Tag: Koeberle

Zwickelhuber

June 20, 2016

The story today begins with the birth of Adolph Gustav Gaebler on June 20, 1881.  That certainly sounds like a typical German name, but what attracted me even more to this story is his mother’s maiden name…..Zwickelhuber. How can you not write a story about a Zwickelhuber? The Zwickelhuber story is not without its scandal, … More Zwickelhuber

150th Wedding Anniversary

June 19, 2016

On June 19, 1866, Richard Petzoldt and Johanna Lindner were united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg.  Rev. Theo. Koeberle performed the ceremony.  Today would have been their 150th wedding anniversary.  It appears to be only the second marriage performed by Rev. Koeberle after he replaced Rev. Schieferdecker in 1866. Richard arrived in … More 150th Wedding Anniversary