William and Florence (Wright) German, 7 North 54 West
FLORENCE'S FAMILY
In 1880 Republic County, Kansas,
Samuel F. Wright is selling lightning rods, 29, born in Illinois, father in New Hampshire, mother in Connecticut,
Charlotte Wright
30 Wife born in Scotland,
Mary M. Wright
7 Daughter, born in Nebraska, and
Florence S. Wright 3 Daughter born in Kansas.
In 1900 Atwood precinct,
Samuel F. Wright is 49,
Charlotte R. Wright
51 Wife,
Florence Germans
23 Daughter, married three years to
William C. Germans 38 Son in Law, a minister,
Frederick E. Germans
2 Grand Son,
Jennie Ammerman
23 Servant,
Lee Collins
21 Lodger,
John B. McMurray
61 Lodger, and
Frank F. Decker
18 Lodger.
Charlotte R. Wright
BIRTH
28 Sep 1848
DEATH
13 May 1926
BURIAL
Loveland Burial Park
Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado,
PLOT
Block 32 Lot 54 Site 1
MEMORIAL ID
35177545.
July 23, 1946 Los Angeles "Funeral services for Samuel F. Wright, 95, retired teacher and minister
in the Christian Church, will be conducted tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Church of Christ, Pierce Bros.
Inglewood Mortuary directing. Interment will follow in Inglewood Park Cemetery.
A resident here for 10 years, he died at his home at 833 W. 107th St. Friday.
He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Florence Fisher and Mrs. Mary M. Butler."
WILLIAM'S FAMILY
In 1880 Fayette County, Illinois,
Ira R. Gormann is 54,
Pheby M. Gormann
39 Wife,
William C. Gormann 19 Son is a brickmaker,
Charles G. Gormann
17 Son,
George E. Gormann
15 Son,
Irena A. Gormann
13 Daughter,
Nancy A. Gormann
10 Daughter,
Rusale P. Gormann
7 Son,
Rroszella Gormann
4 Daughter,
Bird E. Gormann
2 Daughter,
L. Hunter
22 Daughter, and
John T. Hunter
4 Grandson.
In 1910 Fayette County,
German O. C. is 24,
Maruma German
26
Wife,
W. M. German
0
Son,
Pheobe Miller 68 Mother, and
Clifford Bagget
18
Hired Man.
WILLIAM AND FLORENCE
In 1900 Atwood precinct,
Samuel F. Wright is 49,
Charlotte R. Wright
51 Wife,
Florence Germans
23 Daughter, married three years to
William C. Germans 38 Son in Law, a minister,
Frederick E. Germans
2 Grand Son,
Jennie Ammerman
23 Servant,
Lee Collins
21 Lodger,
John B. McMurray
61 Lodger, and
Frank F. Decker
18 Lodger.
William E. German claimed a quarter in section 24, 7N 54W in 1904, corrected to William C. in 1905.
"Rev. W. C. German will hold services in the Christian church in Sterling Sunday,
June 24, 1900. Everybody cordially invited."
In 1905 Pratt, Kansas,
W. C. German is 44, born in Illinois, a minister of the gospel,
Florence German
27, born in Republic County, Kansas
Freddie E. German
7, born in Atchison, Kansas,
Maurine German
4,
Douglass German
2, both born in Logan County, Colorado,
Mary German
4 months, born in Harvey County, Kansas, and
Gertie Paden
18.
1910 Wray, Colorado
May 1910 Wray "W. C. German has rented the L. D. Brown property across the street from the T. B.
Grove lumber yard and expects his family to arrive some time in June."
May 1910 " Rev. W. C. German, who has been pastor of the Christian church for the
past two or three months, has resigned his pastorate and left Monday morning for his former home in
Loveland, Colorado. "
In 1910 Wray, Colorado,
Julia A. Dehaven is 60,
Unice Porter
70
Sister,
William C. German 49 Boarder is minister at the Christian Church, and
Jesse Cook
26
Boarder.
May 1915 Loveland " Fred German, for some time associated with the German studio in this city,
has accepted a position with a Chicago studio and will spend a greater part of the time traveling for the concern."
1917 Loveland, Colorado " Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Wright, W. C. German and daughter, Miss Mary,
spent Sunday with friends in Boulder. Mrs. German, who spent the week in that city, returned with them. "
April 1918 Loveland, Colorado "Mrs. W. C. German and daughter, Charlotte, left today for Atchison,
Kansas, for a visit with Mrs. German's sister, Mrs. Butler. They expect to be gone two months."
In 1920 Loveland, Colorado,
William C. German 60, is foreman of the sugar beet factory stable,
Florence German
43 Wife,
Douglas I. German
17 Son,
Mary German
14 Daughter, and
Charlotte German
7 Daughter.
1918 Loveland "Fred German has a regular flu hospital at his home on East Fourth street,
his patients being his wife, his mother, Mrs. W. C. German, and his father-in-law, Samuel Rowley."
August 1920 Loveland "Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. German entertained Monday evening at a three course
dinner in honor of Misses Cornelia and Neva Rowley of Chicago, and Douglas German,
who expects to leave for California soon. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Wright,
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. German, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schakel, Ham Rowley, Douglas German,
Misses Mary and Charlotte German, Cornelia and Rowley. "
September 1920 Loveland, Colorado "Wm. C. German left this morning for various points in California. He expects to remain there permanently. "
September 1920 "Mrs. John A. Arnold and daughter, Miss Nellie, who were guests of
Mrs. Florence German and Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Wright, left this morning for Kewanee, I11inois."
In 1930 Los Angeles,
William C. German is 69,
Florence German
53
Wife,
Charlotte O. German
18
Daughter,
Samuel F. Wright
78
Father-in-law,
Charles R. Wintjen
28
Son-in-law,
Mary M. Wintjen 26 Daughter,
Bonaviere O. Wintjen
4
Granddaughter,
Charles O. Wintjen
0
Grandson, and
Maude L. Clarke
46
Boarder.
November 29, 1938 Los Angeles "William German, 78, retired minister, who died Friday,
will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at Pierce, with interment in Inglewood Park Cemetery.
He lived at 614 E. 113th St. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Florence German.."
W. C. German
BIRTH
1860
DEATH
1938
BURIAL
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California,
PLOT
"G" Plot, Lot 746
MEMORIAL ID
103668545.
In 1950 Los Angeles,
Willie E. Fisher is 83,
Florence Fisher 72 Wife,
Fred E. German
52 Son, married, an electrician, and
Geneive German
51, married.
DOUGLAS
Douglas I. German and Lauretta C. "Sharp" married in Loveland April 16, 1921.
She had been in Loveland in 1920, with
Earnest B. Tharp
44,
Della Tharp
37 Wife,
Loretta Tharp 18 Daughter,
David Tharp
17 Son,
Marnie Tharp
15 Daughter,
Elwood Tharp
13 Son,
Bessie Tharp
11 Daughter,
Ira Tharp
5 Son,
Albert Tharp
3 Son, and
Ruth Tharp
1 Daughter.
In 1930 Los Angeles,
Douglas German 28 is an upholsterer in a furniture factory,
Loretta German
28
Wife,
Douglas German
8
Son,
June L. German
5
Daughter,
Robert G. German
2
Son, and
James German
0
Son.
In 1950 Los Angeles,
Douglas I. German is 49,
Lauretta C German 48 Wife,
Robert German
22 Son,
Oliver German
20 Son,
Ernest German
19 Son,
Donald German
18 Son,
Russell German
14 Son, and
Roger German
8 Son.
Lauretta Cordelia German
BIRTH
unknown
DEATH
18 May 1951
BURIAL
Pacific Crest Cemetery
Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California,
PLOT
7 574 3B
MEMORIAL ID
156667236.
Robert married Renna Clapper, born July 15, 1910 in Montana, on September 26, 1975 in Hill, Montana.
Robert G. German
BIRTH
5 Aug 1927
DEATH
1 Sep 2006
BURIAL
Highland Cemetery
Havre, Hill County, Montana,
PLOT
Space B Lot 73 Block 35
MEMORIAL ID
69668591.
" Robert is survived by all his friends in Havre, including special care
givers Edna Stimson, Snooks Clark and Jim Hulett; special friends Terry and July
Salo of Great Falls, Erika and Ty Duncan of Livingston,
Sharon Miles of Penn Valley, also his special companion, his dog, Dolly.
Robert was born Aug. 5, 1927, to Douglas Ira and Loretta Delia (Thorp) German
in Los Angeles, where he was raised and educated. He enlisted in the
Army Air Force on Sept. 1, 1945, at Fort McCarthur, Long Beach, and served
with the occupation forces in the Philippines. He was honorably discharged at
Camp Beal, on Sept. 1, 1947.
Robert then worked in the aircraft industry in California for 10 years,
before coming to Montana in 1957, where he spent the rest of his life.
He worked on several ranches and farms, including the Steve Holman ranch at
Dodson, the Pete Woronik farm at Havre, and for Terry and July Salo at Chinook.
He retired from the Salo Ranch in 1992 and moved to Havre.
Bob enjoyed fishing, gardening, carpentry work and especially helping out
anyone who needed a hand. He will long be remembered for the tomato
plants he started for everyone he knew, the beautiful bird houses he built,
and gave away, and the vegetables he supplied all his friends out of his
gardens."
Renna Anna Theresa Bunyea Clapper
BIRTH
15 Jul 1910
Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana,
DEATH
1 Feb 2004 Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana,
BURIAL
Glacier Memorial Gardens
Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana,
MEMORIAL ID
117371906.
Oliver James German
BIRTH
14 May 1929
DEATH
25 Feb 2022
BURIAL
California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery
Seaside, Monterey County, California,
PLOT
SECTION 1 SITE 991
MEMORIAL ID
237739813.
Ernest L. 'E. L.' German
BIRTH
11 Oct 1930
California,
DEATH
21 May 1995
Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma,
BURIAL
Green Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Sapulpa, Creek County, Oklahoma,
PLOT
Garden of Love, Lot 99, Section C, Space 2
MEMORIAL ID
109672875.
"E. L. German, 64, Tulsa, died Sunday May 21, 1995 at Tulsa Regional Medical Center, [Tulsa, Oklahoma].
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Green Hills Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. John Hall officiating. Burial will be at Green Hills Memorial Gardens, [Sapulpa, Oklahoma] directed by Smith Funeral Home.
He was born Oct. 11, 1930 in California.
He lived in Tulsa for the past 27 years. He worked for Rockwell as a supervisor for 33 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Violet of the home; a son, Louie German Stidham;
a step-daughter, Carolyn Jones, Tulsa; three brothers: Donald German and Roger German, both of Mississippi, and Russell German, California; a sister, June Moore, California; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren."
Violet A. Rogers German
BIRTH
17 Jun 1922
Purdy, Barry County, Missouri,
DEATH
27 Nov 1995
Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma,
BURIAL
Green Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Sapulpa, Creek County, Oklahoma,
PLOT
Garden of Love, Lot 99, Section C, Space 1
MEMORIAL ID
109672829.
Donald and Roger married the Thayer sisters.
In 1950 Los Angeles County,
Clarence H. Thayer is 43, Mary Catherine Thayer
35 Wife,
Mary Lorene Thayer
14 Daughter,
Shirley Catherine Thayer
13 Daughter, and
Karen E. Thayer 7 Daughter.
Donald Richard German
BIRTH
26 Sep 1932
Lawndale, Los Angeles County, California,
DEATH
2 Feb 2020
Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi,
BURIAL
Jackson County Memorial Park
Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi,
MEMORIAL ID
206869150.
"Donald Richard German, 87, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Don was born in Lawndale, CA, on Sept. 26, 1932, to the late Douglas and Lauretta German. He was a dearly loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and husband of 63 years to his beloved wife, the late Shirley German.
Don was raised in California with 11 brothers and sisters. He married his wife Shirley after serving in the US Navy. In 1963, he was transferred to the newly built Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula, MS, where he continued to work until his retirement in 1990.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley German, grandsons, Calvin and Richard Fore Jr., and great-grandson, Jeremy Alexander.
Don is survived by his daughters, Brenda German Wiley, Dawn German (Gene) Stringfellow, and Kristi German Cornelius, sister-in-law, Karen German, grandchildren, Kelly (Joel) Alexander, David Stringfellow, Kathleen (Chris) Cooley, Christopher (Amanda) Wiley, Kimberlee Wiley, Shirley Cornelius, and Hunter Cornelius; great-grandchildren, Jared Stringfellow, Brenna Alexander, Bryleigh Alexander, and Zachary Cooley; as well as, loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Don will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at Heritage Funeral Home. The service will begin at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel at with Pastor Michael Wilkinson officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Wiley, Hunter Cornelius, Gene Stringfellow, Joel Alexander, Todd German, and Chuck Thompson.
A private burial will take place at Jackson County Memorial Park in Pascagoula, MS."
Russell L. German
Age 21
Residence 15718 Manhattan Place , Gardena, California, married
Patricia L. Lambott in 1957.
October 27, 1993 Napa, California, " Ruby M. Lambott, 78, died Friday at a
hospital here after a short illness. A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Lambott had
lived in Napa the last year. She had previously lived in Benicia on and off for
30 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Lambott is survived by three daughters, Annette Wests-Tricker of
Boron, Patricia German of California City, and Karen Lambott of California;
three sons, Jim of Dallas, and John and Richard, both of Boron;
a sister, Thelma Townsend, and a brother, Wayne Ross, both of Sacramento;
16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel
in Benicia. Pastor Alan Sommer, of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Napa,
will officiate. Burial will be at Benicia Cemetery."
Patricia Joy Lambott German
BIRTH
3 Feb 1938
DEATH
16 Apr 1995 in Los Angeles County,
BURIAL
Geary Cemetery
Geary, Blaine County, Oklahoma,
MEMORIAL ID
143894860.
Roger E. German,
Age 21 and
Karen E. Thayer
Spouse Age 20, married 16 Feb 1963 in Los Angeles County, California.
Her father " Graveside services for Clarence Hany Thayer of
Redding will be conducted at 2 pm Thursday at Redding Cemetery.
Thayer died Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Redding.
He was 72. Born March 20 1907 in Iola, Kan., he lived in Shasta
County many years, and was a mechanic for 26 years,
before retirement. He was a member of the Christian Church of
Redding.
He leaves his wife, Mary, of Redding, three daughters,
Lorene Foley of Redding and Shirley and Karen German,
both of Pascagoula, Miss., nine grandchildren
and two greatgrandchildren."
Roger Elwood German
Birth Date 26 Jul 1941
Birth Place Lawdale La, California
Death Date 4 Oct 2005.
The obituary was in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi.
FRED
Fred married Genevieve Rowley, who was in Loveland in 1910, with widowed father
Samuel Rowley
40, a plumber,
Genevieve Rowley 12 Daughter born in Illinois,
Sherman Rowley
10
Son,
Harold Rowley
8
Son,
Cornelia A. Rowley
6
Daughter, and
Alma L. White
50
Housekeeper.
Samuel Wadleigh Rowley
BIRTH
Aug 1869
Henderson County, Illinois,
DEATH
28 Sep 1925
Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado,
BURIAL
Lakeside Cemetery
Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado,
PLOT
Site 4 Lot 9 Block 9
MEMORIAL ID
38196635 .
In 1930 Los Angeles,
Fred E. German is 32, Genevive German
31
Wife,
Earl S. German
11
Son,
Harold C. German
9
Son, and
Kenneth E. German 8 Son.
In 1940 Los Angeles,
Fred German 43 is an electician,
Genevieve German
42
Wife,
Harold German
20
Son, an usher, and
Kenneth German
18
Son
.
Frederick Earl German
BIRTH
17 Dec 1897
Kansas,
DEATH
20 Mar 1956
Los Angeles County, California,
BURIAL
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California,
PLOT
Miramar Plot
MEMORIAL ID
211049184.
Genevieve German
BIRTH
5 May 1898
DEATH
9 Oct 1994
Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California,
BURIAL
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California,
PLOT
Miramar Plot
MEMORIAL ID
77995173.
"GERMAN, Genevieve 96, died October 9, 1994 after a short illness at her home in Hawthorne. A 64-year resident of Hawthorne, she was born May 21, 1898 in Seaton, Illinois.
Her husband, Fred, died in 19S6. Survived by two sons,
Earl (Dorothy) and Harold (Virginia; predeceased by her youngest son,
Kenneth (Irma); grandchildren: Earlene (David) Cole, Jennifer Robertson,
Joanne (Jim) Christen-son. Cheri (Ken) Cooper, Cara German, Dana Pete,
Sonia (Terry) Cox, Gloria Satterfield;
greatgrandchildren: Brenda, Shannon, Dara, Kevin,
Casey, Jamie, Dawn, Jamie, Justin, and Julie;
great-great-grandchildren, Jessica and Reid. She will be sadly missed by all
her famiy and friends.
Graveside services and interment in Inglcwood Park Cemetery."
Samuel E. German
BIRTH
1918
DEATH
2004
BURIAL
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California,
PLOT
Miramar Plot
MEMORIAL ID
211048698. His wife Dorothy E. German is buried with him, 1920 - 2005.
In 1950 Los Angeles,
Harold C. German 30 is a factory mechanic,
Virginia German
28 Wife,
Jennifer J. German
6 Daughter, and
Cara C. German, born in October 1949, Daughter.
Kenneth E. German
BIRTH
23 Sep 1921
DEATH
10 Dec 1992
BURIAL
Riverside National Cemetery
Riverside, Riverside County, California,
PLOT
33, 2147
MEMORIAL ID
3811747.
MARY
Mary Minerva German Wintjen
BIRTH
14 Jan 1904
Kansas,
DEATH
26 May 1998
Josephine County, Oregon,
BURIAL
Cremated
MEMORIAL ID
191961815.
Bonaviere Olive 'Bonnie' Wintjen Fewel
BIRTH
22 Aug 1925
Los Angeles County, California, USA
DEATH
7 Dec 2002
Santa Ana, Orange County, California, USA
BURIAL
Cremated
MEMORIAL ID
191962138.
"Bonniviere ''Bonnie'' Fewel, 76, of Laguna Woods, a sales manager for the Beverly Hills Bag Lady,
died Dec. 7, 2002, of causes yet to be determined."
Charles O. Wintjen, Age 26 and Thelma G. Poppe married on 28 Jul 1956 in
Los Angeles, California. She was 20, daughter of John Carl Poppe a
and Esther Martinez.
They divorced in 1969 in Riverside County.
Charles married Ila Mae Sweeten Taylor on Nov 14, 1973 in Los Angeles.
Ila Mae Sweeten Wintjen
BIRTH
7 Aug 1921
Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA
DEATH
26 May 1999
Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USA
BURIAL
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Specifically: Ila was Cremated and her Ashes sent to her Daughter Linda
MEMORIAL ID
104769056.
Charles Oberton 'Obie' Wintjen
BIRTH
24 Aug 1929
Los Angeles County, California, USA
DEATH
29 Nov 2004
Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USA
BURIAL
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Specifically: Charles was Cremated and his Ashes sent to his Step-Daughter Linda.
MEMORIAL ID
104769584.
CHARLOTTE
Charlotte O. German and Fredrick G. Neff married in Los Angeles County on AUgust 27, 1930.
In 1930 Los Angeles,
William C. German is 69,
Florence German
53
Wife,
Charlotte O. German
18
Daughter,
Samuel F. Wright
78
Father-in-law,
Charles R. Wintjen
28
Son-in-law,
Mary M. Wintjen 26 Daughter,
Bonaviere O. Wintjen
4
Granddaughter,
Charles O. Wintjen
0
Grandson, and
Maude L. Clarke
46
Boarder.
In 1940 Los Angeles,
Fredrick G. Neff is 32, Charlotte Neff 28 Wife, and
James G. Neff
4
Son.
In 1950 Los Angeles, Frederick G. Neff, Jr. is a baker, 42,
Charlotte O. Neff
38 Wife, and
James G. Neff
14 Son.
Charlotte Olive Neff
Birth Date 15 Mar 1912
Birth Place Colorado
Death Date 30 Mar 1988
Death Place Orange
Mother's Maiden Name Wright
Father's Surname German.
Frederick George Neff Jr.
BIRTH
13 Nov 1907
DEATH
22 Mar 2004
Orange County, California,
BURIAL
Santa Ana Cemetery
Santa Ana, Orange County, California,
PLOT
OO-18-16-10
MEMORIAL ID
8557307.
James George Neff
BIRTH
23 Feb 1936
DEATH
16 Mar 1997
BURIAL
Santa Ana Cemetery
Santa Ana, Orange County, California,
MEMORIAL ID
118474155.
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