Pastor John Krueger served Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar from 1900-1924. It was the last congregation that he served, and he is buried in that congregation’s cemetery. Rev. Krueger and his wife had 6 children, all of whom had been born before this pastor arrived in Farrar. Their oldest son died right away, so the … More John Krueger, Farmer, Son of John Krueger, Pastor
I have already written a bunch of stories about Perry County natives who moved to St. Louis to spend most of their remaining lives there. In some cases, a man or a woman leaves for St. Louis prior to their marriage and finds their spouse in St. Louis. My father was such a person. There … More August Ross – St. Louis Street Car Man
Back in May of 2020, a post was written about Otto Friedrich Weber, who was born on October 27, 1891. That post was titled, Otto and Ida – Ridge Webers. That Otto Weber was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg. Today, you will read the story of another Otto Weber. What makes today’s … More A Second Otto Weber and His Deniza
I am once again choosing to post a previously published story today. This one has several ties to my personal activities over the past few weeks. The main character of this story, Teacher William Hemmann, was once a teacher in Carver County, Minnesota. Last week, my wife and I spent time with our daughter and … More Hollywood Hemmann
Charles Bohnert was one of the most faithful attenders of my Tuesday morning men’s Bible class until his death a few years back. I will be telling the story of another Charles Bohnert today. My friend, Charles, would have called today’s character his great uncle. However, before I get around to Charles Bohnert, I will … More Charles Bohnert – From Menfro to Minnesota and Back
Marie Fredericke Blanken was born on January 19, 1888, so she is today’s birthday girl. She would have to blow out 135 candles on her birthday cake if she was still alive. Marie was the daughter of Dietrich and Maria (Eisenberg) Blanken. Marie was the 4th of 10 children born to her mother and the … More To California from Frohna by Way of Colorado and Minnesota
You are going to read another Tirmenstein tale today. However, the starting point is the birth of a Schmidt in Collinsville, Illinois. The birthday girl was Caroline Wilhelmine Schmidt, who was born on December 2, 1882. That makes today her 140th birthday. Caroline was the daughter of Martin and Caroline (Mittenzwei) Schmidt. Caroline’s father was … More Tirmenstein the Treasurer
I made a few discoveries while researching today’s story that make me excited to write this post. First of all, it includes a woman who could say that today was her birthday and her anniversary. Having said that, I could add that this woman never lived in Missouri. In fact, there are no church records … More Who Is the Last Grandchild of an 1839 Immigrant?
A baby boy was born in Austria 150 years ago on this date, and it is his story you will read today. His story will take us to several states in this country. More than once during his life, he served the congregation of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kornthal, Illinois. Franz (Frank) Engelhart was … More Kornthal’s Teacher and Reverend Engelhart
You will read another story today that has its beginnings in Perry County, Missouri, but certainly does not end there. Otto Alwin Theophilus Frentzel was born on April 23, 1886, making today his 136th birthday. Otto was the 4th of 11 children born to Alvin and Elizabeth (Ruhkopf) Frentzel. Since the first 3 children were … More Otto Frentzel – Nebraska Banker
