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Herbert Otto Wunnenberg

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  1. 1.  Herbert Otto WunnenbergHerbert Otto Wunnenberg was born on 16 Sep 1895 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa (son of Fred Chris Wunnenberg and Anna Mary Riemann); died on 07 Oct 1918 in France; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War I.

    Notes:

    Herbert Otto Wunnenberg died in action in World War I.
    From newspaper articles:
    Bring Home Body of H. Wunnenberg. Young Hero Who Was Shot Through Lung In France Will Be Buried Here. Fred C. Wunnenberg of Sperry, Ia., received a telegram announcing the arrival of his son's body in Hoboken and the remains will be brought to Burlington and laid to rest. Private Herbert O. Wunnenberg was killed in France. It was the drive when the Yanks were pushing forward close on the heels of the retreating Hun. Private Wunnenberg was among the first. A bullet pierced his lung and he fell to the ground. When the ambulance drove up Private Wunnenberg stood on his feet despite the fact that he was fatally wounded, according to letters received by his father from the soldiers who were on the battlefield at the time. The young man was taken back to the hospital where he passed away, after battling for life for six days. He made the supreme sacrifice and died a hero. Private Wunnenberg was a member of Company C, 139th Infantry. When the body arrives here a military funeral will be arranged, and he will be laid to rest with full military honors.
    From the Hawkeye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa, Friday, 2 September 1921.


    Send soldier’s body. Remains of Hugo [typo] Wunnenberg on way to Burlington. A telegram was received by B.A. Prugh [funeral director], Wednesday night, stating that the body of Private Herbert O. Wunnenberg, Burlington soldier who died in France, would leave Jersey City this morning at 9 o’clock under military escort, and would be sent to Burlington via Chicago.
    Private Wunnenberg was wounded in battle and died later in a hospital. The arrangements for the funeral will be made after the body reaches Burlington.
    From The Hawkeye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa. Thursday morning, 22 September 1921.


    Soldier buried at Latty. 600 attend services for Private H. O. Wunnenberg. Six hundred people attended the funeral of Private Herbert O. Wunnenberg, held at the Lutheran church at Latty Sunday morning at 10.30 o’clock, to do honor to the memory of the Latty soldier who was killed in France.
    Thirty troopers from the Burlington cavalry, Mediapolis American Legion men and others filled the church. The cavalry men left Burlington at 9 o’clock in the morning for the services.
    From The Hawkeye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa. Tuesday morning, 27 September 1921.


    Cavalry goes to Latty on Sunday. Military funeral for Private Herbert O. Wunnenberg. Cavalrymen of Burlington will go to Latty, Ia., on Sunday morning, and will have charge of the military funeral at that place for Private Herbert O. Wunnenberg, World war soldier, who met death in France.
    The remains arrived in Burlington last night.
    Captain George B. Little, of the troop, issued orders today that the members of the troop, mentioned below, shall report at the armory on Sunday morning at 8 o’clock for the purpose of getting their equipment which will be used on the trip. Men without cars will be taken to the stables in machines which will be available and promptly at nine o’clock, the cavalrymen, mounted, will leave the Fair grounds and make a start for Latty. The funeral is at 10:30 o’clock Sunday morning.
    Any men who are unable to go and whose names appear below are asked to notify Captain Little at once:
    Formation.
    Captain George B. Little in charge.
    First Lieutenant Norman N. Jones.
    Second Lieutenant John J. King.
    Color Bearers - Corporal Carl Schoell and Saddler William Dodd.
    Color Guard - Corporals Mark Hippe and John Lau.
    Buglers Sergeants Walter W. Erskine and William E. Turner.
    Firing Squad - Sergeant Frederick W. Sauers in charge. Sergeants Raymond T. Schoell, Waldemar Hoelzen, Roland Hahn, Reuben Hippe, Corporal William Meck and Privates Waverly Brown, George Bruhl and Lester Fletcher.
    Escort – First Sergeant Clio V. Boyer. Sergeants Harry Dobbins, Lyman C. Cook, William T. Bailey, Paul N. Dorsey, Herbert L. Johnson, Corporal Ralph F. Peters and Privates Michael Corco, Earnest Gubba, Walter E. Galvin, Carl Weisner, Howard Hargaugh.
    From the Hawkeye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa, 1921.


    _MILT:
    US Army. 139th Infantry. Company C.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20584422/herbert-otto-wunnenberg


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Fred Chris WunnenbergFred Chris Wunnenberg was born on 17 Feb 1862 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa (son of Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg and Emelie Rehfeldt); died on 25 Feb 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Feb 1941 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1910, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1920, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1930, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1940, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    F.C. Wunnenberg of Sperry died in city today
    (From Yesterday’s Final Edition)
    Fred C. Wunnenberg, Sperry, Ia., retired farmer, died at Burlington hospital at 2 o’clock this afternoon following an illness of five years. He was admitted to the hospital only a few minutes before he died.
    He was a life resident of Des Moines county. He was born in this county 79 years ago, Feb. 17, 1962. He was a member of Zion Evangelical church of Latty.
    Surviving are his widow; three sons, Ralph of Sperry, Alfred of Burlington and Vernon of Florida; four daughters, Mrs. Roy Anderson and Mrs. Clarence Thomes, Sperry, Mrs. Elmer Ruschill, Burlington, and Mrs. Chester McKeown of Mediapolis; one brother, Otto, of Sperry; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Malchow of Kingston and Mrs. Herbert Edmonds, Sperry; and seven grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death.
    The body is at Progh’s chapel. Rites will be set later.


    1900 US census, enumerated 8 June 1900
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 37, farmer
    Anna M., age 30
    Vernon W., age 4
    Herbert O, age 3
    Alice D., age 2
    Minnie C., age 2 months
    Otto Wunnenberg, age 16, nephew

    Fred’s brother, Henry Wunnenberg’s household is near by.


    1910 US census, enumerated 26 April 1910
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 48, farmer
    owns farm
    Anna M., age 42
    Vernon W., age 15
    Herbert O, age 14
    Alice D., age 13
    Minnie C., age 11
    Ralph H, age 9
    Pearl E, age 7
    May A, age 5

    Fred’s brother, Otto Wunnenberg’s household is near by.


    1920 US census, enumerated 12 January 1920
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 58, farmer
    owns farm
    Anna M., age 53
    Vernon W., age 25
    Minnie C., age 21
    Ralph H, age 18
    Pearl E, age 17
    May A, age 14
    Alfred, age 8
    Dorthy Riemann, age 77, mother-in-law

    Fred’s brother, Henry Wunnenberg’s household is near by.


    1930 US census, enumerated 7 April 1930
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 68, retired farmer
    owns farm, no radio
    Anna, age 63
    Ralph, age 29
    Alfred, age 19
    Dorthy Riemann, age 87, mother-in-law


    1940 US census, enumerated 5 April 1940
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 78, retired farmer
    owns farm
    Anna, age 17

    Their son, Ralph Wunnenberg’s household is next door


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20584475/frederick-chris-wunnenberg

    Fred married Anna Mary Riemann on 30 Mar 1891 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Anna (daughter of Friederick William Riemann and Dorothea Marie Bremer) was born on 22 Jun 1867 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Nov 1958 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Anna Mary RiemannAnna Mary Riemann was born on 22 Jun 1867 in Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of Friederick William Riemann and Dorothea Marie Bremer); died on 27 Nov 1958 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Mrs. A. Wunnenberg
    Mrs. Anna Mary Wunneberg, Sperry, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Burlington hospital after an extended illness.
    She was born June 22, 1867, in Des Moines county, the daughter of Frederick and Dorothea Bremer Riemann, and was married to Fred C. Wunnenberg March 30, 1891 in Des Moines county.
    She was a member of the Latty United Church of Christ.
    Surviving are three sons, Vernon of Miami, Fla., Ralph ad Alfred of Burlington; three daughters, Mrs. Roy Anderson, Sperry, Mrs. Minnie McKeown, Darien, Wis., and Mrs. Elmer Ruschill, Burlington; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary Schmeiser, Wapello; a brother, Fred Riemann, Sperry; and several nieces and nephews. Dead are two sons, a daughter, two sisters, and her husband who died in 1941.
    Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Prugh’s chapel with the Rev. John Schultz officiating. Burial will be in the Latty cemetery.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20584450/anna-mary-wunnenberg

    Children:
    1. Vernon William Wunnenberg was born on 02 Jul 1894 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 12 Mar 1977 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 15 Mar 1977 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    2. 1. Herbert Otto Wunnenberg was born on 16 Sep 1895 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 07 Oct 1918 in France; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    3. Alice Dorthea Wunnenberg was born on 04 Oct 1896 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Nov 1992 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    4. Minnie Clara Wunnenberg was born on 14 Oct 1898 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 30 Oct 1972 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    5. Ralph Herbert Wunnenberg was born on 6 Feb 1901 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 05 Feb 1993 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    6. Pearl Emma Wunnenberg was born on 06 Aug 1902 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Feb 1955 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    7. May Anna Wunnenberg was born on 05 Feb 1905 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 22 Jul 1973 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Jun 1973 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    8. Roy Fred Wunnenberg was born on 11 Nov 1907 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 08 Nov 1909 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 11 Nov 1909 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    9. Alfred Frederick Wunnenberg was born on 10 Mar 1911 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Mar 1999 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Heinrich August Joachim WunnenbergHeinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg was born on 15 Feb 1821 in Calvorde, Germany (son of Johann Heinrich Albrecht Wunnenberg and Johanne Margarethe Christinian Reineke); died on 04 Apr 1900 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 1854, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; ... natives of Germany, and came to America in 1854. They located in Benton township, and on the third day after their arrival in the county bought a farm of forty acres.
    • Census: 1860, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1880, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1885, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Celia Crawford has the Dutchy of Braunschweig journeyman's book for journeyman miller Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg from Calvorde and has its translation to English. He is described as follows: Name: Heinr. August Joachim Wunnenberg. Born in, residing at: Calvorde. Age: 23 years. Height: 5 feet, 4 inches. Hair: dark blond. Forehead: covered. Eyebrows: dark brown. Eyes: gray. Nose, mouth: usual. Beard: dark brown. Chin: round. Face: oval. Complexion: healthy. Distinguishing characteristics: lacking.
    It certifies that he has pursued the miller's trade for several years, partly as an apprentice and partly as a journeyman, and has behaved irreproachably during this time, also processes proven skill in his trade and, as far is known, leaves behind no debt. It is dated 12 June 1844, signed and sealed by the Ducal government office of Braunschweig Luneburg, W. Bode. Introductory pages remind the bearer of proper conduct. It records his travels through several cities, beginning 21 June 1844 until 14 July 1847.
    There is also a handwritten note: "My little Heinrich was born on 3rd of September 1854 at 5:30 o'clock in the evening. On the 6th of August 1856 little Wilhelm was born, and died on the 7th of October, aged 8 weeks and 6 days.

    From Celia Crawford:
    Land Records, volume 3, Des Moines County, Burlington, Iowa

    Date of Filing: 25 July 1853. Grantor (seller): Wunnenberg, Henry. Grantee (buyer): Matthias Miller and wife. Record vol. 18, page 56. Date of Instrument: 23 July 1853. Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 22, Town 71, Range 2.

    Date of filing: 22 Aug 1854. Grantor (seller): Wunnenberg, H. and wife, Grantee (Buyer): Dietrich Lupchen. Record vol. 19, page 67. Date of Instrument: 22 August 1854. Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 22, Town 71, Range 2.

    Date of filing: 11 Jan 1856. Grantor (seller) Wunnenberg, Henry. Grantee (buyer): Jacob Rexroat and wife. Record vol. 20, page 323. Date of Instrument: 6 March 1855. Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: part SW 1/4 of Sec. 22, Town 71, Range 2.

    Date of filing: 12 Feb 1864. Grantee (seller) Wunnenberg, Henry. Grantee (buyer): Gottlieb Griemen. Record vol. 72, page 75. Date of instrument: 22 July 1863, Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: pt. NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 18, Town 71, Range 2.


    Birth information is from:
    Extract from the list of births and baptisms in the church register of Calvorde. In the year (1821) eighteen hundred and twenty-one, on the (15th) fifteenth of February, at nine o-clock in the morning, a son was born to the citizen and brewer Johann Heinrich Albrecht Wunnenberg at Calvorde and his wife Johanne Margarethe Christiane Reineke, who was baptized on the (25th) twenty-fifth of February and names: Heinrich August Joachim. Calvorde, the 17th of March 1853. W. Wunderlich, precentor and sacristan of the parish of Calvorde.

    Our file on Rootsweb
    https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/243967/I1/-/individual



    Information on Heinrich is also included in Time to Remember: Benton Township Rural by Dan Dustman, page 79.


    1860 US census, enumerated 30 June 1860
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Henry Wunnenberg, age 38, farmer
    Emelia, age 26
    Henry, age 5
    Herman, age 2
    Otto, age 4 months
    real estate - $200. Personal estate - $200
    Several of their neighbors were also born in Prussia.


    1880 US census, enumerated 15 June 1880
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Henry Wunnenberg, age 59, farmer
    Emelia, age 47
    Otto, age 20, attended school
    Fred, age 18, attended school
    Mary, age 16, attended school
    Alvina, age 13, attended school
    August, age 10, attended school
    Emma, age 7, attended school
    Clara, age 4
    Several of their neighbors were born in Prussia.


    1885 Iowa state census
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Henry Wunnenberg, age 64, farmer
    Emelia, age 52
    Otto, age 24
    Frederick, age 22
    Mary, age 20
    Alvina, age 18
    August, age 15
    Emma, age 13
    Clara, age 9


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21044096/heinrich-august_joachim-wunnenberg

    Henry & Emilie Wunnenberg share one gravestone, located on north side of Latty Church, located on west side of Irish Ridge Road, 6 miles north of Burlington, Iowa.

    Heinrich married Emelie Rehfeldt on 04 Apr 1853 in Germany. Emelie (daughter of Johann Heinrich Christian Rehfeld and Sophia Augusta Marian Gross) was born on 05 Dec 1833 in Lenzarsigle, Germany; died on 16 Apr 1888 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Emelie RehfeldtEmelie Rehfeldt was born on 05 Dec 1833 in Lenzarsigle, Germany (daughter of Johann Heinrich Christian Rehfeld and Sophia Augusta Marian Gross); died on 16 Apr 1888 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 1854, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; ... natives of Germany, and came to America in 1854. They located in Benton township, and on the third day after their arrival in the county bought a farm of forty acres.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21044115/emilie-wunnenberg

    Children:
    1. Henry Wunnenberg was born on 03 Sep 1854 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 10 Mar 1934 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    2. Wilhelm Wunnenberg was born on 06 Aug 1855; died on 07 Oct 1856; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    3. Herman Henry Wunnenberg was born on 09 Feb 1858 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Feb 1938 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 23 Feb 1938 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    4. Otto Henry Wunnenberg was born on 28 Feb 1860 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Apr 1942 in Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 30 Apr 1942 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    5. Mary Elizabeth Wunnenberg was born on 25 May 1864 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Mar 1944 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 23 Mar 1944 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    6. 2. Fred Chris Wunnenberg was born on 17 Feb 1862 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Feb 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Feb 1941 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    7. Alvina "Vera" Clara Wunnenberg was born on 20 Sep 1866 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 02 May 1958 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 04 May 1958 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    8. Minna Wunnenberg was born in Mar 1868 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 06 Jan 1869 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    9. August Wunnenberg was born on 03 Jan 1869 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 08 Jul 1954 in La Plata, Macon County, Missouri; was buried on 10 Jul 1954 in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.
    10. Emma Wunnenberg was born on 08 Aug 1872 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 08 Jan 1943 in Novelty, Knox County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jan 1943 in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.
    11. Clara Anna Wunnenberg was born on 19 Mar 1876 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 20 Aug 1959 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Aug 1959 in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.

  3. 6.  Friederick William RiemannFriederick William Riemann was born on 22 Oct 1833 in Germany; died on 07 Jun 1896 in Iowa; was buried in Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1880, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1885, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Tombstone: there is one stone for both Friedrich and Dorthea. It reads as follows:
    Friedrich
    Reimann
    Geb den
    22 Oct 1833
    7 Jun 1896

    Dorothea
    Reimann
    Geb den
    10 Oct 1843
    7 Marz 1936

    ausgelitten und erkaltet
    1st Dein Treuse Liebes herz
    Hast uns Allzufred ver=
    Lassen
    Deine Liese sorgt nicht nehr
    Dein Erkalten dein erblassen
    Schlug uns wunden Tief
    und Schwer



    I, Friederich Riemann, of the County of Des Moines and the State of Iowa, being of full age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare the following to be my last will and testament, hereby expressly revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.

    Item 1. I direct that all my just debts be paid and discharged as soon after my death as practicable.

    Item 2. I give, devise and bequeath the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) to each of my four children now living, that is to day: to Wilhelmine Meier the sum of ten dollars, to Anna Maria Wunnenberg the sum of ten dollars, To Friederich Wilhelm the sum of ten dollars and to Maria Elisabeth Riemann the sum of ten dollars.

    Item 3. All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed, of whatever kind or description and wherever situated, not disposed of as hereinbefore directed I give, devise and bequeath unto my wife Dorathea Riemann to be hers absolutely, with the full right to give, devise and bequeath the same to our children in the manner she may eleact and think best.

    Item 4. It is further my will that the provisions made in Item 3. Hereof shall be in lieu of dower and any and all rights of whatever kind, statutory or otherwise the said Dorathea Riemann may have as my widow.

    In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of January A.D. 1894.
    Friedrich Riemann

    The foregoing instrument was at the date there of subscribed in our presence by the said Friedrich Riemann and by him to us declared to be his last will and testament, and at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other we have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto
    S. Holsteen, Des Moines County, Iowa
    J. Holsteen, Des Moines County, Iowa

    * * * *
    Property regarded as exempt from execution – left in the hands of widow:
    Household and kitchen furniture, beds & bedding.
    General assets
    1. Seven horses
    2. 18 h. of cattle
    3. 20 hogs
    [there is no number 4.]
    5. One farm wagon
    6. Two old wagons
    7. Two troughs
    8. 1 mower
    9. 1 haybinder
    10. 200 bushels of corn
    11. 10 tons of hay


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92038537/friedrich-william-riemann

    Friederick married Dorothea Marie Bremer. Dorothea (daughter of Unknown Bremer and Unknown Unknown) was born on 10 Oct 1843 in Germany; died on 07 Mar 1936 in Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 11 Mar 1936 in Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Dorothea Marie BremerDorothea Marie Bremer was born on 10 Oct 1843 in Germany (daughter of Unknown Bremer and Unknown Unknown); died on 07 Mar 1936 in Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 11 Mar 1936 in Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1920, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1925, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Descendants of Mrs. Dorothy Riemann hold annual reunion
    Aged woman is guest of honor
    Even held Sunday at Chautauqua Park at Mediapolis with many present.
    Wapello, Ia., July 29. – The descendants of Mrs. Dorothy Reimann held their annual reunion Sunday at the chautauqua park at Mediapolis. Mrs. Reimann, who is 88 years of age was the guest of honor. A picnic dinner featured the noon hour and the afternoon was spent socially and pictures of the group were taken.
    The personnel included Mrs. Riemann, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wunnenberg, Mr. and Mrs. George Reimann, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas [Thomes], Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson, Nora, Retta and Roy Reimann, Ralph and Alfred Wunnenberg, Winona and Marcella Reimann, Genevieve Thomas [Thomes], Orval Anderson and William Walker of Sperry; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer of West Burlington; May Wunnenberg, Elmer Ruschill, Donald Sullivan of Burlington, and Mrs. Joseph Schmeiser and children Vera, Orval and Alice Schmeiser of Wapello.
    Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune, Muscatine, Iowa. Tuesday, 29 July 1930, page 1.


    Mrs. Riemann is taken by death; rites Wednesday.
    Mrs. Dorothea Riemann, 93, Wapello township in Louisa county, died at the Schmeiser home near Wapello Saturday night at 8:30.
    She was the widow of Frederick Riemann who died in June, 1896. Surviving are a son, Fred Riemann, Sperry, and three daughters, Mrs. Fred Wunnenberg of Sperry, Mrs. Joseph Schmeiser of Wapello and Mrs. Fred Meyer of West Burlington.
    Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and a brother, William Bremer of Burlington.
    Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Burnett-Wapello funeral home. The Rev. R. R. Belter, pastor of Bethany Lutheran church, will conduct the service. Burial will be in St. Paul's church cemetery, Kingston.
    The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. Monday, 9 March 1936.


    Rites arranged for Mrs. D. Riemann, 93, Wapello resident.
    Wapello – Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothea Riemann, age 93, who died in the Schmeiser home near Wapello, Saturday night, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Burnett-Wallen funeral home at Burlington with the Rev. R.R. Belter, pastor of Bethany Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s church cemetery at Kingston.
    Mrs. Riemann was born in Germany Oct. 12, 1842 and came to America in 1865. She was the widow of Frederick Riemann, who died in 1896. She is survived by a son, Frederick of Sperry, three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Schmeiser, Wapello; Mrs. Fred Wunnenberg, Sperry; Mrs. Fred Meyer, West Burlington. There are 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A brother, William Bremer, also survives.
    Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune, Muscatine, Iowa. Tuesday, 10 March 1936, page 3.


    Mrs. Riemann dies, aged 93
    Funeral services of Nonagenarian will be held Wednesday.
    Special to the Democrat
    Wapello, Ia., March 10 – Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothea Riemann, 93, who died in the Schmeiser home near Wapello, will be held Wednesday at the Burnett-Wallen funeral home at Burlington, conducted by the Rev. R.R. Belter, pastor of Bethany Lutheran church. Burial will be in the St. Paul’s church cemetery at Kingston.
    Mrs. Riemann was born in Germany Oct. 12, 1842, and came to America in 1865. Her husband, Frederick Riemann, in June 1896. Surviving are a son, Frederick Riemann, Sperry, three daughters, Mrs. Fred Wunnenberg, Sperry; Mrs. Joseph Schmeiser, Wapello, and Mrs. Fred Meyer, West Burlington; also a brother, William Bremer, Burlington; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
    Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Tuesday, 10 March 1936. Page 2.


    Tombstone: there is one stone for both Friedrich and Dorthea. It reads as follows:
    Friedrich
    Reimann
    Geb den
    22 Oct 1833
    7 Jun 1896

    Dorothea
    Reimann
    Geb den
    10 Oct 1843
    7 Marz 1936

    ausgelitten und erkaltet
    1st Dein Treuse Liebes herz
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    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92038551/dorothea-marie-riemann

    Children:
    1. Minnie Riemann was born on 19 Jan 1865 in Germany; died on 12 Jun 1958 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 14 Jun 1958 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    2. 3. Anna Mary Riemann was born on 22 Jun 1867 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Nov 1958 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    3. Louise Bertha Riemann was born on 04 Mar 1869 in Iowa; died on 22 Oct 1890; was buried in Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    4. Frederick William Riemann, Jr. was born on 17 Oct 1871 in Iowa; died on 03 Apr 1967; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    5. Mary Elizabeth Riemann was born on 09 Aug 1877 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 18 May 1980 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried on 19 May 1980 in Wapello Cemetery, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johann Heinrich Albrecht Wunnenberg was born about 1790 in Germany.

    Johann married Johanne Margarethe Christinian Reineke. Johanne was born about 1790 in Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Johanne Margarethe Christinian Reineke was born about 1790 in Germany.
    Children:
    1. 4. Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg was born on 15 Feb 1821 in Calvorde, Germany; died on 04 Apr 1900 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

  3. 10.  Johann Heinrich Christian Rehfeld

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Lenzarsigle, Germany; Tailor

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    Occupation is noted on birth record of his daughter.

    Johann married Sophia Augusta Marian Gross. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Sophia Augusta Marian Gross
    Children:
    1. 5. Emelie Rehfeldt was born on 05 Dec 1833 in Lenzarsigle, Germany; died on 16 Apr 1888 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

  5. 14.  Unknown Bremer

    Unknown married Unknown Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Unknown Unknown
    Children:
    1. 7. Dorothea Marie Bremer was born on 10 Oct 1843 in Germany; died on 07 Mar 1936 in Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 11 Mar 1936 in Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    2. William Bremer was born on 22 Oct 1844 in Mecklenburg, Germany; died on 9 Jan 1943 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 11 Jan 1943 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.


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