Berg Buggert Lang Langhorst Schroeder Wild Windhorn New Ulm Journal - Tuesday, March 20, 2001 Stanley 'Stan' Windhorn, 110 1/2 N. Minnesota, New Ulm, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at New Ulm Medical Center. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home, New Ulm, with burial in the city cemetery, Soldier's Rest Section. Military honors will be conducted at the cemetery by the New ulm veterans organizations. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 7:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday's edition New Ulm Journal - Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Stanley G. "Windy" Windhorn, 85 , of 110 1/2 N. Minnesota Street in New Ulm, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at New Ulm Medical Center. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm with burial in the New Ulm City Cemetery, Soldier's Rest Section. Graveside military honors will be conducted at the cemetery by the New Ulm veterans organizations. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Marie Windhorn of New Ulm; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Bob Beussman of New Ulm, Jamie and Andy Dalle of New Ulm; grandchildren, Dr. Douglas Beussman of Lafayette, Ind., Audra Beussman of Albert Lea and Erin Beussman of New Ulm; a brother and sister-in-law, Delmar and Donna Windhorn of New Ulm; and by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was born Jan. 19, 1916, in New Ulm to Hugo and Annie (Juenemann) Windhorn. He graduated from New Ulm High School in 1934. He joined the Minnesota National Guard Army band while in high school. He was called to active duty on Jan. 16, 1940, and was sent to California. The 215th Army Band was sent to Kodiak, Alaska in 1941 where he was stationed until 1944 when the group was sent to El Paso, Texas. He received an honorable discharge in 1945. He married Ethel Marie Cheney on April 14, 1944, in Minneapolis. He worked as a printer in high school at the Herzog Printing in New Ulm. After his discharge he worked as a printer in Mason City, Iowa. They moved to New Ulm where he worked for Herzog Printing until his retirement in 1978. He continued to work as a printer after retirement. He played with the Schell's Hobo Band for 20 years, and was an original member of the band, one of the three triple-tonguing trumpeters. He joined the New Ulm Fire Department on May 7, 1951, and retired May 3, 1971, serving on the Hook and Ladder Company. He served as president of the New Ulm Fire Department for 16 years. He was the New Ulm Fire Department's oldest fireman. New Ulm Journal - July 25, 1982 ANNIE WILD Mrs. Henry (Annie) Wild, 86, of 720 So. German, New Ulm, died Friday at Sioux Valley Hospital in New Ulm Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home, with a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. There will be a VFW Auxiliary memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. She is survived by sisters Mrs. George (Ella) Neuwirth and Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Schobert, both of New Ulm: daughter-in-law Mrs. Leo (Theresa) Wild of New Ulm; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry, Nov. 12, 1963; sons Wallace and Leo; three brothers and one sister. She was born Aug. 21, 1895, in Sigel Township, Brown County, to Charles W. and Anna (Ganshow) Buggert. She was married to Henry Wild Sept. 28, 1920, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They lived in New Ulm. She was a charter member of the VFW Auxiliary. New Ulm Journal - October 20, 1982 ADELINE BERG MINNEAPOLIS - Adeline A. (Buggert) Berg, 57, of Minneapolis, formerly of New Ulm, died of a heart attack Saturday at the Monticello, Big Lake Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at McDivitt-Hauge Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis, with burial in Fort Snelling Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; son David of Minneapolis; daughters Janet Hanson, Barbara, Sharon and Diane Berg, all of Minneapolis; mother, Lena Buggert, of New Ulm; one grandson; brothers Leslie of St. Paul and Fremont and Alton, both of Mesa, Arizona; sisters Mrs. Phil (Leona) Leonard of Osterville, Mass., Mrs. Gerald (Evelyn) Riebel of Sleepy Eye and Mrs. Hilly (Arlene) Kral, Mrs. Mike (Gladys) Stolte and Mrs. Julian (Janice) Griebel, all of New Ulm. She was preceded in death by her father, John Buggert, Dec. 1, 1961; and sister Lillian. She was born April 4, 1925, in New Ulm to John W. and Lena (Rickers) Buggert. She was a graduate of New Ulm High School. She was married to Lloyd Berg March 29, 1952, in Minneapolis. Review - May 4, 1939 HERMAN JULIUS SCHROEDER Death brought to an end the long illness of Herman Schroeder of this city Sunday of this week when he died at 4:30 at the Union Hospital after being a patient there for nearly two years. He has suffered a cerebral hemorrhage two years ago and several more or less sever ones since and had been completely disabled for the past 22 months. Mr. Schroeder was well known throughout Milford where he was born November 26, 1869, and grew to manhood there where he was grain buyer at an elevator for many years. He married Miss Anna Wagner May 16, 1892 and they had lived in Essig until recent years. Mrs. Schroeder is living in New Ulm as are also their two sons, Lester and Edward. Mr. Schroeder was the last of his family and the only other survivors are his two grand-children. Services were held Tuesday from the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home and from the Friedens church, Rev. Iseli officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery. Review - March 21, 1946 MRS. HERMAN SCHROEDER Final rites for Mrs. Herman Schroeder, 71, 312 ½ S. Minnesota street, who died suddenly Friday afternoon, were conducted at the Gedstad funeral home, Monday at 1:30 p.m. and in the Evangelical and Reformed church at 2 p.m. the Rev. F. R. Iseli officiating. Mrs. Schroeder had been in ill health for about a year. Anna Marie Wagner was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Engelbert Wagner, pioneer residents of Milford township, and was born Sept. 10, 1874, and grew to womanhood in that community. Her marriage to Herman Schroeder took place in New Ulm, May 16, 1892. They lived on a farm in Milford township for a time and then moved to Essig, where Mr. Schroeder was manager of the Eagle Roller Mill company for many years. The couple moved to New Ulm in 1923 where they have since resided. Mr. Schroeder died April 30, 1939. Mrs. Schroeder was a member of the Hermann Sisters, the Royal Neighbors, and Frieden's Evangelical church, and besides these activities, found time to engage in her hobby, painting. She showed evidence of great talent when a young woman and it is recalled that she produced many lovely designs on materials and various objects. During the last few years, she turned to painting again, and friends and relaties were the recipients of beautifully decorated bottles, which she collected and painted as expressions of her love and beauty. She made her own designs and carried out the color schemes according to her ideas. Velvet scarves and other materials were decorated by her clever fingers and cherished by those who were fortunate enough to receive them for gifts. Two sons, Edward and Lester Schroeder, New Ulm, survive. There are two grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters also survive; Michael Wagner, Somerset, Wis. Edward Wagner, Mrs. John C. Siebenbrunner, and Mrs. Ida Heimann, all of New Ulm. New Ulm Journal - February 27, 1985 RAYMOND B. LANG Raymond B. Lang, 66, of 914 - 7th North died Tuesday at Franklin Health Care Center, Franklin. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, with burial in the Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. today, and continue from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home. There will be a parish prayer at 7:30 p.m. and St. George Catholic Aid Society rosary at 8 p.m., both today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Clara of New Ulm; daughters Patricia (Mrs. Ronald) Brey of New Richland; Jeanette (Mrs Jack) Clifford of Minnetonka, Cheryl Lang of Mankato and Susan Lang of San Juan, Puerto Rico; a son Kenneth of Cottage Grove; eight grandchildren; sisters, Lauretta Sporer of Mankato and Agnes ( Mrs. Arthur Meier) of New Ulm; brothers Norbert Lang of Winthrop and Walter Lang of New Ulm. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arnold. He was born on Oct. 26, 1918, in West Newton township, Nicollet County, to Alfred and Thresia (Matsch) Lang. He married Clara Stueber on Jan. 24, 1944, at Holy Trinity Cathedral. After marriage they farmed in West Newton Township for five years, and then farmed in Lafayette Township for 27 years. They moved to New Ulm in October 1977. He had suffered from M.S. for many years, and had been a resident at Franklin Health Care Center since October of 1980. He was a member of the St. George Catholic Aid Society. Unknown Paper - August 19, 1929 MRS. JOHN LANG Mrs. John Lang passed away at the Loretto Hospital Tuesday evening about six o'clock after suffering for ten months with cancer of the lung. The deceased was born in Bohemia January 28, 1858 and was more than 67 years of age at the time of her death. When a child nine years of age she came to America with her parents who came directly to New Ulm and settled on a farm in West Newton township. There she grew to womanhood and was united in marriage with John Lang at the St. George Catholic church October 9, 1877. Eight children blessed this union, four of whom with the father have preceeded the wife and mother in death. Twelve years ago, following the death of her husband, Mrs. Lang moved to New Ulm to make her home. The children who mourn her passing are Frank Lang of West Newton; Alfred Lang of Lafayette, Harry and Mrs. Alois Heck of this city. Funeral services will be held Friday morning from the Holy Trinity church at 8:45 with Rev. Rhode officiating. Following the services in the local church there will be a requiem mass at the St. George Church in charge of Father Posek and Interment will be made in the St. George cemetery. Mrs. Lang was a member of the Mother's Society at St. George. During her last years of illness the deceased kept her cheerful spirit and tho she suffered intensely still she remained uncomplaining. New Ulm Journal - August 19, 1988 NORBERT LANG WINTHROP - Norbert Lang, 72, of RFD1 Winthrop died Wednesday, August 17, 1988 at the Lafayette Good Samaritan Home in Lafayette. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Winthrop with burial in the Catholic Cemetery in New Ulm. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm, and then from 9 - 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. The St. George Catholic Aid Society will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. and there will be a parish prayer hour at 8 p.m. both today at the funeral home. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Diane Lang of Winthrop, four grandchildren; sisters Agnes (Mrs. Arthur) Meier of New Ulm and Laurette Sporer of Mankato and one brother, Walter Lang of New Ulm. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alma Lang on June 22, 1980 and brothers Arnold and Raymond. He was born January 24, 1916 in Lafayette Township, Nicollet County to Alfred and Theresa (Matsch) Lang. He married Alma Stueber on October 15, 1940 at the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. He farmed in the Winthrop area from 1941 until he retired in 1977. He was a member of the St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Winthrop and a member of the St. George Catholic Aid Society. Unknown Paper - March 26, 1981 ARNOLD LANG WINTHROP - Arnold Lang, 60, of rural Winthrop, Cornish Township, died Tuesday evening at the Gaylord Community Hospital. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at the Dalin Funeral Home in Winthrop, and at the church on Friday from noon until time of services. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in Winthrop, with burial in the Winthrop Cemetery. He is survived by wife Viola; son Monte of Winthrop; daughter Mrs. Robert (Rhonda) Werner of Faribault and Mrs. Jerry (Brenda) Schwarzrock of Gibbon; brothers Norbert of Winthrop, Raymond and Walter of New Ulm; sisters Mrs. Arthur Meier of New Ulm and Mrs. Lauretta Spores of Mankato; and four grandchildren. He was born Jan. 22, 1921, in Lafayette Township, Nicollet County, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lang. He married Viola Fischer on Sept. 30 1944, at Zion Lutheran Church in Brighton Township, Nicollet County. He lived in the New Ulm area, where he worked at Klossner Creamery and American Artstone. They moved to the Winthrop area in 1951, then farmed in Cornish Township. He served on the board of directors of ASC and Farmer's Union and Winthrop Shipping Association. Review - October 18, 1913 Another one of Nicollet County's pioneers is dead. William Langhorst, aged 79 years, passed away at the home of his son Martin in Courtland Township last Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock. Old age and the ailments incident thereto with which he had been afflicted for the past five years were the cause of his demise. The deceased was born in Germany, September 18, 1834 and came to America in 1855. He settled first in Illinois where he staid for two years and then came to Courtland Township where he has since resided. He engaged in farming and continued in this vocation until a few years ago when he turned over the farm to his son Martin. During the Indian Massacre he was one of the first to come to the aid of New Ulm. Later on he enlisted and served in co. E of the First Regiment of Minnesota Mounted Rangers. About 47 years ago he was married at St. Peter to Anna Becker, his surviving widow. Nine children were born to them, of whom 5 preceded him in death. The surviving children are William and Martin in Courtland Township; Mrs. Henry Pehling, Echo and Mrs. Ernst Bode, Nicollet Township. He is also survived by one sister who lives in the old country. The funeral was held Friday afternoon with services at the home at 1 o'clock and later at the Courtland Lutheran Church, Rev. Strassen officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Review - January 16, 1921 MRS ANNA LANGHORST The death of Mrs. Anna Langhorst occurred at the home of her son Martin Langhorst on the old farm home in Courtland township Wednesday night at 10:30 o'clock. Mrs. Langhorst has been suffering with Kidney trouble for the past two years but had been confined to bed for only four weeks. Anna Becker was born in Hessen, Germany, May 8, 1848. She lived there only a few years and came with her parents to this country in 1856 the family settling in Elgin, Ill. They remained there a few years and six weeks before the out break of the Indian Massacre, the Becker family came to Minnesota, locating on a farm in Nicollet County. She grew to womanhood there and was united in marriage with William Langhorst, Sr., June 6, 1866. Nine children blessed this union, five of whom with their father preceeded the mother in death. Those who remain to mourn are: William Langhorst, residing in Courtland Towhship; Mrs. Henry Poehler of Echo, Minn.; Mrs. Ernst Bode, Nicollet township and Martin Langhorst residing on the farm place in Courtland township. One sister, Mrs. John Epke, of Courtland township as well as 29 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home and at 2:15 from the Immanuel Lutheran church in Courtland township Rev. Henry Strasen officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Poehler came from Echo to attend the last rites.