hmtl5 Otto Henry Wunnenberg b. 28 Feb 1860 Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa d. 27 Apr 1942 Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa: Wunnenberg family
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Otto Henry Wunnenberg

Male 1860 - 1942  (82 years)

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  • Name Otto Henry Wunnenberg  [1] 
    Born 28 Feb 1860  Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1900  Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1910  Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1920  Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1930  Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 27 Apr 1942  Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4] 
    Buried 30 Apr 1942  Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4] 
    Person ID I5  Wunnenberg
    Last Modified 20 Mar 2023 

    Father Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg,   b. 15 Feb 1821, Calvorde, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 04 Apr 1900, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Emelie Rehfeldt,   b. 05 Dec 1833, Lenzarsigle, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Apr 1888, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Married 04 Apr 1853  Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5] 
    Family ID F1  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anna Marie Charlotte Sielerman,   b. 05 Oct 1861, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Apr 1945, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 29 Sep 1886 
    • Des Moines County, Iowa marriage book #13, page 62: Wunnenberg, Otto 26; br. Sulerman, Annie 24; no return.
    Children 
     1. Clarence Frederick Wunnenberg,   b. 8 Dec 1889, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jun 1980, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
     2. Villars Henry Wunnenberg,   b. 28 Jul 1893, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Jun 1961  (Age 67 years)
     3. Mary Wunnenberg,   b. 19 Jun 1898, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jan 1992, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years)
     4. Grace Caroline Wunnenberg,   b. 10 Nov 1903, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jan 2005, West Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 101 years)
    Last Modified 18 Mar 2018 
    Family ID F6  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 28 Feb 1860 - Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1910 - Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 - Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Apr 1942 - Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 30 Apr 1942 - Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Wunnenberg, Otto Henry and Anna Marie Charlotte Sielerman    		Wunnenberg, Otto Henry and Anna Marie Charlotte Sielerman
    Wunnenberg, Otto Henry 1860-1942    		Wunnenberg, Otto Henry 1860-1942
    Wunnenberg saw mill in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa 1907    		Wunnenberg saw mill in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa 1907

    Documents
    Obituary of Otto Henry Wunnenberg    		Obituary of Otto Henry Wunnenberg
    Obituary of Otto Henry Wunnenberg    		Obituary of Otto Henry Wunnenberg

  • Notes 
    • Otto Wunnenberg, Farmer, Succumbs
      Special to the Hawk-Eye Gazette
      Mediapolis, Ia. – Otto Wunnenberg, 82, prominent Des Moines county farmer, died Monday night at his home in Franklin township after suffering a stroke Sunday.
      Born Feb. 28, 1860 in Benton township, Wunnenberg has lived in this county all his life. He married Anna Marie Fielerman [Sielerman] Sept. 29, 1886 who survives with the following children: Clarence F., Morning Sun; Gillaris [Villars] H., Burlington; Mary and Grace, at home; three grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Malchow and Mrs. Vena Edmonds, Des Moines county. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and three brothers.
      Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will probably be Thursday. The body is at the Fry funeral home.
      The Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa. 27 April 1942
      [4, 6]
    • Rites held for O. Wunnenberg
      Special to the Hawk-Eye Gazette
      Mediapolis, Ia. – Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Mediapolis Presbyterian church for Otto Wunnenberg, 82, life-long resident of Des Moines county who died Monday, April 27. Rev. A. Spelling, Burlington, conducted the services and burial was made in Memorial Park cemetery.
      The Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa.
      [4, 6]

  • Sources 
    1. [S35] https://archive.org/details/biographicalrevi02hoba, (Chicago, Hobart Publishing Co., 1905), pages 907-908.
      Otto Wunnenberg, interested in general farming, was born in Benton township, this county, Feb. 28, 1860, his parents being Henry and Amelia (Rayfield) Wunnenberg. The father was a native of Germany, and on coming to America made his way to the i interior of the country, settling in Benton township, soon after his marriage. He first purchased forty acres of land, and with resolute will and laudable ambition began the development of his farm, to which he added, as financial condition madade it possible, until he was the owner of two hundred and sixty-five acres of rich and productive land, being recognized as one of the most successful farmers of his community. He was respected by all for what he accomplished, and for the manner of his business dealings. He passed away in April, 1898, at the age of seventy-nine years, his death being regretted by many friends. His wife departed this life in April, 1888, at the age of fifty-eight years.

      Otto Wunnenberg acquired his education in the schools of Franklin township, although his home was in Benton township. He was reared to the occupation of farming, which he has always followed, and after his marriage he rented a tract of land in Franklin township. In 1895 he purchased seventy acres of land in Sections 2 and 11, Franklin township, and he also has ten acres of timber land which was a part of the old homestead. He carries on general agricultural pursuits, and also raises hogs, mostly of the Poland China breed, and has a good herd of cattle on his farm. His place is a well-improved property, the thrifty appearance of which is indicative of the careful supervision of a painstaking and progressive owner.

      Mr. Wunnenberg was united in marriage, Sept. 29, 1886, to Miss Anna Sielerman, a daughter of Frederick and Sophia (Dirkmeyer) Sielerman, whose history appears on another page. Mrs. Wunnenberg was born in Benton township, Oct. 5, 1861, and there grew up, attending the same school with her husband, and also the German parochial school. Unto our subject and his wife have been born four children: Clarence, Villars, Mary, and Grace.

      While not an aspirant for office, he votes with the Democratic party. While they were reared in the Lutheran church, Mr. Wunnenberg now attends the Presbyterian church.

    2. [S1] Genealogical Records of Celia Crawford.

    3. [S6] Find a Grave.

    4. [S7] Obituary.

    5. [S2] History of Des Moines County, Iowa, (Western Historical Company, Chicago, Ill., 1879).

    6. [S24] newspaper clipping.


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