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****************************************************************** ========================================================================================== Rosine Bayer & August J. Heller Family Group Sheet ========================================================================================== Father AUGUST J. HELLER Birth 6 Mar 1845 PRUSSIA Immigration 1 Jul 1858 MATHIAS HELLER; JUNO, BREMEN, GERMANY TO NEW YORK Census 1860 MATHIAS HELLER; WISCONSIN, DODGE, SHIELDS, 870 Moved 26 Jun 1864 DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Census 1870 MATHIAS HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, LOGAN, 328 Census 1880 NEBRASKA, DODGE, LOGAN, 522C Census 1885 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 225-11 Census 1900 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 243A Census 1910 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 12B Census 1920 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 150A Census 1930 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPERV, 157A Death 3 Feb 1937 HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Burial HOOPER CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Marriage 20 May 1875 LOGAN PRECINCT, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Father MATHIAS HELLER (1812-1898) Mother CATHERINE MARGERETA PETERS (1817-1896) ========================================================================================== Mother ROSINE BAYER Birth 15 Nov 1854 LOHRBACH, BADEN, GERMANY Emigration 1869 LIVED IN NEW YORK UNTIL 1873 WHEN SHE CAME TO HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Census 1880 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, LOGAN, 522C Census 1885 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 225-11 Census 1900 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 243A Census 1910 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 12B Census 1920 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 150A Death 28 Feb 1923 PNEUMONIA; HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Burial HOOPER CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Father ADAM BAYER ( - ) Mother ANNIE M. ZIMMERMANN ( - ) ========================================================================================== Children M HEINRICH AUGUST "HENRY" HELLER Birth 21 Apr 1877 HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Census 1880 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, LOGAN, 522C Census 1885 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 225-11 Census 1900 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 243B Census 1910 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 14A Census 1920 NEBRASKA, MADISON, JEFFERSON, 2B & 3A Census 1930 NEBRASKA, MADISON, JEFFERSON, 2B Death 7 Feb 1946 STROKE; TILDEN, MADISON COUNTY, NEBRASKA Burial IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CEMETERY, TILDEN, MADISON COUNTY, NEBRASKA Spouse MARY C. KINDSCHUH (1876-1971) Marriage 14 Apr 1899 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ M JULIUS J. C. HELLER Birth 6 Oct 1878 HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Census 1880 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, LOGAN, 522C Census 1885 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 225-11 Census 1900 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 243A Census 1910 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 15A Census 1920 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 159B Census 1930 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 1B Death 24 Oct 1940 HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Burial HOOPER CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Spouse GRETCHEN HAYE (1890-1964) Marriage 19 Dec 1912 HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ M ALBERT EDWARD HELLER Birth 3 Nov 1880 HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Census 1885 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 225-11 Census 1900 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 243A Census 1910 JULIUS J. C. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 15A Census 1920 IDAHO, TWIN FALLS, POPLAR GROVE, 169 Census 1930 IDAHO, TWIN FALLS, CASTELFORD, 107 Death 29 Dec 1950 TWIN FALLS, IDAHO Spouse LAURA (HELLER) (1888-1983) Marriage abt 1918 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ F ROSE HELLER Birth 30 Jul 1883 Census 1885 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 225-11 Census 1900 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 243A Death 23 Jan 1976 Burial MEMORIAL CEMETERY, FREMONT, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Spouse CARL T. WAGNER (1884-1952) Marriage 12 Dec 1906 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ M LOUIS HELLER Birth 22 Jul 1887 NEBRASKA Census 1900 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 243A Census 1920 IDAHO, TWIN FALLS, POPLAR GROVE, 170A Death May 1974 TWIN FALLS, IDAHO Spouse MARY (HELLER) (1894-1979) Marriage bef 1920 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ F LOUISE AUGUSTA HELLER Birth 20 Sep 1893 HOOPER, DODGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Census 1900 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 243A Census 1910 JULIUS J. C. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 15A Census 1930 ROY EARL BETZER; CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, POMONA, 4A Death 26 Feb 1948 POMONA, CALIFORNIA Spouse ROY EARL BETZER (1886-1970) Marriage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ M THEODORE HELLER Birth 14 Jul 1894 NEBRASKA Census 1900 NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 243B Census 1910 AUGUST J. HELLER; NEBRASKA, DODGE, HOOPER, 12B Death 8 Mar 1947 BOISE, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Preparer Harry H.Wagner 109 Indian Springs Dr. Kerrville, Texas 78028 830-257-6502 hhwagner@hotmail.com ========================================================================================== ****************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************** Obituary - Herbert Heffner Herbert Heffner went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2006, at home in Claremont, Ca, surrounded by his family and Dr. Bob and May Carpenter. He died of cancer. Herb was born in Chester Springs, PA on September 28, 1921 and moved to California at the age of 5 years old. He attended school in Pomona and graduated from the University of La Verne. He was in banking for 37 years and retired from First Interstate Bank in 1982 as Vice President and Manager. During this time, he also worked at the Los Angeles County Fair for 38 years. In 1984, Herb came out of retirement to manage the Central Cash Services and Security Services for First Interstate Bank at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Herb served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945 as Storekeeper, First Class Petty Officer and was a member of the VFW. Herb was loved and respected by all who knew him. Herb married Betty Betzer on May 5, 1942 in Pomona. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Earl Heffner and wife Judy of Yorba Linda; daughter, Chris Farrell of Costa Mesa; and grandchildren, Garett Heffner and wife Kim, Jennifer Heffner, Cathy McLean, Cindy Okamoto and husband David; and 3 1/2 great- grandchildren. Herb was involved in many Christian activities. Among them were: Deacon and Trustee at Pomona First Baptist Church where he was a member for over 40 years, Board of Director at Azusa Pacific University, Board Member of Rolling J Ranch, member of Christian Service Brigade, Christian Busines s Men's Committee (CBMC) and Bible study. He also served at Far East Broadcasting, Christ Truth Ministries (a prison ministry), member of Christian Campers Association of California and a member of Moblie Missionaries Assistance Program (MMAP). HEFFNER, HERBERT ******************************************************************* 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 ****************************************************************** 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. ****************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************** 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 ****************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************** 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 ****************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************** 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. ****************************************************************** Obituary - Homer Russel The Omaha World Herald 8-20-1964 Russell-Homer E., 2107 S. 39th St. Survived by wife, Luella, son, Donald, daughter, Miss Kae Russell all Omaha; sister, Mrs. Ora Sallander, Des Moines, Ia.; 3 grandchildren. Services Saturday, 9:30 a. m. at the N. P. Swanson Chapel. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. 40 and 8 Voiture Locale 206 Memorial Services Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. at mortuary Chapel, Charles P. Walsh, Chef de Fare. Family suggests Memorials to be sent to Omaha Gospel Tabernacle Mission or Open Door Mission, Omaha. Friends may pay their repsects at mortuary from Friday noon until service time. N. P. Swanson, 3205 Harney St. 342-1060 RUSSELL, HOMER ***************************************************************** Obituary - Luella Russel The Omaha World Herald 5-25-1972 Russell-Luella, age 61 years, 7300 Graceland Drive, Skyline Manor, Survived by daughter, Mrs. Kae Carlson, son, Donald Russell, both Omaha, mother, Mrs. Rose Wagner, Fremont, Neb., sisters, Edna Moeller, Fremont, Neb., Grace Thernes, Hooper, Neb., brothers, Oscar Wagner, San Bernandino, Calif., Paul Wagner, Riverside, Calif., grandchildren Denny, Douglas and Katherine Russell. Funeral services Friday 1:30 p. m. from the Omaha Gospel Tabernacle, 20th and Douglas St. Graveside committal service 3:30 p.m. Memorial Park Cemetery, Fremont, Neb. Family suggests memorials to Child Evangelism fellowship, 1023 S. 48th St., Omaha, Neb. N. P. Swanson, Kenneth Golden Mortuary, 3205 Harney, 342-1060 RUSSELL, LUELLA WAGNER ****************************************************************** 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 ********************************************************************* 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 ********************************************************************* Obituary - Arthur J. Wagner The Omaha World Herald 10-19-1971 Wagner Funeral is Wednesday Services for Arthur J. Wagner, 62, 4440 North Sixty-first Street, operator of Wagner's House of Music at 2251 Ames Ave., will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Crosby-Knold Mortuary. Burial at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Wagner who had operated the music studio in Omaha since 1949, died Saturday at his home. He was a native of Hooper, Neb. Survivors include his widow; and son, Vernon of Omaha; his mother, Mrs. Rose Wagner of Fremont; sisters, Mrs. Henry Moeller of Fremont, Mrs. Luella Russell of Omaha and Mrs. Harold Thernes of Hooper, and brothers, Paul of Riverside, Calif., and Oscar of San Bernandino, Calif. WAGNER, ARTHUR J. ********************************************************************* 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 ********************************************************************* 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. Luella 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. ****************************************************************** 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. ***************************************************************** Obituary - Vernon Dean Wagner The Omaha World Herald 6-30-1973 Wagner-Vernon D., age 42 years, of 9262 Maple Drive. Survived by wife, Vera; son, Ronald G. Halvorson; daughter Mrs. Ronald (Shirley) Bressman; 4 grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Violet Wagner, all of Omaha; grandmothers, Mrs. Elsie tank, North Bend, Neb.; Mrs. Rose Wagner, Fremont, Neb. Service Monday 1 PM at chapel. Rev. Harold Stromer, officiating. Graveside service 3 PM Memorial Park Cemetery, Lincoln, Neb. Crosby Kunold Burket 32nd Ave and Farnam 345-1886 WAGNER, VERNON DEAN *****************************************************************
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