Scottsbluff Star Hearld Scottsbluff, NE 18 Mar 2007 Beverly Jo Zumbrink-Carpenter, 54, of Gering, died Thursday, March 8, 2007, at her home in Gering. Funeral services to celebrate her life are being held in Albuquerque, N.M. Cards of sympathy can be mailed to Morgan Zumbrink-Liljegren, 2130 20th Street, Gering, NE 69341. Bev was born March 16, 1952, in Lacrosse, Wis., to Alvin and Elfrieda Krause. She enjoyed her career as a licensed Cosmetologist for over 27 years. She owned and operated the former Barber Den in Scottsbluff. Bev married her soul mate, Mark Zumbrick Oct. 22, 1988, in Greeley, Colo. They were happily married for 12 years when Mark died of cancer. She never fully recovered from this loss. She enjoyed cooking, traveling and adored her dog M'Lou. Bev was anxiously awaiting the birth of a new grandson due in May. Her smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Morgan and Ritch Liljegren of Scottsbluff; son and daughter-in-law, David and Wendy Lord of Aurora, Colo.; husband Max Carpenter of Gering; parents, Alvin and Elfrieda Krause of Albuquerque, N.M.; grandchildren, Cameron and Colten of Aurora, Colo. and unborn grandson of Scottsbluff. Preceding her in death was her husband, Mark Zumbrink.

Carl, What an interesting coincidence! One of my great-grandfathers was naturalized in Bay City Michigan, and my maternal grandfather was born there. My mom's whole family came through Detroit from Canada. I've had good luck obtaining naturalization papers for Michigan. Go to this web site. http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18635_20684---,00.html Scroll down to Bay County. The files are grouped alphabetically. I see two Godfrey Peils and three Gottfried Peils. Print out that page so you have the box and folder numbers. Now go back to the main page and click on "Archives of Michigan Requests" and follow the instructions on that page. They are very nice and very fast - when I ordered my great-grandfathers documents I got them in about a week. Let me know if you need any other help. Maggie -----Original Message----- >From: CPeil@aol.com >Sent: Mar 16, 2007 8:40 AM >To: GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [GV] Citizenship papers > >Thanks for your reply. >My father Godfrey H Peil, [b. Jan.27, 1909, Holstein/Rudick, Russia], [still >living] thinks he filed the papers about 1941, in either Bay City, MI, or he >said he may have gone to Detroit, MI. while Dad is still in good mental health, >who remembers something for 60 plus years. >Since my grandpa, [Henry Peil Sr.] did not get his citizenship papers before >Dad was 21 years old, Dad had to get his own citizenship papers. >I checked and it seems Michigan does have an archive. I will try them. If >anyone has dealt with Michigan and has some advise I would appreciate any >tips.Carl Peil > > > >************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. > Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. > >------------------------------- >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

Thanks for your reply. My father Godfrey H Peil, [b. Jan.27, 1909, Holstein/Rudick, Russia], [still living] thinks he filed the papers about 1941, in either Bay City, MI, or he said he may have gone to Detroit, MI. while Dad is still in good mental health, who remembers something for 60 plus years. Since my grandpa, [Henry Peil Sr.] did not get his citizenship papers before Dad was 21 years old, Dad had to get his own citizenship papers. I checked and it seems Michigan does have an archive. I will try them. If anyone has dealt with Michigan and has some advise I would appreciate any tips.Carl Peil ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

*Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 03-16-2007 Lorraine Frank* Jan. 21, 1923-March 8, 2007 Age: 84 Residence: Cheyenne, formerly of Greeley. Tribute: Lorraine F. Frank was born in Watertown, S.D., and had lived in Greeley before moving to Cheyenne in 1963. Mrs. Frank was a cook for Laramie County School District 1. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Frank died March 8 at Davis Hospice Center, Cheyenne. Survivors: Four sons, Daryl Frank of Cheyenne, Gary Frank of Eaton, Larry Frank of Brighton and Duane Frank of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter, Glennda Frank of Cheyenne; a sister, LeOra Wolf of Florida; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: Her husband, Glenn R. Frank; her parents, Lawrence and Minnie Goodale; and a sister, Neva Seburn. Memorial services: 1 p.m. today at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel, Cheyenne. Cremation. Notes: Friends may contribute to Davis Hospice Center of Cheyenne.

There used to be a nice web site for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) where you could print a form and mail it in requesting naturalization information. The old web site is gone and the best I could find is http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=34139c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=34139c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD At the right you can click on "G-639 Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Request". At the bottom of that page click on Download to get a copy of the form to mail in. Sally Seattle, WA

Carl, You have to know where your father was living when he filed his declaration of intention, and where he was living when he filed his final papers. These events could have occured in two different places. Please post back to the list and tell us if you know where he was living - someone may have researched that locality and might be able to help you. Once you know where he might have filed, you have to then look for an index of Naturalization filings for that locality. There is no comprehensive nationwide index of Naturalizations, however, you will find that there are numerous indexes prepared by state and local genealogical societies, state historical societies, etc. Sometimes the papers are archived at the State archive, and the archive will have an index; some are archived at the National archives. It all depends on the courthouse where he filed. Here is a web site that lists some online indexes of Naturalizations: http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/naturalization.html Good luck in your search. Maggie Hein Chicago, IL -----Original Message----- >From: CPeil@aol.com >Sent: Mar 15, 2007 6:37 AM >To: GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com >Subject: [GV] Citizenship papers > >I was wondering if anyone knows how to find copies of my fathers first and >second citizenship papers >Thank you, >Carl Peil ><BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free >email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at >http://www.aol.com. > >------------------------------- >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

Hello, Depending upon where you live and the time that he became a citizen. In most cases if the area is rural or doesn't have a Federal Court house the papers are all filed at the local county court house. These records should be available in your state archives or as in the case of the State of Washington the Regional Archives. For the federal courthouses they are divided up into regions and there is a regional federal archive that would have the records. For Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and part of the Montana they are available the the regional archives on Sandpoint Way in Seattle. You also need to be aware that a person could file their declaration or 1st paper in one place and become a citizen in another which makes trying to find citizenship papers more fun. Also if the person served in the armed forces especially during WWI where they either discharged or served would be the place where the papers were filed. In our area the a thousands of records filed for what is now Fort Lewis and what was then Camp Lewis at the federal archives in Seattle. Service in the armed forces was the fastest way to become a citizen because you became one upon discharge or during service. Hope that this doesn't confuse to much. Take Care, Gene Jenkins ----- Original Message ----- From: <CPeil@aol.com> To: <GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:37 AM Subject: [GV] Citizenship papers >I was wondering if anyone knows how to find copies of my fathers first and > second citizenship papers > Thank you, > Carl Peil > <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free > email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at > http://www.aol.com. > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 15 Mar 2007 LANDER, Wyo. - Fay Bernadine (Harding) Gabel was born in Park City, Mont., on March 15, 1929. She was the eighth child of Charlotte Mohland and Godfred Harding. Fay passed away March 8, 2007. She graduated from high school at Park City in 1947. She attended Billings Business College to further her education. She married Richard W. Gabel after his tour in the Army in 1947. She had three children: Darrell, Terry and Janine. She belonged to the German Congregational Church in Billings. In 1964, she completed a 10-week course in Nurses Aid training and worked at St. Vincent Hospital. She also lived in Bozeman, Mont.; Britt, Minn.; Powell and Riverton for 24 years with her husband. Since 2000 she lived in Lander, next door to her son. Fay will always be remembered for her smiling eyes, the greenest green thumb ever, cooking that rivaled Betty Crocker, the ability to do many crafts and keeping a loving, organized home. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Carl, Solly, Herman; her sisters, Charlotte, Martha, Lucille, Emily; her great-granddaughter Tavana and her husband Richard. She is survived by her son Darrell and spouse Robynn of Lander; her son, Terry Gabel of Chandler, Aariz.; her daughter, Janine DeLay and spouse Gene of Riverton; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Rachel Dove of Billings. A memorial service will be held graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, in Billings. Donations in her honor can be sent to Little Wind Hospice in care of Hudson's Funeral Home, 680 Mount Hope Drive, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-2221.

I was wondering if anyone knows how to find copies of my fathers first and second citizenship papers Thank you, Carl Peil <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Hello Listers, I am seeking information about Elisabeth Schneider, born 04-Jan-1855. She was married to Johann Balthasar Spomer, born 07-Dec-1850. They were married in Russia in 1875, but I'm not sure what colony. They had 7 children, 3 of them migrated to Argentina, but I do not know what year. I do not have any information about the other 4 children. I would appreciate any help you can offer. Sincerely, Clay Spomer

Fort Collins, Colorado Coloradoan Article published Mar 14, 2007 Roland Roy Feit DOB:4/3/1924 DOD:3/12/2007 Roland Roy Feit, 82, passed away Monday, March 12, 2007, at his home in Fort Collins. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2007, at Plymouth Congregational Church with reception to follow. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery on Thursday. Roland was born April 3, 1924, to Fred and Pauline (Greenwalt) Feit in Fort Collins. He married Juanita Fern LeValley on Feb. 12, 1950, at the First Christian Church in Greeley. They were married for 54 years. She passed away on Dec. 16, 2004. He lived in Fort Collins his entire life and graduated from Fort Collins High School in 1942. He farmed nearly all of his life. Roland lived on the family farm nearly 80 years before moving to the Worthington. He liked to play golf and was an avid pool player at the Fort Collins Senior Center, and he loved his dogs. Roland was a devoted husband, loving father and wonderful Papa to his four granddaughters. He received awards from the Fort Collins Rotary Club Master Agriculturist and Fort Collins Young Farmers Outstanding Senior Farmer Award. He was on the Board of Directors of the Fort Collins Soil Conservation, member of various farm organizations, and lifelong member of the Plymouth Congregational Church. Roland is survived by his sons, Greg Feit and wife Gwen of Fort Collins and Alan Feit and wife Dana, of Greeley; daughter, Diane Roth and husband, Jeff, of Parker; granddaughters, Jaime Engel and husband, Jeff, of Fort Collins, Annie Thomas and husband Matt, of Denver, and Evin and Kylie Feit of Greeley; and brother-in-law, Leroy Hofferber of Fort Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Pauline Feit; wife Juanita; sisters Lorene Lind, Dorothy Greenwald and Margaret Hofferber. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fort Collins Senior Center or the Plymouth Congregational Church.

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 13 Mar 2007 FISHTAIL - Martha Whipple Keller, 90, passed away March 10, 2007, at the Beartooth Manor in Columbus, due to complications of post-polio syndrome. Martha was born in Roundup on June 5, 1916, the daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Adolph) Wacker. She spent her childhood north of Roundup in the Lake Mason area on the Neshiem place. She attended Mulligan School with her siblings and cousins. The family later moved to the Fishtail area, where she attended the Twin Butte School. In 1937, she married Ralph W. Whipple and they made their home on Fishtail Creek. Martha loved being a ranch wife. She raised chickens, turkeys and a big garden and she was a wonderful cook. She and Ralph were married for 19 years and to this marriage, a daughter, Sherry, was born. Ralph passed away in 1956. Martha married Jim Keller in 1960 and they spent many happy years together until his death on March 13, 1998, at which time she moved to the Homestead Lodge in Absarokee, where she resided for five years. Later, she moved to the Stillwater Hospital for three years and most recently to the Beartooth Manor in Columbus. During her lifetime, she was a devoted member of the Community Congregational Church, the Fishtail Ladies Aid, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Order of Eastern Star and the Dean Club. Martha had a strong work ethic and up to her final moments, was busily preparing meals and taking care of everyone in her mind and heart. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Ralph and Jim; brothers, Jake, Edd, Reiny, Gus, Harry and Henry Wacker; sisters, Gertie May, Margaret Wacker and infant sister, Betty. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Jim) Edwards of Fishtail; grandchildren, Scott Schottle of Absarokee, Angie (Ron) Hoover and Kaity (Rylan) Williams of Columbus; great-grandchildren, Jake, Elly and Dani Hoover and Jonas, Ambria and Jace Williams, all of Columbus; a brother, Albert Wacker of Red Bluff, Calif.; and sisters, Hilda (Eugene) Stein of Klamath Falls, Ore., Leona (Harold) Hougardy of Santa Maria, Calif., Marian Pinkham of Miles City; and sister-in-law, Florence Wacker of Roundup; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 15, at 1 p.m., at the Community Congregational Church in Absarokee with interment to follow in Rosebud Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church's Music Fund at PO Box 88, Absarokee, MT 59001. Special thanks to the staff at Beartooth Manor and to the Stillwater Team of Big Sky Hospice for their kindness during Martha's last weeks. Smith Funeral Chapel of Laurel and Columbus is in charge of arrangements.

Casper Star Tribune Casper, WY Darwin D. Schafer Tuesday, March 13, 2007 TORRINGTON -- Memorial services for Darwin D. Schafer, 74, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Temme officiating. Cremation has already taken place. He died March 5, 2007 at Emerald Court in Scottsbluff, Neb. {M3 He was born Darwin Dean Schafer to Earl and Velma (Bosler) Schafer on March 22, 1932 in Wray, Colo., where he graduated from high school in 1950. He never stopped furthering his education, taking classes and studying just about anything pertaining to farming and ranching. He also took classes offered at his places of employment. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Barbara Briggs, Feb. 18, 1950 at Wray, Colo., where they worked on the ranch for her parents for three years. He continued to work around the Wray area until 1956 when they purchased and ran the Conoco Bulk Plant in Holyoke. They later sold their business and he became employed by Martin Marietta as a fireman. When IBM Boulder came to Colorado he accepted employment there as the first corporate fireman. They made their home in Longmont, Colo., from 1966 until the year 2000. When he retired from his department at IBM, he worked in international shipping and receiving for three years. The couple then moved to Torrington to live out retirement in Wyoming where they made many wonderful friends. He was a great husband, the best dad to his two children, Pat and Mike, a wonderful father-in-law, and loving grandpa to his four grandchildren. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and also regularly attended the Bethel Baptist Church as well. He loved photography, hiking, square dancing, raising registered cattle and camping. He was a past president of the local chapter of AARP, a volunteer fireman in Holyoke, Colo., Gleaner's Union, the hospital auxiliary, and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Torrington. Survivors include his wife of Torrington, Wyoming; a brother, Darrel Schafer and his wife of Fort Collins, Colo.; son-in-law, Dan Cavnaugh of Centennial, Colo.; daughter-in-law, Cindy Schafer of Kaysville, Utah; many nieces and nephews; four grandchildren, and one expected great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, daughter, Patricia Cavnaugh and son, Mike Schafer, and two infant grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's unit at Emerald Court or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home{M3.

Casper Star Tribune Casper, WY Daniel Flack Tuesday, March 13, 2007 WORLAND -- Funeral services for Daniel Flack, 87, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland with Pastor Dan Garnett officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held this evening from 7-8 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. He died of heart failure on March 8, 2007 at Washakie Medical Center. He was born on Aug. 17, 1919 in Scottsbluff, Neb., a son of Henry and Amalia (Schlundt) Flack. He married Edna Heth on April 5, 1940 in Sheridan. He farmed with his family in Sheridan until they moved to Hardin, Mont., and then to Worland where he had continued farming. Later in his life he moved to Casper, where he worked as groundskeeper for the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Grounds. In 1979, he received an award for "Wyoming Best Fairgrounds" from Natrona County Pioneer Association and the people of Natrona County. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Thermopolis. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Kraft and her husband of Severance, Colo.; four sons and their wives, Ron Flack of Cheyenne, Hank Flack of Mitchell, S.D., Kenny Flack of Aberdeen, S.D., and Rocky Flack of Casper; one sister, Alice Thompson of Cody; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. He was preceded in death by a son in 1942 and his wife in 1991, three brothers and four sisters. Memorials may be made to the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in care of Bryant Funeral Home, PO Box 524, Worland, 82401. Bryant Funeral Home of Worland is in charge of the arrangements.

Scottsbluff Star Hearld Scottsbluff, NE 13 Mar 2007 HOLLAND, Mich. - Leo Walter, 79, formerly of Torrington, died Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the Holland Hospital in Holland, Mich. Funeral services for will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 16, at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Curtis Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Visitation hours will be held on Thursday, March 15, at the Colyer Funeral Home from noon until 7 p.m.; and the casket will be open briefly following the service. In lieu of flowers the family would request that memorial donations be directed to the Alzheimer's Association c/o of Larry Walter at 491 Hunters Run Circle, Holland, MI 49423. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family atwww.colyerfuneralhome.com or directly to the family at Larry's address listed above. Leo was born Walter Leo Walter March 25, 1927, in Lingle, Wyo., the son of Johann "Louis" and Katherine (Dinges) Walter. He grew up and attended school in Lingle and then served in the United States Army; returning to the Lingle area upon his discharge. He married Berdean Moore in Scottsbluff, Dec. 17, 1946. Leo then worked on farms in the Lingle, Wyo., area and then he was a truck driver for Hamilton-Mayflower Company in Torrington, Wyo. He returned to farming and ranching at Huntley and LaGrange, Wyo., and Harrison and Morrill, Neb., for a period of time. For the last 25 years, Leo worked with Hal Brethour at HLB Charolais at Torrington. When Leo became ill in the fall of 2006, he and his wife Berdean moved to Holland, Mich., in December of that year to be near their son, Larry. Leo enjoyed working on his family genealogy and he loved to polka. Survivors include his wife, Berdean; sons, Gary Walter of Battle Mountain, Nev., and Larry Walter and his wife Rachelle of Holland, Mich.; sisters, Ruth Goering and her husband Dale of Torrington, Lorraine Rimmer of Rupert, Idaho, Mary Whomble of Sparks, Nev., Dorothy Rimmer of Douglas, Wyo., and Beverlee Shaw and her husband Dale of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, David Walter.

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 10 Mar 2007 Florence C. Ostermiller was born on Aug. 11, 1915, in Page, N.D., to Lester and Helen Yetter. She passed away on March 7, 2007, in Billings. Florence lived in and around the Billings area most of her life. She was a hard worker, working as a cook at the Angle Inn, Center Lanes and 4B's Cafeteria. Florence was head cook at 4B's at the time of her retirement. Mom loved playing cards, working crossword puzzles and watching baseball and game shows on television and traveling to visit her children. Florence may have been short in stature but was always a strong person in raising six children on her own after her husband passed away in 1955. As a longtime member of the BPOE, she performed on the women's drill team, competing through the state of Montana. Mom loved bowling and played on many leagues with her sister Mary. They were very good bowlers and won many trophies. Florence married Jake Ostermiller in 1935 and he preceded her in death in 1955. Also preceding her in death was her loving son, Donald; brothers, John, LeRoy, George, Joe, Maurice, Charles and Everette Yetter; sisters, Mary McBride, Rosalie Baugh, Mildred McCoy and Edith Warren. Mom is survived by her children, Bill (Beverly) Ostermiller, Dan (Diane) Ostermiller, Judith Ostermiller, Nancy (Brent) Carmack, Sharyn Hansen; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are brothers, Ben and Wayne Yetter; and sisters, Helen Schumaker and Doris Garvis. The family would like to thank our sister Sharyn for the loving care and companionship she has given Mom during her last years. Also thanking Big Sky Hospice for their dedicated loving care, comfort and support for our dear mother. Viewing will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, at Smith's Downtown Chapel, 925 S. 27th. Interment will be held at Mountview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Big Sky Hospice, PO Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107.

Wyoming Tribune-Eagle Cheyenne, WY 9 Mar 2007 Lorraine F. Frank, 74, of Cheyenne died March 8 at Davis Hospice Center. She was born Jan. 21, 1923, in Watertown, S.D., and had lived in Cheyenne since 1963 with prior residence in Greeley, Colo. Mrs. Frank was a cook for Laramie County School District No. 1. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by four sons, Daryl Frank of Cheyenne, Gary Frank of Eaton, Colo., Larry Frank of Brighton, Colo., and Duane Frank of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter, Glenda Frank of Cheyenne; a sister, LeOra Wolf of Florida; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn R. Frank; her parents, Lawrence and Minnie Goodale, and a sister, Neva Seburn. Services are pending through Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.

Scottsbluff Star Hearld Scottsbluff, NE 8 Mar 2007 Fred J. Trout, 75, of rural Scottsbluff, died March 6, 2007, at Regional West Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, March 9, at WestWay Christian Church with Pastor Marshall Smith officiating. Please wear Red or White and/or casual clothes. Inurnment will be in the West Lawn Cemetery at Gering. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Crematory. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Scottsbluff Boosters or any charity of your choice. Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Fred was born July 27, 1931, in Minatare to Henry and Anna (Elkier) Troudt. He received his education in Scottsbluff. He married Emily Kay Purtzer in 1953 in Scottsbluff, and then they moved to California. Two children were born in their marriage, Daniel and Penni. They divorced in 1963. Fred moved back to Scottsbluff in 1975. He then married Doris Rae Miller July 1, 1977, of Gering. He worked for Scottsbluff Schools and was the Minatare cemetery caretaker until his retirement. Fred enjoyed life and took pride in his yard. He was an avid Scottsbluff athletics and Husker football fan. Survivors include his wife, Doris of Scottsbluff; former wife, Kay Hillery; his children, Daniel Trout and Penni (Perry) Moulton of California, Jim (Linda) Miller of Gering, Janet Miller of Scottsbluff, Ben (Diana) Miller of Torrington, Bob (Davina) Miller of Fort Collins; 25 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister, Irene Stricker of Gering; sisters-in-law, Jan (Bob) Todd, Connie (Cliff) Johnston; brother-in-law, Ron (Holly) Nelson; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Kandy, Holly and Joe, Candice, Tammy, and Dana. His brother Dave; sisters, Dorthy Knaub, Clara and Nettie Wilhelm, and Sophie Feinning; and his parents preceded him in death.

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 7 Mar 2007 Wendelin Wagner, 84, of Billings, went home to the Lord on March 5, 2007, while recovering at Billings Health and Rehabilitation Center. Wendelin was born Aug. 4, 1922, in Linton, N.D., to Melchior and Theresia (Schneider) Wagner. He grew up in the Linton area, where he met his future wife, Phyllis (Kramer), while at a dance in Strasburg, N.D. Wendelin and Phyllis were married Oct. 22, 1945. They farmed in the Linton area until 1955 when they moved to Billings. Wendelin worked as a shipping clerk at Pierce Packing Company until retiring in 1984. They had three children: Donna Braun of Billings, Dianne Ostermiller (Ken) of Bozeman, and Calvin (Trudy) of Minnetonka, Minn. He loved to camp and fish and enjoyed teaching his grandsons to fish. He and Phyllis loved spending time with their family, playing cards, dancing and socializing with friends. Dad loved to polka and he and Mom were a delight to watch. In March 2004, they moved to Highgate Senior Living, where he resided until his death. He was a loving and kind husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. His passing leaves a tremendous void in all of our lives. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his three children; three grandsons, Jeffrey Braun (Teri) of Las Vegas, Randy Braun (Buffy) of Belgrade and Brandon Ostermiller of Bozeman; as well as great-granddaughters, Charlotte and Sonora Ostermiller, who always brought a twinkle to his eye and a smile to his face. He is also survived by two sisters, Leona (Edward) Burcham of Mount Airy, N.C., and Shirley Grover of Sheridan, Wyo.; and one brother, Aloyes (Irene) of Moorhead, Minn.; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters, Bernice and Lorraine Wagner, Agatha Jundt, Phyllis Mauhl and Angie Mosset. A vigil service will be held Wednesday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. A funeral mass for Wendelin will be held Thursday, March 8, at 11 a.m., at St. Pius X Church. Committal services will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Pius X Church, Rocky Mountain Hospice or a charity of your choice.

I have a lot of Fruhllings in my data base. One is my great grand uncle. HOwever there are NO Johann Adam and no Krum. I wish I could help but unless you know more about your Johann Adam I cannot. Your name is Freehling. Who are your immediate ancestors? MAybe that would tie into my data base. John D. Lauck 214 Teal Lane Sugar Land, Texas 77478 jlauck@juno.com