Fred Chris Wunnenberg
1862 - 1941 (79 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Fred 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-wunnenbergFred 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]
Children:- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
2. 
Heinrich 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]
3. 
Emelie 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-wunnenbergChildren:
- 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.
- Wilhelm Wunnenberg was born on 06 Aug 1855; died on 07 Oct 1856; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Generation: 3
4. 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]
5. Johanne Margarethe Christinian Reineke was born about 1790 in Germany. Children:
- 2. 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.
6. 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]
7. Sophia Augusta Marian Gross Children:
- 3. 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.