David Paul Rich
| Father* | Charles David Rich | |
| Mother* | Darlene Mary Bruman |
Family |
Dr. Lauren Cay Larson | |
| Children | 1. | Clare Olivia Rich |
| 2. | Nathan David Rich | |
| 3. | Chaz Thomas Rich |
Julie Ann Rich
| Father* | Charles David Rich | |
| Mother* | Darlene Mary Bruman |
Family |
George John Zydel | |
| Children | 1. | Megan Elizabeth Zydel |
| 2. | Natalie Ann Zydel | |
| 3. | Sophia Mary Zydel |
Frank Clemens Lange
| Father* | Bernard Lange b. c 1817 | |
| Mother* | Maria Catharina Hufnagel b. 30 Sep 1815, d. Nov 1880 |
| Name Variation | Frank Lang | |
| Birth* | 14 November 1850 | Stockum Balve, Westfalen, Preussen; Westphalia according to 1920 census |
| (Witness) Immigration | 16 October 1872 | Bernard Lange, Maria Catharina Hufnagel; Bernhard Lange, age 55, a farmer; Catherina, age 56; Louise, age 23; Elisabeth, age 24; Franz, age 22; Theresa, age 20; Josef, age 9 1/2 departed from Bremen Germany on the Smidt and arrived in New York |
| Marriage* | Mary Elizabeth Grobbel | |
| Marriage* | 1889 | Agnes E. Sieke; Lapeer County, MI |
| Census | 14 June 1900 | Agnes E. Sieke; North Branch, Lapeer, MI; Frank Lang (indexed Laug), age 48, b Nov 1851 in Germany, married 11yrs, parents b Germany, immigrated 1872, na, farmer; Agnes, wife, age 39, b Nov 1860 in Germany, mar 11yrs, mother of 6, 6 living, parents b Germany; Louisa, dau, age 18, b June 1882; Frank, son, age 14, b June 1885; Mary, dau, age 13, b Nov 1886; Clementine, dau, age 12, b March 1888; Susan, dau, age 9, b June 1890; Alma, dau, age 8, b Jan 1892; Henry, son, age 6, b Feb 1894; Kate, dau, age 4, b Oct 1895; Vernin, son, age 2, b Aug 1897; Florence, dau, age 11/12, b June 1899; Joseph, brother, age 39, b June 1860 in Germany, immigrated 1872, na, blacksmith - all children b MI Witness: Mary Ann Lange Witness: Clementine A. "Tina" Lange Witness: Louise Lange Witness: Henry Lange Witness: Catherine Lange Witness: Bernard Albert Lange Witness: Alma Florence Lange Witness: Frank John Lang Witness: Susan Josephine Lange Witness: Lawrence Frank Lange |
| Census | 21 April 1910 | Agnes E. Sieke; Lapeer, Lapeer, MI; Frank Lang, age 58, b Germany, married 21yrs, immigrated 1876, na, farmer; Agnes, wife, 49, b Germany, immigrated 188_, mar 21yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; Henry, son, age 16; Katie, dau, age 14; Bernie, son, age 12; Lawrence, son, age 10; John, son, age 8; Herman, son, age 6 - all children b MI Witness: John Joseph Lange Witness: Lawrence Frank Lange Witness: Herman George Lange Witness: Henry Lange Witness: Bernard Albert Lange Witness: Catherine Lange |
| Census* | January 1920 | Agnes E. Sieke; North Branch, Lapeer, MI; Frank Lange, head, age 68, bn Germany, immigrated 1873, nat 1919, farmer; Agnes E., wife, age 59, bn Prussia, immigrated 1880; Lorence, son, 20; John J., son, 18; Joerman (?), 16 - all sons born MI and farm laborers; Joseph Lange, brother, age 59, bn Germany, immigrated 1872, blacksmith Witness: John Joseph Lange Witness: Lawrence Frank Lange Witness: Herman George Lange |
| CauseDeath | had apoplexy and chronic nephritis | |
| Death* | 5 September 1927 | North Branch Twp, Lapeer, MI Witness: Agnes E. Sieke |
| Burial* | 8 September 1927 | St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, North Branch, Lapeer, MI |
Family 1 |
Mary Elizabeth Grobbel b. 31 May 1859, d. Mar 1888 | |
| Children | 1. | Louise Lange b. 28 Jan 1882, d. 4 Jun 1948 |
| 2. | Elizabeth Lange b. 15 Sep 1883, d. 13 Dec 1962 | |
| 3. | Frank John Lang b. 24 Jan 1885, d. 29 Mar 1973 | |
| 4. | Mary Ann Lange+ b. 7 Nov 1887, d. 13 Oct 1930 | |
| 5. | Clementine A. "Tina" Lange b. 9 Mar 1888, d. 27 Jan 1981 |
Family 2 |
Agnes E. Sieke b. 24 Nov 1860, d. 8 Nov 1940 | |
| Children | 1. | Susan Josephine Lange b. 18 Jun 1890, d. 17 Jul 1970 |
| 2. | Alma Florence Lange+ b. 12 Jan 1892, d. 6 Sep 1936 | |
| 3. | Henry Lange b. 14 Feb 1894, d. 16 Oct 1940 | |
| 4. | Catherine Lange+ b. 11 Oct 1895, d. 20 Feb 1920 | |
| 5. | Bernard Albert Lange b. 25 Aug 1897, d. 27 May 1979 | |
| 6. | Lawrence Frank Lange b. 14 Jun 1899, d. 11 May 1962 | |
| 7. | John Joseph Lange b. 21 Nov 1901, d. 25 May 1989 | |
| 8. | Herman George Lange b. 4 Jul 1903, d. 7 Feb 1944 |
Mary Elizabeth Grobbel
| Father* | Anton Grobbel b. 4 Nov 1819, d. 24 Mar 1900 | |
| Mother* | Elizabeth Goebbels b. 8 Apr 1829, d. 21 Mar 1917 |
| Birth* | 31 May 1859 | Warren Twp, Macomb, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 8 June 1870 | Anton Grobbel, Elizabeth Goebbels; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Anthony Groble, age 50, farmer, b Prussia; Elizabeth, age 41, keeping house, b Prussia; Elizabeth, age 13; Mary, age 11; Catherine, age 9; Anthony, age 4; Benjamin, age 2; Francis, female, age 7/12 - all children at home, b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 4 June 1880 | Anton Grobbel, Elizabeth Goebbels; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Anthony, age 60, b Prussia, farmer ; Elizabeth, wife, age 50, b Prussia ; Catherine, dau, age 19; Anthony, son, age 14, works on farm; Bernard, son, age 12, works on farm; Francis, dau, age 10; Joseph, son, age 6 - all children b MI |
| Married Name | Lange | |
| Marriage* | Frank Clemens Lange | |
| Death* | March 1888 | at childbirth, Lapeer County, MI |
Family |
Frank Clemens Lange b. 14 Nov 1850, d. 5 Sep 1927 | |
| Children | 1. | Louise Lange b. 28 Jan 1882, d. 4 Jun 1948 |
| 2. | Elizabeth Lange b. 15 Sep 1883, d. 13 Dec 1962 | |
| 3. | Frank John Lang b. 24 Jan 1885, d. 29 Mar 1973 | |
| 4. | Mary Ann Lange+ b. 7 Nov 1887, d. 13 Oct 1930 | |
| 5. | Clementine A. "Tina" Lange b. 9 Mar 1888, d. 27 Jan 1981 |
Richard Edward Geiger
| Father* | Edward Anthony Geiger b. 25 Feb 1893, d. 17 Apr 1967 | |
| Mother* | Lidwina Ann Schulte b. 21 Nov 1902, d. 14 Aug 2004 |
| Nickname | Buddy | |
| Birth* | 14 December 1927 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 21 April 1930 | Edward Anthony Geiger, Lidwina Ann Schulte; Ward 2, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edward G. Geiger, age 36, married at 29, parents b Germany, butcher at own market; Lidwina, wife, age 27, mar at 21, parents b Germany ; Patricia M., dau, age 4 2/12; Richard E., son, 2 7/12 ; Elizabeth A., dau, age 2/12 - all b MI - res 105 Springarden , value of home $10,500, radio in home |
| (Witness) Census | 11 April 1940 | Anthony Sylvester Schulte; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Anthony Schulte, age 43, 2 yrs of college, b MI, maintenance machine work at auto factory; Edward Geiger, brother-in-law, age 46, 6 yrs of school, b MI, butcher at retail butcher shop; Lidwina Geiger, sister, age 37, 2 yrs of high school, b MI; Patricia, niece, age 14, 8 yrs of school, b MI; Richard, nephew, age 12, 6 yrs of school, b MI; Elizabeth, niece, age 10, 4 yrs of school, b MI - own home at 14217 Faircrest, value $4700 |
| Anecdote* | 1946 | He went out to La Jolla with Art Houtteman (who had signed with the Detroit Tigers, had a relative out there he wanted to visit, and asked if Buddy would like to come along). Lidwina was very sad to see him move so far away. Buddy had a good light opera singing voice and was involved with some small theater productions. He started his own business in the area. |
| Milit-End* | served in the U.S. military per death certificate | |
| Employment* | Solana Beach Lumber & Builders in San Diego County CA in 1954; Ward Engineering in Orange County in 1962 | |
| Marriage* | 10 March 1957 | Marlene Marlowe Buck; NV |
| Occupation* | Vice President of a Powder Coatings business in CA | |
| Residence* | 2011 | Marlene Marlowe Buck; (near), La Jolla, CA; in 1994 - Fullerton, CA |
| Residence | Marlene Marlowe Buck; 3132 Mulberry Ave, Fullerton, Orange, CA | |
| CauseDeath | He had hypertension with end stage coronary artery disease. | |
| Death* | 29 September 2013 | Concordia Guest Home B & C Hospice at 212 Juniper St, Brea, Orange, CA |
| Burial* | 7 October 2013 | The Neptune Society of Orange County had a sea burial of his cremains off the coastline |
Family |
Marlene Marlowe Buck b. 31 Jul 1931, d. 5 May 2018 | |
| Child | 1. | Fredric W. Geiger |
Joan I. Geiger
| Father* | Edward Anthony Geiger b. 25 Feb 1893, d. 17 Apr 1967 | |
| Mother* | Lidwina Ann Schulte b. 21 Nov 1902, d. 14 Aug 2004 |
| Birth* | 18 June 1940 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Married Name | Mrs. Joseph Travis | |
| Residence* | KY; 2002 listing for Joseph Travis in Lexington KY | |
| Death* | 5 November 2008 | Marshall County Hospital, Benton, Marshall, KY; her surname at death was Travis |
| Note* | Joan was survived by her daughters Dawn Fuentes, Benton, KY and Roy Anne Estes, Gilbertsville, KY; son, Kevin Travis, Grand Rivers, KY; sisters: Patsy Burden, Roseville, MI, Betty Geiger, Roseville, MI; brother, Buddy Geiger, CA; eight grandchildren. | |
| Funeral* | 8 November 2008 | Collier Funeral Chapel, Benton, KY; with Fr Mark Buckner officiating |
Joseph J. Fuerst
| Father* | Anthony Joseph Fuerst b. 12 Mar 1885, d. Feb 1954 | |
| Mother* | Frances Knoche b. 15 Feb 1885, d. 1 Dec 1959 |
| Birth* | 13 February 1908 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 22 April 1910 | Anthony Joseph Fuerst, Frances Knoche; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Anthony, age 25, married 3yrs, b Germany, immigrated 1902, na, baker at bakery ; Frances, wife, age 30, married 3yrs, b Germany, immigrated 1900; Joseph, son, age 2, b MI - res 209 Fourth St. |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Anthony Joseph Fuerst, Frances Knoche; Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Anthony J. Fuerst (looks like Forrest), head, age 35, bn Austria, immigrated 1905, na 1914, baker; Frances, wife, 35, bn Germany; Joseph, son, 11; Nina J. Beglinger, boarder, 36, bn WI, teacher; Cecil E. Beglinger, boarder, 13, bn WI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Anthony Joseph Fuerst, Frances Knoche; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Anthony J. Fuerst, age 45, b Germany, married age 22, bakery shop owner; Frances, wife, age 45, b Germany, married age 22, clerk in bakery; Joseph J., son, age 22, b MI, delivery person for bakery - res on Linwood |
| Marriage* | 12 September 1942 | Martha E. Eder; East Detroit, Macomb, MI |
| Death* | 23 January 1973 | Southfield, Oakland, MI; resided in Detroit |
| Note* | He was survived by his wife, Martha; children: Judith (Martin) Ballen, Joseph J. Jr., Mary Frances, James, Diane, Robert, Kathleen, Martha, Margaret and Michael; five grandchildren. | |
| Funeral* | 27 January 1973 | St. Mary of Redford Catholic Church, Redford, Wayne, MI; at 9:00 a.m., arrangements by Lambert Funeral Home on Greenfield |
| Burial | 27 January 1973 | Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Oakland, MI |
Family |
Martha E. Eder b. 17 Jun 1920, d. 24 Sep 1984 | |
| Children | 1. | Judith Fuerst |
| 2. | Joseph J. Fuerst Jr. | |
| 3. | Mary Frances Fuerst | |
| 4. | James Anthony Fuerst b. 10 Sep 1947, d. 22 Jan 2005 | |
| 5. | Diane Fuerst | |
| 6. | Robert Fuerst | |
| 7. | Kathleen E. Fuerst | |
| 8. | Martha Fuerst | |
| 9. | Margaret Fuerst | |
| 10. | Michael Fuerst |
Christopher Ruhlman
| Father* | Lawrence Ruhlman b. 17 May 1833, d. 18 Jan 1919 | |
| Mother* | Mary Mutter b. 8 Jan 1834, d. 13 Nov 1873 |
| Birth* | 10 May 1862 | MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1870 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Mary Mutter; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 37, b France, farmer; Mary M., age 36, b Prussia, keeping house; Laurence, m, age 11; John, m, age 9 ; Christopher, m, age 7; Hellena, f, age 6; Henry, m, age 4; Michael, m, age 3; Catherine, f, age 1 - children b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 June 1880 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Margaret Bohrer; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Loren Rudeman, age 46, b France, parents b France, farmer; Margret, wife, age 36, b Switzerland, parents b Switzerland, keeping house; Lawrence, son, age 21, parents b Holland; Christopher, son, age 18, works on farm; Henry, son, age 15, works on farm; Michael, son, age 13, works on farm; Catherine, dau, age 11, at home; Abbie, dau, age 9; Mary, dau, age 5; Margaret, dau, age 4; Joseph, son, age 1 - children b MI |
| Marriage* | 2 March 1886 | Mary Robinet; Warren, Macomb, MI; Father F. J. Brockman officiated with witnesses John Robinet and Lena Robinet, both of Warren |
| Census* | 6 June 1900 | Mary Robinet; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Christor Ruhlman, age 38, married 14yrs (?), b May 1862 in MI, parents b Germany, farmer; Mary B., wife, age 37, mar 14yrs (?), mother of 8, 6 living, b May 1863 in MI, parents b Germany; Lena, dau, age 12, b Dec 1887; John, son, age 11, b Feb 1889; Margaret, dau, age 10, b Apr 1890; Lorence, son, age 8, b Jan 1892; Henry, son, age 6, b Sep 1893; Joseph, son, age 4/12, b Jan 1900 - all children b MI Witness: Lawrence Ruhlman Witness: John Ruhlman |
| (Witness) Death | 18 January 1919 | Lawrence Ruhlman; Warren, Macomb, MI |
| Census | 3 May 1930 | Mary Robinet; Warren Twp., Center Line Village, Macomb, MI; Christ Ruhlman, age 67, married at 23, b MI, parents b Germany, no occ; Mary, wife, age 66, mar at 22, b MI, parents b Germany - own home at 30 Warren Rd., value $10,000, no radio set |
| Death* | 28 December 1943 | Center Line, Macomb, MI |
| Burial* | St. Clement Cemetery, Center Line, Macomb, MI |
Family |
Mary Robinet b. 5 May 1863, d. 14 Oct 1938 | |
| Children | 1. | John Ruhlman b. 8 Feb 1889, d. 1 Apr 1977 |
| 2. | Lawrence Ruhlman+ b. 21 Jan 1892, d. 23 Jun 1968 |
Ferdinand W. Grobbel
| Birth* | 13 March 1866 | Hancock, Houghton, MI |
| Marriage* | 27 April 1887 | Apollonia Magdalene Helen Wiegand; St. Clement Church, Center Line, Macomb, MI |
| Census* | 8 June 1900 | Apollonia Magdalene Helen Wiegand; Warren, Macomb, MI; Ferdinand Grobbel, age 24 (should be 34), b Mar 1876 (should be 1866), father b Germany, mother b NY, married 13yrs, farmer; Appollonia, wife, age 32, b Aug 1867, parents b Germany, mar 13yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; Frank, son, age 11, b Nov 1888; Mary, dau, age 9, b Sep 1890; Francis, dau, age 7, b Jul 1892; Kathran, dau, age 6, b Apr 1894; Sophia, dau, age 4, b Feb 1896; Margrette, dau, b Feb 1896; Raymon, son, age 1, b Jun 1898; Irena, dau, age 1, b Apr 1900; Barbary Wiegand, mother, age 67, b Sep 1832 in Germany, widow, immigrated 1853; Joseph DeGrandchamp, laborer, age 22, b Mar 1878 in MI, parents Germany Witness: Irene Grobbel Witness: Margaret Grobbel Witness: Mary Barbara Grobbel Witness: Sophie Grobbel Witness: Frances Grobbel |
| Census | 29 April 1910 | Apollonia Magdalene Helen Wiegand; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Ferdinand, age 44, mar 23yrs, parents b Germany, farmer; Appollonia, wife, age 42, mar 23yrs, mother of 12, 11 living; Frank, son, age 21, farm laborer, single; Mary, dau, age 19, farm laborer; Frances, dau, age 17, farm laborer; Catherine, dau, age 16, farm laborer; Margaret, dau, age 14; Raymond, son, age 11; next pg: Irene, dau, age 10; Aloysious, son, age 7; Ferdinand, son, age 6; Cecelia, dau, age 4; Leona, dau, age 1 - reside on 11 Mile Rd. (also on this pg - family of Anthony & Mary Grobbel , Anthony a brother? ; Elizabeth Grobbel, widow, age 81 & son, Joseph, age 36) Witness: Margaret Grobbel Witness: Irene Grobbel Witness: Mary Barbara Grobbel |
| (Witness) Death | 18 September 1913 | Frances Grobbel; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI |
| CauseDeath | had blood poisoning due to an abcess on his leg | |
| Anecdote* | In 1913 a son lost a hand in a piece of farm machinery | |
| Death* | 21 February 1919 | Warren Twp., Macomb, MI Witness: Apollonia Magdalene Helen Wiegand |
| Burial* | 24 February 1919 | St. Clements Cemetery, Center Line, Macomb, MI |
Family |
Apollonia Magdalene Helen Wiegand b. 24 Aug 1867, d. 15 Feb 1939 | |
| Children | 1. | Frank J. Grobbel b. 18 Nov 1888, d. 9 Jan 1919 |
| 2. | Mary Barbara Grobbel b. 6 Sep 1890, d. 12 Mar 1972 | |
| 3. | Frances Grobbel b. 17 Jul 1892, d. 18 Sep 1913 | |
| 4. | Margaret Grobbel+ b. 19 Feb 1896, d. 10 Jan 1970 | |
| 5. | Sophie Grobbel b. 19 Feb 1896, d. 17 Jul 1904 | |
| 6. | Irene Grobbel+ b. 3 Apr 1900, d. 8 Feb 1941 |
Apollonia Magdalene Helen Wiegand
| Birth* | 24 August 1867 | Warren Twp., Macomb, MI |
| Married Name | Grobbel | |
| Marriage* | 27 April 1887 | Ferdinand W. Grobbel; St. Clement Church, Center Line, Macomb, MI |
| Census* | 8 June 1900 | Ferdinand W. Grobbel; Warren, Macomb, MI; Ferdinand Grobbel, age 24 (should be 34), b Mar 1876 (should be 1866), father b Germany, mother b NY, married 13yrs, farmer; Appollonia, wife, age 32, b Aug 1867, parents b Germany, mar 13yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; Frank, son, age 11, b Nov 1888; Mary, dau, age 9, b Sep 1890; Francis, dau, age 7, b Jul 1892; Kathran, dau, age 6, b Apr 1894; Sophia, dau, age 4, b Feb 1896; Margrette, dau, b Feb 1896; Raymon, son, age 1, b Jun 1898; Irena, dau, age 1, b Apr 1900; Barbary Wiegand, mother, age 67, b Sep 1832 in Germany, widow, immigrated 1853; Joseph DeGrandchamp, laborer, age 22, b Mar 1878 in MI, parents Germany Witness: Irene Grobbel Witness: Margaret Grobbel Witness: Mary Barbara Grobbel Witness: Sophie Grobbel Witness: Frances Grobbel |
| (Witness) Death | 17 July 1904 | Sophie Grobbel; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI |
| Census | 29 April 1910 | Ferdinand W. Grobbel; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Ferdinand, age 44, mar 23yrs, parents b Germany, farmer; Appollonia, wife, age 42, mar 23yrs, mother of 12, 11 living; Frank, son, age 21, farm laborer, single; Mary, dau, age 19, farm laborer; Frances, dau, age 17, farm laborer; Catherine, dau, age 16, farm laborer; Margaret, dau, age 14; Raymond, son, age 11; next pg: Irene, dau, age 10; Aloysious, son, age 7; Ferdinand, son, age 6; Cecelia, dau, age 4; Leona, dau, age 1 - reside on 11 Mile Rd. (also on this pg - family of Anthony & Mary Grobbel , Anthony a brother? ; Elizabeth Grobbel, widow, age 81 & son, Joseph, age 36) Witness: Margaret Grobbel Witness: Irene Grobbel Witness: Mary Barbara Grobbel |
| (Witness) Death | 9 January 1919 | Frank J. Grobbel; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI |
| (Witness) Death | 21 February 1919 | Ferdinand W. Grobbel; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI |
| CauseDeath | had acute cardiac dilations | |
| Death* | 15 February 1939 | Center Line, Macomb, MI |
| Burial* | 18 February 1939 | St. Clements Cemetery, Center Line, Macomb, MI |
Family |
Ferdinand W. Grobbel b. 13 Mar 1866, d. 21 Feb 1919 | |
| Children | 1. | Frank J. Grobbel b. 18 Nov 1888, d. 9 Jan 1919 |
| 2. | Mary Barbara Grobbel b. 6 Sep 1890, d. 12 Mar 1972 | |
| 3. | Frances Grobbel b. 17 Jul 1892, d. 18 Sep 1913 | |
| 4. | Margaret Grobbel+ b. 19 Feb 1896, d. 10 Jan 1970 | |
| 5. | Sophie Grobbel b. 19 Feb 1896, d. 17 Jul 1904 | |
| 6. | Irene Grobbel+ b. 3 Apr 1900, d. 8 Feb 1941 |
Lawrence Ruhlman
| Birth* | 17 May 1833 | Alsace, France |
| Immigration* | 16 May 1853 | NY, USA; he had departed from Le Havre, France on the Cromwell |
| Marriage* | 24 August 1857 | Mary Mutter; Assumption Grotto Church, Detroit, MI |
| Census | 14 June 1860 | Mary Mutter; Grosse Pointe Twp., Wayne, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 27, b France, farmer; Mary, age 26, b Prussia, housewife; Laurence, age 1, b MI; Catherine Mahder, age 67, b Germany Witness: Lawrence Ruhlman |
| Census* | June 1870 | Mary Mutter; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 37, b France, farmer; Mary M., age 36, b Prussia, keeping house; Laurence, m, age 11; John, m, age 9 ; Christopher, m, age 7; Hellena, f, age 6; Henry, m, age 4; Michael, m, age 3; Catherine, f, age 1 - children b MI Witness: Christopher Ruhlman Witness: Lawrence Ruhlman Witness: John Ruhlman Witness: Magdalena "Lena" Ruhlman Witness: Henry Ruhlman Witness: Michael Ruhlman Witness: Catherine Ruhlman |
| Marriage* | 1873 | Margaret Bohrer; Macomb County, MI |
| Census | 16 June 1880 | Margaret Bohrer; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Loren Rudeman, age 46, b France, parents b France, farmer; Margret, wife, age 36, b Switzerland, parents b Switzerland, keeping house; Lawrence, son, age 21, parents b Holland; Christopher, son, age 18, works on farm; Henry, son, age 15, works on farm; Michael, son, age 13, works on farm; Catherine, dau, age 11, at home; Abbie, dau, age 9; Mary, dau, age 5; Margaret, dau, age 4; Joseph, son, age 1 - children b MI Witness: Christopher Ruhlman Witness: Lawrence Ruhlman Witness: Henry Ruhlman Witness: Michael Ruhlman Witness: Catherine Ruhlman Witness: Abalonia "Abbie" Ruhlman Witness: Mary Ruhlman Witness: Margaret Ruhlman Witness: Joseph J. Ruhlman |
| Census* | 15 June 1900 | Margaret Bohrer; Warren Twp, Macomb, MI; Lawrence Ruhlman, age 67, b May 1833 in Germany, parents Germany, married 27yrs, immigrated 1853, na, farmer; next pg: Margaret, wife, age 55, b Oct 1844 in Switzerland, parents Switzerland, mar 27yrs, mother of 3, 3 living; Joseph, son, age 21, b Dec 1878 in MI Witness: Joseph J. Ruhlman |
| Census* | 12 May 1910 | Warren Twp, Macomb, MI; Lawrence Ruhlman, age 76, b Germany, parents Germany, married 3 times, 3rd time for 7yrs, immigrated 1853, na, farmer; Barbra, wife, age 56, mar 2 times, 2nd time for 7yrs, mother of 0 children, b Switzerland, speaks German, immigrated 1875 |
| Occupation* | a farmer | |
| CauseDeath | had arterio sclerosis and bronchitis | |
| Death* | 18 January 1919 | Warren, Macomb, MI Witness: Christopher Ruhlman |
| Burial* | 21 January 1919 | St. Clements Cemetery, Center Line, Macomb, MI |
Family 1 |
Mary Mutter b. 8 Jan 1834, d. 13 Nov 1873 | |
| Children | 1. | Lawrence Ruhlman b. 15 May 1859, d. 15 Jul 1881 |
| 2. | John Ruhlman b. 18 Nov 1860, d. 14 Jun 1927 | |
| 3. | Christopher Ruhlman+ b. 10 May 1862, d. 28 Dec 1943 | |
| 4. | Magdalena "Lena" Ruhlman b. 23 Aug 1863, d. 27 Aug 1944 | |
| 5. | Henry Ruhlman b. 30 Jan 1865, d. 13 Jun 1923 | |
| 6. | Michael Ruhlman b. May 1868, d. 4 Aug 1946 | |
| 7. | Catherine Ruhlman b. 9 Jan 1869, d. 8 Sep 1951 | |
| 8. | Abalonia "Abbie" Ruhlman b. 3 Jun 1871, d. 1939 |
Family 2 |
Margaret Bohrer b. Oct 1844, d. 30 Jul 1901 | |
| Children | 1. | Mary Ruhlman b. 8 Nov 1874, d. 11 Nov 1953 |
| 2. | Margaret Ruhlman b. 16 Oct 1876, d. 28 Sep 1930 | |
| 3. | Joseph J. Ruhlman b. 6 Dec 1878, d. 18 Feb 1964 |
Mary Mutter
| Birth* | 8 January 1834 | Prussia |
| Married Name | Ruhlman | |
| Marriage* | 24 August 1857 | Lawrence Ruhlman; Assumption Grotto Church, Detroit, MI |
| Census | 14 June 1860 | Lawrence Ruhlman; Grosse Pointe Twp., Wayne, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 27, b France, farmer; Mary, age 26, b Prussia, housewife; Laurence, age 1, b MI; Catherine Mahder, age 67, b Germany Witness: Lawrence Ruhlman |
| Census* | June 1870 | Lawrence Ruhlman; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 37, b France, farmer; Mary M., age 36, b Prussia, keeping house; Laurence, m, age 11; John, m, age 9 ; Christopher, m, age 7; Hellena, f, age 6; Henry, m, age 4; Michael, m, age 3; Catherine, f, age 1 - children b MI Witness: Christopher Ruhlman Witness: Lawrence Ruhlman Witness: John Ruhlman Witness: Magdalena "Lena" Ruhlman Witness: Henry Ruhlman Witness: Michael Ruhlman Witness: Catherine Ruhlman |
| Death* | 13 November 1873 | Macomb County, MI |
| Burial* | St. Clement Cemetery, Center Line, Macomb, MI |
Family |
Lawrence Ruhlman b. 17 May 1833, d. 18 Jan 1919 | |
| Children | 1. | Lawrence Ruhlman b. 15 May 1859, d. 15 Jul 1881 |
| 2. | John Ruhlman b. 18 Nov 1860, d. 14 Jun 1927 | |
| 3. | Christopher Ruhlman+ b. 10 May 1862, d. 28 Dec 1943 | |
| 4. | Magdalena "Lena" Ruhlman b. 23 Aug 1863, d. 27 Aug 1944 | |
| 5. | Henry Ruhlman b. 30 Jan 1865, d. 13 Jun 1923 | |
| 6. | Michael Ruhlman b. May 1868, d. 4 Aug 1946 | |
| 7. | Catherine Ruhlman b. 9 Jan 1869, d. 8 Sep 1951 | |
| 8. | Abalonia "Abbie" Ruhlman b. 3 Jun 1871, d. 1939 |
Lawrence Ruhlman
| Father* | Lawrence Ruhlman b. 17 May 1833, d. 18 Jan 1919 | |
| Mother* | Mary Mutter b. 8 Jan 1834, d. 13 Nov 1873 |
| Birth* | 15 May 1859 | MI |
| (Witness) Census | 14 June 1860 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Mary Mutter; Grosse Pointe Twp., Wayne, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 27, b France, farmer; Mary, age 26, b Prussia, housewife; Laurence, age 1, b MI; Catherine Mahder, age 67, b Germany |
| (Witness) Census | June 1870 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Mary Mutter; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 37, b France, farmer; Mary M., age 36, b Prussia, keeping house; Laurence, m, age 11; John, m, age 9 ; Christopher, m, age 7; Hellena, f, age 6; Henry, m, age 4; Michael, m, age 3; Catherine, f, age 1 - children b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 June 1880 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Margaret Bohrer; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Loren Rudeman, age 46, b France, parents b France, farmer; Margret, wife, age 36, b Switzerland, parents b Switzerland, keeping house; Lawrence, son, age 21, parents b Holland; Christopher, son, age 18, works on farm; Henry, son, age 15, works on farm; Michael, son, age 13, works on farm; Catherine, dau, age 11, at home; Abbie, dau, age 9; Mary, dau, age 5; Margaret, dau, age 4; Joseph, son, age 1 - children b MI |
| Death* | 15 July 1881 | of consumption, Warren Twp, Macomb, MI |
John Ruhlman
| Father* | Lawrence Ruhlman b. 17 May 1833, d. 18 Jan 1919 | |
| Mother* | Mary Mutter b. 8 Jan 1834, d. 13 Nov 1873 |
| Birth* | 18 November 1860 | MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1870 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Mary Mutter; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 37, b France, farmer; Mary M., age 36, b Prussia, keeping house; Laurence, m, age 11; John, m, age 9 ; Christopher, m, age 7; Hellena, f, age 6; Henry, m, age 4; Michael, m, age 3; Catherine, f, age 1 - children b MI |
| Death* | 14 June 1927 | St. Louis, St. Louis, MO |
Magdalena "Lena" Ruhlman
| Father* | Lawrence Ruhlman b. 17 May 1833, d. 18 Jan 1919 | |
| Mother* | Mary Mutter b. 8 Jan 1834, d. 13 Nov 1873 |
| Birth* | 23 August 1863 | Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1870 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Mary Mutter; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 37, b France, farmer; Mary M., age 36, b Prussia, keeping house; Laurence, m, age 11; John, m, age 9 ; Christopher, m, age 7; Hellena, f, age 6; Henry, m, age 4; Michael, m, age 3; Catherine, f, age 1 - children b MI |
| Nickname | Mrs. Peter J. Wiethoff | |
| Death* | 27 August 1944 | Denver, Denver, CO |
| Burial* | 1944 | Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, CO |
Henry Ruhlman
| Father* | Lawrence Ruhlman b. 17 May 1833, d. 18 Jan 1919 | |
| Mother* | Mary Mutter b. 8 Jan 1834, d. 13 Nov 1873 |
| CauseDeath | had acute gastritis | |
| Birth* | 30 January 1865 | Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1870 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Mary Mutter; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 37, b France, farmer; Mary M., age 36, b Prussia, keeping house; Laurence, m, age 11; John, m, age 9 ; Christopher, m, age 7; Hellena, f, age 6; Henry, m, age 4; Michael, m, age 3; Catherine, f, age 1 - children b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 June 1880 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Margaret Bohrer; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Loren Rudeman, age 46, b France, parents b France, farmer; Margret, wife, age 36, b Switzerland, parents b Switzerland, keeping house; Lawrence, son, age 21, parents b Holland; Christopher, son, age 18, works on farm; Henry, son, age 15, works on farm; Michael, son, age 13, works on farm; Catherine, dau, age 11, at home; Abbie, dau, age 9; Mary, dau, age 5; Margaret, dau, age 4; Joseph, son, age 1 - children b MI |
| Employment* | Ford's as a carpenter | |
| Death* | 13 June 1923 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Burial* | 16 June 1923 | St. Clements Cemetery, Center Line, Macomb, MI |
Michael Ruhlman
| Father* | Lawrence Ruhlman b. 17 May 1833, d. 18 Jan 1919 | |
| Mother* | Mary Mutter b. 8 Jan 1834, d. 13 Nov 1873 |
| Birth* | May 1868 | MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1870 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Mary Mutter; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 37, b France, farmer; Mary M., age 36, b Prussia, keeping house; Laurence, m, age 11; John, m, age 9 ; Christopher, m, age 7; Hellena, f, age 6; Henry, m, age 4; Michael, m, age 3; Catherine, f, age 1 - children b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 June 1880 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Margaret Bohrer; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Loren Rudeman, age 46, b France, parents b France, farmer; Margret, wife, age 36, b Switzerland, parents b Switzerland, keeping house; Lawrence, son, age 21, parents b Holland; Christopher, son, age 18, works on farm; Henry, son, age 15, works on farm; Michael, son, age 13, works on farm; Catherine, dau, age 11, at home; Abbie, dau, age 9; Mary, dau, age 5; Margaret, dau, age 4; Joseph, son, age 1 - children b MI |
| Marriage* | 6 June 1898 | Mary Pfeifer; St. Paul, Ramsey, MN |
| Census* | 11 June 1900 | Mary Pfeifer; Ward 1, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN; M. Ruhlman, age 32, married 2yrs, b May 1868 in MI, parents b Germany, harness maker; Mary, wife, age 25, mar 2yrs, mother of 1, 1 living, b Feb 1875 in Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1883; Katrina, dau, age 11/12, b June 1899 in MN - reside 924 Case St. |
| Census | 1905 | Mary Pfeifer; Ward 1, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN; Michael Ruhlman, age 37, b MI, parents b Germany, resident for 7yrs, harness maker; Marie, wife, age 30?, b Germany, parents b Germany; Kathrine, dau, age 5, b MN; Marie, dau, age 7/12, b MN - reside 925 Case St. |
| Death* | 4 August 1946 | Ramsey County, MN |
Family |
Mary Pfeifer b. Feb 1875, d. 11 Apr 1936 |
Catherine Ruhlman
| Father* | Lawrence Ruhlman b. 17 May 1833, d. 18 Jan 1919 | |
| Mother* | Mary Mutter b. 8 Jan 1834, d. 13 Nov 1873 |
| Birth* | 9 January 1869 | Macomb County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1870 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Mary Mutter; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Laurence Ruhlman, age 37, b France, farmer; Mary M., age 36, b Prussia, keeping house; Laurence, m, age 11; John, m, age 9 ; Christopher, m, age 7; Hellena, f, age 6; Henry, m, age 4; Michael, m, age 3; Catherine, f, age 1 - children b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 June 1880 | Lawrence Ruhlman, Margaret Bohrer; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Loren Rudeman, age 46, b France, parents b France, farmer; Margret, wife, age 36, b Switzerland, parents b Switzerland, keeping house; Lawrence, son, age 21, parents b Holland; Christopher, son, age 18, works on farm; Henry, son, age 15, works on farm; Michael, son, age 13, works on farm; Catherine, dau, age 11, at home; Abbie, dau, age 9; Mary, dau, age 5; Margaret, dau, age 4; Joseph, son, age 1 - children b MI |
| Death* | 8 September 1951 | Wayne County, MI |
Josephine Ann Kohler
| Birth* | 18 October 1930 | Burnside Twp, Lapeer, MI |
| Married Name | Ruhlman | |
| Marriage* | 12 July 1958 | Leo Joseph Ruhlman; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Burnside, Lapeer, FL |
| Occupation* | Josephine worked along-side her husband on the family dairy farm for nearly 40 years. | |
| Anecdote* | She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, gardening and spending time with her family and was a life-long member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and the Altar Society. | |
| Death* | 28 July 2019 | McLaren Lapeer Regional Hospital, Lapeer, Lapeer, MI |
| Note* | Josephine is survived by her children, Thomas (Mary) Ruhlman of North Branch, Timothy Ruhlman Sr. (Kathy) of North Branch, Cathy (Jeff) Render of Brown City, Alan Ruhlman of Lum and Patrick (Debbie) Ruhlman of North Branch; 15 grandchildren; 3 gr-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Kohler of North Branch; sister-in-law, Norma Kohler of Brown City; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo; daughter, Mary Theresa; brothers, Leo, James, John, Edwin, Bernard and Robert. | |
| Burial* | 6 August 2019 | Sts Peter & Paul Cemetery - North Branch., Lapeer, MI |
Family |
Leo Joseph Ruhlman b. 20 Aug 1927, d. 16 Jan 2012 |
Sigfried Ernst "Fred" Schoel
| Birth* | 26 April 1931 | Syrau, East Prussia |
| Emigration* | Fred and his brother, Erwin, escaped from East Germany and lived in West Germany for two years before leaving for the U.S.. Siegfried arrived at the port of New York on the ship M.V. Italia on 22 January 1954. Fred's sister, Edeltraut Margrete, arrived on the same ship with him. His brother, Erwin Helmut, arrived on the ship S.S. Italia on 10 August 1955. | |
| Milit-End* | in the U.S. Navy for a couple of years, stationed in CA in 1956. He and Esther returned to MI 6 weeks after their son, Don, was born. | |
| Naturalization* | He petitioned for naturalization in the District Court of Detroit after having lived in the U.S. since 22 January 1954. | |
| Occupation* | a blacksmith in Germany. In the U.S. he was a house painter and later was a painter for a hospital where Esther also worked. | |
| Note | Fred's sister, Edeltraut or Edie "Traute" , fell and hit her head on 1 Oct 2016, lapsing into a coma. She had been very ill for the previous 6 months and was weak. She was then 84 years old. Her husband was Don Mitchell who died 21 April 2021 at the age of 93. | |
| Note | Fred's brother, Erwin Helmut, died 30 January 2022 at the age of 86 with a funeral to be held 7 Feb at Bethany Baptist on 15 Mile in Clinton Twp. His wife, Evelyn, had died 29 January 2013. He and Evelyn had lived in Sterling Heights. | |
| CauseDeath | had a massive heart attack | |
| Death* | 30 June 2003 | at home, Roseville, Macomb, MI |
| Note* | Fred was survived by his wife of 47 years, Esther; children: Don (Virginia), Nancy Killingbeck, Steve (Michele), Dave (Diane), and Kevin; grandchildren: Sarah, Emilie, Selina, Zachary, Marisa, William, Kyle and Justin; siblings: Ruth (the late Hans), Traute (Donald) Mitchell, Erwin (Evelyn). | |
| Funeral | 3 July 2003 | Kaul Funeral Home, Garfield at 15 Mile, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI |
| Burial* | 3 July 2003 | Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI |
Family |
Johanna Esther Jeske | |
| Children | 1. | Donald James Schoel+ |
| 2. | Nancy Ruth Schoel+ | |
| 3. | Steven E. Schoel+ | |
| 4. | David R. Schoel+ | |
| 5. | Kevin T. Schoel |
Donald James Schoel
| Father* | Sigfried Ernst "Fred" Schoel b. 26 Apr 1931, d. 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Mother* | Johanna Esther Jeske |
Family |
Virginia Milton Bailey | |
| Children | 1. | Sarah Bailee Schoel+ |
| 2. | Emilie Morgan Schoel+ | |
| 3. | Selina Faith Schoel+ |
Nancy Ruth Schoel
| Father* | Sigfried Ernst "Fred" Schoel b. 26 Apr 1931, d. 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Mother* | Johanna Esther Jeske |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | Zachary Killingbeck |
Steven E. Schoel
| Father* | Sigfried Ernst "Fred" Schoel b. 26 Apr 1931, d. 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Mother* | Johanna Esther Jeske |
Family |
Michele Prestininzi | |
| Children | 1. | Marisa Leigh Schoel |
| 2. | William Schoel |
Kevin T. Schoel
| Father* | Sigfried Ernst "Fred" Schoel b. 26 Apr 1931, d. 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Mother* | Johanna Esther Jeske |
Laura Lee Lewis
| Father* | Robert Steven Lewis b. 26 Jan 1911, d. 2 Nov 1983 | |
| Mother* | Lenore I. Bangerter b. 1916, d. 1956 |
| Birth* | 2 February 1949 | Adrian, Lenawee, MI |
| Education | 1966 | Portage High School, Portage, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Education* | 1971 | Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Occupation* | was a teacher in Bedford County Schools, then five years at Prairie School in Adrian, then two years at Moneta Elementary in Roanoke. She was "so much loved by her students that they came home crying when they learned she had to have another operation. The other teachers loved her so much that they donated 30 of their sick leave days to her after she used all of hers." | |
| CauseDeath | had breast cancer | |
| Death* | 11 June 1980 | Roanoke, Roanoke, VA |
| Burial* | 14 June 1980 | Lenawee Hills Cemetery, Adrian, Lenawee, MI |
Linda Louise Lewis
| Father* | Robert Steven Lewis b. 26 Jan 1911, d. 2 Nov 1983 | |
| Mother* | Lenore I. Bangerter b. 1916, d. 1956 |
| Birth* | 12 July 1946 | Adrian, Lenawee, MI |
| Anecdote* | June 1968 | Linda became deaf about a month before her wedding due to Meniere's Disease. |
| Married Name | 3 August 1968 | Zimmerman |
| Education* | 16 August 1968 | Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; also Master's in library science in 1973 |
| Occupation* | a librarian at Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind | |
| Death* | 10 May 2019 | St. Augustine, St. Johns, FL |
| Funeral | A memorial for Linda was held at the Craig Funeral Home on 25 May 2019 in St. Augustine FL. On 14 July 2019 a grave side service was held at Lenawee Hills Memorial park in Adrian MI where Linda's remains were interred with her parents and sister, Laura. | |
| Burial* | 14 July 2019 | Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian, MI |
Family |
Don Edwin Zimmerman | |
| Child | 1. | Scott Zimmerman |
Don Edwin Zimmerman
| Father* | Stanley E. Zimmerman b. 27 Sep 1907, d. 30 Mar 1992 | |
| Mother* | Amaza I. Mitchell b. 22 May 1910, d. 7 Jul 2004 |
Family |
Linda Louise Lewis b. 12 Jul 1946, d. 10 May 2019 | |
| Child | 1. | Scott Zimmerman |