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Rosine Bayer & August J. Heller Family Group Sheet
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Husband: AUGUST J. HELLER
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Birth: Mar 6, 1845 PRUSSIA
Immigration: Jul 1, 1858 BREMEN TO NEW YORK ON THE JUNO.
Death: Feb 3, 1937 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Burial: HOOPER CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Marriage: May 20, 1875 LOGAN CREEK PCT., DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Father: MATHEW "MATHIAS" HELLER (1812-1898)
Mother: CATHERINE MARGARETHA PETERS (1817-1896)
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Wife: ROSINE BAYER
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Birth: Nov 15, 1854 LOHRBACH, BADEN, GERMANY
Emigration: 1869 LIVED IN NEW YORK UNTIL 1873 WHEN SHE CAME TO HOOPER, NE
Death: Feb 28, 1923 PNEUMONIA; HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Burial: HOOPER CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Father: ADAM BAYER ( - )
Mother: ANNIE M. ZIMMERMANN ( - )
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Children
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1 M HEINRICH AUGUST HELLER
Birth: Apr 21, 1877 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Death: Feb 2, 1946 STROKE; TILDEN, NE
Burial: TILDEN, NE
Spouse: MARY C. KINDSCHUH (1876-1971)
Marriage: Apr 14, 1899
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2 M JULIUS J. C. HELLER
Birth: Oct 6, 1878 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Death: Oct 24, 1940 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Burial: HOOPER CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Spouse: GRETCHEN "GRACE" HAYE (1890-1964)
Marriage: Dec 19, 1912 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
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3 M ALBERT EDWARD HELLER
Birth: Nov 3, 1880 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Death: Dec 29, 1950 TWIN FALLS, ID
Spouse: LAURA (HELLER) (1888-1983)
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4 F ROSE HELLER
Birth: Jul 30, 1883
Death: Jan 23, 1976
Burial: MEMORIAL CEMETERY, FREMONT, DODGE CO., NE
Spouse: CARL T. WAGNER (1884-1952)
Marriage: Dec 12, 1906
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5 M LOUIS HELLER
Birth: Jul 22, 1887
Death: May 1974 83301 ID
Spouse: MARY (HELLER) (1894-1979)
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6 F LOUISE O. HELLER
Birth: Sep 20, 1893 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE
Death: Feb 26, 1948 POMONA, CA
Spouse: ROY EARL BETZER (1886-1970)
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7 M THEODORE HELLER
Birth: Jul 14, 1894 NEBRASKA
Death: Mar 8, 1947 BOISE, ADA CO., ID
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Obituary - Louise Heller Betzer
The Hooper Sentinel
March 4, 1948
Former Resident Dies in Calif.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. L. O. Betzer, native of
the Hooper vicinity, Thursday, in Pomona, Calif.
The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August
Heller and was born and reared here. Funeral services were held at
Pomona.
Miss Louise Heller was born Sept. 20, 1893, the youngest daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Heller, on a farm 4 1/2 miles
northeast of Hooper. She remained with her parents on the farm and
after their retirement moved to Hooper where she was employed by
Jacob Sanders in his grocery store. Later she left for Castleford,
Idaho, having two brothers there. She married Roy Betzer and in
1923 moved to Pomona, Calif. She was baptized and confirmed in the
Lutheran faith.
She was in ill health for a number of years, and left to mourn
beside her husband and four children, Mrs. Robert Phares, Mrs.
Herbert Hoeffner, Dorothy and Robert, all of Pomona; and two
grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Heller of Castleford, Ida., and
Louie of Twin Falls, Ida.; one sister, Mrs. Carl T. Wagner of
Fremont.
BELTZER, LOUISE O. HELLER
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Obituary - Albert Heller
The Hooper Sentinel
January 18, 1951
Albert Heller, 70, Former Resident Claimed by Death
Albert Heller, 70, died Dec. 29 at the Magic Valley Memorial
Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho, where he had been a patient for
three weeks.
Born Nov. 3, 1880 in Hooper. Mr. Heller was baptized in Zion
Lutheran church.
In 1910, Mr. Heller moved to Castleford, Idaho, and was one of the
first settlers there, operating a farm. He and his brother, Lou, of
Twin Falls, operated the first mercantile and grocery store in
Castleford, and he also hauled the lumber for the first hotel
there. For 20 years he was president of the bank at Castleford.
Also he was the first to raise potatoes commercially there. He was
prominent in civic affairs, a community leader.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Laura Y. Heller; a daughter, Mrs.
Marilyn Barinada of Castleford; two grandchildren; a brother, Lou
Heller of Twin falls; a sister, Mr. Carl T. Wagner of Fremont. A
son, Charles, preceded him in death in 1927.
Relatives who attended the funeral services on Jan. 2 at the Buhl
Methodist church included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meyer, Lowell and
Lowene, of Scribner; Mrs. Julius Heller of Hooper, and Mrs. Carl T.
Wagner of Fremont.
HELLER, ALBERT EDWARD
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Name = August J. Heller
August J. Heller Pioneer Story
The Hooper Sentinel
Sept. 20, 1934
August Heller, one of our pioneer citizens, crossed the Atlantic
ocean in a sailing vessel. It seems so long ago that that method
of transportation was used that we can hardly believe that we still
have in our midst those who traveled the high seas in this manner.
It was in 1858 that he came over from his native country, Germany.
Born March 6, 1845, he was thirteen years old when he came over
with the family to share in the great adventure. He was old enough
to have vivid impressions of his experiences and he was curious
enough to be very observing. The vessel they sailed on was a large
three masted ship. It took them seven and a half weeks to cross the
briny deep. While many were sea sick he escaped that distress and
the ship company did not profit much by this boy's undisturbed
ravenous appetite. There were seven children besides the father
and mother in the family. One child had died in Germany. Mr.
Heller, being but thirteen was not quite old enough to be
confirmed. The required age was fourteen. Because of the
uncertainties in the new land it was planned to confirm him but
because of the death of the pastor of their church this was not
carried out.
One night the ship was storm tossed to such an extent that the
passengers were considerably disturbed. A storm at sea is always a
more or less exciting experience to those who have never been in a
boat upon the deep. Two deaths occurred while they were on the
ocean. One was a child and the other a man with whom they were
acquainted, who had come from their community. As was the custom
of the sea they were buried by night. He did not witness the
ceremony. His father, Mathias Heller, became well acquainted with
the captain of their vessel and learned that the voyage they were
making was it's third trip to America. They had made the first
trip in twenty one days. The second time they encountered such
adverse winds and so many storms that it was thirteen weeks before
they reached their destination. The Hellers left Germany on
Wednesday, the 28th day of April and landed in the United States on
the second day of July.
They planned to go to Minnesota. While waiting with relatives in
New Jersey they learned that there was so much hazel brush and so
many rocks on the soil where they had expected to settle that they
changed their plans. Ambrose Heller, a brother of Mr. Heller's
father, living at Watertown, Wisconsin, wrote so enthusiastically
about their country and had so strongly urged them to come, they
accepted his invitation. For six years the vicinity of Watertown,
Wisconsin was their home. Ask Mr. Heller what it means to clear up
a timber claim in order to have tillable ground. Though he was but
a lad of thirteen he had to do his share of the work. His axe was
some what smaller, suited to his size. They would start early in
morning, as soon as it was daylight and work until dusk. A part of
his duty was to keep the axes sharp, provide a supply of axe
handles which they made out of the native lumber, and see that
everything was in good working order. The days were long, the work
was hard but it gave those pioneers a physique in keeping with
their rugged surroundings.
That Wisconsin pilgrimage that crossed the Mississippi River on a
ferry, journeyed along the prairie trails of northern Iowa, crossed
the Missouri River on a ferry into the territory of Nebraska became
an outstanding factor in the early settlement of the Logan and
Elkhorn valleys north and east of us. There were eleven wagons in
the caravan. They were drawn by oxen. These settlers brought their
implements, their stock their household goods with them. It
required five weeks to make the trip. They left Wisconsin May l9,
1864 and arrived here June 26. It was the best move they had made.
The land was easier to cultivate. This section of the state soon
became a center of prosperous civilization. In that Wisconsin
colony were August Heller, Martin Luther, Ed Fleishhauer and the
Panning, Fred Wolf Sr., John Uehling, Sr., Oswald Uehling and
Conrad Schram families.
When they arrived Fremont was but a mere village with sod and log
houses. Logan Mill owned and operated by Asa and Frank Briggs was
where they had their grain ground or made into flour. Calhoun,
Tekamah and West Point were some of their trading places. Mr.
Heller did not want for work, for besides breaking up the sod on
their own place he did the same for Martin Luther and Ed
Fleishhauer. He learned to swing the cradle, their method for
cutting grain in his day. The first threshing machine in the
neighborhood was run by Chris Henneman and Chas. Eisley. They had a
wide scope of territory in which to work. That was possible then
for those pioneers knew how to stack grain so it would withstand
the wind and shed the rain. The threshing season sometimes
extended far into the winter. Stacking was an art and those who
became expert at it prided themselves upon their work. This is
another lost art in the agricultural realm. Mr. Heller knew how to
stack hay and because he did it so well he was in constant demand
throughout the entire season. His reputation became known to
Bernard and Rogers, first Fremont bankers. They employed him for
this special work on their farms. At first he received $30 a week.
One week when he was asked to do a clean up job for Mr. Rogers he
received $35. Mr. Rogers was so pleased with what he had done and
the manner in which he did it that he gave him an extra $5. This
personal contact with Mr. Rogers proved of great value to Mr.
Heller later. The Banker observed the young man and noting his
habits, his frugality, his honesty and dependability he did not
hesitate to loan him money or extend him credit whenever he wished
it for the promotion of his farming.
August Heller married Rosena Bayer May 20, 1875. Seven children
were born to them, five boys and two girls all of whom are living.
Mrs. Heller died Feb. 28, 1923. Mr. Heller will be ninety next
March. Not many of that original Wisconsin colony are left. He is
very active and is a most interesting person to engage in
conversation. If you want to get first hand information about the
pioneer life here before there was a Hooper have him relate some of
his experiences. Nebraska did not became a state until the third
year after they settled here.
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Obituary - August J. Heller
The Hooper Sentinel
Feb. 4, 1937
AUG. J. HELLER ENTERS LONG SLEEP
The tolling of the Zion Lutheran church bell yesterday morning was
the first indication to Hooper residents that another of our pioneer
citizens had been called to the great beyond when inquiry revealed
that August J. Heller, Hooper's oldest citizen since the death of
Casper Moeller last fall, had passed away at 8:30 Wednesday,
February 3, 1937.
Mr. Heller would have been 92 years old next month, and for his
great age he was hale and hearty, having gone to the polls and
climbed the city hall stairs only last fall to cast his vote at the
general election. Although troubled with asthma and not feeling well
for the past few days, Mr. Heller had not been down sick any time
prior to his death, and had gone to bed on Tuesday evening
apparently in about his usual health. But at 8:30 a. m. the call
came and he slipped quietly away into that last sleep that knows no
awakening.
August J. Heller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Heller, was born in
Germany March 6, 1845, and he crossed the ocean with other members
of his family in a sailing vessel to come to America at the age of
13 years. The family came to Watertown, Wisconsin, where relatives
had settled, on the 2nd of July after a two months sea voyage. For
six years they farmed near Watertown, where they had taken a timber
claim, but when young August was about 20 years of age, the Mathias
Heller family joined a caravan of a dozen wagons and took the
overland trail from Wisconsin to Nebraska where they established
settlements in the Logan and Elkhorn valleys in Dodge county. Five
weeks were spent in this hazardous journey but the settlers felt
well rewarded in the fertile, more easily cultivated lands where
homes were now built in the summer of 1864, over 70 years ago when
Fremont was but a small village. So the life of August J. Heller is
a story of the life and growth to a prosperous civilization of this
community.
Mr. Heller was united in marriage to Rosena Bayer on May 20, 1875,
the faithful helpmate who preceded him in death on February 28,
1923. Seven children were born to this union, five sons and two
daughters, all of who survive to mourn the death of their venerable
pioneer father. They are: Henry, Tilden: Albert, Castleford, Idaho:
Louis, Twin Falls, Idaho: Theodore, Boise, Idaho: Mrs. Louise
Betzer, Pomona, Calif.: Julius and Mrs. Carl T. Wagner, Hooper.
Eighteen grandchildren and seven Great-grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Heller was the last member of his own family all of who preceded
him in death.
Funeral services under the direction of Wollmer & Warne, will be
held from Zion Lutheran church, of which the deceased was a member
of long years standing, on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the home
and at 2 o'clock from the church. Rev. A. S. Pannbacker will be the
officiating clergman and interment will be in the Hooper cemetery.
Note - A photo copy of the original newspaper obituary was also sent
to me on March 23, 1992 by Lorene Lane.
Note: Florence Larsen sent this picture to me on 1-6-2003
HELLER, AUGUST J.
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Name on Tombstone = Ella Rosine Heller
dau of H A & M C Heller
Dates on Tombstone = 19 Jan 1900 - 18 Apr 1908
Mini Biography
Ella Rosine Heller, 8, was born January 19, 1900 and died April 18,
1908. She was 7 years old when she died. Her parents were
Heinrich A. Heller, son of Mr. & Mrs. August Heller, and Mary C.
Kindschuh, daughter of Mr. Mrs. John Kindschuh. Ella is buried at
Logan cemetery.
HELLER, ELLA ROSINE
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Obituary - Grace Haye Heller
The Hooper Sentinel
April 9, 1964
Funeral Services To Be Friday For Mrs. Julius Heller
Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Grace Heller, 74, Friday at
the Redeemer Lutheran Church a 2 p.m. The Rev. G. Van Boening will
be in charge. Mrs. Heller passed away on Tuesday in the Methodist
Hospital in Omaha where she had been a patient for several weeks.
She had been ill about a year and a half.
Mrs. Heller was born March 2, 1890 near Hooper to John and Marie
Haye, and spent her entire life in the community. She was
confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church and was a member of the
Redeemer Lutheran Church and an honorary member of the Lutheran
Church Women.
On December 12, 1912 she was united in marriage to Julius Heller at
the Zion Church. He preceded her in death October 24, 1940. Her
married life was spent on the farm north of Winslow and she moved
to Hooper after his death.
She attended school at District 20 and for two years at Fort
Collins. Colo. She was employed for several years at the Winslow
State Bank as assistant cashier.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harvey Meyer (Helene) of
Hooper; three grandchildren, Lowell Heller of Hooper, Mrs. Homer
Uehling (Lowene Annette) of Oakland, and Layne Harvey Heller of
Hooper; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Heller of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs.
Grover Porter and Mrs. William Paasch of Scribner, and Mrs. Albert
Otteman of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband; two
brothers, George and Otto Haye; a grandson, Larry Julius, and an
infant sister.
Burial will be made in the Hooper Cemetery under the direction of
Wollmer and Warne.
The body will lie in state at the Wollmer and Warne Funeral Home
Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
HELLER, GRETCHEN HAYE
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Obituary - Henry Heller
The Hooper Sentinel
Feb. 7, 1946
Rites Held for Former Citizen
Henry Heller, 69, passed away last Saturday at his home at Tilden
following a stroke suffered the preceding Wednesday. Rites were
held Tuesday and burial made at Tilden.
Mr. Heller, who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aug. J.
Heller, was born on the farm northeast of Hooper April 21, 1877,
and was well known in this community by the older residents.
He is survived by his wife and four children all of Tilden. They
are Roy, Marvin, Harold and Esther. Other survivors are three
brothers, Albert of Castleford, Idaho, Louis of Twin Falls, Ida.,
and Theodore of Boise, Ida.; two sisters, Mrs. Carl T. Wagner of
Fremont and Mrs. Louis A. Betzer of Romona, Calif. A brother,
Julius, died in 1940.
HELLER, HEINRICH AUGUST
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Obituary - Lydia Hofacker Heller
The Tilden Nebraska Paper
Funeral Held For Lydia H. Heller
Services for Lydia H. Heller, age 90, of Tilden, were held Friday,
April 18, 1997, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilden with Reverend
Charles Horkey officiating. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery in
Tilden.
Organist was Shirley Thorberg. Congregational hymns were "Jesus
Savior Pilot Me", "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "For All The Saints."
Pallbearers were Lyle Herbolsheimer, David Rittscher, Clarence Kohl,
Harold Myhre, Clifford Strahm and Stanley Grubb.
Lydia H. Heller, the daughter of Frederick and Anna (Spaeth)
Hofacker was born on June 2, 1906, at Tilden. She was baptized on
July 15, 1906, and confirmed on June 29, 1919, at Immanuel Lutheran
Church by Pastor Bornhoeft. She attended the Harmony Hill School ad
Tilden High School.
On March 4, 1935, she was united in marriage to Roy Albert Heller at
the Lutheran Parsonage. They lived in Madison for one year before
moving to a farm north of Tilden. They then moved to a farm south
of Tilden in 1945 and then to the farm southwest of Tilden in 1947
where they resided until retiring into town in 1968. Roy died on
January 9, 1990.
Lydia was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and its
Ladies Aid.
Lydia was found dead at her home on Monday, April 14, 1997. She is
survived by three nephews, Bob Hofacker of Elgin, Elmer Ruegge and
Norman Ruegge, both of Norfolk.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four
brothers, Fritz, Paul, Theodore and Albert, and four sisters,
Christine Hofacker, Sophia Ruegge, Marie Springer and Emilie Kohl.
HELLER, LYDIA
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Obituary - Rosine Bayer Heller
The Hooper Sentinel
March 8, 1923
Mrs. August Heller Succumbs to Illness
After an illness of about two weeks from pneumonia and
complications, Mrs. August J. Heller passed away at her home in
this city shortly after 9 o'clock Wednesday evening, February 26,
aged 68 years, 3 months, and 13 days. When word was passed around
announcing her death, there was felt throughout the community the
surging of a wave of sorrow, as she was a woman of many good
qualities, beloved by all who knew her, a Christian woman and one
always devoted to home and family. And in times of sorrow and need
among friends and neighbors Mrs. Heller could always be counted
upon. Her home was her shrine, in which visitors were always
welcome. Her memory will be fondly cherished by all of her fiends.
Rosine Bayer was born in LohrBach, Baden, Germany, November 15,
1854. She came to America in 1869, settling in New York, where she
lived until 1873, when she came westward to Nebraska to make her
home. On May 20, 1875, she was united in marriage to August J.
Heller, and so nearly fifty years of married happiness is now
broken. She, with her husband, then settled on the farm on Logan
creek that remained her home until 1909, when they came to Hooper
to spend their declining days in the peace and comfort they had
earned and deserved. Seven children were born to this sacred
union, all of whom survive, an with the husband and father, are now
called upon to mourn the passing of one who had been much to them.
They are Henry of Tilden, Julius and Mrs. Carl T. Wagner of Hooper,
Albert, Louis and Theodore of Castleford, Idaho, and Mrs. Louise
Bitzer of Nampa, Idaho. With the exception of Louis, all of the
out-of-town children were here for the funeral. She is also
survived by two brothers, William Bayer of Lincoln and Henry Bayer
of Omaha.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, with services at 2 o'clock
at the late home and then at the Zion's Lutheran church, of which
she was a faithful member, the pastor, Rev. J. Schrader, conducting
the services. Interment was made in the Hooper cemetery.
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Mrs. August Heller
The Hooper Sentinel
February 19, 1914
Biographical Sketches of Pioneer Women Now Living in Hooper
Miss Rosena Bayer was born in Lohrbach, Baden, Germany, November
15, 1854 and came to America with her mother and brothers in 1869.
They lived in New York for five years then in 1874 moved to Hooper.
She was married May 20, 1875 to August Heller. They lived on the
farm four miles north-east of here that was homesteaded by Mr.
Heller's father.
Four years ago last November they moved into a nice home in the
east part of our city where they still reside.
Mrs. Heller is the mother of seven children, Albert and Louis of
Twin Falls, Ida., Henry, Julius, Theodore, Mrs. Carl Wagner and
Louise, Hooper and vicinity.
Rosina Bayer Heller with Louise (Betzer), Rosina (Wagner), and Louis
Note: Florence Larsen sent this picture to me on Aug.18, 2000
HELLER, ROSENA BAYER
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Obituary - Theodore Heller
The Hooper Sentinel
March 13, 1947
Theodore Heller, A Hooper Native, Dies
New has been received of the death of Theodore Heller, native of
Hooper and brother of Mrs. Carl T. Wagner, Fremont. Mr. Heller died
Saturday evening in a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Mrs. Wagner left for Boise Saturday morning, and after receiving
news of Mr. Heller's death Mr. Wagner left Sunday morning for Idaho
where the funeral services were held.
Mr. Heller was born in Hooper and attended the schools here. He
had made his home in Boise for the past 25 years.
HELLER, THEODORE
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Obituary - Harvey Meyer
The Scribner Rustler
January 17, 1963
Harvey Meyer, 49, Killed Tuesday in Farm Accident
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Paul's
Lutheran Church north of Hooper for Harvey Meyer, Hooper farmer.
Rev. LeRoy Dobbe will officiate with burial in the Hooper Cemetery.
Mr. Meyer died Jan. 15 when he accidently became entangled in the
power take off of a tractor while caring for his stock.
Harvey Meyer, son of Bernard and Anna Meyer of Scribner, was born
July 6, 1914 on the same farm where he spent his entire life. He
was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul's Lutheran Church of which he
was a lifelong member. He had been a member of the Men's
Brotherhood and served as its treasurer for several years.
On Jan. 20, 1938, Mr. Meyer and Miss Helene Heller were united in
marriage at Zion Lutheran parsonage in Hooper. Next Sunday they
would have observed their silver wedding anniversary.
He is survived by his wife, Helene; one daughter, Lowene Annette;
two sons, Lowel Heller and Layne Harvey, all at home; parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Bernard Meyer of Scribner; four sisters, Irene (Mrs. Arthur
Havekost), Gertrude (Mrs. Walter Weitzenkamp), LaVonne (Mrs. Delbert
Moeller) of Hooper, and Evelyn (Mrs. Wilbert VonSeggern) of
Scribner. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Julius, in
July 1960.
The body will lie in state at the Wollmer and Warne Funeral Home in
Hooper Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the St. Paul's Church Friday
from 1 p.m. until time of the service. The casket will not be opened
following the service.
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Obituary - Harvey Meyer
The Hooper Sentinel
January 17, 1963
Farm Accident Claims Life of Harvey Meyer
A farm accident Tuesday evening claimed the life of Harvey Meyer,
48, at the farm seven miles northwest of Hooper. Mr. Meyer became
entangled in the power takeoff of the tractor while caring for
stock.
Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife, Helene; a daughter, Lowne
Annette; two sons, Lowell Heller and Layne Harvey; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Bernhard Meyer of Scribner; and four sisters, Mrs. Arthur
Havekost (Irene) of Scribner; Mrs. Walter Weitzenkamp (Gertrude) of
Hopper; Mrs. Wilbert Von Seggern (Evelyn) of Scribner, and Mrs.
Delbert Moeller (LaVonne) of Hooper.
He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Julius, in July 1960.
The funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's
Lutheran Church north of Hooper, with the Rev. LeRoy Dobbe the
pastor in charge. Interment will be in Hooper Cemetery. The body
is to lie in state at church from 1 p.m. until the time of the
service. The casket will not be opened after the service.
Mr. Meyer was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
and has been a lifetime member of the church. He had been a member
of the Men's Brotherhood, and for several years held the office of
treasurer in that organization. He was born, and had lived his
entire life on the same farm.
On Jan. 20, 1938 he was married to Helene Heller at the Zion
Lutheran parsonage in Hooper. On next Sunday the couple would have
observed their Silver Wedding Anniversary.
The body will lie in state at the Wollmer & Warne Funeral Home from
7 to 9 o'clock Thursday evening.
MEYER, HARVEY
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Obituary - Edna R. Wagner Moeller
The Rustler-Sentinel
June 3, 1998
Edna R. Moeller, 90, of Fremont died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at the
Good Samaritan Center at Scribner.
Edna was born December 23, 1907, to Carl T. and Rose (Heller) Wagner
in Hooper. She grew up at Hooper.
Edna Married Henry J. Moeller, Jr., on December 7, 1927, at Hooper.
After her marriage she lived west of Hooper where she and her
husband farmed. They moved to a farm west of Fremont in 1934 and
moved into Fremont in 1942.
She worked at J. C. Penney's in Fremont, was a waitress at the
Fremont Golf Club and sold Tupperware and Avon Products. She lived
at Nye Court in Fremont for one year and then moved to the Good
Samaritan Center in Scribner on March 21, 1998.
Edna was a member of Fremont Alliance Church in Fremont, Navy
Mothers; Fraternal Order of Eagles #200 Auxiliary of Fremont; former
member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont where she had been active
in various groups, committees and offices and taught Sunday School.
Survivors include her husband, fours sons, Duane and wife Lilian
Moeller of David City, Ronald and wife Marsha Moeller of Orange,
Ca., Robert Moeller of Las Vegas, Nv., and Paul and wife Judy
Moeller of Lincoln; a daughter, Arlene and Richard Teget of
Camarillo, Ca.; two brothers, Paul and wife Lois Wagner of Boulder
City, Az., and Oscar and wife Beatrice Wagner of Hemet Ca.; a
sister, Grace Thernes of Hooper, 21 grandchildren; and 31 great-
grandchildren.
Preceding Edna in death were her parents; a sister, Luella Russell;
and a brother, Art Wagner.
Funeral services were held June 2 at Fremont Alliance Church in
Fremont. The Rev. Phil Ronzheimer officiated. Burial was in
Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Pallbearers were Blain, Darin and Todd Moeller, Michael and Stephen
Tegt, Jeffrey and David Moeller and Steve Crandell.
Memorials are suggested to Fremont Alliance Church designated
ministries.
MOELLER, EDNA
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Obituary - Henry J. Moeller
The Fremont Tribune (on-line)
March 11, 2003
Funeral services for Henry J. Moeller Jr., 99, of Fremont will be 2
p.m. Thursday at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont.
He died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.
He was born Jan. 24, 1904, in Hooper. He grew up in Hooper. He
married Edna Wagner on Dec. 7, 1927, in Hooper. The couple farmed
west of Hooper. In 1934, they moved to a farm west of Fremont, where
they farmed until moving into Fremont in 1942. He worked at the
Nebraska Ordnance Plant in Mead during World War II and then was a
self-employed house painter and did wallpapering. His spouse
preceded him in death May 26, 1998.
He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fremont and
was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 200 of
Fremont where he was a member for more than 50 years.
Survivors include: four sons, Duane Moeller of David City, Ronald
(and wife, Marsha) Moeller of Orange, Calif., Robert Moeller of Las
Vegas and Paul (and wife, Judy) Moeller of Lincoln; a daughter,
Darlene (Mrs. Richard) Tegt of Camarillo, Calif.; 21 grandchildren
and 33 great-grandchildren.
He also was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
The Rev. Michael Thomas will officiate Thursday's service.
Visitation will be noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9-11 a.m. Thursday,
all at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont, and continues one hour
prior to service time at the church. A prayer service will be 7:30
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial
Cemetery in Fremont.
A memorial has been established to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Fremont.
MOELLER, HENRY J. JR.
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Obituary - Danny Thernes
The Fremont Tribune (On Line)
April 17, 2002
HOOPER -- The funeral for Danny Thernes, 40, of rural Hooper will
be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper.
He died Monday, April 15, 2002, in rural Washington County as a
result of injuries suffered in a farm accident.
He was born June 27, 1961, in Fremont. His family lived southwest
of Scribner until 1965. They then moved to a farm near Hooper. He
attended school in districts 48 and 26 near Hooper. He graduated
from Logan View High School in 1979. He married Jill Otteman Feb.
25, 1984, in Hooper. They live on their farm southwest of Hooper.
He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Hooper where he was
active in several committees. He was a member of the Hooper Fire
Department and was an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). He also
served on the Dodge County Fair Board and the 4-H Council and was
active in the Logan View Ball Association.
Survivors include: his wife, Jill; a son, Mathew (a twin) at home;
two daughters, Katie (twin) and Brooke, both at home; his parents,
Louis and Sharon Thernes of Hooper; two brothers, David (and wife,
LaRae) Thernes of Hooper and Dean (and wife, Tammy) Thernes of
DeWitt; his mother-in-law, Judy Otteman of Lincoln; his father-in-
law, George Otteman of Omaha; two grandmothers, Ruth Bartling of
Fremont and Grace Thernes of Hooper; a grandfather, Leland Olson of
Fremont; a brother-in-law, Greg (and wife, Annette) Otteman of
Omaha; and a sister-in-law, Pam (Mrs. Lyle) Martin of Boise, Idaho.
The Rev. Robert Kocher will officiate Thursday's service.
Visitation will be 1-9 tonight at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont
with family receiving friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Visitation continues
one hour prior to service time Thursday at the church. Burial will
be in Hooper Cemetery.
Memorials have been established to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hooper
Fire Department and Logan View Ball Association.
THERNES, DANIEL
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Obituary - Grace Thernes
The Fremont Tribune (On-Line)
July 9, 2005
Grace M. Thernes, 92, of Hooper, died Thursday, July 7 2005, at
Hooper Care Center.
Grace M. Wagner was born May 18, 1913, in Hooper and was raised
there attending District 48. She graduated from Hooper High School
in 1931. She married Harold Thernes Aug. 3, 1932, in Hooper. She and
her husband farmed in Dodge, Thurston and Burt counties until 1942
when they moved to Hooper where they farmed until their retirement
in 1976. He died April 8,1980.
She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, past secretary of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Willing Workers, Hooper
Womens Club, Hooper Extension Club, Helping Hands, Neighborhood and
M.A.C. Clubs and was a volunteer at Hooper Care Center.
Survivors include: three daughters, Marjorie (and husband, Arlen)
Gnuse of Fremont, Julene (and husband, Larry) Karloff of Yutan, and
Janice (and husband, Willis) Bopp of Hooper; two sons, Louis (and
wife, Sharon) Thernes of Hooper, and Kenneth (and wife, Berniece)
Thernes of Hooper; two brothers, Paul Wagner of Murrelles Inlet,
S.C., and Oscar Wagner of Hemet, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Violet
Wagner of Omaha; three brothers-in-law, Marlyn (and wife Betty) Low
of Norfolk, Harlan (and wife, Adelaide) Low of Lincoln, and Burdette
(and wife, Barbara) Low of Sun City West, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren,
and 26 great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, a brother, two sisters, and
three grandchildren.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in
Hooper with the Rev. Mark Eldal officiating. Visitation will be from
3-8 p.m. Sunday at Lattin-Dugan-Chambers Funeral Chapel with the
family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Hooper
Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Redeemer Lutheran
Church, Lutheran Family Services and the Hooper Care Center.
Condolences may be sent online at www.lattindugan.com.
THERNES, GRACE 4802
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Obituary - Beatrice "Bea" May Wagner
San Bernadino Sun
7-15-2007
Funeral service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 17,
2007, at Hemet Valley Mortuary for Beatrice M. Wagner, 85, of Hemet.
Visitation is 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2007, at Hemet
Valley Mortuary. Interment will be private at Riverside National
Cemetery.
Bea was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tillman on February
11, 1922, in Hooper, NE, and she passed away July 11, 2007, at
Ramona Manor in Hemet. Bea and her husband of 68 years, Oscar, made
their home in many states; moving to Hemet 9 years ago.
She was very active in P.T.A. on local and state levels. While
residing in San Bernardino, she was President of P.T.A. Council for
two years and given the Monte Award; which is normally awarded only
to educators. She was also President of the Emblem Club in San
Bernardino and life member of both organizations.
She is survived by her husband, Oscar; daughters, Jorene Wagner of
Riverside, Sandra Wagner o f Phoenix, AZ, Patricia (Charles) Baker
of Fairfax, VA; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. She is
also survived by her sister, Nova Hoffman of Omaha, NE.
Donations may be made in Bea's memory to Valley Community Church in
San Jacinto or Myasthenia Gravis Foundation. Services entrusted to
the care of Hemet Valley Mortuary (951) 658-4433 Matthew McWane,
Director.
Published in the San Bernardino Sun on 7/15/2007.
WAGNER, BEATRICE
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Obituary - Carl T. Wagner
The Hooper Sentinel
March 27, 1952
Carl T. Wagner Dies in Fremont
Carl T. Wagner, a former well known resident of the Hooper
community but of recent years residing in Fremont, died early
Sunday morning at the Lutheran Home in Fremont after a lingering
illness, at the age of 68 years.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wagner, he was born April 1, 1884,
at Hooper. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
He lived on his father's farm, 2 miles west of Hooper, retiring in
March, 1943, when he and Mrs. Wagner moved to Fremont to reside at
520 W. 5th st.
Me was married to Rose E. Heller in December, 1906.
Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters and one
brother.
Remaining to mourn his loss are his widow, and six children, Mrs.
Edna Moeller, Fremont; Mrs. Louella Russell, Omaha; Mrs. Grace
Thernes, Hooper; Arthur, Lincoln; Paul, Hastings, and Oscar of
Omaha.
Also surviving him are 16 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two
sister, Mr. Lizzie Ramsey of Berkley, Calif., and Mrs. Ida
Schaeffer of Scribner, and one brother, Henry J. Wagner of Mason
City, Iowa.
While a resident of Hooper, Mr. Wagner was active in the Zion
Lutheran church, the Farmers Union, and Democratic circles, and on
becoming a resident of Fremont be became active in the Salem
Lutheran church and its Brotherhood organization and Boy Scouts.
Funeral services were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at
the Salem Lutheran church, Pastor F. Boldt officiating.
Interment was made in Memorial Park cemetery at Fremont.
Note: Florence Larsen sent this picture to me on Aug. 18, 2000
WAGNER, CARL T.
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Obituary - OSCAR C. WAGNER
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 14,
2007, at Hemet Valley Mortuary for Oscar C. Wagner, 87, of Hemet.
Visitation is 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 13, 2007, at Hemet
Valley Mortuary. A reception will follow service at Colonial Country
Club. Interment will be private at Riverside National Cemetery.
Oscar was born on February 3, 1920 in Hooper, NE, and he passed away
August 7, 2007 at Ramona Manor in Hemet. Oscar lived in Hemet 9
years. He proudly served as a sergeant and medic in WWII. He spent
20+ years in the Midwest states in sales and sales management, 20
years as sales associate with National Chemsearch and ten years with
Inland Lighting. He was a member and past Exalted Ruler of San
Bernardino Elks Lodge #836 and member of American Legion.
He is survived by his daughters Jorene Wagner, Sandra Wagner,
Patricia (Charles) Baker, 8 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Paul Wagner. He is
preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Wagner, a
brother, 3 sisters, and his wife of 68 years, Beatrice, who passed
away July 11, 2007.
Donations may be made in Oscar's memory to Valley Community Church
1430 S. Kirby Hemet, CA or San Bernardino Elks Lodge #836 Major
Project Fund. Services entrusted to the care of Hemet Valley
Mortuary (951) 658-4433 Matthew McWane, Director.
WAGNER, OSCAR C.
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