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George and Lena (Hellman) Hesse, 1N 45W



George proved up a quarter in 14, 1N 45W in 1894.

In 1900 Yuma County, George Hesse is farming, 50, Lena Hesse 50 Wife, Fritz Hesse 33 Son, and Emma Hesse 18 Daughter, all four born in Germany, William Hesse 14 Son born in Missouri, August Hesse 12 Son, Henry Hesse 10 Son, Charley Hesse 8 Son, and Dora Hesse 6 Daughter, all four born in Colorado.
June 1900 Wray "Ten bead of cattle killed by lightning in Thomas Fox’ herd during the storm. George Hesse had one killed."

December 1900 "Mrs. George Hesse was seriously ill last week."

December 21, 1901 "A quiet but very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hesse, west of Wray, Wednesday Dec. 18, 1901 at high noon, the contracting parlies being Mr. A. F. Grier and Miss Emma L. Hesse. Rev. Now of the Germuu Lutheran church performed the ceremony. The bride was handsomely attired in a dove colored silk, with a beautiful bride's veil and wreath of orange blossoms, while the groom was attired in the customary black with a boutinierre of orange blossoms. After the ceremony a dalicious dinner was served. This couple startd out with the brightest hopes of a happy life. They have gone to housekeeping on School and Arickaree streets."

November 1905 " George Hesse, of west of the city about nine miles, was in town Monday having his hand dressed. It will be remembered that Mr. Hesse had his hand badly lacerated in a fodder shredder about three weeks ago. The wound is getting along nicely, but it will be some time before he can use that member."

George William Hesse BIRTH 15 May 1850 Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany DEATH 10 Sep 1913 Omaha, Nebraska, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 20104534.
"George Hesse was born May 17, 1850, in Germany, where he spent his early manhood. In 1879 he was married to Miss Lena Hellman, to which union were born five children, all of whom died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Hesse crossed to the United States, settling in the state of Missouri in 1882 and remaining there until the year 1887, at which time they came to Colorado, where they made their home nine miles west of Wray. After coming to the United States, seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hesse, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. A. P. Greer, of Elsinore, California; Will Hesse of Fort Mbrgan; Mrs. Fred Wheeler, August, Henry , and Charles Hesse, all of Yuma county.
About six-weeks ago, Mr. and Mrs. Hesse returned from California, where they had spent the preceding eight months with their daughter, Mrs. A. F. Greer, of Elsinore. Since their return, Mr. Hesse had been in poor health, and it was decided that an operation was necessary, and he was taken to Omaha two weeks ago and died there a week ago yesterday.
The body was brought to Wray Friday and funeral services held at tho Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon with interment in the Grand View cemetery.
All the sons and one daughter were privileged to be present Sunday, Mr. Fred Wheeler being unable to attend. To them and the wife and relatives is extended the sympathy of the community in their bereavement."

Lena Vossick Hesse BIRTH 11 May 1850 DEATH 8 Jan 1924 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 20104541.

"Mrs. Lena Hesse, well known and highly respected pioneer lady of this community, passed away at the home of her son Henry and wife west of town Tuesday, Jan. 8. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in this city Thursday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. Greenway, and interment was made in Grandview cemetery.
Lena Vossick Hesse was born at Castrop, Germany, May 11, 1850, and died Jan. 8, 1924, at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 28 days. In the year 1872 she was united in marriage to Mr. George Hesse of Castrop, Germany.
To this union 12 children were born. The husband and five of the children preceded the wife and mother in death, the children having died in infancy.
The children who survive are F. H. Hesse, Wray; Mrs. Emma Grier, Indio, Calif.; Wm. Hesse, Weldona, Colo.; A. W. Hesse and Henry Hesse, Wray; Chas. Hesse, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Dorothy Wheeler, Pasadena, California.
Mr. and Mrs. Hesse came from Germany to Rennick, Mo., in 1882, and five years later they came to Wray, where they continued to reside until their deaths. Mrs. Hesse had been a faithful member of the Lutheran church since the age of 14. She was also a member of Wray Rebekah Lodge No. 76. Her death will be mourned not only by the children and other near relatives, but by a host of long time friends. She was a beautiful Christian character, a dutiful wife, indulgent mother, and loyal friend.
All of the children were present when their mother was laid away except Mrs. Emma Grier, who lives in California.
The Rattler expresses the sentiment of the community in extending the bereaved family heartfelt sympathy."

EMMA

In 1910 Harford County, Maryland, Arnentis Grier is 36, Emma L. Grier 28 Wife, Luella J. Grier 4 Daughter, Teresa C. Grier 3 Daughter, and John D. Grier 0 Son.

In 1920 Riverside County, California, A. F. Grier is 64, M. L. Grier 36 Wife, Luella Grier 14 Daughter, Teresa Grier 12 Daughter, and John S. Grier 10 Son.

In 1930 Indio, California, Frank R. Lawrence is 26, Luella J. 25 Wife, Richard W. 6 Son, Patricia J. 5 Daughter, Barbara R. 3 Daughter, Betty J. 1 Daughter Vanita, 16 Sister, and Aminetus F. Grier 72 Father-in-law.


Amentus Filmore Grier BIRTH 1856 DEATH 1937 BURIAL Elsinore Valley Cemetery Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California, MEMORIAL ID 98017537.
"In a letter to the LaShelle family a few days ago Mrs. Elmer Lapham of Pomona, Calif., tells of the death of Mike Grier, a former well known Wray man. Mr. Grier died at Elsinore, Calif., May 27, at the ago of 80 years, 3 months, and 5 days.
He is survived by three children, all of whom reside in the Imperial valley. Mr. Grier was a resident of Wray for many years and for a number of years was engaged in business here. He was married to Miss Emma Hesse, who later divorced him and he had married again."

Emma L. Hesse Beal BIRTH May 1882 Germany DEATH 1964 BURIAL Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, MEMORIAL ID 243272026.

Louella Jane Grier Sanders BIRTH 4 Oct 1905 Colorado, DEATH 31 Mar 1955 California, BURIAL Coachella Valley Public Cemetery Coachella, Riverside County, California, MEMORIAL ID 138531738.

In 1950 Coachella, Frank R. Lawrence is 46, Liona Lawrence 31 Wife, Jean Lawrence 12 Daughter, G Sue Lawrence 10 Daughter, Sandra Lee Lawrence 6 Daughter, and Toni Lyn Lawrence 4 Daughter.

Frank Richard Lawrence BIRTH 24 Feb 1904 DEATH 22 Feb 1987 BURIAL Coachella Valley Public Cemetery Coachella, Riverside County, California, MEMORIAL ID 135615691.
"Francis “Frank" Richard Lawrence, a Coachella Valley pioneer who ran the U. S. mail route from Indio to Cathedral City in the 1920's, died Sunday at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio. He was 82.
Services will be at 11 30 a m Thursday at Fitz Henry Funeral Home chapel in Indio. Burial will be at Coachella Valley Cemetery.
He was born in Oklahoma and moved to Indian Wells in 1924. Mr. Lawrence began his mail route in 1925 with 20 customers. Mr. Lawrence delivered the mail until 1936, when the route was discontinued and residents had to travel to Indio for their mail. At one lime he owned 160 acres of cotton in Indian Wells. He also owned a grocery store-gas station and trucking company. His company, Lawrence Transportation, operated for 40 years from Avenue 52 and Van Buren. For many years the company carried the bulk of the vaLey’s produce. Mr. Lawrence was also a member of the Riverside County Sheriffs Posse.
He is survived by his wife. Leona Mae, nine daughters, Pat Radice of Riverside, Barbara Dirnberger of Albuquerque, N. M., Betty Greenslil of Lynwood, Carolyn Alexander of Anza, Sue Blueian of Coachella, Saundra Juhola of Indio, Tona Lawrence and Francine Gutierrez, both of Palm Desert, and Joni Lawrence Galvan of Coachella, one son, Richard Lawrence of Banning, two brothers, Clyde Lawrence of Nampa, Idaho, and Dean Lawrence of Forrest Falls; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Burial was at Coachella Valley Cemetery."


Teressa Caroline Wingfield Birth Date: 7 Mar 1907 Birth Place: Colorado Death Date: 10 Apr 1996 Death Place: Riverside Mother's Maiden Name: Hesse Father's Surname: Grier.

FRED

April 1904 "A marriage license was issued this week to Fred Hesse, and Miss Louise Fix."

Fred H. G. Hesse proved up a quarter in section 14, 1N 45W in 1904.

October 16, 1913 "The youngest of the three little daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Hesse was taken quite seriously ill Tuesday morning of last week, and though all care and medical aid was given her, she passed away just twenty-four hours afterwards. Murie Theresa was born October 16, 1910, and died October 7, 1913, being just two years, eleven months, and twenty-one days old. The funeral was arranged for Thursday, but was postponed until the following day. The services were held in the Presbyterian church at ten o'clock and interment was made in Grand View cemetery. The sympathy of the people of the town and surrowiding community is with the parents in their loss. Below we publish a statement at the request of the parents.

Owing to the articles in the Denver Post relative to the death and burial of our daughter, Marie, we wish to correct any erroneous ideas that may have been gathered from these articles. Our daughter was taken violently ill on Tnerday morning. Dr. Crawford was first called and waited on tho child until he was compelled to leave on a morning- train for Denver, on professional business. Dr. Kitzmiller was then called and took charge of the case. Every thing that science could do was done for the child but death came at 7 p. m. Twenty-four hours later a slight color in the ears and cheeks was noticed. During Dr. Kitztniller's absence in the country, Dr. McGill was called on account of the child sappearance. He also pronounced the child dead, but, on account of the unusual appearance, advised the postponement of the funeral.
—FRITZ HESSE "

December 1932 " F. H. Hesse went to California several weeks ago. Mr. Hesse hopes to find employment there at his trade of carpentering. While there he is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Mike Grier, and his brother Charley Hesse and wife."

January 18, 1962 "Mrs. Fred Hesse, a long time resident of this community, died unexpectedly at her home in Wray on Thursday of last week, her death being a shock to relatives and friends. The funeral service was held at the First Presbyterian church at Wray Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Robert L. Bill and burial followed in Grandview.
The former Louise Fix was born in Madison County, I11., on September 16, 1882, a daughter of William and Louise Fix. She waa 79 years, three months and 23 days old at the time of her death. She lived with her parents near Collinsville, I11. until she waa 14. There she received her schooling and was confirmed in the Lutheran church. At the death of her mother in July, 1902, she came to Colorado to help her father care for her younger brothers and sisters. She was married to Frsd H. Hesse at Vernon on April 20, 1904. The couple lived on a farm near Vernon until 1916, when they moved to Wray and she had resided here since. Three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hesse, Frieda, Lena and Theressa who died at the age of three years. Mrs. Hesse united with the Presbyterian church of Wray and gave her church many hours of service. She was quiet and friendly and a good wife and mother.
Surviving her are her husband, Fred; her daughters, Frieda Stults of Seattle, Wash. and Lena Scoggins of Alliance, Neb,: three granddaughters, Mary Olsen of Harrisburg Neb., Carol Scoggin of Denver, and Glenda Stults of Seattle, Wash. ; two sisters, Marie Renzelman of Denver and Pauline Nix of Sterling, and four brothers, William and Albert Fix of Wray, George Fix of Rckley, and Gus Fix of Spokane, Wash."
MEMORIAL ID 63842011.

Fred H. “Fritz” Hesse BIRTH 1878 DEATH 1966 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 63841975.

"Miss Lena Hesse and Mr. Herschel Scoggin were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Thursday, May 23rd, 1935, at 4 p. m., at Denver, Colo., with the Rev. G. Henry Green as the officiating clergyman. Only the parents and sister of the bride witnessed the ceremony, at which the double ring ceremony was used. The bride was attired in a dress of white lace and she wore white accessories. She carried a bouquet of roses and sweet peas. The groom wore a suit of Oxford gray.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hesse of Wray. She has grown to womanhood in this city. For the past nine years she has been associated with the J. C. Penney Company store of this city. The groom is a resident of California but for the past few months has made his home in Wray. After completing his high school work, he attended the Bradley Horological school at Peoria, I11., and he plans to return to this school in the fall to complete the course. He has made many friends since coming to Wray.
Mr. and Mrs. Scoggin have spent the past week at the home of the bride’s parents. They will depart Friday for Lindsay, Calif., by auto, where they will be at home until they depart for Peoria, I11., this fall.
The many friends of these young people extend them heartiest congratulations and good wishes."

May 1940 " Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hesse and daughter Freda returned to Wray Sunday from Alliance, Neb. where they had been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Scoggin, Mr. Scoggin having brought them to Wray in his car. Mrs. Hesse returned to Alliance with her son-in-law and will remain there for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Scoggin of Alliance, Neb., are the parents of a baby daughter born Wednesday, May 8. The little lady has been named, Mary Lou. Mother and daughter are reported to be doing nicely. Mrs. Scoggin is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hesse. She was formerly Miss Lena Hesse. "

Lena D. Scoggin BIRTH 1906 DEATH 1962 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 81718254.

"Evan Hershek Scoggin, 93, of Scottsbluff, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at Region West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. He was born March 19, 1906, in Dale County, Missouri, to Peny Madison and Jessie Bell (McGuire) Scoggin. He moved to California with his family at the age of two. He received his education in Lindsay, Calif., and graduated from high school in 1926. He owned and operated a candy and stationery store while attending college classes in Peoria, Ill. He married Lena Hesse, who preceded him in death. He later married Dorothy Stackhouse. They owned and operated Scoggin Jewelry in Alliance until moving to Colorado in 1965. He retired in 1986 and moved to Scottsbhiff in June of 1999. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs.
His survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Max Olsen of Harrisburg, and Carol Scoggin of Seattle Wash: sister Dorothy Moore of San Rafael, Calif., two grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lena, brother Oscar, and sisters Leta Word and Jayne Ruiz, and second wife Dorothy.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Banner County with Pastor Jake Roberts officiating."

Frieda Marie Hesse married Nolen Oscar Stults on 2 Dec 1945 in Seattle, Washington.

In 1950 Seattle, Nolen O. Stults 42, is a photograph developer, Frieda Stults 45 Wife, and Glenda Stults 3 Daughter.


Frieda M. Stults Age: 78 Residence Place: Seattle, Washington, USA Death Date: 12 Apr 1983 Death Place: Seattle, Washington.

Nolen O. Stults Age: 85 Residence Place: Seattle, Washington, Death Date: 16 May 1993 Death Place: Seattle, Washington.

HENRY


December 26, 1912 "A pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones, seven miles west of Wray, on Christmas day, when their daughter, Miss Bertha, became the bride of Mr. Henry Hesse, son or Mr. and Mrs. George Hesse.
The ceremony was performed at noon by Rev. F. W. Imboden, pastor of the Wray M. E. church. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served the guests by Mr. and Mrs. Jones. The bride was dressed in a gown of cream colored serge and the groom wore the conventional black.
The guests were as follows- Misses Agues, Ellen and Myrtle Jones, sisters of the bride; Messrs. Clarence and Homer Jones, her brothers; Gertrude Rohrer, an aunt; Messrs. August and Charles Hesse, brothers of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wheeler; Will Hesse of Fort Morgan; Fred Hesse and family; George Fix; and Clara Tegner and C. E. Tegner.
The bride is not well known here, having moved here a little less than two years ago with her parents. Since coming here she has been engaged in teaching and is considered one of tha best rural teachers in the county.
At present she is teaching in District No. 40 east of Wray, and will finish her present term. The groom is the fourth sou of Mr. and Mrs. George Hesse, one of our most well known and highly respected German-American families. The family are among our earliest settlers and the groom has grown to manhood in this community. He stands high in the community as a thrifty, industrious young farmer. They will establish a home on Mr. Hesse’s farm west of town, where he has fitted up a neat house for the reception of his bride.
The Gazette joins their many friends in congratulations and best wishes for a happy amj piosperous married life. "

September 1913 "Mrs. Henry Hesse, who is engaged to teach the Sunny Side school, opened the doors for work Monday."

In 1930 Yuma County, Henry J. Hessie is 39, Bertha N. Hessie 41 Wife, Lena T. Hessie 14 Daughter, James W. Hessie 11 Son, and Leo M. Hessie 5 Son.

In 1940 Yuma County, Henry J. Hesse is farming, 49, Bertha A. Hesse 51 Wife, Leo Max Hesse 15 Son, Alfred Axton 13 Lodger, Donald Axton 7 Lodger, and Lela A Cason 20 Lodger.

June 1942 "Mr and Mrs. Henry Hesse visited in Denver Friday and Saturday with their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Castor and family. They were accompanied by Mrs Belle Roush and Mrs. Sadie Wolfe who Visited relatives in Denver and Golden. Mrs. Wolfe returned to Wray on Saturday with Mrs. Grace Gibson who will spend some time in Wray. "


Henry John Hesse BIRTH 22 May 1890 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, DEATH 4 Jan 1959 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 20104551.
"This community was saddened Sunday when it learned that Henry Hesse, a life-long and useful citizen of the Wray area, had died suddenly with a heart attack at his home. He died in his automobile as he was preparing to start the car to go to church. He formerly farmed near Wray and in recent years had lived in Wray. He was the weather recorder for this region.
Funeral services for Mr. Hesse were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Christian church with Elder S. F. Bullard of the RLDS church officiating. Burial was in Grandview cemetery.
Henry John Hesse, son of George and Lina Fossick Hesse, was born May 22, 1890. He died January 4, 1959, at the age of 68 years, seven months and 12 days. His parents came to the United States from Germany in the year 1882 and settled in Missouri for a short while before coming west to establish themselves on a homestead ten miles west of Wray in October of 1887, and on this place they raised their family. Mr. Hesse's boyhood days were spent on the home place. His entire education was obtained in the rural school of the old neighborhood and he gained his practical knowledge by the experience of “doing the job.”
He was the fifth child in a family of seven children, all of whom have preceded him in death except for the eldest brother, Fred, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Beal of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Dorothy Wheeler of Bakersfield, Calif.
The brothers who preceded him in death are William, August and Charlie.
He was married to Bertha A. Jones on Christmas Day, 1912, and three children were born to them. As a child he was raised in the Lutheran faith. In 1922 he and his wife became members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, of which he remained a good and faithful member all the remainder of his life.
Surviving him are his wife, Bertha; his daughter, Mrs. Lena Castor of Greeley; two sons, Jimmy W. of Wray and Leo M. of Grand Junction; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; his brother, Fred, of Wray, and his sisters, Emma and Dorothy. He also left many friends for he was one of those who had the quality to make friends."

Bertha Ann Jones Hesse BIRTH 14 Jan 1889 Missouri, DEATH 11 Oct 1978 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 20104547.

Lena Florinda Hesse Losey BIRTH 10 May 1915 DEATH 28 Jul 1996 Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 64688357.
"Lena F. (Hesse) Castor Losey was born on May 10, 1915 to Henry J. and Bertha (Jones) Hesse in Wray. She passed away on July 28, 1996 at the Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge.
Lena Married William John Castor in August 1932 in Wray. To this union seven children were born. William Castor passed away in September 1950.
Lena remarried in 1973 to Perl (Bud) Losey in Greeley. Bud passed away in 1985. Lena was buried next to Bud in Grandview Cemetery in Wray on Wednesday, July 31, 1996.
Lena was preceded in death by her parents, one son and three grandchildren.
Surviving children include daughters: Beverly and husband Don Morris of Arvada and Phyllis and husband Don Shinke of Mesa, AZ. Sons: John Castor and wife Neva of Denver, Jim Castor and Wife Betty and Kenneth Castor of Eugene, OR.; Cliff Castor and Wife Virginia of Wray. Two brothers: Jim Hesse and Wife Linda of Goodland, KS and Leo Hesse and wife Joy of Green Valley, AZ; 26 Children, 49 Great Grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. Lena retired from Mountain Bell Telephone in 1978 after 25 years of service. She was baptized in the Re-Organized Latter Day Saints Church and later joined the Thornton United Presbyterian Church in 1992. She enjoyed traveling and visiting all her children and grandchildren. She was a devote Christian. Besides her family, Lena leaves a host of loving friends. Contributions can be made to Hospice of the Plains, 1017 West 7th Street, Wray and/or the Cancer Society. "

In 1950 Yuma County, Jimmy Hesse is farming, 31, Dorothy Hesse 29 Wife, Mary Lou Hesse 11 Daughter, and Mona Lee Hesse 8 Daughter.

Jimmy William Hesse BIRTH 18 Sep 1918 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, DEATH 13 Oct 2002 Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 63842101.

AUGUST

Josephine Keenan Age: 18 Marriage Date: 25 Jul 1914 Marriage Place: Fort Morgan, Yuma, Colorado, Spouse: August Hesse.

July 30, 1914

Josephine was in Laird precinct in 1910, Joseph Keenan, 49, farming, Harriet F. Keenan 43 Wife, Grant B. Keenan 17 Son, Hazel F. Keenan 15 Daughter, Josephine Keenan 14 Daughter, Ralph V. Keenan 11 Son, Thomas B. Keenan 0 Son, Earl R. Foster 17 Adopted Son, and Claud Roberts 27 Farm Hand.


In 1920 Yuma County, August W. Hesse is 30, Josephine Hesse 24 Wife, George Hesse 4 Son, Maxine Hesse 2 Daughter, and Charlie C. Hesse 27 Brother.

December 1933 "A belated wedding announcement, that of the marriage of George Hesse, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Hesse, and Miss Freda Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Peters. The marriage occured some weeks at St. Francis. The young couple were attended by their parents and will make their home on one of Mr. Peters' places, we understand."

August William Hesse BIRTH 5 Aug 1888 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, DEATH 1 Jun 1951 Wray, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, MEMORIAL ID 63841943.
"August William Hesse was born to George and Carolina (Vossick) Hesse at Wray on August 5, 1888. In the very early years the father and mother and two older children had come from Germany to America, where they settled in Missouri. For three years the father worked in the mines; and farmed for two years. Then in 1887 they came to Colorado and took up a homestead about ten miles west of Wray. The children of these pioneers are proud of the heritage received from their parents. August attended school in the neighborhood and grew to young manhood. He acquired a farm near Fort Morgan and farmed it for several years. He also worked in Elsinore, Calif., for some time.
On July 25, 1914, he married Consuelo Josephine Keenan, who was brought up in the neighborhood to the east of Wray. To this union two children were born: George Manley Hesse of Wray and Mrs. Maxine Schmidt of Colorado Springs.
Mr. Hesse enjoyed his home and found great satisfaction in the labors of the day. The homestead of his parents, the place of his birth, became his own farm in his mature years, one "home place” for sixty-two years.
In addition to his immediate family, Mr. Hesse is survived by two sisters and four brothers: Fred of Fray, Mrs. Emma Beal of Los Angeles, Calif,. Bill of LaGrande, Ore., Henry of Wray, Charles of California, Mrs. Dora Wheeler of Bakersfield, Calif.; also seven grandchildren and many friends.
In 1945 Mr. Hesse was taken ill, but he recovered and was able to live an active and responsible life. His death at bed time Friday evening, June 1, was a shock to the whole community. He had been an active cattle man and rancher. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Wray, and belonged both to Wray Lodge No. 71, A. F. and A. M., and Wray I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 123. The funeral service was at 3 p. m. Sunday in the Presbyterian church, with the Rev. Moore Bell officiating. Burial was in Grandview cemetery."

Josephine C. Hesse BIRTH 8 Oct 1896 DEATH 4 Jan 1966 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 63842129.

June 29, 1939 "Miss Maxine Hesse became the bride of Mr. Kenneth Schmidt Sunday, June 25th, the wedding ceremony having been performed at the Methodist parsonage in Englewood, with the Rev. Terry officiating. The bride and groom were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Thompson, cousins of the groom of Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson had tendered the bride and groom be a reception at Evergreen at noon Sunday'. The bride was attired in black velvet sport dress trimmed in white and she wore a throw of gardenias. The groom W’ore a gray business suit. Following the wedding ceremony the bridal party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt and Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, motored to the ShirleySavoy hotel in Denver for the wedding dinner. The bride is the charming and talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Hesse. She is a graduate of the Yuma County High School being a member of the class of 1935. Mrs. Schmidt attended Colorado State College at Fort Collins two years and the following year she taught school. While attending college she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority and of the honorary teachers* society. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schmidt of south of Wray. Kenneth graduated from the Yuma County High School in 1934, and then took a course in Diesel engines in Los Angeles. He was employed two years at Diesel engine work in Portland after which he returned to Wray and he has been associated with his father in extensive farming operations since that time. He is a young man of pleasing personality and a high type of gentleman. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt returned to Wray late Sunday night and they will be at home to their friends at the groom’s farm residence south of town. The Rattler extends the newlyweds hearty congratulations and good wishes."

In 1950 Colorado Springs, Kenneth L. Schmidt is 34, Maxine M. Schmidt 31 Wife, Terry K. Schmidt 6 Son, Michael J. Schmidt 4 Son, and Kenneth L. Schmidt II, 2 Son.

Kenneth Lyle Schmidt, 86, died May 12, 2001, in Colorado Springs. He was a self-employed builder.
Mr. Schmidt was born May 13, 1915, in Hastings, Neb., to Harry Bernard and Anna May (Wisdom) Schmidt, who are deceased. He was married in 1939 to Maxine Marie Hesse.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Terry, Michael and Ken II; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services and burial will be private. Cappadona's Alternative Funeral Services handled arrangements.

"Maxine Hesse Schmidt, who was born on a cattle ranch west of Wray, Colorado, on June 9, 1917, passed away in Colorado Springs on August 15, 2002. She was 85.
Maxine was the daughter of August and Josephine Keenan Hesse. Her grandparents, Joseph and Harriet Keenan, established a ranch east of Wray in 1900, where Maxine spent many happy hours as a child. She graduated from Wray High School in 1935 and received a teaching degree from Colorado A&M (CSU) in 1937. For two years she taught school in the Laird area.
In 1939 she married Kenneth L. Schmidt of Wray. They moved briefly to Steamboat Springs and nine months later to Colorado Springs, where she lived until her death. She worked at a bank there, and in civil service at Camp Carson, now Fort Carson. For many years her passion was renovating homes. She would purchase a home, fix it up and then sell it. In all, she renovated over 25 homes.
Maxine was what one of her sons called "a Renaissance woman". She made it a point to enjoy life to the fullest. She enjoyed volleyball, animals, travel and poetry. She taught swimming and Sunday school, and was active in PTA and Red Cross. She was 80 when she took her last horseback ride. When another son bought her a Corvette, she was seen driving all over town. Once, at a carnival, she rode an elephant with a young boy, smiling and waving as they went. She was a pianist, a den mother and a bowler who rolled 230 in a game.
Maxine loved people, especially her three sons and three grandchildren. At 84 she took up painting with gusto. Three of her works were donated to a fund raising auction for Alzheimer's "Memories in the Making" in Colorado Springs.
Maxine passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs. She was preceded in death by her brother, George Manley Hesse, and her husband, who passed away in May, 2001. She is survived by three sons: Terry Ken Schmidt of Colorado Springs, Michael Jon Schmidt of Mesa, AZ., and Kenneth Lyle Schmidt of San Diego, CA.
A family gathering was held at the placement of her body in the family mausoleum at Grandview Cemetery in Wray on August 16, 2002. "

January 1938 Wray "Charles Hesse, the small son of Mrs. Frieda Hesse is recovering from severe burns on his face and body he received sometime ago when he upset a kettle of booiling water. "

In 1950 Fort Morgan, Colorado, George Hesse 34 Head Deila Hesse 27 Wife Danny Hesse 5 Son Ralph Hesse 3 Son George Hesse Jr 0 Son.

George Manley Hesse Birth Date: 5 Nov 1915 Birth Place: Colorado Residence: Edcouch, Hidalgo, Texas, Death Date: 9 Dec 1969 Death Place: Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, Father: August Hesse Mother: Josephine Keenan Spouse: Della Hease. BURIAL Littleton Cemetery Littleton, Colorado, PLOT Block CC, Lot 32, Grave 5 MEMORIAL ID 7889869.

Della Myrl Rawson Hesse BIRTH 22 Sep 1922 Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado, DEATH 1 Feb 2013 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, BURIAL Littleton Cemetery Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 104893217.
"Della Myrl (Rawson) Hesse, 90, of Henderson, Colorado and formerly of Carrollton, Texas passed away in Denver on February 1, 2013. She passed after a brief illness and was surrounded by her loving sons and other family members. Services were held on February 5 in Englewood and internment was beside her husband and infant son at the Littleton Cemetery. Della was born on September 22, 1922 in Eckley, Colorado to Charles and Luie Rawson. She was raised with her three sisters and two brothers on a farm in Eckley and went to school in Eckley. In 1942, she married George Manley Hesse and to this union, four sons were born. She was a devoted wife and mother, and eventually a proud grandmother of ten and great grandmother of fourteen. While her children were growing up, Della was a wonderful homemaker for her family, setting up homes in various places in both Colorado and Texas. In 1969, she lost her husband and following his death she moved to Carrollton. At that time, her children were grown and gone and she started a second phase of her life by providing child care for other families as well as lending her attention to detail and her strong work ethic to helping others as a housekeeper. She had many of the same clients for more than 30 years and became a part of their families as well. She enjoyed baking and made homemade bread for her entire life, having only started buying store bought bread when her eyesight in recent years made it hard for her to continue baking. She was loved by her grandchildren for her delicious cookies and candies that were a treat to receive during the holidays. Della was fortunate to have the opportunity to do some traveling and visited such places as Hawaii, various countries in Europe, and the World's Fair in Seattle.
Della is survived by her sons Danny of Carrollton; Ralph and wife Connie of Uvalde, Texas; and George of Henderson, as well as her sisters Doris Crabtree of Englewood and Fern Gilliland of Yuma, Colorado She also had a stepson, Charles and wife Barbara of Sterling, Colorado. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Chris and husband Mark Monckton (Alex and Josh) of Yardley, Pennsylvania; Lori and husband Lance Wood (Connor, Carter and Jett) of Midland, Texas; Cathy and husband Bernard Morgan (Thomas) of Hoboken, New Jersey; Shawn and wife Cindy Hesse (Gage and Gunner) of Keenesburg, Colorado; Tanya Hesse of Commerce City; Harper and wife Kim Hesse (Blair and Dallas) and Neland and wife Rachel Hesse (Grayson and Hagen) all of Uvalde, Texas; Cheryl Agro and husband Sean (Cameron and Trent) of Dallas; Tammy Heier and family of Maryland and Cindy Drascick and family of California.
She was preceded in death by her husband and an infant son Tommy, parents, sister Marie, brothers Glenn and Ervin, and daughter-in-law, Sandra."

CHARLES

March 3, 1927 Wray "Charles Hesse and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of Charles junior last Friday miorning."

July 1928 " Mrs. Chas. Hesse and two children spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. A1 Miller. "

September 1928 "Mrs. Chas. Hesse and son Charles Ray left for California Sunday morning to spend a month or two with her mother and other relatives."

November 1928 "Mrs. Chas. Hesse returned home from California after a six weeks visit with relatives there."

February 1929 "Mrs. Chas. Hesse and children left Monday for Los Angeles."

In 1930 Fairmont, Los Angeles County, Charles Hesse 37 is a rancher, Thelma G. Hesse 29 Wife, Betty T. Hesse 12 Daughter, Charles R. Hesse 3 Son, William J. Castor 19 Nephew, and John Liljestrom 33 Boarder.

Thelma's father Henry Bolton Castor BIRTH 15 Oct 1850 Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA DEATH 22 Oct 1913 Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Rose Hill Cemetery Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 82841313.

"Mr. Leonard Hughlett and Miss Thelma Castor, both of Sunlight, were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday evening, January second, 1917, at seven o’clock. Rev. Wm. Pepper officiated and Mrs. Jane Pepper and C. R. Castor witnessed the ceremony. The happy couple returned to Sunlight where Mr. Hughlett is employed in the mines."

In 1920 Los Angeles, Mary E. Walden is 57, Arthur Castor 24 Son, Thelma Hughlette 19 Daughter, Wilma Castor 17 Daughter, and Elizabeth Hughlett 1 Granddaughter.

December 1932 " F. H. Hesse went to California several weeks ago. Mr. Hesse hopes to find employment there at his trade of carpentering. While there he is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Mike Grier, and his brother Charley Hesse and wife."

June 1937 "Mrs. Thelma Hesse and son of Los Angeles called at the Henry Hesse and Bill Castor homes Tuesday of last week."

(William John Castor Age: 22 Marriage Date: 12 Aug 1932 Marriage Place: Yuma, Colorado, Spouse: Lena Florenda Hesse.)

Charles registered for WWII in Bakersfield, born April 29 1892, his reference Dorothy Wheeler of the same address.

Charles is divorced in 1950 Sacramento, a butcher at a county hospital.

Charles Hesse Birth Date: 29 Apr 1892 Birth Place: Colorado Death Date: 20 Oct 1952 Death Place: Sacramento.
"Henry Hesse received word this past week of the unexpected death of his youngest brother, Charles Hesse of San Francisco, who died October 20 of a heart attack. Mr. Hesse was born in Yuma county and made his home southwest of Wray for many years before going to California. He returned here summer before last for a visit with relatives and friends.
The deceased, who was 60 years of age, is survived by one son, Charles Ray Hesse, who is attending law school in Chicago.
Mr. Hesse, son of George and Caroline Hesse, was born at Wray on April 29, 1892, and grew to manhood in this area. He enlisted in the 89th division in the first world war and served 21 months. In 1923 he was married to Thelma Castor and one son was born to them. The family moved to California in 1928. where he lived until his death.
Besides his son, survivors include two sisters, Emma Beal and Dora Wheeler, both of whom live in California and three brothers, Fred and Henry of Wray and William of LeGrand, Ore. His parents and one brother, August, preceded him in death."

FREDA AFTER CHARLES

March 1944 " Mrs. Freda Peters came down from Denver early Sunday morning by train. Her young son had returned to Wray the previous Thursday, with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Peters."

June 1944 " Mrs. Chas. Hesse and two children spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. A1 Miller. "

September 25, 1958 " Mr. and Mrs. Lee Quick from Illinois came to attend the funeral of Mrs. Peters, who was Mrs. Quick’s mother. We are sorry for the death of Mrs. M. Peters, which occurred in Wray Thursday. Mrs. Peters was another of our older settlers who had lived here many years and reared a family near Vernon. The community extends sympathy to the loved ones."

August 1961 "Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Quick, of Moline, I11., are spending the month of August with the Frank Cantrall, Jr. and Gerald Zion families and Mrs. Myrtle Peters. Mrs. Quick is the former Freida Peters."

July 1979 " Lee C. Quick, 73, of Evans, Colo., formerly of Moline, died July 20 at his home. The body was cremated. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wesley Methodist Church In Moline. Mr. Quick was born in Moline, where he was reared and educated.
He married Freda Peters in August 1948 in Denver. After serving in the U.S. Air Force for two years, he returned to Moline. He moved to Denver in 1948, and later moved to Wray, Colo. He then moved back to Moline, where he was employed by Aluminum Company of America until 1958 when he retired. He moved to Greeley, Colo., in 1963.
Survivors include his widow; a step-son, Charles Hesse, LaSalle; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Quick, Moline; a sister and brother, Mrs. Marie Blomesma and Lawrence Quick, both of Moline, and two step-granddaughters. "

Freda Louise Peters Quick BIRTH 30 Oct 1914 Vernon, Yuma County, Colorado, DEATH 14 Apr 1986 Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, BURIAL Sunset Memorial Gardens Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 161620626.

CHARLES, Jr.

Wray friends will be interested to learn of the marriage of Charles Hesse, son of Mrs. Lee Quick of Moline, I11., which occurred Sunday afternoon, November 18, 1956 at the First Baptist church in Greeley. His bride is the former Shirley Ann Trembath, daughter of Mrs. Mary V. Trembath of Greeley. Among those in the wedding party were the groom’s two-year-old cousin, Kimberly Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peters of Greeley, who was flower girl, and the groom's friend, John Peterson of Wray and Boulder, who was an usher. Fall colors of yellow and brown were predominant in the church decorations and the bride’s bouquet. They were also used in the centerpiece for the refreshments table at the reception afterward for the one hundred guests.
They will make their home in Greeley. The groom, who attended the Vernon schools, has been associated with his uncle, Oscar Peters, in trucking at Greeley for the past two years. The bride is employed by the Mountain States Telephone. Attending from this community were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cantrail and children, Bob Brueggeman, and Harry Peters and daughters of St. Francis."

" Charles R. Hesse, 71, of South Bend, Ind., passed away at 4:55 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in his residence. Mr. Hesse was born on Feb. 25, 1927, in Wray, Colo., and had lived in South Bend for 15 years, coming from Indianapolis, Ind. He retired in December 1991 as a psychologist employed with Healthwin Hospital as the director of the Head Injury Program. He was also a director of the Job Training Program for the State of Indiana.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Fisher-Hesse; a son, Rolfe Hesse; three stepsons, George, Ryan and Jeremy Westfall; and by six grandsons and two granddaughters, all of South Bend.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karla Hesse on Oct. 29, 1997.
Mr. Hesse was a World War II veteran, and was a member of the Master Gardening Club. He was a volunteer at AARP, serving as the Community Health Coordinator, and as a tutor for the South Bend Literacy Council."

WILLIAM

William Henry George “Will” Hesse BIRTH 4 May 1886 Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri, DEATH 3 Sep 1955 La Grande, Union County, Oregon, BURIAL Hillcrest Cemetery La Grande, Union County, Oregon, PLOT A-14-2 MEMORIAL ID 38456963.

DORA

Dorothy E. Wheeler Birth Date: 24 Apr 1894 Birth Place: Colorado Death Date: 27 Aug 1967 Death Place: Kern County Mother's Maiden Name: Vissick.

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