Descendants of Carolus Kremer
Generation No. 1
Carolus Kremer married Margaret Thommes.
Child of Carolus Kremer and Margaret Thommes is:
Jean Kremer, born in Mamer, LU.
Generation No. 2
Jean Kremer (son of Carolus Kremer) was born in Mamer, LU.
He married Marie Freymann 24 Oct 1731 in Mamer, LU, daughter of Christophe Freymann and Elisabeth Zwollen.
She was born in Mamer, LU.
Child of Jean Kremer and Marie Freymann is:
Nicolas Kremer, born in Mamer, LU.
Generation No. 3
Nicolas Kremer (son of Jean Kremer) was born in Mamer, LU.
He married Catharine Hoffman 8 Jan 1771 in Mamer, LU, daughter of Jean Hoffman and Anne Kolter. She was
born 1744 in Keispelt, LU, and died 12 Nov 1792 in Mamer, LU.
Notes for Catharine Hoffman:
Burial: 13 Nov 1792, Mamer, LU
Child of Nicolas Kremer and Catharine Hoffman is:
Nicolas Kremer, born 15 Apr 1780 in Mamer, LU and died 23 Jun 1844
in Mamer, LU.
Generation No. 4
Nicolas Kremer (son of Nicolas Kremer) was born 15
Apr 1780 in Mamer, LU, and died 23 Jun 1844 in Mamer, LU. He married Margaret Wolff 23 Jun 1814 in Mamer, LU, daughter of
Jean Wolff and Marie Stoltz. She was born 20 Mar 1792 in Neimaxmillen, LU, and died 16 Feb 1864 in Mamer, LU.
Notes for Nicolas Kremer:
Burial: 24 Jun 1844, Mamer, LU
Notes for Margaret Wolff:
Burial: 17 Feb 1864, Mamer, LU
Child of Nicolas Kremer and Margaret Wolff is:
Franz Kremer, born 4 Nov 1827 in Mamer, LU and died 27 Nov 1896 in
Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Generation No. 5
Franz Kremer (son of Nicolas Kremer) was born 4 Nov
1827 in Mamer, LU, and died 27 Nov 1896 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN. He married Margaret Schmidt 6 Jun 1855 in
Rodenbourg, LU, daughter of Nicolas Schmit and Marie Wagner. She was born 9 Jan 1832 in Gonderange, LU, and died
18 Feb 1883 in St. Nicholas, MN.
Notes for Franz Kremer:
-- Obituary: Luxembourger Gazette
St. Nicholas, Minn.
Dez. 1896
Werther Herr Gonner!
Um 27 Nov. starb hier im Alter von 69 Jahren Herr Franz Kremer. Derselbe kam im Jahre 1880 mit Frau und 8 Kindern
nach Amerika und liess sich im Town Luxemburg nieder. Im Jahre 1883 gingen des Verstorbenen Gattin und zwei Kinder ihm in Tode
voraus. Waehrend der zwei letzten Jahre wohnte Kremer bei seinem Sohne Peter in Town Main Prairie, Minn. Die Beerdigung fand
nach feierlichem Todtenamte in der Hl. Kreuz-Kirche statt.
Mit Gruss,
achtungsvoll,
R. Schmitt
loosely translated as:
St. Nicholas, Minn,
December 1896
Worthy Mr. Gonner!
Around 27 November died here at the age of 69 years Mr. Franz Kremer. The same came in the year 1880 with wife and
8 children to America and established themselves in the Town Luxemburg. In the year 1883 the deceased's wife and two children
preceded him into death. During the two last years Kremer lived with his son Peter in Town Maine Prairie, Minn. The funeral took
place after a solemn requiem mass in the Holy Cross church.
With greeting,
attentionful,
R. Schmitt
-- Obituary: Der Nordstern
Wohlvorbereitet auf den unvermeidlichen Gang in die Ewigkeit entschlief in Maine Prairie am letzten Freitag Morgen gegen 6 Uhr
selig im Herrn der im 69 lebens Jahre stehende Herr Franz Kraemer. Der Dahingescheindene kam vor sechzehn Jahren aus seinem
Heimat orte in Grossherzogthum Luxemburg nach Amerika und liess sich mit seiner ihm vor zwoelf Jahren bereits in das bessere
Jenseits vorangegangenen Gattin im Town Luxemburg in diesem County nieder. Nach dem Tode seiner Frau lebte er abwechselnd bei
seinen Kindern, die in ihm einem guten Vater liebten und ehrten. Im Hause seines Sohnes John B. Kraemer, der ihm waehrend seines
Monate langen Nierenleidens die beste Pflege angedeihen liess, legte er sein Haupt zur ewigen Ruhe neider. Seinen Tod betrauern
nicht bloss die naechsten Anverwandten, sondern alle, die ihn kannten und ihn als einen guten, braven Deutschen ehrten. Unter
grosser Betheiligung fand am Montag Morgen nach einem in der Pearl Lake Kirche vom hochw. Hrn. John Werntch gehaltenen
Traueramte die Beerdigung statt. Um Grabe des guten Vaters trauern sechs verheiratete Kinder: Joseph und Michael aus dem Town
Luxemburg, Albert aus dem Town Wakefield, John B. und Frau Heinrich Steichen aus Maine Prairie und John N. aus St. Cloud, wie
Nickolas Libert aus St. Cloud, ein Stiefkind des Verstorbenen. Diesen zollt der "Nordstern" sein Beileid und wuenscht dem
Dahingeschiedene die ewige Ruhe.
Loosely translated as:
Being well prepared for the inevitable walk into eternity blessedly passed away in Maine Prairie on last Friday morning about 6
o'clock the gentleman of 69 years of life who is Mr. Franz Kremer. The deceased came sixteen years before from his native place
in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to America and settled himself twelve years, before in the better life to come preceded his
wife, in the Town Luxembourg in this County. After the death of his wife he lived alternating with his children, who loved and
honored in him a good father. In the house of his son John B. Kremer, who looked after him during his months renal disease the
best care to grant left, he put his head to the eternal peace down. His death mourned not only the next of kin, but all, which
could do it and honored him as a good, good German. Under great attendance on Monday morning, after in the Pearl Lake church the
Reverend Mr. John Werntch held a requiem mass, the funeral took place. Around the grave of the good father mourn six married
children: Joseph and Michael from the Town Luxembourg, Albert from the Town Wakefield, John B. and Mrs. Heinrich Steichen from
Maine Prairie and John N. from St. Cloud, also Nickolas Libert from St. Cloud, a stepchild of the deceased. To these expresses
the "North Star" its condolence and wishes to the deceased the eternal peace.
Notes for Franz Kremer:
Burial: 30 Nov 1896, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Emigration: about 1880 to Stearns county from Luxembourg
Notes for Margaret Schmidt:
Burial: St. Nicholas in St. Nicholas, MN
Children of Franz Kremer and Margaret Schmidt are:
Joseph Kremer, born 20 Mar 1856 in Gonderingen, LU and died 27 Dec
1929 in St. Cloud, MN.
Michael Kremer, born 4 Nov 1857 in Gonderingen, LU and died 19 Nov
1933 in St. Cloud, MN.
Albert Kremer, born 28 Jul 1859 in Gonderingen, LU and died 25 Jan
1946 in St. Cloud, MN.
John Peter Kremer, born 6 Jul 1861 in Gonderingen, LU and died 25
Aug 1933 in Pearl Lake, MN.
Anna C Kremer, born 5 Jun 1863 in Gonderange, LU and died 8 Mar 1958
in Watkins, MN.
Catherine Kremer, born 25 Jun 1865 in Gonderingen, LU and died 1 Jul 1883 in LU.
Franz Kremer, born 17 May 1867 in LU and died 1883.
John N Kremer, born 26 Jan 1872 in Gonderingen, LU and died 3 Nov
1936 in Rice, MN.
Generation No. 6
Joseph Kremer (son of Franz Kremer) was born 20 Mar 1856
in Gonderingen, LU, and died 27 Dec 1929 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Susanna Steichen 25 Feb 1884 in Luxemburg, MN,
daughter of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller. She was born 12 Jul 1862 in Kehlen, LU, and died 29 Dec 1928 in
St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Joseph Kremer:
Obituaries:
JOSEPH KREMER
Joseph Kremer, 82 years old, died at his home at 126 Tenth avenue north at noon today. He was born in Gonderingen,
Luxembourg on March 20, 1856, and came to America in 1880.
He is survived by nine children, who are: Michael and Mrs. Paul Kruchten of St. Cloud; John, Eden Valley; Joseph,
Watkins; Father Columban O.S.B. at St. Bernards, St. Paul; Hildegarde, Staples; and Angela and Anna Susan at home. Funeral
arrangements have not been made. The body will be at home.
KREMER FUNERAL
Funeral services for Joseph Kremer, 126 10th avenue north, who died Dec. 27, will be held at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception at 10 o'clock Friday morning with burial in the family lot in Calvary cemetery. Father Columban Kremer,
O.S.B., a son, from St. Bernards church in St. Paul, will be celebrant of the solemn requiem mass with Rev. Henry Steichen of
Wheaton, deacon, and Rev. Dr. Michael Kremer, chancellor of the diocese, as subdeacon. Assisting at the alter will be Rev.
Michael Kremer, O.S.B. of St. Johns abbey and Rev. Alphonse Kremer of Holy Angels church, both nephews of Mr. Kremer.
Mr. Kremer was a member of St. Joseph society. Mrs. Kremer died in 1928. Surviving children are Michael Kremer and
Mrs. Paul Kruchten, St. Cloud; John Kremer, Eden Valley; Joseph of Watkins; Father Columban O.S.B. of St. Paul; Hildegarde of
Staples; and Angela and Anna Susan at home. There are 10 grandchildren. Albert Kremer and Mrs. Henry Steichen of this city are
surviving brother and sister. The body is at the residence.
Notes for Joseph Kremer:
Emigration: 1873 to US
Notes for Susanna Steichen:
-- Obituary (Source unknown St. Cloud paper, date between Dec 30, 1928 and Jan 2, 1929)
MRS. JOS. KREMER DIES SATURDAY
Mother of Nine Children Dies after Brief Illness---Well-Known Here.
Mrs. Joseph Kremer, 126 10th avenue north, died Saturday evening at 9:30 p.m. Death followed a paralytic stroke,
which occurred an hour and a half prior to her death.
Mrs. Kremer was 66 years of age at the time of her death. She was born on July 12, 1862, in Kehlen, Luxembourg, and
had made her home in this city and St. Nicholas for a number of years. She was a member of the St. Anne society, the Rosary
Sodality and the Third Order of St. Francis, as well as of the Christian Mothers society of St. Nicholas.
Surviving with her husband are nine children: Angela and Joseph at St. Nicholas; Michael and Mrs. Paul Kruchten of
St. Cloud; John of Eden Valley; Father Columban, O.S.B., of St. John's college and Anna Susan and Hildegarde at home. One
sister, Mrs. Peter Schaefer of Cold Spring and three brothers, Harry Steichen of St. Cloud, John Steichen of Adams, Minn., and
Nicholas Steichen of Dubuque, Ia., survive.
Funeral services will take place at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. Father Steichen, a nephew of
the deceased, will officiate. Six nephews will act as pallbearers, Henry and Nicholas Kremer, Paul and Dr. John Libert, and John
and Alois Steichen.
Notes for Susanna Steichen:
Comment: 16 Jul 1862, is birth date in St. Nicholas church records
Emigration: 1865 to US, arrived Stearns Co, MN , during the first week of June
Children of Joseph Kremer and Susanna Steichen are:
Angeline Kremer, born 24 Dec 1884 in St. Nicholas, MN and died 2 Nov 1976 in St. Cloud, MN.
Michael Francis Kremer, born 8 Nov 1886 in St. Nicholas, MN
and died 16 Feb 1950 in St. Cloud, MN.
John Joseph Kremer, born 12 Oct 1888 in St. Nicholas, MN and
died 20 Jan 1974 in St. Cloud, MN.
Katherina Susan Kremer, born 7 Feb 1893 in St. Nicholas, MN
and died 30 Aug 1972 in St. Cloud, MN.
Anna Katherina Kremer, born 4 Oct 1895 in St. Nicholas, MN and died 19 Nov 1985 in St. Cloud, MN.
Joseph Nicholas Kremer, born 15 Nov 1897 in St. Nicholas, MN
and died 5 Nov 1980 in Cold Spring, MN.
Maria Kremer, born 11 Jul 1899 in St. Nicholas, MN and died 11 Jul 1899 in St. Nicholas, MN.
Susanna Angeline Kremer, born 17 Aug 1901 in St. Nicholas, MN and died before 2002.
Victor Henry (Fr. Columban) Kremer, born 3 Apr 1904 in St. Nicholas, MN and died 19 Jan 1969 in
Albany, MN.
Hildegarde Margaret Kremer, born 25 Mar 1906 in St. Nicholas, MN and died 28 Jan 2002 in St.
Cloud, MN.
Notes for Hildegarde Kremer:
--- Obituary: St. Cloud Times Online, Thursday, January 31, 2002
Hildegarde Kremer, 95, St. Cloud, Jan. 28, 2002
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at St. Mary¹s Cathedral Upper Church in St. Cloud
for Hildegarde Kremer, age 95, of St. Cloud who died on Tuesday at St. Benedict¹s Center. Her nephew Rev. Leroy Kremer will
officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call between 4-9 p.m. on Friday and after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the
Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, MN. Secular Franciscan Order will pray at 6 p.m. on Friday followed by St. Mary¹s Cathedral
parish prayers at 7 p.m.
Hildegarde was born on March 25, 1906, in St. Nicholas, MN to Joseph and Susan (Steichen) Kremer. She graduated
from St. Cloud State University with a degree in Education and later from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Library
Science. She taught school at McGraft, Sauk Centre and Staples, MN. She was a librarian at Fairmont, Pipestone and St. Cloud
public libraries, St. Cloud State University Library, University of Minnesota Library and Washington High School library in St.
Paul, MN. She retired in 1973 and moved back to St. Cloud. She was a member of St. Mary¹s Cathedral parish, the Secular
Franciscan Order and the Retired Teachers Association of St. Paul, MN.
Survivors include 10 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Angela, Michael, John,
Catherine, Anna, Joseph Jr, Susan and Rev. Columban OSB.
Pallbearers will be David Kremer, Robert Kremer, Jeff Kremer, Mike Kremer, Darrell Kruchten, and Daniel Traut.
Memorials are preferred.
Michael Kremer (son of Franz Kremer) was born 4 Nov 1857
in Gonderingen, LU, and died 19 Nov 1933 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Mary Steichen 21 Jul 1884 in St. Nicholas, MN,
daughter of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller. She was born 2 Feb 1867 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and
died 22 Dec 1920 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Michael Kremer:
Baptism: 6 Nov 1857, Yunglinster, LU
Burial: 22 Nov 1933, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Emigration: about 1873 to Stearns county from Luxembourg
Notes for Mary Steichen:
Baptism: 10 Feb 1867, St. Wendel Church, Luxemburg, MN
Burial: 24 Dec 1920, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Cause of Death: Spanish Flu Epidemic
Comment: 5 Feb 1866, is birth date in St. Nicholas church records
Comment: 1 Jan 1867, is birth date from unknown source
Children of Michael Kremer and Mary Steichen are:
Margaret Angelika Kremer, born 13 Aug 1885 in Luxemburg
Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 30 Sep 1967 in St. Cloud, MN.
Henry Francis Kremer, born 27 Apr 1887 in Luxemburg Twp,
Stearns Co, MN and died 16 May 1969 in Minot, ND.
Nicholas John Kremer, born 26 Jun 1889 in Luxemburg Twp,
Stearns Co, MN and died 14 Oct 1961 in Osakis, MN.
John Michael Kremer, born 12 Nov 1891 in Luxemburg Twp, Stearns
Co, MN and died 29 Oct 1965 in St. Paul, MN.
Mary Catherine Kremer, born 25 Oct 1893 in Luxemburg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 27 Sep 1966 in
Sauk Centre, MN.
Notes for Mary Catherine Kremer:
Burial: 30 Sep 1966, Assumption, St. Cloud, MN
Francis Joseph Kremer, born 11 Mar 1896 in Luxembourg Twp,
Stearns Co, MN and died 15 Feb 1973 in St. Cloud, MN.
Michael Nicholas (Mnsr.) Kremer, born 16 Dec 1898 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 8 Aug
1959 in Minneapolis, MN.
Notes for Michael Nicholas (Mnsr.) Kremer:
Burial: 13 Aug 1959, Assumption, St. Cloud, MN
Ordination: 1 Jun 1924, St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, MN
Rosalia Angeline Kremer, born 1 Jun 1901 in Luxembourg Twp,
Stearns Co, MN and died 9 Jun 1951 in St. Cloud, MN.
Louise Ann (Sr. Validia) Kremer, born 21 Oct 1902 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 12
Feb 1939 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Louise Ann (Sr. Validia) Kremer:
Burial: 15 Feb 1939, St. Benedictine, St. Joseph, MN
Vows: 11 Jul 1927, St. Benedict's Convent, St. Joseph, MN
Arthur Albert (Fr. Nicholas) Kremer, born 29 Jan 1905 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died
23 Dec 1978 in Collegeville, MN.
Notes for Arthur Albert (Fr. Nicholas) Kremer:
Monk of St. John's Abbey. He was ordained in 1931. From 1928-1939, he served as Abbot Alcuin's personal secretary
and prepared the annual liturgical Ordo for the Benedictine abbeys of the American-Cassinese Congregation in the U.S. For the
next 30 years, from 1939 on, he worked as a missionary in the Bahamas.
Burial: 27 Dec 1978, St. John's, Collegeville, MN
Ordination: 7 Jun 1931, St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, MN
Alphonse Henry (Mnsr.) Kremer, born 2 May 1906 in Watkins, MN and died 15 May 1984 in St. Cloud,
MN.
Notes for Alphonse Henry (Mnsr.) Kremer:
Served the St. Joseph Church in Pierz, MN, then was assistant at Holy Angels Church in St. Cloud and instructor at
Cathedral High School in St. Cloud. He attended Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. from 1939 to 1942, where he
received a Ph.D. in psychology and psychiatry. Returning to St. Cloud, he was named superintendent of Cathedral High School and
remained until 1955. He was then appointed to St. Andrew Church, Elk River (1955-59), St. Paul Church, Sauk Centre (1959-68),
and Sacred Heart Church, Sauk Rapids (1968-76). He was named Vicar General in 1968. In 1976 he became chaplain at the Poor
Clares Monastery.
Burial: 18 May 1984, Assumption, St. Cloud, MN
Ordination: 5 Jun 1932, St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, MN
Raymond Michael Kremer, born 20 Jul 1908 in Luxembourg Twp,
Stearns Co, MN and died 28 Dec 1971 in St. Cloud, MN.
Martin Kremer, born 11 Apr 1911 in Luxemburg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 13 Apr 1911 in Luxemburg
Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Albert Kremer (son of Franz Kremer) was born 28 Jul 1859
in Gonderingen, LU, and died 25 Jan 1946 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Susan Jacoby 11 May 1886 in Cold Spring, MN,
daughter of Nick Jacoby and Anna Kirsch. She was born 6 Jul 1865 in Cold Spring, MN and died 20 Nov 1947 in St.
Cloud, MN.
Notes for Albert Kremer:
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud, MN
Children of Albert Kremer and Susan Jacoby are:
Frank Albert Kremer, born 10 Jul 1887 in Wakefield Twp, Stearns
Co, MN and died 9 May 1957 in St. Paul, MN.
Rose Anna Kremer, born 18 Dec 1889 in Cold Spring, MN and died 12
Feb 1920.
Christina Catherine Kremer, born 26 Nov 1899 in
Luxemburg, MN and died 28 Jan 1978 in St. Cloud, MN.
John Peter Kremer (son of Franz Kremer) was born 6 Jul
1861 in Gonderingen, LU, and died 25 Aug 1933 in Pearl Lake, MN. He married Anna Giedemann 8 Feb 1887 in Cold Spring, MN.
She was born 1866 in Minnesota, and died 1945 in Stearns Co, MN.
Notes for John Peter Kremer:
Emigration: about May 1881 to Stearns county from Luxembourg
Notes for Anna Giedemann:
Burial: Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN
Children of John Kremer and Anna ? are:
Frances Kremer, born about 1888 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Tracy Anna Kremer, born about 1894 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Regina Kremer, born about 1898 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Anna C Kremer (daughter of Franz Kremer) was born 5 Jun
1863 in Gonderange, LU, and died 8 Mar 1958 in Watkins, MN. She married Henry Steichen 25 Feb 1884 in Luxemburg, MN, son
of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller. He was born 21 Jan 1860 in Kehlen, LU, and died 18 May 1936 in St. Cloud,
MN.
Notes for Anna C Kremer:
Obituary (St. Cloud Daily Times, Monday, March 10, 1958, p. 4)
MRS. ANNA KREMER STEICHEN
Mrs. Anna Kremer Steichen, 94, formerly of St. Cloud, died at the Adelman Nursing home in Watkins Saturday night.
She was born June 5, 1863 at Gonderingen, Luxembourg. She came to America when she was 16. She married Henry Steichen in 1884 at
Luxemburg.
Surviving are six of her 10 children: Mrs. Anna Geffery, Velva; Mrs. John P. Gregory (Susan), Pearl Lake; John, St.
Cloud; Mrs. Anton Holthaus (Katherine), St. Cloud; Rev. Henry Steichen, St. Nicholas; and Alois, Cold Spring. There are 47
grandchildren, 161 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Friends may call at the St. Nicholas church basement after 2 p.m. today. The parish rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m.
each night. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the St. Nicholas Catholic church. Rev. Henry Steichen will be
celebrant. He will be assisted by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Michael Kremer, Rev. Columban Kremer, OSB, Rev. Al Kremer. Rt. Rev. Msgr.
William Renner will be the speaker. Burial will be made in the Holy Cross cemetery, Pearl Lake.
Newspaper Obituary:
RITES HELD FOR EARLY PIONEER
Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock for Mrs. Anna Kremer Steichen, 94-year-old pioneer of
this area who passed away Saturday night at the Adelman Nursing Home at Watkins. Rev. Henry A. Steichen, St. Nicholas parish
pastor and son of the aged lady, was celebrant of the solemn requiem mass in the St. Nicholas church. Assisting him at the mass
and services were Rt. Rev. Columban Kremer, OSB, and Rev. Al Kremer. Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Renner was the speaker. Burial was
made beside of the grave of her husband in the Holy Cross cemetery at Pearl Lake.
Mrs. Steichen was born Anna Kremer on June 5, 1863 at Gonderingen, Luxembourg, Germany. [Ed. Luxembourg has never
been part of Germany.] She immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 years. Her marriage to Henry Steichen was solemnized
at Luxembourg in 1884. The couple took up farming in the Pearl Lake area and were among the early pioneer settlers of that
community.
Surviving are six of her ten sons and daughters: Mrs. Anna Geffery, Velva; Mrs. John P. Gregory (Susan), Pearl
Lake; John Steichen, St. Cloud; Mrs. Anton Holthaus (Katherine), St. Cloud; Rev. Henry A. Steichen, St. Nicholas; and Aloys N.
Steichen, Cold Spring. She also leaves 47 grandchildren, 161 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The body was
held in state in the St. Nicholas church basement from Monday afternoon until the funeral hour Wednesday morning where relatives
and hundreds of friends and acquaintances called to pay final respects to the aged pioneer.
-- Other Notes:
Anna Kremer lived in St. Raphael's Home in St. Cloud after her husband died. She did many types of handiwork
(knitting, crocheting, tatting, netting) and would donate items to their annual sales. after her health failed she lived with
her daughter Susan (Steichen) Gregory for a time and then later stayed with her granddaughter Bertha (Kunkel) Schutz in Eden
Valley. She died in the nursing home in Watkins.
Burial: 12 Mar 1958, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Emigration: 1880, to US at age 16
Notes for Henry Steichen:
-- Excerpts from Mitchell's 1915 HISTORY OF STEARNS COUNTY Vol II, p 870-1:
Henry Steichen, a prosperous farmer of Maine Prairie township, was born in Luxembourg, January 20, 1860, son of
John and Angelica (Roller) Steichen, who brought their three children, Henry, Susan and John from Germany in 1865, and settled
on 160 acres in section 34, Rockville township. Henry Steichen has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits. He was reared on
the home farm, and attended the district schools. In 1889 he moved onto a farm in section 10, Maine Prairie township, which his
parents had purchased from D. E. Meyers. At the time of the purchase, there was nothing on the place in the way of improvement
except a small shack. Mr. Steichen has erected a brick residence and other sightly buildings. He has made a marked success of
general farming and has added 160 acres to his original place. His specialty is Aberdeen-Angus cattle and Poland-China swine. A
Democrat in politics, he has served as chairman of the town board for many years and for four years as town clerk. He is a
stockholder in the State Bank of Kimball and a member of the board of directors of the Cold Spring Co-Operative Insurance Co.
Mr. Steichen was married February 25, 1884 to Anna Kremer, a native of Luxembourg, and they have ten children: Angelica,
Nicholas, Anna, Susan, John N., Katie, Henry, Aloysius, Margaret and Paul.
-- Interview of Mrs. Steichen by Dean Nelson, June 26, 1936:
Henry Steichen was one of Maine Prairie's earliest farmers and was born in Kehlen, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg,
January 20, 1860, son of John and Angelica (Roller) Steichen. Henry was brought to America in 1865 by his parents. after many
hardships, and journeying by ox team and river boat, they arrived in Minnesota. John settled a claim homestead at Rockville and
established what was later known as one of the most progressive farms in that community. Early farming was hard work and oxen
were the only draft animals that John had. Henry received a knowledge of agriculture on his father's farm and attended the
country school.
John became an outstanding citizen in his community and served as a member of the school board. There were four
children born to John and Angelica (Roller) Steichen in Rockville: Mary, Nicholas, Anna and Katherine. John Steichen died in
1882 and Angelica (Roller) Steichen in 1898. Henry Steichen took over the management of the farm at his fathers death until his
marriage to Anna Kremer, February 24, 1884.
Anna Kremer was born in Gonderingen, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, June 5, 1863, daughter of Frank and Margaret
(Schmidt) Kremer. Anna was brought to America when she was seventeen years old and her parents settled four miles north of Eden
Valley, Minnesota.
Henry and his young bride purchased a farm at Maine Prairie and, inspired by his father's hard work and
perseverance, proceeded to make his farm a progressive and profitable one. This farm had only one log house when Henry purchased
it and it is now one of the finest farms with the best of buildings in that district.
Henry and Anna (Kremer) Steichen had ten children, Angeline (Steichen) Kunkel, Nicholas (deceased), Anna (Steichen)
Geffrey, Susan (Steichen) Gregory, John, Henry, Aloysius, Paul (deceased), Margaret (now Sister Elmarie), and Katherine
(Steichen) Holthaus. There are also forty grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Henry farmed successfully at Maine Prairie until his retirement in 1920. His son John then managed the farm and
specialized in Angus-Aberdeen cattle and Poland-China hogs. John and his brother-in-law John Kunkel were responsible for
bringing this fine purebred stock to Maine Prairie.
Henry died in retirement in his home in St. Cloud at 2:30 p.m. May 18, 1936 and his widow, Mrs. Anna Steichen
survives him at their residence at 922 Ninth Avenue South.
Mrs. Steichen expressed the feeling of having lived a successful life and acknowledged the hard work necessary to
make a pioneer farm profitable. There were only crude implements to work with and prices were low. In order to save any money
for improvements they had to count every penny of cash because cash was a very scare item then. Clearing and breaking new land
was a matter of patience and perseverance which is only characteristic of pioneer farmers.
-- Obituary (St. Cloud Daily Times, Tuesday, May 19, 1936, p. 3)
HENRY STEICHEN
Henry Steichen, 922 Ninth Avenue South, died on Monday afternoon at 2:30 after a short illness.
The funeral will be held on Friday, a solemn requiem mass at 8 o'clock at St. Mary's Church of which Mr. Steichen
was a parishioner since coming to St. Cloud in 1920; and at 10 o'clock at Pearl Lake, with burial in the family lot at Pearl
Lake. The body is at the residence.
Rev. Michael Kremer, a nephew of Mr. Steichen, will be celebrant of the mass at St. Mary's and Rev. Henry Steichen,
his son, will officiate in Pearl Lake. The assisting priests at each mass will be nephews of Mr. Steichen.
Mr. Steichen was born on January 20, 1860, in Kehlen, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Europe. He came to this country in
1865 with his parents who settled in Rockville township near Pearl Lake. In 1884 he married Miss Anna Kremer. In 1889 he
acquired a farm in Maine Prairie township, on the shores of Pearl Lake, where he lived until he retired and came to St. Cloud in
1920.
Besides Mrs. Steichen, survivors are a sister, Mrs. Peter Schaefer in Cold Spring, and eight children: Mrs. Joseph
Kunkel, Mrs. John Gregory, Mrs. Anton Holthaus and John Steichen, all living near Pearl Lake; Mrs. Anna Geoffry of Bantry, N.
D., Rev. Henry Steichen of Wheaton, Minn., Aloysius Steichen of Cold Spring, and Sister Elmarie, O.S.B., St. Bernard's convent,
St. Paul. Two other children, Nicholas and Paul Steichen, are dead.
-- STEICHEN FUNERAL (St. Cloud Daily Times, May 25, 1936)
Two solemn requiem high masses were celebrated Friday for the funeral rites of the deceased Henry Steichen. A
nephew, Rev. Michael Kremer celebrated the first mass at eight o'clock at St. Mary's church, St. Cloud, of which parish the
deceased was a member. Assisting Rev. Kremer were Rev. Nick Kremer, O.S.B., as deacon, and Rev. Alphonse Kremer, sub-deacon,
both nephews of Mr. Steichen. Rev. Henry Frank, chaplain at St. Cloud hospital, was master of ceremonies. Many other priests,
including the pastor, Rev. Werner Schneppenheim, O.S.B., were in attendance, and friends and relatives practically filled the
large church.
After this ceremony there was a funeral procession to Pearl Lake, where the Steichen family resided many years
before coming to St. Cloud in 1920. A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated there at 10 o'clock, the celebrant being the son
of the deceased, Rev. Henry Steichen, pastor at Wheaton. Assisting Rev. Steichen were nephews of the deceased, Rev. Columban
Kremer, O.S.B., as deacon, and Rev. Nick Kremer, as sub-deacon. Rev. Alphonse Kremer was master of ceremonies. The entire
community of Pearl Lake paid splendid tribute at this service. Burial was in the family lot in the parish cemetery.
Among the priests attending either one or both of the services were the Very Rev. Charles L. Grunenwald of Little
Falls; the Very Rev. T. Leo Keaveny of St. Cloud; Rev. John A. Fearon, Morris; Rev. Henry Leuthner, Chokio; Rev. Joseph Block,
Tintah; Rev. Austin Kinsella, Brandon; Rev. Peter Lorsung, Melrose; Rev. Adrian Schmitt, Melrose; Rev. John Lauer, Sauk Rapids;
Rev. August Preusser, St. Cloud; Rev. Victor Siegler, Waite Park; Rev. Charles Pingl, St. Augusta; Rev. Werner Schneppenheim,
St. Cloud; Rev. Ignatious Wippich, Pearl Lake; and Rev. Henry Burnes of Franklin, Minnesota.
Besides the surviving widow and eight children, there are 45 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
-- Other Notes:
Henry and Anna Steichen were influential in the construction in 1889, and reconstruction in 1894, of the Holy Cross
Catholic Church near Pearl Lake. The first church, dedicated on September 26, 1889, was a simple frame structure that was
destroyed by a cyclone on June 27, 1894. Both the church and rectory were reconstructed of brick identical to that used by Henry
in building his home. Further, Henry and Anna contributed the funds for one of the two large stained-glass windows near the
front of the church and their names are displayed in the lower sections of the window glass. Likewise, John Steichen contributed
the funds for one of the smaller stained-glass windows along the sides of the church and his name is similarly displayed in the
bottom pane of that window. It is not completely clear, though, which John Steichen contributed the funds for that window.
Henry's brother John is one possibility, as he was in his thirties and a member of the local community when the church was
built. Equally likely is that Henry's son, John Nicholas, contributed the funds. John Nicholas would have been but a toddler
when the church was built, but it is not uncommon for stained-glass windows to be added many years after the original
construction. Joseph I Steichen, John Nicholas' son, believes that his father (rather than his great-uncle) was the contributor.
The new church was completed by September 30, 1894, but was not dedicated until September 15, 1996, at which time the name was
changed from St. Lawrence (Lorenz) to Holy Cross.
Holy Cross Cemetery is the resting place for many of the early descendants of Johann and Angelika Steichen and of
the related families. Among those buried there are Johann and Angelika Steichen. Johann was originally buried in 1881 at St.
Wendelin in Luxemburg, MN and then was moved to Holy Cross in 1895 when his wife died. Also buried there are sons Henry and John
with their wives, Anna and Agnes, as well as Anna's father, Franz Kremer. Likewise, grandsons Nicholas, Paul and Alfred lie
there (along with Alfred's infant daughter, Marlys, and wife, Angeline). The first wife of grandson John, Helena Holthaus, also
rests there along with the child she was bearing at her death, though John himself is buried with his second wife, Francis
Zwilling, a short distance away in St. Nicholas. The cemetery also contains numerous members of the related Kunkel and Gregory
families. Their grandson, the Rev. Henry Steichen, Jr., rests in a place of honor beside the cemetery altar.
Henry Steichen took up knitting of mittens and scarves in retirement. There are several examples of intricate
double-knit mittens stored in a chest in the J.P. and Susan Gregory home. Henry also provided financial advice for the widows in
the Pearl Lake community when asked to do so.
Burial: 22 May 1936, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Emigration: 1865 to US
Occupation: Farmer
Marriage recorded in the Stearns County Court House records, Marriage Record Book H, page 431:
Henry Steichen and Anna Kremer were married at St. Wendel February 25, 1884 by Rev. Benedict.
Witnesses were John Steichen, Albert Kremer, Mat Schmitt, Mary Schmitt and Kate Grein.
-- LUXEMBOURGER GAZETTE, April 1, 1884, reports:
Luxemburgisches, Bereinigte Staaten, Korrespondenz
Obschon es ziemlich spät ist, will ich Ihnen doch schreiben, dass wir am Fast nacht montag hier nächst bei St.
Cloud, Stearns Co., Minn., eine Doppelhochzeit feierten. Die Brautleute waren beiderseits geborene Luxemburger, und zugleich
Leser Ihres wertheu Blattes.
Die Betreffenden waren Henry Steichen, geboren zu Kehlen, mit Anna Kremer, geboren zu Gonderingen, Canton
Grevenmacher, und Joseph Kremer mit Susanna Steichen. Die Hochzeit wurde in Rockville nach echt luxemburger Art gefeiert.
Translation:
Of Luxembourg, Settled States, Correspondence
Although it is rather late, I want to write you nevertheless that we celebrated on Monday night near St. Cloud,
Stearns CO, Minn., a double wedding. The bride people were on both sides born Luxemburger and readers of your worthy sheet at
the same time.
The concerning were Henry Steichen, born to Kehlen, with Anna Kremer, born to Gonderingen, Canton Grevenmacher, and
Joseph Kremer with Susanna Steichen. The wedding was celebrated in Rockville according to genuinely Luxemburger kind.
Children of Anna Kremer and Henry Steichen are:
Angelica M Steichen, born 30 Nov 1884 in Rockville Twp, Stearns
Co, MN and died 24 Aug 1941 in Pearl Lake, MN.
Nicholas John Steichen, born 16 Jun 1886 in Rockville Twp,
Stearns Co, MN and died 22 Jun 1915 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Anna Mary Steichen, born 18 Feb 1888 in Rockville Twp, Stearns
Co, MN and died 31 Mar 1961 in Minot, ND.
Susan A Steichen, born 22 Dec 1889 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 27
May 1976 in Pearl Lake, MN.
John Nicholas Steichen, born 13 Aug 1891 in Pearl Lake, MN
and died 18 Dec 1969 in St. Cloud, MN.
Catherine Susan Steichen, born 14 Dec 1893 in Pearl Lake,
MN and died 14 Apr 1971 in St. Cloud, MN.
Henry A (Fr.) Steichen, born 2 May 1898 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 1 Apr 1962 in Breckenridge, MN.
Notes for Henry A (Fr.) Steichen:
-- Obituary (Source and date unknown)
STEICHEN CALLED BY DEATH
Death came to Rev. Henry A. Steichen on Sunday, April 1, at 10:20 a.m. Father Steichen succumbed to pneumonia after
having been hospitalized from an acute stroke he suffered several months ago. He died in St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge.
Funeral services for Father Steichen were held Wednesday, April 4, at Holy Cross Church, Pearl Lake. The Office of
the Dead was recited at 10:00 a.m. and the Pontifical Requiem Mass began at 10:30 a.m. The Most Rev. Peter W. Bartholome, Bishop
of St. Cloud, offered the Pontifical Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Father Steichen. Father Roger Vossberg, chaplain
of St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge, delivered the funeral sermon.
Father Henry Steichen was born in Holy Cross parish, Pearl Lake, on May 2, 1898. He attended St. Nicholas Grade
School and completed his preparatory training at St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt. Calvary, Wisc. He completed his philosophical and
theological studies at St. John's Seminary, Collegeville.
Following his ordination to the priesthood on June 3, 1923, in St. John's Abbey Church, Collegeville, he was
appointed assistant pastor of Holy Angels parish, St. Cloud, a position which he held until September, 1925. At that time he was
named chaplain of St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge, and was placed in charge of St. Joseph's mission, Brushvale. In September,
1927, he was appointed pastor of St. Patrick's parish, Collis, with Ave Maria parish, Wheaton, as a mission.
In 1946 he was named pastor of St. Nicholas parish, St. Nicholas. While there he celebrated his silver jubilee as a
priest in 1948. Father Steichen was appointed pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul parish, Elrosa, in June 1958. He remained there until
August, 1960, when ill health forced him to resign. Since his retirement he has lived at the St. Francis Home for the Aged,
Breckenridge, until he was hospitalized several weeks ago.
Assisting Bishop Bartholome at the Pontifical Requiem Mass were Father August Preusser, assistant priest; Fathers
Austin Kinsella and Vincent Santo, deacons of honor; Fathers Alphonse Kremer and Columban Kremer, O.S.B. as deacon and
sub-deacon of the Mass, respectively. Chanters of the Office of the Dead will be Fathers Harold Kost and Robert Smith.
Master-of-ceremonies will be Father Paul Zylla.
Pallbearers were the following members of the clergy: Fathers Richard Wey (Wheaton), William Kloechner (Elrosa),
Nicholas Kremer, O.S.B. (St. John's Abbey), John Symons (Luxemburg), Francis Hohn (Chokio) and Sylvester Gall (Elk River).
Internment was made in Holy Cross cemetery, Pearl Lake.
Burial: 4 Apr 1962, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Ordination: 3 Jun 1923
Aloyisus Nicholas Steichen, born 15 Jul 1900 in Pearl
Lake, MN and died 26 Feb 1962 in Minneapolis, MN.
Margaret M (Sr. Elmarie) Steichen, born 16 Aug 1902 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 11 Aug 1956 in St.
Joseph, MN.
Notes for Margaret M (Sr. Elmarie) Steichen:
Burial: 14 Aug 1956, St. Benedictine in St. Joseph, MN
Paul Francis Steichen, born 5 Nov 1906 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 16 Jun 1932 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Paul Francis Steichen:
Obituary -- St. Cloud Times, June 16, 1932, page 8:
Paul Steichen Dies Today; Ill a Month
Paul Steichen, manager of the National Tea Company, died this morning at 9:35 o'clock. He had been ill since May
15. He was 26 years of age and was born in Pearl Lake, Minn.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steichen and eight brothers and sisters: Mrs. J. J. Kunkel [note:
should be J. K. Kunkel], Mrs. Anna Gefreh [Geffrey], Mrs. John Gregory, John Steichen, Mrs. Catherine Holthaus, Alois Steichen,
Sister Elmarie, O. S. B. and Rev. Henry Steichen.
Service will be held Saturday morning but no definite arrangements have been made as yet. Mr. Steichen was a member
of the Knights of Columbus and of the Cathedral Alumni association.
Burial: Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
John N Kremer (son of Franz Kremer) was born 26 Jan 1872
in Gonderingen, LU, and died 3 Nov 1936 in Rice, MN. He married Anna Weber 1896 in St. Cloud, MN. She was born in Seneca,
SD, and died after 1936.
Children of John Kremer and Anna Weber are:
? Kremer married C J Klein.
? Kremer
Generation No. 7
Michael Francis Kremer (son of Joseph Kremer)
was born 8 Nov 1886 in St. Nicholas, MN, and died 16 Feb 1950 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Anna M Kruchten 26 May 1914 in
Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Dominick Kruchten and Elizabeth Stein. She was born 11 Jun 1884 in
St. Cloud, MN, and died 7 Jun 1966 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Michael Francis Kremer:
Emigration: about 1878 to Stearns county from Luxembourg
Children of Michael Kremer and Anna Kruchten are:
Leo Joseph Kremer, born 30 Aug 1915 in St. Nicholas, MN and died 31
Dec 1988 in St. Cloud, MN.
Wilfred D Kremer, born 12 Jun 1918 in St. Cloud, MN and died 27
Dec 1979 in St. Joseph, MN.
Roman Paul Kremer, born 21 Apr 1920 in St. Nicholas, MN and died
5 Mar 2000 in St. Cloud, MN.
Ervin J Kremer, born 2 Mar 1923 in St. Cloud, MN and died 25 Oct
2000 in Fredericksburg, TX.
Clarence N Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
John Joseph Kremer (son of Joseph Kremer) was born
12 Oct 1888 in St. Nicholas, MN, and died 20 Jan 1974 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Rose M Kruchten 2 Jul 1929 in St.
Cloud, MN, daughter of Dominick Kruchten and Elizabeth Stein. She was born 14 Nov 1891 in St. Cloud, MN, and died
11 Mar 1937 in Eden Valley, MN.
Child of John Kremer and Rose Kruchten is:
Dominic Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Katherina Susan Kremer (daughter of Joseph Kremer)
was born 7 Feb 1893 in St. Nicholas, MN, and died 30 Aug 1972 in St. Cloud, MN. She married Paul Aloys Kruchten 12 Sep
1922 in St. Nicholas, MN, son of Dominick Kruchten and Elizabeth Stein. He was born 1 Nov 1885 in St. Cloud, MN,
and died 3 Jun 1968 in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Katherina Kremer and Paul Kruchten are:
Verda Kruchten, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Rita S Kruchten, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Leander Kruchten, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Joseph Nicholas Kremer (son of Joseph Kremer)
was born 15 Nov 1897 in St. Nicholas, MN, and died 5 Nov 1980 in Cold Spring, MN. He married Hildegarde E Weinard 6 Jan
1937 in Pearl Lake, MN, daughter of John Weinard and Elizabeth Giddeman. She was born 20 Jun 1905 in Pearl Lake,
MN, and died 20 May 1999 in Watkins, MN.
Notes for Hildegarde E Weinard:
-- Obituary: Hildegard Kremer, 93, Watkins, May 20, 1999, St. Cloud Times Online
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Cold Spring, for Hildegard E. Kremer, 93,
formerly of Cold Spring, who died Thursday at Hilltop Good Samaritan Home. Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Nicholas
Catholic Cemetery, St. Nicholas. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring, with Christian Women,
St. Julian Mission and Seniors rosary at 4:30 p.m., followed by parish prayers at 8.
Hildegard Kremer was born in Marty to John and Elizabeth (Guiterman) Weinand. She married Joseph Kremer on Jan. 6,
1937, in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Marty. She was a homemaker all her life. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church,
Cold Spring Christian Women and St. Julian Mission.
Survivors include her daughters and sons, Margaret Kuechle and Eldred of Watkins, Mary Stommes and George of Cold
Spring, Al of Eden Prairie, and Joe of Paynesville; 28 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Nov. 5, 1980; and brothers, Joseph and Alfred.
Children of Joseph Kremer and Hildegarde Weinard are:
Alvin J Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
Joseph Nicholas Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
Mary Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
? Kremer, born 29 Apr 1943 in St. Cloud, MN and died 29 Apr 1943 in St. Cloud, MN.
Margaret Caroline Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
Eldred Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
George Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
Margaret Angelika Kremer (daughter of Michael Kremer)
was born 13 Aug 1885 in Luxemburg Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 30 Sep 1967 in St. Cloud, MN. She married Martin B Neis 8
Jun 1909 in St. Nicholas, MN. He was born 13 Feb 1882 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 20 May 1952 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Margaret Angelika Kremer:
Burial: 2 Oct 1967, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Notes for Martin B Neis:
Burial: 23 May 1952, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Children of Margaret Kremer and Martin Neis are:
Frances Clara Neis, born in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN. She married Carl Henry Minette
in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in Duluth, MN.
Mary Neis, died before 1930.
Raymond Michael Neis, born 14 May 1910 in Maine Prairie Twp,
Stearns Co, MN and died 20 Jun 1980 in West Bend, WI.
Olivia Mary Neis, born 27 Oct 1911 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns
Co, MN and died 31 Jan 1999 in Sartell, MN.
Clarence Neis, born 22 Dec 1913 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 30 Jun 1924 in St.
Cloud, MN.
Aloys Joseph Neis, born 26 Nov 1915 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died Jun 1987 in
Albany, MN. He married Alverna Helen Kuper 22 Sep 1954 in Albany, MN. She was born 18 Apr 1914 in MN and died Mar 1992.
Mathilda Mary Neis, born 1918 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co,
MN, and died 19 Jun 2000 in St. Cloud, MN.
Louise Margaret Neis, born 6 Oct 1922 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 24 Sep 1988 in
Little Falls, MN. She married Urban August Volbert 12 Aug 1946 in St. Cloud, MN. He was born 3 Mar 1922 in Melrose, MN
and died 24 Oct 1995 in Little Falls, MN.
Leonard John Neis, born 18 Jan 1925 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 19 Aug 1962 in
St. Cloud, MN.
Henry Francis Kremer (son of Michael Kremer) was
born 27 Apr 1887 in Luxemburg Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 16 May 1969 in Minot, ND. He married (1) Johanna Leona Batz
20 Jul 1915 in Albany, MN, daughter of John Batz and Mary Reidner. She was born 2 Feb 1888 in Albany, MN, and died
1926 in St. Cloud, MN. He married (2) Myrtle Zimmerman 25 Apr 1933 in Velva, ND. She was born 16 Nov 1897 in Elizabeth,
MN, and died 3 Sep 1990 in Minot, ND.
Notes for Henry Francis Kremer:
Burial: 19 May 1969, Rosehill, Minot, ND
Notes for Johanna Leona Batz:
She died while nursing her son, Harold, who had hit his head playing on railroad tracks. Her death was the result
of being worn down, resulting in complications during pregnancy.
Burial: Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Notes for Myrtle Zimmerman:
Burial: 7 Sep 1990, Rosehill, Minot, ND
Children of Henry Kremer and Johanna Batz are:
Marguerite Kremer
Harold H Kremer, born 14 Mar 1918 and died 8 Mar 1926.
Mary Kremer, born 17 Jan 1920 in Verendrye, ND and died 29 Feb 1996
in Elgin, IL.
Louise Kremer
Child of Henry Kremer and Myrtle Zimmerman is:
Katherine Kremer
Nicholas John Kremer (son of Michael Kremer) was
born 26 Jun 1889 in Luxemburg Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 14 Oct 1961 in Osakis, MN. He married Edwina Froehle 10 May
1921 in Cold Spring, MN. She died 14 Jul 1984 in Osakis, MN.
Notes for Nicholas John Kremer:
Baptism: 8 Jul 1889
Burial: 17 Oct 1961, Calvary, Osakis, MN
Children of Nicholas Kremer and Edwina Froehle are:
George Michael Kremer, born in Eden Valley, MN. He married Lorraine Holt.
Robert Bernard Kremer, born 1 Mar 1924 in Eden Valley, MN and
died 10 Sep 1998 in St. Cloud, MN.
Rosemarie Kremer, born in Osakis, MN. She married Lowell Johnson in Osakis, MN.
William Nicholas Kremer, born in Osakis, MN.
Helen Theresa Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
John Michael Kremer (son of Michael Kremer) was
born 12 Nov 1891 in Luxemburg Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 29 Oct 1965 in St. Paul, MN. He married (1) Elizabeth Cecelia
Doyle 15 Jun 1920 in St. Cloud, MN and died 7 Mar 1933 in St. Cloud, MN. She was born 4 Oct 1893 in St. Cloud, MN, and died
7 Mar 1933 in St. Cloud, MN. He married (2) Agnes Catherine Mueller 3 Apr 1937 in St. Cloud, MN. She was born 29 Feb 1908
in Cooley, ND, and died 2 Jan 1966 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for John Michael Kremer:
Burial: National, Ft. Snelling, MN
Notes for Elizabeth Cecelia Doyle:
Burial: 10 Mar 1933, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Notes for Agnes Catherine Mueller:
Date born 2: 29 Feb 1908, St. Cloud, MN
Burial: 5 Jan 1966, National, Ft. Snelling, MN
Children of John Kremer and Elizabeth Doyle are:
Marjorie Ann Kremer, born 18 Feb 1926 in St. Cloud, MN, and
died 7 Feb 1950 in St. Paul, MN.
Notes for Marjorie Ann Kremer:
Burial: Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Terence D Kremer, born 1928 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 1 Mar 2000 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Terence D Kremer:
-- Obituary: Terence Kremer, 71, St. Cloud, Mar 1, 2000, St Cloud Times Online
There will be no services for Terence D. Kremer, 71, 26 Wilson Ave. NE, who died Wednesday at St. Cloud VA Medical
Center. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home.
Terence Kremer was born in St. Cloud to John and Cecelia (Doyle) Kremer. He was in the U.S. Army from January 1951
to June 1952 during the Korean conflict. He was employed as an electronics technician for Zylla TV of St. Cloud.
Survivors include cousin Thomas Doyle of Rochester. He was preceded in death by sister, Marjorie.
Burial: Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Occupation: Electronics Technician
Francis Joseph Kremer (son of Michael Kremer)
was born 11 Mar 1896 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 15 Feb 1973 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Catherine Ahles
14 Jun 1927 in Rockville, MN. She was born 6 Aug 1901 in Rockville, MN, and died 2 Oct 1984 in Waite Park, MN.
Notes for Francis Joseph Kremer:
Burial: 19 Feb 1973, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Notes for Catherine Ahles:
Burial: 5 Oct 1984, Assumption, St. Cloud, MN
Children of Francis Kremer and Catherine Ahles are:
Arthur Michael Kremer, born 1 Nov 1928 in St. Cloud, MN; died 4 Feb
2005 in Bloomington, MN.
Dorothy Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Donald G Popp.
Irene Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Vernon Keller.
Martha Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Albert Zieglmeier.
Francis Paul Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Joanna Lillian Nelson in St. Cloud,
MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Rosalia Angeline Kremer (daughter of Michael Kremer)
was born 1 Jun 1901 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 9 Jun 1951 in St. Cloud, MN. She married Alfred D Kruchten
9 Jun 1925 in St. Cloud, MN. He was born 19 Aug 1894 in Le Sauk Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 12 Nov 1954 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Rosalia Angeline Kremer:
Burial: 12 Jun 1951, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Notes for Alfred D Kruchten:
Burial: 15 Nov 1954, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Child of Rosalia Kremer and Alfred Kruchten is:
Victor Michael Kruchten, born in Le Sauk Twp, Stearns Co,
MN.
Raymond Michael Kremer (son of Michael Kremer)
was born 20 Jul 1908 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 28 Dec 1971 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Florence E Peerman
26 Jul 1941 in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of John Peerman and Margaret Koerber. She was born 15 Dec 1916 in St.
Cloud, MN, and died 13 Sep 1999 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Raymond Michael Kremer:
Burial: 31 Dec 1971, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Notes for Florence E Peerman:
-- Obituary: Florence Kremer, 82, St. Cloud, Sep 13, 1999, St. Cloud Times Online
Services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church for Florence E. Kremer, 82, who died
Monday at St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Williams Funeral
Home and one hour before services Wednesday at the church in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be 8 tonight at the funeral home in
St. Cloud.
Florence Kremer was born in St. Cloud to John and Margaret (Koerber) Peerman. She married Raymond M. Kremer on July
26, 1941, in St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Cloud. She was a volunteer throughout the St. Cloud area and was a member of St.
Augustine's Catholic Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son, Patricia Kremer of St. Louis Park, and Daniel of St. Joseph; two
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, 1971; and brothers and sisters, Raymond
'Red,' William 'Bud,' Clarence 'Jack,' Lucille and Margaret.
Burial: 15 Sep 1999, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Children of Raymond Kremer and Florence Peerman are:
Patricia Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Daniel Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Frank Albert Kremer (son of Albert Kremer) was born
10 Jul 1887 in Wakefield Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 9 May 1957 in St. Paul, MN. He married Blanche Elisabeth McElroy,
daughter of George McElroy and Mary Wood. She was born 20 Sep 1899 in West Salem, WI, and died 24 Nov 1950 in St.
Paul, MN.
Notes for Frank Albert Kremer:
Burial: Resurrection, Mendota Heights, MN
Children of Frank Albert Kremer and Blanche McElroy are:
George Albert Kremer, born 26 Jun 1914 in Minneapolis, MN, and died 27 Dec 1925 in Spokane, WA.
Robert Francis Kremer, born 27 Feb 1920 in Spokane, WA, and
died 11 Jul 1997 in St. Paul, MN.
Rose Anna Kremer (daughter
of Albert Kremer) was born 18 Dec 1889 in Cold Spring, MN, and died 12 Feb 1920. She married Leo Schellinger 15
Sep 1914 in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Rose Anna Kremer and Leo Schellinger are:
Herminia Schellinger, born 27 Dec 1918 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 28 Nov 1927 in St. Cloud, MN.
Bernice Christina Schellinger, born 4 Feb 1920 in St.
Cloud, MN, and died 26 Jul 1998 in Brainard, MN.
Christina Catherine Kremer (daughter
of Albert Kremer) was born 26 Nov 1899 in Luxemburg, MN, and died 28 Jan 1978 in St. Cloud, MN. She married Frank J
Boos 6 Sep 1927 in St. Cloud, MN, son of Frank Boos and Bertha Long. He was born 27 Feb 1897 in St.
Cloud, MN, and died 18 Feb 1967 in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Christina Catherine Kremer and Frank Boos are:
Roger Gordon Boos, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jeanette Rose Boos, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Angelica M Steichen (daughter of Anna C Kremer) was
born 30 Nov 1884 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 24 Aug 1941 in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Joseph Kilian Kunkel
24 Sep 1907 in Pearl Lake, MN, son of Michael Kunkel and Bertha Schuster. He was born 3 May 1883 in Haverhill, IA,
and died 2 Mar 1952 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Angelica M Steichen:
Burial: Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Notes for Joseph K Kunkel:
Burial: 5 Mar 1952, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Note: This connection of Joseph K to parents Michael and Bertha is unproven but highly probable.
Children of Angelica Steichen and Joseph Kunkel are:
Bertha A Kunkel, born in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Roman Adam Kunkel, born 10 Jan 1910 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns
Co, MN and died 21 Oct 1978 in St. Cloud, MN.
Vincent J Kunkel, born 7 Mar 1912 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns
Co, MN and died 23 Oct 1998 in Kimball, MN.
Angeline Ann Kunkel, born 31 Jan 1914 in Maine Prairie Twp,
Stearns Co, MN and died 23 Jun 1998 in South St. Paul, MN.
Louise B Kunkel, born 3 Jan 1916 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co,
MN and died 1967 in Watkins, MN.
Mathilda Mae Kunkel, born in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Henry Aloys Kunkel, born in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Alfred Paul Kunkel, born 23 Jul 1922 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns
Co, MN and died 29 Aug 1994 in Albany, MN.
Aloysius Fritz Kunkel, born in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co,
MN.
Nicholas John Steichen (son of Anna C Kremer)
was born 16 Jun 1886 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 22 Jun 1915 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN. He married
Mary Edina Conley 20 Jun 1911 in Watertown, SD. She was born 4 Aug 1887 in Revillo, SD, and died 5 Oct 1969 in Watertown,
SD.
Notes for Nicholas John Steichen:
-- Obituary: St. Cloud Daily Times, June 13, 1919, page 5
FUNERAL FRIDAY
The funeral services for the late Nick J. Steichen will be held Friday morning at Pearl Lake. The deceased was
twenty-seven years of age, having been born ay Maine Prairie. His death occurred yesterday morning at the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steichen. He has been making his home with his parents for the past year, prior to his practicing law in
Watertown, S. D. His death resulted from Bright's disease from which he had been ailing for the past year.
Burial: 25 Jun 1915, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Notes for Mary Edina Conley:
Burial: 7 Oct 1969, St. Mary's in Watertown, SD
Children of Nicholas Steichen and Mary Conley are:
Thomas Henry Steichen, born 12 Aug 1912 in Watertown, SD and
died 30 Aug 1972 in South St. Paul, MN.
Charles Nicholas Steichen, born 5 May 1914 in Watertown, SD and died 13 Jun 1967 in Sioux Falls,
SD.
Notes for Charles Nicholas Steichen:
Burial: 16 Jun 1967, St. Mary's in Watertown, SD
Nicholas John Steichen, born 18 Nov 1915 in Minnesota and died 22 Oct 1950 in Los Angeles, CA.
Notes for Nicholas John Steichen:
-- Obituary: Cold Spring Record, October 25, 1950, page 1
Receive Word Of Nephew's Death
Father Henry A. Steichen and Al N. Steichen Sunday afternoon received word of the death of their nephew, Nick
Steichen, Jr., aged about 35 years. He was the youngest son of the deceased Nick J. Steichen and Mae Conley. His father, who was
an attorney in Watertown, South Dakota, died back in 1915.
Nick Steichen, Jr., grew to manhood in Watertown. Later he held an important government position in Washington,
D.C. During the recent World War II he saw service in the Far East, particularly in Egypt and the Holy Land. after being
discharged from the army he resumed his position with the government.
Ill health, brought on by injuries sustained while in military service, however, forced him to discontinue his
work. Due to head wounds, his eyesight gradually became impaired, and other ailments set in. He spent the past year as a patient
in a veteran's hospital on the west coast where his death occurred.
The body is being shipped to Watertown, South Dakota, for burial. The funeral will take place from the catholic
church there with burial to be made in the Catholic cemetery. Father Steichen is leaving Sunday afternoon for Watertown to
officiate at the burial.
Burial: 25 Oct 1950, St. Mary's in Watertown, SD
Anna Mary Steichen (daughter of Anna C Kremer) was
born 18 Feb 1888 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 31 Mar 1961 in Minot, ND. She married Emanuel William Gefroh
17 Jul 1912 in Pearl Lake, MN, son of Jacobus Gefroh and Catherina Feller. He was born Aug 1894 in North Dakota,
and died 26 Jun 1917 in Karlsruhe, McHenry Co, ND.
Notes for Anna Mary Steichen:
Comment: The surname spelling was changed, apparently begun by Emanuel and completed by Anna after his death.
Anna Mary never remarried.
Children of Anna Steichen and William Geffrey are:
Eleanor Geffrey, born 23 Mar 1913 in McHenry Co, ND and died 8 Aug
1990 in Dunseith, ND.
Dorothy Geffrey, born 22 Mar 1914 in North Dakota and died 1 Nov
1973 in Velva, ND.
William Emmanuel Geffrey, born 26 Aug 1915 in North
Dakota, and died 5 Mar 1999 in Arizona.
Leander John Geffrey, born 4 Sep 1917 in North Dakota and died
10 Aug 1980 in Great Falls, MT.
Susan A Steichen (daughter of Anna C Kremer) was born
22 Dec 1889 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 27 May 1976 in Pearl Lake, MN. She married John Peter Gregory 6 Sep 1915 in Pearl
Lake, MN, son of Anton (John) Gregory and Mary Classen. He was born 28 Jul 1889 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN,
and died 21 Jul 1983 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Susan A Steichen:
Burial: 29 May 1976, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Notes for John Peter Gregory:
Burial: 23 Jul 1983, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Children of Susan Steichen and John Gregory are:
Willard J Gregory, born in Minnesota.
Margaret C Gregory, born in Minnesota.
Lawrence Frederick Gregory, born in Minnesota.
Jerome Gregory, born 17 Nov 1923 in Minnesota and died about 16 Sep
1999 in St. Cloud, MN.
Marianne C Gregory, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Alice Gregory, born 2 May 1928 in Minnesota and died Jul 1995.
Paul Francis Gregory, born 16 Nov 1930 in Pearl Lake, MN, and
died 4 Mar 2002 in Minneapolis, MN.
John Nicholas Steichen (son of Anna C Kremer)
was born 13 Aug 1891 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 18 Dec 1969 in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) Helena Holthaus 6 Sep 1915
in Pearl Lake, MN, daughter of Herman Holthaus and Elizabeth Beumel. She was born 14 Mar 1889 in Wakefield Twp,
Stearns Co, MN, and died 3 May 1919 in Kimball, MN. He married (2) Johanna Frances Zwilling 13 Jan 1921 in Collegeville,
MN, daughter of Nicholas Zwilling and Clara Fruth. She was born 8 Jun 1898 in St. Wendell Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and
died 22 Sep 1966 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for John Nicholas Steichen:
-- Obituary: St. Cloud daily Times, December 19, 1969, page 4
ST. NICHOLAS, Minn. -- John Steichen, 78 died at the St. Cloud Hospital Thursday. His wife, Frances Zwilling
Steichen, died in 1966.
Mr. Steichen is survived by the following children: Mrs. Andy (Agnes) Hentges, Annandale, Minn.; Mrs. Andy (Zita)
Manuel, Maple Lake, Minn.; Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Anderson, Eden Valley, Minn.; Mrs. Warren (Theresa) Theisen and Roman, St. Cloud;
Mrs. John (Rose) Weineke, St. Nicholas; Robert, Big Stone City, S.D.; Bernard, Litchfield, Minn.; and Joseph, Kimball, Minn. He
was preceded in death [wrong -- is survived] by two sisters, Mrs. Tony Holthaus, St. Cloud, and Mrs. John Gregory, Pearl Lake,
Minn.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Nicholas Church. Friends may call at the Ertl Funeral Home,
Watkins, Minn., after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Burial: 22 Dec 1969, St. Nicholas in St. Nicholas, MN
Notes for Helena Holthaus:
-- Obituary: St. Cloud Daily Times, May 6, 1919, p. 5
MRS. JOHN STEICHEN, PEAL LAKE, BURIED
The funeral of Mrs. John Steichen, who died Saturday evening at her farm home at Pearl Lake, took place this
morning at 9 o'clock from the catholic church there. Rev. Father Leightner officiated. Internment was in the Pearl Lake
cemetery. Mrs. Steichen was 30 years of age, and leaves behind her husband, a prominent farmer, and two small boys. Her death
was a result of complications due to influenza, which she contracted during the winter.
-- Obituary: Der Nordstern, May 8, 1919, p. 5
MARTY. -- Im Alter von dreißig Jahren starb am letzten Samstag in dieser Gemeinde die Gattin des Johann Steichen.
Sie hinterlaßt ihrem in so tiefe Trauer versetzteil Gatten, andessen seit sie nur vier Jahre ein glückliches Eheleben genoß, als
Pfand der Liebe zwei Kinder.
Die Beerdigung fand Dienstag nach einem um 9 Uhr vom hochw Pfarrer Leuthner gehaltenen Requiem auf dem hiesigen
Gottesacker statt. Der große Leichenzug in welchem sie zu Grabe getragen würde, bewies, das in der Verstorbenen eine gute Frau
betrauert wird. Möge sie in Frieden ruhen! Dem Gatten un den mutterlos gewordenen Kindern aufrichtiges Beileid.
loosely translated as:
PEARL LAKE. -- At the age of thirty years, died on last Saturday in this municipality, the wife of Johann Steichen.
She behind left, in so deep mourning plunged, a husband, in that since they for four years a happy married life enjoyed, as
pledge of their love, two children.
The funeral Tuesday, after at 9 o'clock most Reverend Pastor Leuthner held a Requiem, on the local God's Acre took
place. The large funeral procession into which she to grave carried was, proved, that in the deceased a good woman is mourned.
May she in peace rest! The husband, and the motherless become children, sincere condolences.
-- Note:
Helena died of the Spanish flu while pregnant and nearly full-term. Against the advice of friends and the health
ordinances, she insisted on visiting neighbors to relieve her cabin fever. She (and her unnamed baby) fell victim to the last
major wave of the disease. They are buried in the same casket in the Holy Cross cemetery in Pearl Lake, MN. The following text,
taken from a number of sources, describes the epidemic:
The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
"As their lungs filled ... the patients became short of breath and increasingly cyanotic. after gasping for several
hours they became delirious and incontinent, and many died struggling to clear their airways of a blood-tinged froth that
sometimes gushed from their nose and mouth. It was a dreadful business." -- Isaac Starr, 3rd year medical student, University of
Pennsylvania, 1918.
By the fall of 1918, at the close of the First World War, a strain of influenza seemingly no different from that of
previous years suddenly turned so deadly, and engendered such a state of panic and chaos in communities across the globe, that
many people believed the world was coming to an end. It struck with amazing speed, often killing its victims within hours of the
first signs of infection. So fast did the 1918 strain overwhelm the body's natural defenses, that the usual cause of death in
influenza patients---a secondary infection of lethal pneumonia---often never had a chance to establish itself. Instead, the
virus caused an uncontrollable hemorrhaging that filled the lungs, and patients would drown in their own body fluids.
Known as "Spanish Flu" or "La Grippe," the influenza of 1918-1919 was a global disaster. It was first reported in
February, 1918 in Kansas and then in military camps throughout the US. The first wave was relatively mild, having symptoms
sufficient to incapacitate a person but with low mortality. It is referred to as the Three Day Flu in some accounts. The
epidemic seemed to subside over the summer months. It was not until late August when the second wave appeared, but this time
with a lethal difference. This time there was a sudden onset of high fever, severe incapacitating aches and pains, severe
headaches, cyanosis, and then sudden collapse, prostration and death within hours or days. The outbreak took about 7 days to
sweep across America, and three months to sweep around the world, reaching its peak in September and October and slowly
decreasing in November and December 1918. This was followed by a third wave in February, March, and April of 1919. Influenza
sputtered on through 1919 and 1920 but with much less ferocity than in the last 3 months of 1918 and early 1919.
Not only was the Spanish Flu strikingly virulent, but it displayed an unusual preference in its choice of victims,
tending to select young healthy adults between 15 and 35 years of age over those with weak immune systems, such as the very
young, the very old, and the infirm. The normal age distribution for flu mortality was completely reversed, and had the effect
of removing from society's infra-structure the bulk of those responsible for its day to day maintenance.
In 1918 children would skip rope to the rhyme: "I had a little bird, its name was Enza. I opened the window, and
in-flu-enza." With one-quarter of the US and one-fifth of the world infected with the influenza, it was impossible to escape
from the illness. Those who were lucky enough to avoid infection had to deal with the public health ordinances intended to
restrain the spread of the disease. The public health departments distributed gauze masks to be worn in public. Stores could not
hold sales, and funerals were limited to 15 minutes. Some towns required a signed certificate of health to enter and railroads
would not accept passengers without them. Those who ignored the flu ordinances had to pay steep fines that were enforced by
extra officers.
The number of Americans who died from influenza during 1918-1919 is estimated at 675,000. Of those, almost 200,000
deaths were recorded in the month of October 1918. The Spanish flu eventually infected 28% of all Americans, with effects so
severe that the average life span in the US was depressed by 10 years. Worldwide, the mortality figure for the full pandemic is
believed to stand somewhere between 30 to 40 million.
Marriage Notes for John Steichen and Helena Holthaus:
John and Helena were married in a double wedding. The other couple was John's sister, Susan Steichen, and John
Gregory.
Notes for Johanna Frances Zwilling:
-- Obituary (St. Cloud Daily Times, September 23, 1966.)
MRS. JOHN STEICHEN
St. Nicholas, Minn. --Mrs. John (Frances J.) Steichen, 68, died Thursday at St. Cloud Hospital. She was born
Frances Zwilling June 8, 1898, in Collegeville, Minn., and married Steichen in 1918.
She is survived by her husband and the following children: Robert, Big Stone City, S.D.; Roman and Mrs. Warren
(Theresa) Theisen, St. Cloud; Mrs. Andrew (Agnes) Hentges, Annandale, Minn.; Bernard, Litchfield, Minn.; Joseph, Kimball, Minn.;
Mrs. Andrew (Zita) Manuel, Jr., Maple Lake, Minn.; Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Anderson, Eden Valley, Minn.; and Mrs. John (Rose)
Wieneke, St. Nicholas, Minn. There are 60 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The following brothers and sisters survive: Sr. Berchmans, OSB, St. Joseph; Sr. Cuthbert, OSB, Minneapolis; Mrs.
Alphonse Hoeschen, Watkins; Mrs. Theresa Lambert, Minneapolis; Mrs. Herman Middendorf, Freeport, Minn., Math Zwilling,
Collegeville; Al Zwilling, Waite Park; Celestine Zwilling, Upsala, Minn; and Joseph Zwilling, Avon, Minn.
Funeral services are Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from St. Nicholas Church with burial in the parish cemetery. Rev. Alvin
Quade will officiate. Friends may call at the Ertl Funeral Home, Watkins, after 1:30 p.m. today. St. Nicholas parish prayer
vigil will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial: 24 Sep 1966, St. Nicholas in St. Nicholas, MN
Children of John Steichen and Helena Holthaus are:
Robert John Steichen, born 24 Jun 1916 in Pearl Lake, MN and
died 9 Nov 1985 in Ortonville, MN.
Roman Henry Steichen, born 16 Dec 1917 in Pearl Lake, MN and died
10 Nov 2005 in Alexandria, MN.
Children of John Steichen and Johanna Frances Zwilling are:
Agnes Mary Steichen, born 25 Oct 1921 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 2
May 2001 in Litchfield, MN.
Bernard Joseph Steichen, born i3 Apr 1924 in Pearl Lake, MN
and died 12 Mar 2005 in Litchfield, MN.
Mary Ella Steichen, born 24 Apr 1927 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 24 Apr 1927 in Pearl Lake, MN.
Joseph Ignatius Steichen, in Pearl Lake, MN.
Zita Margaret Steichen, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Helen Margaret Steichen, born 19 Mar 1932 in Pearl Lake, MN and
died 15 Jun 2003 in St. Cloud, MN.
Theresa Ann Steichen, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Rose Clara Steichen, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Catherine Susan Steichen (daughter of Anna C Kremer)
was born 14 Dec 1893 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 14 Apr 1971 in St. Cloud, MN. She married Anton Holthaus 24 Jul 1916 in
Pearl Lake, MN, son of Herman Holthaus and Elizabeth Beumel. He was born 5 Mar 1891 in Wakefield Twp, Stearns Co,
MN, and died 28 Sep 1974 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Catherine Susan Steichen:
Burial: 17 Apr 1971, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Notes for Anton Holthaus:
Burial: 1 Oct 1974, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Children of Catherine Steichen and Anton Holthaus are:
Herminia Holthaus, born 1917 and died Apr 1920.
Dorothy Elisabeth Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Helene Marie Holthaus, born 11 Nov 1921 in St. Cloud, MN and
died 2 Nov 1980 in Warren, TX.
Herbert H Holthaus, born 19 Oct 1923 in St. Cloud, MN, and died
6 Mar 2000.
Rita Holthaus, born 31 Oct 1925 in St. Cloud, MN and died 4 Jun 1998.
Raymond A Holthaus, born 27 Apr 1929 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 28 Sep 1952 in Korea.
Notes for Raymond A Holthaus:
Burial: Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN
Roman Holthaus, born Feb 1931 and died Aug 1931.
Marguerite Theresa Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Paul Anthony Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Roland Robert Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Aloyisus Nicholas Steichen (son of Anna C Kremer)
was born 15 Jul 1900 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 26 Feb 1962 in Minneapolis, MN. He married Desdemona Belle Herbst 29 May
1926 in Eden Valley, MN, daughter of George Herbst and Julia ?. She was born 18 Jan 1905 in South Haven, MN and
died 11 Jan 2002 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Aloyisus Nicholas Steichen:
-- Newspaper Obituary:
ALOYISIUS STEICHEN LOCAL BUSINESSMAN DIED MONDAY
Aloyisius "Shorty" Steichen well known Cold Spring businessman died on Monday, February 26. He was born on July 15,
1900 in Pearl Lake and married Desdemona Herbst on May 29, 1926. He settled in Cold Spring where he operated Steichen's Garage
on the corner of Red River Avenue and Highway 23.
Surviving are his wife and five children: Malcolm, Fairbanks, Alaska; Mrs. Kerwyn Hillier (Delphine), Minneapolis;
Mrs. Richard Cole (Romona), Minneapolis; Mrs. Floyd Simmons (Yvonne), Fort Wayne, Ind.; and Mrs. William Taufen (Jeanette),
Detroit Lakes. There are 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Mrs. Tony Holthaus, St. Cloud; Mrs. John Gregory, Pearl
Lake; and brothers Rev. Henry Steichen, Breckenridge, and John Steichen, St. Cloud.
Mr. Steichen was a member of the St. Joseph Society of Cold Spring. Friends may call at the Wenner Funeral home in
Cold Spring until the time of the funeral which will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the St. Boniface Church. Burial will be
made in the parish cemetery. He died of lung cancer.
-- Notes:
Shorty worked in Eden Valley as hired help in a garage there. He then worked for his uncle Pete Schaefer (who was
married to his father's sister). Pete Schaefer family lived in a house that was later a mortuary right behind the present
drugstore, where the fire station is now. The garage was where the drugstore is now. Shorty then built his own garage on Highway
#23 corner (where the Holiday Station now is). It was torn down in 1991. Note: Deb Hansen, granddaughter of Susan Steichen
(Shorty's sister), states that John P Gregory, husband of Susan Steichen and brother-in-law to Shorty, built the garage for
Shorty in the days when he did carpentry work to supplement his farm income.
Burial: 2 Mar 1962, St. Boniface in Cold Spring, MN
Notes for Desdemona Herbst:
Obituary: St. Cloud Times Online
Desdemona "Toots" (Steichen) Hakala, 96, Cold Spring, Jan. 11, 2002
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 15, 2002, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Cold Spring for Desdemona B.
"Toots" Hakala age 96 who died Friday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call after
4:00 p.m. Monday and 8:30-10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. The St. Boniface Christian Women will
pray a rosary at 4:30 p.m and parish prayers are at 8:00 p.m. Monday evening.
Desdemona is the daughter of George and Julia Herbst. She was born in South Haven, MN, on January 18, 1905. She
married Aloyisius N. "Shorty" Steichen in Eden Valley, MN on May 29,1926. They resided there until they moved to Cold Spring in
1928. Her husband worked for Pete Schaefer until he built and developed his own business on Hwy 23. They were avid card players
and the long-term friendships they developed through this activity were an important part of their lives. ³Shorty² died on
February 26, 1962. She married Emil Hakala on March 31, 1963 and they resided in Sandstone, Little Falls and Cold Spring, MN.
Emil died May 31, 1984. She was a very active volunteer at the John Paul Apartments and was also active in politics.
Survivors include her sister, Goldie Workman, Cloquet, MN; her brother George Herbst, Minneapolis; her four
children, Delphine (Kerwyn) Hillier; Ramona (Richard) Cole; Yvonne (Floyd) Simmons, and Jeannette (William) Taufen; 24
grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son Malcolm (Nov. 20, 1989), her sisters Vivian Salema and
Cecelia Crider, and three great-grandchildren, Brian Buhl, Tony Steichen, and Maddy Taufen.
Burial: 15 Jan 2002, St. Boniface in Cold Spring, MN
Children of Aloyisus Steichen and Desdemona Herbst are:
Malcolm Henry Steichen, born 19 Apr 1927 in Cold Spring, MN
and died 20 Nov 1989 in Las Vegas, NV.
Delphine Delores Steichen, born in Cold Spring, MN.
Ramona Ann Steichen, born 5 Jul 1934 in Cold Spring, MN, and
died 8 Apr 2011 in Minneapolis, MN.
Yvonne Mary Steichen, born in Cold Spring, MN.
Jeanette Gloria Steichen, born in Cold Spring, MN.
Generation No. 8
Leo Joseph Kremer (son of Michael Francis Kremer)
was born 30 Aug 1915 in St. Nicholas, MN, and died 31 Dec 1988 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Marian Feddema in St Anthony
Church, St. Cloud, MN, daughter of John Feddema and Elizabeth Kertsing. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Leo Kremer and Marian Feddema are:
LeRoy (Fr.) Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Gary A Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Michael Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Alice Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mark Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Wilfred D Kremer (son of Michael Francis Kremer)
was born 12 Jun 1918 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 27 Dec 1979 in St. Joseph, MN. He married Hildegard A Klaverkamp 25 May
1944 in St. Augusta, MN, daughter of Joseph Klaverkamp and Gertrude Landwehr. She was born 6 Sep 1914 in St.
Augusta, MN, and died 18 Apr 2001 in Sauk Rapids, MN.
Notes for Hildegard Klaverkamp:
Obituary: Hildegard Kremer, 86, Sauk Rapids, Apr 18, 2001
Services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Joseph, for Hildegard A. Kremer, 86, formerly
of St. Joseph, who died Wednesday at Alterra Sterling House, Sauk Rapids. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may
call from 4 to 9 tonight and 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home, St. Joseph. St. Joseph Senior Citizens will pray at
4:30 p.m. today at the funeral home followed by a parish rosary at 7.
Hildegard Kremer was born in St. Augusta Township, Stearns County, to Joseph and Gertrude (Landwehr) Klaverkamp.
She married Wilfred Kremer on May 25, 1944, at St. Mary's Help of Christians Catholic Church, St. Augusta. The couple farmed in
the St. Joseph area until 1977. She moved to Pleasant Lake in July 1984 and became a resident of Ridgeview Assisted Living, Sauk
Rapids, in April 1999. She was a resident of Alterra Sterling House, Sauk Rapids, since January. She was a member of the
Homemakers Club and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Survivors include her children, Karen Bechtold and Arlene Faber of Luxemburg, Ardell Sowada of St. Joseph, Lorna
Boone of Browerville, and Luann Blonigen of St. Cloud; brother and sisters, Otto of St. Augusta, Lynn Cael and Frances Kremer of
Sauk Rapids, and Dorothy Benoit of St. Cloud; 23 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dec. 27, 1979; sisters, Veronica Dietman and Alma Erpelding; brother,
John; and two infant brothers.
Children of Wilfred Kremer and Hildegard Klaverkamp are:
Karen Ann Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Arlene Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ardel Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Lorna Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Lu Ann Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Roman Paul Kremer (son of Michael Francis Kremer)
was born 21 Apr 1920 in St. Nicholas, MN, and died 5 Mar 2000 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Frances Mary Klaverkamp in St.
Augusta, MN, daughter of Joseph Klaverkamp and Gertrude Landwehr. She was born in St. Augusta, MN.
Notes for Roman Paul Kremer:
-- Obituary: Roman Kremer, 79, Sauk Rapids, Mar 5, 2000, St. Cloud Times Online
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Roman P. Kremer, 79, of 513 Fifth Ave. N,
who died Sunday at St. Cloud Hospital. Burial be in the parish cemetery with full military honors provided by St. Cloud VFW
Granite Post 428 and Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Daniel Funeral Home,
St. Cloud. St. Cloud VFW Granite Post 428 will pray at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in St. Cloud followed by Sauk
Rapids American Legion Post 254 at 7 and parish prayers at 8:30.
Roman Kremer was born in St. Nicholas to Michael and Anna (Kruchten) Kremer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II in the Asiatic Theater. He married Frances M. Klaverkamp on Nov. 23, 1946, at St. Mary's Help of Christians Catholic
Church, St. Augusta. He farmed in Minden Township, Benton County, for 44 years until he retired in 1990 and moved to Sauk
Rapids. He was active in local government and was on the Minden Township Board and the Benton County Planning Board for many
years. He was a member of Sacred Heart parish, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus Council 11346, Sauk Rapids American Legion
Post 254 and was a life member of St. Cloud VFW Granite Post 428.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Carol Diedrich of Sauk Rapids, and Monica of Brooklyn Park; two
grandchildren; and brothers, Ervin of Perham and Clarence of St. Cloud. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Leo and
Wilfred.
Children of Roman Kremer and Frances Klaverkamp are:
Carol Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Monica L Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ervin J Kremer (son of Michael Francis Kremer)
was born 2 Mar 1923 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 25 Oct 2000 in Fredericksburg, TX. He married Loretta Pollard in Sauk
Rapids, MN, daughter of George Pollard and Theresa Meyer. She was born in Benton Co, MN.
Notes for Ervin Kremer:
Erwin Kremer, 77, Fredericksburg, Texas, Oct 25, 2000
Services were 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church for Erwin J. Kremer, 77, formerly of St. Cloud, who
died Wednesday at Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were made by Schaetter
Funeral Home, Fredericksburg.
Erwin Kremer was born in St. Cloud to Michael and Anna (Kruchten) Kremer. He married Loretta Kremer on Nov. 20,
1951, in Minden Township. He owned a resort and was in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife; sons and daughters, Kenneth of Fredericksburg, Teresa Ruther, Kathleen Krasky and Joyce
Estlick of Minnesota, Judy Harkins and James of Idaho, Robert of Cleburne, Texas, and Diane Mulch, Janet Burden and Angela of
Oregon; 16 grandchildren; and brother, Clarence of Minnesota. Memorials may be sent to St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Fredericksburg or to the donor's choice.
Notes for Loretta Pollard:
-- Obituary: Leo Pollard 72 Foley Mar 24, 1999
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm, for Leo G. Pollard, 72, formerly of St.
Cloud, who died Wednesday at Foley Nursing Center. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call an hour before
services Friday at the church in Duelm. Arrangements were made by Foley Funeral Home. Leo Pollard was born in St. George
Township to George and Theresa (Meyer) Pollard. He lived in St. Cloud most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean
conflict. He had worked at Moorhouse Turkey, Santiago, and Westmand Silo Co., Princeton. Survivors include brothers and sisters,
Walter of Foley, Henry, Ray and Leona of St. Cloud, Irene Zormeier of Sauk Rapids, Loretta Kremer of Perham, and Josephine of
New York Mills. He was preceded in death by his brother, Basil.
-- Obituary: Henry Pollard 76 St. Cloud Sep 23, 1999
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Foley Funeral Home, Foley, for Henry J. Pollard, 76, of 429 Fifth Ave. NE, who
died Thursday. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until time of services Saturday at
Foley Funeral Home. Henry Pollard was born in St. George Township, Benton County, to George and Theresa (Meyer) Pollard. He
farmed near Duelm before moving to St. Cloud. He was active in the WACOSA senior citizen program. Survivors include his sisters
and brothers, Irene Zormeier of Sauk Rapids, Lorette Kremer, Perham, Josephine of New York Mills, Leona and Raymond of St. Cloud
and Walter of Foley. He was preceded in death by his brothers Leo and Basil.
Children of Ervin Kremer and Loretta Pollard are:
Kenneth G Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Teresa Ann Kremer, born in Park Rapids, MN.
Kathleen J Kremer, born in Park Rapids, MN.
Judy Irene Kremer, born in Park Rapids, MN.
Diane Maris Kremer, born in Wadena, MN.
Joyce Elaine Kremer, born in Wadena, MN. She married Michael Estlick.
Robert E Kremer, born in Perham, MN.
James Michael Kremer, born in Perham, MN.
Janet Rose Kremer, born in Perham, MN.
Angela Helen Kremer, born in Perham, MN.
Clarence N Kremer (son of Michael Francis Kremer)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Marian Rose Theisen in St. Joseph, MN, daughter of Aloys Theisen and
Hatty Bovy. She was born in St. Joseph, MN.
Children of Clarence Kremer and Marian Theisen are:
Thomas Alois Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
David Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Linda Ann Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Charles Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Cheryl Hinton in Fairmont, MN. She was
born in Truman, MO.
Jane Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Arnie Inholte in Waite Park, MN.
John Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Allan P Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Kara Diekman.
Dominic J Kremer (son of John Joseph Kremer) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Loretta Huyett in Garnett, KS, daughter of Jacob Huyett and Eutetor Thompson.
She was born in Garnett, KS.
Children of Dominic Kremer and Loretta Huyett are:
Robert Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married John S Knese in St. Cloud, MN.
Stephen Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Anthony Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Peter Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Philip Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Angela Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Verda Kruchten (daughter of Katherina Susan Kremer)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Wilfred N Traut in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Child of Verda Kruchten and Wilfred Traut is:
Daniel Traut, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Colette ?.
Rita S Kruchten (daughter of Katherina Susan Kremer)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Bernard E Traut in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Child of Rita Kruchten and Bernard Traut is:
Bernard Traut, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Leander Kruchten (son of Katherina Susan Kremer)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married LaVerne Bidinger in Sartell, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Child of Leander Kruchten and LaVerne Bidinger is:
Darrell Kruchten, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Cheryl ?.
Alvin J Kremer (son of Joseph Nicholas Kremer)
was born in St. Nicholas, MN. He married Joan Schreiner in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Al Schreiner and Barbara
Schreifels. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Alvin Kremer and Joan Schreiner are:
Jolene Kremer, born in St. Paul, MN.
Jeffrey Kremer, born in St. Paul, MN.
James Kremer, born in St. Paul, MN.
Joseph Nicholas Kremer (son of Joseph
Nicholas Kremer) was born in St. Nicholas, MN. He married Viola Gertrude Utsch in Roscoe, MN, daughter of
Herman Utsch and Gertrude Mohs. She was born in Roscoe, MN.
Children of Joseph Kremer and Viola Utsch are:
Daniel Kremer, born in Paynesville, MN.
Judith Kremer, born in Paynesville, MN.
Douglas Kremer, born in Paynesville, MN.
Janet Kremer, born in Paynesville, MN.
Mary Kremer (daughter of Joseph Nicholas Kremer)
was born in St. Nicholas, MN. She married Jerome Stommes in St. Nicholas, MN.
Children of Mary Kremer and Jerome Stommes are:
Sheryl Stommes
Dale Stommes, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Dean Stommes, born in Cold Spring, MN.
Margaret Caroline Kremer (daughter of Joseph
Nicholas Kremer) was born in St. Nicholas, MN. She married Arthur Aloys Kuechle in St. Nicholas, MN, son of
Alphonse Kuechle and Adeline Theisen. He was born in Watkins, MN.
Children of Margaret Kremer and Arthur Kuechle are:
Denise Kuechle, born in Watkins, MN.
Bruce Kuechle, born in Watkins, MN.
Steven Kuechle, born in Watkins, MN.
Timothy Kuechle, born in Watkins, MN.
Perry Kuechle, born in Watkins, MN.
Randy Kuechle, born in Watkins, MN.
Rebecca Kuechle, born in Watkins, MN.
Rhonda Kuechle, born in Watkins, MN.
Brenda Kuechle, born in Watkins, MN.
Eldred Kremer (son of Joseph Nicholas Kremer)
was born in St. Nicholas, MN. He married Doris Nohner in Watkins, MN. She was born in Watkins, MN.
Children of Eldred Kremer and Doris Nohner are:
Leila Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
Mark Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
Cory Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
Wendy Kremer, born in St. Nicholas, MN.
George Kremer (son of Joseph Nicholas Kremer)
was born in St. Nicholas, MN. He married Ruth Hansen in Jacob's Prairie, MN, daughter of Dennis Hansen and
Loretta Gardy. She was born in Jacob's Prairie, MN.
Children of George Kremer and Ruth Hansen are:
Kimberly Kremer
Keith Kremer
Kristin Kremer
Raymond Michael Neis (son of Margaret Angelika
Kremer) was born 14 May 1910 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 20 Jun 1980 in West Bend, WI. He married
Mary L Tessari 7 Feb 1938 in St. Cloud, MN. She died 10 Dec 1978 in West Bend, WI.
More About Raymond Michael Neis:
Burial: 24 Jun 1980, West Bend, WI
Child of Raymond Neis and Mary Tessari is:
Mary M Neis
Olivia Mary Neis (daughter of Margaret Angelika
Kremer) was born 27 Oct 1911 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 31 Jan 1999 in Sartell, MN. She married
William Walter Boethin 6 Oct 1936 in St. Cloud, MN. He was born 30 Sep 1911, and died 16 Nov 1980 in Albany, MN.
Notes for Olivia Mary Neis:
-- Obituary: Olivia Boethin 87 Sartell Jan 31, 1999
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany, for Olivia Boethin, 87, who died
Sunday at Country Manor Health Care Center. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Sauk Rapids. Friends may call from
5 to 8 p.m. today at Brenny Funeral Home and one hour before services Wednesday at the church in Albany. Parish prayers will be
7 tonight at the funeral home in Albany followed by Christian Mothers at 7:30.
Olivia Boethin was born in Maine Prairie Township, Stearns County, to Martin and Margaret (Kremer) Neis. She
married William Boethin on Oct. 6, 1936, in St. Cloud. She was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and
Albany American Legion Auxiliary. She also sang in the church choir for many years. She worked at Fandel's Department Store in
St. Cloud for five years . She farmed with her husband near Pearl Lake for many years before moving to Albany. She also was a
secretary for Albany Mutual Telephone Co. for 15 years and worked for Albany Area Schools for four years.
Survivors include foster children, Charles Kenning of Prior Lake, and Mary Kenning of Minneapolis; and sisters,
Mathilda Blattner of Sauk Rapids, and Frances Minette of Duluth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nov. 16, 1980; and
brothers and sister, Clarence, Leonard, Raymond, Aloys and Louise Volbert; and an infant sister, Mary.
Burial: 3 Feb 1999, Sacred Heart, Sauk Rapids, MN
Children of Olivia Neis and William Boethin are:
Charles Kenning, foster child.
Mary Kenning, foster child.
Mathilda Mary Neis (daughter of Margaret Angelika
Kremer) was born 1918 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 19 Jun 2000 in St. Cloud, MN. She married
Kenneth Charles Blattner 26 Oct 1946 in St. Cloud, MN. He was born 24 Aug 1913 in St. Patrick Twp, MN, and died 29 Mar 1989
in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Kenneth Charles Blattner:
Burial: 31 Mar 1989, Sacred Heart, Sauk Rapids, MN
Children of Mathilda Neis and Kenneth Blattner are:
Kenneth M Blattner, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Ann ?.
Linda Blattner, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Winthrop F Watts.
Marguerite Kremer (daughter of Henry Francis Kremer)
married Michael Ladney. He was born in Michigan.
Children of Marguerite Kremer and Michael Ladney are:
Jane Ladney married Hermes Figuereido.
Douglas Michael Ladney
Carol Ann Ladney married Jeffrey Apczynski.
Nicholas Ladney married Elana Somonova.
Mary Kremer (daughter of Henry Francis Kremer) was
born 17 Jan 1920 in Verendrye, ND, and died 29 Feb 1996 in Elgin, IL. She married John Healy, Jr. 1947, son of John
Healy and Norah Hennesey. He was born 1 Jan 1919 in St. Louis, MO, and died 16 May 1999 in Elgin, IL.
Children of Mary Kremer and John Healy are:
John Dennis Healy III, born in El Paso, TX.
Michael Patrick Healy
Mary Louis Healy, born in Minnesota.
Patricia Ann Healy, born in Japan.
Brian Thomas Healy, born in NYC, NY.
James Timothy Healy, born in Kansas.
Eileen JoAnn Healy, born in Colorado Springs, CO.
Virginia Healy, born in Syracuse, NY.
Louise Kremer (daughter of Henry Francis Kremer)
married Eugene Kawecki in Michigan. He was born 13 Aug 1917, and died about 1980 in Franklin, MI.
Children of Louise Kremer and Eugene Kawecki are:
David Kawecki
Thomas Kawecki
Kathryn Kawecki
Mary Beth Kawecki
Luke Kawecki
Katherine Kremer (daughter of Henry Francis Kremer)
married ? Steen.
Child of Katherine Kremer and ? Steen is:
Virginia Steen, married ? Shea.
Robert Bernard Kremer (son of Nicholas John Kremer)
was born 1 Mar 1924 in Eden Valley, MN, and died 10 Sep 1998 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Francille Kottke in St. Cloud,
MN. She was born in Bellingham, MN.
Child of Robert Kremer and Francille Kottke is:
Geri Kremer married Don Slinger.
William Nicholas Kremer (son of Nicholas John
Kremer) was born in Osakis, MN. He married Joanne Balkan.
Child of William Kremer and Joanne Balkan is:
? Kremer, born in Alexandria, MN.
Helen Theresa Kremer (daughter of Nicholas John
Kremer) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Harold Patrick McLain in Osakis, MN.
Children of Helen Kremer and Harold McLain are:
Paula McLain, born in Alexandria, MN.
Theresa McLain, born in Alexandria, MN.
Marjorie Ann Kremer (daughter of John Michael Kremer)
was born 18 Feb 1926 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 7 Feb 1950 in St. Paul, MN.
Children of Marjorie Kremer:
? (male) Kremer, born 1848-1849; died 1948-1949.
Donna Kremer, born in St. Paul, MN.
Arthur Michael Kremer (son of Francis Joseph Kremer)
was born 1 Nov 1928 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 4 Feb 2005 in Bloomington, MN. He married
Margaret Clarissa Halley 27 Jun 1953 in Hennepin Co, MN, daughter of ? Halley and ? Little.
Notes for Arthur M Kremer:
Obituary: Published in the Pioneer Press from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.
Kremer, Arthur Michael - Age 76 of Bloomington, formerly Robbinsdale, passed away on Feb 4th, 2005.
He was a loving husband for 52 years, a devoted father and grandfather and educator in the Robbinsdale School
District teaching classes in Latin, Russian, and Aerospace for over 30 years. An avid private pilot, flying was his first
passion along with music, reading and travel. He was active in the St. Edwards church choirs and volunteered as an instructor
for the 'Drive Alive' program. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and memory, his gentle nature and his art of story
telling.
Art was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Catherine Kremer of St. Cloud, MN and his sisters, Irene Keller
and Martha Zieglmeier.
He is survived by his wife, Marge Kremer, siblings Francis Kremer and Dorothy (Popp); children Kathy (Vilendrer),
David, Margie (Dahl) and Nancy (Lopez) and their spouses Kent, Sandy, Dar and Anthony; grandchildren; Steven, Stacie & Stephanie
Vilendrer, Vanessa and Geoffrey Kremer, Zach, Ali and Matt Dahl, Anton and Luke Lopez. Visitation will be Monday, February 7th
from 4-8 PM at Werness Funeral Home, 2300 Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington (952-884-8145). The funeral will be held Tuesday,
February 8th at 11 AM at St. Edwards Church, 9401 Nesbitt Ave in Bloomington with internment at Dawn Valley.
Children of Arthur Kremer and Margaret Halley are:
Kathlyn Marie Kremer
David Joseph Kremer
Margaret Marie Kremer
Nancy Marie Kremer
Victor Michael Kruchten (son of Rosalia
Angeline Kremer) was born in Le Sauk Twp, Stearns Co, MN. He married Mary Jane Neutgers in St. Cloud, MN. She was
born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Victor Kruchten and Mary Neutgers are:
John Kruchten, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Rose Ann Kruchten, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Kay Kruchten, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Robert Francis Kremer (son of Frank Albert Kremer)
was born 27 Feb 1920 in Spokane, WA, and died 11 Jul 1997 in St. Paul, MN. He married Ruth Mary Brings in Camp Pickett,
Blackstone, VA, daughter of Francis Brings and Marjorie O'Connor. She was born in St. Paul, MN.
Children of Robert Kremer and Marjorie O'Connor are:
Stephen Brings Kremer, born in St. Paul, MN.
Marcia Ann Kremer, born in St. Paul, MN.
Karen Margaret Kremer, born in St. Paul, MN.
Bernice Christina Schellinger (daughter of
Rose Anna Kremer) was born 4 Feb 1920 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 26 Jul 1998 in Brainard, MN. She married Robert V
Lund in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Bernice Schellinger and Robert Lund are:
Robert Michael Lund, born in Brainard, MN.
Kathleen Ann Lund, born in Brainard, MN.
Roger Gordon Boos (son of Christina Catherine
Kremer) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Mary Anne Noehring in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Roger Boos and Mary Noehring are:
Thomas David Boos, born in Houston, TX.
Richard John Boos, born in Robbinsdale, MN.
Elizabeth Ann Boos, born in Robbinsdale, MN.
Julie Ann Boos, born in Robbinsdale, MN.
Nancy Ann Boos, born in Robbinsdale, MN.
Jeanette Rose Boos (daughter of Christina
Catherine Kremer) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Vernon Leonard Bitner. He died Dec 1996. She married
(2) Gerald Lund Hendrickson.
Children of Jeanette Rose and Vernon Bitner are:
Patricia Jo Bitner
Robert John Bitner
Steven Allen Bitner
Gerald Keith Bitner
Marie Irmiter
Bertha A Kunkel (daughter of Angelica M Steichen)
was born in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN. She married Christ A Schutz in Eden Valley, MN. He was born 7 Jul 1906,
and died 3 Jan 1962 in Eden Valley, MN.
Child of Bertha Kunkel and Christ Schutz is:
Francis Schutz, born in Eden Valley, MN.
Roman Adam Kunkel (son of Angelica M Steichen)
was born 10 Jan 1910 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 21 Oct 1978 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Elsie A Beumer
25 May 1937 in St. Augusta, MN, daughter of Casper Beumer and Anna Winkelman. She was born 8 Jun 1913 in St.
Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 14 Jan 2001 in Sartell, MN.
Notes for Roman Adam Kunkel:
Burial: 23 Oct 1978, Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN
Notes for Elsie A Beumer:
Obituary: St Cloud Times Online, Elsie Kunkel, 87, Sartell, Jan. 14, 2001
Services will be noon Wednesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church of Pearl Lake, Marty, for Elsie A. Kunkel, 87, who
died Sunday at Country Manor Nursing Home, Sartell. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud, and one hour before services Wednesday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 7
p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home followed by Christian Mothers at 7:30.
Elsie Kunkel was born in St. Augusta Township, Stearns County, to Casper and Anna (Winkelman) Beumer. She married
Roman Kunkel on May 25, 1937. They farmed near Pearl Lake before retiring in 1973. She moved to St. Cloud in 1985 and to the
Country Manor Community in 1993. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and Christian Mothers.
Survivors include her children, Lloyd of Marty, Tom of Anoka, Ann Bates of St. Cloud, Ron of Luxemburg, and Joe of
Duluth; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 21, 1978; two
grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ervin, Norbert, Florence, Adeline Koshiol and Alvina Moller. Memorials are preferred in
lieu of flowers.
Burial: 17 Jan 2001, Pearl Lake, MN
Children of Roman Kunkel and Elsie Beumer are:
Lloyd Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Thomas Joseph Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Patricia Mary Spanier in Luxemburg,
MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ann Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ronald Henry Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Joseph Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Linda Petrusa.
Vincent J Kunkel (son of Angelica M Steichen)
was born 7 Mar 1912 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 23 Oct 1998 in Kimball, MN. He married Leona Potthof
28 Apr 1936 in St. Augusta, MN. She was born 14 Feb 1911, and died 10 Nov 1992.
Notes for Leona Potthof:
Burial: 13 Nov 1992, Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN
Children of Vincent Kunkel and Leona Potthof are:
Joan Angeline Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
James Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Eugene Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Charles (Fr.) Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Leroy Roman Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Robert Elmer Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Lawrence Gilbert Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Marcus G Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) Renee Benoit. He married (2)
Patricia Kaufman. She was born in Watkins, MN.
Dianne Mary Kunkel married Michael Rosenow in Pearl Lake, MN. He was born in Kimball, MN.
Duane Alfred Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Linda Carlson.
Debra Ann Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Louis Krippner.
Angeline Ann Kunkel (daughter of Angelica M Steichen)
was born 31 Jan 1914 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 23 Jun 1998 in South St. Paul, MN. She married Robert
Frederick Flis, born 8 Sep 1925 in Ramsey Co, MN, and died 19 Sep 1983 in Hennepin Co, MN.
Children of Angeline Kunkel and Robert Flis are:
Frederic Flis
William Flis
Estelle Flis married ? Senopole.
John Flis
Louise B Kunkel (daughter of Angelica M Steichen)
was born 3 Jan 1916 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died in Watkins, MN. She married Carl C Unterberger 27 Sep
1938 in Pearl Lake, MN. He was born 8 Mar 1916, and died 31 Jul 1994 in Watkins, MN.
Notes for Carl C Unterberger:
Burial: 3 Aug 1994, St. Anthony's, Watkins, MN
Children of Louise Kunkel and Carl Unterberger are:
Phyllis Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN.
Colleen Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN married Richard Neu.
Roger J Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN.
Anita Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN.
Charles Vincent Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN.
James Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN.
Thomas Lee Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN, married Doreen Luella Faber in St. Nicholas,
MN. She was born in Watkins, MN.
Mary Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN.
Susan Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN.
Mathilda Mae Kunkel (daughter of Angelica M Steichen)
was born in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN. She married Elmer Martin Kaufman in Watkins, MN.
Children of Mathilda Kunkel and Elmer Kaufman are:
Margaret Ann Kaufman, born in Watkins, MN.
Patricia Kaufman, born in Watkins, MN. She married Marcus G Kunkel. He was born in St.
Cloud, MN.
Michael Lewis Kaufman, born in Watkins, MN.
MaryJo Ann Kaufman, married Michael Main.
Barbara Ann Kaufman
Louis H Kaufman
Lois Ann Kaufman
Henry Aloys Kunkel (son of Angelica M Steichen)
was born in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN. He married Florence Klaverkamp in St. Augusta, MN. She was born 6
Aug 1918, and died 19 May 1997.
Children of Henry Kunkel and Florence Klaverkamp are:
Roger Frederick Kunkel, born in Kimball, MN. He married (1) Roxanne Jansen. She was born in
Minneapolis, MN. He married (2) Marie Trausch.
Dennis Joseph Kunkel, born in Kimball, MN.
Teresa Marie Kunkel, born in Kimball, MN. She married David Russell Winans in St. Cloud,
MN.
David Kunkel
Alfred Paul Kunkel (son of Angelica M Steichen)
was born 23 Jul 1922 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 29 Aug 1994 in Albany, MN. He married Hildegard Ida
Ressemann 23 May 1944 in Collegeville, MN. She was born 5 Jun 1923 in Collegeville, MN, and died 3 Oct 2000 in Paynesville,
MN.
Notes for Alfred P Kunkel:
Burial: 1 Sep 1994, Kimball, MN
Notes for Hildegard Ressemann:
-- Obituary: Hildegard Kunkel
Hildegard I. Kunkel, 77, of Paynesville and formerly of Kimball, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at Koronis Manor in Paynesville.
The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Kimball, with the
Rev. Frank Tomasiewicz officiating. Pallbearers were Kent Finberg, Matt Johnson, Andrea Pundsack, Daniel Pflueger, Todd Kunkel,
and James Kunkel. Music was provided by St. Anne's choir with Mary Streit as organist. Burial followed at St. Anne's Cemetery.
Hildegard was born on June 5, 1923, in Collegeville to John and Catherine (Jensen) Ressemann. She married Alfred P.
Kunkel on May 23, 1944, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Collegeville. She lived most of her life in the Kimball area,
where she and her husband farmed for 50 years. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children, Alfred Jr. "Butch" (Mildred) of Darwin, Angeline Harms of Eagan, Paul (Mary Ann)
of Cold Spring, Rose Ann Johnson of Winsted, Audrey (LeRoy) Pflueger of Albany, and Catherine (Richard) Pflueger of Paynesville;
siblings, Rose Sabrowsky of Paynesville, Oliva (Eugene) Schwegel of Waite Park, Lucille Neu of Waite Park, Bernice Jansen of
Waite Park, Verena (Oliver) Hennen of St. Cloud, and Tony (Renee) Ressemann of Cold Spring; 20 grandchildren; and 22
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, on Aug. 29, 1994; infant son, Alfred; two brothers, John and
Joseph Ressemann; and two sisters, Bertha Reuter-Pyka and Irene Dillon-Ewers.
Burial: 6 Oct 2000, St. Anne's Cemetery, Kimball, MN
Children of Alfred Kunkel and Hildegard Ressemann are:
Alfred Kunkel, born in Kimball, MN.
Angeline Kunkel, born in Kimball, MN.
Paul Roman Kunkel, born in Kimball, MN.
Rose Ann Kunkel, born in Kimball, MN. She married ? Johnson.
Audrey Bernice Kunkel, born in Kimball, MN.
Catherine Lucille Kunkel, born in Kimball, MN.
Aloysius Fritz Kunkel (son of Angelica M Steichen)
was born in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN. He married Lucille Klinkhammer.
Child of Aloysius Kunkel and Lucille Klinkhammer is:
Alexander Kunkel
Thomas Henry Steichen (son of Nicholas John
Steichen) was born 12 Aug 1912 in Watertown, SD, and died 30 Aug 1972 in South St. Paul, MN. He married Virginia Mary
Webster 12 Aug 1935 in New Richmond, WI, daughter of Forest Webster and Margaret Whelan. She was born 28 Jun
1913 in Watertown, SD, and died 25 Apr 1998 in St. Paul, MN.
Notes for Thomas Henry Steichen:
-- From article by the President of Farmer's Union Central Exchange
Thomas H. Steichen, 60, of 1510 Pleasant Avenue, president and general manager of Farmer's Union Central Exchange,
Inc., died of a heart attack a week ago at Divine Redeemer Hospital. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery Saturday.
Howard Milbert, a longtime personal friend, commented on Mr. Steichen's death: "Under his leadership Farmer's Union
certainly became a very human and sensitive corporate citizen ... Their employees have also demonstrated great citizenship in
the community ... He really gave of himself in the civic area ... We've lost a good citizen." For the past 15 years, Mr.
Steichen served as the chief executive officer of one of the nation's largest regional supply cooperatives. Steichen began his
career in cooperatives in 1935 when he was appointed manager of the Farmer's Union Cooperative Oil Company of New Richland,
Wisconsin. The following year he became a central Exchange employee upon accepting a post in the company's credit department. At
that time Central Exchange was but four years old.
Mr. Steichen was born and raised on a 160 acre farm near Watertown, South Dakota. He was educated in the Watertown
school system, including its business college.
Burial: 2 Sep 1972, Oak Hill in South St. Paul, MN
Children of Thomas Steichen and Virginia Webster are:
John Thomas Steichen, born in Watertown, SD.
Margaret Mae Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Lynne Mary Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Nicholas John Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Mary Jean Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Eleanor Geffrey (daughter of Anna Mary Steichen)
was born 23 Mar 1913 in McHenry Co, ND, and died 8 Aug 1990 in Dunseith, ND. She married Joseph J Dietrich. He was born 3
Feb 1917 in Alexander, ND, and died 2 Jan 1982 in Dunseith, Rolette Co, ND.
More About Eleanor Geffrey:
Burial: St. Loius, Rolette, ND
Notes for Joseph J Dietrich:
St. Louis Cemetery Records, Rolette Co, ND
# Last Name First Name Age Bth Date Dth Date
189 Dietrich Eleanor 77 - - -
08-Aug-1990
190 Dietrich Joseph 64 - - 1917 02-Jan-1982
More About Joseph J Dietrich:
Burial: St. Loius, Rolette, ND
Child of Eleanor Geffrey and Joseph Dietrich is:
Eleanor Dietrich, adopted child, married ? Slayter.
Dorothy Geffrey (daughter of Anna Mary Steichen)
was born 22 Mar 1914 in North Dakota, and died 1 Nov 1973 in Velva, ND. She married Bernard Gachne.
Children of Dorothy Geffrey and Bernard Gachne are:
Leander Gachne, born in North Dakota.
Donna Mae Gachne, born in North Dakota.
Dorothy Gachne, born in North Dakota.
Bernard Gachne, born in North Dakota.
William Gachne, born in North Dakota.
Margaret Gachne, born in North Dakota.
David Gachne, born in North Dakota.
William Emmanuel Geffrey (son of Anna Mary
Steichen) was born 26 Aug 1915 in North Dakota and died 5 Mar 1999 in Arizona. He married (1) Geraldine Morton.
He married (2) Margot Stein in Weisbaden, Germany. He married Sylvia ?.
Children of William Geffrey and Geraldine Morton are:
William Edward Geffrey, born in Little Rock, AK.
Robert James Geffrey, born in Redwood Falls, MN.
Child of William Geffrey and Margot Stein is:
Mary-Ann Geffrey
Leander John Geffrey (son of Anna Mary Steichen)
was born 4 Sep 1917 in Minnesota, and died 10 Aug 1980 in Great Falls, MT. He married Violet Irene Guderjahn 17 Oct 1939
in Rolla, ND. She was born 28 Feb 1923, and died 27 Jan 1997 in Great Falls, MT.
Children of Leander Geffrey and Violet Guderjahn are:
Minerva Ann Geffrey, born 26 Jul 1940 in Rolla, ND, and died 22
Dec 1978.
Gary Ray Geffrey, born 3 Jun 1941 in Rolla, ND, and died 7 Dec 1941.
Sharon Geffrey, born in North Dakota.
Richard Geffrey, born in North Dakota.
Sandra Lee Geffrey, born in North Dakota.
Cynthia Jean Geffrey, born in Montana.
Rodney John Geffrey, born 28 Jan 1956 in Havre, MT, and died 21 Nov 1996 in Spokane, WA.
Lana Marie Geffrey, born in Montana.
Willard J Gregory (son of Susan A Steichen) was
born in Minnesota. He married Loretta Maus 25 May 1944, daughter of Bernard Maus and Elisabeth Gidderman.
She was born 25 Jun 1921 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 10 Nov 1997 in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Willard Gregory and Loretta Maus are:
Janice Gregory, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Carol Gregory, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Dianne Mary Gregory, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Linda Gregory, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Thomas Willard Gregory, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Edward Gregory, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Marlys Gregory, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Bernard John Gregory, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Margaret C Gregory (daughter of Susan A Steichen)
was born 10 Nov 1918 in Minnesota, and died 25 Nov 1999 in St. Cloud, MN. She married Edward Steman 27 Nov 1939 in Pearl
Lake, MN. He was born 14 Jan 1914 in Watkins, MN, and died 24 Oct 1961 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Margaret Gregory:
Burial: 30 Nov 1999, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Notes for Edward Steman:
Burial: 28 Oct 1961, St. Cloud, MN
Children of Margaret Gregory and Edward Steman are:
Evelyn Rose Steman, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Elaine Steman, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Joanne Lucille Steman, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Renee Steman, born 26 Dec 1944 in St. Cloud, MN and died 13 Jan 1947.
Patricia Ann Steman, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Betty Jean Steman, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Suzanne Margaret Steman, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Geraldine Alice Steman, born 30 Jun 1953 in St. Cloud, MN
and died 17 Jul 1991.
Lawrence Frederick Gregory (son of Susan A
Steichen) was born in Minnesota. He married Theresa Celine Blenkush in St. Stephen, MN.
Children of Lawrence Gregory and Theresa Blenkush are:
Patrick John Gregory, born in Kimball, MN.
Maureen Gregory, born in Kimball, MN.
James Gregory, born in Kimball, MN.
Catherine Gregory, born in Kimball, MN.
Raymond Paul Gregory, born in Kimball, MN.
Timothy Andrew Gregory, born in Kimball, MN. He married Theresa Lynn Waltzing in Pearl
Lake, MN.
Norbert Gregory, born in Kimball, MN.
Jerome Gregory (son of Susan A Steichen) was born 17
Nov 1923 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 17 Sep 1999 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Eleanor Schrimel in St. Cloud, MN. She was
born in Minnesota.
Children of Jerome Gregory and Eleanor Schrimel are:
John Jerome Gregory, born in Kimball, MN.
Robert Gregory, born in Kimball, MN.
Ann Gregory, born in Kimball, MN.
Marianne C Gregory (daughter of Susan A Steichen)
was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Stewart Rupert Hansen in Kimball, MN. He was born 19 Feb 1919 in Grasston, MN,
and died 28 Mar 1992 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Stewart Rupert Hansen:
Burial: 1 Apr 1992, St. John's, Collegeville, MN
Children of Marianne Gregory and Stewart Hansen are:
Deborah Jean Hansen, born in Eden Valley, MN.
David John Hansen, born in Eden Valley, MN.
Steven Charles Hansen, born in Eden Valley, MN.
Mary Elizabeth Hansen, born in Eden Valley, MN.
Virginia Louise Hansen, born in Collegeville, MN.
Alice Gregory (daughter of Susan A Steichen) was born
2 May 1928 in Minnesota, and died Jul 1995. She married Richard John Mueller in Pearl Lake, MN. He was born in St. Cloud,
MN.
Children of Alice Gregory and Richard Mueller are:
Michael Paul Mueller
Mary Katherine Mueller
Susan Marie Mueller
Theresa Marie Mueller
James Hubert Mueller
Etta Marie Mueller
Charles Leo Mueller
Rosemary Anne Mueller
Gregory Gene Mueller
Paul Francis Gregory (son of Susan A Steichen)
was born 16 Nov 1930 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 4 Mar 2002 in Minneapolis, MN. He married Lorraine Rose Sufka in St.
Cloud, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Paul Francis Gregory:
--- Obituary: St. Cloud Times Online -- Paul F. Gregory, 71, Pearl Lake, March 4, 2002
Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 7th at 12 Noon at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake for Paul F.
Gregory, age 71, of 9194-County Road 8, Pearl Lake, who died on Monday at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. Monsignor
Dan Taufen will officiate. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.
Friends may call on Wednesday between 4-9 p.m. and on Thursday after 9:30 a.m. at the Daniel Funeral Home in St.
Cloud. Parish Prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being made with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Paul
was born November 16, 1930 in Pearl Lake to John and Susan (Steichen) Gregory. He married Lorraine Sufka on April 2, 1956 at St.
John Cantius Catholic Church in St. Cloud. He farmed near Pearl Lake. He was a foreman for Jim Theisen Construction in Pearl
Lake for eleven years, and later was employed for Coborn's, Inc. for twenty years. He retired in 1999. He served in the US Army
during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake and Catholic Aid Association.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; children, Ron Gregory of Pearl Lake, Marilyn Stockinger (Dean) of Pearl Lake;
3 grandchildren, Jacki, Katie and Ben Stockinger; brothers and sister, Willard Gregory of Pearl Lake; Lawrence Gregory of Pearl
Lake, and Marianne Hansen of Collegeville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Rick on November 18, 1978; brothers and sisters, Margaret Steman,
Jerome Gregory, and Alice Mueller. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Burial: 7 Mar 2002, Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN
Children of Paul Gregory and Lorraine Sufka are:
Richard Gregory, born 2 Apr 1957 and died 18 Nov 1978.
Notes for Richard Gregory:
Burial: Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN
Ronald Gregory
Marilyn Jean Gregory
Robert John Steichen (son of John Nicholas
Steichen) was born 24 Jun 1916 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 9 Nov 1985 in Ortonville, MN. He married Agnes Estrelda
Younkin 18 Oct 1938 in Kimball, MN, daughter of Homer Younkin and Susan Jones. She was born 30 Jan 1919 in
Bowbells, ND, and died 29 Apr 1997 in Ortonville, MN.
Notes for Robert John Steichen:
-- Obituary: Watertown Public Opinion
ROBERT STEICHEN
BIG STONE CITY --Funeral services for a 35-year resident here, Robert J. Steichen, 69, will be at 10:30 A.M.
Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City. The Rev. Rock Schirber will officiate.
Mr. Steichen died Nov. 9 at an Ortonville, Minn., hospital. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Active
pallbearers will be Elmer Van Hout, Elmer Binsfeld, Mike Rausch, Donald Van Hout, Marcel Bieniek, and Larry Bunting. Named as
honorary pallbearers are Ernest Hagen, William Hoel, Elton Lantis, Gerhard Linn, Don Lubbesmeyer and Donald Tiegs. A scripture
and rosary service will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the Mundwiler Funeral Home in Millbank. Visitations will be from 2 to 9 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Tuesday at the church.
He was born June 24, 1916, to Mr. and Mrs. John Steichen at Pearl Lake, Minn. He attended school at Pearl Lake. On
Oct. 18, 1938, he married Agnes Younkin at Kimball, Minn. Mr. Steichen was a member of the Big Stone City Fire Department and
served on the Big Stone City Council for several years. He worked for Les Daws in a sawmill and ran a threshing machine and also
worked for the Dray Line in Kimball for several years and then he and his family moved to Big Stone City in 1950. He worked for
Steiner-Rausch as a quarryman and later as a foreman until he retired in 1981.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes of Big Stone City; one son, Daniel of Kerrville, Texas; three daughters, Mrs.
Edward (Ramona) Luebesmeyer and Mrs. David (Susan) Loehrer of St. Cloud, Minn., and Veronica Steichen of Big Stone City; one
brother, Roman of St. Cloud; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-sisters, Mrs. Agnes Hentges of Litchfield,
Minn, Mrs. Andy (Zita) Manuel of Maple Lake, Minn., Mrs. Helen Anderson and Mrs. Warren (Theresa) Theisen of St. Cloud and Mrs.
John (Rose) Weineke of St. Nicholas, Minn.; and two step-brothers, Bernard Steichen of Litchfield, Minn., and Joe Steichen of
Kimball, Minn.
Burial: 12 Nov 1985, St. Charles in Big Stone City, SD
Occupation: Quarryman
Notes for Agnes Estrelda Younkin:
-- Obituary, Tuesday, May 6, 1997:
AGNES STEICHEN, 78, SOUTH DAKOTA
BIG STONE CITY, S.D. -- The funeral was Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church for Agnes E. Steichen, 78, formerly
of Kimball, Minn., who died April 29 at Ortonville Hospital, Ortonville, Minn. The Rev. Ray Otto officiated. Burial was in St.
Charles Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Mundwiler Funeral Home, Millbank, S.D.
Agnes Steichen was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Bowbells, N.D., to Homer and Susan (Jones) Younkin. They later moved to
Kimball. She married Robert J. Steichen on Oct. 18, 1938, in Kimball. They moved to Big Stone City in 1950. She worked as a
waitress in Big Stone City and Ortonville. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Big Stone City, S.D.; ladies altar
society and St. Theresa Band.
Survivors include sons and daughters, Daniel, Kerrville, Texas; Veronica, Big Stone City, S.D.; Ramona Lubesmier
and Susan Loehrer, St. Cloud; sister, Alice Ginther, Tacoma, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; brother, Louis; and sisters, Rebecca and Alvina.
Pallbearers were Douglas, Gregory and Michael Loehrer, John Steichen, Paul Rausch and Elmer Binsfeld.
Burial: 3 May 1997, St. Charles in Big Stone City, SD
Children of Robert Steichen and Agnes Younkin are:
Ramona Marie Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Daniel Robert Steichen, born 25 Jul 1940 in Kimball, MN and
died 12 Sep 1997 in Kerrville, TX.
Susan Mary Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Veronica Lee Steichen, born in Graceville, MN.
Roman Henry Steichen (son of John Nicholas Steichen)
was born 16 Dec 1917 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 10 Nov 2005 in Alexandria, MN. He married Delores Helen Gaida 16 Aug 1945
in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Peter Gaida and Rose Betz. She was born 20 Jun 1924 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 5 Dec
1990 in St. Joseph Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Notes for Roman Henry Steichen:
-- Obituary:
Roman H. Steichen, 87, St. Cloud, Nov. 10, 2005
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 14, 2005 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waite Park,
MN for Roman H. Steichen, age 87 of Waite Park, MN, who died on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at his daughter's house in
Alexandria, MN. The Reverend Ralph Zimmerman of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waite Park will be the celebrant. Inurnment will
be at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the St. Joseph's Parish Cemetery in Waite Park. Military Rites will be
conducted at the cemetery by: American Legion Silver Star Post #428 of Waite Park.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 13, 2005, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St.
Cloud and from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Parish Prayers will be at 7:30 P.M. on Sunday at Daniel Funeral
Home.
Roman was born on December 16, 1917 in St. Cloud, MN the son of John and Helene A. (Holthaus) Steichen. Roman
served his country during World War II as a Staff Sergeant serving overseas in the European Theatre action. He received a Purple
Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, six Bronze Service Stars, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Silver Star. He married DeLores Gaida on
August 16, 1945 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in St. Cloud. He lived in the St. Cloud area, most of his life, working as the
parts manager at Miller Pontiac. He retired in the early 1980's. After DeLores died on December 5, 1990, Roman continued to make
his home in Waite Park, until 2003 when he made his home in Alexandria with his daughter Mary Woelfel. This has been his home
since that time.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and a past member of Silver Star Post 428 American Legion both of
Waite Park. He loved to golf, fish, fix cars and spending time with his family.
He is survived by: his children Janice Steichen of Alexandria, MN, Mary (Richard) Woelfel of Alexandria, MN, John
(Sandy) Steichen of St. Cloud, MN, Beverly (Jim) Russell of Wausau, WI, Peter (Teresa) Steichen, of St. Cloud, Diane (Arthur)
Welle of Holdingford, MN, Roxann (Dennis) Hanson of Monticello, MN, 15 Grandchildren and 19 Great-grandchildren, one Brother and
three Sisters, Joseph (Donna) Steichen of Kimball, MN, Theresa (Warren) Theisen of St. Cloud, MN, Zita Manuel of Maple Lake, MN,
and Rosie Wieneke of Cold Spring, MN.
In addition to his parents and wife DeLores, Roman was preceded in death by: one granddaughter Tanya Steichen and
one great granddaughter Chloe Manuel, two brothers Robert and Bernard Steichen and two sisters Agnes Hentges and Helen Holt.
Notes for Delores H Gaida:
-- Obituary: St Cloud Times, Thursday, December 6, 1990
DELORES STEICHEN, 66, ST. CLOUD
Mrs. Roman (Delores H.) Steichen, 66 8385 Old Highway Road N, died Wednesday at her home. Funeral services will be
10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Waite Park. The Rev. Herman Winkels will officiate. Burial will be in the
parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Daniel Funeral Home. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 tonight at the
funeral home.
Delores Steichen was born June 20, 1924, in St. Cloud to Peter and Rose (Betz) Gaida. She married Roman Steichen
Aug 16, 1945, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church and lived in the St. Cloud area most of her life where she was a member of St.
Joseph Parish, Waite Park.
Survivors include her husband; daughters and sons, Janice, John and Peter, St. Cloud; Mrs. Richard (Mary) Woefel,
Alexandria; Mrs. Jim (Beverly) Russell, Wausau, Wis.; Mrs. Arthur (Diane) Welle, Opole; Roxann Unterburger, Rockford; mother,
Cold Spring; sisters and brothers, Mrs. Lowell (Marge) Helgeson, Duluth; Mrs. Marcus (Loyola) Lardy, Clear Lake; Mrs. Richard
(Rose) Jex, Naples, Fla.; Mrs. Boni (Joann) Wander, Minneapolis; Mrs. Sylvester (Mary Ann) Sauer, St. Peter; Robert, Cold
Spring; Peter, Holdingford; Daniel, Mrs. Eugene (Josephine) Spaeth and Mrs. Richard (Genevieve) Cota, St. Cloud; 14
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Mark and Judy Hennen, Jeff and Tammy Steichen, and Jason and Jesse Welle.
Memorials are preferred.
Burial: 7 Dec 1990, St. Joseph's, Waite Park, MN
Children of Roman Steichen and Delores Gaida are:
Janice Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Margaret Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
John R Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Beverly Ann Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Diane Rose Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Peter Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Roxanne Loyola Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Agnes Mary Steichen (daughter of John Nicholas Steichen)
was born 25 Oct 1921 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 2 May 2001 in Litchfield, MN. She married Andrew J Hentges 18 Nov 1938
in Kimball, MN, son of Mathias Hentges and Lena Bauer. He was born 27 Oct 1920 in Stearns Co, MN, and died 16 May
1991 in Litchfield, MN.
Notes for Agnes Mary Steichen:
Obituary: Agnes Hentges:
Mass of Christian Burial was May 5 at St. John's Catholic Church in Darwin for Agnes Hentges, 79, of Darwin. She
died May 2 at Emmanuel Home in Litchfield. The Rev. Fr. Pat Casey officiated at the services. Casket bearers were Roger Stom,
Kevin Huhn, Jodie Riebe, Mike Diederich, Marty Bieszczat and John Bieszczat.
Agnes Mary Hentges was born Oct. 25, 1921, in Kimball, the daughter of John and Frances (Zwilling) Steichen. She
was baptized as an infant and later was confirmed in her faith as a youth in Kimball. She grew up in the Kimball area. Hentges
lived in the Darwin area all of her life. She was blessed with 11 children. She held employment at the Litchfield Garment Co. in
Litchfield for many years. Hentges was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Darwin. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading.
Hentges is survived by her daughters Donna Koskey and husband, Ronald of Coon Rapids, Elaine Iverson of
Bloomington, Calif., Patricia Thorson and husband, Larry of Duluth, Mary Combs of Byhalia, Miss., Karen Hohmeier and husband,
James of North Lake, Ill., Debra Howell and husband, Ricky of Byhalia, Miss., and Cheryl Warren of Bloomington, Calif.; sons,
Leslie Hentges and wife, Stacie of Evans, Ga., Jerry Hentges and fiance, Anna of Darwin; 31 grandchildren; 33
great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Roman Steichen, Bernard Steichen and wife, Clara, Joe
Steichen and wife, Donna, Zita Manuel, Helen Holt and husband, Junior, Teresa Theisen and husband, Warren, and Rose Wieneke; and
many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul Hentges; grandson, Dwayne Iverson; and brother, Robert
Steichen. Internment was at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Darwin.
Burial: 5 May 2001, St. John's, Darwin, MN
More About Andrew Hentges:
Burial: Calvary, Litchfield, MN
Children of Agnes Steichen and Andrew Hentges are:
Donna Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Elaine Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Leslie Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Patricia Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Mary Ann Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Jerald Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Karen Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Paul A Hentges, born 20 Sep 1954 in Annandale, MN, and died 7 Dec 1969.
Debra Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Cheryl Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Robert Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Bernard Joseph Steichen (son of John Nicholas
Steichen) was born 3 Apr 1924 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 12 Mar 2005 in Litchfield, MN. He married Clara Schaefer
2 July 1949 in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of John K Schaefer and Barbara T Weiss. She was born in Roscoe, MN.
Notes for Bernard Joseph Steichen:
Obituary:
Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Steichen, the son of John and Francis (Zwilling) Steichen, was born on April 3, 1924 in
Pearl Lake, MN. He attended the Pearl Lake school district. Bernard was united in marriage to Clara Schaefer at the Holy Angels
Catholic Chuch in St. Cloud on July 2, 1949. He lived in St. Augusta and later moved to the Ed. Marklowitz Sr. farm where he
helped as a farm hand for two years. In 1951 he moved into Litchfield. Bernard worked for Litchfield Shipping Association for 26
years where he was the manager for many years. He later was a Cenux bulk fuel driver before retiring at age 62. Bernard was a
member of St. Philip's Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed small engine maintenamce and
repair, fishing, playing cards and going out for coffee with the guys.
Bernard is survived by his wife Clara of Litchfield; children Linda (Dennis) Witucki of Silver Lake, Tom (Lois)
Steichen of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Jane Steichen of Litchfield, Judy (Robert) Fuller of Seabrook, Texas, Ruth (Roy)
Johnson of Athol, Idaho, Berna (Tom) Gormley of Potomac, Maryland, Frank (Debra) Steichen of North Mankato, Neal Steichen of
Litchfield and Mike (Lisa) Steichen of Litchfield; grandchildren Darrin (Jacqueline) Witucki, Eric (Kathy) Witucki, David
Johnson, Kyle Steichen, Jesse Steichen, Daniel (Jolene) Johnson, Thea Steichen, Cara Steichen, Jacob Steichen, Patrick Gormley,
Caitlan Gormley, Mathew Steichen and Adam Steichen; great-grandchildren Brandon Witucki, Jase Witucki, Carly Witucki and Miles
Johnson; brothers Roman Steichen and Joseph (Donna) Steichen; sisters Zita Manuel, Theresa (Warren) Theisen and Rose Weineke. He
is also survived by several neices and nephews.
Bernard is preceded in death by his parents John and Francis; infant daughter Mary Lisa; brother Robert and his
wife Agnes; sisters Agnes Hentges and Helen Holt; brother-in-laws Andy Manuel and John Weineke; and sister-in-law Delores.
Internment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Following the services at the grave, family and friends are invited to the
old St. Philip's Church for a time of fellowship and lunch. Those not going to the cemetery may go directly to the church, be
served their meal and await the return of the family.
For those wishing to make a memorial donation, the family suggests the St. Philip's Catholic Church Building Fund,
306 North Holcombe, Litchfield, MN 55355.
Children of Bernard Steichen and Clara Schaefer are:
Linda Mary Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Thomas John Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Jane Marie Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Judy Ann Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN. She married Robert Louis Fuller in Houston, TX.
He was born in Oklahoma City, OK.
Ruth Helen Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Berna Kay Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Franklin Michael Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Neal Bernard Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Michael Joseph Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Mary Lisa Steichen, born 10 Nov 1965 in Litchfield, MN and died 13 Mar 1966 in Minneapolis, MN.
Notes for Mary Lisa Steichen:
-- Obituary: Thursday, March 17, 1966, Independent Review
MARY LISA STEICHEN
Mary Lisa Steichen, four-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Steichen of Litchfield, died Sunday at
University Hospital, where she had been a patient for a day. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 8 a.m., at St. Philip's
Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Myles McGowan officiating. Internment was in Calvary Cemetery.
Surviving are her parents; four brothers, Thomas, Franklin, Neal and Michael; five sisters, Linda, Jane, Judy,
Ruth, and Berna Kay; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Steichen of St. Nicholas and Mrs. Barbara Schaefer of St. Cloud.
Burial: 15 Mar 1966, Calvary Cemetery, Litchfield, MN
Joseph Ignatius Steichen (son of John Nicholas
Steichen) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. He married Donna J Weisman in Kimball, MN. She was born 20 Oct 1931 in
Rockville, MN, and died 4 Oct 2011 in Kimball, MN.
Notes for Joseph Ignatius Steichen:
-- Obituary: Joseph I. Steichen, age 84, of Kimball, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the Heritage House of Kimball.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Kimball United Methodist Church. Rev.
Ken Felska will officiate and Pastor Jon Albert will give the Eulogy. Burial will follow at the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may
call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball and one hour prior to the service, Saturday, at the church. A
prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Albert officiating.
Joseph Ignatius Steichen was born on April 9, 1928 in Maine Prairie Township to John and Frances (Zwilling)
Steichen. He lived most of his life in the Kimball area and attended school in Kimball through the 8th grade; at that time he
left school to work on the family farm. Joe married his neighbor, Donna Jean Weisman, on October 24, 1951 at St. Anne’s Catholic
Church in Kimball. This union was blessed with three daughters: Joyce, Gloria and JoAnne.
Joe was drafted into the Army on March 27, 1952 and he served in active duty until December 26, 1953. He
served on the front line during the Korean War from October 16, 1952 until July 20, 1953 and he continued his service in the
Army Reserves until April 20, 1960. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army as Sergeant with three Bronze
Stars.
Joe worked at the Paynesville, Kimball and Annandale creameries before accepting the job that brought the
most joy to his life at the Kimball Public Schools; he worked as a custodian for Kimball from August 3, 1970 until November 1,
1991. During his spare time he spent countless hours making and repairing bikes for the children of Kimball. In his retirement,
Joe spent his time at the Kimball United Methodist Church, doing lawn care for many people, driving bus for Hendricks Bus
Service and in his garage tinkering and making beautiful wooden treasures. Joe’s zest for life and genuine compassion is a rare
and true gift that will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched.
Joe is survived by his daughters & their spouses Joyce & Doug Quast of Kimball, Gloria & Charlie Olson of
South Haven and JoAnne & Chuck Weiland of Mayer; “special sons” & their spouses Trent & Shelly Greely of Crosby and Ted &
Annette Greely of St. Michael; sisters Zita Manual, Theresa (Warren) Theisen and Rosie Wieneke; grandchildren Robin, Aaron,
Joey, Trent, Kara and Cody; and great grandchild Madeline. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Donna; brothers Robert,
Roman and Bernard; and sisters Agnes Hentges and Helen Holt.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Olson, Trent Olson, Joey Hendrickson, Cody Weiland, Trent Greely and Brandon
Bollingmo. Ted Greely will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care, Kimball.
Notes for Donna Jeanette Weisman:
-- Obituary: Published in the St. Cloud Times on October 5, 2011
Donna J. Steichen, 79, Kimball, Oct. 20, 1931-Oct. 4, 2011
Donna J. Steichen, age 79, of Kimball died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Heritage House of Kimball. Funeral
services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Kimball United Methodist Church with Pastors Luke Nelson and
Lloyd Melvie officiating. Burial will follow at the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Dingmann
Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball and at the Church one hour prior to services. There will be a prayer service 7 p.m. Thursday.
Donna Jean Steichen was born on October 20, 1931 in Rockville to Martin Weisman and Eileen (Coulter) Weisman.
She lived most of her life in the Kimball area and graduated from Kimball High School in 1949. Donna married her childhood
sweetheart Joseph Steichen on October 24, 1951 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Kimball. She worked at the State Bank of
Kimball, Robinson Red Owl, Knaus Sausage House, and then for 31 years as a secretary to the Principal at Kimball Area Schools
until retiring in 1997. During her employment at Kimball Schools, Donna was very active in the sports programs and received
numerous awards for her support of these programs. In retirement Donna volunteered with the Foster Grandparent Program at
Watkins Elementary School, Camp Friendship, Talahi Summer Program, and Annandale Elementary School.
She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Joe of Kimball, daughters Joyce (Doug) Quast of Kimball,
Gloria (Charlie) Olson of South Haven, JoAnne (Chuck) Weiland of Mayer, 'special sons' Trent (Shelly) Greeley of Crosby & Ted
(Annette) Greeley of St. Michael, sister in law Maxine Weisman, grandchildren Robin (Brandon) Bollingmo, Aaron Olson, Joey
Hendrickson, Trent Olson, Kara Weiland, & Cody Weiland, and a great granddaughter Madeline Bollingmo. The pallbearers will be
Aaron Olson, Joey Hendrickson, Brandon Bollingmo, Cody Weiland, Trent Greeley, & Ted Greeley. Trent Olson will be an honorary
pallbearer. Abby Salmon will be the organist and the arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Kimball. The family
wishes to acknowledge the kind care Donna received from the staff of Heritage House of Kimball and Heartland Hospice. Obituary,
Guestbook, Video Tribute & Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com
Children of Joseph Steichen and Donna Weisman are:
Joyce Ann Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Gloria R Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Joanne Marie Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Zita Margaret Steichen (daughter of John
Nicholas Steichen) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Andrew A Manuel in Kimball, MN, son of Andrew
Manuel and Olive ?. He was born 18 May 1926 in Watkins, MN, and died 25 Mar 1987 in Jacksonville, FL.
Children of Zita Steichen and Andrew Manuel are:
Bruce Andrew Manuel, born 9 Oct 1951 in Monticello, MN and died 19 Mar 1994 in New Orleans, LA.
Notes for Bruce Andrew Manuel:
-- Obituary:
BRUCE MANUEL, 42, NEW ORLEANS
MAPLE LAKE -- Bruce A. Manuel, 42, formerly of Maple Lake, died Saturday at his home in New Orleans from
complications from the effects of AIDS. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy's Catholic Church. The Rev.
Mark R. Juettner will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services Saturday at
Dingmann-Messina Funeral Home.
Bruce Manuel was born Oct. 9, 1951, in Monticello to Andrew and Zita (Steichen) Manuel and was a 1969 graduate of
Maple Lake High School. He lived in Moorhead from 1970 to 1978, was a graduate of Moorhead State University and was employed as
a technical director of the theatrical department at the university. He lived in Minneapolis from 1978 to 1980, earned his
Masters degree from the University of Minnesota and worked in the university's theatrical department. He lived in Fredricksburg,
Va., from 1980 to 1982. He has been a resident of New Orleans for the past seven years and was coordinator of special arts and
education for Jefferson Parish Schools and technical director of the 1984 World's Fair.
Survivors include his mother, Maple Lake; brothers and sisters, Roger, Lawrence, Alice and Paul, Maple Lake; and
Carol Chandler, Otsego. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorials are preferred to Critical Care America.
Roger Paul Manuel, born in Maple Lake, MN.
Carol Ann Manuel, born in Buffalo, MN.
Lawrence Michael Manuel, born in Maple Lake, MN.
Alice Mary Manuel, born in Buffalo, MN.
Paul John Manuel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Helen Margaret Steichen (daughter of John Nicholas
Steichen) was born 19 Mar 1932 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 15 Jun 2003 in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Eugene W
Anderson in Kimball, MN, son of Ivor Anderson and Myrtle Walls. He was born 20 Jun 1929 in St. Cloud,
MN, and died 30 Jan 2000 in Cosmos, MN. She married (2) Joyce Robert Holt in St. Cloud, MN, son of Oren Holt and
Margaret Sanders. He was born 27 Jul 1931 in Clotho, MN, and died 17 Jul 2001 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Helen Margaret Steichen:
Obituary:
Helen M. Holt, 71, Avon, June 15, 2003
Helen M. Holt, 71, of Avon, MN, died Sunday, June 15, 2003 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN. Funeral
services will be Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at Church of Our Lady, Manannah, MN. Visitation will be Tuesday, June
17, 2003 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on
Wednesday. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Church of Our Lady Cemetery,
Manannah, MN. Arrangements by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.
Helen Holt was born March 19, 1932 in Pearl Lake, MN to John and Frances (Zwilling) Steichen. Helen married Eugene
Anderson on August 16, 1951, where the two farmed in Meeker County. They divorced in 1981. Helen then married Joyce Holt on
September 8, 1990 at the First Baptist Church in St. Cloud, MN. She worked for Fingerhut, then worked for A-1 Personal Tax
office for 11 years. Helen was a member of the American Legion Post #428 Auxiliary, Waite Park, MN. She was a volunteer for the
National Federation for the Blind.
Survivors include sons and daughter, Ronald Anderson of Buffalo Lake, MN, James Anderson of Paynesville, MN, Donald
Anderson of Byers, Colo., Barbara and Michael Jaeger of St. Joseph, MN, Debra and David Raduenz of St. Cloud, MN; stepchildren,
David and Janet Holt of St. Cloud, MN, Roger Holt of Foley, MN, Diane and Paul Bartowsheski of Avon, MN, and Barbara and Jay
Sandberg of Clear Lake, MN; 15 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; one great grandchild; three step-great grandchildren;
sisters, Zita Manuel of Maple Lake, MN, Theresa Theisen of St. Cloud, MN, and Rosie Wieneke of Cold Spring, MN, and brothers,
Roman Steichen of St. Cloud, MN, Bernard Steichen of Litchfield, MN, and Joseph Steichen of Kimball, MN.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Eugene Anderson on January 30, 2000; second husband,
Joyce Holt on July 17, 2001; 3 sons, Chuck Anderson, Doug Anderson, and Jeff Anderson; one sister, Agnes Hentges and one
brother, Robert Steichen.
Notes for Joyce Robert (J. R.) Holt:
Obituary: St Cloud Times Online, Wednesday July 18, 2001:
Joyce Robert "J.R." Holt, 69, St. Joseph, July 17, 2001
Joyce "J.R." Holt, age 69 of St. Joseph, formerly of St. Cloud died at the St. Cloud Hospital with complications from
cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, at First Baptist Church in St. Cloud. Burial will follow at
North Star Cemetery in St. Cloud with full military rites provided by St. Cloud VFW Post 428. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on
Wednesday at the Benson Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. VFW Post 428
prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Joyce (J.R.) was born on July 27, 1931 in Clotho, MN to Oren and Margaret (Sanders) Holt. He married Helen E. O'Brien on
July 2, 1955 at First Baptist Church in St. Cloud. She died October 13, 1989. He then married Helen M. Anderson on September 8,
1990 at First Baptist Church in St. Cloud. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of VFW Post 428, a member and usher
of the First Baptist Church, a volunteer of the National Federation for the Blind and was employed at DCI in St. Cloud for 25
years. Joyce enjoyed camping, dancing, gardening and helping others.
Survivors include his wife, Helen M. of St. Joseph, MN; children, David (Janet) Holt of St. Cloud, MN, Diane (Paul)
Bartowsheski of Blair, NE, Barb (Jay) Sandberg of Clear Lake, MN and Roger Holt of St. Cloud, MN; 6 grandchildren; 3
great-grandchildren; mother, Margaret of Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rap-ids, MN; sisters, Marley (Gaylen) Reeves of
Bricelyn, MN, Ethel (Jim) Lissick of Big Fork, MN, Irma Holt of Eagle Bend, MN, and Bonnie (Jerry) VanDerSchaegen of Sandstone,
MN; stepchildren, Barb (Mike) Jaeger of St. Joseph, MN, Ron Anderson of Buffalo Lake, MN, Jim Anderson of Paynesville, MN, Deb
(David) Raduenz of St. Cloud, MN, Don (Arlene) Anderson of Strasburg, CO; and 15 step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Oren; his brother, Roger; first wife, Helen E.; and 3 stepsons. Pallbearers
will be nephews. Memorials are preferred to First Baptist Church.
Burial: 19 Jul 2001, North Star, St. Cloud, MN
Children of Helen Steichen and Eugene Anderson are:
Charles E Anderson, born 14 Sep 1952 in St. Cloud, MN and died 19 May 1957.
Barbara A Anderson, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ronald M Anderson, born in Litchfield, MN.
Jeffery W Anderson, born 15 Jul 1956 in Litchfield, MN and died 5 Feb 1991 in Willmar, MN.
Notes for Jeffery W Anderson:
-- Obituary:
JEFFERY W. ANDERSON
Jeffery W. Anderson, age 34, of Willmar, formerly of the Litchfield area, died Tuesday, February 5, 1991, at Rice
Memorial Hospital, Willmar. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, St.
Cloud, with Rev. Edwin Kraemer officiating. Burial was in Our Lady of Manannah Cemetery, Manannah. Visitation and arrangements
were at the Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Pallbearers were cousins.
Jeffery Anderson was born July 15, 1956, in Litchfield to Eugene and Helen (Steichen) Anderson. He was a 1975
graduate of Eden Valley-Watkins High School and was employed for the past fourteen years at Jennie-O of Willmar. Jeffery was
also employed by Hardees of Willmar and was a league bowler at Kandi Entertainment Center of Willmar.
Jeffery is survived by his father, Eugene Anderson, Becker; mother and stepfather Helen and Joyce Holt, St. Cloud;
brothers and sisters, Ronald Anderson of Buffalo Lake, James Anderson of St. Cloud, Donald Anderson of Great Falls, MT, Mrs.
Michael (Barbara) Jaeger of St. Joseph, and Mrs. David (Debra) Raduenz of St. Cloud. He was preceded in death by brothers,
Charles and Douglas Anderson. Memorials are preferred.
Douglas R Anderson, born 18 Nov 1957 in Litchfield, MN and died 12 Oct 1975.
James L Anderson, born in Litchfield, MN.
Debra K Anderson, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Donald E Anderson, born in Litchfield, MN.
Theresa Ann Steichen (daughter of John Nicholas
Steichen) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Warren Arthur Theisen in St. Cloud, MN, son of Bernard
Theisen and Alice Warren. He was born in Cold Spring, MN.
Children of Theresa Steichen and Warren Theisen are:
Michael Thomas Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Andrew Joel Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Sandie Bates. He married Carol ?.
Teresa Ann Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
William John Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Richard James Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Robert Kenneth Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ronald Paul Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Patricia Joyce Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Dale Evens.
Rose Clara Steichen (daughter of John Nicholas
Steichen) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married John Paul Wieneke in St. Cloud, MN, son of Joseph Wieneke
and Katherine Oster. He was born 14 Mar 1932 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 17 Jun 1993 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for John P Wieneke:
-- Obituary: John Wieneke Sr., 61, St, Nicholas
ST. NICHOLAS -- Funeral services will be noon Monday at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, St. Nicholas, for John "Snorkel" Wieneke
Sr., 61, who died Thursday at St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. John Caskey will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, where parish prayers will be said at 8 p.m.
John Wieneke Sr. was born March 14, 1932 in Pearl Lake to Joseph and Katherine (Oster) Wieneke. He married Rose
Steichen April 12, 1956 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, St. Cloud. He owned and operated Snorkel's Bar in St. Nicholas for 20
years and also was employed by Cold Spring Granite Co. for 26 years before he retired in 1991. He served in the Army during the
Korean War.
Survivors include his wife; mother, Richmond; sons and daughters, Dave, St. Nicholas; Rich, Cold Spring; John Jr.,
Pearl Lake; Barb Schwankl, Waite Park; Shirl Unterberger, Arvada, Colo.; Delores Resseman, Richmond; and Darlene Gately,
LaFayette, Colo.; sisters and brothers, Marie Schmitz, Avon; Gertrude Scheeler, Kimball; Ann Weirens, Eden Valley; Leo, Watkins;
Martin, Cold Spring; Math, Florida; and Tony, St. Paul; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.
Pallbearers will be Jason, Math, Martin, Tony, and Leo Wieneke and Pete Schafer.
Children of Rose Steichen and John Wieneke are:
David Joseph Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Richard Leo Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
John Clarence Wieneke, Jr., born in St. Cloud, MN.
Barbara Maxine Wieneke, born in Richmond, MN.
Shirl Katherine Wieneke, born in Richmond, MN.
Delores Ann Wieneke, born in Richmond, MN.
Joann Susan Wieneke, born in Richmond, MN.
Deborah Ramona Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Darlene Mary Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Dorothy Elizabeth Holthaus (daughter of
Catherine Susan Steichen) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Raphael (Ray) Joseph Hommerding in Pearl Lake,
MN, son of Adam Hommerding and Lena Kunkel. He was born 31 Jul 1915 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 17 May 1996 in
Hemet, CA.
Children of Dorothy Holthaus and Raphael Hommerding are:
James Adam Hommerding, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ernest Herbert Hommerding, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Wilbert Hommerding, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ronald C Hommerding, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Raphael Eugene Hommerding, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Helene Marie Holthaus (daughter of Catherine
Susan Steichen) was born 11 Nov 1921 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 2 Nov 1980 in Warren, TX. She married (1) Alphonse
Conrad (Albert) Schreifels before 1945. He was born 16 Jun 1913, and died after Apr 1963. She married (2) David Crenshaw
after 1949. She married (3) Clifford Collins after 1950. He was born in Louisiana.
Children of Helene Holthaus and Alphonse Schreifels are:
Mary Ann Schreifels, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Richard David Crenshaw, born San Diego, CA.
Herbert H Holthaus (son of Catherine Susan
Steichen) was born 19 Oct 1923 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 6 Mar 2002. He married Laura Bauer 17 Feb 1947. She was
born 19 May 1927 and died 23 Aug 2001.
Children of Herbert Holthaus and Laura Bauer are:
Ronald Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Gerald Anthony Holthaus, in St. Cloud, MN.
Diane Margaret Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Darlene Lillian Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Daniel Holthaus
Rita Holthaus (daughter of Catherine Susan Steichen)
was born 31 Oct 1925 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 4 Jun 1998. She married Donald Jansen. He was born 26 Jan 1917, and died
20 Jul 1988 in Minneapolis, MN.
Children of Rita Holthaus and Donald Jansen are:
Bernadette Marie Jansen, married ? Madsen.
Gary Joseph Jansen
George Jansen, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Roxanne Jansen, born in Minneapolis, MN. She married Roger Frederick Kunkel. He was born in
Kimball, MN. She married ? Johnson.
James Jansen
Scott Jansen
Lori Ann Jansen, married ? Simmons.
Marguerite Theresa Holthaus (daughter of
Catherine Susan Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Jim Wilson. She married (2) Robert
Benjamin Schwartz in Luxemburg, MN.
Children of Marguerite Theresa Holthaus and Robert Schwartz are:
Marilyn Schwartz, married Mark Newton.
Robert Dean Schwartz
Michael Schwartz
Paul Anthony Holthaus (son of Catherine Susan
Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Mabel Marie Hinkemeyer in St. Augusta, MN. She was born in
Clearwater, MN.
Children of Paul Holthaus and Mabel Hinkemeyer are:
Cheryl Ann Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Debra Mary Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Brian Gerard Holthaus, born in St. Cloud, MN., married Nadine Pazdernik. She was born in
Mahnomen, MN.
James Edward Holthaus, married Sarah Jean Krebsbach. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Roland Robert Holthaus (son of Catherine
Susan Steichen) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. He married Janet Frances Lehnen in St. Cloud, MN. She was born in St.
Cloud, MN.
Children of Roland Holthaus and Janet Lehnen are:
Scott Holthaus
Shelly Holthaus
Stewart Holthaus
Sheila Holthaus
Sandy Holthaus
Malcolm Henry Steichen (son of Aloyisus
Nicholas Steichen) was born 19 Apr 1927 in Cold Spring, MN, and died 20 Nov 1989 in Las Vegas, NV. He married
Patricia Walsh.
Notes for Malcolm Henry Steichen:
Burial: 26 Nov 1989, St. Boniface, Cold Spring, MN
Children of Malcolm Steichen and Patricia Walsh are:
Thomas Patrick Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN; Adopted
child.
Caryn Joanne Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Robin Ramona Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Shelly Susanne Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN. She married Ken Barker. He was born in
California.
Lori Jean Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Kim Diane Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Malissa Patricia Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Tracy Jolene Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Delphine Delores Steichen (daughter of
Aloyisus Nicholas Steichen) was born in Cold Spring, MN. She married Kerwyn Kay Hillier in Cold Spring, MN. He
was born in Minnesota.
Children of Delphine Steichen and Kerwyn Hillier are:
Kevin Chase Hillier, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Roni Marie Hillier, born in Minneapolis, MN. She married Mike Barrows.
Maureen Kay Hillier, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Ramona Ann Steichen (daughter of Aloyisus
Nicholas Steichen) was born 5 Jul 1934 in Cold Spring, MN, and died 8 Apr 2011 in Minneapolis, MN. She married
Richard Hastings Cole in Minneapolis, MN. He was born in Milwaukee, WI.
Notes for Ramona Ann Steichen:
Obituary Published in Star Tribune on April 13, 2011: Ramona Ann (Steichen) Cole
Cole, Ramona Ann (nee Steichen) Born July 5, 1934, passed away on April 8, 2011. She and her family resided
in the Golden Valley/Crystal area of Minneapolis.
Preceded in death by parents Aloyisius Steichen and Desdemona Steichen-Hakala; brother, Malcolm; sisters,
Delphine (Kerwyn) Hillier (Minneapolis) and Yvonne (Floyd) Simmons (New York).
She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Richard H.; daughter, AnnaMarie Cole; son, Richard H.
(Kaye) Cole II; her grandchildren, Camille, Richard and Laura Michaelson and Hunter and Harrison Cole; sister Jeanette (William
Taufen) of Cold Spring, MN, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Ramona was born in Cold Spring, MN. After education she was employed by Honeywell for ten years. Being a full
time mom occupied her for many years and later was employed in Real Estate and Property Management. She was very active in
politics and volunteer work.
Memorial service 10:30 AM Saturday, April 16th at St. Joseph's Parish, 8701 36th Ave N., New Hope 55427.
Visitation at 10:00 AM. Cremation Society of MN (952) 924-4100
Children of Ramona Steichen and Richard Cole are:
Anna Marie Cole, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Richard Hastings Cole, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Yvonne Mary Steichen (daughter of Aloyisus
Nicholas Steichen) was born in Cold Spring, MN. She married Floyd Eugene Simmons in Cold Spring, MN. He was born
in Clay City, IN.
Children of Yvonne Steichen and Floyd Simmons are:
Michael Duane Simmons, born in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Cheryl Lynn Simmons, born in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Pamela Sue Simmons, born in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Bruce Edward Simmons, born in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Robert Lewis Simmons, born in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Phillip James Simmons, born in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Neil Patrick Simmons, born in Ft. Wayne, IN. He married Shelly Rugman in Indiana. She was
born in Indiana.
Jeanette Gloria Steichen (daughter of
Aloyisus Nicholas Steichen) was born in Cold Spring, MN. She married William James Taufen in Cold Spring, MN. He
was born in Rockville, MN.
Children of Jeanette Steichen and William Taufen are:
David Duane Taufen, born in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Dana Marie Taufen, born in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Julie Ann Taufen, born in Detroit Lakes, MN.
James Michael Taufen, born in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Generation No. 9
Gary Kremer (son of Leo Joseph Kremer) was born in St.
Cloud, MN. He married Geraldine Rastetter in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Leonard Rastetter and Dorothy ?.
She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Child of Gary Kremer and Geraldine Rastetter is:
Kimberly Ann Kremer. She married ? ? in Switzerland.
Michael Kremer (son of Leo Joseph Kremer) was born in
St. Cloud, MN. He married Laurie Scheil in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Donald Scheil and Shirley Pearson.
She was born in Sartell, MN.
Children of Michael Kremer and Laurie Scheil are:
James Michael Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Julie Marie Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Angela Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Gregory Thomas Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Sarah Elizabeth Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Karen Ann Kremer (daughter of Wilfred D Kremer) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Lawrence Joseph Bechtold in St. Joseph Church, Waite Park, MN, son of Lawrence
Bechtold and Hildegard Feneis. He was born 13 Nov 1940 in St. Augusta, MN, and died 2 Apr 1980 in Luxembourg, MN.
Children of Karen Kremer and Lawrence Bechtold are:
Deborah Bechtold, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Denise Bechtold, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Doren Bechtold, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Arlene Kremer (daughter of Wilfred D Kremer) was born
in St. Cloud, MN. She married Thomas Faber, son of Alphonse Faber and Florance Schmidt. He was born in St.
Nicholas, MN.
Children of Arlene Kremer and Thomas Faber are:
Brenda Faber
Anita Faber
Brian Faber
Ronald Faber
Ardel Kremer (daughter of Wilfred D Kremer) was born in
St. Cloud, MN. She married Michael Sorvada in St. Joseph Church, Waite Park, MN, son of Valentine Sorvada and
Josephine Blenkush. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Ardel Kremer and Michael Sorvada are:
Nancy Ann Sorvada, born in Little Falls, MN.
Rebecca Sorvada, born in Little Falls, MN.
Gwen Marie Sorvada, born in Little Falls, MN.
Judy Sorvada, born in Little Falls, MN.
Katie Sorvada, born in Little Falls, MN.
Robert Sorvada, born in Little Falls, MN.
Lorna Kremer (daughter of Wilfred D Kremer) was born in
St. Cloud, MN. She married Terry Boone.
Child of Lorna Kremer and Terry Boone is:
Jacob Boone
Lu Ann Kremer (daughter of Wilfred D Kremer) was born
in St. Cloud, MN. She married Walter Blonigen in St. Joseph Church, Waite Park, MN, son of Claudel Blonigen and
Eileen Teisen. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Lu Ann Kremer and Walter Blonigen are:
Jeffrey Blonigen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jalene Blonigen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Julie Blonigen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jennifer Blonigen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Carol Kremer (daughter of Roman Paul Kremer) was born
in St. Cloud, MN. She married James Diedrich in Sauk Rapids, MN, son of Albin Diederich and Marie Woods. He
was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Carol Kremer and James Diedrich are:
Ross Diedrich, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Kristina Diedrich, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Kenneth G Kremer (son of Ervin J Kremer) was born 30
Dec 1952 in St. Cloud, MN and died 5 Nov 2009 in San Bernadino, CA. He married Julie Schaefer.
Child of Kenneth Kremer and Julie Schaefer is:
Cody G Kremer, born in Perham, MN.
Teresa Ann Kremer (daughter of Ervin J Kremer) was
born in Park Rapids, MN. She married Allan Reuther, son of Norbert Reuther and Bernice Hofman. He was born
in Perham, MN.
Children of Teresa Kremer and Allan Reuther are:
Barbara E Reuther, born in Fridley, MN.
Crystal Tracy Reuther, born in Blain, MN.
Nancy Reuther
Judy Irene Kremer (daughter of Ervin J Kremer) was
born in Park Rapids, MN. She married Kelly J Harkins, son of Joseph Harkins and Margaret ?. He was born in
Tacoma, WA.
Children of Judy Kremer and Kelly Harkins are:
Casey Harkins
Margaret Harkins
Thomas Alois Kremer (son of Clarence N Kremer) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Diane Decker, daughter of Sylvester Decker and Bernice Feneis. She was
born in Waite Park, MN.
Children of Thomas Kremer and Diane Decker are:
Jessica Lynn Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jeffrey Thomas Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Robin Beth Koopmeiners in Stearns
Co, MN.
Jennifer Ann Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Daniel Charles Walz in Stearns Co,
MN.
Nicholas Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mathew Alois Kremer, born 9 Apr 1987 in Minneapolis, MN and died 9 Apr 1987 in Minneapolis, MN.
Michael J Kremer, born 9 Apr 1987 in Minneapolis, MN and died 9 Apr 1987 in Minneapolis, MN.
David Kremer (son of Clarence N Kremer) was born in
St. Cloud, MN. He married Alice Brugh in Waite Park, MN. She was born in Waite Park, MN.
Children of David Kremer and Alice Brugh are:
Sara Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Brady Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Linda Ann Kremer (daughter of Clarence N Kremer) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. She married John Harvey Libert in St. Cloud, MN, son of John Libert and Donna Brey.
He was born in Wisconsin.
Child of Linda Kremer and John Libert is:
Kristen Libert, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Michael Patrick Healy (son of Mary Kremer)
married Jaqueline ?. She was born in Springfield, IL.
Children of Michael Healy and Jaqueline are:
Katie Healy
Benjamin Healy
Mary Louis Healy (daughter of Mary Kremer) was born in
Minnesota. She married Kenneth Mocko in Moline, IL. He was born in Illinois.
Children of Mary Healy and Kenneth Mocko are:
Erin Mocko
Jonathan Mocko
Patricia Ann Healy (daughter of Mary Kremer) was
born in Japan. She married Anthony Marshal in the San Francisco area. He was born in California.
Children of Patricia Healy and Anthony Marshal are:
Lisa Marshal
Joseph Marshal
Brian Thomas Healy (son of Mary Kremer) was born in
New York City, NY. He married Diane Nagle. She was born in Illinois.
Children of Brian Healy and Diane Nagle are:
Teresa Healy
Cara Healy
Dennis Healy
Eileen JoAnn Healy (daughter of Mary Kremer) was
born in Colorado Springs, CO. She married Walter Fong in Chicago, IL.
Children of Eileen Healy and Walter Fong are:
Emily Fong
Rachel Fong
Daniel Fong
Virginia Healy (daughter of Mary Kremer) was born in
Syracuse, NY. She married Dean Shea in Champaign-Urbana, IL, son of Frederick Shea and Margeret Dupuis. He
was born in Elgin, IL.
Children of Virginia Healy and Dean Shea are:
Caitlin Shea, born in Richardson, Texas.
Ryan Shea, born in Plano, Texas.
Kathlyn Marie Kremer (daughter of Arthur M Kremer)
married Kent Stephen Vilendrer.
Children of Kathy Kremer and Kent Vilendrer are:
Stephen Vilendrer
Stacie Vilendrer
Stephanie Vilendrer
David Joseph Kremer (son of Arthur M Kremer) married
Sandra Kathleen Orcutt.
Children of David Kremer and Sandra Orcutt are:
Vanessa Kremer
Geoffrey Kremer
Margaret Marie Kremer (daughter of Arthur M Kremer)
married Darwin Frank Dahl.
Children of Margaret Kremer and Darwin Dahl are:
Zach Dahl
Ali Dahl
Matt Dahl
Nancy Marie Kremer (daughter of Arthur M Kremer)
married Anthony Lopez.
Children of Nancy Kremer and Anthony Lopez are:
Anton Lopez
Luke Lopez
Stephen Brings Kremer (son of Robert Francis
Kremer) was born in St. Paul, MN. He married Pam Oleson in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of Neil Oleson and
Joanne ?. She was born in Cambridge, MN.
Children of Stephen Kremer and Pam Oleson are:
Kristen Rebecca Kremer
Leah Anne Kremer
Karen Margaret Kremer (daughter of Robert Francis
Kremer) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married Bruce Alan Smith, son of Ralph Smith and Elisabeth ?.
Children of Karen Kremer and Bruce Smith are:
Charles Robert Smith
Michael Alan Smith
Kathleen Ann Lund (daughter of Bernice
Christina Schellinger) was born in Brainard, MN. She married David Jokela.
Children of Kathleen Lund and David Jokela are:
Melissa Kathleen Jokela, born in Brainard, MN.
Alison Michelle Jokela, born in Brainard, MN.
Thomas David Boos (son of Roger Gordon Boos) was
born in Houston, TX. He married Cara Mason in Clearwater, FL. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN.
Children of Thomas Boos and Cara Mason are:
Madison Boos, born in Clearwater, FL.
Darcy Boos, born in Clearwater, FL.
Elizabeth Ann Boos (daughter of Roger Gordon Boos)
was born in Robbinsdale, MN. She married David Aloysius Noll in Ardon, IA. He was born in Muscatine, IA.
Children of Elizabeth Boos and David Noll are:
Michael David Noll, born in Barrington, IL.
Theodore Edward Noll, born in Barrington, IL.
Julie Ann Boos (daughter of Roger Gordon Boos) was
born in Robbinsdale, MN. She married Michael Francis Beausang in Clearwater, FL. He was born in Bryn Mawr, PA.
Children of Julie Boos and Michael Beausang are:
Taylor Ann Beausang, born in Clearwater, FL.
Michael Francis Beausang, born in Clearwater, FL.
Nancy Ann Boos (daughter of Roger Gordon Boos) was
born in Robbinsdale, MN. She married (1) Richard Mitchell Genda in Clearwater, FL. He was born in Arkansas. She married
(2) Bradley Edwin Johnson in Long Grove, IL. He was born in Waukegan, IL.
Child of Nancy Boos and Bradley Johnson is:
Olivia Rae Johnson, born in Park Ridge, IL.
Patricia Jo Bitner (daughter of Jeanette Rose Boos)
married (1) John Wilson. She married (2) Jeff Roskam.
Children of Patricia Bitner and John Wilson are:
Christina Jean Wilson
Kathryn Louise Wilson
Sara Wilson
Child of Patricia Bitner and Jeff Roskam is:
Garrett Roskam
Robert John Bitner (son of Jeanette Rose Boos)
married Vicki Jean Larson.
Child of Robert Bitner and Vicki Larson is:
Lauren Jean Bitner
Steven Allen Bitner (son of Jeanette Rose Boos)
married Debra Figgins.
Child of Steven Bitner and Debra Figgins is:
Matthew Steven Bitner
Gerald Keith Bitner (son of Jeanette Rose Boos)
married Leslie Fukunaga.
Children of Gerald Bitner and Leslie Fukunaga are:
Kyle Joseph Bitner
William Andrew Bitner
Marie Irmiter (adopted daughter of Jeanette Rose Boos)
married James Popehn.
Children of Marie Irmiter and James Popehn are:
Patrick Popehn
Daniel Popehn
Richard Popehn
Lloyd Kunkel (son of Roman Adam Kunkel) was born in
St. Cloud, MN. He married Marlene Kueckle.
Children of Lloyd Kunkel and Marlene Kueckle are:
Kevin Kunkel
Lori Kunkel
Brian Kunkel
Norman Kunkel
David Kunkel
Ann Kunkel (daughter of Roman Adam Kunkel) was born in
St. Cloud, MN. She married Kenneth Bates.
Children of Ann Kunkel and Kenneth Bates are:
Jeffrey Bates, born 1 Jul 1962 and died 10 Nov 1967.
Steven Bates
Robert Bates
Susan Bates
Ronald Henry Kunkel (son of Roman Adam Kunkel)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Janice Mardell Fox in Kimball, MN. She was born in South Haven, MN.
Children of Ronald Kunkel and Janice Fox are:
Kurt Kunkel
Julie Kunkel
Keith Kunkel
Craig Kunkel
Gary Kunkel
Joan Angeline Kunkel (daughter of Vincent J Kunkel)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Richard Herman Kiffmeyer in Pearl Lake, MN. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Joan Kunkel and Richard Kiffmeyer are:
Pamela Mary Kiffmeyer
Mark Gerard Kiffmeyer
Lori Ann Kiffmeyer
James Kunkel (son of Vincent J Kunkel) was born in St.
Cloud, MN. He married Janet Schmunk.
Children of James Kunkel and Janet Schmunk are:
Lance Kunkel
Dale Allen Kunkel
Leroy Roman Kunkel (son of Vincent J Kunkel) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Beatrice Gertrude Wagner in Kimball, MN. She was born in Kimball, MN.
Children of Leroy Kunkel and Beatrice Wagner are:
Jeffery R Kunkel
Kimberly Ann Kunkel
Tammy Lee Kunkel
Robert Elmer Kunkel (son of Vincent J Kunkel)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Eileen Marcella Wagner in Kimball, MN. She was born in Kimball, MN.
Children of Robert Kunkel and Eileen Wagner are:
Todd Lee Kunkel
Troy Mark Kunkel
Lawrence Gilbert Kunkel (son of Vincent J Kunkel)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Theresa Ann Knoll in Luxemburg, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Lawrence Kunkel and Theresa Knoll are:
Timothy Robert Kunkel
Lisa Joan Kunkel
Brenda Kaye Kunkel
Gina Marie Kunkel
Phyllis Unterberger (daughter of Louise B Kunkel)
was born in Watkins, MN. She married Wilbert N Quast.
Children of Phyllis Unterberger and Wilbert Quast are:
Steven F Quast
Robert Quast
Roger J Unterberger (son of Louise B Kunkel) was
born in Watkins, MN. He married Phyllis Grossinger.
Children of Roger Unterberger and Phyllis Grossinger are:
Timothy Unterberger
James Unterberger
Anita Unterberger (daughter of Louise B Kunkel) was
born in Watkins, MN. She married Elmer Neu.
Children of Anita Unterberger and Elmer Neu are:
Jeffrey Neu
Mark Neu
Paul Neu
Chris Neu
Melonie Neu
Nicole Neu
Jonathon Neu
Charles Vincent Unterberger (son of Louise B
Kunkel) was born in Watkins, MN. He married Linda Louise Stein in Cold Spring, MN. She was born in Cold Spring,
MN.
Children of Charles Unterberger and Linda Stein are:
Charles Unterberger
Kim Unterberger
Sarah Unterberger
James Unterberger (son of Louise B Kunkel) was born
in Watkins, MN. He married Cindy Barlow.
Children of James Unterberger and Cindy Barlow are:
Amy Unterberger
Emily Unterberger
David Unterberger
Mary Unterberger (daughter of Louise B Kunkel) was
born in Watkins, MN. She married Kenneth Knaus.
Children of Mary Unterberger and Kenneth Knaus are:
Aaron Knaus
Krista Knaus
Amanda Knaus
Susan Unterberger (daughter of Louise B Kunkel) was
born in Watkins, MN. She married Michael Simacek.
Children of Susan Unterberger and Michael Simacek are:
Toby Simacek
Cody Simacek
Lucas Simacek
Margaret Ann Kaufman (daughter of Mathilda Mae
Kunkel) was born in Watkins, MN. She married James Kraemer.
Child of Margaret Kaufman and James Kraemer is:
Kristie Marie Kraemer
Michael Lewis Kaufman (son of Mathilda Mae Kunkel)
was born in Watkins, MN. He married Debra Ann Schwindel in Cold Spring, MN. She was born in Cold Spring, MN.
Children of Michael Kaufman and Debra Schwindel are:
Louise Kaufman
Barbara Kaufman
Lewis Kaufman
Dennis Joseph Kunkel (son of Henry Aloys Kunkel)
was born in Kimball, MN. He married Virginia Kay Busch in St. Cloud, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Dennis Kunkel and Virginia Busch are:
Jonathon Lee Kunkel
Heather Lee Kunkel
Alfred Kunkel (son of Alfred Paul Kunkel) was born in
Kimball, MN. He married Mildred Wanous.
Children of Alfred Kunkel and Mildred Wanous are:
Patricia Ann Kunkel
Millisa Marie Kunkel
Jo Ann Kunkel
Angeline Kunkel (daughter of Alfred Paul Kunkel)
was born in Kimball, MN. She married (1) George Harms. She married (2) Thomas Kent Finberg.. She married (3)
David Lee.
Children of Angeline Kunkel and Thomas Finberg are:
Russell George Finberg
Kent Thomas Finberg
Paul Roman Kunkel (son of Alfred Paul Kunkel)
was born in Kimball, MN. He married Mary Ann Schneider in Cold Spring, MN. She was born in Cold Spring, MN.
Children of Paul Kunkel and Mary Schneider are:
Todd R Kunkel
Scott A Kunkel
Tina Louise Kunkel
Audrey Bernice Kunkel (daughter of Alfred Paul Kunkel)
was born in Kimball, MN. She married LeRoy Alfred Pflueger, son of Alfred Pflueger and Clara Kalla.
Children of Audrey Kunkel and LeRoy Pflueger are:
Andrea Lee Pflueger
Susan Elisabeth Pflueger
Jessica Ann Pflueger
Amber Elaine Pflueger married Joshua James Sobania.
Rebecca Jean Pflueger
Samantha Joy Pflueger
Catherine Lucille Kunkel (daughter of Alfred Paul
Kunkel) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Richard George Pflueger, son of Alfred Pflueger and
Clara Kalla.
Children of Catherine Kunkel and Richard Pflueger are:
Daniel Richard Pflueger married Sara Angela Stang.
Michelle Robbin Pflueger
Jon Joseph Pflueger
John Thomas Steichen (son of Thomas Henry Steichen)
was born in Watertown, SD. He married Marlene Lorraine Niederhofer in Minneapolis, MN. She was born in Minneapolis, MN.
Children of John Steichen and Marlene Niederhofer are:
Stephen John Steichen.
Stuart Webster Steichen.
Thomas Francis Steichen, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Margaret Mae Steichen (daughter of Thomas Henry
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married Kenneth Andrew Pedersen in South St. Paul, MN. He was born in St.
Paul, MN.
Children of Margaret Steichen and Kenneth Pedersen are:
Daniel Thomas Pedersen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Douglas Paul Pedersen, born in South St. Paul, MN.
Julie Lynne Pedersen, born in South St. Paul, MN.
Susan Ann Pedersen, born in South St. Paul, MN.
John David Pedersen, born in Naperville, IL.
Lynne Mary Steichen (daughter of Thomas Henry
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married Michael John Loftus in South St. Paul, MN. He was born in
Minneapolis, MN.
Children of Lynne Steichen and Michael Loftus are:
Chris Michael Loftus, born in South St. Paul, MN.
Kelly Lynne Loftus, born in South St. Paul, MN.
Nicholas John Steichen (son of Thomas Henry
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. He married Anita Marie Kuehn in South St. Paul, MN. She was born in St. Paul,
MN.
Children of Nicholas Steichen and Anita Kuehn are:
Sarah Ann Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Katie Leigh Steichen, born in St. Paul, MN.
Mary Jean Steichen (daughter of Thomas Henry
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married Steven Wayne Baumann in South St. Paul, MN. He was born in St.
Paul, MN.
Children of Mary Steichen and Steven Baumann are:
Abbie Lynne Baumann, born in Austin, MN.
Jenna Kristine Baumann, born in Austin, MN.
Joshua Wayne Baumann, born in Austin, MN.
William Edward Geffrey (son of William
Emmanuel Geffrey) was born in Little Rock, AK. He married Shirley Ann Pauzke 20 Jul 1963 in Minot, ND. She was
born 25 Jan 1940 in Plentywood, MT and died 2 Jun 1993 in Sacramento, CA. He married Imelda Andres Alim. She was born in
Baguio City, Luzon, Philippines.
Child of William Geffrey and Shirley Ann Pautze is:
Jo Lynne Michele Geffrey, born in Fresno, CA.
Children of William Geffrey and Imelda Andres Alim are:
Jonathan William Jimenez Geffrey
Nathanael Douglas Alim Geffrey
Natalie Ruth Alim Geffrey
Mary-Ann Geffrey (daughter of William Emmanuel
Geffrey) married Robert Dunlap. She married Carl Pretko.
Child of Mary-Ann Geffrey and Robert Dunlap is:
Rachel Elise Dunlap
Minerva Ann Geffrey (daughter of Leander John
Geffrey) was born 26 Jul 1940 in Rolla, ND, and died 22 Dec 1978. She married (1) Forrest Ray Belcher 27 Sep
1959. He died 4 Oct 1960. She married (2) Samuel Sleesman Hunter after 1960. He died Feb 1997.
Child of Minerva Geffrey and Forrest Belcher is:
Valerie Belcher
Children of Minerva Geffrey and Samuel Hunter are:
Lori Hunter
Samuel Hunter
Jeffrey Hunter
Sharon Geffrey (daughter of Leander John Geffrey)
was born in North Dakota. She married Dale Macenstadt.
Children of Sharon Geffrey and Dale Macenstadt are:
Shelly Macenstadt
Gregory Macenstadt
Robert Macenstadt
Marcy Gretchen Macenstadt
Richard Geffrey (son of Leander John Geffrey)
was born in North Dakota. He married Margaret Pridgeon.
Children of Richard Geffrey and Margaret Pridgeon are:
Craig Geffrey
Nicole Geffrey
Sandra Geffrey (daughter of Leander John Geffrey)
was born in North Dakota. She married Robert Samsel.
Children of Sandra Geffrey and Robert Samsel are:
Lisa Samsel
Robert Samsel
Cynthia Jean Geffrey (daughter of Leander John
Geffrey) was born in Montana. She married Wilburn "Cork" Lee Maddox.
Child of Cynthia Geffrey and Wilburn Maddox is:
Melissa Violet Maddox
Lana Marie Geffrey (daughter of Leander John Geffrey)
was born in Montana. She married Robert Fulcher.
Child of Lana Geffrey and Robert Fulcher is:
Ali Marie Fulcher; adopted child.
Janice Gregory (daughter of Willard J Gregory) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Robert Gestner.
Children of Janice Gregory and Robert Gestner are:
Gregory Gestner
Brian Gestner
Carol Gregory (daughter of Willard J Gregory) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Gary D Richards in Pearl Lake, MN, son of Lowell Richards and Hazel Porter.
Child of Carol Gregory and Gary Richards is:
Maureen Elizabeth Richards, born in Edina, MN.
Dianne Mary Gregory (daughter of Willard J Gregory)
was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Michael Palmer.
Children of Dianne Gregory and Michael Palmer are:
William Palmer
Devon Palmer
Thomas Willard Gregory (son of Willard J Gregory)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Donna Lynn Rizk in Jacksonville, FL.
Children of Thomas Gregory and Donna Rizk are:
Michelle Gregory, born in Jacksonville, FL.
Nicholas Gregory, born in St. Paul, MN.
Christopher Gregory, born in St. Paul, MN.
Bernard John Gregory (son of Willard J Gregory)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Susan Kay Dockendorf in Pearl Lake, MN.
Children of Bernard Gregory and Susan Dockendorf are:
Tyler John Gregory, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Stacey Rose Gregory, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Evelyn Rose Steman (daughter of Margaret C Gregory)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Joseph Andrew Weirens in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in Watkins, MN.
Children of Evelyn Steman and Joseph Weirens are:
Douglas Weirens, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Craig Weirens, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Elaine Steman (daughter of Margaret C Gregory)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married James Thomas Jost in Waite Park, MN. He was born in St. Joseph, MN.
Children of Mary Steman and James Jost are:
Michael Jost, born in St. Cloud, MN.
David Jost, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Dianne Jost, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Kevin Jost, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Joanne Lucille Steman (daughter of Margaret C
Gregory) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Edwin John Supan in Waite Park, MN. He was born in Rice, MN.
Children of Joanne Steman and Edwin Supan are:
Mary Jo Supan, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Michelle Supan, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Tammy Jo Supan, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Patricia Ann Steman (daughter of Margaret C Gregory)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Mark James Fitzharris in Waite Park, MN. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Patricia Steman and Mark Fitzharris are:
Jill Fitzharris, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married David Smith in St. Cloud, MN.
Jennifer Fitzharris, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jaclyn Fitzharris, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Betty Jean Steman (daughter of Margaret C Gregory)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married William Joseph Struzyk in Waite Park, MN. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Betty Steman and William Struzyk are:
Todd Struzyk, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Amber Struzyk, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Suzanne Margaret Steman (daughter of Margaret C
Gregory) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Donald Ray DeChambeau in Waite Park, MN. He was born in St.
Cloud, MN.
Children of Suzanne Steman and Donald DeChambeau are:
Shannon DeChambeau, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Sara DeChambeau, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Amanda DeChambeau, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Geraldine Alice Steman (daughter of Margaret C
Gregory) was born 30 Jun 1953 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 17 Jul 1991. She married (1) Dennis Michael O'Meara in
Waite Park, MN. He was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (2) Dale Steinbuch.
Notes for Geraldine Alice Steman:
Burial: 25 Jul 1991, Waite Park, MN
Comment: Murdered by second husband
Child of Geraldine Steman and Dennis O'Meara is:
Jessica O'Meara, born 7 Sep 1978 in St. Cloud, MN and died 17 Jul 1991.
Notes for Jessica O'Meara:
Burial: 25 Jul 1991, Waite Park, MN
Comment: Murdered by step-father
Child of Geraldine Steman and Dale Steinbuch is:
Ashley Steinbuch, born 12 Mar 1988 and died 17 Jul 1991.
Notes for Ashley Steinbuch:
Comment: Murdered by father
Patrick John Gregory (daughter of Lawrence
Frederick Gregory) was born in Kimball, MN. He married Doris Elizabeth Hagemeier in Rockville, MN. She was born
in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Patrick Gregory and Doris Hagemeier are:
Adam Gregory
Kristin Gregory
Maureen Gregory (daughter of Lawrence Frederick
Gregory) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Douglas Johnson.
Children of Maureen Gregory and Douglas Johnson are:
Corinne Johnson
Megan Johnson
Avery Johnson
James Gregory (son of Lawrence Frederick Gregory)
was born in Kimball, MN. He married Catherine Ann Voigt in Pearl Lake, MN.
Children of James Gregory and Catherine Voigt are:
Eric Gregory
Steven Gregory
Ryan Gregory
Kyle Gregory
Catherine Gregory (daughter of Lawrence
Frederick Gregory) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Jeffrey DeJarlais.
Children of Catherine Gregory and Jeffrey DeJarlais are:
Becky DeJarlais
Phillip DeJarlais
April DeJarlais
Raymond Paul Gregory (son of Lawrence
Frederick Gregory) was born in Kimball, MN. He married Elizabeth Jean Davies in Waconia, MN.
Children of Raymond Gregory and Elizabeth Davies are:
Nicole Gregory, born in Waconia, MN.
Deanna Gregory, born in Waconia, MN.
John Jerome Gregory (son of Jerome Gregory) was
born in Kimball, MN. He married Mary Kathryn DeWenter in Cold Spring, MN. She was born in Cold Spring, MN.
Children of John Gregory and Mary DeWenter are:
Andrea Gregory, born in Wayzata, MN. She married Jeffrey John Lorsung in Collegeville, MN.
Jaclyn Gregory
Ann Gregory (daughter of Jerome Gregory) was born in
Kimball, MN. She married Thomas Brownell in Pearl Lake, MN.
Children of Ann Gregory and Thomas Brownell are:
Catherine Brownell, born in Lakeville, MN.
Gregory Brownell, born in Lakeville, MN.
Mark Brownell, born in Lakeville, MN.
Steven Charles Hansen (son of Marianne C Gregory)
was born in Eden Valley, MN. He married Laura Kimberley Mitchell in Orinda, CA.
Children of Steven Hansen and Laura Mitchell are:
Kimberley Alice Hansen, born in Manhattan, KS.
Christine Elizabeth Hansen, born in Manhattan, KS.
Mary Elizabeth Hansen (daughter of Marianne C
Gregory) was born in Eden Valley, MN. She married Ecton Espenlaub in Mesa, AZ.
Children of Mary Hansen and Ecton Espenlaub are:
Gregory Hunt Espenlaub, born in Colorado Springs, CO.
Graham Scott Espenlaub, born in Colorado Springs, CO.
Michele Rhea Espenlaub, born in Colorado Springs, CO.
Mary Katherine Mueller (daughter of Alice Gregory)
married Patrick Scott Douglass in Pearl Lake, MN.
Children of Mary Mueller and Patrick Douglass are:
John Patrick Douglass, born in Northfield, MN.
Daniel Robert Douglass, born in Northfield, MN.
Erin Anne Douglass, born in Northfield, MN.
Peter Ryan Douglass, born in Northfield, MN.
Susan Marie Mueller (daughter of Alice Gregory)
married Todd Middleton.
Children of Susan Mueller and Todd Middleton are:
Richard Thomas Middleton
Maria Lynne Middleton
Patrick Lind Middleton
Theresa Marie Mueller (daughter of Alice Gregory)
married Randal John Behrens.
Children of Theresa Mueller and Randal Behrens are:
Brady John Behrens
David John Behrens
Tyler John Behrens
Anna Marie Behrens
James Hubert Mueller (son of Alice Gregory)
married Elisabeth A Streitz in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of James Mueller and Elisabeth Streitz are:
Alison Marie Mueller
Sarah Katherine Mueller
Matthew James Mueller
Etta Marie Mueller (daughter of Alice Gregory)
married Kevin John Rassier in Pearl Lake, MN.
Children of Etta Mueller and Kevin Rassier are:
Nicole Marie Rassier, born in Osseo, MN.
Paul Michael Rassier, born in Osseo, MN.
Charles Leo Mueller (son of Alice Gregory) married
Judith Ann Wicker in Pearl Lake, MN.
Children of Charles Mueller and Judith Wicker are:
Alex John Mueller
Timothy Richard Mueller
Rosemary Anne Mueller (daughter of Alice Gregory)
married Henry Gilbert Thell in Pearl Lake, MN.
Children of Rosemary Mueller and Henry Thell are:
Andrew James Thell
Zachary Francis Thell
Marilyn Jean Gregory (daughter of Paul Francis
Gregory) married Dean Francis Stockinger in Pearl Lake, MN.
Children of Marilyn Gregory and Dean Stockinger are:
Jacklyn Stockinger
Kathryn L Stockinger
Benjamin J Stockinger
Ramona Marie Steichen (daughter of Robert John
Steichen) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Edward Leo Luebesmier in St. Cloud, MN, son of Edward
Luebesmier and Alvina Berskin.
Children of Ramona Steichen and Edward Luebesmier are:
Cheryl Ann Luebesmier, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Robert Edward Luebesmier, born in St. Cloud, MN.
David John Luebesmier, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Daniel Robert Steichen (son of Robert John
Steichen) was born 25 Jul 1940 in Kimball, MN, and died 12 Sep 1997 in Kerrville, TX. He married (1) Shirley Ann
Trijillo in Bainbridge, MD. He married (2) Donna Self in Charleston, SC.
Notes for Daniel Robert Steichen:
-- Obituary: DANIEL STEICHEN, 57, TEXAS
KERRVILLE, Texas -- Daniel Robert Steichen, 57, died Sept. 12 in Kerrville. The funeral was Sept. 16 at St. Peter's
Episcopal Church, Kerrville. Funeral arrangements were made by Grimes Funeral Chapels, Kerrville.
Daniel Robert Steichen was born July 25, 1940, in Kimball to Robert and Agnes (Younkin) Steichen. He entered the
U.S. Navy in 1958, and became a radioman serving on minesweepers in Charleston, S.C. During the Vietnam War, he was chief
radioman on the aircraft carrier, USS America. He retired in 1977, while serving in communications at the Naval Supply Center in
Norfolk, Va. In 1977, he worked for Sands Motel, Kerrville; and devoted much of his time to youth and services at St. Peter's
Episcopal Church. Most recently, he had been a maintenance man for several apartment complexes in Kerrville. He was a ham radio
operator and a member of VFW Post 1480.
Survivors include his son, Kenneth, Cross Plains, Tenn.; daughter, Anita Steichen, Hananhan, S.C.; sisters, Susan
Loehrer and Ramona Luebesmeier, St. Cloud; Veronica, Big Stone City; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Obituary: Daniel Steichen
KERRVILLE - Daniel Robert Steichen, 57, died Friday, Sept. 12, 1997, in a local hospital.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Arrangements are by Grimes Funeral Chapels.
He was born in Kimball, Minn., in 1940. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he worked for the Sands Motel and was a
maintenance man for several apartment complexes. He also was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 1480.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth Robert Steichen of Cross Plains, Tenn.; a daughter, Anita Steichen; a godson,
Jeffery Walton of Kerrville; three sisters, Susan Loehrer and Mona Luebesmeir, both of St. Cloud, Minn., and Veronica Steichen
of Big Stone City, S.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Children of Daniel Steichen and Shirley Trijillo are:
Anita Marie Steichen, born in Ortonville, MN.
Kenneth Robert Steichen, born in Bainbridge, MD.
Susan Mary Steichen (daughter of Robert John
Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married David Kenneth Loehrer in St. Cloud, MN, son of Edwin Loehrer
and Isabelle Wichman. He was born in Sauk Rapids, MN.
Children of Susan Steichen and David Loehrer are:
Julie Ann Loehrer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Rebecca Sue Loehrer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Gregory David Loehrer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Douglas John Loehrer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Michael Joseph Loehrer, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Jeana Lee Schlueter in Sauk
Rapids, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Sarah Lynn Loehrer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Veronica Lee Steichen (daughter of Robert John
Steichen) was born in Graceville, MN.
Child of Veronica Lee Steichen is:
John Edward Steichen, born in Ortonville, MN. He married Kristy Nicole Matthies in Big
Stone City, SD.
Mary Margaret Steichen (daughter of Roman Henry Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Gerald Edward Hennen in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in Richmond, MN. She
married (2) Richard Woefel.
Children of Mary Steichen and Gerald Hennen are:
Judy Hennen
Mark Hennen
Tammy Hennen
John R Steichen (son of Roman Henry Steichen) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Sandra M Ashfeld, daughter of Victor Ashfeld and Mary ?.
Children of John Steichen and Sandra Ashfeld are:
Tammy Steichen
Jeff Steichen
Tanya Lynn Steichen, born 19 Apr 1977 in St. Cloud, MN and died 25 Jun 1995 in St. Cloud, MN.
Notes for Tanya L Steichen:
-- Obituary: TANYA STEICHEN, 18, ST. CLOUD
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Wendelin's Catholic Church, Luxemburg, for Tanya L.
Steichen, 18, 24079 66th Ave., who died Sunday at St. Cloud Hospital from injuries received in an auto accident. The Rev. Leon
Slominski will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Daniel Funeral Home,
St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be 7 tonight at the funeral home.
Tanya Steichen was born April 19, 1977, in St. Cloud to John R. and Sandra M. (Ashfeld) Steichen. She attended St.
Wendelin's Elementary School, South Junior High School and technical High School. She was a member of St. Wendelin's Catholic
Church, Luxemburg.
Survivors include her parents; sisters and brothers, Tammy, Minneapolis; Jeff, with the U.S. Marine Corps stationed
at Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Stephanie and David, at home; grandparents, Victor and Mary Ann Ashfeld, Watkins; Roman Steichen, St.
Cloud; and great-grandmother, Susan Bauer, Watkins.
Pallbearers will be Jason, Jesse and A.J. Welle, Mark Hennen, Brian Quast and Scott Ashfeld. Memorials are
preferred.
Stephanie Steichen
David John Steichen
Beverly Ann Steichen (daughter of Roman Henry Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Alfred James Russell in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in Rice, MN.
Child of Beverly Steichen and Jim Russell is:
Sean Russell
Diane Rose Steichen (daughter of Roman Henry Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Arthur Ervin Welle, son of Martin Welle and Rita Bidinger. He was
born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Diane Steichen and Arthur Welle are:
Jason Bruce Welle
Jesse Jeffery Welle
Arther John Welle
Roxann Steichen (daughter of Roman Henry Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Jeffrey Norman Unterburger in Waite Park, MN. He was born in Darwin, MN.
Children of Roxann Steichen and Jeff Unterburger are:
Jessica Unterburger
Jacob David Unterburger
Donna Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen) was born
in Annandale, MN. She married Ronald Koskey.
Children of Donna Hentges and Ronald Koskey are:
Lori Koskey
Linda Koskey
John Koskey
Betty Koskey
Elaine Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen) was
born in Annandale, MN. She married Ronald Iverson.
Children of Elaine Hentges and Ronald Iverson are:
Craig Iverson
Steve Iverson
Julie Iverson
Dwayne Iverson, born 20 Feb 1969 and died 1992 in Bloomington, CA.
Gail Iverson
Leslie Hentges (son of Agnes Mary Steichen) was born in
Annandale, MN. He married (1) Sylvia Ramthum. He married (2) Stacie ?.
Children of Leslie Hentges and Sylvia Ramthum are:
Daniel Scott Hentges
Brian Todd Hentges
Cathy Michelle Hentges
Patricia Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen)
was born in Annandale, MN. She married Larry Thorson.
Child of Patricia Hentges and Larry Thorson is:
Keith Thorson
Mary Ann Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen)
was born in Annandale, MN. She married Joseph Combs. He was born 11 Jul 1943, and died Sep 1994 in Blythville, AZ.
Children of Mary Hentges and Joe Combs are:
Michael Combs
Candy Combs
Jerald Hentges (son of Agnes Mary Steichen) was born in
Annandale, MN. He married (1) Sharon ?. He married (2) Mary ?. He married (3) Bev ?.
Children of Jerald Hentges and Sharon ? are:
Ann Marie Hentges
Jeremiah Hentges
Child of Jerald Hentges and Mary ? is:
Scott Jerald Hentges
Karen Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen) was born
in Annandale, MN. She married (1) Martin Bieszczat. She married (2) James Hohmeier.
Children of Karen Hentges and Marty Bieszczat are:
Michelle Bickford
Johnathon Walter Bieszczat
Debra Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen) was born
in Annandale, MN. She married (1) Lloyd Nolan. She married (2) Rick Boyum. She married (3) Ricky Howell.
Child of Debra Hentges and Lloyd Nolan is:
Christopher Nolan
Child of Debra Hentges and Rick Boyum is:
Scott R Boyum
Cheryl Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen) was
born in Annandale, MN. She married (1) Aris Tekerdaglis. She married (2) ? Warren.
Children of Cheryl Hentges and Aris Tekerdaglis are:
John Tekerdaglis
George Tekerdaglis
James Tekerdaglis
Melissa Tekerdaglis
Robert Hentges (son of Agnes Mary Steichen) was
born in Annandale, MN. He married (1) Dianne Kottala. He married (2) Anna ?.
Children of Robert Hentges and Dianne Kottala are:
April Lynn Hentges
Amanda Jacie Hentges
Amelia Mae Hentges
Linda Mary Steichen (daughter of Bernard Joseph
Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. She married Dennis Frank Witucki in Litchfield, MN, son of August
Witucki and Marion Mrkvicka. He was born in Hutchinson, MN.
Notes for Linda Mary Steichen:
Namesake: Named after the song "Linda" sung by Buddy Clark in the late 40's.
Children of Linda Steichen and Dennis Witucki are:
Darrin Dennis Witucki, born in Hutchinson, MN.
Eric Phillip Witucki, born in Hutchinson, MN.
Thomas John Steichen (son of Bernard Joseph
Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. He married Lois Catharine Norha in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Jacob
Theodore Norha and Viola Esther Maki. She was born in Soudan, MN.
Notes for Thomas John Steichen:
Namesake: Middle name John is for both grandfathers.
Children of Thomas Steichen and Lois Norha are:
Kyle John Steichen, born in Winston-Salem, NC, married Laura
Beth Petrarca, daughter of Vincent Petrarca and Mary Crowley.
Jesse Thomas Steichen, born in Winston-Salem, NC.
Ruth Helen Steichen (daughter of Bernard Joseph
Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. She married Roy Bradley Johnson in Litchfield, MN, son of Glenn Johnson
and Ruth Knudson.
Children of Ruth Steichen and Roy Johnson are:
David Bradley Johnson, born in Lewiston, ID.
Daniel Lee Johnson, born in Lewiston, ID.
Berna Kay Steichen (daughter of Bernard Joseph
Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. She married Thomas More Gormley in Richfield, MN, son of Joseph Gormley
and Frances Conti. He was born in Washington, DC.
Children of Berna Steichen and Thomas Gormley are:
Patrick Joseph Gormley, born in Baltimore, MD.
Caitlin Barbara Gormley, born in Baltimore, MD.
Franklin Michael Steichen (son of Bernard
Joseph Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. He married Debra Ann Pearson in Litchfield, MN, daughter of
Leland Pearson and Ruth Bottem. She was born in Litchfield, MN.
Notes for Franklin Michael Steichen:
Namesake: Named after Franklin Flan, a friend of his father's who lived beside Beaver Lake between Kimball and St. Cloud
Children of Franklin Steichen and Debra Pearson are:
Thea Emily Steichen, born in Winston-Salem, NC.
Cara Andrea Steichen, born in Mankato, MN. She married
Andrew Glen Kahler in North Mankato, MN.
Michael Joseph Steichen (son of Bernard
Joseph Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. He married Lisa Marie Kranz in Litchfield, MN, daughter of
Douglas Kranz and Grace Anonby. She was born in Rush City, MN.
Children of Michael Steichen and Lisa Kranz are:
Jacob Michael Steichen, born in Willmar, MN.
Matthew Joseph Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Adam Taylor Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Joyce Ann Steichen (daughter of Joseph I Steichen)
was born in Kimball, MN. She married (1) Mark Richard Hendrickson in Kimball, MN. He was born in Dassel, MN. She
married (2) Douglas Raymond Quast.
Children of Joyce Steichen and Mark Hendrickson are:
Robin Lynn Hendrickson
Joey Marvin Hendrickson
Gloria R Steichen (daughter of Joseph I Steichen)
was born in Kimball, MN. She married Charles A Olson in Hutchinson, MN. He was born in South Haven, MN.
Children of Gloria Steichen and Charles Olson are:
Aaron Charles Olson married Brianna L ?.
Trent Daniel Olson
Joanne Marie Steichen (daughter of Joseph I Steichen)
was born in Kimball, MN. She married Chuck Weiland.
Children of Joanne Steichen and Chuck Weiland are:
Kara Weiland, stepchild.
Cody Weiland, stepchild.
Roger Paul Manuel (son of Zita Margaret Steichen)
was born in Maple Lake, MN. He married Katherine Piram in Maple Lake, MN, daughter of Sylvester Piram and Agnes
?.
Children of Roger Manuel and Katherine Piram are:
Jayson Paul Manuel
Ryan Michael Manuel
Sara Ann Manuel
Carol Ann Manuel (daughter of Zita Margaret Steichen)
was born in Buffalo, MN. She married David Chandler in Annandale, MN, son of Donovan Chandler and Susan Nan.
Children of Carol Manuel and David Chandler are:
Amanda Chandler
Daniel Chandler
Lawrence Michael Manuel (son of Zita Margaret
Steichen) was born in Maple Lake, MN. He married Louise Piram, daughter of Sylvester Piram and Agnes ?.
Children of Lawrence Manuel and Louise Piram are:
Orin Michael Manuel
Kari Ann Manuel
Andrew Manuel
Paul John Manuel (son of Zita Margaret Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Angie Haeny in Maple Lake, MN.
Child of Paul Manuel and Angie Haeny is:
Laura Nicole Manuel, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Barbara A Anderson (daughter of Helen M Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Michael Jaeger in St. Cloud, MN, son of Eugene Jaeger and Lillian Bares.
He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Barbara Anderson and Michael Jaeger are:
Christopher M Jaeger, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Douglas J Jaeger, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Nickolas E Jaeger, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Amanda Marie Jaeger, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ronald M Anderson (son of Helen M Steichen) was
born in Litchfield, MN. He married Joy Corrigan.
Children of Ronald Anderson and Joy Corrigan are:
Jennifer Joy Anderson
Ryan Michael Anderson
Melissa Ann Anderson
James L Anderson (son of Helen M Steichen) was born
in Litchfield, MN. He married Cindy Lehnen.
Child of James Anderson and Cindy Lehnen is:
Bobby Jean Anderson, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Debra K Anderson (daughter of Helen M Steichen) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. She married David Radunz in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in Arlington, MN.
Children of Debra Anderson and David Radunz are:
Charlene Radunz, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Cassandra Radunz, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Carla Radunz, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Donald E Anderson (son of Helen M Steichen) was
born in Litchfield, MN. He married Helen Arlene Stone. She was born in Portsmouth, VA.
Children of Donald Anderson and Helen Stone are:
Charles Lee Anderson, born in Misaw, Japan.
David Vance Anderson, born in Great Falls, MT.
Brandon Edward Anderson, born in Great Falls, MT.
Alisa Bernadette Anderson, born in Great Falls, MT.
Michael Thomas Theisen (son of Theresa Ann
Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Jane M Braatz in St. Cloud, MN. She was born in Fergus Falls, MN.
Children of Michael Theisen and Jane Braatz are:
Jill Marie Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jamie Lynn Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Teresa Ann Theisen (daughter of Theresa Ann Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (2) James Laudenbach in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married
(2) Duane Spandl in Lake Tahoe, NV.
Child of Teresa Theisen and James Laudenbach is:
Scott J Laudenbach, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Child of Teresa Theisen and Duane Spandl is:
Matthew Duane Spandl, born in Minneapolis, MN.
William John Theisen (son of Theresa Ann Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Paula Bedtke in Plainview, MN.
Children of William Theisen and Paula Bedtke are:
Virginia Rose Theisen, born in Rochester, MN.
Amanda Marie Theisen, born in Rochester, MN.
Anthony William Theisen, born in Brazil.
Richard James Theisen (son of Theresa Ann Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Laura Olberding in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Arthur Olberding and
Angeline Riley. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Richard Theisen and Laura Olberding are:
Stephanie Rae Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Caitlin Riley Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Robert Kenneth Theisen (son of Theresa Ann
Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Julie Vander Eyk in St. Cloud, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Robert Theisen and Julie Vander Eyk are:
Rhea Theisen
Michael Theisen
Ronald Paul Theisen (son of Theresa Ann Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Debra Johnson.
Child of Ronald Theisen and Debra Johnson is:
Courtney K Theisen, born 30 Jan 1990 in St. Cloud, MN and died 24 Jan 1994.
David Joseph Wieneke (son of Rose Clara Steichen) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) Ann Marie Kerzman in Eden Valley, MN. She was born in Watkins, MN. He married
(2) Kimberly Ann Mackinac in St. Cloud, MN. He married (3) Terri Pagel.
Children of David Wieneke and Ann Kerzman are:
Jason J Wieneke
Kimberly Rose Wieneke
Child of David Wieneke and Kimberly Mackinac is:
Joshua David Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Richard Leo Wieneke (son of Rose A Steichen) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) Sherry Lynn Tweet. He married (2) Jamie Holmes in Wisconsin.
Child of Richard Wieneke and Sherry Tweet is:
Kristynn Mae Wieneke, born in Wisconsin. She married Benjamin John Huro in Stearns Co, MN.
Child of Richard Wieneke and Jamie Holmes is:
Kayse Rachelle Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
John Clarence Wieneke, Jr. (son of Rose Clara Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Teresa Marie Loesch in Pearl Lake, MN, daughter of Claude Loesch and
Alice ?. She was born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Children of John Wieneke and Theresa Loesch are:
Jeremy Leo Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mitchell John Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ryan Michael Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Barbara Maxine Wieneke (daughter of Rose Clara Steichen)
was born in Richmond, MN. She married Severin William Schwankl in St. Nicholas, MN, son of Severin Schwankl and
Helen ?. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Barbara Wieneke and Severin Schwankl are:
Travis David Schwankl, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Shanda Schwankl
Shirl Katherine Wieneke (daughter of Rose Clara Steichen)
was born in Richmond, MN. She married (1) John Arthur Unterburger. He was born 15 Jul 1958, and died after 5 Aug 1988.
She married (2) Gene McCann.
Child of Shirley Wieneke and Gene McCann is:
Zachary Ryan McCann, born in Arvado, CO.
Delores Ann Wieneke (daughter of Rose A Steichen)
was born in Richmond, MN. She married Gregg John Ressemann in St. Nicholas, MN, son of Manley Ressemann and
Helen ?. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Delores Wieneke and Gregg Ressemann are:
Eric Gregg Ressemann, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Dustin John Ressemann, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Karissa Ressemann
Joann Susan Wieneke (daughter of Rose A Steichen) was
born in Richmond, MN. She married John Anthony Hopfer in St. Nicholas, MN, son of Bill Hopfer and Martha ?.
He was born in Richmond, MN.
Children of Joann Wieneke and John Hopfer are:
Matthew John Hopfer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Katie Hopfer
Deborah Ramona Wieneke (daughter of Rose A Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Rick Steven Ahrens.
Children of Deborah Wieneke and Rick Ahrens are:
Hunter Ahrens
Kiarra Ahrens
Darlene Mary Wieneke (daughter of Rose A Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Michael Gately.
Children of Darlene Wieneke and Michael Gately are:
Jon Gately
Nicole Gately
Shelby Gately
Mary Ann Schreifels (daughter of Helene Marie
Holthaus) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Kenneth Jacobs. He died 1987.
Children of Mary Ann Schreifels and Kenneth Jacobs are:
Ken Jacobs
David Jacobs
Richard David Crenshaw (son of Helene Marie
Holthaus) was born in San Diego, CA. He married Joan ?.
More About Richard David Crenshaw:
Birth Name: Richard Aloys Schreifels
Children of Richard David Crenshaw and Joan ? are:
John R Crenshaw
Ronald Holthaus (son of Herbert H Holthaus) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Sandy ?.
Children of Ronald Holthaus and Sandy ? are:
Shawna Holthaus
Nicole Holthaus
Gerald Anthony Holthaus (son of Herbert H Holthaus)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Linda Louise Hunstiger in Waite Park, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Gerald Holthaus and Linda Hunstiger are:
Darrin Holthaus
Shanon Holthaus
Tammy Holthaus
Ryan Holthaus
Mandy Holthaus
Diane Margaret Holthaus (daughter of Herbert H
Holthaus) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Ronald Allen Anderson in Waite Park, MN. He was born in St.
Cloud, MN.
Children of Diane Margaret Holthaus are:
Jonathan Holthaus
Theodore Holthaus
Darlene Lillian Holthaus (daughter of Herbert H
Holthaus) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Kirk Douglas Dickinson in Waite Park, MN. He was born in St.
Cloud, MN.
Child of Darlene Holthaus and Kirk Dickinson is:
Christy Dickinson
Daniel Holthaus (son of Herbert H Holthaus)
married Debbie ?.
Child of Daniel Holthaus and Debbie ? is:
Stacy Holthaus
Robert Dean Schwartz (son of Marguerite
Theresa Holthaus) married Ann ?.
Children of Robert Schwartz and Ann ? are:
Danny Schwartz
Robert Schwartz, II
Cheryl Ann Holthaus (daughter of Paul Anthony
Holthaus) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married David Mathew Moertel. He was born in Rochester MN.
Children of Cheryl Holthaus and David Moertel are:
Jessica Marie Moertel
Ryan Moertel
Debra Mary Holthaus (daughter of Paul Anthony
Holthaus) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Mark Traffis. He was born in Norfolk VA.
Children of Debra Holthaus and Mark Traffis are:
Sarah Marie Traffis
Lisa Traffis<
Scott Holthaus (son of Roland Robert Holthaus)
married Linda Knudtson.
Children of Scott Holthaus and Linda Knudtson are:
Scott Holthaus, born in California.
David Holthaus, born in California.
Alex Holthaus, born in California.
Shelly Holthaus (daughter of Roland Robert Holthaus)
married Dave Erickson.
Children of Shelly Holthaus and Dave Erickson are:
Melisa Erickson, born in California.
Christopher Erickson, born in California.
Cory Erickson, born in California.
Joey Erickson, born in California.
Stewart Holthaus (son of Roland Robert Holthaus)
married Tammy Selby.
Child of Stewart Holthaus and Tammy Selby is:
Ashley Holthaus, born in California.
Sheila Holthaus (daughter of Roland Robert Holthaus)
married Dennis Matleau.
Child of Sheila Holthaus and Dennis Matleau is:
Sabrina Matleau
Sandy Holthaus (daughter of Roland Robert Holthaus)
married Kevin McQueen.
Child of Sandy Holthaus and Kevin McQueen is:
Eric McQueen
James Adam Hommerding (son of Dorothy
Elizabeth Holthaus) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Hope Suzanne Miller.
Children of James Hommerding and Hope Miller are:
Troy Hommerding
Vicki Lynn Hommerding married David Jeffrey Hunt.
Ernest Herbert Hommerding (son of
Dorothy Elizabeth Holthaus) was born 16 Feb 1941 in St. Cloud, MN and died 4 May 2004 in Pomona, CA. He married Betty
Lepski. He married (2) Jeani Brewer.
Obituary: North County Times: Ernie Hommerding, 63
CHINO -- Ernie Hommerding, 63, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.
Born Feb. 16, 1941, in Pearl Lake, Minn., he lived in Chino since 1991. He lived in San Marcos previously. He was a
property manager for 13 years.
Mr. Hommerding is survived by his wife, Jeani Hommerding; sons Lorne Hommerding of Chino, Danny Steinbrugger of
Joshua Tree, James Steinbrugger of Redlands and Micah Steinbrugger of Chino; daughters Lana Hommerding of Chino and April
DeLaCruz of Wrightwood; mother Dorothy Hommerding of Hemet; brothers Jim Hommerding of Ojai, Bill Hommerding of Vista, Roy
Hommerding Jr. of Clearwater, Fla., and Ronald Hommerding of Sauk Rapids, Minn.; and grandchildren Katie and Seth.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 10, at Todd Memorial Chapel in Pomona. Todd Memorial
Chapel in Pomona is handling arrangements.
Children of Ernest Hommerding and Betty Lepski are:
Lana Rae Hommerding
Lorne Hommerding
Wilbert Hommerding (son of Dorothy Elizabeth
Holthaus) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Marlene Krippner.
Children of Wilbert Hommerding and Marlene Krippner are:
Monica Hommerding married Leno Salazar.
Scott Hommerding married Angela Wright.
Kimberly Hommerding married Joey Hernandez.
Debra Hommerding married Tim Hawley.
Chad Hommerding
Ronald C Hommerding (son of Dorothy Elizabeth
Holthaus) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Peggy O'Kiefe.
Children of Ronald Hommerding and Peggy O'Kiefe are:
Stacy Hommerding, died in 3 months old.
Michelle Hommerding
Caitlin Hommerding
Raphael Eugene Hommerding (son of
Dorothy Elizabeth Holthaus) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Diane Hildegarde Linn in St. Cloud, MN. She was
born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Raphael Hommerding and Diane Linn are:
Jill Hommerding
Lisa Hommerding married Jacob Hall.
Thomas Patrick Steichen (son of Malcolm Henry
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. He married Sharon Post. She was born in St. Paul, MN.
Children of Thomas Steichen and Sharon Post are:
Michael Patrick Steichen
Anthony Robert Steichen, died before 2002.
Robin Ramona Steichen (daughter of Malcolm Henry
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married Darrell Whaley.
Children of Robin Steichen and Darrell Whaley are:
Jason Christopher Whaley
Nicholas Elliot Whaley
Patrick Ryan Whaley
Lori Jean Steichen (daughter of Malcolm Henry
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN.
Children of Lori Jean Steichen are:
Shada Ali Steichen, born in Orange Co, CA.
Christopher Malcolm Steichen, born in Orange Co, CA.
Kim Diane Steichen (daughter of Malcolm Henry
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married (1) Donald Buhl. He was born in St. Paul, MN. She married (2)
B Harris.
Children of Kim Steichen and Donald Buhl are:
Brian Buhl, died 1997.
Anna Marie Buhl
Jacquelyn Buhl
Matthew Buhl
Malissa Patricia Steichen (daughter of
Malcolm Henry Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married Jonathan Willette.
Children of Malissa Steichen and Jonathan Willette are:
Ryland Patrick Willette
Jackson Thomas Willette
Tracy Jolene Steichen (daughter of Malcolm Henry
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married Lyle Thompson in Las Vegas, NV.
Children of Tracy Steichen and Lyle Thompson are:
Andrew Thompson, born in Las Vegas, NV.
Lyndsay Rose Thompson, born in Las Vegas, NV.
Kevin Chase Hillier (son of Delphine Delores
Steichen) was born in Minneapolis, MN. He married Vicky Stanton.
Children of Kevin Hillier and Vicky Stanton are:
Chantel Marie Hillier, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Sean Kerwyn Hillier, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Anna Marie Cole (daughter of Ramona Ann Steichen)
was born in Minneapolis, MN. She married Wesley Michaelson in Minneapolis, MN. He was born in Two Harbors, MN.
Children of Anna Cole and Wesley Michaelson are:
Camille Ann Michaelson, born in La Crosse, WI.
Richard Wesley Michaelson, born in La Crosse, WI.
Laura Mary Michaelson, born in Green Bay, WI.
Richard Hastings Cole (son of Ramona Ann Steichen)
was born in Minneapolis, MN. He married Kaye Andrea Bergquist in Hennepin Co, MN.
Children of Richard Cole and Kaye Bergquist are:
Hunter Cole
Harrison Cole
Michael Duane Simmons (son of Yvonne Mary Steichen)
was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. He married Connie Beck. She was born in Indiana.
Child of Michael Simmons and Connie Beck is:
Travis Simmons, adopted child.
Cheryl Lynn Simmons (daughter of Yvonne Mary
Steichen) was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. She married Lee Talasleian in Horsehead, NY. He was born in New York.
Children of Cheryl Simmons and Lee Talasleian are:
Sarah Talasleian, born in New York.
Daniel Talasleian, born in New York.
Andrew Talasleian
Pamela Sue Simmons (daughter of Yvonne Mary Steichen)
was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. She married Vern Lamie. He was born in New York.
Child of Pamela Simmons and Vern Lamie is:
Yvonne Mary Lamie
Bruce Edward Simmons (son of Yvonne Mary Steichen)
was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. He married (1) Sue Miller. She was born in Indiana. He married (2) Lisa Perkins. She
was born in Indiana.
Children of Bruce Simmons and Sue Miller are:
Joshua Simmons, born in Indiana.
Rachel Simmons, born in Indiana.
Child of Bruce Simmons and Lisa Perkins is:
Emily Simmons
Robert Lewis Simmons (son of Yvonne Mary Steichen)
was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. He married Selena Phillips. She was born in Indiana.
Children of Robert Simmons and Selena Phillips are:
Travis Reavis, born in Indiana.
Nichols Simmons, born in Indiana.
Phillip James Simmons (son of Yvonne Mary Steichen)
was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. He married Michelle Hartman. She was born in New York.
Children of Phillip Simmons and Michelle Hartman are:
Ryan Simmons, born in New York.
Taylor Simmons, born in New York.
Brent Simmons
Garret Simmons
David Duane Taufen (son of Jeanette Gloria
Steichen) was born in Detroit Lakes, MN. He married Laura Dorothy Eisenschenk in Cold Spring, MN. She was born in
Cold Spring, MN.
Children of David Taufen and Laura Eisenschenk are:
Sydney Taufen, born in Minnesota.
Sam Taufen, born in Minnesota.
Benjamin William Taufen, born in Minnesota.
Dana Marie Taufen (daughter of Jeanette Gloria
Steichen) was born in Detroit Lakes, MN. She married Thomas Arnold in Cold Spring, MN.
Children of Dana Taufen and Thomas Arnold are:
Patrick Arnold, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Meg Arnold, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Mathew Thomas Arnold, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Julie Ann Taufen (daughter of Jeanette Gloria
Steichen) was born in Detroit Lakes, MN. She married David Fuecher in Rockville, MN.
Child of Julie Taufen and David Fuecher is:
Danielle Fuecher
James Michael Taufen (son of Jeanette Gloria
Steichen) was born in Detroit Lakes, MN. He married Michelle Krueger in Cold Spring, MN.
Children of James Taufen and Michelle Krueger are:
Emma Taufen, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Maddy Taufen, born 1994 in Minneapolis, MN and died 1994 in Minneapolis, MN.
Natalie Taufen
Generation No. 10
Jessica Lynn Kremer (daughter of Thomas A Kremer)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. she married Larry Duane Miller in Waite Park, MN, son of Duane Miller and Judy ?.
He was born in Mandan, ND.
Children of Jessica Kremer and Larry Miller are:
Callie Marie Miller, born in Bismark, ND.
Max Thomas Miller, born in Bismark, ND.
Russell George Finberg (son of Angeline Kunkel)
married Leonna Hemby.
Children of Russell Finberg and Leonna Hemby are:
Dustin Finberg
Travis Finberg
Branden Finberg
Corbin Finberg
Kent Thomas Finberg (son of Angeline Kunkel)
married (1) Karen Kay Merten. He married (2) Corrine Chavez Casequin.
Child of Kent Finberg and Karen Merten is:
Gabrielle Marie Finberg
Andrea Lee Pflueger (daughter of Audrey Bernice
Kunkel) married Cory Richard Pundsack.
Children of Andrea Pflueger and Cory Pundsack are:
Matthew Joseph Pundsack
Bennett Alfred Pundsack
Susan Elisabeth Pflueger (daughter of Audrey
Bernice Kunkel) married Andrew Jason Sakry.
Child of Susan Pflueger and Andrew Sakry is:
Angeline Ramona Sakry
Jessica Ann Pflueger (daughter of Audrey Bernice
Kunkel) married Brian David Donabauer.
Children of Jessica Pflueger and Brian Donabauer are:
Tyler Lee Donabauer
Jadon Kalob Donabauer
Clara Lynn Pflueger
Michelle Robbin Pflueger (daughter of
Catherine Lucille Kunkel) married Jeremy Thomas Schlangen.
Children of Michelle Pflueger and Jeremy Schlangen are:
Ashley Lynn Schlangen
Emily Katelyn Schlangen
Britney Michelle Schlangen
Stephen John Steichen (son of John Thomas Steichen)
married Gretchen Elaine Moranville in Minneapolis, MN. She was born in Des Moines, IA.
Child of Stephen Steichen and Gretchen Moranville is:
Jennifer Steichen
Thomas Francis Steichen (son of John Thomas
Steichen) was born in Minneapolis, MN. He married Sheila Fitzgerald. She was born in Minneapolis, MN.
Children of Thomas Steichen and Sheila Fitzgerald are:
Patrick Henry Steichen
Frances Fitzgerald Steichen
Rosemary Maeve Steichen
Daniel Thomas Pedersen (son of Margaret Mae
Steichen) was born in St. Paul, MN. He married Janice Lynn Byrum in Muncie, IN. She was born in Sioux Falls, SD.
Children of Daniel Pedersen and Janice Byrum are:
Kelsey Marie Pedersen, born in Murray, KY.
Logan Andrew Pedersen, born in Memphis, TN.
Julie Lynne Pedersen (daughter of Margaret Mae
Steichen) was born in South St. Paul, MN. She married Jack Bryan Paul in West Palm Beach, FL.
Children of Julie Pedersen and Jack Paul are:
Bryan Edward Paul, born 26 Sep 1995 in St. Louis, MO and died 26 Sep 1995 in St. Louis, MO.
Notes for Bryan Edward Paul:
Burial: 29 Sep 1995, Resurrection, St. Louis, MO
Cassidy Taylor Paul, born in St. Louis, MO.
Susan Ann Pedersen (daughter of Margaret Mae
Steichen) was born in South St. Paul, MN. She married Stewartson Clark Thompson in Tampa, FL. He was born in
Tampa, FL.
Children of Susan Pedersen and Stewartson Thompson are:
Tyler Nicholas Thompson, born in Tampa, FL.
Sydney Ann Thompson, born in Tampa, FL.
Chris Michael Loftus (son of Lynne Mary Steichen)
was born in South St. Paul, MN. He met Marcella Hilmanowski. He married Rachel Harms.
Child of Chris Loftus and Marcella Hilmanowski is:
Christopher John Hilmanowski, born in St. Paul, MN.
Child of Chris Loftus and Rachel Harms is:
Hunter Jack Loftus
Kelly Lynne Loftus (daughter of Lynne Mary
Steichen) was born in South St. Paul, MN.
Child of Kelly Loftus is:
Thomas Isaiah Loftus, born in St. Paul, MN.
Katie Leigh Steichen (daughter of Nicholas John
Steichen) was born in South St. Paul, MN. She married David Nelson.
Child of Katie Steichen and David Nelson is:
Andrew John Nelson
Jo Lynne Michele Geffrey (daughter of William
Edward Geffrey) was born in Fresno, CA. She married (1) Mark Hicks. She married (2) Darren Bowler, born in
Sacramento, CA.
Child of Jo Lynne Geffrey and Mark Hicks is:
Collin Thomas Geffrey Hicks, born in Sacramento, CA.
Child of Jo Lynne Geffrey and Darren Bowler is:
Brooke Michelle Geffrey Bowler, born in Sacramento, CA.
Tristan Dean Geffrey Bowler, born in Elk Grove, CA.
Rachel Elise Dunlap (daughter of Mary-Ann Geffrey)
married Nicholas Capata.
Child of Rachel Dunlap and Nicholas Capata is:
Cassidy Rose Capata
Valerie Belcher (daughter of Minerva Ann Geffrey)
Child of Valerie Belcher is:
Ashley Belcher
Shelly Macenstadt (daughter of Sharon Geffrey)
married Lane Rammel.
Children of Shelly Macenstadt and Lane Rammel are:
? Rammel
? Rammel
Gregory Macenstadt (son of Sharon Geffrey)
Child of Gregory Macenstadt is:
? Macenstadt
Lisa Samsel (daughter of Sandra Geffrey) married
Christopher Cady.
Children of Lisa Samsel and Christopher Cady are:
Alex Cady
Emily Cady
Olivia Cady
Melissa Violet Maddox (daughter of Cynthia Jean
Geffrey) married Jason Harry Dickey.
Children of Melissa Maddox and Jason Dickey are:
Trenton Lee Dickey
Jason Forest Dickey
Braedon Leander Dickey
Ali Marie Fulcher (adopted daughter of Lana Marie
Geffrey).
Child of Ali Fulcher is:
Kolton Bly Fulcher
Maureen Elizabeth Richards (daughter of Carol
Gregory) was born in Edina, MN. She married Craig T Ruhland in St. Cloud, MN, son of Darrell Ruhland and
Colleen Quinn.
Children of Maureen Richards and Craig Ruhland are:
Katherine Elizabeth Ruhland, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Joseph Thomas Ruhland, born in St. Louis Park, MN.
Douglas Weirens (son of Evelyn Rose Steman) was
born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Chiharu Fufuda in Tokyo, Japan. She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
Child of Douglas Weirens and Chiharu Fufuda is:
Naomi Weirens, born in Tokyo, Japan.
Michael Jost (son of Mary Elaine Steman) was born in
St. Cloud, MN. He married Lori Jahn. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Michael Jost and Lori Jahn are:
Kaitlyn Jost, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Emily Jost, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Jo Supan (daughter of Joanne Lucille Steman)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Wayne Luethmers.
Children of Mary Supan and Wayne Luethmers are:
Meagan Luethmers, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Brittany Luethmers
Michelle Supan (daughter of Joanne Lucille Steman)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Edward J Shanks in St. Joseph, MN.
Child of Michelle Supan and Edward Shanks is:
Cameron James Shanks, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Todd Struzyk (son of Betty Jean Steman) was born in
St. Cloud, MN. He married Aleida Castellanos.
Child of Todd Struzyk and Aleida Castellanos is:
Andrea Jean Struzyk, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Shannon DeChambeau (daughter of Suzanne Margaret
Steman) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Michael Petroske.
Child of Shannon DeChambeau and Michael Petroske is:
Jack Michael Petroske
Cheryl Ann Luebesmier (daughter of Ramona Marie
Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Claude Joseph Koskovich in Luxemburg, MN.
Child of Cheryl Luebesmier and Claude Koskovich is:
unnamed Koskovich, born about 1982 in St. Cloud, MN and died about 1982 in St. Cloud, MN.
Anita Marie Steichen (daughter of Daniel Robert
Steichen) was born in Ortonville, MN. She married (1) ? Penfield. She married (2) ? Jacques.
Child of Anita Steichen and ? Penfield is:
Robert Russell Penfield
Child of Anita Steichen and ? Jacques is:
Amanda Lynn Jacques, born 17 Oct 1992 and died 7 Nov 1992.
Kenneth Robert Steichen (son of Daniel Robert
Steichen) was born in Bainbridge, MD. He married Beth Cameron in Lexington, SC. He partners with Monica
Citrano.
Child of Kenneth Steichen and Monica Citrano is:
Teresa Marie Steichen
Julie Ann Loehrer (daughter of Susan Mary Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Shawn K Granzow in St. Cloud, MN, son of Wesley Granzow and Juliann
Ferguson. He was born in St. Paul, MN. She married (2) Richard Morrow in St. Cloud, MN, son of Richard Morrow
and Jean Brinser. He was born in Ashtamula, OH.
Children of Julie Loehrer and Shawn Granzow are:
Amanda Kate Granzow, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Annette Marie Granzow, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Travis Edward Granzow, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Child of Julie Loehrer and Richard Morrow is:
David Morrow, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Rebecca Sue Loehrer (daughter of Susan Mary Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married William Joseph Spear in St. Augusta, MN, son of Robert Spear and Vicky
Campbell.
Child of Rebecca Loehrer and William Spear is:
Samantha Katelyn Spear, born in Robbinsdale, MN.
Douglas John Loehrer (son of Susan Mary Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. He met (1) Christine Bergman. He married (2) Pamela Jo Settevig in St. Augusta, MN,
daughter of David Settevig and Bette Warn. She was born in St. Paul, MN.
Child of Douglas Loehrer and Christine Bergman is:
Zacharia Quinn Bergman-Loehrer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Sarah Lynn Loehrer (daughter of Susan Mary Steichen)
was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married David Riedeman-Lenarz in St. Augusta, MN, son of David Lenarz and
Christine Guterrezz. He was born in Barstow, CA.
Children of Sarah Loehrer and David Riedeman-Lenarz are:
Isabella Margaret Riedeman-Lenarz, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Simon Jakob Riedeman-Lenarz, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Lori Koskey (daughter of Donna Hentges) married Ray
Denis.
Children of Lori Koskey and Ray Denis are:
Chris Denis
Denny Denis
Linda Koskey (daughter of Donna Hentges) married Gene
Schultz.
Children of Linda Koskey and Gene Schultz are:
Kevin Schultz
Bobby Joe Schultz
Craig Iverson (son of Elaine Hentges) married Jenny ?.
Children of Craig Iverson and Jenny ? are:
Natashi Iverson
Danielle Iverson
Page Ann Iverson
Julie Iverson (daughter of Elaine Hentges) married
Willard Harper.
Children of Julie Iverson and Willard Harper are:
Wesley Harper
Anthony James Harper
Keith Thorson (son of Patricia Hentges) married
Theresa ?.
Child of Keith Thorson and Theresa ? is:
Kevin Thorson
Johnathon Walter Bieszczat (son of Karen Hentges)
was born in was born in Franklin Park, IL. He married Angela Raelene Elrod, born in Waukegan, IL.
Children of Johnathon Bieszczat and Angela Elrod are:
Johnathon Martin Bieszczat, born in Lake Forest, IL.
Ethan Chance Bieszczat, born in Lake Forest, IL.
Darrin Dennis Witucki (son of Linda Mary Steichen)
was born in Hutchinson, MN. He married Jacqueline Kay Bonneville in Brooklyn Park, MN. She was born in Eau Claire, WI.
Child of Darrin Witucki and Jacqueline Bonneville is:
Carly Bonneville Witucki
Cole August Witucki
Eric Phillip Witucki (son of Linda Mary Steichen)
was born in Hutchinson, MN. He married Kathy Michelle Lindblom in Hutchinson, MN. She was born in Hutchinson, MN.
Children of Eric Witucki and Kathy Lindblom are:
Brandon Tyler Witucki, born in Hutchinson, MN.
Jase Mitchell Witucki, born in Hutchinson, MN.
Kyle John Steichen (son of Thomas John Steichen)
was born in Winston-Salem, NC. He married Laura Beth Petrarca in Washington, DC.
Children of Kyle Steichen & Laura Petraca are:
Arthur Von Steichen, born in Washington, DC.
Henry Von Steichen, born in Washington, DC.
David Bradley Johnson (son of Ruth Helen Steichen)
was born in Lewiston, ID. He married April Korinek in Valley of Fire, NV.
Child of David Johnson and April Korinek is:
Abigail Rose Johnson, born in Lockport, IL.
Daniel Lee Johnson (son of Ruth Helen Steichen)
was born in Lewiston, ID. He married Jolene ? in Idaho.
Child of Daniel Johnson and Jolene ? is:
Miles Lee Johnson, born in Athol, ID.
Cara Andrea Steichen (daughter of Franklin
Michael Steichen) was born in Mankato, MN. She married Andrew Glen Kahler in North Mankato, MN.
Child of Cara Steichen and Andrew Kahler is:
Nora DaphneMay Kahler, born in Minnesota.
Robin Lynn Hendrickson (daughter of Joyce Ann
Steichen) married Brandon Bollingmo.
Child of Robin Hendrickson and Brandon Bollingmo is:
Madeline Bollingmo
Jason J Wieneke (son of David Joseph Wieneke)
Child of Jason Wieneke is:
Bryce Wieneke
Kimberly Rose Wieneke (son of David Joseph Wieneke)
married Logan Charles Green.
Child of Kimberly Wieneke is:
Devon Wieneke
Lorne Hommerding (son of Ernest Herbert Hommerding)
married Sandy Robinson.
Child of Lorne Hommerding and Sandy Robinson is:
Adam Ernest Hommerding
Shada Ali Steichen (daughter of Lori Jean Steichen)
was born in Orange Co, CA.
Child of Shada Ali Steichen is:
Paige ?
No genealogical research is truly performed independently; special thanks to
Doug Pederson, Richard Duprel, and Richard Steichen for sharing much of what they know about the Kremer family in Luxembourg;
additional thanks to helpful family members and the many anonymous researchers from whom I've gathered bits and pieces.
This page was last updated on 10 Mar 2018
T. J. Steichen,
tj.steichen@comcast.net, © 2000-2018, all rights reserved.