Descendants of Caspar Steichen

Generation No. 1

Caspar Steichen was born before 1575. He married Marguerite Ranckandals.

More About Caspar Steichen:
 Alternate Name: Gaspar Steiffgen
 Occupation: 1623, Grower, owned property at Soëtrich, LU (now part of Hettange-Grande, FR).

Children of Caspar Steichen and Marguerite Ranckandals are:
Nicolas Steichen, born 1590 - 1595 in Haute Rentgen, LU and died before 2 Nov 1687 in Schifflange, LU.
George Steichen, born before 1611 and died before 2 Nov 1687. Occupation: 1631, Land alderman of the Lords of Distroff at Haute-Rentgen

Generation No. 2

Nicolas Steichen (son of Caspar Steichen) was born 1590 - 1595 in Schifflange or Haute Rentgen, LU, and died in Schifflange, LU.

More About Nicolas Steichen:
 Occupation: Farmer, living at Schifflange

Children of Nicolas Steichen are:
Susanne Steichen [more is known about this line], was born 1617, and died 28 Aug - 2 Nov 1687. She married N Frantz, son of Langen Frantz. She married Georges Franck, son of Nicolas Franc and Marie Crutz. He was born 1605, and died 1666 - 1682.
Jean (Joannes) Steichen, born 1620 in Schifflange, LU and died after 2 Nov 1687 in Schifflange, LU.
Hubert Steichen [more is known about this line], was born 1620 - 1635, and died before 2 Nov 1687. Alternate Name: Haupert Steychen; Occupation: Ploughman at Haute-Rentgen

Generation No. 3

Jean (Joannes) Steichen (son of Nicolas Steichen) was born 1620 in Schifflange, LU, and died in Schifflange, LU.

More About Jean (Joannes) Steichen:
 Alternate Name: Jean Steychen
 Comment: Perhaps resulting from a second marriage.
 Occupation: 1656, Ploughman; Mayor of Schifflange

Children of Jean (Joannes) Steichen are:
Jeanne Steichen, born 1648 in Schifflange, LU.
Nicolas Steichen [more is known about this line], born 1650 in Schifflange, LU, and died in Schifflange, LU. He married Jeanne Dondelinger 1672 in Schifflange, LU. She was born 1650 - 1652 in Bergem, LU, and died after 1727.
Dominique Steichen, born 1652 in Schifflange, LU, and died 1740.
Pierre (Petrus) Steichen, born Jan 1654/55 in Schifflange, LU, and died 16 Apr 1740 in Strassen, LU.
Marguereta Steichen, born 1659 in Schifflange, LU. She married Michel Hemmer before 1686 in Bivange, LU. He was born in Bivange, LU.
Madeleine Steichen, born 1665 in Schifflange, LU. She married ? Mitten in Kayl, LU.

Generation No. 4

Pierre (Petrus) Steichen (son of Jean (Joannes) Steichen) was born Jan 1654/55 in Schifflange, LU, and died 16 Apr 1740 in Strassen, LU. He married Marie Catharine Kleiners 1685 in Strassen, LU, daughter of Jean Kleiners and Marie ?. She was born 25 Oct 1666 in Strassen, LU.

More About Pierre (Petrus) Steichen:
 Burial: 17 Apr 1740, Strassen, LU
 Occupation: Mayor of Strassen, Dean of church

Children of Pierre Steichen and Marie Kleiners are:
Marie Steichen, born 27 Jul 1686 in Strassen, LU, and died 11 Jul 1729 in Bertrange, LU.
Theodrus Steichen [more is known about this line], born 15 Mar 1688/89 in Strassen, LU, and died 6 Jun 1738 in Strassen, LU. He married Catharine Neuen 1715 in Strassen, LU, daughter of Bernard Neuen and Marie Heinen. She was born in Peppange, LU.
Jeanne Steichen, born 26 Feb 1691/92 in Strassen, LU.
Marguereta Steichen, born 25 May 1694 in Strassen, LU. She married Jean-Jacques Versant 3 Feb 1714/15 in Hivange, LU. He was born in Garnich, LU.
Catherina Steichen, born Mar 1694/95 in Strassen, LU, and died 7 Dec 1754 in Strassen, LU. She married Adami Grottes 6 Jan 1728/29 in Dalheim, LU.
Michel Steichen [more is known about this line], born Dec 1695 in Strassen, LU, and died 27 Oct 1756 in Noertzange, LU. He married Catherine Dondelinger 1721 in Noertzange, LU, daughter of Jean Dondelinger and Marguerita Neuen. She was born 6 Apr 1702 in Huncherange, LU, and died 21 Jan 1768 in Noertzange, LU.
Etienne (Stephanus) Steichen [more is known about this line], born 1700 in Strassen, LU, and died in Mondercange, LU. He married Agnes Kauffman 14 Jan 1735/36 in Mondercange, LU. She was born 24 Feb 1708/09 in Foetz, LU.
Dominic Steichen, born 1702 in Strassen, LU, and died 26 Jan 1775 in Kehlen, LU.

Generation No. 5

Dominic Steichen (son of Pierre (Petrus) Steichen) was born 1702 in Strassen, LU, and died 26 Jan 1775 in Kehlen, LU. He married Elisabeth Theisen 24 Nov 1737 in Kehlen, LU, daughter of Michel Theisen and Marie Rollgen. She was born 29 Jan 1703/04 in Kehlen, LU, and died 28 Dec 1757 in Kehlen, LU.

More About Dominic Steichen:
 Burial: 27 Jan 1775, Kehlen, LU

More About Elisabeth Theisen:
 Burial: 29 Dec 1757, Kehlen, LU

Children of Dominic Steichen and Elisabeth Theisen are:
Joannes Steichen, born 14 Jan 1738/39 in Kehlen, LU.
Pierre Steichen, born 5 May 1740 in Kehlen, LU, and died 3 Jan 1793 in Kehlen, LU.
Mathias Steichen, born 24 Mar 1742/43 in Kehlen, LU, and died 1 Nov 1759 in Kehlen, LU.
Jacobus Steichen, born 4 Jul 1745 in Kehlen, LU, and died 6 Jan 1795 in Kehlen, LU.
Anne Steichen, born 6 Sep 1747 in Kehlen, LU.

Generation No. 6

Pierre Steichen (son of Dominic Steichen) was born 5 May 1740 in Kehlen, LU, and died 3 Jan 1793 in Kehlen, LU. He married Marie Catharine Prommenschenkel 1760 in Stegen, LU. She was born 1740 in Stegen, LU, and died 11 Mar 1793 in Kehlen, LU.

More About Pierre Steichen:
 Burial: 4 Jan 1793, Kehlen, LU

More About Marie Catharine Prommenschenkel:
 Burial: 12 Mar 1793, Kehlen, LU

Children of Pierre Steichen and Marie Prommenschenkel are:
Dominicus Steichen [more is known about this line], born 16 Dec 1765 in Kehlen, LU, and died 11 Nov 1803 in Kehlen, LU. He married Margarethe Nepper 15 Jul 1793 in Kehlen, LU, daughter of Michaelis Nepper and Maria Seissert.
Jacobi Steichen, born 11 Jul 1768 in Kehlen, LU.
Margarethe Steichen, born 18 Mar 1771 in Kehlen, LU.
Marie Steichen, born 27 Sep 1776 in Kehlen, LU, and died 8 Dec 1843 in Hamm, LU. She married Nicolas Schmit 9 Mar 1803 in Junglinster, LU. He was born 5 Nov 1775 in Junglinster, LU.
Georg Steichen, born 18 Jul 1779 in Kehlen, LU, and died 4 Jun 1839 in Kehlen, LU.
Joannes Georgus Steichen [more is known about this line], born 29 Mar 1782 in Kehlen, LU, and died 18 Oct 1844 in Niederanven, LU. He married Magdalene Wintersdorff 13 Feb 1811 in Niederanven, LU.  She was born 1786 in Niederanven, LU.
Anne Margaret Steichen, born 25 Nov 1784 in Kehlen, LU, and died 8 Dec 1853 in Tuntange, LU.
Theodore Steichen, born 6 Sep 1787 in Kehlen, LU, and died 4 Jan 1788 in Kehlen, LU.
Susanna Steichen, born 2 Jan 1789 in Kehlen, LU, and died 25 Dec 1857 in Sandweiler, LU. She married Pierre Heinen 1 Feb 1815 in Sandweiler, LU.
Petri Steichen, born 1 Feb 1790 in Kehlen, LU, and died 13 Jan 1793 in Kehlen, LU.

Generation No. 7

Georg Steichen (son of Pierre Steichen) was born 18 Jul 1779 in Kehlen, LU, and died 4 Jun 1839 in Kehlen, LU. He married Susanne Dondelinger 25 Aug 1804 in Kehlen, LU, daughter of Jean Dondelinger and Susanne Krier. She was born 18 Aug 1781 in Schouweiler, LU, and died 9 Nov 1854 in Kehlen, LU.

More About Georg Steichen:
 Burial: 5 Jun 1839, Kehlen, LU

More About Susanne Dondelinger:
 Burial: 10 Nov 1854, Kehlen, LU

Children of Georg Steichen and Susanne Dondelinger are:
stillborn Steichen, born 4 Aug 1806 in Kehlen, LU, and died 4 Aug 1806 in Kehlen, LU.
Susanne Steichen, born 12 Sep 1807 in Kehlen, LU. She married Louis Dondelinger about 1826. He was born 1800 in Soleuvre, LU.
Johann Steichen, born 12 Aug 1809 in Kehlen, LU, and died 5 Nov 1881 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Elisabeth Steichen, born 10 Oct 1811 in Kehlen, LU, and died 5 Mar 1816 in Kehlen, LU.
Louis Steichen, born 11 Jul 1813 in Kehlen, LU, and died 12 Aug 1814 in Kehlen, LU.
Nikolaus Steichen [more is known about this line], born 16 Jun 1815 in Kehlen, LU, and died 1884 in Altlinister, LU. He married Anna Margareta Kurth 20 Sep 1840 in Kehlen, LU, daughter of Jean Kurth and Angelique Theysen.  She was born 20 Mar 1811 in Kehlen, LU.
Catharine Steichen, born 5 Sep 1817 in Kehlen, LU. She married Joseph Wolff 11 May 1837 in Mamer, Capellen, LU. He was born 30 May 1806 in Neimaxmillen, LU, and died 24 Aug 1868 in Hesperange, LU.
Marie Catharine Josephine Steichen, born 23 Jul 1820 in Kehlen, LU. She married Jean Nicholas Wiesener 14 Dec 1842 in Kehlen, LU. He was born 21 Mar 1802 in Goetzange, LU.
Pierre Steichen, born 4 Dec 1822 in Kehlen, LU.


Anne Margaret Steichen (daughter of Pierre Steichen)  was born 25 Nov 1784 in Kehlen, LU, and died 8 Dec 1853 in Tuntange, LU. She married Nicolas Backes 1 Feb 1809 in Tuntange, LU, son of Jean Backes and Apalonia Moes. He was born 8 Oct 1772 in Bertrange, LU, and died 23 Aug 1825 in Tuntange, LU.

More About Anne Margaret Steichen:
 Burial: 9 Dec 1853, Tuntange, LU

More About Nicolas Backes:
 Burial: 24 Aug 1825, Tuntange, LU

Children of Anne Steichen and Nicolas Backes are:
Susanne Backes, born 3 Dec 1809 in Tuntange, LU, and died 26 Jan 1868 in Tuntange, LU.
Jean Backes, born 15 Oct 1811 in Tuntange, LU, and died 7 Jan 1827 in Tuntange, LU.
Jean Backes, born 27 Jan 1814 in Tuntange, LU, and died 26 Jul 1819 in Tuntange, LU.
Angelica Backes, born 5 Nov 1816 in Tuntange, LU. She married Simon Schilz 18 Aug 1844 in Tuntange, LU.
Elisabeth Backes, born 26 Jan 1819 in Tuntange, LU, and died 11 Dec 1826 in Tuntange, LU.
Marie Backes, born 30 Oct 1821 in Tuntange, LU.
Susanne Backes, born 5 Jun 1825 in Tuntange, LU, and died 26 Jan 1868 in Tuntange, LU. She married Henry Schoos 1 Jun 1859 in Tuntange, LU.

Generation No. 8

Johann Steichen (son of Georg Steichen) was born 12 Aug 1809 in Kehlen, LU, and died 5 Nov 1881 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. He married Angelika Roller 23 Apr 1856 in Kehlen, LU, (daughter of Susanne Backes and Pierre Roller). She was born 3 Apr 1834 in Tuntange, LU, and died 12 May 1895 in Rockville Township, Stearns Co, MN.

Notes for Johann Steichen:
--------- Excerpts from Mitchell's 1915 HISTORY OF STEARNS COUNTY Vol II, p. 870-1:
   John and Angelica (Roller) Steichen ... brought their three children, Henry, Susan and John from Germany in 1865, and settled on 160 acres in section 34, Rockville township. At this time, about forty acres were under cultivation and a log cabin had been built. They began farming with an ox team and as the years passed were unusually successful. The farm buildings showed the evidence of their increasing prosperity and, in time, a modern home was built. John Steichen was a member of the school board for many years. He was also an active member of the church at Luxemburg, which he assisted in erecting. He died in 1882 at the age of seventy-one. His wife died in 1898 at the age of sixty. Four children were born in Stearns county: Mary, Nicholas, Anna (deceased), and Katie.
   [Note: Johann died in 1881 at age 72; Angelika died in 1895 at age 61; they came from Kehlen, Luxembourg.]

--------- Also from CHAPTER XLVI; CHRONOLOGY of Mitchell's book:
Incidents in the Life of the County Gleaned from the Newspaper Files -Personal Items Regarding Hundreds of Early Pioneers and Later Residents:
   June 8, 1865 -- A German named John Steichner, just arrived from the old country, bought this week from Nicholas Rausch, living near Rockville, twelve miles from St. Cloud, his farm of 160 acres, paying for it $1,200 in gold and $1,200 in greenbacks. (p. 1109)

--------- Notes on the Original "Steichen" Property in Section 34 of Rockville Township, Stearns County, Minnesota:
   The original Steichen farm, located just north of Pearl Lake in Section 34 of Rockville and Section 3 of Maine Prairie township, has remained continuously in the hands of direct descendents of Johann and Angelika (Roller) Steichen since its purchase in 1865. The 160-acre farm was purchased from Nicholaus Rausch in late May or early June of 1865 for "$1,200 in gold and $1,200 in greenbacks." The original home site was in Rockville Township, just north of the township line with Maine Prairie, on the west bank of Mill Creek.
   By 1873, four children (Mary, Nicholas, Anna and Katherina) had been born on the pioneer farm to Johann and Angelika, joining the three children (Henry, Susan and John) who emigrated from Luxembourg in 1865. The property, which was expanded by the purchase of the D. E. Myers farm in Sections 10 and 15 of Maine Prairie, remained with Johann and Angelika until Johann's death in 1881 at age 72. Angelika, then 47, and eldest son Henry, 21, took over operation of the combined properties.
   In 1884, son Henry married Anna C. Kremer and his sister Susanna married Anna's brother, Joseph Kremer, in a double wedding between these two families. Just a year later, sister Mary made it a three-way tie between the two families, marrying Michael Kremer. The Kremer brothers has adjoining farms in Luxemburg township and these became the new homes of the Steichen sisters. In 1889, Henry moved with his wife and three children onto the Myers farm. Operation of the pioneer homestead was placed into the hands of Angelika, now 55, and Henry's 24-year-old brother, John.
   In 1893, sister Anna married John Mergen, and the homestead property was officially transferred to John Steichen. By 1895, the State census showed only John and youngest sister Katherine remaining on the homestead farm; Katherine would not leave until she married Peter Schaefer in 1900. The 1896 plat maps of Stearns county show that John Steichen still held 120 acres on the original homestead plus 40 acres a few miles away in section 21 of Maine Prairie township. The same plat maps show that Henry Steichen's holdings consisted of 148 acres, which he had entitled the "South Side Lake View Farm."
   Nicholas, the youngest of the Steichen brothers, moved to Minneapolis at age 14 where he obtained a degree from the University of Minnesota. He returned and became proprietor of the Steichen Lumber and Building Material Company, 1102 to 1108 St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. He ran this company for at least two and a half years and was known to be involved in the business in 1895. Nicholas, who also went by "N. J.", was nicknamed "Hoo-Hoo" Steichen. About 1895, Nicholas moved to Boone, Iowa, where he married Rose Welter in 1897. Within a few years he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he raised 3 children (Henry Raymond, born in 1899; Clarence J, born in 1900; and Kathryne E, born in 1903). He remained in the lumber business his whole career. (The 1896 plat map shows a 110-acre "Nick Steichen Stock & Grain Farm" in sections 4 and 5 of St. Augusta township. This property was owned by Nicholas and Catherine (Guillaume) Steichen. N. J. was a 4th cousin to the father of this Nicholas Steichen.)
   In 1895 Angelika Steichen died. In 1898 John Steichen married Mary Agnes Weiler. Five children (Teresa Marie, Kathryn Rose, Andrew John, Edward Joseph and Alfred Michael) were born to John and Agnes on the homestead farm. Agnes died in 1907 and, in 1909, John moved his family to Adams, Minnesota (about 35 miles east of Albert Lea, near the Iowa state line) to run a lumber yard. Nonetheless, ownership of the home property remained with John until his death in 1931 and with his estate until 1939, when ownership was transferred to his youngest son Alfred M. Steichen and his wife Angeline (Bottema) Steichen.
   Alfred and Angeline moved back to the homestead farm in 1939, but from 1909 until 1939 the property was rented out to various farmers, the last being Vince Kunkel, a great grandson of Johann and Angelika, who used both the house and land. From 1939 until Alfred's death in 1965, Alfred and Angeline jointly owned and farmed the homestead lands. During this time, eight children (John, Donald, Daniel J., Agnes, Katherine, Mary Ann, Marlys and Angeline) were born and raised on the land (although both Marlys and Angeline died at 15 months). Presumably Angeline and her sons farmed the land after Alfred's death, but this is unknown. Angeline retained ownership until 1987, when son Daniel J. Steichen and his wife, Kathleen Pramann, took formal possession of the land. This couple has raised 6 children on the property.
   The homestead farm has remained in Daniel Steichen's hands since 1987 and was recently recognized as a "Century Farm" by the Stearns County Historical Society. This honor is awarded to farms that have continuously remained in the possession of a single family line for at least 100 years. To date, the Johann Steichen pioneer homestead has remained within the family for 137 consecutive years (1865-2002). The original log cabin is long gone, and the large "modern" clapboard home that was built in the late 1870's (about 20 yards northwest of the cabin site) stills stands, though it is now derelict. The current Steichen home is about a quarter mile south of the original home site and on the other side of county road 141.
   The D. E. Myers farm in Sections 10 and 15 of Maine Prairie, which Henry developed, is now owned by Lloyd & Marlene Kunkel. Lloyd is a great-great grandson of Johann and Angelika Steichen.

--------- Burial
   Johann and Angelika are buried side-by-side with matching limestone markers in Holy Cross Cemetery near Pearl Lake, Minnesota. The stones, which are identical except for the identifying information, are inscribed in German, the primary language of the couple, as follows:

Hier rühet in Frieden
JOHANN (ANGELICA) STEICHEN

Geb. 1.JAN.1809 (5.APR.1834)
Gest. 5.NOV.1881 (12.MAI.1895)

Friede Vater (Mutter) seimit deiner Asche!
Weinend brachten mir dich hier zur Ruh
Müde deines mühevollen Erdenlebens.
Eillest du der bessern Heimath zu:
Mildem Trost verlieszest du die Deinen:
Dort im Himmel wird uns Gott vereinen.

Which loosely translates to:

Here lies in peace
JOHANN (ANGELIKA) STEICHEN

Born JAN 1, 1809 (APR 5, 1834)
Died NOV 5, 1881 (MAY 12, 1995)

Peace, Father (Mother), be with your ashes!
Grieving we have brought you here to rest,
Weary of your trouble-filled earthly life.
Hasten to a better home:
With gentle consolation you departed the family:
There in heaven God will unite us.

   Note that the birth dates are recorded incorrectly on the stones: Johann was born August 12, 1809 (not January 1, 1809) and Angelika was born April 3, 1834 (not April 5, 1834). Also, Johann was originally buried in 1881 at St. Wendelin Cemetery in Luxemburg, MN. He was disinterred and moved to Holy Cross Cemetery in 1895 and reburied with Angelika at her death.

--------- Relationship
   Johann and Angelika were first cousins once removed. Johann's father, Georg Steichen, was a brother to Angelika's maternal grandmother, Anne Margaret Steichen. Johann was 24 years older than Angelika.

Burial: 1881, St. Wendel, Luxemburg, MN (moved 1895 to Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN)
Reburial: 1895, Holy Cross in Pearl Lake, MN
Census 1870, Rockville Twp, p89A
Census 1880, Rockville Twp, 408C
Emigration: about May 1865, Emigrated to US
Occupation: Farmer

Notes for Angelika Roller:
--------- Death recorded in the Stearns County Court House records, Death Record Book 1895 A5, page 132, line 2:
   Angelina Steichen died May 12, 1895, age 61 years, 1 month, 3 days.
   [Note: The age reported above is wrong; it should be 9 days.]

--------- Obituary (St. Cloud Journal Press, Thursday, May 16, 1895, p. 2)
AN OLD SETTLER GONE: Mrs. Angelina Steichen of Rockville, Stricken With Paralysis and Died Sunday
   News has been received of the death Sunday afternoon in the town of Rockville of Mrs. Angelina Steichen. The lady, who was a widow, was stricken with paralysis Sunday afternoon and died almost immediately. Mrs. S. had been a resident of Rockville ever since May 22, 1865, and leaves a family of grown up children---seven in number---to survive her. Among them are John Steichen, the Perham attorney, and N. J. Steichen, proprietor of the Steichen lumber yards in this city. The deceased was a sister of John Roller of this city. N. J. Steichen is in Minneapolis. The funeral occurred Tuesday.
   [Note: John Steichen of Perham was not her son. Her son John was a farmer living on the home farm at the time.]

--------- Obituary (Der Nordstern, Thursday, May 16, 1895, p. 5)
   Im Alter von 65 Jahren starb am Sonntag fast eines plötzlichen Todes Frau Angalina Steichen aus dem Town Maine Prairie. Die Verstorbene wurde im Großherzogtum Luxemburg geboren, kam von dort in 1865 mit ihrem Gatten nach Amerika und ließ sich nahe der Town Grenze von Maine Prairie und Rockville nieder. Ihr Gatte ging ihr vor Jahren in die Ewigkeit voran, dessen Leiche, die in St. Wendel in den Schoß der Erde gebettet wurde, ausgegraben und Mittwoch mit den Ueberresten der verstorbenen Frau Steichen im St. Lorenz, Pearl Lake, beerdigt wurde. Am Grabe der Verstorbenen trauer acht Kinder, unter diesen Herr N. J. Steichen von St. Cloud, John Steichen von Rockville und Heinrich Steichen von Maine Prairie. Daß die Verstorbene sich in Maine Prairie allgemeiner Achtung zu erfreuen hatte, bewies der große Leichenzug, welche sich Mittwoch Morgen nach dem von hochwürden Herrn Isidor Hengarten gehaltenen Traueramte von der Kirche zum Gottes acker bewegte. Die Dahingeschiedene war ihren Kindern eine gute Mutter, ihren Nachbarn eine treue Freundin und, was das Beste, sie war eine glaubenstreue Katholiken und als solche wird sie gewiß den erwünschten Himmelsfrieden genießen. Möge sie ruhen in Frieden!

Loosely translated as:
   At the age of 65 years died on Sunday nearly a sudden death Mrs. Angelina Steichen from the Town Maine Prairie. The deceased was in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg born, came from there in 1865 with her husband to America and established themselves near the Town border of Maine Prairie and Rockville. Her husband preceded her years before into eternity, whose corpse was in St. Wendelin in the lap of the earth reposing, was excavated and Wednesday, with the remnants of the deceased Mrs. Steichen, in St. Lawrence cemetery, Pearl Lake, was buried. At the grave of the deceased mourned eight children, under these Mr. N. J. Steichen of St. Cloud, John Steichen of Rockville and Heinrich Steichen of Maine Prairie. That the deceased in Maine Prairie of general attention had to enjoy, proved the large funeral procession, which itself, Wednesday morning, after Rev. Mr. Isidore Hengarten held the requiem mass, from the church to God's Acre moved. The deceased was to her children a good mother, her neighbors a faithful friend and, which is best, was a faithful Catholic and will certainly enjoy the desired heavenly peace. May she rest in peace!
   [Notes: She died at age 61; The church was renamed from St. Lawrence to Holy Cross in September of 1869.]

Burial: 15 May 1895, Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN
Emigration: about May 1865, Emigrated to US

Children of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller are:
Marie Steichen, born 10 Apr 1856 in Kehlen, LU, and died 1856 in Kehlen, LU.
Jean Steichen, born 5 Aug 1858 in Kehlen, LU, and died 5 Apr 1859 in Kehlen, LU.
Henry Steichen, born 21 Jan 1860 in Kehlen, LU, and died 18 May 1936 in St. Cloud, MN.
Susanna Steichen, born 12 Jul 1862 in Kehlen, LU, and died 29 Dec 1928 in St. Cloud, MN.
John Steichen, born 11 Feb 1865 in Kehlen, LU, and died 9 Nov 1931 in Adams, MN.
Mary Steichen, born 2 Feb 1867 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 22 Dec 1920 in St. Cloud, MN.
Nicholas John Steichen, born 5 Feb 1869 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 2 Apr 1930 in Dubuque, IA.
Anna Mary Steichen, born 2 Mar 1871 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 26 Jun 1912 in Eden Valley, MN.
Katherina Susan Steichen, born 8 Dec 1873 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 8 Aug 1949 in Richmond, MN. She married Peter Schaefer 22 Aug 1900 in Pearl Lake, MN, son of John Schaefer and Margaret Hoffmann. He was born Jun 1876 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 21 Oct 1953 in Cold Spring, MN. Burial: 23 Oct 1953, St. Boniface, Cold Spring, MN.

Notes for Katherina Susan Steichen:
Obituary: (Cold Spring; Aug 17, 1949): Mrs. Peter Schaefer Rites Held Thursday
   Funeral services for Mrs. Peter Schaefer were held on Thursday morning of last week with a solemn requiem mass in St. Peter and Paul church at Richmond at 9 o'clock. Rev. Henry A. Steichen of St. Nicholas, a nephew of the deceased, was celebrant of the mass. Assisting Father Steichen at the mass were: Rev. Michael Kremer of Sauk Centre, as deacon; Rev. Alphonse Kremer, superintendent of the Cathedral high school at St. Cloud, as sub-deacon; and Rev. Burkhard of Richmond, as master of ceremonies. Following the requiem the body was brought to Cold Spring for burial in the family lot in St. Boniface cemetery, with Father Alphonse Kremer officiating at the interment services.
   Though she had been in failing health for the past twenty-some years, Mrs. Schaefer's death came unexpectantly at about 3:30 Monday afternoon of last week, August 8th. During the time of her illness her condition has been critical at various times.
   Mrs. Schaefer was born in Pearl Lake in 1874 [note: Dec 8, 1873], the daughter of the deceased Mr. and Mrs. John Steichen, early-day pioneers of this section of the country. Her marriage to Peter Schaefer was solemnized in Pearl Lake on August 22, 1900. They engaged in farming in the Pearl Lake area for a number of years and then moved to Cold Spring, Mr. Schaefer being engaged in the automobile business here for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer have made their home in Richmond of late years.
   Surviving with Mr. Schaefer are a number of nephews and nieces.

More About Katherina Susan Steichen:
Burial: 11 Aug 1949, St. Boniface Cemetery, Cold Spring, MN.
Census 1910, Rockville Twp, p64A
Census 1920, Cold Spring, p281A.

Notes for Peter Schaefer:
Obituary: (St. Cloud Times; Oct 23, 1953): Peter Schaefer
   Peter Schaefer, Cold Spring, died Thursday morning. He was born in Pearl Lake and farmed there before moving to Cold Spring where he operated a garage for several years.
   Mrs. Schaefer preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Wenner Funeral home in Cold Spring Friday and until the time of the funeral which will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas with burial in the St. Boniface cemetery in Cold Spring.

Susanne Backes (daughter of Anne Margaret Steichen) was born 3 Dec 1809 in Tuntange, LU, and died 26 Jan 1868 in Tuntange, LU. She married Pierre Roller 21 May 1829 in Tuntange, LU, son of Nicolas Roller and Margaret Krausen. He was born 24 Jul 1806 in Mamer, LU, and died 24 Aug 1842 in Kopstal, LU.

More About Susanne Backes:
 Burial: 27 Jan 1868, Tuntange, LU

More About Pierre Roller:
 Burial: 25 Aug 1842, Tuntange, LU

Children of Susanne Backes and Pierre Roller are:
Anne Margaret Roller, born 31 Aug 1832 in Tuntange, LU. She married Jean Wester 19 Sep 1852 in Tuntange, LU.
Angelika Roller, born 3 Apr 1834 in Tuntange, LU, and died 12 May 1895 in Rockville, MN.
Michel Roller, born 8 Feb 1836 in Tuntange, LU, and died 30 Sep 1855 in Tuntange, LU.
Margaret Roller, born 10 Apr 1838 in Tuntange, LU.
Susanne Roller, born 26 Apr 1840 in Tuntange, LU, and died 7 Sep 1855 in Tuntange, LU.
John Roller [more is known about this line], born 23 Apr 1842 in Tuntange, LU. He married Susanne Grein 7 Dec 1873 in St. Paul, MN, daughter of Peter Grein and Elisabeth ?.  She was born 1851 - 1852 in Habergy, Belgium.

Generation No. 9

Henry Steichen (son of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller) was born 21 Jan 1860 in Kehlen, LU, and died 18 May 1936 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Anna C Kremer 25 Feb 1884 in Luxemburg, MN, daughter of Franz Kremer and Margaret Schmidt. She was born 5 Jun 1863 in Gonderange, LU, and died 8 Mar 1958 in Watkins, MN.

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
Census 1870, Rockville Twp, p137B
Census 1880, Rockville Twp, p408A
Census 1900, Maine Prairie Twp, p177B
Census 1910, Maine Prairie Twp, p226B
Census 1920, Maine Prairie Twp, p239B

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.

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

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.

More About Henry A (Fr.) Steichen:
Burial: 4 Apr 1962, Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN
Census 1920, Collegeville Twp, p72A
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.  (Burial: 14 Aug 1956, St. Benedictine, St. Joseph, MN)
Paul Francis Steichen, born 5 Nov 1906 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 16 Jun 1932 in St. Cloud, MN. (Burial: 18 Jun 1932, Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, 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.


Susanna Steichen (daughter of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller) was born 12 Jul 1862 in Kehlen, LU, and died 29 Dec 1928 in St. Cloud, MN. She married Joseph Kremer 25 Feb 1884 in Luxemburg, MN, son of Franz Kremer and Margaret Schmidt. He was born 20 Mar 1856 in Gonderingen, LU, and died 27 Dec 1929 in St. Cloud, MN.

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.

Burial: 2 Jan 1929, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
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

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.

Burial: 30 Dec 1938, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
Emigration: 1873 to US
Census 1880, Rockville, p405A
Census 1900, Luxemburg Twp, p221B
Census 1910, Luxemburg Twp, p206B
Census 1920, St. Cloud, p131B

Children of Susanna Steichen and Joseph Kremer are:
Angeline Kremer, born 24 Dec 1884 in St. Nicholas, MN and died 2 Nov 1976 in St. Cloud, MN. (Burial: 5 Nov 1976, 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. (Burial: 22 Nov 1985, 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 1 Dec 1987 in Hennepin Co, MN.
Victor Henry (Fr. Columban) Kremer, born 3 Apr 1904 in St. Nicholas, MN and died 19 Jan 1969 in Albany, MN. (Burial: 23 Jan 1969, Collegeville, 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. Mary's Cathedral Upper Church in St. Cloud for Hildegarde Kremer, age 95, of St. Cloud who died on Tuesday at St. Benedict's 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. Mary's 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. Mary's 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.


John Steichen (son of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller) was born 11 Feb 1865 in Kehlen, LU, and died 9 Nov 1931 in Adams, MN. He married Mary Agnes Weiler 23 Nov 1898 in Luxemburg, MN, daughter of Jacob Weiler and Mary Klein. She was born 7 Feb 1878 in St. Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 26 Jun 1907 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.

Notes for John Steichen:
------------ Obituary: St. Cloud Daily Times, Nov 9, 1931, page 9:
JOHN STEICHEN, OF ADAMS, DIES AT HOME TODAY: Pioneer of Pearl Lake to Be Buried There Next Wednesday Morning
   John Steichen, 66, a prominent member of the old pioneer family which located on a farm near Pearl Lake in 1865, died this morning at his home in Adams, Minn., where for the last 22 years he has been operating a lumber company. His death came after an illness of four years, during which he received treatment at the Mayo clinic in Rochester.
   The remains will be taken to the home of a brother, Henry, 922 9th avenue south, in this city, on Tuesday, and on Wednesday will be taken to Pearl lake where at the Holy Cross church funeral services will be conducted with burial following beside Mrs. Steichen in the parish cemetery. One of the two nephews, Rev. Henry Steichen, Breckenridge, or Rev. Michael Kremer, St. Cloud, will conduct the funeral.
   Mr. Steichen was born in Luxembourg, Germany, February 2, 1865, and when an infant was brought to this country by his father, John Steichen. He lived his early life on the farm at Pearl Lake and later farmed it until 22 years ago when he moved to Adams. He still owns this pioneer homestead.
   Mr. Steichen's wife preceded him in death. He leaves five children, Andrew, Edward, Albert, Catherine and Mrs. William Majerus, of Adams; one brother, Henry Steichen, St. Cloud; and a sister, Mrs. Peter Schaefer, Cold Spring. The time for the funeral services Wednesday morning will be announced Tuesday.

Emigration: 1865, Emigrated to US
Census 1900, p56B, Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN
Census 1910, p1B, Adams, Mower Co, MN
Census 1920, p1B, Adams, Mower Co, MN
Burial: 11 Nov 1931, Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN

Notes for Mary Agnes Weiler:
---- from Mitchell's 1915 History of Stearns County:
   Jacob and Mary (Klein) Weiler... came to St. Augusta in an early day, settled in section 29, and took up general farming. Mr. Weiler died October 30, 1910. Mrs. Weiler lives in St. Cloud.
   They were the parents of thirteen children: Margaret (deceased); Elizabeth, now Mrs. William Schafer, of Santa Cruz, California; Cresentia, now Mrs. Henry Brauch, of Rockville township; Frances, now Mrs. John Schafer, of St. Cloud; Anna, now Mrs. Stephen Schafer, of St. Augusta township; Agnes (deceased); Lucy, now Mrs. Peter Warner, of North Dakota; Katie, now Mrs. Christ Harren, of North Dakota; Nicholas, of Bellfield, North Dakota; Mary, now Mrs. Christ Kramer, of North Dakota; and Frank and Jacob, twins, of St. Cloud.

---- Obituary: Der Nordstern (Thursday, 4 July 1907, p. 5)
M. Agnes Steichen (Mrs. John Steichen) at Rockville.
   Mrs. John Steichen of Rockville died on Wednesday of the previous week. She had been ill for three long months, and is mourned by her husband and five little children. Likewise, nine sisters and three brothers survive. The funeral was on Friday (of the previous week).

Burial: 28 Jun 1907, Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN
Cause of Death: Consumption (TB)

Children of John Steichen and Mary Weiler are:
Teresa Marie Steichen, born 6 Jan 1899 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 23 Jan 1944 in Austin, MN.
Kathryn Rose Steichen, born 28 May 1900 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 2 Sep 1975 in Rochester, MN. (Burial: 5 Sep 1975, Rochester, MN)
Andrew John Steichen, born 15 Nov 1901 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 25 May 1973 in Rosemead, CA.
Edward Joseph Steichen, born 10 Oct 1903 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 20 Jan 1950 in Adams, MN.
Alfred Michael Steichen, born 3 Sep 1905 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 17 Aug 1965 in St. Cloud, MN.


Mary Steichen (daughter of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller) was born 2 Feb 1867 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 22 Dec 1920 in St. Cloud, MN. She married Michael Kremer 21 Jul 1884 in St. Nicholas, MN, son of Franz Kremer and Margaret Schmidt. He was born 4 Nov 1857 in Gonderingen, LU, and died 19 Nov 1933 in St. Cloud, MN.

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

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
Census 1900, Luxemburg Twp, p220A
Census 1910, Luxemburg Twp, p206B
Census 1920, St. Cloud, p133B

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. (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. (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. (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. (Burial: 27 Dec 1978, St. John's, Collegeville, MN; Ordination: 7 Jun 1931, St. John's Abbey, 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.

Alphonse Henry (Mnsr.) Kremer, born 2 May 1906 in Watkins, MN and died 15 May 1984 in St. Cloud, MN. (Burial: 18 May 1984, Assumption, St. Cloud, MN; Ordination: 5 Jun 1932, St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, 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.

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.


Nicholas John Steichen (son of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller) was born 5 Feb 1869 in Rockville, MN, and died 2 Apr 1930 in Dubuque, IA. He married Rosina Welter 10 Feb 1897 in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Henry Welter and Catherine Miller. She was born 9 May 1876 in Dubuque, IA, and died 19 Jan 1958 in Dubuque, IA.

Notes for Nicholas John Steichen:
-------- Advertisement from the St. Cloud Journal (date unknown, estimated 1890-1895)
HOO-HOO STEICHEN: Lumber and Building Material, 1102 to 1108 St. Germain Street
   One of the latest acquisitions to the lumber industry of St. Cloud, is the yard of N. J. Steichen. In the short time of two and one-half years, he has built up a trade of which others are jealous. Here can be found a complete stock of lumber, lath, pine and red cedar shingles, building material of all kinds, sash, doors, mouldings, etc., while prices are extremely low and terms liberal. The secret of Mr. Steichen's success is due in a measure to the honorable and upright business methods pursued and the prompt attention given to all orders. Give him a trial.
   Note: This lumberyard was sold to a Mr. Clark, father of E. Everett Clark, who operated it for some years before selling it to the J. F. Anderson Lumber company .

------- 1925 Iowa State Census
   The census record indicates that the Steichen family lived at 1188 White St., Dubuque, IA, in a home they owned worth $6,500, free of any mortgage, and insured for $3,500. Mrs. Catherine Welter, the 84 year-old mother-in-law, lived with the family. The record falsely indicated that N. J. had lived in Iowa for 52 years (i.e., since he was 3 years old -- 32 years might be more likely). It also indicated that N. J. completed 3 years of college, Rose completed 7 years of grade school, H Raymond completed 4 years of college (DDS degree), Clarence none, Kathryn completed 4 years of college (BS degree) and Catherine Welter, 4 years of grade school. The nativity section indicates that both N.J.'s and Rose's families come from Luxembourg, Europe. The record further indicates that H. Raymond served in the Army in WW-I and that the family was of the Catholic faith.

------- Obituary: Telegraph Herald, Apr 3, 1930, page 8, Dubuque, IA
PROMINENT LOCAL LUMBERMAN DIES: N. J. Steichen Passes Away At His Home Wednesday Night; In Poor Health For Over Year; Funeral services to be conducted Saturday; Secretary of local firm.
   N. J. Steichen, 61, secretary of the Central Lumber and Coal company and prominent in Catholic activities of the city, died at his home, 1188 White Street, Wednesday night at 10:05 o'clock. Mr. Steichen had been in poor health for more than a year, and last September his physical condition became such that he was unable to visit his office. Some time later he partially regained his health, but recently his condition again became serious. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the family home to St. Mary's church where a mass of requiem will be read at 9 o'clock. Burial will be made in Mount Calvary cemetery.
   Connected with the lumber industry in Dubuque and other mid-west points practically all his life, Mr. Steichen was widely known by the leaders of that industry in this section of the country. In addition to his interests in the Dubuque company, he was secretary and treasurer of the Steichen Lumber company of Adams, Minn., and the Savage Lumber company of Coggon, IA.
   Active Catholic: During his residence in Dubuque Mr. Steichen had always taken a very prominent part in all Catholic activities. He was a trustee and secretary of St. Mary's parish corporation, vice president of St. Mary's conference of the St. Vincent de Paul society, treasurer of the Mount Calvary Cemetery association, a third and fourth degree member of the Dubuque council of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's parish.
   In addition to his services to these Catholic organizations of which he was a member or officer, he always was found an active worker for other Catholic charities and organizations. His sympathies found quick response to the needs of the unfortunates in homes and institutions and his time as well as money was willingly given towards the support of these institutions and the aiding of their inmates. His charities were not limited alone to Catholic organizations, but all appeals for the aid of the poor or unfortunate found him ready to contribute his share in money and work. Civic movements and projects likewise found him an ardent supporter, and he took great interest in the Boy Scout movement, being a member of the executive council of the Dubuque scout organization at the time of his death. He was a member of the Iowa Traveling Men's association and the National Lumber association.
   Born In Minnesota: Mr. Steichen was born at Pearl Lake, Minn., Feb. 5, 1869 and lived there until he was 14 years old when he moved to Minneapolis. There he attended the University of Minnesota and after completing his education he found employment with a lumber company. The remainder of his life was spent in the lumber industry. When still a youth he organized his own lumber company at St. Cloud, Minn. From St. Cloud he moved to Boone, IA., where he operated a lumber yard for some years. About 31 years ago he became associated with the Central Lumber and Coal company as a traveling auditor. The firm was then under the management of the late Major Day and M. H. McCarthy. Ten years later he became an executive in the Dubuque offices of the lumber company, and a short time later became financially interested in the firm.
   While operating the lumber yard at Boone he was married at Dubuque Feb. 10, 1897 to Miss Rose Welter. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Dr. H. R. and Clarence, Dubuque; one daughter, Miss Catherine, Dubuque; two brothers, John, Adams, Minn., and Henry, St. Cloud, Minn.; and one sister, Mrs. Peter Schaefer, Cold Springs, Minn.

Burial: 5 Apr 1930, Dubuque, IA
Occupation: Lumberman
Residence: 1188 White St., Dubuque, IA

Notes for Rosina Welter:
------- Obituary: Telegraph Herald, Jan 20, 1958, page 12, Dubuque, IA
MRS. ROSE STEICHEN
   Mrs. Rose Steichen, 81, of 1188 White St., died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at the family residence. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday at the Didesch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. She was a member of St. Mary's Church; its Rosary Society, and the Third Order of St. Francis.
   She was born at Dubuque, daughter of Henry and Catherine Miller Welter. She was married Feb. 10, 1897, to Nicholas J. Steichen. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Theodor (Louise) Didesch, and Mrs. C. W. (Ann) Zust, both of Dubuque; one daughter-in-law, Mrs Raymond (Marita) Steichen, who resided with her. Mrs. Steichen was the mother of Kathryn Steichen, well known school teacher, who died Nov. 8, 1957.
   The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday by St. Mary's Rosary Society, at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday by the Tertiaries of the Third Order of St. Dominic, at 8 p.m. Tuesday by the parish, and at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday by the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Society.

Burial: Dubuque, IA

Children of Nicholas Steichen and Rosina Welter are:
Henry Raymond Steichen, born 1898 in Dubuque, IA and died 1 Sep 1952 in Dubuque, IA. He married Marita Ellwanger. She was born 13 Jul 1900 in Dubuque, IA and died 2 Jan 1975 in Dubuque, IA.

Notes for Henry Raymond Steichen:
--------- Obituary: Telegraph Herald, Sept 2, 1952, page 14, Dubuque, Iowa.
STEICHEN -- Dr. H. Raymond Steichen of 1188 White St. passed away Monday morning at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital at 4:29 o'clock. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Marita (Ellwanger) Steichen; his mother, Mrs. Rose Steichen; a sister, Miss Kathryne Steichen, all of Dubuque; several aunts and uncles and cousins. The funeral will be held from the Didesch Funeral Home Wednesday morning to St. Mary's Church at 10:00 o'clock. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Members of the Dubuque Council Knights of Columbus will meet at the funeral home at 8:00 o'clock this evening for recitation of the Rosary. The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Society will meet at the funeral home at 8:15 this evening for recitation of the Rosary. The Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church will meet at the funeral home at 7:30 to recite the Rosary. (For further information call Didesch Funeral Home. Dial 3-3354).
   FUNERAL: Services for Dr. H. Raymond Steichen, 1188 White St., who died at 4:20 a.m. Monday at Mercy Hospital will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from the Didesch Funeral Home to St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Three groups will meet Tuesday evening at the funeral home to recite the Rosary. They are the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church, 7:30 p.m.; the Dubuque Council Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m.; and the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Society, 8:15 p.m. Dr. Steichen was an usher at St. Mary's Church.

Notes for Marita Ellwanger:
--------- Obituary: Telegraph Herald, Jan 5, 1975, page 43, Dubuque, Iowa.
MRS. MARITA STEICHEN
   Mrs. Marita Steichen, 74, of 1188 White St. died Thursday at home. She was the widow of Dr. H. Raymond Steichen, who died Sept. 1, 1952. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Church, with burial in Mount Calvery Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Didesch Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Steichen was born in Dubuque. She was a member of St. Mary's Rosary Society and the Catholic Daughters of American Court Our Lady of Victory 351. Surviving are nieces and nephews.

Clarence J Steichen, born 1899 in Dubuque, IA and died 15 Apr 1932 in Dubuque, IA.

Notes for Clarence J Steichen:
   Clarence is listed in the 1925 Census as 25 years old and living in his parents home. He is also listed as an invalid who never attended school and who does not read or write. He appears in the 1929 Dubuque city directory and as a survivor in his father's obituary in April 1930. He does not appear in the 1934 city directory nor as a survivor in his brother's 1952 obituary.

Kathryne E Steichen, born 1902 in Dubuque, IA and died 8 Nov 1957 in Dubuque, IA. (Burial: 11 Nov 1957, Dubuque, IA.)

Notes for Kathryne E Steichen:
--------- Obituary: Telegraph Herald, Nov 10, 1957, page 35, Dubuque, Iowa.
MISS STEICHEN, SENIOR HIGH TEACHER, DIES
   Kathryne E. Steichen, 1188 White St., Dubuque school teacher, died unexpectantly Friday night at Xavier Hospital. She began her career at Washington Junior High School, and taught for 26 years at Jefferson Junior High School. She began instruction at Senior High School in 1956.
   Friends may call at the Didesch Funeral Home from where services will be held to St. Mary's Church at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Members of the Third Order of St. Dominic will meet at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
   She was born in Dubuque and lived here all her life. Miss Steichen was a member of St. Mary's Church, its Rosary Society, the Third Order of St. Dominic, Women's Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Mary's Benevolent Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, Dubuque Teachers Assn., Iowa State Teachers Assn., and Gray Ladies of the Red Cross, and was Mercy Hospital Guild parliamentarian, and manager of the Senior High School "Echo," the school annual.
   Miss Steichen was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Academy, and St. Mary's of the Woods. She received her Master of Arts degree from the State University of Iowa. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Rose Steichen, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Marita Steichen, both at home.


Anna Mary Steichen (daughter of Johann Steichen and Angelika Roller) was born 2 Mar 1871 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 26 Jun 1912 in Eden Valley, MN. She married John Mergen 1893 in Lagering, MN. He was born Mar 1870 in Germany.

More About Anna Mary Steichen:
 Burial: Watkins, MN
 Census: 1910, Eden Valley village, p 89A
 Residence: 1910, Eden Valley, MN

More About John Mergen:
 Census: 1900, Luxemburg Twp, p215B
 Emigration: 1880

Children of Anna Steichen and John Mergen are:
Anna Mary Mergen, born 31 Oct 1893 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 20 Dec 1962 in Honolulu, HI. (Burial: 26 Dec 1962, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN.) She married Paul E Libert 2 Sep 1929 in St. Cloud, MN. He was born 10 Mar 1888 in St. Cloud, MN and died 30 Jun 1957 in St. Paul, MN. (Burial: 3 Jul 1957, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN.)
Mathias Mergen, born 25 Feb 1895 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 27 Mar 1895 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Joseph Mathias Mergen, born 7 Aug 1896 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 10 Aug 1896 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
John Mergen, born 28 Jul 1897 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 28 Jul 1897 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Joseph Mergen, born 20 Aug 1898 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 20 Aug 1898 in Luxembourg Twp, Stearns Co, MN.

Angelika Roller (daughter of Susanne Backes) was born 3 Apr 1834 in Tuntange, LU, and died 12 May 1895 in Rockville, MN. She married Johann Steichen 23 Apr 1856 in Kehlen, LU, son of Georg Steichen and Susanne Dondelinger. He was born 12 Aug 1809 in Kehlen, LU, and died 5 Nov 1881 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.

Children are listed above under Johann Steichen.

Generation No. 10

Angelica M Steichen (daughter of Henry Steichen) 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
Census 1900, p301B, Timber Creek Twp, Marshall Co, IA
Census 1910, Maine Prairie Twp, p226A
Census 1920, Maine Prairie Twp, p239A

Children of Angelica Steichen and Joseph Kunkel are:
Bertha A Kunkel, born 13 Sep 1908 in St. Nicholas, MN; died 20 Jan 2002 in Watkins, 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 22 Mar 2007 in Watkins, MN.
Mathilda Mae Kunkel, born 24 Aug 1918 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN; died 12 Apr 2002 in Litchfield, MN.
Henry Aloys Kunkel, born 17 Jul 1920 in Pearl Lake, MN; died 29 May 2002 in St. Cloud, 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 Henry Steichen) 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 (Mae) Conley 20 Jun 1911 in Watertown, SD, daughter of Thomas Conley and Mary Elizabeth Burke. 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 at 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

Watertown, Codington Co, SD - 1909 Business Directory:
  Steichen Nick J. sec and mgr, Atlas Adjustment Agency
  Conley John H. mens furnishings
  WATERTOWN: One of the important cities of South Dakota, county seat of Codington County, on the C. & N. W., C., R. I. & P., M. & St. L. and Great Northern Rys. Has water works, electric lights and all the modern improvements. A Carnegie library, excellent schools and churches, all the religious denominations being represented. Three miles to the west is lake Kampeska, a favorite summer resort. Surrounded by a rich farming country, with lands at reasonable prices. The trade of Watertown is increasing with the development of the country, and promises to make this place a large commercial center.

Notes for Mary Edina Conley:
 Burial: 7 Oct 1969, St. Mary's in Watertown, SD
 Census 1900, p290A, L15, Portland Twp, Deuel Co, SD (with mother Mary)
 Census 1900, p313A, Milbank, Grant Co, SD, age 12 (also listed w/ sister Alice Josephine Dunphy)
 Census 1910, p232A, Watertown, Codington Co, SD, age 22 (store clerk) w/ sister Margaret T Conley
 Census 1920, p168B, Watertown, Codington Co, SD  (agent for Brush company)

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. (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. (Burial: 25 Oct 1950, St. Mary's in Watertown, SD.)

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.


Anna Mary Steichen (daughter of Henry Steichen) 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:
1920 Census: Lists the Family under the name Geffrey at line 72 of page 183B for Pierce Co, ND. Anna is listed as a public school teacher.

1930 Census: Lists the family under the name Geffrey at line 29 of page 25-03a for the village of Karlsrue in Karlsrue Twp, McHenry Co, ND. Son Leander is listed as being born in Minnesota (considering that his father had died during the pregnacy, it may not be surprising that Anna went home to her MN family for the birth) and daughter Dorothy has both North Dakota and Minnesota overwriting each other (cannot tell which was intended*). William and Eleanor have North Dakota as birth location. Home property is listed with value $800. Anna is listed as a merchant running a grocery store.

*The online Minnesota Birth index indicates the birth was in Stearns Co, MN, and the 1920 census shows Minnesota too.

More About Anna Mary Steichen:
Census 1920, p183B, Antelope Lake Twp, Pierce Co, ND
Census 1930, p25-03a, Karlsrue, Karlsrue Twp, McHenry Co, ND

Notes for Emanuel William Gefroh:
Granddaughter Kathleen Gachne writes: My knowledge of the death of grandfather, Emanuel William Gefroh, is that he had attended a wedding either in Karlsruhe or in the vicinity. Apparently at the wedding party, there had been a lot of drinking involved, some sort of disagreement erupted, someone produced a gun (I think my dad said this man went home and actually got the gun), and grandfather was accidently shot. That was his cause of death. No doctors in the area to assist help stop the bleeding. Perhaps the others in the family have additional or more accurate information. I don't know where he is buried either. I was looking at cemetery listings but so far have not found his name. My cousin Eleanor Slayter may know where he is buried, I have always thought it was a country cemetery somewhere, it could be Orrin or Fulda country or maybe closer to the Rolla - St. John area.

More About Emanuel William Gefroh:
Name 2: Emanuel William Geffrey
Census 1900, p149B, Exeter Twp, Emmons Co, ND with parents
Census 1910, p145A, Regstad Twp, McHenry Co, ND with parents
Comment: The surname spelling was changed, apparently begun by Emanuel and completed by Anna after his death.

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 Stearns Co, MN and died 1 Nov 1973 in Velva, ND.
William Emmanuel Geffrey, born 26 Aug 1915 in McHenry Co, ND and died 5 Mar 1999 in Payson, AZ.
Leander John Geffrey, born 4 Sep 1917 in Minnesota and died 10 Aug 1980 in Great Falls, MT.


Susan A Steichen (daughter of Henry Steichen) 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
 Census 1920, Maine Prairie Twp, p241B

Children of Susan Steichen and John Gregory are:
Willard J Gregory, born in Minnesota.
Margaret C Gregory, born 10 Nov 1918 in Minnesota and died 25 Nov 1999 in St. Cloud, MN.
Lawrence Frederick Gregory, born 4 Feb 1921 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 18 Jan 2007 in St. Cloud, MN.
Jerome Aloys Gregory, born 17 Nov 1923 in in Pearl Lake, MN and died 17 Sep 1999 in St. Cloud, MN.
Marianne C Gregory, born 16 Apr 1926 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 25 Oct 2006 in Albany, MN.
Alice Gregory, born 2 May 1928 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 16 Jul 1995 in Stearns Co, MN.
Paul Francis Gregory, born 16 Nov 1930 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 4 Mar 2002 in Minneapolis, MN.


John Nicholas Steichen (son of Henry Steichen) 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
Census 1920, Maine Prairie Twp, p239B

Notes for Helena Holthaus:
 Census 1910, Wakefield Twp, p255B

-- 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.

Census 1910, Collegeville Twp, p54A
Census 1920, Collegeville Twp, p69B
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 3 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, born 9 Apr 1928 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 20 Dec 2012 in Kimball, MN.
Zita Margaret Steichen, born 18 Jan 1930 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 20 Apr 2015 in St. Cloud, 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 Henry Steichen) 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 24 Nov 1917 in Stearns Co, MN 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.  (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 Henry Steichen) 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. "Shorty" 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.

Michael Francis Kremer (son of Susanna Steichen) 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:
 Burial: 18 Feb 1950, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
 Census 1920, Luxemburg Twp, p2154B
 Emigration: about 1878 to Stearns county from Luxembourg

More About Anna M Kruchten:
 Burial: 10 Jun 1966, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN

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 Susanna Steichen) 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.

More About John Joseph Kremer:
 Burial: 23 Jan 1974, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN
 Census 1920, Luxemburg Twp, p216A

More About Rose M Kruchten:
 Burial: 13 Mar 1937, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN

Child of John Kremer and Rose Kruchten is:
Dominic J Kremer, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Katherina Susan Kremer (daughter of Susanna Steichen) 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.

More About Katherina Susan Kremer:
 Burial: 2 Sep 1972, Sartell, MN

More About Paul Aloys Kruchten:
 Burial: 8 Jan 1968, Sartell, 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 Susanna Steichen) 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.

More About Joseph Nicholas Kremer:
 Burial: 8 Nov 1980, St. Nicholas, 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.

Burial: 22 May 1999, St. Nicholas, MN

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.

Teresa Marie Steichen (daughter of John Steichen) was born 6 Jan 1899 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 23 Jan 1944 in Austin, MN. She married William Arthur Majerus 17 Jun 1929 in Adams, MN. He was born 10 Nov 1899 in Dexter, MN, and died 21 Jul 1947 in Rochester, MN.

More About Teresa Marie Steichen:
 Burial: 29 Jan 1944, Adams, MN

More About William Arthur Majerus:
 Burial: 24 Jul 1947, Adams, MN

Child of Teresa Steichen and William Majerus is:
Bernard Joseph Majerus, born in Adams, MN.


Andrew John Steichen (son of John Steichen) was born 15 Nov 1901 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 25 May 1973 in Rosemead, CA. He married Johanna Katherine Bottema 5 Jun 1930 in Grundy Centre, IA, daughter of John Bottema and Margaret Dekker. She was born 23 Oct 1905 in Kloosterburen, Holland, and died 10 Jan 1972 in Rosemead, CA.

Children of Andrew Steichen and Hanna Bottema are:
Ramona Teresa Steichen, born in Austin, MN.
Roman Edward Steichen, born in Adams, MN.
Raymond Andrew Steichen, born in Adams, MN.
Margaret Kathryn Steichen, born in Adams, MN.
Thomas Alfred Steichen, born in Adams, MN.
Robert John Steichen, born in Adams, MN.
David John Steichen, born in Adams, MN.
Mary Kathryn Steichen, in Adams, MN.
Donald Edward Steichen, in Adams, MN.
James Andrew Steichen, in Austin, MN.


Edward Joseph Steichen (son of John Steichen) was born 10 Oct 1903 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 20 Jan 1950 in Adams, MN. He married Alice Agnes Soufal 17 Jul 1934 in Owatonna, MN, daughter of Anton Soufal and Agnes Kasper. She was born 17 Jul 1903 in Owatonna, MN, and died 2 Apr 1988 in Colorado Springs, CO.

More About Edward Joseph Steichen:
 Burial: 23 Jan 1950, Adams, MN

Children of Edward Steichen and Alice Soufal are:
Cleone Agnes Steichen, born in Denver, CO.
Paul Edward Steichen, born in Austin, MN.


Alfred Michael Steichen (son of John Steichen) was born 3 Sep 1905 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 17 Aug 1965 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Angeline Mary Bottema 17 Jun 1931 in Grundy Center, IA, daughter of John Bottema and Margaret Dekker. She was born 20 May 1909 in Kloosterburen, Holland, and died 26 Apr 1999 in St. Cloud, MN.

Notes for Alfred Michael Steichen:
----------- Obituary (St. Cloud Daily Times, Wednesday, August 18, 1965, p. 9)
ALFRED M. STEICHEN
   Pearl Lake, Minn.---Alfred M. Steichen, 59, died here Tuesday. He was born Sept. 3, 1905, here, son of the late John and Agnes Steichen. In 1931 he married Angeline Bottema at Grundy Center, Iowa. The couple have farmed here since 1939. He was a member of the St. John Society of Pearl Lake.
   Mr. Steichen is survived by his widow and six children: John, St. Joseph, Minn.; Donald, Waite Park; Daniel, at home; Mrs. Roger (Agnes) Notch, St. Cloud; Mrs. Lawrence (Kathryn) Schueller, Sauk Rapids and Mrs. Clarence (Mary Ann) Eull, St. Michael, Minn. There are nine grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him in death. One brother, Andrew, Adams, Minn., and one sister, Kathryn, Rochester, Minn., also survive.
   Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Holy Cross Church with burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Williams Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today.

Burial: 20 Aug 1965, Pearl Lake, MN

Notes for Angeline Bottema:
----------- Obituary (St. Cloud Daily Times, Wednesday, April 28, 1999)
Angeline Steichen 89 St. Cloud May 20, 1909 Apr 26, 1999
   Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Catholic Church for Angeline M. Steichen, 89, 1810 Minnesota Blvd. SE, who died Monday at St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in Holy Cross Parish Cemetery, Marty. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Williams Funeral Home and an hour before services Thursday at the church in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be at 6:30 tonight at the funeral home in St. Cloud, followed by Pearl Lake Christian Mothers praying the rosary at 7.
   Angeline Steichen was born in Kloosterburen, Holland, to John and Margaret (Dekker) Bottema. She married Alfred M. Steichen on June 17, 1931, in Grundy Center, Iowa; he died Aug. 17, 1965. She came to the U.S. with her family aboard the ship Lusitania arriving in New York on Oct. 14, 1910. The family moved to the Marty area in 1939, where she and her husband farmed. She retired to St. Cloud in 1979. She was an honorary member of the Pearl Lake Christian Mothers and a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, St. Cloud.
   Survivors include her daughters and sons, Mary Ann Eull of St. Michael, Agnes Notch and Kathryn Schueller of St. Cloud, John of St. Joseph, Don of Waite Park, and Dan of Kimball; 25 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughters, Angeline and Marlys T.; and sisters and brothers, Hannah Steichen, Catherine, John and Albert.

Burial: 29 Apr 1999, Pearl Lake, MN
Emigration: 14 Oct 1910, Arrive NYC with family aboard Lusitania

Children of Alfred Steichen and Angeline Bottema are:
John Alfred Steichen, born in Austin, MN.
Donald William Steichen, born in Mower Co, MN.
Agnes Margaret Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Katherine Ann Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Mary Ann Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Angeline Kathryn Steichen, born 30 Jan 1936 in Adams, MN and died 5 May 1937 in Adams, MN.
Marlys Teresa Steichen, born 11 Jul 1944 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 17 Oct 1945 in St. Cloud, MN.
Daniel James Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.

Margaret Angelika Kremer (daughter of Mary Steichen) 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:
Raymond Michael Neis, born 14 May 1910 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 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. Burial: 2 Jul 1924, Calvary, 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.
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.
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. Burial: 23 Aug 1962, Calvary, St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Neis, born 29 Nov 1927 in Stearns Co, MN and died before 29 Nov 1927 in Stearns Co. MN..


Henry Francis Kremer (son of Mary Steichen) 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. Burial: Calvery, St. Cloud, MN.
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 Mary Steichen) 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 was born 17 May 1897, and 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 Mary Steichen) 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. 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:
 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. (Burial: Calvary, St. Cloud, MN.)
Terence D Kremer, born 10 Jan 1929 in St. Cloud, MN and died 1 Mar 2000 in St. Cloud, MN. (Burial: Calvary, St. Cloud, MN; Occupation: Electronics Technician)

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.


Francis Joseph Kremer (son of Mary Steichen) 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 3 Feb 1932 in St. Cloud, MN; died 6 May 2003 in Fulton Co, IL. She married Vernon Keller.
Martha M Kremer, 13 Apr 1935 in St. Cloud, MN; died 29 Aug 1993 in Stearns Co, 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 Mary Steichen) 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, son of Dominick Kruchten and Elizabeth Stein. 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 Mary Steichen) 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.

Generation No. 11

Bertha A Kunkel (daughter of Angelica M Steichen) was born 13 Sep 1908 in St. Nicholas, MN, and died 20 Jan 2002 in Watkins, MN. She married Christ Aloy Schutz in Eden Valley, MN. He was born 7 Jul 1906 in Eden Valley, MN, and died 3 Jan 1962 in Eden Valley, MN.

Notes for Bertha A Kunkel:
Bertha A. Schutz, 93, Watkins, Jan. 20, 2002
   Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley for Bertha A. Schutz, 93, of Watkins and formerly of Eden Valley, who died Sunday at Hilltop Good Samaritan Center in Watkins. The Rev. Virgil Braun and Rev. Charles Kunkel will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at Dingmann's Eden Valley Funeral Home. Assumption Christian mothers will pray at 6:30 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Eden Valley.
   Bertha was born September 13, 1908 in St. Nicholas to Joseph K. & Angeline (Steichen) Kunkel. She married Chris Schutz on September 7, 1942 at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley. Bertha lived most of her life in Eden Valley. She moved to the St. Anthony Manor in Watkins, then to Paynesville, and then to Hilltop Good Samaritan Center in Watkins. She is a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley, and Assumption Christian Mothers.
   Survivors include her sons and daughter, Francis of Rancho Cordova, CA, Robert of St. Petersburg, FL, Joseph of Colorado Springs, CO, and Margaret Ann McQuisten of New Brighton, PA; brothers and sisters, Louise Unterberger of Watkins, Tilly Kaufman of Watkins, Henry Kunkel of St. Cloud, and Fritz Kunkel of Land O' Lakes, FL; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris on January 3, 1962; brothers, Vince, Roman, and Alfred Kunkel; and sister, Angeline Flis.

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 R Potthof 28 Apr 1936 in St. Augusta, MN. She was born 14 Feb 1911, and died 10 Nov 1992 in St. Cloud, MN.

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 Renee Benoit.
Dianne Mary Kunkel, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Michael David 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.

More About Angeline Ann Kunkel:
 Burial: 27 Jun 1998, South St. Paul, 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 1967 in Watkins, MN. She married Carl C Unterberger 27 Sep 1938 in Pearl Lake, MN. He was born 8 Mar 1916 in Chaska, MN, and died 31 Jul 1994 in Watkins, MN.

Notes for Louise B Kunkel:
Louise B. Unterberger, 91, Watkins Jan. 3, 1916 - March 22, 2007
   Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 26, 2007 at 10:30 a.m at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Watkins for Louise B. Unterberger, 91, who died Thursday at her home. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Ertl Funeral Home in Watkins. Senior Citizens will pray the rosary at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home followed by parish prayers at 7:00 p.m.
   Louise Unterberger was born on January 3, 1916 to Joseph K. and Angeline (Steichen) Kunkel at Marty (Pearl Lake), MN. She married Carl Unterberger on September 27, 1938 at Pearl Lake. She worked beside Carl while they farmed in Luxemburg and north east of Watkins. In 1948, they built their home in Watkins. Louise was a long time member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Watkins and was active with the Council of Catholic Women. She was also a member of the Watkins Senior Citizens. Louise thoroughly enjoyed her quilting and playing cards. She especially enjoyed visiting and spending time with her family and friends. The way she lived her life was an example to everyone.
   Louise Unterberger is survived by her children and their spouses, Phyllis and Willy Quast of Crystal, Colleen and Rich Neu of St. Cloud, Roger and Bonnie Unterberger of Plymouth, Anita and Elmer Neu of Cold Spring, Chuck and Liz Unterberger of Watkins, James and Cindy Unterberger of Kimball, Mary and Ken Knaus of Kimball, Suzzanne and Mike Smiacek of St. Cloud; 24 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; foster children, Mary O’Hotto of Osseo and Theresa Bloch of St. Joseph.
   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Robert Quast; great grandson, Henry Meyer; brothers and sisters, Vincent, Roman, Henry, Alfred and Fritz Kunkel, Angeline Flis, Bertha Schutz and Tilly Kaufman.

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 Kay Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN.
Susan Unterberger, born in Watkins, MN.


Mathilda Mae Kunkel (daughter of Angelica M Steichen) was born 24 Aug 1918 in Maine Prairie Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 12 Apr 2002 in Litchfield, MN. She married Elmer Martin Kaufman in Watkins, MN.

Notes for Mathilda Mae Kunkel:
Mathilda "Tilly" Kaufman, 83, Watkins, April 12, 2002
   Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Watkins for Mathilda "Tilly" Kaufman, 83, who died Friday at Meeker County Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. Burial will be at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Watkins. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 8:00 a.m. to time of service on Monday at the Ertl Funeral Home in Watkins. Watkins Senior Citizens will pray a rosary at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home followed by parish prayers at 7:00 p.m.
   Tilly was born on August 24, 1918, in Maine Prairie Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Joseph and Angeline (Steichen) Kunkel. She attended St. Cloud Teachers College and taught school at Dist. #105 in rural Watkins, Luxemburg Township, St. Nicholas, Dist. #41 in Rural Eden Valley, Dist # 15 in rural Cold Spring and Cold Spring Elementary. She married Elmer Kaufman on March 1, 1943, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Watkins. She retired from full time teaching in 1977 and continued as a substitute teacher for Watkins, Kimball and Cold Spring schools for many years. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Watkins and was active with the Council of Catholic Women. She was a member of the Watkins Senior Citizens and enjoyed playing cards, bowling, golfing and traveling.
   Survivors include her husband, Elmer Kaufman of Watkins, Children and their spouses, Margie and Jim Kraemer of Cold Spring, Trish Kaufman of Seattle, WA, Michael and Debbie (Schwindel) Kaufman of Cold Spring, Barb Dalton of Watkins, Lewis Kaufman of Watkins, Lois and Christ Peters of Marty; 14 grandchildren, sister, Louise Unterberger of Watkins; brothers, Henry Kunkel of Waite Park, Aloysious "Fritz" Kunkel of Land 0' Lakes, FL.
   She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Jo Main on March 7, 2002 and brothers and sisters, Bertha Schutz, Roman Kunkel, Vincent Kunkel, Angeline Flis, and Alfred Kunkel.

Children of Mathilda Kunkel and Elmer Kaufman are:
Margaret Ann Kaufman, born in Watkins, MN.
Patricia Ann Kaufman, born in Watkins, MN.
Michael Lewis Kaufman, born in Watkins, MN.
MaryJo Ann Kaufman was born 26 Oct 1951 in St. Cloud, MN and died 7 Mar 2002 in Watkins, MN. She married Michael Main.

Notes for MaryJo Ann Kaufman:
Mary Jo (Kaufman) Main, 50, Watkins, March 7, 2002
   Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Watkins for Mary Jo (Kaufman) Main, 50, formerly of Waite Park, who died Thursday at the Hilltop Good Samaritan Center in Watkins. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 8:00 a.m. to time of service on Monday at the Ertl Funeral Home in Watkins. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Casket bearers will be nephews.
Mary Jo (Kaufman) Main was born on October 26, 1951, in St. Cloud to Elmer and Mathilda (Kunkel) Kaufman of Watkins. She was their fourth child. Mary Jo graduated from Anoka Ramsey School of Nursing on May 31, 1975, and fulfilled a 20 year career as a registered nurse.
   Survivors include her parents, siblings, Margie (Jim) Kraemer of Cold Spring, Michael (Debbie Schwindel) Kaufman of Cold Spring, Patricia Kaufman of Seattle, WA, Barb Dalton of Watkins, Lewis Kaufman of Watkins, Lois (Christ) Peters of Marty, 14 nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many dear friends that she met in her corner of her world.
   She was preceded in death by grandparents, Bill and Plonie Kaufman, Joseph and Angeline Kunkel, step-mother, Sophia Kunkel, and favorite aunt, Angeline (Kunkel) Fliss.
   Memorials are preferred to the St. Cloud Schizophrenia Society.

Barbara Ann Kaufman
Louis H Kaufman
Lois Ann Kaufman


Henry Aloys Kunkel (son of Angelica M Steichen) was born 17 Jul 1920 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 29 May 2002 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Florence Klaverkamp in St. Augusta, MN.  She was born 6 Aug 1918, and died 19 May 1997.

Notes for Henry Aloys Kunkel:
Henry A. Kunkel, 81, Luxemburg, May 29, 2002
   Services will be on Monday, June 3, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wendelin's Catholic Church in Luxemburg for Henry A. Kunkel, age 81, formerly of Luxemburg, who died Wednesday, May 29, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Leon Slominski and Reverend Charles Kunkel, OSC will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Wendelin's parish Cemetery in Luxemburg. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to the services at Mary Hall in Luxemburg. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. followed by the St. Wendelin-St. Theresa Society at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home in St. Cloud. Arrangements were by the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
   Henry was born on July 17, 1920, in Pearl Lake, Minnesota to Joseph K. and Angela (Steichen) Kunkel. He married Florence Klaverkamp on January 20, 1944, at St. Mary's Help of Christian's Catholic Church in St. Augusta, Minnesota. Henry farmed in St. Augusta Township, Stearns County until he retired in 1978 and moved to St. Cloud. He has been a resident of the Sterling Park Commons in Waite Park since August of 2000. He served on the Board of Directors for the Associated Milk Producers Incorporated (AMPI). Henry was a member of St. Wendelin's Parish, and the St. Wendelin-St. Theresa Society.
   Survivors include his three sons, Roger of Waite Park, Dennis and his wife Ginny of Pittsburgh, PA, and Dave and his wife Lee Ann of Clearwater; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Louise Unterberger of Watkins; one brother, Aloysius "Fritz" of Land O' Lakes, FL.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Florence on May 19, 1997; three brothers, Roman, Vince, Alfred; three sisters, Bertha Schutz, Angeline Flis, Mathilda Kaufman. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. Henry's family would like to extend its appreciation to the staff of Sterling Park Commons for their gracious care and friendship.

Children of Henry Kunkel and Florence Klaverkamp are:
Roger Frederick Kunkel, born 7 Aug 1945 in St. Cloud, MN and died 26 Nov 2003 in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) Roxanne Jansen. She was born in Minneapolis, MN. He married (2) Marie Trausch.

Notes for Roger Frederick Kunkel:
Roger F. Kunkel, 58, St. Cloud, Nov. 26, 2003
   A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2003, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Roger Frederick Kunkel, age 58, who died November 26 at his home. Pastor Mark Snider will officiate. Friends and family may call from 4-6 p.m. before the service. Dinner and a time for visiting will follow the service at the Cedar Point Ballroom in St. Augusta.
   Roger was born August 7, 1945, in St. Cloud to Henry and Florence Kunkel. He lived in the St. Cloud/Luxemburg area most of his life during which time he was an over the road truck driver. After being a landlord/manager for several years, Roger was retired at the time of his death.
   Roger is survived by his brothers, Dennis (Ginny) and David (Lee Ann); and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Florence Kunkel. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

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 married Lee Ann ?.


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

More About Virginia Mary Webster:
 Burial: 28 Apr 1998, 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 Stearns Co, MN, and died 1 Nov 1973 in Velva, ND. She married Bernard Gachne, son of Bernard Gachne and Anna Schiele. He was born 5 Aug 1907 in Balfour, ND, and died 7 Mar 1990 in Karlsruhe, ND.

Children of Dorothy Geffrey and Bernard Gachne are:
Leander Gachne, born in North Dakota.
Donna Mae Gachne, born in North Dakota.
Dorothy Ann Gachne, born 23 Nov 1938 in North Dakota; died 1 Apr 2008 in Lakewood, CO.

Notes for Dorothy Ann Gachne:
Nov. 23, 1938-April 1, 2008
   KARLSRUHE. Dorothy Ann Gachne, 69, Lakewood, Colo., formerly of the Minot-Velva area, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in her home. She was born Nov. 23, 1938, to Bernard and Dorothy Gachne in Rolla. Survivors: brothers, Leander, Puyallup, Wash., Bernie, Gering, Neb., William, Ramsey, Minn., David, Warba, Minn.; sisters, Donna Seale, of Kent, Wash., Marjorie Price, Tumwater, Wash., Rita Gachne, Lyons, Colo., Kathleen Gachne, Velva. Memorial graveside prayer service: Saturday, 1 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Karlsruhe. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

Bernard Gachne, born in North Dakota.
William Gachne, born in North Dakota.
Margaret Gachne, born in North Dakota.
David Gachne, born in North Dakota.
Rita Ellen Gachne
Kathleen Lou Gachne


William Emmanuel Geffrey (son of Anna Mary Steichen) was born 26 Aug 1915 in McHenry Co, ND, and died 5 Mar 1999 in Payson, AZ. He married (1) Geraldine Morton, (2) Margot Stein and (3) Sylvia C Farkas.

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.

More About Loretta Maus:
 Burial: Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, 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 4 Feb 1921 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 18 Jan 2007 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Theresa Celine Blenkush in St. Stephen, MN.

Notes for Lawrence Frederick Gregory:
Obituary, St. Cloud Times Online, January 20, 2007
- Lawrence Gregory, 85, Pearl Lake, Feb. 4, 1921 - Jan. 17, 2007
   Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2007 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake, MN for Lawrence Gregory, age 85, who died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call after 4p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening. Arrangements are with the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.
   Lawrence was born in Pearl Lake, MN to John and Susan Gregory. He married Theresa Blenkush on June 20, 1950 in St. Stephen Catholic Church, St. Stephen, MN. Lawrence served in the US Navy during WW II.
Survivors include his wife, Terry; children, Pat (Julie), Maureen (Doug) Johnson, Jim (Cathy), Cathy (Jeff) DeGarlais, Ray, Tim (Teri) and Norb (Annette Gerlack); 18 grandchildren and brother, Willard. He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and two brothers. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers

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 Minnesota, and died 17 Sep 1999 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Eleanor Schrimel in St. Cloud, MN. She was born in Minnesota.

More About Jerome Gregory:
 Burial: 20 Sep 1999, Pearl Lake, MN

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 16 Apr 1926 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 25 Oct 2006 in Albany, MN. She married Stewart Rupert Hansen 1 Aug 1950 in Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN. He was born 19 Feb 1919 in Grasston, MN, and died 28 Mar 1992 in St. Cloud, MN.

Notes for Marianne C Gregory:
Obituary: St. Cloud Times
Marianne Hansen, 80, Collegeville, April 16, 1926 - Oct. 25, 2006
   Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2006 at St. John's Abbey Church in Collegeville, MN for Marianne Hansen, age 80, who died Wednesday at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home, Albany, MN. Fr. Eugene McGlothlin, O.S.B. will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 4 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Parish Center on Fruit Farm Road in Collegeville. The St. Ann's Mission Circle will pray at 4:00 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue Monday morning in the Baptistery of The Abbey Church from 9-10:30 a.m. Arrangements with the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring, MN.
   Marianne was born in Pearl Lake, MN to John and Susan (Steichen) Gregory. She married Stewart R. Hansen on August 1, 1950 at Holy Cross Church in Pearl Lake, MN. Marianne graduated from Kimball High School and St. Cloud Teacher's College. She taught commercial subjects in Eden Valley High School from 1947 to 1952. She was secretary and administrative assistant for the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library at St. John's University from 1968 until retiring in June 1991. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish, Collegeville where she served as a volunteer bookkeeper from 1958-1998 and secretary from 1990-1998. She served on the Supervisory Committee and Board of Directors of the Collegeville Community Credit Union from 1967-2002.
   Survivors include her children, Deborah, Roseville; David (Tina Recto), Phoenix, AZ; Steven (Laura Mitchell), White Bear Lake; Mary (Ecton) Espenlaub, Black Forest, CO; and Virginia, Shoreview; brothers, Willard, Lawrence (Terry), Kimball; in-laws, Eleanor Gregory, St. Cloud; Richard Mueller, Kimball; Lorraine Gregory, Kimball; Ted (Shirley) Hansen, Grasston; grandchildren, Kimberley and Christine Hansen, Gregory, Graham and Michele Espenlaub and Holly Hansen.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Stewart (1992); parents; brothers and sisters, Jerome, Margaret, Alice and Paul.

More About Marianne C Gregory:
Burial: 30 Oct 2006, St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, 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.  He married Tina Recto.
Steven Charles Hansen, born in Eden Valley, MN.
Mary Elizabeth Hansen, born in Eden Valley, MN.
Virginia Louise Hansen, born in Collegeville, MN.


Alice Mae Gregory (daughter of Susan A Steichen) was born 2 May 1928 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 16 Jul 1995 in Stearns Co, MN. She married Richard John Mueller 2 Jun 1952 in Pearl Lake, MN. He was born in St. Cloud, MN and died 30 Oct 2008.

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; died 18 Nov 1978. (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) Luebesmier 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 Luebesmier 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; 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. He married Teresa ?.
Roxanne Loyola Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Agnes 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 John 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 M Hentges, born 8 May 1953 in Annandale, MN; died 6 Dec 2006 in Illinois.
Paul Andrew Hentges, born 20 Sep 1954 in Annandale, MN, and died 7 Dec 1969 in Anoka Co, MN.
Debra Agnes Hentges, born 24 Aug 1956 in Annandale, MN; died 1 Dec 2006 in Darwin, 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 26 Sep 1923 in Roscoe, MN, and died 26 Mar 2012 in Litchfield, 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.

Notes for Clara Schaefer:
Obituary:
  Clara Steichen, the daughter of John and Barbara (Weiss) Schaefer was born on September 26, 1923, in Roscoe, MN. She attended school in Roscoe, Cold Spring and St. Cloud, MN. At a young age, she worked to help support her family. Clara was united in marriage to Bernard Steichen at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in St. Cloud, on July 2, 1949. She was a nurse's aid while living in St. Cloud, and later helped with the bookkeeping for Litchfield Shipping Association. She was a member of the Church of St. Philip and active in the Ladies Aid. Clara enjoyed being a caregiver, and was an excellent seamstress and cook. She was talented in sewing, knitting, needlework and embroidery. She made clothing, including many wedding and bridesmaids dresses for her family and friends. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, her apple pie baking marathons and for her Christmas goodie boxes filled with baked goods. Clara enjoyed baking, cooking, canning, collecting angels, fishing, playing cards, bingo, puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.
  Clara is survived by her children: Linda (Dennis) Witucki of Silver Lake, MN, Tom (Lois) Steichen of Winston-Salem, N.C., Jane Steichen of Litchfield, MN, Judy (Robert) Fuller of Seabrook, TX. Ruth (Roy) Johnson of Heron, Montana, Berna (Tom) Gormley of Potomac, Maryland, Frank (Debra) Steichen of North Mankato, MN, Neal Steichen of Litchfield, MN and Mike (Lisa) Steichen of Litchfield, MN; grandchildren: Darrin (Jacqueline) Witucki and Eric (Kathy) Witucki; Kyle (Laura) Steichen and Jesse Steichen; David (April) Johnson and Daniel (Jolene) Johnson; Patrick Gormley and Caitlin Gormley; Thea Steichen and Cara (Andy) Kahler; and Jacob Steichen, Mathew Steichen and Adam Steichen; great-grandchildren: Carly Witucki, Cole Witucki, Brandon Witucki and Jase Witucki; Miles Johnson and Abigale Johnson; and Arthur Steichen; sisters: Madeline "Tweets" (Jim) Bastin of St. Cloud, MN and Dorraine Donabauer of Kimball. MN. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband Bernard, parents John and Barbara, infant daughter Mary Lisa; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Interment will be in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Following the services at the grave, family and friends are invited to return to the church for a time of fellowship and lunch. Those not going to the cemetery may go directly to the parish hall and await the return of the family.

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 2 Dec 1951 in Litchfield, MN, and died 27 Jun 2016 in Willmar, MN.

Notes for Jane Marie Steichen:
Obituary:
  Jane Marie Steichen, age 64, of Litchfield, MN, died on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Rice Hospital, in Willmar Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home with a 7:00 PM prayer service and visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Litchfield.
  Jane Marie Steichen, the daughter of Bernard and Clara (Schaefer) Steichen, was born on December 2, 1951 in Litchfield, MN. She grew up and received her education in Litchfield, graduating from Litchfield High School in 1969. She was employed at the Litchfield Garment Company, the Litchfield Office Supply Company, Pamida and Walmart. She was a member of the Church of St. Philip. Jane enjoyed reading, sewing, baking and putting together care packages for her nieces and nephews during the holidays. She will be remembered as a special aunt, as a caregiver for her parents, and small in stature but big in generosity.
  Jane is survived by her siblings: Linda (Dennis) Witucki of Silver Lake, MN, Tom (Lois) Steichen of Greencastle, PA, Judy (Robert) Fuller of Seabrook, TX, Ruth (Roy) Johnson of Heron, Montana, Berna (Tom) Gormley of Potomac, Maryland, Frank (Debra) Steichen of North Mankato, MN, Neal Steichen of Litchfield, MN and Mike (Lisa) Steichen of Litchfield, MN; nieces and nephews, Darrin (Jacqueline) Witucki and Eric (Kathy) Witucki; Kyle (Laura) Steichen and Jesse Steichen; David (April) Johnson and Daniel (Jolene) Johnson; Patrick Gormley and Caitlin Gormley; Thea Steichen and Cara (Andy) Kahler, Jacob Steichen, Mathew Steichen and Adam Steichen; great-nieces and nephews: Brandon Witucki, Jase Witucki, Carly Witucki, Cole Witucki, Arthur Steichen, Henry Steichen, Miles Johnson, Abigale Johnson, Eivan Johnson, Nora Kahler, Neville Kahler and Dominick Steichen; and many aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and infant sister Mary Lisa.

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. (Burial: 15 Mar 1966, Calvary Cemetery, Litchfield, 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.


Joseph Ignatius Steichen (son of John Nicholas Steichen) was born 9 Apr 1928 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 20 Dec 2012 in Kimball, MN. He married Donna Jeanette Weisman in Kimball, MN, daughter of Martin Weismann and Eileen Coulter. 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 Renee Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Joanne Marie Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.


Zita Margaret Steichen (daughter of John Nicholas Steichen) was 18 Jan 1930 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 20 Apr 2015 in St. Cloud, MN. She married Andrew Alvinus Manuel in Kimball, MN, son of Andrew Manuel and Olive Baden. He was born 18 May 1926 in Watkins, MN, and died 25 Mar 1987 in Jacksonville, FL.

Notes for Zita Margaret Steichen:
-- Obituary:
  Zita M. Manuel, age 85, of Maple Lake died on Monday, April 20, 2015, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am, Monday, April 27, 2015, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake, with Fr. Martin Shallbetter and Deacon Ron Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at St. Timothy's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake and from 9:00-10:00 am Monday at the funeral chapel. A prayer service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday.
  Zita Margaret Manuel was born on January 18, 1930, to John and Frances (Zwilling) Steichen in Maine Prairie Township, Stearns County, Minnesota. On November 16, 1950, Zita was united in holy matrimony to Andrew Manuel at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Kimball. They resided in Cold Spring and Monticello before moving to Maple Lake in 1952. Along with her husband, Andrew, Zita owned and operated Andy's Red Owl in Maple Lake. Andrew preceded her in death on March 25, 1987. Zita was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church, the Council of Catholic Women and the Catholic Order of Foresters. She also belonged to the Maple Lake American Legion Auxiliary, Maple Lake VFW Auxillary, Maple Lake Senior Citizens and the Wright County Volunteer Drivers. Zita was a former board member and Chairperson of the Council on Aging for the 5 county area and she served on the Maple Lake City Council. Zita enjoyed sewing, playing cards, quilting, running Manuels Costume Shop and spending time with her family.
  Zita is survived by her children Roger (Katie), Carol Chandler, Lawrence (Louie), all of Maple Lake, Alice Manuel (Karen Bylander) of Albertville, and Paul (Angie) of Annandale; 10 grandchildren Jason, Ryan, Sara, Mandy, Danny, Orin, Kari, Andy, Laura and Nathan; 3 great grandchildren, Andrew "AJ", Oliver, and George; siblings, Theresa (Warren) Theisen of St. Cloud and Rose Weineke of Cold Spring; and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Andrew; son Bruce; brothers Robert, Roman, Joseph and Bernard Steichen; and sisters Agnes Hentges and Helen Anderson Holt.
  Jason, Ryan, Orin, Andy, Nathan Manuel and Danny Chandler will serve as pallbearers with Mandy Chandler, Sara Hayes, Kari Buttenhoff and Laura Manuel as honorary pallbearers. Sarah Goelz and Krista Elsenpeter Tarbox will provide music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.

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 William Anderson 16 Aug 1951 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 (J. R.) Holt 8 Sep 1990 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 Eugene Anderson, born 14 Sep 1952 in St. Cloud, MN and died 19 May 1957 in Meeker Co, MN.
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 Robert Anderson, born 18 Nov 1957 in Litchfield, MN and died 12 Oct 1975 in Stearns Co, MN.
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 16 Feb 1941 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 4 May 2004 in Pomona, CA.
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 7 Aug 1945 in St. Cloud, MN; died 26 Nov 2003 in St. Cloud, 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.
Pamela Steichen,  married ? Quarford.
? Steichen, born 1966; died 26 Nov 1966 in Ramsey Co, 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.

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.

More About Leo Joseph Kremer:
 Burial: 2 Jan 1988, 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.

More About Wilfred D Kremer:
 Burial: 29 Dec 1979, St. Joseph, 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.

Burial: 9 Mar 2000, Sauk Rapids, MN

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 A 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

Bernard Joseph Majerus (son of Teresa Marie Steichen) was born in Adams, MN. He married (1) Sheryl ?. He married (2) Catherine Maureen ?.

Children of Bernard Majerus and Catharine ? are:
Catherine Margaret Majerus
Susan Elizabeth Majerus
William Joseph Majerus
Teresa Lea Majerus
David Norman Majerus

Ramona Teresa Steichen (daughter of Andrew John Steichen) was born in Austin, MN. She married John Urrutia.

Children of Ramona Steichen and John Urrutia are:
Celine Marie Urrutia
John MacAndrew Urrutia
Sonia Marie Urrutia
Mark Joseph Urrutia
Romona Urrutia, born about 1962; died before 2010.
JoAnn Marie Urrutia
Carlene Mary Urrutia married Antonio Juarez.
Kathleen Rae Urrutia, born 19 Feb 1970; died 2 Oct 2005 in Pahrump, NV.
Charles Ray Urrutia
Doreen Marie Urrutia married Jason Ladurn.


Roman Edward Steichen (son of Andrew John Steichen) was born in Adams, MN. He married Margaret Ann (Pat) Cooper in Rochester, MN. She was born in Minnesota.

Children of Roman Steichen and Margaret Cooper are:
Raymond Andrew Steichen, born in Austin, MN.
Daniel Edward Steichen, born in Austin, MN.
Michael Herbert Steichen, born in Austin, MN.
Joseph William Steichen, born in Austin, MN.
Dawn Mary Steichen, born in Austin, MN.
Teresa Kathryn Steichen, born in Austin, MN. She married Jeremy Busch.


Raymond Andrew Steichen (son of Andrew John Steichen) was born in Adams, MN. He married Nay Molina. She was born 25 Mar 1918, and died before 2010.

Children of Raymond Steichen and Nay Molina are:
Annette Steichen
Mike Steichen


Margaret Kathryn Steichen (daughter of Andrew John Steichen) was born in Adams, MN. She married Theodore Garth Brush.  He was born 13 Jul 1931, and died Feb 1994.

Children of Margaret Steichen and Theodore Brush are:
Cheryl Ann Brush married Al Terry.
Thomas Baurom Brush married Barbara Crosnoe.
Geoffrey P Brush
Timothy S Brush
Michele Kay Brush, born 24 Aug 1954 and died 18 Jul 1993. She married Michael Raymond Jones.
Garth A Brush
Rebecca Susanne Brush
Alisa Shiloi Brush


Thomas Alfred Steichen (son of Andrew John Steichen) was born in Adams, MN. He married Mary Ann Bolster.

Children of Thomas Steichen and Mary Bolster are:
Renee Elizabeth Steichen, born in Rochester, MN.
Lynn Marie Steichen, born in Rochester, MN.
Richard Thomas Steichen, born in Rochester, MN.
William Alfred Steichen, born in Rochester, MN.
Alan Andrew Steichen, born in Rochester, MN.
Christopher T Steichen, born in Rochester, MN.


Robert John Steichen (son of Andrew John Steichen) was born in Adams, MN. He married (1) Carla Joyce Barker. She was born in Lime Springs, IA. He married (2) Anne Collins.

Child of Robert Steichen and Anne Collins is:
Janet Steichen


David John Steichen (son of Andrew John Steichen) was born in Adams, MN. He married Carol Elaine Galles.

Children of David Steichen and Carol Galles are:
David John Steichen, born in Quito, Ecuador. He married Karin Linssen.
Patrick A Steichen, born in Quito, Ecuador.
Penelope Jane Steichen, born in South Ruislip, England.


Mary Kathryn Steichen (daughter of Andrew John Steichen)  was born in Adams, MN. She married Richard Melvin Thamert.

Children of Mary Steichen and Richard Thamert are:
Cheryl Marie Thamert
Donna Lynn Thamert
John Richard Thamert
Kelly Jean Thamert married Tim Irwin.
Amy Elizabeth Thamert
David Andrew Thamert
Gerald Robert Thamert
Katie Ann Thamert


Donald Edward Steichen (son of Andrew John Steichen) was born in Adams, MN. He married Amalia Bartolo.

Children of Donald Steichen and Amalia Bartolo are:
Donald Roman Steichen, born in Los Angeles, CA.
Steven Raymond Steichen, born in Los Angeles, CA.


James Andrew Steichen (son of Andrew John Steichen) was born in Austin, MN. He married Tina Catherine Kuyper.

Children of James Steichen and Tina Kuyper are:
James Andrew Steichen, born in Garden Grove, CA.
Randall Nicholas Steichen, born in Orange, CA.
Gina Ramona Steichen, born in Orange, CA.
Robert Peter Steichen, born in Orange, CA. He married Ann ?.

Cleone Agnes Steichen (daughter of Edward Joseph Steichen) was born in Denver, CO. She married (1) John Thomas Lien in Seattle, WA. He was born in Baker, OR. She married (2) Nelson Mikkelson in Haleiwa, HI. He was born in Buffalo, WY.

Children of Cleone Steichen and John Lien are:
Garth Thomas Lien, born in Seattle, WA.
Kristen Marie Lien, born in Seattle, WA.
Joan Kathryn Lien, born in Seattle, WA.
Karen Ann Lien, born in Edmonds, WA.
Kyran John Lien, born in Edmonds, WA.


Paul Edward Steichen (son of Edward Joseph Steichen) was born in Austin, MN. He married Margaret Rose Mayovsky in Seattle, WA. She was born in Seattle, WA.

Children of Paul Steichen and Margaret Mayovsky are:
Roman Edward Steichen, born in Seattle, WA.
Jessica Carol Steichen, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Natalie Rose Steichen, born in Gaithersburg, MD.
Justin Edward Steichen, born in Gaithersburg, MD.
Marketa Carol Steichen, born in Gaithersburg, MD.
Nathan Edward Steichen, born in Gaithersburg, MD. He married Karen ?.

John Alfred Steichen (son of Alfred Michael Steichen) was born in Austin, MN. He married Jeanette Veronica Rausch in St. Martin, MN. She was born in Paynesville, MN.

Children of John Steichen and Jeanette Rausch are:
Joyce Steichen
Marlys Steichen
David Steichen
Mark Steichen
Joseph Steichen
Roger Steichen


Donald William Steichen (son of Alfred Michael Steichen) was born in Mower Co, MN. He married Agnes Catherine Bechtold in St. Joseph, MN, daughter of John Bechtold and Esther Weyer. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Donald Steichen and Agnes Bechtold are:
Jeffrey Steichen married Rose ?.
Michael Steichen
Kevin Steichen
Gary Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Agnes Margaret Steichen (daughter of Alfred Michael Steichen) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Roger John Notch in Pearl Lake, MN. He was born 30 Mar 1934 in Freeport, MN, and died 10 Aug 1996 in Stearns Co, MN.

Children of Agnes Steichen and Roger Notch are:
  Kevin Notch
  Michelle Notch


Katherine Ann Steichen (daughter of Alfred Michael Steichen) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Lawrence Arnold Schueller in Pearl Lake, MN. He was born 24 Aug 1939 in Roscoe, MN, and died 26 Nov 1977 in Stearns Co, MN.

Children of Katherine Steichen and Lawrence Schueller are:
  Gregg Schueller
  Lisa Schueller
  Jody Schueller


Mary Ann Steichen (daughter of Alfred Michael Steichen) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Clarence Rudolph Eull in Pearl Lake, MN. He was born in Albertville, MN.

Children of Mary Steichen and Clarence Eull are:
Susan Eull
Timothy Eull
Thomas Eull
Nancy Eull


Daniel James Steichen (son of Alfred Michael Steichen) was born 14 Sep 1947 in Kimball, MN, and died 26 May 2009 in Pearl Lake, MN.. He married Kathleen Margaret Pramann in Pearl Lake, MN. She was born in South Haven, MN.

Notes for Daniel Steichen:
Residence: Lives on the pioneer emigrant Steichen farm.

Obituary: Daniel J. Steichen, age 61, Pearl Lake, September 14, 1947 - May 26, 2009
   Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake, MN for Daniel J. Steichen, age 61, who died at home in the early morning, following a three year battle with prostate cancer. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Parish Cemetery, Pearl Lake.
Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish Prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.
   Daniel was born in St. Cloud, MN to Alfred and Angeline (Bottema) Steichen. He served in the Army National Guard. Dan married Kathleen Margaret Pramann on April 12, 1975. He farmed the original Steichen homestead his entire life, and enjoyed over the road trucking in his later years. He was a loving husband and devoted father and Holy Cross Parish.
   Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Kathleen; children, Paul (Kimberly), Ryan, Caryn (Benjamin), Carla (Jason), Keith and Chris; grandchildren, Abigail, Meghann, Edward, Anthony and one more on the way; siblings, John, Donald, Agnes Notch, Kathryn Schueller and Mary Ann Eull.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Angeline and Marlys.

 His oldest son, Paul, writes (in part):
   I grew up in Pearl Lake, MN. My dad is Daniel James, who is the son of Alfred Michael, the son of John, the son of the original emigrant John (Johann). I grew up on and my dad still farms the land originally homesteaded by Johann back around 1865. Hopefully that helps you find me in the tree.
   My dad was the youngest of 8. My mom, Kathleen Margaret Pramann, was the youngest of three. They were married at Holy Cross Church, in Pearl Lake. They bought the farm adjacent to the original homestead and, after my grandmother moved to St. Cloud, also bought the homestead from her. So while our house was located across the street from the original property, we grew up playing and working on both. The homestead property is still in use. The fields are planted every year and a few cows and cats still call the barn home. Unfortunately even when I was a child the house would have cost many thousands in renovations to bring it back to living condition. And it has degraded further since then. While it still stands, it is home now to some raccoons and several nests of birds. It would now cost far more than a new house to bring it back to life.

Children of Daniel Steichen and Kathleen Pramann are:
Paul Daniel Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ryan Daniel Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Caryn Kathleen Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Carla Kathleen Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Jason Vanderpool.
Keith Daniel Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Chris Daniel Steichen, born in St. Cloud, MN.

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.

More About Mathilda Mary Neis:
 Burial: 22 Jun 2000, Sauk Rapids, 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 Figuereido Hermes.
Douglas Ladney
Carol Ann Ladney married Jeffrey Apczynski.
Nicholas Ladney


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.

George Michael Kremer (son of Nicholas John Kremer)  was born 1 Apr 1922 in Eden Valley, MN, and died 10 Aug 2003 in Westport, WI. He married Lorraine Holt 23 Nov 1950.

Notes for George Michael Kremer:
Obituary: St. Paul Pioneer Press, 8/12/2003: George Michael Kremer
   Kremer, George Michael - Former Newspaper MN & WI Editor & Publisher for 34 years, age 81, died on August 10, 2003. George was born on April 1, 1922, at Eden Valley, MN, the oldest child of Nicholas J. and Edwina (Froehle) Kremer. He grew up at Osakis, MN, where he attended elementary school. In May 1940, he graduated from St. John's University College Preparatory School at Collegeville, MN. That fall, he began studies at the University of Minnesota. In September 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He landed in Normandy, France, with Patton's Third Army, fighting across France, in the Battle of the Bulge and then across Germany. After World War II, he returned to the University of Minnesota, where he graduated in the summer of 1946. He published the Osakis (Minnesota) Review weekly newspaper for 7 years before purchasing the River Falls (Wisconsin) Journal in 1957 and moving his family there.
   He was united in marriage to Lorraine Holt on November 23, 1950. She survives him, along with nine children and their families: Ann (Larry) Phelps, Matthew and Douglas of Pueblo, CO; Joan Kremer, Joshua and Erin Bennett of River Falls, WI; Mark Kremer, Red Wing, MN; Paul (Debby) Kremer, Zachary and Meredith of DeForest, WI; David (Pat) Kremer, Jason and Adam, Christopher Moelter and Shannon (Tommy) Starck of Chippewa Falls, WI; Ruth (Randall) Pickering, Richard, Rachel and Ryan of Fitchburg, WI; Sara (Bill) Larsen, Jill, Kimberly and Kelly of Waterford, WI; Margaret (Steve) Brunn, Kyle and Lora of Franklin, WI; Michael (Sheryl) Kremer, Nicholas and Collin, Joseph Halle and Tiffany Bell of Eau Claire, WI; and one step-great grandson. He is also survived by a brother, William (Joann) of Wheaton, MN; two sisters, Rose (Lowell) Johnson of Albertville, MN, and Helen (Pat) McLain of Osakis, MN; three sisters-in-law, Fran Kremer, Eloise Anderson and Shirly Holt; a brother-in-law, Marvin (Wanda) Holt; and many nieces and nephews.
   One daughter, Kathleen, died at age 15 in 1977 after a swimming accident in California. Also preceding him in death were his parents; two small grandchildren, Christopher Larsen and Emily Kremer; and his brother Robert.
   George was active over the years in civic and church affairs, including terms on the River Falls Hospital and United Hospital Boards, River Falls School Board, Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Board, St. Bridget's building committee and usher for 25 years at St. Bridget's Church. He also was a member of the Lions Club, Kiwanis, Rotary, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose Lodge and Knights of Columbus. After selling his business interests in River Falls in 1984 because of ill health, he and his wife spent summer months at River Falls and winter months at Mesa, AZ, for 12 years. Because of serious illness in January 1998 in Arizona, they have lived since April 1998 at Westshire Village in the Town of Westport, WI, close to many of his children and grandchildren, whom he enjoyed very much. Visitation will be at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, on Wednesday, August 13, from 3-5PM with a Scripture Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BRIDGET CATHOLIC CHURCH, River Falls, WI, 3PM on Thursday, August 14, 2003. There will be visitation at the church starting at 1PM. Burial will be in St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery at River Falls, WI, following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers Mass intentions and donations to charitable organizations.

Children of George Kremer and Lorraine Holt are:
Ann Kremer
Joan Kremer
Mark Kremer
Paul Kremer
David Kremer
Ruth Kremer
Sara Kremer
Margaret Kremer
Michael Kremer
Kathleen Kremer, born 1952; died 1977.


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.

Generation No. 12

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 married Kelli ?.
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
Carla Kunkel
MariBeth Kunkel
? Kunkel

Estelle Flis (daughter of Angeline Ann Kunkel)  married ? Senopole.

Child of Estelle Flis and ? Senopole is:
Lisa Marie Senopole

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 Allan 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 Kay 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. He died in 1989. 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, born in Fridley, MN.
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 Pauzke 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 Rolla, ND. 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 Rolla, ND. He married Margaret Pridgeon.

Children of Richard Geffrey and Margaret Pridgeon are:
Craig Geffrey
Nicole Geffrey


Sandra Lee Geffrey (daughter of Leander John Geffrey) was born in Rolla, ND. 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 Havre, MT. 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 Havre, MT. 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. (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. (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. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.

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 Luebesmier, 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 Luebesmier, 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 Jerry 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 Mathilda 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 in St. Cloud, MN, 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


Roxanne Loyola 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 Roxanne Steichen and Jeffrey Unterburger are:
Jessica Unterburger
Jacob David Unterburger

Donna Hentges (daughter of Agnes 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 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 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 Steichen) was born in Annandale, MN. She married Lawrence Thorson.

Child of Patricia Hentges and Lawrence Thorson is:
Keith Thorson


Mary Ann Hentges (daughter of Agnes 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 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 Steichen) was born 8 May 1953 in Annandale, MN, and died 6 Dec 2006 in Illinois. She married (1) Martin Bieszczat. She married (2) James Hohmeier.

Notes for Karen M Hentges:
Chicago Sun-Times, 12/8/2006, Karen M. Hohmeier
   Hohmeier, Karen M. beloved wife of James Hohmeier, loving mother of Michelle Grimm, Paulette Hohmeier and Johnathon W. (Angela) Bieszczat, dear grandmother of Vanessa, Jared, Travis, Hanna, Johnathon and Ethan, fond sister of Donna, Patricia, Mary, Cheryl, Leslie, Robert and Jerry. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Agnes Hentges and Paul, Elaine and Debbie. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Sunday, 8 p.m., at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematory, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park.

Children of Karen Hentges and Marty Bieszczat are:
Michelle Bickford married ? Grimm.
Johnathon Walter Bieszczat

Child of Karen Hentges and James Hohmeier is:
Paulette Hohmeier


Debra Agnes Hentges (daughter of Agnes Steichen) was born 24 Aug 1956 in Annandale, MN, and died 1 Dec 2006 in Darwin, MN. She married (1) Lloyd Nolan. She married (2) Rick Boyum. She married (3) Ricky Howell.

Notes for Debra Agnes Hentges:
Debra Agnes Howell, 50
   Debra Agnes Howel, 50, of Darwin died Friday, Dec. 1, at her home. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today (Dec. 4) at St. John's Catholic Church in Darwin. Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

Debra A. Howell, Tribune Obituaries, West Central Tribune, Published Saturday, December 02, 2006
Debra A. Howell, Aug. 24, 1956 - Dec. 1, 2006
   DARWIN - Debra Agnes "Debbie" Howell, 50, of Darwin died Friday at her home. The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Darwin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield and for one hour prior to the service at the church.
   She was born Aug. 24, 1956, in Buffalo to Andrew and Agnes (Steichen) Hentges. She grew up and attended school in Litchfield. She married Richard Howell on June 22, 1986, in Memphis, Tenn. They lived in Tennessee, Illinois, Mississippi and Arkansas. They moved to Darwin four years ago. She worked for Imperial Cleaning Service for 15 years and also as an environmental technician at Burns Manor.
   She is survived by her husband; son: Christopher Nelson of Dassel; three grandchildren; and her brothers: Gerald Hentges (and fiancée Nancy) of Darwin, Robert Hentges (and fiancée Anna) of Darwin, Leslie (and Stacy) Hentges of Blythe, Ga.; sisters: Cheryl Tekirdaglis of Riverside, Calif., Donna (and Ronald) Koskey of Coon Rapids, Patricia (and Larry) Thorson of Duluth, Mary Combs (and fiancé Greg Kramer) of Darwin, and Karen (and Jim) Hohmeier of Stone Park, Ill.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

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 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 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. He married Mesgana Hadelo Halabo in Vienna, VA.
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 Renee Steichen (daughter of Joseph I Steichen) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Charles Adair 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