Thank you Sandy,  I will check out the FB forums you mention. On 2020-03-01 10:02, ger-volga-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > ------------------------------ > Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 08:00:20 -0700 > From: Sandy Norris <smnorris13@gmail.com> > Subject: [GV] Other Volga German Forums > To: ger-volga@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: > <CA+J509kpZ4XZNZ9kbd1DC0Sw2O_mQ+XZvyEhkHHwWnKccAVLxw@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Hi everyone, > > There are several other forum options. They are all on the same website and > I hope you will all consider joining. I've been a member for 2-3 years of > the Volga German group and also another group for one of the my German > villages, the Villages of Mariental, Louis & Chasselois, Russia group. The > Volga German Russian group post, announcements, events, discussions, > videos, lots of pictures, recipes, someone is always posting. Brent Mai > posts when he has transcribed a New Village. There are other village > groups, a group for the AHSGR, Germans from Russia, History & Genealogy > group & DNA Germans from Russia group. Or you could start your own > specialized German Russian group. > > These groups are on Facebook. Lot of you may already be on Facebook. Others > are going to say no I don't want to join Facebook. But that can be the only > thing you use Facebook for. You don't have to have friends and post to > them. You could only read and/or post to the Volga German group of your > choice. You can get Facebook on your computer and there is also an app for > your smartphone. It just wouldn't be in email form. > > The Volga German rootsweb group has been a great forum and I have really > enjoyed it. But for the last several years it has really gone downhill. > Rarely any discussion anymore. The only great thing were the obituaries > posted by hschmick. That will be a great loss. I truly hope that he will > join the Facebook group and continue posting. That would be a great new > feature. Or maybe start a group for just the German Russian obituaries. > > Hope to see you there, > > Sandy Hilt Norris >

Hi everyone, There are several other forum options. They are all on the same website and I hope you will all consider joining. I've been a member for 2-3 years of the Volga German group and also another group for one of the my German villages, the Villages of Mariental, Louis & Chasselois, Russia group. The Volga German Russian group post, announcements, events, discussions, videos, lots of pictures, recipes, someone is always posting. Brent Mai posts when he has transcribed a New Village. There are other village groups, a group for the AHSGR, Germans from Russia, History & Genealogy group & DNA Germans from Russia group. Or you could start your own specialized German Russian group. These groups are on Facebook. Lot of you may already be on Facebook. Others are going to say no I don't want to join Facebook. But that can be the only thing you use Facebook for. You don't have to have friends and post to them. You could only read and/or post to the Volga German group of your choice. You can get Facebook on your computer and there is also an app for your smartphone. It just wouldn't be in email form. The Volga German rootsweb group has been a great forum and I have really enjoyed it. But for the last several years it has really gone downhill. Rarely any discussion anymore. The only great thing were the obituaries posted by hschmick. That will be a great loss. I truly hope that he will join the Facebook group and continue posting. That would be a great new feature. Or maybe start a group for just the German Russian obituaries. Hope to see you there, Sandy Hilt Norris

Hi everybody, I haven't seen anybody volunteer to continue this forum at another location.    Question:  Is the membership of this listserv group going to be lost?  That would be sad and would make it impossible to contact members to tell them should a replacement forum be setup.   Also, are all the years of messages on this listserv going to be lost or are they archived somewhere?  Where? Thanks, Grant On 2020-02-28 13:04, ger-volga-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:47:24 -0900 > From: Lynnette Feusner <lfeusner@gmail.com> > Subject: [GV] Re: Rootsweb mailing lists discontinued 2 March 2020 > To: ger-volga@rootsweb.com > Cc: Kathy Bartels Stahlman <kbsgen@yahoo.com> > Message-ID: > <CAMqkop4hQeA+L73vdW=dr9kObLeXrEjR89cC90L0wWtyjbrFnw@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > I appreciate the emails I receive from hschmick@bresnan.net which notify me > of the passing of Volga Germans in my childhood area of Colorado, Nebraska, > Wyoming, and Montana. > > *Lynnette Reichert Feusner* > *Photo Preservation Expert* > http://www.forever.com/ambassador/lynnette-feusner > *Cell/Text: (907) 406-0838* > *Email: lfeusner@gmail.com <lynnetteforever@gmail.com>* > > > > > > > > On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 5:31 PM MARY JANE BOLTON <mjbol@msn.com> wrote: > >> Thank you for your work, hopefully it will end up in another form as you >> state here in your note. >> >> Mary Jane >> >> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for >> Windows 10 >> >> From: Kathy Bartels Stahlman via GER-VOLGA<mailto:ger-volga@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:32 PM >> To: ger-volga@rootsweb.com<mailto:ger-volga@rootsweb.com> >> Cc: Kathy Bartels Stahlman<mailto:kbsgen@yahoo.com> >> Subject: [GV] Rootsweb mailing lists discontinued 2 March 2020 >> >> I sent a note out in January informing list members that this list and all >> other rootsweb mailing lists will be discontinued on 2 March 2020. That's >> next Monday. Is there anyone willing to move this group to a groups.io >> or another mailing list platform? I am ill and do not have the expertise >> to do so, but I am hoping it continues in another form as it has been a >> valuable tool for my Volga German genealogy. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref >> Unsubscribe >> https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/ger-volga@rootsweb.com >> Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: >> https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 >> Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog >> RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb >> community >> >> >> >

Stricker, Betty Lorraine Maier, Dec 14, 1929- Feb 26, 2020 Scottsbuff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 28 Feb 2020 Betty Lorraine Maier Stricker February 26, 2020 Betty Lorraine Maier Stricker was called to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Church with Pastor Andrew Griess officiating. Burial will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 pm with family present at Gering Memorial Chapel. Memorials May be given to the church. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com [1]. Betty was born December 14, 1929, to John and Katie (Klein) Maier. She lived in Gering Valley all her life. She was employed at F.W. Woolworth for 4 years. She then became a farmer's wife. She loved country living. She enjoyed working in her yard, flowers, and a garden. After her husband passed away in 1987, she helped her son with farming, helping in the fields. In the spring, she did a little tractor work to keep the fields from blowing. In the summer, she irrigated, and in the fall, she drove truck for the harvest. She loved to cook and bake for her family. She was employed at Webbers Furniture for 2 years. She was employed in Food & Nutrition as a production assistant at Regional West Medical Center for 26 years. She was a lifetime member of the church, where she was baptized, confirmed and married. She taught Sunday school for 15 years and was secretary, treasurer for 4 years. Her hobbies were sewing and music. Her past times were reading the Bible, doing crossword puzzles, Sudoku, word search puzzles were her favorite. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Dean (Pam) Stricker, daughter, Sheila Joy Stricker, 3 brothers-in-law, Charlie (Jovetta) Stricker, Fred Jr. (Jody) Stricker, Gary Stricker, 3 step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death were her parents, husband, paternal parents, 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter (Norma) Meier, Melvin (Rose) Meier and Harry (Helen) Maier, sister-in-law Dee Stricker, 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary (Louie) Green, Irene (John) Reifschneider, and Emma Reifschneider, brothers-in-law, Floyd Stricker, Jerry Stricker. Betty was a caring and loving person. She was loved by everyone she met. If she could brighten someone's day she would do it with a smile. She never turned down the opportunity to help in any way she could. We will miss you, mom, but we know you and dad are together again. Links: ------ [1] http://www.geringchapel.com/

Shaffer, Tyson Alexander, Nov. 13, 1978~Feb. 22, 2020 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 26 Feb 2020 Our dearest son, we will miss you… Tyson Alexander Shaffer passed away Feb. 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roger James Erickson (Luella Erickson) and Olin L. Shaffer (Aletta Shaffer). His surviving family are his parents, Philip and Pat Shaffer; brothers, Devon Shaffer of Fort Collins and Aaron Shaffer of State Center, Iowa; many friends share his loss, along with aunts, uncles and cousins. Tyson was an expert welder, who could fix anything. His hobbies include a passion for his Harley Davidson and riding dirt bikes. His stories of riding his “Harley” seemed to get better after each “ride” and after each story. “We will miss you Ty” Private family services will be held at a later date. Please visit http://www.stoddardsunset.com [1] to sign an online guestbook Links: ------ [1] http://www.stoddardsunset.com/

Reichert, Raymond, February 25, 1925 ~ February 7, 2020 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 28 Feb 2020 Raymond Reichert, age 94, of Spearfish South Dakota died Friday, February 7, 2020 at Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge Colorado. Raymond was born in Johnstown, Colorado on February 25, 1925 to Henry and Sophie (Roth) Reichert. On August 9, 1944 he married Louise Hewitt. They moved to Rapid City South Dakota in 1957 and then to Spearfish South Dakota in 2002. He is survived by two sons, Robert (Peggy) Reichert, Belle Fourche South Dakota and Terry (Judy) Reichert, Oregon City Oregon; a daughter, Carol (Jerry) Becker, Goodland Kansas; 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Louise; parents; his two brothers and two sisters. A memorial service will be held in South Dakota at a later date. To send flowers to Raymond's family, please visit our FLORAL SECTION. [1] Links: ------ [1] https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Raymond-Reichert/sympathy

I appreciate the emails I receive from hschmick@bresnan.net which notify me of the passing of Volga Germans in my childhood area of Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana. *Lynnette Reichert Feusner* *Photo Preservation Expert* http://www.forever.com/ambassador/lynnette-feusner *Cell/Text: (907) 406-0838* *Email: lfeusner@gmail.com <lynnetteforever@gmail.com>* On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 5:31 PM MARY JANE BOLTON <mjbol@msn.com> wrote: > Thank you for your work, hopefully it will end up in another form as you > state here in your note. > > Mary Jane > > Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > From: Kathy Bartels Stahlman via GER-VOLGA<mailto:ger-volga@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:32 PM > To: ger-volga@rootsweb.com<mailto:ger-volga@rootsweb.com> > Cc: Kathy Bartels Stahlman<mailto:kbsgen@yahoo.com> > Subject: [GV] Rootsweb mailing lists discontinued 2 March 2020 > > I sent a note out in January informing list members that this list and all > other rootsweb mailing lists will be discontinued on 2 March 2020. That's > next Monday. Is there anyone willing to move this group to a groups.io > or another mailing list platform? I am ill and do not have the expertise > to do so, but I am hoping it continues in another form as it has been a > valuable tool for my Volga German genealogy. > > _______________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref > Unsubscribe > https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/ger-volga@rootsweb.com > Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: > https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 > Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog > RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb > community > > > _______________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref > Unsubscribe > https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/ger-volga@rootsweb.com > Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: > https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 > Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog > RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb > community >

Thank you for your work, hopefully it will end up in another form as you state here in your note. Mary Jane Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Kathy Bartels Stahlman via GER-VOLGA<mailto:ger-volga@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:32 PM To: ger-volga@rootsweb.com<mailto:ger-volga@rootsweb.com> Cc: Kathy Bartels Stahlman<mailto:kbsgen@yahoo.com> Subject: [GV] Rootsweb mailing lists discontinued 2 March 2020 I sent a note out in January informing list members that this list and all other rootsweb mailing lists will be discontinued on 2 March 2020. That's next Monday. Is there anyone willing to move this group to a groups.io or another mailing list platform? I am ill and do not have the expertise to do so, but I am hoping it continues in another form as it has been a valuable tool for my Volga German genealogy. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/ger-volga@rootsweb.com Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community

This group doesn't seem very active. I can't (or don't want to) move this group to another list server. I can do a forum, and have considered it. However, I don't want a forum that I have to maintain if there are only a few people a month using it. Darryl On 2/27/2020 3:32 PM, Kathy Bartels Stahlman via GER-VOLGA wrote: > I sent a note out in January informing list members that this list and all other rootsweb mailing lists will be discontinued on 2 March 2020.  That's next Monday.  Is there anyone willing to move this group to a groups.io or another mailing list platform?  I am ill and do not have the expertise to do so, but I am hoping it continues in another form as it has been a valuable tool for my Volga German genealogy. > > _______________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref > Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/ger-volga@rootsweb.com > Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 > Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog > RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community -- Darryl Boyd Village Coordinator for Leichtling, Russia boyd@boydhouse.com <mailto:boyd@boydhouse.com> https://leichtling.com

I sent a note out in January informing list members that this list and all other rootsweb mailing lists will be discontinued on 2 March 2020.  That's next Monday.  Is there anyone willing to move this group to a groups.io or another mailing list platform?  I am ill and do not have the expertise to do so, but I am hoping it continues in another form as it has been a valuable tool for my Volga German genealogy.

Sinner, Bruce Allen, May 16, 1956- February 17, 2020 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska February 17, 2020 Memorial services for BRUCE ALLEN SINNER, 63, were held February 24, 2020 at the Henry Methodist Church in Henry, Nebraska with Reverend Jason Harshberger, a family friend, officiating. Bruce passed away at Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyoming on February 17, 2020 surrounded by family and friends after an arduous battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and arrangements were by the Colyer Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Southeast Booster Club or the Southeast FFA. Bruce was born May 16, 1956 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska the son of Jerry and Donna (Surratt) Sinner. He grew up and attended school in Huntley, Wyoming, and then attended Chadron State College, where he earned his bachelor's degree. He married Cheryl Kay Anderson on June 11, 1978 in Henry, Nebraska, at the same church where his memorial service was held. Bruce taught math and physical education for thirty-eight years in the Goshen County School District, and also served as a football, basketball, and track coach. He loved to farm in the summer and also served on the Yoder Town Council. Bruce loved spending time with family and friends, especially enjoying outdoor activities with his grandchildren.He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, coaching football and track, and doing all kinds of home improvement projects around his house and for his friends. Bruce is survived by his wife Cheryl; daughter Jennifer Sinner; son Brian (Kendra) Sinner; brothers Gordon Sinner, Ron (Tammy) Sinner, Bill Sinner, and David Sinner; sisters Colleen Sinner and Jacqueline (Paul) Hofmeister; and five grandchildren, Tashara, Sophie, Delaney, Grayson and Soren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Bruce and his family were blessed to received such an outpouring of love and support from the community during and after his battle.

Kramer, Myrna Joyce, May 12, 1931- February 24, 2020 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska February 24, 2020 Myrna Joyce Kramer, 88, passed away on February 24, 2020 in Hastings, NE after a courageous six-month battle with lung cancer. She was born May 12, 1931 in Scottsbluff, NE to Opal and Clarence Schaeffler. Myrna's Father, Clarence Schaeffler, passed away when Myrna was an infant. Her Mother, Opal married Adolf Martischewsky when Myrna was one year old. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School and was a proud member of the class of 1949, the "49ers". She married Richard J. Kramer on February 21, 1951. A beloved mother, she is survived by daughter, Sheryl (Bruce) Cutright of Hastings, NE and sons, Stan (Jeanie) Kramer and Jerry Kramer of Portland, OR. She is also survived by a sister, Thais Johnson, of Mesa, AZ and a brother Burdette Martischewsky of Casa Grande, AZ. Myrna was a devoted and loving grandmother to nine grandchildren, David (Gr�a) Cutright, Julie (Herman) Cutright-Ariza, Brian Cutright, Sheila Kramer, Lisa (Lance) Fenton, Doug (Kelsey) Kramer, Sean (Kyley) Kramer, Nick Kramer and Vinny Kramer. She was also blessed with five great-grandchildren, Josie, John and Chase Fenton and Preston and Blake Kramer. She will also be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home in Hastings, NE is handling the cremation. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 29th, at the Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff, NE with Dennis Kramer directing the services. Myrna's cousin, Nancy Severin, will be officiating. A private family inurnment will follow service at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff, NE. Memorials may be sent in Myrna's name to The Morrison Cancer Center at Mary Lanning Healthcare, 741 N. Denver Ave, Hastings, NE 68901.

Krieger, Pearl Mae, May 11, 1928 ~ February 16, 2020 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 26 Feb 2020 Pearl Mae Krieger, 91, of Greeley, CO, passed away on February 16, 2020 at Life Care Center of Greeley, while surrounded by family. She was born May 11, 1928, in Briggsdale, CO to Forrest and Julia (Corwin) Myers. Pearl grew up in Greeley with a German heritage. She married Henry J. Krieger, who later passed in 1987. Pearl loved music. She played the German Violin-Euk, of which she owned many. Her love of music led her to music for local nursing homes in Greeley. Her favorite kind of music was German Polka, where she and late boyfriend Emil, would go Polka dancing. She also collected around 5,000 Nutcrackers, and collected Christmas miniature village houses, which she displayed in her home year round. She was selected as Queen for Potato Days at Island Grove. As a cook, Pearl loved making Kraut Burgers, and enjoyed warm German Beer with radishes. She enjoyed gardening and nature, when she wasn’t shopping at the Good Will bargain stores in town. Pearl was meticulously organized and had a special place for every item of her collections. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband. She is survived by her children Linda (John) Boyd of Florida, and Arlene (husband Denzil passed in 2019) Packard, of Greeley. Grandchildren; Thomas Henry (Ashley) Packard of Greeley, Denzil Arnold Packard Jr. of Cheyenne, WY, and Sue Packard of Iowa, and six great grandchildren. Life Celebration Service: Friday, February 28, 10:00am at Adamson Life Celebration Home, 2000 47th Ave, Greeley, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. To leave condolences for Pearl Krieger’s family, www.adamsoncares.com.

Lebsack, Sandra Sue, June 20, 1949- February 18, 2020 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 20 Feb 2020 Sandra Sue Lebsack, 70, of Johnstown passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Born June 20, 1949 in Greeley to Elmer and Martha (Croissant) Wiest, Sandi and her family lived on a farm north of Johnstown where she was raised with her brothers. Sandi graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1967 where she served as Head Girl her senior year. She met a boy named Gary in the 8th grade and they would later marry on June 15, 1968 at the United Methodist Church in Ft. Collins by Rev. Ron Hodges. While Gary was serving in Vietnam, Sandi moved back home and worked at the First National Bank in Johnstown. Upon Gary’s discharge, they started their own family on the farm where Sandi stayed at home with her two sons, Aaron and Nate. Sandi worked as a secretary at Letford Elementary for many years, worked as an executive secretary at Bank One in Loveland, executive secretary for a software company in Loveland and then for Little Thompson Water District until she retired two years ago. She enjoyed golfing, fishing, supporting the boys in their Motocross racing, riding in the Corvette with Gary, but most enjoyed time with her granddaughters and supporting their events. Sandi was a member of the Johnstown UMC, Ladies Auxiliary, served Meals on Wheels, past member of Estrellita, Cardettes card club and was very supportive of Gary and his community involvement. Thankful to have shared life with her husband, Gary; two sons, Aaron and Nate (Lois) Lebsack; two granddaughters, Kenady and Finley Lebsack, siblings, Daryl (Connie) Wiest, Rodd (Dorene) Wiest and Brian “BJ” (Sherrie) Wiest as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Wiest. Sandi’s Life Celebration will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Johnstown United Methodist Church, 108 King Avenue with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the “Johnstown UMC” or “Pathways Hospice” in care of Adamson, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Friends may leave condolences at AdamsonCares.com.

HILL, WILLA MAE, August 31, 1928- February 4, 2020 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Memorial services for Willa Mae Hill, 91, will be held at 2pm Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the First Congregational Church with Pastor Matt Gordon officiating. Willa Mae died February 4, 2020 at Community Hospital and cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to either the First Congregational Church or Waggin Tails Animal Shelter. Arrangements are by the Colyer Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com [1]. Willa Mae was born August 31, 1928 in Wheatland, Wyoming the daughter of Lee Roy and Opal (Mark) Richardson. She grew up and received her education in Sunrise, Wyoming. She married William Hill on May 17, 1947 in Torrington, Wyoming. They lived in Fort Laramie, Wyoming for seven years. They moved to Lingle, Wyoming where they lived for twelve years before moving to a farm between Lingle and Fort Laramie. They lived there for twenty-five years. After Bill retired they moved to Torrington. Willa Mae loved spending time with her family. Willa and Bill had a wonderful life together for the last seventy-two years. They enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening (vegetables), hunting arrowheads, bowling, playing cards and going to the cabin at Laramie Peak. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, a past member of the Cottonwood Country Club, Bridge Club, and Quilting Club. Willa Mae decorated cakes not only for herself but for other family and friends for special occasions. She worked at the Barnes beet dump for many years weighing trucks during campaigns. Willa Mae is survived by two sons Don (Barb) Hill of Torrington, Wyoming and Robert (Pat) Hill of Friendswood, Texas; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bill; a son Richard Hill; and a brother Robert Richardson. Links: ------ [1] http://www.colyerfuneralhome.com/

BARTHEL, JULIE LEE, December 22, 1963- February 16, 2020 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska FEBRUARY 16, 2020 Julie Lee Barthel, 56, passed away, at home, peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, February 16, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 21, at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jeff Wayland officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Torrington. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you instead make a donation to Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter in Julie's name. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends may leave their condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com [1] . Julie was born December 22, 1963, in Torrington, Wyoming the daughter of Richard LeRoy and Patricia Ann (Burkard) Barthel. She grew up in Torrington and graduated Torrington High School in 1982. Julie resided in Torrington her entire life. After graduation, Julie worked as a manager of the 7-11 for 19 years. She then went on to work at Wal-Mart for 17 years. Julie was a very private person yet was great at reaching out to others and was truly good at customer service. She loved gambling trips to Deadwood and Black Hawk and she was an avid word search puzzle player. Julie loved her cats; Tom, Boots and Jasmin. Julie is survived by her mother Pat of Torrington; sister Terri (Fernando) Munoz of Cheyenne; brother Gary (Ginger) Barthel of Torrington; Nieces, Melysa (Dustin) Johnson of Hickman, NE and Jessica (Trent) Gladson of Torrington; step nephews, Michael (Sarah) Munoz of Fort Riley, KS and Fernando Munoz III of Cheyenne; step niece Mandy (Matt) Eldridge of Fort Collins, CO; numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins and aunts and uncles. Preceding her in death were her grandparents; her father Richard; her nephew Geremy Barthel and numerous aunts and uncles. Links: ------ [1] http://www.colyerfuneralhome.com/

Pope, Duane A., September 8, 1955- February 5, 2020 The Times Fort Morgan, Colorado 15 Feb 2020 Duane A. Pope, 64, of Wiggins, Colo., went to argue with St. Peter and state his case on February 5, 2020. Duane was born on September 8, 1955 in Ft. Morgan, Colo. to Sherman and Frieda Pope (Bostron), and had been married to Susan Pope (Niles) since September 9, 1978. Duane cherished many of the finer things in life such as butter, salty food, coffee, and German food - especially so in the comfort of his corner chair in the kitchen not far from his pellet stove that kept the house at a cool 84 degrees. Duane loved cruising in his lawn mower, his Toyota Tundra, his Case 2594 tractor, and his Polaris RZR - none of which seemed to move any faster than his lawn mower when he was driving them. Sundays were for watching the Broncos, mowing his lawn again, and striking up a friendly argument. Fridays were for Friday Afternoon Club, affectionately known as FAC which consisted of great friends, four-letter words, cold Busch light, copious amounts of cigarettes, and arguments that he never lost (just ask him). Duane was always willing to travel, especially with his grandkids, or if a casino was somewhere along the way - and of course, if his wife planned it. He loved going to concerts as long as they were country or oldies, and none of that hip-hop crap. Farming was something Duane was born to do. He proved it by never moving from the home he was born in at the farm. He proudly raised sugar beets, corn, pickles, and other produce. He genuinely enjoyed going to farmer's markets for many years, where he ran the chili roaster and "politely" explained to customers that organic and non GMO foods were a sham and didn't really exist...he loved that conversation with "Boulderites." Later in life, he found himself as a warehouse manager for local ag retailers with his son, Derek. He helped get the Pope Farm Corn Maize and Pumpkin Patch off the ground and was proud of what his kids had built. He was loyal and reliable. Duane is survived by his wife, Susan; sister, Pam Berryhill; daughter, Shannon Beauprez and her husband, Martin; son, Derek Pope and his wife, Cynthia. In addition, he is survived by his grandchildren, who were the light of his life - Ali, Macie, Barret, and Axel. He loved them deeply and unconditionally. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Frieda Pope, and brother-in-law, Hal Berryhill. Duane hated funerals so a final FAC will be held in his honor. He wouldn't have dressed up for his own funeral, so we don't expect you to dress up for FAC. Rest assured, there will be no Coors Light, cilantro, mushrooms, American cheese, Horse's with no names, Tom Brady jerseys, or anything made or produced in Boulder, Colorado, he hated all these things equally. Duane's Final FAC Friday February 21st at 5:00 pm Champion Oilfield Service, 16461 Highway 52, Wiggins, Colorado. Published in The Fort Morgan Times on Feb. 15, 2020

Rutt, Frances M. Oct. 7, 1925 – Feb. 8, 2020 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 14 Feb 2020 Frances M. Rutt, beloved daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in Greeley on Feb. 8, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born Oct. 7, 1925 at home on the family farm in southwest Weld County to George and Amelia “Mollie” (Spomer) Dreith, Jr. She spent her childhood and young adult life helping with all of the work of living on a farm. She attended schools in Johnstown, graduating from Johnstown High School in 1943. She married Elmer D. Rutt on Dec. 31, 1944. Their love, commitment and friendship strengthened during their years on the farm. They lived on farms in the Johnstown area their entire lives where they raised three children and instilled a strong work ethic, commitment to helping others and fairness to all. Frances was an active member of the First Congregational UCC in Loveland where she sang in the choir over 20 years, served on several committees, taught Sunday School, served as trustee, financial secretary and president of Women’s Fellowship. She was also a member of the Forget-Me-Not Garden Club in Johnstown where she held several offices and helped in all projects. Thankful to have shared her life include her children; Debra (Joel) Gray of La Junta, Clifford (Lydia) Rutt and Rodney Rutt and friend Shelly all of Johnstown, five grandchildren; Darrin, Chris, Kendra, Ian and Tianni Rutt, five great-grandchildren; Jacob, Allison, Nickolas, Delaney and Samuel Rutt. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elmer, brother Harold Dreith, sisters Helen Axelson, Florence Sterling, Dorothy Jean Dreith, Virginia Manning and MaryAnn Yocky. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at the Adamson Life Celebration Home. Interment 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Johnstown Cemetery. Life Celebration 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church, 800 N. Lincoln, Loveland with a reception to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to “First Congregational Church” or “Accent Hospice” in care of Adamson, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Friends may leave condolences at AdamsonCares.com.

Eisenach, John Raymond Nov. 12, 1945~Feb. 2, 2020 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 14 Feb 2020 John Raymond Eisenach, 74, of LaSalle, passed away Feb. 2, 2020. John was born in Greeley, Nov. 12, 1945, to John and Doris (Preston) Eisenach. He grew up on the family farm, outside of Platteville where he worked alongside his father. John graduated from Valley High School in 1965. He attended Parks Business School and worked for one year at an insurance company. He then joined a carpentry apprenticeship. He worked for 32 years as a commercial union carpenter, finishing his career with Saint Vrain School District for 10 1/2 years before retiring. John married Kathi Hergert in 1969, and they had one son, Matt. After his retirement, John maintained a second home in North Platte, Neb. to enjoy fishing and hunting. John made annual trips to Montana, where it delighted him to help handicapped children and veterans experience the same excitement he felt at the tug of a fish on the line. He was also honored for his many years of volunteering for the Greeley Stampede, winning the Carl Hirsh award in 1992. John is survived by his beloved son, Matt Eisenach; granddaughters, Megan and Sarah Eisenach; brother, Paul (Anita Puskas) Eisenach; sisters, Judi Gaines, Linda (John) Fallbeck, Carol (Larry) Garelick, and Marcia (Parke) Stoltzfus; in-laws, Robert and Arlene Hergert, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Vance Case. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, 6521 W. 20th St., Greeley, Colo. 80634. Please visit http://www.allnuttgreeley.com [1] to send condolences to the family. Links: ------ [1] http://www.allnuttgreeley.com/

Contact me for further information. …………..Brent………… Dr. Brent Mai, Dean of Libraries Director, Volga German Institute http://volga.domains.unf.edu University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida 1834 Kaneau Census Surnames: Bartolomei Behm Boch Depfer Derich Ertel Fiedler Fischer Friedrich Geibel Gensch Genzler Gottfried Greimich Hahn Hartmann Heim Jepike Joller Kleimann Klemmer Koch Krummel Krupe Kwast Lang Legler Lerch Lichtner Lorei Lotz Mai Maurer Menzer Messer Müller Ockel Otto Paster Paul Rattel Retz Rimmer Rohleder Schäfer Schmidt Schnitzer Seifert Sinner Steinbrecher Streck Weiss Werner Wolfort Movement to/from the following locations is recorded: Beauregard Dönhof Grimm Katharinenstadt Kautz Kind Meinhard Schilling Schulz Walter