Fox, William ‘Bill’, Aug. 6, 1932- Jan. 12, 2014 Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 14 Jan 2014 William ‘Bill’ Fox Today we lost a hero, our dad Bill Fox. He was born Aug. 6, 1932, to Katie (Giest) Fox and Henry Fox in Hesper, Mont. Dad was the eighth of 13 children. His siblings were Henry (Sonny), Lydia, Victor, Irene, George, Bert, Dorothy, Roberta (Tootsie), Ruth, Jeannie, Raymond and Harvey and a grandson–in-law, Robert Forker. All of them preceded Dad in death, except for Harvey. Dad married our mom, Helen Keller on Dec. 29, 1951, together they had four children: Kathy (Chuck) Frost, Gloria (John) Cole, Billy Fox Jr. and Rhonda (Russ) Wildin. He passed away, Jan. 12, 2014, at his daughter’s house with his children by his side. His incredible journey through life ended after a year and a half of battling cancer. Bill was a humble man, who was easy to meet and talk to. Those who met him never forgot him. He always said, “we gotta have a laugh.” To his family, he could do anything after remodeling a laundry mat into a house three miles north of Fort Smith on the John Lind place. Dad worked for a short time at Yellowtail Dam during its construction, but his heart was always in farming. He worked for several farmers as a hired hand, until 1964, when a good friend, John Lind gave him the chance to farm on his own. From that day on Dad worked hard at being the best farmer he could be. He was the 1984 top Coors barley grower. Dad was always trying to make farming more productive. He always had great ideas. For example, he was the first to have a six-row beet harvester in the Big Horn Valley. He designed a six-row digger by using a four-row beet digger and added a two-row digger and constructed it with the assistance of Zelkas Machine in Hardin. Dad was also instrumental in the development and construction of the South valley beet dump. He raised sugar beets for Holly Sugar, Great Western and Western Sugar Companies. Bill is survived by one brother; his four children; two brothers-in-law, Ben Keller and Rueben Weibert, three sisters-in-law, Carole Fox, Joan Keller and Regina McBeth; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom were very dear to him. A special thanks to two of his granddaughters Jenny Macks and Emily Martin for the extra care they provided their grandfather in his last days. Dad always had a special place in his heart for his nephew David Fox, who looked up to our dad as a second father. Bills’ family would also like to express their gratitude to Frontier Cancer Center, Dr. Martin Lucas and RiverStone Hospice. Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be celebrated 2 p.m. Thursday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangement. Should friends desire; memorial contributions may be made to Hardin St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the Big Horn County Historical Museum.

Cook, Elmer George, Nov. 23, 1926- Jan. 10, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 11 Nov 2014 Elmer George Cook, 87, of Scottsbluff met his Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. He passed at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Congregational Church in Scottsbluff with Pastors Jim Rowe and Troy Allen officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff with military rites conducted by the Nebraska Army National Guard. Elmer was born Nov. 23, 1926 in Scottsbluff to George and Olinda (Grasmick) Cook. He grew up and received his education at Victory Hill Rural School and Scottsbluff High School. He entered the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs, Colo. Upon his honorable discharge he returned to Scottsbluff. On June 3, 1951 he married his love Virginia M. Becker and began their passion to farm. He raised numerous crops, fed cattle, and was always willing to help friends and neighbors during planting and harvest time. Elmer retired in 1995 and continued in agriculture until the last two years. Elmer was an active member of the Morrill Presbyterian Church where he served on many committees. Upon moving to Scottsbluff he became an active member of Emmanuel Congregational Church where he sang in the choir. He was a long-time member of the Elks Lodge #1367 and Legacy of the Plains Museum of Gering and past member in the Morrill American Legion. Elmer loved golfing and provided advice to all who played the course with him. He enjoyed rebuilding his antique John Deere Tractor 730, playing cards in numerous card clubs, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Virginia of 62 years, children Jana (Mike) Longoria, Scottsbluff Gordon (Tina) Cook, Scottsbluff, and Renee (Rick) Griffith, Casper, Wyo.; grandchildren Zachary (Bobbi) Johnson, Trevor (Lindsey) Johnson, Court (fiancé Leslie Baer) Cook, Meghan (T. J. Krajewski) Cook, Alexis Cook, Morgan Griffith, Austin Griffith; great grandchildren, Tristen, Landen and Ella Johnson; step grandchildren Andrea Longoria, Michael (Serenity) Longoria; step great grandchildren Tallon and Bianca McDonald and Jaydan Longoria. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eugene Cook. A memorial has been established to Emmanuel Congregational Church, 4100 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361. Friends may call at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Following the interment the family invites everyone to the church for refreshments and social time.

Neuwirth, Miriam Virginia (Helzer), Feb. 17, 1923- Jan. 10, 2014 Scottsbluff Str Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 12 Jan 2014 Miriam Virginia (Helzer) Neuwirth, age 90, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 at Heritage Estates in Gering. Her funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 13, at the Emmanuel Congregational Church in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Troy Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery here. Memorials in her name may be made to the church. Friends who wish may call at Jolliffe Funeral Home Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Her obituary may be viewed online at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com where online condolences may be left for the family. Miriam was born Feb. 17, 1923 in Scottsbluff to George L. and Margaret (Ross) Helzer. She attended Scottsbluff School and graduated with the class of 1940. She then worked as a bookkeeper for the Carr & Neff Lumber Company for five years. Miriam married Henry Neuwirth on Feb. 24, 1948 at the Emmanuel Congregational Church in Scottsbluff. After their retirement from the farm, they moved to Gering and she helped her son at ABC Nursery. She was a lifetime member of the church, and was the last member of her family with her parents being charter members of the Emmanuel Church, which was organized in 1910. She was the President of the Christian Endeavor Youth Group, sang in the Chancel Choir for many years, taught Sunday School and was a past President of the Mary Martha Circle. Miriam enjoyed working in her many beautiful flower and vegetable gardens, sharing them with her many friends. She was a sports fan and never missed any of her family’s ball games. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great grandchildren and she spent a lot of precious times with them, and took great pride in their many achievements. She is survived by her sons James H. and Cynthia Neuwirth and Larry A. and Luray Neuwirth, all of Scottsbluff, grandchildren Dr. James R. Neuwirth and his wife Lisa and their children Charles, Jonathan, and Annika, all of St. Louis, Mo; and Elli and her husband Bobby Murray and their daughter Fae, all of Lincoln,; and her many nieces and nephews who were very special to her. Her parents, her husband Henry, sisters Lillian Fink and Rachel Yost and brothers William and Daniel Helzer preceded her in death. The family wants to extend special thanks to Dr. Milton R. “Pete” Johnson, and to Wel-Life and Heritage Estates.

Heimbichner, Deloris, Dec. 26, 1933- Dec. 23, 2013 Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 12 Jan 2014 Deloris Heimbichner GILBERT, Ariz. — Deloris Irene Heimbichner passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at her home, Caissa Assisted Living, in Gilbert, Ariz. She was born on Dec. 26, 1933, in Sheridan, Wyo., and was the daughter of Henry and Helen "Pitsch" Steinmetz. She grew up in Hardin, Harlem and Park City. She married Edward Heimbichner on Nov. 28, 1955, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. They were married for 57 years. The early years of their marriage were spent in Billings, followed by time in Salem, Ore. They moved to Prescott Valley, Ariz., in 1982 and then to Phoenix in 1983. She enjoyed doing crafts, including sand painting vases and lamps, and making greeting and recipe cards. She always had a bright smile for everyone who visited, even when she was ill. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward; her parents, Henry and Helen; her sister-in-law Linda Steinmetz; and niece Cindy Sitzman. She is survived by her children Nancy (Terry)Luchi, Chandler, Ariz., Henry Douglas Heimbichner, Corpus Christi, Texas, Barbara Hansen, Phoenix, Ariz.; grandsons Brandon Heimbichner, Aurora, Colo., Taylor Heimbichner, Phoenix; siblings Dorothy (John) Sitzman, Park City, Virginia (Ray) Edmonds, Havre, Lorna (Richard) Kapple, Billings, Ron Steinmetz, Worland, Wyo., Fred (MaryLee) Steinmetz, Park City, Pete (Jeanne) Steinmetz, Havre, Sharon (Don) Schrumpf, Roundup, Corrine (Dave) Wright, Bozeman; and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins. She is loved and will be sorely missed by us all.

Hi Angela, Thanks for the Baumgartner info. Here is the Baumgartner entry for the colony of Anton: Johannes Baumgartner, 38, Lutheran, farmer from Kurpfalz, Oberamt Heidelberg Wife: Anna Catharina, 32 Children: Johann Lenard 7, Anna Maria 13, Anna Margareta 9, Maria Johanna 4, Eva Catharina 3. The family arrived in the colony of Anton 7.9.1764 Hope this info helps. Best Wishes, Tim Kloberdanz ________________________________________ From: ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com <ger-volga-bounces@rootsweb.com> on behalf of Angela Gartner <angela.gartner@telus.net> Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2014 11:38 PM To: GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com; GER-RUS-ARG-request@rootsweb.com Subject: [GV] Baumgartner/Baumgardt Volmer, Pfeifer, and Husaren Hi All, I was hoping that someone might be able to help shed new light on an old problem. I have been working on the Baumgartner family that lived in Volmer. Originally I was thinking that the Baumgartner families found in Volmer, Pfeifer and Husaren were all related. I still think they might be, but the evidence that I have is not adding up. Christoph Baumgartner is listed in the Kulburg list arriving to Oranienbaum on May 4, 1766. He is a catholic farmer from Danzig, no age given. Listed with him is his wife; Anna Maria (no surname or age), a daughter; Dorothea age 17, and a son; Solomon age 8. Christoph Baumgartner is listed in the Original Settlers List for Husaren on Feb 17, 1767. It lists him as 51 years old and a catholic farmer from Marienburg, Poland. Listed with him is his wife Anna Maria (47), and son Solomon (9). Soloman is found in the 1798 & 1834 Husaren Census documents as Samuel. There is no doubt that this is the same family. Popular belief currently is that the Baumgartner families found in Pfeifer and Volmer are from the above family. I am not sure if this is true. In the Volmer 1798 Census #20 Christoph Baumgartner (38) is found married to Maria Wagner (36). He is listed as being from Pfeifer and she is from Kamenka. I confirmed with the 1775 Kamenka Census that her information is correct. They have 8 children with the first one being born in 1780. If Christoph was a son of the above Christioph why is he not listed in the Kulburg List or the OSL for Husaren? If he was born after the OSL was recorded he would have been 14 years old at the time of his first child's birth. That can't be right. The same goes for the Heinrich Baumgartner that is found in the 1798 Pfeifer Census. Since Christopher from Volmer is listed as being from Pfeifer I assume that at least these two are related. Probably brothers. Heinrich Baumgartner is the name found in the 1798 Pfeifer Census, but no age is listed for him. It is his wife that is listed. She is found in the household of Peter Sommer #54. Her children are listed as step children to her new husband, Peter Sommer and Heinrich Baumgartner is listed as their father. Again, given the birth year of their first child; Heinrich would have had to have been born before any Original Settlers List. If he was born after 1767 he too would be about 14 years old at the time of his 1st child's birth. So this got me thinking that maybe Christoph from Volmer (originally from Pfeifer) and Heinrich from Pfeifer were brothers and maybe they could have been nephews of the original Christoph from Husaren. I scoured the Kulberg List and the OSL for Husaren, Pfeifer, Volmer and Kamenka for any sign of two brothers named Christoph and Heinrich as being someone's stepsons or even orphans. I came up with nothing. So I also have considered that maybe Christoph from Volmer (originally from Pfeifer) and Heinrich who died in Pfeifer are from the Baumgartner's that originally settled in Anton. Is there anyone who can check the Original Settlers list for Anton? This way I can at least count this out or even make a confirmation. I don't know what else to do, or where else to look. Any ideas???? Thanks for reading all of this and best wishes to all of you, Angela Gartner www.volmervillage.com angela.gartner@telus.net ------------------------------- 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

In Loving Memory Carl D. Frank January 5, 1914 – December 27, 2013 Walla Walla native and former long-time resident Carl D. Frank passed away in Santa Barbara, California, on December 27, 2013, following a sudden illness, just nine days short of his 100th birthday. He was born on January 5, 1914, in Walla Walla to John David and Elizabeth Frank, recent German immigrants from the Volga region of Russia, and he was the first of his family to be born in the United States. Carl and Katherine “Kaye” Zier were married on August 18, 1935, in Walla Walla, where they raised three children on a small farm on the outskirts of town. The third of nine children and the eldest son, Carl quit school at age 14, shortly after his graduation from Lincoln School, to manage the family’s grocery business due to the illness of his father. He later owned and operated a number of groceries, bakeries and meat markets in Walla Walla, Spokane and northern Idaho, and was elected President of the Associated Grocers of Washington State in 1956. Following a brief foray into the food distribution business in the mid-1960s, Carl and Kaye moved to Santa Barbara in 1967, where Carl joined his youngest brother Harold Frank at Applied Magnetics Corporation in Goleta, California, where he worked until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 78 years, Katherine Frank of Santa Barbara. He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. Frank and MaryAnn Frank; son-in-law, Neno J. Aiello; grandchildren: Suzanne E. Baker, Diane M. Karr, David E. Frank, Jon E. Frank, Robert D. Frank and Kathryn M. Frank; great-grandchildren Adam D. Ganser, Mollie R. Ganser, Ethan M. Baker and Elisabeth K. Frank; brothers David D. Frank, John W. Frank and Solomon Frank; sister Freda Wilhelm and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carlene K. Aiello; his son Carl D. Frank, Jr.; grandson, John L. Frank; greatgranddaughter, Emily J. Baker; sisters: Elizabeth Dalton, Mollie Shiffman and Katherine Benzel; and brother, Harold R. Frank. To his beloved family, he was the “patriarch” who kept all of them in his thoughts and prayers. Those who knew him will miss his unique sense of humor and the fascinating stories he told of the adventures (and many misadventures) of his youth in Walla Walla. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Santa Barbara. A graveside service and burial will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday morning, January 11, 2014, at the Mountain View Cemetery, 2120 S. 2nd Avenue, Walla Walla, followed by a reception at the First Congregational Church of Walla Walla. Family and friends may write memories and sign the online guestbook at www.mountainview-colonialdewitt.com

Thanks to all for the info regarding the Baumgartner's from Anton. Unfortunately this only proves that the Baumgartner's I am looking for are not from Anton. Well, at least I know for sure. They must be stepsons to someone. I guess the only way to figure it out is by finding church records. Thanks, Angela angela.gartner@telus.net www.volmervillage.com

Hi All, I was hoping that someone might be able to help shed new light on an old problem. I have been working on the Baumgartner family that lived in Volmer. Originally I was thinking that the Baumgartner families found in Volmer, Pfeifer and Husaren were all related. I still think they might be, but the evidence that I have is not adding up. Christoph Baumgartner is listed in the Kulburg list arriving to Oranienbaum on May 4, 1766. He is a catholic farmer from Danzig, no age given. Listed with him is his wife; Anna Maria (no surname or age), a daughter; Dorothea age 17, and a son; Solomon age 8. Christoph Baumgartner is listed in the Original Settlers List for Husaren on Feb 17, 1767. It lists him as 51 years old and a catholic farmer from Marienburg, Poland. Listed with him is his wife Anna Maria (47), and son Solomon (9). Soloman is found in the 1798 & 1834 Husaren Census documents as Samuel. There is no doubt that this is the same family. Popular belief currently is that the Baumgartner families found in Pfeifer and Volmer are from the above family. I am not sure if this is true. In the Volmer 1798 Census #20 Christoph Baumgartner (38) is found married to Maria Wagner (36). He is listed as being from Pfeifer and she is from Kamenka. I confirmed with the 1775 Kamenka Census that her information is correct. They have 8 children with the first one being born in 1780. If Christoph was a son of the above Christioph why is he not listed in the Kulburg List or the OSL for Husaren? If he was born after the OSL was recorded he would have been 14 years old at the time of his first child's birth. That can't be right. The same goes for the Heinrich Baumgartner that is found in the 1798 Pfeifer Census. Since Christopher from Volmer is listed as being from Pfeifer I assume that at least these two are related. Probably brothers. Heinrich Baumgartner is the name found in the 1798 Pfeifer Census, but no age is listed for him. It is his wife that is listed. She is found in the household of Peter Sommer #54. Her children are listed as step children to her new husband, Peter Sommer and Heinrich Baumgartner is listed as their father. Again, given the birth year of their first child; Heinrich would have had to have been born before any Original Settlers List. If he was born after 1767 he too would be about 14 years old at the time of his 1st child's birth. So this got me thinking that maybe Christoph from Volmer (originally from Pfeifer) and Heinrich from Pfeifer were brothers and maybe they could have been nephews of the original Christoph from Husaren. I scoured the Kulberg List and the OSL for Husaren, Pfeifer, Volmer and Kamenka for any sign of two brothers named Christoph and Heinrich as being someone's stepsons or even orphans. I came up with nothing. So I also have considered that maybe Christoph from Volmer (originally from Pfeifer) and Heinrich who died in Pfeifer are from the Baumgartner's that originally settled in Anton. Is there anyone who can check the Original Settlers list for Anton? This way I can at least count this out or even make a confirmation. I don't know what else to do, or where else to look. Any ideas???? Thanks for reading all of this and best wishes to all of you, Angela Gartner www.volmervillage.com angela.gartner@telus.net

Blumanthal, Reinhold ‘Ron’ Herman, July 7, 1923- Dec. 28, 2013 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 9 Jan 2014 BRIDGEPORT — Reinhold (Ron) Herman Blumanthal, 90, passed away at Skyview Nursing Home in Bridgeport on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, where he was a resident since January 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born in Sutton, Neb. on July 7, 1923, to Ernest Sarah (Trautmann) Blumanthal. He was the fifth of seven children. He spent his early childhood growing up during the Great Depression. He always said “the grapes of wrath” was a good example of how they lived and tried to survive at that time. They built a shack on the back of an old Model T and traveled from Nebraska up through South Dakota and ending up in Scottsbluff, where his father finally found some work in the sugar beet and potato fields, working for various farmers. After his father passed away in 1938, Ron quit school to help support his mother and siblings with little more than a 6th grade education. They then moved to Geneva, Neb. to be closer to family. One of his first jobs there was setting up bowling pins for 10 cents a day. He also did some work for the government WPA program. Ron was confirmed on June 8, 1941 in the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Geneva. In March of 1943 he was inducted into the United States Army where he served with the 34th “Red Bull” Infantry Division in the 3rd Army. Ron served as a machine gunner on a 3 or 4 man squad and after losing about a dozen men on his squad he said he thanked God for finally being transferred to a rifle company. He saw his first action in North Africa, then the invasion of Italy at Salerno, Monte Cassino and Volturno River where he was wounded. Ron was no longer able to perform combat duty and was shipped back to the states where he served as a military policeman in Colorado till the war was over. He was awarded the American Service Medal, African Middle Eastern Service Medal, WWII victory medal, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star and Purple Heart and four campaign or battle stars. After the war he moved to Alliance in 1946, where his brother Vic was living, and offered him work on a farm. He then hired out on the CB&Q Railroad as a car inspector, where Ron spent the next 38 years retiring from the Burlington Northern in 1983. He met his first wife Helen Stanis and were married in 1949, and to this union, one son was born, John Steven Blumanthal. They divorced and then he met his true love, Lillian Frances Morrish (Fran). They were married on Dec. 5, 1953 and to this union their seven children were born. They bought their first home at 518 West 2nd street in 1960 and raised their seven children in this small 2 bedroom house where there was never a dull moment. Ron loved bowling and was on many leagues and won many trophies over the years, and then an injury stopped his bowling. He loved woodworking, making and selling his windmills, bird houses, and other wooden lawn ornaments, which he nailed up everywhere around the yard, on fences, building etc. Ron loved to camp and fish and to travel up to the Black Hills, mainly to Keystone where he and Fran would watch the tourists and meet new friends. Survivors include his children, Robert Blumanthal of Alliance, Rhonda Albrecht of Sturgis, S.D., Rick Blumanthal (Kami) of Alliance, Roxann McCarty (Roy) of Bridgeport, Rene Welch of Hemingford, Ralynn Blumanthal of Alliance; brother-in-law, Tom Ackland of Sutton; sister-in-law, Janice Blumanthal Schweitzer of Mitchell, Sandy (Dean) Blumanthal of Henderson, Nev.; grandchildren, Rachel Workman (Brad) Omaha, Benjamin Blumanthal (Hannah) of Lincoln, Eric McCarty (Lyndsy) of Gering, Britni McCarty (David) of Bridgeport, Jeremy Jordan of Amherst Mass., Shannon Jordan (Patrick) of Columbia Tenn., Rebecca Maxwell (Andrew) of Casper Wyo., Eric Blumanthal of Hawaii, Hayden Blumanthal of Alliance, Lana Blumanthal of Alliance, Lilly Welch of Hemingford, Roy Thompson (Kristi) of Tilden, and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances; daughter, Rebecca; son, John; brothers, Victor, Albert, Norman; sisters, Dorothy Ackland, Irene Zebroff, Elizabeth Blumanthal; son-in-law, Dale Albrecht and daughter-in-law, Sandy Blumanthal. Card and condolences may be sent to the family of Ron Blumanthal at P.O. Box 293, Bridgeport Nebraska, 69336 Memorial services and interment at the Alliance Cemetery will be at a later date.

Herdt, James 'Bob' Robert, September 20, 1929- November 21, 2013 Torrington Telegram Torrington, Wyoming 26 Nov 2013 Funeral services for James Robert "Bob" Herdt, 84, will be held at 2pm at the First Congregational Church in Torrington on Monday, November 25, 2013 with Pastor Curtis Hill officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Visitation hours will be held at the Colyer Funeral Home on Sunday, November 24 from 3pm to 7pm and the casket will be open at the church service. Bob died on November 21, 2013 at the Torrington Goshen Care Center. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to either the First Congregational Church or to the American Legion Travis Snow Post #5 in Torrington. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Bob was born in Torrington on September 20, 1929. He graduated from Torrington High School in 1947. He married Shirley Ramsey on October 14, 1950 and joined the Marines in 1951. They lived in San Diego, CA during his years in the Marines. Bob also served in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged they moved back to Torrington where they raised three children, Gary, Gail, and Gwen. Bob owned pop and beer distribution companies, several gas stations at various locations around town, and also worked for the US Post Office. He was active in the American Legion where he was a commander and remained involved for several years. Bob and Shirley spent their retirement years in Arizona. Bob returned to Torrington in March of this year. Bob is survived by his son Gary (Dee) Herdt of Torrington; two daughters, Gail (Darrell) Miller of Tomball, TX, and Gwen Herdt of Torrington; two grandchildren, Nicole (John) Kerr of Seven Lakes, NC, and Nathan Miller of Houston, TX; and three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Latta of Cheyenne, Irene Fleenor of Cheyenne, and Elnora Griffin of Scottsdale, AZ. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents, Alex and Savina Herdt; six brothers, Albert, Alex (Blackie), Leo, Raymond, Ted, and Wilbert; and two sisters, Alma Eisenbarth and Helen Ide.

Hart, Margaret, May 9, 1928- Jan. 4, 2014 Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 7 Jan 2014 Margaret Hart Our beloved mom, mother-in-law, grandmother and aunt, Margaret Hart, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born to Raphael and Rose Daum on May 9, 1928, in a farmhouse at the Stefan’s Sugar Beet Farm near Edgar. She was the youngest of 16 siblings. Raised in New England, N.D., she graduated from New England High School in 1946. She married Tony Lowenstein in 1950, of which three sons were born: Pat, Perry and Bryan. Later, she would marry the love of her life, Donald P. Hart, of which one son was born: Terry. She worked as a telephone operator for the telephone company for 30-plus years, retiring in 1984. In those years, she was trained and retrained many times to adjust to the changes the telephone company made. In her younger years, Mom loved camping with her family. She was an excellent cook, retaining many old German recipes and passing them down to her family. She loved to crochet, needlepoint, sew and paint. Her family has items that she crafted over the years, which include blankets, vests, dishtowels, dollies and numerous other gifts she made. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don; and 13 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her four sons: Pat Lowenstein of Galt, Calif., Perry (Barb) Lowenstein, Bryan (Stacey) Lowenstein and Terry (Marianne) Hart, all of Billings; two sisters, Matilda Schaff of Thermopolis, Wyo., and Barbara Shaf of Bowman, N.D.; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to say “thank you” to the staff of TenderNest Assisted Living and Billings Clinic for taking such great care of Mom through her many illnesses. Mom, age and disease ravaged your body, but you preserved with courage, grace and with no complaint. We know it was time for you to go, but we wish you could have stayed. We will miss you and love you always. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary.

Bott, Helen Z., Nov. 4, 1920- Jan. 3, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 7 Jan 2014 Helen Z. Bott, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral services will be held at Salem Congregational Church in Scottsbluff, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Dale Brown officiating. The casket will be open at the church one hour prior to service time. Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Arrangements are under the direction of Jolliffe Funeral Home and friends are invited to send online condolences to the family at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Helen was born to Adam and Eva (Eckert) Zitterkopf in Harrington, Kan. on Nov. 4, 1920. Her family moved to the North Platte Valley area where she attended various country schools. She met Harold Bott at a dance at the Scottsbluff Airport when he was on a 3 day leave. He tapped her on the shoulder and asked her if she wanted to dance. They began dating and soon married on Nov. 4, 1947 in Scottsbluff. Helen worked for the Sugar Factory in the 1960s. Along with Harold, Helen enjoyed traveling, fishing, and camping in their motor home, driving all over the United States together. She especially enjoyed their trip to Niagara Falls. She always held dear all of her special memories of times spent together with Harold. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 1972, a milestone she felt very blessed to share with her husband, family, and friends. She and Harold had 41 years of marriage together before his passing in 1988. Helen’s children, grand children and great-grandchildren always held a very loving place in her heart as well. She found enjoyment in cooking and gardening, along with making cabbage burgers with all her wonderful friends at Salem Study Circle. Helen enjoyed playing pinochle, being a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Fire Department Auxiliary. Helen is survived by her daughter, Evonn and her husband Doug Carter from Scottsbluff; sister, Esther Eckhardt from North Platte; grandchildren, David Carter of Gering, Tera Carter of Scottsbluff; great-grandchildren, Kaylynn and Cody Sherfey, and Austin Van Winkle; and sisters-in-law, Jeanette and Wilma Zitterkopf, both of Scottsbluff. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Bott; sisters, Elizabeth Fields, Katheryn Haberman, Elsie Dutzer, Alma Wells; and brothers, Jack and Albert Zitterkopf.

Hello Ed, The Center for Volga German Studies at Concordia University lists coordinates for the villages on their website. Herzog http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/settlements/mother_colonies/colony_herzog.cfm Location 51º29' N 46º43' E Liebental http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/settlements/daughter_colonies/colony_liebental.cfm Location 51°17'85" N 46°51'68" E Denise Gassman Grau Co-Village Coordinator Schoenchen, Mariental Ed Bitter wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > I am looking for the geographical coordinates for the villages of > Liebenthal and Herzog. I know that there are several Liebenthals. Some > are located in the area around Odessa. The Liebenthal I'm looking for is > quite a bit north of Odessa. I understand that it is possible that neither > of these places continue to exist. Google Earth doesn't find them. > Nevertheless, if ANYONE can tell me where I can find their geographical > coordinated, I would be VERY grateful. My father's family was from Herzog > and left there around 1905. My mother's family was from Liebenthal and > left there around 1875. > > > > Sincerely, > > Ed Bitter, > Houston > > ------------------------------- > 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 Everyone: I am looking for the geographical coordinates for the villages of Liebenthal and Herzog. I know that there are several Liebenthals. Some are located in the area around Odessa. The Liebenthal I'm looking for is quite a bit north of Odessa. I understand that it is possible that neither of these places continue to exist. Google Earth doesn't find them. Nevertheless, if ANYONE can tell me where I can find their geographical coordinated, I would be VERY grateful. My father's family was from Herzog and left there around 1905. My mother's family was from Liebenthal and left there around 1875. Sincerely, Ed Bitter, Houston

Yeager, Samuel ‘Sam’ George, Nov. 13, 1946- Dec. 30, 2013 Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 6 Jan 2014 CASPER, Wyo. — Samuel George Yeager passed away on Dec. 30, 2013. He was born in Billings on Nov. 13, 1946, to Dolores Yeager and Ray Kunz. He was later adopted by Herman Yeager and raised by Herman and Dolores. He graduated from Laurel High School in 1965. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he married and then moved with his family to Powell, Wyo. There he managed a furniture store for 14 years and then changed to a career in the petroleum industry which he retired from in 2011. Sam enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He loved to take his family camping, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed watching his children participate in sports spending many weekends traveling around the state to different events. His favorite pastime was playing golf with family and friends. He was an excellent wood craftsman and auto mechanic. Sam is survived by his mother, Dolores Yeager of Laurel; brother Jim Yeager (Shelley), sisters Susan Knaub (Jeff) and Vonnie Hutzenbiler (Ron) all of Montana; his children Jeremy Yeager of Buffalo, Wyo., Jarl Yeager (Jill) of Casper, Wyo., Jon Yeager (Lisa) of Thornton Colo.; and five grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Evansville on Monday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. A reception will be held at TenderNest Assisted Living, 120 W. 12th St., in Laurel at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6. Family and friends are welcome.

Frank, Lisa Marie, March 27, 1968- Dec. 31, 2013 Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 6 Jan 2014 Lisa Marie Frank, 45, passed away peacefully in her sleep, after a short illness, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at her home in Billings. She was born in Sidney, Mont., on March 27, 1968, to parents Art and Marlene (Stroh) Frank. She was baptized and confirmed in St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney. Lisa attend school in Sidney, graduating from high school in 1986. In the fall of 1986, Lisa attended Eastern Montana College, now known as Montana State University, graduating in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. Lisa’s working career began with Corporate Air for 15 years, five years at Avitas, currently as an Eligibility Administrator at EBMS. Lisa was very vivacious, had an epic sense of humor, always full of kindness, and caring for others. She dedicated her life to rescuing and caring for any furry animal in need. Lisa will be dearly missed by her family and her many friends. She is survived by her parents, Art and Marlene; brother Michael (Kelly); nephew Sebastian; and her furry kids. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Leonard and Elsie Frank, and Sebastian and Tillie Stroh. Memorial Mass for Lisa will be at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Billings, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the City of Billings Injured Animal Fund, which allows for emergency veterinarian care for stray or lost pets who are found (P.O. Box 1178 Billings, MT. 59103). Arrangements are in the care of Dahl Funeral Chapel and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com

Keller, Jerry Allen, Jan. 3, 1950- Jan. 2, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 5 Jan 2014 BAYARD — Jerry Allen Keller, 63, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at Regional West Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. at Community Bible Church in Bayard with Pastor Brad Kihlthau officiating. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance. Memorials may be given to the family for funeral expenses c/o Kacey Kreman, 102 East 12th St., Bayard, NE. 69334. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.bbchapels.com. Bayard Memorial Chapel assisted the family with arrangements. Jerry was born on Jan. 3, 1950 in Scottsbluff, to Fred and Elsie (Cannon) Keller. He graduated from Gering High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1968 and was stationed on the USS Comstock. He was honorably discharged in 1970. Jerry enjoyed going fishing and hunting with his brother, kids, grandkids and friends. He enjoyed camping and being outside. If you would see him out and about, he would talk your ear off. He enjoyed watching and playing with all of his grandchildren. Jerry enjoyed watching his boys and niece in wrestling and always made the trip fun and full of memories. He also loved rattle snake shows with Bob and Jack. Survivors include his children, Jerry Jr. (Beth) Keller and Tracey (Jim) Wodniak both of Pennsylvania and Chris (Brandi) Keller of Nebraska; stepsons, Keith Miller and Brian (Katherine) Miller both of Nebraska; grandchildren, Tyler, Anna, Kearsten, Justin, Bowersox, James Jr., Destiny, Melisa, Jasmine, Neveah, Aiden, Cheyenne, Torianna, Kristyn, Nakota, and Raven; great-grandchild, Omarion; brothers and sisters, Shirley (Fred) Imes of Colorado, Jack (Karen) Keller of Nebraska, Karen (Steve) Ballinger of Nebraska, and Gary (Deb) Keller of Nebraska and sister-in-law, Marilyn Keller of Nebraska and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob Keller and niece JoAnn Keller.

Jeffrey Neil Ruhl - 1957-2013 - It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeff Ruhl of Westlock, formerly of Barrhead, announces his sudden death on December 27th, 2013 at the age of 56 years. He leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife Margaret Jonk Ruhl; his two devoted sons Shawn (Dominique) of Edmonton and Scott of Westlock; brother Gary (Janice) and son Murray and daughter Lauren (Jeff), brother Wilfred (Phyllis) and son Neil (Natalie) all of Edmonton, sister Colleen (Michael) Mooking and children Jackson and India of Sherwood Park. He will also be deeply missed by Margaret’s family: mother Minnie Jonk, brothers and sisters Nick (Renee), Marian (Arlen), Henry (Cheryl), Peter (Susan), Dennis, Irene (Charles), Yvonne (Todd), Mina and Leroy. Many nieces and nephews will also miss Uncle Jeff. Jeff was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Lily, father-in-law Henry Jonk, niece Leah Jonk, as well as numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Jeff was an amazing husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He worked hard at his chosen occupation of a meat cutter at the Co-op in Westlock and Barrhead for over 30 years. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing, hunting, travelling, camping, having a drink, and a good laugh. Jeff was a man with many talents including farming, cooking, butchering, making wild game sausage and telling stories. He could always be counted on to lend a helping hand, whether it was building a garage, cutting the turkey at Christmas, or taking off the crop. When the work was done, he enjoyed nothing more than sitting in his favorite chair. A funeral service was held on Saturday January 4th, 2014 at 10:30 A.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Barrhead with Pastor Kevin Ree officiating. Donations gratefully accepted to Charity of One’s choice in c/o 10004-15 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 1V2. Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (780-349-3474) - Charitable donations may be made in Jeffrey's memory may be given to a charity of one’s choice.

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Heltenberg, Michael L. “Mike” , Nov. 12, 1963-Dec. 29, 2013 The Tribune Greelsey, Colrado 1 Dec 2014 Age: 50 Residence: Greeley Michael L. “Mike” Heltenberg, 50, of Greeley, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 12, 1963, in Fort Morgan to Carroll and Eileen (Ostwald) Heltenberg. The family moved to Greeley from Fort Morgan in 1965 and Mike attended Greeley schools. He was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy shortly after his birth and, despite his disability, Mike lived independently in different cities throughout the United States. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Denver Broncos. Survivors include his mother, Eileen Heltenberg of Evans; his father, Carroll Heltenberg of Greeley; a brother and his wife, Brad and Crystal Heltenberg of Gill; two nieces, Kayla Hill and husband, Brady of Eaton, and Paitton Heltenberg of Greeley; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and special caregiver, Deb Futch of Greeley. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Reinhold and Nellie Ostwald and Charles and Zella Heltenberg. A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at the Evans Community Complex, 1100 37th St., Evans.