I have the Weber (Balzer) and Libsack/Lebsack/Lobsack (Frank) charts in FTM - willing to share. :-) Shauna Libsack -----Original Message----- From: ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of RedHd4Str8@aol.com Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:38 AM To: dksrogers@hotmail.com Cc: GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GV] Pleve charts I have the Steinert Winter Haffner charts I would be happy to share what I have, a lot of them I already have in my FTM Mary ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Becky I am descended from Georg Jacob Winter born June 17, 1815 and his wife Eva Maria Seifert born December 10, 1815, this info is actually from family history from my g grandpa Johann Leonhardt Winter's 4th wife Matilda Munch Winter, who was my very favorite granny when I was a little girl. One big smoochy kiss on the cheek and one big Baby Ruth candy bar!!!! She could take a picture of a dress from a Sears catalog and whip the exact dress up on her ole Singer sewing machine. No pattern just picture. She made me a lot of cute dresses. Those are very fond memories. One thing about the Pleve charts, if you do not already have some kind of family history passed down thru the generations, it is hard to hook up with a name on that chart with no date to go by. I will be happy to try to help you out with what I know from what my aunt researched long before the Pleve charts.She was a professional genealogist and left me with all of her research material. mary ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

I have the Steinert Winter Haffner charts I would be happy to share what I have, a lot of them I already have in my FTM Mary ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

I have the Nolde Chart from Norka in computer format. You can view the information in the Pedigree Resource File at http://www.familysearch.org. Or if anyone is interested I can email a gedcom file. Marven Weitzel Port St. Lucie, FL -- Soon to be back in Texas

Hello - I have the following surnames that I would like to correspond with - please get in touch with me if you know of these people. The Anton Eberle family Roland Kelsey family Ignatius Weigel family Wendall Berens family Alfred weigel family Marvin Eberly family Thank you, thelma Mills -- http://www.mariental-louis.com/

Hello Peter - What are the surnames of the charts that you have - are any from the Mariental, Louis, Chasselois villages? Thelma Mills On 8/3/07, Peter Schantz <togar793@msn.com> wrote: > > Hi Becky; > > I have 28 charts in my data base under the Lower Volga Village > project. The charts were paid for by the people that order them. Some of the > charts range from $450.00 to $800.00 and we chart $35.00 for them with > documents. The money goes to a fund under The Lower Volga Village Project. > This is to raise more for more charts and census. The census cost $300.00 > per year, we charge $35.00. > > Peter M Schantz > PO Box 1962 > San Leandro, CA 94577 > ph-510-351-1163 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Becky Jamison<mailto:rjamison@bresnan.net> > To: RedHd4Str8@aol.com<mailto:RedHd4Str8@aol.com> ; > dksrogers@hotmail.com<mailto:dksrogers@hotmail.com> > Cc: GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 9:45 AM > Subject: Re: [GV] Pleve charts > > > Mary, could you email me offlist re: the Winter charts? > Becky Jamison > Canon City, CO > rjamison@bresnan.net<mailto:rjamison@bresnan.net> > > -----Original Message----- > From: ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com<mailto: > ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com> [mailto:ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of RedHd4Str8@aol.com<mailto:RedHd4Str8@aol.com> > Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:38 AM > To: dksrogers@hotmail.com<mailto:dksrogers@hotmail.com> > Cc: GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com> > Subject: Re: [GV] Pleve charts > > > I have the > Steinert > Winter > Haffner charts > I would be happy to share what I have, a lot of them I already have in > my > FTM > > Mary > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new > AOL > at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour< > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com> > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com> with > the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- http://www.mariental-louis.com/

Reuben J. Stroh, 94, passed away at his home in Loveland on July 31, 2007. Reuben was born in Weld County, near Greeley, on Aug. 23, 1912, to John K. Stroh and Anna Margaret Bauer Stroh. He grew up on farms in the Greeley, Berthoud and Loveland areas and attending Loveland schools. Reuben married Ethel Mae "Peggy" Lancaster in Loveland on May 10, 1939. Reuben operated a service station in Loveland with his brother Ray in those early years before becoming an auctioneer in 1945 and later in 1954 a Realtor. He and his wife Peggy worked together in the real estate and auction business for many years in Loveland before retiring. Reuben earned the designation of GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) and was honored to be named to the Colorado Auctioneer's "Hall of Fame." Reuben was a volunteer fireman for 20 years and an active member of the First Congregational Church, UCC. Reuben is survived by his wife, Peggy; son, Jack Stroh of Estes Park; daughter, Fran Kretzer and husband, Gary, of Loveland; grandchildren, Laura Kretzer Schock, Aaron Kretzer and wife Pamela; and great grandson, Easton Kretzer, Nathan Kretzer; brother, Donald Stroh and wife, Natalie, of Loveland. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, John, Ray and Roland Stroh; and sisters, Helen Gieck and Florine Lebsack. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at First Congregational Church with the Rev. James Watson officiating and interment in Loveland Burial Park Cemetery. Family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the First Congregational Church, 800 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland CO 80537. Originally published August 3, 2007s.o. http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070803/OBITUARIES/708030314/1023

Mary, could you email me offlist re: the Winter charts? Becky Jamison Canon City, CO rjamison@bresnan.net -----Original Message----- From: ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of RedHd4Str8@aol.com Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:38 AM To: dksrogers@hotmail.com Cc: GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GV] Pleve charts I have the Steinert Winter Haffner charts I would be happy to share what I have, a lot of them I already have in my FTM Mary ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

If anyone ever wanted to do a project along these lines, i would be willing to help. diane rogers >From: "E. Sharp" <bellemarco@hotmail.com> >To: <GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com> >Subject: Re: [GV] Pleve charts >Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 06:56:17 -0700 > >I have often wondered why these charts are not in a computer format, such >as >Family Tree Maker. While I know the handwritten charts are a treasure, I >would think it would be easier for the Pleve's to use a computer generated >program to enter the information. It seems it would also be easier for the >person receiving the chart on a disk to enter the information onto their >computer program. >...just a thought.... > >Elaine > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Becky; I have 28 charts in my data base under the Lower Volga Village project. The charts were paid for by the people that order them. Some of the charts range from $450.00 to $800.00 and we chart $35.00 for them with documents. The money goes to a fund under The Lower Volga Village Project. This is to raise more for more charts and census. The census cost $300.00 per year, we charge $35.00. Peter M Schantz PO Box 1962 San Leandro, CA 94577 ph-510-351-1163 ----- Original Message ----- From: Becky Jamison<mailto:rjamison@bresnan.net> To: RedHd4Str8@aol.com<mailto:RedHd4Str8@aol.com> ; dksrogers@hotmail.com<mailto:dksrogers@hotmail.com> Cc: GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [GV] Pleve charts Mary, could you email me offlist re: the Winter charts? Becky Jamison Canon City, CO rjamison@bresnan.net<mailto:rjamison@bresnan.net> -----Original Message----- From: ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com<mailto:ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com> [mailto:ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of RedHd4Str8@aol.com<mailto:RedHd4Str8@aol.com> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:38 AM To: dksrogers@hotmail.com<mailto:dksrogers@hotmail.com> Cc: GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:GER-VOLGA-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [GV] Pleve charts I have the Steinert Winter Haffner charts I would be happy to share what I have, a lot of them I already have in my FTM Mary ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour<http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour> ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Casper Star Tribune Casper, WY M.L. 'Bud' Hertzler Friday, August 03, 2007 (flag) (photo) TORRINGTON -- Memorial services for M.L. "Bud" Hertzler, 80, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007 at the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Lee officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. He died on July 31, 2007 at the Torrington Community Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 27, 1926 in Torrington, the son of Glenn and Hazel (Schwab) Hertzler. He grew up on his father's homestead south of Veteran and received his education through the 10th grade at Veteran; then transferred to Torrington High School where he graduated in 1944. After graduation, he enlisted and served in the Army Air Force and was selected for flight school when WW II ended. He then returned to the farm where he continued to farm all of his adult life. He married Betty Jo McDaniel in Torrington on June 29, 1947 and the couple had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June of this year. In 1954, at only 28, he was elected to the Veteran School Board where he served nine years; four of them as chairman. In his youth, he was a Boy Scout; played trumpet duets and played in the band with the Legion Drum & Bugle Corps. He was an avid sports fan and played basketball in high school and then played baseball on the Veteran Town Team. As an adult, he was very active in the area communities and the county. He was elected a Goshen County Commissioner and served 12 years. He was third generation commissioner as his father, Glenn and his grandfather, Edward Schwab, had served before him. He also served as county chairman of the Republican Party and was chosen voting delegate to the National Republican Convention on two occasions. He was well known for playing "Taps" for many veterans' funerals. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo of Torrington; two sons, Gregory and his wife of Perth, Australia; and Dean and his wife of Veteran; one grandson and a granddaughter; his mother, Hazel of Torrington; one sister, Mary Zimmerer of Torrington; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; one son, Gary; a brother, Glenn II and a sister, Joan Saults. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions in his memory to either the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church or to the "Special Touch" program at the Torrington Community Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home{M3.

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 3 Aug 2007 HARDIN - Robert A. Weber, 83, of Hardin, died Aug. 1, 2007, at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1924, in Cardwell, a son of Lawrence and Hulda Salmon Weber. He received his education in Billings, graduating from Billings Senior High School in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a corpsman with the 2nd Marine Division on Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa, and later with the occupational forces in Japan. He received his honorable discharge in 1945. He attended Montana State College in Bozeman and received a bachelor and two master degrees in agriculture and education-related subjects. Bob worked as an extension agent for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations for over 20 years. He taught school in Red Lodge and served as an agriculture instructor at Little Big Horn College. Bob married Pauline Crawford and was later divorced. He married Beverly Young on June 5, 1966, in Rochester, N.H., and the couple made their home in Hardin. He was a member of the First Congregation Church and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was an avid gun collector and enjoyed gunsmithing. His parents, sister Clara Nadine "Pat" Robinson and his brother Lawrence Weber preceded Bob in death. Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Hardin; a daughter, Susan (Derrick) Schneider of Billings; his sons, Shane of New Jersey, Reeve of Wyoming and Nathan Weber of Texas; as well as his grandchildren, Jesse, Erin and Bethany. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will gather at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Bullis Mortuary and proceed to the Hardin Fairview Cemetery for a 2 p.m. graveside service. Inurnment with military honors will follow the services. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Hardin First Congregational Church.

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 3 Aug 2007 Ruth Ann (Kuntz) Buckalew, age 82, of Billings, formerly of Forsyth, died suddenly on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Deaconess Hospital Emergency, after falling ill at home. Ruth was one of 12 children born April 23, 1925, to John and Elizabeth Kuntz on the homestead west of Forsyth. On March 23, 1941, Ruth married Floyd "Elmer" Buckalew in Forsyth. To this union, six children were born. Elmer and Ruth spent the first years of their marriage in Forsyth, where five of their six children were born, Elmer working in the bakery and on the railroad and Ruth being a homemaker and mother. In 1954, they moved to Glendive, where Elmer worked again as a baker and Ruth worked at several jobs to supplement the family income. In 1957, Ruth and Elmer took over the management of the bakery and restaurant in Glendive. When their contract ended in 1959, they chose not to renew but decided to move to Roundup to operate another bakery. This business endeavor, however, turned out not to be profitable, so in 1960, they moved to Billings, where they both found employment. Ruth and Elmer both looked forward to summer as one of their favorite pastimes was fishing and picnicking. Ruth also looked forward to holidays, where all the kids and grandkids would come and she would have big family meals. Mom was a great cook, so she never had to worry about there being an empty chair at the table or having to look for place to put the leftovers as there weren't very many. Elmer died of a heart attack in 1973 and Ruth struggled for the next few years trying to make ends meet as she still had a teenage son, Mike, living at home. In 1981 Ruth met John Peters and began the next phase of her life. They lived in Miles City and spent a lot of time gardening, crocheting (Ruth), market watching (John) and playing cards. They then started traveling and went to a great many of the states, including Alaska, Texas, California, Washington, Indiana, Kansas and Nevada and many places in between. John passed away in 1997 and Ruth stayed on in Miles City for a while, but ultimately decided to move back to Billings to be closer to her family. She spent the past few years traveling, working on ceramics and entering pieces in shows with her daughter-in-law Alice and playing at the casinos and just enjoying life in general. Ruth will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Elmer and John; children, Floyd Jr. and Sandra; and infant daughter. All of her siblings preceded her in death except two of her sisters, Betty of California and Suzy of Kalispell. She is survived by her children, Ruth Wickstrom, Puyallup, Wash., Betty (Gary) Hudson, Roundup, George (Lori) Buckalew, Colstrip, Mike (Alice) Buckalew, Billings, Paulette Buckalew (daughter-in-law), Newburgh, Ind. Ruth also has 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. If one wishes, memorials can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Disabled Vets of America. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 7 p.m., in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 1 p.m., at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forsyth. Rite of Committal will follow in the Forsyth Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of these arrangements.

Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 08-03-2007 Reuben Stroh Aug. 23, 1912-July 31, 2007 Age: 94 Residence: Loveland Tribute: Reuben J. Stroh was born in Weld County near Greeley to John K. and Anna Margaret (Bauer) Stroh. He grew up on farms in the Greeley, Berthoud and Loveland areas and attended Loveland schools. On May 10, 1939, he married Ethel Mae "Peggy" Lancaster in Loveland. Mr. Stroh operated a service station in Loveland with his brother Ray in the early years before becoming an auctioneer in 1945 and a Realtor in 1954. He and his wife worked together in the real estate and auction business for many years in Loveland before retiring. Mr. Stroh earned the designation of GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) and was honored to be named to the Colorado Auctioneer's "Hall of Fame." He was a volunteer fireman for 20 years and an active member of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. Mr. Stroh died Tuesday at his home. Survivors: His wife, Peggy; a son, Jack Stroh of Estes Park; a daughter, Fran Kretzer and husband Gary of Loveland; grandchildren, Laura Kretzer Schock, Aaron Kretzer and wife Pamela and Nathan Kretzer; a great-grandson, Easton Kretzer; and a brother, Donald Stroh and wife Natalie of Loveland. Preceded in death by: His parents, three brothers, John, Ray and Roland Stroh, and two sisters, Helen Gieck and Florine Lebsack. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. James Watson officiating. Interment: Loveland Burial Park. Notes: Family requests that, instead of flowers, memorials be made to the First Congregational Church, 800 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO 80537. Kibbey Fishburn Funeral Home in Loveland is in charge of arrangements.

Hello List, Looking for Esther Marie Korbe b. 1931, daughter of Catherine Unrein b. 1908, Esther, mother of Melvin, Francine, Beverly & Terry Rohleder. Would like to talk about the Unrein family with you. Please contact me. Dawn Unrein/Stephan

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 2 Aug 2007 LAUREL - Rickey Rehling, 58, of Laurel, died Monday morning, July 30, 2007, at his home. Rickey Lee Rehling was born on Aug. 23, 1948, in Billings, a son of Richard and Lois Rehling. In October of 1967, he joined the U.S. Army. He served six years of which some were in Korea. He later worked for the railroad until he was disabled. He married Darlene Bailey on Feb. 14, 2004. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard, and a son, David. Survivors include his mother, Lois Rehling; his wife, Darlene; brother Duane; and four stepchildren, Krystal, Jon, Rachel and Jason; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be deeply missed. Memorial services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Ocee Johnson Memorial Chapel at St. John's Lutheran Nursing Home, Billings. Inurnment will follow with military honors at the Laurel Cemetery.

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 2 Aug 2007 Shirley O. (Lamphear) Hoffman, 71, of Billings, left this world on July 31, 2007, at Billings Clinic. She was born on Aug. 13, 1935. She was preceded in death by husband Charles H. Hoffman Sr. and son Charles H. Hoffman Jr. Shirley is survived by her children, Fred (Val), Jane (Don), Donna (Leonard), Robert "Bob" (Sandy), Floyd and Tammy (Phillip); 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Herb; sisters Donna and LaVonna; and numerous other children she came to love as her own. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, at Park City Cemetery. A family gathering will follow at Fred and Val's home. Michelotti-Sawyers was in charge of cremation and arrangements.

Scottsbluff Star Hearld Scottsbluff, NE 2 Aug 2007 MINATARE - Theodore F. "Ted" Meyers, 81, a lifelong Minatare resident died Monday, July 30, 2007, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff with Pastor James Harris officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park with military rites given by the Nebraska Army National Guard. A memorial has been established to St. James Lutheran Church. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Friends may call at the funeral home between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Ted was born June 20, 1926, in Minatare to Fred and Amanda (Kriewald) Meyers. He grew up on the family farm and attended Minatare schools graduating from Minatare High School in 1944. He was inducted into the United States Army and served his country proudly from 1945 to 1947. After his honorable discharge from the Army he returned to Minatare to run the family farm and dairy operation. After his retirement he worked campaigns at the sugar factory in Bayard. He married Darlene Strauch April 4, 1978, in Kimball. Ted loved working in his yard and gardening. Survivors include his wife Darlene; brother, Herb Meyers of Minatare; sister-in-law, Jean Meyers of Renton, Wash.; stepchildren, Hope and Scott Miller and Dennis and Eva Strauch all of Mitchell; grandchildren, Lori and Peter Schaar of Coolidge, Ariz., Stacy and Jeff Darnell of Aurora, Colo., Nichole and Nick Case of Omaha, Neb., Kellan Strauch of Lincoln, Neb. and Blake Strauch of Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Trevor Fink, Alyissa Reyes, Alexsis and Austin Schaar all of Coolidge, Ariz. and Samantha Darnell of Aurora, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert Meyers.

Scottsbluff Star Hearld Scottsbluff, NE 2 Aug 2007 Edward L. Hoffman, 74, of Scottsbluff died Monday, July 30, 2007, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff comforted by family. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 3, at St. James Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jason Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be today, Thursday, Aug. 2, from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jolliffe Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Friday morning at the church. Memorials can be offered to Arid Acres of Scottsbluff or to St. James Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be offered at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com to be forwarded to the family. Jolliffe Funeral Home has assisted the family with arrangements. Edward was born Dec. 4, 1932 in Scottsbluff to Henry and Amolia (Martin) Hoffman Jr. He received his education in the Scottsbluff Public Schools. Ed joined the Nebraska National Guard, where he served his country for almost 20 years. He married Marilla Mae Nielson March 23, 1955, in Torrington to which five children were born. He entered the workforce at the Scottsbluff Sugar Factory working for a few years before joining his father-in-law at the Nielsen's Floor Craft. Ed worked at Nielsen's for only a couple years before returning to the Sugar Factory where he retired in 1989 after giving them 26 years of service. In recent years Ed had worked at Baily's Market and Heilbrun's on a part-time basis until his death. He was a proud member of Arid Acres in Scottsbluff, and St. James Lutheran Church, where he was recently the church Trustee. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Denver Broncos and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. It was not uncommon for Ed to fly his flag outside his home at half-mast when the Huskers lost. Ed would often take a drive around town following dinner with his sister Bertha, and the two would play cards to round out the evening events. Survivors include his children, Scott Hoffman and his wife Lisa of Seward, Tammy Siegfried and her husband Rick of Evans, Colo., Melanie Lynch and her husband Michael of Aurora, Colo., Tim Hoffman and his wife Tammy of Gering, and Andrea Kilthau and her husband Jeff of Gering; sisters, Esther Dewey of Mitchell, Ruth A. Messersmith of Cheyenne, and Bertha 'Bert' Martindale of Scottsbluff; and 12 grandchildren. His parents; ex-wife Marilla; brother, Ruben; sister, Freda Costa; and grandson Dylan Hoffman preceded Edward in death.