sod under one roof, with a partition separating them. Front row, left to right: Mrs. Otto (Ida) Ogren, Rosina and Jacob Dais and Mrs. Israel (Mary) Haeger. Back row: Gideon, Ben, Esra and Emil Dais. Jacob's father worked hard on the homestead land, first with hand plows, a team of oxen and finally with horses. In 1906, George bought a double-shared, Case plow which had a seat on it. Jacob was the first one to use that big plow. A team of five horses pulled it, and it was a wonderful improvement to be able to sit on the plow instead of walking along behind, guiding a plow. Rosina Dais, the daughter of Christoph and Rosina Dais arrived with her parents in 1905. Rosina, born April 17, 1889, was 15 years old and said that she had little memory of the trip from Russia, except that it was long and tiresome, the boat was overcrowded and many people suffered sea sickness. Of her native land, she recalls that the farms were but small strips of land, possibly two to five acres, that the weather was pleasant, with snowy winters and warm summers, that the poverty stricken farmers were oppressed by the wealthy land owners, and that the women dressed "properly" with skirts that came to their ankles. Jacob and Rosina were married March 20, 1910 in Minnesota and soon thereafter settled on a homestead eight miles northeast of Eureka, South Dakota, where their son, Gideon Dais still lives. They owned 640 acres of land and rented 300 acres. From 1910 to 1920 they worked all the land with horses, usually 20 in all. By 1960 Jacob and Rosina had chalked up 50 years of ranch work--22 in South Dakota and 28 years on a vineyard and cherry orchard in California. Jacob and Rosina celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1970. They were very active in their church--Church of God 7th Day, which Jacob helped found. Jacob died August 31, 1979. Rosina resides at the Vienna Convalescent Hospital, at Lodi, California. Seven children were born to this union: Mrs. Israel (Mary) Haeger of Stockton, California; Mrs. Otto (Ida) Ogren of Linden, California; Emil and Ben Dais of Lodi, California; Esra Dais of Acampo, California; Gideon, Eureka. Reuben is deceased. | Dais, Jacob (I109385)
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| 2928 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB D. AND KATHARINA OPP Jacob D. and Katharina Opp Jacob D. and Katharina (Neuharth) Opp settled 15 miles northeast of Eureka in 1884. Jacob, son of Daniel and Katharina (Gohl) Opp, was 14 when arriving in this area with his parents, three brothers and one sister. Jacob's ancestry has been traced to Birlenbach, Canton of Weissenberg, Lower Alsace, France, when his great grandfather, Urban Opp, and his wife, Maria-Anna, emigrated to Hungary in 1807. They traveled on to settle in Glucksthal, South Russia in 1809. Urban was born in 1777. For 75 years, the Opp family remained in Glucksthal as farmers. Urban's eldest son, Daniel, and his own son, Daniel, Jr., remained until the Russian government began to take away the numerous freedoms held by the German immigrants. At that time, Daniel, Jr. and his family emigrated to McPherson County coming through New York City, to Yankton, Menno and McPherson County, leaving in September, 1884. Jacob D. was born April 25, 1870 at Glucksthal, South Russia. On December 11, 1892 he married Katharina Neuharth, born December 23, 1874 to George Neuharth and Elisabeth (Rosin) Neuharth in Menno, South Dakota. A short historical thesis on the Opp family was written by Jacob's brother, Daniel D., which gives interesting stories about life on the prairie before the turn of the century. Ten children were born to Jacob D. and Katharina. Katharina, born November 11, 1893, is still living in Eureka, South Dakota. She was the wife of Rudolph Hilgemann, now deceased. Elizabeth, born April 8, 1895, was married three times--Gustave Hilgemann, John Schumack and Fred Mayer, all deceased. She died December 3, 1950. Jacob, Jr., was born August 23, 1898 and died June 30, 1973. His wife, Frieda Pfeiffer, is deceased. Christina, born July 9, 1901, resides at Eureka with her husband, Jacob Knapp. Rosina, wife of Julius Krein, was born August 19, 1903 and died December 10, 1985. Ada was born May 9, 1905 and died December 20, 1979. She was the wife of Calvin Mehlhaff, deceased. August, born August 28, 1907, resides at Eureka with his wife, Emma, nee Ladner. Martha, born June 28, 1910, resides at Rapid City, South Dakota with her husband, Gustave Mettler. Erna, born March 25, 1912, resides at Eureka with her husband, Bert Stroh. Eugene was born August 23, 1915 and resides in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with his wife, Martha, nee Weishaar. Jacob D. and Katharina farmed 13 miles northeast of Eureka near the old Opp homestead until 1942 when they retired in Eureka. The couple moved to the Lutheran Home in early 1961. Jacob D. died March 10, 1961, and Katharina died April 2, 1966. The couple had been wed for 68 years. | Opp, Jacob D. (I104287)
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| 2929 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB D. OPP, JR. Jacob D. Opp, Jr., son of Jacob D. Opp, Sr. and Katharina Neuharth Opp, was born August 23, 1898 on a farm twelve and one-half miles northeast of Eureka and grew to manhood there. Frieda Pfeiffer, daughter of John Pfeiffer and Bertha Werre Pfeiffer, was born at Glenham, South Dakota on February 12, 1906, but moved with her parents to a farm eight miles northeast of Eureka while still very young; as a result, she and her future husband lived only five miles apart during their childhood and youth. Jacob and Frieda were married on November 8, 1923 and settled on a farm 13 miles northeast of Eureka. A year later they moved to another farm five miles southeast of Mound City. After two years they moved back to their first farm home and lived there until August 1952, when they sold out and moved into Eureka, where Jacob was employed by the Eureka Equity Exchange for eleven years. Ten children, all still living and in good health, came to bless the Opp home during the years. They are: Priscilla, born in 1925 and married to Alvin Schmitt of Long Lake, South Dakota. Alvin is employed at Safeguard Industries, Aberdeen, South Dakota. They have two children, Walter and Marilyn Gibbs and four grandchildren. Gilbert, born in 1926 and living at Eureka, South Dakota. Hilmer, born in 1928 and living at Albert Lea, Minnesota. He married Genevieve Retzer of Ashley, North Dakota and is employed at the Produce State Bank at Albert Lea, Minnesota. They have three sons, Steve, Brian and Charles and two grandchildren. Lorraine, born in 1931 and living at Eureka, South Dakota, married Eugene Meidinger of Eureka, South Dakota, now deceased. Lorraine is employed at Opp's Clothier and has two children, Terrance and Shirley Lund, and three granddaughters. Milo, born in 1933 and living at Eureka, South Dakota. Married Arlene Wenzel of Eureka, South Dakota. Milo owns Opp's Clothier in Eureka, South Dakota. Their children are Timothy, Michael, Sharie and Spencer, and they have three grandchildren. Lawrence, born in 1935 at Eureka, South Dakota is now living at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He married Florence Aman of Hosmer, South Dakota. He is employed by the United States Federal Government, they have one daughter, Charlotte. Reinhold, born in 1938 at Eureka, South Dakota, is married to Diane LeBlanc from Fitchburg, Massachusetts and now lives at Pierz, Minnesota. He is Superintendent of Schools at Pierz, they have two children, Robyne and Rustin. Harry, born in 1941 at Eureka, South Dakota married Carol Gukeisen from Parkston, South Dakota. Harry is employed by the school system at Underwood, Minnesota. They have two daughters, Jodi and Kerri. Gloria, born in 1943 at Eureka, South Dakota, married Clyde Gilbert from Keystone, South Dakota. He is self-employed in Masonry Construction, they live in Rapid City, South Dakota and they have six children, Tena, Cory, Jennifer, Shaun, Jimmy and Justin. Geraldine, born in 1945 at Eureka, South Dakota, is married to Gary Schnabel of Eureka, South Dakota. Geraldine is employed at Area IV Senior Nutrition Project and Gary is employed at N & S Building Supply in Eureka, South Dakota. They have one daughter, Bobbi Jo. Frieda passed away on January 24, 1967 and Jacob on June 30, 1973 at Eureka, South Dakota. | Opp, Jacob D. (I104677)
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| 2930 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB F. JAKOBER Jacob F. Jakober, born in Gluchsthal, South Russia May 20, 1877, came to America with his parents at the age of eight years. They homesteaded in McPherson County northeast of Hosmer, South Dakota. On October 11, 1900 Jacob was united in marriage to Katherine Vilhauer. Eleven children were born to this union. Katherine died in 1926. Jacob later married Johanna Mutschall, a widow with eight children. Jacob died in 1947 following a highway accident east of Eureka. His wife, Johanna, also died as the result of this accident. The funeral was at the Leola High School Auditorium with Rev. H. Haase, pastor of St. James Lutheran Church officiating. Surviving children are Ed and Sam Jakober of Eureka. | Jakober, Jakob (I104400)
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| 2931 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JACOB K. SCHOCK Jacob K. Schock was born June 19, 1892 to Karl N. Schock and Karolina Feige Schock in Freidorf, South Russia. His family emigrated to America and the Dakotas when Jacob was about fifteen. He had six brothers (Karl, Fred, Adam, Christ, John and Ed) and one sister, Elizabeth Hirning. They lived on a farm north of Eureka. Jacob gained employment at the Jacob Klein blacksmith shop. A few years later he took over the blacksmith shop, a business in which he served the community well for almost 40 years in the same location. As an alert businessman who was aware of the changing times, he branched into implement sales and repairs when mechanization took the place of horse power. Through the years, his shop became the gathering place, affectionately called "Alterheim" by some of the visitors, who were continually attracted by the jolly, strapping blacksmith, who had a good word to say for most everyone. A man of many friends, Jacob endeared himself by his witty, jovial manner and generous, enduring characteristics. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob K. Schock He supported all community endeavors as well as his church. He served with the fire department for many years. Cancer saddened his last months when death relieved his suffering. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schock and family Jacob married Christine Mutschler on February 19, 1918 in Eureka. Christine was born to Christian and Freidericka Christman Mutschler on March 4, 1897. Her family included brothers John, Fred, William, Matt, Julius and Adam and one sister, Barbara Schadler. She also had two half brothers and one half sister: Jake and Emanuel Heilman and Margaret Heilman Wenzel, children from Mrs. Mutschler's marriage to Alexander Heilman. Mr. Heilman died in 1890. Christine was born and raised on a farm northwest of Eureka which is now the home of the Marvin Mutschler family. After marrying Jacob Schock they made their home in Eureka. Mrs. Schock was an accomplished seamstress and took exceptional pride in caring for her flowers, garden and yard in the years following her husband's death. She was also a charter member of the Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Aid. She had a wonderful sense of humor and took much pride in her family. Mr. Schock passed away in December 1952 and Mrs. Schock in January 1979. They had two children, Irene and Raymond. Irene was born July 13, 1918. She attended Eureka Schools and after graduation attended Paul's Hairdressing Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She returned to Eureka and became employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as an operator. Irene married Harold Weixel and resided in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Weixels had two sons: Richard and James, both of Sioux Falls. Richard is working as an electrician and his work takes him to many areas of the country. James is married to Barb Wulf and they have a son, Nicholas. James has his own striping business in Sioux Falls. Irene passed away in June of 1971. Raymond was born on June 17, 1920. He attended Eureka Schools and South Dakota State College at Brookings. He lived in Jamestown, North Dakota and was employed at White Drug as a pharmacist for four and a half years. Ray then moved to Bismarck, North Dakota and worked at Service Drug for three and a half years. For five years he worked at Tom's Candy Company and in 1960 went into the insurance business. Ray continues to have his own insurance agency in Eureka. Raymond married Verna Schumacher, daughter of Jacob and Katherina nee Koerner Schumacher on November 28, 1948. Verna spent her time raising their children and in 1967 began working for the Eureka Equity Exchange in the main office. She retired in the summer of 1985. Ray and Verna have three children: Kathryn, Gregory and Dale. Kathryn married Michael Brumbaugh and they make their home in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She worked five years in Sisseton and three years in Pierre as an art teacher with the respective school districts. For seven years following her teaching, Kathryn worked as the Regional Director of the Aberdeen South Dakota Education Association Office. She is now working as a representative of Welcome Wagon. Her husband is employed as a probation officer with the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court in Aberdeen. Gregory began employment in 1970 with Eureka Equity Exchange in the trucking department. In 1977 he moved to Wyoming and was employed as an equipment operator at Bear Creek Uranium. In 1979 he returned to Eureka and has been employed by Hieb Trucking, Eureka Cheese Factory and presently by Eureka Plumbing and Heating. Gregory has two sons, Cameron and Christopher. Since graduating from Nettleton College in Sioux Falls, Dale has made his home in a number of places including Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Merrilleville, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. He has worked with retail clothing for Jeans West and is presently with American Eagle Outfitters as store manager and trainer. | Schock, Jakob Karl (I111023)
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| 2932 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Neuharth, Jerald H. (I104156)
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| 2933 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JOHN AND KATHARINA GEBHARDT Back row, left to right: Martha, Ella and Ervin. Front row: Katharina, John and Anna. John Gebhardt was born on March 12, 1889 in South Russia to Gottlieb and Anna Marie (Wiez) Gebhardt. He died November 3, 1975 at Eureka, South Dakota. John was one of eight children and came to the United States with his parents in, about, 1902. They homesteaded in what is now McIntosh County in North Dakota, and in 1915 the family moved to the Fallon, Montana area. As a young man he returned to the Eureka area where he found work. He married Katharina Oberlander, December 19, 1918 in Campbell County. Katharina was born July 27, 1893 in South Russia to Fred and Christina (Brosze) Oberlander and died December 13, 1974 in Eureka. She came to the United States as a child with her parents. She had four brothers and five sisters. They were Fred, Otto, Ernest and George Oberlander. The sisters were: Mrs. Christ (Margaret) Grenz, Mrs. Jacob (Elizabeth) Bauman, Mrs. Jacob (Christina) Eckman, Mrs. Jacob (Amelia) Heiser and Mrs. Adam (Carolina) Eberhardt. Katharina grew up in Campbell County. After marrying John Gebhardt they farmed in the Eureka area for thirty-one years. They retired in Eureka. Four children were born to John and Katharina, they are: Anna, born October 3, 1919, Eureka, South Dakota, married Edward Wanner and lives in Eureka, Edward died April 2, 1984. Martha, born September 6, 1920, Eureka, South Dakota, married Alfred Loehner and lived in Seattle, Washington. She died on May 31, 1983. Ella, born June 25, 1922, Eureka, South Dakota, married Herbert Schick and lives in Eureka. Ervin, born June 28, 1928, Eureka, South Dakota married Lillian Oster and farmed in the Eureka area until 1965 when they moved to Eureka where he is manager of the Eureka Equity Elevator. The church affiliation of the Gebhardt family was Salem Lutheran in Leola and Zion Lutheran in Eureka. | Gebhardt, Johannes (I111055)
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| 2934 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JOHN AND MARY SCHELL John Schell was born May 23, 1903 in Moscow Township, Eureka, South Dakota to Christian Schell and Rosa Schell. Christian Schell was born August 18, 1875 and Rosa Schell was born January 25, 1876. They came to America in 1899 from Gluckstal, near Odessa, Russia. Christian Schell passed away May 18, 1945 and Rosa Schell passed away May 26, 1945, both are buried at Salem Lutheran Cemetery, 18 miles southeast of Eureka, South Dakota. John was one of six children. He attended school in Moscow Township. He was self-employed as a farmer on the family homestead 18 miles southeast of Eureka and retired due to ill health, moving into Eureka in 1965. On June 21, 1931 John Schell and Mary Pfeifle were united in marriage. She was born at rural Ashley, North Dakota on January 8, 1911. She attended rural grade school and became a housewife and homemaker. Her parents were John Pfeifle, born at Friedenstal, South Russia March 13, 1872 and Kathern Sayler Pfeifle, born in Johnnestal, South Russia on December 24, 1877. They lived in the Ashley area from 1903 till their death. John died in 1957 and Kathern in 1961. Mary was one of ten children. When John and Mary Schell were married, these years of the 1930's are remembered as being very dry and the dust was blowing pretty hard. There were no crops, hay, or pastures for the cattle. The majority of the cattle were sold. John and Mary kept only ten head of cattle for milking. They farmed with horses in their early years. The horses were kept to do the farm work, especially in the cutting, raking and hauling of both hay and straw that was needed for survival of all the animals around the farm. Straw and hay was brought in by the trucks from Fargo, North Dakota and Sisseton, South Dakota. During the first four years of their marriage the weather was the driest and farming was a trying experience, and made it hard to get started in farming. In the early years they sold cream and eggs for income. The prices for these products were very low but survived these early years. John and Mary Schell had one child, Frieda, born March 21, 1927, married Gustave Hermann of Richardton, North Dakota. They have three children: Gary J., Gerald G., and Marie M. The Schells' are members of Zion Lutheran Church in Eureka. John passed away September 3, 1972. Mary resides at the Sunrise Plaza Apartments. She is a member of Mary-Martha Circle and does volunteer work at the Lutheran Home in Eureka. | Schell, John (I134265)
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| 2935 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JOHN D. AND ELIZABETH OPP Mr. and Mrs. John D. Opp John D. was seven years old when he arrived in America in 1884 from Gluckstal, South Russia with his parents, Daniel and Katharina Gohl Opp. They came to Menno, South Dakota, but finding no homesteading land readily available they traveled north to McPherson County to file their claim for land. Elizabeth's parents, George and Elizabeth Rosin Neuharth had arrived in America ten years earlier and lived in the Menno, South Dakota area until early 1884 when they trekked north to McPherson County. The Neuharths were one of two earliest German-Russian families to settle in the county. John D. was born February 3, 1877 and died November 11, 1953. Elizabeth was born February 10, 1881, died August 16, 1967. They were married November 22, 1898. They established a new farm thirteen miles northeast of Eureka in 1906 on which they lived until their retirement in 1945. They bought the former John G. Neuharth home in Eureka which is presently owned by Dr. and Mrs. James Anderson. After John's death, Elizabeth purchased a smaller home in which she lived until shortly before her death. Fifteen children were born to the couple, three died in infancy. Growing to adulthood were: John and Elizabeth (Ulrich), both deceased; Bertha Job, Leola, South Dakota; Otto, Eureka; Pauline and Rueben, both deceased; Helen Young, Kennewick, Washington; Calvin, Eureka; Rudolph, Leola, South Dakota; Allan, Kent, Washington; Edmund, Eureka; and Alma Donahue, Richland, Washington. In July of 1979 descendants of John D. and Elizabeth Opp held a family reunion at the Eureka Country Club with a total of 150 children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in attendance. | Opp, Johannes Daniel (I104715)
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| 2936 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JOHN F. AND LYDIA SCHNABEL John F. Schnabel was born April 5, 1892 to Jacob and Margret Hoff Schnabel. On December 15, 1914 he married Lydia Guthmiller, who was born December 2, 1893. John died February 4, 1968 and Lydia died November 28, 1962. John and Lydia had five children, Reinhold G., Raymond, LuElla, Florence and Harley. Reinhold G. Schnabel, born April 30, 1919, married Anna Hoff on November 28, 1943. Anna was born January 26, 1921 and died December 29, 1969. They had two children Sally Ann Denning and Kevin. Sally was born September 26, 1945 and was married to Glen Denning on November 28, 1963. Glen was born September 29, 1945. They had two children, Holly and Dolly. Kevin was born December 14, 1959. Raymond Schnabel, born November 23, 1921, married Adeline Wiedmier on June 24, 1945. Adeline was born June 21, 1927 and died April 22, 1972. They had three children, Shirley, Gloria and Sara. Shirley was married to Kenneth Wellnitz on June 3, 1966. Shirley was born September 22, 1950 and Kenneth was born October 18, 1943. They had two children, Mark and Andrea. Gloria was born June 2, 1950 and Sara was born August 28, 1955. Ray married Betty Wagner Koehler on July 10, 1982. LuElla, born September 29, 1926, married Calvin Dais on November 16, 1947. Calvin was born October 5, 1924. They had one son, Lloyd, born January 21, 1951, who married Billie Jean Crawford on December 8, 1974. B.J. was born January 25, 1954. They have two children, Shane Allan and Tracy Lynn. Florence, born September 14, 1928, married Walter Dais on October 24, 1948. Walter was born February 28, 1923. Florence died March 18, 1984. They had five children, JoAnn, Kenneth, Donald, Sandra and Dennis. JoAnn married Kenneth Trautman on November 17, 1970. JoAnn was born April 4, 1952 and Kenneth was born January 10, 1950. They had three children, Sherry Kay, Kathy Lyn and Christie Ann. Kenneth married Angie Gisi on January 22, 1972. Kenneth was born October 10, 1954 and Angie was born June 27, 1953. They had four children, Curtis, Scotty, Teri and Boby. Donald was born March 24, 1957, Sandra was born January 19, 1960 and Dennis was born September 24, 1950 and died September 25, 1950. Harley Schnabel married Virginia Pfeifle on December 12, 1954. Harley was born July 11, 1932 and Virginia was born September 23, 1935. They had five children, Ricky, born December 22, 1955; Juanita, born October 14, 1960; Garrett, born April 27, 1963; Paula, born January 19, 1967 and Marie, born March 4, 1968. | Schnabel, John F. (I108442)
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| 2937 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JOHN G. SCHNABEL Johnnie G. Schnabel was born May 1, 1928 near Eureka to Gottfried and Lydia (Maisch) Schnabel. His father was born at the family homestead, rural Eureka, October 19, 1897 and died August 24, 1961. His mother was born December 15, 1901 near Hillsview. They lived on the Schnabel homestead and John attended rural grade school. Other children born to this family are: Mrs. Emil (Freida) Feiock, Allen Schnabel, Mrs. Norman (Emilia) Mehlhoff, Mrs. Herbert (Irene) Herman, Martin Schnabel, Marvin Schnabel, Mrs. Reinie (Lorine) Guthmiller, Mrs. Elmer (Eleanor) Nies, Mrs. AlNathan (Darlene) Nies, Jimmy Schnabel and Milbert Schnabel who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Schnabel and family Johnnie Schnabel married Violet Frances Moser on September 26, 1948. She is the daughter of Carl and Ida (Frey) Moser, born October 16, 1930 at rural Hillsview. She attended rural school, Hosmer Public and Eureka Public Schools. Violet has two brothers: Floyd Carl and Delbert Raymond. Carl Moser was born near Eureka in 1910 and Ida was born near Hillsview in 1910. They live in Eureka. Johnnie and Violet Schnabel have two children: Larry John born October 29, 1951, married Judy Kay Hieb. They have two children: Kristie Marie and Thomas John; Susan Marie, born January 22, 1958, married Mark William Holzwarth. They have one daughter, Jessica Sue. The Schnabel's farm 14 miles southeast of Eureka. They are members of the United Church of Christ in Eureka. Johnnie is on the Board of Deacons, church choir member, past Sunday School teacher. Violet is a housewife, member of Ladies Aid, Sunday School teacher and church choir. Their greatest enjoyment is spending time with their grandchildren. | Schnabel, Gottfried (I109470)
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| 2938 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JOHN J. AND EVA HIEB John J. Hieb was born March 25, 1886, at Eureka, South Dakota to George and Katherine (Perman) Hieb. John received his education through the fifth grade in Eureka. His father, George Hieb, was born February 12, 1860, in Neudorf, South Russia. His mother, Katherine, was born December 4, 1863, in Kassel, South Russia. George passed away in Eureka on March 10, 1941, and Katherine passed away in Eureka on August 14, 1955. They had arrived in Eureka May 19, 1884. On January 28, 1908, John J. Hieb and Eva Bauer were united in marriage. Eva was born in Eureka to John and Katherine Bauer, who were born in South Russia and came to Eureka about 1886. Both are deceased. Eva received her education through the third grade at Eureka. Besides being a homemaker, she liked to sew, garden, and entertain friends. John was the John Deere Implement dealer in Eureka for many years. He served on the church board of the German Reformed Church in Eureka. He also served on the city council. Other interests were entertaining, playing cards, reading and gardening. John passed away May 11, 1965, at Lodi, California and Eva passed away February 23, 1951, in Eureka. John and Eva Hieb had eleven children: Ella is married to Matthew Mutschler and their children are Barbara, Rochelle, Mathew, and Blake; Ann married Vern Jorgenson and has a daughter, Gloria; Harley, married Elaine Marr and their children are Cindy and Candy; Frances married Gottlieb Cirks and has three children: Carrol, William, and Dennis; Harry married Ellen Rengo, their children are Gloria and Gregory; Max was born in Eureka; Verna married Robert Le Seur and has four children: Vicki, David, Robert, and Thomas; Agnes married Robert Prout and has a son, Jeffrey; Florence married Russel Lee; Colleen is married to Donald McCains and their children are John, Susan, and Marv: John was born in Eureka. | Hieb, John J. (I104335)
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| 2939 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JOHN J. OPP John J. and Emelia Opp John J. Opp was born on July 5, 1901, the oldest son of 12 children of John D. Opp and Elizabeth (nee Neuharth), on the family farm 14 miles northeast of Eureka. Emelia Augustine (nee Lapp), the daughter of Johann Lapp and Augustine (nee Waesh), was born December 16, 1903, on the family farm southeast of Eureka. She was one of the younger of nine children. The couple was married on November 11, 1923 at the age of 22 and 20. A Lutheran minister, Rev. Schulz of Ashley performed the ceremony in the second story building in Eureka that was used for church services at the time. It was a double wedding ceremony, along with Henry G. Opp and Christine Nehlich. They all attended regular services and following the service both couples were married. The couple lived with his parents for about three weeks until the inside of their home was painted and completed. This farm was located about a half mile southwest of his parents farm. There they raised their family of three children and continued to live for the next 41 years. They started farming with six horses and seven cows. The first year they did not have a car and their only transportation was a one horse top buggy. They tell us it took a little better than an hour to make the trip of 13 miles to town. Their first child, a daughter, Wilma was born June 3, 1926 and their only son, Walter Henry, followed on August 20, 1930. Another daughter, Dorraine was born prematurely on December 28, 1931. Looking back there were many years of hard labor, drought, grasshoppers and illnesses, but through it all, they never lost faith in God. The family worshipped together regularly at the Glueckstahl Reformed Church during their life on the farm. During the dirty thirties we recall one summer with no crops here, Mr. Opp went threshing with a crew in North Dakota so that he could earn enough money for the winter's supply of coal and other bare necessities. The forties found times getting better with the exception of the war years. Son, Walter, served in the U. S. Marines. Their daughter, Wilma, was married to Orville Knapp on December 1, 1946 and they have two daughters, Marcia Kay and Sheila Ann, who was married to William Fred Hoffman on December 18, 1974. Daughter Dorraine was married to Earl Gruebele on July 25, 1954 and they have one daughter Karen May, employed at Fargo, North Dakota. Son, Walter, was united in marriage to Ora Raile on September 4, 1955 and their family includes four children, Greg married to Susan Pleinis, Gary employed at Java, South Dakota, Linda married to Kurt Lutz currently serving with the U. S. Air Force, and Stuart, a student at NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota. In September of 1964, because of health reasons, it became necessary to retire from active farming, and a farm auction was held, the buildings sold off the home place, and a new home was built in Eureka where they enjoyed their retirement years. Mr. Opp passed away at the Eureka Community Hospital on Tuesday, June 7, 1983, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, 1983 at 10:30 a.m. at the Reformed Church of Eureka. He was 81 at the time of his passing. On June 28, 1983 Mrs. Opp entered the Lutheran Home where she continues to reside. | Opp, John J. (I104734)
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| 2940 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt JULIUS AND ERNA DOERR Julius Doerr was born 15 miles northeast of Eureka to Fred and Katherina (Job) Doerr. His grandparents were Rudolph and Carolyn (Koerner) Doerr who had immigrated to the United States from Kassel, South Russia, and Ludwig and Rosina (Kranzler) Job who had immigrated from Neudorf Russia. On September 19, 1967, Julius' mother married Jacob Wolff. Julius has one sister, Hilda (Mrs. Reinhold) Mettler at Upham, North Dakota, and one brother, Raymond, Lodi, California. Julius and Erna Doerr On June 15, 1941, Julius married Erna Schmitt, daughter of Edward and Rosina (Weisz) Schmitt. Erna was born and raised three miles west of Long Lake, South Dakota. Her grandparents were Johann and Friedricha (Lammle) Schmitt who immigrated to the United States from Gluckstal, South Russia and Philiph and Carolina (Schumacher) Weisz who immigrated from Bergdorf, South Russia. Erna has one brother, Floyd, who is presently living on the farm homesteaded by her grandparents in 1892. The first years of farming saw no electricity or running water or oil heat, but as time went on, they enjoyed these conveniences. Julius and Erna rented a farm 18 miles east of Eureka. Their first car was a Model A Ford. In 1951 they purchased a farm 18 miles east and 2 1/2 miles north of Eureka. Like everyone else, they had their share of ups and downs, but what stands out in Erna's mind is the ice storm of December, 1966. The power and telephone lines snapped, it was impossible to travel and they were without power for eight days. The only heat was a three-burner kerosene stove. In March of 1966, there was a three-day blizzard where many farmers lost much livestock. This was the worst storm in their lifetime. Julius and Erna farmed 34 years. In 1975 they sold their farm and moved to Aberdeen in 1976. They are members of the Good Shepherd Church. Erna worked two years for Mohr Fencing and presently works part-time at Tru-Fit assembling trophies. Julius and Erna have two children, Dianna and Duane. Dianna, born in 1942, is a beautician employed at Adoraccion Coiffures. Duane, married to Virginia Opp, was born in 1944. He is employed at Old Home Bread, and Virginia teaches second grade at Tiffany. They live in Aberdeen and have two children, Kirsten and Ryan. | Doerr, Julius (I108810)
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| 2941 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt KATHERINA DAIS Katherina Dais Katherina Dais was born August 14, 1890 at Eureka, South Dakota to George and Christina Gohl Dais. Katherina was one of seven children. They are: Jacob, Katherina, John, George, David, Christ, and Martha. Their parents came to America in 1889 from Kluckstahl, South Russia. On December 7, 1911, Katherina and John C. Dais were united in marriage. John C. was born November 28, 1898 to Christof and Rosina Unruh Dais at Kluckstahl Russia and came to America with his parents. He had two sisters, Rosina married Jacob Dais and Katherina married Gideon Diede. Two children were born to Katherina and John, one son who died and one daughter, Emma, born October 5, 1913. She married Rudolph Hoeger. They farmed seven miles northeast of Eureka, South Dakota from 1911 until 1947. They then retired and made their home in Eureka. Her husband John C. died July 1, 1969 and Katherina lived by herself until 1979 when she moved to the Lutheran Rest Home where she is at the present year 1986 at the age of 96. | Dais, Katherine (I109387)
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| 2943 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt LEO AND VIOLA DAMMEL Back row, left to right: Dennis and Leo. Front row: Viola and Linda Dammel. Leo Dammel was born October 10, 1915 in Eureka to Jacob and Eva Dammel. He grew up with six brothers and sisters, Martha Hoffman, Romana Olsen, Lenora Martel, Sam Dammel, Milton Dammel and Edwin Dammel. Leo's father was born in Russia on March 15, 1887 and died July 1, 1934. His mother, Eva, was born in Hosmer on July 8, 1892 and presently resides at the Lutheran Home in Eureka. On October 24, 1943, Leo was married to Viola Schock who was born in Ashley, North Dakota on June 27, 1921. Viola's brothers and sisters include Lydia Gross, Magdelina Funk, Rose Funk, Fred Schock, Christian Schock and Julius Schock . Viola's father, John, was born in Russia on July 23, 1882. He died July 1, 1962. Her mother was born in Ashley on January 6, 1888 and died August 25, 1966. Leo and Viola had two children, Dennis and Linda. Dennis was born December 10, 1944 in Eureka. He married Maureen Weber who was born in Eureka on December 18, 1947. They have two children, Daron, born April 5, 1967, and Mindy, born August 13, 1970. Linda was born February 7, 1953 in Eureka. She is married to Wayne Potter who was born May 12, 1954 in Gilman, Wisconsin. They have one son, Erick, born April 2, 1975. Leo is a retired painter, and Viola is retired from her housekeeping jobs. They currently reside in Eureka. | Dammel, Leo (I109441)
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| 2944 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt LEWIS AND JO ANN OPP Lewis Opp, the son of Edmund and Hulda Opp of Eureka, and Jo Ann (Meidinger) Opp, the daughter of Albert and Martha Meidinger of Eureka, were married on July 23, 1983. Lewis and Jo Ann Opp and family Lewis attended the Eureka Public School System where he graduated from high school. He then attended Northern State College in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he graduated with a B. S. in Sociology and Psychology. After graduation, he returned to Eureka where he presently owns and operates a cattle ranch at the family's farmstead, six miles north, and seven miles east of Eureka. He has been a member of the Eureka Jaycees, the Sportsman Club, the Eureka Chapter of Duck's Unlimited, and the Eureka P.T.A. Jo Ann also attended the Eureka Public School System where she graduated from high school. She then attended Northern State College and graduated with a B. S. in Secondary Music Education. While in college, she belonged to the Collegiate Choir, the Northern Singers, Marching Band, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, a women's music fraternity. After graduation, she taught Jr. High Band and Chorus for two years, at Northwestern High School, in Mellette, South Dakota. She then moved back to Eureka in 1972 with her first husband, Larry Albrecht, and son, Craig, where they owned and operated Larry's Jack and Jill and Larry's Meat Market, until his death in December of 1981. After selling the store in August of 1982, she began working as a secretary for Milbert Schick at Eureka Realty. JoAnn has kept busy with various music activities in the church and community, as well as holding offices in the local P.T.A. She has also been serving on the Eureka Centennial Entertainment Committee. Lewis and Jo Ann are both members of the Eureka Reformed Church. They have two children, Craig, who is presently attending Moorhead State College in Moorhead, Minnesota, as a computer and business major, and Amy who is a student at the Eureka Public School System. | Opp, Lewis (I104799)
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| 2946 | BIOGRAPHY: http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/h/r/David-Alan-Christianson/FILE/0004text.txt LT. COL. HARLEY F. HIEB, RET. Harley and Elaine Hieb George J. Hieb, grandfather of Harley F. Hieb, homesteaded sixteen claims of land 17 miles east of Eureka in 1884, three years before Eureka came into existence. John J. Hieb, born March 26, 1886, was the oldest son of 16 children born to George and Katharina (Perman) Hieb. John married Eva Bauer on March 30, 1908. They were the parents of 13 children. John helped form a business partnership known as Hieb, Opp and Wixel, operating a grain elevator and the John Deere Implement Shop. Later he sold his interest in the business to Henry Opp and went to work for the city of Eureka as manager of the Eureka Liquor Store. Eva Hieb died on February 23, 1951, in Eureka. In 1956, John retired and moved to Lodi, California. He died May 14, 1965. Harley F. Hieb, son of John and Eva Hieb joined the Army on May 2, 1933, at Fort Lincoln, North Dakota. He spent two years duty in the Philippine Islands, 1935-1937. He returned to Fort Lincoln from 1937 to 1939 then was transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington. He was sent back to the Philippines in 1940 and returned to the states October 13, 1945. He was listed as "missing in action" in December 1941. After the surrender of Bataan, he escaped from the "Death March", and fought with the guerrilla forces in the Philippines. He helped organize the USAF-NL First Division prior to the landing of American forces on the island of Luzon. He returned to the states after the war and was married to Elaine Marr on November 13, 1945, in Eureka. After several years of recruiting duty in Minnesota and Montana, he was ordered to Korea in 1952 and assigned to the 5th RCT. He spent one year on front line duty commanding the Second Battalion. Upon his return to the states was assigned to the Personnel Center, Camp Stoneman and Oakland, California. He retired January 31, 1957, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, from the U. S. Army. Harley went into business after retiring from the service and owned and operated several businesses--the last was Hieb Enterprises, manufacturing tow ropes and related products. He sold the business in 1980, which now goes under the name of USA Products, a division of Hieb Enterprises. Harley has just finished writing a book, "Heart of Iron" on his experiences as a guerrilla fighter in the Philippines. Harley and Elaine are the parents of two daughters. Cynthia McFarland Johnson is a bilingual teacher in San Diego, California. She has a masters degree from the University of the Pacific, Stockton, California. Her husband is working toward his doctorate in music. Candace Wilson has her masters in Speech Therapy. Her husband has a masters degree in business and has his own export-import business. They have two children, Elsbeth and Christian Wilson. | Hieb, Lt. Col. Harley Froy (I104366)
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