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Michael and Johanna Nittler, Sterling


Michael was, per one tree, the son of Johannes Nittler 1822-1887 and Helena Rock 1824-1878, who married about 1849 in Oberleuken, Rhine Province, Germany.

"Michael Nittler was born in Oberleuken, Saarburg, Rheinprovinz, Preußen, Deutschland on 7 Sep 1862 to Joannis Nittler and Helenae Rock."

His brother, FindAGrave # 178674883, "John M. Nittler, a Fillmore County pioneer, passed away September 7, 1957, at Ravenna, Neb., at the age of 93 years, two weeks and four days.
Mr. Nittler was born in 1864 in Oberleuken, Germany, coming to this country at the age of 19. He was married to Anna Ney in 1890. They settled on a farm near Shickley, Neb., where they made their home until 1919, when they moved to Geneva.
To this union eight children were born. His wife and three children preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Frank of Geneva; four daughters, Mrs. John Erthum of Ravenna, Mrs. Torrey Swanson of Burwell, Mrs. Ben Wieland of Lincoln and Mrs. John Holloway of Omaha; 32 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 9, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Geneva. Rev. Paul Ulenberg officiated. Burial was in Turkey Creek Cemetery near Shickley.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Forrest Swanson, Bertrand Sanburg, Francis and Gerald Nittler, Michael Wieland and David Holloway."

Johanna Reichert Nittler born 20 Aug 1866 died 2 Apr 1898 buried Emmanuel Reformed Church Cemetery School Creek Township, Clay County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 53546784.

Michael is a blacksmith in 1900 Ward, Boulder County, Colorado, widowed, born September 1862 iHn Germany, in a lodging house.

Johanna Gemar, 25, daughter of Frederick Gemar and Johanna Wehl, married Michael Nittler in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska on April 9, 1901.

She was in Clay County, Nebraska in 1880, with Fred "Gemore" 32 and Hanna 31, Fred Jr., 12, Peter 5, Hanna 3, all born in Russia, and August newborn in Nebraska.
Peter might have been in Yuma County, associated with the Reichert brothers of Bryant, Michael's brothers-in-law.

In 1900 Clay County, Fredrick is farming born July 1849, Johanna May 1848, and Hanna August 1877, all three born in Russia.
Johanna has had 11 kids, three living.

Johanna Gemar Gemar BIRTH 5 May 1850 Russia DEATH 1 Sep 1922 Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, BURIAL Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, PLOT PIONEER II . BLOCK 72 . LOT 2 SW/4 MEMORIAL ID 125076132.
"Johanna Gemar passed away at 224 Vine street last night. She was a native of Russia, aged 72 years. Deceased was the wife ot Fred Gemar, mother of Fred Jr., Peter of North Dakota, and Mrs. Johanna Lettler of Colorado, who arrived last evening. The remains are at the parlors of O.H. Wells.
The Lodi Sentinel Sept 2, 1922"

Fred Gemar BIRTH 9 Jul 1849 DEATH 13 Aug 1933 Dickey County, North Dakota, BURIAL Maple View Cemetery Fullerton, Dickey County, North Dakota, MEMORIAL ID 160518488.



JOHANNA'S BROTHER FRED, born 17 Sep 1868 in Russia, died 21 Oct 1943 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, buried Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery PLOT PIONEER II, BLOCK 72, LOT 2 NW/4, MEMORIAL ID 129845935.

Death Certificate
Fred F. Gemar, Father: Frederick Gemar, Mother: Johanna Gemar, Wife: Katherine Gemar, Farmer, burial Lodi Cemetery Oct 26, 1943.

Fred F. Gemar, resident of the Lodi district for the past 31 years, passed away early yesterday morning in a local hospital following a short illness. He was born in Russia and was 75 year of age. Mr. Gemar farmed successfully in this district for a number of years. He was a member of the Zion Reformed Church of Lodi. Deceased was the husband of Mrs. Katherine Gemar, Lodi; father of Theodore Gemar, Mrs. Helen Jenner, Herman Gemar, Mrs. Gertrude Bonacci, Mrs. Leoretta Zimbelmann, Sam Ullman and William Ullman, all of Lodi; Mrs. Rose Ackerman, Sugton, Neb.; Mrs. Rachel Griess, Gering, Neb.; Mrs. Rachel Griess, Gering, Neb.; and the late Mrs. Louise Hieb of Lodi. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Lodi News-Sentinel Oct 22, 1943

In 1910 Sterling, "Michail" Nittler is a laborer, 48, married eight years to Anna Nittler 35 Wife, William Nittler 21 Son, Fred Nittler 20 Son, Edmond Nittler 17 Son, Nora Nittler 14 Daughter, and Gangalf Wittler 6 Son.

In 1920 Sterling, Micheal Nittler is 57, Johanna Nittler 46 Wife, Ed Nittler 26 Son is a garage mechanic, Gangeolf Nittler 16 Son, Bessie Davies 33 Lodger, and E. W. Ferree 35 Lodger.

Michual Nittler born 7 Sep 1862 Oberleuken, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern, Saarland, Germany died 23 Oct 1929, buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57585083.

Johanna Gemar Nittler born 23 Oct 1875 Russia died 19 Dec 1942 buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57585089.

WILLIAM

In 1900 Yuma County, William, born August 1888 in Nebraska, is living with his uncle Peter Reichert 30, Rosa 26, John 3, and William ten months. Fredie, born December 1890 in Nebraska is also with them.


William Andrew Nittler Gender: Male Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1916 Marriage Place: Summit of Pikes Peak, registered in Denver, Colorado, Spouse: Hazel Alice Richardson.

In 1930 Sterling, William A. Nittler is a salesman in a hardware store, 41, Hazel Nittler 39 Wife, and Nancy Nittler 12 Daughter.

William Adolf Nittler born 5 Aug 1888 died 3 Sep 1972 buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 58209213.

Hazel Alice Richardson Nittler born 8 Dec 1890 Iliff, Logan County, Colorado, died 26 Mar 1974 buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 55850118.

Nancy Ann Nittler and Marstan Mathis married 27 Sep 1941 in Logan County, Colorado.

Nancy Ann Nittler Mathis born 3 May 1917 Iliff, Logan County, Colorado, died 21 Feb 2003 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, buried Sunset Memorial Gardens Richland, Benton County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 7235421.
"Lived Tri-Cities, WA 1945-2000 before moving to Portland, OR...Wife of W M 'Charlie' Mathis (deceased 1998)...Mother of Michael C (deceased 1979), Bob, Brian, Kam, & Susan.

William M. 'Charlie' Mathis born 1914 died 1998 buried Sunset Memorial Gardens Richland, Benton County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 134957457.

FRED

Fred H. Nittler and Lena E. Nieman married on 17 Jun 1924 in Denver, Colorado.

In 1940 Greeley, Fred H. Nittler is a merchant, 50, Lena E. Nittler 43 Wife, Ralph L. Nittler 13 Son, and Marilyn M. Nittler 9 Daughter.

Fred H Nittler born 21 Dec 1889 died 12 Jan 1949 buried Linn Grove Cemetery Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, PLOT Blk 111, lot 41, spc 6 MEMORIAL ID 65230678.
Lena Elizabeth Niemann Nittler born 4 Oct 1896 Jefferson County, Kansas, died 11 Apr 1986 Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, buried Linn Grove Cemetery Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, PLOT Blk 111, lot 41, spc 5 MEMORIAL ID 65230677.


The marriage of Miss Joan Hull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Marshall Hull of Casper, to Ralph Nittler of Casper, son of Mrs. Fred Nittler of Greeley, Colo, and the late Mr. Nittler was solemnized in a lovely early June wedding at First Methodist Church in Cheyenne, on Sunday, June 12, 1955. Dr. Fred Clark officiated at the double ring ceremony at 2:30 o'clock. Large baskets of white gladioli, white stock, and white asters decorated the wedding setting and a large floral piece of the same flowers was placed on the table in front cf the altar. Lighted white tapers in candelabra completed the decorations. Preceding the ceremony, Frank Howard sang "God Gave Me You" and "O Promise Me," accompanied by Miss Lois Cochran, organist. Following the service, Mr. Howard sang, "The Lord's Prayer" as the bride's memory candle was lighted. Escorted to the altar and given in marriage by her father, the bride chose for her wedding an original floor length bridal gown of delicate French chantilly type lace designed with fitted basque bodice, tight wrist-length sleeves and high winged collar. The dress was worn over a white satin under sheath. Her veil of double illusion net was fingertip length and caught up in a cap of matching lace edged with seed pearls. Her flowers were a cascade bouquet with three white orchids, feathered carnations, and stephanotis, with streamers of ribbon and stephanotis in shower effect. Her gold locket set with single diamond is a family heirloom belonging to her father's mother.
The bridal attendants were gowned alike in pale blue ninon and lace fashioned with full skirt gathered at the waist and tightly-fitting bodice of blue lace. Folds of blue ninon around the yoke gave an off-shoulder effect. They wore matching blue lace hats. The matron of honor, Mrs. Ronald Hull of McCook, Neb., sister-in-law of the bride, carried a cascade bouquet of yellow Esther Reed daisies with blue delphinium and garnet roses tied with garnet streamers. The bridesmaids, Mrs. Robert He1mreich of Midland, Mich., sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Nancy Beatty, carried cascades of yellow Esther Reeds and blue delphinium tied with yellow streamers. Their gold heart-shaped lockets were the gift of the bride. The little flower girl, Vickl Griffin, cousin of the bridegroom, wore blue net with matching hat, and carried a yellow basket of yellow rose petals. Ronald Hull Jr., of McCook, nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer. He was dressed in dark trousers and white coat, similar to the men in the wedding party. He carried the rings on a pillow belonging to bride when she was a little girl. Richard Grover of Ft. Collins was best man and ushers were Ronald Hull, McCook, brother of the bride, and Dr. Robert Helmreich, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. The bride's mother chose for the occasion, a beige lace and linen dress with which she wore pink accessories and a corsage of pinkelle roses and pink feathered carnations. The bridegroom's mother wore wedgwood blue lace and linen with matching blue accessories. Her corsage was of pink elfe roses and white feathered carnations.
Wedding guests were greeted at a reception in Fellowship Hall immediately following the ceremony. The bride's table held a three-tiered cake topped with a miniature bride and groom. The cake was decorated with yellow roses and encircled with pink elfe roses and greenery. The cake was served by Mrs, Rood Menter of Sedgewick, Colo. and Mrs. B. C. Beatty poured coffee. Mrs. Hobart Marion presided at the punch bowL Miss Susan McDonald attended the guest book, and Miss Donna Kay Floth of Casper was in charge of the gift table. Also assisting at the reception were Miss Emma Jo Hatch and Mrs. Garlin Griffin. z For their wedding trip to Colorado, the bride wore for her traveling costume an avocado green suit and white accessories and two white orchids from her bridal bouquet.
The couple will reside in Casper where Mr. Nittler is employed as chemical engineer for Standard Oil Co. A graduate of Greeley High School and the University of Colorado, he received his master's degree from the University of Michigan. He served with the armed forces in the South Pacific and Japan. Mrs. Nittler is a graduate of Cheyenne High School and Colorado Women's College. She was employed as registered technician at both Memorial Hospital and DePaul Hospital in Cheyenne before going to Utah where she was employed for the past year. z Out of town guests at the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Floth and Donna Kay Floth of Casper and Mrs. Mary Garner and Mrs. Merle Mitchell and Kathryn Ann of Torrington."

Ralph Nittler born 27 Aug 1926 died 17 Mar 2019 buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section 62, Site 403 MEMORIAL ID 198242541.

EDMUND

Edmund Christian Nittler 10 Feb 1893 Birth Place: Emmanuel Reformed Church, Sutton, Clay, Nebraska Baptism Date: 26 Mar 1893.

Edmund C. Nittler, 46, on 25 Jun 1939 in Greeley, Colorado, married Gladys M. Hicks.

In 1940 Sterling, Edwin C. "Nettler" is a patrol maintenance worker, 47, Glades M. Nettler 29 Wife.

Gladys was born May 18, 1910 in Dexter, Iowa to Bert Nelson Hicks and Maude Pearle Hadley. Gladys died Novermber 20, 1998 in Fort Collins, buried in Sterling.

In 1940 Meeker, Colorado, Archie Porter is 27, Fern Porter 27 Wife, Lee Porter 1 Son, and Mildred Hicks 21 Sister-in-law is a beauty operator.

Fern Hicks Porter, 92, died April 10, 2005 at her home in Fort Collins. She was bom February 24, 1913 to Bert Nelson Hicks and Maude Pearle Hicks in Dallas County, Iowa. At' the age, of eight, she moved to Greeley with her family. She graduated from Greeley High School in 1931. Fern completed 2 years of College at Colorado Teachers College and received a Life Certificate for teaching. She taught school for two years in a one room school house near Meeker Colorado. On January 13, 1934 she was united in marriage to Vincent Archie Porter in Meeker Colorado. In the spring of 1945 they moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where they resided for 18 years. During this time, their children received High School diplomas and attended Mesa College. Fern was mostly a home-maker, enjoying family and friends, cooking, sewing, reading and life in general, which included card games like bridge and Oklahoma Rummy. She participated in all her childrens activities in school and church. She has been a life long member of the First United Methodist Church, belongs to AARP and PRSEA. Fern enjoyed traveling, which included all 50 states except Alaska. Her favorite trips were in the Western States. In 1963 Fern moved to Fort Collins where she spent the remaining 42 years of her life and celebrated 69 years of marriage to Archie before his death in 2003. She was employed by Poudre R1 School district for 10 years in the administration office at Lesher Junior High. Fern Porter is survived by 2 sons, Lee Porter of Fruita, Colorado, Roger Porter and wife Elizabeth of Johnstown, Colorado, a daughter Diana Porter Adams and husband Gary of Canon City, Colorado, and a niece Norine Reagan of Aurora, Colorado. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Tammy, Shawn, and Leann, Glenn and Paul and 9 great-grandchildren. Fern was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Archie, two sisters Mildred and Gladys. A memorial service for Fern will be held, Thursday, 1:30 p.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Rev. Charles Schuster will officiate the services.

Maud Hadley Hicks born 1886 died 21 Feb 1921 buried Linn Grove Cemetery Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, PLOT Blk N, lot 3, spc 9 MEMORIAL ID 65223747.

Bert N. Hicks born 1878 died 5 Jan 1950 buried Linn Grove Cemetery Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, PLOT Blk 21, lot 19, spc 2 MEMORIAL ID 65223757.

Edmund Christian Nittler born 10 Feb 1893 died 31 May 1962 buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 55327188.

NORA

Eleanore Nitter 22 and William Fleming married on 29 Sep 1916 in Sterling, Colorado.

In 1930 Logan County, William Fleming is 46, Elnora C. Fleming 36 Wife, Helen Fleming 12 Daughter, and Margaret Fleming 10 Daughter.

William Fleming born 15 Dec 1884 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, died 3 Feb 1954 buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 58219604.

Elenora Nittler Fleming born 23 May 1894 Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska, died 27 May 1982 buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 58219622.

Margaret Fleming, 25, and Louis Herbert Conger married on 8 Jul 1944 in the District of Columbia.

Margaret Fleming Conger born 29 May 1919 Sterling, Colorado, died 3 Jan 2003 Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, buried Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, PLOT Section 2-X Row 16 Site 5 MEMORIAL ID 8779800 ·.
"CONGER, MARGARET FLEMING, Formerly of Bethesda MD from 1957-1989, on January 3, 2003 in Findlay, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Louis H. Conger, Jr. She is sadly missed by her three children, William, Millington NJ, Martha, Chicago IL, and Anne Heminger, Findlay OH; six grandchildren: Ezra Jennings, Ray and Abby Conger, Mary, Sarah and Jack Heminger; a sister, Helen Lansberry, Erie PA; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a devoted music teacher at Woodacres and Bannockburn Elementary schools in addition to private piano instruction. Her family will receive friends Friday April 11, 2003 at Arlington National Cemetery at 10 a.m. for funeral and inurnment."

Helen Fleming Lansberry, age 91, of The Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at her residence.
Born in Sterling, CO on April 28, 1917, she was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor Nittler Fleming.
Helen was a member of the National Honor Society and a graduate of the St. Louis Institute of Music.
She was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church. Helen loved music, playing the piano, gardening, baking and reading.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerrold L. Lansberry; a sister, Margaret F. Conger and a step grandson, Adam Bowser.
She is survived by her children, Roger A. Lansberry and his wife Janice, Robert W. Lansberry and his wife Joyce, Janet L. Eveland and partner Dawn Fisk Thomsen and Richard D. Lansberry and his wife Carole; a sister-in-law, JoAnn Wiebeld and her husband Bernard. She is further survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Private services will be held at a later date.
buried will be private.

Louis Herbert Conger Jr. born 22 Mar 1915 Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, died 21 Aug 1988 Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, buried Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, PLOT Section 2-X Row 16 Site 5 MEMORIAL ID 8779799 ·,
"On July 19, 1910, Louis H. CONGER married Hazel Lomison SNYDER, who was born at Three Rivers, Michigan, daughter of Ashbel Wilson and Elizabeth (LOMISON) SNYDER. Mr. and Mrs. CONGER are the parents of 2 children:
(1) Louis Herbert, Jr., born March 22, 1915. He was graduated from Harvard University, A.B. in 1937, and M.A. in 1939, and is a teacher of mathematics at Junior College, in Muskegon. He is not married.
(2) Alan Douglas, who was born March 23, 1917. He was graduated from Harvard University, A.B. in 1940 and is an instructor at the University of Hawaii. He is not married."

"WASHINGTON, May 1, 1971 - Miss Diana Meredith Oakes, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Oakes of Washington, was married here today to William F. Conger, son of Louis H. Conger, chief statistician of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Mrs. Conger of Bethesda, Md. Rabbi E. William Sea man performed the ceremony at the home of Miss Ethel Kalman.
The bride, whose father was an editor and author, is a graduate of the Hawthorne School here and attended the University of Colorado. She is a granddaughter of Col. E. A. Rose of Churt, Eng land, a retired businessman who had served with the British Army, and the late Mrs. Rose. She is a grand daughter also of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ochs Oakes of New York, where Mr. Ochs-Oakes was editor of Current History magazine. Previously, he had served as Mayor of Chattanooga.
The bridegroom, who served with the Army in South Vietnam, is a student at the University of Mary land's College of Business Administration. His mother teaches music in the Mont gomery County school sys tem in Maryland.
Mr. Conger is the grandson of Mrs. William Fleming of Sterling, Colo., and the late Mr. Fleming, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Con ger of Muskegon, Mich."

ERWIN GANDALF

Erwin G. Nittler and Rose Bauer married on 10 Feb 1930 in Sterling, Colorado.

She was in Sedgwick County in 1910, Conrad Bower 34, Kate Bower 33 Wife, Jacob Bower 12 Son, Hattie Bower 11 Daughter, Katie Bower 9 Daughter, Leda Bauer 7 Daughter, Rose Bauer 5 Daughter, Rachel Bauer 3 Daughter, and Alice Bauer 1 Daughter.

Conrad Bauer born 8 Oct 1875 Saratov Oblast, Russia died 4 Apr 1948 Iliff, Logan County, Colorado, buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 40707711.

Marie Catherine Amen Bauer born 22 Feb 1877 Russia died 12 Apr 1954 buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 40707751/

In 1940 Sterling, G. E. Nittler is in the potato chip business, 37, Rose Nittler 35 Wife, Johanna Nittler 63 Mother, Emma Bauer 26 Sister-in-law, Palama June Bauer 20 Sister-in-law, Robert Miller 27 Lodger, Glenn Parrish 23 Lodger, Raymond Shadwick 24 Lodger, and Vivian Pate 19 Maid.

In 1973 Gangolf E. and Rose Nittler are living at 4770 St. Paul in Denver, retired.
Gangolf E. Nittler Birth Date: 9 Feb 1903 Birth Place: Nebraska Death Date: 13 Feb 1984.

Rose Bauer Nittler, born January 9, 1905 in McCook, Nebraska, died September 15, 1990 in Denver, survived by five sisters, Lela Klein of Tucson, Arizona, Alice Tellin of Bend, Oregon, Emma Shirley of Fort Collins, Pauline Freeman of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Palma Bettale of Broomfield, Colorado.

Lila Bauer 21 11 Feb 1924 Marriage Place: Iliff, Logan, Colorado, Spouse: Samuel Klein.

In 1930 McCook, Nebraska, Sam Klein 28 Head Lehla Klein 27 Wife Galynn E Klein 4 Son Merna G Klein 0 Daughter.

Lela Klein born 1903 died 2002, Memorial Park Cemetery McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 185749495.
" Lidya "Lela" Klein, 98, of Red Lodge, formerly of McCook, Neb., passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 16, 2002, in Cedar Wood Villa. MRS. KLEIN Lela was born on Jan. 22, 1903, in McCook, a daughter of Conrad and Marie Amen Bauer. She was one of 14 children 11 girls and three boys. When she was young, her family moved to Colorado, where they farmed. On Feb. 11, 1924, Lela married Samuel Klein in Iliff, Colo. They settled in McCook. Mrs. Klein was a great cook and baker, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mr. Klein died in 1975. Survivors include one son, Gaylen (JoAnn) Klein of Red Lodge; one daughter, Jeanette (Bob) Esteb of Sugar Land, Texas; two sisters, Emma Shirley of Fort Collins, Colo., and Palma Bettale of Broomfield, Colo.; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services and interment will take place at a later date in McCook."

Palma Junne 'Polly' Bauer Bettale born 31 Mar 1921 died 27 Jan 2015 buried Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 142006500.

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